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Notices Of Meetings.
Coirp . Mossop was a member of his ( tho M . E . Z . 's ) mother Chapter . The Visiters , in acknowledging the toast , congratulated tho Chapter ou tho ffiicient working , and spoko of tho duties undertaken bj Comp . Harrop in snch a masterly manner , and with a degree of perfection they had never before had tho pleasnre to witness . The othei toasts having been proposed aDd responded to , tho Companion . separated , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
Northern Counties Lodge No , 406 . — Tho regular meeting of this Ledge took place on tho 4 th inst ., at tho Masonio Hall . Mnple-street , Newcastle-nn-Tyne . There was a large attendance oi brethren . The Lodge was opened with the following Officers in their respective places : Bros . R . L . Armstrong P . G . P . W . M ., W . Mondnr P . P . G . P . I . P . M ., J . Page S . W ., R . G . Salmon J . W ., J . Ridsdalc P . M .
P . G . J . W . Treasurer , G . W . Lax Secretary , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dum . ford J . D ., W . Sheppard Organist , J . S . B . Boll I . G ., J . MacDonahl Steward , and Sims Tyler . Tho minntes being confirmed , the ballot was taken for three candidates aud one subscribing member , which proved in each caso successful . The three gentlemen wero then initiated into our Order in a most impressive manner . Three brethren wero passed to the F . C . degree , and one was raised to
tho sublimo degree of Blaster Mason , all three degrees boing perfectly conferred by the W . M . AU routine business being ended , tho Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and soveral complimentary ones recoived hearty responses . Tho
Visitors wero—J . Cook P . P . G . S . W . -181 , J . McCulloek W . M . 1 , 643 , J . J . Taylor W . M . 1 , 676 , G . Hardy S . W . 1 , 613 , W . Eckford S . D . 1 , 643 , A . Cumbal Sec . 1 , 6-13 , It . Whitfield S . W . 48 , E . Liddlo Sec . 48 , J . Wood S . D . 48 , J . G . Homfray 083 , & c .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780—The proceedings nt the meeting on Friday , 29 th ultimo , wero of a very interesting character . It has frequently been remarked that a good dinner makes every gathering pass off well . At the present time wo are perfectly content to accept this aphorism . Wo will even go furl ber , and concede that tho doings at the gathering wo are about to
chronicle were especially interesting . About two years back this Lodgo of Instruction was started , and the meetings have sinco been held most regularly , as is evidenced by the reports which have appeared fr < m time to time in our coloumns . Bro . J . Chambers Roe , a Past Master of the mother Lodge , at all times a sincero and hard-working Mason , was appointed Preceptor , and , under his guidance , tho
younger members of tho Royal Alfred have acquired a knowledge of ritual , and have attainod a capacity for office , that will fit them for any duty they may bo called on to fill in this or any other Lodge . Friday was tho day appointed for the Annual Banquet , and was furtlier mado tho opportunity , by the members , of testifying to Bro . Roe their appreciation of tho kiudness he had always evinced , and of
offering him some tangible recognition for the trouble he had expended . Bro . C . Costelow presided , and was supported by Bro . Walter Goss I . P . M . and W . Gomm , of the mother Lodge , who respectively filled the chairs of Senior and Junior Wardens . There was a largo attendance of members , and Bro . Stanbury—mine host of the Star and Garter—had provided an admirable menn , which was served in
the style so characteristic of this establishment . On the removal of the cloth , the toasts customary on these occasions wore given and duly acknowledged . Bro . Roe proposed the health of tho W . M ,, who was a yonng but very energetic Mason . He had been a most persevering student in tho Lodge of Instruction , and it was gratifying to all who were present to have Bro . Costelow presiding . After the
chairman had expressed his acknowledgments , ho bronght forward what might be termed the toast of the evening— " Prosperity to the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction and the health of the Preceptor . " After conveying to Bro . Roe assurances of their appreciation of his zeal , the chairman directed his attention to a splendid clock , on a
marble stand , which the members had requested him to present . Bro . Costelow formally handed over the testimonial to their esteemed Preceptor , amid the cheers of all assembled . The following is the inscription : — Presented to Bro . J . CIIAJIBEKS ROE P . M . 7 S 0 ,
Preceptor of the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No , 780 , As a mark of the esteem of the Brethren , Who have to acknowledge his zeal and Tender care in imparting to them his Extensive knowledge of the Ritual of the Craft . 29 th Nov . 1878 .
Bro . Roe gracefully acknowledged the honour paid him by the brethren , for what he considered such trifling services . His work had been truly a labour of love , and as the brethren thonght he had been of service to them , the knowledge of it could not but bo
gratifying . Their valuable gift he shonld ever pride , and he trusted it would mark the run of timo for generations in his family and bo esteemed as an heirloom . After other toasts had been disposed of the brethren departed , greatly pleased at tbe successful resnlt of the meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Hold its veeKlj meeting on Tuesday eveuing , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Po ' . vnalKroad , Dalston . Bros . Polak W . M ., Carr S . W ., Brasted J . W ., C . Loikin S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Maeklin I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Holdsworth , War-dell , McClean . Harding , Ac . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Christian
as candidate . Bro . Dallas worked tho 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . The Audit Committee informed the brethren thoy had examined the accounts of the Lodgo to thi * date , and found the same correct . Bro . Dallas was elected Secretary and Bro . Smyth Treasurer , for the ensuing year . Bro . Carr will preside next Tuesday evening .
Notices Of Meetings.
Lodge of loyalty , NO . 897- —The regular monthly meetng of this prosperous Lodgo was held at the Fleece Hotel , St . Helens , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Present—Bros . W . J . Marrow W . M ., W . Harrison I . P . M ., J . S . Whito S . W ., T . Molyneaux J . W ., T . Morris Sec , W . Loader S . D ., F . Hodgson J . D ., C . F . Mermagen Chaplain , R . B . Woodward Organist , E . Beilbyl . G ., J . Taylor
Tyler . Past Masters Bros . II . S . L . Gurncy , J . G . Dnnn , W . Leather , R . Tyson , Bros . W . Gardner , Wm . Butler , Isaac Smith , John Wolfenden , H . H . Jackson , H . C . Lockhart , Capt . T . Windns , J . II . Roughsedge , C . C . Wilson , II . S . Oppenheim P . M . 1 , 384 , Tohn Harrison , D . M . Gaskiu , T . Haslam , J . Penketh , J . Griffith , W . R . Ward , A . J . Foote . J . Hail , J . H . Jordan , A . Stanson , Peter
Jackson , & c . Visitors—H . S . Alpass Prov . Grand Sec , H . A . Tobias J . W . 1 , 502 , R . H . Exton J . W . 1 , 3 S 0 , R . Wylie P . P . A . S . D ., Geo . Broarlbridge P . P . G . D . C , J . Newsome W . M . 1 , 384 , W . R . Robinson W . M . 1 , 335 , Wm . Tyrer P . P . G . S . of Works , R . C . Mellor P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Salop , John Taylor P . M . 1 , 276 S . M . Davies FKEE . UASOXS' CIIKOMCLK , & o . Tho Lodge was openod at
2 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of last meeting duly ratified . This being the night for installing the W . M . elect , and tho choico of the brethren haviug falleu upon Bro . White , late S . W ., he was presented for the purpose of attaining the distinguished houonr of Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Loyalty for the ensuing year . Tho ceromony was performed by Bro . Wvlie , who invested and
proclaimed Bro . J . S . White , and requested the brethren to salute him as W . M . The W . M ., with tho assistance of Bro . Wylie , appointed his Officers as follow : —W . J . Marrow I . P . M ., T . Molyneaux S . W ., T . Morris J . W ., F . Hodgson Secretary , E . Beilby S . D ., R . B . Woodward J . D ., W . Harrison P . n . D . C ., C . F . Mcrmagen Chap ., Dr . Ricketts S . S ., H . L . ltioley J . S ., W . It . Ward I . G ., J . Taylor Tyler .
After some business of a private naturo bad been transacted , and the usual preliminaries observed , the Lodgo was called from labour to banquet . Tho spacious and comfortablo hall in which our St . Helen ' s brethren meet has recently undergono complete renovation , and on this occasion everything looked quite smart . Great credit is due to the hostess of tho Fleece Hotel for the great interest she
always evinces for tho comfort and enjoyment of the brethren . Mrs . Taylor prides herself on hor ability to provide a menu which , while it gratifies all , cannot bo excelled for richerche character . Bro . George Broadbridgo P . P . G . D . C . ably directed tho ceremonies of tho evening . The musical brethren ( Capt . Windus , G . Barton , M . Gaskin , H . C . Lockhart , Taylor , accompanied by R . B . Woodward ,
who presided at the piano and organ ) added greatly to the enjoyment . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . gavo tho threo toasts which usually head the list . Bro . Gaskin then sang " The Worthy Mason , " after which W . Bro . White rose to propose the health of their Prov . G . Lord Skelmersdale Deputy G . M . of Englan I , and the Prov . G . Officers past and present . Bro . White had attended a 3
many Prov . G . Lodges as possible , and had been very much edified and pleased on such occasions by the able maimer iu which every , thing was carried out . It must havo been gratifying to all , as it wa 3 to him , to witness such a large attendance at Prov . Grand Lodge as there was recently at Liverpool . He was very grateful so many Prov . Grand Officers had done him the hononr of attending his Lodge .
All must feel it a great distinction to have the worthy Prov . Grand ( Secretary among them . Ho was pleased to say he had visited tho Lodgo before , and they were always glad to welcome him . He united j the name of Bro . Alpass P . G . Sec . with the toast , and felt sure it j needed no further commondation to ensure that brother ' s name being I most cordially received . Thero was a timo when Provincial
Grand Lodgo honoured St . Helens with its meeting , and he hoped tho time was not far distant when they would do so again , Bro . Alpass , in tho course of his reply , gavo the brethren some good advice as to tho means to be pursued when matters wero not quite as j straight as could be wished , and stated that it was mnch better to explain any grievance which might exist privately to the W . M . than
rnn tho risk of causing discord by publicly demonstrating it in opeu Lodge . He congratulated the members on the prosperous condition of their Lodge , and hoped that their balance—closo upon £ 150—wonld be judiciously invested . Ho wonld suggest that they make a grant of ten guineas to each of the three London Charities . This was not an unreasonable sum , but it would be the means of handing
down the names of the present members with credit to those who might , follow , and would be a good example to all who might try to emulate them . The I . P . M . proposed the Army , Navy and Reserve Forces , uniting therowith tho name of Bro . Capt . Windus , which was followed by the musical brethren singing " Comrades in Arms , " in capital style . Bro . Capt . Windus had great pleasure , as an officer
of the Reserve Force , in replying to the toast . At the present time a small portion of onr Army was engaged in a war , the difficulty and danger of which could not be easily realised ; but with the character , istic pluck of onr soldiers , tho ability of our officers , and the full equipment of modern war appliances , ho considered there was no doubt our forces would give a good account of them .
selves . Worshipful Bro . Marrow again assnmed the gavel , to propose a toast which he knew wonld receive most cordial reception . Diligently , step by step , Bro . White had worked himself up to the hishest office in Lodge , and by strict attention to his various dnties , efficient working , and courteous bearing , he had gained the love and esteem of all , both in the Lodgo and in every day life . Bro . Marrow
wo * pleased to see him occupy this proud position of W . M . He was . 'lire he would discharge its duties with the same zeal , attention , and efficiency he had those of his previons offices ; he felt that no words could ensure a more hearty welcome to the toast than it was their desire to give . Bro . Barton favoured the brethren by singing " The Pilgrim of Love . " The W . M . in his reply stated that it had been
his aim and endeavour to attend the meetings of tho Lodge regularly , and to performhis duties faithfully . Ho not only attended tho re-/ nlar communications of the Lodge , but derived great pleasnre and advantage from attending the Lodge of Instrnction . Ho wished to impress on tho minds of all the brethren that in order to acquire proficiency in the Craft , they must study , persevere , aud practically
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Notices Of Meetings.
Coirp . Mossop was a member of his ( tho M . E . Z . 's ) mother Chapter . The Visiters , in acknowledging the toast , congratulated tho Chapter ou tho ffiicient working , and spoko of tho duties undertaken bj Comp . Harrop in snch a masterly manner , and with a degree of perfection they had never before had tho pleasnre to witness . The othei toasts having been proposed aDd responded to , tho Companion . separated , after having spent a most enjoyable evening .
Northern Counties Lodge No , 406 . — Tho regular meeting of this Ledge took place on tho 4 th inst ., at tho Masonio Hall . Mnple-street , Newcastle-nn-Tyne . There was a large attendance oi brethren . The Lodge was opened with the following Officers in their respective places : Bros . R . L . Armstrong P . G . P . W . M ., W . Mondnr P . P . G . P . I . P . M ., J . Page S . W ., R . G . Salmon J . W ., J . Ridsdalc P . M .
P . G . J . W . Treasurer , G . W . Lax Secretary , S . M . Harris S . D ., G . Dum . ford J . D ., W . Sheppard Organist , J . S . B . Boll I . G ., J . MacDonahl Steward , and Sims Tyler . Tho minntes being confirmed , the ballot was taken for three candidates aud one subscribing member , which proved in each caso successful . The three gentlemen wero then initiated into our Order in a most impressive manner . Three brethren wero passed to the F . C . degree , and one was raised to
tho sublimo degree of Blaster Mason , all three degrees boing perfectly conferred by the W . M . AU routine business being ended , tho Lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to refreshments . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and soveral complimentary ones recoived hearty responses . Tho
Visitors wero—J . Cook P . P . G . S . W . -181 , J . McCulloek W . M . 1 , 643 , J . J . Taylor W . M . 1 , 676 , G . Hardy S . W . 1 , 613 , W . Eckford S . D . 1 , 643 , A . Cumbal Sec . 1 , 6-13 , It . Whitfield S . W . 48 , E . Liddlo Sec . 48 , J . Wood S . D . 48 , J . G . Homfray 083 , & c .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780—The proceedings nt the meeting on Friday , 29 th ultimo , wero of a very interesting character . It has frequently been remarked that a good dinner makes every gathering pass off well . At the present time wo are perfectly content to accept this aphorism . Wo will even go furl ber , and concede that tho doings at the gathering wo are about to
chronicle were especially interesting . About two years back this Lodgo of Instruction was started , and the meetings have sinco been held most regularly , as is evidenced by the reports which have appeared fr < m time to time in our coloumns . Bro . J . Chambers Roe , a Past Master of the mother Lodge , at all times a sincero and hard-working Mason , was appointed Preceptor , and , under his guidance , tho
younger members of tho Royal Alfred have acquired a knowledge of ritual , and have attainod a capacity for office , that will fit them for any duty they may bo called on to fill in this or any other Lodge . Friday was tho day appointed for the Annual Banquet , and was furtlier mado tho opportunity , by the members , of testifying to Bro . Roe their appreciation of tho kiudness he had always evinced , and of
offering him some tangible recognition for the trouble he had expended . Bro . C . Costelow presided , and was supported by Bro . Walter Goss I . P . M . and W . Gomm , of the mother Lodge , who respectively filled the chairs of Senior and Junior Wardens . There was a largo attendance of members , and Bro . Stanbury—mine host of the Star and Garter—had provided an admirable menn , which was served in
the style so characteristic of this establishment . On the removal of the cloth , the toasts customary on these occasions wore given and duly acknowledged . Bro . Roe proposed the health of tho W . M ,, who was a yonng but very energetic Mason . He had been a most persevering student in tho Lodge of Instruction , and it was gratifying to all who were present to have Bro . Costelow presiding . After the
chairman had expressed his acknowledgments , ho bronght forward what might be termed the toast of the evening— " Prosperity to the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction and the health of the Preceptor . " After conveying to Bro . Roe assurances of their appreciation of his zeal , the chairman directed his attention to a splendid clock , on a
marble stand , which the members had requested him to present . Bro . Costelow formally handed over the testimonial to their esteemed Preceptor , amid the cheers of all assembled . The following is the inscription : — Presented to Bro . J . CIIAJIBEKS ROE P . M . 7 S 0 ,
Preceptor of the Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No , 780 , As a mark of the esteem of the Brethren , Who have to acknowledge his zeal and Tender care in imparting to them his Extensive knowledge of the Ritual of the Craft . 29 th Nov . 1878 .
Bro . Roe gracefully acknowledged the honour paid him by the brethren , for what he considered such trifling services . His work had been truly a labour of love , and as the brethren thonght he had been of service to them , the knowledge of it could not but bo
gratifying . Their valuable gift he shonld ever pride , and he trusted it would mark the run of timo for generations in his family and bo esteemed as an heirloom . After other toasts had been disposed of the brethren departed , greatly pleased at tbe successful resnlt of the meeting .
Dalhousie Lodge of Instruction , No . 860 . —Hold its veeKlj meeting on Tuesday eveuing , at Bro . Smyth ' s , Sisters Tavern , Po ' . vnalKroad , Dalston . Bros . Polak W . M ., Carr S . W ., Brasted J . W ., C . Loikin S . D ., J . Lorkin J . D ., Maeklin I . G ., Dallas Sec , Smyth Treas ., P . M . Wallington Preceptor ; Holdsworth , War-dell , McClean . Harding , Ac . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Christian
as candidate . Bro . Dallas worked tho 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd sections of tho lecture , assisted by tho brethren . The Audit Committee informed the brethren thoy had examined the accounts of the Lodgo to thi * date , and found the same correct . Bro . Dallas was elected Secretary and Bro . Smyth Treasurer , for the ensuing year . Bro . Carr will preside next Tuesday evening .
Notices Of Meetings.
Lodge of loyalty , NO . 897- —The regular monthly meetng of this prosperous Lodgo was held at the Fleece Hotel , St . Helens , on Tuesday , the 3 rd inst . Present—Bros . W . J . Marrow W . M ., W . Harrison I . P . M ., J . S . Whito S . W ., T . Molyneaux J . W ., T . Morris Sec , W . Loader S . D ., F . Hodgson J . D ., C . F . Mermagen Chaplain , R . B . Woodward Organist , E . Beilbyl . G ., J . Taylor
Tyler . Past Masters Bros . II . S . L . Gurncy , J . G . Dnnn , W . Leather , R . Tyson , Bros . W . Gardner , Wm . Butler , Isaac Smith , John Wolfenden , H . H . Jackson , H . C . Lockhart , Capt . T . Windns , J . II . Roughsedge , C . C . Wilson , II . S . Oppenheim P . M . 1 , 384 , Tohn Harrison , D . M . Gaskiu , T . Haslam , J . Penketh , J . Griffith , W . R . Ward , A . J . Foote . J . Hail , J . H . Jordan , A . Stanson , Peter
Jackson , & c . Visitors—H . S . Alpass Prov . Grand Sec , H . A . Tobias J . W . 1 , 502 , R . H . Exton J . W . 1 , 3 S 0 , R . Wylie P . P . A . S . D ., Geo . Broarlbridge P . P . G . D . C , J . Newsome W . M . 1 , 384 , W . R . Robinson W . M . 1 , 335 , Wm . Tyrer P . P . G . S . of Works , R . C . Mellor P . P . G . J . D . North Wales and Salop , John Taylor P . M . 1 , 276 S . M . Davies FKEE . UASOXS' CIIKOMCLK , & o . Tho Lodge was openod at
2 . 30 p . m ., and the minutes of last meeting duly ratified . This being the night for installing the W . M . elect , and tho choico of the brethren haviug falleu upon Bro . White , late S . W ., he was presented for the purpose of attaining the distinguished houonr of Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Loyalty for the ensuing year . Tho ceromony was performed by Bro . Wvlie , who invested and
proclaimed Bro . J . S . White , and requested the brethren to salute him as W . M . The W . M ., with tho assistance of Bro . Wylie , appointed his Officers as follow : —W . J . Marrow I . P . M ., T . Molyneaux S . W ., T . Morris J . W ., F . Hodgson Secretary , E . Beilby S . D ., R . B . Woodward J . D ., W . Harrison P . n . D . C ., C . F . Mcrmagen Chap ., Dr . Ricketts S . S ., H . L . ltioley J . S ., W . It . Ward I . G ., J . Taylor Tyler .
After some business of a private naturo bad been transacted , and the usual preliminaries observed , the Lodgo was called from labour to banquet . Tho spacious and comfortablo hall in which our St . Helen ' s brethren meet has recently undergono complete renovation , and on this occasion everything looked quite smart . Great credit is due to the hostess of tho Fleece Hotel for the great interest she
always evinces for tho comfort and enjoyment of the brethren . Mrs . Taylor prides herself on hor ability to provide a menu which , while it gratifies all , cannot bo excelled for richerche character . Bro . George Broadbridgo P . P . G . D . C . ably directed tho ceremonies of tho evening . The musical brethren ( Capt . Windus , G . Barton , M . Gaskin , H . C . Lockhart , Taylor , accompanied by R . B . Woodward ,
who presided at the piano and organ ) added greatly to the enjoyment . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . gavo tho threo toasts which usually head the list . Bro . Gaskin then sang " The Worthy Mason , " after which W . Bro . White rose to propose the health of their Prov . G . Lord Skelmersdale Deputy G . M . of Englan I , and the Prov . G . Officers past and present . Bro . White had attended a 3
many Prov . G . Lodges as possible , and had been very much edified and pleased on such occasions by the able maimer iu which every , thing was carried out . It must havo been gratifying to all , as it wa 3 to him , to witness such a large attendance at Prov . Grand Lodge as there was recently at Liverpool . He was very grateful so many Prov . Grand Officers had done him the hononr of attending his Lodge .
All must feel it a great distinction to have the worthy Prov . Grand ( Secretary among them . Ho was pleased to say he had visited tho Lodgo before , and they were always glad to welcome him . He united j the name of Bro . Alpass P . G . Sec . with the toast , and felt sure it j needed no further commondation to ensure that brother ' s name being I most cordially received . Thero was a timo when Provincial
Grand Lodgo honoured St . Helens with its meeting , and he hoped tho time was not far distant when they would do so again , Bro . Alpass , in tho course of his reply , gavo the brethren some good advice as to tho means to be pursued when matters wero not quite as j straight as could be wished , and stated that it was mnch better to explain any grievance which might exist privately to the W . M . than
rnn tho risk of causing discord by publicly demonstrating it in opeu Lodge . He congratulated the members on the prosperous condition of their Lodge , and hoped that their balance—closo upon £ 150—wonld be judiciously invested . Ho wonld suggest that they make a grant of ten guineas to each of the three London Charities . This was not an unreasonable sum , but it would be the means of handing
down the names of the present members with credit to those who might , follow , and would be a good example to all who might try to emulate them . The I . P . M . proposed the Army , Navy and Reserve Forces , uniting therowith tho name of Bro . Capt . Windus , which was followed by the musical brethren singing " Comrades in Arms , " in capital style . Bro . Capt . Windus had great pleasure , as an officer
of the Reserve Force , in replying to the toast . At the present time a small portion of onr Army was engaged in a war , the difficulty and danger of which could not be easily realised ; but with the character , istic pluck of onr soldiers , tho ability of our officers , and the full equipment of modern war appliances , ho considered there was no doubt our forces would give a good account of them .
selves . Worshipful Bro . Marrow again assnmed the gavel , to propose a toast which he knew wonld receive most cordial reception . Diligently , step by step , Bro . White had worked himself up to the hishest office in Lodge , and by strict attention to his various dnties , efficient working , and courteous bearing , he had gained the love and esteem of all , both in the Lodgo and in every day life . Bro . Marrow
wo * pleased to see him occupy this proud position of W . M . He was . 'lire he would discharge its duties with the same zeal , attention , and efficiency he had those of his previons offices ; he felt that no words could ensure a more hearty welcome to the toast than it was their desire to give . Bro . Barton favoured the brethren by singing " The Pilgrim of Love . " The W . M . in his reply stated that it had been
his aim and endeavour to attend the meetings of tho Lodge regularly , and to performhis duties faithfully . Ho not only attended tho re-/ nlar communications of the Lodge , but derived great pleasnre and advantage from attending the Lodge of Instrnction . Ho wished to impress on tho minds of all the brethren that in order to acquire proficiency in the Craft , they must study , persevere , aud practically