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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
respect aucl esteem were so well known to them all . Ho was acknowledged to be a Mason of great ability by all Brethren AVIIO were themselves competent to form an opinion of his merits , and in every other respect that could ennoble the man , he was worth y of their admiration . "Let us , then , " he said , "dedicate a bumper to the toast ofthe 111 . Brother in the chair . "
The 111 . Sov . Grand Inspector , WiiiiAAt TUCKEK , who , on rising to return thanks , Avas greeted AA'ith a burst of cheers from all parts of the assembly , said : " A reception like this obliterates from my memory much that I have been the subject of in other places . I thank you from my heart for the kindness you exhibit . It SIIOAVS me that my character and reputation are safe-in your hands . I am glad to recognise that the Brethren admitted to the higher Degrees
are of such a Masonic and social position as to justify the belief that much of the strength of Ereemasonry is to be found Avithin their ranks . The Ancient and Accepted Bite is dearer to me UOAV than ever , and I shall more full y exert myself noAv than before in supporting it in the proud position Avhich it holds in this country . Again thanking you for the kindness shown me , I can assure you that such kindness will never be obliterated from my breast . " ( Loud applause . ) The 111 . PKESIDEST again rose ancl said—It gives me the greatest
pleasure in now rising to propose that you should dedicate a bumper toast to the healths of my Brethren of the Supreme Council , who are AA'ith us this clay . I have on my immediate right my 111 . Bro . Henry Udall , Avhose exertions for the success of the Order have ever been unremitting . To his efforts the Order is mainl y indebted for the position the Higher Degrees have taken in the opinion of the Masonic Brethren . As , however , most of you are as well acquainted
Avith his great Masonic acquirements as I am , I Avould only thank him for the renewed exertions he has used that day , in giving , in the talented manner he has done , the ceremonies of the Degree of Kt . K . H . I have on my left my 111 . Bro . Emly—so Avell and so deservedly appreciated for his earnestness in every branch of Ereemasonry . Notwithstanding his arduous duties for the good ofthe Order elsewherehe found time to attend to their wants and Avishes ; ancl as
, Treasurer of the High Grades Union , his labours were invaluable . My other Illustrious colleague is Col . Yernon ; his also is a distinguished name wherever Ereemasonry is known . Whether Ave look upon him in his character of Prov . Grand Master of Masons for Staffordshire , or in that in which you know him better , as a constant attendant at the Hig her Degrees , Ave perceive a Brother always deserving , and at
all times obtaining , your good opinion . Let us , then , with the full Masonic honours of this high Degree , drink to the healths of our friends and 111 . Brethren Henry Udall , Henry Emly , and Col . George Vernon . The Sov . Grand Insp . Gen . HES ' RY UDAUJ , in rising , said he addressed them merely for himself . It would be unbecoming in him to speak for his friends the other Sov . Grand Insps . Gen . present .
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The Ancient And Accepted Rite.
respect aucl esteem were so well known to them all . Ho was acknowledged to be a Mason of great ability by all Brethren AVIIO were themselves competent to form an opinion of his merits , and in every other respect that could ennoble the man , he was worth y of their admiration . "Let us , then , " he said , "dedicate a bumper to the toast ofthe 111 . Brother in the chair . "
The 111 . Sov . Grand Inspector , WiiiiAAt TUCKEK , who , on rising to return thanks , Avas greeted AA'ith a burst of cheers from all parts of the assembly , said : " A reception like this obliterates from my memory much that I have been the subject of in other places . I thank you from my heart for the kindness you exhibit . It SIIOAVS me that my character and reputation are safe-in your hands . I am glad to recognise that the Brethren admitted to the higher Degrees
are of such a Masonic and social position as to justify the belief that much of the strength of Ereemasonry is to be found Avithin their ranks . The Ancient and Accepted Bite is dearer to me UOAV than ever , and I shall more full y exert myself noAv than before in supporting it in the proud position Avhich it holds in this country . Again thanking you for the kindness shown me , I can assure you that such kindness will never be obliterated from my breast . " ( Loud applause . ) The 111 . PKESIDEST again rose ancl said—It gives me the greatest
pleasure in now rising to propose that you should dedicate a bumper toast to the healths of my Brethren of the Supreme Council , who are AA'ith us this clay . I have on my immediate right my 111 . Bro . Henry Udall , Avhose exertions for the success of the Order have ever been unremitting . To his efforts the Order is mainl y indebted for the position the Higher Degrees have taken in the opinion of the Masonic Brethren . As , however , most of you are as well acquainted
Avith his great Masonic acquirements as I am , I Avould only thank him for the renewed exertions he has used that day , in giving , in the talented manner he has done , the ceremonies of the Degree of Kt . K . H . I have on my left my 111 . Bro . Emly—so Avell and so deservedly appreciated for his earnestness in every branch of Ereemasonry . Notwithstanding his arduous duties for the good ofthe Order elsewherehe found time to attend to their wants and Avishes ; ancl as
, Treasurer of the High Grades Union , his labours were invaluable . My other Illustrious colleague is Col . Yernon ; his also is a distinguished name wherever Ereemasonry is known . Whether Ave look upon him in his character of Prov . Grand Master of Masons for Staffordshire , or in that in which you know him better , as a constant attendant at the Hig her Degrees , Ave perceive a Brother always deserving , and at
all times obtaining , your good opinion . Let us , then , with the full Masonic honours of this high Degree , drink to the healths of our friends and 111 . Brethren Henry Udall , Henry Emly , and Col . George Vernon . The Sov . Grand Insp . Gen . HES ' RY UDAUJ , in rising , said he addressed them merely for himself . It would be unbecoming in him to speak for his friends the other Sov . Grand Insps . Gen . present .