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lion to respond to it . —( Loud laughter , ancl cheers ) . To respect and dignify woman ought to be the aim and duty of every man , but especially of every Mason ; for there was associated with that name all the feelings , sentiments , and affections that ennobled and dignified our nature . AA'hat was woman?—In infancy they cherished us , in the cradle they watched over us , in boyhood they guided us , in maturer years they are our dearest companions ancl partners through lifein
, sickness they tend us , in death they mourn for us , and in the grave they remember us . —( Loud cheers ) . The last sentiment he uttered was borne out by that beautiful Scripture narrative , in which Alary , the sister of Lazarus , is described as going to the grave of her brother " to weep there . " Bro . Collins then urged upon his brethren the necessity and importance to tbe Order of enlisting tbe judgment , favour , and sympathies of the fair sex in the cause of Alasonry . Until they
succeeded in doing so , he believed they never would advance the system . After several further remarks in a similar strain , Bro , Collins concluded by proposing the toast , and expressing his confidence that the brethren present would drink it with that enthusiasm it deserved . After the delivery of Bro . Collins' address , which caused the utmost merriment to prevail amongst the ladies in the gallery , they retired , apparently much pleased and gratified with the novel character of the
proceedings they had been permitted to witness . " Our Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Lord DUNCANNON rose ancl said—brethren of the Craft assembled around me , I must first express my heartfelt thanks for the compliment you have paid me by connecting my name with the toast which has just been proposed ; and also for the gratification and real delight which 1 have experienced this evening amongst you . Twenty-three years have elapsed since I first became a Freemasonancl this niht it
, g would appear as if I lived happy clays over again . Alany years have also passed since I had the honour of meeting the brethren assembled in lodge ; and it is to me a most fortunate occurrence , that on the occasion of my present visit to my estates in this part of the country I should have the pleasure , in the " Emerald Isle , " of witnessing one of the most splendid displays , and one of the most interesting ceremonies , it has ever been my fortune to participate in . —( Loud cheers . ) Amongst the first
of all sciences is that of Freemasonry . I have , this evening , listened with delight to the able and eloquent addresses which have been delivered from the chair , and by brethren around me ; and I am sure there is no one can depart from this room to-night without feeling himself a more enligtened , and , in a Christian sense of the term , a better man . I cannot better define the beauties of the institution , to which I have the honour to belong , than by quoting the following beautiful and spiritstirring lines : —
Hail , Masonry ! thon sacred art , Of origin divine , Kind partner of each social heart , AnH f . i vourite of the nine . ' By thee we ' re taught our acts to square , To measure life ' s short span . And each infirmity to hear That ' s incident to man . Though envy's tongue may blast thy fame , And ignorance may sneer , Still is thine ancient honoured name
To every brother dear . Then strike the blow—to charge prepare-In this we all agree ; May freedom he each Mason's care , And every Mason free !
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Ireland.
lion to respond to it . —( Loud laughter , ancl cheers ) . To respect and dignify woman ought to be the aim and duty of every man , but especially of every Mason ; for there was associated with that name all the feelings , sentiments , and affections that ennobled and dignified our nature . AA'hat was woman?—In infancy they cherished us , in the cradle they watched over us , in boyhood they guided us , in maturer years they are our dearest companions ancl partners through lifein
, sickness they tend us , in death they mourn for us , and in the grave they remember us . —( Loud cheers ) . The last sentiment he uttered was borne out by that beautiful Scripture narrative , in which Alary , the sister of Lazarus , is described as going to the grave of her brother " to weep there . " Bro . Collins then urged upon his brethren the necessity and importance to tbe Order of enlisting tbe judgment , favour , and sympathies of the fair sex in the cause of Alasonry . Until they
succeeded in doing so , he believed they never would advance the system . After several further remarks in a similar strain , Bro , Collins concluded by proposing the toast , and expressing his confidence that the brethren present would drink it with that enthusiasm it deserved . After the delivery of Bro . Collins' address , which caused the utmost merriment to prevail amongst the ladies in the gallery , they retired , apparently much pleased and gratified with the novel character of the
proceedings they had been permitted to witness . " Our Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Lord DUNCANNON rose ancl said—brethren of the Craft assembled around me , I must first express my heartfelt thanks for the compliment you have paid me by connecting my name with the toast which has just been proposed ; and also for the gratification and real delight which 1 have experienced this evening amongst you . Twenty-three years have elapsed since I first became a Freemasonancl this niht it
, g would appear as if I lived happy clays over again . Alany years have also passed since I had the honour of meeting the brethren assembled in lodge ; and it is to me a most fortunate occurrence , that on the occasion of my present visit to my estates in this part of the country I should have the pleasure , in the " Emerald Isle , " of witnessing one of the most splendid displays , and one of the most interesting ceremonies , it has ever been my fortune to participate in . —( Loud cheers . ) Amongst the first
of all sciences is that of Freemasonry . I have , this evening , listened with delight to the able and eloquent addresses which have been delivered from the chair , and by brethren around me ; and I am sure there is no one can depart from this room to-night without feeling himself a more enligtened , and , in a Christian sense of the term , a better man . I cannot better define the beauties of the institution , to which I have the honour to belong , than by quoting the following beautiful and spiritstirring lines : —
Hail , Masonry ! thon sacred art , Of origin divine , Kind partner of each social heart , AnH f . i vourite of the nine . ' By thee we ' re taught our acts to square , To measure life ' s short span . And each infirmity to hear That ' s incident to man . Though envy's tongue may blast thy fame , And ignorance may sneer , Still is thine ancient honoured name
To every brother dear . Then strike the blow—to charge prepare-In this we all agree ; May freedom he each Mason's care , And every Mason free !