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it be sin , unto thee . Thou shalt surely give unto him , and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him , because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works , and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto / ' Brethren , we profess , as Masons , a sincere desire to benefit our fellowcreatures . Let me strongly urge upon all to prove , by deeds of kindness and benevolence , that you practise what you profess . Be ever ready to assist the poor and needy ; so that ( as is stated in one of our ancient charges ) when a man is said
to be a Mason , the world may know that he is one to whom the burthened heart may pour forth its sorrows , to whom the distressed may prefer their suit , whose heart is guided by justice , and whose hand is extended by benevolence . Let me likewise exhort you to he just and upright In all your actions , to be loyal subjects , and peaceable citizens , to be true to your Brethren and to the Craft , and by general good conduct main tain the honour and reputation of our ancient fraternity . And may the Great Architect of the universe ever continue to support our order , cementing and adorning us With everv moral and social virtue . '
After the invocation for the divine blessing , by the Rev . E . Gambier Pym , the anthem was sung , and the procession marched along George Street , North Terrace , East Terrace , down the Crescent > and New Road , to the pier , and thence to the Angel Hotel . As the procession passed the North Terrace , the Russian gun , which had been temporarily placed that morning on the West Clifi ^ was fired several times , to the great gratification of the thousands who were assembled on the cliff .
THE BANQUET . At six o ' clock , the Brethren , to the number of 150 , sat down to a sumptuous banquet in St . Hilda ' s Hall , provided by Bro . Simpson , of the Angel Hotel . The hall , which is well adapted to such purposes , was very tastefully decorated with Masonic emblems , festoons , and artistic devices in evergreens , by Mr . Harland Readman . There were four tables running parallel the entire length of the hall ,
and one on the platform for the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the D . Prov . Grand Master , and other officials . The doors of the hall were opened at five o'clock , and shortly afterwards the galleries were soon filled by ladies who were fortunate enough to obtain tickets , and it is needless for us to say that such an array of female beauty as was presented on this occasion contributed greatly tothe gaiety and splendour of the scene , and gave an eclat to the proceedings which will not readily be forgotten .
The company having taken their places , rose and stood in silence whilst the Rev . E . Gambier Pym , the Chaplain , said grace . The dinner was admirably served up , the greatest regularity and order being observed , and the wines were excellent . The musical arrangements during the banquet were under the direction of Bro . Mercer , who fully maintained his reputation by the efficient manner in which the various pieces were performed . Whilst
the brethren were enjoying themselves with the creature comforts , the ladies in the gallery were not forgotten , for an abundant supply of fruit and wine were handed to them . The boys , sons of Master Masons , also fared well , and expressed their pleasure by rounds of lusty cheers . At the conclusion of the dinner ,
The Most Worshipful Grand Master was loudly cheered on rising to introduce the toasts of the evening . He said the toast he bad to propose was one which was always received by every society with great enthusiasm , loyalty and affection , but he felt sure that none could drink the health of her Majesty the Queen with more real warmth and kindly feelings than Masons , He concluded by proposing the toast , which was received with great enthusiasm .
The M , W . Grand Master next proposed " The Prince Consort and the Royal Family . " He was quite sure the Brethren would receive this toast with the same enthusiasm as they had done the last . When they saw the manner in which our gracious Queen was bringing up her children , they had a guarantee that the family would be what a nation could wish . ( Loud cheers . ) The Most Worshipful Grand Master , then gave the " Army and Navy , " observing there could not have been a day more appropriate for proposing it . They had at all times peculiar pleasure in drinking this toast , but much more so on that occa-
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it be sin , unto thee . Thou shalt surely give unto him , and thine heart shall not be grieved when thou givest unto him , because that for this thing the Lord thy God shall bless thee in all thy works , and in all that thou puttest thine hand unto / ' Brethren , we profess , as Masons , a sincere desire to benefit our fellowcreatures . Let me strongly urge upon all to prove , by deeds of kindness and benevolence , that you practise what you profess . Be ever ready to assist the poor and needy ; so that ( as is stated in one of our ancient charges ) when a man is said
to be a Mason , the world may know that he is one to whom the burthened heart may pour forth its sorrows , to whom the distressed may prefer their suit , whose heart is guided by justice , and whose hand is extended by benevolence . Let me likewise exhort you to he just and upright In all your actions , to be loyal subjects , and peaceable citizens , to be true to your Brethren and to the Craft , and by general good conduct main tain the honour and reputation of our ancient fraternity . And may the Great Architect of the universe ever continue to support our order , cementing and adorning us With everv moral and social virtue . '
After the invocation for the divine blessing , by the Rev . E . Gambier Pym , the anthem was sung , and the procession marched along George Street , North Terrace , East Terrace , down the Crescent > and New Road , to the pier , and thence to the Angel Hotel . As the procession passed the North Terrace , the Russian gun , which had been temporarily placed that morning on the West Clifi ^ was fired several times , to the great gratification of the thousands who were assembled on the cliff .
THE BANQUET . At six o ' clock , the Brethren , to the number of 150 , sat down to a sumptuous banquet in St . Hilda ' s Hall , provided by Bro . Simpson , of the Angel Hotel . The hall , which is well adapted to such purposes , was very tastefully decorated with Masonic emblems , festoons , and artistic devices in evergreens , by Mr . Harland Readman . There were four tables running parallel the entire length of the hall ,
and one on the platform for the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , the D . Prov . Grand Master , and other officials . The doors of the hall were opened at five o'clock , and shortly afterwards the galleries were soon filled by ladies who were fortunate enough to obtain tickets , and it is needless for us to say that such an array of female beauty as was presented on this occasion contributed greatly tothe gaiety and splendour of the scene , and gave an eclat to the proceedings which will not readily be forgotten .
The company having taken their places , rose and stood in silence whilst the Rev . E . Gambier Pym , the Chaplain , said grace . The dinner was admirably served up , the greatest regularity and order being observed , and the wines were excellent . The musical arrangements during the banquet were under the direction of Bro . Mercer , who fully maintained his reputation by the efficient manner in which the various pieces were performed . Whilst
the brethren were enjoying themselves with the creature comforts , the ladies in the gallery were not forgotten , for an abundant supply of fruit and wine were handed to them . The boys , sons of Master Masons , also fared well , and expressed their pleasure by rounds of lusty cheers . At the conclusion of the dinner ,
The Most Worshipful Grand Master was loudly cheered on rising to introduce the toasts of the evening . He said the toast he bad to propose was one which was always received by every society with great enthusiasm , loyalty and affection , but he felt sure that none could drink the health of her Majesty the Queen with more real warmth and kindly feelings than Masons , He concluded by proposing the toast , which was received with great enthusiasm .
The M , W . Grand Master next proposed " The Prince Consort and the Royal Family . " He was quite sure the Brethren would receive this toast with the same enthusiasm as they had done the last . When they saw the manner in which our gracious Queen was bringing up her children , they had a guarantee that the family would be what a nation could wish . ( Loud cheers . ) The Most Worshipful Grand Master , then gave the " Army and Navy , " observing there could not have been a day more appropriate for proposing it . They had at all times peculiar pleasure in drinking this toast , but much more so on that occa-