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indirectly connected with gas companies . And then every body , in fact , is a gas man , if not a gas burner . Thus , as against tho proposed Exclusion Bill , must bo set the clause in tho Act of Human Nature which furnishes every human body with its proper quantum of gas . Having stated these few objections , and not in a carping , but a fraternal spirit , we pass to the moro important business which
records tho doings on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , and on Wednesday , at the Angel , Edmonton . On the former of these , then , tho brethren mustered at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , in the Zetland Room , whero it had been arranged the ceremony of consecration shonld take place . As announced by ns , last week , Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary ,
had been appointed by tho M . W . tho Grand Master H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales to perform tho duties . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , acted as Director of the Ceremonies , and on looking round we noticed tho following brethren , who had assembled to witness the proceedings of the day : —Bros . A . J . Du . i Filer P . G . S . B . of England , W . M . designate j John Aird , S . W . designate ; Magnus
Ohren , P . P . G . 3 . W . of Surrey , acting Sec ; Wm . Thos . Sugg , T . A . Greene , J . W . Sugg , H . Green , Saml . Cutler , J . S . Tamburini , Arthur Mead , F . W . Hartley , David W . Sugg , Robt . Hunter ; V . W . Bro . John Hervey G . Sec , Eev . A . F . A . Woodford P . G . C , J . C . Parkinson P . G . D ., Thos . Finn P . G . D ., Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., Fredk . Binckes P . G . Steward , H . G . Bnss Assistant G . S ., H . E . Fiances P . P . G . D .
Surrey , Edward Cox P . P . G . S . W . Hants , John M . Burt P . M . 18 , C . W . Gray 22 , Chas . 1 'awley 33 , Alf . Williams P . M . 49 , T . Lawler 92 , G . T . Carter P . M . 145 , John Ton der Heyde P . M . 195 , Robt . P . Notley 256 , W . F . Mills 299 , C . S . Boardman 299 , F . A . Manning I . G . 452 , John 3 Jethven 452 , Chas . M . Ohren 452 , E . H . Sugg J . D . 452 , A . T . Jeffery W . M . 452 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , M . Mildred 1326 ,
W . W . Morgan 1385 , J . H . Pearson 1567 , Jas . Johnson 1623 , Nelson Read W . M . 1671 , John Hodges 1706 , & c . Bro . Buss having marshalled the brethren , the Lodge-room was entered , and Bro . Hervey took the chair . He appointed Bros . Thomas Fenu and Hyde Pullen S . W . and J . W . respectively , Bro . H . E . Frances I . G ., while the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford acted as Chaplain .
The Lodge was then opened , aud Bro . Hervey addressed the brethren . He referred to the great increase that was being mado in the number of onr Lodges , and entreated those present to be careful who they proposed as candidates for initiation into our ranks , moro especially to be mindful to exclude any whose wish to join us was governed by ulterior motives . He then paid a compliment to the brethren to
whom the conduct of the Lodge had been entrusted , and asked the worthy Chaplain to give tho prayer . The Petition and Warrant having been read , tho brethren gave the formal approval of the Officers designate and the Consecrating Officer called on the Chaplain for tm Oration . Bro . A . F . A . Woodford then delivered a most interesting address , which was listened to attentively . Our Rev .
Brother commenced his remarks by premising thafc the task he had undertaken was one of no slight difficulty , in the presence of others abler than himself , and seeing that all he conld possibly say would , after all , be merely a repetition of au " oft told tide . " Ho then insisted on the propriety of avoiding politics , and of observing most particularly the sage advice of our M . W . G . M . to " Keep clear of
Politics . " tie did not for one moment imagine there was the sli ghtest danger of Freemasonry becoming a political club ; he imagined the Grand Master was solely anxious to caution brethren against expressing opinions in connection with party politics . Ho remarked that foreign Ledges had , in some cases , violated this wise rule , and hence some ot them had been closed by otder of the authorities . And
the iiuthoritii s were justified iu thus acting , for every state has an inheient indefeasible right to object to a secret society discussing political questions . Freemasonry iu England exists by the express pei mission of the Legislature , but on the understanding , implied if not expressed , that the members associate together merely for tho puipose of socal union and benevolent objects . We may , therefore ,
rejoice that against the English Craft no such charge of political interference can justly be levelled . Onr loyalty is undoubted , for we are lojul to the throne , to the G . M ., to the Grand Lodge , and to the great principles of ordei aud freedom . We are , therefore , opposed to all revolutionary measures , and to all intestine commotions , lor we know how to value the blessings of complete liberty , both
civil and religions . The Eev . Orator then passed on to a considera - tion of the great principle of toleration which characterises English Freemasonry . We admit all into our Society who ate not atheists or libertines . We base all our moral teaching on tho Word of God , making the Sacred Volume of His law tho chief ornament in our Lodges . There may bo a more limited and a moro expansive
school of teaching ; but be this as it may , our formularies rest on tho broad foundation of Theistic teaching on the one hand , and Universal Fraternity on the other . Hence Christians , Hebrews , Hindoos , Parsees , and Mohammedans , can ail meet in our Lodges without surrendering any article of their religious faith , simpiy because they one and all
aieepi ihe Goilheao as the basis of their creed . He then touched on the exclusion of Jews from Freeuiaso ry by more than one Gruni . Lodge in Germany , and from his knowledge of the many Jewish bieiliren to be found in utir tuuka in this country , and the valuable sei vices they ato cuntiiu . a ly rendering , ho deeply regretted such exclusii n , as being unworthy of any body of Freema * ons . Equally
objiciiiiiiiibie , in his opinion , v \ as the attemi t now being made b ) Fiiince i . in . 1 Btigiiim to eliminate the icci guidon of God from the Ciii . stiiutii . iis . As regards tho gross intofe ance of the Ultramontane section of the Romish Chuich , he considered the best way of treating it was to observe a dignified silence , iu the belief that such intolerance must sooner or later recoil on itself .
Two other points he deemed it his duty to comment upon . He objected to the belief which prevailed among some brethren that if men wero in reptnab . o circumstances , and could pay their fees , no other condition was requisite for their admission into our ranks . If u » piit > r riir-f were not e . wcNed he feurod that Freemasonry ran the risk of becoming a huge , benefit society , He also earnestly be-
Consecration Of New Lodges.
sought brethren to settle their differences privately , and avoid tho law courts . Or if not , let such differences bo brought under tho notice of and adjudicated npon by our own tribunals . Our Rev . Brother then brought his remarks to a close with tho expression of a hope that the new Lodge would enjoy a long career of prosperity , that its members would work together harmoniously , and that all
their labours would tend to tlie honour of tho brotherhood . The ceremony of consecration was then continued , Bros . Jekyll Carter , Lawler , and Hodges rendering the musical portion , thereby adding' greatly to the solemnity of the proceedings . Tho installation of W . M . then followed . Bro . Buss introduced Bro . A . J . Dnff Filer as the W . M . designate , and ho was formally obligated . A Board of
Installed Masters was formed , and he was placed iu tho chair . After receiving the salutations of the brethren , he appointed the officers aa follow : —Bros . Dr . Whitmoro P . M . acting Past Master , John Aird S . W ., T . N . Kirkham P . M . 657 J . W ., James Glaisher P . G . D . of Engand Treas ., Magnus Ohren P . P . G . J . W . oi Snrrey Sec , J . W . Sugg P . G . S . D . of Surrey Director of Ceremonies , W . T . Sugg P . M . of 452
S . D ., T . A . Green P . M . of 256 J . D ., H . Jones I . G . Bros . Whitmore , Kirkham , Glaisher and Jones , who , for reasons fully explained , were unable to be present , received their several appointments by depnty . The brethren next proceeded to tho election of aTylcr , which resulted in tho selection of Bro . T . 0 . Speight . Honorary membership of the Lodgo was conferred npon Bros . John Hervey , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , T .
Fenn , Hydo Pullen , and H " . G . Buss . This compliment having received acknowledgment , letters of apology , explaining non-attendance , wero read from Bros . Kirkham , Whitmoro , Hodgson Jouea and Glaisher , and after propositions for joining and initiation were handed in , Lodge was closed . The banquet followed , and was capitally served under the supervision of Bro . Dawkins , Manager of the Freemasons '
Tavern Company . The cloth being removed , Bro . Filer proceeded with the list of toasts . With the health of the M . W . Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present , was associated the name of Rev . Bro . Woodford , who replied ; but as the remarks he made wero , for the most part , a reiteration of what he had said in his oration , we
shall say no more than thafc he thanked thoso present for the honour done him , and expressed his re gret that some other Grand Officer had not been called upon to respond , as he would far rather havo been a listener than a speaker . In proposing the toast , " the health of the W . M ., and success to tho Lodge , " Bro . Hervey remarked that it was twenty-two years since he
had had the pleasure of seeing bis worthy friend , Bro . Filer , installed as tho first W . M . of tbe Canonbury Lodge . In thoso days , he ( Bro . Hervey ) was a modest man , and thinking himself less able to carry out the ceremony than another , bnt somewhat less modest brother , Sir Daniel Gooch , he pressed tho latter to undertake the duties of Consecrating Officer , and contented himself with rendering what
assistance he could . Bro . Filer was now Treasurer and senior P . M . of tho Canonbury , and he left the brethren to picture to themselves what Bro . Filer would be iu the next twenty-two years , when the Eastern Star had risen somewhat from its present humble beginning . Bio . Hervey added that all must be gratified at seeing Bro . Filer in the chair , for they would feel that all the duties of the Lodge would
bo well and methodically conducted , and ho called on all present to join him in drinking success to tho Ledge and its Master . Tho W . M . in reply said that all he required to enable him to fulfil his duty was the confidence and good feeling of tho members , without which it would be impossible to carry on any Lodgo . Ho alluded to the very flattering terms in which Bro . Hervey had spoken of him
and he trusted that by attention to his health he would be able to fulfil his duties , and might enjoy the pleasure of being with them for many years . Bro . Filer , having expressed his thanks to Bro . Hervey for the kind manner in which he had proposed , and to the brethren for tho equally kind manner in which they had drunk the toast , * acated the chair to tbe great regret of all , being obliged to leave
owing to the state of his health . His placo was taken by Bro . Hervey , and in response to the toast of the Visitors , proposed by the latter , Bro . J . C . Parkinson expressed himself very happily . " Ho said the visitors were deeply indebted for the kind way in which they had been received , and had been highly gratified by the proceedings of the evening . Refer , ring to the remarks of the Rev . Bro . Woodford on the subject of
intolerance , he defined intolerance as " want of light . Either people have kept themselves in darkness , or thero was no light existent among them . As to the Evening Star Lodge , if he understood its component parts , he must come to the conclusion that they had no objection to the diffusion of light , and he hoped the spirit of tolerance would attend the ministrations of the Lodge , and that the light would
be of the purest quality . Bro . Henry Greene proposed the health of the Consecrating Officer , and Bro . Hervey , having acknowledged the compliment , proposed the toast ; of tho Treasurer and Secretary , To this Brother Magnus Ohren , Secretary , replied , and expressed his regret that Bro . James Glaisher was absent in France for the purpose of carrying out some arrangements consequent on tho
meeting of tho British Association . For himself , when asked to undertake the duties of secretary , he had hesitated somewhat , as his prot ' es-5-iima ! engagements were onerous , and he was already connected wnti several Lodges ; but ho had yielded to the wishes of tho founders aud assumed the office . He further remarked that his "play" was work in Masonry . He loved it , arid when his professional labours
were ended , it was a relief and a pleasure to him to undertake the duties of Masonry . Whatever ho undertook , he endeavoured to curry ont to the best of his ability , and he should always continno to do so . Bro . Ohren playfully alluded to tbe name of tho Lodge and tho avocation of its members , and concluded an effective speech by saying that in the Eastern Star Lodge they would
carry on the old Masonio creed as long as they lived , and with the samo zeal they exhibited in their professional career . Bro . Binckes replied for the toast of the Charities , remarking thafc £ -10 , 000 had been raised this year , and exp-essing a hope that even this large sum would be exceeded in years to come . He would , how . ever , leave the facta of the case to the brethren . We hare siflce
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Consecration Of New Lodges.
indirectly connected with gas companies . And then every body , in fact , is a gas man , if not a gas burner . Thus , as against tho proposed Exclusion Bill , must bo set the clause in tho Act of Human Nature which furnishes every human body with its proper quantum of gas . Having stated these few objections , and not in a carping , but a fraternal spirit , we pass to the moro important business which
records tho doings on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , and on Wednesday , at the Angel , Edmonton . On the former of these , then , tho brethren mustered at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , in the Zetland Room , whero it had been arranged the ceremony of consecration shonld take place . As announced by ns , last week , Bro . John Hervey , Grand Secretary ,
had been appointed by tho M . W . tho Grand Master H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales to perform tho duties . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , acted as Director of the Ceremonies , and on looking round we noticed tho following brethren , who had assembled to witness the proceedings of the day : —Bros . A . J . Du . i Filer P . G . S . B . of England , W . M . designate j John Aird , S . W . designate ; Magnus
Ohren , P . P . G . 3 . W . of Surrey , acting Sec ; Wm . Thos . Sugg , T . A . Greene , J . W . Sugg , H . Green , Saml . Cutler , J . S . Tamburini , Arthur Mead , F . W . Hartley , David W . Sugg , Robt . Hunter ; V . W . Bro . John Hervey G . Sec , Eev . A . F . A . Woodford P . G . C , J . C . Parkinson P . G . D ., Thos . Finn P . G . D ., Hyde Pullen P . G . S . B ., Fredk . Binckes P . G . Steward , H . G . Bnss Assistant G . S ., H . E . Fiances P . P . G . D .
Surrey , Edward Cox P . P . G . S . W . Hants , John M . Burt P . M . 18 , C . W . Gray 22 , Chas . 1 'awley 33 , Alf . Williams P . M . 49 , T . Lawler 92 , G . T . Carter P . M . 145 , John Ton der Heyde P . M . 195 , Robt . P . Notley 256 , W . F . Mills 299 , C . S . Boardman 299 , F . A . Manning I . G . 452 , John 3 Jethven 452 , Chas . M . Ohren 452 , E . H . Sugg J . D . 452 , A . T . Jeffery W . M . 452 , H . Massey P . M . 619 , M . Mildred 1326 ,
W . W . Morgan 1385 , J . H . Pearson 1567 , Jas . Johnson 1623 , Nelson Read W . M . 1671 , John Hodges 1706 , & c . Bro . Buss having marshalled the brethren , the Lodge-room was entered , and Bro . Hervey took the chair . He appointed Bros . Thomas Fenu and Hyde Pullen S . W . and J . W . respectively , Bro . H . E . Frances I . G ., while the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford acted as Chaplain .
The Lodge was then opened , aud Bro . Hervey addressed the brethren . He referred to the great increase that was being mado in the number of onr Lodges , and entreated those present to be careful who they proposed as candidates for initiation into our ranks , moro especially to be mindful to exclude any whose wish to join us was governed by ulterior motives . He then paid a compliment to the brethren to
whom the conduct of the Lodge had been entrusted , and asked the worthy Chaplain to give tho prayer . The Petition and Warrant having been read , tho brethren gave the formal approval of the Officers designate and the Consecrating Officer called on the Chaplain for tm Oration . Bro . A . F . A . Woodford then delivered a most interesting address , which was listened to attentively . Our Rev .
Brother commenced his remarks by premising thafc the task he had undertaken was one of no slight difficulty , in the presence of others abler than himself , and seeing that all he conld possibly say would , after all , be merely a repetition of au " oft told tide . " Ho then insisted on the propriety of avoiding politics , and of observing most particularly the sage advice of our M . W . G . M . to " Keep clear of
Politics . " tie did not for one moment imagine there was the sli ghtest danger of Freemasonry becoming a political club ; he imagined the Grand Master was solely anxious to caution brethren against expressing opinions in connection with party politics . Ho remarked that foreign Ledges had , in some cases , violated this wise rule , and hence some ot them had been closed by otder of the authorities . And
the iiuthoritii s were justified iu thus acting , for every state has an inheient indefeasible right to object to a secret society discussing political questions . Freemasonry iu England exists by the express pei mission of the Legislature , but on the understanding , implied if not expressed , that the members associate together merely for tho puipose of socal union and benevolent objects . We may , therefore ,
rejoice that against the English Craft no such charge of political interference can justly be levelled . Onr loyalty is undoubted , for we are lojul to the throne , to the G . M ., to the Grand Lodge , and to the great principles of ordei aud freedom . We are , therefore , opposed to all revolutionary measures , and to all intestine commotions , lor we know how to value the blessings of complete liberty , both
civil and religions . The Eev . Orator then passed on to a considera - tion of the great principle of toleration which characterises English Freemasonry . We admit all into our Society who ate not atheists or libertines . We base all our moral teaching on tho Word of God , making the Sacred Volume of His law tho chief ornament in our Lodges . There may bo a more limited and a moro expansive
school of teaching ; but be this as it may , our formularies rest on tho broad foundation of Theistic teaching on the one hand , and Universal Fraternity on the other . Hence Christians , Hebrews , Hindoos , Parsees , and Mohammedans , can ail meet in our Lodges without surrendering any article of their religious faith , simpiy because they one and all
aieepi ihe Goilheao as the basis of their creed . He then touched on the exclusion of Jews from Freeuiaso ry by more than one Gruni . Lodge in Germany , and from his knowledge of the many Jewish bieiliren to be found in utir tuuka in this country , and the valuable sei vices they ato cuntiiu . a ly rendering , ho deeply regretted such exclusii n , as being unworthy of any body of Freema * ons . Equally
objiciiiiiiiibie , in his opinion , v \ as the attemi t now being made b ) Fiiince i . in . 1 Btigiiim to eliminate the icci guidon of God from the Ciii . stiiutii . iis . As regards tho gross intofe ance of the Ultramontane section of the Romish Chuich , he considered the best way of treating it was to observe a dignified silence , iu the belief that such intolerance must sooner or later recoil on itself .
Two other points he deemed it his duty to comment upon . He objected to the belief which prevailed among some brethren that if men wero in reptnab . o circumstances , and could pay their fees , no other condition was requisite for their admission into our ranks . If u » piit > r riir-f were not e . wcNed he feurod that Freemasonry ran the risk of becoming a huge , benefit society , He also earnestly be-
Consecration Of New Lodges.
sought brethren to settle their differences privately , and avoid tho law courts . Or if not , let such differences bo brought under tho notice of and adjudicated npon by our own tribunals . Our Rev . Brother then brought his remarks to a close with tho expression of a hope that the new Lodge would enjoy a long career of prosperity , that its members would work together harmoniously , and that all
their labours would tend to tlie honour of tho brotherhood . The ceremony of consecration was then continued , Bros . Jekyll Carter , Lawler , and Hodges rendering the musical portion , thereby adding' greatly to the solemnity of the proceedings . Tho installation of W . M . then followed . Bro . Buss introduced Bro . A . J . Dnff Filer as the W . M . designate , and ho was formally obligated . A Board of
Installed Masters was formed , and he was placed iu tho chair . After receiving the salutations of the brethren , he appointed the officers aa follow : —Bros . Dr . Whitmoro P . M . acting Past Master , John Aird S . W ., T . N . Kirkham P . M . 657 J . W ., James Glaisher P . G . D . of Engand Treas ., Magnus Ohren P . P . G . J . W . oi Snrrey Sec , J . W . Sugg P . G . S . D . of Surrey Director of Ceremonies , W . T . Sugg P . M . of 452
S . D ., T . A . Green P . M . of 256 J . D ., H . Jones I . G . Bros . Whitmore , Kirkham , Glaisher and Jones , who , for reasons fully explained , were unable to be present , received their several appointments by depnty . The brethren next proceeded to tho election of aTylcr , which resulted in tho selection of Bro . T . 0 . Speight . Honorary membership of the Lodgo was conferred npon Bros . John Hervey , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , T .
Fenn , Hydo Pullen , and H " . G . Buss . This compliment having received acknowledgment , letters of apology , explaining non-attendance , wero read from Bros . Kirkham , Whitmoro , Hodgson Jouea and Glaisher , and after propositions for joining and initiation were handed in , Lodge was closed . The banquet followed , and was capitally served under the supervision of Bro . Dawkins , Manager of the Freemasons '
Tavern Company . The cloth being removed , Bro . Filer proceeded with the list of toasts . With the health of the M . W . Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , D . G . M . Lord Skelmersdale , and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present , was associated the name of Rev . Bro . Woodford , who replied ; but as the remarks he made wero , for the most part , a reiteration of what he had said in his oration , we
shall say no more than thafc he thanked thoso present for the honour done him , and expressed his re gret that some other Grand Officer had not been called upon to respond , as he would far rather havo been a listener than a speaker . In proposing the toast , " the health of the W . M ., and success to tho Lodge , " Bro . Hervey remarked that it was twenty-two years since he
had had the pleasure of seeing bis worthy friend , Bro . Filer , installed as tho first W . M . of tbe Canonbury Lodge . In thoso days , he ( Bro . Hervey ) was a modest man , and thinking himself less able to carry out the ceremony than another , bnt somewhat less modest brother , Sir Daniel Gooch , he pressed tho latter to undertake the duties of Consecrating Officer , and contented himself with rendering what
assistance he could . Bro . Filer was now Treasurer and senior P . M . of tho Canonbury , and he left the brethren to picture to themselves what Bro . Filer would be iu the next twenty-two years , when the Eastern Star had risen somewhat from its present humble beginning . Bio . Hervey added that all must be gratified at seeing Bro . Filer in the chair , for they would feel that all the duties of the Lodge would
bo well and methodically conducted , and ho called on all present to join him in drinking success to tho Ledge and its Master . Tho W . M . in reply said that all he required to enable him to fulfil his duty was the confidence and good feeling of tho members , without which it would be impossible to carry on any Lodgo . Ho alluded to the very flattering terms in which Bro . Hervey had spoken of him
and he trusted that by attention to his health he would be able to fulfil his duties , and might enjoy the pleasure of being with them for many years . Bro . Filer , having expressed his thanks to Bro . Hervey for the kind manner in which he had proposed , and to the brethren for tho equally kind manner in which they had drunk the toast , * acated the chair to tbe great regret of all , being obliged to leave
owing to the state of his health . His placo was taken by Bro . Hervey , and in response to the toast of the Visitors , proposed by the latter , Bro . J . C . Parkinson expressed himself very happily . " Ho said the visitors were deeply indebted for the kind way in which they had been received , and had been highly gratified by the proceedings of the evening . Refer , ring to the remarks of the Rev . Bro . Woodford on the subject of
intolerance , he defined intolerance as " want of light . Either people have kept themselves in darkness , or thero was no light existent among them . As to the Evening Star Lodge , if he understood its component parts , he must come to the conclusion that they had no objection to the diffusion of light , and he hoped the spirit of tolerance would attend the ministrations of the Lodge , and that the light would
be of the purest quality . Bro . Henry Greene proposed the health of the Consecrating Officer , and Bro . Hervey , having acknowledged the compliment , proposed the toast ; of tho Treasurer and Secretary , To this Brother Magnus Ohren , Secretary , replied , and expressed his regret that Bro . James Glaisher was absent in France for the purpose of carrying out some arrangements consequent on tho
meeting of tho British Association . For himself , when asked to undertake the duties of secretary , he had hesitated somewhat , as his prot ' es-5-iima ! engagements were onerous , and he was already connected wnti several Lodges ; but ho had yielded to the wishes of tho founders aud assumed the office . He further remarked that his "play" was work in Masonry . He loved it , arid when his professional labours
were ended , it was a relief and a pleasure to him to undertake the duties of Masonry . Whatever ho undertook , he endeavoured to curry ont to the best of his ability , and he should always continno to do so . Bro . Ohren playfully alluded to tbe name of tho Lodge and tho avocation of its members , and concluded an effective speech by saying that in the Eastern Star Lodge they would
carry on the old Masonio creed as long as they lived , and with the samo zeal they exhibited in their professional career . Bro . Binckes replied for the toast of the Charities , remarking thafc £ -10 , 000 had been raised this year , and exp-essing a hope that even this large sum would be exceeded in years to come . He would , how . ever , leave the facta of the case to the brethren . We hare siflce