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honours , health and long life to our worthy Chairman , and long may he be spared tons . ( Loud cheers . ) The Chairman , in rising ; to ~ return thanks , was warmly applauded . He said that , from his long experience of office , he knew something of the Seven Lodges in the Three Towns , but would not refer to anything that was past , whether for praise or censure , but let bygones be bygones . He did not wish to appear as their D . Prov . G . M ., but as one of themselves . He was always happy to meet them ,
and was glad of the present opportunity of fornving a re -union with some old friends and brothers , and meeting others with whom he was not previously acquainted . The B . W . Brother concluded by expressing a hope that the Masonic conduct of his Brethren present would be such , that when they had passed through this mortal life , they might , by the help of the G . A . O . T . IT ., again meet in the Grand Lodge above , there to remainunited for ever .
Bro . G . T . Boberfcs , W . M . 182 , proposed the health of the Vice-Chairrnan > and , in the course of a few able remarks , highly complimented him on his cordial and courteous bearing on every occasion and his zeal in the Order . The Vice-Ohairman returned thanks , and introduced a few remarks on the value of Masonry an d its effect on the conduct of those who rightly understood and practised its principles . He referred also to the manner in which it promoted intercourse and hospitable feeling . He had lately paid a visit to the Scilly Isles , the Lord of which , Bro . Augustus Smith , the D . Prov . G . M . for Cornwall , to whom
he was previously "unknown , finding he was in the neighbourhood , invited him to Jiis house , and treated him like a Brother . He stated an anecdote illustrating the kindness of heart of the Earl Eortescue , the Prov . G . M ., and argued that -Masonry must have a beneficial effect upon one ' s feelings . In speaking of Earl Bortescue , he called attention to his lordship ' s military and civil services , and more particularly referring to the former , he praised the manner in which they
had been performed . This reminded him of the benefit of Masonry to those engaged in the military service , and also of the services which had been rendered by the Army and ISTavy in the recent war with Bussia , and he concluded by proposing il The Army and Navy " as a toast , which he asked them to drink with heartiness , and accompany with a true British cheer worthy of Inkermann . The toast was drunk with cheers again and again renewed .
Bro . Serjeant Press , Boyal Artillery , a fine specimen of the British soldier , whose manly breast was adorned with numerous honours , returned thanks on behalf of the army , regretting that some one higher in rank than himself had not risen to do so . He had been in every part of the world , and everywhere he had found Masons . He had been through the Crimean campaign , and had many times fraternized with Brethren belonging to other countries , receiving and doing each other kindness , when , they had not the power of making themselves understood in language . ( The gallant Brother resumed his seat amidst loud applause . )
Bro . Taylor , B . N ., returned thanks on behalf of the . Navy . The Vice-Chairman proposed "The Health of the W . Ms , of the Seven Lodges . " Bro . Southwood , W . M . No . 270 , returned thanks . The Chairman proposed " The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Captain Trower , Exeter , returned tKanks . He was pleased at the opportunity which had been afforded him of meeting so large a number of the Fraternity ,, and on behalf of the visiting Brethren returned thanks . The Chairman proposed " The Banquet Committee . "
Bro . L . P . Tripe ( Chairman of the Committee ) , in responding to the toast , said that though a member of the Committee , little thanks were due to him , He had acted merely as Chairman , whilst the arduous duties had been performed by Bro . W . Hunt , the Secretary , and Bro . Killingly , the Master of the Ceremonies . With himself , however , he might say , had originated the idea of the aggregate meeting , and he was led to make the auggention that Masons , who were immersed in . business , and -whose time , therefore , like his own , was fully occupied , might have the opportunity once a year of meeting and becoming acquainted with each other . He concluded by urging upon old Masons the duty of extending the hand of fellowship to their younger and more struggling Brethren , to assist needy and
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honours , health and long life to our worthy Chairman , and long may he be spared tons . ( Loud cheers . ) The Chairman , in rising ; to ~ return thanks , was warmly applauded . He said that , from his long experience of office , he knew something of the Seven Lodges in the Three Towns , but would not refer to anything that was past , whether for praise or censure , but let bygones be bygones . He did not wish to appear as their D . Prov . G . M ., but as one of themselves . He was always happy to meet them ,
and was glad of the present opportunity of fornving a re -union with some old friends and brothers , and meeting others with whom he was not previously acquainted . The B . W . Brother concluded by expressing a hope that the Masonic conduct of his Brethren present would be such , that when they had passed through this mortal life , they might , by the help of the G . A . O . T . IT ., again meet in the Grand Lodge above , there to remainunited for ever .
Bro . G . T . Boberfcs , W . M . 182 , proposed the health of the Vice-Chairrnan > and , in the course of a few able remarks , highly complimented him on his cordial and courteous bearing on every occasion and his zeal in the Order . The Vice-Ohairman returned thanks , and introduced a few remarks on the value of Masonry an d its effect on the conduct of those who rightly understood and practised its principles . He referred also to the manner in which it promoted intercourse and hospitable feeling . He had lately paid a visit to the Scilly Isles , the Lord of which , Bro . Augustus Smith , the D . Prov . G . M . for Cornwall , to whom
he was previously "unknown , finding he was in the neighbourhood , invited him to Jiis house , and treated him like a Brother . He stated an anecdote illustrating the kindness of heart of the Earl Eortescue , the Prov . G . M ., and argued that -Masonry must have a beneficial effect upon one ' s feelings . In speaking of Earl Bortescue , he called attention to his lordship ' s military and civil services , and more particularly referring to the former , he praised the manner in which they
had been performed . This reminded him of the benefit of Masonry to those engaged in the military service , and also of the services which had been rendered by the Army and ISTavy in the recent war with Bussia , and he concluded by proposing il The Army and Navy " as a toast , which he asked them to drink with heartiness , and accompany with a true British cheer worthy of Inkermann . The toast was drunk with cheers again and again renewed .
Bro . Serjeant Press , Boyal Artillery , a fine specimen of the British soldier , whose manly breast was adorned with numerous honours , returned thanks on behalf of the army , regretting that some one higher in rank than himself had not risen to do so . He had been in every part of the world , and everywhere he had found Masons . He had been through the Crimean campaign , and had many times fraternized with Brethren belonging to other countries , receiving and doing each other kindness , when , they had not the power of making themselves understood in language . ( The gallant Brother resumed his seat amidst loud applause . )
Bro . Taylor , B . N ., returned thanks on behalf of the . Navy . The Vice-Chairman proposed "The Health of the W . Ms , of the Seven Lodges . " Bro . Southwood , W . M . No . 270 , returned thanks . The Chairman proposed " The Visiting Brethren . " Bro . Captain Trower , Exeter , returned tKanks . He was pleased at the opportunity which had been afforded him of meeting so large a number of the Fraternity ,, and on behalf of the visiting Brethren returned thanks . The Chairman proposed " The Banquet Committee . "
Bro . L . P . Tripe ( Chairman of the Committee ) , in responding to the toast , said that though a member of the Committee , little thanks were due to him , He had acted merely as Chairman , whilst the arduous duties had been performed by Bro . W . Hunt , the Secretary , and Bro . Killingly , the Master of the Ceremonies . With himself , however , he might say , had originated the idea of the aggregate meeting , and he was led to make the auggention that Masons , who were immersed in . business , and -whose time , therefore , like his own , was fully occupied , might have the opportunity once a year of meeting and becoming acquainted with each other . He concluded by urging upon old Masons the duty of extending the hand of fellowship to their younger and more struggling Brethren , to assist needy and