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Templars . In conclusion , he begged to thank them , on his own behalf and that of his Brother Officers , for the kindness with which they had received their names , and trusted they should prove themselves deserving of it . —( Cheers ) . The AV . M . then gave the health of the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , Brother Coltman , and mentioned that he was initiated in the Apollo Lodgeandif anything could endear him more to the members of the
, , Alfred Lodge , it was that circumstance . —( Loud cheers ) . Brother COLTMAN , who was enthusiastically received , assured them that it gave him great pleasure to find that on his return to Oxford , after an absence of many years , the two Lodges were so cordially united as at the present moment . Some observations had been made that Masonry promoted good feeling , by causing different classes to meet together on an amicable footing ; he cordially concurred in that sentiment , and could
bear his testimony to the good effect resulting from it , for he presided over a Lodge where the distinctions of rank were greater than here , inasmuch as some of their members were men oi title , while others were little above the situation of a labourer ; but this disparity of rank caused no disunion of feeling , hut , like true Masonic Brethren , they met " upon the level and parted on the square . "—( Loud cheers ) . Much had been heard in the present day , and he hoped would be still more so , of the good effect of mingling together different members of society , and he would tell the philanthropists that in Masonry they would find an ally
for tbeir great and generous purposes that would aid and assist them considerably . He was extremely happy in meeting a member of the Grand Lodge on the present occasion , and in seeing the Masters of the sister Lodges sitting side by side , and , understanding as he did that a Brother had been initiated that day into each Lodge , he begged to give the health of the newl y initiated Brethren . —( Cheers ) . . The toast was responded to bBrother Sedgewickafter which the
y , Entered Apprentice ' s song was given by Brother Furley , assisted by the whole company , with fine effect . The AA " . M . proposed , in highly complimentary terms , tbe health of the steward , Brother Hickman , with many thanks for his great exertions and efficient services on the present occasion . Bro . HICKMAN returned thanks .
Several toasts followed , such as the health of "The Visiting Brethren , " " The Masonic Charities , '' " Poor and distressed Masons all over the world , " & c . STAFFORDSHIRE . —The D . P . G . M . the Reverend Dr . Slade , has paid visits of inspection and enquiry to the several Lodges in this district , thus affording a further evidence of the zealous interest felt by the Provincial Grand Master , the Hon . Col . Anson , M . P ., in the prosperity of the craftand of his desire to promote its extension within his province .
, Searching investigation into the condition of the various Lodges is not only required , and necessary and proper , in order that due regard be paid to the preservation of the ancient and essential Land-marks of Masonry , but it is also desirable as a check to any irregularities which might possibly otherwise creep in , to the prejudice of the Fraternity generally in the estimation of those who are not Masons , and who may , naturallyfrom the secret but sacred character of the institutionregard
, , it with some degree of suspicion and distrust . Freemasonry shuns not enquiry ; the acknowledged publications of the Fraternity , we may mention Brother Preston ' s illustrations particularly , are proof that investigation is rather courted than discouraged . It is only necessary that von . iv . II n
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Templars . In conclusion , he begged to thank them , on his own behalf and that of his Brother Officers , for the kindness with which they had received their names , and trusted they should prove themselves deserving of it . —( Cheers ) . The AV . M . then gave the health of the D . P . G . M . of Lincolnshire , Brother Coltman , and mentioned that he was initiated in the Apollo Lodgeandif anything could endear him more to the members of the
, , Alfred Lodge , it was that circumstance . —( Loud cheers ) . Brother COLTMAN , who was enthusiastically received , assured them that it gave him great pleasure to find that on his return to Oxford , after an absence of many years , the two Lodges were so cordially united as at the present moment . Some observations had been made that Masonry promoted good feeling , by causing different classes to meet together on an amicable footing ; he cordially concurred in that sentiment , and could
bear his testimony to the good effect resulting from it , for he presided over a Lodge where the distinctions of rank were greater than here , inasmuch as some of their members were men oi title , while others were little above the situation of a labourer ; but this disparity of rank caused no disunion of feeling , hut , like true Masonic Brethren , they met " upon the level and parted on the square . "—( Loud cheers ) . Much had been heard in the present day , and he hoped would be still more so , of the good effect of mingling together different members of society , and he would tell the philanthropists that in Masonry they would find an ally
for tbeir great and generous purposes that would aid and assist them considerably . He was extremely happy in meeting a member of the Grand Lodge on the present occasion , and in seeing the Masters of the sister Lodges sitting side by side , and , understanding as he did that a Brother had been initiated that day into each Lodge , he begged to give the health of the newl y initiated Brethren . —( Cheers ) . . The toast was responded to bBrother Sedgewickafter which the
y , Entered Apprentice ' s song was given by Brother Furley , assisted by the whole company , with fine effect . The AA " . M . proposed , in highly complimentary terms , tbe health of the steward , Brother Hickman , with many thanks for his great exertions and efficient services on the present occasion . Bro . HICKMAN returned thanks .
Several toasts followed , such as the health of "The Visiting Brethren , " " The Masonic Charities , '' " Poor and distressed Masons all over the world , " & c . STAFFORDSHIRE . —The D . P . G . M . the Reverend Dr . Slade , has paid visits of inspection and enquiry to the several Lodges in this district , thus affording a further evidence of the zealous interest felt by the Provincial Grand Master , the Hon . Col . Anson , M . P ., in the prosperity of the craftand of his desire to promote its extension within his province .
, Searching investigation into the condition of the various Lodges is not only required , and necessary and proper , in order that due regard be paid to the preservation of the ancient and essential Land-marks of Masonry , but it is also desirable as a check to any irregularities which might possibly otherwise creep in , to the prejudice of the Fraternity generally in the estimation of those who are not Masons , and who may , naturallyfrom the secret but sacred character of the institutionregard
, , it with some degree of suspicion and distrust . Freemasonry shuns not enquiry ; the acknowledged publications of the Fraternity , we may mention Brother Preston ' s illustrations particularly , are proof that investigation is rather courted than discouraged . It is only necessary that von . iv . II n