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Past Masters , and also by Bros . J . W . Mill ward P . P . G . S . of Wks . Seoretary , Mumby I . P . M ., and Aid . J . J . Meakin P . P . G . W . The following is a list of Officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Taylor S . W ., Cb . Truby J . W ., T . Threlfall P . M . P . P . G . Std . Chaplain , J . Hancook P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , J . W . Millward P . M . P . P . G . S . of Wks . Seoretary , W . Hawkins P . M . D . C ., F . D . Dean S . D ., H . Mason J . D ., W . Mann I . G ., Geo . Owen Organist , J . C . Poyser Senior Steward , J . H . Baker , 0 . Knott , G . H . Wade , H . Royle , W . H . Burke , and D . T . Clegg Stewards .
In addressing Bro . Threlfall , whom the W . M . bad invested as Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . Millward mentioned the fact that this was a new departure , it having been thirty years since the appointment of his predecessor . In addressing the Treasurer , Bro . Millward revealed the faot that Bro . Hancock had already held the position for ten years in succession , and of Bro . George Owen he said that the latter had contributed to the harmony of the Lodge for a period of seven years .
The Brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet , Loyal and Masonic toasts being pleasantly varied by songs and recitations , the contributaries being Bros . J . C . Poyser , Walter Perkins , Robert Taylor , H . Mason , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , and others . Bros . Meakin and Hancock responded to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , the former saying that as a body of men they ought to be
respected . He stated the task assigned to the Provincial Grand Master was a difficult one , for he had to apportion the various positions to the Brethren ; but nevertheless his selections were always judicious , for he had at heart the good of the Order . With regard to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , he deeply regretted that he was not present with them that evening , and still
in another sease he was glad of the fact , for he could not now hear what he had to say about him . He had met Bro . Capt . Royds in other walks of life , and he had always found him ready and willing to help where he oould , and in doing this seemed rather to be accepting a favour than bestowing one . The speaker reverted to the death of the Earl of Lathom , in very touching language , saying that the country had sustained a very great loss .
Bro . Mumby I . P . M . proposed the health of the newly installed Worshipful Master , praising his work in Lodge , and paying him a high tribute generally . Bro . Millson W . M . responded , saying it would be more than human if he had bee ^ n unmoved by the welcome accorded him , which gave him confidence
in himself and in his Officers , whom he knew were a competent body , and from whom he should expect plenty of work , without which success could not be attained . He mentioned in warm terms the Lodge of Instruction , and strongly advised the Brethren to attend its meetings . He also reverted to the forthcoming ball in connection with the Lodge , and welcomed all the Brethren on the occasion .
The health of the candidates was proposed and duly responded to , after which the W . M . proposed that of the I . P . M ., speaking in high terms of his . various qualifications , and of his attention to Lodge duties , in return for which the Brethren were desirous of making , through him , a slight recognition . It took the form of a Past Master's jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members , and showed their good feeling toward the I . P . M . It bore the following inscription : —
Presented by the Brethren of St . Thomas Lodge , 992 , to W . BBO . JAMBS MUMBY , P . M . in recognition of his services as W . M . 1897-8 . 7 th Deo . 1898 .
Bro . Mumby responded , saying he had been praised far more than he deserved . In the course of a very excellent speech he stated he had been a Mason for eight years , and during the whole of that time had only been absent from Lodge on one occasion . Whatever his work , and however successful it may have been , ho had always been well assisted by the Past Masters .
Bro . Samuel Moore P . M . P . P . G . S . of Wks . proposed the health of the Installing Master , explaining in the course of some very interesting remarks about the Craft in general , that many years ago a certain Bro . Baldwin was the one man who seemed capable of performing an installation ceremony . He ( Bro . Moore ) had been the first member of St . Thomas Lodge to instal his successor into the chair of K . S ., and thus establish a new order of procedure .
Bro . Martin P . M . responded , saying it had been expressed more than once that such an occasion as this occurred only once in a man ' s lifetime , He had , however , installed twice previously , and he felt that night that he had performed the ceremony for one who was eminently worthy of the position .
He did not mean to assert that Bro . Millson was the best in Lodge , for some very good Masters had preceded him , but he must admit that he was a good specimen , and one who would raise the Lodge to a high position in the Province . He thanked them very cordially for their enthusiastic acceptance of his name . Other toasts followed .
Besides those already mentioned there were present Past Masters C . R . Hardman 1055 2349 , W . F . Farrington 1633 , Wm . Mosley 1773 , Chas . Turner 1011 P . P . A . G . D . O ., Worshipful Masters G . Hackin 852 , J . H . Yates 935 , Dr . F . Stephenson 1534 , Thos . Nesbitt 1055 , Wm . Thos . Blease 1773 , and others ,
EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , on Monday , 19 th inst . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Broome I . P . M . occupied the principal chair , and initiated Messrs . Harold Halker Broome , and James Bell Martindale into the mysteries and privileges of anoient Freemasonry , being assisted by Bro . Thos . Knott P . M . Secretary .
CONCORD LODGE , No . 1534 . A REGULAR meeting was held at Prestwich , on Thursday , 15 fch inst ., Bro . Dr . F . Stephenson W . M . There was a good array of work | before the Officers , in the shape of three oeremonies . The first , which was that of balloting for and initiating Mr .
Herbert Speakman , Rubber Merchant , Prestwich , was performed by Bro . W . B . Midgloy P . M . ; the second , that of passing Bro . Wm . Thos . Walker to the degree of F . C ., was performed by the W . M . ; whilst the third , that of raising Bro . A . S . Woodhouse to the sublime degree of M . M ., fell to the lot of Bro . H . B . Fawssett I . P . M . O o o ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , 16 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Thos . Blease W . M .
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There was a good attendance , tho principal business being that of balloting for and initiating Mr . Wm . Goodman Edwards Bees , M . A ., Clerk in Holy Orders , and Mr . Chas . Joshua Bower , Silk Yarn Agent , Manchester , the oeremonies being performed by Bros . T . M . Boown P . M ., and the W . M . respectively . The usual festive board followed .
ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John of Jerusalem took place at the Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , 14 th instant , Brother Bernhard Steel W . M ., when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . A passing and a raising had been announced , but these were abandoned for the more important function of installing Brother Mark Steel J . W . into the chair of K . S . Tho ceremony was performed by Bro . Bernhard Steel W . M ., assisted by Past Masters S . Mamelok Prov . G . J . D ., George Board P . P . G . J . D ., and Leon E . Levy .
No doubt the similarity m name will have suggested the tie of affinity existing between the retiring W . M . and the incoming Master , and the circumstance of one brother installing a natural brother into the principal chair as his immediate successor is a circumstance of such an exceptional character as previously not to have come under our observation ; it therefore deserves especial record .
The Officers for the year 1899 are as follow : Bros . Philip Joseph S . W ., William Dagnall J . W-, Simon Mamelok P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , Jacques H . Phillips Secretary , Hehry Norris S . D ., Morris Phillips J . D ., George BoaM P . M . P . P . G . J . D . D . O ., Louis Mistovski I . G ., Nathan Robinson and H . B . Morris Stewards .
A very excellent banquet followed these proceedings , presided over by Bro . Mark Steel W . M ., who had the support of Bros . Capt . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , Fortitude Lodge , No . 64 , Deputy Provincial Grand Blaster , C . D . Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . W ., Joseph T . Richardson P . M . 581 2387 P . P . S . G . D ., Walter Grant P . M . 279 ( Leicester ) P . P . S . G . D ., Fred Batty P . M . 2231 P . P . G . S . B ., and others .
Loyal and Masonic toasts were very pleasantly varied by the musical and recitative efforts of Bros . Levy , J . H . Phillips , L . Frankenstein , T . Fitz Simmons W . M . 1083 , and others . Bro . Capt . Royds D . P . G . M . proposed the toast usually connected with the name of the Pro Grand Master , this being drunk in silence . Bro . Royds said he had known the Earl of Lathom from boyhood , and he sincerely grieved that he had gone from among them . The late Pro Grand Master
was a man who had been revered and loved by all who had come in contact with him . It had been said that there was to be found as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it , and he should not dispute the point . No doubt a very efficient successor to Lord Lathom would he found , and one who possessed qualifications for the post , but he scarcely expected to find in their new ruler one who had distinguished himself in so wide a field of Masonio labour . Bro . Royds reverted to the manifold offices held by the late Earl ,
which included amongst others those of Pro Grand Master , Provincial Grand Master West Lancashire , Pro Grand Z , Prov . Grand Superintendent West Lancashire , Past Grand Mark Master , Most Puissant Sov . Gr . Commander , & c . The speaker wondered how it was possible for one man , holding so many positions , to fulfil the duties of eaoh , but the late Lord Lathom had accomplished it most successfully , and it would indeed be a difficult matter to replace him . He was a man beloved not only in his own Provinoe but throughout the length and breadth of England .
In responding on behalf of ths Grand Officers , Bro . Royds said that with regard to the oeremony of installation performed that day , he hoped he should always see it as' well done . He highly commended those who had participated in it . He would like to see a general uniformity in Craft working , and pointed out one or two matters where differences sometimes existed . It would be his aim to bring about such uniformity , and he would be willing on any occasion to render what assistance he eould in explaining points which the Brethren might think were difficult .
Bros . Cheetham and Batty replied to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers . The former said he could admit , in the absence of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( who had just retired ) , that he had never heard him speak to better advantage , and it was perhaps attributable to the effect which the excellently performed ceremony had had upon him . On a former
visit , when he ( Bro . Cheetham ) had solicited the Zion Lodge on behalf of the Boys Centenary , the members had responded right royally to the extent of £ 60 . If other Lodges had only responded in like manner it would have placed the Province of East Lancashire first on the list of that magnificent and unequalled charitable collection of £ 141 , 000 .
Bro . J . Gershon P . M . proposed the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master , paying him a very high tribute , not only as an enterprising business man , but as a young and extremely enthusiastic Mason . Bro . Mark Steel W . M . responded , saying he could scarcely find words in which to express his feelings . When first initiated into Freemasonry he had no idea he would make such rapid progress , but he had been very fortunate ,
and must consider it a great honour ; in fact he held a position which was unique if it could be judged by what the various speakers had said . He would adopt the excellent advice tendered by Bro . Gershon , and endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who had preceded him , which he could do with no little confidence , knowing as he did that he would be supported by a body of Officers second to none , who would do credit to their various positions .
Bro . Mamelok proposed the health of the I . P . M ., saying that with regard to the incoming Master it was anticipation ; but in the outgoing one it was realisation ; for they had all been familiar with his work . He spoke very highly of the various ceremonies as performed by Bro . Bernhard Steel , of his tactful way , and of the strict impartiality which had governed his actions .
He had evinced a through interest in the Lodge and its work ; it would therefore be ungrateful on the part of the Brethren if they did not show some little esteem towards him . On behalf of the members of the Zion Lodge he had the honour of presenting the Immediate Past Master a handsome gold jewel , as a mark of their appreciation . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
. Presented to Worshipful BBOTHBB BEBNHABD STEBS P . M . Zion Lodge , 1798 , for valuable services rendered as W . M .
1897-8 . Bro . Bernhard Steel I . P . M . responded , saying it was always pleasant to hoar nice things said of one . If he did not deserve them he at least had tried to do so . He felt especially grateful to Bro . Mamelok for the kind expressions which he had used towards him , for that Brother was usually chary in giving Masonic praise , so that when such sentiments as those just heard were
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Provincial.
Past Masters , and also by Bros . J . W . Mill ward P . P . G . S . of Wks . Seoretary , Mumby I . P . M ., and Aid . J . J . Meakin P . P . G . W . The following is a list of Officers for the ensuing year : Bros . R . Taylor S . W ., Cb . Truby J . W ., T . Threlfall P . M . P . P . G . Std . Chaplain , J . Hancook P . M . P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , J . W . Millward P . M . P . P . G . S . of Wks . Seoretary , W . Hawkins P . M . D . C ., F . D . Dean S . D ., H . Mason J . D ., W . Mann I . G ., Geo . Owen Organist , J . C . Poyser Senior Steward , J . H . Baker , 0 . Knott , G . H . Wade , H . Royle , W . H . Burke , and D . T . Clegg Stewards .
In addressing Bro . Threlfall , whom the W . M . bad invested as Chaplain of the Lodge , Bro . Millward mentioned the fact that this was a new departure , it having been thirty years since the appointment of his predecessor . In addressing the Treasurer , Bro . Millward revealed the faot that Bro . Hancock had already held the position for ten years in succession , and of Bro . George Owen he said that the latter had contributed to the harmony of the Lodge for a period of seven years .
The Brethren afterwards sat down to a sumptuous banquet , Loyal and Masonic toasts being pleasantly varied by songs and recitations , the contributaries being Bros . J . C . Poyser , Walter Perkins , Robert Taylor , H . Mason , Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , and others . Bros . Meakin and Hancock responded to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , the former saying that as a body of men they ought to be
respected . He stated the task assigned to the Provincial Grand Master was a difficult one , for he had to apportion the various positions to the Brethren ; but nevertheless his selections were always judicious , for he had at heart the good of the Order . With regard to the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , he deeply regretted that he was not present with them that evening , and still
in another sease he was glad of the fact , for he could not now hear what he had to say about him . He had met Bro . Capt . Royds in other walks of life , and he had always found him ready and willing to help where he oould , and in doing this seemed rather to be accepting a favour than bestowing one . The speaker reverted to the death of the Earl of Lathom , in very touching language , saying that the country had sustained a very great loss .
Bro . Mumby I . P . M . proposed the health of the newly installed Worshipful Master , praising his work in Lodge , and paying him a high tribute generally . Bro . Millson W . M . responded , saying it would be more than human if he had bee ^ n unmoved by the welcome accorded him , which gave him confidence
in himself and in his Officers , whom he knew were a competent body , and from whom he should expect plenty of work , without which success could not be attained . He mentioned in warm terms the Lodge of Instruction , and strongly advised the Brethren to attend its meetings . He also reverted to the forthcoming ball in connection with the Lodge , and welcomed all the Brethren on the occasion .
The health of the candidates was proposed and duly responded to , after which the W . M . proposed that of the I . P . M ., speaking in high terms of his . various qualifications , and of his attention to Lodge duties , in return for which the Brethren were desirous of making , through him , a slight recognition . It took the form of a Past Master's jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members , and showed their good feeling toward the I . P . M . It bore the following inscription : —
Presented by the Brethren of St . Thomas Lodge , 992 , to W . BBO . JAMBS MUMBY , P . M . in recognition of his services as W . M . 1897-8 . 7 th Deo . 1898 .
Bro . Mumby responded , saying he had been praised far more than he deserved . In the course of a very excellent speech he stated he had been a Mason for eight years , and during the whole of that time had only been absent from Lodge on one occasion . Whatever his work , and however successful it may have been , ho had always been well assisted by the Past Masters .
Bro . Samuel Moore P . M . P . P . G . S . of Wks . proposed the health of the Installing Master , explaining in the course of some very interesting remarks about the Craft in general , that many years ago a certain Bro . Baldwin was the one man who seemed capable of performing an installation ceremony . He ( Bro . Moore ) had been the first member of St . Thomas Lodge to instal his successor into the chair of K . S ., and thus establish a new order of procedure .
Bro . Martin P . M . responded , saying it had been expressed more than once that such an occasion as this occurred only once in a man ' s lifetime , He had , however , installed twice previously , and he felt that night that he had performed the ceremony for one who was eminently worthy of the position .
He did not mean to assert that Bro . Millson was the best in Lodge , for some very good Masters had preceded him , but he must admit that he was a good specimen , and one who would raise the Lodge to a high position in the Province . He thanked them very cordially for their enthusiastic acceptance of his name . Other toasts followed .
Besides those already mentioned there were present Past Masters C . R . Hardman 1055 2349 , W . F . Farrington 1633 , Wm . Mosley 1773 , Chas . Turner 1011 P . P . A . G . D . O ., Worshipful Masters G . Hackin 852 , J . H . Yates 935 , Dr . F . Stephenson 1534 , Thos . Nesbitt 1055 , Wm . Thos . Blease 1773 , and others ,
EGERTON LODGE , No . 1030 . THE regular meeting was held at the George Hotel , Heaton Norris , on Monday , 19 th inst . In the absence of the W . M . Bro . Broome I . P . M . occupied the principal chair , and initiated Messrs . Harold Halker Broome , and James Bell Martindale into the mysteries and privileges of anoient Freemasonry , being assisted by Bro . Thos . Knott P . M . Secretary .
CONCORD LODGE , No . 1534 . A REGULAR meeting was held at Prestwich , on Thursday , 15 fch inst ., Bro . Dr . F . Stephenson W . M . There was a good array of work | before the Officers , in the shape of three oeremonies . The first , which was that of balloting for and initiating Mr .
Herbert Speakman , Rubber Merchant , Prestwich , was performed by Bro . W . B . Midgloy P . M . ; the second , that of passing Bro . Wm . Thos . Walker to the degree of F . C ., was performed by the W . M . ; whilst the third , that of raising Bro . A . S . Woodhouse to the sublime degree of M . M ., fell to the lot of Bro . H . B . Fawssett I . P . M . O o o ALBERT VICTOR LODGE , No . 1773 . THE regular meeting was held at the Town Hall , Pendleton , on Friday , 16 th inst ., Bro . Wm . Thos . Blease W . M .
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There was a good attendance , tho principal business being that of balloting for and initiating Mr . Wm . Goodman Edwards Bees , M . A ., Clerk in Holy Orders , and Mr . Chas . Joshua Bower , Silk Yarn Agent , Manchester , the oeremonies being performed by Bros . T . M . Boown P . M ., and the W . M . respectively . The usual festive board followed .
ZION LODGE , No . 1798 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John of Jerusalem took place at the Grand Hotel , Manchester , on Wednesday , 14 th instant , Brother Bernhard Steel W . M ., when there was a good attendance of members and visitors . A passing and a raising had been announced , but these were abandoned for the more important function of installing Brother Mark Steel J . W . into the chair of K . S . Tho ceremony was performed by Bro . Bernhard Steel W . M ., assisted by Past Masters S . Mamelok Prov . G . J . D ., George Board P . P . G . J . D ., and Leon E . Levy .
No doubt the similarity m name will have suggested the tie of affinity existing between the retiring W . M . and the incoming Master , and the circumstance of one brother installing a natural brother into the principal chair as his immediate successor is a circumstance of such an exceptional character as previously not to have come under our observation ; it therefore deserves especial record .
The Officers for the year 1899 are as follow : Bros . Philip Joseph S . W ., William Dagnall J . W-, Simon Mamelok P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , Jacques H . Phillips Secretary , Hehry Norris S . D ., Morris Phillips J . D ., George BoaM P . M . P . P . G . J . D . D . O ., Louis Mistovski I . G ., Nathan Robinson and H . B . Morris Stewards .
A very excellent banquet followed these proceedings , presided over by Bro . Mark Steel W . M ., who had the support of Bros . Capt . C . R . N . Beswicke-Royds , Fortitude Lodge , No . 64 , Deputy Provincial Grand Blaster , C . D . Cheetham P . M . 993 P . P . G . W ., Joseph T . Richardson P . M . 581 2387 P . P . S . G . D ., Walter Grant P . M . 279 ( Leicester ) P . P . S . G . D ., Fred Batty P . M . 2231 P . P . G . S . B ., and others .
Loyal and Masonic toasts were very pleasantly varied by the musical and recitative efforts of Bros . Levy , J . H . Phillips , L . Frankenstein , T . Fitz Simmons W . M . 1083 , and others . Bro . Capt . Royds D . P . G . M . proposed the toast usually connected with the name of the Pro Grand Master , this being drunk in silence . Bro . Royds said he had known the Earl of Lathom from boyhood , and he sincerely grieved that he had gone from among them . The late Pro Grand Master
was a man who had been revered and loved by all who had come in contact with him . It had been said that there was to be found as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it , and he should not dispute the point . No doubt a very efficient successor to Lord Lathom would he found , and one who possessed qualifications for the post , but he scarcely expected to find in their new ruler one who had distinguished himself in so wide a field of Masonio labour . Bro . Royds reverted to the manifold offices held by the late Earl ,
which included amongst others those of Pro Grand Master , Provincial Grand Master West Lancashire , Pro Grand Z , Prov . Grand Superintendent West Lancashire , Past Grand Mark Master , Most Puissant Sov . Gr . Commander , & c . The speaker wondered how it was possible for one man , holding so many positions , to fulfil the duties of eaoh , but the late Lord Lathom had accomplished it most successfully , and it would indeed be a difficult matter to replace him . He was a man beloved not only in his own Provinoe but throughout the length and breadth of England .
In responding on behalf of ths Grand Officers , Bro . Royds said that with regard to the oeremony of installation performed that day , he hoped he should always see it as' well done . He highly commended those who had participated in it . He would like to see a general uniformity in Craft working , and pointed out one or two matters where differences sometimes existed . It would be his aim to bring about such uniformity , and he would be willing on any occasion to render what assistance he eould in explaining points which the Brethren might think were difficult .
Bros . Cheetham and Batty replied to the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers . The former said he could admit , in the absence of the Deputy Provincial Grand Master ( who had just retired ) , that he had never heard him speak to better advantage , and it was perhaps attributable to the effect which the excellently performed ceremony had had upon him . On a former
visit , when he ( Bro . Cheetham ) had solicited the Zion Lodge on behalf of the Boys Centenary , the members had responded right royally to the extent of £ 60 . If other Lodges had only responded in like manner it would have placed the Province of East Lancashire first on the list of that magnificent and unequalled charitable collection of £ 141 , 000 .
Bro . J . Gershon P . M . proposed the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master , paying him a very high tribute , not only as an enterprising business man , but as a young and extremely enthusiastic Mason . Bro . Mark Steel W . M . responded , saying he could scarcely find words in which to express his feelings . When first initiated into Freemasonry he had no idea he would make such rapid progress , but he had been very fortunate ,
and must consider it a great honour ; in fact he held a position which was unique if it could be judged by what the various speakers had said . He would adopt the excellent advice tendered by Bro . Gershon , and endeavour to follow in the footsteps of those who had preceded him , which he could do with no little confidence , knowing as he did that he would be supported by a body of Officers second to none , who would do credit to their various positions .
Bro . Mamelok proposed the health of the I . P . M ., saying that with regard to the incoming Master it was anticipation ; but in the outgoing one it was realisation ; for they had all been familiar with his work . He spoke very highly of the various ceremonies as performed by Bro . Bernhard Steel , of his tactful way , and of the strict impartiality which had governed his actions .
He had evinced a through interest in the Lodge and its work ; it would therefore be ungrateful on the part of the Brethren if they did not show some little esteem towards him . On behalf of the members of the Zion Lodge he had the honour of presenting the Immediate Past Master a handsome gold jewel , as a mark of their appreciation . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
. Presented to Worshipful BBOTHBB BEBNHABD STEBS P . M . Zion Lodge , 1798 , for valuable services rendered as W . M .
1897-8 . Bro . Bernhard Steel I . P . M . responded , saying it was always pleasant to hoar nice things said of one . If he did not deserve them he at least had tried to do so . He felt especially grateful to Bro . Mamelok for the kind expressions which he had used towards him , for that Brother was usually chary in giving Masonic praise , so that when such sentiments as those just heard were