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of Monmouth ( hear ) . For some years it remained so . At length the star of Masonry arose ; it is being shot forth , I hope , never again to set ( loud cheering ) . The Silurian and Loyal Monmouth Lodges afterwards commenced their labours , and , as has been told you by my worthy Brother , the Bristol Lodges assisted , ancl now Masonry truly flourishes ( cheers ) . As for myself—and I . will say but few words about myself—I have ever felt the situation of the chief of Masonry involves a most
arduous task on me , since my knowledge of Masonic law is not so extensive as I could have wished ; but called to it by so numerous a body of Brethren , it would have been impossible for me to have declined ( cheers ) . It was impossible for me not to obey the call I received , not having from my earliest days , though closely connected with Monmouthshire , filled any post of honour . I could not decline , although I felt that I should have much to contend with in assuming it ( cheers ) .
Since I have been at the meetings which we have had of the Lodges of Newport and Monmouth , I have lost much of that diffidence—I have felt already the kindness which exists among Masons , and I have been assured that I shall receive advice and assistance whenever I may need it —( cheers ) . I was anxious that this ceremony should have taken place earlier ; it was deferred on account of the illness of my respected relationthe P . G . M . of Somerset . We have also to regret
, to-day , not only his absence , but that of my worthy friend and excellent Brother the P . G . M . of Bristol ( cheers ) . Although , however , he is absent , he has been most ably represented , and 1 feel thankful to the Brother who has so ably filled his place ( cheers ) . AVe are not now in Lodge , and it ivould be " indiscreet and highly improper to touch upon
anything connected intimately with Masonry , but what I addressed to you this morning before we closed the Lodge , I feel assured will not be forgotten by you ( cheers ) . I beg to repeat to you , Brethren of my province , that at all times , and on all occasions , whenever my services are required—whenever my assistance is in any way wanted , you have only to call upon me , and your call shall be obeyed and my duty performed to the best of my ability ( loud cheers ) . Proud ancl gratified I amproud and gratified all the members of the province of Monmouth must
be , at the kindness of the Brethren who have attended here this day from distant Lodges ( cheers ) . It is a peculiar source of gratification to me to see represented the Lodge Perpetual of Bridgewater . I believe no Mason ever entered the Craft younger than myself . I was eighteen years of age when by a special dispensation I was admitted . My Brother Francis , one of my oldest personal friends , one of the fathers of Masonry , teei at
first usueretl me into tne » jraic . r prouu , men , . seeing deputations from the various Lodges here present ; but I feel it especially grateful to see some of those who first witnessed my entrance into this Craft , present this day ( cheers ) . 1 will detain you no longer . I thank you extremely and with heartfelt gratitude for your assistance and cooperation ( cheers ) , and hoping we may long work together—feeling assured that Masonry will ever flourish , ancl praying for the blessing of God our worksand hoping that health and happiness may attend
upon , you all , I beg leave to thank you for the patience and kindness with which you have heard me ( cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN , after a brief pause again rose and said—Brethren , I now rise to perform a most gratifying duty , in the toast I am about to submit to your notice . It is the health of a friend and worthy Brother to whom , we owe many thanks for his exertions among us this day . x We
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of Monmouth ( hear ) . For some years it remained so . At length the star of Masonry arose ; it is being shot forth , I hope , never again to set ( loud cheering ) . The Silurian and Loyal Monmouth Lodges afterwards commenced their labours , and , as has been told you by my worthy Brother , the Bristol Lodges assisted , ancl now Masonry truly flourishes ( cheers ) . As for myself—and I . will say but few words about myself—I have ever felt the situation of the chief of Masonry involves a most
arduous task on me , since my knowledge of Masonic law is not so extensive as I could have wished ; but called to it by so numerous a body of Brethren , it would have been impossible for me to have declined ( cheers ) . It was impossible for me not to obey the call I received , not having from my earliest days , though closely connected with Monmouthshire , filled any post of honour . I could not decline , although I felt that I should have much to contend with in assuming it ( cheers ) .
Since I have been at the meetings which we have had of the Lodges of Newport and Monmouth , I have lost much of that diffidence—I have felt already the kindness which exists among Masons , and I have been assured that I shall receive advice and assistance whenever I may need it —( cheers ) . I was anxious that this ceremony should have taken place earlier ; it was deferred on account of the illness of my respected relationthe P . G . M . of Somerset . We have also to regret
, to-day , not only his absence , but that of my worthy friend and excellent Brother the P . G . M . of Bristol ( cheers ) . Although , however , he is absent , he has been most ably represented , and 1 feel thankful to the Brother who has so ably filled his place ( cheers ) . AVe are not now in Lodge , and it ivould be " indiscreet and highly improper to touch upon
anything connected intimately with Masonry , but what I addressed to you this morning before we closed the Lodge , I feel assured will not be forgotten by you ( cheers ) . I beg to repeat to you , Brethren of my province , that at all times , and on all occasions , whenever my services are required—whenever my assistance is in any way wanted , you have only to call upon me , and your call shall be obeyed and my duty performed to the best of my ability ( loud cheers ) . Proud ancl gratified I amproud and gratified all the members of the province of Monmouth must
be , at the kindness of the Brethren who have attended here this day from distant Lodges ( cheers ) . It is a peculiar source of gratification to me to see represented the Lodge Perpetual of Bridgewater . I believe no Mason ever entered the Craft younger than myself . I was eighteen years of age when by a special dispensation I was admitted . My Brother Francis , one of my oldest personal friends , one of the fathers of Masonry , teei at
first usueretl me into tne » jraic . r prouu , men , . seeing deputations from the various Lodges here present ; but I feel it especially grateful to see some of those who first witnessed my entrance into this Craft , present this day ( cheers ) . 1 will detain you no longer . I thank you extremely and with heartfelt gratitude for your assistance and cooperation ( cheers ) , and hoping we may long work together—feeling assured that Masonry will ever flourish , ancl praying for the blessing of God our worksand hoping that health and happiness may attend
upon , you all , I beg leave to thank you for the patience and kindness with which you have heard me ( cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN , after a brief pause again rose and said—Brethren , I now rise to perform a most gratifying duty , in the toast I am about to submit to your notice . It is the health of a friend and worthy Brother to whom , we owe many thanks for his exertions among us this day . x We