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Installation Meetings, &C.
ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE , No . 1585 . THE installation meeting was held afc the Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney , on Wednesday , the 4 th ins- * ., when there were present Bros . R . R . Collick W . M ., Williams S . W ., Strong J . W . W . M . elect , Robinson P . M . Sec , Watkins Treas ., Wing S . D ., Harding J . D ., Sandalls I . G ., Oliver Steward , Collins P . M . D . C , and Bowler Tyler .
Pardee I . P . M . ; P . M . ' s Boehr , Smith , Mansell , and Whitley , ancl about 30 members . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M . of 865 , Williams P . P . G . D . Middlesex and W . M . of 865 , Wingfield W . M . 1360 , Causton P . M . 1726 , Pardoe P . M . 511 , Gineer P . M . 901 , Beard P . M . 101 , Room P . M . 2090 , Swan
Steward 865 , Heath D . C . 1642 , Renter 879 , Grant 1656 , Clarkson , 1604 , Aldridge 1475 , and Bishop 1319 . The Lodge being opened and the minntes read and confirmed , Bros . Mnnston , Warlow and Moore were raised by the W . M ., in his u . sual impresssive manner . The chair was th ^ n tak > n by Bro . C llins P . M ., when Bro . Strong
wns examined and obligated . A board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Strang duly installed in the chair of K . S . ; he was afterwards proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . Ihe vatious charts to Master , Warnens and Brethren were most ably and impressively rendered by the Installing Master . The VV . M .
named and invested his Officers , as follow : Bros . Williams S . W ., Wmg J . W ., Robinson P . M Secretary , Watkins Treasnrer , Harding S . D ., Sa . dulls J . D ., Oliver I . G ., Ilooy P . M . Steward , Collins P . M , D C , Stacy P . M . Organist , Windsor Assistant Organist , and Walkley Tyler . A halh t was then taken for Mr Charles Baker ; it proved in
his favonr , ai d he wa- init ated by the new Master , in a manner which spe > iks well for the future working of the Lodge . The Auditors ' npirt ( which showed tho funds to bo in a satisfactoiy condition ) was taktn as read . The Secretary read the communication from Grand Lt dge on the subject of the Jubilee Gathering , and after some
discussion it was decided that the Royal Commemoration Lodge be represented at the Albeit Hall by Bros . Strong W . M ., Wing J . W ., Collii k I . P . M ., Watkins Treasnrer , aud Price . The question of subscribing to the Imperial Iustitutute was arranged to be left to tbe membi rs' discretion . Any sum subscribed to be sent in the
name of the Lodge , without any lists of names . The votes of the Lodge for the Masonic Benevolent Institution were given to Bros . Pard < eand Robinson , for the aged members and widows respectively , and to prevent the splitting of them . Bro . Watkins generously placed ten of bis votes in the hands of Bro . Smith P . M . Bro .
Williams S . W ., proposed , and Bro . Wing J . W . seconded , thafc a hearty vote of thanks be given to the W . M . for the splendid present he had made to the Lodge , in the shape of a set of gauntlets ( three pairs ) , f-nch vi te of thanks to be recorded on the minutes ; carried unanimously ; aid with " Hearty good wishes" the Lodge was closed
in accoidar . ee with antient cnstom . After discussing the good things provided b y Brother Page for the fourth degree , the usual Liyal and Mas mic toasts were briefly given , but heartily ace pted . The I . P . M ., Bto . Collick , in proposing the health of the W . M ., w shed him every success iu his year of office , and
complime ted him on the excellent manner in which he had begun . The W . M ., in r < spoiiding , promised to do his utmost for the welfare of tbe Lodge and the comfort of the brethren . The W . M . next gave ' The Installing Master , " and remarked what an impressive ceremony it had be * n to him , corning in the manner it had done
from Bro . Collins . Bio . Collins replied , and said he had always great pie isnre in carrying out , or assisting in any ceremony in his power for the good of the Lodge or tho assistance of its Officers The next tois-t was '' The Ini'iute , " and Bro . Baker responded in a few we ! chest-n words , pleading the lateness of the evening as his excuse
frr being brief . "Tho Visitors" followed , and with tho toast the W . M . conp ' ed the mimes of Bros . Walters P . P . G D . Middlesex . Williams P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Causton , Beard , Room , and Bishop , remarking how highly honoured ho felt at seeing snch a distinguished gathering to grace his installation . The brethren named
each briefly responded , and paid a high compliment to the W . M . for his hospitality ; to the Officers for thoir ability ; to the Brethren for their sociability ; and to tho Lodge at large for its prosperity . In proposing the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Collick tho Worshipfnl Master remarked what a very successful year the
Lodge had just terminated , there having been 16 members join in the year ; ho concluded by decorating Bro . Collick with the P . M . ' s jewel voted him by the Lodge for his services , wishing him years of health and prosperity and usefulness to the Lodge . Bro . Collick responded ; ho thanked the W . M . for the way ho had
proposed tho toast , and the brethren for the manner they had accepted it . The jewel ho shonld always prize , as a memento of many happy hours spent with tho brethren , and as long as he lived nothing would give him greater pleasure than to meet with and assist thorn as far as possible in p-omoting the welfare of
fche Royal 'Commemoration Lodge . Bro . Pardon responded to the toast of tho Past Masters . The Wardens and Assistant Organist replied lor tho Officers . TI e Tyler ' s toast cl wed a long bnt pleasant evening of labour and refreshment . During the evening tho
proceedings were enlivened by harmony , Bro . Windsor officiating at the piano , songs being rendered by Bros . Page , Coleman , and tho W . M . Bro . Bishop recited "The Showman ; " Bro . Boehr played a solo on tho zither .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1 G 11 . HpHE regular meeting of thin L- > r " igc was held at York , on the -I . Qth inst ., when thero wero present , Bros . VV . Brown VV . M ., T . B . Whvtehead P . M ., J . S . Cumberland P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ..
M . Miilinuton PM ., J . T . f ' .. d | o P . M ., J . Bl enkin P . M .. VV . B . Dyson P . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Iroastir . r , J . Kay Secretary , VV . L . ir-ker . bv S . L' ., J . H . Shcnksrnifch Steward , . . Pearson and J . D . Ov ' m » Assi-tant Stewards , W . Stony I . G ., J . Hall Tyler , J . Thorpe , F . II . Vaughan , J . Shaw , J . W . Blenkin , L . Bcamnoul , A . Arr-hnr ,
Installation Meetings, &C.
E . Thackray , G . G . Pook , H . Chapman , W . Ream , J . Smith , VV . T . Nance . G . Chapman , and W . Sharp . Visitors—Bros . T . Myers I . P . M . 304 , and W . F . Tomlinson P . M . 304 . After a successful ballot for a candidate , fche Secretary read a letter from Bro . John Lane , of Torquay , thanking the brethren for his election aa au honorary
member , and Bro . Whytehead , on behalf of fchafc brother , presented fco the Lodge a copy of " Ahiman Rezon , " 1807 , and a vote of thanks was passed for this valuable giffc , as also a gift from Bro . Whytehead of a Moira apron mounted for framing . Bro . Cumberland P . M . expressed the pleasure he felt at once more meeting in Lod ge so
many of his old friends in Freemasonry , and said how glad he waa to see the Lodge making such good progress , working so well , and acquiring such a valuable collection of Masonio books , engravings , and curiosities ; afc the rate its collections were increasing it would
soon be far ahf-ad of any Lodge in fche North . Subsequent to the closing of the Lodge there was a right merry meeting in fche smoke room , when fche old familiar ring of Bro . Cumberland ' s songs onoe more enlivened the hearts of fche Eboraoums .
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , fche 10 th inst ., afc the Regent Masonio Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., when among those present were Bros . R . A . Kingsbury W . M .., John Miller J . W ., M . D . Loewenstark P . M . Treasnrer , Barou D . Biruett P . M . Secretary , Henry D . Cisperd P . M ., C Oohse P . M ., I . Qnincey P . M ., S . Lancaster S . D ., J . Levy J . D ., Henry Moss D . C , and
J . Van Praagh Steward . Visitors : —J . Stroud 1227 , J . D . Barnett 185 , E . Anstin W . M . 1791 , John Manger W . M . 1017 , J . D . Smith P . M . 1658 , S . Chnbb W . M . 2029 , J . Field 917 , R . S . Danfcer 87 , M . Siegenberg 188 , G . A . Vennell W . M . 165 , R . H . Rogers I . P . M . 1791 , S . R . Speight P . M . and Secretary 147 , H . A . Borgeu 177 ,
A . M . Welsh , Joseph Levey , & o . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the lasfc regular Lodge and of a Lodge of emergency confirmed , the ceremonies of raising and initiation were performed , Bro . Hengst being the candidate for the third degree , and Mr . Albert Clark fche initiate of the day . Lodge having been resumed ,
Bro . J . S . Miller , the W . M .-elect , was presented , and in due form was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Having received fche greetings of the brethren the W . M . appointed the Officers for the year , as follow : Bros . Qaincey S . W . ( pro tem ) , Lancaster J . W ., Loewenstark P . M . Treasurer , Barnett P . M . Secretary ,
Moss J . D ., Van Praagh I . G ., Moss D . C , Casperd Steward , & o . Before the closing of the Lodge Bro . Ochse gave notice thafc at fche next meeting he would propose that the Lodge resume its monthly meetings , as heretofore . The sum of three guineas was voted from Lodge funds to the Imperial Institute , and a vote of thaaks having
been passed to the Installing Officer the Lodge was closed , the brethren repairing to banquet . At the conclusion of the repast the customary toasts were honoured . The Queen and the Craft having met with a hearty reception , that of the M . W . G . M . waa given . The Prince of Wales had always taken a great interest in the Craffc , and
that that interest was maintained was evidenced by the appointment of his son to the high office of Senior Grand Warden of England . The next toast was the Most Worshipful the Pro Graud Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , all of whom , the Worshipfnl Master considered , did their duty most ably .
Bro . Kingsbury I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He considered this the most important duty of fche evening . The toasfc was ono he was sure the brethren wonld be pleased fco adopt , and he was equally certain the Worshipful Master would most effi . 'iently fill the chair during the coming year . He would find the
duties oierous , and he might say almost unbearable unless he received the support and assistance of the members of the Lodge , but there was little to fear on this point and he felt thafc the duty Bro . Miller had taken upon himself would prove pleasurable fco himself and of benefit to the Lodge . Their present Worshipful Master had worked
from the lowest office in the Lodge to the highest dignity ifc was in the power of fche members to confer . Bro . Kingsbury felt fche members all sincerely wished their ruler every prosperity whioh God Almighty could bestow on him , and which they as members of his Lodge could enhance . The Worshipful Master in acknowledgment
tendered his most hearty thanks to the brethren for having elected him fco the high office he then occupied , and further for the enthusiasm they had shown towards him that evening . He was . afraid they had great expectations of him , and he was afraid it was more than likely they would bo disappointed , yet he hoped to satisf y
them by doing his best in the proud position to which fchey had raised him . IL- next proposed the health of the initiate . He always felt thafc the drinking of this toasfc was drinking prosperity to their own Lodge , for they would not be able to get on without initiates . He felt , from the way ia which their n'wly-admitted brother had
icceived the ceremony , that they had made an impression ou him and that ho was likely to prove a worthy member among them . He hoped ho might never regret having bean made a mamber of the Order . Bro . Clark replied , tendering his thanks for the reception which had been accorded hira . Ou his part ho hoped the Lodge
would never regret having admitted him as a member . The Worship ful Master then gave the health of the Visitors , a toasfc which it was most important to do full justice to . He well remembered how he was received in the Samson Lodge oa the occasion of his first visit to it . Ho was so pleased that he determined to apply
for admission to the Lodge , with fche rostilt that ho was novv at its head . Since thafc day he had se * n many Masters in the chair of fcho Lodge , aud many visitors welcomed , and the best wish he could xprejs was that he should be ahta to give the guests of his year aa
doartv a welcome as any had received in the past . Bro . Manger was ho first to reply . Tho visitors Fully appreciated the kindness shown hy tha Lodge that night , as was evidenced b y the fact that so many visiters weie ' . 'till present , although ifc was very late . There were many mailer ;* whioh might be learned from visiting , and he felfc fchafc
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Installation Meetings, &C.
ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE , No . 1585 . THE installation meeting was held afc the Fox and Hounds Hotel , Putney , on Wednesday , the 4 th ins- * ., when there were present Bros . R . R . Collick W . M ., Williams S . W ., Strong J . W . W . M . elect , Robinson P . M . Sec , Watkins Treas ., Wing S . D ., Harding J . D ., Sandalls I . G ., Oliver Steward , Collins P . M . D . C , and Bowler Tyler .
Pardee I . P . M . ; P . M . ' s Boehr , Smith , Mansell , and Whitley , ancl about 30 members . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . Walters P . P . G . D . Middlesex P . M . of 865 , Williams P . P . G . D . Middlesex and W . M . of 865 , Wingfield W . M . 1360 , Causton P . M . 1726 , Pardoe P . M . 511 , Gineer P . M . 901 , Beard P . M . 101 , Room P . M . 2090 , Swan
Steward 865 , Heath D . C . 1642 , Renter 879 , Grant 1656 , Clarkson , 1604 , Aldridge 1475 , and Bishop 1319 . The Lodge being opened and the minntes read and confirmed , Bros . Mnnston , Warlow and Moore were raised by the W . M ., in his u . sual impresssive manner . The chair was th ^ n tak > n by Bro . C llins P . M ., when Bro . Strong
wns examined and obligated . A board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Strang duly installed in the chair of K . S . ; he was afterwards proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . Ihe vatious charts to Master , Warnens and Brethren were most ably and impressively rendered by the Installing Master . The VV . M .
named and invested his Officers , as follow : Bros . Williams S . W ., Wmg J . W ., Robinson P . M Secretary , Watkins Treasnrer , Harding S . D ., Sa . dulls J . D ., Oliver I . G ., Ilooy P . M . Steward , Collins P . M , D C , Stacy P . M . Organist , Windsor Assistant Organist , and Walkley Tyler . A halh t was then taken for Mr Charles Baker ; it proved in
his favonr , ai d he wa- init ated by the new Master , in a manner which spe > iks well for the future working of the Lodge . The Auditors ' npirt ( which showed tho funds to bo in a satisfactoiy condition ) was taktn as read . The Secretary read the communication from Grand Lt dge on the subject of the Jubilee Gathering , and after some
discussion it was decided that the Royal Commemoration Lodge be represented at the Albeit Hall by Bros . Strong W . M ., Wing J . W ., Collii k I . P . M ., Watkins Treasnrer , aud Price . The question of subscribing to the Imperial Iustitutute was arranged to be left to tbe membi rs' discretion . Any sum subscribed to be sent in the
name of the Lodge , without any lists of names . The votes of the Lodge for the Masonic Benevolent Institution were given to Bros . Pard < eand Robinson , for the aged members and widows respectively , and to prevent the splitting of them . Bro . Watkins generously placed ten of bis votes in the hands of Bro . Smith P . M . Bro .
Williams S . W ., proposed , and Bro . Wing J . W . seconded , thafc a hearty vote of thanks be given to the W . M . for the splendid present he had made to the Lodge , in the shape of a set of gauntlets ( three pairs ) , f-nch vi te of thanks to be recorded on the minutes ; carried unanimously ; aid with " Hearty good wishes" the Lodge was closed
in accoidar . ee with antient cnstom . After discussing the good things provided b y Brother Page for the fourth degree , the usual Liyal and Mas mic toasts were briefly given , but heartily ace pted . The I . P . M ., Bto . Collick , in proposing the health of the W . M ., w shed him every success iu his year of office , and
complime ted him on the excellent manner in which he had begun . The W . M ., in r < spoiiding , promised to do his utmost for the welfare of tbe Lodge and the comfort of the brethren . The W . M . next gave ' The Installing Master , " and remarked what an impressive ceremony it had be * n to him , corning in the manner it had done
from Bro . Collins . Bio . Collins replied , and said he had always great pie isnre in carrying out , or assisting in any ceremony in his power for the good of the Lodge or tho assistance of its Officers The next tois-t was '' The Ini'iute , " and Bro . Baker responded in a few we ! chest-n words , pleading the lateness of the evening as his excuse
frr being brief . "Tho Visitors" followed , and with tho toast the W . M . conp ' ed the mimes of Bros . Walters P . P . G D . Middlesex . Williams P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Causton , Beard , Room , and Bishop , remarking how highly honoured ho felt at seeing snch a distinguished gathering to grace his installation . The brethren named
each briefly responded , and paid a high compliment to the W . M . for his hospitality ; to the Officers for thoir ability ; to the Brethren for their sociability ; and to tho Lodge at large for its prosperity . In proposing the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Collick tho Worshipfnl Master remarked what a very successful year the
Lodge had just terminated , there having been 16 members join in the year ; ho concluded by decorating Bro . Collick with the P . M . ' s jewel voted him by the Lodge for his services , wishing him years of health and prosperity and usefulness to the Lodge . Bro . Collick responded ; ho thanked the W . M . for the way ho had
proposed tho toast , and the brethren for the manner they had accepted it . The jewel ho shonld always prize , as a memento of many happy hours spent with tho brethren , and as long as he lived nothing would give him greater pleasure than to meet with and assist thorn as far as possible in p-omoting the welfare of
fche Royal 'Commemoration Lodge . Bro . Pardon responded to the toast of tho Past Masters . The Wardens and Assistant Organist replied lor tho Officers . TI e Tyler ' s toast cl wed a long bnt pleasant evening of labour and refreshment . During the evening tho
proceedings were enlivened by harmony , Bro . Windsor officiating at the piano , songs being rendered by Bros . Page , Coleman , and tho W . M . Bro . Bishop recited "The Showman ; " Bro . Boehr played a solo on tho zither .
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1 G 11 . HpHE regular meeting of thin L- > r " igc was held at York , on the -I . Qth inst ., when thero wero present , Bros . VV . Brown VV . M ., T . B . Whvtehead P . M ., J . S . Cumberland P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ..
M . Miilinuton PM ., J . T . f ' .. d | o P . M ., J . Bl enkin P . M .. VV . B . Dyson P . W ., G . Balmford P . M . Iroastir . r , J . Kay Secretary , VV . L . ir-ker . bv S . L' ., J . H . Shcnksrnifch Steward , . . Pearson and J . D . Ov ' m » Assi-tant Stewards , W . Stony I . G ., J . Hall Tyler , J . Thorpe , F . II . Vaughan , J . Shaw , J . W . Blenkin , L . Bcamnoul , A . Arr-hnr ,
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E . Thackray , G . G . Pook , H . Chapman , W . Ream , J . Smith , VV . T . Nance . G . Chapman , and W . Sharp . Visitors—Bros . T . Myers I . P . M . 304 , and W . F . Tomlinson P . M . 304 . After a successful ballot for a candidate , fche Secretary read a letter from Bro . John Lane , of Torquay , thanking the brethren for his election aa au honorary
member , and Bro . Whytehead , on behalf of fchafc brother , presented fco the Lodge a copy of " Ahiman Rezon , " 1807 , and a vote of thanks was passed for this valuable giffc , as also a gift from Bro . Whytehead of a Moira apron mounted for framing . Bro . Cumberland P . M . expressed the pleasure he felt at once more meeting in Lod ge so
many of his old friends in Freemasonry , and said how glad he waa to see the Lodge making such good progress , working so well , and acquiring such a valuable collection of Masonio books , engravings , and curiosities ; afc the rate its collections were increasing it would
soon be far ahf-ad of any Lodge in fche North . Subsequent to the closing of the Lodge there was a right merry meeting in fche smoke room , when fche old familiar ring of Bro . Cumberland ' s songs onoe more enlivened the hearts of fche Eboraoums .
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , fche 10 th inst ., afc the Regent Masonio Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent Street , W ., when among those present were Bros . R . A . Kingsbury W . M .., John Miller J . W ., M . D . Loewenstark P . M . Treasnrer , Barou D . Biruett P . M . Secretary , Henry D . Cisperd P . M ., C Oohse P . M ., I . Qnincey P . M ., S . Lancaster S . D ., J . Levy J . D ., Henry Moss D . C , and
J . Van Praagh Steward . Visitors : —J . Stroud 1227 , J . D . Barnett 185 , E . Anstin W . M . 1791 , John Manger W . M . 1017 , J . D . Smith P . M . 1658 , S . Chnbb W . M . 2029 , J . Field 917 , R . S . Danfcer 87 , M . Siegenberg 188 , G . A . Vennell W . M . 165 , R . H . Rogers I . P . M . 1791 , S . R . Speight P . M . and Secretary 147 , H . A . Borgeu 177 ,
A . M . Welsh , Joseph Levey , & o . The Lodge having been opened and the minutes of the lasfc regular Lodge and of a Lodge of emergency confirmed , the ceremonies of raising and initiation were performed , Bro . Hengst being the candidate for the third degree , and Mr . Albert Clark fche initiate of the day . Lodge having been resumed ,
Bro . J . S . Miller , the W . M .-elect , was presented , and in due form was installed as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . Having received fche greetings of the brethren the W . M . appointed the Officers for the year , as follow : Bros . Qaincey S . W . ( pro tem ) , Lancaster J . W ., Loewenstark P . M . Treasurer , Barnett P . M . Secretary ,
Moss J . D ., Van Praagh I . G ., Moss D . C , Casperd Steward , & o . Before the closing of the Lodge Bro . Ochse gave notice thafc at fche next meeting he would propose that the Lodge resume its monthly meetings , as heretofore . The sum of three guineas was voted from Lodge funds to the Imperial Institute , and a vote of thaaks having
been passed to the Installing Officer the Lodge was closed , the brethren repairing to banquet . At the conclusion of the repast the customary toasts were honoured . The Queen and the Craft having met with a hearty reception , that of the M . W . G . M . waa given . The Prince of Wales had always taken a great interest in the Craffc , and
that that interest was maintained was evidenced by the appointment of his son to the high office of Senior Grand Warden of England . The next toast was the Most Worshipful the Pro Graud Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the Grand Officers , all of whom , the Worshipfnl Master considered , did their duty most ably .
Bro . Kingsbury I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He considered this the most important duty of fche evening . The toasfc was ono he was sure the brethren wonld be pleased fco adopt , and he was equally certain the Worshipful Master would most effi . 'iently fill the chair during the coming year . He would find the
duties oierous , and he might say almost unbearable unless he received the support and assistance of the members of the Lodge , but there was little to fear on this point and he felt thafc the duty Bro . Miller had taken upon himself would prove pleasurable fco himself and of benefit to the Lodge . Their present Worshipful Master had worked
from the lowest office in the Lodge to the highest dignity ifc was in the power of fche members to confer . Bro . Kingsbury felt fche members all sincerely wished their ruler every prosperity whioh God Almighty could bestow on him , and which they as members of his Lodge could enhance . The Worshipful Master in acknowledgment
tendered his most hearty thanks to the brethren for having elected him fco the high office he then occupied , and further for the enthusiasm they had shown towards him that evening . He was . afraid they had great expectations of him , and he was afraid it was more than likely they would bo disappointed , yet he hoped to satisf y
them by doing his best in the proud position to which fchey had raised him . IL- next proposed the health of the initiate . He always felt thafc the drinking of this toasfc was drinking prosperity to their own Lodge , for they would not be able to get on without initiates . He felt , from the way ia which their n'wly-admitted brother had
icceived the ceremony , that they had made an impression ou him and that ho was likely to prove a worthy member among them . He hoped ho might never regret having bean made a mamber of the Order . Bro . Clark replied , tendering his thanks for the reception which had been accorded hira . Ou his part ho hoped the Lodge
would never regret having admitted him as a member . The Worship ful Master then gave the health of the Visitors , a toasfc which it was most important to do full justice to . He well remembered how he was received in the Samson Lodge oa the occasion of his first visit to it . Ho was so pleased that he determined to apply
for admission to the Lodge , with fche rostilt that ho was novv at its head . Since thafc day he had se * n many Masters in the chair of fcho Lodge , aud many visitors welcomed , and the best wish he could xprejs was that he should be ahta to give the guests of his year aa
doartv a welcome as any had received in the past . Bro . Manger was ho first to reply . Tho visitors Fully appreciated the kindness shown hy tha Lodge that night , as was evidenced b y the fact that so many visiters weie ' . 'till present , although ifc was very late . There were many mailer ;* whioh might be learned from visiting , and he felfc fchafc