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sion has it been more gratifying to me to use my privilege , and avail myself of the rank I hold in the province , by offering to your notice the health of a Brother so distinguished and beloved as Bro . Meredith , the AA ^ orshipful Blaster of the Apollo Loclge . To the members of both Lodges he cannot but be known for his kindness of heart , his ability to govern a Lodge , and his anxiety to do good to others ; and nothing will testify more strongly your respect for your AVorshipful Blaster , so much
as paying every attention to his wishes and commands , whether at the working in the Loclge or at times of festivity . I am fully sensible that in his officers he will meet with every support , and this will be most encouraging , for there is an earnest desire on their part to advance the science , and the word with them will be onward ; but we must bear in mind , that , as members of the University , we are peculiarly situated , and it should be our object so to conduct ourselves , that if the authorities do not approve of our Craft , there shall not be one tittle in our conduct for them to condemn .
The W . Blaster acknowledged the compliment in a very able and feeling reply , and proposed the healths of the Past Blasters present , Bro . AVilliams , of New College , Bros . Hickman , Biusgrove , and Emberlin . Bro . WILLIAMS acknowledged the toast , and stated that it was to Masonry that he was indebted for his acquaintance with the present AA'orshipful Master , and if it had brought no other fruit he should have felt amply repaid ; but it hacl brought him many other fruits in the
valuable friendships ivhich it had enabled him to form . There was one debt of gratitude ivhich , as master of the Apollo Lodge , he had incurred to the Alfred Lodge for the very valuable service which he had received at tlieir hands , because the Apollo Loclge was so peculiarly circumstanced , from its members continually leaving the University , they had not the opportunity of carrying out the study of Masonry to the extent which those did who were always on the spot . Feeling as he did , that the Apollo Loclge was greatly indebted to the Alfred Lodge , he would , with the permission of the Chairman , propose prosperity both to it and its B'i embers .
Bro . JOBBER , W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , rose and saicl , In the name ancl on behalf of the Alfred Lodge , allow me to return our sincere thanks for the honour you have done us . Although we are apparently distinct Lodges , yet how essential it is , for the welfare of Freemasons in this province , that the sister Lodges should be united together by indissoluble ties , as to render a separation of our interests impossible —( Cheers ) . As W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , I am proud to see that unity of feeling so
largely participated in to day , assembled as we are to commemorate the annual Apollo festival . As Freemasons , we are taught to know no distinctions among men , excepting those who possess , in a higher degree , the sacred dictates of truth , honour , and virtue . I trust we shall preside over the destinies of our respective Lodges , not in a spirit of rivalry , but in a spirit of friendly emulation ( cheers ); striving ivhich can best advance the interests of our Order ( cheers ); ancl may the Apollo Loclge
always be able to find among its members a AVorship ful Blaster possessing the ability , the same firmness of principle , the same determination to support the dignity of the office , as the present worthy Brother who presides over it . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed the health of the Visiting Brethren , coupling with it that of a Brother present , who was an old
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Provincial.
sion has it been more gratifying to me to use my privilege , and avail myself of the rank I hold in the province , by offering to your notice the health of a Brother so distinguished and beloved as Bro . Meredith , the AA ^ orshipful Blaster of the Apollo Loclge . To the members of both Lodges he cannot but be known for his kindness of heart , his ability to govern a Lodge , and his anxiety to do good to others ; and nothing will testify more strongly your respect for your AVorshipful Blaster , so much
as paying every attention to his wishes and commands , whether at the working in the Loclge or at times of festivity . I am fully sensible that in his officers he will meet with every support , and this will be most encouraging , for there is an earnest desire on their part to advance the science , and the word with them will be onward ; but we must bear in mind , that , as members of the University , we are peculiarly situated , and it should be our object so to conduct ourselves , that if the authorities do not approve of our Craft , there shall not be one tittle in our conduct for them to condemn .
The W . Blaster acknowledged the compliment in a very able and feeling reply , and proposed the healths of the Past Blasters present , Bro . AVilliams , of New College , Bros . Hickman , Biusgrove , and Emberlin . Bro . WILLIAMS acknowledged the toast , and stated that it was to Masonry that he was indebted for his acquaintance with the present AA'orshipful Master , and if it had brought no other fruit he should have felt amply repaid ; but it hacl brought him many other fruits in the
valuable friendships ivhich it had enabled him to form . There was one debt of gratitude ivhich , as master of the Apollo Lodge , he had incurred to the Alfred Lodge for the very valuable service which he had received at tlieir hands , because the Apollo Loclge was so peculiarly circumstanced , from its members continually leaving the University , they had not the opportunity of carrying out the study of Masonry to the extent which those did who were always on the spot . Feeling as he did , that the Apollo Loclge was greatly indebted to the Alfred Lodge , he would , with the permission of the Chairman , propose prosperity both to it and its B'i embers .
Bro . JOBBER , W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , rose and saicl , In the name ancl on behalf of the Alfred Lodge , allow me to return our sincere thanks for the honour you have done us . Although we are apparently distinct Lodges , yet how essential it is , for the welfare of Freemasons in this province , that the sister Lodges should be united together by indissoluble ties , as to render a separation of our interests impossible —( Cheers ) . As W . M . of the Alfred Lodge , I am proud to see that unity of feeling so
largely participated in to day , assembled as we are to commemorate the annual Apollo festival . As Freemasons , we are taught to know no distinctions among men , excepting those who possess , in a higher degree , the sacred dictates of truth , honour , and virtue . I trust we shall preside over the destinies of our respective Lodges , not in a spirit of rivalry , but in a spirit of friendly emulation ( cheers ); striving ivhich can best advance the interests of our Order ( cheers ); ancl may the Apollo Loclge
always be able to find among its members a AVorship ful Blaster possessing the ability , the same firmness of principle , the same determination to support the dignity of the office , as the present worthy Brother who presides over it . The AVORSHIPFUL MASTER proposed the health of the Visiting Brethren , coupling with it that of a Brother present , who was an old