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friend Bro . Conltbard installed , for he was initiated in the Lodge , and was " a right good fellow . " Bro . Flattery also responded , calling attention to the fact that he waa about to stand as Steward for one of the Masonio Charities ( the Old People ' s ) . He appealed to tho brethren to help him with generous support , so that if possible he
might even beat the subscription list of Bro . Tayler . who took up £ 325 when Steward for the Boy ' s School . Bro . Brindley P . M . Wanderers' Lodge and others responded on behalf of the Visitors . The toast of the Officers of fche Lodge was received with marked cordiality , Bro . Alfred Beckham , the popular and much esteemed
Secretary , sharing with Bro . Isaacs , the Treasurer , an ovation of applause , testifying the great appreciation in which he was deservedly held . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by a selection of good music , Bros . A . F . Roberts , H . G . Holland , C . Lee , H . J . Brown , and C . Tayler being the vocalists . Bros . G . R . Egerton was an acoompanyist of exceptional ability .
SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174 . rnHE brethren of this popular Lodge re-assembled after tho recess , - « - on Wednesday , the 21 sfc inst ., under the presidency of Brother Captain Thomas Francis Harvey , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , E . C . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., who was supported by his Officers and the following Past Masters : —Bros . Charles Lacey ( Treasurer ) , John Newton ( Secretary ); E . H . Brown , Wella , Barlow , C . H . Webb , Jones , Moore , & o . Among the visitors were Bros . C . A .
Doggett W . M . 1701 , J . Bull winkle P . M . 1421 , W . E . Dates 2096 , S
Oxenham 2096 , G . Ward Verry W . M . 1421 , John Brooks 51 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 . In the course of the evening Brother Stainer was raised to the sublime degree , and Bro . Walter Phillips , of Lodge No . 359 , was elected a joining member . Mr . F . Harvey , a candidate for initiation , was proposed by Brother Charles Lacey and seconded
by Brother Webb P . M . The result was unanimous in favour of Mr . Harvey , who was introduced , and regularly inducted into the mysteries of the first degree . A letter of condolence was directed to be sent ; to Bro . Harvey , who has jiisfc lost a daughter , and amongst other matters that received attention was an application from the
widow of a brother who some 30 years since had subscribed to this Lodge , bufc in the absence of any particulars being forthcoming as to when and where the brother ' s decease took place , the Lodge felt constrained to dismiss the appeal . A notice of motion was made that a sufficient sum should be voted at the next meeting to complete
the qualification of the Lodge for a Vice-Presidentcy of the Koyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the proposition will doubtless be well received by the members of this proverbially charitable Lodge . After Lodge had been closed the brethren partook of a banquet , but
tho accommodation provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford was quite unequal to the requirements of the large patty who signified their desire to partake . The after proceedings wore of an agreeable character .
PRINCE OF WALES LODGE , No . 1705 . ON Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., forty brethren of this Lodge , together with visitors from other Lodges , met at fche India Arms , Gosport , when Brother G . Darby was installed W . M . of fche Princo of Wales Lodge . The ceremony was impressively performed by Brother
T . Batchelor , and the Company afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet served by Brother G . K . Smith , of fche India Arras Hotel . A very pleasant evening was passed by the brethren who attended the gathering .
ELEANOR CROSS LODGE , No . 1764 . rpHE celebration of this annnal festival took place at the Masonic J- Hall , Northampton , on 20 th October . A large nnmber of members and visitors attended , among those present being the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , B . Wilkins Grand Standard Bearer of England , Past Provincial Grand Warden , H . Brown P . M . 1764 , Rev . S . J . W . Sanders P . M . 1764 , 1911 , and W . M . 360 , and Rev . S .
W . Wigg P . M . 1911 , W . M . 1764 , Past Provincial Grand Chaplaios , G . Ellard P . M . 360 Prov . Grand D . of C , H . Spoor P . M . 1764 Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , T . Oldham W . M . 445 and T . Emery S . W . 1764 Prov . Graud Deacons , J . J . Hart P . M . 360 P . P . G . Pursuivant , G . Butcher Prov . G . Organist , R . Croft P . P . G . Organist , H . Manfield
Prov . G . Steward , T . P . Dorman P . P . G . Steward , A . Cockerill 360 P . ov . G . Std . B . ; also Bros . G . H . Percival P . M . 1911 , J . Newitfc W . M . elect 415 , J . Currall , J . A . Jowett , J . Gold , A . Jones , R . Taylor , If . T . West , II . Roberts , T . Cockerill , H . Hodges , A . Norman 1767 , 11 . Tucker 1331 , II . Bowles 276 , S . Gough 293 , T . Franks 360 , ;
( J . T . hdtuunds 671 , J . Hewitt , P . Farrell , and T . D . Heusman 360 . j 'j he Lodge was opened at 5 o ' clock , under the presidency of tho Worshipful Master , Rev . S . W . Wigg , and after the transaction of i routine business , including the election of a gentleman as a member
of the Lodge , ami his initintion into the mysteries of the Order by Rev . S . J . W . Sanders P . M ., the chair was taken by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who proceeded to instal the Master elect tor the ensuing ye-. vr , Bro . George Ellard P . M . 360 , who received the usual salutations aud then appointed and invested the following
Officers : Bros . JJov . S . War . hun Wigg I . P . M ., T . Emery S . W ., , !! . Groft J . W ., Rev . C . T . Beasley Chaplain , George Butcher Secre- ' taty , T . Phipps Dorman Treasurer . Alfred Jones S . D ., J . Currall J . D ., W . Goldney D . C . H . Manfield I . G ., J . A . Jowett S . S ., J . Gold J . S ., H . Hodges Std . JJ ., C . Dean and G . Robinson Tylers . Tho Worshipfnl
Muster , on behalf ot the Lodge , presented to tho Eev . S . VV . Wi gg a very inu , denote Past Master ' s jewel , in testimony of the admirable manner in which ho had performed the duties of his important office during the past year . Tho presentation being suitably acknowledged and other buaiueud transacted , the Lodge was dosed and au acljourn-
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nienb made to the lower hall , where at the bvnqnet , which was provided by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel , and served in au admirable manner , the usual Masonic toast list was presented . The W . M . proposed the Queen and Craft , also the Graud Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , which wasenthnsiasticallv honoured ; his Excellency
the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge . The last , toasb was duly acknowledged by bho Grand Standard Bearer , Bro . Butler Wilkins , who spoke of the carefnl manner in which the affairs of private Lodges wore considered and adjudicated upon in that
assembly . Bro . Currall J . D . proposed the Dnke of Manchester , and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , which was acknowledged by the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , who then proposed the health of the Worshi pful Master . Bro . Ellard replied iu a genuine Masonic speech . Bro . Jowett proposed the Past Blasters , for whom the R ^ v .
S . W . Wigg and Rev . S . J . W . Sanders spoke . Other toasts were tho Masonic Charities , proposed by Bro . Brown P . M . and acknowledged by Bro . Dorman Treasurer ; the Initiate , proposed by Bro . Spoor P . M . and responded to by the newly-admitted brother ; the Visiting Brethren , proposed by Bro . A . Jones S . D . and responded to by
Bro . Oldham W . M . 445 , and other visitors . The Sister Lodges was proposed b y Bro . Croft J . W . and acknowledged by Bros . Kelletfc P . M . 360 , Hart P . M . 360 , and Wigs P . M . 1911 . The proceedings were brought to a close with the Wardens aud Officers of the Eleanor Cross Lodgo and tbe Tyler ' s toasfc .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1695 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Baker ' s celebrated hostelry , the Highbury Station Hotel , on Tuesday , fche 20 th i ' sfcnnfc . Bro . Edmunds T . P . M ., in the enforced absence of tho W . M ., occupied tho chair , and was ably snpported by the Officers . After tho Lodgo had been opened and fche usnal routine bnsiness transacted , Brother H . G . Gush , P . M . of tho Alexandra Palaco
Lodgo , No . 1541 , by particular i- pqri"st , took tho chair and opened the Lodge in the second decree . «! n > n Bro . R . C . Frampton , the W . M . elect , was presented b y Bro . Hoi lis P . M . P . P . G . Std . B . Herts , for installation , and after obligation a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Frampton was regular J y installed into the chair of
King Solomon according to ancient custom , and m the presence of a goodly array of P . M . ' s . The brethren wer . » then admitted , and saluted the W . M ., who appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : J . Bastable I . P . M ., A . J . Berry S . W .. F . Lwg J . W ., H . Hollis P . M . ( for Pro . Eldridgo P . M . ) as Treasurer , T . Press Secretary , B . J . W
Lone S . D ., J . A . Little J . D ., S . G . Voi , Os I . G ., G . Edmunds Steward , H . Hollis D . C ., J . Very Tyler . A or nlial vote of thanks waa accorded to Bro . Gush for the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master , after which Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The Visitors were Bros . A . W . Fenner P . M . 1227 1693 , H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 , J . Rowe and E .
Storr P . M . ' s 167 , T . Tremere P . M . 1929 , J . G . Goode P . M . 1964 , J . H . Watts P . M . 63 , W . Lewin lato of 1 G 95 , J . Bayne 1897 , J . A . Manger 1260 , and Lees 1608 . Want of space prevents onr giving details of the toasts , speeches , & c , but the W . M . presided in a genial manner , auguring well for the happiness of tho Lodge during his year of office . Wo need hardly say the toasts wero
heartily received , particularly thafc of the Visitors , which was abl y responded to by Bros . Tremerr , St UT , Eowe , and Fenner . Tho enjoyment of the evening was enhanced by somo excellent singing by Bro . Tremere aud others , while Bros . Bayne aud Wright in turns presided at the piano .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . I ^ HE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th insfc ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C Bro . Smith tho W . M . of the Lodge presided , and he was supported by Bros . W . M . Stiles I . P . M ., Smith J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Dickey Secretary , Barling J . D ., Ross D . C , Holland I . G ., Mordey Organist , Perry and Verdin Stewards , Scurrah Assistant Secretary ,
and a large number of members and visitors . The work comprised the passing of four brethren—Bros . Hunt , Powell and Sadgrove , members of the Henry Levander Lodge , and one brother of the Royal Savoy ; and the initiation of two gentlemen into Freemasonry . Other matters of business were disposed of previous to the closing of tho
Lodge , which was followed by a banquet m the Crown-room of Freemasons' Tavern . In due course the toast lisb was honoured . Tho Worshipfnl Master having proposed Loyalty to tho Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , and tho toasfc having met a hearty reception , Bro . W . M . Stiles
proposed fche health of the Worshipfnl Master . As it was somewhat late ho hoped the brethren wonld forgive him if he did not give tho toast of the ruler of the Royal Savoy Lodge with as mnch impressiveness as it was worthy of . There was no difficulty iu singing tho
praises of so worthy a Mason as Bro J . W . Smith , who , as one of tho Founders of the Lodge , and as a subsequent Officer , had dono much on its behalf . He had exceeded all the expectations of those who had been associated with him in fche formation of tho
Lodge , and might be relied npon to always extend tho same amount of enthusiasm to the Lodgo as he then displayed . One and all of the members had appreciated his exertions as Worship ful Master of tho Lodge , and would unite in wishing him happiness dnring fche remainder of his year of office and long life
afterwards . Bro . Smith tendered his thanks for the very handsome manner in which the toast had been x-eceived . He should endeavour to carry out tho work of hia office to the best of his ability
during tha remainder of his term in the chair . He then proposed the health of the Past Masters of tho Lodge . They had bub ono—Bro . Stiles—thou present , bub iu him thoy had a good representative . If there were twenty Past Musters of the Lodge no uuu
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friend Bro . Conltbard installed , for he was initiated in the Lodge , and was " a right good fellow . " Bro . Flattery also responded , calling attention to the fact that he waa about to stand as Steward for one of the Masonio Charities ( the Old People ' s ) . He appealed to tho brethren to help him with generous support , so that if possible he
might even beat the subscription list of Bro . Tayler . who took up £ 325 when Steward for the Boy ' s School . Bro . Brindley P . M . Wanderers' Lodge and others responded on behalf of the Visitors . The toast of the Officers of fche Lodge was received with marked cordiality , Bro . Alfred Beckham , the popular and much esteemed
Secretary , sharing with Bro . Isaacs , the Treasurer , an ovation of applause , testifying the great appreciation in which he was deservedly held . The pleasure of the evening was greatly enhanced by a selection of good music , Bros . A . F . Roberts , H . G . Holland , C . Lee , H . J . Brown , and C . Tayler being the vocalists . Bros . G . R . Egerton was an acoompanyist of exceptional ability .
SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174 . rnHE brethren of this popular Lodge re-assembled after tho recess , - « - on Wednesday , the 21 sfc inst ., under the presidency of Brother Captain Thomas Francis Harvey , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , E . C . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., who was supported by his Officers and the following Past Masters : —Bros . Charles Lacey ( Treasurer ) , John Newton ( Secretary ); E . H . Brown , Wella , Barlow , C . H . Webb , Jones , Moore , & o . Among the visitors were Bros . C . A .
Doggett W . M . 1701 , J . Bull winkle P . M . 1421 , W . E . Dates 2096 , S
Oxenham 2096 , G . Ward Verry W . M . 1421 , John Brooks 51 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 . In the course of the evening Brother Stainer was raised to the sublime degree , and Bro . Walter Phillips , of Lodge No . 359 , was elected a joining member . Mr . F . Harvey , a candidate for initiation , was proposed by Brother Charles Lacey and seconded
by Brother Webb P . M . The result was unanimous in favour of Mr . Harvey , who was introduced , and regularly inducted into the mysteries of the first degree . A letter of condolence was directed to be sent ; to Bro . Harvey , who has jiisfc lost a daughter , and amongst other matters that received attention was an application from the
widow of a brother who some 30 years since had subscribed to this Lodge , bufc in the absence of any particulars being forthcoming as to when and where the brother ' s decease took place , the Lodge felt constrained to dismiss the appeal . A notice of motion was made that a sufficient sum should be voted at the next meeting to complete
the qualification of the Lodge for a Vice-Presidentcy of the Koyal Masonic Institution for Boys , and the proposition will doubtless be well received by the members of this proverbially charitable Lodge . After Lodge had been closed the brethren partook of a banquet , but
tho accommodation provided by Bros . Ritter and Clifford was quite unequal to the requirements of the large patty who signified their desire to partake . The after proceedings wore of an agreeable character .
PRINCE OF WALES LODGE , No . 1705 . ON Thursday , the 22 nd inst ., forty brethren of this Lodge , together with visitors from other Lodges , met at fche India Arms , Gosport , when Brother G . Darby was installed W . M . of fche Princo of Wales Lodge . The ceremony was impressively performed by Brother
T . Batchelor , and the Company afterwards sat down to an excellent banquet served by Brother G . K . Smith , of fche India Arras Hotel . A very pleasant evening was passed by the brethren who attended the gathering .
ELEANOR CROSS LODGE , No . 1764 . rpHE celebration of this annnal festival took place at the Masonic J- Hall , Northampton , on 20 th October . A large nnmber of members and visitors attended , among those present being the Worshipful Deputy Provincial Grand Master , B . Wilkins Grand Standard Bearer of England , Past Provincial Grand Warden , H . Brown P . M . 1764 , Rev . S . J . W . Sanders P . M . 1764 , 1911 , and W . M . 360 , and Rev . S .
W . Wigg P . M . 1911 , W . M . 1764 , Past Provincial Grand Chaplaios , G . Ellard P . M . 360 Prov . Grand D . of C , H . Spoor P . M . 1764 Past Prov . Grand Sword Bearer , T . Oldham W . M . 445 and T . Emery S . W . 1764 Prov . Graud Deacons , J . J . Hart P . M . 360 P . P . G . Pursuivant , G . Butcher Prov . G . Organist , R . Croft P . P . G . Organist , H . Manfield
Prov . G . Steward , T . P . Dorman P . P . G . Steward , A . Cockerill 360 P . ov . G . Std . B . ; also Bros . G . H . Percival P . M . 1911 , J . Newitfc W . M . elect 415 , J . Currall , J . A . Jowett , J . Gold , A . Jones , R . Taylor , If . T . West , II . Roberts , T . Cockerill , H . Hodges , A . Norman 1767 , 11 . Tucker 1331 , II . Bowles 276 , S . Gough 293 , T . Franks 360 , ;
( J . T . hdtuunds 671 , J . Hewitt , P . Farrell , and T . D . Heusman 360 . j 'j he Lodge was opened at 5 o ' clock , under the presidency of tho Worshipful Master , Rev . S . W . Wigg , and after the transaction of i routine business , including the election of a gentleman as a member
of the Lodge , ami his initintion into the mysteries of the Order by Rev . S . J . W . Sanders P . M ., the chair was taken by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , who proceeded to instal the Master elect tor the ensuing ye-. vr , Bro . George Ellard P . M . 360 , who received the usual salutations aud then appointed and invested the following
Officers : Bros . JJov . S . War . hun Wigg I . P . M ., T . Emery S . W ., , !! . Groft J . W ., Rev . C . T . Beasley Chaplain , George Butcher Secre- ' taty , T . Phipps Dorman Treasurer . Alfred Jones S . D ., J . Currall J . D ., W . Goldney D . C . H . Manfield I . G ., J . A . Jowett S . S ., J . Gold J . S ., H . Hodges Std . JJ ., C . Dean and G . Robinson Tylers . Tho Worshipfnl
Muster , on behalf ot the Lodge , presented to tho Eev . S . VV . Wi gg a very inu , denote Past Master ' s jewel , in testimony of the admirable manner in which ho had performed the duties of his important office during the past year . Tho presentation being suitably acknowledged and other buaiueud transacted , the Lodge was dosed and au acljourn-
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nienb made to the lower hall , where at the bvnqnet , which was provided by Mrs . Forth , of the Peacock Hotel , and served in au admirable manner , the usual Masonic toast list was presented . The W . M . proposed the Queen and Craft , also the Graud Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , which wasenthnsiasticallv honoured ; his Excellency
the Earl of Carnarvon Pro Grand Master , the Earl of Lathom Deputy Grand Master , and the Officers of Grand Lodge . The last , toasb was duly acknowledged by bho Grand Standard Bearer , Bro . Butler Wilkins , who spoke of the carefnl manner in which the affairs of private Lodges wore considered and adjudicated upon in that
assembly . Bro . Currall J . D . proposed the Dnke of Manchester , and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , which was acknowledged by the Depnty Provincial Grand Master , who then proposed the health of the Worshi pful Master . Bro . Ellard replied iu a genuine Masonic speech . Bro . Jowett proposed the Past Blasters , for whom the R ^ v .
S . W . Wigg and Rev . S . J . W . Sanders spoke . Other toasts were tho Masonic Charities , proposed by Bro . Brown P . M . and acknowledged by Bro . Dorman Treasurer ; the Initiate , proposed by Bro . Spoor P . M . and responded to by the newly-admitted brother ; the Visiting Brethren , proposed by Bro . A . Jones S . D . and responded to by
Bro . Oldham W . M . 445 , and other visitors . The Sister Lodges was proposed b y Bro . Croft J . W . and acknowledged by Bros . Kelletfc P . M . 360 , Hart P . M . 360 , and Wigs P . M . 1911 . The proceedings were brought to a close with the Wardens aud Officers of the Eleanor Cross Lodgo and tbe Tyler ' s toasfc .
NEW FINSBURY PARK LODGE , No . 1695 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held at Bro . Baker ' s celebrated hostelry , the Highbury Station Hotel , on Tuesday , fche 20 th i ' sfcnnfc . Bro . Edmunds T . P . M ., in the enforced absence of tho W . M ., occupied tho chair , and was ably snpported by the Officers . After tho Lodgo had been opened and fche usnal routine bnsiness transacted , Brother H . G . Gush , P . M . of tho Alexandra Palaco
Lodgo , No . 1541 , by particular i- pqri"st , took tho chair and opened the Lodge in the second decree . «! n > n Bro . R . C . Frampton , the W . M . elect , was presented b y Bro . Hoi lis P . M . P . P . G . Std . B . Herts , for installation , and after obligation a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Frampton was regular J y installed into the chair of
King Solomon according to ancient custom , and m the presence of a goodly array of P . M . ' s . The brethren wer . » then admitted , and saluted the W . M ., who appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : J . Bastable I . P . M ., A . J . Berry S . W .. F . Lwg J . W ., H . Hollis P . M . ( for Pro . Eldridgo P . M . ) as Treasurer , T . Press Secretary , B . J . W
Lone S . D ., J . A . Little J . D ., S . G . Voi , Os I . G ., G . Edmunds Steward , H . Hollis D . C ., J . Very Tyler . A or nlial vote of thanks waa accorded to Bro . Gush for the excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of Installing Master , after which Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet . The Visitors were Bros . A . W . Fenner P . M . 1227 1693 , H . G . Gush P . M . 1541 , J . Rowe and E .
Storr P . M . ' s 167 , T . Tremere P . M . 1929 , J . G . Goode P . M . 1964 , J . H . Watts P . M . 63 , W . Lewin lato of 1 G 95 , J . Bayne 1897 , J . A . Manger 1260 , and Lees 1608 . Want of space prevents onr giving details of the toasts , speeches , & c , but the W . M . presided in a genial manner , auguring well for the happiness of tho Lodge during his year of office . Wo need hardly say the toasts wero
heartily received , particularly thafc of the Visitors , which was abl y responded to by Bros . Tremerr , St UT , Eowe , and Fenner . Tho enjoyment of the evening was enhanced by somo excellent singing by Bro . Tremere aud others , while Bros . Bayne aud Wright in turns presided at the piano .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . I ^ HE regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , the 27 th insfc ., at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C Bro . Smith tho W . M . of the Lodge presided , and he was supported by Bros . W . M . Stiles I . P . M ., Smith J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Dickey Secretary , Barling J . D ., Ross D . C , Holland I . G ., Mordey Organist , Perry and Verdin Stewards , Scurrah Assistant Secretary ,
and a large number of members and visitors . The work comprised the passing of four brethren—Bros . Hunt , Powell and Sadgrove , members of the Henry Levander Lodge , and one brother of the Royal Savoy ; and the initiation of two gentlemen into Freemasonry . Other matters of business were disposed of previous to the closing of tho
Lodge , which was followed by a banquet m the Crown-room of Freemasons' Tavern . In due course the toast lisb was honoured . Tho Worshipfnl Master having proposed Loyalty to tho Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , and tho toasfc having met a hearty reception , Bro . W . M . Stiles
proposed fche health of the Worshipfnl Master . As it was somewhat late ho hoped the brethren wonld forgive him if he did not give tho toast of the ruler of the Royal Savoy Lodge with as mnch impressiveness as it was worthy of . There was no difficulty iu singing tho
praises of so worthy a Mason as Bro J . W . Smith , who , as one of tho Founders of the Lodge , and as a subsequent Officer , had dono much on its behalf . He had exceeded all the expectations of those who had been associated with him in fche formation of tho
Lodge , and might be relied npon to always extend tho same amount of enthusiasm to the Lodgo as he then displayed . One and all of the members had appreciated his exertions as Worship ful Master of tho Lodge , and would unite in wishing him happiness dnring fche remainder of his year of office and long life
afterwards . Bro . Smith tendered his thanks for the very handsome manner in which the toast had been x-eceived . He should endeavour to carry out tho work of hia office to the best of his ability
during tha remainder of his term in the chair . He then proposed the health of the Past Masters of tho Lodge . They had bub ono—Bro . Stiles—thou present , bub iu him thoy had a good representative . If there were twenty Past Musters of the Lodge no uuu