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satisfactory , and , in concluding , he referred to what the Order was doing for the orphans of deceased Masons , alluding especially to the Masonic Orphan Schools . He was perfectly certain that the more Masons met together , the more Lodges met together , the better it would be for the

good feeling and the prosperity , not only of Masonry , but for the whole of Ireland . The stimulus which Lodge 719 , of which Bro . Proctor was the Worshipful Master , and for which Bro . Henry J . W . had done so much , had given to Freemasonry would be the means of bringing more young

men into their body . They would fmd that , once they joined , they would never regret it , and this was especially the case in the country districts , because they were a bond of union amongst themselves . If they became Masons they would find that everything was harmony , and he might say love .

He would appeal to them on behalf of the Masonic Orphan Schools , which did so much good to the orphans of poor Masons , and they were all aware how splendidly these children were looked after and educated . They were educated in the highest manner , and they always turned out well

in after life , while they never forgot the kindness , affection , and tenderness which they received as children at the schools of the Masonic body . There was also another memorable event which occurred at the beginning of last year , when her Majesty visited the Schools , a visit which gave the heartiest

pleasure to every Freemason . He need not say that he was very proud to be amongst them that day . Everyone had done his utmost to act the part of a Mason . They had a most successful inauguration of the Lodge , and he could only

hope and pray that that inauguration would be the forerunner of many good things , not only for Masonry , but also for the town of Limavady , because the Order brought together all classes . He thanked them most heartil y for the Fraternal manner in which the toast had Deen received .

Sir James Creed Meredith D . G . M ., in proposing the health of the Chairman and the Provincial Grand Lodges of Ireland , said he was one of those who thought that the Masons owed much of that progress which had been spoken of to the Hamilton family . Looking back over the past

years , it appeared to him that they had received a very great impetus indeed at the time that the head of that house , when Lord Lieutenant of Ireland , broke through what had almost become a tradition at Dublin Castle . Masonry was not looked upon with favour in Dublin Castle at that time ,

but the then Lord Lieutenant declined to be led by those who knew nothing of the principles of the Order . Some of them at that end of the table had had the privilege of being in their place in the Grand Lodge when Her Majesty ' s Lord Lieutenant in Ireland came down , and in open Grand

Lodge took upon himself the obligation of the Grand Master of Ireland . His duties were faithfully discharged as long as he lived amongst them . When they looked for a successor they found him in the present Grand Master his Grace the Duke of Abercorn .

The toast was acknowledged by the Chairman and Dr . Maclaughlin D . P . G . M . Derry and Donegal . The other toasts were St . Alban Lodge , proposed by

Bro . Keatinge Clay , and responded to by Bros . G . N . Proctor , W . M . A . Campbell , S . W . Ii . Henry , Rev . G . W . Hamill P . M . ; and Our Visiting Brethren , proposed by Bro . Henry , and responded to by Bro . the Marquis of Hamilton , M . P .

AT Highweek Parish Council at Newton Abbot on Monday evening the Clerk reported the receipt from the Worshipful Master of the Devon Lodge ( Brother T . S . M . Underhay ) of the correspondence which had taken place

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between his Lodge and Bro . Passmore Edwards with regard to the latter ' s offer of a free library to Newton Abbot . At the last meeting the Lodge unanimously expressed the hope that the munificent offer would be accepted . It would undoubtedly be a great educational boon to " Greater Newton . "

The correspondence showed that , following Bro . H . T . Parker ' s report of a conversation he had with Bro . Passmore Edwards at the opening of the Devonian Lodge , in London , the W . M . communicated with the eminent philanthropist , '

expressing gratification because of his family ' s connection with the town , and the desire he had at one time to erect an institution in the town to the memory of his late mother , but that he had been forestalled in the object upon which he had set his heart by the old Newtonian family of Mackrell , whose

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handsome block of almshouses was a magnificent monument to that esteemed family ' s memory . The jJretliren expressed the hope that it might still be his pleasure to establish an institution to his mother ' s memory and the perpetuation of

his family ' s name . They , therefore , suggested that if he saw his way to honour Newton Abbot a building for a free library would form a most suitable and appropriate memorial , and would be a great and appreciated boon to the present and future generations of N ewtonians .

In reply , Brother Passmore Edwards wrote that some years ago he was prepared to erect a cottage hospital in Newton Abbot to the memory of his mother , born there more than a hundred years ago ; but found one erected there , tie had since erected a hospital and a convalescent home to her

memory—one in Cornwall and the other in the London district . As to providing a public library for Newton Abbot , they would have to ascertain whether the inhabitants would maintain it , provide a site , and equip it . In reply , the Brethren laid before Bro . Passmore Edwards the size ,

population , and other matters relating to the town , as it will be under the amalgamation scheme , which takes effect next April , and pointed out that a penny in the £ ( the amount allowed under the Free Libraries Act ) would realise £ 170 . They also showed that the population had increased from

1 , 623 in 1801 to 13 , 850 ( estimated ) in 1900 . Writing in answer to that , Bro . Passmore Edwards said if the ratepayers of Newton Abbot district would eidopt the Free Libraries Act , and- undertake to maintain a Free Library ,

he would provides the necessary building , and do so in memory of his mother , and he proposed that the building should be similar in size , and cost about as much as the library he had provided in Truro , or St . Ives , Liskeard , or Launceston .

Mr . Chas . Vicary said all must admit it was a very generous offer , and one which could not be refused . It would be a very happy inauguration of the new Council if they were able to establish a free library in the town . He moved that the Council express its hearty thanks for the offer , lend their

hearty sympathy to the movement , and endeavour to do thenbest to meet the conditions . Mr . A . B . Segar seconded . Mr . Vicary added that he would like to see added to the library rooms for the benefit of the Science , Art , and Technical Schools . He thought that might bel arranged . Mr . W .

Vicary agreed , and said it would strengthen the hands of Wolborough in dealing with the offer to know Highweek was in favour of it . He should like to see a Technical Institute attached to the library . The motion was carried unanimously .

The members of the Three Grand Principles Lodge , No . 967 , Penryn , recently presented to Bro . Manger , who has filled the Office of Secretary for eighteen years , a Past Master ' s jewel , as a token of the esteem in which he is held .

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