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Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Children's Hospital At Leicester.
ritual of the Fraternity . The assemblage of such a large gathering of the Masonio Fraternity from all parts of the Province was not only a marked tribute to the esteem in whioh the Mayor is held by that body , in which he has attained to the rank of Past Master and Past Provincial Grand Registrar , but was also a cordial recognition of the
zealous and well directed efforts of his Worship , to which Leicester entirely owes this valuable addition to its numerous organizations for the relief of our suffering fellow creatures . When first the suggestion was made that the stone should be laid with Masonic honours it was adopted with the utmost enthusiasm by the Fraternity ,
and the Right Wor . Prov . Grand Master was pleased to direct that a special meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge should be summoned for the purpose . Accordingly the brethren assembled in a convenient portion of the present Infirmary Buildings , where the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Bro . S . S . Partridge ( P . A . G . D . O . England ) in the absence of th 6 R . W . Prov . G . M . Amongst the brethren attending Provincial Grand Lodge were the following : —Robert Brewin P . P . G . J . W . Devon Acting Deputy Provincial Grand Master , S . Cleaver P . G . S . W ., J . T . Thorp P . P . J . G . W . Acting Prov . J . G . W ., the Revs . W . R . Hnrd
and Selwyn 0 . Freer Prov . G . Chaplains , R . Waite Prov . G . Treasurer , Rev . C . Henton Wood P . P . S . G . W . Prov . G . Secretary , Miles J . Walker P . P . J . G . W . Prov . G . D . C ., W . H . Lead Prov . A . G . D . C , G . Jessop Prov . G . Sword Bearer , W . J . Freer P . P . G . Sword Bearer , G . Newsome and J . E . Beazeley Prov . G . Standard Bearers , C . GurdenP . P . G . A . D . C
W . H . Barrow , Mus . Bach ., F . C . O ., Prov . G . Org ., John Young , E . Holmes and R . B . Starkey Prov . G . Stewards , James Tanser Prov . G . Tyler , Dr . W . Rhys-Williams ( P . A . G . D . C . England ) , the Rev . S . W . WiggP . P . G . C , F . J . BainesandT . W . ClarkeP . P . S . G . W . 's
Joseph Young P . P . J . G . W ., J . H . Marshall P . P . G . A . D . C ., R . S . Toller P . P . G . Reg ., J . HaBsall , W . A . Musson , R . Michie , J . H . Thompson , and J . 0 . Law P . P . G . D . ' s , F . B . Wilmer and J . Marson P . P . G . Sup . W ., E . Simpkin , E . H . Butler , D . Chain ' s , and I . Harrison P . P . G . Standard
Bearers , T . B . Laxton and W . T . Rowlett P . P . G . O . ' s , R . L . Gibson P . P . G . P ., T . Coltman W . M . 1265 , J . B . Fowler W . M . 1360 , J . G . Simpkin W . M . 2028 , T . Corcoran . W . M . 1007 , T . G . Charlesworth W . M . 523 , J . L . West W . M . 2081 , J . Vaughan P . M . 86 , E . Dntton P . M . 1432 , F . G . Boden P . M . 779 , Col . C . Phillips P . M . 13 , W . H . Goodwin P . M . 1265 , S . Knight P . M . 1391 , W . Maurice Williams S . W . 279 , J . B . Waring S . W . 523 , G . C . Oliver
S . W . 1007 , and W . H . Hey J . W . 2028 . In addition there were present a very large number of Officers and brethren of the several Craft Lodges . After opening Provincial Grand Lodge and calling the rolls of Officers and Lodges , an interesting letter was read from R . W . Bro . W . Kelly P . P . G . M ., expressing his great regret that he
was prevented by indisposition from taking part in the proceedings of the day and from complying with the D . P . G . M . ' s wish that he should conduct the Masonic ceremony . Other business having been disposed of , the brethren were marshalled in procession in the order prescribed by the Book of Constitutions , and marched to the site of
the new hospital , the general effect being much heightened by displaying the handsome banners of the several Lodges . The brethren having assumed their places , an appropriate prayer was offered up by the Provincial Grand Chaplain . A glass bottle containing local newspapers , documents , & c , was then placed by the Prov . Grand
Treasurer in a cavity in the lower stone and the Mayor spread the cement , after whioh the memorial stone was lowered to suitable music rendered by the Police Band . On completion of this operation the Acting Provincial Grand Master addressed the spectators according to ancient custom . The stone was then tried with the proper
jewels of office , and the corn , wine , oil , and salt sprinkled , with the customary formalities , the ceremony being completed by the Acting R . W . P . G . M . handing the mallet to the Mayor , who after striking with it three times upon the stone , declared the same to be laid in proper form . The Mayor then addressed the assembly , and in the course of
his speech briefly explained the gratifying circumstances under whioh the movement'had been started and carried to that advanced stage , remarking that he thought the success which had attended their efforts to raise the fund had been unprecedented , for in response to the first circular which was sent out there was in six weeks a
promise of subscriptions to the amount of £ 6000 . The original idea was to raise £ 7000 , which , at the time , it was thought would cover all expenses down to the opening of the building , but this was found to be insufficient , and the need for further help had only to be made known to bring in many more contributions from town and county
till the Mayor had the gratification to be able to announce , on Tuesday , that no less a sum than £ 8 , 400 had altogether been promised , with a further sum of £ 105 as annual subscriptions towards the working expenses . When in full work it is estimated the cost of carrying on the Institution will be from £ 1200 to £ 1500 a year , bnt there can be
little doubt that the benevolent public will readily contribute whatever sum is found to be necessary for such a laudable and valuable undertaking . The silver trowel used in the course of the ceremony was next presented to the Mayor , as a memento of the occasion , and suitably acknowledged by his Worship . The procession then reformed
and returned to the Lodge room , where , after voting ten gninea 3 to the fund for the Children ' s Hospital , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . In conclusion it is only just to state that the whole of the
arrangements for the Masonic ceremony wero undertaken and most ably , carried out by the Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies Bro . Miles J . Walker P . P . J . G . W ., to whoso untiring exertions tho success cf tho - entire proceedings was in a great measure due .
Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Victoria Public Library At Grangemouth.
LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY AT GRANGEMOUTH .
AT Grangemouth , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., the memorial stone of the Victoria Public Library Building was laid with Masonic honours by the Earl of Zetland , Provincial Grand Master of the Eastern District of Yorkshire , and a member of Zetland Lodge , No . 391 ,
Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Victoria Public Library At Grangemouth.
Grangemouth . Among those who came from Falkirk there was a very strong muster of members of the St . John Lodge , No . 16 , and Callendar Lodge , No . 588 , who had been invited to take part in the Masonio ceremony , while the ranks of the local brethren of the mystic tie , Zetland Lodge , 391 , were further swelled by Masons
representing tho Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , Carron Lodge 139 , St . John Lodge 176 , Denny and Dennyloanhead , the representatives of which also included a number from Bonnybridge , Linlithgow , No . 17 , Stirling Ancient No . 30 , Tulliallan No . 598 , and Lodges Nos . 683 , 437 , 409 , and 223 . The Masons donned their regalia at the Victoria Hall ,
in Grange Street , which is the meeting place of Zetland Lodge 391 . The entrance to the hall , as well as the walls of the hall itself , were covered with flags . Lord Zetland wore the greon regalia of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , and walked at the extreme rear of the procession by the side of Bro . Wm . Black Acting
Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , who is the arohiteob of the new building . Bro . John Taylor , St . John Lodge , No . 16 , Falkirk , was Acting Provincial Grand Master of Ceremonies . The Volunteers were under the command of Lieutenant Spence , Surgeon Dr . Linton being also present . The place where the memorial stone was laid is
in the doorway on the east front corner of the building , leading into the reading room . The space whioh is to be occupied as reading room had been temporarily fitted up with wooden tiers of seats , admission to which , for the purpose of viewing the whole proceedings , was by special ticket . After the company had taken up their
positions around the memorial Btone , the bands outside played " God Save the Queen . " Following this , Bro . the Rev . Alex . Falconer , Denny , Grand , Chaplain of Stirlingshire , engaged in most impressive prayer . Bro . Black P . G . M . then said : —By authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland I call upon the Earl of Zetland to lay the memorial
stone of this building . The stone was held in position by means of a pulley , and being raised , there was inserted in an aperture under it a bottle containing a photograph of the building , several Jubilee coins , copies of daily papers and of last Saturday's Falkirk Herald Before the stone was lowered into its place the Masonic form of
words and procedure prescribed for such ceremonials was taken part in by the Earl of Zetland , the Provincial Grand Master , and officials of Zetland Lodge . Lord Zetland touched the mortar with a trowel which has a silver blade and ivory handle , and was afterwards presented to him in a morocco case . While the first part of the
ceremony was in progress the band played " All people that on earth do dwell . " The stone was thereafter lowered into position and declared well and truly laid , the Earl placing upon it corn taken from a silver mounted cornucopia , and pouring over the corn , from silver vases , wine and oil . The band next played the " Merry Masons , "
and the conclusion of the Masonic ceremony was greeted with loud cheers . In the evening the Earl of Zetland and Freemasons from LodgeB outside of Grangemouth were entertained by the Zetland Lodge
to a cake and wine banquet in the Viotoria Hall . Fully 150 of the Masonic brethren were present . The Lodge had been opened before the procession by Bro . Black Acting Provincial Grand Master , who now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hendry R . W . M . of Zetland Lodge 391 , and the Lodge proceeded from labour to refreshment .
Bro . Hendry R . W . M . proposed the toasts of Holy St . John Lodge and the Queen and the Craft . Bro . Finlayson was then called upon to propose the Three Grand Lodges . They were all very well aware , he said , of the able manuer in which the Grand Lodge of England was presided over by the Heir
Apparent the Prince of Wales . A more enthusiastic Freemason they could not have . The Grand Lodge of Scotland was very ably represented by Sir Archibald Campbell . The active interest with which he looked over Scottish Masons had done a great deal to promote and assist not only the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but the Lodges
of the various Provinces , and the individual Lodges also . Tho Grand Lodge of Ireland had not been so well off , nor probably so successful in its operations , as its sifter Grand Lodges . However , they hoped the day was not far distant when they would see the Grand Lodge of Ireland in as prosperous a condition as its two sister Grand Lodges .
Bro , Black Acting Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , whose name was coupled with the toast , returned sincere thanks on behalf of the Three Grand Lodges . He could not say much with regard to Ireland , although he had heard on one occasion an Irish brother reply to that same toast , and he said that Ireland was in a very flourishing
condition , so far as Masonry was concerned . That was only a few months ago . In regard to England , they were that day intimately associated with an English Freemason , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . It certainly said a good deal for him that he had come so far to lay the memorial stone of the Free Library . The Grand
Lodge of Scotland was at present in a most nourishing state . They had a benefit fund which would be put in operation in the course ot a month or six weeks , whereby there would be from 20 to 30 individuals receiving £ 10 to £ 20 every year . Shortly , however , tho Grand Lodge of Scotland expected to bo in possession of a fund of
£ 10 , 000 . That sum had amassed very quickly , as only a few years ago there was a debt of £ 12 , 000 on the Grand Lodge . What he had said showed that Masonry in Scotland was at this day in a most flourishing state . Bro . Hendry R . W . M . —We are now come to a very important toast ,
the health of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . In rising to propose the health of oar distinguished brother , I can assure you I do so with the greatest diffidence . That diffidence arises from a want of knowledge of him . Lest that may appear somewhat peculiar , I would remind the brethren present that his Lordship ' s visits are
few and brief , and he seldom affords us an opportunity of meeting with him . I can assnre yon , brethren—and I am sure you arc at ono with me in saying this—that tho rarity and brevity of his visits are very , much to bo regretted . We all wish exceedingly that his
Lordship could see it to be to his advantage to come among ns oftener , and 8 tay longer than he has been in the habit of doing hitherto . I know the feeling of the brethren of this Lodge , and I know every ono present would bs delighted with hte Lovdship were he to visit u 3
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Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Children's Hospital At Leicester.
ritual of the Fraternity . The assemblage of such a large gathering of the Masonio Fraternity from all parts of the Province was not only a marked tribute to the esteem in whioh the Mayor is held by that body , in which he has attained to the rank of Past Master and Past Provincial Grand Registrar , but was also a cordial recognition of the
zealous and well directed efforts of his Worship , to which Leicester entirely owes this valuable addition to its numerous organizations for the relief of our suffering fellow creatures . When first the suggestion was made that the stone should be laid with Masonic honours it was adopted with the utmost enthusiasm by the Fraternity ,
and the Right Wor . Prov . Grand Master was pleased to direct that a special meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge should be summoned for the purpose . Accordingly the brethren assembled in a convenient portion of the present Infirmary Buildings , where the Provincial Grand Lodge was opened by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master
Bro . S . S . Partridge ( P . A . G . D . O . England ) in the absence of th 6 R . W . Prov . G . M . Amongst the brethren attending Provincial Grand Lodge were the following : —Robert Brewin P . P . G . J . W . Devon Acting Deputy Provincial Grand Master , S . Cleaver P . G . S . W ., J . T . Thorp P . P . J . G . W . Acting Prov . J . G . W ., the Revs . W . R . Hnrd
and Selwyn 0 . Freer Prov . G . Chaplains , R . Waite Prov . G . Treasurer , Rev . C . Henton Wood P . P . S . G . W . Prov . G . Secretary , Miles J . Walker P . P . J . G . W . Prov . G . D . C ., W . H . Lead Prov . A . G . D . C , G . Jessop Prov . G . Sword Bearer , W . J . Freer P . P . G . Sword Bearer , G . Newsome and J . E . Beazeley Prov . G . Standard Bearers , C . GurdenP . P . G . A . D . C
W . H . Barrow , Mus . Bach ., F . C . O ., Prov . G . Org ., John Young , E . Holmes and R . B . Starkey Prov . G . Stewards , James Tanser Prov . G . Tyler , Dr . W . Rhys-Williams ( P . A . G . D . C . England ) , the Rev . S . W . WiggP . P . G . C , F . J . BainesandT . W . ClarkeP . P . S . G . W . 's
Joseph Young P . P . J . G . W ., J . H . Marshall P . P . G . A . D . C ., R . S . Toller P . P . G . Reg ., J . HaBsall , W . A . Musson , R . Michie , J . H . Thompson , and J . 0 . Law P . P . G . D . ' s , F . B . Wilmer and J . Marson P . P . G . Sup . W ., E . Simpkin , E . H . Butler , D . Chain ' s , and I . Harrison P . P . G . Standard
Bearers , T . B . Laxton and W . T . Rowlett P . P . G . O . ' s , R . L . Gibson P . P . G . P ., T . Coltman W . M . 1265 , J . B . Fowler W . M . 1360 , J . G . Simpkin W . M . 2028 , T . Corcoran . W . M . 1007 , T . G . Charlesworth W . M . 523 , J . L . West W . M . 2081 , J . Vaughan P . M . 86 , E . Dntton P . M . 1432 , F . G . Boden P . M . 779 , Col . C . Phillips P . M . 13 , W . H . Goodwin P . M . 1265 , S . Knight P . M . 1391 , W . Maurice Williams S . W . 279 , J . B . Waring S . W . 523 , G . C . Oliver
S . W . 1007 , and W . H . Hey J . W . 2028 . In addition there were present a very large number of Officers and brethren of the several Craft Lodges . After opening Provincial Grand Lodge and calling the rolls of Officers and Lodges , an interesting letter was read from R . W . Bro . W . Kelly P . P . G . M ., expressing his great regret that he
was prevented by indisposition from taking part in the proceedings of the day and from complying with the D . P . G . M . ' s wish that he should conduct the Masonic ceremony . Other business having been disposed of , the brethren were marshalled in procession in the order prescribed by the Book of Constitutions , and marched to the site of
the new hospital , the general effect being much heightened by displaying the handsome banners of the several Lodges . The brethren having assumed their places , an appropriate prayer was offered up by the Provincial Grand Chaplain . A glass bottle containing local newspapers , documents , & c , was then placed by the Prov . Grand
Treasurer in a cavity in the lower stone and the Mayor spread the cement , after whioh the memorial stone was lowered to suitable music rendered by the Police Band . On completion of this operation the Acting Provincial Grand Master addressed the spectators according to ancient custom . The stone was then tried with the proper
jewels of office , and the corn , wine , oil , and salt sprinkled , with the customary formalities , the ceremony being completed by the Acting R . W . P . G . M . handing the mallet to the Mayor , who after striking with it three times upon the stone , declared the same to be laid in proper form . The Mayor then addressed the assembly , and in the course of
his speech briefly explained the gratifying circumstances under whioh the movement'had been started and carried to that advanced stage , remarking that he thought the success which had attended their efforts to raise the fund had been unprecedented , for in response to the first circular which was sent out there was in six weeks a
promise of subscriptions to the amount of £ 6000 . The original idea was to raise £ 7000 , which , at the time , it was thought would cover all expenses down to the opening of the building , but this was found to be insufficient , and the need for further help had only to be made known to bring in many more contributions from town and county
till the Mayor had the gratification to be able to announce , on Tuesday , that no less a sum than £ 8 , 400 had altogether been promised , with a further sum of £ 105 as annual subscriptions towards the working expenses . When in full work it is estimated the cost of carrying on the Institution will be from £ 1200 to £ 1500 a year , bnt there can be
little doubt that the benevolent public will readily contribute whatever sum is found to be necessary for such a laudable and valuable undertaking . The silver trowel used in the course of the ceremony was next presented to the Mayor , as a memento of the occasion , and suitably acknowledged by his Worship . The procession then reformed
and returned to the Lodge room , where , after voting ten gninea 3 to the fund for the Children ' s Hospital , the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed . In conclusion it is only just to state that the whole of the
arrangements for the Masonic ceremony wero undertaken and most ably , carried out by the Prov . G . Director of Ceremonies Bro . Miles J . Walker P . P . J . G . W ., to whoso untiring exertions tho success cf tho - entire proceedings was in a great measure due .
Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Victoria Public Library At Grangemouth.
LAYING THE MEMORIAL STONE OF THE VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY AT GRANGEMOUTH .
AT Grangemouth , on Monday , the 1 st inst ., the memorial stone of the Victoria Public Library Building was laid with Masonic honours by the Earl of Zetland , Provincial Grand Master of the Eastern District of Yorkshire , and a member of Zetland Lodge , No . 391 ,
Laying The Memorial Stone Of The Victoria Public Library At Grangemouth.
Grangemouth . Among those who came from Falkirk there was a very strong muster of members of the St . John Lodge , No . 16 , and Callendar Lodge , No . 588 , who had been invited to take part in the Masonio ceremony , while the ranks of the local brethren of the mystic tie , Zetland Lodge , 391 , were further swelled by Masons
representing tho Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , Carron Lodge 139 , St . John Lodge 176 , Denny and Dennyloanhead , the representatives of which also included a number from Bonnybridge , Linlithgow , No . 17 , Stirling Ancient No . 30 , Tulliallan No . 598 , and Lodges Nos . 683 , 437 , 409 , and 223 . The Masons donned their regalia at the Victoria Hall ,
in Grange Street , which is the meeting place of Zetland Lodge 391 . The entrance to the hall , as well as the walls of the hall itself , were covered with flags . Lord Zetland wore the greon regalia of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Stirlingshire , and walked at the extreme rear of the procession by the side of Bro . Wm . Black Acting
Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , who is the arohiteob of the new building . Bro . John Taylor , St . John Lodge , No . 16 , Falkirk , was Acting Provincial Grand Master of Ceremonies . The Volunteers were under the command of Lieutenant Spence , Surgeon Dr . Linton being also present . The place where the memorial stone was laid is
in the doorway on the east front corner of the building , leading into the reading room . The space whioh is to be occupied as reading room had been temporarily fitted up with wooden tiers of seats , admission to which , for the purpose of viewing the whole proceedings , was by special ticket . After the company had taken up their
positions around the memorial Btone , the bands outside played " God Save the Queen . " Following this , Bro . the Rev . Alex . Falconer , Denny , Grand , Chaplain of Stirlingshire , engaged in most impressive prayer . Bro . Black P . G . M . then said : —By authority of the Grand Lodge of Scotland I call upon the Earl of Zetland to lay the memorial
stone of this building . The stone was held in position by means of a pulley , and being raised , there was inserted in an aperture under it a bottle containing a photograph of the building , several Jubilee coins , copies of daily papers and of last Saturday's Falkirk Herald Before the stone was lowered into its place the Masonic form of
words and procedure prescribed for such ceremonials was taken part in by the Earl of Zetland , the Provincial Grand Master , and officials of Zetland Lodge . Lord Zetland touched the mortar with a trowel which has a silver blade and ivory handle , and was afterwards presented to him in a morocco case . While the first part of the
ceremony was in progress the band played " All people that on earth do dwell . " The stone was thereafter lowered into position and declared well and truly laid , the Earl placing upon it corn taken from a silver mounted cornucopia , and pouring over the corn , from silver vases , wine and oil . The band next played the " Merry Masons , "
and the conclusion of the Masonic ceremony was greeted with loud cheers . In the evening the Earl of Zetland and Freemasons from LodgeB outside of Grangemouth were entertained by the Zetland Lodge
to a cake and wine banquet in the Viotoria Hall . Fully 150 of the Masonic brethren were present . The Lodge had been opened before the procession by Bro . Black Acting Provincial Grand Master , who now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Hendry R . W . M . of Zetland Lodge 391 , and the Lodge proceeded from labour to refreshment .
Bro . Hendry R . W . M . proposed the toasts of Holy St . John Lodge and the Queen and the Craft . Bro . Finlayson was then called upon to propose the Three Grand Lodges . They were all very well aware , he said , of the able manuer in which the Grand Lodge of England was presided over by the Heir
Apparent the Prince of Wales . A more enthusiastic Freemason they could not have . The Grand Lodge of Scotland was very ably represented by Sir Archibald Campbell . The active interest with which he looked over Scottish Masons had done a great deal to promote and assist not only the Grand Lodge of Scotland , but the Lodges
of the various Provinces , and the individual Lodges also . Tho Grand Lodge of Ireland had not been so well off , nor probably so successful in its operations , as its sifter Grand Lodges . However , they hoped the day was not far distant when they would see the Grand Lodge of Ireland in as prosperous a condition as its two sister Grand Lodges .
Bro , Black Acting Provincial Grand Master of Stirlingshire , whose name was coupled with the toast , returned sincere thanks on behalf of the Three Grand Lodges . He could not say much with regard to Ireland , although he had heard on one occasion an Irish brother reply to that same toast , and he said that Ireland was in a very flourishing
condition , so far as Masonry was concerned . That was only a few months ago . In regard to England , they were that day intimately associated with an English Freemason , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . It certainly said a good deal for him that he had come so far to lay the memorial stone of the Free Library . The Grand
Lodge of Scotland was at present in a most nourishing state . They had a benefit fund which would be put in operation in the course ot a month or six weeks , whereby there would be from 20 to 30 individuals receiving £ 10 to £ 20 every year . Shortly , however , tho Grand Lodge of Scotland expected to bo in possession of a fund of
£ 10 , 000 . That sum had amassed very quickly , as only a few years ago there was a debt of £ 12 , 000 on the Grand Lodge . What he had said showed that Masonry in Scotland was at this day in a most flourishing state . Bro . Hendry R . W . M . —We are now come to a very important toast ,
the health of Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland . In rising to propose the health of oar distinguished brother , I can assure you I do so with the greatest diffidence . That diffidence arises from a want of knowledge of him . Lest that may appear somewhat peculiar , I would remind the brethren present that his Lordship ' s visits are
few and brief , and he seldom affords us an opportunity of meeting with him . I can assnre yon , brethren—and I am sure you arc at ono with me in saying this—that tho rarity and brevity of his visits are very , much to bo regretted . We all wish exceedingly that his
Lordship could see it to be to his advantage to come among ns oftener , and 8 tay longer than he has been in the habit of doing hitherto . I know the feeling of the brethren of this Lodge , and I know every ono present would bs delighted with hte Lovdship were he to visit u 3