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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
exclusively of Brethren who have attained the rank of tho 30 th Degree , then proceeded to ballot for several Brethren xvho had been previously proposed , and their names sent in the circulars calling the meeting ; it being a bye-law of " The High Grades Union , " that none but Brethren who have dined at one of the banquets of the Union are eliible for election into that body .
g A Brother , therefore , who has attained the rank of the 30 th Degree , is admitted to dine once before joining , that the Brethren may fche better become acquainted xvith him , before he goes through the ordeal of the ballot . This business being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet ; the Most Puissant Commander presiding . After the usual loyal toasts , folloxved by the national anthem , had the
been gix'en , the M . P . Commander proposed the healths of _ members of the Supreme Councils of Ireland and Scotland , presided over by the Dukes of Leinster and Athole ; which toasts were received with great Masonic regard . The M . P . Commander then gave the healths of the members of the two American Supreme Councilsthat for the Southern division
; , at Charlestown , and that for the Northern division , at Boston , — lately removed there from New York . He alluded particularly to the position of the English Conned in relation to the Northern American Council , ancl the many bonds that bound them together in brotherly love and esteem . This toast was , as usual , received with great Masonic regard .
The 111 . Sov . Inspector Bro . Tucker then rose and said , that he had the great pleasure of proposing the health of a Brother whom none present coulcl fad to hold in deep regard , viz ., their M . P . Commander , Dr . Leeson . His extensive knowledge of the various Degrees of the Order—exhibited , indeed , in an especial manner to day , in the lecture which had so delighted them—xvas weU knoxvn to all xvhom he xvas noxv addressingAVhen we witness ( saicl Bro .
. Tucker ) , his talent and learning ,. and the great care and study bestowed by him in collecting , investigating , and proving the correctness of the valuable documents in his possession relating to the ¦ whole of the Masonic Degrees ; and his extreme anxiety to keep up and promulgate a knowledge thereof , xve cannot but feel the greatest obligations to him . For myselfI solemnly declare I do ; as I have
, long felt that the Symbolic or Craft Degrees in Masonry will not alone , at the present day , satisfy inquiring minds . An opportunity is noxv afforded in the Supreme Council of England and AVales , presided over by their illustrious friend , of obtaining a perfect knowledge of the Masonic System . Cordially ancl enthusiastically , then , 111 . Brethrenlet us unite in drinking his health as a man and a Mason .
, ( The toast was drank with the most affectionate regard . ) The M . P . Commander , Dr . Leeson , returned thanks to the folloxving effect : I am quite certain , Brethren , you xvill believe me when 1 assure you , that I can only say , I wish to deserve your good opinions . In doing what I have doue for these Degrees , xvhich has been to exert myself as far as my ability enables me to do , to put
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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
exclusively of Brethren who have attained the rank of tho 30 th Degree , then proceeded to ballot for several Brethren xvho had been previously proposed , and their names sent in the circulars calling the meeting ; it being a bye-law of " The High Grades Union , " that none but Brethren who have dined at one of the banquets of the Union are eliible for election into that body .
g A Brother , therefore , who has attained the rank of the 30 th Degree , is admitted to dine once before joining , that the Brethren may fche better become acquainted xvith him , before he goes through the ordeal of the ballot . This business being concluded , the Brethren adjourned to the banquet ; the Most Puissant Commander presiding . After the usual loyal toasts , folloxved by the national anthem , had the
been gix'en , the M . P . Commander proposed the healths of _ members of the Supreme Councils of Ireland and Scotland , presided over by the Dukes of Leinster and Athole ; which toasts were received with great Masonic regard . The M . P . Commander then gave the healths of the members of the two American Supreme Councilsthat for the Southern division
; , at Charlestown , and that for the Northern division , at Boston , — lately removed there from New York . He alluded particularly to the position of the English Conned in relation to the Northern American Council , ancl the many bonds that bound them together in brotherly love and esteem . This toast was , as usual , received with great Masonic regard .
The 111 . Sov . Inspector Bro . Tucker then rose and said , that he had the great pleasure of proposing the health of a Brother whom none present coulcl fad to hold in deep regard , viz ., their M . P . Commander , Dr . Leeson . His extensive knowledge of the various Degrees of the Order—exhibited , indeed , in an especial manner to day , in the lecture which had so delighted them—xvas weU knoxvn to all xvhom he xvas noxv addressingAVhen we witness ( saicl Bro .
. Tucker ) , his talent and learning ,. and the great care and study bestowed by him in collecting , investigating , and proving the correctness of the valuable documents in his possession relating to the ¦ whole of the Masonic Degrees ; and his extreme anxiety to keep up and promulgate a knowledge thereof , xve cannot but feel the greatest obligations to him . For myselfI solemnly declare I do ; as I have
, long felt that the Symbolic or Craft Degrees in Masonry will not alone , at the present day , satisfy inquiring minds . An opportunity is noxv afforded in the Supreme Council of England and AVales , presided over by their illustrious friend , of obtaining a perfect knowledge of the Masonic System . Cordially ancl enthusiastically , then , 111 . Brethrenlet us unite in drinking his health as a man and a Mason .
, ( The toast was drank with the most affectionate regard . ) The M . P . Commander , Dr . Leeson , returned thanks to the folloxving effect : I am quite certain , Brethren , you xvill believe me when 1 assure you , that I can only say , I wish to deserve your good opinions . In doing what I have doue for these Degrees , xvhich has been to exert myself as far as my ability enables me to do , to put