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Masonic Offering To Dr. Oliver.
pleasure arising from a restoration to peace and goodwill , almost prevented his doing ample justice to their generous expression of kindness , the remembrance of which would stimulate his future zeal —( cheers ) . Bro . BARTON proposed as the next toast , the health of Dr . Oliver—( hurrah ! hurrah ! and loud cheers ) . The toast might have fallen into abler hands , but no one could entertain a higher veneration for that kind , goodand learned Brother than he did ; or participate more
sin-, cerely in the happy illustration of Masonic principle that had just been so triumphantly displayed . He felt , in common with other Masons , deeply indebted to Dr . Oliver for the devotion of a long and useful life to the developement of a great moral influence ; and he hoped that he might be long spared to them , to shed over the Order the bright halo of his example as a minister of religion , and his unequalled powers as a Mason . ( Cheers , and hear , hear ) .
Dr . OLIVER said that there was no Brother from whom a compliment came at any time with better grace than from his friend Dr . Barton ; on the present occasion it was particularly acceptable : the intimacy of that Brother with the P . G . M . might , under circumstances , have operated to prevent the expression , however the heart might have desired to offer , the toast that had been so affectionately received . He assured the Brethren thatfrom that moment he most freely forgave any unkind
, word ; and his friend in the chair having tendered the Masonic grip , he now proffered it again , as the most convincing proof that he felt as desirous to give as receive the token of friendship . ( Bros . D'Eyncourt and Oliver again shook hands ) . It had been his intention after that evening to retire altogether from public Masonry ; but the pure principle of the institution having been so excellently worked out , he felt
called upon to state , that he should endeavour to attend every Provincial Grand Lodge in his power . " I can compare , " said Dr . Oliver , "the present gratifying re-union to nothing more apposite than the birth of Light . Freemasonry , like the sun iu its refulgent brightness , shed its glorious lustre over the plains of Lincolnshire , diffusing blessings wherever its light was displayed . Suddenly its brightness was obscured by a dense and threatening cloud . This symbol of evil was the harbinger of terror and alarm . The struggle between light and darkness was
short and transient—the holy principles of Freemasonry prevailed—the heavy cloud was dissipated . The sun , emblem of wisdom , strength , and beauty , burst forth in all its splendour , and when the Brethren were " called from labour to refreshment , the brilliant prospect was renewed , and the triumphant dominion of Light now promises to be permanent and
enduring . As an earnest of his intention , he offered to his rev . friend and successor the full benefit of his experience , whether as an elder clergyman , or more practical Mason—( hear , hear , and great cheering ) . AVith the permission of the Brother in the chair , he would conclude ivith proposing the health of his successor in office , congratulating the province on his appointment , and assuring him that he would have no difficulty in sustaining his position , or in presiding over so extensive and united a province—( cheers ) .
The Rev . GEO . COLTMAN , in returning thanks , said his position was one of great difficulty , in having to follow so able , so venerated a sage as Dr . Oliver ; and that he should most gladly avail himself of the kind proposal of that excellent Brother and friend . The next toast from the Chair was the health of Bro . Muckler , who had given them a most excellent sermon in the forenoon ; for which the Reverend Brother returned thanks . VOL . IX . 3 D
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Masonic Offering To Dr. Oliver.
pleasure arising from a restoration to peace and goodwill , almost prevented his doing ample justice to their generous expression of kindness , the remembrance of which would stimulate his future zeal —( cheers ) . Bro . BARTON proposed as the next toast , the health of Dr . Oliver—( hurrah ! hurrah ! and loud cheers ) . The toast might have fallen into abler hands , but no one could entertain a higher veneration for that kind , goodand learned Brother than he did ; or participate more
sin-, cerely in the happy illustration of Masonic principle that had just been so triumphantly displayed . He felt , in common with other Masons , deeply indebted to Dr . Oliver for the devotion of a long and useful life to the developement of a great moral influence ; and he hoped that he might be long spared to them , to shed over the Order the bright halo of his example as a minister of religion , and his unequalled powers as a Mason . ( Cheers , and hear , hear ) .
Dr . OLIVER said that there was no Brother from whom a compliment came at any time with better grace than from his friend Dr . Barton ; on the present occasion it was particularly acceptable : the intimacy of that Brother with the P . G . M . might , under circumstances , have operated to prevent the expression , however the heart might have desired to offer , the toast that had been so affectionately received . He assured the Brethren thatfrom that moment he most freely forgave any unkind
, word ; and his friend in the chair having tendered the Masonic grip , he now proffered it again , as the most convincing proof that he felt as desirous to give as receive the token of friendship . ( Bros . D'Eyncourt and Oliver again shook hands ) . It had been his intention after that evening to retire altogether from public Masonry ; but the pure principle of the institution having been so excellently worked out , he felt
called upon to state , that he should endeavour to attend every Provincial Grand Lodge in his power . " I can compare , " said Dr . Oliver , "the present gratifying re-union to nothing more apposite than the birth of Light . Freemasonry , like the sun iu its refulgent brightness , shed its glorious lustre over the plains of Lincolnshire , diffusing blessings wherever its light was displayed . Suddenly its brightness was obscured by a dense and threatening cloud . This symbol of evil was the harbinger of terror and alarm . The struggle between light and darkness was
short and transient—the holy principles of Freemasonry prevailed—the heavy cloud was dissipated . The sun , emblem of wisdom , strength , and beauty , burst forth in all its splendour , and when the Brethren were " called from labour to refreshment , the brilliant prospect was renewed , and the triumphant dominion of Light now promises to be permanent and
enduring . As an earnest of his intention , he offered to his rev . friend and successor the full benefit of his experience , whether as an elder clergyman , or more practical Mason—( hear , hear , and great cheering ) . AVith the permission of the Brother in the chair , he would conclude ivith proposing the health of his successor in office , congratulating the province on his appointment , and assuring him that he would have no difficulty in sustaining his position , or in presiding over so extensive and united a province—( cheers ) .
The Rev . GEO . COLTMAN , in returning thanks , said his position was one of great difficulty , in having to follow so able , so venerated a sage as Dr . Oliver ; and that he should most gladly avail himself of the kind proposal of that excellent Brother and friend . The next toast from the Chair was the health of Bro . Muckler , who had given them a most excellent sermon in the forenoon ; for which the Reverend Brother returned thanks . VOL . IX . 3 D