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So well known , so loved as was their Prov . G . M ., no eulogy was needed from him to recommend the toast ; but this much he might say to those who had been hut recently admitted into the Order , they might travel through the world of Masonry ) and nowhere find a Grand Master so ready to give his services , support
and assistance to the Brethren ; and the estimation in which he was held , was proved by what the gallant admiral had told them that day , when he said he had never known a division in the province . This showed that givingway and concession at times , smoothed difnculties , and prevented dissension . The toast was received by enthusiastic cheers .
The Prov . Grand Master in reply said , he had received similar marks of regard from the Brethren on many former occasions , but he never felt so great embarassment to find a . fitting , response as he did that day . He feared he did not deserve the high character his esteemed friend had given him ; it was true there had never been a division in the province during his eighteen years of office , and he never but once had a difference to settle between Brethren in the province ; this was
no merit of his , but it was a proof how well the Masters had managed their Lodges . He could not expect to remain many years longer among * them , but so long as it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to give him health and strength , he would use his best efforts to give the Brethren the smie satisfaction as in their kindness they said he had hitherto done ; and he hoped that when in the grave , he . ' . would be remembered Avith the same kindness as was now bestowed on him . He could
safely say , that through the whole course of his life he never knoAvingly sanctioned an injustice . As a magistrate of the county , he had on all occasions endeavoured to the best of his ability , to do equal justice to all . In conclusion , he offered his thanks to every Brother of the province for the kind and heartfelt support each and all had given him . The R . W . Prov . G . M . then called on the Brethren to give a hearty reception to " The health of Bro . Hyde Pullen , the D . Prov . G . M . of the Isle of Wight . "
Bro . Hyde Pullen in acknowledging the toast , alluded to the good feeling that had always existed between the tAvo provinces , and trusted that the same unity would ever continue to distinguish them . The Prov . Grand Master next proposed " Bro . Wyndham Portal , J . G . W ., and Bro . Wood , G . Stewd ., " and referred to the exhibition of kindly feeling which had taken place in Grand Lodge on a member of the province being re warded ' with high office . He could not but wish that country Brethren were selected for high office more frequently , as it Avould be more consistent with the spirit of Masonry , than to confine those offices to the Brethren of the London Lodges .
Bro . Wyndham Portal said , he trusted that the present Grand Officers Avould be found , at the close of their year of office , to have discharged their duties as well as their predecessors . With reference to himself , he could not but feel there Avere in the province many Brethren Avho had done good service to the Craft , and were more deserving of Masonry than himself . He had , however , accepted Grand Office Avith pleasure , and would do all in his power to produce and cement good feeling between the dais and the Brethren at large . Reflecting on the position he held , he could not consider it was obtained by any personal merit of his own , but Avas rather awarded him as a compliment to their esteemed Prov . Grand Master .
Bro . Wood briefly and gracefully tendered his thanks , and said he should not forget the hospitality and kind reception he had that day experienced . The Prov . G . M . then rose and proposed the health of the Deputy Prov . G-. M . When he entered office he appointed Bro . Deacon his Deputy ; ho had never regretted the appointment , and he hoped that so long as he should preside over
the province Bro . Deacon would remain to assist him . At one period Bro . Deacon conducted all the business of the province to the perfect satisfaction of himself and every one else . Bro . Deacon was a safe counsellor , for if lie thought he ( the Prov . G . M . ) was in the wrong , he never hesitated to tell him so . Tlie toast was received by most enthusiastic cheers .
Bro . Deacon , D . Prov . G . M ., said his most heartfelt thanks were due to the Brethren for the very marked approval of his services , and he should ever cherish . in dearest recollection this and former testimonies of their kindness and esteem . He had ever endeavoured to carry into effect the great principles of the institution , which he Avas satisfied , if practised , Avould bend the hardest heart to acts of
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Proyiircijll;
So well known , so loved as was their Prov . G . M ., no eulogy was needed from him to recommend the toast ; but this much he might say to those who had been hut recently admitted into the Order , they might travel through the world of Masonry ) and nowhere find a Grand Master so ready to give his services , support
and assistance to the Brethren ; and the estimation in which he was held , was proved by what the gallant admiral had told them that day , when he said he had never known a division in the province . This showed that givingway and concession at times , smoothed difnculties , and prevented dissension . The toast was received by enthusiastic cheers .
The Prov . Grand Master in reply said , he had received similar marks of regard from the Brethren on many former occasions , but he never felt so great embarassment to find a . fitting , response as he did that day . He feared he did not deserve the high character his esteemed friend had given him ; it was true there had never been a division in the province during his eighteen years of office , and he never but once had a difference to settle between Brethren in the province ; this was
no merit of his , but it was a proof how well the Masters had managed their Lodges . He could not expect to remain many years longer among * them , but so long as it pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to give him health and strength , he would use his best efforts to give the Brethren the smie satisfaction as in their kindness they said he had hitherto done ; and he hoped that when in the grave , he . ' . would be remembered Avith the same kindness as was now bestowed on him . He could
safely say , that through the whole course of his life he never knoAvingly sanctioned an injustice . As a magistrate of the county , he had on all occasions endeavoured to the best of his ability , to do equal justice to all . In conclusion , he offered his thanks to every Brother of the province for the kind and heartfelt support each and all had given him . The R . W . Prov . G . M . then called on the Brethren to give a hearty reception to " The health of Bro . Hyde Pullen , the D . Prov . G . M . of the Isle of Wight . "
Bro . Hyde Pullen in acknowledging the toast , alluded to the good feeling that had always existed between the tAvo provinces , and trusted that the same unity would ever continue to distinguish them . The Prov . Grand Master next proposed " Bro . Wyndham Portal , J . G . W ., and Bro . Wood , G . Stewd ., " and referred to the exhibition of kindly feeling which had taken place in Grand Lodge on a member of the province being re warded ' with high office . He could not but wish that country Brethren were selected for high office more frequently , as it Avould be more consistent with the spirit of Masonry , than to confine those offices to the Brethren of the London Lodges .
Bro . Wyndham Portal said , he trusted that the present Grand Officers Avould be found , at the close of their year of office , to have discharged their duties as well as their predecessors . With reference to himself , he could not but feel there Avere in the province many Brethren Avho had done good service to the Craft , and were more deserving of Masonry than himself . He had , however , accepted Grand Office Avith pleasure , and would do all in his power to produce and cement good feeling between the dais and the Brethren at large . Reflecting on the position he held , he could not consider it was obtained by any personal merit of his own , but Avas rather awarded him as a compliment to their esteemed Prov . Grand Master .
Bro . Wood briefly and gracefully tendered his thanks , and said he should not forget the hospitality and kind reception he had that day experienced . The Prov . G . M . then rose and proposed the health of the Deputy Prov . G-. M . When he entered office he appointed Bro . Deacon his Deputy ; ho had never regretted the appointment , and he hoped that so long as he should preside over
the province Bro . Deacon would remain to assist him . At one period Bro . Deacon conducted all the business of the province to the perfect satisfaction of himself and every one else . Bro . Deacon was a safe counsellor , for if lie thought he ( the Prov . G . M . ) was in the wrong , he never hesitated to tell him so . Tlie toast was received by most enthusiastic cheers .
Bro . Deacon , D . Prov . G . M ., said his most heartfelt thanks were due to the Brethren for the very marked approval of his services , and he should ever cherish . in dearest recollection this and former testimonies of their kindness and esteem . He had ever endeavoured to carry into effect the great principles of the institution , which he Avas satisfied , if practised , Avould bend the hardest heart to acts of