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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
which was seconded by Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . S . of W ., and carried unanimousl y . The Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested the following Prov . firand Officers : nm Lieut .-Col . W . Rushton , 1871 ... ... Prov . S . G . W .
A . Stewart Brown , 2183 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . Rev . T- L'ngen Seager , 21 S 3 ... ... } D „ ~ . " Rev . " Hugh Chapma ° i , 2105 ... ... j Prov * G * Cha P * " XV . Fisher , 1512 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . G . C H . Jennings , 1237 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ., H . H . Room , 1777 ... ... ... prov . G . Sec .
H . F . Stewart , 1460 ... ... ... * > c |; G . R . Langley , 23 S 1 ... .... j Prov . S . G . Ds . " J . Tidmarsh , 216 3 ... ... ... *) " H . Clark , 1777 ... ... j Prov . J . G . Ds . jj A . H . Scurrah , 2048 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . (( S . Hague , M . D ., 2105 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ( i J . H . Gaskin , 1897 ... ... ... p v . D . G . D . C . „ A . Bevis , 1567 ... ... ... p rov . A . G . D . C . J . C . Goslin , 1326 ... ... ... prov . G . S . B .
„ E . Dare , 1656 ... ... ... ** > " R . } . S . Beeton , 78 S ... ... j Prov . G . Std . Brs . jj H . D . Wetton , 1549 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . H . Lee , 1 S 97 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec „ R . Bales , 1512 ... ... ... p rov . G . Purst . „ E . T . Lynn , 1310 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst .
„ ] . Church , 203 4 ... ... ... "" ] \ V . Clowes , 1 494 ... ... ... j „ N . Goodchild , M . D ., 1637 ... -tp .,, re , 1 jj W . H . Matthews , 1423 ... ... j- Prov . G . Stwds . j , A . Toulmin , jun ., 1503 ... ... ... | „ H . Wilson , 1293 ... ... ... J „ I . Gilbert , 1194 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tvler .
The sum of 15 guineas was voted to each of the three Masonic Institutions , on the proposition of the PROV . GRAND MASTER . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then said they had met that day in the Parish Room through the kind permission of the vicar , who had kindly placed the vestries at their disposal , and had done evervthinp- he
could to make their visit comfortable . No charge whatever had been made , and he therefore thought it would be a poor compliment if they went away without giving the vicar something towards some of his charities . He , therefore , proposed a vote of thanks , and also that the sum of 10 guineas should be voted to the vicar of the parish for whatever charitable purposes he might select . Bro . HOPWOOD seconded the proposition , which was carried item . con .
The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER referred to the excellent arrangements made for the meeting that day . What had been done was attributable to a few brethren and to thc organisation of Bro . Howard Room , Prov . G . Sec , who had devoted an enormous amount of time and correspondence to ensure success , and all would agree that the result had been a great success . He proposed that a vote of thanks should be given to the
members ol the Sir Charles Bright Lodge for the use of the furniture , and especially to Bro . Forge for the great assistance given in carrying out the arrangements . Bro . Forge had been indefati gable in his exertions and had worked very hard indeed in connection with the meeting . Bro . Sir F . DIXON HARTLAND , M . P ., P . G . W ., seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . An anthem was sung and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed
, Ihe brethren afterwards dined together at the Town Hall , to the nutr . 'bcr of nearly 300 , under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , and the usual toasts were honoured .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in proposing the first toast , said the brethren would doubtless anticipate that it was "The Queen and the Craft . " Thc toasl divided itself into two halves , both assimilating themselves very well together . The Queen who governed the realm , and the Craft as representing those whom she governed . She had ruled over the country for many , many years , and the relations which existed between her and those whom
she governed were absolutely unique . When the Oueen succeeded to the throne more than 50 years ago much sympathy wa-Tfelt for her on account of her youth , but that sympathy was speedily turned to admiration for the qualities she showed . The reason for the love shown her Majesty could be summed up in one sentence , for she had , from the time she assumed the
throne , endeavoured to be the mother of thc country she governed . In their adversity she had addressed them words , not merely of conventional condolence , but sincerely sympathetica ! and warm hearted . Ihey in their turn hacl shown their sympathy by sharing in her sorrows and pleasures , and when some time ago a heavy blow was struck by death taking away one who was then about to be married , everv
memuer of fhe Craft mourned for that loss as though in their own family . He was glad to find that the surviving brother was about to be united in matrimony with a lady well fitted to share his pleasures and joys , and this would efface the loss they sustained some time ago . „ In proposing "H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M .. " ( he PROV .
• ORAND MASTER said his Royal Highness had conferred an inestimable advantage upon the Craft by becoming its Grand Master , and the fact of us taking so deep an interest in the prosperity of the Craft had bcen the means of largely increasing its members , both in the East as well as in the il f ° rr Ma i estv ' s dominions . He believed it was indisputable that in tr ! , i C ' ''" - " sunr | y plains of India , the knowledge that the heir jo the throne was the Grand Master nf Kn-p-mn < innrv hnr * «;<;« r , ,,-.- „„<
'mpetus to the Craft . What they might especially thank thc M . W . G . M . bin tf ' * * * "" dert'iken the duties , not in any perfunctory sense , ndv WaS a , wavs ready to assist the interests of Freemasonry , and L ^ '* **? ll ~ * attributes of Freemasonry—benevolence , benignity and * yn * ipath y . J . {' . PRov -GRAND MASTER , in asking ( he brethren to drink the next inir ^! u Was vcry muc ' 1 atteret * l > ancl they would reciprocate his feclto thp ' arge altendance ° f Grand Officers . He was especially grateful j * Jj Vro Grand Master for his presence , which added considerably to the , S illy of the ceremonv . Thn Pro firanH M .-i « lpr w . is i-nmnr > llnr 1 l < . . rr .
obli „ J Ij 0 nclon i but had desired him to express his regret that he was tat in t 0 curtail his visit * They had not only to thank the Grand Officers , " ¦ eciDrn "* ! u tIl 0 se '' ' ^ dignitaries who carried out their duties with great a SUcc ' benefit both to the Craft and themselves . If the installation was oremrw t ^ Were '"" - ^ ted to a certain number of brethren , amongst rhe st of whom thc great experience of Bro . Richardson was put to a
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
practical test , and they wcre much indebted to them . He proposed to associate the name of a distinguished visitor—Bro . Col . Money , Prov . Grand Master of Surrey—who , after a most distinguished military career , had condescended to devote liis knowledge and administrative ability to the interests of the Craft . They were much flattered that he should be good enough to attend the installation of the Prov . Grand Master of a neighbouring county , and heartily reciprocated thc good feelings brought them .
Bro . Col . GERARD NOEL MONEY , Prov . G . M . Surrey , said he wished that that task had fallen to more eloquent lips to respond , for he could not help feeling that t .-at was in some measure an unique occasion . In thc first place , they knew and for many years respected and loved the late Provincial Grand Master , and could never forget him , for hc would always live in their recollections . They had all attended many occasions of that
kind , but they had seldom shared in so promising an installation as that bid fair to be . The Grand Officers were always at the disposal of Freemasonry to do all they could , and there was no occasion which had given them more pleasure to attend than the installation of the new Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , who had made his mark not only in Freemasonry but in the political life in England , and in everything with which
he had been associated . He did not speak these words as having anything to do with politics , but as a public man the Provincial Grand Master was one of whom England was proud . The Grand Officers felt a debt of gratitude to him for having invited them . They thanked him most heartily , congratulated him sincerely , and trusted that the reign he had begun would be a prosperous one for many years .
Bro . RAYMOND H . TIIRUPP , Deputy Prov . G . M ., said that no one regretted more than himself that the Earl of Lathom could not stay to dine , for otherwise the duty and great pleasure of proposing the next toast would have fallen into his hands . He thought , however , that the toast of " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master" should come from a member of the province , and if anybody was a member of thc province he thought he was .
He had lived in the province for 39 years , had been a member of the province as a Mason for 15 years , and Deputy Provincial Grand Master for 12 years , and could therefore speak with some authority in proposing the toast which he did with great cordiality . Not only on behalf of himself , but he thought he had a right to say for every brother in the province , they gave thc Prov . Grand Master a hearty and cordial welcome . The moment thc
announcement was made , every member spoke warmly at once of the great honour conferred upon the province by the M . W . G . M . in giving them such a distinguished man and statesman to reign over them . In Provincial Grand Lodge that day Lord Lathom touchingly alluded to Sir Francis Burdett and mentioned what a wonderfully good Prov . Grand Master he had been , and he was sure Bro . Lord George Hamilton would feel a great responsibility in following such a good man and Mason . He felt sure that
if Lord Hamilton would follow in his footsteps he would very soon have gained the hearts and the respect and esteem of the province . The more the Prov . Grand Master came among them the better they vvould be pleased and in every lodge he would meet a hearty and cordial welcome . The Prov . Grand Officers and every member in thc province would certainly do all in their power to support him in maintaining the prosperity and harmony of the Province of Middlesex .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in reply , said he had to thank them for the more than cordial reception they had been pleased to accord his name , and also for the kind words with which the Deputy Prov . Grand Master proposed the toast . Hc could assure them that if 12 months ago hc had been asked if there was one post he was unlikely to occupy , it was that of Prov . Grand Master . When the offer was made to him to succeed so distinguished a member of the Craft as their late Prov . Grand Master he had his
misgivings , but feeling that he was not relying solely on his own unaided efforts , he with some reluctance did venture to accept that oifer . It was a curious fact that it was a much harder thing to succeed a man who had been a great success than it was to succeed a man who had been a great failure . Sir Francis Burdett had done much to promote the interests . of the Craft , and it was only the knowledge that the brethren were thoroughly organised ,
and that the Provincial Grand Lodge was filled with men of high ability and integrity that induced him to consent to follow him . He felt in assuming that high office that he should not have to rely upon his own unaided knowledge or experience . He was perhaps inexperienced in the high ceremonial in which he took a leading part that day , and so far neglected his duty in investing the distinguished Deputy Prov . Grand Master as not to
say something of his merits and of his work in the past as regards Freemasonry in Middlesex . Bro . Thrupp had been re-appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and , although there had been a change in the individual who invested him , he was confident there would be no change in the work which he would perform as in the past , for he combined the qualities which always ensured success . Bro . Thrupp was not only capable , but bore a high
character , and had the utmost devotion for his work , and when these three qualities were combined in one personality , they ensured great and continuous success . One feeling that influenced him ( the Prov . Grand Master ) in accepting his present post was the remembrance that his father was for many years Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland , and upon his death , the Craft in the Sister Island did his brother the honour of asking him to
succeed him . He was himself initiated in an Irish lodge , and served through various offices , and was certain that there was no lodge in Ireland which was not imbued with loyalty and obedience to the law . Although it was properly one of the rules of the Craft to abstain from politics , he was certain he was in no sense invading that rule when he said that in accepting that high office he might possibly be of use to those on thc other side . It
was under those conditions he accepted that office , and he trusted his tenure of office might not be detrimental to the interests of the Craft . They had had a successful installation , and he begged to return his sincere thanks to those who had attended in such large numbers . For many years he had , in a different position , made many friends in Middlesex , and he was touched to meet so many old friends whom he had not seen for many years . He
should be sorry to sit down without expressing his gratitude to those who had rendered the installation successful . They had an admirable Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . Room ) who had worked hard to ensure success , and associated with him had been a number of brethren who , living in the locality , had been able to make use of their local knowledge . Therefore he was not going out of the ordinary way in saying t » ey were
indebted to Bros . Forge , Simmons , and Porter for their local exertions . The success of his predecessor was phenomenal . The lodges increased four fold in 20 years under liim . He could not hope his tenure would be associated with sue ' success , still he Iioped it would prove a not unworthy one . He trusted that the number of brethren and lodges would multiply and increase , and witn that multiplication and increase would be associated
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
which was seconded by Bro . W . A . SCURRAH , P . P . G . S . of W ., and carried unanimousl y . The Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested the following Prov . firand Officers : nm Lieut .-Col . W . Rushton , 1871 ... ... Prov . S . G . W .
A . Stewart Brown , 2183 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . Rev . T- L'ngen Seager , 21 S 3 ... ... } D „ ~ . " Rev . " Hugh Chapma ° i , 2105 ... ... j Prov * G * Cha P * " XV . Fisher , 1512 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . G . C H . Jennings , 1237 ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ., H . H . Room , 1777 ... ... ... prov . G . Sec .
H . F . Stewart , 1460 ... ... ... * > c |; G . R . Langley , 23 S 1 ... .... j Prov . S . G . Ds . " J . Tidmarsh , 216 3 ... ... ... *) " H . Clark , 1777 ... ... j Prov . J . G . Ds . jj A . H . Scurrah , 2048 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . of W . (( S . Hague , M . D ., 2105 ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . ( i J . H . Gaskin , 1897 ... ... ... p v . D . G . D . C . „ A . Bevis , 1567 ... ... ... p rov . A . G . D . C . J . C . Goslin , 1326 ... ... ... prov . G . S . B .
„ E . Dare , 1656 ... ... ... ** > " R . } . S . Beeton , 78 S ... ... j Prov . G . Std . Brs . jj H . D . Wetton , 1549 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ W . H . Lee , 1 S 97 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Sec „ R . Bales , 1512 ... ... ... p rov . G . Purst . „ E . T . Lynn , 1310 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . Purst .
„ ] . Church , 203 4 ... ... ... "" ] \ V . Clowes , 1 494 ... ... ... j „ N . Goodchild , M . D ., 1637 ... -tp .,, re , 1 jj W . H . Matthews , 1423 ... ... j- Prov . G . Stwds . j , A . Toulmin , jun ., 1503 ... ... ... | „ H . Wilson , 1293 ... ... ... J „ I . Gilbert , 1194 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tvler .
The sum of 15 guineas was voted to each of the three Masonic Institutions , on the proposition of the PROV . GRAND MASTER . The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER then said they had met that day in the Parish Room through the kind permission of the vicar , who had kindly placed the vestries at their disposal , and had done evervthinp- he
could to make their visit comfortable . No charge whatever had been made , and he therefore thought it would be a poor compliment if they went away without giving the vicar something towards some of his charities . He , therefore , proposed a vote of thanks , and also that the sum of 10 guineas should be voted to the vicar of the parish for whatever charitable purposes he might select . Bro . HOPWOOD seconded the proposition , which was carried item . con .
The DEPUTY PROV . GRAND MASTER referred to the excellent arrangements made for the meeting that day . What had been done was attributable to a few brethren and to thc organisation of Bro . Howard Room , Prov . G . Sec , who had devoted an enormous amount of time and correspondence to ensure success , and all would agree that the result had been a great success . He proposed that a vote of thanks should be given to the
members ol the Sir Charles Bright Lodge for the use of the furniture , and especially to Bro . Forge for the great assistance given in carrying out the arrangements . Bro . Forge had been indefati gable in his exertions and had worked very hard indeed in connection with the meeting . Bro . Sir F . DIXON HARTLAND , M . P ., P . G . W ., seconded the proposition , which was carried unanimously . An anthem was sung and the Provincial Grand Lodge was closed
, Ihe brethren afterwards dined together at the Town Hall , to the nutr . 'bcr of nearly 300 , under the presidency of the Prov . Grand Master , and the usual toasts were honoured .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in proposing the first toast , said the brethren would doubtless anticipate that it was "The Queen and the Craft . " Thc toasl divided itself into two halves , both assimilating themselves very well together . The Queen who governed the realm , and the Craft as representing those whom she governed . She had ruled over the country for many , many years , and the relations which existed between her and those whom
she governed were absolutely unique . When the Oueen succeeded to the throne more than 50 years ago much sympathy wa-Tfelt for her on account of her youth , but that sympathy was speedily turned to admiration for the qualities she showed . The reason for the love shown her Majesty could be summed up in one sentence , for she had , from the time she assumed the
throne , endeavoured to be the mother of thc country she governed . In their adversity she had addressed them words , not merely of conventional condolence , but sincerely sympathetica ! and warm hearted . Ihey in their turn hacl shown their sympathy by sharing in her sorrows and pleasures , and when some time ago a heavy blow was struck by death taking away one who was then about to be married , everv
memuer of fhe Craft mourned for that loss as though in their own family . He was glad to find that the surviving brother was about to be united in matrimony with a lady well fitted to share his pleasures and joys , and this would efface the loss they sustained some time ago . „ In proposing "H . R . H . the Princeof Wales , M . W . G . M .. " ( he PROV .
• ORAND MASTER said his Royal Highness had conferred an inestimable advantage upon the Craft by becoming its Grand Master , and the fact of us taking so deep an interest in the prosperity of the Craft had bcen the means of largely increasing its members , both in the East as well as in the il f ° rr Ma i estv ' s dominions . He believed it was indisputable that in tr ! , i C ' ''" - " sunr | y plains of India , the knowledge that the heir jo the throne was the Grand Master nf Kn-p-mn < innrv hnr * «;<;« r , ,,-.- „„<
'mpetus to the Craft . What they might especially thank thc M . W . G . M . bin tf ' * * * "" dert'iken the duties , not in any perfunctory sense , ndv WaS a , wavs ready to assist the interests of Freemasonry , and L ^ '* **? ll ~ * attributes of Freemasonry—benevolence , benignity and * yn * ipath y . J . {' . PRov -GRAND MASTER , in asking ( he brethren to drink the next inir ^! u Was vcry muc ' 1 atteret * l > ancl they would reciprocate his feclto thp ' arge altendance ° f Grand Officers . He was especially grateful j * Jj Vro Grand Master for his presence , which added considerably to the , S illy of the ceremonv . Thn Pro firanH M .-i « lpr w . is i-nmnr > llnr 1 l < . . rr .
obli „ J Ij 0 nclon i but had desired him to express his regret that he was tat in t 0 curtail his visit * They had not only to thank the Grand Officers , " ¦ eciDrn "* ! u tIl 0 se '' ' ^ dignitaries who carried out their duties with great a SUcc ' benefit both to the Craft and themselves . If the installation was oremrw t ^ Were '"" - ^ ted to a certain number of brethren , amongst rhe st of whom thc great experience of Bro . Richardson was put to a
Provincial Grand Lodge Of Middlesex.
practical test , and they wcre much indebted to them . He proposed to associate the name of a distinguished visitor—Bro . Col . Money , Prov . Grand Master of Surrey—who , after a most distinguished military career , had condescended to devote liis knowledge and administrative ability to the interests of the Craft . They were much flattered that he should be good enough to attend the installation of the Prov . Grand Master of a neighbouring county , and heartily reciprocated thc good feelings brought them .
Bro . Col . GERARD NOEL MONEY , Prov . G . M . Surrey , said he wished that that task had fallen to more eloquent lips to respond , for he could not help feeling that t .-at was in some measure an unique occasion . In thc first place , they knew and for many years respected and loved the late Provincial Grand Master , and could never forget him , for hc would always live in their recollections . They had all attended many occasions of that
kind , but they had seldom shared in so promising an installation as that bid fair to be . The Grand Officers were always at the disposal of Freemasonry to do all they could , and there was no occasion which had given them more pleasure to attend than the installation of the new Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex , who had made his mark not only in Freemasonry but in the political life in England , and in everything with which
he had been associated . He did not speak these words as having anything to do with politics , but as a public man the Provincial Grand Master was one of whom England was proud . The Grand Officers felt a debt of gratitude to him for having invited them . They thanked him most heartily , congratulated him sincerely , and trusted that the reign he had begun would be a prosperous one for many years .
Bro . RAYMOND H . TIIRUPP , Deputy Prov . G . M ., said that no one regretted more than himself that the Earl of Lathom could not stay to dine , for otherwise the duty and great pleasure of proposing the next toast would have fallen into his hands . He thought , however , that the toast of " The Health of the Prov . Grand Master" should come from a member of the province , and if anybody was a member of thc province he thought he was .
He had lived in the province for 39 years , had been a member of the province as a Mason for 15 years , and Deputy Provincial Grand Master for 12 years , and could therefore speak with some authority in proposing the toast which he did with great cordiality . Not only on behalf of himself , but he thought he had a right to say for every brother in the province , they gave thc Prov . Grand Master a hearty and cordial welcome . The moment thc
announcement was made , every member spoke warmly at once of the great honour conferred upon the province by the M . W . G . M . in giving them such a distinguished man and statesman to reign over them . In Provincial Grand Lodge that day Lord Lathom touchingly alluded to Sir Francis Burdett and mentioned what a wonderfully good Prov . Grand Master he had been , and he was sure Bro . Lord George Hamilton would feel a great responsibility in following such a good man and Mason . He felt sure that
if Lord Hamilton would follow in his footsteps he would very soon have gained the hearts and the respect and esteem of the province . The more the Prov . Grand Master came among them the better they vvould be pleased and in every lodge he would meet a hearty and cordial welcome . The Prov . Grand Officers and every member in thc province would certainly do all in their power to support him in maintaining the prosperity and harmony of the Province of Middlesex .
The PROV . GRAND MASTER , in reply , said he had to thank them for the more than cordial reception they had been pleased to accord his name , and also for the kind words with which the Deputy Prov . Grand Master proposed the toast . Hc could assure them that if 12 months ago hc had been asked if there was one post he was unlikely to occupy , it was that of Prov . Grand Master . When the offer was made to him to succeed so distinguished a member of the Craft as their late Prov . Grand Master he had his
misgivings , but feeling that he was not relying solely on his own unaided efforts , he with some reluctance did venture to accept that oifer . It was a curious fact that it was a much harder thing to succeed a man who had been a great success than it was to succeed a man who had been a great failure . Sir Francis Burdett had done much to promote the interests . of the Craft , and it was only the knowledge that the brethren were thoroughly organised ,
and that the Provincial Grand Lodge was filled with men of high ability and integrity that induced him to consent to follow him . He felt in assuming that high office that he should not have to rely upon his own unaided knowledge or experience . He was perhaps inexperienced in the high ceremonial in which he took a leading part that day , and so far neglected his duty in investing the distinguished Deputy Prov . Grand Master as not to
say something of his merits and of his work in the past as regards Freemasonry in Middlesex . Bro . Thrupp had been re-appointed Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and , although there had been a change in the individual who invested him , he was confident there would be no change in the work which he would perform as in the past , for he combined the qualities which always ensured success . Bro . Thrupp was not only capable , but bore a high
character , and had the utmost devotion for his work , and when these three qualities were combined in one personality , they ensured great and continuous success . One feeling that influenced him ( the Prov . Grand Master ) in accepting his present post was the remembrance that his father was for many years Grand Master of Freemasons in Ireland , and upon his death , the Craft in the Sister Island did his brother the honour of asking him to
succeed him . He was himself initiated in an Irish lodge , and served through various offices , and was certain that there was no lodge in Ireland which was not imbued with loyalty and obedience to the law . Although it was properly one of the rules of the Craft to abstain from politics , he was certain he was in no sense invading that rule when he said that in accepting that high office he might possibly be of use to those on thc other side . It
was under those conditions he accepted that office , and he trusted his tenure of office might not be detrimental to the interests of the Craft . They had had a successful installation , and he begged to return his sincere thanks to those who had attended in such large numbers . For many years he had , in a different position , made many friends in Middlesex , and he was touched to meet so many old friends whom he had not seen for many years . He
should be sorry to sit down without expressing his gratitude to those who had rendered the installation successful . They had an admirable Provincial Grand Secretary ( Bro . Room ) who had worked hard to ensure success , and associated with him had been a number of brethren who , living in the locality , had been able to make use of their local knowledge . Therefore he was not going out of the ordinary way in saying t » ey were
indebted to Bros . Forge , Simmons , and Porter for their local exertions . The success of his predecessor was phenomenal . The lodges increased four fold in 20 years under liim . He could not hope his tenure would be associated with sue ' success , still he Iioped it would prove a not unworthy one . He trusted that the number of brethren and lodges would multiply and increase , and witn that multiplication and increase would be associated