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Foreign.
His Honour John Manderson returned thanks on behalf of himself and those gentlemen with whom he had the pleasure of being associated . " The Ladies of this beautiful Island . " The AVorshipful William Stamford Grignon , P . M . suitably returned his acknowledgments on behalf of the amiable fair sex . " The immediate Past Master of the Lodge , the AVorshipful Asher Solomonivith thanks for the zeal and ability with which he discharged
, his duty during the past year . " That Gentleman returned thanks , and concluded hy proposing " the health of the AA'orshipful George L . Phillips , the present Master , and may the Lodge increase in prosperity under his government . " The Worshipful Master very modestly acknowledged the honour done him , and wound up his address , by proposing " the Worshipful Past MasterBarnett Isaacsand may he long continue his ardent
, , exertions to extend the principles of our valuable Institution , ancl to promote the prosperity of this Lodge . " The eminent services of this gentleman as a Member of the Lodge , his zeal for Masonry , and indefatigable conduct in connexion with the solemnities of this clay on behalf of his " aged and decayed Brethren , " were particularly adverted to ; he having been the promoter and principal instrument in carrying into effect the whole of this day ' s proceedings . ( Long and continued cheers . )
That Gentleman with deep emotion , feelingly acknowledged this mark of the company ' s favour , and sensibly expatiated on the pleasure he felt in performing so pleasing a duty : he hoped always to conduct himself so as to merit the good opinion and wishes of his Brethren , and the respectable company which he hacl the honour of addressing . " The Past Masters of the Lodge , and may health and prosperity attend them . "
The Worshipful C .-L . Isaacs returned thanks in a concise ancl efficient manner . The AVorshipful Master then called on the Senior AVarden for a toast , who gave— " The Mother of Masons . " The Worshipful Master then called on the Junior Warden , who gave" Our visiting Past Masters , Brethren , ancl Friends , who have honoured us with their company . " The AVorshipful Thomas Watson , P . M ., returned thanks .
The Treasurer , being deputed hy the AVorshipful Master , rose , and with energy and much talent gave— "The Health of our Reverend Chaplain ; " concluding his address with an emphatic allusion to the happiness of the parent in being blessed with so talented and virtuous
a son . The Rev . H . G . Lawson rose , ancl , after immense cheering hacl sub sided , in an eloquent manner expressed his acknowledgments . " The Gustos of Hanover , and may our best wishes attend him . " The Hon . J . V . Purrier returned thanks .
" 1 o all poor and indigent Masons , wheresoever dispersed , and a speedy relief to all their necessities . " "The Stewards , with the best thanks of this Meeting for their exertions in furnishing so splendid and sumptuous an Entertainment . " The AVorshipful Barnett Isaacs returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other Stewards , with whom he derived much pleasure in being associated . Several other patriotic and incidental toasts were drunk , occasionally enlivened by songs , chanted in excellent style . ' The decorations of the
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Foreign.
His Honour John Manderson returned thanks on behalf of himself and those gentlemen with whom he had the pleasure of being associated . " The Ladies of this beautiful Island . " The AVorshipful William Stamford Grignon , P . M . suitably returned his acknowledgments on behalf of the amiable fair sex . " The immediate Past Master of the Lodge , the AVorshipful Asher Solomonivith thanks for the zeal and ability with which he discharged
, his duty during the past year . " That Gentleman returned thanks , and concluded hy proposing " the health of the AA'orshipful George L . Phillips , the present Master , and may the Lodge increase in prosperity under his government . " The Worshipful Master very modestly acknowledged the honour done him , and wound up his address , by proposing " the Worshipful Past MasterBarnett Isaacsand may he long continue his ardent
, , exertions to extend the principles of our valuable Institution , ancl to promote the prosperity of this Lodge . " The eminent services of this gentleman as a Member of the Lodge , his zeal for Masonry , and indefatigable conduct in connexion with the solemnities of this clay on behalf of his " aged and decayed Brethren , " were particularly adverted to ; he having been the promoter and principal instrument in carrying into effect the whole of this day ' s proceedings . ( Long and continued cheers . )
That Gentleman with deep emotion , feelingly acknowledged this mark of the company ' s favour , and sensibly expatiated on the pleasure he felt in performing so pleasing a duty : he hoped always to conduct himself so as to merit the good opinion and wishes of his Brethren , and the respectable company which he hacl the honour of addressing . " The Past Masters of the Lodge , and may health and prosperity attend them . "
The Worshipful C .-L . Isaacs returned thanks in a concise ancl efficient manner . The AVorshipful Master then called on the Senior AVarden for a toast , who gave— " The Mother of Masons . " The Worshipful Master then called on the Junior Warden , who gave" Our visiting Past Masters , Brethren , ancl Friends , who have honoured us with their company . " The AVorshipful Thomas Watson , P . M ., returned thanks .
The Treasurer , being deputed hy the AVorshipful Master , rose , and with energy and much talent gave— "The Health of our Reverend Chaplain ; " concluding his address with an emphatic allusion to the happiness of the parent in being blessed with so talented and virtuous
a son . The Rev . H . G . Lawson rose , ancl , after immense cheering hacl sub sided , in an eloquent manner expressed his acknowledgments . " The Gustos of Hanover , and may our best wishes attend him . " The Hon . J . V . Purrier returned thanks .
" 1 o all poor and indigent Masons , wheresoever dispersed , and a speedy relief to all their necessities . " "The Stewards , with the best thanks of this Meeting for their exertions in furnishing so splendid and sumptuous an Entertainment . " The AVorshipful Barnett Isaacs returned thanks on behalf of himself and the other Stewards , with whom he derived much pleasure in being associated . Several other patriotic and incidental toasts were drunk , occasionally enlivened by songs , chanted in excellent style . ' The decorations of the