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The Chairman , after a ivarm eulogy upon the high talents and devotion to Masonry of Brother the Rev . Dr . Oliver , proposed his health as Deputy P . G . M . ( Masonic honours , and much cheering ) The Chairman would noiv propose the health of a nobleman and a Brother , with AA'hose name and exalted virtues they were all acquainted —Avhose splendid hospitality , ivhose active benevolence , Avhose dignified and consistent patriotism , AA'hose attachment to Masonry , must endear
him to eA'ery one present , — " Our Brother , the Right Hon . Lord Yarborough , " P . G . M . of the Isle of Wi ght . ( Masonic honours often repeated , ancl tremendous cheering . ) The Chairman said his next duty Avas to turn to a Brother AVIIO had that day associated Masonry , in the language of eloquence and of sincere devotion , ivith reli gion and philosophy , "Our Brother the Rev . George Coltman" P . G . C . Avith thanks to him for his sermon ( Masonic
, , . honours , with great cheering . ) P . G . C , the Rev . George Coltman , returned thanks , observing upon the advantages of Masonry , if acted upon in a spirit of sincerity ancl devotion . He had a duty to perform much more pleasing than that of returning thanks for himself . It Avas to propose the health of one AVIIO
in every social position , AA'as most estimable and most respectable , and AA'hose conduct that day left them little to regret in the necessary absence of the P . G . M ., who Avas performing the duties of a patriotic and enlightened legislator in another place . After a Avarm eulogy , he proposed Brother Major Brackenbury . ( Masonic honours repeated , and tremendous cheering . ) The Chairman , after the long-continued cheering had subsided ,
returned thanks in a most feeling and impressive speech , in the course of AA'hich he observed that he Avas embarrassed , deeply embarrassed , by the very flattering manner in which his health had been received—he felt he could not merit the very strong expressions ivhich had been used in his favour , at the same he was deeply sensible of the high honour conferred upon him . ( Cheers . ) He had a mingled feeling of regret and pleasure—of regret at the absence of his right hon . friend and his
deputy , Avhich had caused the duties of the day to be conducted by far less able hands—of pleasure that he had been accidentall y placed in the proud station of presiding over so hi ghly respectable an assembly of his Brethren , Avhose advancement in Masonry and in happiness he should ever be delighted to promote . ( Great cheering . ) He concluded b y proposing " The advancement of Masonry , " and called upon Brother Northhouse to explain the nature and character of Masonry , in reply to the toast . r
Brother Northhouse expressed his surprise at being called upon for such a purpose , as there Avere many older and doubtless better Masons than himself in the room . Masonry he considered to be a vast republic of philanthropy , spurning all distinctions , save those of virtue and learning ; considering the proudest prince Avho becomes an entered apprentice , but second to the humblest peasant who has attained to the degree of fellow-craft ( Cheers . ) In its oriinhe was stronglinclined to
g , y believe , its objects were purely religious , and the singular affinit y between many of its ceremonies aud mysteries , and the ceremonies and mysteries of the mythologies of the East Avould convince them of that fact . ( Brother Northhouse here pointed out the lines of resemblance between the abori gines of England , the Druids , AVIIO doubtless imported their worship from Phoenicia—the Persees , —the followers of Zoroaster
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Provincial.
The Chairman , after a ivarm eulogy upon the high talents and devotion to Masonry of Brother the Rev . Dr . Oliver , proposed his health as Deputy P . G . M . ( Masonic honours , and much cheering ) The Chairman would noiv propose the health of a nobleman and a Brother , with AA'hose name and exalted virtues they were all acquainted —Avhose splendid hospitality , ivhose active benevolence , Avhose dignified and consistent patriotism , AA'hose attachment to Masonry , must endear
him to eA'ery one present , — " Our Brother , the Right Hon . Lord Yarborough , " P . G . M . of the Isle of Wi ght . ( Masonic honours often repeated , ancl tremendous cheering . ) The Chairman said his next duty Avas to turn to a Brother AVIIO had that day associated Masonry , in the language of eloquence and of sincere devotion , ivith reli gion and philosophy , "Our Brother the Rev . George Coltman" P . G . C . Avith thanks to him for his sermon ( Masonic
, , . honours , with great cheering . ) P . G . C , the Rev . George Coltman , returned thanks , observing upon the advantages of Masonry , if acted upon in a spirit of sincerity ancl devotion . He had a duty to perform much more pleasing than that of returning thanks for himself . It Avas to propose the health of one AVIIO
in every social position , AA'as most estimable and most respectable , and AA'hose conduct that day left them little to regret in the necessary absence of the P . G . M ., who Avas performing the duties of a patriotic and enlightened legislator in another place . After a Avarm eulogy , he proposed Brother Major Brackenbury . ( Masonic honours repeated , and tremendous cheering . ) The Chairman , after the long-continued cheering had subsided ,
returned thanks in a most feeling and impressive speech , in the course of AA'hich he observed that he Avas embarrassed , deeply embarrassed , by the very flattering manner in which his health had been received—he felt he could not merit the very strong expressions ivhich had been used in his favour , at the same he was deeply sensible of the high honour conferred upon him . ( Cheers . ) He had a mingled feeling of regret and pleasure—of regret at the absence of his right hon . friend and his
deputy , Avhich had caused the duties of the day to be conducted by far less able hands—of pleasure that he had been accidentall y placed in the proud station of presiding over so hi ghly respectable an assembly of his Brethren , Avhose advancement in Masonry and in happiness he should ever be delighted to promote . ( Great cheering . ) He concluded b y proposing " The advancement of Masonry , " and called upon Brother Northhouse to explain the nature and character of Masonry , in reply to the toast . r
Brother Northhouse expressed his surprise at being called upon for such a purpose , as there Avere many older and doubtless better Masons than himself in the room . Masonry he considered to be a vast republic of philanthropy , spurning all distinctions , save those of virtue and learning ; considering the proudest prince Avho becomes an entered apprentice , but second to the humblest peasant who has attained to the degree of fellow-craft ( Cheers . ) In its oriinhe was stronglinclined to
g , y believe , its objects were purely religious , and the singular affinit y between many of its ceremonies aud mysteries , and the ceremonies and mysteries of the mythologies of the East Avould convince them of that fact . ( Brother Northhouse here pointed out the lines of resemblance between the abori gines of England , the Druids , AVIIO doubtless imported their worship from Phoenicia—the Persees , —the followers of Zoroaster