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in the principles whicli constitute our Cratt Majesty , that she possesses all the graces thM Which befit the / sovereign ^ Craft is the embodiment especially say our motto is ' Brotherly ^ is rib / class of men in ^
for their ^^ inasonr ^ . ' - ( Applatise . ) M pose is that of ^ The Prince Consort , Prince rest of the Ebyal Pa : mi ^ because she is oh only as regardsherself individual ^ Bet us hope father u ^
still / closer the bonds of ainitybet ^ domestic life may be a happy one ; and * inheriting as she dpes all the virtues of a good m ^ ther ^ ^ to irei ^ l ^ perhapjs u ^ ' < The Earl of Zetland , G , M , of the Preeniasons of England ^ > ( Cheery ) The
W . Mv said : ^ Thp ^ us | it is the he ^ the advanced age oft M ^^^ prominent part in pur Masonic festivities as h ^ % can assureyou his lordship stands as high in our estimation as any man in thevOro ' er . ^
Bro , B . Pome ^ most eulogistic terms , and observed , that as he ^ to to them , or * as two ladies had saM ( laughter ) , they would take the regard and esteem WvMv as emanating truly and sincerely from the heart . He would therefore asfc them tp jpih with him in drinking ( Loud cheers . ) .
The W . M . said , — " Senior and Junior Wardens , Brethren , ladies and gentlemen , allow me to express to you my gratitude mr the very kind manned health has been given by my esteemed Bro . Pomeroy , and for its flattering reception at yourhanxls * Often as I have had the pleasure of addressing my Masonic Brethren of the Lodge of Fortitude , never , on any previous occasion , have I done so with the grateful feelings that now warm my heart towards them , and I must
claim the indulgence of this company if , under the verys strong emotions those sentiments inspire , I do not respond to them in the manner they deserve— -indeed , to do so would require a far greater amount of natural eloquence than I can be expected to possess or lay claim to ;— -but this I will say , that when an individual , in public or in private , meets with the good-will , appreciation , and esteem of those around him , he must regard himself as a most happy and fortunate man , When I turn back to the very short period since which we held our first meeting within
the hall of this ancient , noble , and magnificent building , replete as it is with so many valuable relics of the olden time , I cannot but feel the distinguished and honourable position in which I am placed , by being enabled to preside over so happy , numerous , and respectable a meeting . In consideration of the many present who are not members of our Craft , I must limit my observations ; but , at the same time , I would earnestly impress upon those who do not belong to us , and more particularly the ladies—because I know many of them are not altogether
friendly disposed towards Freemasonry , —that our duties are of a highly important and interesting character—their object being to improve , ennoble , and exalt the character of man . ( Applause . ) And , now , with regard to the manner in which my services in the cause have been spoken of . It would be false delicacy on my part to deny that I have used my best exertions ; but , at the same time , I am in duty bound to say , and am gratified at being afforded the present opportunity to express myself on the subject , that all my exertions would have been unavailing , but for the talented aid of my elder Brothers Phillips and Pomeroy , for whom
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Peoyihcial
in the principles whicli constitute our Cratt Majesty , that she possesses all the graces thM Which befit the / sovereign ^ Craft is the embodiment especially say our motto is ' Brotherly ^ is rib / class of men in ^
for their ^^ inasonr ^ . ' - ( Applatise . ) M pose is that of ^ The Prince Consort , Prince rest of the Ebyal Pa : mi ^ because she is oh only as regardsherself individual ^ Bet us hope father u ^
still / closer the bonds of ainitybet ^ domestic life may be a happy one ; and * inheriting as she dpes all the virtues of a good m ^ ther ^ ^ to irei ^ l ^ perhapjs u ^ ' < The Earl of Zetland , G , M , of the Preeniasons of England ^ > ( Cheery ) The
W . Mv said : ^ Thp ^ us | it is the he ^ the advanced age oft M ^^^ prominent part in pur Masonic festivities as h ^ % can assureyou his lordship stands as high in our estimation as any man in thevOro ' er . ^
Bro , B . Pome ^ most eulogistic terms , and observed , that as he ^ to to them , or * as two ladies had saM ( laughter ) , they would take the regard and esteem WvMv as emanating truly and sincerely from the heart . He would therefore asfc them tp jpih with him in drinking ( Loud cheers . ) .
The W . M . said , — " Senior and Junior Wardens , Brethren , ladies and gentlemen , allow me to express to you my gratitude mr the very kind manned health has been given by my esteemed Bro . Pomeroy , and for its flattering reception at yourhanxls * Often as I have had the pleasure of addressing my Masonic Brethren of the Lodge of Fortitude , never , on any previous occasion , have I done so with the grateful feelings that now warm my heart towards them , and I must
claim the indulgence of this company if , under the verys strong emotions those sentiments inspire , I do not respond to them in the manner they deserve— -indeed , to do so would require a far greater amount of natural eloquence than I can be expected to possess or lay claim to ;— -but this I will say , that when an individual , in public or in private , meets with the good-will , appreciation , and esteem of those around him , he must regard himself as a most happy and fortunate man , When I turn back to the very short period since which we held our first meeting within
the hall of this ancient , noble , and magnificent building , replete as it is with so many valuable relics of the olden time , I cannot but feel the distinguished and honourable position in which I am placed , by being enabled to preside over so happy , numerous , and respectable a meeting . In consideration of the many present who are not members of our Craft , I must limit my observations ; but , at the same time , I would earnestly impress upon those who do not belong to us , and more particularly the ladies—because I know many of them are not altogether
friendly disposed towards Freemasonry , —that our duties are of a highly important and interesting character—their object being to improve , ennoble , and exalt the character of man . ( Applause . ) And , now , with regard to the manner in which my services in the cause have been spoken of . It would be false delicacy on my part to deny that I have used my best exertions ; but , at the same time , I am in duty bound to say , and am gratified at being afforded the present opportunity to express myself on the subject , that all my exertions would have been unavailing , but for the talented aid of my elder Brothers Phillips and Pomeroy , for whom