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the next toast , which , froni the M be proposed , he must necessarily do only briefly . He trusted that the most cordial sentiments of fraternal amity would subsist between the sister Grand Lodges , and so far as he could exercise influence that would be his constant aim . Bro . M . Combe
was unavoidably absent on the occasion , but he had no doubt his heart was with us on this important occasion . He therefore with the warmest sentiments of fraternal respect proposed "The health of Bro . A . Gr . M'Combe , the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . and the other Prov . G . Officers for Victoria , under the Grand Lodge of Ireland , " specifying therewith the nameof the worthy Brother next in rank present , namely , Bro Sizar Elliott , RW . prov . G . S . W . ( Drunk with honours . )
Bro . S . Elliott briefly returned thanks for the compliment ; he assured the Brethren of the pleasure it gave him to be present at the installation of their Worshipful Master , and predicted under his auspices a bright future for the Combermere Lodge . The R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Hon . Capt . Clarke , then rose and said , " ¦ I assume the privilege and do myself the pleasure to propose the next toast , which requires no eulogy of mine to commend it to your favourable reception . I have to speak of a Brother , however , who has not only acquired distinction and honour in the
mother country for the eminent services he has rendered to Freemasonry there , but likewise for the zeal , devotion , and ability with which die has promoted it in this country . To these truths you can all bear ample testimony . For my own part I feel deeply indebted to Bro . Moody for the promptitude and disinterested manner in which he has aided me on all occasions to carry out successfully the government of the province of Victoria . I deeply feel the responsibilities I have undertaken , and earnestly thank those who , like Bro . Moody , zealously aid me to
discharge them . I sincerely congratulate the Brethren of the Combermere Lodge on their having such a Masteras Bro . Moody , whose high Masonic attainments and intimate knowledge of our rituals , ceremonies , laws , and usages , will be , as heretofore , zealously applied in the promotion of Freemasonry in general , and the Combermere Lodge in particular . I therefore cordially propose ' The Worshipful Master of the Combermere Lodge , Bro . J . J . Moody , P . Prov . J . G . W . for Cheshire /"
s Drunk with the honours and the Combermere fire . The W . M . Bro , Moody then rose and spoke as follows : — "R . W . Prov . G . M .., Bro . J . T . Smith , Prov . G . Officers , Masters , Past Masters , and Brethren , I am deeply sensible of the kind and fraternal manner in which the R . W . Prov . G . M . has introduced my name to your notice , and the cordial reception which you have given it . I deem myself honoured by the presence of so many distinguished visiting Brethren filling provincial offices , the chairs of all the Melbourne and suburban Lodges , and by the Past Masters and others now assembled . I shall ever deeply
appreciate these marks of fraternal esteem to myself arid to the Lodge which I have now the honour to represent . This is the fourth time I have been installed into the chair of a Masonic Lodge , without referring to the regular performance of the ceremonial duties of such office in other Lodges . Initiated into Freemasonry in very early life , and earnestly applying myself to the study of its literature , science , laws , traditions , usages , and customs for upwards of twenty-three years , during which I have been continuously a subscribing member to Masonic Lodges , time has only strengthened my convictions of its varied excellencies , and the
beneficent influence it ever exercises over its faithful professors . Deriving my earliest acquaintance of our noble art from the lessons of Bro . Peter Gilkes , G . Aarons , and a host of other Masonic worthies—first installed a Master of a Lodge twenty-four years ago by the most distinguished literary ornament of our Order , Bro . the Rev . Dr . George Oliver—enjoying intimate intercourse with that eminent
Brother , who with five other clerical Brethren were members of the Lodge—and by the kindness of Bro . the Right Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt filling a provincial office in Lincolnshire when Bro . Oliver was the D . Prov . G . M . —and enjoying friendship and communion with many other gifted members of our Order—I have earnestly endeavoured to render such opportunities favourable for the acquisition of Masonic knowledge , that I might , as it has over been my happiness to do , freely impart it to those Brethren who sought my counsel ; guidance , advice , and instruc-
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the next toast , which , froni the M be proposed , he must necessarily do only briefly . He trusted that the most cordial sentiments of fraternal amity would subsist between the sister Grand Lodges , and so far as he could exercise influence that would be his constant aim . Bro . M . Combe
was unavoidably absent on the occasion , but he had no doubt his heart was with us on this important occasion . He therefore with the warmest sentiments of fraternal respect proposed "The health of Bro . A . Gr . M'Combe , the R . W . D . Prov . G . M . and the other Prov . G . Officers for Victoria , under the Grand Lodge of Ireland , " specifying therewith the nameof the worthy Brother next in rank present , namely , Bro Sizar Elliott , RW . prov . G . S . W . ( Drunk with honours . )
Bro . S . Elliott briefly returned thanks for the compliment ; he assured the Brethren of the pleasure it gave him to be present at the installation of their Worshipful Master , and predicted under his auspices a bright future for the Combermere Lodge . The R . W . Prov . G . M ., the Hon . Capt . Clarke , then rose and said , " ¦ I assume the privilege and do myself the pleasure to propose the next toast , which requires no eulogy of mine to commend it to your favourable reception . I have to speak of a Brother , however , who has not only acquired distinction and honour in the
mother country for the eminent services he has rendered to Freemasonry there , but likewise for the zeal , devotion , and ability with which die has promoted it in this country . To these truths you can all bear ample testimony . For my own part I feel deeply indebted to Bro . Moody for the promptitude and disinterested manner in which he has aided me on all occasions to carry out successfully the government of the province of Victoria . I deeply feel the responsibilities I have undertaken , and earnestly thank those who , like Bro . Moody , zealously aid me to
discharge them . I sincerely congratulate the Brethren of the Combermere Lodge on their having such a Masteras Bro . Moody , whose high Masonic attainments and intimate knowledge of our rituals , ceremonies , laws , and usages , will be , as heretofore , zealously applied in the promotion of Freemasonry in general , and the Combermere Lodge in particular . I therefore cordially propose ' The Worshipful Master of the Combermere Lodge , Bro . J . J . Moody , P . Prov . J . G . W . for Cheshire /"
s Drunk with the honours and the Combermere fire . The W . M . Bro , Moody then rose and spoke as follows : — "R . W . Prov . G . M .., Bro . J . T . Smith , Prov . G . Officers , Masters , Past Masters , and Brethren , I am deeply sensible of the kind and fraternal manner in which the R . W . Prov . G . M . has introduced my name to your notice , and the cordial reception which you have given it . I deem myself honoured by the presence of so many distinguished visiting Brethren filling provincial offices , the chairs of all the Melbourne and suburban Lodges , and by the Past Masters and others now assembled . I shall ever deeply
appreciate these marks of fraternal esteem to myself arid to the Lodge which I have now the honour to represent . This is the fourth time I have been installed into the chair of a Masonic Lodge , without referring to the regular performance of the ceremonial duties of such office in other Lodges . Initiated into Freemasonry in very early life , and earnestly applying myself to the study of its literature , science , laws , traditions , usages , and customs for upwards of twenty-three years , during which I have been continuously a subscribing member to Masonic Lodges , time has only strengthened my convictions of its varied excellencies , and the
beneficent influence it ever exercises over its faithful professors . Deriving my earliest acquaintance of our noble art from the lessons of Bro . Peter Gilkes , G . Aarons , and a host of other Masonic worthies—first installed a Master of a Lodge twenty-four years ago by the most distinguished literary ornament of our Order , Bro . the Rev . Dr . George Oliver—enjoying intimate intercourse with that eminent
Brother , who with five other clerical Brethren were members of the Lodge—and by the kindness of Bro . the Right Hon . C . T . D'Eyncourt filling a provincial office in Lincolnshire when Bro . Oliver was the D . Prov . G . M . —and enjoying friendship and communion with many other gifted members of our Order—I have earnestly endeavoured to render such opportunities favourable for the acquisition of Masonic knowledge , that I might , as it has over been my happiness to do , freely impart it to those Brethren who sought my counsel ; guidance , advice , and instruc-