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The W . M . then proposed "The healths of two other Visiting Brethren , Bro . Col . Vernon and Bro . Still . " Bro . VERNON responded to the toast , and remarked that he had spent a whole week in Masonic engagements , and assured them that his visit to the Cherwell Lodge was not the least agreeable event , for he had had the gratification of witnessing the installation of the W . M ., the presentation of a P . M . jewel to Bro . Bowyer , the raising of a Brother , and tbe initiation of a candidate , all of which
ceremonies had been conducted in a masterly manner , and furnished such an amount of enjoyment as it had rarel y fallen to his lot to experience in one day . He rejoiced to find that Masonry was carried out not only at head-quarters , but in the outskirts , and that they were all animated by one Fraternal spirit . He thanked them for the kind reception they had given him , and said that his first visit to the Cherwell Lodge would leave behind associations and reminiscences of a most agreeable character ( cheers ) . Bro . STILL also replied to the toast , and expressed the gratification which it
afforded him as a Past Officer of the Lodge to see it so flourishing , and conducted so strictly in accordance with the principles of the Order , and trusted that it would diffuse its rays and illuminate the whole Province of Oxford ( cheers ) . The Pro . G . M . Bro . BOWTER proposed , in complimentary terms , "The health of the newly-initiated Bro . Rusher . " Bro . F . THOMAS then sang , in excellent style , "The Entered Apprentice ' s Song ;" Bro . Rusher responding in a spirited and eloquent manner . The AV . M . then proposed the health of his officers , and said that now they were left to themselves , it behoved them to show that they had profited by the instructions of those who had preceded them . He had not accepted li ghtly the
important trust confided to him , but had well weighed tbe matter ; and after much reflection and consideration , had come to the conclusion that the duties . of the Master of the Lodge were not incompatible with the sacred duties of his calling , but were in strict accordance with them ( loud cheers ) . He hoped that the Cherwell would extend its influence , and that the flag which waved over the good ship would still be triumphant ( cheers ) . Bro . APLIN responded to the toast , and expressed bis desire to see Masonic principles carried out in every-day life , that they should bear each other ' s burdens ,
and make their ancient order a pattern among men ( cheers ) . Bro . Col . VERNON proposed "Prosperity to the Cherwell Lodge , " which he regarded not only as an important Lodge in tbe Province , but as likely to occupy au important position among the Lodges ofthe kingdom . The admirable manner in which its work was performed , and the truly Masonic spirit which characterised all its proceedings , combined to make it worthy of imitation by the whole Masonic world . He was delighted to find that they excelled not only in the theory of Masonry , but in carrying its principles into practice , by bearing and
forbearing , extending the right hand of fellowship to all , and showing that Masonry was not a mere name , or a combination of ceremonies , but a living reality that was exemplified in their every-day life , in the discharge of those duties which as Masons aud Christians they were called on to exercise towards their fellow men ( cheers ) . He sincerely wished that the Cherwell Lodge would continue to prosper and flourish , and he looked forward with hope that under such able hands its success would be equal to all their wishes . The AV . M . briefly responded to the toast , and expressed his earnest hope that they mig ht be able to realize all that Bro . Vernon and others anticipated from them .
Tea and coffee were then served , in order that the Oxford brethren might leave by the special train which had very kindly and considerately been provided for their accommodation . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Vernon , AA ' augh , Hon . S . Anncsley , Randall , Plowman , and others . An extempore song relating to the Cherwell and her crew was sung by Bro . Joseph Plowman , and was greatly
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Provincial.
The W . M . then proposed "The healths of two other Visiting Brethren , Bro . Col . Vernon and Bro . Still . " Bro . VERNON responded to the toast , and remarked that he had spent a whole week in Masonic engagements , and assured them that his visit to the Cherwell Lodge was not the least agreeable event , for he had had the gratification of witnessing the installation of the W . M ., the presentation of a P . M . jewel to Bro . Bowyer , the raising of a Brother , and tbe initiation of a candidate , all of which
ceremonies had been conducted in a masterly manner , and furnished such an amount of enjoyment as it had rarel y fallen to his lot to experience in one day . He rejoiced to find that Masonry was carried out not only at head-quarters , but in the outskirts , and that they were all animated by one Fraternal spirit . He thanked them for the kind reception they had given him , and said that his first visit to the Cherwell Lodge would leave behind associations and reminiscences of a most agreeable character ( cheers ) . Bro . STILL also replied to the toast , and expressed the gratification which it
afforded him as a Past Officer of the Lodge to see it so flourishing , and conducted so strictly in accordance with the principles of the Order , and trusted that it would diffuse its rays and illuminate the whole Province of Oxford ( cheers ) . The Pro . G . M . Bro . BOWTER proposed , in complimentary terms , "The health of the newly-initiated Bro . Rusher . " Bro . F . THOMAS then sang , in excellent style , "The Entered Apprentice ' s Song ;" Bro . Rusher responding in a spirited and eloquent manner . The AV . M . then proposed the health of his officers , and said that now they were left to themselves , it behoved them to show that they had profited by the instructions of those who had preceded them . He had not accepted li ghtly the
important trust confided to him , but had well weighed tbe matter ; and after much reflection and consideration , had come to the conclusion that the duties . of the Master of the Lodge were not incompatible with the sacred duties of his calling , but were in strict accordance with them ( loud cheers ) . He hoped that the Cherwell would extend its influence , and that the flag which waved over the good ship would still be triumphant ( cheers ) . Bro . APLIN responded to the toast , and expressed bis desire to see Masonic principles carried out in every-day life , that they should bear each other ' s burdens ,
and make their ancient order a pattern among men ( cheers ) . Bro . Col . VERNON proposed "Prosperity to the Cherwell Lodge , " which he regarded not only as an important Lodge in tbe Province , but as likely to occupy au important position among the Lodges ofthe kingdom . The admirable manner in which its work was performed , and the truly Masonic spirit which characterised all its proceedings , combined to make it worthy of imitation by the whole Masonic world . He was delighted to find that they excelled not only in the theory of Masonry , but in carrying its principles into practice , by bearing and
forbearing , extending the right hand of fellowship to all , and showing that Masonry was not a mere name , or a combination of ceremonies , but a living reality that was exemplified in their every-day life , in the discharge of those duties which as Masons aud Christians they were called on to exercise towards their fellow men ( cheers ) . He sincerely wished that the Cherwell Lodge would continue to prosper and flourish , and he looked forward with hope that under such able hands its success would be equal to all their wishes . The AV . M . briefly responded to the toast , and expressed his earnest hope that they mig ht be able to realize all that Bro . Vernon and others anticipated from them .
Tea and coffee were then served , in order that the Oxford brethren might leave by the special train which had very kindly and considerately been provided for their accommodation . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Vernon , AA ' augh , Hon . S . Anncsley , Randall , Plowman , and others . An extempore song relating to the Cherwell and her crew was sung by Bro . Joseph Plowman , and was greatly