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self to receive it . ( Hear , and loud applause . ) It was true of the great Elusinian mysteries , it was true of the Priests of Egypt , of those of Thebes , as also of the Jews . If it was not asked for it was not given ; if the outer world would not knock the door would not be openeel ; if the uninitiated did not ask it would not be pressed upon them . If , however , they chose to prepare for the reception of the truths of Masonry , they were not withheld from them . Therefore there is no secret in the
sense in which the world ( or those who despise Masonry , because they elo not know it ) understand the term . ( Cheers . ) Masonrysis like all truth—progressive ; and those who have thrust the deepest into the science admire it most . ( Cheers . ) The D . Prov . G . M . concluded , amidst much applause , an admirable speech hy again acknowledging , with thanks , the toast , and ' assuring the brethren that he woulel elo all that lay in his power to fill up the hiatus left in the Masonic ranks bthe lamented
y decease of the brother who had been taken away from them . The PROV . G . M ., after ' thoroughly endorsing the remarks of the D . Prov . G . M ., as to moderation in all our social enjoyments , was about to interpose a toast . He thought they were all so deeply indebted to Bro . Sir Frederick Ouseley anil the brethren from St . Michael ' s College , who had added so much to the pleasures of the evening . ( Hearhear ) Of Sir
Fre-, . derick , who walked encircled by the brightness of his musical fame , he would say no more than propose his health as the Prov . G . Chaplain , and couple with the toast the health of the brethren of St . Michael ' s College , who had so greatly delighted all . ( Cheers . )
Bro . the Rev . Sir FREDERICK OUSELEY regarded the toast as a kind , cordial , anel unexpected honour . In answering for himself he thought he could safely include all the gentlemen of St . Michael ' s , when ho saiel that he was delighted at being present , anel that if their services had in any way contributed to the amusements of the evening , they were sufficiently pleased by the handsome compliment that hael been paid to them . ( Ap-}) lause ) .
The D . Pnov . G . AI . gave the health of " the Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Capt . Peyton , Prov . S . G . AV . ( Applause . ) Bro . PEYTON said it devolved upon him to acknowledge the toast so kindly given by tho Prov . G . M ., and lie did so with mingled feelings of pleasure and pain . An Allwise Providence had been pleased to remove from amongst us a dearly beloved
brother , on whose death we hael just heard such a touching eulogy ; anil he ( Bro . Peyton ) could not find himself in that chair without thinking upon that sad event which had passeel before us , but lived in our memories . It would ill become him . to say more after the eloquent speeches from the Prov . G . AI ., and the D . Prov G . M . He ( Bro . Peyton ) might , however , be permitted to seize upon that opportunity to pay his humble tribute to the worth of the excellent brother whose kindness of
heart they would ever bear in their memories . Bro . ELIAS CUADWICK saiel : I have a command from the Prov . G . M . to propose a toast . It has always been tlie custom in the company of Englishmen to welcome those strangers who come from afar to receive their hospitality . Ou this occasion we are , amongst others , favoured with the presence of a brother who has come a considerable distance on purpose to be present at this gathering of Herefordshire Masons—in facthe represents
, the Lodge of St . Mungo of Mauchline , in Ayrshire . ( Cheers . ) I hope all brethren present who are strangers will accept his welcome , and stand up with Bro . Crauford , and receive from us the right hand of fellowship . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CRAUEORD , of Edinburgh , and of St . Mary's Lodge , Mauchlin , Ayrshire , in reply , saiel—I tender you my most hearty thanks for the kind and brotherly welcome which you have
accorded to myself and the other visitors , which for myself I attribute to my having been from my boyhood on terms of intimate friendship with the distinguished Right Worshipful Master of this Province . I happen to belong to a lodge of which the immortal bard of Scotland , himself a most enthusiastic Mason , was a member , and where I have hael the happiness of meeting in fellowship all the sons of that greatest of all poetsin whose wordsso far as I remember them at present
, , , let me say : — " May freedom , honesty , and love , Unite us in the grand design , Beneath the Omniscient eye above—The glorious Architect divine .
That we may keep the unerring line—Still rising by the plummet's law , Till order , right , completely shine—Should be the prayer of Masons a' . " And once more , let me thank you all , brethren , for the warmth of your welcome . Bro . HUGHES responded ou behalf of the Grand Xodge of Ireland .
The Prov . G . Af . having deputed the proposing of the next toast to the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . HOSKYNS said : I accept with the greatest satisfaction the duty which belongs to the position that has been conferred upon me . As the commencement of my duties to the loelges of Herefordshire , I beg leave to ask all those here assembled who may not be connected with these lodges to join me in drinking Masonic success to them . ( Cheers . ) I beg leave to assure the Wardens and Masters of those loelges who
are here , both of the Palladia !! at Hereford , the Altruvian at Ross , the Royal Eastnor at Ledbury , and the Eoyal Edward at Leominster , that I shall take the earliest opportunity of doing myself the honour of visiting them . ( Hear and cheers . ) I regard it as a gi ; eat kindness on the part of the Prov . G . AI . to have thus introduced me to them , in oreler to give me an opportunity of making my first announcement of my circuit in visiting the lodges of this province . You will readily suppose that
I hail the opportunity I shall now have of comparing Masonry here with the province I have just left . In AVarwickshire the Craft is in a flourishing state . In Birmingham there are four or five lodges ; in Coventry two ; in Leamington two , and a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons ; at Warwick and Rugby Masonry holds a conspicuous position amongst the institutions of tho place . I hope that Herefordshire will become as eminent for Alasonry as any other province in Englandfor I am sure
, it only requires to be well carried out to be progressive and growing into good stature . I beg to propose " Masonic Successanil Usefulness to the Lodges in the Province of Hereford . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . GARDINER saiel that , as Master of the Palladian Lodge , he had very great pleasure in acknowledging the toast so kindly proposed hy Hie A ' cry Worshipful the D . Prov . G . M . He was .
delig hted to hear him announce his intention of giving his presence occasionally at the several lodges in the province . He had no doubt that it would he the means of strengthening and extending Masonry in the province ; and there were none who
would be more ready in case of the foundation of new lodges than the brethren of the Palladian had been from the first to give their aid in the establishment of the Royal Edward Loelge at Leominster . ( Applause . ) Bro . Captain DEJIAY , W . AI . of tho Royal Edward Loelge , in the name of the brethren , expressed his grateful thanks for the honour done them . He felt it to be a great source of pride and leasure to have thus secured the goodwillfriendshipand
p , , approbation of their brethren throughout the province ; and he woulel take that opportunity of repeating that from the brethren of the Palladian Lodge they had received very great kindness , for by their assistance the loelge had been enabled to spring like a phoenix from its own ashes , and become a blazing star that he hoped would be a beacon-light for other lodges to follow . ( Cheers . )
Bro . VAUGIIAN BARBER said that , although he was only the Junior Warden of the Royal Eastnor Lodge , he felt as especial pleasure in rising to return thanks on the part of a lodge which had worked its way gradually , and in a manner that had met with the approbation of the Prov . G . M . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . T . AV . GARROLD said , that although holding only a very humble office in the Vitruvlan Lodge , he could not allow the
toast to pass without joining with tire representatives in otherlodges in the province in acknowledging the compliment that had been so heartily paid them . ( Cheers . ) The PROV . G . AI . said there was a toast which , though not upon the list , he would venture to ask them to drink in especial manner . It was " The health of the Junior Grand Warden of the ProvinceBro . John Hungerford Arkwriht" who " they
, g , deeply regretted to find was absent through indisposition , and to whom his brother Edwin Arkwright would he pleased to convey their sympathy and their fervent wishes for his speedy restoration . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . EDWIN ARKWRIGHT , in reply , said that he hoped the words he should express on that occasion would be taken as a mea-
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Provincial.
self to receive it . ( Hear , and loud applause . ) It was true of the great Elusinian mysteries , it was true of the Priests of Egypt , of those of Thebes , as also of the Jews . If it was not asked for it was not given ; if the outer world would not knock the door would not be openeel ; if the uninitiated did not ask it would not be pressed upon them . If , however , they chose to prepare for the reception of the truths of Masonry , they were not withheld from them . Therefore there is no secret in the
sense in which the world ( or those who despise Masonry , because they elo not know it ) understand the term . ( Cheers . ) Masonrysis like all truth—progressive ; and those who have thrust the deepest into the science admire it most . ( Cheers . ) The D . Prov . G . M . concluded , amidst much applause , an admirable speech hy again acknowledging , with thanks , the toast , and ' assuring the brethren that he woulel elo all that lay in his power to fill up the hiatus left in the Masonic ranks bthe lamented
y decease of the brother who had been taken away from them . The PROV . G . M ., after ' thoroughly endorsing the remarks of the D . Prov . G . M ., as to moderation in all our social enjoyments , was about to interpose a toast . He thought they were all so deeply indebted to Bro . Sir Frederick Ouseley anil the brethren from St . Michael ' s College , who had added so much to the pleasures of the evening . ( Hearhear ) Of Sir
Fre-, . derick , who walked encircled by the brightness of his musical fame , he would say no more than propose his health as the Prov . G . Chaplain , and couple with the toast the health of the brethren of St . Michael ' s College , who had so greatly delighted all . ( Cheers . )
Bro . the Rev . Sir FREDERICK OUSELEY regarded the toast as a kind , cordial , anel unexpected honour . In answering for himself he thought he could safely include all the gentlemen of St . Michael ' s , when ho saiel that he was delighted at being present , anel that if their services had in any way contributed to the amusements of the evening , they were sufficiently pleased by the handsome compliment that hael been paid to them . ( Ap-}) lause ) .
The D . Pnov . G . AI . gave the health of " the Past and Present Provincial Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Capt . Peyton , Prov . S . G . AV . ( Applause . ) Bro . PEYTON said it devolved upon him to acknowledge the toast so kindly given by tho Prov . G . M ., and lie did so with mingled feelings of pleasure and pain . An Allwise Providence had been pleased to remove from amongst us a dearly beloved
brother , on whose death we hael just heard such a touching eulogy ; anil he ( Bro . Peyton ) could not find himself in that chair without thinking upon that sad event which had passeel before us , but lived in our memories . It would ill become him . to say more after the eloquent speeches from the Prov . G . AI ., and the D . Prov G . M . He ( Bro . Peyton ) might , however , be permitted to seize upon that opportunity to pay his humble tribute to the worth of the excellent brother whose kindness of
heart they would ever bear in their memories . Bro . ELIAS CUADWICK saiel : I have a command from the Prov . G . M . to propose a toast . It has always been tlie custom in the company of Englishmen to welcome those strangers who come from afar to receive their hospitality . Ou this occasion we are , amongst others , favoured with the presence of a brother who has come a considerable distance on purpose to be present at this gathering of Herefordshire Masons—in facthe represents
, the Lodge of St . Mungo of Mauchline , in Ayrshire . ( Cheers . ) I hope all brethren present who are strangers will accept his welcome , and stand up with Bro . Crauford , and receive from us the right hand of fellowship . ( Cheers . ) Bro . CRAUEORD , of Edinburgh , and of St . Mary's Lodge , Mauchlin , Ayrshire , in reply , saiel—I tender you my most hearty thanks for the kind and brotherly welcome which you have
accorded to myself and the other visitors , which for myself I attribute to my having been from my boyhood on terms of intimate friendship with the distinguished Right Worshipful Master of this Province . I happen to belong to a lodge of which the immortal bard of Scotland , himself a most enthusiastic Mason , was a member , and where I have hael the happiness of meeting in fellowship all the sons of that greatest of all poetsin whose wordsso far as I remember them at present
, , , let me say : — " May freedom , honesty , and love , Unite us in the grand design , Beneath the Omniscient eye above—The glorious Architect divine .
That we may keep the unerring line—Still rising by the plummet's law , Till order , right , completely shine—Should be the prayer of Masons a' . " And once more , let me thank you all , brethren , for the warmth of your welcome . Bro . HUGHES responded ou behalf of the Grand Xodge of Ireland .
The Prov . G . Af . having deputed the proposing of the next toast to the D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . HOSKYNS said : I accept with the greatest satisfaction the duty which belongs to the position that has been conferred upon me . As the commencement of my duties to the loelges of Herefordshire , I beg leave to ask all those here assembled who may not be connected with these lodges to join me in drinking Masonic success to them . ( Cheers . ) I beg leave to assure the Wardens and Masters of those loelges who
are here , both of the Palladia !! at Hereford , the Altruvian at Ross , the Royal Eastnor at Ledbury , and the Eoyal Edward at Leominster , that I shall take the earliest opportunity of doing myself the honour of visiting them . ( Hear and cheers . ) I regard it as a gi ; eat kindness on the part of the Prov . G . AI . to have thus introduced me to them , in oreler to give me an opportunity of making my first announcement of my circuit in visiting the lodges of this province . You will readily suppose that
I hail the opportunity I shall now have of comparing Masonry here with the province I have just left . In AVarwickshire the Craft is in a flourishing state . In Birmingham there are four or five lodges ; in Coventry two ; in Leamington two , and a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons ; at Warwick and Rugby Masonry holds a conspicuous position amongst the institutions of tho place . I hope that Herefordshire will become as eminent for Alasonry as any other province in Englandfor I am sure
, it only requires to be well carried out to be progressive and growing into good stature . I beg to propose " Masonic Successanil Usefulness to the Lodges in the Province of Hereford . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . GARDINER saiel that , as Master of the Palladian Lodge , he had very great pleasure in acknowledging the toast so kindly proposed hy Hie A ' cry Worshipful the D . Prov . G . M . He was .
delig hted to hear him announce his intention of giving his presence occasionally at the several lodges in the province . He had no doubt that it would he the means of strengthening and extending Masonry in the province ; and there were none who
would be more ready in case of the foundation of new lodges than the brethren of the Palladian had been from the first to give their aid in the establishment of the Royal Edward Loelge at Leominster . ( Applause . ) Bro . Captain DEJIAY , W . AI . of tho Royal Edward Loelge , in the name of the brethren , expressed his grateful thanks for the honour done them . He felt it to be a great source of pride and leasure to have thus secured the goodwillfriendshipand
p , , approbation of their brethren throughout the province ; and he woulel take that opportunity of repeating that from the brethren of the Palladian Lodge they had received very great kindness , for by their assistance the loelge had been enabled to spring like a phoenix from its own ashes , and become a blazing star that he hoped would be a beacon-light for other lodges to follow . ( Cheers . )
Bro . VAUGIIAN BARBER said that , although he was only the Junior Warden of the Royal Eastnor Lodge , he felt as especial pleasure in rising to return thanks on the part of a lodge which had worked its way gradually , and in a manner that had met with the approbation of the Prov . G . M . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . T . AV . GARROLD said , that although holding only a very humble office in the Vitruvlan Lodge , he could not allow the
toast to pass without joining with tire representatives in otherlodges in the province in acknowledging the compliment that had been so heartily paid them . ( Cheers . ) The PROV . G . AI . said there was a toast which , though not upon the list , he would venture to ask them to drink in especial manner . It was " The health of the Junior Grand Warden of the ProvinceBro . John Hungerford Arkwriht" who " they
, g , deeply regretted to find was absent through indisposition , and to whom his brother Edwin Arkwright would he pleased to convey their sympathy and their fervent wishes for his speedy restoration . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . EDWIN ARKWRIGHT , in reply , said that he hoped the words he should express on that occasion would be taken as a mea-