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Provincial.
for Somerset , and other distinguished Brethren , on the presentation of this Avell-deserved Hibute to him from the Brethren of Dorset ; and he concluded his eloquent address ivith a sincere hope that his life Avould be long spared , that he mig ht have the happiness of looking on that small token of regard as expressive of the love and esteem of his Masonic Brethren . The Provincial Grand Master roseevidentlaffected he tried
re-, y ; peatedly to rally , but his heart was too full of the affection shoAvn him ; and two years' illness , from ivhich he is IIOAV recovering , rendered it impossible for him to address the Brethren at any length . He said he Avould not IIOAV attempt it , their kindness had OA-erwhelmed him ; he had only done his duty , his Masonic labours were the happiest of his life " ; he Avas ahvays glad to be surrounded in Grand Lodge-by his Brethren , and it was a comfort to his heart to know onl miht God Almi
that he lived in their esteem . He could y add , g ghty , of his infinite mercy , bless and prosper them all Brother E . T . Percy , P . S . G . W ., then rose to propose the good health of the Deputy " Provincial Grancl Master . He said that he should have shrunk from the task , but he kneAV their kindness AA'ould make every alloAvance for any deficiencies ; he regretted it had not fallen into abler hands . The Brethren had just Avitnessed a most affecting- scene—it was not to be described : the language of the heart ,
evinced as they had seen it this clay , Avas more affecting than any words that could be uttered . He had often listened with delight to the powerful oratory of the Provincial Grand Master , but Avhat he had seen to-day excelled all he had ever seen or heard , it Avas the overfloAV of a grateful heart , surrounded by the affectionate joy of admiriiiD- Brethren . He then proceeded to recapitulate the services of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . He said he Aias sure he should
best please him by avoiding adulation ; still he could not omit the mention of the services he had rendered the province since the illness of our P . G . M ., nor could he omit to mention the zeal he had disp layed in conducting the labours of the committee of management , Avith regard to the plate just presented , to a happy end . The abilityhe had shown in the presentation of it on the present occasion , you have witnessed . I will not ( continued Brother P . ) detain you long
from doing him those honours Avhich I know you are anxious to pay him . We are always anxious to do justice to our Brethren , and if our Deputy Grand Master were absent , I ivoulcl do so to him on the present occasion . I will not , hoAvever , raise a blush on his cheek b y commending him too highly to his face . I think I shall , please him and you best by avoiding it . I should have rejoiced in the opportunity of saying more , but truth and justice demanded that 1 should not say less . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master handsomely acknoAvledged the
toast . Brother J . P . Melmothrose to propose a toast , Avhich he knew would be responded to Avith delight . It Avas the good health of Brother Robert Gordon , Esq ., M . P . His kindness he could not omit to mention ; without solicitation , and with a grace equalled only by his liberality , he ordered one of the finest bucks in his park at Leweston to be killed and sent for the refreshment of the Brethren , ancl more delicious venison he had never tasted . The health of Brother Charles Bowles , of Shaftesbury . The P . G . M ' s .
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Provincial.
for Somerset , and other distinguished Brethren , on the presentation of this Avell-deserved Hibute to him from the Brethren of Dorset ; and he concluded his eloquent address ivith a sincere hope that his life Avould be long spared , that he mig ht have the happiness of looking on that small token of regard as expressive of the love and esteem of his Masonic Brethren . The Provincial Grand Master roseevidentlaffected he tried
re-, y ; peatedly to rally , but his heart was too full of the affection shoAvn him ; and two years' illness , from ivhich he is IIOAV recovering , rendered it impossible for him to address the Brethren at any length . He said he Avould not IIOAV attempt it , their kindness had OA-erwhelmed him ; he had only done his duty , his Masonic labours were the happiest of his life " ; he Avas ahvays glad to be surrounded in Grand Lodge-by his Brethren , and it was a comfort to his heart to know onl miht God Almi
that he lived in their esteem . He could y add , g ghty , of his infinite mercy , bless and prosper them all Brother E . T . Percy , P . S . G . W ., then rose to propose the good health of the Deputy " Provincial Grancl Master . He said that he should have shrunk from the task , but he kneAV their kindness AA'ould make every alloAvance for any deficiencies ; he regretted it had not fallen into abler hands . The Brethren had just Avitnessed a most affecting- scene—it was not to be described : the language of the heart ,
evinced as they had seen it this clay , Avas more affecting than any words that could be uttered . He had often listened with delight to the powerful oratory of the Provincial Grand Master , but Avhat he had seen to-day excelled all he had ever seen or heard , it Avas the overfloAV of a grateful heart , surrounded by the affectionate joy of admiriiiD- Brethren . He then proceeded to recapitulate the services of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master . He said he Aias sure he should
best please him by avoiding adulation ; still he could not omit the mention of the services he had rendered the province since the illness of our P . G . M ., nor could he omit to mention the zeal he had disp layed in conducting the labours of the committee of management , Avith regard to the plate just presented , to a happy end . The abilityhe had shown in the presentation of it on the present occasion , you have witnessed . I will not ( continued Brother P . ) detain you long
from doing him those honours Avhich I know you are anxious to pay him . We are always anxious to do justice to our Brethren , and if our Deputy Grand Master were absent , I ivoulcl do so to him on the present occasion . I will not , hoAvever , raise a blush on his cheek b y commending him too highly to his face . I think I shall , please him and you best by avoiding it . I should have rejoiced in the opportunity of saying more , but truth and justice demanded that 1 should not say less . The Deputy Provincial Grand Master handsomely acknoAvledged the
toast . Brother J . P . Melmothrose to propose a toast , Avhich he knew would be responded to Avith delight . It Avas the good health of Brother Robert Gordon , Esq ., M . P . His kindness he could not omit to mention ; without solicitation , and with a grace equalled only by his liberality , he ordered one of the finest bucks in his park at Leweston to be killed and sent for the refreshment of the Brethren , ancl more delicious venison he had never tasted . The health of Brother Charles Bowles , of Shaftesbury . The P . G . M ' s .