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Knights Templae.
G . M ., from whom he as well as all others derived their light ; he concluded by calling on all for a bumper to the health of their M . E . and S , G . M . * The venerable Col . Ttyn ^ it was with mingled pride and gratitude he con tinned to receive the kindness of the Brethren assembled . It was now twelve years since he had been elected to preside over them , and he
could but allow that , if he had been of use , it was hy their kind indulgence and forbearance ; his infirmity was a hindrance to his discharging the great duties of the conclave , and presiding over the banquet satisfactorily to himself . He felt the approach of old age , and he could but look forward tranquilly to the time when he should he called away , as he had the assurance he should descend to the grave accompanied by the good-will of so many affectionate friends as were around him . The Brethren listened to the address of their venerated chief
with the deepest attention , and by their silence during the address and applause at its conclusion showed the high esteem in which the G . M . is held hy all . The M . E . and S . G . M . then proposed " The G . Chancellor a ^ d Vice-Chancellor , Fras . Masson and Law , two officers to whom the Order was much indebted for the zealous discharge of the important duties of their office . " Era . Masson , with some humour , Said he had always the consolation of having Law on his side , and in their offices they might he considered as the Siamese Twins of the conclave : they were , he assured his hearers , united by a cord that , without danger , could not be separated ; and Era . Law further said , so long as their services were acceptable , the duties of the offices should be faithfully discharged . i
The M . E . and S . G . M . in proposing ( The G . Prelate , Era . Moore /' in conjunction with "The Grand Hospitaller , Era . Owem" said , in all well-ordered societies , itwas desirable to have the countenance of the clergy ; and when members of that sacred profession joined the Masonic Order , they were always men of liberal mind and enlarged views ; they had no sectarian or sordid bias ; their education gave them great advantage in furthering the cause of liberal institutions ¦ and his observations would particularly appl y to the two eminent Eras , he had named . Era . Moore briefly said it had been his peculiar duty to reply to this toast for some years . he tendered his thanks to the G . M . and Brethren , and would leave his Reverend Era . to return thanks on his own behalf . / -
The Bev . Octavius E . Owen spoke briefly to the following effect : — " If there be anything more likely to elicit grateful appreciation and honour from clergymen , it is when they see their efforts understood , and in some degree anticipated by the tone of kind urbanity with which you , sir , so invest all our proceedings as to cause every Templar to he proud of his supreme chief , and to make vou regarded by us all with filial reverence . Itds true that Templarism removes many of those points which are considered objectionable in pure Masonry , whilst it enables a clergyman to pass , as you remark , through all mixed societies , and to do good .
"Unfortunately , some men stand aloof from the mere ' parson ; so that it is well that the latter comes in a guise which disarms prejudice , as a Templar is accepted as a friend ; and thence getting within the pale of distrust , can effect much moral improvement in society . Amongst the noblest and most select Masons , as Templars , you overwhelm us with courtesy . Long may the Order prosper ! Long , sir , may you . live to impart to it your own benign feelings and urbanity , and if I may perpetrate a pun at the expense of my coadjutor ' s name and my own , may I know more of him , and jn discharge of duty never be owing to you !"
TherM . E . and S . G . M . then gave " The G . Treasurer and G . Almoner , two officers whose faithful discharge of their duties entitled them to the warmest acknowledgments . " Eras . Tomkins and Shuttleworth tendered their thanks for the kind way in which their services had been mentioned . The G . Treasurer said he had been careful to preserve their funds , and the G . Almoner felt much honoured in having committed to him the relief of the orphan and the widow .
The M . E . and S . G . M . then asked the Eras , to pay honour to their respected G . Registrar ; and Era . Cox , in reply , said all were aware it was not his function to make speeches—his duty was to record the admission of members ; hence his motto must be deeds , not words . He was much gratified to find his services were acceptable , and thankful for the kind reception his name had received .
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Knights Templae.
G . M ., from whom he as well as all others derived their light ; he concluded by calling on all for a bumper to the health of their M . E . and S , G . M . * The venerable Col . Ttyn ^ it was with mingled pride and gratitude he con tinned to receive the kindness of the Brethren assembled . It was now twelve years since he had been elected to preside over them , and he
could but allow that , if he had been of use , it was hy their kind indulgence and forbearance ; his infirmity was a hindrance to his discharging the great duties of the conclave , and presiding over the banquet satisfactorily to himself . He felt the approach of old age , and he could but look forward tranquilly to the time when he should he called away , as he had the assurance he should descend to the grave accompanied by the good-will of so many affectionate friends as were around him . The Brethren listened to the address of their venerated chief
with the deepest attention , and by their silence during the address and applause at its conclusion showed the high esteem in which the G . M . is held hy all . The M . E . and S . G . M . then proposed " The G . Chancellor a ^ d Vice-Chancellor , Fras . Masson and Law , two officers to whom the Order was much indebted for the zealous discharge of the important duties of their office . " Era . Masson , with some humour , Said he had always the consolation of having Law on his side , and in their offices they might he considered as the Siamese Twins of the conclave : they were , he assured his hearers , united by a cord that , without danger , could not be separated ; and Era . Law further said , so long as their services were acceptable , the duties of the offices should be faithfully discharged . i
The M . E . and S . G . M . in proposing ( The G . Prelate , Era . Moore /' in conjunction with "The Grand Hospitaller , Era . Owem" said , in all well-ordered societies , itwas desirable to have the countenance of the clergy ; and when members of that sacred profession joined the Masonic Order , they were always men of liberal mind and enlarged views ; they had no sectarian or sordid bias ; their education gave them great advantage in furthering the cause of liberal institutions ¦ and his observations would particularly appl y to the two eminent Eras , he had named . Era . Moore briefly said it had been his peculiar duty to reply to this toast for some years . he tendered his thanks to the G . M . and Brethren , and would leave his Reverend Era . to return thanks on his own behalf . / -
The Bev . Octavius E . Owen spoke briefly to the following effect : — " If there be anything more likely to elicit grateful appreciation and honour from clergymen , it is when they see their efforts understood , and in some degree anticipated by the tone of kind urbanity with which you , sir , so invest all our proceedings as to cause every Templar to he proud of his supreme chief , and to make vou regarded by us all with filial reverence . Itds true that Templarism removes many of those points which are considered objectionable in pure Masonry , whilst it enables a clergyman to pass , as you remark , through all mixed societies , and to do good .
"Unfortunately , some men stand aloof from the mere ' parson ; so that it is well that the latter comes in a guise which disarms prejudice , as a Templar is accepted as a friend ; and thence getting within the pale of distrust , can effect much moral improvement in society . Amongst the noblest and most select Masons , as Templars , you overwhelm us with courtesy . Long may the Order prosper ! Long , sir , may you . live to impart to it your own benign feelings and urbanity , and if I may perpetrate a pun at the expense of my coadjutor ' s name and my own , may I know more of him , and jn discharge of duty never be owing to you !"
TherM . E . and S . G . M . then gave " The G . Treasurer and G . Almoner , two officers whose faithful discharge of their duties entitled them to the warmest acknowledgments . " Eras . Tomkins and Shuttleworth tendered their thanks for the kind way in which their services had been mentioned . The G . Treasurer said he had been careful to preserve their funds , and the G . Almoner felt much honoured in having committed to him the relief of the orphan and the widow .
The M . E . and S . G . M . then asked the Eras , to pay honour to their respected G . Registrar ; and Era . Cox , in reply , said all were aware it was not his function to make speeches—his duty was to record the admission of members ; hence his motto must be deeds , not words . He was much gratified to find his services were acceptable , and thankful for the kind reception his name had received .