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the assistance of Brethren who were present on that occasion , than whom none were more distinguished or revered in the Craft , and to the kind reception of the Brethren generally than to any individual qualifications of his own . He knew there were many present who could excel him in workmanship , for not being connected with a private Lodge , he had not a fair opportunity of acquiring every detail , but he yielded to none in zeal for the Craft or in estimation of its good and usefulness as a social
Institution , nor would he fail to do all that lay in his power to promote its prosperity in this province . He cordially thanked them for the manner in which they had drunk his health , and he would take care to let them have timely notice of the next Annual Provincial Grand Lodge . The R . W- the P . GRAND MASTER then proposed the toast "The Provincial Grand Lodge" & cto which the W . Bro . Bruttonin a
, , , humourous speech , returned thanks . The next toast proposed by the gallant Colonel was the health of those Brethren who had come , regardless of trouble or expense , from distances , to honour them with their company . He could not particularize the names of all , but amongst those nearest him he observed Dr . Roden , of Kidderminster . He would , therefore , give his health and the Visiting Brethren .
Bro . Dr . RODEN returned thanks . The historian of their Order had said , on a late memorable occasion , that out of the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketh ; but he felt that he should fall far short of verifying that expression on the present occasion ; indeed , he had no idea that , in connection with other visitors , his name would be thus
prominently brought before them , or he might , despite of close occupation , have better arranged his thoughts , so as to have responded more ably on behalf of the visiting Brethren . If , however , his feelings , together with the all-absorbing scene they had that clay witnessed , had prevented him the power of speech , he trusted lie could not have a better claim to their indulgence . He felt no hesitation in saying that he , in common with all those who had answered their Masonic call , had been amply repaid
by the treat they had experienced . He was glad to find Masonry flourishing in Staffordshire , and trusted they should , ere long , follow their praiseworthy example by the establishment of a Grand Lodge for Worcestershire . Theyhad ample materials for it , and were only in want " of a commander-in-chief . He thanked them cordially and masonically for the compliment paid ! them from the chair . Upon the toast " The Worshipful Masters , " & c . being given , Bro .
GRAHAM VERNON , P . G . S . W . said , having been generally called on b y the assembled Brethren to acknowledge this toast , he cheerfully obeyed the call , though utterly inadequate in himself to do it justice ^ He was rather rusty in the practical workings of the Craft , hot having attended Lodge so regularly as he did iri former years , but heyielded' to none in attachment to its principles and appreciation of its value in society . He was personally acquainted with some ' remarkable" facts connected" with
the maritime world that had strbngly ' exemplified its usefulness in a form that nobody but a Mason could ' understand . He' had been travelling about very much , a circumstance that had interrupted his connection , with his old Lodge in this town , but he hoped shortly to return horiie and resume his duties amongst them . No event could have given him . more pleasure than the opportunity of being present at to-day ' s proceedings , and in making the persona ) acquaintance of their Grand Chaplain ,
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Provincial.
the assistance of Brethren who were present on that occasion , than whom none were more distinguished or revered in the Craft , and to the kind reception of the Brethren generally than to any individual qualifications of his own . He knew there were many present who could excel him in workmanship , for not being connected with a private Lodge , he had not a fair opportunity of acquiring every detail , but he yielded to none in zeal for the Craft or in estimation of its good and usefulness as a social
Institution , nor would he fail to do all that lay in his power to promote its prosperity in this province . He cordially thanked them for the manner in which they had drunk his health , and he would take care to let them have timely notice of the next Annual Provincial Grand Lodge . The R . W- the P . GRAND MASTER then proposed the toast "The Provincial Grand Lodge" & cto which the W . Bro . Bruttonin a
, , , humourous speech , returned thanks . The next toast proposed by the gallant Colonel was the health of those Brethren who had come , regardless of trouble or expense , from distances , to honour them with their company . He could not particularize the names of all , but amongst those nearest him he observed Dr . Roden , of Kidderminster . He would , therefore , give his health and the Visiting Brethren .
Bro . Dr . RODEN returned thanks . The historian of their Order had said , on a late memorable occasion , that out of the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketh ; but he felt that he should fall far short of verifying that expression on the present occasion ; indeed , he had no idea that , in connection with other visitors , his name would be thus
prominently brought before them , or he might , despite of close occupation , have better arranged his thoughts , so as to have responded more ably on behalf of the visiting Brethren . If , however , his feelings , together with the all-absorbing scene they had that clay witnessed , had prevented him the power of speech , he trusted lie could not have a better claim to their indulgence . He felt no hesitation in saying that he , in common with all those who had answered their Masonic call , had been amply repaid
by the treat they had experienced . He was glad to find Masonry flourishing in Staffordshire , and trusted they should , ere long , follow their praiseworthy example by the establishment of a Grand Lodge for Worcestershire . Theyhad ample materials for it , and were only in want " of a commander-in-chief . He thanked them cordially and masonically for the compliment paid ! them from the chair . Upon the toast " The Worshipful Masters , " & c . being given , Bro .
GRAHAM VERNON , P . G . S . W . said , having been generally called on b y the assembled Brethren to acknowledge this toast , he cheerfully obeyed the call , though utterly inadequate in himself to do it justice ^ He was rather rusty in the practical workings of the Craft , hot having attended Lodge so regularly as he did iri former years , but heyielded' to none in attachment to its principles and appreciation of its value in society . He was personally acquainted with some ' remarkable" facts connected" with
the maritime world that had strbngly ' exemplified its usefulness in a form that nobody but a Mason could ' understand . He' had been travelling about very much , a circumstance that had interrupted his connection , with his old Lodge in this town , but he hoped shortly to return horiie and resume his duties amongst them . No event could have given him . more pleasure than the opportunity of being present at to-day ' s proceedings , and in making the persona ) acquaintance of their Grand Chaplain ,