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Provincial.
that theme , which though not new to the Brotherhood in this province , yet on the present occasion , which we denominate the St . Aubyn Jubilee , is still more interesting , if possible , than in former seasons . I have before me a record of the proceedings of this ancient and honourable Fraternity in Cornwall for the last fifty years , commencing with that epoch which marked the installation of Sir John at Falmouth , when he was supported by the late Lord De Dunstanville , Sir C . Hawkins , Colonel
Lemon , and others , forming a large and distinguished band of Brethren , of whom but one is present to give witness to that interesting fact ; there he stands , venerable for age , but honoured too in his declining years , the Senior of the old Lodge at Falmouth , Brother G . S . Williams . In this ancient hall , surrounded by the portraits of so many of the ancestors of the lion . Baronet , and in the presence of so large an assemblage of the Brethren and others , I would fain find terms in which to do justice
to the subject proposed ; our worthy D . P . G . M . has " cull'd the choicest , " and time admonishes me to be brief . I am reminded , however , of those high eulogiums so deservedly bestowed on that eminent , that highly distinguished C'ornishman , the late grandfather of Sir John , and in which we trace many features of our highly venerable and venerated P . G . VI . —honours like these are worth wearing , and jubilees cannot be too often repeated in their celebration & c . & c . The P . G S . W . Brother
, Richard Pearce added his meed of praise , and in referring to St . Michael ' s Mount , that " gem set in the emerald wave , " another seat of the lion . Baronet , made some happy allusions to the joyful occasion . The health of " Sir John St . Aubyn , " as Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons in Cornwall , was then enthusiastically drunk by the Brethren with all the honours of Masonry : and when their warm and fraternal
feelings had a little subsided , the Deputy Provincial again called their attention to the health of the same venerated individual in his private and estimable character as lord of the ancient mansion wherein they were then assembled , and the hospitable proprietor of that pile of antiquity , St . Michael ' s Mount , a spot memorable in the annals of Masonry as connected with a recent assemblage of the Fraternity within its walls for the celebration of the natal day of their distinguished Grand Master .
" A long absence abroad , " continued Mr . Robinson , " and frequent subsequent sojourns out of the county , have kept him for some years from the provincial chair ; but his munificent and oft repeated acts of charity , powerfully portray a noble heart . To the strictest principles of honour and integrity , he unites the tenderest sentiments of benevolence and compassion . His deportment and actions bespeak the gentleman and the man of the world ; combining politeness with ease , and dignity
without pride . As a husband , father , landlord , master , and friend , he is too well known to require any panegyric ; and in all these endearing characters in his venerable age , may nature continue to succour him , whilst existence shall be desirable , and life capable of enjoyment . " Brother R . Pearce , of Penzance , with his usual zeal , added his meed of praise , and the toast was drunk with acclamations , the ladies joining in the repeated vivas . It was afterwards drunk from the goblet when
the Lodge was titled , accompanied with that of Brother G . S . Williams , the only Brother present who assisted in the ceremony of Sir John ' s installation . Brother G . S . Williams acknowledged it with great feeling , after which followed , " the Ladies , "— " the Chaplain , "" Brother Gore , of London , "— " Brother P . G . S Ellis , "— " R . Pearce , " " Cornish , " & c , to which suitable replies were made . Brother Richard VOL . in . ¦ ' 3 u
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Provincial.
that theme , which though not new to the Brotherhood in this province , yet on the present occasion , which we denominate the St . Aubyn Jubilee , is still more interesting , if possible , than in former seasons . I have before me a record of the proceedings of this ancient and honourable Fraternity in Cornwall for the last fifty years , commencing with that epoch which marked the installation of Sir John at Falmouth , when he was supported by the late Lord De Dunstanville , Sir C . Hawkins , Colonel
Lemon , and others , forming a large and distinguished band of Brethren , of whom but one is present to give witness to that interesting fact ; there he stands , venerable for age , but honoured too in his declining years , the Senior of the old Lodge at Falmouth , Brother G . S . Williams . In this ancient hall , surrounded by the portraits of so many of the ancestors of the lion . Baronet , and in the presence of so large an assemblage of the Brethren and others , I would fain find terms in which to do justice
to the subject proposed ; our worthy D . P . G . M . has " cull'd the choicest , " and time admonishes me to be brief . I am reminded , however , of those high eulogiums so deservedly bestowed on that eminent , that highly distinguished C'ornishman , the late grandfather of Sir John , and in which we trace many features of our highly venerable and venerated P . G . VI . —honours like these are worth wearing , and jubilees cannot be too often repeated in their celebration & c . & c . The P . G S . W . Brother
, Richard Pearce added his meed of praise , and in referring to St . Michael ' s Mount , that " gem set in the emerald wave , " another seat of the lion . Baronet , made some happy allusions to the joyful occasion . The health of " Sir John St . Aubyn , " as Provincial Grand Master of Freemasons in Cornwall , was then enthusiastically drunk by the Brethren with all the honours of Masonry : and when their warm and fraternal
feelings had a little subsided , the Deputy Provincial again called their attention to the health of the same venerated individual in his private and estimable character as lord of the ancient mansion wherein they were then assembled , and the hospitable proprietor of that pile of antiquity , St . Michael ' s Mount , a spot memorable in the annals of Masonry as connected with a recent assemblage of the Fraternity within its walls for the celebration of the natal day of their distinguished Grand Master .
" A long absence abroad , " continued Mr . Robinson , " and frequent subsequent sojourns out of the county , have kept him for some years from the provincial chair ; but his munificent and oft repeated acts of charity , powerfully portray a noble heart . To the strictest principles of honour and integrity , he unites the tenderest sentiments of benevolence and compassion . His deportment and actions bespeak the gentleman and the man of the world ; combining politeness with ease , and dignity
without pride . As a husband , father , landlord , master , and friend , he is too well known to require any panegyric ; and in all these endearing characters in his venerable age , may nature continue to succour him , whilst existence shall be desirable , and life capable of enjoyment . " Brother R . Pearce , of Penzance , with his usual zeal , added his meed of praise , and the toast was drunk with acclamations , the ladies joining in the repeated vivas . It was afterwards drunk from the goblet when
the Lodge was titled , accompanied with that of Brother G . S . Williams , the only Brother present who assisted in the ceremony of Sir John ' s installation . Brother G . S . Williams acknowledged it with great feeling , after which followed , " the Ladies , "— " the Chaplain , "" Brother Gore , of London , "— " Brother P . G . S Ellis , "— " R . Pearce , " " Cornish , " & c , to which suitable replies were made . Brother Richard VOL . in . ¦ ' 3 u