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Asylum For Aged And Decayed Freemasons.*
merits of the illustrious individual so well known to them , not more for his high rank than for bis conspicuous virtues ; and in every meeting , whether of Afasons or of Englishmen who were not Afasons , he was sure the health of the Duke of Sussex would be cordially received . ( Loud and vehement cheering , which lasted for some minutes . ) He was not mistaken . The enthusiasm with which His Royal Highness ' s name had been received convinced him thathowever coldlor
inade-, y quately that name had been introduced , its announcement was of itself sufficient to call forth tbe enthusiasm and affection of their breasts . ( Renewed cheers . ) "The health of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex" was then drunk with three times three , and all the honours .
Glee— Hail smiling morn . " The CHAIRMAN had now the honour of proposing a toast , which would , he knew , be drunk by every Brother ivith great satisfaction ; but as there was a great number of topics to whicli he should this evening have to call their attention , he should propose it very briefly . It was tlie healths of the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Alaster , and all the Provincial Grand Alasters of England and Wales . ( Loud cheers . )
Song by Air . Wilson— " John Anderson my Joe . " The CHAIRMAN had next to propose a toast , which he was convinced would be warmly received , ( hear , ) for it not only enlisted all their sympathies as Alasons but also as Englishmen . ( Cheers . ) It was the " Health of the Grand Alasters of Scotland , ancl Ireland , and the Provincial Grand Alasters of those countries . " The toast was drunk with three times threeand much cheering .
, BROTHER HERCX -LES ELMS , P . G . AL—Elect of Monaghan , as soon as the cheering had subsided , rose and said , that as he did not see any person come forward to return thanks , for the toast which had just been so warmly responded to on behalf of Scotland , he would , as one of the Alembers of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , return thanks on behalf of his Grace the Duke of Leinster , and the other Grand Officers of Ireland .
( Cheers . ) He need not disguise from them the tact that lie was an Irishman , for , even if he attempted to do so , like the apostle , " his speech would betray him . " ( Loud cheers and laughter . ) Their illustrious Grand Alaster in Ireland had been selected by their body , when he was only known as the head of the gallant and illustrious house of Geraldine ; they had not selected him because he was a duke , because he was a man of high rank , of great wealth and station , or because dehidden
scended from a family whose source was so ancient that it was in the very darkness of antiquity . ( Cheers . ) No ; but because he was a man , who , through evil report anil good report , had ever been without spot or blemish . ( Gieat app lause of some seconds duration . ) Sucn were the grounds on which they had chosen him , and time had proved that these were tbe only grounds on which any individual ought to be selected for so important a post , ( cheers ;) and every succeeding year brotherllove and
of office had only added another link to the chain of y kindly affection which had bound them together , ancl added the cement of private and personal friendship to thc Masonie tie , ( loud cheers ) , which he was sure nothiiia ; could snap asunder , except the strong arm of death . ( Renewed cheers . ) He must be allowed to say that nothing could exceed the joy and satisfaction with which the restoya . ts . ovi to health of their illustrious Grand Alaster ( tlie Duke of Sussex ) had been received in Ireland , and he was quite sure the auspicious event could onl y be regarded with similar feelings by those who now tilled that
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Asylum For Aged And Decayed Freemasons.*
merits of the illustrious individual so well known to them , not more for his high rank than for bis conspicuous virtues ; and in every meeting , whether of Afasons or of Englishmen who were not Afasons , he was sure the health of the Duke of Sussex would be cordially received . ( Loud and vehement cheering , which lasted for some minutes . ) He was not mistaken . The enthusiasm with which His Royal Highness ' s name had been received convinced him thathowever coldlor
inade-, y quately that name had been introduced , its announcement was of itself sufficient to call forth tbe enthusiasm and affection of their breasts . ( Renewed cheers . ) "The health of His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex" was then drunk with three times three , and all the honours .
Glee— Hail smiling morn . " The CHAIRMAN had now the honour of proposing a toast , which would , he knew , be drunk by every Brother ivith great satisfaction ; but as there was a great number of topics to whicli he should this evening have to call their attention , he should propose it very briefly . It was tlie healths of the Pro-Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Alaster , and all the Provincial Grand Alasters of England and Wales . ( Loud cheers . )
Song by Air . Wilson— " John Anderson my Joe . " The CHAIRMAN had next to propose a toast , which he was convinced would be warmly received , ( hear , ) for it not only enlisted all their sympathies as Alasons but also as Englishmen . ( Cheers . ) It was the " Health of the Grand Alasters of Scotland , ancl Ireland , and the Provincial Grand Alasters of those countries . " The toast was drunk with three times threeand much cheering .
, BROTHER HERCX -LES ELMS , P . G . AL—Elect of Monaghan , as soon as the cheering had subsided , rose and said , that as he did not see any person come forward to return thanks , for the toast which had just been so warmly responded to on behalf of Scotland , he would , as one of the Alembers of the Grand Lodge of Ireland , return thanks on behalf of his Grace the Duke of Leinster , and the other Grand Officers of Ireland .
( Cheers . ) He need not disguise from them the tact that lie was an Irishman , for , even if he attempted to do so , like the apostle , " his speech would betray him . " ( Loud cheers and laughter . ) Their illustrious Grand Alaster in Ireland had been selected by their body , when he was only known as the head of the gallant and illustrious house of Geraldine ; they had not selected him because he was a duke , because he was a man of high rank , of great wealth and station , or because dehidden
scended from a family whose source was so ancient that it was in the very darkness of antiquity . ( Cheers . ) No ; but because he was a man , who , through evil report anil good report , had ever been without spot or blemish . ( Gieat app lause of some seconds duration . ) Sucn were the grounds on which they had chosen him , and time had proved that these were tbe only grounds on which any individual ought to be selected for so important a post , ( cheers ;) and every succeeding year brotherllove and
of office had only added another link to the chain of y kindly affection which had bound them together , ancl added the cement of private and personal friendship to thc Masonie tie , ( loud cheers ) , which he was sure nothiiia ; could snap asunder , except the strong arm of death . ( Renewed cheers . ) He must be allowed to say that nothing could exceed the joy and satisfaction with which the restoya . ts . ovi to health of their illustrious Grand Alaster ( tlie Duke of Sussex ) had been received in Ireland , and he was quite sure the auspicious event could onl y be regarded with similar feelings by those who now tilled that