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TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Crait Masonry 701 Mark Masonry yen Knights Templar 70 , 1 'Red Cross of Constantine ,., 703 Scotland 70 . Consecration of a Lodge a * Barton-on-Humber 70 J
Fratres Rosicruciana ; Societatis m Scotia 704 . Masonic Notes and Queries 705 Historical Notes on Scotch Lodges 705 Thc Revised Constitutions of the Irish Grand Lodge ... 706 The Spurious Rite of Memphis 707 The Grand Orient of France ami the Rite of Memphis 707 Complimentary Dinner to Bio .. ] . R . Stebbing- 708
CORRESPONDENCE : — The Maltese Ritual 700 , St . John ' s Gate 70 ( j Masonic Literature 709 Spiritualism 71 c Consecration of a Lodsre and a Red Cross Conclave
in New Zealand 710 Masonic Tidings 711 Poetry 711 Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex 71 r Lodge Meetings for next week 71 r Advertisements 6 99 700 706 712 713 7 : 4
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —After the long recess of six months . thisjustlycelebrated old lodge held its regular meeting at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough High-street , Southwark , on Tuesday , October the 21 st . Bro . G . J . Grace P . M . 1178 , W . M ., presided . The minutes of
the previous lodge meeting were rend and unanimously confirmed . Ballots , taken separately , were unanimous ia favour of the admission of all the candidates lor initiation into Freemasonry . The agenda paper was relieved by raising Bros . J . J- Hole , and J . E . Stephens to the third
degree , passing Bro . E . J . I'risby , to the second degree , initiating Messrs . Whetherly , S . \ V . Sutton , and E . Buckland into Freemasonry . The work vvas well and and abl y done by the W . M . Several candidates were proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The . subject of
the proposed new bye-laws was deterred until thenext lodge meeting . The lodge wasclosed . and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , served under Bro . J . II . Spencer ' s ] ... onal supervision . It was all that could be desired and gave great satisfaction . The routine toasts
were given , and a most agreeable evening spent . After dessert the coffee was served and the brethren separated . There were also present : — Bros . A . L . Dussek , S . W . S . Harman , J . W . E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , Prov . G . Steward Middk s : rc , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Gomme , S . D . T . J . H . Wilkins , Prov . G . A . D . C .
Middlesex , P . M ., I . G . ; C . Rayden , D . of C . ; G . Free , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . ; H . Keeble , P . M ., and forty other brethren . The visitors list included Bros . A . M . Thomas , 134 ; W . Myatt , W . M . 871 ; J . G . Willett , 1076 ; T . Vincent , 1076 ; D . A . Ross , 1216 ; A . Alworth , J . D . 226 9 ; F . Bouts , 10 , 36 , 1326 , and others .
SIIEKRNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge of Instruction ( No . l 5 &) . —This old and flourishing Lodge of Instruction held its annual meeting on the ifjth . inst ,, at the Britannia Inn , Mile Town , Sheerness , when a goodly number of the brethren assembled together . This lodge of
Instruction was established on the 22 nd April , 1841 , by the principal brethren of Adam ' s Lodge , at that time for the instruction of M . Ms . These have all past from this lower lodge to the Grand Lodge above , except one , our respected Bro . Issac Townsend , P . M . and Secretary , VAA
P . Prov . G . R ., and P . Prov . G . S . of W . ofthe Province of Kent . He is the oldest Mason in the Province except one , the Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . Thorpe . liro . Isaac Townsend was initiated in Lodge No . 79 , Greenwich , in
the year 1815 , and joined Adam ' s Lodge , 158 , 11 18 34 , and has been Secretary for 28 years , and 's still able to give counsel and instruction to the younger brethren . This Lodge of Instruction fell into abeyance about the year 1855 . and was resuscitated in April , 186 *; , by Bros .
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Keddle , J . Townsend , S . L . Townsend , Green Spears , Bagshaw , and Fleming , and its progress has since been marked by many of the brethren being able to take the highest places in the lodge , with credit to themselves and the Past
Masters who superintend the working of the Lodge of Instruction On Thursday , the 16 th inst ., the lodge was opened at 6 . 30 . p . m . by Bro . A . Spears , P . M . and Treasurer , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . O ., when the minutes of the former meetinp- were
read and confirmed . The chair was then taken by Bro . Bagshaw , P . M . and W . M . ofthe Lodge of Instrnction , when the financial business of the lodge was examined and found highly satisfactory . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , provided by Mrs .
Green , ofthe Britannia Inn , ( widow of the late lamented Bro . I . G . Green , P . M . ) in her usual excellent style . The chair at the banquet was most ably filled by Bro . Bagshaw , P . M . After banquet the usual loyal and Craft toasts were given from the chair , accompanied by brief , but
appropriate remarks . lo the toast of the " Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , nnd its Officers , " Bro . Beckwith , W . M . of Adam ' s Lodge , and P . G . S . of Works , responded in a few but appropriate remarks . The chairman in proposing the " Officers of Adam ' s Lodge , " forcibly
urged on the brethren the desirability of attending the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Byston , S . VV . of Adam ' s Lodge in responding to the above toast , made some very appropriate remarks on the necc : sity of continued and punctual attendance of the officers to their several duties , Bro . Spears ,
P . M ., kc ., in responding to the toast ofthe Past Masl . rs , gave a short but graphic address on the three --rand offerings which make the ground work < f Freemasonry holy , illustrating them b y the P .. Mel passages in Holy Writ . Bro . S . L * TOUT A , P . M ., feelingly returned thanks for the iiustess , Mrs . Green .
CARNARVON . —Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) . — This lodge held its annual meeting at the Castle , Carnarvon , on Tuesday , 21 st inst ., when there was a large assembly of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Pool , assisted b y all his officers , and he then initiated a candidate
who had previously been accepted by ballot . Bro . M . Emanuel , P . M . ofthe lodge , of Israel , 20 *; t ' i — ¦ : . rimed the chair , and Bro . Bradbury , the ' 1 , ... Act , having been presented to him , took the necessary obligations . Thc W . M . having been saluted in the three degrees , then appointed
and invested the officers of the lodge with appropriate remarks . Bro . Emanuel , P . M ., then delivered the three addresses in a manner which , at the conclusion , drew forth the long and loud applause of the brethren present . A vote of thanks to Bro . Emanuel , P . M ., for his services
as Installing Master was then proposed by Bro . Humphrey , who stated that Bro . Emanuel had travelled expressly from London at his own expense to perform the ceremony of installing the new Master , and . he proved his zeal for Masonry not only on that occasion , but also the four times he had travelled tn
Carnarvon to attend to his c * y as Z . of the chapter in connection with iA lodge . The proposition , on being put to the lodge , was carried unanimously , and ordered to be entered on the
minutes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Sportsmen ' s Hotel , to a banquet prepared by Bro . Pugh , in his usual wellknown style , and where a most pleasant evening was passed by the brethren .
BARROW . —Hind pool Lodge ( No . J 221 J ) . — On Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master of this lodge took place at the Lodge Room , Hartington Hotel . The W . M . elect was P . M . Bro . George Cornfield , and the Installing Officer was Bro .
Alpass , Prov . Grand Secretary assisted b y Bro . Wade , Prov . Grand Master of Ceremonies , Bro . R . Pearson , P . M . 995 . ; Bro . Dodgson , P . M . 995 ; and Bro . Bagot , P . M . 1021 . The ceremony having been gone through with great solemnity ,
the W . M . appointed the following officers for the ensuing year , who were also duly installed into office , namely : —Bro . R . Hooker , S . W . Bro . W . A . Kershaw , J . W . ; Bro . W . M . Eckersley , M . of C . j Bro . R . B . D . Bradshaw , S . D . ; Bro . E . J . Morgan , J . D . ; Bro . J . Jeavons , Sec .
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Bro . B . Woodhouse , Treasurer ; Bro . B . Carruthers , I . G . ; Bro . Joseph Hill , O . ; Bro . G . ' L Hillier , Tyler . After the installation , " which lasted upwards of three hours , the brethren passed in order from the lod ge to the banquet room , singing ,
" Hail Masonry divine . " Between 40 ancl 50 brethren sat down to a banquet which was of the most recherche description , reflecting great credit upon Uro . Taylor and Mrs . Taylor , the host and hostess . The after proceedings were presided over bv Bro .
Cornfield , W . M ., supported by Bro . Graham , I . P . M . ; Bro . Ormandy , P . M . ; Bro . Bagot , P . M . ; Bro . Worrall , P . M . ; Bro . Whiteside , W . M . 1390 , and other visitors . After the passing round of the loving cup , the toast list was proceeded with . The first toast , given by the W . M .,
was " Ihe Queen , the daughter , niece , and mother of Masons . " The W . M . next gave " His Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . then gave " The most Worshipful the Grand Master , the Earl of Ripon , the
Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Officers ofthe Grand Lodge of England . " He said they might be glad in being so fortunate in finding so worthy a successor to the late M . W . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , and they ought also to be
equally glad that the present M . W . G . M . had appointed such a worthy nobleman for his deputy , both of whom discharged their Masonic duties to the satisfaclion and admiration of everyone concerned , especially when their high and important offices connected with the state were considered ,
which called for their almost undivided attention . He ( the speaker ) had not had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge , but from that valuable medium , the Freemason , he could gather that thc other officers gave that support tothe M . W . G . M . which he so well deserved , and which showed
they were so fitted for the honours they enjoyed . The next toast honoured was ' * ' To the immuital memory of our l > olovoil lato Meet Worshipful Past Grand Master , the Iiarl of Zetland , " which was drunk in solemn silence . The W . M . proposed in most eulogistic terms
" The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the Provincial Officers of West Lancashire . " When he proposed the M . W . G . M ., he said they should be glad that they had been so fortunate as to lind such a worthy successor to the late M . W . G . M .,
but in coming nearer home , to their own province , he could say that he had been in the Provincial Grand Lodge at Wigan , Southport , and another place , where he had seen and heard the R . W . P . G . M . speak ; and he was also at the Grand Masonic meeting at Manchester last
October where he saw him holding a very distinguished office , and he came to the conclusion that the M . W . G . M could not place the patent in better hands than in those of the present R . W . P . G . M . He also had appointed a worthy deputy , who took a great interest in everything appertaining to the welfare of the Craft . Of
the rest of the present officers , especially those who they had met with in Barrow , Bros . Alpass and Wylie , he must say that the R . W . M . had made a very judicious selection , because they were so well acquainted with Provincial Grand Lodge affairs as to render their very valuable assistance , and he could say whenever they needed their assistance in Barrow thev had
invariably given it with willingness and courtesy . He coupled wilh the toast Bro . Alpass , P . G . S . Bro . Alpass , P . G . S . responded . Bro . Graham , then proposed " The Worshipful Master of Hindpool , Lodge , No . 1225 . " He said heneed not tell them that he was well known by all ,
from the oldest to the youngest mason present , and also that the longer they knew him the better they liked him , not only for his Masonic capabilities , but for his private character . He looked upon the proceedings of the day as another honour to the lodge , inasmuch as thc Worshipful Master had been elected a second time to fill the
chair . He had known Bro . Cornfield for a long time , and he could bear testimony to the fact that his heart seemed bound up in Masonry , and as long as he lived he would give the lodge the help he was so well qualified to give . The toa
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Crait Masonry 701 Mark Masonry yen Knights Templar 70 , 1 'Red Cross of Constantine ,., 703 Scotland 70 . Consecration of a Lodge a * Barton-on-Humber 70 J
Fratres Rosicruciana ; Societatis m Scotia 704 . Masonic Notes and Queries 705 Historical Notes on Scotch Lodges 705 Thc Revised Constitutions of the Irish Grand Lodge ... 706 The Spurious Rite of Memphis 707 The Grand Orient of France ami the Rite of Memphis 707 Complimentary Dinner to Bio .. ] . R . Stebbing- 708
CORRESPONDENCE : — The Maltese Ritual 700 , St . John ' s Gate 70 ( j Masonic Literature 709 Spiritualism 71 c Consecration of a Lodsre and a Red Cross Conclave
in New Zealand 710 Masonic Tidings 711 Poetry 711 Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex 71 r Lodge Meetings for next week 71 r Advertisements 6 99 700 706 712 713 7 : 4
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE ( NO . 73 ) . —After the long recess of six months . thisjustlycelebrated old lodge held its regular meeting at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough High-street , Southwark , on Tuesday , October the 21 st . Bro . G . J . Grace P . M . 1178 , W . M ., presided . The minutes of
the previous lodge meeting were rend and unanimously confirmed . Ballots , taken separately , were unanimous ia favour of the admission of all the candidates lor initiation into Freemasonry . The agenda paper was relieved by raising Bros . J . J- Hole , and J . E . Stephens to the third
degree , passing Bro . E . J . I'risby , to the second degree , initiating Messrs . Whetherly , S . \ V . Sutton , and E . Buckland into Freemasonry . The work vvas well and and abl y done by the W . M . Several candidates were proposed for initiation at the next lodge meeting . The . subject of
the proposed new bye-laws was deterred until thenext lodge meeting . The lodge wasclosed . and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , served under Bro . J . II . Spencer ' s ] ... onal supervision . It was all that could be desired and gave great satisfaction . The routine toasts
were given , and a most agreeable evening spent . After dessert the coffee was served and the brethren separated . There were also present : — Bros . A . L . Dussek , S . W . S . Harman , J . W . E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , Prov . G . Steward Middk s : rc , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Gomme , S . D . T . J . H . Wilkins , Prov . G . A . D . C .
Middlesex , P . M ., I . G . ; C . Rayden , D . of C . ; G . Free , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . ; H . Keeble , P . M ., and forty other brethren . The visitors list included Bros . A . M . Thomas , 134 ; W . Myatt , W . M . 871 ; J . G . Willett , 1076 ; T . Vincent , 1076 ; D . A . Ross , 1216 ; A . Alworth , J . D . 226 9 ; F . Bouts , 10 , 36 , 1326 , and others .
SIIEKRNESS . —Adam ' s Lodge of Instruction ( No . l 5 &) . —This old and flourishing Lodge of Instruction held its annual meeting on the ifjth . inst ,, at the Britannia Inn , Mile Town , Sheerness , when a goodly number of the brethren assembled together . This lodge of
Instruction was established on the 22 nd April , 1841 , by the principal brethren of Adam ' s Lodge , at that time for the instruction of M . Ms . These have all past from this lower lodge to the Grand Lodge above , except one , our respected Bro . Issac Townsend , P . M . and Secretary , VAA
P . Prov . G . R ., and P . Prov . G . S . of W . ofthe Province of Kent . He is the oldest Mason in the Province except one , the Provincial Grand Treasurer , Bro . Thorpe . liro . Isaac Townsend was initiated in Lodge No . 79 , Greenwich , in
the year 1815 , and joined Adam ' s Lodge , 158 , 11 18 34 , and has been Secretary for 28 years , and 's still able to give counsel and instruction to the younger brethren . This Lodge of Instruction fell into abeyance about the year 1855 . and was resuscitated in April , 186 *; , by Bros .
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Keddle , J . Townsend , S . L . Townsend , Green Spears , Bagshaw , and Fleming , and its progress has since been marked by many of the brethren being able to take the highest places in the lodge , with credit to themselves and the Past
Masters who superintend the working of the Lodge of Instruction On Thursday , the 16 th inst ., the lodge was opened at 6 . 30 . p . m . by Bro . A . Spears , P . M . and Treasurer , P . Z ., P . Prov . G . O ., when the minutes of the former meetinp- were
read and confirmed . The chair was then taken by Bro . Bagshaw , P . M . and W . M . ofthe Lodge of Instrnction , when the financial business of the lodge was examined and found highly satisfactory . The lodge was then closed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , provided by Mrs .
Green , ofthe Britannia Inn , ( widow of the late lamented Bro . I . G . Green , P . M . ) in her usual excellent style . The chair at the banquet was most ably filled by Bro . Bagshaw , P . M . After banquet the usual loyal and Craft toasts were given from the chair , accompanied by brief , but
appropriate remarks . lo the toast of the " Provincial Grand Lodge of Kent , nnd its Officers , " Bro . Beckwith , W . M . of Adam ' s Lodge , and P . G . S . of Works , responded in a few but appropriate remarks . The chairman in proposing the " Officers of Adam ' s Lodge , " forcibly
urged on the brethren the desirability of attending the Lodge of Instruction . Bro . Byston , S . VV . of Adam ' s Lodge in responding to the above toast , made some very appropriate remarks on the necc : sity of continued and punctual attendance of the officers to their several duties , Bro . Spears ,
P . M ., kc ., in responding to the toast ofthe Past Masl . rs , gave a short but graphic address on the three --rand offerings which make the ground work < f Freemasonry holy , illustrating them b y the P .. Mel passages in Holy Writ . Bro . S . L * TOUT A , P . M ., feelingly returned thanks for the iiustess , Mrs . Green .
CARNARVON . —Segontium Lodge ( No . 606 ) . — This lodge held its annual meeting at the Castle , Carnarvon , on Tuesday , 21 st inst ., when there was a large assembly of the brethren . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Pool , assisted b y all his officers , and he then initiated a candidate
who had previously been accepted by ballot . Bro . M . Emanuel , P . M . ofthe lodge , of Israel , 20 *; t ' i — ¦ : . rimed the chair , and Bro . Bradbury , the ' 1 , ... Act , having been presented to him , took the necessary obligations . Thc W . M . having been saluted in the three degrees , then appointed
and invested the officers of the lodge with appropriate remarks . Bro . Emanuel , P . M ., then delivered the three addresses in a manner which , at the conclusion , drew forth the long and loud applause of the brethren present . A vote of thanks to Bro . Emanuel , P . M ., for his services
as Installing Master was then proposed by Bro . Humphrey , who stated that Bro . Emanuel had travelled expressly from London at his own expense to perform the ceremony of installing the new Master , and . he proved his zeal for Masonry not only on that occasion , but also the four times he had travelled tn
Carnarvon to attend to his c * y as Z . of the chapter in connection with iA lodge . The proposition , on being put to the lodge , was carried unanimously , and ordered to be entered on the
minutes . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Sportsmen ' s Hotel , to a banquet prepared by Bro . Pugh , in his usual wellknown style , and where a most pleasant evening was passed by the brethren .
BARROW . —Hind pool Lodge ( No . J 221 J ) . — On Tuesday , the 16 th inst ., the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master of this lodge took place at the Lodge Room , Hartington Hotel . The W . M . elect was P . M . Bro . George Cornfield , and the Installing Officer was Bro .
Alpass , Prov . Grand Secretary assisted b y Bro . Wade , Prov . Grand Master of Ceremonies , Bro . R . Pearson , P . M . 995 . ; Bro . Dodgson , P . M . 995 ; and Bro . Bagot , P . M . 1021 . The ceremony having been gone through with great solemnity ,
the W . M . appointed the following officers for the ensuing year , who were also duly installed into office , namely : —Bro . R . Hooker , S . W . Bro . W . A . Kershaw , J . W . ; Bro . W . M . Eckersley , M . of C . j Bro . R . B . D . Bradshaw , S . D . ; Bro . E . J . Morgan , J . D . ; Bro . J . Jeavons , Sec .
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Bro . B . Woodhouse , Treasurer ; Bro . B . Carruthers , I . G . ; Bro . Joseph Hill , O . ; Bro . G . ' L Hillier , Tyler . After the installation , " which lasted upwards of three hours , the brethren passed in order from the lod ge to the banquet room , singing ,
" Hail Masonry divine . " Between 40 ancl 50 brethren sat down to a banquet which was of the most recherche description , reflecting great credit upon Uro . Taylor and Mrs . Taylor , the host and hostess . The after proceedings were presided over bv Bro .
Cornfield , W . M ., supported by Bro . Graham , I . P . M . ; Bro . Ormandy , P . M . ; Bro . Bagot , P . M . ; Bro . Worrall , P . M . ; Bro . Whiteside , W . M . 1390 , and other visitors . After the passing round of the loving cup , the toast list was proceeded with . The first toast , given by the W . M .,
was " Ihe Queen , the daughter , niece , and mother of Masons . " The W . M . next gave " His Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales , P . G . M ., the Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family . " The W . M . then gave " The most Worshipful the Grand Master , the Earl of Ripon , the
Right Worshipful the Deputy Grand Master , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Officers ofthe Grand Lodge of England . " He said they might be glad in being so fortunate in finding so worthy a successor to the late M . W . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , and they ought also to be
equally glad that the present M . W . G . M . had appointed such a worthy nobleman for his deputy , both of whom discharged their Masonic duties to the satisfaclion and admiration of everyone concerned , especially when their high and important offices connected with the state were considered ,
which called for their almost undivided attention . He ( the speaker ) had not had the pleasure of visiting the Grand Lodge , but from that valuable medium , the Freemason , he could gather that thc other officers gave that support tothe M . W . G . M . which he so well deserved , and which showed
they were so fitted for the honours they enjoyed . The next toast honoured was ' * ' To the immuital memory of our l > olovoil lato Meet Worshipful Past Grand Master , the Iiarl of Zetland , " which was drunk in solemn silence . The W . M . proposed in most eulogistic terms
" The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master , Lord Skelmersdale , and the Provincial Officers of West Lancashire . " When he proposed the M . W . G . M ., he said they should be glad that they had been so fortunate as to lind such a worthy successor to the late M . W . G . M .,
but in coming nearer home , to their own province , he could say that he had been in the Provincial Grand Lodge at Wigan , Southport , and another place , where he had seen and heard the R . W . P . G . M . speak ; and he was also at the Grand Masonic meeting at Manchester last
October where he saw him holding a very distinguished office , and he came to the conclusion that the M . W . G . M could not place the patent in better hands than in those of the present R . W . P . G . M . He also had appointed a worthy deputy , who took a great interest in everything appertaining to the welfare of the Craft . Of
the rest of the present officers , especially those who they had met with in Barrow , Bros . Alpass and Wylie , he must say that the R . W . M . had made a very judicious selection , because they were so well acquainted with Provincial Grand Lodge affairs as to render their very valuable assistance , and he could say whenever they needed their assistance in Barrow thev had
invariably given it with willingness and courtesy . He coupled wilh the toast Bro . Alpass , P . G . S . Bro . Alpass , P . G . S . responded . Bro . Graham , then proposed " The Worshipful Master of Hindpool , Lodge , No . 1225 . " He said heneed not tell them that he was well known by all ,
from the oldest to the youngest mason present , and also that the longer they knew him the better they liked him , not only for his Masonic capabilities , but for his private character . He looked upon the proceedings of the day as another honour to the lodge , inasmuch as thc Worshipful Master had been elected a second time to fill the
chair . He had known Bro . Cornfield for a long time , and he could bear testimony to the fact that his heart seemed bound up in Masonry , and as long as he lived he would give the lodge the help he was so well qualified to give . The toa