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Masonic Intelligence.
distinguished Brothers appeared to pervade every one , and the toasf very deservedly met with the most spirited acclamation . The Chairman , when silence was obtained , said—that for twenty-three years he had been a fellow-labourer in the Craft , but he was the same man now that he ever was , and no waverer , either as a man or a Mason . The good opinion of the Fraternity was all he sought and all he asked . Song— " The Thorn" bBro . Hawkins .
, y " Col . AAlldman , and the other Provincial Grand JIasters . "— " I must observe that Masonry in the metropolis is most flourishing ; this is mainly attributable to the example of the Grand JIaster . This example is reflected in the provinces , where many provincial rulers exercise their authority with discretion and success ; among these there is one more especially attentive to his local duties , as well as to the equally essential point of paying his dutiful respects to the Grand Master upon the annual
return of this his natal day . The distance from London at which the Prov . Grand JIaster for Nottingham resides , renders his attendance the more gratifying . " On the applause which followed having subsided , Col . AT'ildmaii returned thanks on the part of the P . G . Masters , and stated that it was thirteen years since he was appointed ; he had never knowingly failed in his duty , nor would he forego the opportunity of personally testifing
y , at any inconvenience , for it was his duty , the feelings of his province toivards the Grand JIaster , and their devotion to the Jlembers of the Craft ; and he begged to offer , in the name of the Masons of Nottinghamshire , an invitation to the Fraternity to partake of their hospitality . He concluded by observing how pleased he was to hear , that the
Chairroan , although twenty-three years a Mason , was m every respect as good a man as ever ; he ( Col . W . ) was not so fortunate , he felt that changes happened to himself , but they were not of the heart . " The health of Bro . Tynte , the P . G . M . for Jlonmouth , our expected Chairman , absent from domestic affliction , " was received with respectful attention . " The JIasonic Charities , the Boys' and Girls' Schools . " Among the Brethren there was no other rivalry than who should do most for both .
Individually , as Treasurer to the G iris' School , I may , however , address myself to the ladies , and assure them , that the House Committee are most zealous in aiding the benevolent intentions of the Governors . " Jlr . Moore , as Treasurer to the Boys' School , acknowledged the handsome manner in which the toast had been received . " The Stewards , and thanks to them , " was warmly cheered . The Chairman took occasion to observethat for comfort and conviviality
, , for attention and regularity , he could vouch for the services of the present Board as being most exemplary , and he trusted that the same harmony would prevail on the ensuing year , when , under the blessing of Heaven , he trusted the Grand Master would attend himself , with renovated health and renewed vigour of mind . Bro . Masson , Grand Sword-bearer , President of the Board , expressed their sincere and unfeigned attachment to H . R . H . and observed that
, it was to the sincere affection in the hearts of Masons for that illustrious Brother , and not to the exertions of the Steivards , that the numerous attendance was owing . One consequence , however , and most gratifying it was , that the determined kindness of the Brethren enabled the Stewards to be more successful , while the presence of the ladies was a proof that something was expected from the Board .
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Masonic Intelligence.
distinguished Brothers appeared to pervade every one , and the toasf very deservedly met with the most spirited acclamation . The Chairman , when silence was obtained , said—that for twenty-three years he had been a fellow-labourer in the Craft , but he was the same man now that he ever was , and no waverer , either as a man or a Mason . The good opinion of the Fraternity was all he sought and all he asked . Song— " The Thorn" bBro . Hawkins .
, y " Col . AAlldman , and the other Provincial Grand JIasters . "— " I must observe that Masonry in the metropolis is most flourishing ; this is mainly attributable to the example of the Grand JIaster . This example is reflected in the provinces , where many provincial rulers exercise their authority with discretion and success ; among these there is one more especially attentive to his local duties , as well as to the equally essential point of paying his dutiful respects to the Grand Master upon the annual
return of this his natal day . The distance from London at which the Prov . Grand JIaster for Nottingham resides , renders his attendance the more gratifying . " On the applause which followed having subsided , Col . AT'ildmaii returned thanks on the part of the P . G . Masters , and stated that it was thirteen years since he was appointed ; he had never knowingly failed in his duty , nor would he forego the opportunity of personally testifing
y , at any inconvenience , for it was his duty , the feelings of his province toivards the Grand JIaster , and their devotion to the Jlembers of the Craft ; and he begged to offer , in the name of the Masons of Nottinghamshire , an invitation to the Fraternity to partake of their hospitality . He concluded by observing how pleased he was to hear , that the
Chairroan , although twenty-three years a Mason , was m every respect as good a man as ever ; he ( Col . W . ) was not so fortunate , he felt that changes happened to himself , but they were not of the heart . " The health of Bro . Tynte , the P . G . M . for Jlonmouth , our expected Chairman , absent from domestic affliction , " was received with respectful attention . " The JIasonic Charities , the Boys' and Girls' Schools . " Among the Brethren there was no other rivalry than who should do most for both .
Individually , as Treasurer to the G iris' School , I may , however , address myself to the ladies , and assure them , that the House Committee are most zealous in aiding the benevolent intentions of the Governors . " Jlr . Moore , as Treasurer to the Boys' School , acknowledged the handsome manner in which the toast had been received . " The Stewards , and thanks to them , " was warmly cheered . The Chairman took occasion to observethat for comfort and conviviality
, , for attention and regularity , he could vouch for the services of the present Board as being most exemplary , and he trusted that the same harmony would prevail on the ensuing year , when , under the blessing of Heaven , he trusted the Grand Master would attend himself , with renovated health and renewed vigour of mind . Bro . Masson , Grand Sword-bearer , President of the Board , expressed their sincere and unfeigned attachment to H . R . H . and observed that
, it was to the sincere affection in the hearts of Masons for that illustrious Brother , and not to the exertions of the Steivards , that the numerous attendance was owing . One consequence , however , and most gratifying it was , that the determined kindness of the Brethren enabled the Stewards to be more successful , while the presence of the ladies was a proof that something was expected from the Board .