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festation of feeling which had been so universally called forth by the calamity whichhad befallen their noble chief , the worthy baronet , was the best index of the high esteem in which he and his amiable lady were held by their countrymen , and pleasingly indicative of the character of the country itself . Their distinguished Brother had done them the honour of attending personally jto receive their sympathies for the irreparable loss which he and the country had sustained by the destruction of valuable works of art and manuscripts which could never be replaced They
had , however , to congratulate him and his family on their personal escape from the threatening dangers which had surrounded them , and they could not withhold their admiration of the courage and conduct which Sir Watkin had displayed on that trying occasion . Such conduct was indeed worthy of the man and the soldier , and whilst they humbly and reverently ho wed to the decrees of the G-. A . O . T . U ., let them also be permitted to hope that the family of Wynnstay might never again
be subjected- 'to similar trials and calamities . He would conclude by proposing "the health of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bart-, 7 lf , P ., E . W . Prov ! GM . for ISTorth Wales and Shropshire . " ( Applause . ) Sir Watkin , in responding , said : — -Worshipful Master and Brethren , I rise to return thanks for the kind manner in which the last toast has been proposed and received , and for the address which has caused my presence here this evening .
The calamity to which you have so feelingly referred , has indeed been a heavy one ; but the kindness which I have experienced from my neighbours , and from all classes in j the principality , has tended to soothe the pangs of regret , and to demand my heartfelt gratitude . The exertions employed to arrest the fire were truly wonderful ; both high and low exhibited a spirit of emulation which , can never be obliterated from my memory . I will now give you an instance of the sterling honesty and integrity of the numerous people who were present on that occasion . Several articles of plate had to be taken from different rooms and
carried to the stable yard . On my arrival in London , I examined and compared my inventory with the quantity of plate saved , and to my surprise I found it complete , with the exception of a small cruet stopper , which must have been buried in the debris . This speaks volumes as to the honesty of Welshmen . It might be considered invidious to draw comparisons ; but it was a notorious fact , that whilst crime was increasing in England , it is every year decreasing in Wales , This was made manifest by the publicity which it elicited from the judges of assize during their periodical visits ; and I should not be surprised to find that it would be
made use of as an argument by those who were in favour of removing our courts of assize . Before I sit down , permit me to propose one toast . Since I have had the honour of holding my present high office , I have naturally felt much interest in the prosperity of all the Lodges within the province ; and I have derived great satisfaction in observing the steady progress which marks the success of the St . David ' s Lodge at Bangor , which I am proud to find in such good workingorder . This must be attributed to the efficiency of its officers . I therefore call upon you to drink the health of the W . M ., and of the officers , with prosperity to the St . David ' s Lodge . " ( Masonic honours , )
The W . M . responded in a neat speech , and said that the best reward which could be bestowed on the Officers was awarded to them in the approval of their chief . Bro . Kennedy , P . M ., said that the next toast was entrusted to him , It was not usual to speak in eulogistic terms of those who were near and dear to them , and the character of Lady Wynn required no adventitious language to pourtray its well-known excellence and worth . In the late events ,, there were many fortunate episodes which would be appreciated by a generous mind and a grateful
heart . A kind Providence had protected her amidst imminent dangers , and let them hope that the same kind Providence would continue to shield her and him whom she had reason to be proud of as her lord . He begged to propose the ic Health of Lady Williams Wynn . " ( Applause ) . Sir Watkin said he felt exceedingly obliged for tho manner in which Lady Wynn ' s name had been received . She had desired him to convey to them her best thanks for the kind wishes expressed towards her in the address . Her father was a Mason , and hqr husband was a Mason ; she knew the correct principles
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festation of feeling which had been so universally called forth by the calamity whichhad befallen their noble chief , the worthy baronet , was the best index of the high esteem in which he and his amiable lady were held by their countrymen , and pleasingly indicative of the character of the country itself . Their distinguished Brother had done them the honour of attending personally jto receive their sympathies for the irreparable loss which he and the country had sustained by the destruction of valuable works of art and manuscripts which could never be replaced They
had , however , to congratulate him and his family on their personal escape from the threatening dangers which had surrounded them , and they could not withhold their admiration of the courage and conduct which Sir Watkin had displayed on that trying occasion . Such conduct was indeed worthy of the man and the soldier , and whilst they humbly and reverently ho wed to the decrees of the G-. A . O . T . U ., let them also be permitted to hope that the family of Wynnstay might never again
be subjected- 'to similar trials and calamities . He would conclude by proposing "the health of Sir Watkin Williams Wynn , Bart-, 7 lf , P ., E . W . Prov ! GM . for ISTorth Wales and Shropshire . " ( Applause . ) Sir Watkin , in responding , said : — -Worshipful Master and Brethren , I rise to return thanks for the kind manner in which the last toast has been proposed and received , and for the address which has caused my presence here this evening .
The calamity to which you have so feelingly referred , has indeed been a heavy one ; but the kindness which I have experienced from my neighbours , and from all classes in j the principality , has tended to soothe the pangs of regret , and to demand my heartfelt gratitude . The exertions employed to arrest the fire were truly wonderful ; both high and low exhibited a spirit of emulation which , can never be obliterated from my memory . I will now give you an instance of the sterling honesty and integrity of the numerous people who were present on that occasion . Several articles of plate had to be taken from different rooms and
carried to the stable yard . On my arrival in London , I examined and compared my inventory with the quantity of plate saved , and to my surprise I found it complete , with the exception of a small cruet stopper , which must have been buried in the debris . This speaks volumes as to the honesty of Welshmen . It might be considered invidious to draw comparisons ; but it was a notorious fact , that whilst crime was increasing in England , it is every year decreasing in Wales , This was made manifest by the publicity which it elicited from the judges of assize during their periodical visits ; and I should not be surprised to find that it would be
made use of as an argument by those who were in favour of removing our courts of assize . Before I sit down , permit me to propose one toast . Since I have had the honour of holding my present high office , I have naturally felt much interest in the prosperity of all the Lodges within the province ; and I have derived great satisfaction in observing the steady progress which marks the success of the St . David ' s Lodge at Bangor , which I am proud to find in such good workingorder . This must be attributed to the efficiency of its officers . I therefore call upon you to drink the health of the W . M ., and of the officers , with prosperity to the St . David ' s Lodge . " ( Masonic honours , )
The W . M . responded in a neat speech , and said that the best reward which could be bestowed on the Officers was awarded to them in the approval of their chief . Bro . Kennedy , P . M ., said that the next toast was entrusted to him , It was not usual to speak in eulogistic terms of those who were near and dear to them , and the character of Lady Wynn required no adventitious language to pourtray its well-known excellence and worth . In the late events ,, there were many fortunate episodes which would be appreciated by a generous mind and a grateful
heart . A kind Providence had protected her amidst imminent dangers , and let them hope that the same kind Providence would continue to shield her and him whom she had reason to be proud of as her lord . He begged to propose the ic Health of Lady Williams Wynn . " ( Applause ) . Sir Watkin said he felt exceedingly obliged for tho manner in which Lady Wynn ' s name had been received . She had desired him to convey to them her best thanks for the kind wishes expressed towards her in the address . Her father was a Mason , and hqr husband was a Mason ; she knew the correct principles
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