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in a duty as a member of society , you saw my intention and appreciated it . " To vou , Mr . President , I owe much of the pleasure springing from this meeting , and , I trust , I have enough still left in my box of gratitude to convince you that your confidence has not been misplaced , or your preference wholly undeserved . To you , my friend and Brother , BarnettI beg to offer thanks for exertions . To youBrother
, my your , Moss , I am greatly indebted for the trouble you have experienced in this affair . And my good and esteemed Brother Brutton will believe me when I assure him , that few days pass over my head that I am not reminded of his steady friendship , aud his staunch support ; having first met him under the flag that has " braved the battle and the breeze , I hope and trust I shall continue to admire his generosity , and respect his virtues Of reverend friendBrother BuckeredgeI shall only
. my , , remark , that no ordinary share of respect could have induced him to undertake a ride of nearly sixty miles to be present here to-day ;— -in short , to every one present I beg to tender my fraternal regards , assuring you that this day will live in the memory of my children , ancl that these handsome ancl costly trinkets shall be handed down to them as heirlooms of their father s Masonic principles . " When I appeared amongst you I was a stranger to you . 1 wo years of this districtwith
a < to I was personally unknown to the Freemasons , the exception of Brother Brutton . You reposed a trust in me , and from the manner 1 discharged the duties connected with that trust , I think , without egotism , I may fairly say that I obtained the confidence of every good Mason . And although I retire from Craft-Masonry in this town , yet my services and my advice shall ever be at your command , should be required
they ever . " 1 beg once more to return my best thanks for this substantial recollection of me , and , penetrated with gratitude for the kindness you have this day shown to me , I can only hope that my future life may be so spent as to merit a continuance of your friendship and your respect . Song—Brother Bull . _ The health of the President was then given , and Brother Upfitl
returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech . TheVice-President . —Brother B ARNETT expressed himself in straightforward friendliness , stating his personal knowledge and belief , that Brother Ribbans ' s motives are unsullied ancl beneficial , and that in accepting the office of Vice-President he had acted entirely upon the principles inculcated in Freemasonry , as laid down in the Sacred Volume of the Laws and Prophets .
Song—Brother Moss . _ . ¦ . _ -. c The next toast , " The Rev . Brother Buckeredge , the Governor of 1-1 . M . castle at Stafford , and the visitors who have honoured us with their company . " „ ., « *_ _ .- __ " Really , Mr . President and Gentlemen , " said our Rev . Brother Buckeredge , " I hardly know what to say more , than that I have felt myself gratified and happy on the present interesting occasion . There has been muclTsimplieity to leaseand so much sincerity to applaud ,
so p , that any attempt at a set speech would be totally out of place , and quite unnecessary . I perfectly coincide in what has been said of Brother llibbans , and in wishing him ancl yourselves every blessing that lite can bestow , I thank you heartily for the honour you have done me . Catch—All round .
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in a duty as a member of society , you saw my intention and appreciated it . " To vou , Mr . President , I owe much of the pleasure springing from this meeting , and , I trust , I have enough still left in my box of gratitude to convince you that your confidence has not been misplaced , or your preference wholly undeserved . To you , my friend and Brother , BarnettI beg to offer thanks for exertions . To youBrother
, my your , Moss , I am greatly indebted for the trouble you have experienced in this affair . And my good and esteemed Brother Brutton will believe me when I assure him , that few days pass over my head that I am not reminded of his steady friendship , aud his staunch support ; having first met him under the flag that has " braved the battle and the breeze , I hope and trust I shall continue to admire his generosity , and respect his virtues Of reverend friendBrother BuckeredgeI shall only
. my , , remark , that no ordinary share of respect could have induced him to undertake a ride of nearly sixty miles to be present here to-day ;— -in short , to every one present I beg to tender my fraternal regards , assuring you that this day will live in the memory of my children , ancl that these handsome ancl costly trinkets shall be handed down to them as heirlooms of their father s Masonic principles . " When I appeared amongst you I was a stranger to you . 1 wo years of this districtwith
a < to I was personally unknown to the Freemasons , the exception of Brother Brutton . You reposed a trust in me , and from the manner 1 discharged the duties connected with that trust , I think , without egotism , I may fairly say that I obtained the confidence of every good Mason . And although I retire from Craft-Masonry in this town , yet my services and my advice shall ever be at your command , should be required
they ever . " 1 beg once more to return my best thanks for this substantial recollection of me , and , penetrated with gratitude for the kindness you have this day shown to me , I can only hope that my future life may be so spent as to merit a continuance of your friendship and your respect . Song—Brother Bull . _ The health of the President was then given , and Brother Upfitl
returned thanks in a neat and appropriate speech . TheVice-President . —Brother B ARNETT expressed himself in straightforward friendliness , stating his personal knowledge and belief , that Brother Ribbans ' s motives are unsullied ancl beneficial , and that in accepting the office of Vice-President he had acted entirely upon the principles inculcated in Freemasonry , as laid down in the Sacred Volume of the Laws and Prophets .
Song—Brother Moss . _ . ¦ . _ -. c The next toast , " The Rev . Brother Buckeredge , the Governor of 1-1 . M . castle at Stafford , and the visitors who have honoured us with their company . " „ ., « *_ _ .- __ " Really , Mr . President and Gentlemen , " said our Rev . Brother Buckeredge , " I hardly know what to say more , than that I have felt myself gratified and happy on the present interesting occasion . There has been muclTsimplieity to leaseand so much sincerity to applaud ,
so p , that any attempt at a set speech would be totally out of place , and quite unnecessary . I perfectly coincide in what has been said of Brother llibbans , and in wishing him ancl yourselves every blessing that lite can bestow , I thank you heartily for the honour you have done me . Catch—All round .