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Freemasons' Hall.
Song by Brother Broadhurst— « And does not a meeting like this make amends ? ° " The Grand Lod ges of Scotland and Ireland . " Song— "Should auld acquaintance he forgot , " bv Brother Broadhurst . LORD JOHN CHURCHILL- " Brethren , I feel how incompetent I am to do justice to the toast to which I clai m your best attention . When I tell that it is the health of the Noble Brother in the Chair
you which I am anxious to propose , you will agree ivith me that at least I am m order . I mil not be guilty of a long speech , and shall therefore drink to the health and happiness of the Earl of Durham-a pleasant voyage ^ to Canada , a successful issue to his mission , and a speedy return . ( Heartfelt and long continued cheering . ) LORD DURHAM — "Brethren , I really feel at this moment unable to express the deep sense I entertain of the affectionate and enthusiastic
manner in which you have received the Deputy Grand Master ' s toast . 11 brevity is the soul of wit , ' my noble friend is indeed one of the wittiest of men , far surpassing all the wits I ever encountered ; but this quality is embarrassing to me at the present moment , for I must therefore draw very largely on my imagination for all that he really feels , but which he does not utter .
As a Mason , I certainl y am not unknown to you . I have been a Mason for twenty-five years , a Provincial Grand Master for twenty years , and have also for a short time—for too short a timeacted as Deputy Grand Master . 1 . imited as was my period of service , it would appear that it was not unacceptable to you , for I had the honour of receiving , when abroad , a vote of thanks from the Grand Lodgewhich I shall value to latest hour the sacrifices
, my . Among which 1 made in leaving my native country , there was none more heavy than the retirement from a Fraternity which I so cordially esteem . In the words so exquisitel y sung by Brother Broadhurst , 'Amidst all our wanderings I am most flatteringly reminded , that a moment like this does indeed make amends . Devoted as I am to the service of my country , 1 must anticipate future wanderings from my native land ; but wherever I may be , a remembrance of your kindness will ever cheer and
encourage me . " Your Deputy Grand Master has alluded to my expected voyage and mission . I am sensible of the duties thereb y imposed upon me but this I know , that if there are any principles which will best direct the course of my conduct , they will be found in the strictest observance of those which illustrate and adorn the Craft . When I remember that the love of justice and toleration are among the primary objects of feel that
Freemasonry , I by following those principles which are the ornaments of our Order , I shall succeed in proportion as I shall observe them : thus carrying into practice the Masonic tenets of peace forgiveness , and charity . I ' "I have thus far , Brethren , spoken for myself , and as it may be lon ° - ere 1 shall have the happiness to address you , allow me to offer a few parting words . You are increasing in respectability and numbers
including among you the most industrious and the most wealthy of ' my countrymen . I see around me such an attendance of Grand Officers and other intelli gent Masons as probably was never exceeded I his compliment I believe proceeds not merel y from respect to the Grand Master , but from an anxiety to encourage the principles of the Order , and to exhibit an attitude of propriety joined with nerfect independence . l
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Freemasons' Hall.
Song by Brother Broadhurst— « And does not a meeting like this make amends ? ° " The Grand Lod ges of Scotland and Ireland . " Song— "Should auld acquaintance he forgot , " bv Brother Broadhurst . LORD JOHN CHURCHILL- " Brethren , I feel how incompetent I am to do justice to the toast to which I clai m your best attention . When I tell that it is the health of the Noble Brother in the Chair
you which I am anxious to propose , you will agree ivith me that at least I am m order . I mil not be guilty of a long speech , and shall therefore drink to the health and happiness of the Earl of Durham-a pleasant voyage ^ to Canada , a successful issue to his mission , and a speedy return . ( Heartfelt and long continued cheering . ) LORD DURHAM — "Brethren , I really feel at this moment unable to express the deep sense I entertain of the affectionate and enthusiastic
manner in which you have received the Deputy Grand Master ' s toast . 11 brevity is the soul of wit , ' my noble friend is indeed one of the wittiest of men , far surpassing all the wits I ever encountered ; but this quality is embarrassing to me at the present moment , for I must therefore draw very largely on my imagination for all that he really feels , but which he does not utter .
As a Mason , I certainl y am not unknown to you . I have been a Mason for twenty-five years , a Provincial Grand Master for twenty years , and have also for a short time—for too short a timeacted as Deputy Grand Master . 1 . imited as was my period of service , it would appear that it was not unacceptable to you , for I had the honour of receiving , when abroad , a vote of thanks from the Grand Lodgewhich I shall value to latest hour the sacrifices
, my . Among which 1 made in leaving my native country , there was none more heavy than the retirement from a Fraternity which I so cordially esteem . In the words so exquisitel y sung by Brother Broadhurst , 'Amidst all our wanderings I am most flatteringly reminded , that a moment like this does indeed make amends . Devoted as I am to the service of my country , 1 must anticipate future wanderings from my native land ; but wherever I may be , a remembrance of your kindness will ever cheer and
encourage me . " Your Deputy Grand Master has alluded to my expected voyage and mission . I am sensible of the duties thereb y imposed upon me but this I know , that if there are any principles which will best direct the course of my conduct , they will be found in the strictest observance of those which illustrate and adorn the Craft . When I remember that the love of justice and toleration are among the primary objects of feel that
Freemasonry , I by following those principles which are the ornaments of our Order , I shall succeed in proportion as I shall observe them : thus carrying into practice the Masonic tenets of peace forgiveness , and charity . I ' "I have thus far , Brethren , spoken for myself , and as it may be lon ° - ere 1 shall have the happiness to address you , allow me to offer a few parting words . You are increasing in respectability and numbers
including among you the most industrious and the most wealthy of ' my countrymen . I see around me such an attendance of Grand Officers and other intelli gent Masons as probably was never exceeded I his compliment I believe proceeds not merel y from respect to the Grand Master , but from an anxiety to encourage the principles of the Order , and to exhibit an attitude of propriety joined with nerfect independence . l