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regularly , and doing all they conld to further the objects of Masonry . No doubt , the Worshipful Master , by his kindness , ability , and good management , would so conduct the affairs of the Lodge that the Alexandra would go on as she had begun , and bo held in high esteem not only in this province but by the Grand Lodgo of England . ( Cheers . ) Ho wished , a successful and happy year to the now Master aud his

Officers , and concluded by again expressing a hope that the Alexandra Lodgo might soon become second to nono in the province . ( Cheers . ) The Worshipful Master , who was enthusiastically received , briefly returned thanks for the very flattering manner in which the proposer of the last toast had spoken of him . He had been associated with

Masonry for many years , and although , unfortunately for himself , he had not been so assiduous as ho might have been , yet it was a source of the utmost pride and satisfaction that ho had at last attained the honourable position to which the brethren had just elected him . ( Cheers . ) He wa 3 certain that the officers he had chosen wero all willing to do their best to assist in the performance of tho

duties that were required of him ; and for his own part , he should spare no effort to prove himself worthy of their choice . He was delighted to see so many Past Masters present on this occasion , and thanked them most sincerely for their attendance , and for tho kindly feeling they evinced towards tho Alexandra Lodgo . He earnestly asked thorn to render what assistance they could in farthering tho

interests of the Lodge , and again returned his heartfelt thanks for the great honour which had this day been conferred upon him . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Martin Kemp P . M . proposed "The retiring W . M . and hi 3 Officers . " ( Applause . ) They were met to celebrate the first birthday of the Alexandra Lodge , and he believed he was speaking tho

sentiments of the brethren assembled when ho sincerely wished it " many happy returns of the day . " ( Cheers . ) He was glad to find that an immense amount of prosperity had attended his efforts , and he expresed a sincere hope that tho Alexandra would continue to receive increased support in the future . ( Cheers . ) The very fact of the brethrou having presented to tho Immediate Past Master so

handsome and valuable a token of thoir esteem showed how full y his services had been appreciated . ( Cheers . ) He had tho pleasure of discharging a similarly pleasing duty in the Hnmber Lodge on tho preceding evening , when the brethren presented to the Immediato Past Master , Bro . Jonathan West , a like tribute of their regard and appreciation . ( Cheers . ) It showed that when a man discharged his

duty with fervency and zeal he was always rewarded by the gratitudo and affection of those with whom ho was associated . ( Applause . ) Bro . T . Oates I . P . M ., in responding , alluded to the difficulties which accompanied tho formation of a new Lodge , but which had been happily surmounted , so far as the Alexandra was concerned . The Lodge had been brought into a very successful position , and tho

officers had all worked well with that single aim in view . ( Hear , hear . ) He thanked them , one and all , for their kind assistance , and trusted the Lodgo might continuo to prosper . ( Cheers . ) The Worshipful Master then gave " The health of Bro . Geo . Hardy , P . M . P . G . P . G . D ., " in doing which ho spoke in felicitous terms of the way in which tho Installing Master had discharged his duties on that

occasion , and the eminent position which ho had earned in the Craft by his diligent study of the principles of Masonry . Those principles were not only apparent in Lodge , but they influenced his whole social life —( cheers )—and he returned Bro . Hardy his cordial thanks for the assistance he had rendered to the Alexandra Lodge ever since its foundation . ( Cheers . )

Bro . Hardy P . M . P . S . P . G . D . briefly acknowledged the compliment that had boen paid to him , and said it had been a source of very great pleasure to be present this evening , and to instal Bro . Wells into tho principal chair of this Lodgo . He had had tho pleasure of Bro . Wells' acquaintance from his boyhood , aud felt sure ho would faithfully discharge the dutios which had been entrusted to him . If

the Alexandra Lodge required his services at any time they should be freely offered . ( Cheers . ) The Worshipful Master proposed " The Sister Lodges , " expressing his thanks for tho kind manner in which the past officers and brethren of other Lodges had rallied round him on this occasion . ( Applause . )

Bro . A . W . Ansell , W . M . of the Humber Lodge , in responding , wished for the Alexandra a year of prosperity , as the youngest Lodge Bave one in the province . He felt that the brethren of older Lodges had a right to assist thom . They had many old and tried friends in the sister Lodges , aud in the Alexandra they felt they had a new friend coming amongst them in tho province—one whom they wished

to honour and love and whom they intended to support . ( Applause . ) Masonry was the highest exemplification of human love , tending to bring them into nearer relationship—no matter how far distant the Lodges were from each other ; and thus they Tesolved to further tho cause of Masonry wherever it might be . The Humber Lodge would endeavour at all times to support the Alexandra in . their oudeavours .

In the North and East Ridings there was ample scope for the extension of Masonry , and they rejoiced at its unparalled prosperity and progross . ( Applause . ) Having the Prince of Wales at their head as Grand Master , they felt thatMasoury was au honourable profession , of which they had just reason to bo prjud . " Loyalty aud charity " was thoir nniversal watchword ; and , therefore , they should go hand in hand

with all the noble principles inculcated in tho Craft . He wished the Master and officers of this Lodgo all happiness and prosperity darin « the ensuing year ; and if the Lodgo ho represented could bo of anv service to them it wonld only be a matter of pleasure aud duty to lend such aid as ho was competent to otter . ( Cheers . ) ¦ Bro . W . Hunt , W . M . of the Kingston Lodge , also responded to the

toast . As a Mason , he had himself had the opportunity of visitiri " Lodges in countries the languages of which ho did not understand , and had had the privilege of fraternising with the brethren in the same spirit of cordiality a 3 he could havo dono at home . And this went even beyond the civilised countries of Europe ( Hoar , hear . ) They had the best possible proofs that the aborigines of Australia ,

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though they had lost the civilisation they once enjoyed , knew about Masonry—that it was ono of the things which existed amongst them hundreds , or it might be , thousands , of years ago . Tho Earl of Carnarvon , when a young man , travelled a great deal in Palestine , and at tho time of his return , ho ( tho speaker ) happened to be Mastor of a Lodge iu Plymouth , and had therefore the honour of entertaining

tho noble earl . In tho course of his speech on the occasion ho told the brethren that while ho was travelling in some parts of Palestino , and mixing with tho Bedouin Arabs , ho made himself understood by Masonic signs . They regarded him as a brother , and received him with the samo cordial feeling as though ho had been one of themselves . ( Cheers . ) He did not know that there were any Masonio

Lodges amongst them at tho present time , but no doubt there had been at some remote period , and that the legends had been handed down amongst them till the present day . ( Applause . ) Bro . Alderman Charles Wells P . M . acknowledged tho toast ou behalf of tho Minerva Lodge . Ho had been a member of tho Minorva Lodge twenty-eight years , had attended pretty regularly ,

and had passed through most of the offices . And he felt sore nothing gave greater pleasure to tho members of these Lodges than to reciprocate those visits to and from each other . He hoped the Alexandra would continue for a long time to have membors in common with the Minerva , and that tho latter would be , as they were at present , anxious to give any assistance to this Lodge , which thoy regarded aa

on offshoot of their own . ( Cheers . ) Ho had double pleasure in being present to-day and seeing his brother in the honourable position into which ho had just being installed . He had recognised with much pleasuro the Worshipful Master's desire to advance in tho Craft , and felt sure the Lodgo would not suffer by haviug placed him in the chair . He wished tho Lodge to accept from a very old

Past Master his best wishes for its future welfare . ( Cheers . ) The Prov . Grand Registrar , iu proposing " Tho Masonic Charities , " referred at length to the essential relationship which existed betweon Masonry and benevolonco , and extolled the noblo institutions which they , as Masons , combined to support and onconrago . Having alluded to these institutions in detail , ho earnestly exhorted tho

brethren to give freely towards their support , and to respond substantially to the appeal which was mado annually by Bro . Thompson , tho Prov . Grand Steward of the Charities , who was also a most " sturdy beggar " in this respect . ( Cheers . ) In conclusion , he warmly appealed tp the brethren to do all they conld iu furtherance of tho benevolent objects of tho Craft . ( Cheers . )

Bro . John Thompson P . M ., in responding , reminded those present that charity was the foundation of Masonry . Tho world outside might ask "What is Freemasonry ? " and though they could not reveal its secrets thoy could point to those grand institutions which had been founded by Masons , and which would , no doubt , bo vastly enlarged in the future . He wished to his heart every Lod ^ e in the North and

East Ridings had dono for their Charities what tho Alexandra Lodge did last year . ( Loud cheers . ) They were most all of them sadly deficient ; and he compared tho existing state of things iu this province with the zeal manifested in tho West Riding , where they most liberally contributed to tho support of tho Masonic Institutions . He then proposed to make a collection in tho room , and amidst much good humour the plate was passed ronnd , and tho sum of £ 0 5 s was

realised . A conversation then ensued as to tho practicability of raising the sum to ten guineas , which would endow a chair , and givo to the Lodge a vote in perpetuity . Tho Senior Warden ( Bro . W . Carr ) thon generously offered to subscribe five guineas for the purpose , and the announcement was received with hearty and prolonged cheering . The disposition of tho sum having been left in the hands of the Worshipful Master , ho decided to appropriate it to tho Boys ' School .

The Senior Warden then proposed '" ' The Visiting Brethren , on whoso behalf Bro . R . T . Yivian P . M . responded . Bro . Charles Wells P . M . gave "The Ladies , " for whom Bro . T . Reynolds gallantly responded , and this closed the official list .

During the evening some excellent sonprs wero given , assistance being rendered as accompanyists by Bros . T . Oates and E . Johnson , and tho . proceedings were characterised throughout by tho utmost harmony and good feeling . Bro . H . J . Amphlett officiated as director of ceremonies .

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