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The Centenary
originated in England , and fostered by it , had propagated Freemasonry throughout the Continent , and looked toward their Parent Lodge with gratitude , and to its laws as the best by which they could themselves be governed . He regretted the absence of Brother Hebeler , the Representative for Berlin , as he would have been highly delighted on the occasion —( cheers ) . The Pro and Dep . Grand Masters were then proposedand dul
, y honoured . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave " the Provincial Grand Masters , " adverting to the circumstance that a Brother of that distinguished rank was present . . Brother H . R . LEWIS ( P . G . M . Sumatra ) returned thanks . , To this toast succeeded " The Health of the Grand Officers present , who had honoured the Centenary by their attendance "—( cheers ) .
Brother H . R . LEWIS then proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " adverting briefly to the peculiar object ofthe meeting , and instancing the great moral , intellectual , and social qualities of the Master in the chair . Loud and long continued cheering accompanied the mention of the name of Brother John Udall . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER very gracefully acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his hope that those visitors who had thus
honoured the Centenary , would occasionally look in on general occasions , were it only to be satisfied that the Lodge really did , at all times , work with Love and Unity ; and he concluded by proposing " the Health of the Grand Officers present . " Brother POLLOCK , Past S . G . W ., addressed the Brethren in a neat speech . Without comparison he challenged , on the part of the Lodge , any competition . No aspiration of his own could convey even the faintest
explanation of the accuracy of the proceedings , or the fidelity of the ceremonial . The visitors and members of the Lodge equally partook of the blessings of such a day ; and he felt that the prosperity of the Lodge must be insured iu perpetuity while animated by the spirit he had witnessed —( great cheering ) . The following Masonic Ode was then sung , written expressly for the occasion by Bro . H . Frazer , P . M . P . G . S . Shakspeare Lodge , No . 116 , and composed by Bro . J . Blewitt , P . G . O . I ., St . Alban ' s Lodge : —
Quartett and Chorus . Hail i Brothers ! liail I auspicious is tlie day ; Our theme is mirth ; bid sordid Care away ! Alto Solo and Quartett . What magic spell unites our band ! The faithful heart , the fervent hand , While Fortune ' s stream unequal flows , To soothe a liapless Brother ' s woes .
Bass Solo and Chorus . An hundred rolling years have fled Since Light Masonic to us sped ; May hundreds yet revolving prove In Unity fraternal love ! Tenor Solo , Duet , and Chorus . Though Death assail us , ruthless lord , Our sons shall grace this festive board , And this their joyous toast shall be—Our fathers' Lodge—the Unity !
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The Centenary
originated in England , and fostered by it , had propagated Freemasonry throughout the Continent , and looked toward their Parent Lodge with gratitude , and to its laws as the best by which they could themselves be governed . He regretted the absence of Brother Hebeler , the Representative for Berlin , as he would have been highly delighted on the occasion —( cheers ) . The Pro and Dep . Grand Masters were then proposedand dul
, y honoured . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave " the Provincial Grand Masters , " adverting to the circumstance that a Brother of that distinguished rank was present . . Brother H . R . LEWIS ( P . G . M . Sumatra ) returned thanks . , To this toast succeeded " The Health of the Grand Officers present , who had honoured the Centenary by their attendance "—( cheers ) .
Brother H . R . LEWIS then proposed " The Health of the Worshipful Master , " adverting briefly to the peculiar object ofthe meeting , and instancing the great moral , intellectual , and social qualities of the Master in the chair . Loud and long continued cheering accompanied the mention of the name of Brother John Udall . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER very gracefully acknowledged the compliment , and expressed his hope that those visitors who had thus
honoured the Centenary , would occasionally look in on general occasions , were it only to be satisfied that the Lodge really did , at all times , work with Love and Unity ; and he concluded by proposing " the Health of the Grand Officers present . " Brother POLLOCK , Past S . G . W ., addressed the Brethren in a neat speech . Without comparison he challenged , on the part of the Lodge , any competition . No aspiration of his own could convey even the faintest
explanation of the accuracy of the proceedings , or the fidelity of the ceremonial . The visitors and members of the Lodge equally partook of the blessings of such a day ; and he felt that the prosperity of the Lodge must be insured iu perpetuity while animated by the spirit he had witnessed —( great cheering ) . The following Masonic Ode was then sung , written expressly for the occasion by Bro . H . Frazer , P . M . P . G . S . Shakspeare Lodge , No . 116 , and composed by Bro . J . Blewitt , P . G . O . I ., St . Alban ' s Lodge : —
Quartett and Chorus . Hail i Brothers ! liail I auspicious is tlie day ; Our theme is mirth ; bid sordid Care away ! Alto Solo and Quartett . What magic spell unites our band ! The faithful heart , the fervent hand , While Fortune ' s stream unequal flows , To soothe a liapless Brother ' s woes .
Bass Solo and Chorus . An hundred rolling years have fled Since Light Masonic to us sped ; May hundreds yet revolving prove In Unity fraternal love ! Tenor Solo , Duet , and Chorus . Though Death assail us , ruthless lord , Our sons shall grace this festive board , And this their joyous toast shall be—Our fathers' Lodge—the Unity !