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Installation Meetings, &C.
Bottle I . G ., P . M . ' s S . Jones I . P . M ., W . Vincent , FIntforley , McLeod , Hunt . Visitors—J . Pennell 1791 , A . Hartmann 1227 . Wrangham P . M . 019 , A . Rawson 1732 , F . Lamer J . D . 858 , Randal 1316 , J . Curtis P . G . S . B . Sussex , A . Cohen P . M . 205 , R . G . Rhnto 1791 , Ladd 619 , C . Mav P . M . 780 , P . G . Hamilton I . G . 1003 , M . J . Rutho 1003 , I . 0 . Cantlo P . M . 1257 , J . F . Hallett 907 , Wyer P . M . 1314 , VV . Hicklin , Leo
1571 , Roberts 181 , Rose 701 , Henson 255 , J . Walton J . W . 1780 , M . Hart 188 , Buroh 172 , T . Cross P . M . 1191 , Evans 172 , N . Stamp P . M . 1194 , Giocor » nzzi , J . Wade 860 , Steel P . M . 1191 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Saunders 1257 , Snook 1601 , James 15 . Lodge waa opened and tho minutes were confirmed . Tho Auditor ' s Report was read ; this showed tho Lodgo waa in a prosperous condition , the
balance in hand in favour of the Lodge being . 6 IS 12 s 5 d , while to the Benevolent Fnnd there was a credit of £ 72 ISs 9 d . Brothers Foster and Timbrell wore raised to tho sublime degree of Master Mason , by Bro . VV . Vincent P . M ., who , by courtesy of tho W . M ., took the chair for that purpose . Bro . Vincent performed tho ceremony in his usual perfect and impressive manner .
Bro . E . Powell S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to tho Lodge . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , aud he was duly installed into tho chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . G . Fisher , iu a manner that reflected great credit for its perfect rendering and impressiveness . Thero wore thirteen W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . Bro . VV . Vincent P . M . acted as M . C . On the re-admission of tho brethren
the W . M . received tho enstomary salutations , and then , in very appropriate terms , appointed and invested hia Officers : —Bros . J . G . Fisher I . P . M ., C . Taylor S . W ., J . Johnson P . M . J . W ., J . Isaacs Treas ., A . Beckham re-appointed Secretary , Bottle S . D ., Conlthard J . D ., Bennett I . G ., Egorton Organist , Johnstone and Moorman M . C . ' s , Ray and Watkins Stewards , Thomas Tyler , Hooper Asst . Tyler . Applause
followed the investiture of every Officer , shewing the W . M . had made an excellent selection , to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The W . M . shewed his proficiency by initiating Messrs . C . Withers , VV . Chilcottt , Roberts , and Jones ( who had been previously nnanimously accepted ) into tho Order , in a manner rarely witnessed from a W . M . who had been so recently installed . Bro . J . G . Fisher I . P . M . intimated
his intention to serve aa Steward at tho next Anniversary Festival for the TtoyaV Masonic Benevolent ; Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons ; he hoped tho brethren would liberally support him . Later on , tho sum of £ o 5 s was placed on his list from the funds of the Lodge . A letter of apology was read from Bro . Colonel Creaton , Grand Treasurer , regretting his inability to be
present . He , however , hoped to attend on a future occasion . The three senior P . M . ' s of the Lodge were elected trustees of tho Benevolent Fund . Shortly afterwards hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited , superintended hy Mr . Madoll . The tables wero beantifnlly
and artistically decorated . Grace having been sung , the W . M ., whose efficiency as presiding Officer was equal to his working , appropriately gave the Loyal and Masonic toasts . Tho National Anthem and "God Bless tho Princo of Wales" wore sting . In speaking of tho Rulers of the Order , tho W . M . rogrefcto I the absence of a Grand Officer who was universally respected , not only in this Lodge , but in
Grand Lodge . He referred to Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , who they had hoped would havo boon present . Brother Fisher T . P . M . then rose to propose what he called tho toast of tho evening . It was needless to speak of their Worshipful Master ' s qualities as a man ; aa a Mason ho has worked in every respect to their satisfaction . In whatever office ho has held he has done tho duties with credit : ho has
also , since he has been in the chair , by his excellent working , won tho approval of the members . He ( Bro . Fisher ) trusted ho might havo health and long life to still further curry out thoso duties ; aa a Past Master they would be proud to receive him into their ranks . Bro . Powell in reply thanked Bro . Fisher for his kind expressions . He remarked how pleased ho was to seo how tho brethren-responded
to the toast . As regards tho management of the Lodge , he felt that the Officers he had selected had hitherto given satisfaction , and with the co-oporation of the Past Masters he hoped to complete a successful year of office . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Fisher , who had done his work thoroughly during his yenr of office . It now devolved on him to present Brother
Fisher with a jewel , unanimously voted by tho Lodge . They were proud of him , and hoped he would live long in health and prosperity to wear it . Bro . Fisher thanked the brethren for the manner the toast had been received ; the W . M . had spoken in such kindl y terms that he began to think he had performed the duties of tho Lodge to their satisfaction . This was a great thing for him to feel .
He had also to thank the brethren for their valuable token ; he conld not , like his predecessor , say ifc would be handed down to his children , but it should bo handed down to a family among whom were many Masons , who wonld thereby see that he ( tho I . P . M . ) once held a high position in this influential Lodge . He , as well aa they , would look on ifc with pride . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of
the Initiates , and Brn . Chilcott appropriately returned thanks ; ho wns followed by Bros . Roberts and Jones . With the toast of the Visitors was coupled tho name of Bros . Roberta P . M . 181 , and Hamilton I . G . 1003 . Tho former brother , in responding , said ho felt ifc a compliment to bo called on to return thanks . The W . M . was an old and persona ] friend of hia . Both tho W . M . nnd hia Officers had performed their
duties thoroughly . Bro . A . M . Cohen followed ; ho was proud to see now prosperous tho Lodge benevolent fund was becoming ; ho hoped shortly to seo many other Lodges establishing sini'lar funds . His Lodgo had in if a benevolent fund : C 80 O , nnd hn Imped to sec the Ecclt . ston in ( lie mmocondition . Tho W . M . next proposed the toast of
the Masonio Press . Tie was pleased lo see Brother II . M . Levy P . M . 188 present to represent the FISKKMASON ' CHPOXICT . K , . i journal that gi' -ca Masonic intelligence truthfully and correctly . Bro . Levy , after acknowled ging the compliment paid him . f . a-d if the paper he had the licnour to represent had given them satisfaction he iviis .- > . " , lisf ^ 'd . It « 'as a { ri-pat pleasure to know tho immediate Past Master had done his work so satisfactorily . The Wor . Master , also in tho
Installation Meetings, &C.
short space of timo he had been in tho chair , had performed tbo ceremony of initiation in such a way that deserved to bo chronicled . He felt fully justified tho paper with which ho was associated would continue to givo faithful and honest reports of Masonic proceedings . In speaking of tho Past Masters , tho W . M . said how much he was indebted to them for thoir valuable assistance ; thoy had well
discharged their duties in every respect . Bro . Hunt was tho first to respond . Bro . McLeod followed ; ho spoke of tho pride ho felt in the formation of their Benevolent Fund . The Wardens and Officers wore next toasted . After responses had been made , tho Tyler gave the parting benediction . In concluding this notice , wo may remark that though former meetings had been successful , this gathering
was especially satisfactory . Bros . Ray and Watkins , tho Stewards , zealously contributed to the comforts of tho brethreu and Visitors . The W . M . provided an r xcellent musical entertainment . Bros . Taylor S . W ., Lee , Cross , Moorman , Roberts and I . O . Cantlo contributing to the harmony . Bro . Egerton was an able accompanyist on tho pianoforte ,
DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .
THE regular meeting of this truly Masonic Lodge was held on Friday , 13 th instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , under tho presidency of Bro . James McLean , tho W . M . Tho business on the agenda paper was exceptionally heavy , there being two candidates for raising , three for passing , throe for initiation , and ono for rejoining . All tho former were in attendance , and in due course the several degrees were worked for thoir benefit . Bros . S . Andrews
and J . W . Francis wore raised , Bros . W . S . Birch , 0 . Titcomb , and J . Amos were passed , aud Messrs . John William Robinson , John Kembry , and Frederick Cole were initiated . The W . M . carried out his duties in a very able manner , the length of the proceedings being a severe test of his ability . A sum of five guineas was voted from Lodge funds on behalf of the widow of a deceased brother , and
after the transaction of minor matters , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , the W . M . presiding , and in due course proposing the enstomary Loyal toasts . Bro . Ferguson P . M ., who acted as I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M . This was a toast , he said , 'which must commend itself to all present . Tho excellent way in which Bro . McLean had that evening carried ont tho onerous duties he had bad
to perform , and tho manner in whioh he generally conducted the work of his office , wero a credit to him , and called for the heartiest thanks of the members of the Lodge . The W . M . had been regular in his attendance , and had done all that lay in his power to advance the interests of the Lodge . He had , dnring tbe term be had presided over the Lodge , had many gentlemen to initiate , and generally ifc
might be said that nnder his guidance the Lodge presented a most flourishing condition . Bro . Ferguson referred to the Summer Festival of the Lodgo , which ho said had been revived under tho direction of their present Master . It was matter of regret the weather was not finer on tho occasion , but tho assembly had passed ofl ' most successfully , aresnlb whicb depended in a great measure on what the W . M .
had done . The Lodge under h : s guidance had continued its customary harmonious course ; indeed , it might bo said that while under Bro . McLean ' s presidency nothing had occurred to mar the happiness of tho members . Ou the wholo , the speaker thought tho members might really congratulate themselves on their ruler , and he felt suro they would drink his health most heartily . The toast was well
received and suitably acknowledged by tho W . M . He felt ho hardly deserved so many encomiums ns had been passed npon him , but he hoped he had done all that lay in his power . It seemed to him only tbo other day that ho had sat on the right of the W . M . as tho initiate of the evening . He should continue to do the best ho could for the Lodge , and hoped at the conclusion of his term of office to bo able to
retire from the chair with the best wishes of tho members of the Lodge . Ho next had a very important toast to propose—that of tho initiates . It must be admitted that without them Freemasonry would soon fall to tho ground . He could but say thoy were very fortunate as regarded initiates in their Lodge , and was quite sure the gentlemen admitted th-t evening would become crnamentsof the Craft .
The Initiates' toast having been boconred , was duly acknowledged Bro . Robinson thanked thebrethreu for the honour they had conferred on him by initiating him that evening . He preferred deeds to words , and he trusted thafc by the former be should prove his worthiness ; that in his everyday life he shonld so conduct himself as to secure the approval of the members of his Lodge . Bro . Cole followed . He
hoped to become a good Mason , and rise to the higher positions of the Craft . Bro . Kembry endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers . He should do all thafc lay in his power to become a good and true Freemason . The Master next gavo tho toast of tbo Visitors . He was sure there was not a Lodge in London that extended a heartier welcome to its guests than did the Domatic . They were always
proud to see Visitors . He only hoped that those present had experienced somo pleasure from their visit . Bro . Webb was the first to reply . It was a great pleasure to visit the Lodge . He thanked the brethren for the heartiness of their reception . Bro . Styles followed . As probably one of tho most regular Visitors to the Lodge he felt in a position to testify to the good feeling always exhibited in it . The
Domatic was the first Lodge he had ever visited , and he did not think he could bo accused of having deserted it , since he had attended its meetings on every possible occasion , and considered that proved thafc lip as a Visitor , was satisfied with the way he was treated . He felt snre that every other brother who had opportunity of being present it ono or other of its meetings must feel the same . The W . M . next
oronnsed tho health of tho Past Masters . He assured the brethren thafc the assistance they rendered to tho Lodge was far above what appeared . Without their assistance ho felt he could not have carried ont his duties ' Pro . Walford was tho first to reply . Ho referred to 'ho ii'anv deaths u-lnch had occurred among members of tho Lodge sin"C their lust meeting , regretting , as ho felt all must do , the loss oi ' so many of their nnmber . He was proud of the hearty reception
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Installation Meetings, &C.
Bottle I . G ., P . M . ' s S . Jones I . P . M ., W . Vincent , FIntforley , McLeod , Hunt . Visitors—J . Pennell 1791 , A . Hartmann 1227 . Wrangham P . M . 019 , A . Rawson 1732 , F . Lamer J . D . 858 , Randal 1316 , J . Curtis P . G . S . B . Sussex , A . Cohen P . M . 205 , R . G . Rhnto 1791 , Ladd 619 , C . Mav P . M . 780 , P . G . Hamilton I . G . 1003 , M . J . Rutho 1003 , I . 0 . Cantlo P . M . 1257 , J . F . Hallett 907 , Wyer P . M . 1314 , VV . Hicklin , Leo
1571 , Roberts 181 , Rose 701 , Henson 255 , J . Walton J . W . 1780 , M . Hart 188 , Buroh 172 , T . Cross P . M . 1191 , Evans 172 , N . Stamp P . M . 1194 , Giocor » nzzi , J . Wade 860 , Steel P . M . 1191 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , Saunders 1257 , Snook 1601 , James 15 . Lodge waa opened and tho minutes were confirmed . Tho Auditor ' s Report was read ; this showed tho Lodgo waa in a prosperous condition , the
balance in hand in favour of the Lodge being . 6 IS 12 s 5 d , while to the Benevolent Fnnd there was a credit of £ 72 ISs 9 d . Brothers Foster and Timbrell wore raised to tho sublime degree of Master Mason , by Bro . VV . Vincent P . M ., who , by courtesy of tho W . M ., took the chair for that purpose . Bro . Vincent performed tho ceremony in his usual perfect and impressive manner .
Bro . E . Powell S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to tho Lodge . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , aud he was duly installed into tho chair by the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . G . Fisher , iu a manner that reflected great credit for its perfect rendering and impressiveness . Thero wore thirteen W . M . ' s and P . M . ' s present . Bro . VV . Vincent P . M . acted as M . C . On the re-admission of tho brethren
the W . M . received tho enstomary salutations , and then , in very appropriate terms , appointed and invested hia Officers : —Bros . J . G . Fisher I . P . M ., C . Taylor S . W ., J . Johnson P . M . J . W ., J . Isaacs Treas ., A . Beckham re-appointed Secretary , Bottle S . D ., Conlthard J . D ., Bennett I . G ., Egorton Organist , Johnstone and Moorman M . C . ' s , Ray and Watkins Stewards , Thomas Tyler , Hooper Asst . Tyler . Applause
followed the investiture of every Officer , shewing the W . M . had made an excellent selection , to the entire satisfaction of the brethren . The W . M . shewed his proficiency by initiating Messrs . C . Withers , VV . Chilcottt , Roberts , and Jones ( who had been previously nnanimously accepted ) into tho Order , in a manner rarely witnessed from a W . M . who had been so recently installed . Bro . J . G . Fisher I . P . M . intimated
his intention to serve aa Steward at tho next Anniversary Festival for the TtoyaV Masonic Benevolent ; Institution for Aged Freemasons and the Widows of Freemasons ; he hoped tho brethren would liberally support him . Later on , tho sum of £ o 5 s was placed on his list from the funds of the Lodge . A letter of apology was read from Bro . Colonel Creaton , Grand Treasurer , regretting his inability to be
present . He , however , hoped to attend on a future occasion . The three senior P . M . ' s of the Lodge were elected trustees of tho Benevolent Fund . Shortly afterwards hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . The brethren sat down to a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited , superintended hy Mr . Madoll . The tables wero beantifnlly
and artistically decorated . Grace having been sung , the W . M ., whose efficiency as presiding Officer was equal to his working , appropriately gave the Loyal and Masonic toasts . Tho National Anthem and "God Bless tho Princo of Wales" wore sting . In speaking of tho Rulers of the Order , tho W . M . rogrefcto I the absence of a Grand Officer who was universally respected , not only in this Lodge , but in
Grand Lodge . He referred to Col . Creaton , Grand Treasurer , who they had hoped would havo boon present . Brother Fisher T . P . M . then rose to propose what he called tho toast of tho evening . It was needless to speak of their Worshipful Master ' s qualities as a man ; aa a Mason ho has worked in every respect to their satisfaction . In whatever office ho has held he has done tho duties with credit : ho has
also , since he has been in the chair , by his excellent working , won tho approval of the members . He ( Bro . Fisher ) trusted ho might havo health and long life to still further curry out thoso duties ; aa a Past Master they would be proud to receive him into their ranks . Bro . Powell in reply thanked Bro . Fisher for his kind expressions . He remarked how pleased ho was to seo how tho brethren-responded
to the toast . As regards tho management of the Lodge , he felt that the Officers he had selected had hitherto given satisfaction , and with the co-oporation of the Past Masters he hoped to complete a successful year of office . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Fisher , who had done his work thoroughly during his yenr of office . It now devolved on him to present Brother
Fisher with a jewel , unanimously voted by tho Lodge . They were proud of him , and hoped he would live long in health and prosperity to wear it . Bro . Fisher thanked the brethren for the manner the toast had been received ; the W . M . had spoken in such kindl y terms that he began to think he had performed the duties of tho Lodge to their satisfaction . This was a great thing for him to feel .
He had also to thank the brethren for their valuable token ; he conld not , like his predecessor , say ifc would be handed down to his children , but it should bo handed down to a family among whom were many Masons , who wonld thereby see that he ( tho I . P . M . ) once held a high position in this influential Lodge . He , as well aa they , would look on ifc with pride . The W . M . then proposed tho toast of
the Initiates , and Brn . Chilcott appropriately returned thanks ; ho wns followed by Bros . Roberts and Jones . With the toast of the Visitors was coupled tho name of Bros . Roberta P . M . 181 , and Hamilton I . G . 1003 . Tho former brother , in responding , said ho felt ifc a compliment to bo called on to return thanks . The W . M . was an old and persona ] friend of hia . Both tho W . M . nnd hia Officers had performed their
duties thoroughly . Bro . A . M . Cohen followed ; ho was proud to see now prosperous tho Lodge benevolent fund was becoming ; ho hoped shortly to seo many other Lodges establishing sini'lar funds . His Lodgo had in if a benevolent fund : C 80 O , nnd hn Imped to sec the Ecclt . ston in ( lie mmocondition . Tho W . M . next proposed the toast of
the Masonio Press . Tie was pleased lo see Brother II . M . Levy P . M . 188 present to represent the FISKKMASON ' CHPOXICT . K , . i journal that gi' -ca Masonic intelligence truthfully and correctly . Bro . Levy , after acknowled ging the compliment paid him . f . a-d if the paper he had the licnour to represent had given them satisfaction he iviis .- > . " , lisf ^ 'd . It « 'as a { ri-pat pleasure to know tho immediate Past Master had done his work so satisfactorily . The Wor . Master , also in tho
Installation Meetings, &C.
short space of timo he had been in tho chair , had performed tbo ceremony of initiation in such a way that deserved to bo chronicled . He felt fully justified tho paper with which ho was associated would continue to givo faithful and honest reports of Masonic proceedings . In speaking of tho Past Masters , tho W . M . said how much he was indebted to them for thoir valuable assistance ; thoy had well
discharged their duties in every respect . Bro . Hunt was tho first to respond . Bro . McLeod followed ; ho spoke of tho pride ho felt in the formation of their Benevolent Fund . The Wardens and Officers wore next toasted . After responses had been made , tho Tyler gave the parting benediction . In concluding this notice , wo may remark that though former meetings had been successful , this gathering
was especially satisfactory . Bros . Ray and Watkins , tho Stewards , zealously contributed to the comforts of tho brethreu and Visitors . The W . M . provided an r xcellent musical entertainment . Bros . Taylor S . W ., Lee , Cross , Moorman , Roberts and I . O . Cantlo contributing to the harmony . Bro . Egerton was an able accompanyist on tho pianoforte ,
DOMATIC LODGE , No . 177 .
THE regular meeting of this truly Masonic Lodge was held on Friday , 13 th instant , at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street , under tho presidency of Bro . James McLean , tho W . M . Tho business on the agenda paper was exceptionally heavy , there being two candidates for raising , three for passing , throe for initiation , and ono for rejoining . All tho former were in attendance , and in due course the several degrees were worked for thoir benefit . Bros . S . Andrews
and J . W . Francis wore raised , Bros . W . S . Birch , 0 . Titcomb , and J . Amos were passed , aud Messrs . John William Robinson , John Kembry , and Frederick Cole were initiated . The W . M . carried out his duties in a very able manner , the length of the proceedings being a severe test of his ability . A sum of five guineas was voted from Lodge funds on behalf of the widow of a deceased brother , and
after the transaction of minor matters , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed , the W . M . presiding , and in due course proposing the enstomary Loyal toasts . Bro . Ferguson P . M ., who acted as I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M . This was a toast , he said , 'which must commend itself to all present . Tho excellent way in which Bro . McLean had that evening carried ont tho onerous duties he had bad
to perform , and tho manner in whioh he generally conducted the work of his office , wero a credit to him , and called for the heartiest thanks of the members of the Lodge . The W . M . had been regular in his attendance , and had done all that lay in his power to advance the interests of the Lodge . He had , dnring tbe term be had presided over the Lodge , had many gentlemen to initiate , and generally ifc
might be said that nnder his guidance the Lodge presented a most flourishing condition . Bro . Ferguson referred to the Summer Festival of the Lodgo , which ho said had been revived under tho direction of their present Master . It was matter of regret the weather was not finer on tho occasion , but tho assembly had passed ofl ' most successfully , aresnlb whicb depended in a great measure on what the W . M .
had done . The Lodge under h : s guidance had continued its customary harmonious course ; indeed , it might bo said that while under Bro . McLean ' s presidency nothing had occurred to mar the happiness of tho members . Ou the wholo , the speaker thought tho members might really congratulate themselves on their ruler , and he felt suro they would drink his health most heartily . The toast was well
received and suitably acknowledged by tho W . M . He felt ho hardly deserved so many encomiums ns had been passed npon him , but he hoped he had done all that lay in his power . It seemed to him only tbo other day that ho had sat on the right of the W . M . as tho initiate of the evening . He should continue to do the best ho could for the Lodge , and hoped at the conclusion of his term of office to bo able to
retire from the chair with the best wishes of tho members of the Lodge . Ho next had a very important toast to propose—that of tho initiates . It must be admitted that without them Freemasonry would soon fall to tho ground . He could but say thoy were very fortunate as regarded initiates in their Lodge , and was quite sure the gentlemen admitted th-t evening would become crnamentsof the Craft .
The Initiates' toast having been boconred , was duly acknowledged Bro . Robinson thanked thebrethreu for the honour they had conferred on him by initiating him that evening . He preferred deeds to words , and he trusted thafc by the former be should prove his worthiness ; that in his everyday life he shonld so conduct himself as to secure the approval of the members of his Lodge . Bro . Cole followed . He
hoped to become a good Mason , and rise to the higher positions of the Craft . Bro . Kembry endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers . He should do all thafc lay in his power to become a good and true Freemason . The Master next gavo tho toast of tbo Visitors . He was sure there was not a Lodge in London that extended a heartier welcome to its guests than did the Domatic . They were always
proud to see Visitors . He only hoped that those present had experienced somo pleasure from their visit . Bro . Webb was the first to reply . It was a great pleasure to visit the Lodge . He thanked the brethren for the heartiness of their reception . Bro . Styles followed . As probably one of tho most regular Visitors to the Lodge he felt in a position to testify to the good feeling always exhibited in it . The
Domatic was the first Lodge he had ever visited , and he did not think he could bo accused of having deserted it , since he had attended its meetings on every possible occasion , and considered that proved thafc lip as a Visitor , was satisfied with the way he was treated . He felt snre that every other brother who had opportunity of being present it ono or other of its meetings must feel the same . The W . M . next
oronnsed tho health of tho Past Masters . He assured the brethren thafc the assistance they rendered to tho Lodge was far above what appeared . Without their assistance ho felt he could not have carried ont his duties ' Pro . Walford was tho first to reply . Ho referred to 'ho ii'anv deaths u-lnch had occurred among members of tho Lodge sin"C their lust meeting , regretting , as ho felt all must do , the loss oi ' so many of their nnmber . He was proud of the hearty reception