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Heatley , S . W ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . Blair , P . M ., and the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Davidson , P . M ., P . P . J . D ., The W . M ., having been duly installed , invested
the following officers : Bro . A . Robertson , S . W . ; J . Davison , J . W . ; Rev . W . L . J . Gooley , Chaplain ; J . W . Bowey , Treasurer ; G . Simpson , Sec . ; H . S . Johnson , S . D . ; W . Hall , J . D . ; G . ChaUoner , I . G . ; W . Walters , Tyler ;
Bros . Logan and G . H . Thompson were the appointed Stewards . The business of the lodge being over , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Whiteford ' s , Star Hotel , where a most excellent dinner was served up , and afterwards a most pleasant and harmonious evening spent .
SEACOMHE . —Warren Lodge . ( No . 1276 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Stanley Arms Hotel . Seacombe , on Tuesday , 20 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . J . H . Wa-d ,
took the ch . rr at five o ' clock , supported by Bro . T . Piatt , P . P . G . W ., as S . W . ; Bro . J . Redshalgh , J . W . ; and the other officers of the lodge . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Bulley , P . J . G . ; J . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ;
T . Piatt , P . P . J . G . Deacon ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . D ., N . W . and S . ; C . Hill , P . P . G . R . W . L . ; W . R . Bainbridge , P . M . 721 , the W . M . elect , R . W . Holt , P . M . ; T . S . Jones , P . M . ; C . Leedham , P . M . 220 ; T . Ashmore , P . M . 82 . 3 . T . Shepherd , and the following brethren : W . Evans , W . H . Francis , T . M . Pennington , T .
Miller , D . Gillet , T . Gray , John Williams , G , Mason , J . C . Lawrance , J . Moore , F . Coulton ; E . J . McMurdie , H . Skinner , E . Miller , W . S . McGraa , F Raby , A . Paynter , W . M . French , T . Marcus , 724 , J . P . Gamble , 1264 , John Melloy , 269 , E . Chater , 1094 , T . Maxwell , and several others . After the confirmation of the
minutes of the last meeting Bro . W . R . Bainbridge was presented to the vV . Master , Bio . T . H . Ward , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , by Bro . W . Bulley , P . J . G . W ., and Bro . R . W . Holt , P . M . ; and having taken the obligation a Board of Installed Masters was
formed , and Bro . W . R . Bainbridge was installed and received the salutations ; and after the brethren had been re-admitted to the lodge , he was proclaimed according to ancient custom . The Installing Master performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . The W . M . then
appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T . H . Ward , I . PM . j Jas . Redshalgh , S . W . ; John Williams , J . W . ; W . H . Frances , Treas . ; Win . Jones , Sec . ; H . Skinner , S . D . ; \ . C . Lawrance , j . D . ; 11 . W . Holt , P . M ., D . C . ; Pemberton
P . M . Organist ; J . Higgin , I . G . ; and Bros . Burgess and Nash , Stewards . Afterwards the lodge was called from labour to refreshment . The brethren re-assembled at the banquet , served by Bro . J . Martin . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed " The Queen and the
Craft ; this was highly honoured . He then proposed * ' Our Royal Bro . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and rest of the Royal Family . " This was received with much enthusiasm . The W . M . then proposed " The Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M ., and the other
Grand Officers . " ( Masonic honours . ) The W . M . then said , in proposing the next r . onst it gave him great pleasure , for he was / onoured with the presence of the V . W . J . G . Warden . The toast was that of "The Right Hon . LorddeTabley , R . W . P . G . M . ; the R . W . D . P . G . M ,
and the rest of the P . G . L . Officers , " coupling the name of Bro . W . Bulley , the much-respected P . J . G . W . ; this was responded to with the highest honours , kc , the V . W . Bro . W . Bulley , returned thanks and gave some good advice to the brethren with regard to their duties . " The health
of lhe W . M . ' having been proposed , and received heartily by the brethren , he returned thanks , said he felt highly honoured at being installed W . M . of a lodge for a second time ; he never neglected his duties during seven years he filled the various oilices in Lodge 721 , and he would do his best
to promote the interest of the Warren Lodge , for his love ( or Masonry was ut abated The W . M , nieii said he had a pleasing duty to perforin . Bro . Ward , I have much pleasure in presenting you with this P . M . jewel , on behalf oi the Wau'en Lodge , for the in isterly manner you havi dijclir-rged the t'uties of your oilice , and
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I hope you will be spared ] many years to wear this jewel at Masonic meetings , as a mark of distinction , you have so deservingly won . Brethren , I now give you " Health and happiness to our Brother Thomas Houghton Ward . " This was enthusiastically received . Bro . Ward rose
to return thanks , and said : W . M ., and brethren all , I feel myself incompetent to thank you sufficiently for the kind way in which you have presented me with this jewel , it has been my study to work for the benefit of the lodge ; again , brethren , I thank you , heartily . Bro . J . P . Piatt returned thanks for the Charities ,
particularly the C . M . E . Institute , and hoped the brethren would subscribe as they had hitherto done . Bro . Constable ' s drawing for Life Governorships of the Girls' Masonic Institution was well received by the brethren , many taking tickets . The other toasts having been proposed and responded to , the lodge was called to labour . Some business of a formal
character having been gone through , the lodge was finally closed , in solemn form , and the brethren separated . HAMPTON COURT . —Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) , —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Oct . 28 , at the Mitre Hotel ,
There were present Bro . Dr . Kimber , W . M . ; Bro . D . M . Dewar , S . W . ; Bro . T . Keene , J . W . ; Bro . A . Codner , P . Prov . G . Reg . Middlesex , S . D . ; Bro . J . Levander , J . D . ; Bro . T . Cubitt , P . M ., G . Purs ., Treas . ; Bro . H . C . Levander , P . M . Sec . ; and other brethren . Visitors : Bro .
Rev . Dr . Thompson , No . i , Bros . Lee and Symons . The business of the evening was the passing by the W . M . of Bros . J ohnson and Summers , and the election of W . M . and Treasurer , the ballot being unanimous for Bro .
Dewar as W . M ., and Bro . Cubitt as Treas . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and two as joining members . The usual excellent banquet followed , and the brethren separated apparently well contented both with their " labour and refreshment . "
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 142 , 3 ) . On Saturday , 10 th October , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , the regular meeting of this prosperous and flourishing lodge was held . Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge . There were present
during the afternoon Bros . J . C . Parkinson , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; J . W . Baldwin , S . W . ; J . Baxter Langley , J . W ., T . J . Sabine , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ; Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; J . S . Sweasey . S . D . ; S . Woolf , J . D . ; E . W .
Devereux , I . G . ; Rev . P . M . Holden , Chaplain ; A . F . Loose , M . C ; B . Wright , W . S . ; W . A . Simmons , C . S . ; and several others . The visitors were Bros . E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . 73 ; B . Swallow , W . M . . 382 ; Morrell , P . M . in ; P . Magee , 148 ; S . Kennins , 278 ; H . Andrews ,
7 S 4 ; W . Hardman , 1275 ; J . Barton & c . The minutes weve read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., the veteran Secretary , took the chair . He passed Bros . Becker , Barton , and Hardman to the second degree , and raised Bros . Pearson , Thornhill , and Monday to the
thud degree , the work being done in an impressive and painstaking manner . The W . M . resumed the chair , and presided for the remain der of the evening . On motion , made by Bro . F . Walters , and seconded by Bro . J . S . Sweasey , " The sum of ten guineas was voted from the
lodge charity fund to be given to the widow of a deceased member . " The petition was recommended to the Lodge of Benevolence . Several names were given in to the Secretary and announced for initiation . The lodge was closed . A good banquet followed .
ATIIENTEUM LODGE ( NO . 1491 ) . —The sixth meeting of this highly nourishing lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., in the lodge room , within the Athenaeum , situated
111 Camden-road , Hollo way . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Samuel Poynter , P . M ., assisted by Bros . W . Giles , S . W . ; Angelo J . Lewis , J . W . ; Benjamin Mallam , Treas . ; George J . Brocklersby , Sec . ; A . C . Lewis ,
S . D . ; C . Giles , J . D . ; and W . H . Thomas , I . G . There were also present as visitors Bros . R . N . Mars-h , P . M . 1196 ; R . N . Field , W . M . 902 ; Rob . 'tt Shackell , P . M . .. 30 , and W . M .
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1299 ; John Williams , 6 99 ( Freemason ) , and numerous other brethren . After the confirmation of minutes of last meeting , the brethren proceeded to work , and passed to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Dodds , Smiles , and Wyman . The ceremony was rendered
throughout in such a manner that will never be forgotten , and the explanation of the tracing boards was given in that usual eloquent style which distinguishes the W . M . of the Athenxum Lodge . Ballot was then taken for Bros . Marsh Ray , St . James' Union , 180 ; James Robert
Brown , Neptune , 22 ; and Carl Adolph Lea , Freedom , 77 , as joining members , which proving unanimous , those brethren were admitted and duly elected . Ballots having been duly taken and declared unanimous in each case , the W . M . proceeded to initiate into the first degree of
Freemasony Messrs . Armand William Duret , Joseph Buzzegoli , and Alfred George Driver , the ceremony being performed with great impressiveness . A discussion then took place respecting the bye-laws , & c , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Burgoyne
Lodge , No . 902 , for the kind loan of much of the furniture required for working so far the business of the Athenaeum Lodge , which Bro . R . N . Field , the W . M . of the Burgoyne Lodge , of which Bro . Poynter , the W . M . of the Athenaeum , is a P . M . and Treasurer , being
present , eloquently acknowledged , after which lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to refreshment in the great hall of the building , where the W . M . presided over an elegant collation . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . rose to propose the " Queen
and the Craft , ' to which the brethren lustily responded . In proposing the health of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and G . M . designate of of England , " he ( the W . M . ) trusted the brethren would all heartily respond to that toast , which needed no enconium from him . The
toast was drank most enthusiastically . The healths of the Earl of Carnarvon and rest of Grand Officers , both Past and Present , was then proposed , and the W . M . felt a deal of pleasure in seeing his old friend and lodge-mate , Bro . Shackell , whom he should ask to respond for
the Grand Officers , and therefore , the W . M . continued , I give you the " Healths of the Earl of Carnarvon and rest of Grand Officers , both Past and Present , " and would couple with that toast the name of Bro . Shackell . Bro . Shackell returned thanks in suitable terms .
Bro . J . Brocklerby rose and said : It is my privilege to propose the health of our W . M . He is a most sincere Mason , and a very happy one in his working . For myself I have received very great assistance from him , and you will , I am sure , drink heartil y his very good health .
The toast was received and responded to amidst loud cheers . The W . M . in responding said : I will not detain you at so late an hour . I am extremely indebted to you for the very high compliment you have just paid me . I would say
that every brother in this lodge should know his work , and then every initiate should go out into the world well posted in the principles of Masonry . We have turned out some very good men . I would quote the words of the Poet .
' ' In the latter days of art Builders wrought with greatest care Each minute and unseen part For the Gods see everywhere . " Let us do our work as well , Both the unseen and the seen
Make the place where Gods may dwell , Beautiful , entire and clean . " I am very thankful to know that during my presence in this lodge we have had great success . I feel a pleasure in saying that our esteemed Bro . Shirley has offered to present this lodge
with a set of candlesticks and stands . This proves him to be an excellent Mason , and I beg to return you my sincerest thanks . The W . M . : The next toast I have to propose is one of great importance , being the healths of those whom
we have admitted to the li ght this evening . They began at once to sec the great power that intellect has over human progress , and how that intellect can be defined and systematized to every human being and to every sincere member
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Heatley , S . W ., was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The lodge was opened by Bro . Blair , P . M ., and the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Davidson , P . M ., P . P . J . D ., The W . M ., having been duly installed , invested
the following officers : Bro . A . Robertson , S . W . ; J . Davison , J . W . ; Rev . W . L . J . Gooley , Chaplain ; J . W . Bowey , Treasurer ; G . Simpson , Sec . ; H . S . Johnson , S . D . ; W . Hall , J . D . ; G . ChaUoner , I . G . ; W . Walters , Tyler ;
Bros . Logan and G . H . Thompson were the appointed Stewards . The business of the lodge being over , the brethren adjourned to Bro . Whiteford ' s , Star Hotel , where a most excellent dinner was served up , and afterwards a most pleasant and harmonious evening spent .
SEACOMHE . —Warren Lodge . ( No . 1276 ) . — The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Stanley Arms Hotel . Seacombe , on Tuesday , 20 th ult . The W . M ., Bro . J . H . Wa-d ,
took the ch . rr at five o ' clock , supported by Bro . T . Piatt , P . P . G . W ., as S . W . ; Bro . J . Redshalgh , J . W . ; and the other officers of the lodge . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Bulley , P . J . G . ; J . P . Piatt , P . P . J . G . W . ;
T . Piatt , P . P . J . G . Deacon ; R . C . Mellor , P . P . G . D ., N . W . and S . ; C . Hill , P . P . G . R . W . L . ; W . R . Bainbridge , P . M . 721 , the W . M . elect , R . W . Holt , P . M . ; T . S . Jones , P . M . ; C . Leedham , P . M . 220 ; T . Ashmore , P . M . 82 . 3 . T . Shepherd , and the following brethren : W . Evans , W . H . Francis , T . M . Pennington , T .
Miller , D . Gillet , T . Gray , John Williams , G , Mason , J . C . Lawrance , J . Moore , F . Coulton ; E . J . McMurdie , H . Skinner , E . Miller , W . S . McGraa , F Raby , A . Paynter , W . M . French , T . Marcus , 724 , J . P . Gamble , 1264 , John Melloy , 269 , E . Chater , 1094 , T . Maxwell , and several others . After the confirmation of the
minutes of the last meeting Bro . W . R . Bainbridge was presented to the vV . Master , Bio . T . H . Ward , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , by Bro . W . Bulley , P . J . G . W ., and Bro . R . W . Holt , P . M . ; and having taken the obligation a Board of Installed Masters was
formed , and Bro . W . R . Bainbridge was installed and received the salutations ; and after the brethren had been re-admitted to the lodge , he was proclaimed according to ancient custom . The Installing Master performed the ceremony in an admirable manner . The W . M . then
appointed his officers as follows : Bros . T . H . Ward , I . PM . j Jas . Redshalgh , S . W . ; John Williams , J . W . ; W . H . Frances , Treas . ; Win . Jones , Sec . ; H . Skinner , S . D . ; \ . C . Lawrance , j . D . ; 11 . W . Holt , P . M ., D . C . ; Pemberton
P . M . Organist ; J . Higgin , I . G . ; and Bros . Burgess and Nash , Stewards . Afterwards the lodge was called from labour to refreshment . The brethren re-assembled at the banquet , served by Bro . J . Martin . On the removal of the cloth the W . M . proposed " The Queen and the
Craft ; this was highly honoured . He then proposed * ' Our Royal Bro . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and rest of the Royal Family . " This was received with much enthusiasm . The W . M . then proposed " The Earl of Carnarvon , R . W . D . G . M ., and the other
Grand Officers . " ( Masonic honours . ) The W . M . then said , in proposing the next r . onst it gave him great pleasure , for he was / onoured with the presence of the V . W . J . G . Warden . The toast was that of "The Right Hon . LorddeTabley , R . W . P . G . M . ; the R . W . D . P . G . M ,
and the rest of the P . G . L . Officers , " coupling the name of Bro . W . Bulley , the much-respected P . J . G . W . ; this was responded to with the highest honours , kc , the V . W . Bro . W . Bulley , returned thanks and gave some good advice to the brethren with regard to their duties . " The health
of lhe W . M . ' having been proposed , and received heartily by the brethren , he returned thanks , said he felt highly honoured at being installed W . M . of a lodge for a second time ; he never neglected his duties during seven years he filled the various oilices in Lodge 721 , and he would do his best
to promote the interest of the Warren Lodge , for his love ( or Masonry was ut abated The W . M , nieii said he had a pleasing duty to perforin . Bro . Ward , I have much pleasure in presenting you with this P . M . jewel , on behalf oi the Wau'en Lodge , for the in isterly manner you havi dijclir-rged the t'uties of your oilice , and
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I hope you will be spared ] many years to wear this jewel at Masonic meetings , as a mark of distinction , you have so deservingly won . Brethren , I now give you " Health and happiness to our Brother Thomas Houghton Ward . " This was enthusiastically received . Bro . Ward rose
to return thanks , and said : W . M ., and brethren all , I feel myself incompetent to thank you sufficiently for the kind way in which you have presented me with this jewel , it has been my study to work for the benefit of the lodge ; again , brethren , I thank you , heartily . Bro . J . P . Piatt returned thanks for the Charities ,
particularly the C . M . E . Institute , and hoped the brethren would subscribe as they had hitherto done . Bro . Constable ' s drawing for Life Governorships of the Girls' Masonic Institution was well received by the brethren , many taking tickets . The other toasts having been proposed and responded to , the lodge was called to labour . Some business of a formal
character having been gone through , the lodge was finally closed , in solemn form , and the brethren separated . HAMPTON COURT . —Campbell Lodge ( No . 1415 ) , —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , Oct . 28 , at the Mitre Hotel ,
There were present Bro . Dr . Kimber , W . M . ; Bro . D . M . Dewar , S . W . ; Bro . T . Keene , J . W . ; Bro . A . Codner , P . Prov . G . Reg . Middlesex , S . D . ; Bro . J . Levander , J . D . ; Bro . T . Cubitt , P . M ., G . Purs ., Treas . ; Bro . H . C . Levander , P . M . Sec . ; and other brethren . Visitors : Bro .
Rev . Dr . Thompson , No . i , Bros . Lee and Symons . The business of the evening was the passing by the W . M . of Bros . J ohnson and Summers , and the election of W . M . and Treasurer , the ballot being unanimous for Bro .
Dewar as W . M ., and Bro . Cubitt as Treas . One gentleman was proposed for initiation , and two as joining members . The usual excellent banquet followed , and the brethren separated apparently well contented both with their " labour and refreshment . "
HAMPTON COURT . —Era Lodge ( No . 142 , 3 ) . On Saturday , 10 th October , at the King ' s Arms Hotel , Hampton Court , the regular meeting of this prosperous and flourishing lodge was held . Bro . H . A . Dubois , P . G . A . D . C . Middlesex , W . M ., opened the lodge . There were present
during the afternoon Bros . J . C . Parkinson , D . P . G . M . Middlesex ; J . W . Baldwin , S . W . ; J . Baxter Langley , J . W ., T . J . Sabine , P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M ; Treasurer ; F . Walters , P . G . P . Middlesex , P . M ., Sec ; J . S . Sweasey . S . D . ; S . Woolf , J . D . ; E . W .
Devereux , I . G . ; Rev . P . M . Holden , Chaplain ; A . F . Loose , M . C ; B . Wright , W . S . ; W . A . Simmons , C . S . ; and several others . The visitors were Bros . E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . 73 ; B . Swallow , W . M . . 382 ; Morrell , P . M . in ; P . Magee , 148 ; S . Kennins , 278 ; H . Andrews ,
7 S 4 ; W . Hardman , 1275 ; J . Barton & c . The minutes weve read and unanimously confirmed . Bro . F . Walters , P . M ., the veteran Secretary , took the chair . He passed Bros . Becker , Barton , and Hardman to the second degree , and raised Bros . Pearson , Thornhill , and Monday to the
thud degree , the work being done in an impressive and painstaking manner . The W . M . resumed the chair , and presided for the remain der of the evening . On motion , made by Bro . F . Walters , and seconded by Bro . J . S . Sweasey , " The sum of ten guineas was voted from the
lodge charity fund to be given to the widow of a deceased member . " The petition was recommended to the Lodge of Benevolence . Several names were given in to the Secretary and announced for initiation . The lodge was closed . A good banquet followed .
ATIIENTEUM LODGE ( NO . 1491 ) . —The sixth meeting of this highly nourishing lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 4 th inst ., in the lodge room , within the Athenaeum , situated
111 Camden-road , Hollo way . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . Samuel Poynter , P . M ., assisted by Bros . W . Giles , S . W . ; Angelo J . Lewis , J . W . ; Benjamin Mallam , Treas . ; George J . Brocklersby , Sec . ; A . C . Lewis ,
S . D . ; C . Giles , J . D . ; and W . H . Thomas , I . G . There were also present as visitors Bros . R . N . Mars-h , P . M . 1196 ; R . N . Field , W . M . 902 ; Rob . 'tt Shackell , P . M . .. 30 , and W . M .
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1299 ; John Williams , 6 99 ( Freemason ) , and numerous other brethren . After the confirmation of minutes of last meeting , the brethren proceeded to work , and passed to the sublime degree of M . M . Bros . Dodds , Smiles , and Wyman . The ceremony was rendered
throughout in such a manner that will never be forgotten , and the explanation of the tracing boards was given in that usual eloquent style which distinguishes the W . M . of the Athenxum Lodge . Ballot was then taken for Bros . Marsh Ray , St . James' Union , 180 ; James Robert
Brown , Neptune , 22 ; and Carl Adolph Lea , Freedom , 77 , as joining members , which proving unanimous , those brethren were admitted and duly elected . Ballots having been duly taken and declared unanimous in each case , the W . M . proceeded to initiate into the first degree of
Freemasony Messrs . Armand William Duret , Joseph Buzzegoli , and Alfred George Driver , the ceremony being performed with great impressiveness . A discussion then took place respecting the bye-laws , & c , and a vote of thanks was unanimously passed to the Burgoyne
Lodge , No . 902 , for the kind loan of much of the furniture required for working so far the business of the Athenaeum Lodge , which Bro . R . N . Field , the W . M . of the Burgoyne Lodge , of which Bro . Poynter , the W . M . of the Athenaeum , is a P . M . and Treasurer , being
present , eloquently acknowledged , after which lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren proceeded to refreshment in the great hall of the building , where the W . M . presided over an elegant collation . After the removal of the cloth , the W . M . rose to propose the " Queen
and the Craft , ' to which the brethren lustily responded . In proposing the health of "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales and G . M . designate of of England , " he ( the W . M . ) trusted the brethren would all heartily respond to that toast , which needed no enconium from him . The
toast was drank most enthusiastically . The healths of the Earl of Carnarvon and rest of Grand Officers , both Past and Present , was then proposed , and the W . M . felt a deal of pleasure in seeing his old friend and lodge-mate , Bro . Shackell , whom he should ask to respond for
the Grand Officers , and therefore , the W . M . continued , I give you the " Healths of the Earl of Carnarvon and rest of Grand Officers , both Past and Present , " and would couple with that toast the name of Bro . Shackell . Bro . Shackell returned thanks in suitable terms .
Bro . J . Brocklerby rose and said : It is my privilege to propose the health of our W . M . He is a most sincere Mason , and a very happy one in his working . For myself I have received very great assistance from him , and you will , I am sure , drink heartil y his very good health .
The toast was received and responded to amidst loud cheers . The W . M . in responding said : I will not detain you at so late an hour . I am extremely indebted to you for the very high compliment you have just paid me . I would say
that every brother in this lodge should know his work , and then every initiate should go out into the world well posted in the principles of Masonry . We have turned out some very good men . I would quote the words of the Poet .
' ' In the latter days of art Builders wrought with greatest care Each minute and unseen part For the Gods see everywhere . " Let us do our work as well , Both the unseen and the seen
Make the place where Gods may dwell , Beautiful , entire and clean . " I am very thankful to know that during my presence in this lodge we have had great success . I feel a pleasure in saying that our esteemed Bro . Shirley has offered to present this lodge
with a set of candlesticks and stands . This proves him to be an excellent Mason , and I beg to return you my sincerest thanks . The W . M . : The next toast I have to propose is one of great importance , being the healths of those whom
we have admitted to the li ght this evening . They began at once to sec the great power that intellect has over human progress , and how that intellect can be defined and systematized to every human being and to every sincere member