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and able to carry out all the duties . There was a good feeling between the Principals , and the Past Principals , and the Offioers . Comp . Thomas Ncton , in acknowledging the toast , said that called upon to respond to that most important toast on behalf of hia services in the chair , he really did not know what to say . If somebody else had said something before him he knew he ought to say something
to follow . He had been going to say that he intended to make the longest speech on record ; that might have been if some one had pre . ceded him , but he thonght he had better leave nnsaid what he should have said . Comp . Hobbs said he shonld endeavonr to carry ont whatever duties he was asked to perform , and he should do it to the best of hia ability . He hoped the Principals would be satisfied with
his endeavours . Comp . Smith said , for the whole of the Officers each would try to do credit to the Domatic Chapter in the office to whioh he was appointed . Comp . James Verry gave the Janitor ' a toast , and the evening ' s proceedings terminated . Among those present were the following : Comps . Harry Nelson Priee , John Hattersley , W . Bailey , C . A . Cottebrnne S . E ., N . Salmon
S . N ., R . A . Moody P . S ., Ernest G . Smith 1 st A . S ., Thos . H . Hobbs 2 nd A . S ., J . T . Brigg » " Z . Treasurer , F . C . Austin P . Z ., Arthnr Kubbard P . Z ., William ' .. as P . Z ., George Everett P . G . Treasurer P . Z ., F . Harrison P . Z ., ' ms Notou P . Z ., Charles G . Kilton P . Z ., J . A . Thomas , W . G . Wynne , John Simpson , R . Ferguson , Arthnr W . Thomas , Thomas Morris-, J . Hill , J . H . Lewis , Alfred Pipe , J . G .
Anthony , Waller F . Bull , T . Covin , F . C . Thomas , Raymond Tucker , H . F . Lofts , Arthur Grace , H . Sadler , John Rolfe , nenry G . Woodd , W . Mnrrell , W . Vagdt , J . Pollen , C . F . Williams , E . P . Worbridge , T . M . Morris , Wm . Wain , and E . Wbite . Visitors : Bros . C . E . Piper 25 , R . W . Forge P . Z . 1793 , W . M . Stiles P . Z . 19 , E . J . Kbory P . P . Z . Dalhoufe Singapore , Williuu E . Chapman M . E . Z . 1615 and 2190 , J . W . Murray Lt A . S . 145 , S . Vallentine P . Z . 9 H . 1716 , W . J .
Fargnsou P . Z . 1507 2056 , F . J . Eedle P . Z . 141 , George Elkmgtor 1706 H . Black P . Z . 1273 , H ^ nry Morris P . Z . 1273 , Edward Hire P . Z . 555 , Edward Home P . Z . 310 , H . Ponking 343 , Robert Mannd Z . 1196 , S T . II . Saonders P . Z 1503 P . P . G . J . M . d ^ x ., Alfred Harvey 1216 , J . Spller J . elect 2256 , Edwin W . Lewcock Z . 72 , R . C . Divies H 1316 , W . Rest P . Z . 185 , Dr . Corne Jackson P . Z . 534 , F . W . Rath 185 , T . C . Edmonds P . Z . 1507 , W . Meatham 2262 , M . Talford
1305 , T . H . Daff J . 145 , W . A . Brown 1839 , D . H slett P . Z . 145 , R . Whiting 1507 , J . W . Ryan 248 , Alfred A . Pet . d ebury A . G . S . E ., J . Lewis Thomas P . G . S . B ., W . Cleahorn P . Z . 185 , Rtbert E . W . Goffin 1572 , Edward Cole S . N . 1604 Samuel Wright P . S . 1348 , James W . Cain S . E . 179 , HH . Sapworth P . Z . 946 , Geo > g » S . Weirs 101 , W . A . Scurrah M . E . Z . 2271 , G . M . Arki son 3 ( I . C . ) , H . W . Davie P . Z . 173 , J .
Biundell S . N . 507 , W . G . Cameron J . 25 , C . R . Williams P . Z . 72 , T . C . Walls P . Z . 3 185 and 1381 , W . Harris 19 , Thomas Fetm P . P . C . G . P ., George Davis P . Z . 185 , J . E . F . Tower 1591 , J . Youldon P . Z .-548 , Fred Carr Z . 1185 , E . Leichworth G . S . E ., W . W . B . Beach G J ., Manuel Flyman 188 , John Kent 192 , John Hyman , and H . Muasey P . Z . 619 and 1928 .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Heview should be addressed to the Editor of the Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill . Pentonville . London , N .
A History of BiMon . By G . T . Lawloy . Mr . LAWLEY is to be congratulated on having been the creator of this valuable addition to the shelves of the library of Staffordshire literature . In a volume of nearly 300 pages he has concentrated the labonrH of a lifetime . The Arcfroology , Ecclesiology . Parochialia ,
Folk Lore nnrt Bibliography of Bilston is fully dealt with , and copious ex ' if . 't 8 given fri-m ihe Pntish Registers . The volume is it . treating to Fr-i m-iS ' us , masii neb 'hat it contains some account of several prrwim-nt Bilst r . Freemasons , notably , Bro . 'lie R-v . Charles Lee , M . A ., P . G . C ., P . M . 526 , Vicar of Bi . ^ ton , act ! author of a
workentitled ' Fref-miifonry its Antiqtd'j and Excellence , " and Brother Chns . F . Forshiw , LL . D ., now of Bradford . Ot Dr . Forohaw , Mr , L » wley writes : — " He was born in Bilston in 1863 . His paternal grandfather , the Rev . Thnrstan Forshaw , wai Vicar for thirty-three years of Newrhapel in this county . . . . Dr . Forshaw ' b contribution ?
to poetie literature are regarded very highly bv Yorkshire new * i'per critics , and they are v In hie ft . ; - wli-it . ' y ww-.- ¦ . . D > . Fo'Shaw has the ' makingH ' of a puet ; . b- .. uoi-.-.-ti" > . stuctiire of veise ; his descriptive power . " are good ; hi illustrations frequently expressive , and at time . 3 fnl ! o Buggestivenesa . "
TnKY AHE OUR OUKSTS . —Do we always remember when we seen atrange face in our Lodge room that we are at homo and on us rest " the duty , as it should be a pleasure , of making our Lodge ' com a pleasant Masonic home for the time being to tho / isiting Brother ? We are apt to leave it to the Worshipful Master or other Officers . It is a duty and a pleasure we should all dolight . in . A visitin " brother , having been duly examined and formally introduced , ia tot
of ien left to his own devices in making acquaintances . Are we noi his Masonic hosts P Ia he not of tho same " household of faith ?" What better claim con Id he have to a brotherly grasp , a checrfu word , a kind attention to his comfort ? Is he a sojourning brothpr ? He may be making up hia mind where ho shall cast his lot . Your kindly greetings , Brethren , decide him , and yon have " lengthened your cords and strengthened your stakes . ' '—Herald of Masonry .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
INSTALLATION OF THE PROV . GRAND MASTER OF STIRLINGSHIRE .
ON Tuesday afternoon , the 4 th lust ., there waa a large gathering of brethren in Stirling on the occasion of the installation of Brother George Chiislie , ex-Provost of Stirling , into the office of Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , which waa rendered vacant through the resignation of Brother Shaw Stewart , M . P ., who has been chosen to succeed hia father as Piovincial Graud Master of Renfrewshire West . The members of the Piovincial Grand Lodge
met at five o ' clock in the Golden Lion Hotel , and when the Lodge had beeu formally opened , the following deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland was received : —Brothers the Earl of Haddington G . M . M . of Scotland , R . F . Shaw Stewart Past S . G . M ., Colonel Campbell acting S . W ., D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , D . Reid Grand Treasurer , Liontenant-Colonel W . Ivison Macadam acting J . W .,
Allan Mackenzie , Captain Henderson AVick , R . J . Jamieson President Board of Stewards , Captain Meddon Grand Bible Bearer , General Boswell , C . B ., Grand Director of Ceremonies , A . Mitchell , J . Car . ruthere , Mackenzie , W . N . Denholm , Barton Grand Stewards , W . F . Vernon Kelso , James Muir Vice-President of Grand Stewards , Lindsay Mackersey Grand Lodge Canada , G . Dobie Grand Bard . T .
Halkett Past Grand Bible Bearer , John Davidson Past President of Grand Stewards . The installation of Brother Christie then took place , the ceremony being performed by Brother tho Right Hon . the Earl of Haddiugtou Grand Master Masou of Scotland . A banquet was nfterwards held in the Golden Lion Hotel . There waa a very large attendance ; Brother Christie the newly-installed
Provinoial Grand Master presided , the courpiera being Brothers John T . ylor ( Lodge St . John , No . 16 , Falkirk ) Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Senior Warden , and Brother Robert Crawford ( Lodge St . John , No . 16 ) Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Junior Warden . Bro . Christie * as supported ou tho right by Brother the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , and Bros . John Graham Prov . Grand Master of the City
of Glasgow , James Berry Provincial Grand Maater of Forfarshire , Sir James Buchanan , of Buchanan Castle , Depute Provincial Grand Master of Dnmbartonf-hire , Major Allan Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Gibraltar , William Black Depute Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretury , Captain Sneddon Grand Bible Bearer , Rev . John Scott Provincial Grand Chaplain , and
James Brown Provincial Grand Sooretary ; and on the left by Brothers R . F . Shaw-Stewart Past Substitute Grand Maater , Colonel Stirling , of Kippendavip , Provincial Grand Master of Perthshire West , J . H . Forshaw Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeen , Colonel Campbell , Perth , Grand Juuior Warden , Lindsay Mackersey Grand Lodge of Canada , Sir Jamea Gibson Maitland , of Sioohie , Substitute
Provincial Graud Master , D . Reid Grand Cashier , Rov . W . E . Hall , Bridgo of Allan , Provincial Graud Chaplain , Brother Dobbie Grand Bard , and Brother Galletly Past Grand Bible Bearer . Deputations wero present from all the Lodges iu the Province , the Lodges in Falkirk and district being well represented . Brother the Rev . John Scott having said grace , an excellent dinner , purveyed in Brother
Ltmnox s well known style , was partaken of . The Chairman proposed the Queen and Craft and Brother II . R . H . Albert Edward Prince and Steward of Scotland Duke of Rothesoy , and the other members of the Royal F unity . In giving the toast of the > avy , Army , and Forces of the Reservep , he said it was satisfactory to note that although there had beeu a change of Government there was to
bo no change in regard to tho efficiency of the British Navy . The latter toast was responded to by Sir James Buchanan , Bart ., for the Navy , General Boswell for the Army , and Colonel Stirling , of Kippendavie , for the Forces of the Reserve . Brother the Rev . John Scott proposed the Grand Lodge of Scotlaud . Brother the Earl of Haddirgton replied iu an able speech , in the course of which he
df-alt with the foundation , the principles , and aims of Freemasonry . Brother Sir Jnmes R . G . Maitland , Bart ., gave the other members of the deputation of the Grand Lod ^ e , and thanked the members of tho Grand Lodge who had come forward to support Brother the Earl of Haddington in installiug tho Provincial Gum Master . Brother John Graham rer pouded . Brother the Earl of Haddit , i » ton afterwards
proposed Brother Christie , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Maater of Stirlingshire , and in doing so , said that Brother Christie was a man of whom they could justly be proud . He waa the right man in tho right place . They ought to be proud of him , and so help him that he migli ' . bo proud of his Province . In Brother Christie i , ' i .- _ had -T . eii ' oJ "> ovine it ! Grind Jlnsner w • thorough' . ' i-rn-i «
tt . O'ibi- wok . ;' im --h ' jt he had a sen of bin . iot in hi b ' lovir . ce but in tb < risttter I ¦ ; er sphtrjot the Grand Lodt ..- , he could only say trttit he had always found him ready to help and wdliug to reeouimo . ; d nlwajs what Was btst . He wu 3 a brother whose opinion was worth eonsnkiijg , and one who was a thorough Master of his Craft . He •' incerely trusted that every member of every Lodge throughout the Province would give Brother Christie that corrliul assistance aLd
ihat co-operation , that allegiance , and that obedience which he , as Provincial Graud Master Mison of Scotland , most highly deserves . Brother Christie replied . Rev . Bro . Hall gave neighbouring Provincial Grand Lodges . B-other James Bo .-ry responded . Brother J . H . Forshaw submitted the daughter Lodges of the Province , and Brother Fred . Johnston R . W . M . Lodge St . John , No . 16 , Falkirk , replied . Other toasta followed . Songs were rendered b y several of tho brethren , and an eDJoyablo evening was spent .
There were three Grand Lodges in New York in 18-J 9 , each watchng the other with jealous eye , crimination and recrimination passed rom month to mouth . This was anything bnt " brotherl y love and affection , "
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and able to carry out all the duties . There was a good feeling between the Principals , and the Past Principals , and the Offioers . Comp . Thomas Ncton , in acknowledging the toast , said that called upon to respond to that most important toast on behalf of hia services in the chair , he really did not know what to say . If somebody else had said something before him he knew he ought to say something
to follow . He had been going to say that he intended to make the longest speech on record ; that might have been if some one had pre . ceded him , but he thonght he had better leave nnsaid what he should have said . Comp . Hobbs said he shonld endeavonr to carry ont whatever duties he was asked to perform , and he should do it to the best of hia ability . He hoped the Principals would be satisfied with
his endeavours . Comp . Smith said , for the whole of the Officers each would try to do credit to the Domatic Chapter in the office to whioh he was appointed . Comp . James Verry gave the Janitor ' a toast , and the evening ' s proceedings terminated . Among those present were the following : Comps . Harry Nelson Priee , John Hattersley , W . Bailey , C . A . Cottebrnne S . E ., N . Salmon
S . N ., R . A . Moody P . S ., Ernest G . Smith 1 st A . S ., Thos . H . Hobbs 2 nd A . S ., J . T . Brigg » " Z . Treasurer , F . C . Austin P . Z ., Arthnr Kubbard P . Z ., William ' .. as P . Z ., George Everett P . G . Treasurer P . Z ., F . Harrison P . Z ., ' ms Notou P . Z ., Charles G . Kilton P . Z ., J . A . Thomas , W . G . Wynne , John Simpson , R . Ferguson , Arthnr W . Thomas , Thomas Morris-, J . Hill , J . H . Lewis , Alfred Pipe , J . G .
Anthony , Waller F . Bull , T . Covin , F . C . Thomas , Raymond Tucker , H . F . Lofts , Arthur Grace , H . Sadler , John Rolfe , nenry G . Woodd , W . Mnrrell , W . Vagdt , J . Pollen , C . F . Williams , E . P . Worbridge , T . M . Morris , Wm . Wain , and E . Wbite . Visitors : Bros . C . E . Piper 25 , R . W . Forge P . Z . 1793 , W . M . Stiles P . Z . 19 , E . J . Kbory P . P . Z . Dalhoufe Singapore , Williuu E . Chapman M . E . Z . 1615 and 2190 , J . W . Murray Lt A . S . 145 , S . Vallentine P . Z . 9 H . 1716 , W . J .
Fargnsou P . Z . 1507 2056 , F . J . Eedle P . Z . 141 , George Elkmgtor 1706 H . Black P . Z . 1273 , H ^ nry Morris P . Z . 1273 , Edward Hire P . Z . 555 , Edward Home P . Z . 310 , H . Ponking 343 , Robert Mannd Z . 1196 , S T . II . Saonders P . Z 1503 P . P . G . J . M . d ^ x ., Alfred Harvey 1216 , J . Spller J . elect 2256 , Edwin W . Lewcock Z . 72 , R . C . Divies H 1316 , W . Rest P . Z . 185 , Dr . Corne Jackson P . Z . 534 , F . W . Rath 185 , T . C . Edmonds P . Z . 1507 , W . Meatham 2262 , M . Talford
1305 , T . H . Daff J . 145 , W . A . Brown 1839 , D . H slett P . Z . 145 , R . Whiting 1507 , J . W . Ryan 248 , Alfred A . Pet . d ebury A . G . S . E ., J . Lewis Thomas P . G . S . B ., W . Cleahorn P . Z . 185 , Rtbert E . W . Goffin 1572 , Edward Cole S . N . 1604 Samuel Wright P . S . 1348 , James W . Cain S . E . 179 , HH . Sapworth P . Z . 946 , Geo > g » S . Weirs 101 , W . A . Scurrah M . E . Z . 2271 , G . M . Arki son 3 ( I . C . ) , H . W . Davie P . Z . 173 , J .
Biundell S . N . 507 , W . G . Cameron J . 25 , C . R . Williams P . Z . 72 , T . C . Walls P . Z . 3 185 and 1381 , W . Harris 19 , Thomas Fetm P . P . C . G . P ., George Davis P . Z . 185 , J . E . F . Tower 1591 , J . Youldon P . Z .-548 , Fred Carr Z . 1185 , E . Leichworth G . S . E ., W . W . B . Beach G J ., Manuel Flyman 188 , John Kent 192 , John Hyman , and H . Muasey P . Z . 619 and 1928 .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Heview should be addressed to the Editor of the Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill . Pentonville . London , N .
A History of BiMon . By G . T . Lawloy . Mr . LAWLEY is to be congratulated on having been the creator of this valuable addition to the shelves of the library of Staffordshire literature . In a volume of nearly 300 pages he has concentrated the labonrH of a lifetime . The Arcfroology , Ecclesiology . Parochialia ,
Folk Lore nnrt Bibliography of Bilston is fully dealt with , and copious ex ' if . 't 8 given fri-m ihe Pntish Registers . The volume is it . treating to Fr-i m-iS ' us , masii neb 'hat it contains some account of several prrwim-nt Bilst r . Freemasons , notably , Bro . 'lie R-v . Charles Lee , M . A ., P . G . C ., P . M . 526 , Vicar of Bi . ^ ton , act ! author of a
workentitled ' Fref-miifonry its Antiqtd'j and Excellence , " and Brother Chns . F . Forshiw , LL . D ., now of Bradford . Ot Dr . Forohaw , Mr , L » wley writes : — " He was born in Bilston in 1863 . His paternal grandfather , the Rev . Thnrstan Forshaw , wai Vicar for thirty-three years of Newrhapel in this county . . . . Dr . Forshaw ' b contribution ?
to poetie literature are regarded very highly bv Yorkshire new * i'per critics , and they are v In hie ft . ; - wli-it . ' y ww-.- ¦ . . D > . Fo'Shaw has the ' makingH ' of a puet ; . b- .. uoi-.-.-ti" > . stuctiire of veise ; his descriptive power . " are good ; hi illustrations frequently expressive , and at time . 3 fnl ! o Buggestivenesa . "
TnKY AHE OUR OUKSTS . —Do we always remember when we seen atrange face in our Lodge room that we are at homo and on us rest " the duty , as it should be a pleasure , of making our Lodge ' com a pleasant Masonic home for the time being to tho / isiting Brother ? We are apt to leave it to the Worshipful Master or other Officers . It is a duty and a pleasure we should all dolight . in . A visitin " brother , having been duly examined and formally introduced , ia tot
of ien left to his own devices in making acquaintances . Are we noi his Masonic hosts P Ia he not of tho same " household of faith ?" What better claim con Id he have to a brotherly grasp , a checrfu word , a kind attention to his comfort ? Is he a sojourning brothpr ? He may be making up hia mind where ho shall cast his lot . Your kindly greetings , Brethren , decide him , and yon have " lengthened your cords and strengthened your stakes . ' '—Herald of Masonry .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
INSTALLATION OF THE PROV . GRAND MASTER OF STIRLINGSHIRE .
ON Tuesday afternoon , the 4 th lust ., there waa a large gathering of brethren in Stirling on the occasion of the installation of Brother George Chiislie , ex-Provost of Stirling , into the office of Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , which waa rendered vacant through the resignation of Brother Shaw Stewart , M . P ., who has been chosen to succeed hia father as Piovincial Graud Master of Renfrewshire West . The members of the Piovincial Grand Lodge
met at five o ' clock in the Golden Lion Hotel , and when the Lodge had beeu formally opened , the following deputation from the Grand Lodge of Scotland was received : —Brothers the Earl of Haddington G . M . M . of Scotland , R . F . Shaw Stewart Past S . G . M ., Colonel Campbell acting S . W ., D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretary , D . Reid Grand Treasurer , Liontenant-Colonel W . Ivison Macadam acting J . W .,
Allan Mackenzie , Captain Henderson AVick , R . J . Jamieson President Board of Stewards , Captain Meddon Grand Bible Bearer , General Boswell , C . B ., Grand Director of Ceremonies , A . Mitchell , J . Car . ruthere , Mackenzie , W . N . Denholm , Barton Grand Stewards , W . F . Vernon Kelso , James Muir Vice-President of Grand Stewards , Lindsay Mackersey Grand Lodge Canada , G . Dobie Grand Bard . T .
Halkett Past Grand Bible Bearer , John Davidson Past President of Grand Stewards . The installation of Brother Christie then took place , the ceremony being performed by Brother tho Right Hon . the Earl of Haddiugtou Grand Master Masou of Scotland . A banquet was nfterwards held in the Golden Lion Hotel . There waa a very large attendance ; Brother Christie the newly-installed
Provinoial Grand Master presided , the courpiera being Brothers John T . ylor ( Lodge St . John , No . 16 , Falkirk ) Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Senior Warden , and Brother Robert Crawford ( Lodge St . John , No . 16 ) Right Worshipful Prov . Grand Junior Warden . Bro . Christie * as supported ou tho right by Brother the Right Hon . the Earl of Haddington , and Bros . John Graham Prov . Grand Master of the City
of Glasgow , James Berry Provincial Grand Maater of Forfarshire , Sir James Buchanan , of Buchanan Castle , Depute Provincial Grand Master of Dnmbartonf-hire , Major Allan Proxy Provincial Grand Master of Gibraltar , William Black Depute Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , D . Murray Lyon Grand Secretury , Captain Sneddon Grand Bible Bearer , Rev . John Scott Provincial Grand Chaplain , and
James Brown Provincial Grand Sooretary ; and on the left by Brothers R . F . Shaw-Stewart Past Substitute Grand Maater , Colonel Stirling , of Kippendavip , Provincial Grand Master of Perthshire West , J . H . Forshaw Provincial Grand Master of Aberdeen , Colonel Campbell , Perth , Grand Juuior Warden , Lindsay Mackersey Grand Lodge of Canada , Sir Jamea Gibson Maitland , of Sioohie , Substitute
Provincial Graud Master , D . Reid Grand Cashier , Rov . W . E . Hall , Bridgo of Allan , Provincial Graud Chaplain , Brother Dobbie Grand Bard , and Brother Galletly Past Grand Bible Bearer . Deputations wero present from all the Lodges iu the Province , the Lodges in Falkirk and district being well represented . Brother the Rev . John Scott having said grace , an excellent dinner , purveyed in Brother
Ltmnox s well known style , was partaken of . The Chairman proposed the Queen and Craft and Brother II . R . H . Albert Edward Prince and Steward of Scotland Duke of Rothesoy , and the other members of the Royal F unity . In giving the toast of the > avy , Army , and Forces of the Reservep , he said it was satisfactory to note that although there had beeu a change of Government there was to
bo no change in regard to tho efficiency of the British Navy . The latter toast was responded to by Sir James Buchanan , Bart ., for the Navy , General Boswell for the Army , and Colonel Stirling , of Kippendavie , for the Forces of the Reserve . Brother the Rev . John Scott proposed the Grand Lodge of Scotlaud . Brother the Earl of Haddirgton replied iu an able speech , in the course of which he
df-alt with the foundation , the principles , and aims of Freemasonry . Brother Sir Jnmes R . G . Maitland , Bart ., gave the other members of the deputation of the Grand Lod ^ e , and thanked the members of tho Grand Lodge who had come forward to support Brother the Earl of Haddington in installiug tho Provincial Gum Master . Brother John Graham rer pouded . Brother the Earl of Haddit , i » ton afterwards
proposed Brother Christie , the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Maater of Stirlingshire , and in doing so , said that Brother Christie was a man of whom they could justly be proud . He waa the right man in tho right place . They ought to be proud of him , and so help him that he migli ' . bo proud of his Province . In Brother Christie i , ' i .- _ had -T . eii ' oJ "> ovine it ! Grind Jlnsner w • thorough' . ' i-rn-i «
tt . O'ibi- wok . ;' im --h ' jt he had a sen of bin . iot in hi b ' lovir . ce but in tb < risttter I ¦ ; er sphtrjot the Grand Lodt ..- , he could only say trttit he had always found him ready to help and wdliug to reeouimo . ; d nlwajs what Was btst . He wu 3 a brother whose opinion was worth eonsnkiijg , and one who was a thorough Master of his Craft . He •' incerely trusted that every member of every Lodge throughout the Province would give Brother Christie that corrliul assistance aLd
ihat co-operation , that allegiance , and that obedience which he , as Provincial Graud Master Mison of Scotland , most highly deserves . Brother Christie replied . Rev . Bro . Hall gave neighbouring Provincial Grand Lodges . B-other James Bo .-ry responded . Brother J . H . Forshaw submitted the daughter Lodges of the Province , and Brother Fred . Johnston R . W . M . Lodge St . John , No . 16 , Falkirk , replied . Other toasta followed . Songs were rendered b y several of tho brethren , and an eDJoyablo evening was spent .
There were three Grand Lodges in New York in 18-J 9 , each watchng the other with jealous eye , crimination and recrimination passed rom month to mouth . This was anything bnt " brotherl y love and affection , "