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DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 1161 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper Street , Manchester , on Saturday , 16 th ult ., there being a good attendance of members and visitors . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Buckley Carr P . M . D . C . assumed the principal chair , being supported by Past Masters Robert Dottie as S . W ., and W . H . Anderton as J . W .
The ceremony of installing Bro . C . F . Vhes S . W . into the chair of K . S . was performed by Bro . ' Carr in a thoroughly finished and satisfactory manner ; the Installing Master receiving very valuable assistance from Bro . Eugene Loebell , the retiring Worshipful Master , who addressed his successor ; and from Bro . J . M . Moss , who presented and explained the working tools .
The following Officers having been appointed were regularly invested , viz ., Bros . O . M . Jones S . W ., H . M . Massingham J . W ., Job Irlam P . M . Treasurer , J . Schofield Secretary , Buckley Carr P . M . D . C , J . M . Moss P . M . Organist , J . Porteous S . D ., Walter Cockerhara J . D ., J . Preston I . G ., S . Lord , Blackie , Barber , Richards , Thomas , and Huntley Stewards .
Bro . Allan Philhps , of the Hall , had furnished an excellent banquet , to which the Brethren afterwards sat down . The various toasts were pleasantly varied by an excellent programme , which had been provided by Bro . Dottie , all the artistes being well known in Manchester musical circles . Brother Cuthbert Blacow gave a very effective rendering of the " Star of Bethlehem , " and also joined in a duet with Bro . J . D . Smith . The latter gave that now
classical installation song " Here ' s to his health , " and later on treated the company to the old but pleasing" Ruddier than the cherry . " Bro . Charles Jackson , whose manipulation of the violin has attained for him a wide celebrity , played selections from the operas , as well as Scottish and other airs . The lighter portion of the musical programme was left to Bro . J . Allin , who amused the company with several humourous songs , while Bro . Dottie
recited a Lancashire piece by the late Edwin Waugh , entitled " Robin O'Quifters , " causing great laughter . Bro . J . H . Greenwood accompanied on the piano throughout . So well pleased were the Brethren with the musical fare for which Bro . Dottie had been responsible that a special toast was accorded to him for the share he had taken in it , to which Bro . Dottie replied in appropriate terms .
During the evening a very beautiful jewel , set with a fine diamond , was , on behalf of the Lodge , presented by Bro . C . F . Vlies W . M . to Bro . Eugene Loebell I . P . M . Ifc bore the following inscription : —
Presented by the Brethren of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , 1161 , to BEO . EUGENE LOBELL P . M .,
as a mark of esteem . 16 th May 1896 . o o o ; ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . Charles Rawle W . M . One of the most interesting features of the meeting was an explanation by Bro . W . T . Hesketh . P . M . Secretary of the tracing board in the second degree , which was most effectively done .
At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were relieved by songs , & c , rendered by Bros . Henry Nail P . M . Prov . G . Tr ., Cyril H . Beever P . M ., Wm . Rushton Org ., J . M . Crone , Lee , Klindworth , Bloomer , E . Roberts P . M . 1459 , and Robt . Rudman S . W . 2156 . Towards the close pi the proceedings Bro . Arthur A . Moss P . M . D . C .
took the opportunity of proposing the " next merry meeting , " which , he explained , would be in connection with a picnic promoted by the Officers of the Lodge , to be held at Castleton , Derbyshire , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . Bro . Moss hoped for a fine day , but assured his auditors that should the weather be wet , requisite provision had been made so that the pleasures of the trip might not be marred .
TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 1496 . 11 HE regular meeting was held at the Western Hotel , Moss Side , Manchester , on the Sth inst . Bro . Joseph Kershaw P . M . took the chair in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., with Chris . Preston S W , W Yeadon J . W ., G . Burslem P . M . Treas ., J . C . Oilman P . P . S . G . D . Sec , J . s ! Done S . D ., H . Russell J . D ., Walter Lees I . G ., Fras . Long P . M . Org ., H . P . Jones P . M . P . P . G . R ., C . H . Moss , J . Rathbone P . M ., H . Preston , A . H . Norbury , Thos . Jackson , J . H . Rowse , T . Turnbull , William Chesshyre Tyler Visitors : H . Vaughan 1633 , W . H . Barker 1633 , Arnold Edwards .
The Lodge being opened , fche minutes of the last regular meeting were confirmed , and Mr . John Edward Page , who at the last meeting received a unanimous ballot ( but was prevented from attending ) , was admitted and regularly initiated into the privileges of the Craft by the acting W . M . The working tools were presented and explained by the S . W . and the charge after initiation was delivered by the J . W .
It was proposed and seconded that the Secretary be requested to write Bro . David Johnson P . M ., and express the sympathy of the Brethren on hearing of the loss he had sustained by the death of his wife . It is proposed to hold the annual picnic on Wednesday , 15 th July , the district . selected being Bakewell , Rowsley and Chatsworth ; first-class arrangements have been made , and , favoured by fine weather , the Brethren are looking forward to a very enjoyable day ' s outing .
The usual questions having been put and hearty good wishes tendered , the Lodge was closed . The Brethren then adjourned to the festive board , when the acting W . M . proposed the health of the newly-initiated , who responded in suitable terms .
Other toasts followed , and were heartily acknowledged . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs from Bros . Long , Rowse Barker , Vaughan , Lees , and Russell . '
• - HIGH PEAK LODGE , No . 1952 . THE anniversary of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., by dispensation , at the Town Hall , Chapel-en-le-Frith , Bro . Rev . James Given , LL . D ., P . G . C . W . M . Immediately following tbe reading of the summons convening the meeting , and the confirmation of minutes , was the installation into the chair of K . S . of Bro .. John William Hick S . W .
. The retiring W . M . performed the ceremony in a highly finished and scholarly manner , being supported by Past Masters James Whitehead P . P . G . D . C . Secretary as S . W ., and Jos . T . Wright P . P . G . P . as J . W . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of upwards of twenty Brethren , Bro .
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O . Roberts P . M . 597 , presented and explained the working tools in the first degree , those of the second were undertaken by Bro . C . C . W . Ferguson P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., while those of the third degree were in the capable hands of Brother Jas . Heathcott P . M . ' Brother Vernon J . Greenhough P . M . P . P . J . G . W . addressed the newly-installed W . M . upon the nature of his duties in the chair ; the address to the Wardens was rendered by Bro . Jas . W . Broadhurst P . M ., and that to the Brethren generally by Bro . J . Burton Boycott P . M . P . P . G . Reg . D . C .
The following having been appointed to office for the ensuing financial year , were addressed and duly invested by the W . M .: —R . B . Garside S . W ., Walter Hobson J . W ., Jas . C . Hyde Treas ., Walter Lingard S . D ., Samuel D . Gill J . D ., Jas . Whitehead P . M ., & c . Secretary , J . B . Boycott P . M ., & o . D . C , G . D . Goodman I . G ., Edwin Walker P . M . Organist , Rev . W . Henry Scotter Chaplain .
Hearty good wishes having been expressed by visiting Brethren the Lodge was closed , and the members and visitors alike sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Mrs . R . H . Hyde , King ' s Arms Hotel , Chapel-en-le-Frith . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts vyere varied by songs and sketches , the contributories being Bros . S . H . Tebb 1235 , Saml . PiUdngton 1235 , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
In reply to the toast of the Worshipful Master , ably proposed by Brother Garside S . W ., Brother Hick reverted to the time of his initiation into Freemasonry . He said that on the occasion in question he had been very much impressed with its beauties , and that impression had been considerably deepened as he had progressed towards the chair , which it had been an early ambition of his to attain . It would be his sincere desire to perform the duties of his position to the best of his ability , for he considered that the Brethren had conferred a very great honour upon him that evening . Other toasts followed .
Besides those mentioned above there were present , among others , Bros . Jno . D . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . P ., Jos . Lingard P . M ., Jas . W . Broadhurst P . M ., Wm . Ward , J . W . Cook , John Gudgin , Thos . Smith . Visitors : —Bros . W . Broadbery W . M . 1235 P . P . G . O ., R . F . Sidwell P . M . 100 , W . Brierley P . M . 1235 , Fredk . Rowland S . W . 1235 , W . E . Cartwright J . W . 1235 , Jno . H . Beckett S . W . 1688 , R . A . Little W . M . 1688 .
EASTERFORD LODGE , No . 2342 . Presentation to Sir William Abdy , Bart ., P . G . D . Eng , P . P . S . G . W . Essex . THE monthly meeting was held on Thursday , 4 th insfc ., at the Temple , High Street , Kelvedon , and there was a large attendance . The Worshipful Master Bro . C . T . Thorn presided , and after the business of the evening had been concluded , he , on behalf of the Lodge , presented to
Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and an illuminated address , subscribed for by the members . In making the presentation the W . M . said they had all been most anxious to present to Sir William some memento of his two years of office , as an evidence of their appreciation of the obligation they were under to him for the gift of the magnificent Masonio Temple in which fchey assembled . They knew that
their I . P . M . was not one who cared to adorn his person with numberless decorations , but they trusted that the one now offered him would be accepted , not so much on account of its intrinsic value , but as a token of fche affectionate regard which they all felt for him , and that it would be prized by him accordingly . In conclusion , the W . M . congratulated Sir William on the distinguished honour just conferred on him by H . R . H . the Grand Master , in appointing him to Office in Grand Lodge .
Sir William Abdy was loudly applauded on rising to acknowledge the gifts . He said the extremely kind words in which the W . M . had conveyed to him these handsome presents had touched him very deeply . In what he had done he had been actuated by a desire to further the best interests of Freemasonry generally , and the Lodge he dearly loved—Easfcerford—particularly . He felt that he was quite undeserving of so much kindness , for it had been a great pleasure to him to have been the means of providing for them a place
hi which they could meet in comfort , and perform with becoming dignity the grand ceremonies of the Craft . As the Master had said , he did nofc care forwearing a lot of jewels , but this one he assured them he should always wea x with great pride and pleasure ; and although he had now ceased to rule the Lodge he trusted that he should meet them all many times in that hall , and that the Lodge would always be as flourishing as it was at the present time . The jewel , which is a very handsome one , bears the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . SIB WM . ABDY , BABT ., I . P . M ., by the Brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 . 7 th May 1896 . The illuminated address , to which were attached about seventy names , was as follows : —
To WOBSHIPFUL BROTHER SIB WM . NEVILLE ABDY , BABT ., P . G . D . ENG P . P . S . G . W . P . M ., & c . Wo , the undersigned Brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , beg your acceptance of a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of our esteem , together with this expression of our high appreciation and recognition of the manner you have discharged the duties of your high office for two successive years as Master of this Lodge , and a Ruler of the Craft .
Your , career has been marked by a genial disposition and unceasing efforts on behalf of the interests of our Order , in which your hand and heart have been ever ready in promoting and assisting our Masonic Charities . Your rendering of our beautiful ritual has been recognised by all Masons in the Province , and has added to it that lofty purpose of character which is
the highest and purest teaching of our Order , and we all join in the fervent wish that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you every earthly blessing , so that when you look upon this address ifc may be satisfaction to know you are regarded by your Brother Masons as a worthy man , a true friend , and an ornament to Freemasonry .
We desire also to place on record our heart-felt thanks for the handsome and unique Temple you , with your truly magnificent generosity , have reared as a landmark to Masonic enterprise for all time , and a token of worth and emulation among the members of the Easterford Lodge in particular . We , the members of your Lodge , shall never cease to remember the ready and
unsparing help which no personal trouble or inconvenience has ever prevented you from cheerfully giving us , and we feel that in offering you this small token of our regard , its intrinsic value makes no attempt to express adequately the love and esteem entertained towards you by every member of it .
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DE GREY AND RIPON LODGE , No . 1161 . THE annual meeting and festival of St . John took place at the Freemasons ' Hall , Cooper Street , Manchester , on Saturday , 16 th ult ., there being a good attendance of members and visitors . After the minutes had been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bro . Buckley Carr P . M . D . C . assumed the principal chair , being supported by Past Masters Robert Dottie as S . W ., and W . H . Anderton as J . W .
The ceremony of installing Bro . C . F . Vhes S . W . into the chair of K . S . was performed by Bro . ' Carr in a thoroughly finished and satisfactory manner ; the Installing Master receiving very valuable assistance from Bro . Eugene Loebell , the retiring Worshipful Master , who addressed his successor ; and from Bro . J . M . Moss , who presented and explained the working tools .
The following Officers having been appointed were regularly invested , viz ., Bros . O . M . Jones S . W ., H . M . Massingham J . W ., Job Irlam P . M . Treasurer , J . Schofield Secretary , Buckley Carr P . M . D . C , J . M . Moss P . M . Organist , J . Porteous S . D ., Walter Cockerhara J . D ., J . Preston I . G ., S . Lord , Blackie , Barber , Richards , Thomas , and Huntley Stewards .
Bro . Allan Philhps , of the Hall , had furnished an excellent banquet , to which the Brethren afterwards sat down . The various toasts were pleasantly varied by an excellent programme , which had been provided by Bro . Dottie , all the artistes being well known in Manchester musical circles . Brother Cuthbert Blacow gave a very effective rendering of the " Star of Bethlehem , " and also joined in a duet with Bro . J . D . Smith . The latter gave that now
classical installation song " Here ' s to his health , " and later on treated the company to the old but pleasing" Ruddier than the cherry . " Bro . Charles Jackson , whose manipulation of the violin has attained for him a wide celebrity , played selections from the operas , as well as Scottish and other airs . The lighter portion of the musical programme was left to Bro . J . Allin , who amused the company with several humourous songs , while Bro . Dottie
recited a Lancashire piece by the late Edwin Waugh , entitled " Robin O'Quifters , " causing great laughter . Bro . J . H . Greenwood accompanied on the piano throughout . So well pleased were the Brethren with the musical fare for which Bro . Dottie had been responsible that a special toast was accorded to him for the share he had taken in it , to which Bro . Dottie replied in appropriate terms .
During the evening a very beautiful jewel , set with a fine diamond , was , on behalf of the Lodge , presented by Bro . C . F . Vlies W . M . to Bro . Eugene Loebell I . P . M . Ifc bore the following inscription : —
Presented by the Brethren of the De Grey and Ripon Lodge , 1161 , to BEO . EUGENE LOBELL P . M .,
as a mark of esteem . 16 th May 1896 . o o o ; ARCHITECT LODGE , No . 1375 . THE regular meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Chorlton-cum-Hardy , on Friday , the 5 th inst ., Bro . Charles Rawle W . M . One of the most interesting features of the meeting was an explanation by Bro . W . T . Hesketh . P . M . Secretary of the tracing board in the second degree , which was most effectively done .
At the festive board which followed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were relieved by songs , & c , rendered by Bros . Henry Nail P . M . Prov . G . Tr ., Cyril H . Beever P . M ., Wm . Rushton Org ., J . M . Crone , Lee , Klindworth , Bloomer , E . Roberts P . M . 1459 , and Robt . Rudman S . W . 2156 . Towards the close pi the proceedings Bro . Arthur A . Moss P . M . D . C .
took the opportunity of proposing the " next merry meeting , " which , he explained , would be in connection with a picnic promoted by the Officers of the Lodge , to be held at Castleton , Derbyshire , on Saturday , the 13 th inst . Bro . Moss hoped for a fine day , but assured his auditors that should the weather be wet , requisite provision had been made so that the pleasures of the trip might not be marred .
TRAFFORD LODGE , No . 1496 . 11 HE regular meeting was held at the Western Hotel , Moss Side , Manchester , on the Sth inst . Bro . Joseph Kershaw P . M . took the chair in the unavoidable absence of the W . M ., with Chris . Preston S W , W Yeadon J . W ., G . Burslem P . M . Treas ., J . C . Oilman P . P . S . G . D . Sec , J . s ! Done S . D ., H . Russell J . D ., Walter Lees I . G ., Fras . Long P . M . Org ., H . P . Jones P . M . P . P . G . R ., C . H . Moss , J . Rathbone P . M ., H . Preston , A . H . Norbury , Thos . Jackson , J . H . Rowse , T . Turnbull , William Chesshyre Tyler Visitors : H . Vaughan 1633 , W . H . Barker 1633 , Arnold Edwards .
The Lodge being opened , fche minutes of the last regular meeting were confirmed , and Mr . John Edward Page , who at the last meeting received a unanimous ballot ( but was prevented from attending ) , was admitted and regularly initiated into the privileges of the Craft by the acting W . M . The working tools were presented and explained by the S . W . and the charge after initiation was delivered by the J . W .
It was proposed and seconded that the Secretary be requested to write Bro . David Johnson P . M ., and express the sympathy of the Brethren on hearing of the loss he had sustained by the death of his wife . It is proposed to hold the annual picnic on Wednesday , 15 th July , the district . selected being Bakewell , Rowsley and Chatsworth ; first-class arrangements have been made , and , favoured by fine weather , the Brethren are looking forward to a very enjoyable day ' s outing .
The usual questions having been put and hearty good wishes tendered , the Lodge was closed . The Brethren then adjourned to the festive board , when the acting W . M . proposed the health of the newly-initiated , who responded in suitable terms .
Other toasts followed , and were heartily acknowledged . The intervals between the toasts were enlivened with songs from Bros . Long , Rowse Barker , Vaughan , Lees , and Russell . '
• - HIGH PEAK LODGE , No . 1952 . THE anniversary of this Lodge was held on Monday , the 1 st inst ., by dispensation , at the Town Hall , Chapel-en-le-Frith , Bro . Rev . James Given , LL . D ., P . G . C . W . M . Immediately following tbe reading of the summons convening the meeting , and the confirmation of minutes , was the installation into the chair of K . S . of Bro .. John William Hick S . W .
. The retiring W . M . performed the ceremony in a highly finished and scholarly manner , being supported by Past Masters James Whitehead P . P . G . D . C . Secretary as S . W ., and Jos . T . Wright P . P . G . P . as J . W . The Board of Installed Masters consisted of upwards of twenty Brethren , Bro .
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O . Roberts P . M . 597 , presented and explained the working tools in the first degree , those of the second were undertaken by Bro . C . C . W . Ferguson P . M . P . P . G . Supt . of Wks ., while those of the third degree were in the capable hands of Brother Jas . Heathcott P . M . ' Brother Vernon J . Greenhough P . M . P . P . J . G . W . addressed the newly-installed W . M . upon the nature of his duties in the chair ; the address to the Wardens was rendered by Bro . Jas . W . Broadhurst P . M ., and that to the Brethren generally by Bro . J . Burton Boycott P . M . P . P . G . Reg . D . C .
The following having been appointed to office for the ensuing financial year , were addressed and duly invested by the W . M .: —R . B . Garside S . W ., Walter Hobson J . W ., Jas . C . Hyde Treas ., Walter Lingard S . D ., Samuel D . Gill J . D ., Jas . Whitehead P . M ., & c . Secretary , J . B . Boycott P . M ., & o . D . C , G . D . Goodman I . G ., Edwin Walker P . M . Organist , Rev . W . Henry Scotter Chaplain .
Hearty good wishes having been expressed by visiting Brethren the Lodge was closed , and the members and visitors alike sat down to a very excellent banquet , provided by Mrs . R . H . Hyde , King ' s Arms Hotel , Chapel-en-le-Frith . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts vyere varied by songs and sketches , the contributories being Bros . S . H . Tebb 1235 , Saml . PiUdngton 1235 , and Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FBEEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
In reply to the toast of the Worshipful Master , ably proposed by Brother Garside S . W ., Brother Hick reverted to the time of his initiation into Freemasonry . He said that on the occasion in question he had been very much impressed with its beauties , and that impression had been considerably deepened as he had progressed towards the chair , which it had been an early ambition of his to attain . It would be his sincere desire to perform the duties of his position to the best of his ability , for he considered that the Brethren had conferred a very great honour upon him that evening . Other toasts followed .
Besides those mentioned above there were present , among others , Bros . Jno . D . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . P ., Jos . Lingard P . M ., Jas . W . Broadhurst P . M ., Wm . Ward , J . W . Cook , John Gudgin , Thos . Smith . Visitors : —Bros . W . Broadbery W . M . 1235 P . P . G . O ., R . F . Sidwell P . M . 100 , W . Brierley P . M . 1235 , Fredk . Rowland S . W . 1235 , W . E . Cartwright J . W . 1235 , Jno . H . Beckett S . W . 1688 , R . A . Little W . M . 1688 .
EASTERFORD LODGE , No . 2342 . Presentation to Sir William Abdy , Bart ., P . G . D . Eng , P . P . S . G . W . Essex . THE monthly meeting was held on Thursday , 4 th insfc ., at the Temple , High Street , Kelvedon , and there was a large attendance . The Worshipful Master Bro . C . T . Thorn presided , and after the business of the evening had been concluded , he , on behalf of the Lodge , presented to
Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., a handsome Past Master ' s jewel and an illuminated address , subscribed for by the members . In making the presentation the W . M . said they had all been most anxious to present to Sir William some memento of his two years of office , as an evidence of their appreciation of the obligation they were under to him for the gift of the magnificent Masonio Temple in which fchey assembled . They knew that
their I . P . M . was not one who cared to adorn his person with numberless decorations , but they trusted that the one now offered him would be accepted , not so much on account of its intrinsic value , but as a token of fche affectionate regard which they all felt for him , and that it would be prized by him accordingly . In conclusion , the W . M . congratulated Sir William on the distinguished honour just conferred on him by H . R . H . the Grand Master , in appointing him to Office in Grand Lodge .
Sir William Abdy was loudly applauded on rising to acknowledge the gifts . He said the extremely kind words in which the W . M . had conveyed to him these handsome presents had touched him very deeply . In what he had done he had been actuated by a desire to further the best interests of Freemasonry generally , and the Lodge he dearly loved—Easfcerford—particularly . He felt that he was quite undeserving of so much kindness , for it had been a great pleasure to him to have been the means of providing for them a place
hi which they could meet in comfort , and perform with becoming dignity the grand ceremonies of the Craft . As the Master had said , he did nofc care forwearing a lot of jewels , but this one he assured them he should always wea x with great pride and pleasure ; and although he had now ceased to rule the Lodge he trusted that he should meet them all many times in that hall , and that the Lodge would always be as flourishing as it was at the present time . The jewel , which is a very handsome one , bears the following inscription : —
Presented to BRO . SIB WM . ABDY , BABT ., I . P . M ., by the Brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 . 7 th May 1896 . The illuminated address , to which were attached about seventy names , was as follows : —
To WOBSHIPFUL BROTHER SIB WM . NEVILLE ABDY , BABT ., P . G . D . ENG P . P . S . G . W . P . M ., & c . Wo , the undersigned Brethren of the Easterford Lodge , No . 2342 , of Ancient , Free , and Accepted Masons , beg your acceptance of a Past Master ' s jewel as a small token of our esteem , together with this expression of our high appreciation and recognition of the manner you have discharged the duties of your high office for two successive years as Master of this Lodge , and a Ruler of the Craft .
Your , career has been marked by a genial disposition and unceasing efforts on behalf of the interests of our Order , in which your hand and heart have been ever ready in promoting and assisting our Masonic Charities . Your rendering of our beautiful ritual has been recognised by all Masons in the Province , and has added to it that lofty purpose of character which is
the highest and purest teaching of our Order , and we all join in the fervent wish that the Great Architect of the Universe will bestow on you every earthly blessing , so that when you look upon this address ifc may be satisfaction to know you are regarded by your Brother Masons as a worthy man , a true friend , and an ornament to Freemasonry .
We desire also to place on record our heart-felt thanks for the handsome and unique Temple you , with your truly magnificent generosity , have reared as a landmark to Masonic enterprise for all time , and a token of worth and emulation among the members of the Easterford Lodge in particular . We , the members of your Lodge , shall never cease to remember the ready and
unsparing help which no personal trouble or inconvenience has ever prevented you from cheerfully giving us , and we feel that in offering you this small token of our regard , its intrinsic value makes no attempt to express adequately the love and esteem entertained towards you by every member of it .