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of which hoped the guests would go away with pleasurable memories , and a determination to accept another invitation in the future when it was offered them . With the toast was coupled the name of the ruling Master of the oldest Lodgo present , Bro . C . Woodhouse , W . M . 242 , who briefly responded , expressing the pleasure he felt in being selected from so distinguished an array to reply .
The W . M . proposed the health of tho Initiate—which he considered the toast of the evening . It was a very important one for Freemasonry , and very significant for tho Evening Star Lodge , while it lent unique and paramount importance to the object of thafc day's meeting . The Evening Star Lodgo had gained a Brother in the Secretary of the Incorporated Gas Institute who , they hoped , would blossom into a worthy Mason . If the beautiful ceremony of
Initiation had been performed by the Evening Star Lodgo in such a way as to impress him with a sense of its importance , the members generally , and he , as its Master , in particular , were more than gratified . Their new member would certainly find that Freemasonry , carried out in its integrity , was of great service to him , as the peculiar lessons of the Craft must necessarily teach him many matters which he should know in his official capacity .
Bro . Burfield replied . He hoped the wish just expressed , that he might prove a credit to Freemasonry , would he quickly realised . The toast of the charities was next given from the chair . In the midst of the evening's enjoyment it was only necessary , the Master thought , to say a word to take the Brethren back to a remembrance of the poor and distressed in their midst . He was pleased to
announce that the contents of the chanty box totalled up to £ 9 6 s 6 d , which , as he had already announced , would bo handed to Bro . West , in order that it might go in his name to one of the Institutions of the Craft . This amount was subsequently increased to £ 10 10 s , so that the Brethren who participated in this very enjoyable meeting will have the gratification of knowing that at least one Life Governorship will be created as a consequence of their social intercourse .
The Tyler was next summoned , and he concluded the proceedings of the day . A splendid musical entertainment was provided by the Meister Glee Singers , whose reputation is such as to need no commendation from us . The members were in excellent voice , and fairly delighted the company with their efforts .
The following Members of the Lodge were present : —J . S . Tamburini W . M ., Hubert T . Bailey S . W ., Andrew Stephenson J . W ., James Glaisher P . M . Treasurer , Walter King P . M . Acting Secretary , James Gibb S . D ., Henry J . Davis J . D ., William Sugg P . M . D . C , James Randall I . G ., Richard Sandell , Samuel Spencer Stewards
Past Masters David W . Sugg , W . A . Valon , T . H . Martin , J . F . Porter , T . A . Greene , Edward Hide , Joseph Manwaring ; Bros . J . F . Simmance ( at the organ ) , T . E . Priestman , Arthur Valon , J . H . Sheldrake , John West , W . H . H . Broadberry , A . E . Broadberry , W . B . Randall , Samuel Cutler , Alfred Richards , George F . King , Thcmas Cash ; R . H . Goddard Tyler .
Visitors : Past Masters Robert Berridge Grand Stewards Lodge Past J . G . D ., T . W . R . White 1168 P . P . G . S . W ., W . Belton 117 P . P . G . W ., J . H . Cooksey 1621 P . G . Treasurer Salop , Robert Hunter 1088 P . P . G . S . D ., Henry Thomas 2322 P . P . G . J . D ., James Lowe 170 and 707 P . P . G . J . D ., W . R . Cooper 509 P . P . G . D . C , G . B . lions 903 P . P . G . D . C , C . W . Grimwood 1224 P . P . G . S . Wks ., H . F . Bromhead 2501 P . P . G . S . Wks ., 'Ihomas Giles 35 P . P . G . S . Wks ., G . Wilson 1303
P . P . G . St . B ., H . P . Wood 506 P . P . G . St . B ., W . Duff 15 G 1 P . P . G . St . B ., W . Richardson 48 P . P . G . St . B ., J . M'Gilchrist 18 P . P . G . S ., J . S . Ineson 55 , W . H . Bale 87 , W . Batt 152 , W . H . S . GendalllQl , J . L . Anderson 206 , F . J . Haseltine 235 , E . W . Layton 235 , F . Webb 242 , Arthur Mead 276 , Joseph Braddock 277 , W . Smith 361 , E . Loid
363 , James Braddock 581 , W . Littlewood 662 , C . W . Davis 1216 , John Smith 1512 , C . W . Fincken 1513 , Edward Crownc 1707 , J . Bailey 1805 , J . H . Penney 1970 , M . Mildred 2024 , J . Niven 2321 ; C . H . Woodhouse W . M . 242 , Herbert F . Burrows W . M . 786 , J . F . Bromley W . M . 1214 , W . D . Child W . M .-elect 1437 , T . Duxburv
S . W . 381 , S . S . Mellor S . W . 428 , E . Taylor S . W . 681 , J . Wright S . W . 1418 , C . B . Outou J . W . 126 ( Dublin ) , E . W . Browning J . W . 2455 , W . J . Faimer J . D . 463 , C B . O . Clarko I . G . 195 , W . F .
Broadberry I . G . 1950 , G . Livingstone 33 , J . J . Runton 57 , E . D . Bailey 65 , J . Acton Butt 74 , W . W . Morgan 177 , S . R . Clarke 197 , D . Vass 226 , R . Bridge 242 , G . Ii ; Biaddock 277 , E . L . Wellington 280 , W . J . Russell 4 C 3 , C Meiklejohn 502 , C Dakin 573 , A . W . Cooper 619 , R . Feamley 730 , A . Giahcm 807 , J . W . Slack 874 , G .
J . Eveson 938 , W . Williams 970 , C . F . Ruggles J 087 , H . Addis Prico 121 C , J . W . Helps 1222 , J . H . Gray 1222 , Glover Clark 1303 , C . H . Hutchinson 1513 , E . Bull 1549 , R . M'Millan 1549 , E . W . Linging 1563 , H . Gregory Hast 1706 , A . Thomson 2006 , E . Bartlett 2012 , R . J . Railton 2012 , J . A . Drake 2221 , J . L . Mitton 2261 , J . Morton 2305 , C . E . Jones 2373 , F . Russell 2483 .
o o o ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . WE have just spoken of " class " Lodges in Masonry , and have shown how useful they can be made , not only in extending the principles of the Craft , but also in casing the friction that is almost inseparable from the every day struggles of life . Although
not exactly a class Lodge , the Anglo-American was established with a special mission to perform—to provide a home for Masons visiting this country from the United States and Canada—and right well has it dischaged the intention of its founders . The Lodge has now started on its eighth year , and can boast a record in regard to its
hospitality that few others can equal , or even approach , for during its seven years existence it has entertained upwards of 1500 guests , many of them visitors from across thc Atlantic , who have not enly
derived pleasure and profit from their attendance , but in very many cases have gh en English Brethren insight into American systems of Freemasonry that would not have been possible had there been jio Anglo-American Lodge . It has carried out a good work in thus
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introducing to each other the Brethren of the two continents , and doubtless many trans-Atlantic Masons of to-day can look back wifch pleasure to their entertainment afc the Anglo-American Lodge , for which we hope a long ancl useful career is in store . Tho Installation Meeting of the Lodge was held on Tuesday , at
thc Criterion , Piccadilly , under the presidency of Bro . George H . Reynolds W . M ., who , in tho course of tho proceedings , installed his son , Bro . Georgo Reynolds P . M . as Master for the ensuing year . Tho Officers wero invested and tho installation ceremonies completed in regular form .
Before closing tho Lodge , the Worshipful Master had a pleasurable duty to perform—to present to the Immediate Past Master tho P . M ' s jowel of tho Lodge , not only in recognition of the services he had rendered while in the chair during tho past year , but for what he had dono for it over since its consecration .
Tho I . P . M ., on whom the Master had conferred tho collar of Secretary , tendered his thanks for tho kind and generous remarks of tho Master , which he behoved wore sincere , as , having known the the W . M . some years , he was in a position to judge whether he meant what ho said or otherwise . It was quite true he had taken
considerable interest in tho Anglo-American Lodge , and had been rewarded by the hearty thanks and affectionate utterances of its members . He hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him strength to hold his pen and act as its Secretary for many years to come .
Tho Secretary thon referred to a rule of tho Lodge to propose Honorary membership for any Grand Officers of tho United States or Canada who might favour them with a visit . That night they had thc pleasure of entertaining Bio . Dr . G . VV . Lovejoy a P . G . Registrar of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and he desired to propose that the compliment he had referred to bo paid him . This was duly seconded , and carried by acclamation .
In acknowledging the vote Dr . Lovejoy said tho compliment he had received was quite unexpected , and was something quite out of the common , for although ho had visited many Lodges in various parts of the world he had never known of such an honour being conferred on a guest before . He felt the truly Masonic sentiments expressed in proposing and carrying the vote were a credit to the
Lodge and Brethren who entertained them , and had made an impression he was not likely to forget . In conclusion he could assure the Brethren that if any of them had the opportunity of visiting his Lodge at Montreal , they might rely on tho local Brethren there endeavouring to give as hearty a welcome as had been accorded him that clay .
The name of a candidate for joining having been handed in , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a splendid dinner was served . Besides several members there were present the following Visitors : S . Jacobs P . M . 2396 P . G . P . Herts ., J . Boulton P . M . 2291 P . S . G . D . Essex , S . F . Cross W . M . 1366 , A . E . Dargere 198 ,
W . G . Kent P . M . 1321 , Grouse 172 , E . B . Lane , Mus . B ., P . M . 1765 , Goo . Evans P . M . 172 , R . Jennings P . P . G . Sw . B . Essex , G . T . Clough 2077 , W . Harbert 1987 , Geo . W . Lovejoy , M . D ., 25 P . G . R . G . L . Quebec , H . T . Lewis 361 Texas , A . L . Bullen P . M . 1614 , Frank Herold P . M . 1056 , F . Bolton P . M . 1891 , S . Machin 231 , H . Machin I . G . 231 , Percy Machin Org . 231 , John J . Pittman J . W . 538 , W . E . Fenn P . M . 538 P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . L . Phillips 188 ,
G . R . Cashfield P . M . 615 , S . E . Southgate P . M . 700 , W . Downes 1014 , C . T . Pullen 2030 , J . W'imbum Laurie Past Grand Master Nova Sectia , Harold Smith 1437 , W . W . Morgan 177 , J . D . Langton P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , G . F . Barnes 1987 , F . S . Southgate 34 , G . Winter 1614 , V . Bennetts 2309 , D . Murphy P . M . 214 , C . T . Hills 15 , Charles Bertram , W . G . Churcher 2467 , J . H . Guyton P . M . 807 P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk , W . B . Williamson , J . P .,
P . M . 280 P . P . G . S . W ., E . J . Hart 100 , W . McC Chambers 1638 . At the conclusion of the banquet the Master gave fche usual loyal toasts , Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . Chaplain responding for tho Grand Officers . He had so often returned thanks in that Lodge as a Grand Officer that he was inclined to claim his rights as an American citizen , which rights allowed him to-do just as ho liked , and make his speech just as long , or as short as he pleased .
The next toast , that of the Sister Grand Lodges of the United States and Canada , was , said the Master , an important one in their Lodge . It did not , however , require any enlightenment from him , because it was one of the toasts really wrapped up in the constitution of the Anglo-American Lodge .
General Laurie was the first to respond , and he made a forcible speech , in which he commended the Lodge for the happy way in which it had blended the flags of the two "teat English speaking races , who would ever work side by side with true Masonic sentiment , to the advantage of humanity . The good feeling existing
between England and thc United States of America could be encouraged and cemented on the platform of Masonry , where it was possible for men to come together , not to find out how much they differed , but to see how much they had in common with each other .
Bro . Dr . Lovejoy referred to differences in working on thc other side of the Atlantic , whero he had been for twenty-five years actively associated with Masonic Benevolence in North America . He spoke of the Relief Associations there , and the systematic means of affording assistance , as well as exposing imposture , and urged on
his hearers the desirability of punctual response to any inquiries made from America relating to this question . As an instance of widespread organisation he mentioned the case of a stolen certificate , which was duly advised to tho different centres , and was ultimately secured and returned to its owner within three months , from a town 1500 miles distant .
The Immediate Past Master then assumed tho gavel , to propose a toast very dear to him , the health of the Worshipful Master , his son . The Brethren could imagine with what feelings he had placed the present ruler of the Lodge in the chair . He felt sure he would carry out the work of his office to tho very best of his abilityconscientiously , faithfully and zealously .
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of which hoped the guests would go away with pleasurable memories , and a determination to accept another invitation in the future when it was offered them . With the toast was coupled the name of the ruling Master of the oldest Lodgo present , Bro . C . Woodhouse , W . M . 242 , who briefly responded , expressing the pleasure he felt in being selected from so distinguished an array to reply .
The W . M . proposed the health of tho Initiate—which he considered the toast of the evening . It was a very important one for Freemasonry , and very significant for tho Evening Star Lodge , while it lent unique and paramount importance to the object of thafc day's meeting . The Evening Star Lodgo had gained a Brother in the Secretary of the Incorporated Gas Institute who , they hoped , would blossom into a worthy Mason . If the beautiful ceremony of
Initiation had been performed by the Evening Star Lodgo in such a way as to impress him with a sense of its importance , the members generally , and he , as its Master , in particular , were more than gratified . Their new member would certainly find that Freemasonry , carried out in its integrity , was of great service to him , as the peculiar lessons of the Craft must necessarily teach him many matters which he should know in his official capacity .
Bro . Burfield replied . He hoped the wish just expressed , that he might prove a credit to Freemasonry , would he quickly realised . The toast of the charities was next given from the chair . In the midst of the evening's enjoyment it was only necessary , the Master thought , to say a word to take the Brethren back to a remembrance of the poor and distressed in their midst . He was pleased to
announce that the contents of the chanty box totalled up to £ 9 6 s 6 d , which , as he had already announced , would bo handed to Bro . West , in order that it might go in his name to one of the Institutions of the Craft . This amount was subsequently increased to £ 10 10 s , so that the Brethren who participated in this very enjoyable meeting will have the gratification of knowing that at least one Life Governorship will be created as a consequence of their social intercourse .
The Tyler was next summoned , and he concluded the proceedings of the day . A splendid musical entertainment was provided by the Meister Glee Singers , whose reputation is such as to need no commendation from us . The members were in excellent voice , and fairly delighted the company with their efforts .
The following Members of the Lodge were present : —J . S . Tamburini W . M ., Hubert T . Bailey S . W ., Andrew Stephenson J . W ., James Glaisher P . M . Treasurer , Walter King P . M . Acting Secretary , James Gibb S . D ., Henry J . Davis J . D ., William Sugg P . M . D . C , James Randall I . G ., Richard Sandell , Samuel Spencer Stewards
Past Masters David W . Sugg , W . A . Valon , T . H . Martin , J . F . Porter , T . A . Greene , Edward Hide , Joseph Manwaring ; Bros . J . F . Simmance ( at the organ ) , T . E . Priestman , Arthur Valon , J . H . Sheldrake , John West , W . H . H . Broadberry , A . E . Broadberry , W . B . Randall , Samuel Cutler , Alfred Richards , George F . King , Thcmas Cash ; R . H . Goddard Tyler .
Visitors : Past Masters Robert Berridge Grand Stewards Lodge Past J . G . D ., T . W . R . White 1168 P . P . G . S . W ., W . Belton 117 P . P . G . W ., J . H . Cooksey 1621 P . G . Treasurer Salop , Robert Hunter 1088 P . P . G . S . D ., Henry Thomas 2322 P . P . G . J . D ., James Lowe 170 and 707 P . P . G . J . D ., W . R . Cooper 509 P . P . G . D . C , G . B . lions 903 P . P . G . D . C , C . W . Grimwood 1224 P . P . G . S . Wks ., H . F . Bromhead 2501 P . P . G . S . Wks ., 'Ihomas Giles 35 P . P . G . S . Wks ., G . Wilson 1303
P . P . G . St . B ., H . P . Wood 506 P . P . G . St . B ., W . Duff 15 G 1 P . P . G . St . B ., W . Richardson 48 P . P . G . St . B ., J . M'Gilchrist 18 P . P . G . S ., J . S . Ineson 55 , W . H . Bale 87 , W . Batt 152 , W . H . S . GendalllQl , J . L . Anderson 206 , F . J . Haseltine 235 , E . W . Layton 235 , F . Webb 242 , Arthur Mead 276 , Joseph Braddock 277 , W . Smith 361 , E . Loid
363 , James Braddock 581 , W . Littlewood 662 , C . W . Davis 1216 , John Smith 1512 , C . W . Fincken 1513 , Edward Crownc 1707 , J . Bailey 1805 , J . H . Penney 1970 , M . Mildred 2024 , J . Niven 2321 ; C . H . Woodhouse W . M . 242 , Herbert F . Burrows W . M . 786 , J . F . Bromley W . M . 1214 , W . D . Child W . M .-elect 1437 , T . Duxburv
S . W . 381 , S . S . Mellor S . W . 428 , E . Taylor S . W . 681 , J . Wright S . W . 1418 , C . B . Outou J . W . 126 ( Dublin ) , E . W . Browning J . W . 2455 , W . J . Faimer J . D . 463 , C B . O . Clarko I . G . 195 , W . F .
Broadberry I . G . 1950 , G . Livingstone 33 , J . J . Runton 57 , E . D . Bailey 65 , J . Acton Butt 74 , W . W . Morgan 177 , S . R . Clarke 197 , D . Vass 226 , R . Bridge 242 , G . Ii ; Biaddock 277 , E . L . Wellington 280 , W . J . Russell 4 C 3 , C Meiklejohn 502 , C Dakin 573 , A . W . Cooper 619 , R . Feamley 730 , A . Giahcm 807 , J . W . Slack 874 , G .
J . Eveson 938 , W . Williams 970 , C . F . Ruggles J 087 , H . Addis Prico 121 C , J . W . Helps 1222 , J . H . Gray 1222 , Glover Clark 1303 , C . H . Hutchinson 1513 , E . Bull 1549 , R . M'Millan 1549 , E . W . Linging 1563 , H . Gregory Hast 1706 , A . Thomson 2006 , E . Bartlett 2012 , R . J . Railton 2012 , J . A . Drake 2221 , J . L . Mitton 2261 , J . Morton 2305 , C . E . Jones 2373 , F . Russell 2483 .
o o o ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . WE have just spoken of " class " Lodges in Masonry , and have shown how useful they can be made , not only in extending the principles of the Craft , but also in casing the friction that is almost inseparable from the every day struggles of life . Although
not exactly a class Lodge , the Anglo-American was established with a special mission to perform—to provide a home for Masons visiting this country from the United States and Canada—and right well has it dischaged the intention of its founders . The Lodge has now started on its eighth year , and can boast a record in regard to its
hospitality that few others can equal , or even approach , for during its seven years existence it has entertained upwards of 1500 guests , many of them visitors from across thc Atlantic , who have not enly
derived pleasure and profit from their attendance , but in very many cases have gh en English Brethren insight into American systems of Freemasonry that would not have been possible had there been jio Anglo-American Lodge . It has carried out a good work in thus
Reports Of Meetings.
introducing to each other the Brethren of the two continents , and doubtless many trans-Atlantic Masons of to-day can look back wifch pleasure to their entertainment afc the Anglo-American Lodge , for which we hope a long ancl useful career is in store . Tho Installation Meeting of the Lodge was held on Tuesday , at
thc Criterion , Piccadilly , under the presidency of Bro . George H . Reynolds W . M ., who , in tho course of tho proceedings , installed his son , Bro . Georgo Reynolds P . M . as Master for the ensuing year . Tho Officers wero invested and tho installation ceremonies completed in regular form .
Before closing tho Lodge , the Worshipful Master had a pleasurable duty to perform—to present to the Immediate Past Master tho P . M ' s jowel of tho Lodge , not only in recognition of the services he had rendered while in the chair during tho past year , but for what he had dono for it over since its consecration .
Tho I . P . M ., on whom the Master had conferred tho collar of Secretary , tendered his thanks for tho kind and generous remarks of tho Master , which he behoved wore sincere , as , having known the the W . M . some years , he was in a position to judge whether he meant what ho said or otherwise . It was quite true he had taken
considerable interest in tho Anglo-American Lodge , and had been rewarded by the hearty thanks and affectionate utterances of its members . He hoped the G . A . O . T . U . would give him strength to hold his pen and act as its Secretary for many years to come .
Tho Secretary thon referred to a rule of tho Lodge to propose Honorary membership for any Grand Officers of tho United States or Canada who might favour them with a visit . That night they had thc pleasure of entertaining Bio . Dr . G . VV . Lovejoy a P . G . Registrar of the Grand Lodge of Quebec , and he desired to propose that the compliment he had referred to bo paid him . This was duly seconded , and carried by acclamation .
In acknowledging the vote Dr . Lovejoy said tho compliment he had received was quite unexpected , and was something quite out of the common , for although ho had visited many Lodges in various parts of the world he had never known of such an honour being conferred on a guest before . He felt the truly Masonic sentiments expressed in proposing and carrying the vote were a credit to the
Lodge and Brethren who entertained them , and had made an impression he was not likely to forget . In conclusion he could assure the Brethren that if any of them had the opportunity of visiting his Lodge at Montreal , they might rely on tho local Brethren there endeavouring to give as hearty a welcome as had been accorded him that clay .
The name of a candidate for joining having been handed in , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren adjourned to the banquet hall , where a splendid dinner was served . Besides several members there were present the following Visitors : S . Jacobs P . M . 2396 P . G . P . Herts ., J . Boulton P . M . 2291 P . S . G . D . Essex , S . F . Cross W . M . 1366 , A . E . Dargere 198 ,
W . G . Kent P . M . 1321 , Grouse 172 , E . B . Lane , Mus . B ., P . M . 1765 , Goo . Evans P . M . 172 , R . Jennings P . P . G . Sw . B . Essex , G . T . Clough 2077 , W . Harbert 1987 , Geo . W . Lovejoy , M . D ., 25 P . G . R . G . L . Quebec , H . T . Lewis 361 Texas , A . L . Bullen P . M . 1614 , Frank Herold P . M . 1056 , F . Bolton P . M . 1891 , S . Machin 231 , H . Machin I . G . 231 , Percy Machin Org . 231 , John J . Pittman J . W . 538 , W . E . Fenn P . M . 538 P . P . S . G . D . Surrey , W . L . Phillips 188 ,
G . R . Cashfield P . M . 615 , S . E . Southgate P . M . 700 , W . Downes 1014 , C . T . Pullen 2030 , J . W'imbum Laurie Past Grand Master Nova Sectia , Harold Smith 1437 , W . W . Morgan 177 , J . D . Langton P . P . J . G . W . Surrey , G . F . Barnes 1987 , F . S . Southgate 34 , G . Winter 1614 , V . Bennetts 2309 , D . Murphy P . M . 214 , C . T . Hills 15 , Charles Bertram , W . G . Churcher 2467 , J . H . Guyton P . M . 807 P . P . G . D . C . Norfolk , W . B . Williamson , J . P .,
P . M . 280 P . P . G . S . W ., E . J . Hart 100 , W . McC Chambers 1638 . At the conclusion of the banquet the Master gave fche usual loyal toasts , Bro . the Rev . J . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . Chaplain responding for tho Grand Officers . He had so often returned thanks in that Lodge as a Grand Officer that he was inclined to claim his rights as an American citizen , which rights allowed him to-do just as ho liked , and make his speech just as long , or as short as he pleased .
The next toast , that of the Sister Grand Lodges of the United States and Canada , was , said the Master , an important one in their Lodge . It did not , however , require any enlightenment from him , because it was one of the toasts really wrapped up in the constitution of the Anglo-American Lodge .
General Laurie was the first to respond , and he made a forcible speech , in which he commended the Lodge for the happy way in which it had blended the flags of the two "teat English speaking races , who would ever work side by side with true Masonic sentiment , to the advantage of humanity . The good feeling existing
between England and thc United States of America could be encouraged and cemented on the platform of Masonry , where it was possible for men to come together , not to find out how much they differed , but to see how much they had in common with each other .
Bro . Dr . Lovejoy referred to differences in working on thc other side of the Atlantic , whero he had been for twenty-five years actively associated with Masonic Benevolence in North America . He spoke of the Relief Associations there , and the systematic means of affording assistance , as well as exposing imposture , and urged on
his hearers the desirability of punctual response to any inquiries made from America relating to this question . As an instance of widespread organisation he mentioned the case of a stolen certificate , which was duly advised to tho different centres , and was ultimately secured and returned to its owner within three months , from a town 1500 miles distant .
The Immediate Past Master then assumed tho gavel , to propose a toast very dear to him , the health of the Worshipful Master , his son . The Brethren could imagine with what feelings he had placed the present ruler of the Lodge in the chair . He felt sure he would carry out the work of his office to tho very best of his abilityconscientiously , faithfully and zealously .