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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
touchingly sweet , and the other portions of the subject matter were given with powerful energy , and pure oratorical dignity . The duties in Lodge , its furniture and jewels , were aptly illustrated , and the conclusion of the oration was welcomed by Masonic applause . * Resolutions of thanks to Bros . Browse and Savage , for the admirable manner in which they had worked , and to the Rev . Dr . Oliver , for his elegant oration , were then unanimously passed , and the Brethren adjourned to banquet .
THE FESTIVAL . The large room was tastefully arranged for the occasion , and branches of laurel gave a pleasing effect . The portrait of Dr . Crucefix was prominently exhibited in front of the music gallery ; every seat was occupied , and the Chairman and Guest entered the room arm-in-arm , amid the enthusiastic welcome of the company . Grace being offered by the Rev . Charles Vinkthe mysteries of the gastronomic for a time
-, powers pre vailed , and it would seem that " good digestion could wait on appetite , and health on both . " In clue time , and after Bro . Sturmer , the Grand Toast Master ,- ) " had , in a voice stentorian , charged glasses , and announced that the Chairman wished to drink a glass of wine with the company , which was promptly and eagerly complied with , the cloth was removed , and " Non Nobis Domine" chaunted by Bros . Fitzwilliam , Collyer , Eduey , & c .
An incident afterwards occurred which caused some merriment . The Grand Toast Master thought there was rain , and his exclamation , in a loud voice , " It rains- very heavy—VERY HEAVY HAIN , " at length attracted attention , and all waiters withdrew . Among good old Masons , this expression has a meaning ; it is the first time we heard it in London , where it had both its meaning and its use . Give us your good old Masons , who are ever on a due guard , and , unlike martinets , can act on the instant .
The Rev . CHAIRMAN then rose ancl said he was now about to propose a toast which was always received with pleasure , and he knew woulcl , on the present occasion , be drunk by every Brother with enthusiasm ;—namely , " The health of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen "—( cheers ) . He called upon them to drink it with all the honours which their loyalty as Masons woulcl dictate—honours not frequently given to female names bthe Craftand for that reason he was the more desirous of gratifing
y , y their feelings of loyalty ancl devotion to the Sovereign —( general cheers ) . The " Queen and the Craft" was drunk with all the honours , and followed by " God sa- f , the Queen , " with an additional verse , composed by Brother Lee Stevens , complimentary to the Prince , and associating his name with Freemasonry in the following words : —
" Our Prince through life attend , Make him the Masons' friend—Gocl save the Prince ! Learning our sacred laws—Winning our warm applause—May he support our cause—Gocl save the Prince !"
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Masonic Testimonial To Brother Robert Thomas Crucefix , M.D.
touchingly sweet , and the other portions of the subject matter were given with powerful energy , and pure oratorical dignity . The duties in Lodge , its furniture and jewels , were aptly illustrated , and the conclusion of the oration was welcomed by Masonic applause . * Resolutions of thanks to Bros . Browse and Savage , for the admirable manner in which they had worked , and to the Rev . Dr . Oliver , for his elegant oration , were then unanimously passed , and the Brethren adjourned to banquet .
THE FESTIVAL . The large room was tastefully arranged for the occasion , and branches of laurel gave a pleasing effect . The portrait of Dr . Crucefix was prominently exhibited in front of the music gallery ; every seat was occupied , and the Chairman and Guest entered the room arm-in-arm , amid the enthusiastic welcome of the company . Grace being offered by the Rev . Charles Vinkthe mysteries of the gastronomic for a time
-, powers pre vailed , and it would seem that " good digestion could wait on appetite , and health on both . " In clue time , and after Bro . Sturmer , the Grand Toast Master ,- ) " had , in a voice stentorian , charged glasses , and announced that the Chairman wished to drink a glass of wine with the company , which was promptly and eagerly complied with , the cloth was removed , and " Non Nobis Domine" chaunted by Bros . Fitzwilliam , Collyer , Eduey , & c .
An incident afterwards occurred which caused some merriment . The Grand Toast Master thought there was rain , and his exclamation , in a loud voice , " It rains- very heavy—VERY HEAVY HAIN , " at length attracted attention , and all waiters withdrew . Among good old Masons , this expression has a meaning ; it is the first time we heard it in London , where it had both its meaning and its use . Give us your good old Masons , who are ever on a due guard , and , unlike martinets , can act on the instant .
The Rev . CHAIRMAN then rose ancl said he was now about to propose a toast which was always received with pleasure , and he knew woulcl , on the present occasion , be drunk by every Brother with enthusiasm ;—namely , " The health of Her Gracious Majesty the Queen "—( cheers ) . He called upon them to drink it with all the honours which their loyalty as Masons woulcl dictate—honours not frequently given to female names bthe Craftand for that reason he was the more desirous of gratifing
y , y their feelings of loyalty ancl devotion to the Sovereign —( general cheers ) . The " Queen and the Craft" was drunk with all the honours , and followed by " God sa- f , the Queen , " with an additional verse , composed by Brother Lee Stevens , complimentary to the Prince , and associating his name with Freemasonry in the following words : —
" Our Prince through life attend , Make him the Masons' friend—Gocl save the Prince ! Learning our sacred laws—Winning our warm applause—May he support our cause—Gocl save the Prince !"