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Ireland.
Yes , in distant quarters on the other side ofthe water , they mav talk of the religious and political feuds in Ireland ; but let them onl y behold what I bave this evening witnessed and enjoyed , ancl shame upon those who would , for one instant , doubt there being a good , sound , ancl loyal spirit existing in Ireland . ( Loud cheers . ) Though a resident on the other side of the water , I am proud of the title and name of an Irish landlord . I am anxious and ambitious to gain the good will of my
tenantry , by acting up to those duties required of me as a landlord , and yours , also , my brethren , by adhering to those principles derived from the science and inculcated by the precepts of Freemasonry . Once again , brethren , I thank you as a visiting brother , for the pleasing scene I have this evening witnessed , assuring you that it will long remain treasured in my recollection . If there is any circumstance that can add to the gratification I have experienced on this occasion of my visit to the " Emerald
Isle , " it is that of having had the honour of being amongst you this evening . It has ever been my pride to belong to your noble Order , and to wear the honoured badge of Masonry . That pleasure and pride will be greatly heightened henceforward , and it must be my anxious endeavour to prove to the brethren of Ulster that I am a Mason , not in name only , but in practice . Though this is the first time I have had the
pleasure of meeting you assembled in lodge , it will not , I trust , be the last on which I shall enjoy a similar gratification—ancl I will only express , in conclusion , a hope that I may not disappoint , in the discharge of my duties as a landlord or as a brother , your kind anticipations . At any rate , 1 will fervently pray that , in the various duties that may devolve upon me—the trials of life it may please the Great Architect of the universe to impose—in the hour of tribulation or of triumph , I may
never forget to remain in principle , as well as profession , a Free and Accepted Mason . ( Loud cheers . ) The next toast was " The Stewards , " to which Bro . JOHN AIOORE responded . He said—AVorshipful Sir , and Brethren—As one of the Stewards who have taken an active part in the preparations for your entertainment this evening , I beg to thank you for your approval of our exertions . We have acted to the best of our
knowledge and abilities , without personal consideration , to provide for you the best entertainment ancl on the best terms . ( Cheers . ) " The Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . AA ' aterson . " Previous to the toast being drunk , Bro . Williams , Senior Grand AVarden , passed a high eulogium on Bro . AVaterson for the valuable services he had rendered to the Order . The toast was duly honoured . Bro . AVaterson returned thanks .
I his terminated the proceedings . The ladies , having vacated their seats iu the gallery , the band of the regiment , and the few uninitiated individuals present were requested to withdraw ; after which , as stated in the programme , the Lodge proceeded to labour , and was formally closed .
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Ireland.
Yes , in distant quarters on the other side ofthe water , they mav talk of the religious and political feuds in Ireland ; but let them onl y behold what I bave this evening witnessed and enjoyed , ancl shame upon those who would , for one instant , doubt there being a good , sound , ancl loyal spirit existing in Ireland . ( Loud cheers . ) Though a resident on the other side of the water , I am proud of the title and name of an Irish landlord . I am anxious and ambitious to gain the good will of my
tenantry , by acting up to those duties required of me as a landlord , and yours , also , my brethren , by adhering to those principles derived from the science and inculcated by the precepts of Freemasonry . Once again , brethren , I thank you as a visiting brother , for the pleasing scene I have this evening witnessed , assuring you that it will long remain treasured in my recollection . If there is any circumstance that can add to the gratification I have experienced on this occasion of my visit to the " Emerald
Isle , " it is that of having had the honour of being amongst you this evening . It has ever been my pride to belong to your noble Order , and to wear the honoured badge of Masonry . That pleasure and pride will be greatly heightened henceforward , and it must be my anxious endeavour to prove to the brethren of Ulster that I am a Mason , not in name only , but in practice . Though this is the first time I have had the
pleasure of meeting you assembled in lodge , it will not , I trust , be the last on which I shall enjoy a similar gratification—ancl I will only express , in conclusion , a hope that I may not disappoint , in the discharge of my duties as a landlord or as a brother , your kind anticipations . At any rate , 1 will fervently pray that , in the various duties that may devolve upon me—the trials of life it may please the Great Architect of the universe to impose—in the hour of tribulation or of triumph , I may
never forget to remain in principle , as well as profession , a Free and Accepted Mason . ( Loud cheers . ) The next toast was " The Stewards , " to which Bro . JOHN AIOORE responded . He said—AVorshipful Sir , and Brethren—As one of the Stewards who have taken an active part in the preparations for your entertainment this evening , I beg to thank you for your approval of our exertions . We have acted to the best of our
knowledge and abilities , without personal consideration , to provide for you the best entertainment ancl on the best terms . ( Cheers . ) " The Prov . Grand Secretary , Bro . AA ' aterson . " Previous to the toast being drunk , Bro . Williams , Senior Grand AVarden , passed a high eulogium on Bro . AVaterson for the valuable services he had rendered to the Order . The toast was duly honoured . Bro . AVaterson returned thanks .
I his terminated the proceedings . The ladies , having vacated their seats iu the gallery , the band of the regiment , and the few uninitiated individuals present were requested to withdraw ; after which , as stated in the programme , the Lodge proceeded to labour , and was formally closed .