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principles upon which Freemasonry is founded , and he told us —ho told us truly—that upon the maintenance of those principles Masonry must continue to depend . These new buildings will not bo erected for festive entertainments , which many persons consider to be the chief , if not the only , object of Freemasonry , but they would be erected for the purposes of the Craft , and I trust they will afford a home for Masons from every part of th :- countrywhere their zeal be stimulated and

, may that they may be kept true to their principles for every fraction of their lives . ( Cheers . ) Our AVorshipful Grand Master has done so much for Masonry , and under whom the Craft have risen to such prosperity , that you will agree with me when I sav that lie was the right person to lay the first stone . ( Renewed cheers . ) I trust it will be preserved for him to open the new halls for tho Craft , and that in u few years they will be handed

over , beautified and complete . I rejoice to think that future generations of . Alasons , when they gaze on these buildings , -will lie reminded of my noble friend , our Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , and that the enduring recollections of them in ages hence will recall tlie many and noble virtues which endeared him to us . I give you " The " Health of the Right Honourable the Earl of Zetland , the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of land

Eng . " The toast was drunk in the most enthusiastic manner . _ The M . W . G . MASTEE said , —Bretheren , I thank you most sincerely for the kind manner in which you have drank my health . I thank the Deputy Grand Master for the kind and far too flattering manner in which he has spoken of me . ( Loud cries of "Nono . " ) I can assure that I am unworthof

, you y the compliments lie has paid me ( no , no ) , but , nevertheless , I thank him and you , brethren , for the cordiality and kindness Avitli which you have received the toast . I can say that it has always been my most anxious wish to do my duty towards the Craft to the best of my ability , and I trust that I have succeeded in doing some good to the Craft during the long period that 1 have served the office of Grand Master . I admit that

it is rather melancholy to look back to the long period for Avhich I have been honoured by being elected to the throne of Masonry , as it must remind me that I cannot expect much longer to carry out those principles which I have always followed , for time must tell upon me before long ; but I do look forward with a sanguine hope to see the new building completed , and that I shall have health and strength sufficient to consecrate the work which we have begun to-day . ( Cheers . )

My noble friend- and brother has alluded to the principles I havo done my best to promote , and I thank you all that there is now no party feeling in Masonry , but that all are actuated hy brotherly love , cordiality , and unanimity . I can say for myself that it has been my anxious wish during the whole time I have been a Mason , ancl more particularly since I have had the honour to ho Grand Masterto inculcate the princiles

, p of brotherly love , unanimity , and friendly feeling , ancl that everything should give way to the good of the Craft . That it should be successful is the earnest wish of my heart , and I trust that it is accomplished . I feel that all party feeling in Masonry is contrary to the principles of the Craft and hostile to it . ( Hear , hear . ) I trust that a better feeling prevails than existed in former times , that we shall go on in the true

principles , and that they shall prevail will be the object of all clauses in the Craft . I cannot sit down without expressing my satisfaction and gratification at the ceremony which has been performed to-day , at the admirable arrangements , and the quiet and orderly demeanour of every brother who attended . I shall always feel and gratefully thank you for the manner in which you have drank my healthand I drink wishing all

, yours , you health and prosperity . The G . MASTEE , after alluding to the presence that clay of the Duke of Leinster , who had been Grand Master of Ireland for fifty years , and hut for a previous engagement , would have been present with them that evening , gave " The Grand Lodges of Scotland and Ireland , " which Avas drunk Avith loud cheers .

The G . MASTEE said , —I have now to propose a toast Avhich I am sure you will have as much pleasure in drinking as I have in proposing it . It is the health of my right worshipful and noble friend the Deputy Grand Master ( loud cheers ) , and I am sure it requires no words of mine to recommend that toast to your notice . You are aware as well as I am of the great advantage the Deputy Grand Master has conferred upon the Craft by accepting that office , notAvithstanding his arduous duties as Secretary of State for AVar and as Privy Councillor

to her Majesty . I see my noble friend present upon all occasions of necessity , or where it is to the advantage of our Order , and he is always ready to devote what few spare hours he has to the service of Masonry . I myself , from my long acquaintance with my noble friend , know how anxious he is to do his duty in every station in life , and there is no man in England who grudges his time less than he does , for he is willing to work night and day for the country or for the benefit

of Freemasonry , I am sure we cannot too highly applaud my noble friend the Deputy Grand Master , for his affability and courtesy is known on all occasions when he comes amongst us . I give you " The Health of the Bight Honourable the Earl de Grey and Ripon , the Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master of England . " The toast was drunk with loud cheers . Tho D . G . MASTEB said—I am deeply grateful for the manner

, in which you have been pleased to drink my health , and it is always a satisfaction to me to be able to attend to the Masonic office which has been entrusted to me by the Right Worshipful Grand Master . Of the many kind things he said of me there is one that I will not deny , and that is that when I can I am most anxious to do my duty . When I took the office of Deputy Grand MasterI told the Most Worshiful Grand Master that

, p I then filled a very labouriotis office under the Government , and that my first duty was to discharge the duties of that office ; but since then I have been placed in a more responsible office , and although the duties of it I have to discharge are greater , I have been still most anxious , and have endeavoured to do my duty as a good Mason . It is a peculiar pleasure to me to know that my proper place is on the right hand of my right

worshipful friend ; and if I am able to alleviate any of the duties that fall upon him , it is to me a source of groat gratification . I was delighted to be present on this occasion , which is full of the deepest interest to every Mason . I was especially glad to be present to-day , calling forth feelings of praise on those who had the management of it , for it was one of the most successful events which have taken place on any public occasion , Avithout a hitch or sound , and has passed off smoothly , as all Masonic gatherings ought to do . I congratulate you that it was so , and I beg to add my meed of thanks to those who had the

arrangement of it . Brethren , I thank you sincerely . The G . MASTEE , —We are honoured to-night by the presence of a distinguished Mason , the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Hayti , and we welcome him with all the cordiality which lie deserves . You all know the republic of Hayti is a young republic , and there is a Grand Lodge in that country with which we exchange representatives , and this night we are honoured by the presence of the Grand Master of that lodge . I ask you

to join Avith me in doing honour to the ambassador to her Majesty and Grand Master of Hayti . The G . MASTEE OE HAYTI said , —Brethren , I rise to thank yon for your kindness in drinking my health . I wish to tell you much , but my heart is full . It is so difficult to speak your language . I Avish to take home with me the kind ancl good feelings of the Grand Loclge of England . I will say two words from my heart . I wish God to bless you and your

families—God bless this Grand Lodge—God bless this kingdom , and may it have all happiness and prosperity . ( Enthusiastic cheering . ) The G . MASTEE gave "The Right AVorshipful the Grand Wardens and other Grand Officers of the year , " for which Bro . Colonel Cole returned thanks . The next toast Avas that of " The Provincial Grand Masters , "

for which Bro . Sir Luicus Curtis returned thanks . The G . MASTEE next gave "Prosperity to the New Building , coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Havers , the Chairman of the Committee . " Bro . HATERS , P . J . G . AV ., in reply , said the Committee felt deeply thankful and grateful for the success which had attended the ceremony that day . He need hardly tell them that the

Committee felt great anxiety that the day that had been selected should be so successful , and as it had been so they Avere highly gratified . Their great aim was to carry out the directions of the brethren , and to provide a fitting temple in which their ceremonies could be performed for the future . They had amongst them all the elements of success . They had an admirable Grand Master , a competent architect in Bro .

Cockerell , Mr . Ryder , a capital builder , Mr . Dudley , a good man for clerk of the works , a zealous committee ; but above all they had a good cause , for Ancient Freemasonry was Avrapped up Aviththeir charities . At present the committee Avere hardly