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Masonic Intelligence.
wood , I shall find your hearts responding iu the warmest sympathy . ( Hear ) . I feel assured that , not only the Lord Lieutenant of this Riding , hut also the magistrates of whom he is the head , are an ornament to the position they hold . ( Cheers ) . And that in all cases , at all times , and under all circumstances , ' they will be found doing their duty . ( Cheers ) . I therefore beg to propose most heartily "the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Harewoodand the istrates of the AVest-Riding" coupling with it the
, mag , name of John Rand , Esq . ( Drunk with the customary honours ) . JOHN RAND , Esq ., responded . He said : —My Lord , Gentlemen , and fellow-townsmen , since my name has heen associated with a toast which you have drunk with so much cordiality , I cannot for a moment hesitate to rise and at once acknowledge tbe compliment which you have paid to the Lord Lieutenant ancl the magistrates of the AVest-Riding . It only remains for me to say that had the Lord Lieutenaut been present to-day , and had
witnessed the interesting ceremony ivhich has taken place under auspices so peculiarly favourable , I am sure it would have given to his lordship delight ancl satisfaction . No one more deserves the respect ancl esteem of the inhabitants of this Riding than the noble lord , the Lord Lieutenant of the AVest-Riding . It has heen said that he is not only a nobleman but a gentleman . I may be permitted to say that I . know no one who unites in himself those virtues ivhich command respect more than the noble
lorcl;independence of character , strict impartiality , a high sense of honour , ancl urbanity of manners , make up tbe private conduct of tbe noble lord . The magistrates of the AVest-Riding have only to copy the fair example and character of their illustrious head ; ancl I feel assured that so long as the
same properties mark the conduct of the magistrates of the Riding , they will at once command the respect ancl esteem of all with whom they come in contact . I cannot as , perhaps , the oldest inhabitant of the town ( certainly not the oldest person in the room ) sit down without expressing the satisfaction and delight I feel in the proceedings of this clay . There has been nothing to mar onr pleasure : it has been pure , unmixed , and without alloy . I may he permitted to say with great sincerity , that our feelings of h
delight have been greatly enhanced when we consider the higpersonal respect in which your lordship is held , and the possession of those qualities which give a grace and lustre to the position in which you appeal- before us . ( Loud cheers ) . The M . W . GRAND M ASTER then said , —I appear once more before you to propose a toast which affords me great pleasure . I am sure you will join with me in paying honour to one to whom it is eminently due . The toast h of Brad
which I have to propose is the chief magistrate of the Boroug - ford . ( Cheers ) . If we had no other cause for drinking the health of that worthy gentleman , I am sure that the conduct he has manifested this day in the order and management which has prevailed , ivould be sufficient to markhini asan ohjectforyourgratitucleand for your applause . ( Hear . ) But I know very well that your worthy Mayor , Mr . Band , is au old inhabitant of the town hold in universal respect and esteem by his fellow citizens . known to
( Hear , and applause . ) This worthy person has not been long me personally , but I am satisfied , from what I have seen ancl heard , especially from the worthy gentleman who has so ably addressed you , that he belongs to a family , who have long deserved the respect and affection of those who know them in this neighbourhood . ( Hear ) . I beg most cordially to propose "Tbe Mayor and Corporation of Bradford . " The MAYOR of Bradford : My Lorcl and Gentlemen , —I beg , on behalf of the corporation of this borough and on my own behalf , to thank you most
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wood , I shall find your hearts responding iu the warmest sympathy . ( Hear ) . I feel assured that , not only the Lord Lieutenant of this Riding , hut also the magistrates of whom he is the head , are an ornament to the position they hold . ( Cheers ) . And that in all cases , at all times , and under all circumstances , ' they will be found doing their duty . ( Cheers ) . I therefore beg to propose most heartily "the health of the Right Hon . the Earl of Harewoodand the istrates of the AVest-Riding" coupling with it the
, mag , name of John Rand , Esq . ( Drunk with the customary honours ) . JOHN RAND , Esq ., responded . He said : —My Lord , Gentlemen , and fellow-townsmen , since my name has heen associated with a toast which you have drunk with so much cordiality , I cannot for a moment hesitate to rise and at once acknowledge tbe compliment which you have paid to the Lord Lieutenant ancl the magistrates of the AVest-Riding . It only remains for me to say that had the Lord Lieutenaut been present to-day , and had
witnessed the interesting ceremony ivhich has taken place under auspices so peculiarly favourable , I am sure it would have given to his lordship delight ancl satisfaction . No one more deserves the respect ancl esteem of the inhabitants of this Riding than the noble lord , the Lord Lieutenant of the AVest-Riding . It has heen said that he is not only a nobleman but a gentleman . I may be permitted to say that I . know no one who unites in himself those virtues ivhich command respect more than the noble
lorcl;independence of character , strict impartiality , a high sense of honour , ancl urbanity of manners , make up tbe private conduct of tbe noble lord . The magistrates of the AVest-Riding have only to copy the fair example and character of their illustrious head ; ancl I feel assured that so long as the
same properties mark the conduct of the magistrates of the Riding , they will at once command the respect ancl esteem of all with whom they come in contact . I cannot as , perhaps , the oldest inhabitant of the town ( certainly not the oldest person in the room ) sit down without expressing the satisfaction and delight I feel in the proceedings of this clay . There has been nothing to mar onr pleasure : it has been pure , unmixed , and without alloy . I may he permitted to say with great sincerity , that our feelings of h
delight have been greatly enhanced when we consider the higpersonal respect in which your lordship is held , and the possession of those qualities which give a grace and lustre to the position in which you appeal- before us . ( Loud cheers ) . The M . W . GRAND M ASTER then said , —I appear once more before you to propose a toast which affords me great pleasure . I am sure you will join with me in paying honour to one to whom it is eminently due . The toast h of Brad
which I have to propose is the chief magistrate of the Boroug - ford . ( Cheers ) . If we had no other cause for drinking the health of that worthy gentleman , I am sure that the conduct he has manifested this day in the order and management which has prevailed , ivould be sufficient to markhini asan ohjectforyourgratitucleand for your applause . ( Hear . ) But I know very well that your worthy Mayor , Mr . Band , is au old inhabitant of the town hold in universal respect and esteem by his fellow citizens . known to
( Hear , and applause . ) This worthy person has not been long me personally , but I am satisfied , from what I have seen ancl heard , especially from the worthy gentleman who has so ably addressed you , that he belongs to a family , who have long deserved the respect and affection of those who know them in this neighbourhood . ( Hear ) . I beg most cordially to propose "Tbe Mayor and Corporation of Bradford . " The MAYOR of Bradford : My Lorcl and Gentlemen , —I beg , on behalf of the corporation of this borough and on my own behalf , to thank you most