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Ireland.
character and labours , the Kilwinning Chapter of Princes Grand Rose Croix of Ireland does not free itself from the sense of obligation which must ever accompany the mention of your name . " 'Tis true that your high-minded and devoted conduct has only been the exhibition of those principles which should adorn every member of the high degree to which we have the honour to belong ; but the noble forbearancethe self-devotionand the persevering benevolencewhich
, , , distinguished your whole conduct during the late eventful and arduous struggle , have seldom been equalled , ancl have never been surpassed . " It is matter of congratulation to the members of our Order , now so felicitously united in the true Masonic bonds of peace , love , and harmony—faith , hope , and charity , as well as to the whole Masonic world , that the sacrifices and exertions which have been so nobly made , have ¦ not been made in vain . And next to the brotherldetermination arid
y the Masonic wisdom of the illustrious chief , who so happily rules over our order , we esteem the zeal , the talent , and the single-minded perseverance which you brought into the field , as a principal source of the amicable termination of the unfortunate Rose Croix differences . "Your best reward , most excellent Sir and Brother , is , and ever will be , in your bosom , from the personal recollection of how those difference ! , have been so . happily reconciled . But next to that ,-we . know jou will value
, and therefore present you with , the expressed opinion ' of this ancient Chapter , which , second to none , stands on the highest pitinaclfe of our temple , and esteems as its proudest trophy , that it has sacrificed all but honour for the good and peace of Masonry . ¦ ' ¦ '"•'; " Nearly the last of the acts of the Grand Chapter , as an independent governing body , was that which we are met together to consummate this evening . And I need hot that it is one of the proudest and most
say pleasurable moments of my life which enables me , as its representative , to present you with this address , and with this accompanying gold box . " Signed on behalf of the Kilwinning Chapter , Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , and Princes Grand Rose Croix .
| ~ Here follow the names of the Grand Officers of the Chapter . ] ¦ A copy of the address , handsomely engrossed on vellum , together with a gold box surmounted by a magnificent mosaic landscape , was presented to Bro . O'Connor , who , evidently under the excitement of deep feeling , made the following reply ;—
" M . W . Sovereign and Brethren—It now becomes my duty to reply to the very flattering and cordial address with which this distinguished Chapter ( through its honoured and highly estimable Sovereign ) has been pleased to accompany , and thus to render invaluable to me , the iriagnificerit token of its approbation , ivhich I most gratefully receive . " I reflect with satisfaction that my inability to express adequately feelings this occasionwhich will not prevent me from
obmy upon , taining credit for the possession of deep and lasting sentiments of gratitude towards these kind ancl partial friends , who have already given me credit , and generously-bestowed applause , far indeed beyond , my deserts . ¦¦ '¦• ' ''"
" But in all the pride and pleasure of this gratifyingmomentj I rii ' Ust confess that a feeling of regret predominates ; that my merits have ' so seldom exceeded those of merely pure intentions ; and that Lcould tibt possibly have stood in the position to which 1 am now elevated ; "blit through tlie high-minded emulation of the members of this Chahter ,
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Ireland.
character and labours , the Kilwinning Chapter of Princes Grand Rose Croix of Ireland does not free itself from the sense of obligation which must ever accompany the mention of your name . " 'Tis true that your high-minded and devoted conduct has only been the exhibition of those principles which should adorn every member of the high degree to which we have the honour to belong ; but the noble forbearancethe self-devotionand the persevering benevolencewhich
, , , distinguished your whole conduct during the late eventful and arduous struggle , have seldom been equalled , ancl have never been surpassed . " It is matter of congratulation to the members of our Order , now so felicitously united in the true Masonic bonds of peace , love , and harmony—faith , hope , and charity , as well as to the whole Masonic world , that the sacrifices and exertions which have been so nobly made , have ¦ not been made in vain . And next to the brotherldetermination arid
y the Masonic wisdom of the illustrious chief , who so happily rules over our order , we esteem the zeal , the talent , and the single-minded perseverance which you brought into the field , as a principal source of the amicable termination of the unfortunate Rose Croix differences . "Your best reward , most excellent Sir and Brother , is , and ever will be , in your bosom , from the personal recollection of how those difference ! , have been so . happily reconciled . But next to that ,-we . know jou will value
, and therefore present you with , the expressed opinion ' of this ancient Chapter , which , second to none , stands on the highest pitinaclfe of our temple , and esteems as its proudest trophy , that it has sacrificed all but honour for the good and peace of Masonry . ¦ ' ¦ '"•'; " Nearly the last of the acts of the Grand Chapter , as an independent governing body , was that which we are met together to consummate this evening . And I need hot that it is one of the proudest and most
say pleasurable moments of my life which enables me , as its representative , to present you with this address , and with this accompanying gold box . " Signed on behalf of the Kilwinning Chapter , Knights of the Eagle and Pelican , and Princes Grand Rose Croix .
| ~ Here follow the names of the Grand Officers of the Chapter . ] ¦ A copy of the address , handsomely engrossed on vellum , together with a gold box surmounted by a magnificent mosaic landscape , was presented to Bro . O'Connor , who , evidently under the excitement of deep feeling , made the following reply ;—
" M . W . Sovereign and Brethren—It now becomes my duty to reply to the very flattering and cordial address with which this distinguished Chapter ( through its honoured and highly estimable Sovereign ) has been pleased to accompany , and thus to render invaluable to me , the iriagnificerit token of its approbation , ivhich I most gratefully receive . " I reflect with satisfaction that my inability to express adequately feelings this occasionwhich will not prevent me from
obmy upon , taining credit for the possession of deep and lasting sentiments of gratitude towards these kind ancl partial friends , who have already given me credit , and generously-bestowed applause , far indeed beyond , my deserts . ¦¦ '¦• ' ''"
" But in all the pride and pleasure of this gratifyingmomentj I rii ' Ust confess that a feeling of regret predominates ; that my merits have ' so seldom exceeded those of merely pure intentions ; and that Lcould tibt possibly have stood in the position to which 1 am now elevated ; "blit through tlie high-minded emulation of the members of this Chahter ,