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Provincial.
, in the little he had to say . It had been truly stated that he had six sons . These sons were spread in different parts of the world , and were deeply impressed with the noble principles of Freemasonry . But he would turn his attention to that testimonial of feeling which they had manifested towards himself . He had certainly been given to anticipate it ; but he had no idea of such an elegant piece of workmanship being
given him . He received it with the strongest feeling of gratitude , and he could assure them that it should go down as an heir-loom in his family . Proud must that man be who received such a testimonial of their esteem ; but he begged of them to believe that so long as they thought him worthy to preside over them , so long would he do his duty towards them —( loud applause ) . As regarded the ladies present , he wished their principles were better understood among them ; for there were some things kept secret which had better be made known . Their
principles were love to God , honour to the king , and faithfulness and charity towards themselves and all mankind . Such a society he ( the noble chairman ) felt proud to see around him . Let them look to their former condition . Twenty years ago their lodges were few , and their numbers scanty ; . but now they were numerous as lodges , and powerful as members . Long might harmony , good fellowship , and unanimity of feeling exist amongst them , as hitherto had been the case . With the
order of the lodges of Huddersfield he was much gratified : he trusted that other lodges would imitate them . Their provincial lodges were on the increase . He begged to return them thanks for the honour done him , especially to those kind Brethren from other provinces—London , Cheshire , Derbyshire , Huntingdonshire , & c . To him it was a day of great pride —( loud cheers ) . He should be perfectly happy in doing what he could for the orderHe could assure all presentmore
-. , espe cially the ladies , of whom there was so great a proportion present , that their principles were such as would tend to the benefit of the human race , being those of brotherly love , sincerity , and truth . Song and chorus , ( composed by Bro . Hill , P . G . O . ; the words by ¦ W . Kendall , Esq . )
How many happy faces greet This bright auspicious day , When round their Brother , Masons meet Worth ' s rightful meed to pay . For Oh , what heart that doth not glow , Th' inspiring sight to see ? Nor less , because Esteem ' s pure pledge We dedicate to thee . '
CHORUS . Hail Mexbro' ! Hail , noblest stem that props our sacred cause ! 'Tis thus the whole Freemason-band unite in thy applause ! Long may ' st thou live 1 and when at last , declines life ' s feeble ray , May-yet a brighter smile than ours , gild thy departing day .
Long may the lustre of thy name Our virtuous cause illume ! While pillars such as thee remain , It cannot sink in gloom ; But still sustained—a shrine shall rear , Whate ' er its trials be , To lasting Faith—confiding Hope—And meek-eyed Charily . - -
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Provincial.
, in the little he had to say . It had been truly stated that he had six sons . These sons were spread in different parts of the world , and were deeply impressed with the noble principles of Freemasonry . But he would turn his attention to that testimonial of feeling which they had manifested towards himself . He had certainly been given to anticipate it ; but he had no idea of such an elegant piece of workmanship being
given him . He received it with the strongest feeling of gratitude , and he could assure them that it should go down as an heir-loom in his family . Proud must that man be who received such a testimonial of their esteem ; but he begged of them to believe that so long as they thought him worthy to preside over them , so long would he do his duty towards them —( loud applause ) . As regarded the ladies present , he wished their principles were better understood among them ; for there were some things kept secret which had better be made known . Their
principles were love to God , honour to the king , and faithfulness and charity towards themselves and all mankind . Such a society he ( the noble chairman ) felt proud to see around him . Let them look to their former condition . Twenty years ago their lodges were few , and their numbers scanty ; . but now they were numerous as lodges , and powerful as members . Long might harmony , good fellowship , and unanimity of feeling exist amongst them , as hitherto had been the case . With the
order of the lodges of Huddersfield he was much gratified : he trusted that other lodges would imitate them . Their provincial lodges were on the increase . He begged to return them thanks for the honour done him , especially to those kind Brethren from other provinces—London , Cheshire , Derbyshire , Huntingdonshire , & c . To him it was a day of great pride —( loud cheers ) . He should be perfectly happy in doing what he could for the orderHe could assure all presentmore
-. , espe cially the ladies , of whom there was so great a proportion present , that their principles were such as would tend to the benefit of the human race , being those of brotherly love , sincerity , and truth . Song and chorus , ( composed by Bro . Hill , P . G . O . ; the words by ¦ W . Kendall , Esq . )
How many happy faces greet This bright auspicious day , When round their Brother , Masons meet Worth ' s rightful meed to pay . For Oh , what heart that doth not glow , Th' inspiring sight to see ? Nor less , because Esteem ' s pure pledge We dedicate to thee . '
CHORUS . Hail Mexbro' ! Hail , noblest stem that props our sacred cause ! 'Tis thus the whole Freemason-band unite in thy applause ! Long may ' st thou live 1 and when at last , declines life ' s feeble ray , May-yet a brighter smile than ours , gild thy departing day .
Long may the lustre of thy name Our virtuous cause illume ! While pillars such as thee remain , It cannot sink in gloom ; But still sustained—a shrine shall rear , Whate ' er its trials be , To lasting Faith—confiding Hope—And meek-eyed Charily . - -