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The Centenary
amid ranch cheering , and thanks to them for tlie selection of the Lodge of Unity for their Masonic debut . Brother EVANS , on the part of himself and Brother COLLEY , made a very pleasing address ; it would have done credit to an experienced Mason , gave much promise , and was received with demonstrations of great satisfaction . The Entered Apprentice song followed this toast . " THE OFFICERS OF THE LODGE" was then proposed by Dr . CRUCEFIX ,
who availed himself of the preceding toast whereon to found his address . He complimented Brother Evans on bis-modest yet effective acknowledgement of a grateful feeling , and assured him he was not mistaken in the thoughts and imaginings that had led him to seek the " Light , " observing that such youthful aspirants deserved the careful attention of such experienced workmen as the Lodge of Unity presented . To the Wardens and officers of the Lodge , such Brethren might look with confidence
that would not be betrayed , but , on the contrary , their steps would be directed , and their conduct appreciated , so that pleasure and profit would be the mutual result . With a Master of high Masonic attainments , and such refined liberality , with officers emulous to follow his directions , and a subordinate constituency to maintain sound principles , & c , he could not but congratulate the Craft at large ; and , in proposing the health of the Wardens and officers , they , the company present , must feel assured that no difficulty could appal the hearts of Brethren whose brows were encircled by the wreath of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , and whose
consistency was a moral hostage for the continuance of proper discipline and practice —( much cheering . ) Brother W . T . SMITH , on the part of the officers , returned thanks for the toast , regretting that he was but a locum tenens , but nevertheless grateful . The S . W ., Brother W . Vink , was at present on the high seas , pursuing his mercantile business : he would communicate the good wishes of the company , and , with their permission , propose his health , as a kind-hearted friend and zealous Mason . Brother Smith ' s suggestion
was received with much cheering , and Brother W . Vink ' s health drank with enthusiasm . Brother FRANCIS proposed "The health of the Absent Members of the Lodge "—regretted that any should have been prevented from a participation in such delight as those present had happily shared . Among them was one absent on the occasion of a honeymoon ; he prayed it might be to bim the type of future joys . Another Brother , R . L . Wilson ,
although present during the whole of the working of the Lodge , was necessarily absent from the banquet . He regretted the impossibility of his doing justice to the merits of that distinguished Brother , but all present knew his worth , and would believe him in stating that , surpassed by none in Masonic excellence , he was an example to the Fraternity—( great cheering ) . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave the Charities of the Order , and touched upon all three with great feeling , and concluding the toast with a health to all poor and distressed Masons ; the Tyler , Brother Nichols , was called in to join in the sentiment , and thus concluded the
CENTENARY OF THE LOUSE OF UNITY ( 82 ) . We have said " thus concluded the Centenary , " but how faintly has the Centenary been recorded . The fact is , we were all eyes and ears
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The Centenary
amid ranch cheering , and thanks to them for tlie selection of the Lodge of Unity for their Masonic debut . Brother EVANS , on the part of himself and Brother COLLEY , made a very pleasing address ; it would have done credit to an experienced Mason , gave much promise , and was received with demonstrations of great satisfaction . The Entered Apprentice song followed this toast . " THE OFFICERS OF THE LODGE" was then proposed by Dr . CRUCEFIX ,
who availed himself of the preceding toast whereon to found his address . He complimented Brother Evans on bis-modest yet effective acknowledgement of a grateful feeling , and assured him he was not mistaken in the thoughts and imaginings that had led him to seek the " Light , " observing that such youthful aspirants deserved the careful attention of such experienced workmen as the Lodge of Unity presented . To the Wardens and officers of the Lodge , such Brethren might look with confidence
that would not be betrayed , but , on the contrary , their steps would be directed , and their conduct appreciated , so that pleasure and profit would be the mutual result . With a Master of high Masonic attainments , and such refined liberality , with officers emulous to follow his directions , and a subordinate constituency to maintain sound principles , & c , he could not but congratulate the Craft at large ; and , in proposing the health of the Wardens and officers , they , the company present , must feel assured that no difficulty could appal the hearts of Brethren whose brows were encircled by the wreath of Brotherly Love , Relief , and Truth , and whose
consistency was a moral hostage for the continuance of proper discipline and practice —( much cheering . ) Brother W . T . SMITH , on the part of the officers , returned thanks for the toast , regretting that he was but a locum tenens , but nevertheless grateful . The S . W ., Brother W . Vink , was at present on the high seas , pursuing his mercantile business : he would communicate the good wishes of the company , and , with their permission , propose his health , as a kind-hearted friend and zealous Mason . Brother Smith ' s suggestion
was received with much cheering , and Brother W . Vink ' s health drank with enthusiasm . Brother FRANCIS proposed "The health of the Absent Members of the Lodge "—regretted that any should have been prevented from a participation in such delight as those present had happily shared . Among them was one absent on the occasion of a honeymoon ; he prayed it might be to bim the type of future joys . Another Brother , R . L . Wilson ,
although present during the whole of the working of the Lodge , was necessarily absent from the banquet . He regretted the impossibility of his doing justice to the merits of that distinguished Brother , but all present knew his worth , and would believe him in stating that , surpassed by none in Masonic excellence , he was an example to the Fraternity—( great cheering ) . The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then gave the Charities of the Order , and touched upon all three with great feeling , and concluding the toast with a health to all poor and distressed Masons ; the Tyler , Brother Nichols , was called in to join in the sentiment , and thus concluded the
CENTENARY OF THE LOUSE OF UNITY ( 82 ) . We have said " thus concluded the Centenary , " but how faintly has the Centenary been recorded . The fact is , we were all eyes and ears