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Ireland.
expression of their feelings towards him as a man . They were all well aware , not only how great was the interest for the welfare of masonry felt b y the Prov . Grand Master , but how well directed and applied were his measures for reconciling conflicting interests and opinions . To his urbanity and kindness , not only in lodge but out of lodge , they could all bear testimony . The Prov . G . Master roseevidently affected and gratified by the way
, in which his health had been drank , and stated that he felt much flattered at this testimony of their personal regard , so emphatically expressed , and he believed sincerely . The Prov . G . Master then took an able review of masonry , and the duties devolving on them as members of a society , requiring unity , harmony , ancl constant and steady co-operation . Bro . Bartkowski , Senior Warden , who occupied the Vice-chair ,
requested leave to propose a toast , and , after calling on the brethren to fill their glasses , he proposed the health of the W . Master , " Bro . Grant , " reviewing the efforts he had made for the good of masonry , and how unceasingly those exertions were directed . Tbe toast was drunk with all the honours , in a manner that evinced the great attachment of the brethren towards Bro . Grant , and the high esteem in which they held him . Bro . Grant rose ancl delivered a most lucid address , ancl resumed his seat amidst the enthusiastic greetings of the brethren . *
The health of Bro . Colonel Loughead , Consul for the United States of America , was proposed and drank most cordially . Bro . Longhead ' s reply was most masonic , and expressed ivith much feeling and good taste .
The healths of " Bro . Bartkowski , Senior Warden ; " " The Chaplain , Bro . Clarke ; " " The Treasurer , Bro . Keys ; " "The architect of the new hall , Bro . Broughton , " and several other toasts were proposed and drank with great cordiality , and the several brethren responded in very able , eloquent and feeling terms . It is but justice to Mr . Greer , the proprietor of the Imperial Hotel , to state that the dinner was excellent , the wines of choice quality , and nothing wanting in his arrangements to secure the comfort of his guests .
The company broke up at twelve o ' clock , much gratified with their entertainment . We regret to observe that Bro . Grant has found it necessary to issue a powerful address to the Craft , soliciting aid to defray the costs of building the Hall at Derry .
Foreign.
FOREIGN .
The Grancl Lodge of France have acknowledged the republic . It having been decreed that all lodges in Germany must be under a Grand German Lodge , the Frankfort Eagle has placed itself under the most liberal , consistent , and indefatigable the Grand Lodge of Hambro ' . This event has occasioned a great sensation on the continent , holding warrant , as that lodge did , under France . It is determined ( to legalize the new association ) that a new consecration must take place ; the 2 nd of April has been named for the ceremony . Upwards of four hundred
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Ireland.
expression of their feelings towards him as a man . They were all well aware , not only how great was the interest for the welfare of masonry felt b y the Prov . Grand Master , but how well directed and applied were his measures for reconciling conflicting interests and opinions . To his urbanity and kindness , not only in lodge but out of lodge , they could all bear testimony . The Prov . G . Master roseevidently affected and gratified by the way
, in which his health had been drank , and stated that he felt much flattered at this testimony of their personal regard , so emphatically expressed , and he believed sincerely . The Prov . G . Master then took an able review of masonry , and the duties devolving on them as members of a society , requiring unity , harmony , ancl constant and steady co-operation . Bro . Bartkowski , Senior Warden , who occupied the Vice-chair ,
requested leave to propose a toast , and , after calling on the brethren to fill their glasses , he proposed the health of the W . Master , " Bro . Grant , " reviewing the efforts he had made for the good of masonry , and how unceasingly those exertions were directed . Tbe toast was drunk with all the honours , in a manner that evinced the great attachment of the brethren towards Bro . Grant , and the high esteem in which they held him . Bro . Grant rose ancl delivered a most lucid address , ancl resumed his seat amidst the enthusiastic greetings of the brethren . *
The health of Bro . Colonel Loughead , Consul for the United States of America , was proposed and drank most cordially . Bro . Longhead ' s reply was most masonic , and expressed ivith much feeling and good taste .
The healths of " Bro . Bartkowski , Senior Warden ; " " The Chaplain , Bro . Clarke ; " " The Treasurer , Bro . Keys ; " "The architect of the new hall , Bro . Broughton , " and several other toasts were proposed and drank with great cordiality , and the several brethren responded in very able , eloquent and feeling terms . It is but justice to Mr . Greer , the proprietor of the Imperial Hotel , to state that the dinner was excellent , the wines of choice quality , and nothing wanting in his arrangements to secure the comfort of his guests .
The company broke up at twelve o ' clock , much gratified with their entertainment . We regret to observe that Bro . Grant has found it necessary to issue a powerful address to the Craft , soliciting aid to defray the costs of building the Hall at Derry .
Foreign.
FOREIGN .
The Grancl Lodge of France have acknowledged the republic . It having been decreed that all lodges in Germany must be under a Grand German Lodge , the Frankfort Eagle has placed itself under the most liberal , consistent , and indefatigable the Grand Lodge of Hambro ' . This event has occasioned a great sensation on the continent , holding warrant , as that lodge did , under France . It is determined ( to legalize the new association ) that a new consecration must take place ; the 2 nd of April has been named for the ceremony . Upwards of four hundred