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Freemasons' Hall.
" If such be the case , I feel confident that as the society has existed , from time immemorial , instead of being what many other societies too often are—dangerous to the state—you will continue , under the dispensation of Providence , to be its best support , by your loyalty to the throne , and by your fidelity to your own institutions . " I am about to leave you ; but , although absent , I hope some Brother will give me intelligence of the proceedings of the Fraternity to whom
I am so deeply indebted and attached , and to whom I hope to return . But to my last hour , in whatever country , and in whatever clime , I shall be consoled by the recollection that I have this day received a most glorious tribute , in the spontaneous expression of your affection and approbation . " ( Reiterated and universal cheers were given on the conclusion of his Lordship ' s most eloquent and affecting address . ) THE CHAIRMAN soon after rose to propose the health of the "
Provincial Grand Masters . "— " I will venture to say that the provinces were never better represented than now . In our Masonic Parliament , which is composed of delegates from all Lodges and Grand Officers , a most influential and important class may be ranked—the Provincial Grand Masters . We have the honour to-day of the company of those of Lincolnshire , Somerset , Oxford , Cambridge , Suffolk , Herts , Bucks , Nottingham , Upper Canada , and Sumatra , and I may add , that your
Chairman also represents the counties of Northumberland and Durham . You will , I am sure , cordially join me iu drinking the health of the Provincial Grand Masters who surround me , and success to their several Grand Lodges . "
COLONEL TYNTE then rose . — " My Lord , and Brethren , —It would ill become me ( and you would not wish it ) that 1 should make even an attempt to reply to the elegant compliment we have received ; but as the Senior Provincial Grand Master , I must not flinch from the expression of our thanks . I am proud to see so many of my colleagues present ; it is a proof of the interest they take in the Craft . There must be some alloy , even in pleasure ; and we are certain that you all feel sincere regret at the absence of our illustrious Grand Masterand especiallat the
, y lamentable cause . What pleasure it would have given him to have witnessed the manner in which his Lordship has presided , and the cordial welcome with which yon have supported him . I offer the best thanks of the Provincial Grand Masters , in return for your compliment . " THE CHAIRMAN . — "Brethren , —In all circumstances , and at all times , I should recommend the next toast to your notice . One of the main principles of our Order is charity—this should be put into practice
in every possible way . Wealthy as you are , a portion of that wealth should be put by for those who are poor and uneducated . I trust you will never lose sight of the friendless Mason ' s boy and girl . Let us transmit to posterity , not merely the secrets of our Order , but connect those ceremonies as much as possible with the visible practice of charity . I trust that you will take every opportunity of extending that principle , consistent with the efficient maintenance of those charitable institutions
which you already possess , and which I am sure you will never abandon . n , 0 Ve ™ nd , y ° u that the Boys' Festival is fixed for the Uth March , and the Girls' Festival for the 16 th May , and propose success to the 'MASONIC CHARITIES , '"*
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Freemasons' Hall.
" If such be the case , I feel confident that as the society has existed , from time immemorial , instead of being what many other societies too often are—dangerous to the state—you will continue , under the dispensation of Providence , to be its best support , by your loyalty to the throne , and by your fidelity to your own institutions . " I am about to leave you ; but , although absent , I hope some Brother will give me intelligence of the proceedings of the Fraternity to whom
I am so deeply indebted and attached , and to whom I hope to return . But to my last hour , in whatever country , and in whatever clime , I shall be consoled by the recollection that I have this day received a most glorious tribute , in the spontaneous expression of your affection and approbation . " ( Reiterated and universal cheers were given on the conclusion of his Lordship ' s most eloquent and affecting address . ) THE CHAIRMAN soon after rose to propose the health of the "
Provincial Grand Masters . "— " I will venture to say that the provinces were never better represented than now . In our Masonic Parliament , which is composed of delegates from all Lodges and Grand Officers , a most influential and important class may be ranked—the Provincial Grand Masters . We have the honour to-day of the company of those of Lincolnshire , Somerset , Oxford , Cambridge , Suffolk , Herts , Bucks , Nottingham , Upper Canada , and Sumatra , and I may add , that your
Chairman also represents the counties of Northumberland and Durham . You will , I am sure , cordially join me iu drinking the health of the Provincial Grand Masters who surround me , and success to their several Grand Lodges . "
COLONEL TYNTE then rose . — " My Lord , and Brethren , —It would ill become me ( and you would not wish it ) that 1 should make even an attempt to reply to the elegant compliment we have received ; but as the Senior Provincial Grand Master , I must not flinch from the expression of our thanks . I am proud to see so many of my colleagues present ; it is a proof of the interest they take in the Craft . There must be some alloy , even in pleasure ; and we are certain that you all feel sincere regret at the absence of our illustrious Grand Masterand especiallat the
, y lamentable cause . What pleasure it would have given him to have witnessed the manner in which his Lordship has presided , and the cordial welcome with which yon have supported him . I offer the best thanks of the Provincial Grand Masters , in return for your compliment . " THE CHAIRMAN . — "Brethren , —In all circumstances , and at all times , I should recommend the next toast to your notice . One of the main principles of our Order is charity—this should be put into practice
in every possible way . Wealthy as you are , a portion of that wealth should be put by for those who are poor and uneducated . I trust you will never lose sight of the friendless Mason ' s boy and girl . Let us transmit to posterity , not merely the secrets of our Order , but connect those ceremonies as much as possible with the visible practice of charity . I trust that you will take every opportunity of extending that principle , consistent with the efficient maintenance of those charitable institutions
which you already possess , and which I am sure you will never abandon . n , 0 Ve ™ nd , y ° u that the Boys' Festival is fixed for the Uth March , and the Girls' Festival for the 16 th May , and propose success to the 'MASONIC CHARITIES , '"*