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The Reporter.
among us , perhaps none more demand our serious consideration than that which affords shelter and relief to an aged Brother whom adversity has overtaken , at a time when he is but little able to bear it with that fortitude he otherwise would , and who in his turn may have contributed towards the support of his less fortunate fellow-creature , now in the ordinary course of circumstances requires the aid of those on whom the sun of prosperity is shining .
How truly characteristic of a Mason ' s heart—the relief of a fellowcreature 1 May he who sheds his benign influence on all virtuous acts , condescend to extend his grace and favour to this noble and godlike association ! and that the founders may realize their most sanguine expectations is the wish of , Dear Sir , yours truly and fraternally ,
H . A . HENRY . Member of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction . N . B . The Lodge is now closed for the season , and adjourned till the first Sunday in October next , 1839 . EDMONTON LODGE , NO . 679 , May 18 . —A numerous body of metropolitan and suburban Brethren assembled this day at the Angel Tavern , Edmonton , to witness and assist in the constitution of the Edmonton Lodge , the warrant for which had been previously obtained by
the Brothers Udall and other natives or residents of Edmonton . Among those present were the Hon . A . H . Moreton , M . P ., S . G . W ., J . Douglas , Esq ., S . G . D ., R . T . Crucefix , M . D ., P . G . D ., who was requested to constitute the Lodge ; the Wardens , other officers and members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Brothers J . Lee Steevens and John Chanter , P . G . S ., and Brother Kincaid , Prov . J . G . W . for Surrey . The ceremonies of the day were ably conducted by Brother Henry Udallwhoon this interesting occasionhad the singular gratification of
, , , installing his elder brother , John Udall , as W . M . of the Lodge , and of initiating a younger brother into the first degree of Freemasonry . Other initiations took place ; and whilst the banquet was preparing , two sections in the first degree , were worked by the newly installed W . M ., assisted by Brothers W . Thody Smith and R . Lea Wilson . The last named excellent working Mason also explained the tracing board in the first degree , in an easy and skilful manner .
At the banquet , due honours were accorded to " The Queen , " and " The Queen Dowager ; " after which the W . M . proposed "The health of the Duke of Sussex , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , whose invaluable services in Freemasonry required no eulogy . " Received with much applause , and drunk with full Masonic honours ; the first with which the long room of the Angel had resounded . " The Pro-Grand Master , the Earl of Durham , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , " then received similar greetings .
The Hon . A . H . Moreton , M . P ., G . S . W ., then claimed bumpers to honour a toast he was permitted to give . It was , " Prosperity to the Edmonton Lodge . " He was exceedingly glad that he had accepted the invitation so politely made , of attending the pleasing and instructive ceremonies of that day ; for their excellent performance had convinced him he had yet much to learn in the science of Freemasonry , whilst , with the kindly feelings evinced by all who took part in them , whether as visitors or members of the Lodge , they led him to hope that the
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The Reporter.
among us , perhaps none more demand our serious consideration than that which affords shelter and relief to an aged Brother whom adversity has overtaken , at a time when he is but little able to bear it with that fortitude he otherwise would , and who in his turn may have contributed towards the support of his less fortunate fellow-creature , now in the ordinary course of circumstances requires the aid of those on whom the sun of prosperity is shining .
How truly characteristic of a Mason ' s heart—the relief of a fellowcreature 1 May he who sheds his benign influence on all virtuous acts , condescend to extend his grace and favour to this noble and godlike association ! and that the founders may realize their most sanguine expectations is the wish of , Dear Sir , yours truly and fraternally ,
H . A . HENRY . Member of the Strong Man Lodge of Instruction . N . B . The Lodge is now closed for the season , and adjourned till the first Sunday in October next , 1839 . EDMONTON LODGE , NO . 679 , May 18 . —A numerous body of metropolitan and suburban Brethren assembled this day at the Angel Tavern , Edmonton , to witness and assist in the constitution of the Edmonton Lodge , the warrant for which had been previously obtained by
the Brothers Udall and other natives or residents of Edmonton . Among those present were the Hon . A . H . Moreton , M . P ., S . G . W ., J . Douglas , Esq ., S . G . D ., R . T . Crucefix , M . D ., P . G . D ., who was requested to constitute the Lodge ; the Wardens , other officers and members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge ; Brothers J . Lee Steevens and John Chanter , P . G . S ., and Brother Kincaid , Prov . J . G . W . for Surrey . The ceremonies of the day were ably conducted by Brother Henry Udallwhoon this interesting occasionhad the singular gratification of
, , , installing his elder brother , John Udall , as W . M . of the Lodge , and of initiating a younger brother into the first degree of Freemasonry . Other initiations took place ; and whilst the banquet was preparing , two sections in the first degree , were worked by the newly installed W . M ., assisted by Brothers W . Thody Smith and R . Lea Wilson . The last named excellent working Mason also explained the tracing board in the first degree , in an easy and skilful manner .
At the banquet , due honours were accorded to " The Queen , " and " The Queen Dowager ; " after which the W . M . proposed "The health of the Duke of Sussex , the Most Worshipful Grand Master , whose invaluable services in Freemasonry required no eulogy . " Received with much applause , and drunk with full Masonic honours ; the first with which the long room of the Angel had resounded . " The Pro-Grand Master , the Earl of Durham , and the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , " then received similar greetings .
The Hon . A . H . Moreton , M . P ., G . S . W ., then claimed bumpers to honour a toast he was permitted to give . It was , " Prosperity to the Edmonton Lodge . " He was exceedingly glad that he had accepted the invitation so politely made , of attending the pleasing and instructive ceremonies of that day ; for their excellent performance had convinced him he had yet much to learn in the science of Freemasonry , whilst , with the kindly feelings evinced by all who took part in them , whether as visitors or members of the Lodge , they led him to hope that the