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Proving I Ax
That was a striking fact , and he hoped that he might long continue to witness the prevalence of that brotherly love , that union , and that kindly feeling , which ought to be the characteristic of every true Mason . ( Cheers . ) In conclusion , the G . M . begged to express the high sense which he entertained for the honour they had paid to him , comparatively a stranger , for he was known to many present only by report , and assured them that this demonstration was not only most gratifying , but at the same time most encouraging , to him . ( The G . M . resumed his seat amid deafening cheers . )
TheD . Prov . G . M . then proposed ¦ "" The healths of the B . G . M ., Lord Panmure , and the other Officers of Grand Lodge , " expressing his regret that Lord Panmure ' s ministerial engagements prevented his being present . He congratulated the Craft on the appointment of Lord Panmure as B . G . M ., 'for he felt assured that that energy and those talents which he had so ably exercised for the benefit of this country in the hour of danger would also be exercised for the best interests of Freemasonry . ( Much cheering . ) The Prov . G , M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Dundas , P . G . W .
Bro . Dundas responded to the toast , and observed that there was no better nor more sincere Mason than Lord Panmure , all of whose actions , both in public and private life , were guided by the best principles of Masomy . He regretted the absence of the Grand Wardens on their own account , for they had lost the opportunity of witnessing the gratifying and efficient manner in which the working in the Province of Oxford was conducted , and of congratulating the Province on being presided over by so able and so distinguished a Prov . G . M . as Bro . Bowyer .
( Cheers . ) He considered himself most fortunate in having the opportunity of being present on this auspicious occasion , for the visit of the G . M . was a most gratifying event not only to him ., but to all associated with him . ( Cheers . ) He rejoiced to see the G . M . so cordially received by the brethren in this Province , for there was no Mason among them who entertained a higher sense or a deeper responsibility of the duties imposed upon him , or who felt a greater desire to promote the best interests of Freemasonry . ( Loud cheers . )
The G . M . proposed " The health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Bowyer , " and said he did not take credit to himself for having made an appointment so satisfactory to the Province , because , on the death of the late respected Prov . G . M ., Bro . Ridley , he made it his duty to inquire who was the most fitted to succeed him , and there
was but one opinion , that Bro . Bowyer was the man . ( Much cheering . ) His own experience of the manner in which he fulfilled the duties , and of the way in which he reigned in the hearts of all the Masons in the Province , enabled him to congratulate himself on having appointed one so qualified in every respect to rule over this Province . ( Cheers . ) They knew more of the Prov . GM . than he did in the various relations of life , for his estimate of him was formed from his Masonic
qualifications and career , and therefore he should leave him in their hands , feeling assured that they would do him all the honour which he so richly deserved . ( The toast was drunk amid rounds of cheers , ) The Prov . G . M . said it was impossible for him to find words to express his sense of the reception they had given him on this occasion , and of the honour which the had him in proposing his health h he felt it far
G . M . paid . Althoug was beyond his deserts , it would encourage and stimulate him in the fulfilment of his various duties ; and of all the occurrences of his life there was none that he should treasure up so much as the generous and cordial reception of him on this auspicious occasion . If he had felt gratified on former occasions , how much more so must he feel on this , when the G . M . and the Brethren united in conveying to him an assurance that he had at least endeavoured to fulfil the duties intrusted
to him with zeal , ability , and fidelity . ( Much cheering . ) The Prov . G . M . then proposed " The healths of the Prov . G . Masters who had honoured them with their presence on this occasion , " and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hall , Prov . G . M . of Cambridge . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Hall responded to the toast , and said he only wished there was closer connection between Oxford and Cambridge , and that their rivers , the Cam and the Isis , united before they merged into the ocean ; for there existed between them the same generous rivalry in their Masonic career and their Masonic purposes ,, They
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Proving I Ax
That was a striking fact , and he hoped that he might long continue to witness the prevalence of that brotherly love , that union , and that kindly feeling , which ought to be the characteristic of every true Mason . ( Cheers . ) In conclusion , the G . M . begged to express the high sense which he entertained for the honour they had paid to him , comparatively a stranger , for he was known to many present only by report , and assured them that this demonstration was not only most gratifying , but at the same time most encouraging , to him . ( The G . M . resumed his seat amid deafening cheers . )
TheD . Prov . G . M . then proposed ¦ "" The healths of the B . G . M ., Lord Panmure , and the other Officers of Grand Lodge , " expressing his regret that Lord Panmure ' s ministerial engagements prevented his being present . He congratulated the Craft on the appointment of Lord Panmure as B . G . M ., 'for he felt assured that that energy and those talents which he had so ably exercised for the benefit of this country in the hour of danger would also be exercised for the best interests of Freemasonry . ( Much cheering . ) The Prov . G , M . coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Dundas , P . G . W .
Bro . Dundas responded to the toast , and observed that there was no better nor more sincere Mason than Lord Panmure , all of whose actions , both in public and private life , were guided by the best principles of Masomy . He regretted the absence of the Grand Wardens on their own account , for they had lost the opportunity of witnessing the gratifying and efficient manner in which the working in the Province of Oxford was conducted , and of congratulating the Province on being presided over by so able and so distinguished a Prov . G . M . as Bro . Bowyer .
( Cheers . ) He considered himself most fortunate in having the opportunity of being present on this auspicious occasion , for the visit of the G . M . was a most gratifying event not only to him ., but to all associated with him . ( Cheers . ) He rejoiced to see the G . M . so cordially received by the brethren in this Province , for there was no Mason among them who entertained a higher sense or a deeper responsibility of the duties imposed upon him , or who felt a greater desire to promote the best interests of Freemasonry . ( Loud cheers . )
The G . M . proposed " The health of the Prov . G . M ., Bro . Bowyer , " and said he did not take credit to himself for having made an appointment so satisfactory to the Province , because , on the death of the late respected Prov . G . M ., Bro . Ridley , he made it his duty to inquire who was the most fitted to succeed him , and there
was but one opinion , that Bro . Bowyer was the man . ( Much cheering . ) His own experience of the manner in which he fulfilled the duties , and of the way in which he reigned in the hearts of all the Masons in the Province , enabled him to congratulate himself on having appointed one so qualified in every respect to rule over this Province . ( Cheers . ) They knew more of the Prov . GM . than he did in the various relations of life , for his estimate of him was formed from his Masonic
qualifications and career , and therefore he should leave him in their hands , feeling assured that they would do him all the honour which he so richly deserved . ( The toast was drunk amid rounds of cheers , ) The Prov . G . M . said it was impossible for him to find words to express his sense of the reception they had given him on this occasion , and of the honour which the had him in proposing his health h he felt it far
G . M . paid . Althoug was beyond his deserts , it would encourage and stimulate him in the fulfilment of his various duties ; and of all the occurrences of his life there was none that he should treasure up so much as the generous and cordial reception of him on this auspicious occasion . If he had felt gratified on former occasions , how much more so must he feel on this , when the G . M . and the Brethren united in conveying to him an assurance that he had at least endeavoured to fulfil the duties intrusted
to him with zeal , ability , and fidelity . ( Much cheering . ) The Prov . G . M . then proposed " The healths of the Prov . G . Masters who had honoured them with their presence on this occasion , " and coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Hall , Prov . G . M . of Cambridge . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . Hall responded to the toast , and said he only wished there was closer connection between Oxford and Cambridge , and that their rivers , the Cam and the Isis , united before they merged into the ocean ; for there existed between them the same generous rivalry in their Masonic career and their Masonic purposes ,, They