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my assistance in his favour until- the next election , when , no doubt he will bo similarly returned , and may depend upon every aid it is in my power to afford him . Tho health I have to propose is that of the Worshipful Master , who I trust will leavo the chair with the same respect ho has entered upon its duties . " Brother Harries expressed his warmest thanks , pledged himself to conduct the duties of tho chair impartially and to the best of his abilities , begged the kind indulgence of the Brethren , and concluded by proposing the health of Bro . Bennett and the
Wardens aud other officers ofthe past year . Bro . Gillies acknowledged the toast . The AVorshipful Master then gave " Bro . Stanley and tho visitors . " Bro . Stanley iu reply said , that ho had ever been fond of Freemasonry , that he had long wished to attend this Lodge , but hacl unfortunately been prevented doing so on former St . John ' s days , by pressing engagements , but having at length been able to do so , he was , he confessed , highly delighted at the efficiency in ivhich its business was conducted , ancl concluded by thanking the Lodge for the courtesy it had shown him .
Bro . Harries then gave "'The health of Bro . McLean , ancl the P . Ms , ofthe Lodge , " the chorus to which being "Auld Lang Sync ; " Bro . McLean instantly rose and said , ' * AA'orshipful Master aud Brethren , hacl I risen earlier , ancl before the notes of that fine old chorus hacl died away on my ear , I should have been more eloquent in feeling , if not in words . There is a rich flowing measure ancl deep pathos in the air aud words of - ' Auld Lang Syne' which seldom fail to kindle the warmest emotions in the heart of every true Scotchman , and especially if he be at a distance
from Scotland . - ' Should auld acquaintance be forgot '—carries him in memory back to days gone by—to the happy remhiisceneos of early life—all endeared by the lapse of time and the distance it seems to have placed between them . But not only with the sons of the north is ' Auld Lang Syne' a favourite—it is a favourite with men of every land , and wherever the festive board is , there ' AVe'U take a cup o' kindness yet' is acceptable and welcome as were the wild strains of that dashing nothing-may-care air— ' The Campbells are coming , ' when they fell first on the intensely listening ears of our noble countrywomen and brave
countrymen—the heroes and heroines at Lueknow . So much , Brethren , for a chorus . Let me now sincerely thank you , on my own behalf , and on that of my brother Past Masters , for the honour you have done us in drinking to our healths , and for the cordial manner in which you have done it . As Masons we receive the honour as sincerely bestowed , aud as Masons we sincerely thank you . Our worthy ancl esteemed Brother Thomas , P . M ., in responding , as Prov . Grand Master of the Ceremonies , to the toasts of ' The Prov . Grand Master and the Prov . Grancl Officers' happily related several pleasing incident which were
, associated with his long Masonic career , all of ivhich prove how highly he is respected by the Craft , and how ready Masons are to acknowledge Masonic worth , and to confer ' honour where honour is due . ' Masonic jewels and other marks of esteem have been from time to time presented to him , and did the spirit and laws of Masonry not forbid ' all envy , ' such favours might well become objects of envy . Tbey are , however , laudable objects of ambition ; and let me remind the younger Brethren , that the path to them in every Lodge is open to all . Bear this
in mind ; and permit me further to remind you , that just a proportion as you abide by the ' ancient landmarks' and laws of Masonry , so will you be good Masons , good men , and good members of society—be esteemed and respected by the neutral world as well as by Brother Masons . There is everything , if rightlv attended to in Masonry , to make men bettor in all the relations of life . Its laws , lessons aud obligations , its spirit , principles and precepts , all enjoin and encourage a blameless propriety of conduct , and stimulate to the practice of all social and
moral virtues . Remember , a good man may be a bad Mason ; but a good Mason cannot be a , bad man . " The next toast was the new members , namely , Bros , the Eev . G . l' \ Kelly , Dr . Matisel , Dr . Dyeer ^ and Capt . Mayoock . Bro . Mansel briefly returned thanks . The healths of Bros . Husband and Chevallier , followed , ancl the evening was spent altogether in the most delightful manner imaginable , the true spirit of Freemasonry pervading the whole scene , and never did the Loyal 'Welsh Lodge appear to greater advantage . Among other . Brethren present were Bros . Hutehings , P . M ., Jenkins , Gillies , Cargil , Husband , and all the recently initiated Brethren .
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Provincial.
my assistance in his favour until- the next election , when , no doubt he will bo similarly returned , and may depend upon every aid it is in my power to afford him . Tho health I have to propose is that of the Worshipful Master , who I trust will leavo the chair with the same respect ho has entered upon its duties . " Brother Harries expressed his warmest thanks , pledged himself to conduct the duties of tho chair impartially and to the best of his abilities , begged the kind indulgence of the Brethren , and concluded by proposing the health of Bro . Bennett and the
Wardens aud other officers ofthe past year . Bro . Gillies acknowledged the toast . The AVorshipful Master then gave " Bro . Stanley and tho visitors . " Bro . Stanley iu reply said , that ho had ever been fond of Freemasonry , that he had long wished to attend this Lodge , but hacl unfortunately been prevented doing so on former St . John ' s days , by pressing engagements , but having at length been able to do so , he was , he confessed , highly delighted at the efficiency in ivhich its business was conducted , ancl concluded by thanking the Lodge for the courtesy it had shown him .
Bro . Harries then gave "'The health of Bro . McLean , ancl the P . Ms , ofthe Lodge , " the chorus to which being "Auld Lang Sync ; " Bro . McLean instantly rose and said , ' * AA'orshipful Master aud Brethren , hacl I risen earlier , ancl before the notes of that fine old chorus hacl died away on my ear , I should have been more eloquent in feeling , if not in words . There is a rich flowing measure ancl deep pathos in the air aud words of - ' Auld Lang Syne' which seldom fail to kindle the warmest emotions in the heart of every true Scotchman , and especially if he be at a distance
from Scotland . - ' Should auld acquaintance be forgot '—carries him in memory back to days gone by—to the happy remhiisceneos of early life—all endeared by the lapse of time and the distance it seems to have placed between them . But not only with the sons of the north is ' Auld Lang Syne' a favourite—it is a favourite with men of every land , and wherever the festive board is , there ' AVe'U take a cup o' kindness yet' is acceptable and welcome as were the wild strains of that dashing nothing-may-care air— ' The Campbells are coming , ' when they fell first on the intensely listening ears of our noble countrywomen and brave
countrymen—the heroes and heroines at Lueknow . So much , Brethren , for a chorus . Let me now sincerely thank you , on my own behalf , and on that of my brother Past Masters , for the honour you have done us in drinking to our healths , and for the cordial manner in which you have done it . As Masons we receive the honour as sincerely bestowed , aud as Masons we sincerely thank you . Our worthy ancl esteemed Brother Thomas , P . M ., in responding , as Prov . Grand Master of the Ceremonies , to the toasts of ' The Prov . Grand Master and the Prov . Grancl Officers' happily related several pleasing incident which were
, associated with his long Masonic career , all of ivhich prove how highly he is respected by the Craft , and how ready Masons are to acknowledge Masonic worth , and to confer ' honour where honour is due . ' Masonic jewels and other marks of esteem have been from time to time presented to him , and did the spirit and laws of Masonry not forbid ' all envy , ' such favours might well become objects of envy . Tbey are , however , laudable objects of ambition ; and let me remind the younger Brethren , that the path to them in every Lodge is open to all . Bear this
in mind ; and permit me further to remind you , that just a proportion as you abide by the ' ancient landmarks' and laws of Masonry , so will you be good Masons , good men , and good members of society—be esteemed and respected by the neutral world as well as by Brother Masons . There is everything , if rightlv attended to in Masonry , to make men bettor in all the relations of life . Its laws , lessons aud obligations , its spirit , principles and precepts , all enjoin and encourage a blameless propriety of conduct , and stimulate to the practice of all social and
moral virtues . Remember , a good man may be a bad Mason ; but a good Mason cannot be a , bad man . " The next toast was the new members , namely , Bros , the Eev . G . l' \ Kelly , Dr . Matisel , Dr . Dyeer ^ and Capt . Mayoock . Bro . Mansel briefly returned thanks . The healths of Bros . Husband and Chevallier , followed , ancl the evening was spent altogether in the most delightful manner imaginable , the true spirit of Freemasonry pervading the whole scene , and never did the Loyal 'Welsh Lodge appear to greater advantage . Among other . Brethren present were Bros . Hutehings , P . M ., Jenkins , Gillies , Cargil , Husband , and all the recently initiated Brethren .