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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
32 nd Degree under that Council . The 111 . Brother Avas well known iu this country as an intelligent ancl indefatigable Mason ; he was a Grand SteAA'ard for the present year , and a Brother in every respect deserving of their affection and esteem . The 111 . Bro . MASsx DAAVSON , on returning thanks , said it Avas a proud moment for him to stand up in the distinguished assemblhe
y saw around him , to return thanks for the toast of the Supreme Council of Scotland . To that Council he Avas much indebted for advancing him to the rank he held in the Order . lie therefore felt a great pleasure in having his name connected with that Council by the 111 . Sov . Inspector-General Bro . Tucker . On behalf of the members of that Council he tendered them his hearty thanks . Eor
the kindness that bad been exhibited towards himself in admitting him to the grand and imposing ceremonies of the clay , he felt extremely grateful , and not less so for the hospitality shown him at the banquet . He was glad to observe the cordiality and good feeling that existed amongst them . His especial thanks were due to the 111 . Brother in the chair for the fraternal way in which his name had been brought before them . The 111 . Brother was distinguished
throughout a career of great usefulness by the good opinion of the wise and intelligent in the Order , ancl those who thought they had damaged him had found , to their cost , that they had only damaged themselves . He recollected many years ago , before he was personally acquainted with their 111 . Bro . Tucker , having him pointed out
as the most distinguished Mason in the Avest of England ; and from Avhat he had since known , he sincerel y believed thafc the character so given was fully deserved . He had only again to thank them for the honour done him , and concluded by wishing much success to the Supreme Council for England , which he Avas glad to observe was governed by Brethren of the greatest intelligence . The 111 . PRESIDENT in the chair said the next toast was peculiarl
y pleasing to him to give , as he was sure it was so for them to receive . It was the healths of the members of the two American Councils , —• those for the northern and southern divisions . The English Council Avas always proud to acknowledge the kindness received from the Brethren to whom they owed their Masonic position . The revered head of the Northern Council , to whom they Avere so much indebted ,
the Most Puissant Commander Gonrgas , who had presided Avith so much success for so many years , had indeed given up the actual government of the Order ; but he Avas succeeded by tbe Most Puissant Commander Bro . Baymond , AVIIO was Avorthy in every Avay to be his successor , and to haA'e their esteem and confidence , lie called upon them to drink to the healths of the Most Puissant Commanders ancl members of the two American Councils . This toast
was received Avith great applause . The 111 . Sov . Grand Inspector-General , Col . VEIKSTOK " , then rose , and proposed the health of their 111 . Brother in the chair , William Tucker . It Avas unnecessary to claim their attention long in performing that pleasing duty , as the claims of their Chairman to their
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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
32 nd Degree under that Council . The 111 . Brother Avas well known iu this country as an intelligent ancl indefatigable Mason ; he was a Grand SteAA'ard for the present year , and a Brother in every respect deserving of their affection and esteem . The 111 . Bro . MASsx DAAVSON , on returning thanks , said it Avas a proud moment for him to stand up in the distinguished assemblhe
y saw around him , to return thanks for the toast of the Supreme Council of Scotland . To that Council he Avas much indebted for advancing him to the rank he held in the Order . lie therefore felt a great pleasure in having his name connected with that Council by the 111 . Sov . Inspector-General Bro . Tucker . On behalf of the members of that Council he tendered them his hearty thanks . Eor
the kindness that bad been exhibited towards himself in admitting him to the grand and imposing ceremonies of the clay , he felt extremely grateful , and not less so for the hospitality shown him at the banquet . He was glad to observe the cordiality and good feeling that existed amongst them . His especial thanks were due to the 111 . Brother in the chair for the fraternal way in which his name had been brought before them . The 111 . Brother was distinguished
throughout a career of great usefulness by the good opinion of the wise and intelligent in the Order , ancl those who thought they had damaged him had found , to their cost , that they had only damaged themselves . He recollected many years ago , before he was personally acquainted with their 111 . Bro . Tucker , having him pointed out
as the most distinguished Mason in the Avest of England ; and from Avhat he had since known , he sincerel y believed thafc the character so given was fully deserved . He had only again to thank them for the honour done him , and concluded by wishing much success to the Supreme Council for England , which he Avas glad to observe was governed by Brethren of the greatest intelligence . The 111 . PRESIDENT in the chair said the next toast was peculiarl
y pleasing to him to give , as he was sure it was so for them to receive . It was the healths of the members of the two American Councils , —• those for the northern and southern divisions . The English Council Avas always proud to acknowledge the kindness received from the Brethren to whom they owed their Masonic position . The revered head of the Northern Council , to whom they Avere so much indebted ,
the Most Puissant Commander Gonrgas , who had presided Avith so much success for so many years , had indeed given up the actual government of the Order ; but he Avas succeeded by tbe Most Puissant Commander Bro . Baymond , AVIIO was Avorthy in every Avay to be his successor , and to haA'e their esteem and confidence , lie called upon them to drink to the healths of the Most Puissant Commanders ancl members of the two American Councils . This toast
was received Avith great applause . The 111 . Sov . Grand Inspector-General , Col . VEIKSTOK " , then rose , and proposed the health of their 111 . Brother in the chair , William Tucker . It Avas unnecessary to claim their attention long in performing that pleasing duty , as the claims of their Chairman to their