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Mason will never appeal in vain , whatever his country , religion , or colour ; and this fund has never been found wanting when general charity has needed , witness the munificent donations to the Patriotic and Indian Funds , and our liberal subscriptions to local charities , It has also the merit of bringing all classes of men together in perfect equality . There are those among us and around us , whose acres are many , whose birth is gentle or even noble , ivhose influence is great , whose taste is refined ;
while by their side are those who possess none of these things , who in the world ' s eye are poor and insignificant , ancl yet to them the rich , the noble , and the cultivated , yield precedence and obedience in the lodge , and in the public streets ancl open market place call them brothers . In this perfect equality in our lodges poor and sick are brought together , so that each can read and can learn to value the mind of the other ; the rich man sees that the poor man possesses a mind naturally
intelligent ancl honourable as his own , while the poor man learns that the rich do not live in cold , isolated selfishness , but that they really consider themselves as members of the same body , and sympathise heartily with the pains and wants of a common nature . The scrupulous exclusion of all topics of religious ancl
political discussion—those fruitful sources of bitter dissensionmaintains this good feeling , and gives permanance to our institution . That Masonry threatens neither the State nor true religion , but rather tends to ensure the stability of both , is shewn by the number qi Royal personages and dignitaries of the Church who have , since its introduction into England , 1600 years ago , presided over its councils : —Alfred tho Great , Edward the Confessor , Henry I ., Henry VI ., James I ., Charles I ., ancl
William III . ; St . Austin , Walter Stapleton , Bishop of Exeter , William of Wykeham , Cardinal Wolsoy , and the late Archhishop of Canterbury , and a host of others equally distinguished . 'The names of Newton and of Locke , both ardent Masons , will show that our cermonies are not trivial ; while the names of Sir Christopher Wren ancl Inigo Jones , who both filled the office of Grand Master , show that that the practical may be combined with the moral theory deduced from it . Wellington
was a Mason , and the only distinction carried by the great , pure , and patriotic Washington into his retirement was that of Grand Master of Freemasons in America . Such names silence calumny and ridicule , and show that our science has deep and abiding interest for the statesman , the minister of religion , the patriot , and the man of science . They prove that .
The CHAIRMAN asked the company to fill a bumper to the toast he was about to propose . No one coulcl doubt that the success ivhich had attended the proceedings of tho clay hacl been mainly dependent on the presence and kind assistance of one gentleman , on his ( the Chairman ' s ) left , that of the Rev . J . Huyshe , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Masons , and also to the large body of Masons generally who had met for the occasion in such large numbers , winch in the case of many
had only been by considerable pevscuv . ' . l inconvenience —( applause ) , He thought it only right to pay honour ivhere honour was so justly due , ancl though he had not the honour of being a Mason himself , he was sure from what he had heard and known of the creeds and principles of that body , aud what had been shown of their practices that clay—be was certain , he said , that they must have gained the cordial respect of every wellwisher of mankind ancl lover of deeds of charity —( applause ) .
Wherever the Masonic body existed , its members were always found to give to large hearted objects , and to help forward every ¦ deed of benevolence , not only with their money , but with their ¦ assistance . To them , for their presence , he returned thanks . The Chairman concluded by recommending the publication of the morning ' s sermon , ' and proposing tho health of the Deputy Grand Master , with that of the Masonic body —( applause ) . The toast was received with vehement choermc .
Ihe Rev . J . llui'SHE briefly replied . They need not stay there to argue that the principles of Freemasonry benefitted every country in which they were exhibited . The Mason was never so happy as when he had an opportunity of benefitting any such good work —( applause ) . On behalf of his brother masons ancl himself he begged to return for the kindness in which the toast had been proposed and received , befitting thanks—( applause . )
The CHAIRMAN then said it ivas his duty to call them to the husiness of the evening . It was not his intention to trouble them with a long address on the necessity of the charity or the benefits whicli it might be expected to produce , and in the few remarks he had to offer he would be as brief as he possibly
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could . He then reviewed the circumstances which unitedly had led to the present position of the work , a work which he hacl felt to be necessary for ten or twelve years past . The MATOR OP DEA-ONPORT , in eulogistic terms , proposed 'The Health of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe . " ( Cheers , ) The Earl of MOUNT EDOCUMBE thanked the company for the in which his health had been drunkHe had great pleasure
way . in responding to the invitation to be present that clay , for though he and his family had for many years been immediately connected with the Plymouth Hospital , he felt as the Chairman hacl justly said , that there Ai-as ample room for two such institutions ' in tliis neighbourhood . He came there not only to help forward a valuable society , but also as a brother Mason , and it had , therefore , been very pleasing to him to witness the very
satisfactory manner in which the affair passed off . The CHAIRMAN , in fitting terms , proposed the * ' Health of the Mayor of Plymouth . " ( Cheers . ) The MAYOR OE PLYMOUTH ( W . Derry , Esq . ) congratulated the committee and all concerned on the success of the meeting , and spoke of the cordiality which now existed between the Devonport and Plymouth . Hein conclusionadded his name to the
, , subscription list for £ 25 , and proposed " The Health of the Mayor of Devonport , with whom he had lately spent a pleasant day at the Exhibition , ancl dined at the table of the Lord Mayor of London . ( Applause . ) Tbe MAYOR OF DEVONPORN , in replying , said it gaA-e him great pleasure to find , from the speeches Avhich had been made as well as from the presence of so large a number of tbe gentle
men of Plymouth , that the unfriendly rivalry which had once existed between the two towns was now fast dying away . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . the Rev . J . HUYSHE , in a highly eulogistic and humorous speech , proposed "The Health of the Chairman , " who had been the means of the foundation of this institution , and whos strenuous exertions had brought it to its present point of success .
The CHAIRMAN , in a graceful address , thanked the company for the honour they hacl done him by the reception of the toast . What he had done on behalf of the institution now started he had felt to be not less a duty than a labour of love . With regard to Masonry , he had been , within the last few days , very urgently advised to join the Order , ancl had seen illustrations of its principles ; but in an important matter such as that , it was not wise to come to hasty or rash conclusions , and all he could say
ivas , that the subject should have his most serious consideration . ( Laughter and cheers . ) The CHAIRMAN proposed "The health of the Vice-Chairman , the Architect , and the Committee . " J . H . WILSON , Esq ., tbo Vice-Chairman , spoke , of the gratification which had beon felt by all concerned is the work of the institution , in being present at an suspicious occasion which , if it miht not be deemed the birthwas at least the cutting of the
g , first tooth of the Hospital . He urged the great advantages of the Hospital to the town and district . As a matter of economy merely it was well worthy of support , for disease treated in i crowded house far oftener than need be resulted in death , and then the head of the family gone , the wife ancl children became pauperized ancl a burthen to the parish .
Mr . IS'OEMAN , the architect , also briefly responded . J . H . WILSON , Esq . then proposed what he contended was the toast of the clay , " The Ladies , " seeing that so much was due to the exertions of Miss Nightingale , and so large a proportion of the advantages of hospitals were attributable to skilled female nurses . The toast was drunk with applause , the glee , "Here's a health to all Good Lasses" ivenand theproceedings of tbis memorable
, g , and pleasurable ceremony came to an end . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Brunswick ( No . 185 ) . —The usual monthly assembly met at their Masonic Hall , Union Road , on the 4 th inst . The business transacted , after the usual confirmation of minutes was the raising of Bro . Clemens , and initiating of Messrs . Gudridge ancl Pearse . All those ceremonies were conducted in a style which coulcl not be excelled . On the
conclusion of this business , arrangements were entered into for the procession on the 17 th , ivhich is fully reported iu another column . At the refreshment board , many excellent speeches were made more particulrrly complimenting the Tyler , Bro . Wherry , P . M ., on his success in obtaining his election as an annuitant . The proceedings were brought to a close by " The E . A . Song . "
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Provincial.
Mason will never appeal in vain , whatever his country , religion , or colour ; and this fund has never been found wanting when general charity has needed , witness the munificent donations to the Patriotic and Indian Funds , and our liberal subscriptions to local charities , It has also the merit of bringing all classes of men together in perfect equality . There are those among us and around us , whose acres are many , whose birth is gentle or even noble , ivhose influence is great , whose taste is refined ;
while by their side are those who possess none of these things , who in the world ' s eye are poor and insignificant , ancl yet to them the rich , the noble , and the cultivated , yield precedence and obedience in the lodge , and in the public streets ancl open market place call them brothers . In this perfect equality in our lodges poor and sick are brought together , so that each can read and can learn to value the mind of the other ; the rich man sees that the poor man possesses a mind naturally
intelligent ancl honourable as his own , while the poor man learns that the rich do not live in cold , isolated selfishness , but that they really consider themselves as members of the same body , and sympathise heartily with the pains and wants of a common nature . The scrupulous exclusion of all topics of religious ancl
political discussion—those fruitful sources of bitter dissensionmaintains this good feeling , and gives permanance to our institution . That Masonry threatens neither the State nor true religion , but rather tends to ensure the stability of both , is shewn by the number qi Royal personages and dignitaries of the Church who have , since its introduction into England , 1600 years ago , presided over its councils : —Alfred tho Great , Edward the Confessor , Henry I ., Henry VI ., James I ., Charles I ., ancl
William III . ; St . Austin , Walter Stapleton , Bishop of Exeter , William of Wykeham , Cardinal Wolsoy , and the late Archhishop of Canterbury , and a host of others equally distinguished . 'The names of Newton and of Locke , both ardent Masons , will show that our cermonies are not trivial ; while the names of Sir Christopher Wren ancl Inigo Jones , who both filled the office of Grand Master , show that that the practical may be combined with the moral theory deduced from it . Wellington
was a Mason , and the only distinction carried by the great , pure , and patriotic Washington into his retirement was that of Grand Master of Freemasons in America . Such names silence calumny and ridicule , and show that our science has deep and abiding interest for the statesman , the minister of religion , the patriot , and the man of science . They prove that .
The CHAIRMAN asked the company to fill a bumper to the toast he was about to propose . No one coulcl doubt that the success ivhich had attended the proceedings of tho clay hacl been mainly dependent on the presence and kind assistance of one gentleman , on his ( the Chairman ' s ) left , that of the Rev . J . Huyshe , the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Masons , and also to the large body of Masons generally who had met for the occasion in such large numbers , winch in the case of many
had only been by considerable pevscuv . ' . l inconvenience —( applause ) , He thought it only right to pay honour ivhere honour was so justly due , ancl though he had not the honour of being a Mason himself , he was sure from what he had heard and known of the creeds and principles of that body , aud what had been shown of their practices that clay—be was certain , he said , that they must have gained the cordial respect of every wellwisher of mankind ancl lover of deeds of charity —( applause ) .
Wherever the Masonic body existed , its members were always found to give to large hearted objects , and to help forward every ¦ deed of benevolence , not only with their money , but with their ¦ assistance . To them , for their presence , he returned thanks . The Chairman concluded by recommending the publication of the morning ' s sermon , ' and proposing tho health of the Deputy Grand Master , with that of the Masonic body —( applause ) . The toast was received with vehement choermc .
Ihe Rev . J . llui'SHE briefly replied . They need not stay there to argue that the principles of Freemasonry benefitted every country in which they were exhibited . The Mason was never so happy as when he had an opportunity of benefitting any such good work —( applause ) . On behalf of his brother masons ancl himself he begged to return for the kindness in which the toast had been proposed and received , befitting thanks—( applause . )
The CHAIRMAN then said it ivas his duty to call them to the husiness of the evening . It was not his intention to trouble them with a long address on the necessity of the charity or the benefits whicli it might be expected to produce , and in the few remarks he had to offer he would be as brief as he possibly
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could . He then reviewed the circumstances which unitedly had led to the present position of the work , a work which he hacl felt to be necessary for ten or twelve years past . The MATOR OP DEA-ONPORT , in eulogistic terms , proposed 'The Health of the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe . " ( Cheers , ) The Earl of MOUNT EDOCUMBE thanked the company for the in which his health had been drunkHe had great pleasure
way . in responding to the invitation to be present that clay , for though he and his family had for many years been immediately connected with the Plymouth Hospital , he felt as the Chairman hacl justly said , that there Ai-as ample room for two such institutions ' in tliis neighbourhood . He came there not only to help forward a valuable society , but also as a brother Mason , and it had , therefore , been very pleasing to him to witness the very
satisfactory manner in which the affair passed off . The CHAIRMAN , in fitting terms , proposed the * ' Health of the Mayor of Plymouth . " ( Cheers . ) The MAYOR OE PLYMOUTH ( W . Derry , Esq . ) congratulated the committee and all concerned on the success of the meeting , and spoke of the cordiality which now existed between the Devonport and Plymouth . Hein conclusionadded his name to the
, , subscription list for £ 25 , and proposed " The Health of the Mayor of Devonport , with whom he had lately spent a pleasant day at the Exhibition , ancl dined at the table of the Lord Mayor of London . ( Applause . ) Tbe MAYOR OF DEVONPORN , in replying , said it gaA-e him great pleasure to find , from the speeches Avhich had been made as well as from the presence of so large a number of tbe gentle
men of Plymouth , that the unfriendly rivalry which had once existed between the two towns was now fast dying away . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . the Rev . J . HUYSHE , in a highly eulogistic and humorous speech , proposed "The Health of the Chairman , " who had been the means of the foundation of this institution , and whos strenuous exertions had brought it to its present point of success .
The CHAIRMAN , in a graceful address , thanked the company for the honour they hacl done him by the reception of the toast . What he had done on behalf of the institution now started he had felt to be not less a duty than a labour of love . With regard to Masonry , he had been , within the last few days , very urgently advised to join the Order , ancl had seen illustrations of its principles ; but in an important matter such as that , it was not wise to come to hasty or rash conclusions , and all he could say
ivas , that the subject should have his most serious consideration . ( Laughter and cheers . ) The CHAIRMAN proposed "The health of the Vice-Chairman , the Architect , and the Committee . " J . H . WILSON , Esq ., tbo Vice-Chairman , spoke , of the gratification which had beon felt by all concerned is the work of the institution , in being present at an suspicious occasion which , if it miht not be deemed the birthwas at least the cutting of the
g , first tooth of the Hospital . He urged the great advantages of the Hospital to the town and district . As a matter of economy merely it was well worthy of support , for disease treated in i crowded house far oftener than need be resulted in death , and then the head of the family gone , the wife ancl children became pauperized ancl a burthen to the parish .
Mr . IS'OEMAN , the architect , also briefly responded . J . H . WILSON , Esq . then proposed what he contended was the toast of the clay , " The Ladies , " seeing that so much was due to the exertions of Miss Nightingale , and so large a proportion of the advantages of hospitals were attributable to skilled female nurses . The toast was drunk with applause , the glee , "Here's a health to all Good Lasses" ivenand theproceedings of tbis memorable
, g , and pleasurable ceremony came to an end . PLYMOUTH . —Lodge Brunswick ( No . 185 ) . —The usual monthly assembly met at their Masonic Hall , Union Road , on the 4 th inst . The business transacted , after the usual confirmation of minutes was the raising of Bro . Clemens , and initiating of Messrs . Gudridge ancl Pearse . All those ceremonies were conducted in a style which coulcl not be excelled . On the
conclusion of this business , arrangements were entered into for the procession on the 17 th , ivhich is fully reported iu another column . At the refreshment board , many excellent speeches were made more particulrrly complimenting the Tyler , Bro . Wherry , P . M ., on his success in obtaining his election as an annuitant . The proceedings were brought to a close by " The E . A . Song . "