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Ireland.
' ¦ ' AVe have ever found in you a willing and fraternal adviser ; one to whom not only the Apprentice may look for instruction , but the Master Mason also may appeal amid the intricacies of his sublime art , confident of having the aid of a skilful architect , conveyed in generous and fraternal language , such as may alone be suggested by a thorough knowledge of those principles on which our Order has its foundation . " AVith the fraternal feelings which your eminent services are so well
calculated to inspire , we beg your acceptance of the testimonial which accompanies this expression of our sentiments , not , however , as adding to its sincerity , but alone intended to render the record more imperishable , ancl therefore more truly typical of the lasting regard of the Victoria Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons . " This address , together with a very elegant service of plate , was handed to Dr . AA right , who read the following reply in a very feeling manner : —
" To the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Victoria Lodge , No . 4 , of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland . " AA ' orshipful Sir and Brethren , —The principle on which our Order has its foundation is displayed in the precept put forth by our Redeemer , ' Love one another ; ' to guide this Lodge with what ability I possessed , in that Masonic path , all my humble talent , as your instructor , has been directed . In zealous and fraternal spirit I have endeavoured to
inculcate that principle into your minds , and the result to your labourer was heartfelt delight , ivho had such a genial soil to work in , and to which is to be attributed that harmony at all times so manifest . In my endeavours to produce this happy result , I only touched your concordant heart-strings , and thus displayed my skill as your architect ; in such a vineyard my labour as your Secretary was pleasure , and if I sought reward , the acknowledgment that my humble efforts have been
instrumental in producing the efficient state to which this Lodge has attained , is ample requital , and acts as an inducement to future exertion . " I did feel that my brow was bedecked with the sear and yellow leaf , and had misgivings that I should be much longer enabled to persevere in my efforts for your advantage ; but this manifestation of your approving spirit has resuscitated a gleam of verdure in this time-worn trunk , impressing me with a warmth of embrace , like the oak when
mantled with the ivy , and solaced by its protection from the withering blast of the pitiless storm—as such do I appreciate this kind and generous display , made by the scions of my Masonic tutelage , in the present approving record of my service as Secretary to the Victoria Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons . " That I am proud of the compliment paid me I acknowledge—that I am grateful for the mode in which you have testified approbation
your I aver ; and with the most unqualified sincerity assure you that while life animates me , I shall ever be your faithful Brother . '' THOMAS AVRIGHT , " Secretary to the Victoria Lodge of Freemasonss " January 28 th . A . D . 1045 . "
The Brethren then retired to dinner . During the evening there was some singing by Bros . Blewitt , Rambaut , and Magee , with several of the members of the Lodge , and the whole proceedings passed off with complete eclat . TIPPERARY . —Father Burke and Masonry . —No wonder that there should be a split in the cabinet of the Roman Catholic clergy , when we VOL . III . R
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Ireland.
' ¦ ' AVe have ever found in you a willing and fraternal adviser ; one to whom not only the Apprentice may look for instruction , but the Master Mason also may appeal amid the intricacies of his sublime art , confident of having the aid of a skilful architect , conveyed in generous and fraternal language , such as may alone be suggested by a thorough knowledge of those principles on which our Order has its foundation . " AVith the fraternal feelings which your eminent services are so well
calculated to inspire , we beg your acceptance of the testimonial which accompanies this expression of our sentiments , not , however , as adding to its sincerity , but alone intended to render the record more imperishable , ancl therefore more truly typical of the lasting regard of the Victoria Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons . " This address , together with a very elegant service of plate , was handed to Dr . AA right , who read the following reply in a very feeling manner : —
" To the Worshipful Master , Wardens , and Brethren of the Victoria Lodge , No . 4 , of Free and Accepted Masons of Ireland . " AA ' orshipful Sir and Brethren , —The principle on which our Order has its foundation is displayed in the precept put forth by our Redeemer , ' Love one another ; ' to guide this Lodge with what ability I possessed , in that Masonic path , all my humble talent , as your instructor , has been directed . In zealous and fraternal spirit I have endeavoured to
inculcate that principle into your minds , and the result to your labourer was heartfelt delight , ivho had such a genial soil to work in , and to which is to be attributed that harmony at all times so manifest . In my endeavours to produce this happy result , I only touched your concordant heart-strings , and thus displayed my skill as your architect ; in such a vineyard my labour as your Secretary was pleasure , and if I sought reward , the acknowledgment that my humble efforts have been
instrumental in producing the efficient state to which this Lodge has attained , is ample requital , and acts as an inducement to future exertion . " I did feel that my brow was bedecked with the sear and yellow leaf , and had misgivings that I should be much longer enabled to persevere in my efforts for your advantage ; but this manifestation of your approving spirit has resuscitated a gleam of verdure in this time-worn trunk , impressing me with a warmth of embrace , like the oak when
mantled with the ivy , and solaced by its protection from the withering blast of the pitiless storm—as such do I appreciate this kind and generous display , made by the scions of my Masonic tutelage , in the present approving record of my service as Secretary to the Victoria Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons . " That I am proud of the compliment paid me I acknowledge—that I am grateful for the mode in which you have testified approbation
your I aver ; and with the most unqualified sincerity assure you that while life animates me , I shall ever be your faithful Brother . '' THOMAS AVRIGHT , " Secretary to the Victoria Lodge of Freemasonss " January 28 th . A . D . 1045 . "
The Brethren then retired to dinner . During the evening there was some singing by Bros . Blewitt , Rambaut , and Magee , with several of the members of the Lodge , and the whole proceedings passed off with complete eclat . TIPPERARY . —Father Burke and Masonry . —No wonder that there should be a split in the cabinet of the Roman Catholic clergy , when we VOL . III . R