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Provincial.
Bro . STRADLING , with much emotion , said , " Rt . W . Sir and Brothers , I am unable to recollect any circumstance of my Masonic life that would entitle me to be the recipient of so splendid a gift as you have this day done me the hi gh honour to present to me . I had considered that the gratification of being chosen by ballot as your Treasurer for twenty-two consecutive years was an amjile honour , and an abundant testimony of how jioor services had been
my estimated . The Rt . AA ^ . P . G . M . has been pleased to revert to my endeavours to advance the progress of Masonry . I admit my zeal herein , and I doubt not but one or two of my ancient Brethren will vouch for my endeavours in early years to make this , my mother Lodge , a working and a prosperous * Lodge . We struggled against the stream fen- some years , —indeed , until the beloved individual who is now our honoured chief was initiated in this Lod This was a
ge . gratifying era , from which we may date the resuscitation and ascendancy of Masonry in the AVest of England , more especially in this Province . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , for this magnificent gift , enhanced as it is by the sources from which it comes , and the hand that has jiresented it , I thank you from my heart : it shall live among my best affections , and it shall descend to my son , and I pray God to his sonas among the richest of my bequests . I am most
, anxious for the time when my son shall be of Masonic age , so that he mi ght have the proud privilege of being initiated by the Rt . AV . Brother who honours my humble self with his friendship , and my son by condescending to be his godfather . I have many , to whom I feel bound to try to express my gratitude ; and I should be ungrateful indeed if I did not assure the fair modellers of those exquisite flowers which surmount the elegant tribute how much this pretty
contribution has gratified me . I know it is to their father , my excellent friend—and , indeed , the friend ofthe Province—Bro . Bales AVhite ( cheers ) , that I am indebted for the jn-oposition ancl completion of this gift . It is an honour to know him ; afflicted as he is , yet such is his active and energetic mind , ancl such his rare benevolence of heart , that he is ever ready when he can accomplish a benefit to others . ( Cheers . ) The young ladies , then , will assure themselves of my best wishes , that good Masons may have the good fortune to make them good husbands , and that
' No mortal can more the ladies adore Than a free and an accepted Mason . ' To Bro . Abraham , also , I feel grateful for the taste and beauty , which are so happily mingled in the design and execution of the superb piece of workmanship . ( Hear . ) Brethren , allow me to repeat my cordial thanks , my unfailing gratitude , to all . Your over-kind estimation of my services may be useful , — it may induce fraternal attention to many Brethren infinitely more useful than myselfand
, will teach tha outer world that generous liberality is among the more prominent attributes of a true and worthy Mason . " The Brethren then repaired to the banquet-room , when about forty sat down . Some charming glees and vocal music , by Bros . Knight , Bales AVhite , Francis , and Butler , added much to the character of the dessert . The music was wound up by the well-known "Tom Moody" of Bro . Sutton , with a chorus , which would have *''
honoured any " crack pack . " The Colonel kindly remained at the table till about nine o ' clock . His departure was the signal for the VOL . in . Q
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Provincial.
Bro . STRADLING , with much emotion , said , " Rt . W . Sir and Brothers , I am unable to recollect any circumstance of my Masonic life that would entitle me to be the recipient of so splendid a gift as you have this day done me the hi gh honour to present to me . I had considered that the gratification of being chosen by ballot as your Treasurer for twenty-two consecutive years was an amjile honour , and an abundant testimony of how jioor services had been
my estimated . The Rt . AA ^ . P . G . M . has been pleased to revert to my endeavours to advance the progress of Masonry . I admit my zeal herein , and I doubt not but one or two of my ancient Brethren will vouch for my endeavours in early years to make this , my mother Lodge , a working and a prosperous * Lodge . We struggled against the stream fen- some years , —indeed , until the beloved individual who is now our honoured chief was initiated in this Lod This was a
ge . gratifying era , from which we may date the resuscitation and ascendancy of Masonry in the AVest of England , more especially in this Province . ( Hear , hear . ) Brethren , for this magnificent gift , enhanced as it is by the sources from which it comes , and the hand that has jiresented it , I thank you from my heart : it shall live among my best affections , and it shall descend to my son , and I pray God to his sonas among the richest of my bequests . I am most
, anxious for the time when my son shall be of Masonic age , so that he mi ght have the proud privilege of being initiated by the Rt . AV . Brother who honours my humble self with his friendship , and my son by condescending to be his godfather . I have many , to whom I feel bound to try to express my gratitude ; and I should be ungrateful indeed if I did not assure the fair modellers of those exquisite flowers which surmount the elegant tribute how much this pretty
contribution has gratified me . I know it is to their father , my excellent friend—and , indeed , the friend ofthe Province—Bro . Bales AVhite ( cheers ) , that I am indebted for the jn-oposition ancl completion of this gift . It is an honour to know him ; afflicted as he is , yet such is his active and energetic mind , ancl such his rare benevolence of heart , that he is ever ready when he can accomplish a benefit to others . ( Cheers . ) The young ladies , then , will assure themselves of my best wishes , that good Masons may have the good fortune to make them good husbands , and that
' No mortal can more the ladies adore Than a free and an accepted Mason . ' To Bro . Abraham , also , I feel grateful for the taste and beauty , which are so happily mingled in the design and execution of the superb piece of workmanship . ( Hear . ) Brethren , allow me to repeat my cordial thanks , my unfailing gratitude , to all . Your over-kind estimation of my services may be useful , — it may induce fraternal attention to many Brethren infinitely more useful than myselfand
, will teach tha outer world that generous liberality is among the more prominent attributes of a true and worthy Mason . " The Brethren then repaired to the banquet-room , when about forty sat down . Some charming glees and vocal music , by Bros . Knight , Bales AVhite , Francis , and Butler , added much to the character of the dessert . The music was wound up by the well-known "Tom Moody" of Bro . Sutton , with a chorus , which would have *''
honoured any " crack pack . " The Colonel kindly remained at the table till about nine o ' clock . His departure was the signal for the VOL . in . Q