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Article GRAND MASONIC MEETING. ← Page 6 of 7 →
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Grand Masonic Meeting.
holiday mirth which the celebration of a Masonic Centenary might be supposed to inspire . The Master then gave " Brother Thomas Moore and brother Ramsbottom , and success to the Boys' and Girls' Schools . " Brother Moore briefly addressed the meeting , and acknowledged that to no Lodge in the Order were the charities more indebted than to the members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge ; and he trusted that the celebration of the completion of the next century might prove as auspicious as the present .
The Deputy Grand Master acknowledged the compliment paid to Brother Ramsbottom , than whom Masonry could not boast a more liberal supporter . Brother Petitt , who replied on the occasion of the Past Grand Officers ' health being noticed , made some expressive , pointed , and delicate remarks ; and at this time it was very generally observed , that " good humour" never presided with greater effect .
" The Eighteen Red-Apron Lodges , and success to them , " were then given , and Brother Leach , Master of No . 1 , returned thanks . " The Eighteen Grand Stewards of the Year" followed , for which Brother Dobie returned thanks . Both toasts were warmly received . " Alderman Thomas Wood , and the other visitors , " called forth very cordial marks of approbation . The worth y Alderman was very felicitous in his observations , which were brief and much to the purpose . characterised
He the meeting as the union of conviviality and friendship , as the institution itself was one of virtue and principle . " The Father of the Lodge , Brother Clarkson , " elicited much interest . " A service of forty years , " the veteran Brother observed , " was rewarded by excellent health and unabated spirits . " Brother Clarkson entered into many particulars , which our space will not allow us to give . " Brother Bellamy and the Musical Friends" met with an equall
, y cordial reception . Brother Bellamy , in the course of his address , observed , that their honours in Masonry were necessarily restricted to the opportunity of meeting the brethren in convivial moments , and therefore their ambition was limited on account of their professional pursuits ; but when the opportunity to please was afforded them , their dutybe ^ . ' came father to their wishes , which were to gratify those who heard them . "
" Brothers Norris , Father and Son , " absent from a domestic calamity . " Brother Rodgers and the Officers of the Lodge . " This toast as the preceding was well received , and Brother Rogers replied with his accustomed good humour and judicious expression . _ The concluding toast— " To all poor and distressed Masons , " was the signal to retire , and the company separated , after passing one of the happiest days ever enjoyed by Masons .
PRESENT * . lit . W . Lord Henry John Spencer Churchill , D . G . M . Prov . Grand Masters . —Rt . W . Simon M'Gillvray , W . Merrick . Past Grand Wardens . —lit . Worshi pful D . Polloekt , Sir W . Rawlinst L . IT . Pettitt , Willettt .
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Grand Masonic Meeting.
holiday mirth which the celebration of a Masonic Centenary might be supposed to inspire . The Master then gave " Brother Thomas Moore and brother Ramsbottom , and success to the Boys' and Girls' Schools . " Brother Moore briefly addressed the meeting , and acknowledged that to no Lodge in the Order were the charities more indebted than to the members of the Grand Stewards' Lodge ; and he trusted that the celebration of the completion of the next century might prove as auspicious as the present .
The Deputy Grand Master acknowledged the compliment paid to Brother Ramsbottom , than whom Masonry could not boast a more liberal supporter . Brother Petitt , who replied on the occasion of the Past Grand Officers ' health being noticed , made some expressive , pointed , and delicate remarks ; and at this time it was very generally observed , that " good humour" never presided with greater effect .
" The Eighteen Red-Apron Lodges , and success to them , " were then given , and Brother Leach , Master of No . 1 , returned thanks . " The Eighteen Grand Stewards of the Year" followed , for which Brother Dobie returned thanks . Both toasts were warmly received . " Alderman Thomas Wood , and the other visitors , " called forth very cordial marks of approbation . The worth y Alderman was very felicitous in his observations , which were brief and much to the purpose . characterised
He the meeting as the union of conviviality and friendship , as the institution itself was one of virtue and principle . " The Father of the Lodge , Brother Clarkson , " elicited much interest . " A service of forty years , " the veteran Brother observed , " was rewarded by excellent health and unabated spirits . " Brother Clarkson entered into many particulars , which our space will not allow us to give . " Brother Bellamy and the Musical Friends" met with an equall
, y cordial reception . Brother Bellamy , in the course of his address , observed , that their honours in Masonry were necessarily restricted to the opportunity of meeting the brethren in convivial moments , and therefore their ambition was limited on account of their professional pursuits ; but when the opportunity to please was afforded them , their dutybe ^ . ' came father to their wishes , which were to gratify those who heard them . "
" Brothers Norris , Father and Son , " absent from a domestic calamity . " Brother Rodgers and the Officers of the Lodge . " This toast as the preceding was well received , and Brother Rogers replied with his accustomed good humour and judicious expression . _ The concluding toast— " To all poor and distressed Masons , " was the signal to retire , and the company separated , after passing one of the happiest days ever enjoyed by Masons .
PRESENT * . lit . W . Lord Henry John Spencer Churchill , D . G . M . Prov . Grand Masters . —Rt . W . Simon M'Gillvray , W . Merrick . Past Grand Wardens . —lit . Worshi pful D . Polloekt , Sir W . Rawlinst L . IT . Pettitt , Willettt .