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those Brethren were held in tho popular world , but more particularly from the manner in which they had attended to the duties of their Lodge since they had become Alasons . It was singular enough that neither of his Wardens were able to attend to receive their appointment , and join them in celebrating the festivities of . the day . It was true he had given them but short notice of his intentions , and the clay fixed for celebrating their first anniversary had proved unfortunate as to their business
engagements . Again thanking them for the honour conferred , the W . M . resumed his seat amidst warm plaudits . The CHAIRMAN again rose and said , they must not on this occasion forget their honorary members . He could not pass over the name of Dr . Oliver , a worthy Brother who had devoted a life , he might say , to the cause of Masonry , and who , although beginning to feel the pressure of years upon him , was still an active labourer in the Masonic field .
They could not but feel proud of enrolling such a man amongst their members . They would also remember the services of another reverend Brother , whose name graced their list , and who about this time last year officiated as Chaplain at the consecration of the Lodge , Dr . Slade of Wolverhampton . He would propose the health of these two reverend Brethren , not forgetting Bro . John Truman , who , ivithout fee or reward , came down from London at considerable personal inconvenience to
per form the ceremony of constituting the Lodge . The toast of the honorary members of the Lodge , Bros . Dr . Oliver , Vicar of Scop wick , Dr . Slade of Wolverhampton , and J . 0 . Truman of London , were then drunk , with the grand honours , five times . The CHAIRMAN said the next toast on the list was the health of the
Past Blaster Bro . Simpson . He had great pleasure in proposing this toast , because he believed the late "Worshi pful Master hacl dene all ' in his power to fulfil the duties of his office , and promote the success of the Lodge . He would therefore give his health , and he hoped with the thanks of the Lodge , for his past services , trusting the members would soon be in a position to offer him a more lasting token of their regard . The PAST MASTER rose to reply ; he begged to thank them sincerel y
for the compliment they had paid him in thus drinking his health . If his feeble services had given satisfaction to the Lodge , he was amply paid for his exertions , and he required no further testimonial . He trusted the Lodge would flourish still more under the present Master than it had done during his period of office . For his part , he would do al ! he could to promote its prosperity . —( Hear , hear . ) He again thanked them for the honour they had clone him .
Bro . SHEMMONS , by leave ofthe chair , woulcl propose a toast . It was the health of a gentleman and a Brother amongst them who , he was sure , was highly esteemed by them all . He had known him many years , ancl without speaking now of his professional abilities , which were known to be of the highest order , he believed him to be in every respect a most excellent young man ; and wherever he went he hoped and doubted notprosperity would attend him . He had recentltaken to
, y himself a wife , and was about to leave a town to which he would be a loss . He sincerely hoped the lady was in every way worthy his choice , and he wished them both much happiness . The health of Bro . Thomas Clarke Roden , their late S . W . Bro . ALEX said , the last speaker had anticipated the leave he had just obtained from the W . M . to propose the next toast . He conlcl not allow the opportunity to pass without speaking to the pleasure it gave
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those Brethren were held in tho popular world , but more particularly from the manner in which they had attended to the duties of their Lodge since they had become Alasons . It was singular enough that neither of his Wardens were able to attend to receive their appointment , and join them in celebrating the festivities of . the day . It was true he had given them but short notice of his intentions , and the clay fixed for celebrating their first anniversary had proved unfortunate as to their business
engagements . Again thanking them for the honour conferred , the W . M . resumed his seat amidst warm plaudits . The CHAIRMAN again rose and said , they must not on this occasion forget their honorary members . He could not pass over the name of Dr . Oliver , a worthy Brother who had devoted a life , he might say , to the cause of Masonry , and who , although beginning to feel the pressure of years upon him , was still an active labourer in the Masonic field .
They could not but feel proud of enrolling such a man amongst their members . They would also remember the services of another reverend Brother , whose name graced their list , and who about this time last year officiated as Chaplain at the consecration of the Lodge , Dr . Slade of Wolverhampton . He would propose the health of these two reverend Brethren , not forgetting Bro . John Truman , who , ivithout fee or reward , came down from London at considerable personal inconvenience to
per form the ceremony of constituting the Lodge . The toast of the honorary members of the Lodge , Bros . Dr . Oliver , Vicar of Scop wick , Dr . Slade of Wolverhampton , and J . 0 . Truman of London , were then drunk , with the grand honours , five times . The CHAIRMAN said the next toast on the list was the health of the
Past Blaster Bro . Simpson . He had great pleasure in proposing this toast , because he believed the late "Worshi pful Master hacl dene all ' in his power to fulfil the duties of his office , and promote the success of the Lodge . He would therefore give his health , and he hoped with the thanks of the Lodge , for his past services , trusting the members would soon be in a position to offer him a more lasting token of their regard . The PAST MASTER rose to reply ; he begged to thank them sincerel y
for the compliment they had paid him in thus drinking his health . If his feeble services had given satisfaction to the Lodge , he was amply paid for his exertions , and he required no further testimonial . He trusted the Lodge would flourish still more under the present Master than it had done during his period of office . For his part , he would do al ! he could to promote its prosperity . —( Hear , hear . ) He again thanked them for the honour they had clone him .
Bro . SHEMMONS , by leave ofthe chair , woulcl propose a toast . It was the health of a gentleman and a Brother amongst them who , he was sure , was highly esteemed by them all . He had known him many years , ancl without speaking now of his professional abilities , which were known to be of the highest order , he believed him to be in every respect a most excellent young man ; and wherever he went he hoped and doubted notprosperity would attend him . He had recentltaken to
, y himself a wife , and was about to leave a town to which he would be a loss . He sincerely hoped the lady was in every way worthy his choice , and he wished them both much happiness . The health of Bro . Thomas Clarke Roden , their late S . W . Bro . ALEX said , the last speaker had anticipated the leave he had just obtained from the W . M . to propose the next toast . He conlcl not allow the opportunity to pass without speaking to the pleasure it gave