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that the power which gave is also a power to take away . Having in itself this grand moral , which ought to be cultivated by every man among us—to do unto others as we would wish to be done by—the ultimatum of all terrestrial happiness , imitating in itself every virtue man can possess . May we , Brethren , so study virtue as to hand down to posterity a name unspotted by vice , ancl worthy of imitation . May the Lodge of St . Matthewlike its patron saintrise above all sordid
con-, , siderations when benign benevolence bids it follow the holy behest to do good . " The installation of the AV . M . Bro . Empson , and the investiture of his officers , were conducted by the AVorshipful Bro . Lloyd . At high time the Brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and partook of an excellent banquet in the George Assembly-room . The R . AV . D . P . G . M . Bro . Vernon presidedat the request of the
, , AV . M ., ancl discharged his duties in a most admirable manner . Bro . Bassett Smith , S . AV ., occupied the Vice-chair . Grace was said by the Prov . Grand Chaplain . On the cloth being removed , The CHAIRMAN rose , and gave " The Queen , the daughter of a Mason , and the niece of five "—National anthem . " The CHAIRMAN . —The health of that estimable lady the Patroness of
the Masonic Charities , ancl liberal donor to the Hewlett Fund , " The Queen Dowager , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The CHAIRMAN . —The health of the " M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , " a most excellent man ancl worthy Mason , who fills his high station with honour , and has earned the esteem of the Craft by his general
devotion to its interests , and more particularly with reference to our Jewish Brethren in Prussia . Bro . the Rev . J . O . DAKEYNE proposed , with complimentary remarks , " The health of the D . G . M ., the Earl of Yarborough . " Bro . the Rev . H . R . SLADE gave the health of one who has evinced great interest in the welfare of this Lodge , and done all he could to promote the accomplishment of the wishes of its members , " The Prov . G . M . Colonel Anson . "
Bro . EMPSON , AV . M . —The P . D . G . M ., Bro . Vernon , has occupied his office but a short time , but his proficiency and zeal ia Masonry make every one wish he may hold it long . His efficiency , affability , ancl urbanity will always make him acceptable among us . I propose his health and the Prov . Grand Officers ' . The CHAIRMAN . —I congratulate St . Matthew ' s Lodge on the auspicious events of this day . My first official act was to recommend your petition to the consideration of the M . W . G . M ., and I regard this Lodge as a promising first-born bantling of mine ; I hope his nurses
will take care of him , and then in due time I do not fear that he ivill turn out a robust fellow in constitution and circumstances . Bro . Vernon then urged on the Brethren at some length the practice of punctuality , the establishment of a Lodge of Instruction , attendance at other Lodges to assimilate working , the appointment of none but zealous , pains-taking Brethren to office , caution in thc admission of membevs , and con-ect deportment out of Lodge . He continued—I thank you very heartily for the manner in which you have drunk my health ; I assure you I shall be happy to further the interests of the Craft , either in this or any other Lodge ; and . while I do my duty , I feel quite certain I shall have the co-operation of all tlic Brethren in tiie province-
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Provincial.
that the power which gave is also a power to take away . Having in itself this grand moral , which ought to be cultivated by every man among us—to do unto others as we would wish to be done by—the ultimatum of all terrestrial happiness , imitating in itself every virtue man can possess . May we , Brethren , so study virtue as to hand down to posterity a name unspotted by vice , ancl worthy of imitation . May the Lodge of St . Matthewlike its patron saintrise above all sordid
con-, , siderations when benign benevolence bids it follow the holy behest to do good . " The installation of the AV . M . Bro . Empson , and the investiture of his officers , were conducted by the AVorshipful Bro . Lloyd . At high time the Brethren were called from labour to refreshment , and partook of an excellent banquet in the George Assembly-room . The R . AV . D . P . G . M . Bro . Vernon presidedat the request of the
, , AV . M ., ancl discharged his duties in a most admirable manner . Bro . Bassett Smith , S . AV ., occupied the Vice-chair . Grace was said by the Prov . Grand Chaplain . On the cloth being removed , The CHAIRMAN rose , and gave " The Queen , the daughter of a Mason , and the niece of five "—National anthem . " The CHAIRMAN . —The health of that estimable lady the Patroness of
the Masonic Charities , ancl liberal donor to the Hewlett Fund , " The Queen Dowager , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The CHAIRMAN . —The health of the " M . W . G . M . the Earl of Zetland , " a most excellent man ancl worthy Mason , who fills his high station with honour , and has earned the esteem of the Craft by his general
devotion to its interests , and more particularly with reference to our Jewish Brethren in Prussia . Bro . the Rev . J . O . DAKEYNE proposed , with complimentary remarks , " The health of the D . G . M ., the Earl of Yarborough . " Bro . the Rev . H . R . SLADE gave the health of one who has evinced great interest in the welfare of this Lodge , and done all he could to promote the accomplishment of the wishes of its members , " The Prov . G . M . Colonel Anson . "
Bro . EMPSON , AV . M . —The P . D . G . M ., Bro . Vernon , has occupied his office but a short time , but his proficiency and zeal ia Masonry make every one wish he may hold it long . His efficiency , affability , ancl urbanity will always make him acceptable among us . I propose his health and the Prov . Grand Officers ' . The CHAIRMAN . —I congratulate St . Matthew ' s Lodge on the auspicious events of this day . My first official act was to recommend your petition to the consideration of the M . W . G . M ., and I regard this Lodge as a promising first-born bantling of mine ; I hope his nurses
will take care of him , and then in due time I do not fear that he ivill turn out a robust fellow in constitution and circumstances . Bro . Vernon then urged on the Brethren at some length the practice of punctuality , the establishment of a Lodge of Instruction , attendance at other Lodges to assimilate working , the appointment of none but zealous , pains-taking Brethren to office , caution in thc admission of membevs , and con-ect deportment out of Lodge . He continued—I thank you very heartily for the manner in which you have drunk my health ; I assure you I shall be happy to further the interests of the Craft , either in this or any other Lodge ; and . while I do my duty , I feel quite certain I shall have the co-operation of all tlic Brethren in tiie province-