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were seated at the east end of the room ; and on the opposite end of the room a gallery was erected for the accommodation of ladies . The British standard and Union Jack , tho stars and stripes , and the Hags of nearly every continental nation were suspended from the ceiling , and on the tables and room were arranged a magnificent display of exotics and plants , the loan of which had been kindly granted for the occasion by Bros . N . Lo Gendre Starkie , of Huntroyd . It . E . Dodgson , Henry Shaw , and D . Thwaites , jun . The banquet was most sumptuous and choice , and the complote manner in which tho arrangements were carried out reflected great credit on the Blackburn Hotel
Company . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , of the R . W . Prov G . M ., Bro . Stephen Blair , the chair was taken by the V . W D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . Romaine Callender , jun . During thi evening several glees were excellently rendered by Mrs . Marsl ( late Miss Elam ) , Mr . Miller , Bros . Towers , Yates , Birket , am Sanderson . Bro . J . Robinson presided at the pinoforte . " The Queen , " " Prince of Wales , Princess of Wales , and tin
rest of the Royal Family , " were given from tho chair , and en fchusiastically responded to . " The Ea ' rl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Master , and the Earl de Grey and Ripon , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and Most Worshipful Grand Master Elect , " were proposed from the chair , and most cordially honoured . The Chairman next gave " The Health of Bro . Stephen Blair , ihe Riht Worshiful Grand . Master . " They all knew perfectl
g p y well their Provincial Grand Master would have been there but for illness , and his absence was a matter of great regret . For a number of years it had been his privilege to preside over that province , and they most fervently prayed that for many years to come it might please Providence to preserve him . They knowthat much of their progress was owing not merely to the efforts put forth in different parts of this province , but to the manner in which they had been guided by their Provincial Grand Master .
To speak his praises was merely to say in that room what was said by every Mason in East Lancashire , and in all parts where the influence of East Lancashire extends . He was sure they would most cordially drink his health . —The toast was heartily received . Bro . Robert II . Hutchinson , Prov . S . G . W ., proposed the next toast— " The Health of Bro . Wm . Romaine Callender , the Very Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " who had to-day acquitted himself so well in the place of the Provincial Grand Master , whose absence they all deplored . He need not tell the brethren of East Lancashire that Bro . Callender was a Mason of
the highest order ; he wore the laurels of his high position through having done something to deserve them . And he congratulated the province that they were able to see him in such robust health . He had been a Mason connected with that province for nearly twenty years . Though Masonry was in some quarters tabooed , they must all acknowledge that there was something about it which revealed the brighter feelings of human nature . The diamond was nothing until brought to light ;
and that human nature required the light of Masonry in order to he of vnlue to the world . If so the men who had shown such a Masonic spirit , who had spread it far and wide , men like their Deputy Grand Master , were the men who were doing the greatest good in their day . Bro . Callender , D . Prov . G . M ., responded . He need hardly say how great a pleasure it had been to him to occupy the very proud position which he held as Deputy Grand Master of that
province , and , before going any further , he might say he was proud in having worked under such a chief as their Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , and to work for such a large , important , and influential province as that of East Lancashire . Their Provincial Senior Grand Warden had alluded to those effects of Masonry which especially fit men in the duties of life , and bo often thought the outer world , especially that portion of tlie outer world whom they most valued and respected , did not
know in what way they showed their qualities , and what they alleged as the grand reason why Masonry had been conducive to all that is excellent and good . In former times lUoy knew those who went before them , whose names they bore , whose mystic ceremonies overlay their work , and contained some deep and special meaning—they knew their acts pertained to tho glory of God and the benefit of the world , His great and massive structure . They had fostered the arts and sciences , encouraged learning and poetry , and everything that was beautiful and charming and good . And if their friends , especially their lady friends , whom lie was sure they most cordially welcomed that
\ night—if they were disposed to aslc how they compared in that ; respect with their predecessors , thoy must confess that in mere j outworks they appeared somewhat at a disadvantage . They j could not show great piles of Masonry , great works of art which | they alone could produce , and the benefit and utility of which I were apparent to everyone ; but they could and did say this , j that every true Mason , ho who understood and who prized their I science , laid iu his heart and built up an unseen temple , built
on no uncertain or unsure foundation , producing- no ineoasklerable result , influencing to no small extent his own private society , his own everyday life , the happiness of those with whom he is especially connected , and more or less the well-being of civilised society . They could not boast outward works , but every nun who understood the principles on which they acted and on which their ceremonies and observances were all founded , had a certain hope which could not pass away , which had a deep and lasting
meaning , and which would bear fruit aud bo appreciated by all who knew him . And though they were forbidden to show the outer world the reason and the practices of many tilings they adopted , they could say that faith , and love , and charity were at the foundation of all they prized most . Love to God , love to man , regard for society , were comprised in their doatriaes and inculcated in their teachings , and ought to be carried out in their daily life . He need not dwell upon those matters , for he
could not doubt that in the society of East Lancashire Masons their principles were thoroughly practised in their everyday life , and appreciated and understood most of all by those dear to them in all especial relations of their domestic circumstances . He thanked them for that mark of approval . Nothing gave him greater pleasure and pride than the approbation of a society like that , which was founded on principles of piety aud virtue , whichif rihtlunderstoodwould bless and sanctifthe whole
, gy , y body , social aud political . Bro . Proctor next proposed " The Provincial Grand Officers of East Lancashire , Past and Present , " coupled with the name of the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . Thos . Hartley . Brc . Proctor , who was with difficulty heard at the reporters' table , was understood to say that the Past Provincial Grand Officers were well known to ho the cream of Free : masonry iu all its beauty and intesrrifcy . He was sure thev
were exceedingly proud at having such a body of gentlemen to preside over them as they had in the Provincial Grand Officers , past and present . The toast was enthusiastically drunk . Bro . the Rev . Thomas Radley , Prov . G . Chap ., in responding , said he had been to many meetings of Provincial Grand Lodge , but he really could not fiud out exactly why responding to the toast of the present Provincial Officers was always assigned to the Chaplain , except it be on the principle tliat he said
grace after favours received , and his spirit of thankfulness was supposed to be the greatest of all who were appointed that day . He must congratulate Blackburn on carrying off tbe lion's share of the honours . He did not know that they deserved it , but from the Senior Grand Warden of that province , which was the next office to that of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , to the Assistant Director of Ceremonies , they in Blackburn were represented in Grand Lod A great
ge . share of favour had been accorded to Blackburn , but he was of a thankful disposition , and did not think they had got more than they deserved . When he lookod round upon that handsome room and saw the manner iu which it had been decorated , and also the good faro they had had set before them , he thought they had rightly deserved all they got . He wished that every town where town Provincial Grand Lodgo was held would come as near as possible to the splendid le set them
examp by Blackburn . Of course every brother there would know' well that the prosperity of their Order depended in a great measure upon the efficiency of the brethren appointed as Provincial Grand Officer . * , lie was sure , therefore , that their Kighfc Worshipful Provincial Grand Master must have had a very high opinion of the administrative abilities of their Blackburn brethren , or he would not have appointed so many to the important offices . However , he hoped that they would do him
great ercuvt by so demeaning themselves in their various offices that the whole ; of the province of East Lancashire would be compelled to acknowledge that they had worked with energy . Having said this of the present officers—he was a present one himself aud a past one too—he would speak of the past . And he would say of them , himself included , that they were remarkable for the ability thoy had displayed iu conducting the work of the province . Ho was thankful that his labours had beon so onerous , that he had consented with pleasure to undergo tho
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Provincial.
were seated at the east end of the room ; and on the opposite end of the room a gallery was erected for the accommodation of ladies . The British standard and Union Jack , tho stars and stripes , and the Hags of nearly every continental nation were suspended from the ceiling , and on the tables and room were arranged a magnificent display of exotics and plants , the loan of which had been kindly granted for the occasion by Bros . N . Lo Gendre Starkie , of Huntroyd . It . E . Dodgson , Henry Shaw , and D . Thwaites , jun . The banquet was most sumptuous and choice , and the complote manner in which tho arrangements were carried out reflected great credit on the Blackburn Hotel
Company . In the unavoidable absence , through illness , of the R . W . Prov G . M ., Bro . Stephen Blair , the chair was taken by the V . W D . Prov . G . M ., Bro . W . Romaine Callender , jun . During thi evening several glees were excellently rendered by Mrs . Marsl ( late Miss Elam ) , Mr . Miller , Bros . Towers , Yates , Birket , am Sanderson . Bro . J . Robinson presided at the pinoforte . " The Queen , " " Prince of Wales , Princess of Wales , and tin
rest of the Royal Family , " were given from tho chair , and en fchusiastically responded to . " The Ea ' rl of Zetland , Most Worshipful Grand Master , and the Earl de Grey and Ripon , Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master , and Most Worshipful Grand Master Elect , " were proposed from the chair , and most cordially honoured . The Chairman next gave " The Health of Bro . Stephen Blair , ihe Riht Worshiful Grand . Master . " They all knew perfectl
g p y well their Provincial Grand Master would have been there but for illness , and his absence was a matter of great regret . For a number of years it had been his privilege to preside over that province , and they most fervently prayed that for many years to come it might please Providence to preserve him . They knowthat much of their progress was owing not merely to the efforts put forth in different parts of this province , but to the manner in which they had been guided by their Provincial Grand Master .
To speak his praises was merely to say in that room what was said by every Mason in East Lancashire , and in all parts where the influence of East Lancashire extends . He was sure they would most cordially drink his health . —The toast was heartily received . Bro . Robert II . Hutchinson , Prov . S . G . W ., proposed the next toast— " The Health of Bro . Wm . Romaine Callender , the Very Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , " who had to-day acquitted himself so well in the place of the Provincial Grand Master , whose absence they all deplored . He need not tell the brethren of East Lancashire that Bro . Callender was a Mason of
the highest order ; he wore the laurels of his high position through having done something to deserve them . And he congratulated the province that they were able to see him in such robust health . He had been a Mason connected with that province for nearly twenty years . Though Masonry was in some quarters tabooed , they must all acknowledge that there was something about it which revealed the brighter feelings of human nature . The diamond was nothing until brought to light ;
and that human nature required the light of Masonry in order to he of vnlue to the world . If so the men who had shown such a Masonic spirit , who had spread it far and wide , men like their Deputy Grand Master , were the men who were doing the greatest good in their day . Bro . Callender , D . Prov . G . M ., responded . He need hardly say how great a pleasure it had been to him to occupy the very proud position which he held as Deputy Grand Master of that
province , and , before going any further , he might say he was proud in having worked under such a chief as their Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , and to work for such a large , important , and influential province as that of East Lancashire . Their Provincial Senior Grand Warden had alluded to those effects of Masonry which especially fit men in the duties of life , and bo often thought the outer world , especially that portion of tlie outer world whom they most valued and respected , did not
know in what way they showed their qualities , and what they alleged as the grand reason why Masonry had been conducive to all that is excellent and good . In former times lUoy knew those who went before them , whose names they bore , whose mystic ceremonies overlay their work , and contained some deep and special meaning—they knew their acts pertained to tho glory of God and the benefit of the world , His great and massive structure . They had fostered the arts and sciences , encouraged learning and poetry , and everything that was beautiful and charming and good . And if their friends , especially their lady friends , whom lie was sure they most cordially welcomed that
\ night—if they were disposed to aslc how they compared in that ; respect with their predecessors , thoy must confess that in mere j outworks they appeared somewhat at a disadvantage . They j could not show great piles of Masonry , great works of art which | they alone could produce , and the benefit and utility of which I were apparent to everyone ; but they could and did say this , j that every true Mason , ho who understood and who prized their I science , laid iu his heart and built up an unseen temple , built
on no uncertain or unsure foundation , producing- no ineoasklerable result , influencing to no small extent his own private society , his own everyday life , the happiness of those with whom he is especially connected , and more or less the well-being of civilised society . They could not boast outward works , but every nun who understood the principles on which they acted and on which their ceremonies and observances were all founded , had a certain hope which could not pass away , which had a deep and lasting
meaning , and which would bear fruit aud bo appreciated by all who knew him . And though they were forbidden to show the outer world the reason and the practices of many tilings they adopted , they could say that faith , and love , and charity were at the foundation of all they prized most . Love to God , love to man , regard for society , were comprised in their doatriaes and inculcated in their teachings , and ought to be carried out in their daily life . He need not dwell upon those matters , for he
could not doubt that in the society of East Lancashire Masons their principles were thoroughly practised in their everyday life , and appreciated and understood most of all by those dear to them in all especial relations of their domestic circumstances . He thanked them for that mark of approval . Nothing gave him greater pleasure and pride than the approbation of a society like that , which was founded on principles of piety aud virtue , whichif rihtlunderstoodwould bless and sanctifthe whole
, gy , y body , social aud political . Bro . Proctor next proposed " The Provincial Grand Officers of East Lancashire , Past and Present , " coupled with the name of the Provincial Grand Chaplain , Bro . the Rev . Thos . Hartley . Brc . Proctor , who was with difficulty heard at the reporters' table , was understood to say that the Past Provincial Grand Officers were well known to ho the cream of Free : masonry iu all its beauty and intesrrifcy . He was sure thev
were exceedingly proud at having such a body of gentlemen to preside over them as they had in the Provincial Grand Officers , past and present . The toast was enthusiastically drunk . Bro . the Rev . Thomas Radley , Prov . G . Chap ., in responding , said he had been to many meetings of Provincial Grand Lodge , but he really could not fiud out exactly why responding to the toast of the present Provincial Officers was always assigned to the Chaplain , except it be on the principle tliat he said
grace after favours received , and his spirit of thankfulness was supposed to be the greatest of all who were appointed that day . He must congratulate Blackburn on carrying off tbe lion's share of the honours . He did not know that they deserved it , but from the Senior Grand Warden of that province , which was the next office to that of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , to the Assistant Director of Ceremonies , they in Blackburn were represented in Grand Lod A great
ge . share of favour had been accorded to Blackburn , but he was of a thankful disposition , and did not think they had got more than they deserved . When he lookod round upon that handsome room and saw the manner iu which it had been decorated , and also the good faro they had had set before them , he thought they had rightly deserved all they got . He wished that every town where town Provincial Grand Lodgo was held would come as near as possible to the splendid le set them
examp by Blackburn . Of course every brother there would know' well that the prosperity of their Order depended in a great measure upon the efficiency of the brethren appointed as Provincial Grand Officer . * , lie was sure , therefore , that their Kighfc Worshipful Provincial Grand Master must have had a very high opinion of the administrative abilities of their Blackburn brethren , or he would not have appointed so many to the important offices . However , he hoped that they would do him
great ercuvt by so demeaning themselves in their various offices that the whole ; of the province of East Lancashire would be compelled to acknowledge that they had worked with energy . Having said this of the present officers—he was a present one himself aud a past one too—he would speak of the past . And he would say of them , himself included , that they were remarkable for the ability thoy had displayed iu conducting the work of the province . Ho was thankful that his labours had beon so onerous , that he had consented with pleasure to undergo tho