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Provincial.
G . Ms , of England . "Ileft Lord Combermere , " said the Brov . G . M ., " this morning , and am happy to make a good report of his general health ; his pure Masonic virtues are known to all , and , Brethren , the more they become known , in proportion will they become appreciated . I believe he is the only Peninsular general left out of all those brave companions in arms whose names add lustre to their profession . " ( Loud cheers . )
The Dep . Prov . G . M ., Dymock , rose and said , that the Prov . G . M . had intrusted hum with his gavel for a few minutes , he consequently called upon the Brethren to charge their glasses , for all doubtless anticipated the toast he was about to propose—their B . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Watkin W . Wynn ; he was persuaded that it would be favourably received by the Brethren of the Province of North Wales and Shropshire , and that he need not occupy their time by dwelling upon the merits of their Prov . G . M ., because they were not only known to all present , but were likewise duly admired by them , both Masonically and privately ; the best evidence of which was , the distinguished position he occupied by the ic
unanimous approbation of the Brethren of North Wales and Shropshire . So that , " observed Bro . Dymock , I have little more to add , though I should be inclined to speak more boldly of him in his absence than in his presence ; but , Brethen , what I have advanced will fall greatly short of the tribute to which his merits so justly entitle him . Whether we view him in the high position of Prov . G . M . of this wide and extensive province , or whether we look to the ancient and
noble families with which he is connected , he is equally entitled to our admiration . And we respect him in his triple character of a master of foxhounds , a landlord , and a Mason . His hounds , you are aware , afford sport and amusement to the lovers of the chase for many miles encircling his hospitable mansion . As a landlord , I believe him to be unsurpassed ; being ever ready to redress grievances when their existence is satisfactorily proved . As a Mason , we have always found him ready and willing to attend our meetings , and to undertake the post of labour , discharging its duties to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren . " ( Loud
cheers . ) The Prov . G . M ., Sir Watkin W . Wynn , in acknowledging the compliment paid him by the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Bev . E . H . Dymock , took the opportunity of expressing his gratitude to the Brethren for the high opinions entertained towards him , both Masonically and personally ; and observed that he had much
pleasure in congratulating the Brethren on the increasing and flourishing condition of Masonry , not only in his own province , but also throughout the universe . While remarking on the noble principles which Masonry inculcated , he impressed powerfully on the Brethren the necessity and importance of upholding the dignity of the Craft , and maintaining unimpaired the grand and noble principles of the Order . He trusted that the Brethren belonging to his province would continue
to assemble in the true and disinterested spirit of brotherly love , and kind feelings towards one another , in order that the province of North Wales and Shropshire , over which he presided , might keep pace with the Lodges of other provinces ( Loud cheers ) . The Prov . G . M ., in a very able speech , proposed " the health of the W . M ., Bro . William H . Bayley , " and congratulated the Brethren on having a Bro . so well qualified in every particular to preside over them for the ensuing year , and trusted sincerely that the Lodge would continue to flourish under his
auspices . . . Bro . Bayley , W . M ., expressed his sense of the flattering manner in which the Prov . G . M . had proposed the toast , and thanked the Brethren for responding to it with such kindly feelings as only Masonry could prompt . He remarked that , being comparatively a recent and inexperienced Mason , he had at first felt which the of the Brethren
many misgivings in occupying the position to partiality had elected him ; but assisted by the efficient Officers who surrounded him , and encouraged as he at all times was by the kind approbation of the Brethren , he trusted that the working of the Lodge would not be less efficient and satisfactory than in past years . To the Prov . G . M . he offered the thanks of the Brethren for his attendance on that and all similar occasions , and observed that
however useful and ennobling such an institution as Masonry is , yet its advan-«tages become bettor appreciated when gentlemen of the rank and influence ot the VOX / , [ IT .
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Provincial.
G . Ms , of England . "Ileft Lord Combermere , " said the Brov . G . M ., " this morning , and am happy to make a good report of his general health ; his pure Masonic virtues are known to all , and , Brethren , the more they become known , in proportion will they become appreciated . I believe he is the only Peninsular general left out of all those brave companions in arms whose names add lustre to their profession . " ( Loud cheers . )
The Dep . Prov . G . M ., Dymock , rose and said , that the Prov . G . M . had intrusted hum with his gavel for a few minutes , he consequently called upon the Brethren to charge their glasses , for all doubtless anticipated the toast he was about to propose—their B . W . Prov . G . M ., Sir Watkin W . Wynn ; he was persuaded that it would be favourably received by the Brethren of the Province of North Wales and Shropshire , and that he need not occupy their time by dwelling upon the merits of their Prov . G . M ., because they were not only known to all present , but were likewise duly admired by them , both Masonically and privately ; the best evidence of which was , the distinguished position he occupied by the ic
unanimous approbation of the Brethren of North Wales and Shropshire . So that , " observed Bro . Dymock , I have little more to add , though I should be inclined to speak more boldly of him in his absence than in his presence ; but , Brethen , what I have advanced will fall greatly short of the tribute to which his merits so justly entitle him . Whether we view him in the high position of Prov . G . M . of this wide and extensive province , or whether we look to the ancient and
noble families with which he is connected , he is equally entitled to our admiration . And we respect him in his triple character of a master of foxhounds , a landlord , and a Mason . His hounds , you are aware , afford sport and amusement to the lovers of the chase for many miles encircling his hospitable mansion . As a landlord , I believe him to be unsurpassed ; being ever ready to redress grievances when their existence is satisfactorily proved . As a Mason , we have always found him ready and willing to attend our meetings , and to undertake the post of labour , discharging its duties to the entire satisfaction of the Brethren . " ( Loud
cheers . ) The Prov . G . M ., Sir Watkin W . Wynn , in acknowledging the compliment paid him by the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . the Bev . E . H . Dymock , took the opportunity of expressing his gratitude to the Brethren for the high opinions entertained towards him , both Masonically and personally ; and observed that he had much
pleasure in congratulating the Brethren on the increasing and flourishing condition of Masonry , not only in his own province , but also throughout the universe . While remarking on the noble principles which Masonry inculcated , he impressed powerfully on the Brethren the necessity and importance of upholding the dignity of the Craft , and maintaining unimpaired the grand and noble principles of the Order . He trusted that the Brethren belonging to his province would continue
to assemble in the true and disinterested spirit of brotherly love , and kind feelings towards one another , in order that the province of North Wales and Shropshire , over which he presided , might keep pace with the Lodges of other provinces ( Loud cheers ) . The Prov . G . M ., in a very able speech , proposed " the health of the W . M ., Bro . William H . Bayley , " and congratulated the Brethren on having a Bro . so well qualified in every particular to preside over them for the ensuing year , and trusted sincerely that the Lodge would continue to flourish under his
auspices . . . Bro . Bayley , W . M ., expressed his sense of the flattering manner in which the Prov . G . M . had proposed the toast , and thanked the Brethren for responding to it with such kindly feelings as only Masonry could prompt . He remarked that , being comparatively a recent and inexperienced Mason , he had at first felt which the of the Brethren
many misgivings in occupying the position to partiality had elected him ; but assisted by the efficient Officers who surrounded him , and encouraged as he at all times was by the kind approbation of the Brethren , he trusted that the working of the Lodge would not be less efficient and satisfactory than in past years . To the Prov . G . M . he offered the thanks of the Brethren for his attendance on that and all similar occasions , and observed that
however useful and ennobling such an institution as Masonry is , yet its advan-«tages become bettor appreciated when gentlemen of the rank and influence ot the VOX / , [ IT .