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both iu this instance and on other occasions during the evening , was lamented in terms of sincerest sympathy , and ivith feelings of deep regret . The P . M . ' s ( R . Leigh , Esq . ) health was drunk ivith impressive demonstrations of respect , and was followed by the toast of the R . W . P . G . M . of Monmouthshire , C . J . Kemeys Tynte , M . P ., which was also received with the warmest testimonies of brotherly esteem . " Prosperity to the Craft in our colonies , and thanks to Brother Captain Melhuishfor his zeal in promoting its interests in Canada" Captain
, . Melhuish acknowledged the toast , and observed that he had certainly done his best to carry into the cold regions of Upper Canada the cheering influences of Masonry , and that he found there a strong disposition to cherish its principles . Brother P . JI . Leigh observed , that the diffidence of Captain J'ielhuish had induced him to withhold the fact , that on his leaving the Lodge he had formed at Canada , he was presented ivith a handsome gold medal in testimony of his great services in founding
that Lodge . Captain Melhuish's health was drunk with due honours" Prosperity to the House of Halswell . " The expressions of approbation with which this toast was received , were vivid and long-continued . The R . AV . P . G . M . rose under emotions of powerful and grateful feelings to thank his Brethren for this additional evidence of their personal regard to him , and respect towards those to whom he was nearly and dearly related . He had endeavoured , ever since his arrival in this
county , now nearly forty years , to support the reputation of his ancestors by the best means in his power , and was gratified in finding that his uniform desire to extend to all around him the utmost assistance which circumstances might require , had been successful in procuring for him
so kind and generous a feeling as that of which he had that moment experienced so gratifying a corroboration . In respect to his son , the R . AA ' . P . G . M . of Monmouthshire , he was sure that he would sensibly feel the compliment just bestowed on his family ; and he would take the opportunity of mentioning , that nothing but the duties arising from domestic affliction , had prevented his appearance among them . He , however , it was well knoivn , was hastening into Somersetshire , a short
time back , with the intention of being present at the agricultural dinner in Taunton , but on the arrival of his carriage at Hungerford , Mrs . Tynte . was with difficulty borne out of it , and three physicians had been in almost constant attendance upon her ever since : ivith great care she had been re-conveyed to London , for the benefit of the best advice , where she now remains anxiously watched over by her relatives and friends . This circumstanceand this onlhad prevented Mr . C . Tynte ' s arrival
, y , in this county . He was most anxious to be again among his friends , and had been daily expected at Halswell . His neighbour , Brother the Rev . H . Parsons , had that day received a letter from him intimating the probability of an early return ; and he ( the R . AV . P . G . M . ) could answer for him , that he was not only most anxious , but able and willing , to meet every requisition of duly , both public and private , which deserved his care as a representative in parliamentor demanded his
at-, tention as an honourable individual . It must be a great happiness and honour for any one to possess such a son , and he devoutly thanked heaven for having conferred on him such a blessing ! He wished the real facts connected with his son ' s absence from the province , to be publicly known . After much " pleasure and profit , " the Brethren closed their evening in harmony , about ten o ' clock .
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Provincial.
both iu this instance and on other occasions during the evening , was lamented in terms of sincerest sympathy , and ivith feelings of deep regret . The P . M . ' s ( R . Leigh , Esq . ) health was drunk ivith impressive demonstrations of respect , and was followed by the toast of the R . W . P . G . M . of Monmouthshire , C . J . Kemeys Tynte , M . P ., which was also received with the warmest testimonies of brotherly esteem . " Prosperity to the Craft in our colonies , and thanks to Brother Captain Melhuishfor his zeal in promoting its interests in Canada" Captain
, . Melhuish acknowledged the toast , and observed that he had certainly done his best to carry into the cold regions of Upper Canada the cheering influences of Masonry , and that he found there a strong disposition to cherish its principles . Brother P . JI . Leigh observed , that the diffidence of Captain J'ielhuish had induced him to withhold the fact , that on his leaving the Lodge he had formed at Canada , he was presented ivith a handsome gold medal in testimony of his great services in founding
that Lodge . Captain Melhuish's health was drunk with due honours" Prosperity to the House of Halswell . " The expressions of approbation with which this toast was received , were vivid and long-continued . The R . AV . P . G . M . rose under emotions of powerful and grateful feelings to thank his Brethren for this additional evidence of their personal regard to him , and respect towards those to whom he was nearly and dearly related . He had endeavoured , ever since his arrival in this
county , now nearly forty years , to support the reputation of his ancestors by the best means in his power , and was gratified in finding that his uniform desire to extend to all around him the utmost assistance which circumstances might require , had been successful in procuring for him
so kind and generous a feeling as that of which he had that moment experienced so gratifying a corroboration . In respect to his son , the R . AA ' . P . G . M . of Monmouthshire , he was sure that he would sensibly feel the compliment just bestowed on his family ; and he would take the opportunity of mentioning , that nothing but the duties arising from domestic affliction , had prevented his appearance among them . He , however , it was well knoivn , was hastening into Somersetshire , a short
time back , with the intention of being present at the agricultural dinner in Taunton , but on the arrival of his carriage at Hungerford , Mrs . Tynte . was with difficulty borne out of it , and three physicians had been in almost constant attendance upon her ever since : ivith great care she had been re-conveyed to London , for the benefit of the best advice , where she now remains anxiously watched over by her relatives and friends . This circumstanceand this onlhad prevented Mr . C . Tynte ' s arrival
, y , in this county . He was most anxious to be again among his friends , and had been daily expected at Halswell . His neighbour , Brother the Rev . H . Parsons , had that day received a letter from him intimating the probability of an early return ; and he ( the R . AV . P . G . M . ) could answer for him , that he was not only most anxious , but able and willing , to meet every requisition of duly , both public and private , which deserved his care as a representative in parliamentor demanded his
at-, tention as an honourable individual . It must be a great happiness and honour for any one to possess such a son , and he devoutly thanked heaven for having conferred on him such a blessing ! He wished the real facts connected with his son ' s absence from the province , to be publicly known . After much " pleasure and profit , " the Brethren closed their evening in harmony , about ten o ' clock .