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Bro . AV . THOMPSON , who was received in the most enthusiastic manner , said , that if on ordinary occasions he felt a want of words to express a sense of their kindness , be felt it to a far greater extent now , when it devolved on him to return his grateful acknowledgments for tbat mark of respect conveyed to him in the testimonial which they hacl that il ' ay presented to him , and tbe value of which , as justly remarked by tbe Worshipful Masterwas enhanced bihe irit and
, y sp pleasure with which it was given . During his connection with Masonry , which had extended to twenty years , he hail no hesitation in saying- that some of his happiest hours hacl been spent in a Mason ' s lodge ; and if there was one honour which he valued more than another , it was being elected a member of the Apollo Lodge , and being appointed its Treasurer . H e felt , however , that these distinctions being conferred on him were more attributable to a respect to the
memory of his father , who held the same office , than to any claim or merit of his own ; and , entertaining tbat conviction , he would endeavour to imitate the example set bim by his father , and tread in his footsteps . He would study to promote the welfare of the Order , and endeavour , by the promulgation and practice of the principles of Masonry , to show that it was more than a name . In conclusion , he begged them to accept the warmest acknowledgments of a
grateful heart ; and he assured them that he ivould strive to prove himself worthy of their kindness ancl confidence b y devoting his best services towards promoting the interests of Masonry generally , and of the Apollo Lodge in particular . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then propose ! " The healths of the new
Jyinitiated brethren , Bros . Evelyn , Sir . H . A ane , and the Rev . M . Bayley . " Bro . EVELVN returned thanks , and claimed indulgence for himself and the newly-initiated brethren , who he said , were so dazzled by the blaze of li ght which had burst upon them , that they felt , like travellers in a strange country , fearful lest they should stumble against some rule of the Order . He was happy in being brought from darkness to lihtand from a world which he had witnessed of
contendingg , passions , and brickbats , and dead cats , and to be introduced to a new world , where peace and happiness prevailed , ancl the predominant feeling-was to diffuse such blessings to all within their reach . He rejoiced that he bad not left Oxford without attending- this festival , because it hacl afforded him the opportunity of seeing men of all ranks and classes uniting and fraternising together for their general good ; andin conclusionhe would express a hopeon his part and
, , , on that of his comrades , that , while the should not repent beinginitiated into this ancient and honourable Order , so the brethren would not have reason to regret having admitted them to a privilege of which they had just reason to he proud . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed " The healths of the Past Officers of tbe Apollo Lodge , " for which Bro . BEST returned thanks . Bro . BURSTALL proposed " The health of the Senior AVarden and
Officers of the Apollo Lodge , " and expressed a confident hope that they would faithfull y discharge the duties devolving on them , maintain the character of the Apollo Lodge , " and promote the interests of the Order . Bro . ST . J . TYRWHITT , S . AV ., responded to the toast , and observed that the honour" paid them was prospective , and referred to services
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Provincial.
Bro . AV . THOMPSON , who was received in the most enthusiastic manner , said , that if on ordinary occasions he felt a want of words to express a sense of their kindness , be felt it to a far greater extent now , when it devolved on him to return his grateful acknowledgments for tbat mark of respect conveyed to him in the testimonial which they hacl that il ' ay presented to him , and tbe value of which , as justly remarked by tbe Worshipful Masterwas enhanced bihe irit and
, y sp pleasure with which it was given . During his connection with Masonry , which had extended to twenty years , he hail no hesitation in saying- that some of his happiest hours hacl been spent in a Mason ' s lodge ; and if there was one honour which he valued more than another , it was being elected a member of the Apollo Lodge , and being appointed its Treasurer . H e felt , however , that these distinctions being conferred on him were more attributable to a respect to the
memory of his father , who held the same office , than to any claim or merit of his own ; and , entertaining tbat conviction , he would endeavour to imitate the example set bim by his father , and tread in his footsteps . He would study to promote the welfare of the Order , and endeavour , by the promulgation and practice of the principles of Masonry , to show that it was more than a name . In conclusion , he begged them to accept the warmest acknowledgments of a
grateful heart ; and he assured them that he ivould strive to prove himself worthy of their kindness ancl confidence b y devoting his best services towards promoting the interests of Masonry generally , and of the Apollo Lodge in particular . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then propose ! " The healths of the new
Jyinitiated brethren , Bros . Evelyn , Sir . H . A ane , and the Rev . M . Bayley . " Bro . EVELVN returned thanks , and claimed indulgence for himself and the newly-initiated brethren , who he said , were so dazzled by the blaze of li ght which had burst upon them , that they felt , like travellers in a strange country , fearful lest they should stumble against some rule of the Order . He was happy in being brought from darkness to lihtand from a world which he had witnessed of
contendingg , passions , and brickbats , and dead cats , and to be introduced to a new world , where peace and happiness prevailed , ancl the predominant feeling-was to diffuse such blessings to all within their reach . He rejoiced that he bad not left Oxford without attending- this festival , because it hacl afforded him the opportunity of seeing men of all ranks and classes uniting and fraternising together for their general good ; andin conclusionhe would express a hopeon his part and
, , , on that of his comrades , that , while the should not repent beinginitiated into this ancient and honourable Order , so the brethren would not have reason to regret having admitted them to a privilege of which they had just reason to he proud . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed " The healths of the Past Officers of tbe Apollo Lodge , " for which Bro . BEST returned thanks . Bro . BURSTALL proposed " The health of the Senior AVarden and
Officers of the Apollo Lodge , " and expressed a confident hope that they would faithfull y discharge the duties devolving on them , maintain the character of the Apollo Lodge , " and promote the interests of the Order . Bro . ST . J . TYRWHITT , S . AV ., responded to the toast , and observed that the honour" paid them was prospective , and referred to services