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tion . Not on the ^ banks of the Boon alone , or hermit Ayr , or the romantic Liigar , echo repeats the songs of Burns , but amid the wild forests of Columbia , and scorching plains of Hihdostan , on the banks of the Mississippi , the St . LaAvrence , and the Ganges , his heart-touching melody floats upon the breeze .
¦ " ' This monument rises like the piled cairn over our warriors of oldeach man casts a stone ; and in honour of him , the son of a cottager , and himself a ploughman , our prince , with the true feelings of true greatness , and more illustrious by this act of generosity , pays hereThis tribute at the shrine of genius . May the Avork prosper ; and when happily completed , then may it tell to future generations , that the age which could produce a Burns , was rich also in those who could appreciate his talents , and who , Avhile they felt and owned the power of his muse , have honoured his name . '
u This speech , which was delivered with much energy and feeling , was received with enthusiastic applause . ' . ___' u The Rev . H . Paul , of Broughton , then concluded the ceremony with a suitable prayer , Avhen the whole Masonic body , joined by an immense crowd of spectators , gave three hearty cheers , and the procession returned to the town of Ayr .
" After lodging the R . W . B . GM . in due form , the several Lodges proceed to their respective lodge-ropins , where they spent the evening in the greatest harmony . The decorations of some of the Lodges were very splendid ; and the bands of music which accompanied them had a very imposing effect , and , notwithstanding the unfavourableness of the day , brought forth an immense crowd of spectators . ' u About seven o ' clock , deputations arrived at the Grand Lodge , when many patriotic toasts were given , together Avith many songs and speeches , highly appropriate to . the occasion . Among others , the Rev . H . Paul recited the following ode , which was received with great applause :-
—u L Thy sorrows , Ayr , are like the dews of night , In pearly drops , o ' er Nature ' s cheek descending , To bid her vernal « beauty beam more bright , The tear and smile in lovely union blending ; For like the hymn of gratitude ascending With incense ever pleasing to the skies , Thine and thy darling poet's fame extending , Thou hear ' st the voice of gratulation rise .
a * And , lo ! on this auspicious holiday , The Sons of Light , in bright array , With many a mystic streamer flying , To minstrelsy Avith measured steps advance , And seem , at times , to Aveave the festive dance ,
At times , to shake the spear , or couch the lance , To feet unhallow'd all access denying The Avhile they place , by plummet , rule , and square , The corner-stone , predestined to bear The precious monumental pile , Of Ayr the glory , and the boast of Kyle .
u Though frail the fabric which you raise The poet ' s memory to prolong , Compar ed with that which speaks his praise , The energy divine of song ; Yet still our gratitude is due , Thrice lov'd , thrice honour'd friends , to you
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tion . Not on the ^ banks of the Boon alone , or hermit Ayr , or the romantic Liigar , echo repeats the songs of Burns , but amid the wild forests of Columbia , and scorching plains of Hihdostan , on the banks of the Mississippi , the St . LaAvrence , and the Ganges , his heart-touching melody floats upon the breeze .
¦ " ' This monument rises like the piled cairn over our warriors of oldeach man casts a stone ; and in honour of him , the son of a cottager , and himself a ploughman , our prince , with the true feelings of true greatness , and more illustrious by this act of generosity , pays hereThis tribute at the shrine of genius . May the Avork prosper ; and when happily completed , then may it tell to future generations , that the age which could produce a Burns , was rich also in those who could appreciate his talents , and who , Avhile they felt and owned the power of his muse , have honoured his name . '
u This speech , which was delivered with much energy and feeling , was received with enthusiastic applause . ' . ___' u The Rev . H . Paul , of Broughton , then concluded the ceremony with a suitable prayer , Avhen the whole Masonic body , joined by an immense crowd of spectators , gave three hearty cheers , and the procession returned to the town of Ayr .
" After lodging the R . W . B . GM . in due form , the several Lodges proceed to their respective lodge-ropins , where they spent the evening in the greatest harmony . The decorations of some of the Lodges were very splendid ; and the bands of music which accompanied them had a very imposing effect , and , notwithstanding the unfavourableness of the day , brought forth an immense crowd of spectators . ' u About seven o ' clock , deputations arrived at the Grand Lodge , when many patriotic toasts were given , together Avith many songs and speeches , highly appropriate to . the occasion . Among others , the Rev . H . Paul recited the following ode , which was received with great applause :-
—u L Thy sorrows , Ayr , are like the dews of night , In pearly drops , o ' er Nature ' s cheek descending , To bid her vernal « beauty beam more bright , The tear and smile in lovely union blending ; For like the hymn of gratitude ascending With incense ever pleasing to the skies , Thine and thy darling poet's fame extending , Thou hear ' st the voice of gratulation rise .
a * And , lo ! on this auspicious holiday , The Sons of Light , in bright array , With many a mystic streamer flying , To minstrelsy Avith measured steps advance , And seem , at times , to Aveave the festive dance ,
At times , to shake the spear , or couch the lance , To feet unhallow'd all access denying The Avhile they place , by plummet , rule , and square , The corner-stone , predestined to bear The precious monumental pile , Of Ayr the glory , and the boast of Kyle .
u Though frail the fabric which you raise The poet ' s memory to prolong , Compar ed with that which speaks his praise , The energy divine of song ; Yet still our gratitude is due , Thrice lov'd , thrice honour'd friends , to you