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be even eloquent on the subject ) I should put -the Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . to the blush ; and , sW > ndly in such strains would I eulogize him that I may possibly be accused of flattery , than which nothing is farther from my intention . This much , ,, continued Bro . Thomas , " I may be permitted to state , that the high judicial appointments which have been conferred upon him prove the estimation in which he is held out of Freemasonry , and his selection by the Right Worshipful
the Grand Master to fill the important situation of Provincial Grand Master of this influential district , as clearly evinces the respect shewn him in Freemasonry , and I therefore call upon you to join me in pledging a bumper to his health , wealth , and prosperity . " The toast was drunk with unbounded applause . The Prov . G . M ., after thanking the Brethren for the kind manner in wdrich they haofc * drunk his health , exhorted them , in a speech of the deepest feeling , to follow , as closely as possible , in their lives and conversation the dictates so beautifully inculcated , and
the principles so clearly demonstrated , in Craft Masonry . Charity , he said , it behoved them especially to cultivate , and to that end directed their attention to the different Masonic charities . These especially , he said , claimed their first consideration . The good they did , the benefit they conferred upon decrepit age and dependent youth were alike incalculable . On the admission of candidates he warmly descanted , offering various intimations as to the necessity of caution in their proposition , which will not easily be forgotten nor be Without effect . The
speech altogether , which partook more of the pleasing character of a lecture than an after-dinner oration , was not only listened to with the greatest attention , but duly appreciated by every one present . Brother P . M . McLean then gave the * ' Provincial Grand Officers , " and in his usual facetious manner , said the Provincial Grand Master , in selecting him to give this toast , had displayed that Aviso discrimination Avhich he did on all occasions , inasmuch as the toast itself was of such interest ( like good wine that required no bush ) that it needed not any unusual
eloquence to introduce it , of which the Prov . G . M . well knew that he ( Bro . McLean ) Avas sadly deficient . However , he would do his best . The efficiency shewn by the Provincial Grand Officers , and the excellent sermon of the Provincial Grand Chaplain , applicable alike to the Mason , to the sinner , ay , and to the Christian , Avas another proof of theP . G . Master ' s discrimination , on Avhich , however , he would not longer , dwell , but call upon the Brethren to fill a bumper to the health of the Provincial Grand Officers—drunk Avith much enthusiasm . The Rev . Bro . Bowen
returned thanks , and gave the health of the Rev . Bro . Kelly , Chaplain of the Lodge . Bro . Kelly , in his usual fluent and eloquent manner , in returning thanks , especially alluded to that excellent part of the Provincial Grand Master ' s address Avherein he so strongly recommended the practice of charity , and said that , though perhaps the Loyal Welsh Lodge had not subscribed to the Masonic charities equally with other and richer Lodges , yet they had not been backward in private charities , for never did a deserving Brother ever apply for relief but it was as
certainly and as liberally granted him ( loud applause ) . On the health of " The Visitors " being given , a Past Grand Officer of the Eastern Division ( whose name we could not catch ) returned thanks , and said how happy he should be to return the Avelcome he had experienced to-day should any of the party visit his district . This was gratifying , as being a return for the attention shown the Brethren who attended the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Cardiff . The invitation of the worthy Brother brought one from that veteran and esteemed Brother Captain
Reese , who , in the most apt and pleasing manner , also proffered the party an invitation to his Lodge . "Hoav glad , illdeed , ,, said Brother Reese , " should I he to see you there . How Avarmly would I Avelcome you after your voyage , varied , perhaps , awhile with the gentle breezes wafting you over tho peaceful surges of the swelling ocean and anon battling with the waves of a threatening tempest . I say how glad I should then be to welcome you , but God forbid any of you should come
with a " free passage , " for it is to New South Wales I invite you . " ( The apartment actually trembled with the shouts of laughter this speech elicited . ) Many other toasts and excellent speeches followed , but we have neither time nor space for further particulars . Too much credit cannot be accorded to Bro . Thomas , Prov . ( J . D . C . , ' ., for the excellence and efficiency of the arrangements , the whole of which Avere under his immediate direction , and , as a proofs we may mention that , though the esteemed
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Provincial.
be even eloquent on the subject ) I should put -the Right Worshipful Prov . G . M . to the blush ; and , sW > ndly in such strains would I eulogize him that I may possibly be accused of flattery , than which nothing is farther from my intention . This much , ,, continued Bro . Thomas , " I may be permitted to state , that the high judicial appointments which have been conferred upon him prove the estimation in which he is held out of Freemasonry , and his selection by the Right Worshipful
the Grand Master to fill the important situation of Provincial Grand Master of this influential district , as clearly evinces the respect shewn him in Freemasonry , and I therefore call upon you to join me in pledging a bumper to his health , wealth , and prosperity . " The toast was drunk with unbounded applause . The Prov . G . M ., after thanking the Brethren for the kind manner in wdrich they haofc * drunk his health , exhorted them , in a speech of the deepest feeling , to follow , as closely as possible , in their lives and conversation the dictates so beautifully inculcated , and
the principles so clearly demonstrated , in Craft Masonry . Charity , he said , it behoved them especially to cultivate , and to that end directed their attention to the different Masonic charities . These especially , he said , claimed their first consideration . The good they did , the benefit they conferred upon decrepit age and dependent youth were alike incalculable . On the admission of candidates he warmly descanted , offering various intimations as to the necessity of caution in their proposition , which will not easily be forgotten nor be Without effect . The
speech altogether , which partook more of the pleasing character of a lecture than an after-dinner oration , was not only listened to with the greatest attention , but duly appreciated by every one present . Brother P . M . McLean then gave the * ' Provincial Grand Officers , " and in his usual facetious manner , said the Provincial Grand Master , in selecting him to give this toast , had displayed that Aviso discrimination Avhich he did on all occasions , inasmuch as the toast itself was of such interest ( like good wine that required no bush ) that it needed not any unusual
eloquence to introduce it , of which the Prov . G . M . well knew that he ( Bro . McLean ) Avas sadly deficient . However , he would do his best . The efficiency shewn by the Provincial Grand Officers , and the excellent sermon of the Provincial Grand Chaplain , applicable alike to the Mason , to the sinner , ay , and to the Christian , Avas another proof of theP . G . Master ' s discrimination , on Avhich , however , he would not longer , dwell , but call upon the Brethren to fill a bumper to the health of the Provincial Grand Officers—drunk Avith much enthusiasm . The Rev . Bro . Bowen
returned thanks , and gave the health of the Rev . Bro . Kelly , Chaplain of the Lodge . Bro . Kelly , in his usual fluent and eloquent manner , in returning thanks , especially alluded to that excellent part of the Provincial Grand Master ' s address Avherein he so strongly recommended the practice of charity , and said that , though perhaps the Loyal Welsh Lodge had not subscribed to the Masonic charities equally with other and richer Lodges , yet they had not been backward in private charities , for never did a deserving Brother ever apply for relief but it was as
certainly and as liberally granted him ( loud applause ) . On the health of " The Visitors " being given , a Past Grand Officer of the Eastern Division ( whose name we could not catch ) returned thanks , and said how happy he should be to return the Avelcome he had experienced to-day should any of the party visit his district . This was gratifying , as being a return for the attention shown the Brethren who attended the opening of the Provincial Grand Lodge at Cardiff . The invitation of the worthy Brother brought one from that veteran and esteemed Brother Captain
Reese , who , in the most apt and pleasing manner , also proffered the party an invitation to his Lodge . "Hoav glad , illdeed , ,, said Brother Reese , " should I he to see you there . How Avarmly would I Avelcome you after your voyage , varied , perhaps , awhile with the gentle breezes wafting you over tho peaceful surges of the swelling ocean and anon battling with the waves of a threatening tempest . I say how glad I should then be to welcome you , but God forbid any of you should come
with a " free passage , " for it is to New South Wales I invite you . " ( The apartment actually trembled with the shouts of laughter this speech elicited . ) Many other toasts and excellent speeches followed , but we have neither time nor space for further particulars . Too much credit cannot be accorded to Bro . Thomas , Prov . ( J . D . C . , ' ., for the excellence and efficiency of the arrangements , the whole of which Avere under his immediate direction , and , as a proofs we may mention that , though the esteemed