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Ancient And Aeeepted Bite.
The dinnerhaving concluded , Bro . Cole said in proposing the first toast that Her Majesty was entitled to their reverence and remembrance on festive occasions * not only as the head of the nation , but as one who had attained a high place in the hearts of her subjects . At no period in the world ' s history did the name of Englishmen stand so high , as under the mild sway of their beloved Queen , to whose health and happiness he asked for a bumper . " The Prince Consort and the rest of the Royal Family ' followed .
Bro . Cole then said the toast next in importance , but masonically , of far greater interest on that occasion , was the health of the illustrious Brother so long connected with their high degrees . He would before proposing it , hoAvever , briefly draw their attention to the elevated position in which they now stood- —an eminence which had only been attained by the exertions of their Sov . Commander ; to whose intrinsic genius and ihdormtable perseverance they were indebted for
the status now held-by the higher degrees ; He need only direct the particular attention of the Brethren into this sublime Order , to the high merits of % 6 distinguished Brother who had presided over the Supreme dbuhcil—1 : 6 the mehtners of the Chapter was well known . He therefore asked drinkiilg " Long life , health and happiness , to the * Illustrious SovereignDr . Leesbh /
The Ml ?; Spy . Coin ., in rising tb express for the kiiid vvishes expresseid fpAvaMS hi ^ , c only say ^ iha ^ hi & servicesbeing so handsomely a ^ n 6 wledge <^ M sure flifeir kmd ^ He MtM hel d ? if it had its pleasiires ; h ^ itsdimculti ^ hisduf ieswit h integrity through Ivil report and godd report ; arid all difficulties were effaced by the constahtly ; Mhct ancl geherbus supjiprt Of his Brethren . Dr . Leespu then referred to some K . T . Emcamrnheh ^ 1 8 th degree , as , they were
well aware ,, was forrherly the ¦ : § M & fci <) fy $$ y hihiself , having taken that degree in the Cross of Christ Ehcahlprheht ; but since the revival and establishment of the Supreme Council of the Ancient ahd Accepteol Rite , the eminent Col . Tynte neither claimed nor desired for the Teniplars tshat privilege . He reminded his Brethren that a strong inctuceiiient for the stucly of the high degrees , Avas to be found iii the estimation they would receive AVhen visiting France or the Brazils . In conclusion , he could but say he Avas happy ill being surrounded by such an able Council ; and , referriiig to one of that body , most deserving of notice for his devotion to Masonrv , he- would , before he sat down , ask their permission to
propose the Health of their M . W . Sov . Bro . Cole . Bro . Cole , in responding , said ne freely acknowledged his devotion to Masonry , and he was sure all who knew him would give him credit for being desirous of discharging his duties faithfully and Jealously . He considered that , by equal attention , it was in the power of any Mason to attain like eminence with himself . During his two years of office , many good Masons had been admitted to the degree , and some of them had , by carrying it into other portions of the British empire ,
spread wide the rule of the Supreme Council , of which he had the honour to be a member . He tendered his most heartfelt and grateful thanks to the Chapter for the undeviatihg support he bad received on every occasion of its meeting . Bro . Cole next proposed " The two members ofthe Supreme Council , thenfpresent —Bros . Bowyer and Jno . A . D . Cox , "
Bro . Cox , in reply , referred to the steady increase of their numbers—an increase was observable ; but the quality of the members Avas more to be Avished for than numbers . The Ancient and Accepted Rite required , as its members , men only of superior attainments , and such as were actuated by a truly Masonic spirit .
Bro . Cole , then tendered his thanks for the kind services of Bros . Barker and Pullen , Avho had taken upon themselves the duties of officers , who Avere unavoidably absent . Bros . Pullen and Barker respectively , disclaimed any title to praise , as they considered it a duty and a pleasure to fill any office , hoAvever humble , when required , and they were proud to find that day they had been of any service .
Bro . Cole uoav came to the chief toast of the evening , the health of Bro . Jones , who had been that day elected to succeed him , a Brother whom he was satisfied would carry out the duties in a manner that would be found to fully justify the pre-eminent character of the Chapter ,
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Ancient And Aeeepted Bite.
The dinnerhaving concluded , Bro . Cole said in proposing the first toast that Her Majesty was entitled to their reverence and remembrance on festive occasions * not only as the head of the nation , but as one who had attained a high place in the hearts of her subjects . At no period in the world ' s history did the name of Englishmen stand so high , as under the mild sway of their beloved Queen , to whose health and happiness he asked for a bumper . " The Prince Consort and the rest of the Royal Family ' followed .
Bro . Cole then said the toast next in importance , but masonically , of far greater interest on that occasion , was the health of the illustrious Brother so long connected with their high degrees . He would before proposing it , hoAvever , briefly draw their attention to the elevated position in which they now stood- —an eminence which had only been attained by the exertions of their Sov . Commander ; to whose intrinsic genius and ihdormtable perseverance they were indebted for
the status now held-by the higher degrees ; He need only direct the particular attention of the Brethren into this sublime Order , to the high merits of % 6 distinguished Brother who had presided over the Supreme dbuhcil—1 : 6 the mehtners of the Chapter was well known . He therefore asked drinkiilg " Long life , health and happiness , to the * Illustrious SovereignDr . Leesbh /
The Ml ?; Spy . Coin ., in rising tb express for the kiiid vvishes expresseid fpAvaMS hi ^ , c only say ^ iha ^ hi & servicesbeing so handsomely a ^ n 6 wledge <^ M sure flifeir kmd ^ He MtM hel d ? if it had its pleasiires ; h ^ itsdimculti ^ hisduf ieswit h integrity through Ivil report and godd report ; arid all difficulties were effaced by the constahtly ; Mhct ancl geherbus supjiprt Of his Brethren . Dr . Leespu then referred to some K . T . Emcamrnheh ^ 1 8 th degree , as , they were
well aware ,, was forrherly the ¦ : § M & fci <) fy $$ y hihiself , having taken that degree in the Cross of Christ Ehcahlprheht ; but since the revival and establishment of the Supreme Council of the Ancient ahd Accepteol Rite , the eminent Col . Tynte neither claimed nor desired for the Teniplars tshat privilege . He reminded his Brethren that a strong inctuceiiient for the stucly of the high degrees , Avas to be found iii the estimation they would receive AVhen visiting France or the Brazils . In conclusion , he could but say he Avas happy ill being surrounded by such an able Council ; and , referriiig to one of that body , most deserving of notice for his devotion to Masonrv , he- would , before he sat down , ask their permission to
propose the Health of their M . W . Sov . Bro . Cole . Bro . Cole , in responding , said ne freely acknowledged his devotion to Masonry , and he was sure all who knew him would give him credit for being desirous of discharging his duties faithfully and Jealously . He considered that , by equal attention , it was in the power of any Mason to attain like eminence with himself . During his two years of office , many good Masons had been admitted to the degree , and some of them had , by carrying it into other portions of the British empire ,
spread wide the rule of the Supreme Council , of which he had the honour to be a member . He tendered his most heartfelt and grateful thanks to the Chapter for the undeviatihg support he bad received on every occasion of its meeting . Bro . Cole next proposed " The two members ofthe Supreme Council , thenfpresent —Bros . Bowyer and Jno . A . D . Cox , "
Bro . Cox , in reply , referred to the steady increase of their numbers—an increase was observable ; but the quality of the members Avas more to be Avished for than numbers . The Ancient and Accepted Rite required , as its members , men only of superior attainments , and such as were actuated by a truly Masonic spirit .
Bro . Cole , then tendered his thanks for the kind services of Bros . Barker and Pullen , Avho had taken upon themselves the duties of officers , who Avere unavoidably absent . Bros . Pullen and Barker respectively , disclaimed any title to praise , as they considered it a duty and a pleasure to fill any office , hoAvever humble , when required , and they were proud to find that day they had been of any service .
Bro . Cole uoav came to the chief toast of the evening , the health of Bro . Jones , who had been that day elected to succeed him , a Brother whom he was satisfied would carry out the duties in a manner that would be found to fully justify the pre-eminent character of the Chapter ,