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creditably , but who in tho present instance seems to havo especiallj exerted himself . Grace having been sung by tho professional brethren tho W . M . gave the health of tho Qneen , whoso dignity as a monarch nnd amiability ns a woman endeared her to every ono of her sub jeets . ( Cheers , in which all present most heartily joined ) . H . R . H tho Princo of Wales and tho rest cf tho Grand Officers Past and
Present was next trivet ) , find with this toast was coupled tho narao ol Bro . R . W . N . Giddy R . W . tho District G . M . of Griqualand , who ir thanking the brethren for his reception remarked upon the excellenl working of tho Immediate P . M ., but moro especially upon the brillianl eloquence displayed by the Installing Master . In 22 years' experience as a Mason , during which period ho had had many opportunities ol
witnessing tho performance of the samo ceremony , it had never beer his lot to see tho work done with such perfection ns it had been his great privilege to listen to that evening . The health of tho Visitors was responded to by Bro . Saver Treasurer of the Tranquillity Lodge Sydney , N . S . W . Bro . Geo . Pare I . P . M . next proposed the toast ol tho W . M ., remarking upon tho harmony which has invariably existed
among all the Officers of the Lodge , and terming it a happy privilege to havo worked with him in harness together . Tho new W . M ., whe was greeted with tremendous applause , replied that it was a most difficult task to respond to a toast liko this , as ono does not like tc speak in praiso of oneself , for that might havo tho appearance of vanity ; and thon ideas of gratitude como tumbling over each other .
leading to confusion of words . He concluded his hnmorous remarks by expressing his thanks to the brethren for the unanimity with which ho had been voted to the high position he is occupying . Bro . Bailoy then gave tho toast of tho Installing Master . Ho remembered when being initiated Bro . Barnett noting as J . D ,, and tho kindliness and care with which'tho duties of the Office wero performed had made a
lasting impression npon him . No ono conld fail to have been delighted with the feeling eloquence and perfection with which tho addresses wero delivered . Responding , Bro . Barnett expressed his senso ol gratitude , and stated that ho had to thank Bro . Constable , who taught him all ho know of tho ceremony , tho performance of which seemed to havo given so much satisfaction . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M ., replying
for tho Benevolent Fund said , there was no need for him to direct attention , as was usual , to tho existence and details of tho Fund , the AV . M ., adopting a new principle , had done that for him . For years it had been attempted to raise the Fund to £ 1 , 000 . They had now reached tho snm of £ 900 , although a great deal had been dono by way of helping tho unfortunate , not by small doles , but by considerable
sums , sometimes amounting to £ 100 . Tho next toast applied to the prosperity of tho Masonio Institutions . Bro . Binckes thanked the brethren , and expressed his pleasure and satisfaction for their hearty response to tho toast . Adverting to the long prevalence of commercial depression , ho gloried in tho fact that his good Brother Terry had nevertheless succeeded in obtaining a snm exceeding £ 12 , 000
on behalf of tho Benevolent Institution . Ho trusted that under tho anspices of Prince Leopold and Lord Skelmersdale the other two Institutions would bo equally well supported , although ho feared that the political agitation , which must of necessity shortly accrne , might possibly greatly interfere with tho success of tho two Festivals . Nevertheless , ho trusted Masonio principles would bo held aloof from
nnd raised beyond and above political agitations . Some opposition had of late been manifested as to tho Secretaries attending these meetings and urging tho claims of tho Institutions ; ho however thought differently , and whilo his health and strength wero spared ( and God knew ho was losing both ) , ho would take every opportnnity to persist in urging tho claims of those who cannotspeak for
themselves . ( Groat cheering ) . For tho Treasurer and Secretary Bro . Constable replied in his nsnal terse way , and in tho course of his observations directed attention to tho "Masonio Pupils' Assistance Fnnd , " and also to the fact that a Bazaar is about to be held in aid of that fund , at which his wife and daughter will attend at a stall . Bro . J . II . Peartreo , as tho youngest , responded for the rest of the Officers .
Tho Lodgo was then called from refreshment to labour . Among other matters it was announced that £ 30 had been granted to a poor brother , and £ 3 3 s wero voted towards the above mentioned Bazaar . Tho balance sheet , showing a most flourishing condition of tho Lodge , was received and adopted , and tho Lodgo closed . Amongst those present wero Past Masters S . Solomon , S . Moss , R . Z . Bloomfield ,
N . Moss , M . Harris , J . D . Barnett , J . H . Ross , N . Gluckstein , E . Gottheil . Tho visitors were R . W . H . Giddy District Grand Master Griqualand , Jacob Norton Boston , T . Griffiths P . M . 907 , L . Alexander P . M . 188 , E . P . Albert P . G . P ., T . Cnbitt P . G . P ., E . A . Harris 201 , J . Harris 201 , W . Spark 201 , Giles P . M . 103 , Dr . Mickley
P . M . ' 149 , Martin 554 , Roquos 907 , T . H . Miller P . P . G . O . Middx . P . M . 907 , J . S . Lyon Treas . 188 , H . W . Dixon P . M . 172 , XV . F . Papperoll 180 , XV . Thompson 72 , E . D . Culver S . D . 03 , E . Bowyer P . P . G . D . P . M . 1580 , Jas . Terry P . M . & c , Grakom S . D . 1540 , Plummet- 177 , Harris 72 , D . S . Woolf 72 , Rndderforth W . M . 1668 , Drake P . M . 186 ,
Tibbits J . W . 59 , F . Binckes P . G . Stwd . & c , Saver Tranquillity Sydney , N . S . W ., Lawler , Carter 382 , and Montem Smith . Tho musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . Carter . The programme included : Grace— "For these and all Thy Mercies , " " God save tha Queen , " " Ode to the Prince of Wales , " Glee— " With
sighs , sweet Rose , " The Loves of the Brave and Free , " by Bro . Montem Smith , Glee— " Breathe , my Harp , " " My Queen , " by Bro . Carter , " Katty Moyle , " by Bro . Lester , Glee— " Bold Robin Hood , " " In Cellar Deep , " by Bro . Lawler , " Excelsior , " Bro . Carter , Glee"Pocnlum Elevatum , " & c .
GOOCH LODGE No . 1238 . rilllE members of thia compact little Lodge—as wo often hear it J . called—assembled on Monday last , tho 16 th inst ., at Bro . Fhilip- ' s well-known host dry , tho Albany , Twickenham , for the htisim-.-. s of their Instalhiliun Meeting . Tho i-li-iir wi » - taken by the W . M ., Bto . E , 0 . Woodward , who was supported by hid OlUcurs-. and
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tho following Past Masters of tho Lodgo : —Bros . R . Lonsdale , W . D . Townsend , A . W . G . Weeks , E . A . Baber , W . F . Laxton , F . Honeyman . The Lodgo was formally opened , and tho Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , Past Grand Deacon , entered tho Lodgo , and received the salutations appropriate to hia exalted rank . Ho was accompanied by Bro . II . C Lovander Prov . Grand Secretary ,
and among tho other Visitors wo may mention Bros . John Closo P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , Henry Smith 1257 , G . W . Saul I . P . M . 1201 , Chas . F . Johns 1287 , W . H . Van Baerelo lato 1233 , J . H . lintherglen 1642 , and W . W . Morgan 211 . Bro . Woodward tendered to Col . Burdett his gavel , which compliment was gracefully acknowledged , but tho Prov . Grand Master directed Bro . Woodward to proceed with
tho business of the evening . Tho minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . Gillingham and Mayno wore examined as to tho knowledge thoy had acquired in the first two degrees of Freemasonry . It may be in the recollection of some of our readers that tho former brother received his second degree in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No 16-12 . Tho questions
were answered by each candidate most satisfactorily and Bro . Wood , ward performed the ceremony of tho third degree to their advantage . Tho next business on tho agenda paper was the installation of Bro . Mesrouze , and for this ceremony Bro . P . M . Townsend officiated as Installing Master . Bro . Mesrouze was duly presented , tho obligations administered , and a board of Installed Masters opened . In duo
course tho members who had not passed tho chair wero re-admitted , and tho now W . M . sainted . Tho invesiitsro of Officers then took place , the following brethren receiving tho collars : —E . C Woodward I . P . M ., Varley S . W ., Harding J . W ., Baber P . M . Treas ., Laxton P . M . Sec , Weaver S . D-, Lonsdale P . M . W . S ., Townsend P . M . D . C Bro . Townsend , who throughout had acted most efficiently , then
delivered tho addresses , which wero listened to with rapt attention . By direction of the W . M . Bro . Townsend presented to tho retiring Master tho P . M . ' s jewel , which had been voted by tho brethren . Ho trusted Bro . Woodward might live many years to bo with them , and that among tho many jewels ho was entitled to wear , ho wonld not prize any moro highly than tho ono of which ho
had bccn , tho recipient that night . Bro . Woodward said ho would lose no timo in acknowledging the compliment that had been paid him . Ho esteemed it a great hononr that had boon paid their Lodgo by the presence of tho Provincial Grand Master and his worthy Secretary , Bro . H . C Lovander . Col . Burdett was well known to members of tho Craft not only in England , but also in Scotland ; as a Provincial
Grand Master ho was second to none . To tho members ho ( Bro . Woodward ) was deeply indebted , and ho should always valuo tho jewel they had presented him . Tho ballot was next taken for Mr . Charles Pierre Sellier , proposed by Bro . Mesronze , seconded by Bro . Laxton P . M . Tho result was unanimous , and tho candidate was admitted aud initiated into tho mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro .
Mesrouze evidencing , by the way in which he conducted the coremony , that ho had spared no pains to make himself proficient . Wo regret wo are compelled hero to refer to tho incompetency of tho S . W . ; considering that brother is a P . M ., and has bub just left tho chair of a Lodge , it seemed to ns incomprehensible ho should exhibit so little knowledge of tho duties required of him . Noticeable , features
of the evening ' s business wero tho voting by tho members tho sum of £ 10 10 s to tho R . M . B . I ., and tho presentation to tho Lodge , by the I . P . M ., of a sob of pedestals for tho candlesticks , tho latter gift being recognised by tho members recording a vote of thanks , to bo entered on tho minutes . This completing tho work of tho day , Lodgo was closed . A capital binqnct
was furnished by Bro . Philips , and the good things provided had justice dono them . On tho removal of the cloth , Bro . Mesrouze proceeded with the toasts . In speaking of her Majest y he , as a foreigner , could say tho Queen of England might bo accepted as an example for the Sovereigns of Europe . As tho Patroness of our Institutions , she had especial claims on ns as Freemasons . The toasts
of tho M . W . the G . M ., the Pro G . M ., tho D . G . M ., and tho rest of tho Grand Officers of Grand Lodgo having been fully honoured , Bro . Mesronze rose to propose tho health of tho H . W . Prov . G . M . of tho Province of Middlesex . Ho had not incorporated tho name of Col . Burdett with the last toast , though no Grand Officer Past or Present was more highly esteemed . Tho zeal displayed on behalf of
Freemasonry by the gallant Colonel was nowhere moro appreciated than by the members of the Gooch Lodge , who fully realised the hononr conferred by the Prov . Grand Master attending their meeting . Bro . Col . Burdett , on rising to reply , assured tho W . M . and brethren of the Gooch Lodge that he felt intensely gratified at tho way in which his name had been received . Ho esteemed ifc a very groat
hononr to bo associated as an Officer of Grand Lodge , which had at its head most worthy brethren . It was now sorno ten or twelve years sinco he had been appointed to preside over tho Province of Middlesex , and ho had pleasing recollections of having attended a gathering of members of this Lodge when they assembled elsewhere-In speaking of the Officers of this Province , Col . Burdett remarked
they wero ever ready to exert themselves for tho welfare of tho Order , and personally he was satisfied with tho way in which they did their duty . He wonld also touch upon matters that more nearly concerned their Lodgo . He could compliment the Installing Master on tho way ho had conducted tho ceremony ; while the way in which the Worshipful Master had performed tho ceremony of
initiation left nothing to bo desired . This was the moro commendable as Bro . Mesronze was a foreigner . Before sitting down ho would ask tho brethren to drink heartily to tho toast of their W . M . Thia compliment was acknowledged briefly , but with great fervour by Bro . Mesronze . For tho toast of tho Prov . Grand Officers , Bro . Lovander replied ; ho likewise paid a deserved compliment to tho W . M . for tho
way the business had been conducted . Bro . Townsend replied for tho P . M . ' s . Tho Initiate received duo recognition , tho Visitors wero heartily greeted , and tho remaining toasts wero expeditiously gouo through , tho exigencies of train service not allowing much timo for oratorical display . The Tyler gavo the parting toast , and tho assembly di-pcrscd .
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creditably , but who in tho present instance seems to havo especiallj exerted himself . Grace having been sung by tho professional brethren tho W . M . gave the health of tho Qneen , whoso dignity as a monarch nnd amiability ns a woman endeared her to every ono of her sub jeets . ( Cheers , in which all present most heartily joined ) . H . R . H tho Princo of Wales and tho rest cf tho Grand Officers Past and
Present was next trivet ) , find with this toast was coupled tho narao ol Bro . R . W . N . Giddy R . W . tho District G . M . of Griqualand , who ir thanking the brethren for his reception remarked upon the excellenl working of tho Immediate P . M ., but moro especially upon the brillianl eloquence displayed by the Installing Master . In 22 years' experience as a Mason , during which period ho had had many opportunities ol
witnessing tho performance of the samo ceremony , it had never beer his lot to see tho work done with such perfection ns it had been his great privilege to listen to that evening . The health of tho Visitors was responded to by Bro . Saver Treasurer of the Tranquillity Lodge Sydney , N . S . W . Bro . Geo . Pare I . P . M . next proposed the toast ol tho W . M ., remarking upon tho harmony which has invariably existed
among all the Officers of the Lodge , and terming it a happy privilege to havo worked with him in harness together . Tho new W . M ., whe was greeted with tremendous applause , replied that it was a most difficult task to respond to a toast liko this , as ono does not like tc speak in praiso of oneself , for that might havo tho appearance of vanity ; and thon ideas of gratitude como tumbling over each other .
leading to confusion of words . He concluded his hnmorous remarks by expressing his thanks to the brethren for the unanimity with which ho had been voted to the high position he is occupying . Bro . Bailoy then gave tho toast of tho Installing Master . Ho remembered when being initiated Bro . Barnett noting as J . D ,, and tho kindliness and care with which'tho duties of the Office wero performed had made a
lasting impression npon him . No ono conld fail to have been delighted with the feeling eloquence and perfection with which tho addresses wero delivered . Responding , Bro . Barnett expressed his senso ol gratitude , and stated that ho had to thank Bro . Constable , who taught him all ho know of tho ceremony , tho performance of which seemed to havo given so much satisfaction . Bro . Saul Solomon P . M ., replying
for tho Benevolent Fund said , there was no need for him to direct attention , as was usual , to tho existence and details of tho Fund , the AV . M ., adopting a new principle , had done that for him . For years it had been attempted to raise the Fund to £ 1 , 000 . They had now reached tho snm of £ 900 , although a great deal had been dono by way of helping tho unfortunate , not by small doles , but by considerable
sums , sometimes amounting to £ 100 . Tho next toast applied to the prosperity of tho Masonio Institutions . Bro . Binckes thanked the brethren , and expressed his pleasure and satisfaction for their hearty response to tho toast . Adverting to the long prevalence of commercial depression , ho gloried in tho fact that his good Brother Terry had nevertheless succeeded in obtaining a snm exceeding £ 12 , 000
on behalf of tho Benevolent Institution . Ho trusted that under tho anspices of Prince Leopold and Lord Skelmersdale the other two Institutions would bo equally well supported , although ho feared that the political agitation , which must of necessity shortly accrne , might possibly greatly interfere with tho success of tho two Festivals . Nevertheless , ho trusted Masonio principles would bo held aloof from
nnd raised beyond and above political agitations . Some opposition had of late been manifested as to tho Secretaries attending these meetings and urging tho claims of tho Institutions ; ho however thought differently , and whilo his health and strength wero spared ( and God knew ho was losing both ) , ho would take every opportnnity to persist in urging tho claims of those who cannotspeak for
themselves . ( Groat cheering ) . For tho Treasurer and Secretary Bro . Constable replied in his nsnal terse way , and in tho course of his observations directed attention to tho "Masonio Pupils' Assistance Fnnd , " and also to the fact that a Bazaar is about to be held in aid of that fund , at which his wife and daughter will attend at a stall . Bro . J . II . Peartreo , as tho youngest , responded for the rest of the Officers .
Tho Lodgo was then called from refreshment to labour . Among other matters it was announced that £ 30 had been granted to a poor brother , and £ 3 3 s wero voted towards the above mentioned Bazaar . Tho balance sheet , showing a most flourishing condition of tho Lodge , was received and adopted , and tho Lodgo closed . Amongst those present wero Past Masters S . Solomon , S . Moss , R . Z . Bloomfield ,
N . Moss , M . Harris , J . D . Barnett , J . H . Ross , N . Gluckstein , E . Gottheil . Tho visitors were R . W . H . Giddy District Grand Master Griqualand , Jacob Norton Boston , T . Griffiths P . M . 907 , L . Alexander P . M . 188 , E . P . Albert P . G . P ., T . Cnbitt P . G . P ., E . A . Harris 201 , J . Harris 201 , W . Spark 201 , Giles P . M . 103 , Dr . Mickley
P . M . ' 149 , Martin 554 , Roquos 907 , T . H . Miller P . P . G . O . Middx . P . M . 907 , J . S . Lyon Treas . 188 , H . W . Dixon P . M . 172 , XV . F . Papperoll 180 , XV . Thompson 72 , E . D . Culver S . D . 03 , E . Bowyer P . P . G . D . P . M . 1580 , Jas . Terry P . M . & c , Grakom S . D . 1540 , Plummet- 177 , Harris 72 , D . S . Woolf 72 , Rndderforth W . M . 1668 , Drake P . M . 186 ,
Tibbits J . W . 59 , F . Binckes P . G . Stwd . & c , Saver Tranquillity Sydney , N . S . W ., Lawler , Carter 382 , and Montem Smith . Tho musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . G . Carter . The programme included : Grace— "For these and all Thy Mercies , " " God save tha Queen , " " Ode to the Prince of Wales , " Glee— " With
sighs , sweet Rose , " The Loves of the Brave and Free , " by Bro . Montem Smith , Glee— " Breathe , my Harp , " " My Queen , " by Bro . Carter , " Katty Moyle , " by Bro . Lester , Glee— " Bold Robin Hood , " " In Cellar Deep , " by Bro . Lawler , " Excelsior , " Bro . Carter , Glee"Pocnlum Elevatum , " & c .
GOOCH LODGE No . 1238 . rilllE members of thia compact little Lodge—as wo often hear it J . called—assembled on Monday last , tho 16 th inst ., at Bro . Fhilip- ' s well-known host dry , tho Albany , Twickenham , for the htisim-.-. s of their Instalhiliun Meeting . Tho i-li-iir wi » - taken by the W . M ., Bto . E , 0 . Woodward , who was supported by hid OlUcurs-. and
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tho following Past Masters of tho Lodgo : —Bros . R . Lonsdale , W . D . Townsend , A . W . G . Weeks , E . A . Baber , W . F . Laxton , F . Honeyman . The Lodgo was formally opened , and tho Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Col . Francis Burdett , Past Grand Deacon , entered tho Lodgo , and received the salutations appropriate to hia exalted rank . Ho was accompanied by Bro . II . C Lovander Prov . Grand Secretary ,
and among tho other Visitors wo may mention Bros . John Closo P . P . G . D . C . Surrey , Henry Smith 1257 , G . W . Saul I . P . M . 1201 , Chas . F . Johns 1287 , W . H . Van Baerelo lato 1233 , J . H . lintherglen 1642 , and W . W . Morgan 211 . Bro . Woodward tendered to Col . Burdett his gavel , which compliment was gracefully acknowledged , but tho Prov . Grand Master directed Bro . Woodward to proceed with
tho business of the evening . Tho minutes of last meeting having been read and confirmed , Lodge was advanced , and Bros . Gillingham and Mayno wore examined as to tho knowledge thoy had acquired in the first two degrees of Freemasonry . It may be in the recollection of some of our readers that tho former brother received his second degree in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No 16-12 . Tho questions
were answered by each candidate most satisfactorily and Bro . Wood , ward performed the ceremony of tho third degree to their advantage . Tho next business on tho agenda paper was the installation of Bro . Mesrouze , and for this ceremony Bro . P . M . Townsend officiated as Installing Master . Bro . Mesrouze was duly presented , tho obligations administered , and a board of Installed Masters opened . In duo
course tho members who had not passed tho chair wero re-admitted , and tho now W . M . sainted . Tho invesiitsro of Officers then took place , the following brethren receiving tho collars : —E . C Woodward I . P . M ., Varley S . W ., Harding J . W ., Baber P . M . Treas ., Laxton P . M . Sec , Weaver S . D-, Lonsdale P . M . W . S ., Townsend P . M . D . C Bro . Townsend , who throughout had acted most efficiently , then
delivered tho addresses , which wero listened to with rapt attention . By direction of the W . M . Bro . Townsend presented to tho retiring Master tho P . M . ' s jewel , which had been voted by tho brethren . Ho trusted Bro . Woodward might live many years to bo with them , and that among tho many jewels ho was entitled to wear , ho wonld not prize any moro highly than tho ono of which ho
had bccn , tho recipient that night . Bro . Woodward said ho would lose no timo in acknowledging the compliment that had been paid him . Ho esteemed it a great hononr that had boon paid their Lodgo by the presence of tho Provincial Grand Master and his worthy Secretary , Bro . H . C Lovander . Col . Burdett was well known to members of tho Craft not only in England , but also in Scotland ; as a Provincial
Grand Master ho was second to none . To tho members ho ( Bro . Woodward ) was deeply indebted , and ho should always valuo tho jewel they had presented him . Tho ballot was next taken for Mr . Charles Pierre Sellier , proposed by Bro . Mesronze , seconded by Bro . Laxton P . M . Tho result was unanimous , and tho candidate was admitted aud initiated into tho mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro .
Mesrouze evidencing , by the way in which he conducted the coremony , that ho had spared no pains to make himself proficient . Wo regret wo are compelled hero to refer to tho incompetency of tho S . W . ; considering that brother is a P . M ., and has bub just left tho chair of a Lodge , it seemed to ns incomprehensible ho should exhibit so little knowledge of tho duties required of him . Noticeable , features
of the evening ' s business wero tho voting by tho members tho sum of £ 10 10 s to tho R . M . B . I ., and tho presentation to tho Lodge , by the I . P . M ., of a sob of pedestals for tho candlesticks , tho latter gift being recognised by tho members recording a vote of thanks , to bo entered on tho minutes . This completing tho work of tho day , Lodgo was closed . A capital binqnct
was furnished by Bro . Philips , and the good things provided had justice dono them . On tho removal of the cloth , Bro . Mesrouze proceeded with the toasts . In speaking of her Majest y he , as a foreigner , could say tho Queen of England might bo accepted as an example for the Sovereigns of Europe . As tho Patroness of our Institutions , she had especial claims on ns as Freemasons . The toasts
of tho M . W . the G . M ., the Pro G . M ., tho D . G . M ., and tho rest of tho Grand Officers of Grand Lodgo having been fully honoured , Bro . Mesronze rose to propose tho health of tho H . W . Prov . G . M . of tho Province of Middlesex . Ho had not incorporated tho name of Col . Burdett with the last toast , though no Grand Officer Past or Present was more highly esteemed . Tho zeal displayed on behalf of
Freemasonry by the gallant Colonel was nowhere moro appreciated than by the members of the Gooch Lodge , who fully realised the hononr conferred by the Prov . Grand Master attending their meeting . Bro . Col . Burdett , on rising to reply , assured tho W . M . and brethren of the Gooch Lodge that he felt intensely gratified at tho way in which his name had been received . Ho esteemed ifc a very groat
hononr to bo associated as an Officer of Grand Lodge , which had at its head most worthy brethren . It was now sorno ten or twelve years sinco he had been appointed to preside over tho Province of Middlesex , and ho had pleasing recollections of having attended a gathering of members of this Lodge when they assembled elsewhere-In speaking of the Officers of this Province , Col . Burdett remarked
they wero ever ready to exert themselves for tho welfare of tho Order , and personally he was satisfied with tho way in which they did their duty . He wonld also touch upon matters that more nearly concerned their Lodgo . He could compliment the Installing Master on tho way ho had conducted tho ceremony ; while the way in which the Worshipful Master had performed tho ceremony of
initiation left nothing to bo desired . This was the moro commendable as Bro . Mesronze was a foreigner . Before sitting down ho would ask tho brethren to drink heartily to tho toast of their W . M . Thia compliment was acknowledged briefly , but with great fervour by Bro . Mesronze . For tho toast of tho Prov . Grand Officers , Bro . Lovander replied ; ho likewise paid a deserved compliment to tho W . M . for tho
way the business had been conducted . Bro . Townsend replied for tho P . M . ' s . Tho Initiate received duo recognition , tho Visitors wero heartily greeted , and tho remaining toasts wero expeditiously gouo through , tho exigencies of train service not allowing much timo for oratorical display . The Tyler gavo the parting toast , and tho assembly di-pcrscd .