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Banquet.
AVitham Lodge ; Bro . Vinning , ( father of the infant Sappho , and who had kindly sung several songs during the evening ); Bro . Haivson , the respected veteran Tyler of the AVitham Lodge , and P . P . G . Sword B . ; Hro . AVhitehouse , P . G . Purs ., etc ., & c . The proceedings of the day were concluded in harmony and brotherly feeling , leaving an impression which will not readily fade from the memory of those who had the good fortune to be present .
It is only due to Brother Goodacre , the director of the ceremonies to add , that his efficiency in giving the honours and accompanying the Masonic chorusses , tended very materially to add to the effect , as Avell as to the harmony of the Meeting .
THE SV . 1 IP 0 SlU . il AT SCOPIVICK VICARAGE . The public demonstration having passeel , the Committee , with the London visitors , Bros . Crucefix and Spencer , wereinvited to spend the next day ( Friday ) at the vicarage to handsel the cup—a ceremony , it ivas the Doctor ' s wish should have been performed in public , but the Committee ruled that the offering should pass in its purity to the care of Mrs . Oliver and family . The previous meeting had certainly been a joyous
one . Of the Symposium , we may truly term it a happy one . The doctor ivas no longer nervous , but more than cheerful , he was himself , his excellent wife and charming daughters elevated the scene ; his two eider sons ( the youngest was absent ) joined the merry throng , and shared the proud moment of their sire ' s happiness , in entertaining his friends on such an occasion . The Chairman of the CommitteeBro . Dakeyneand Bro . Adamsenlivened the meeting with
, , , social wit , in which each gave evidence of sparkling thoughts . Bro . Goockcre was not lacking in repartee . Bro . Nicholson had anecdotes at command , and Bro . Spencer proved that a London bibliopolist is no mean addition to a friendly circle . Bro . Crucefix was by the hostess invested with the dignity of master of the revels—by whom all homage was exacted , and to whom it was most readily paid . There are secrets in Masonry , but of Scopwick secrets we ivere unaware . Birch and
Gunter might take lessons—and some London importers of the ventable Sillery—would do well to know Avhat really Avas drank Avorthy ofthe creature comforts ; even that rare luxury tbe ¦ ' Loving Cup , " ivas surpassingly good . Mirth and good humour presided , and the joyful occasion introduced an old-fashioned visitor yclept '' forgetfulness of time , " — but we will not profane the mysteries of Scopwick . Sunday came ! and then , reader , the historian of Freemasonry—the learned classicassumed the sacred character of his ministry —the Vicar
, of Scopwick , a parish containing scarcely 200 souls—entered the little rustic church , where his flock were assembled to hear the word of God delivered to them in language easy and comprehensive , with an earnestness that convinced them of their pastor ' s sincerity , to which they paid an attention that betokened their increased desire to observe his directions . The village choir , assisted only by a clarionet , altogether so simple in its melodywas not lost on their heartsand the childrenmale
, , , and female , who , ever and anon peered at the strangers , betokened that if curiosity for the time prevailed , the " mind" was cared for among the lowly and the young . AVe have now seen Dr . Oliver in every stage of his high callingfriend , may God bless you ! Thus endeth tlie presentation of the Masonic offering .
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Banquet.
AVitham Lodge ; Bro . Vinning , ( father of the infant Sappho , and who had kindly sung several songs during the evening ); Bro . Haivson , the respected veteran Tyler of the AVitham Lodge , and P . P . G . Sword B . ; Hro . AVhitehouse , P . G . Purs ., etc ., & c . The proceedings of the day were concluded in harmony and brotherly feeling , leaving an impression which will not readily fade from the memory of those who had the good fortune to be present .
It is only due to Brother Goodacre , the director of the ceremonies to add , that his efficiency in giving the honours and accompanying the Masonic chorusses , tended very materially to add to the effect , as Avell as to the harmony of the Meeting .
THE SV . 1 IP 0 SlU . il AT SCOPIVICK VICARAGE . The public demonstration having passeel , the Committee , with the London visitors , Bros . Crucefix and Spencer , wereinvited to spend the next day ( Friday ) at the vicarage to handsel the cup—a ceremony , it ivas the Doctor ' s wish should have been performed in public , but the Committee ruled that the offering should pass in its purity to the care of Mrs . Oliver and family . The previous meeting had certainly been a joyous
one . Of the Symposium , we may truly term it a happy one . The doctor ivas no longer nervous , but more than cheerful , he was himself , his excellent wife and charming daughters elevated the scene ; his two eider sons ( the youngest was absent ) joined the merry throng , and shared the proud moment of their sire ' s happiness , in entertaining his friends on such an occasion . The Chairman of the CommitteeBro . Dakeyneand Bro . Adamsenlivened the meeting with
, , , social wit , in which each gave evidence of sparkling thoughts . Bro . Goockcre was not lacking in repartee . Bro . Nicholson had anecdotes at command , and Bro . Spencer proved that a London bibliopolist is no mean addition to a friendly circle . Bro . Crucefix was by the hostess invested with the dignity of master of the revels—by whom all homage was exacted , and to whom it was most readily paid . There are secrets in Masonry , but of Scopwick secrets we ivere unaware . Birch and
Gunter might take lessons—and some London importers of the ventable Sillery—would do well to know Avhat really Avas drank Avorthy ofthe creature comforts ; even that rare luxury tbe ¦ ' Loving Cup , " ivas surpassingly good . Mirth and good humour presided , and the joyful occasion introduced an old-fashioned visitor yclept '' forgetfulness of time , " — but we will not profane the mysteries of Scopwick . Sunday came ! and then , reader , the historian of Freemasonry—the learned classicassumed the sacred character of his ministry —the Vicar
, of Scopwick , a parish containing scarcely 200 souls—entered the little rustic church , where his flock were assembled to hear the word of God delivered to them in language easy and comprehensive , with an earnestness that convinced them of their pastor ' s sincerity , to which they paid an attention that betokened their increased desire to observe his directions . The village choir , assisted only by a clarionet , altogether so simple in its melodywas not lost on their heartsand the childrenmale
, , , and female , who , ever and anon peered at the strangers , betokened that if curiosity for the time prevailed , the " mind" was cared for among the lowly and the young . AVe have now seen Dr . Oliver in every stage of his high callingfriend , may God bless you ! Thus endeth tlie presentation of the Masonic offering .