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honour to the toast better than I can . It needs no commendation , and I feel sure that the esteem ancl respect that we all bear to our most excellent Provincial Grand Master needs no comment . The name of Sir Watkin AA'illiams AVynn needs no apology , and I ask you all to drink his health in the way he deserves , and that in the most uproarious and loyal manner . AVe have all experienced his urbanity , condescension , and liberality . The attention he has given to Masonry in the province
over which he presides has become quite a household word amongst us . Health , long life , and prosperity to him , ancl may we see a son and heir . Success to the House of AA' ynnstay . Drunk with full Masonic honours . Chorus— " Prosper the art . " The R . AV . PEOV . G . MASTER , in reply , said I beg jo return thanks for the way in which my health has been proposed , ancl I may take this opportunity to thank the Masons of Shropshire
and North Wales for the kindness I have always received from them , ancl for . the easiness with which they have stood any shortcomings since I have had the honour to sit in this chair . I have long been taught the good of Masonry , and am glad to see every year , when I look at our pocket-book , that lodges are increasing ; and if the lodges in this province are not increasing , the number of members is increasing in each lodge . I thank you for all your kindness , and I drink all your very good
healths . Glee , " I ' m dreaming of thee . " Sir AV . AV . WYNN then said , The next toast is , " The Health ofthe Grand Master of Ireland . " There has been no Grand Master appointed for Scotland in the place of the late Duke of Athole ; I shall therefore propose "The Health of the Duke of Leinster , Grand Master for Ireland , " and our worthy Bro . Foudrlnier , P . Prov . G . AA' ., will reply to it .
Song , " Simon the Cellarer . " Bro . FOUDRINIEE , in returning thanks for the last toast , said , I am quite satisfied that every brother who has the honour of being acquainted with the Duke of Leinster will feel spring up in his mind the desire to acknowledge the compliments paid to him by the R . AV . Prov . G . Master . I had not the most distant idea that it would have fallen to my lot to respond to this toast , or to say one word on the present occasion . I would only add , in conclusion , the words of the old song ,
" Should not a meeting like this make amends . " The Provincial Grand Lodge may congratulate itself upon the meetings of the present clay , when every English , Irish , and Scotch Mason will aid in carrying Masonry forward to the utmost of his power . A brother , whose name we did not learn , proposed "The Healths of the Right AA ' orshipful the Provincial Grand Master for Cheshire and the Provincial Grand Masters of the other
Provinces , " which was duly honoured by the brethren . Piano—Fantasia on popular melodies—Bro . Robert Sloman , Mus . Lac . The R . AV . PEOV . G . MASTER then proposed " The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers who had supported him in the Chair since he had presided over the Province , " and saicl—It is the first time I have attended the Provincial Grand Lodge without the presence and assistance of Bro . Dymock .
Unfortunately , I believe , he has a great domestic affliction , and he is unable to be here . I am extremely sorry that ho is not able to come here , he has been so zealous for the Craft . I ask you all to join me in drinking his health . Chorus— " Prosper the art . " A brother , whose name we did not hear , saicl—I will endeavour , as briefly as possible , to propose the toast put into my hands , viz ., "Tlie Provincial Grand Chaplains of North AVales
and Shropshire . " There must be good in Masonry when we see so many of the clergy joining our ranks . The question often put to us is , AA'hat is the good of Masonry ? AA ' e may answer it by pointing out the number of clergymen who practise Masonry . It embodies the essential principles of Christianity , of which tlie greatest is charity . I regret that I miss from their places here to-night the familiar faces of several members of this Grand Lodge who are unable to attend . I ask you to join '
me in drinking the healths of the Provincial Grand Chaplains of North AVales ancl Shropshire . The Rev . Bro . MORGAN said , On behalf of the Prov . Grand Chaplains , I give you my best thanks for the cordial reception given to this toast . Speaking in their and my own name , I beg to say , -we endeavour , so far as we csm , to perform the duties assigned to us in chapter ; and as for myself , we are very proud to belong to such an institution as Masonry .
The principles which we have to uphold and propagate in our parishes are the same as we find held in great honour among us as Masons—charity , brotherly love , relief , truth , temperance , prudence , justice . These , if purely practised , wili tend to make all of us better men , better Christians , better husbands , and better fathers—more likely to serve ourselves and all those with whom we are connected . I am proud to be here to-night , and I shall always be glad to see lodges
established in the province . Song— " Christmas is a merry time . " The R . AA . Bro . Colonel BROWNRIGG said , I have the honour of proposing the next toast . AA'hen tne R . W . Prov . G . Master proposed that of the Grand Officers , he was _ good enough to allude to the relation we have to the Principality of AA'ales , and to the fact of our having married AA ' elsh women . I have therefore much pleasure in addressing Welshmen . The
name of AVynn will always be an introduction to any Saxon ; and I may add , moreover , that I married the daughter of a Mason . I propose "The Healths of the Provincial Grand Wardens , the A ' ery AA ' orshipful Bro . Dr . Goldsbro' , and Bro . Cunnah . " The selection of Prov . Grand Officers by the R . W . Prov . G . Master depends on their own merits , and they will have to give him that support which it is his right to expect . The R . AV . Bro . included in this toast Bro . J . L . Sandal the
G . Dir . of Cers . Quartett— " Sleep , gentle lady . " The Prov . J . G . AV , Bro . CUNNAH , returned thanks for the Grand Wardens ancl the G . Dir . of Cers .
Bro . JASPER MORE , M . P ., saicl , I have the honour of proposing Lady AVynn and the Ladies . Everyone who knows Lady AVynn is aware that she presides over AVales with the same honour which is accorded to Sir Watkin . I trust that when the family seat is completed the Princess of AA ' ales will gratify Lady AVynn by visiting the Principality . AVith regard to the ladies , brethren , it must be peculiarly interesting to you to know that we have amongst us a a highly esteemed brother
who is a descendant of the lady who shut herself up in a clock to learn the secrets of Freemasonry . It is unnecessary for me to attempt to say more with regard to the ladies generally . You know how much the poets have written on the question , aud we all admit , in moments of weakness , we give way to feelings of—well , I need not say what . 'You know how great is their influence over us . The language we generally address to them is full of praise , and I cannot do better than conclude in .
the words of the old song" No mortal can more The ladies adore , Than a Free and Accepted Mason . " I propose " The Health of Lady AA ' ynn and the Ladies . " Received with acclamation . Sir AV . AA ' . AA ' YNN returned thanks on behalf of Lady AVynn . Bro . Dr . CLEMENT , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., then rose and said , Brethren , the next toast is "The Health of the several Masters of the lodges of Shropshire and North AVales . " I
think I am entitled to the privilege of proposing that toast . In looking around this lodge , I feel that if not the oldest man , I am tbe oldest Mason now present . I was initiated in the Craft a few days after I attained my majority . From that hour up to the present time , I have never ceased to feel the greatest interest , and I may say you all know that I have the greatest reverence and regard for the Craft . As a Mason I feel it as a professional man , I feel more alive to that motto on the wall ,
" Brotherly love , relief , and truth , " and I am quite certain that the members of that honourable profession to which I belong , do carry in their heart of hearts , whether Masons or non . Masons , that Masonic principle of brotherly love . I am quite sure that there is no part of the community that exercises Christian charity to a greater extent than the members of my own profession . AVe succour and relieve the poor and distressed , and perhaps give a greater amount of benefits to the poor than
you think . I know that no Masonic lodge can be properly conducted unless it has a good Master . During the time that I have belonged to this lodge , it has changed its number , but it is not changed in virtue . I am quite sure we have had to preside over No . 262 brethren , who have always endeavoured to do their duty ancl carry out the great Masonic principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , ancl I beg to propose their health . Bro . TIPTON , AV . M . of 262 , returned thanks on behalf of the Masters of the lodges in the province .
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Provincial.
honour to the toast better than I can . It needs no commendation , and I feel sure that the esteem ancl respect that we all bear to our most excellent Provincial Grand Master needs no comment . The name of Sir Watkin AA'illiams AVynn needs no apology , and I ask you all to drink his health in the way he deserves , and that in the most uproarious and loyal manner . AVe have all experienced his urbanity , condescension , and liberality . The attention he has given to Masonry in the province
over which he presides has become quite a household word amongst us . Health , long life , and prosperity to him , ancl may we see a son and heir . Success to the House of AA' ynnstay . Drunk with full Masonic honours . Chorus— " Prosper the art . " The R . AV . PEOV . G . MASTER , in reply , said I beg jo return thanks for the way in which my health has been proposed , ancl I may take this opportunity to thank the Masons of Shropshire
and North Wales for the kindness I have always received from them , ancl for . the easiness with which they have stood any shortcomings since I have had the honour to sit in this chair . I have long been taught the good of Masonry , and am glad to see every year , when I look at our pocket-book , that lodges are increasing ; and if the lodges in this province are not increasing , the number of members is increasing in each lodge . I thank you for all your kindness , and I drink all your very good
healths . Glee , " I ' m dreaming of thee . " Sir AV . AV . WYNN then said , The next toast is , " The Health ofthe Grand Master of Ireland . " There has been no Grand Master appointed for Scotland in the place of the late Duke of Athole ; I shall therefore propose "The Health of the Duke of Leinster , Grand Master for Ireland , " and our worthy Bro . Foudrlnier , P . Prov . G . AA' ., will reply to it .
Song , " Simon the Cellarer . " Bro . FOUDRINIEE , in returning thanks for the last toast , said , I am quite satisfied that every brother who has the honour of being acquainted with the Duke of Leinster will feel spring up in his mind the desire to acknowledge the compliments paid to him by the R . AV . Prov . G . Master . I had not the most distant idea that it would have fallen to my lot to respond to this toast , or to say one word on the present occasion . I would only add , in conclusion , the words of the old song ,
" Should not a meeting like this make amends . " The Provincial Grand Lodge may congratulate itself upon the meetings of the present clay , when every English , Irish , and Scotch Mason will aid in carrying Masonry forward to the utmost of his power . A brother , whose name we did not learn , proposed "The Healths of the Right AA ' orshipful the Provincial Grand Master for Cheshire and the Provincial Grand Masters of the other
Provinces , " which was duly honoured by the brethren . Piano—Fantasia on popular melodies—Bro . Robert Sloman , Mus . Lac . The R . AV . PEOV . G . MASTER then proposed " The Health of the Provincial Grand Officers who had supported him in the Chair since he had presided over the Province , " and saicl—It is the first time I have attended the Provincial Grand Lodge without the presence and assistance of Bro . Dymock .
Unfortunately , I believe , he has a great domestic affliction , and he is unable to be here . I am extremely sorry that ho is not able to come here , he has been so zealous for the Craft . I ask you all to join me in drinking his health . Chorus— " Prosper the art . " A brother , whose name we did not hear , saicl—I will endeavour , as briefly as possible , to propose the toast put into my hands , viz ., "Tlie Provincial Grand Chaplains of North AVales
and Shropshire . " There must be good in Masonry when we see so many of the clergy joining our ranks . The question often put to us is , AA'hat is the good of Masonry ? AA ' e may answer it by pointing out the number of clergymen who practise Masonry . It embodies the essential principles of Christianity , of which tlie greatest is charity . I regret that I miss from their places here to-night the familiar faces of several members of this Grand Lodge who are unable to attend . I ask you to join '
me in drinking the healths of the Provincial Grand Chaplains of North AVales ancl Shropshire . The Rev . Bro . MORGAN said , On behalf of the Prov . Grand Chaplains , I give you my best thanks for the cordial reception given to this toast . Speaking in their and my own name , I beg to say , -we endeavour , so far as we csm , to perform the duties assigned to us in chapter ; and as for myself , we are very proud to belong to such an institution as Masonry .
The principles which we have to uphold and propagate in our parishes are the same as we find held in great honour among us as Masons—charity , brotherly love , relief , truth , temperance , prudence , justice . These , if purely practised , wili tend to make all of us better men , better Christians , better husbands , and better fathers—more likely to serve ourselves and all those with whom we are connected . I am proud to be here to-night , and I shall always be glad to see lodges
established in the province . Song— " Christmas is a merry time . " The R . AA . Bro . Colonel BROWNRIGG said , I have the honour of proposing the next toast . AA'hen tne R . W . Prov . G . Master proposed that of the Grand Officers , he was _ good enough to allude to the relation we have to the Principality of AA'ales , and to the fact of our having married AA ' elsh women . I have therefore much pleasure in addressing Welshmen . The
name of AVynn will always be an introduction to any Saxon ; and I may add , moreover , that I married the daughter of a Mason . I propose "The Healths of the Provincial Grand Wardens , the A ' ery AA ' orshipful Bro . Dr . Goldsbro' , and Bro . Cunnah . " The selection of Prov . Grand Officers by the R . W . Prov . G . Master depends on their own merits , and they will have to give him that support which it is his right to expect . The R . AV . Bro . included in this toast Bro . J . L . Sandal the
G . Dir . of Cers . Quartett— " Sleep , gentle lady . " The Prov . J . G . AV , Bro . CUNNAH , returned thanks for the Grand Wardens ancl the G . Dir . of Cers .
Bro . JASPER MORE , M . P ., saicl , I have the honour of proposing Lady AVynn and the Ladies . Everyone who knows Lady AVynn is aware that she presides over AVales with the same honour which is accorded to Sir Watkin . I trust that when the family seat is completed the Princess of AA ' ales will gratify Lady AVynn by visiting the Principality . AVith regard to the ladies , brethren , it must be peculiarly interesting to you to know that we have amongst us a a highly esteemed brother
who is a descendant of the lady who shut herself up in a clock to learn the secrets of Freemasonry . It is unnecessary for me to attempt to say more with regard to the ladies generally . You know how much the poets have written on the question , aud we all admit , in moments of weakness , we give way to feelings of—well , I need not say what . 'You know how great is their influence over us . The language we generally address to them is full of praise , and I cannot do better than conclude in .
the words of the old song" No mortal can more The ladies adore , Than a Free and Accepted Mason . " I propose " The Health of Lady AA ' ynn and the Ladies . " Received with acclamation . Sir AV . AA ' . AA ' YNN returned thanks on behalf of Lady AVynn . Bro . Dr . CLEMENT , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., then rose and said , Brethren , the next toast is "The Health of the several Masters of the lodges of Shropshire and North AVales . " I
think I am entitled to the privilege of proposing that toast . In looking around this lodge , I feel that if not the oldest man , I am tbe oldest Mason now present . I was initiated in the Craft a few days after I attained my majority . From that hour up to the present time , I have never ceased to feel the greatest interest , and I may say you all know that I have the greatest reverence and regard for the Craft . As a Mason I feel it as a professional man , I feel more alive to that motto on the wall ,
" Brotherly love , relief , and truth , " and I am quite certain that the members of that honourable profession to which I belong , do carry in their heart of hearts , whether Masons or non . Masons , that Masonic principle of brotherly love . I am quite sure that there is no part of the community that exercises Christian charity to a greater extent than the members of my own profession . AVe succour and relieve the poor and distressed , and perhaps give a greater amount of benefits to the poor than
you think . I know that no Masonic lodge can be properly conducted unless it has a good Master . During the time that I have belonged to this lodge , it has changed its number , but it is not changed in virtue . I am quite sure we have had to preside over No . 262 brethren , who have always endeavoured to do their duty ancl carry out the great Masonic principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , ancl I beg to propose their health . Bro . TIPTON , AV . M . of 262 , returned thanks on behalf of the Masters of the lodges in the province .