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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 22 .
THE annual mreting of thi * Lodco was Vld nh the Guildhall Tavern , Gresbam S ' reet , E C , on Thursday , tho 2 Sth ultimo , ¦ when Bro . J . Corbetk was installed a * Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The Lodgo having been opened in regular form and the mittntes confirmed , the business of tho day was proceeded with .
This comprised the consideration of a notice of motion by Brother II . Povey P . M . D . C . : — " That n jewel of tho usual value bo presented to tho W . M ., Brother W . Cook , on his retirement from tho chair , and that the inscription bo such a" tho Lodge shall determine . " This was carried , and then Rro . J . F . Fletcher was passed to the decree of Fellow Craft . Mr . Robert John Bnrt Whi . n was balloted for , for
initiation , on tho proposition of Rro . H . Roberts , seconded by Bro . , T . Corbelh W . M . elect . The report of tho Audit Committee wa « received , nnd then Brother J . Coib ^ tt was installed ns Worshiped Master for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed Officers for tbe year : —Bros . William Cook I . P . M .. L . V . Walker
S . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe J . W ., E . F . Storr P M . Treasurer , J . P . Collings P . M . Secretary , W . R . Brooks S . D ., If . Savidgo J . D ., W . J . Charles I . G ., H . H . Knill Organist , H . Povey P . M . Director o f Ceremonies , J . R . Taylor and Harrington Baily Stewards , J . Parkinson Tyler . Mr . White was then initiated , tbe ceremony bfi'ng conducted by the
newly-installed Master . On the Proposition of Bro . E . F . Storr P . M . and Treasnrer , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge for Masonic charity , to be planed on the list of tho W . M . Some formal bnsiness having been transacted the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjournad to banquet ; after which the customary
toasts were honoured . The Qncen and tho Craft was tho first on the list , and was followed by the National Anthem . In speaking to the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the W . M . referred to the undoubted popularit y of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who was a man beloved by all classes of the community ; it wonld be a surprise to
the world if anything arose to dim tho lustre of his fame . The Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon was made the subject of a separate toast ; next camo tho Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the 'Grand OfhVere , with which was associated tho name of Col . Shadwell II . CI . rko the Grand Secretary of
England , who in reply referred to the traditions of tho Neptune Lodge , which embodied a wide and comprehensive period in Masonic history . Any reference made to tho Grand Officers by such a Lodge waa worthy of especial re . co . mition . Brother Colonel Gierke referred to tho masterly way in which the work had been per .
formed by the Instilling Master , likewise to tho ability displayed bv the present W . W ., and cordially thanked Rro . Cnrbett for the way in which he had referred to the brethren comprised in the toast . Bro . Cook proposed the health of the W . M . As the . speaker who had just sat down had said , tho brethren had already had an opportunity of
judging of the Worshipful Master ' s qualifications for office . Ho had performed the ceremony of initiation in . rich a manner that every member of the Lodgo THUS , havo born thoroughly satisfied . Ho ( Bro . Cook ) had infinite pleasure in calling on the brethren to drink a toast in honour of their Worshipful Master . Bro . Corbet ., after expressing
his thanks to Bro . Cook and tho brethren for the toast , assured them that their happiness and comfort should be his first study . Ho shonld endeavour to rairy out tho ritual in a manner that should sns ' ain tho prestige the Lodge had always enjoyed . Ho was much gratified at the success which had attended Vheir present meeting , nnd assured
them he would do his best to maintain the good feeling already existing in the Lodge . Ho trusted the year might pass pleasantly for all Bro . Corbett now proceeded to propose the health of the Immediate Past Master . It must have been Intensely gratifying to the members generally , and it was particularly so to him , to hear tho eulogistic
remarks made by their esteemed Grand Secretary in regard to : ho working of Bro . Cook . He had r . o hesitation in saying that his efforts to promote the comfort of the brethren during tho past , year had secured for him tho lasting esteem of the members . Bro . Cook having made suitable reply , the W . M . proposed tho health of the initiate , to
whom he tendered a cordial welcome . In response Bro . White said that till the end of his days he would strive to keep the insignia with which he had been invested in a state of purity . For the visitors several responded , but as time was getting short brevity was tho rule ; with ono exception , where a brother , unwisely we think , went
somewhat out of his course to urge on those present the desirability of securing larger premises for our Grand Ledge quarters . The general impression was , however , that tho occasion was scarcely a fitting one for tbe expression of such views . Bro . Henry Povey ( the Installing Master of the day ) rpp } iecl on behalf of tho Past Masters , and then
tbe W . M ., in a most , exhaustive speech , proposed the Masonic Charities . Ho detailed what was being done by tho three Institutions , and referred to the pa it taken by the Neptune Lodge in tho establishment , both of tho Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution . Brother Terry in response gave some very
interesting statistics , fully acknowledg ing the constant and consistent support given by the Neptrme Lodge . After speciall y thanking the Lodge for its vote often guineas arid tho Worshipful Master for his promise of a similar amount , he humorously explained that sound practical evidence had for many vonr- > been shown that the brethren
of tho Old Neptune Lwl ge wero fervent in their belief as to the benefits derivable from tlie Institution with which ho was most intimately associated . Ho- detailed the heavy responsibility's entailed on the executive of the Charity , and pleaded eloquently on behalf of the immediate objects of his euro and solicitude . The
Treasurer and Secretary were next toasted , and brio' ' responses vwe made both by Bro . Storr ( Treasurer ) and Rro . Colbngs ( Secretary ) . Shortly afterwards tlie Tyler ' s toast was given . Among the Visitors were Bros . Pile , P . M . lSf . 2 , Crinner , Stedmau W . M . 172 , Cross 1319 , Consenn 227 , E . Anderson jun . 715 . Wright , 136 ., Fitzgerald 13 b'I . Burkitt 930 , Kenning P . M . 1657 , Willey 9 , King 186 , Hampfer 1071 ) .
Notices Of Meetings.
Stone 1261 . The following is tho programme of songs , & c , which were capitally rendered by tho artistes named . Brother Dr . J . F . Haskina prpsid- d at the pianoforo , and to him great credit is due for the musical arrangements , which gave most unbounded satisfaction to all assembled . Grace , " For the = e and all Thv Mercies , " Tallis ;
National Anthem , " God Save the Queen . " Dr . J . Bull—Selo by Miss Effie Ohapny , R . A . M . ; Trio , <• This Magic Wove Scarf" J . Barne . fc—Miss Chapuy and MOS-TS . Cassidy and D'Alton ; Song , " I fear no foe , " f'insnti— Mr . Cnrtis D'Alton ; Song , "Bid mo good-bye , "Tosfci—Miss Effie Chapuy ; Duet , " Maying , " Miss M . H . Smith—Miss Chapny and
Mr . T . Cassidy ; Song , " Linger awhile , my dearest , J . F . Haskins—Mr . T . Cassidy ; Song , " Esmeralda , " Levey—Miss Effie Chapuy ; Song , ' -Father O'Flynn , " Stanford— Mr . ' Curtis D'Alton ; Solo
Violin , " L'Elisird'Amore , " Thirl wall—Bro . H . Swidge , J . D . ; Solo Pianoforte , B-o . Henry W . Peck ; Song , " Good-bye , " Tosti—Mr . T . Otssidv : Soi-g , "The Demon King , '" Marks—Mr . Curtis D'Alton ; Duet , " Excelsior , " Balfe—Bfessrs . Cassidy and DVlton .
GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .
THE annual festival of tin ' s Lodge was celebrated on Friday , the 29 th nit ., ' the Rid Lion Hotel , Bamet . The following wfre present ,: — ' Brittain Prov . G . Junior Warden Herts W . M ., W . K . Hopkin IV .. v . G . Sword Bearer S . W ., D . Schmidt J . W ., R . Fwh-r Yonng P . M . Sec , P . M . ' s Charles Allen . J . G . Yolland , J . E'lerbr , . 1 . Lnwthin , W . Lewis S . D ., B . Gntto D . C , G . F . Kempsou
A . D . C . II . Holmes Prov . G . A . Sec Her's , T . S . Carter P . P . J . G . W . Herts , J . E . Cussans P . P . G . S . W . Herts . R . W . Goddard P . M . 65 Tyler , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Morris 403 , Trvon 1950 , Kilsbv 1702 , Tab « rnaelo 1238 , Haskins 1361 , Miokley 4 . 9 , Purrott 1179 , Roborts 1185 , Triune 1612 , Hunt 194 , Hawkins 25 , Hudson
1708 , Dnmviik . 1479 , W . M . Morgan jun ., & c . Tho Lodge having been regularly opened , and the minutes confirmed , the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of tho Lodge for the Royal Masonic Reneyolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Hopkin the W . M . elect , who will act as Steward at tho approaching festival . Bro .
Hopkin was then presented and regularly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After being saluted in the three degrees , he appointed tho following brethren as his Officers : —Bros . Schmidt S . AV ., Lewis J . W .. Hay ward Edwards P . M . Treasurer , Fisher Young P . M . Secretary , Durham S . D ., Martin J . D ., Gray P . M . D . C ,
Kompson A . D . C , Gotto I . G ., De Bury and Baxter Stewards , Goddard P . M . Tyler . Brother Rrittain tho Installing Master then completed tho ceremony with the customary addresses , delivering them in an able manner . Brother- Hay ward Edwards was appointed aa the representative of tho Lodgo on the Provincial Audit Committee , and
Brother Young the representative to tho Hertfordshire Masonio Charity Assoeiaf ' on . The Trnstees and Officers of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund were re-elected , and then tho W . M . proceeded to close tho Lodge . Before doing so he had a very pleasing duty to perform—to present his predecessor with the Past Master ' s i"wel which
had been unanimously voted to him by the Lodge . Bro . Rrittain had performed tho work of the chair during the past year in the most gratifying manner . If it had not been his good fortnne to have any candidates come forward for initiation he had had other duties to carry out , equally , if not , more , onerous . During the twelvemonths
the Gladmmir Lodge had lost two of its Past Masters , and the representation of the Lodge at , tho funerals of those two brethren had been arranged and properly carried out by tho Worshipful Master . Then they had been honoured by a visit from the Provincial Grand Lodge , an event which naturally entailed a great amount of labonr for
Brother Britt . ain . He had attended to all those matters in a satisfactory manner , and in other ways had advanced the lepntat ' on of the Lodge . Iu presenting tho Past Master ' s jewel he trust d that Bro . Brittain won hi long be a conspicuous member of the Lodge and that ho wonld have good health for many years to
come . Bro . Brittain suitably acknowledged the presentation , and the name of a candidate for initiation having been g iven in , the Lodgo was closed . The brethren afterwards assembled at banquet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Hopkin . The usual toasts were given at the conclusion of the repast . The Worshipful
Master said tho first toast in all assemblies of Englishmen , and especially of Masons , was tho health of Her Majesty tbe Queen . He was sure those present wonld honour the toast to the best of their ability , ns loyalty was a prominent feature among Freemasons . 16 was a source of regrot that Her Majesty did not so frequently show
herself as her people desired , still , no doubt sho had reasons for not doing so . The toast was followed by the . National Anthem , and then the health of tho Most Worshipful the Grand Master was proposed . Hia Royal Hishnes . was a true and hearty Mason , as was evidenced by tho inter"st he took in its ceremonies and in its welfare generally .
In proposing the toa .-t of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Ma « fcer , and the res ! -, of tho Grind Ofh ' . er .-i Present and Past the W . M . said that from what he had seen at Grand Lodgo he was convinced that Freemasonry was conducted as it ought to bo . Tho way in which the work of the . Craft was there arranged was worth the while
of any one eligible ( o attend to witness . The next toast was the health of tho R . W . tho Provincial Grand Master . Many of thoso present bad seen the way in whioh the Provincnl Grand Master carried out the ccreiw nicw of tho 0 dor . Ho was perfect in evei-y part of tho work . At ; t ]\» recent corisocrat'on of the Dacro Ladge he had .
amplyproved this , the way in which the eerenvmes were there carried out ' ring a treat to behold . Bro . Ifalsey took gfenb interest in the Gladsmuir Lodge , and , as they had bean ] in tho Lodge , wonld have accepted their invitation to L > _ present that day but for a prior engagement . Ho had shown tho high opinion ho held of the Gladsmuir
Lodge b y appointing four r : f its members to Provincial office for the current year . In proposing the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the rest , of tbe Provincial Officers , the Worshipful Master expressed his regret at the absence of the Depnty , who he fullv anfieiivited worth ! have been among them that day . They were honoured however by the presence of Bro . Dr . Mickley , ths
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 22 .
THE annual mreting of thi * Lodco was Vld nh the Guildhall Tavern , Gresbam S ' reet , E C , on Thursday , tho 2 Sth ultimo , ¦ when Bro . J . Corbetk was installed a * Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The Lodgo having been opened in regular form and the mittntes confirmed , the business of tho day was proceeded with .
This comprised the consideration of a notice of motion by Brother II . Povey P . M . D . C . : — " That n jewel of tho usual value bo presented to tho W . M ., Brother W . Cook , on his retirement from tho chair , and that the inscription bo such a" tho Lodge shall determine . " This was carried , and then Rro . J . F . Fletcher was passed to the decree of Fellow Craft . Mr . Robert John Bnrt Whi . n was balloted for , for
initiation , on tho proposition of Rro . H . Roberts , seconded by Bro . , T . Corbelh W . M . elect . The report of tho Audit Committee wa « received , nnd then Brother J . Coib ^ tt was installed ns Worshiped Master for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed Officers for tbe year : —Bros . William Cook I . P . M .. L . V . Walker
S . W ., E . Y . Jolliffe J . W ., E . F . Storr P M . Treasurer , J . P . Collings P . M . Secretary , W . R . Brooks S . D ., If . Savidgo J . D ., W . J . Charles I . G ., H . H . Knill Organist , H . Povey P . M . Director o f Ceremonies , J . R . Taylor and Harrington Baily Stewards , J . Parkinson Tyler . Mr . White was then initiated , tbe ceremony bfi'ng conducted by the
newly-installed Master . On the Proposition of Bro . E . F . Storr P . M . and Treasnrer , the sum of ten guineas was voted from the funds of the Lodge for Masonic charity , to be planed on the list of tho W . M . Some formal bnsiness having been transacted the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjournad to banquet ; after which the customary
toasts were honoured . The Qncen and tho Craft was tho first on the list , and was followed by the National Anthem . In speaking to the toast of the Most Worshipful Grand Master , the W . M . referred to the undoubted popularit y of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , who was a man beloved by all classes of the community ; it wonld be a surprise to
the world if anything arose to dim tho lustre of his fame . The Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon was made the subject of a separate toast ; next camo tho Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the 'Grand OfhVere , with which was associated tho name of Col . Shadwell II . CI . rko the Grand Secretary of
England , who in reply referred to the traditions of tho Neptune Lodge , which embodied a wide and comprehensive period in Masonic history . Any reference made to tho Grand Officers by such a Lodge waa worthy of especial re . co . mition . Brother Colonel Gierke referred to tho masterly way in which the work had been per .
formed by the Instilling Master , likewise to tho ability displayed bv the present W . W ., and cordially thanked Rro . Cnrbett for the way in which he had referred to the brethren comprised in the toast . Bro . Cook proposed the health of the W . M . As the . speaker who had just sat down had said , tho brethren had already had an opportunity of
judging of the Worshipful Master ' s qualifications for office . Ho had performed the ceremony of initiation in . rich a manner that every member of the Lodgo THUS , havo born thoroughly satisfied . Ho ( Bro . Cook ) had infinite pleasure in calling on the brethren to drink a toast in honour of their Worshipful Master . Bro . Corbet ., after expressing
his thanks to Bro . Cook and tho brethren for the toast , assured them that their happiness and comfort should be his first study . Ho shonld endeavour to rairy out tho ritual in a manner that should sns ' ain tho prestige the Lodge had always enjoyed . Ho was much gratified at the success which had attended Vheir present meeting , nnd assured
them he would do his best to maintain the good feeling already existing in the Lodge . Ho trusted the year might pass pleasantly for all Bro . Corbett now proceeded to propose the health of the Immediate Past Master . It must have been Intensely gratifying to the members generally , and it was particularly so to him , to hear tho eulogistic
remarks made by their esteemed Grand Secretary in regard to : ho working of Bro . Cook . He had r . o hesitation in saying that his efforts to promote the comfort of the brethren during tho past , year had secured for him tho lasting esteem of the members . Bro . Cook having made suitable reply , the W . M . proposed tho health of the initiate , to
whom he tendered a cordial welcome . In response Bro . White said that till the end of his days he would strive to keep the insignia with which he had been invested in a state of purity . For the visitors several responded , but as time was getting short brevity was tho rule ; with ono exception , where a brother , unwisely we think , went
somewhat out of his course to urge on those present the desirability of securing larger premises for our Grand Ledge quarters . The general impression was , however , that tho occasion was scarcely a fitting one for tbe expression of such views . Bro . Henry Povey ( the Installing Master of the day ) rpp } iecl on behalf of tho Past Masters , and then
tbe W . M ., in a most , exhaustive speech , proposed the Masonic Charities . Ho detailed what was being done by tho three Institutions , and referred to the pa it taken by the Neptune Lodge in tho establishment , both of tho Boys' School and the Benevolent Institution . Brother Terry in response gave some very
interesting statistics , fully acknowledg ing the constant and consistent support given by the Neptrme Lodge . After speciall y thanking the Lodge for its vote often guineas arid tho Worshipful Master for his promise of a similar amount , he humorously explained that sound practical evidence had for many vonr- > been shown that the brethren
of tho Old Neptune Lwl ge wero fervent in their belief as to the benefits derivable from tlie Institution with which ho was most intimately associated . Ho- detailed the heavy responsibility's entailed on the executive of the Charity , and pleaded eloquently on behalf of the immediate objects of his euro and solicitude . The
Treasurer and Secretary were next toasted , and brio' ' responses vwe made both by Bro . Storr ( Treasurer ) and Rro . Colbngs ( Secretary ) . Shortly afterwards tlie Tyler ' s toast was given . Among the Visitors were Bros . Pile , P . M . lSf . 2 , Crinner , Stedmau W . M . 172 , Cross 1319 , Consenn 227 , E . Anderson jun . 715 . Wright , 136 ., Fitzgerald 13 b'I . Burkitt 930 , Kenning P . M . 1657 , Willey 9 , King 186 , Hampfer 1071 ) .
Notices Of Meetings.
Stone 1261 . The following is tho programme of songs , & c , which were capitally rendered by tho artistes named . Brother Dr . J . F . Haskina prpsid- d at the pianoforo , and to him great credit is due for the musical arrangements , which gave most unbounded satisfaction to all assembled . Grace , " For the = e and all Thv Mercies , " Tallis ;
National Anthem , " God Save the Queen . " Dr . J . Bull—Selo by Miss Effie Ohapny , R . A . M . ; Trio , <• This Magic Wove Scarf" J . Barne . fc—Miss Chapuy and MOS-TS . Cassidy and D'Alton ; Song , " I fear no foe , " f'insnti— Mr . Cnrtis D'Alton ; Song , "Bid mo good-bye , "Tosfci—Miss Effie Chapuy ; Duet , " Maying , " Miss M . H . Smith—Miss Chapny and
Mr . T . Cassidy ; Song , " Linger awhile , my dearest , J . F . Haskins—Mr . T . Cassidy ; Song , " Esmeralda , " Levey—Miss Effie Chapuy ; Song , ' -Father O'Flynn , " Stanford— Mr . ' Curtis D'Alton ; Solo
Violin , " L'Elisird'Amore , " Thirl wall—Bro . H . Swidge , J . D . ; Solo Pianoforte , B-o . Henry W . Peck ; Song , " Good-bye , " Tosti—Mr . T . Otssidv : Soi-g , "The Demon King , '" Marks—Mr . Curtis D'Alton ; Duet , " Excelsior , " Balfe—Bfessrs . Cassidy and DVlton .
GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .
THE annual festival of tin ' s Lodge was celebrated on Friday , the 29 th nit ., ' the Rid Lion Hotel , Bamet . The following wfre present ,: — ' Brittain Prov . G . Junior Warden Herts W . M ., W . K . Hopkin IV .. v . G . Sword Bearer S . W ., D . Schmidt J . W ., R . Fwh-r Yonng P . M . Sec , P . M . ' s Charles Allen . J . G . Yolland , J . E'lerbr , . 1 . Lnwthin , W . Lewis S . D ., B . Gntto D . C , G . F . Kempsou
A . D . C . II . Holmes Prov . G . A . Sec Her's , T . S . Carter P . P . J . G . W . Herts , J . E . Cussans P . P . G . S . W . Herts . R . W . Goddard P . M . 65 Tyler , and others . Among the visitors were Bros . Morris 403 , Trvon 1950 , Kilsbv 1702 , Tab « rnaelo 1238 , Haskins 1361 , Miokley 4 . 9 , Purrott 1179 , Roborts 1185 , Triune 1612 , Hunt 194 , Hawkins 25 , Hudson
1708 , Dnmviik . 1479 , W . M . Morgan jun ., & c . Tho Lodge having been regularly opened , and the minutes confirmed , the sum of five guineas was voted from the funds of tho Lodge for the Royal Masonic Reneyolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Hopkin the W . M . elect , who will act as Steward at tho approaching festival . Bro .
Hopkin was then presented and regularly installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . After being saluted in the three degrees , he appointed tho following brethren as his Officers : —Bros . Schmidt S . AV ., Lewis J . W .. Hay ward Edwards P . M . Treasurer , Fisher Young P . M . Secretary , Durham S . D ., Martin J . D ., Gray P . M . D . C ,
Kompson A . D . C , Gotto I . G ., De Bury and Baxter Stewards , Goddard P . M . Tyler . Brother Rrittain tho Installing Master then completed tho ceremony with the customary addresses , delivering them in an able manner . Brother- Hay ward Edwards was appointed aa the representative of tho Lodgo on the Provincial Audit Committee , and
Brother Young the representative to tho Hertfordshire Masonio Charity Assoeiaf ' on . The Trnstees and Officers of the Gladsmuir Benevolent Fund were re-elected , and then tho W . M . proceeded to close tho Lodge . Before doing so he had a very pleasing duty to perform—to present his predecessor with the Past Master ' s i"wel which
had been unanimously voted to him by the Lodge . Bro . Rrittain had performed tho work of the chair during the past year in the most gratifying manner . If it had not been his good fortnne to have any candidates come forward for initiation he had had other duties to carry out , equally , if not , more , onerous . During the twelvemonths
the Gladmmir Lodge had lost two of its Past Masters , and the representation of the Lodge at , tho funerals of those two brethren had been arranged and properly carried out by tho Worshipful Master . Then they had been honoured by a visit from the Provincial Grand Lodge , an event which naturally entailed a great amount of labonr for
Brother Britt . ain . He had attended to all those matters in a satisfactory manner , and in other ways had advanced the lepntat ' on of the Lodge . Iu presenting tho Past Master ' s jewel he trust d that Bro . Brittain won hi long be a conspicuous member of the Lodge and that ho wonld have good health for many years to
come . Bro . Brittain suitably acknowledged the presentation , and the name of a candidate for initiation having been g iven in , the Lodgo was closed . The brethren afterwards assembled at banquet , under the presidency of the Worshipful Master , Bro . Hopkin . The usual toasts were given at the conclusion of the repast . The Worshipful
Master said tho first toast in all assemblies of Englishmen , and especially of Masons , was tho health of Her Majesty tbe Queen . He was sure those present wonld honour the toast to the best of their ability , ns loyalty was a prominent feature among Freemasons . 16 was a source of regrot that Her Majesty did not so frequently show
herself as her people desired , still , no doubt sho had reasons for not doing so . The toast was followed by the . National Anthem , and then the health of tho Most Worshipful the Grand Master was proposed . Hia Royal Hishnes . was a true and hearty Mason , as was evidenced by tho inter"st he took in its ceremonies and in its welfare generally .
In proposing the toa .-t of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Ma « fcer , and the res ! -, of tho Grind Ofh ' . er .-i Present and Past the W . M . said that from what he had seen at Grand Lodgo he was convinced that Freemasonry was conducted as it ought to bo . Tho way in which the work of the . Craft was there arranged was worth the while
of any one eligible ( o attend to witness . The next toast was the health of tho R . W . tho Provincial Grand Master . Many of thoso present bad seen the way in whioh the Provincnl Grand Master carried out the ccreiw nicw of tho 0 dor . Ho was perfect in evei-y part of tho work . At ; t ]\» recent corisocrat'on of the Dacro Ladge he had .
amplyproved this , the way in which the eerenvmes were there carried out ' ring a treat to behold . Bro . Ifalsey took gfenb interest in the Gladsmuir Lodge , and , as they had bean ] in tho Lodge , wonld have accepted their invitation to L > _ present that day but for a prior engagement . Ho had shown tho high opinion ho held of the Gladsmuir
Lodge b y appointing four r : f its members to Provincial office for the current year . In proposing the toast of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master and the rest , of tbe Provincial Officers , the Worshipful Master expressed his regret at the absence of the Depnty , who he fullv anfieiivited worth ! have been among them that day . They were honoured however by the presence of Bro . Dr . Mickley , ths