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The Reporter.
most liberal ; and the various toasts were introduced by the Master with very apposite remarks . Dr . Crucefix took an opportunity in returning thanks , to acknowledge , in the most grateful terms , the enthusiastic welcome he had lately received among his Irish friends , dwelt with deserved eulogium upon their character for boundless hospitality , and bore testimony to the great improvement in their Masonic working .
Those worthy Brethren from Ireland who were present , expressed themselves highly gratified , and adverted to the manifold advantages which Masonic intercourse tended to ensure , and thanked the company on the part of the Lord Mayor , whose absence they deplored , first for its cause , and next that he had not been present at the interesting scene of the day . A jewel was presented to the venerated Chaplain of the
LodgeBro-, ther Charles Woodward , and through him a small salver to his excellent lady , on their departure for Australia . The W . M ., Brother Nokes , conveyed the unanimous thanks of the Brethren , for the example of virtue and sincerity that their Chaplain bad ever shown , and trusted that the change would prove advantageous to him , and to those with whom he was about to associate ; he would not therefore deplore , however he might regret the change , but would propose health and happiness to the
Chaplain and his lady ; which toast was most enthusiastically cheered . Bro . Woodward , in returning thanks , was visibly affected ; he entered into a review of the past time , including his initiation and his connexion with the Lodge ; introducing many touching illustrations , the death of some , the marriage of others . He avowed that in all its meetings he had never observed the slightest difference of opinion—all was peace and brotherly conduct . Could he then part from such friends without emotion , and traverse the boundless ocean without reflecting upon what he should
leave behind him ? and yet he must find consolation in the hope of that future , which was cheered by the remembrance of the present moment , when his breast was inwardly filled with gratitude for the kindness of his Brethren , as he was outwardly adorned with the visible token of their regard , as a passport to the esteem of his future friends , which he could only deserve by proving worthy of those who thus supported him . He would not attempt to acknowledge , for he could not adequateldo
y so , the courtesy , the delicacy , and the gallantry which has prompted the compliment to the partner of his fate—as a Brother he thanked the Lodge , as a minister of God , he would pray for them . The evening was of unmixed pleasure ; for even the retirement of the excellent Chaplain , having in it the' promise of personal advantages , did not detract from the happiness of the meeting , but , on the contrary , imparted serenity and contemplation .
LODGE OF AMITY , NO . 200 , May 14 . —Bro . Leeson , P . M . having entitled himself to the grateful consideration of his Brethren , received a mark of their approbation in the presentation of an elegant jewel , executed by Bro . Acklam in his best manner . Four Neophites were initiated by Bro . Chrees , the W . M ., who afterwards presided at the banquet , with his usual urbanity ; among the visitors were several members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , and Pro * vincial Grand Officers . PILGRIM LODGE , No . 289 , March 13 and April 10—We have to apologise to several correspondents for our inattention to the interesting
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The Reporter.
most liberal ; and the various toasts were introduced by the Master with very apposite remarks . Dr . Crucefix took an opportunity in returning thanks , to acknowledge , in the most grateful terms , the enthusiastic welcome he had lately received among his Irish friends , dwelt with deserved eulogium upon their character for boundless hospitality , and bore testimony to the great improvement in their Masonic working .
Those worthy Brethren from Ireland who were present , expressed themselves highly gratified , and adverted to the manifold advantages which Masonic intercourse tended to ensure , and thanked the company on the part of the Lord Mayor , whose absence they deplored , first for its cause , and next that he had not been present at the interesting scene of the day . A jewel was presented to the venerated Chaplain of the
LodgeBro-, ther Charles Woodward , and through him a small salver to his excellent lady , on their departure for Australia . The W . M ., Brother Nokes , conveyed the unanimous thanks of the Brethren , for the example of virtue and sincerity that their Chaplain bad ever shown , and trusted that the change would prove advantageous to him , and to those with whom he was about to associate ; he would not therefore deplore , however he might regret the change , but would propose health and happiness to the
Chaplain and his lady ; which toast was most enthusiastically cheered . Bro . Woodward , in returning thanks , was visibly affected ; he entered into a review of the past time , including his initiation and his connexion with the Lodge ; introducing many touching illustrations , the death of some , the marriage of others . He avowed that in all its meetings he had never observed the slightest difference of opinion—all was peace and brotherly conduct . Could he then part from such friends without emotion , and traverse the boundless ocean without reflecting upon what he should
leave behind him ? and yet he must find consolation in the hope of that future , which was cheered by the remembrance of the present moment , when his breast was inwardly filled with gratitude for the kindness of his Brethren , as he was outwardly adorned with the visible token of their regard , as a passport to the esteem of his future friends , which he could only deserve by proving worthy of those who thus supported him . He would not attempt to acknowledge , for he could not adequateldo
y so , the courtesy , the delicacy , and the gallantry which has prompted the compliment to the partner of his fate—as a Brother he thanked the Lodge , as a minister of God , he would pray for them . The evening was of unmixed pleasure ; for even the retirement of the excellent Chaplain , having in it the' promise of personal advantages , did not detract from the happiness of the meeting , but , on the contrary , imparted serenity and contemplation .
LODGE OF AMITY , NO . 200 , May 14 . —Bro . Leeson , P . M . having entitled himself to the grateful consideration of his Brethren , received a mark of their approbation in the presentation of an elegant jewel , executed by Bro . Acklam in his best manner . Four Neophites were initiated by Bro . Chrees , the W . M ., who afterwards presided at the banquet , with his usual urbanity ; among the visitors were several members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge , and Pro * vincial Grand Officers . PILGRIM LODGE , No . 289 , March 13 and April 10—We have to apologise to several correspondents for our inattention to the interesting