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arena , the full experience of his mental faculty , and was gratified to find that he found in the principles of Freemasonry tbe truest way to comprehend the lessons laid down in the sacred poem of life . It was not likely , then , that he could submit to any dictation foreign to that volume . In Freemasonry was exemplified , in the highest majesty , the empire of public opinion—endanger its freedom , and Masonry became a serfdom of the vilest nature . Such were his viewsantl he declared
, them with freedom , fervency , and zeal . In dedicating the glass of generous wine to the grateful acknowledgment of a fraternal compliment paid to the visiting brethren and himself , he did so with a feeling of perfect sincerity—so perfect , that were he on his bended knees to the Great Architect , his aspirations could not be mere truthful , ( prolonged cheering . ) The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of Bro . Barrow , the Master
of the Union Lodge , the officers and members , with the cordial thanks of the meeting for their unremitting and successful endeavours for the comfort , convenience , and entertainment of the numerous assembly who had that day partaken of their hospitality —( cheers ) . Bro . BARROW returned thanks on behalf of the members of the Union Lodge , and assured the R . W . Chairman and the meeting that he and his brethren were abundantly rewarded for whatever pleasurable duties
they had performed , in the approbation which had been awarded to them —( cheers ) . The toast " to all poor and distressed Masons , " was the conclusive sentiment delivered by the Chairman , after which the brethren separated in perfect amity—happy in having met , and hopeful of again reciprocating masonic friendship at Chatham in the ensuing year .
The Ball . —On the following evening a ball was given to the lodges by the members of the Union Lodge , under the auspices of the Prov . Grand Master , who attended with Mrs . Humfrey and the members of his family . The stewards , with Bro . Barrow at their head , were rewarded for their unremitting attention by the smiles and thanks of the numerous galaxy of beautiful women , who expressed themselves highly deli-hted with the entertainment afforded them . All was perfect ; and it was felt that Freemasonry rose considerably in the barometer of their
favour by the proofs given by the brethren to render them happy . The ball was continued until a late hour ; and Bro . Wood tritely observed on the following morning , that many of his fair clients were too soundly bathed in the dreams of nature ' s great restorer balmy sleep , to enjoy their usual sportive recreation in the bosom of old Neptune . The Theatre . —That no brother should pass unheeded , and that the ladies should enjoy amusement in every form , the Prov . Grand Master
and the Union Lodge bespoke the entertainment on Wednesday following . Bro . Dowton , the lessee , presented an excellent bill of fare . The entertainment commenced with the comedy of " Wonder , " then followed a masonic address , written for the occasion , and spoken by Mrs . Dowton . The farce of " How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress , " concluded the amusement of the evening ; and we thus close the account of three days' masonic entertainmentin which the
, spirit of cordial good-fellowship was perhaps never more conspicuously displayed . OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge . —Under the able guidance of the present W . M . Bro . James Wyatt , this lodge continues to prosper and maintain
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arena , the full experience of his mental faculty , and was gratified to find that he found in the principles of Freemasonry tbe truest way to comprehend the lessons laid down in the sacred poem of life . It was not likely , then , that he could submit to any dictation foreign to that volume . In Freemasonry was exemplified , in the highest majesty , the empire of public opinion—endanger its freedom , and Masonry became a serfdom of the vilest nature . Such were his viewsantl he declared
, them with freedom , fervency , and zeal . In dedicating the glass of generous wine to the grateful acknowledgment of a fraternal compliment paid to the visiting brethren and himself , he did so with a feeling of perfect sincerity—so perfect , that were he on his bended knees to the Great Architect , his aspirations could not be mere truthful , ( prolonged cheering . ) The CHAIRMAN next proposed the health of Bro . Barrow , the Master
of the Union Lodge , the officers and members , with the cordial thanks of the meeting for their unremitting and successful endeavours for the comfort , convenience , and entertainment of the numerous assembly who had that day partaken of their hospitality —( cheers ) . Bro . BARROW returned thanks on behalf of the members of the Union Lodge , and assured the R . W . Chairman and the meeting that he and his brethren were abundantly rewarded for whatever pleasurable duties
they had performed , in the approbation which had been awarded to them —( cheers ) . The toast " to all poor and distressed Masons , " was the conclusive sentiment delivered by the Chairman , after which the brethren separated in perfect amity—happy in having met , and hopeful of again reciprocating masonic friendship at Chatham in the ensuing year .
The Ball . —On the following evening a ball was given to the lodges by the members of the Union Lodge , under the auspices of the Prov . Grand Master , who attended with Mrs . Humfrey and the members of his family . The stewards , with Bro . Barrow at their head , were rewarded for their unremitting attention by the smiles and thanks of the numerous galaxy of beautiful women , who expressed themselves highly deli-hted with the entertainment afforded them . All was perfect ; and it was felt that Freemasonry rose considerably in the barometer of their
favour by the proofs given by the brethren to render them happy . The ball was continued until a late hour ; and Bro . Wood tritely observed on the following morning , that many of his fair clients were too soundly bathed in the dreams of nature ' s great restorer balmy sleep , to enjoy their usual sportive recreation in the bosom of old Neptune . The Theatre . —That no brother should pass unheeded , and that the ladies should enjoy amusement in every form , the Prov . Grand Master
and the Union Lodge bespoke the entertainment on Wednesday following . Bro . Dowton , the lessee , presented an excellent bill of fare . The entertainment commenced with the comedy of " Wonder , " then followed a masonic address , written for the occasion , and spoken by Mrs . Dowton . The farce of " How to Settle Accounts with your Laundress , " concluded the amusement of the evening ; and we thus close the account of three days' masonic entertainmentin which the
, spirit of cordial good-fellowship was perhaps never more conspicuously displayed . OXFORD . —Alfred Lodge . —Under the able guidance of the present W . M . Bro . James Wyatt , this lodge continues to prosper and maintain