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ornament of an edifice . In the construction of a Lodge , wisdom was required , to conceive the design and a strong foundation to support the fabric . They selected principles of divine wisdom , and upon these , as upon a solid rock , they built their Lodge , where love and harmony reigned , and where no discordant sound of the hammer or axe was heard . It was never absent from the mind of the Mason when at work in his Lodge , that the shadow of the valley of death is ever creeping
slowly along- —through the morning , through noon , and through the evening of life . There would come an end to his existence , and a time when he would no longer grasp the mallet . To be ready for that was the great aim of all his study and learning—for this purpose were the treasures of knowledge gathered . As he stood in his Lodge his eye at every turn met in symbolical language , " Prepare to meet thy God . " He sees the signs of a resurrection to eternal life , and the type of
that holy temple which would still endure when not one vestige of Masonry or the Mason ' s work should remain . The preacher concluded his sermon by stating that a collection would be made for two purposes—for the relief of decayed and distressed Masons , and for the purpose of assisting the building they were then in , and which had always been so kindly placed at their disposal by the worthy vicar of the town .
The collection amounted to £ 13 . A moiety of this sum , kindly contributed towards the decoration of St . Woollos Church , was handed over to the Rev . Edward Hawkins , vicar , by the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . J " . Nicholas .
THE BANQUET was held at the King ' s Head ,, and was well attended , although a number of the Brethren from Cardiff and Monmouth were compelled to leave at an early period of the evening . The chair was occupied by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , J . E . W . Rolls , D . Prov . G . M . On the removal of the cloth , the D . Prov . G . M . gave successively the usual loyal toasts , " The Army and Navy , " and The Bishop and Clergy /'
Bro . C . W . de Bernardy then rose , and said he entertained no diffidence or doubt as to the reception which the toast he had to propose would receive . After dinner speeches were necessarily complimentary , and might be taken generally for what they were worth . There were , however , exceptions to the rule in those which enlisted the sympathies of every heart . Such a toast he had now to proposethe health of a gentleman most popular and respected among them all , their Eight
Worshipful D . Prov . G . M ., ( Cheers ) . It was an appointment which was hailed with satisfaction , and it had given satisfaction ever since . He brought all his energies and talents to the discharge of the duties of his office , and had the cause of Masonry sincerely at heart . He ( Bro . Bernardy ) was sure he had only to mention the name of Brother Rolls to elicit their warmest enthusiasm . He was as much respected in his family and among his friends as by his brother Masons . They would all heartily wish him health and prosperity .
The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks . He had not that knowledge of Masonry which was possessed by some , for he had not been in a position to practise Masonry so much as he could desire . Still , he would yield to no one in devotion to Masonry nor would he yield to any man in affection for the Brethren . He could only add that he would endeavour to the utmost to discharge the duties of his office while he had the honour to hold it .
The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed the health of the Prov . G . M . for Somersetshire , Colonel Komoys Tynte . He had done good service to Masonry , and w .-is the father of a largo flock of Masons ; their thanks were due to him on many grounds . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , as was also the health of Colonel Tynte , of Cefn Mabley .
The I ) . Prov . G . M . then said that no ono could have attended church that day and heard the service so well performed , and the excellent sermon preached by their Brother Koberts , without being benefited . If he were one of the Order he must have left a better Mason , and if he were not , lie must have gone away a better man . Ho would ask them to drink the health of the Rev . G . Roberts , the Prov , Q . Chaplain .. 3 p
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ornament of an edifice . In the construction of a Lodge , wisdom was required , to conceive the design and a strong foundation to support the fabric . They selected principles of divine wisdom , and upon these , as upon a solid rock , they built their Lodge , where love and harmony reigned , and where no discordant sound of the hammer or axe was heard . It was never absent from the mind of the Mason when at work in his Lodge , that the shadow of the valley of death is ever creeping
slowly along- —through the morning , through noon , and through the evening of life . There would come an end to his existence , and a time when he would no longer grasp the mallet . To be ready for that was the great aim of all his study and learning—for this purpose were the treasures of knowledge gathered . As he stood in his Lodge his eye at every turn met in symbolical language , " Prepare to meet thy God . " He sees the signs of a resurrection to eternal life , and the type of
that holy temple which would still endure when not one vestige of Masonry or the Mason ' s work should remain . The preacher concluded his sermon by stating that a collection would be made for two purposes—for the relief of decayed and distressed Masons , and for the purpose of assisting the building they were then in , and which had always been so kindly placed at their disposal by the worthy vicar of the town .
The collection amounted to £ 13 . A moiety of this sum , kindly contributed towards the decoration of St . Woollos Church , was handed over to the Rev . Edward Hawkins , vicar , by the Prov . Grand Treasurer , Bro . J . J " . Nicholas .
THE BANQUET was held at the King ' s Head ,, and was well attended , although a number of the Brethren from Cardiff and Monmouth were compelled to leave at an early period of the evening . The chair was occupied by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , J . E . W . Rolls , D . Prov . G . M . On the removal of the cloth , the D . Prov . G . M . gave successively the usual loyal toasts , " The Army and Navy , " and The Bishop and Clergy /'
Bro . C . W . de Bernardy then rose , and said he entertained no diffidence or doubt as to the reception which the toast he had to propose would receive . After dinner speeches were necessarily complimentary , and might be taken generally for what they were worth . There were , however , exceptions to the rule in those which enlisted the sympathies of every heart . Such a toast he had now to proposethe health of a gentleman most popular and respected among them all , their Eight
Worshipful D . Prov . G . M ., ( Cheers ) . It was an appointment which was hailed with satisfaction , and it had given satisfaction ever since . He brought all his energies and talents to the discharge of the duties of his office , and had the cause of Masonry sincerely at heart . He ( Bro . Bernardy ) was sure he had only to mention the name of Brother Rolls to elicit their warmest enthusiasm . He was as much respected in his family and among his friends as by his brother Masons . They would all heartily wish him health and prosperity .
The D . Prov . G . M . returned thanks . He had not that knowledge of Masonry which was possessed by some , for he had not been in a position to practise Masonry so much as he could desire . Still , he would yield to no one in devotion to Masonry nor would he yield to any man in affection for the Brethren . He could only add that he would endeavour to the utmost to discharge the duties of his office while he had the honour to hold it .
The D . Prov . G . M . then proposed the health of the Prov . G . M . for Somersetshire , Colonel Komoys Tynte . He had done good service to Masonry , and w .-is the father of a largo flock of Masons ; their thanks were due to him on many grounds . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm , as was also the health of Colonel Tynte , of Cefn Mabley .
The I ) . Prov . G . M . then said that no ono could have attended church that day and heard the service so well performed , and the excellent sermon preached by their Brother Koberts , without being benefited . If he were one of the Order he must have left a better Mason , and if he were not , lie must have gone away a better man . Ho would ask them to drink the health of the Rev . G . Roberts , the Prov , Q . Chaplain .. 3 p