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street . After transacting business the Lodge was adjourned to dinner hour , when the JIaster , AVardens , and Brethren , of whom there was a most numerous attendance , sat down to dinner at seven o ' clock . Several visiting Brethren were of the company , particularly Brothers Henry Carey , Armstrong , Brennan , of Lodge 60 , Birr and Baldwin of Lodge 50 . The Worshi pful Alaster , Brother AV . Armstrong presided , and evinced throughout the
evening , his usual tact , ability , and courteous demeanour . Brother Simeon Clarke sat on his left , with some of the newly initiated Brethren , and on his right the visiting Brethren . The customary toasts were given and cheered . " Brother Baldwin , of Lodge 50 . " ( Great cheering . ) * Brother Baldwin briefly returned thanks . " The visiting Brethren . " Brother Cary returned thanks . Brother Baldwin proposed the health of the Master and prosperity to Lodge 116 .
Brother Armstrong , AV . M ., rose and stated , that he felt at a loss for language to convey , in suitable terms , the gratitude he felt for the high honour they conferred on him . He had never risen on such an occasion with more pleasure , and he would be insensible to every duty he owed the Craft if he did not feel satisfaction at such a moment , surrounded as he was by worth , talent , and respectability ( cheers ) . As Masons , they studied from the Great Book of Nature , and squared their conduct b
y the unerring rule of Nature ' s God , as set forth in his Divine Laws . They were influenced by the same principle of pure and practical benevolence , and a uniformity of opinion which strengthened the ties of friendshi p , and promoted harmony , love and esteem ( cheers ) . Among the members of our ancient and honourable society —one that appeared to gather strength as it rolled on through countless ages—no invidious distinctions exist , merit being always respected , and honour iven ivhere honour due
g was ( cheers ) . Under these circumstances it was no small honour to have the privilege of presiding over so numerous and intellectual an assemblage of Brethren on that night and he would never forget the favour they conferred upon him . The W . M . concluded by proposing " health and long life to their excellent Past Master , whom he hoped soon to see in that chair he so often and so ably filled , Brother Simeon Clarke , P . M . " ( Great cheering ) . JBrother Clarke briefly , but eloquently , returned thanks . Various other toasts were given .
The Brethren separated at 12 o ' clock , highly delighted with the entertainment , and with cordial good wishes for the next happy meeting . The Warrant of Lod ge 116 was granted in March , 1739 , and upon an occasion of so interesting a nature , the Brethren will celebrate the event by a centenary dinner next March . The members of this Lodge are most desirous not only themselves to support the "Quarterly , " but to recommend that every Lod ^ e should it record of matters
possess as a public of interest and discipline , and it is intended to pass a resolution in open Lodge to such effect . For the honest and independent manner in which it has been conducted in the true spirit of Free and Accepted Masonry , it claims the gratitude of every zealous Irish as well as Scotch and English Mason . It has created an impulse when such was wanted , has regenerated dormant Masonry , and given to the young and the enterprising a lively spirit , and an energetic confidence . In this very town
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Ireland.
street . After transacting business the Lodge was adjourned to dinner hour , when the JIaster , AVardens , and Brethren , of whom there was a most numerous attendance , sat down to dinner at seven o ' clock . Several visiting Brethren were of the company , particularly Brothers Henry Carey , Armstrong , Brennan , of Lodge 60 , Birr and Baldwin of Lodge 50 . The Worshi pful Alaster , Brother AV . Armstrong presided , and evinced throughout the
evening , his usual tact , ability , and courteous demeanour . Brother Simeon Clarke sat on his left , with some of the newly initiated Brethren , and on his right the visiting Brethren . The customary toasts were given and cheered . " Brother Baldwin , of Lodge 50 . " ( Great cheering . ) * Brother Baldwin briefly returned thanks . " The visiting Brethren . " Brother Cary returned thanks . Brother Baldwin proposed the health of the Master and prosperity to Lodge 116 .
Brother Armstrong , AV . M ., rose and stated , that he felt at a loss for language to convey , in suitable terms , the gratitude he felt for the high honour they conferred on him . He had never risen on such an occasion with more pleasure , and he would be insensible to every duty he owed the Craft if he did not feel satisfaction at such a moment , surrounded as he was by worth , talent , and respectability ( cheers ) . As Masons , they studied from the Great Book of Nature , and squared their conduct b
y the unerring rule of Nature ' s God , as set forth in his Divine Laws . They were influenced by the same principle of pure and practical benevolence , and a uniformity of opinion which strengthened the ties of friendshi p , and promoted harmony , love and esteem ( cheers ) . Among the members of our ancient and honourable society —one that appeared to gather strength as it rolled on through countless ages—no invidious distinctions exist , merit being always respected , and honour iven ivhere honour due
g was ( cheers ) . Under these circumstances it was no small honour to have the privilege of presiding over so numerous and intellectual an assemblage of Brethren on that night and he would never forget the favour they conferred upon him . The W . M . concluded by proposing " health and long life to their excellent Past Master , whom he hoped soon to see in that chair he so often and so ably filled , Brother Simeon Clarke , P . M . " ( Great cheering ) . JBrother Clarke briefly , but eloquently , returned thanks . Various other toasts were given .
The Brethren separated at 12 o ' clock , highly delighted with the entertainment , and with cordial good wishes for the next happy meeting . The Warrant of Lod ge 116 was granted in March , 1739 , and upon an occasion of so interesting a nature , the Brethren will celebrate the event by a centenary dinner next March . The members of this Lodge are most desirous not only themselves to support the "Quarterly , " but to recommend that every Lod ^ e should it record of matters
possess as a public of interest and discipline , and it is intended to pass a resolution in open Lodge to such effect . For the honest and independent manner in which it has been conducted in the true spirit of Free and Accepted Masonry , it claims the gratitude of every zealous Irish as well as Scotch and English Mason . It has created an impulse when such was wanted , has regenerated dormant Masonry , and given to the young and the enterprising a lively spirit , and an energetic confidence . In this very town