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Freemason's Hall. Birth Day Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Sussex, M.W.G.M.
strong than that by which I am hound on the present occasion to express , in regard to the especial happy cause of our meeting here , and I beg you to accept our personal gratitude ,, as well as an assurance of fraternal regard on the part of our several provinces , and that should any who are now present be disposed to visit them , that the hand of fellowship will be held out with a courteous and hospitable welcome . One circumstance I cannot overlook , and you will agree with mc in thc
feelings it creates ; that the leading feature of this day ' s happiness is the opportunity we have of expressing our deep gratitude to our beloved Grand Alaster , for whose restoration we have all united in prayers to the Highest . There is another circumstance , personally to me , of very stirring emotion ; it is , that my son should be presiding hereto-day ; that he as chairman should be on the one side , and myself on the other side of that great and good Mason . I will answer for my sonthat his
, emotion is as heartfelt as my own—it is a peculiar happiness to find two generations thus circumstanced . ( Cheers . ) I thank His Royal Highness for the great favours shown to me and mine , and to prove that we are not ungrateful , we endeavour to implant a sense of his bounty on the minds of the younger branches of our family . There are two young Lewises of the third generation , whom I look forward one day to introduce to bear their share of labour in the Craft . I will simply add
, " do thou likewise , " and thus conclude our grateful thanks on the part of all the Provincial Grand Masters , ( Great applause . ) " The Chairman , " proposed in an extremly appropriate speech by the Duke of Sussex . " Brethren , you are aware that this is my first appearance since my indisposition , therefore with your leave I will economize , and
shortly make my bow and retire . Before I do so however , I must frankly compliment the Stewards of the day for their very great attention , but the toast itself I would resign to the care of the chairman ; as also another which I have so frequently given and with so much pleasure , I mean the ladies . Nothing but the warning of indisposition would allow me to commit the full expression of my feelings into other hands , but the fair guests will excuse me .
"I now propose the health of the worthy chairman . AVe have heard that I am supported by two generations ; we have been reminded to do likewise , ' and it seems there is a probability that by next year we shall declare a premium in favour of this society . This looks well . ( Great cheers and laughter . ) In zeal our Chairman does not yield to any ; he told you that the Deputy Grand Alaster was nursing himself to deliver a speech : and sure enough , after the Scotch Provincial Grand
Master had acknowledged the compliment on his part , the Deputy Grand Master rose no doubt to your astonishment as an Irish Mason , and thus he proves how good humour can ever regulate order . The musical department has been most effective ; the grace after dinner I never heard more beautifully g iven . I trust in future you will observe the same order that you have observed this day—example forms a precedent . Go on this leasing courseand you will prosper . May it please God
p , that I may be permitted to meet you next year in good spirits , and may our ranks not be thinned . I now propose to you the health of the worthy Chairman , with three times three . " ( Loud applause . ) The departure of the Duke of Stissex , took place after the Chairman ' s health had been drunk ; it was marked by the same demonstrations of respect and attachment that greeted him on bis entry . The Chairman proposed again " the better health of the Duke of
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Freemason's Hall. Birth Day Of H.R.H. The Duke Of Sussex, M.W.G.M.
strong than that by which I am hound on the present occasion to express , in regard to the especial happy cause of our meeting here , and I beg you to accept our personal gratitude ,, as well as an assurance of fraternal regard on the part of our several provinces , and that should any who are now present be disposed to visit them , that the hand of fellowship will be held out with a courteous and hospitable welcome . One circumstance I cannot overlook , and you will agree with mc in thc
feelings it creates ; that the leading feature of this day ' s happiness is the opportunity we have of expressing our deep gratitude to our beloved Grand Alaster , for whose restoration we have all united in prayers to the Highest . There is another circumstance , personally to me , of very stirring emotion ; it is , that my son should be presiding hereto-day ; that he as chairman should be on the one side , and myself on the other side of that great and good Mason . I will answer for my sonthat his
, emotion is as heartfelt as my own—it is a peculiar happiness to find two generations thus circumstanced . ( Cheers . ) I thank His Royal Highness for the great favours shown to me and mine , and to prove that we are not ungrateful , we endeavour to implant a sense of his bounty on the minds of the younger branches of our family . There are two young Lewises of the third generation , whom I look forward one day to introduce to bear their share of labour in the Craft . I will simply add
, " do thou likewise , " and thus conclude our grateful thanks on the part of all the Provincial Grand Masters , ( Great applause . ) " The Chairman , " proposed in an extremly appropriate speech by the Duke of Sussex . " Brethren , you are aware that this is my first appearance since my indisposition , therefore with your leave I will economize , and
shortly make my bow and retire . Before I do so however , I must frankly compliment the Stewards of the day for their very great attention , but the toast itself I would resign to the care of the chairman ; as also another which I have so frequently given and with so much pleasure , I mean the ladies . Nothing but the warning of indisposition would allow me to commit the full expression of my feelings into other hands , but the fair guests will excuse me .
"I now propose the health of the worthy chairman . AVe have heard that I am supported by two generations ; we have been reminded to do likewise , ' and it seems there is a probability that by next year we shall declare a premium in favour of this society . This looks well . ( Great cheers and laughter . ) In zeal our Chairman does not yield to any ; he told you that the Deputy Grand Alaster was nursing himself to deliver a speech : and sure enough , after the Scotch Provincial Grand
Master had acknowledged the compliment on his part , the Deputy Grand Master rose no doubt to your astonishment as an Irish Mason , and thus he proves how good humour can ever regulate order . The musical department has been most effective ; the grace after dinner I never heard more beautifully g iven . I trust in future you will observe the same order that you have observed this day—example forms a precedent . Go on this leasing courseand you will prosper . May it please God
p , that I may be permitted to meet you next year in good spirits , and may our ranks not be thinned . I now propose to you the health of the worthy Chairman , with three times three . " ( Loud applause . ) The departure of the Duke of Stissex , took place after the Chairman ' s health had been drunk ; it was marked by the same demonstrations of respect and attachment that greeted him on bis entry . The Chairman proposed again " the better health of the Duke of