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Provincial.
" Such being my conviction of the inestimable benefits which society derives from Masonry , it cannot be a matter of surprise that I have availed myself of the advantages ivhich my situation affords , in order to promote the interests of our excellent institution . " In the pursuit of this object , I have been enli ghtened by your example , encouraged by your kindness and affection , and supported by
your active and steady co-operation . If tp these claims on my gratitude is added the event of this day , the whole amount of obligation is such , that I fear no actions of mine will enable me to repay it : of this you may rest assured , that the connection ivhich subsists between us is as gratifying to my pride as it is dear to my heart . " This eloquent address was listened to with profound attention , and at
its close the Brethren testified their high gratification by the most enthusiastic cheering . The Masonic business of the province having been concluded , the Lodge was adjourned , and the Brethren requested to assemble at three o ' clock , and in the interim they amused themselves by wandering over the castle and gardens . On the terrace they were joined by the Earl and Countess of Durham , and the excellent band of his lordship played several spirited and enlivening airs . The weather was peculiarly mild ,
and the Brethren were highly gratified in their walks by the courtesy and attention they received . A little before three o ' clock the party again assembled , and proceeded in procession to the dining-room , where a most splendid repast was prepared , and by the most excellent arrangements , the ivhole party was accommodated with ease and comfort , consisting of about 150 persons . The tables were decorated by . a most
gorgeous profusion of gold and silver cups ; the dinner was of the very first order , and the champagne and wines of all descriptions were of the very best quality . Abundance flowed throughout , and the noble chairman repeatedly desired his honoured guests to order whatever his house could afford . After dinner the Lodge was again formed , ivhich prevents us ( reluctantly ) from giving an account of several excellent
speeches which were delivered on the occasion . AVe may be permitted , however , to say , that the meeting was one of unbounded satisfaction to all parties ; that the attention and courtesy of the noble lord was unceasing , and that the recollection of tliis day will form a bright era in the annals of Masonry , and will long be remembered by the Brethren as one of the happiest of their fives .
Among the company present , we observed Sir H . AVilliamson , Sir AV . Chaytor , Sir C . Sharp , AV . Harland , Esq ., M . P ., J . G . Boss , Esq ., M . P ., AV . Mills , Esq ., J . Fawcett , Esq ., and a large assembly of the gentry and respectability of the county . VOL . I . I
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Provincial.
" Such being my conviction of the inestimable benefits which society derives from Masonry , it cannot be a matter of surprise that I have availed myself of the advantages ivhich my situation affords , in order to promote the interests of our excellent institution . " In the pursuit of this object , I have been enli ghtened by your example , encouraged by your kindness and affection , and supported by
your active and steady co-operation . If tp these claims on my gratitude is added the event of this day , the whole amount of obligation is such , that I fear no actions of mine will enable me to repay it : of this you may rest assured , that the connection ivhich subsists between us is as gratifying to my pride as it is dear to my heart . " This eloquent address was listened to with profound attention , and at
its close the Brethren testified their high gratification by the most enthusiastic cheering . The Masonic business of the province having been concluded , the Lodge was adjourned , and the Brethren requested to assemble at three o ' clock , and in the interim they amused themselves by wandering over the castle and gardens . On the terrace they were joined by the Earl and Countess of Durham , and the excellent band of his lordship played several spirited and enlivening airs . The weather was peculiarly mild ,
and the Brethren were highly gratified in their walks by the courtesy and attention they received . A little before three o ' clock the party again assembled , and proceeded in procession to the dining-room , where a most splendid repast was prepared , and by the most excellent arrangements , the ivhole party was accommodated with ease and comfort , consisting of about 150 persons . The tables were decorated by . a most
gorgeous profusion of gold and silver cups ; the dinner was of the very first order , and the champagne and wines of all descriptions were of the very best quality . Abundance flowed throughout , and the noble chairman repeatedly desired his honoured guests to order whatever his house could afford . After dinner the Lodge was again formed , ivhich prevents us ( reluctantly ) from giving an account of several excellent
speeches which were delivered on the occasion . AVe may be permitted , however , to say , that the meeting was one of unbounded satisfaction to all parties ; that the attention and courtesy of the noble lord was unceasing , and that the recollection of tliis day will form a bright era in the annals of Masonry , and will long be remembered by the Brethren as one of the happiest of their fives .
Among the company present , we observed Sir H . AVilliamson , Sir AV . Chaytor , Sir C . Sharp , AV . Harland , Esq ., M . P ., J . G . Boss , Esq ., M . P ., AV . Mills , Esq ., J . Fawcett , Esq ., and a large assembly of the gentry and respectability of the county . VOL . I . I