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time immemorial ; it was of great antiquity , and although he had no doubt it could be traced to a more remote date , yet they confidently affixed Masonry to the time of the building of Solomon ' s temple . It is an order which had ranked amongst its followers the great and the good in all ages and in all countries . Whilst other institutions have been commenced and for a time flourished , and then vanished , Masonry has continued to flourish , extending its advantag-es from east to west in every quarter of the habitable globe , and as it had truly been said , "iu every quarter a Mason may find a friend , and in every
clime a home . " He would next draw the attention of the Brethren of the Craft for a few moments . He would wish to impress upon them that all their acts of eharit } ' and kindness and good-will done towards others , were almost unavailing unless they endeavoured to make their actions harmonize with thoir professions . By a great solemn obligation had they hoimd themselves to that society , not less stringent than their baptismal vow . If the acts of any one of tho Brethren were found to be at variance with then- great and goocl professions , he enjoined them to remember that it was calculated to bring obloquy upon the whole body . Let them not lose siht of the important fact
g , that the high privilege of being a Freemason involved the necessity of acting worthily of that calling , and whilst they gloried in their connection with such an institution , which prompted and encouraged and exercised the highest virtues of our nature , every one of those recommendations in their Order should be as so many pledges to them ancl the w orld , that they would walk satisfactorily in the paths of rectitude , ancl to render it imperative upon them to show themselves worthy of their professions . Masonry contained nothing that the most fastidious might object to ; but its principles were such as could not fail in gaining tho admiration of all . He urged upon them to prove to tho world that
they were sincere in their professions—to act up to those Christian precepts , taught by scripture—so that when their sojourn in this life terminated , ancl they had to leave the lodge below , they would be heralded into the Grancl Lodge above , presided over by the Great Architect of the universe . The rev . gentleman concluded his discourse hy making a fervent and earnest appeal to the sympathies of the congregation , to support two excellent charities—one " Tho Widows' and Orphans' Fund for Freemasons , " and the other "The Royal Berkshire Hospital . "
The above is but a brief and imperfect outline of a discourse , Avhich , for its eloquence , earnestness , and beautiful delivery , has rarely been excelled . It was listened to Avith breathless attention and deep interest , and on the initiated , as Avell as the uninitiated , left an impression that Avill not speedily be removed . The collection amounted to 211 ., ancl Ave rejoice to hear that the sermon Avill be published for the benefit of the Masonic WidoAA's' and Orphans' Fund . The Brethren returned in procession to the room from Avliich they started , and divested themselves of their Masonic clothing .
Hie Banquet . —At five o clock nearly 100 of the Craft sat doAvn to " refreshment" in the NeAV Hall , London-street , served up by Mrs . Mason , of the George Hotel , in a most elegant style . The room Avas beautifully decorated by numerous paintings ( kindly lent by Br . Compigne and friends ) , evergreens , & c . The usual formularies Avere broken through on this occasion , and ladies Avere admitted to the gallery .
Pr . G . M . the Marquis of DoWNSHlRE gave " The health of her Majesty the Queen , " which Avas responded to by three times three . The Pr . G . M . said he had the honour of proposing " The health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , the Earl of Zetland , " a nobleman well known to all of them by name , and whom he hoped they would soon have the pleasure of having among them . Bro . D . P . G . M . R . GIBSON said , it afforded him much pleasure to rise ancl propose the next toast , —one which he was certain required no eulogium from him to cause them to receive it most enthusiastically , —it was no less than "The health of then- Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Down-
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Provincial.
time immemorial ; it was of great antiquity , and although he had no doubt it could be traced to a more remote date , yet they confidently affixed Masonry to the time of the building of Solomon ' s temple . It is an order which had ranked amongst its followers the great and the good in all ages and in all countries . Whilst other institutions have been commenced and for a time flourished , and then vanished , Masonry has continued to flourish , extending its advantag-es from east to west in every quarter of the habitable globe , and as it had truly been said , "iu every quarter a Mason may find a friend , and in every
clime a home . " He would next draw the attention of the Brethren of the Craft for a few moments . He would wish to impress upon them that all their acts of eharit } ' and kindness and good-will done towards others , were almost unavailing unless they endeavoured to make their actions harmonize with thoir professions . By a great solemn obligation had they hoimd themselves to that society , not less stringent than their baptismal vow . If the acts of any one of tho Brethren were found to be at variance with then- great and goocl professions , he enjoined them to remember that it was calculated to bring obloquy upon the whole body . Let them not lose siht of the important fact
g , that the high privilege of being a Freemason involved the necessity of acting worthily of that calling , and whilst they gloried in their connection with such an institution , which prompted and encouraged and exercised the highest virtues of our nature , every one of those recommendations in their Order should be as so many pledges to them ancl the w orld , that they would walk satisfactorily in the paths of rectitude , ancl to render it imperative upon them to show themselves worthy of their professions . Masonry contained nothing that the most fastidious might object to ; but its principles were such as could not fail in gaining tho admiration of all . He urged upon them to prove to tho world that
they were sincere in their professions—to act up to those Christian precepts , taught by scripture—so that when their sojourn in this life terminated , ancl they had to leave the lodge below , they would be heralded into the Grancl Lodge above , presided over by the Great Architect of the universe . The rev . gentleman concluded his discourse hy making a fervent and earnest appeal to the sympathies of the congregation , to support two excellent charities—one " Tho Widows' and Orphans' Fund for Freemasons , " and the other "The Royal Berkshire Hospital . "
The above is but a brief and imperfect outline of a discourse , Avhich , for its eloquence , earnestness , and beautiful delivery , has rarely been excelled . It was listened to Avith breathless attention and deep interest , and on the initiated , as Avell as the uninitiated , left an impression that Avill not speedily be removed . The collection amounted to 211 ., ancl Ave rejoice to hear that the sermon Avill be published for the benefit of the Masonic WidoAA's' and Orphans' Fund . The Brethren returned in procession to the room from Avliich they started , and divested themselves of their Masonic clothing .
Hie Banquet . —At five o clock nearly 100 of the Craft sat doAvn to " refreshment" in the NeAV Hall , London-street , served up by Mrs . Mason , of the George Hotel , in a most elegant style . The room Avas beautifully decorated by numerous paintings ( kindly lent by Br . Compigne and friends ) , evergreens , & c . The usual formularies Avere broken through on this occasion , and ladies Avere admitted to the gallery .
Pr . G . M . the Marquis of DoWNSHlRE gave " The health of her Majesty the Queen , " which Avas responded to by three times three . The Pr . G . M . said he had the honour of proposing " The health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master of England , the Earl of Zetland , " a nobleman well known to all of them by name , and whom he hoped they would soon have the pleasure of having among them . Bro . D . P . G . M . R . GIBSON said , it afforded him much pleasure to rise ancl propose the next toast , —one which he was certain required no eulogium from him to cause them to receive it most enthusiastically , —it was no less than "The health of then- Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Down-