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Provincial.
Lodge , to which succeeded a grand banquet , prepared by Brother AA . Pearce at the Royal Hotel . On the removal of the cloth , and the performance of grace by the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , Brother Robinson , in allusion to the accustomed toast of " The King , " thus expressed himself : —At this peculiarly interesting and truly affecting era of England ' s destinieswhen we have to hail the accession of a
, young , amiable , and illustrious Queen to the throne of her ancestors , —and in the same moment to deplore the death of a paternal , beloved , and universally lamented King , —I feel at a loss for words , and embarrassed by conflictive emotions , whilst proposing a toast to which on these happy occasions you have ever responded with the most rapturous and enthusiastic acclamations . I could wish , however , the duty had fallen into abler hands . But I address a Fraternity , amongst whom criticism is
a stranger , and I throw myself with confidence on your indulgence . I beg my Brethren to drink in a bumper of generous wine , the health of our most gracious , amiable , and illustrious young Queen Victoria : -ivhose first assumption of regal authority has already given a confident hope of a reign of happiness for her subjects and of glory to herself . AIay the Almighty Architect of the Universe prolong her days to a good and golden old age : and may she ever blend the prudenceviilance
, g , and magnanimity of an Elizabeth , with the affability , generosity , benevolence , and mercy of an Anne ! ( It is here impossible to do justice to the effusions of loyalty whicli flowed in prolonged and reiterated bursts from every heart present . ) A few other loyal and Alasonic toasts followed , after which a great
number of ladies were admitted , who were invited to partake of the dessert . The D . P . G . AI . ; in a speech of refined taste and eloquence proposed the health of " the Ladies , " which was drunk with the musical hurrahs , and three times three , the band playing , " Here ' s a health to all good lasses , " Brother Rickerby acknowledged the compliment on the part of the ladies . The D . P . G . AI . in complimenting the ladies on tlie interest they
must ever excite in the hearts of Freemasons , and on their universally acknowledged humanity towards the shipwrecked and the destitute , on various occasions , thus delivered himself to the Brethren of Falmouth : — If the welfare and improvement of mankind impel you to establish in your celebrated haven , societies for the promotion of the sciences ami the arts , and thus to render the first and finest maritime asylum in the worldthe seat of learning and eminence : how
deliht-, g ful is it to observe the female portion of your inhabitants and their neighbourhood keeping pace with you , and enuring into all your philanthropic schemes for the amelioration of human wretchedness , and the encouragement of that rise and progress ofthe mind ' s inventive ingenuity , which is rapidly bringing the world to that summit of distinction which shall render man the great and intrinsic instrument of moral good for which he was at first created .
Thc Provincial Grand Warden Cornish , in proposing thc health of the Provincial Grand Chaplain Grylls , paid a becoming ' compliment to the eloquent discourse the Brethren had that day enjoyed the privilege ot hearing . They had heard a deeply impressive sermon from a most important text . —Thc Reverend Brother had most emphatically taught them the various duties which thc Order enjoins , and had directed their solemn attention to the great event which alike awaits the Cottage and
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Provincial.
Lodge , to which succeeded a grand banquet , prepared by Brother AA . Pearce at the Royal Hotel . On the removal of the cloth , and the performance of grace by the Provincial Grand Chaplain , the Deputy Provincial Grand Alaster , Brother Robinson , in allusion to the accustomed toast of " The King , " thus expressed himself : —At this peculiarly interesting and truly affecting era of England ' s destinieswhen we have to hail the accession of a
, young , amiable , and illustrious Queen to the throne of her ancestors , —and in the same moment to deplore the death of a paternal , beloved , and universally lamented King , —I feel at a loss for words , and embarrassed by conflictive emotions , whilst proposing a toast to which on these happy occasions you have ever responded with the most rapturous and enthusiastic acclamations . I could wish , however , the duty had fallen into abler hands . But I address a Fraternity , amongst whom criticism is
a stranger , and I throw myself with confidence on your indulgence . I beg my Brethren to drink in a bumper of generous wine , the health of our most gracious , amiable , and illustrious young Queen Victoria : -ivhose first assumption of regal authority has already given a confident hope of a reign of happiness for her subjects and of glory to herself . AIay the Almighty Architect of the Universe prolong her days to a good and golden old age : and may she ever blend the prudenceviilance
, g , and magnanimity of an Elizabeth , with the affability , generosity , benevolence , and mercy of an Anne ! ( It is here impossible to do justice to the effusions of loyalty whicli flowed in prolonged and reiterated bursts from every heart present . ) A few other loyal and Alasonic toasts followed , after which a great
number of ladies were admitted , who were invited to partake of the dessert . The D . P . G . AI . ; in a speech of refined taste and eloquence proposed the health of " the Ladies , " which was drunk with the musical hurrahs , and three times three , the band playing , " Here ' s a health to all good lasses , " Brother Rickerby acknowledged the compliment on the part of the ladies . The D . P . G . AI . in complimenting the ladies on tlie interest they
must ever excite in the hearts of Freemasons , and on their universally acknowledged humanity towards the shipwrecked and the destitute , on various occasions , thus delivered himself to the Brethren of Falmouth : — If the welfare and improvement of mankind impel you to establish in your celebrated haven , societies for the promotion of the sciences ami the arts , and thus to render the first and finest maritime asylum in the worldthe seat of learning and eminence : how
deliht-, g ful is it to observe the female portion of your inhabitants and their neighbourhood keeping pace with you , and enuring into all your philanthropic schemes for the amelioration of human wretchedness , and the encouragement of that rise and progress ofthe mind ' s inventive ingenuity , which is rapidly bringing the world to that summit of distinction which shall render man the great and intrinsic instrument of moral good for which he was at first created .
Thc Provincial Grand Warden Cornish , in proposing thc health of the Provincial Grand Chaplain Grylls , paid a becoming ' compliment to the eloquent discourse the Brethren had that day enjoyed the privilege ot hearing . They had heard a deeply impressive sermon from a most important text . —Thc Reverend Brother had most emphatically taught them the various duties which thc Order enjoins , and had directed their solemn attention to the great event which alike awaits the Cottage and