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appointment to the Chair , was installed into his office amid the acclamations of affection and esteem . The circumstance of a Brother having been thrice in succession honoured with supreme command , flattering as it must be to the feelings of the individual so favoured , is equally expressive of the gratitude ancl esteem of the Brethren , as it is indicative of the zeal , energy , and fidelity which the W . M . must have previously displayed in the discharge of his several duties . Such a circumstance is
of very rare and unusual occurrence ; indeed , we believe there is not another instance in this province , at least during the Presidency of the Right Hon . and R . W . P . G . M . the Earl of Mexborough , in which a Dispensation of this nature has been granted . On this occasion , however , the earnest and unanimous appeal of the assembled Brethren was crowned with signal success , and the truly flattering and complimentary Dispensationgranted bthat hihldistinguished man and Mason
, y gy , Brother Charles Lee , Esq . The zealous , energetic , and amiable D . P . G . M . bore ample testimony to the merits and excellency of the W . Master and Brethren of the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles . After the ceremony of the installation of the W . M . had been duly performed by Brother AVilkinson , P . M ., the AA ' ardens and other Officers were severally appointed , who , after investiture , impressively addressed from the Chair as to the duties of their respective offices . The active duties of
the Lodge were then completed by the W . M . moving the following resolutions , which , with the memorial referred to , were seconded unanimously , and carried by acclamation : — " That the energy , zeal , and devotedness of our exalted Brother and friend , Charles Lee , Esq ., the R . W . D . P . G . M . of W . Yorkshire ,
imperatively call for some public declaration of our gratitude ancl esteem ; and that this obligation is infinitely increased by the manner in which , in compliance with our unanimous request , and in his anxiety for the prosperity of the Craft , our R . W . D . P . G . M . has been graciously pleased to favour the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles with the honour of his Special Dispensation . " That , in accordance with the foregoing resolution , an address duly
sealed with the seal of the Lodge , and signed by the W . M ., P . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary , be respectfully presented to the R . W . D . P . G . M . as an humble acknowledgment of such invaluable favours , and as a grateful though feeble expression of our veneration of his high moral worth , and distinguished merit , as a man , a Christian , and a Mason . " Being called from labour to refreshment , about thirty of the Brethren sat down to banquet . On the removal of the cloththe AVorshiful
, p Master having impressively addressed the Brethren , and concluded his remarks by proposing " The Queen—the daughter , niece , and friend , of the upright Mason : " drunk with enthusiasm , and Masonic honours ; followed b y '' Prosper the Art . " The next toasts were "Her Majesty the Queen Dowager ; " "Our Royal Grand Master the Duke of Sussex , " both of them drunk with the highest demonstration of respect and veneration . The health of our
levered and R . W . P . G . M ., the Earl of Mexborough , was then proposed , amid loud and continued cheers , and drunk with the highest enthusiasm and honour . Next followed " the man of our own choice , " Charles Lee , Esq ., the R . W . D . P . G . M ., with pertinent and appropriate remarks in reference to the solemnities of the day . Immense cheering , with due honours given in a most admirable style .
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appointment to the Chair , was installed into his office amid the acclamations of affection and esteem . The circumstance of a Brother having been thrice in succession honoured with supreme command , flattering as it must be to the feelings of the individual so favoured , is equally expressive of the gratitude ancl esteem of the Brethren , as it is indicative of the zeal , energy , and fidelity which the W . M . must have previously displayed in the discharge of his several duties . Such a circumstance is
of very rare and unusual occurrence ; indeed , we believe there is not another instance in this province , at least during the Presidency of the Right Hon . and R . W . P . G . M . the Earl of Mexborough , in which a Dispensation of this nature has been granted . On this occasion , however , the earnest and unanimous appeal of the assembled Brethren was crowned with signal success , and the truly flattering and complimentary Dispensationgranted bthat hihldistinguished man and Mason
, y gy , Brother Charles Lee , Esq . The zealous , energetic , and amiable D . P . G . M . bore ample testimony to the merits and excellency of the W . Master and Brethren of the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles . After the ceremony of the installation of the W . M . had been duly performed by Brother AVilkinson , P . M ., the AA ' ardens and other Officers were severally appointed , who , after investiture , impressively addressed from the Chair as to the duties of their respective offices . The active duties of
the Lodge were then completed by the W . M . moving the following resolutions , which , with the memorial referred to , were seconded unanimously , and carried by acclamation : — " That the energy , zeal , and devotedness of our exalted Brother and friend , Charles Lee , Esq ., the R . W . D . P . G . M . of W . Yorkshire ,
imperatively call for some public declaration of our gratitude ancl esteem ; and that this obligation is infinitely increased by the manner in which , in compliance with our unanimous request , and in his anxiety for the prosperity of the Craft , our R . W . D . P . G . M . has been graciously pleased to favour the Lodge of the Three Grand Principles with the honour of his Special Dispensation . " That , in accordance with the foregoing resolution , an address duly
sealed with the seal of the Lodge , and signed by the W . M ., P . M ., Treasurer , and Secretary , be respectfully presented to the R . W . D . P . G . M . as an humble acknowledgment of such invaluable favours , and as a grateful though feeble expression of our veneration of his high moral worth , and distinguished merit , as a man , a Christian , and a Mason . " Being called from labour to refreshment , about thirty of the Brethren sat down to banquet . On the removal of the cloththe AVorshiful
, p Master having impressively addressed the Brethren , and concluded his remarks by proposing " The Queen—the daughter , niece , and friend , of the upright Mason : " drunk with enthusiasm , and Masonic honours ; followed b y '' Prosper the Art . " The next toasts were "Her Majesty the Queen Dowager ; " "Our Royal Grand Master the Duke of Sussex , " both of them drunk with the highest demonstration of respect and veneration . The health of our
levered and R . W . P . G . M ., the Earl of Mexborough , was then proposed , amid loud and continued cheers , and drunk with the highest enthusiasm and honour . Next followed " the man of our own choice , " Charles Lee , Esq ., the R . W . D . P . G . M ., with pertinent and appropriate remarks in reference to the solemnities of the day . Immense cheering , with due honours given in a most admirable style .