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Eoyai Arch.
and lofty admiration you entertain towards him as a Mason ,. for those extensive qualifications which he possesses , and such a fund of Masonic lore , which few can ever hope to attain , but all must certainly admire . In mentioning the regular attendance of our P . M . E . Z ., I need not now mention , for you are all aware from experience that he has , regardless of time and distance , made his appearance amongst us , when any business of importance or emergency has requested his presence . Comps ., — -May the G . A . O . T . IT . long spare him to revisit our Chapter ,
the prosperity of which has so much depended upon his unwearied exertions , and under whose benign auspices it has so pre-eminently nourished . The toast was drunk with all the Masonic honours ; and when the cheering had subsided , Comp . Marriott replied and said : Comps ., —The eulogy of the Most Excellent is so very overpowering , that I fear , to do justice to his remarks , and to express to you my thanks , suitable to his kind sentiments ; I am too proud of having gained your approval and friendship , ever to be unmindful of that duty that will secure to me a long continuance of it ; I am also proud of having been the humble
instrument of establishing this Chapter , and also in sowing the seed of orthodox Masonry in your Lodge , both of which are , I fearlessly state , second to none under the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of England . Before I sit down , I beg to propose a joint toast , of great interest and importance to this Chapter : I allude to " The health of the Three Principals , " whom I have installed to-day . The very efficient services rendered to me by them from the formation of this Chapter , is well known to you all , and I confess that , to do justice to this toast , it should have fallen into the hands of one whose rhetoric powers are greater than mine . In your Pirst Brincipal , Comp . Brightwell , there is abundance of talent , with a
willing disposition to communicate the same , possessing also a steady and prompt determination to carry out in detail everything that may prove conducive to the best interest of the Chapter . To Comp . Eyton , the Second Brincipal , we are much indebted , and , I must say , to his exertions and valuable assistance may be traced the establishment of this Chapter , whose name it bears . Comp . Anslow has distinguished himself so much as Brincipal Sojourner , that you have elevated him to the Third Chair , the best proof of the esteem in which you hold him , and estimate his great abilities , which , for so young a Mason , are almost unparalleled . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm .
Comp . Brightwell returned thanks , and said- —Believe me , it is truly gratifying to me , both as a man and a Mason , that my endeavours in the discharge of the duties of the Second Chair have been so successful as to gain your approbation , and that you have evinced your esteem and respect by conferring on me the distinguished honour of placing me in the more exalted station of the Pirst Chair . Comps . —I am perfectly aware of the important position in which I am placed in succeeding to the chair of so excellent a Comp . as my predecessor , which will
call into force all my energies , even to come within the precincts of his shadow ; but , I hope , by zeal , perseverance , and constant presence , I shall anxiously and arduously use my exertions to perform the various functions expected from me , and will carefully preserve and uphold the dignity of the Chapter , and maintain intact the principles of the Order , so that , at the expiration of my year ' s servitude , I shall return to your hands the jewel with which you have adorned me , untarnished and undimmed .
Comp . Eyton , Second Brincipal , returned thanks for the honour done him in electing him to the Second Chair , and , in doing so , remarked , that the St . John ' s Lodged and the Chapter attached to it , were much indebted to Comp . Marriott for the instruction lie had been at all times willing to communicate to them ; and as this Chapter , by the consent of the Comp ., had his name attached to it , he considered himself bound to support it in any manner that he could make himself useful .
Comp . Anslow , in reply , said : Comps .- —I beg to thank you very sincerely for the honour conferred upon me , in having this day installed me in the Third Chair , and for the handsome way in which my health has been received , and to Comp . Marriott , for his invaluable instruction ; and , believe me , no exertion shall be wanting on my part to promote the best interest of this Chapter , and that I will discharge the duties of my office to the best of my ability .
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Eoyai Arch.
and lofty admiration you entertain towards him as a Mason ,. for those extensive qualifications which he possesses , and such a fund of Masonic lore , which few can ever hope to attain , but all must certainly admire . In mentioning the regular attendance of our P . M . E . Z ., I need not now mention , for you are all aware from experience that he has , regardless of time and distance , made his appearance amongst us , when any business of importance or emergency has requested his presence . Comps ., — -May the G . A . O . T . IT . long spare him to revisit our Chapter ,
the prosperity of which has so much depended upon his unwearied exertions , and under whose benign auspices it has so pre-eminently nourished . The toast was drunk with all the Masonic honours ; and when the cheering had subsided , Comp . Marriott replied and said : Comps ., —The eulogy of the Most Excellent is so very overpowering , that I fear , to do justice to his remarks , and to express to you my thanks , suitable to his kind sentiments ; I am too proud of having gained your approval and friendship , ever to be unmindful of that duty that will secure to me a long continuance of it ; I am also proud of having been the humble
instrument of establishing this Chapter , and also in sowing the seed of orthodox Masonry in your Lodge , both of which are , I fearlessly state , second to none under the Grand Lodge and Grand Chapter of England . Before I sit down , I beg to propose a joint toast , of great interest and importance to this Chapter : I allude to " The health of the Three Principals , " whom I have installed to-day . The very efficient services rendered to me by them from the formation of this Chapter , is well known to you all , and I confess that , to do justice to this toast , it should have fallen into the hands of one whose rhetoric powers are greater than mine . In your Pirst Brincipal , Comp . Brightwell , there is abundance of talent , with a
willing disposition to communicate the same , possessing also a steady and prompt determination to carry out in detail everything that may prove conducive to the best interest of the Chapter . To Comp . Eyton , the Second Brincipal , we are much indebted , and , I must say , to his exertions and valuable assistance may be traced the establishment of this Chapter , whose name it bears . Comp . Anslow has distinguished himself so much as Brincipal Sojourner , that you have elevated him to the Third Chair , the best proof of the esteem in which you hold him , and estimate his great abilities , which , for so young a Mason , are almost unparalleled . The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm .
Comp . Brightwell returned thanks , and said- —Believe me , it is truly gratifying to me , both as a man and a Mason , that my endeavours in the discharge of the duties of the Second Chair have been so successful as to gain your approbation , and that you have evinced your esteem and respect by conferring on me the distinguished honour of placing me in the more exalted station of the Pirst Chair . Comps . —I am perfectly aware of the important position in which I am placed in succeeding to the chair of so excellent a Comp . as my predecessor , which will
call into force all my energies , even to come within the precincts of his shadow ; but , I hope , by zeal , perseverance , and constant presence , I shall anxiously and arduously use my exertions to perform the various functions expected from me , and will carefully preserve and uphold the dignity of the Chapter , and maintain intact the principles of the Order , so that , at the expiration of my year ' s servitude , I shall return to your hands the jewel with which you have adorned me , untarnished and undimmed .
Comp . Eyton , Second Brincipal , returned thanks for the honour done him in electing him to the Second Chair , and , in doing so , remarked , that the St . John ' s Lodged and the Chapter attached to it , were much indebted to Comp . Marriott for the instruction lie had been at all times willing to communicate to them ; and as this Chapter , by the consent of the Comp ., had his name attached to it , he considered himself bound to support it in any manner that he could make himself useful .
Comp . Anslow , in reply , said : Comps .- —I beg to thank you very sincerely for the honour conferred upon me , in having this day installed me in the Third Chair , and for the handsome way in which my health has been received , and to Comp . Marriott , for his invaluable instruction ; and , believe me , no exertion shall be wanting on my part to promote the best interest of this Chapter , and that I will discharge the duties of my office to the best of my ability .