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the Master of tho Lodge for thc ensuing year . The installation was most ably conducted by Brother AVarre , whose accurate attention to ancient ceremonials , and the dignified manner in whicli they were introduced , greatly added to the solemnity of the interesting ceremony . We have seldom partaken of a richer Masonic banquet than that of the proceedings of that day . AVe hailed the admission of Brother Sanford , Past J . G . AV . as a member of the Lodgeand were pleased at the
, considerate attention to Brothers Pinchard and Cardozo ( who have sailed for India ) , hy electing them hon . members . To Brother Maddison , the whole Craft is much indebted for a timel y offering of persuasive eloquence , which is admirably calculated to produce fruit an hundred fold . AVe rejoice—sincerely rejoice—in the success of an animated appeal made to the Brethren in behalf of the projected " Aged Masons' Asylum , " by Brother Eales White , in an address of some
length , and remarkable for kindheartedness and brotherly love : the arguments were as ably introduced as they were unanswerable , and the worthy Brother concluded by soliciting assistance to the glorious work of providing a shelter for the poor old worthy Mason . A noble grant of 50 / . and two guineas per annum rewarded this benevolent application , thus furnishing yet another powerful answer for the enquiring sceptic . — The Right W . P . G . M . Colonel Tynte , honored the Lodge with his
presence , and presented to the Lodge an engraving richly framed , of the splendid vase ivhich has been lately presented to him , and ivhich was on the table during the banquet that followed , provided by Miss Sweet , with the accustomed excellence of viands and wines : —Brother
Maher presided with his usual ability , courtesy , and attention , and the best Masonic spirit prevailed at a "feast of reason , " which will not easil y be forgotten . The usual appropriate toasts were given by thc AV . M . with his own happy expression of feeling ; and we are pleased to record the enthusiasm which responded to that of " Prosperity to the Aged and Decayed Masons' Asylum . " Among the visitors we recognised Brothers Elton , How , and other distinguished Masons , from
Tiverton ; Brothers Parsons , Sully , Norris , Caines , & c . The esteemed Brethren of Tiverton invited the Lodge to their ceremony of installation of Brother Rendell , on Monday , which was accepted by many Brethren , who returned , as ever , delighted and instructed , from that most exemplary Lodge . It is needless to repeat what we have so often to admire in this eminent Lodge , and we know not whether to indulge more gratification at the excellence of the working , the rich and singularly
appropriate "furniture" of the Lodge , or the elegant attentions which were prodigally lavished on our AV . M . Brother Maher , and the Brothers who attended ; indeed on all visitors who had the fortune to be present . The dinner corresponded with the warm-heartedness of the AV . M . and his Stewards , and it is with Masonic pride we repeat that the outline of the projected " Aged Masons' Asylum , " as detailed by Brother Eales Whiteelicited from the Brethren of Devon alsothat interest and
-, , sym pathy which was ardentl y expressed by the rapturous applause which responded to the toast of " Prosperity to thc Aged Masons' Asylum . " * The Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity have elected Brother 11 . T . Crueefix , M . D ., J . G . D ., an honorary member of their Lodge , as a testimony of their fraternal regard and their acknowledgment of the indefatigable zeal and industry of that distinguished Mason . Dr . Crueefix
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the Master of tho Lodge for thc ensuing year . The installation was most ably conducted by Brother AVarre , whose accurate attention to ancient ceremonials , and the dignified manner in whicli they were introduced , greatly added to the solemnity of the interesting ceremony . We have seldom partaken of a richer Masonic banquet than that of the proceedings of that day . AVe hailed the admission of Brother Sanford , Past J . G . AV . as a member of the Lodgeand were pleased at the
, considerate attention to Brothers Pinchard and Cardozo ( who have sailed for India ) , hy electing them hon . members . To Brother Maddison , the whole Craft is much indebted for a timel y offering of persuasive eloquence , which is admirably calculated to produce fruit an hundred fold . AVe rejoice—sincerely rejoice—in the success of an animated appeal made to the Brethren in behalf of the projected " Aged Masons' Asylum , " by Brother Eales White , in an address of some
length , and remarkable for kindheartedness and brotherly love : the arguments were as ably introduced as they were unanswerable , and the worthy Brother concluded by soliciting assistance to the glorious work of providing a shelter for the poor old worthy Mason . A noble grant of 50 / . and two guineas per annum rewarded this benevolent application , thus furnishing yet another powerful answer for the enquiring sceptic . — The Right W . P . G . M . Colonel Tynte , honored the Lodge with his
presence , and presented to the Lodge an engraving richly framed , of the splendid vase ivhich has been lately presented to him , and ivhich was on the table during the banquet that followed , provided by Miss Sweet , with the accustomed excellence of viands and wines : —Brother
Maher presided with his usual ability , courtesy , and attention , and the best Masonic spirit prevailed at a "feast of reason , " which will not easil y be forgotten . The usual appropriate toasts were given by thc AV . M . with his own happy expression of feeling ; and we are pleased to record the enthusiasm which responded to that of " Prosperity to the Aged and Decayed Masons' Asylum . " Among the visitors we recognised Brothers Elton , How , and other distinguished Masons , from
Tiverton ; Brothers Parsons , Sully , Norris , Caines , & c . The esteemed Brethren of Tiverton invited the Lodge to their ceremony of installation of Brother Rendell , on Monday , which was accepted by many Brethren , who returned , as ever , delighted and instructed , from that most exemplary Lodge . It is needless to repeat what we have so often to admire in this eminent Lodge , and we know not whether to indulge more gratification at the excellence of the working , the rich and singularly
appropriate "furniture" of the Lodge , or the elegant attentions which were prodigally lavished on our AV . M . Brother Maher , and the Brothers who attended ; indeed on all visitors who had the fortune to be present . The dinner corresponded with the warm-heartedness of the AV . M . and his Stewards , and it is with Masonic pride we repeat that the outline of the projected " Aged Masons' Asylum , " as detailed by Brother Eales Whiteelicited from the Brethren of Devon alsothat interest and
-, , sym pathy which was ardentl y expressed by the rapturous applause which responded to the toast of " Prosperity to thc Aged Masons' Asylum . " * The Lodge of Unanimity and Sincerity have elected Brother 11 . T . Crueefix , M . D ., J . G . D ., an honorary member of their Lodge , as a testimony of their fraternal regard and their acknowledgment of the indefatigable zeal and industry of that distinguished Mason . Dr . Crueefix