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bases its prosperity on the surest and most solid of foundations—that of general fraternal charity , and the exemplary practice of every virtue . " It is most gratifying to reflect that Masonic exertions are rewarded with such abundant success .
After the banquet , among other toasts drunk after the health of her Majesty , accompanied by the usual Masonic honours , were the following : — H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . ; the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , P . G . M . for AVarwickshire ; Right Hon . Lord Monson , P . G . M . for Surrey ; Lord Viscount Combermere , P . G . M . for Cheshire ; Bro . Heydon , W . M . ( proposed by Bro . Major Hawkes , in an address , in which he took occasion to speak in very complimentary and deserved terms of Bro . Heydon ' s conduct and exertions ;) the newly elected S . AV ., J . AV ., S . D ., J . D ., and Secretary ; the visiting Brothers , & c . & c .
The following ADDRESS , written by Bro . W . Hersee ( Editor of the Warwick Advertiser , ) was delivered b y Bro . J . Sharp ( Editor of the Leamington Spa Courier , ) and received with the most gratifying applause : — Ye Brethren of the mystic tie , that hinds The hearts of all in friendship ' s sacred bond ! May I presumethough youngand yet unversed
, , In the deep mysteries of the ancient Art , To speak , in Nature ' s language , as I feel ? Your smiles encourage me , and , thus cheered on , I will , in brief and simple words , describe The thoughts and wishes that inspire my mind . 1 thank you , Brethren , from my inmost soul , That I am one of your fraternal
band—Admitted freely to this festive board , A Brother Mason sanctioned and approved ;—And there was one who came with me , and sought , Like me , your favour—and you thus received At once two Brothers ofthe public press . O , how delightful , noble , and sublime
, Are those high principles , that teach the heart To honour virtue and relieve distress , When pining cares and sorrows overwhelm A Brother ' s mind , as o ' er the path of fife He treads on thorns , and sees his fellow-men , In this cold world of selfishness and pride , Alike regardless of his joys and woes !
O Charity ! the brightest gem that beams From angels' wings—the noblest gift to man , By Heaven in mercy graciously ordained To guide our footsteps through the changing scenes Of this uncertain world . ' instruct my heart To do to others , who are sorrowing- here , As I myself would bave them do to me
, AVere I involved in darkness and distress . O may the wondrous Architect divine , AVhose hand designed and built a thousand worlds , And raised a tem ple in the soul of man , To teach that immortality is his , Increase and spread the knowledge of the truth
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Provincial.
bases its prosperity on the surest and most solid of foundations—that of general fraternal charity , and the exemplary practice of every virtue . " It is most gratifying to reflect that Masonic exertions are rewarded with such abundant success .
After the banquet , among other toasts drunk after the health of her Majesty , accompanied by the usual Masonic honours , were the following : — H . R . H . the Duke of Sussex , G . M . ; the Right Hon . Earl Ferrers , P . G . M . for AVarwickshire ; Right Hon . Lord Monson , P . G . M . for Surrey ; Lord Viscount Combermere , P . G . M . for Cheshire ; Bro . Heydon , W . M . ( proposed by Bro . Major Hawkes , in an address , in which he took occasion to speak in very complimentary and deserved terms of Bro . Heydon ' s conduct and exertions ;) the newly elected S . AV ., J . AV ., S . D ., J . D ., and Secretary ; the visiting Brothers , & c . & c .
The following ADDRESS , written by Bro . W . Hersee ( Editor of the Warwick Advertiser , ) was delivered b y Bro . J . Sharp ( Editor of the Leamington Spa Courier , ) and received with the most gratifying applause : — Ye Brethren of the mystic tie , that hinds The hearts of all in friendship ' s sacred bond ! May I presumethough youngand yet unversed
, , In the deep mysteries of the ancient Art , To speak , in Nature ' s language , as I feel ? Your smiles encourage me , and , thus cheered on , I will , in brief and simple words , describe The thoughts and wishes that inspire my mind . 1 thank you , Brethren , from my inmost soul , That I am one of your fraternal
band—Admitted freely to this festive board , A Brother Mason sanctioned and approved ;—And there was one who came with me , and sought , Like me , your favour—and you thus received At once two Brothers ofthe public press . O , how delightful , noble , and sublime
, Are those high principles , that teach the heart To honour virtue and relieve distress , When pining cares and sorrows overwhelm A Brother ' s mind , as o ' er the path of fife He treads on thorns , and sees his fellow-men , In this cold world of selfishness and pride , Alike regardless of his joys and woes !
O Charity ! the brightest gem that beams From angels' wings—the noblest gift to man , By Heaven in mercy graciously ordained To guide our footsteps through the changing scenes Of this uncertain world . ' instruct my heart To do to others , who are sorrowing- here , As I myself would bave them do to me
, AVere I involved in darkness and distress . O may the wondrous Architect divine , AVhose hand designed and built a thousand worlds , And raised a tem ple in the soul of man , To teach that immortality is his , Increase and spread the knowledge of the truth