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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 805 Scotland 80 S Royal Arch S 09 Mark Masonry 809 Ancient and Accepted Rite 809 Masonic Female Orplian School , Dublin 809
Thc late Papal Rescript 810 Other attacks on Freemasonry 811 Weekly Summary of News ., , Sti CORRESPONDENCE : — Frugality and Philanthropy 812 Not Generally Known 812 Honorary Members 812 Bro . Bigg and tlie Middlesex Lodge 812
Reading the Scriptures 813 Bro . Lupus and Bro . Macleod-Moore 813 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge S 14 Consecration of a New Lodge at Fort William . S 14 Restoration of St . Alban ' s Abbey S 14 The First Grand Lodge in America 816 Lodge Meetings for next week S 16 Advertisements 803804 . Sio 817 818
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
tfraft Stanrw .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TVNE—Phtvnix Lodge ( N 0 . 24 ) ¦ —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street , on Wednesday evening , when R . B . Lutcrt , was installed W . M . for the ensuincr twelve months . Bro .
Lutert having been duly placed in the chair , invested the following officers , viz .: —Bro . J . S , Pearson , I . P . M . ; Thomas Cairns , S . W . ; J . D . Todd , J . W . ; J . Riseborough , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . J . Stiles . P . M ., Secretary ; W . Hunter , S . D . ; B . CaickJ . D . ; J . Harrison , I . G . ; W . W . Collie ,
M . Frampton , and C . J . Hall , Stewards . It is worthy of note that the genial Treasurer ( Bro . Riseborough ) and the energetic Secretary ( Bro . Stiles ) have each entered upon the tenth year in their respective oflices , and they each received the warm congratulations of the brethren on
their re-aj > pointment . There w . ns nn unusually large attendance of members and visitors , including several Present and Past Provincial Officers , the W . Masters of the St . John ' s Palatine , and Williamson Lodges , and several Past Masters of the Phoenix and other lodges , who warmly
applauded the new W . M . ( Bro . Lutert ) on his having attained the chair of his lodge , and earnest wishes were expressed by one and all for continued prosperity to this old established and flourishing lodge . SUNDERLAND . —St . Johns Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —
On Tuesday , 9 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when Bro . Thomas Ehven , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following oflicers were appointed , viz .: —James Davison , I . P . M . ; H . J . Turnbull , S . W . ; James Dobson , J . W . ; Thomas
Godfordson , Treasurer ; T . G . Curray . Sec . ; George Young , S . D . ; D . P . Huntly , J . D . ; J . Lowes , I . G . ; J . Thompson , Tyler : G . L . Fox , and J . Herring , Stewards . Thursday se ' nnight the regular meeting of the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 , was held in the same building , when Bro .
S . P . Austin , was installed W . M ., and the following brethren were invested with the insignia of the various oflicers viz : —R . Humphrey , I . P . M . ; T . Younger , S . W . ; H . Fryer , J . W ., W : Skelton , P . M ., Treas ; N . Allen , Secretary ; A . Currie , S . D . ; T . Sharpe , T-D . ; T . Twizell ,
I . G . 5 C . W . Robin , O . ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; Horsfield and Daglish , Stewards ; Scarth , and T . E . Hall , Auditors . The annual festival was celebrated the same evening at Bro . Skelton ' s , when a large number of Past Masters and brethren partook of a very excellent and
wellserved dinner , provided by the worth y brother , the genial host of the Crown and Sceptre . The newl y installed W . M . ( Bro . Austin ) was in the chair . During the evening , Bro . R . Humphrey , I . P . M . was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , in recognition of the very
efficient manner in whicli he had discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year . STOCKPORT . —Lodge if St . John ( No . 104 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Old Admiral Inn
Higher Hillgate , when Bro . William Hiram Wakefield , of Stretford , was duly installed Worshi pful Master ofthe lodge for the ensuing year . There was a good attendance of members , as well as of visiting brethren , on tho occasion . The Installing Master was Bro . W . Goodacre
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P . M , 104 , and Prov . G . P . of Cheshire . He was ably assisted in the duty by Bro . J . Beresford , P . M . 104 , and P . Prov . S . G . D . of Cheshire , and Bro . W . Sykes , P . M . 104 , and it is scarcely necessary to add that the ceremony of installation was gone through in a most impressive
manner , and afforded great gratiJication to the brethren assembled . The officers of the lodge were invested with the insignia of their respective offices by Bro . Beresford as follows : —Bro . H . Finch , S . W . ; Bro . C . Cooke , J . W . ; Bro . W . Goodacre , P . M ., Treasurer ; Bro . G . Shaw ,
Secretary ; Bro . T . Potts , S . D . ; Bro . R . K . Payne , J . D . ; Bro . G . Barber , I . G . ; Bros . F . G . Platti , G . Armitage , and J . H . Duffield , Stewards ; Bro . W . Gee , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the lodge was closed in due form , and according to ancient usage . A
banquet was held subsequently , which reflected great credit on Mrs . Raynor ' s cuisine . The Worship ful Master presided , and was supported by Bro . C . Pepper , I . P . M ., the Past Masters of the Lodge of St . John , and a considerable number of brethren of eminence in the Craft ,
including Bro , T . H . Kirk , P . M ., 1045 , Prov . G . Organist ( Cheshire ) ; Bro . F , Jackson , Prov . G . D . C . ( Cheshire ) ; Bro . W . H . Hopkins , P . M . 633 ; Bro . J . Hardy , P . M . J 041 ; : Bro . R . Jackson , ' P . M . 14 S ; Bro . J . P . Bardsley , W . M . 323 ; Bro . J . Siddeley , W . M . 1045 ; Bro . J .
Potts , W . M . 1219 ; Bro . H . Kenyon , S . W . 1 045 ; Bro . J . Bury , W . M . 325 ; Bro . S . Studd , W . M . elect 1375 ; Br 0 - H- Briggs , S . W . 320 3 Bro , B . Browne , " W . M . 13 S 7 ; Bro . S . Cheetham , S . W . 78 , & c . Altogether there were about sixty brethren present . The usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were duly proposed and honoured in the manner peculiar to the Craft , and an exceedingly agreeable evening was passed by the brethren . Following up the usual custom ofthe lodge , the W . M . took occasion , in proposing the health of Bro . C . Pepper , I . P . M ., to invest him with a
handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members as a mark of their appreciation of . the manner in which he had presided over the lodge during the past year . The concluding toast , "All poor and distressed Masons , " was given shortly after ten o ' clock , when the brethren dispersed .
SIIEITTED . —Britannia Lodge ( No . 1 , 39 ) . —The anniversary ofthe Britannia Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Surrey-street , when Bro . G . W . Hawksley was installed W . Master for the ensuing year , and appointed Bro . the Rev . A . W . Hamilton , M . A .
Chaplain and Organist .. Ihe beautiful ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . Brittain , P . M . After this followed the presentation , by Bro . Longder ., P . M ., on behalf of the brethren , of a handsome jewel and a beautiful outfit of Provincial
Chaplain ' s clothing to Bro . the Rev . E . B . Chalmer , jun ., M . A ., Vicar of Sharrow , in testimony of their fraternal regard , and acknosvledgment of the zeal and ability with which he had , during his year of office , discharged the important duties of Worshipful Master . Bro .
Chalmer , after thanking the brethren for their handsome gift , said it was a source of pride to him that he had been associated with the Craft for some time , and that his attachment to it was strengthened by each succeeding year . The banquet , which was well attended , terminated the
day s proceedings . BRADFORD . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 30 a ) . — On Monday , tbe ist inst ., the ceremony of installing Bro . Benjamin Broughton , as W . M . of this lodge , took place at the Masonic Hall ,
Godwin-street . There were present the following and other brethren , Bros . Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ( Mayor of Bradford ) ; Hen . Smith , P . M . Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Hill , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; William Ibbetson , P . M .,
P . G . S . D . ; J . J . Schaeppi , P . M .. P . G . J . D . ; A . M . Matthews , P . M . ; John R . Armitage , P . M . ; William Beanland , P . M . ; C . Pratt , P . M . P . Prov . G . J . D . ; J . D . Sugden , P . M . ; A . Hunter P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D . ; W . W . Barlow , I ' . M . ; Evans , P . M . 974 ; Jere Rhodes , P . M . 974 , P .
Prov . G . D . C ; S . B . Walmsley , P . M . 974 ; Leeson , P . M . 974 ; F . Broughton , P . M ., 6 <; r , P . S . W . South Wales ; Robert Richardson , P . M . 974 ; S . Brook , W . M . 600 ; John Ambler , W . M . 974 ; George Althop , W . M . 1018 ; John Procter , W . M . 1034 ; Rev . John Vaile , Chap-
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lain ; Rev . R . W . Loosemore ; Thos . Britton , M . D ., 1040 . The installation and investiture of the officers , and other business in the lodge completed , the W . M . invited all the visitors and members to the refreshment room , where about
$ 0 sat down to dinner to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . iThe W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received heartily by the brethren , and with
accustomed honours . After which he proposed "The Mayor of Bradford , " and in so doing he said : The next toast which I have the honour to propose for your acceptance is one which , although not usually included in our list , is one
which I am sure you will receive with that heartiness and enthusiasm to which it is entitled , namely , " The Mayor of Bradford . " We have present with us this evening a brother , a member of our lodge , whom we all greatly respect , and who , by his uniform , honourable and upright conduct as a citizen , has gained the respect and esteem of his fellow townsmen : who in apj )
rsciation of his character and worth , have conferred upon him the office of Chief Magistrate of the Borough , the highest honour it is in their power to bestow . As a Mason , the name of Manoah Rhodes has become a household word amongst the brethren of the Province of West
Yorkshire , and if he discharges his civic duties as zealously and faithfull y as he has always done those of his various Masonic offices , he will , at the expiration of his year of office , be able to retire with the consciousness of having done his
duty to the satisfaction of his fellow citizens . Brethren , I feel that it is only proper that , as Masons , we should olTer Bro . Rhodes our congratulations on the high and honourable position he has attained ; and I have much pleasure in asking you to drink to " His Worship the
Mayor , " Bro . Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ( Mayor of Bradford ) was received with the most rapturous applause , and in responding to the toast congratulated the W . M . on being elected to the highest position the brethren had it in their power to give , and trusted that he
might enjoy good health during his year of office , so as to be able to perform its duties efficiently and to the satisfaction of the brethren . For the compliment paid him he most heartily thanked them , and was proud to know that the way in which he had performed the duties of the
various offices he had held during the many years he had been amongst them had been appreciated and met with their approbation . This was the first time his health had been drunk , in a Masonic lodge , in his official capacity as Mayor of Bradford . He was very sensitive of their kind
wishes towards him , and could assure them that it would be his endeavour to fulfil the onerous duties devolving on that office in the manner he had done those in the various offices he had filled amongst them as a Mason , and he hoped that at the termination of his Mayoralty
if spared in health , he should equally deserve their congratulations . Bro . M . Rhodes before resuming his seat , in feeling and earnest terms proposed " The Clergy , " which was responded to in a few well chosen words by the Rev . T . H . Flynn , P . Prov . G . Chaplain . The W . M .
then called upon Bro . Rev . John Vaile , Chaplain of the lodge , to propose " The immortal memory of St . John the Evangelist , " which he did saying : it is with mingled feelings of pleasure and dirt'ience I rise to propose this toast , but feeling confident that I shall be emboldened by your
favourourable attention , I will venture to utter a few plain sentiments on this sublime and noble subject . It may be a matter of surprise to the outside world to know how St . John is in any way associated with Freemasonry , but to us it is a matter of joy and pride that , in consequence
of that great principle whicli actuates the whole Craft alike , and which was his all absorbing topic , we claim him as our patron , and celebrate his memory every year . St . John the Evangelist , throughout thc whole of his sacred ministry , from the time when he was first associated with his great Master , who then walked this earth , and
for his loveable nature was loved by Him in return , from those early days of manhood , to the last of his aged life , he breathed forth the pure and divinely inspired doctrine of Love to God , and brotherly union and concord ; And this being the centre tenet of the whole Masonic code , and the source and motive from which all Ma-
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Craft Masonry 805 Scotland 80 S Royal Arch S 09 Mark Masonry 809 Ancient and Accepted Rite 809 Masonic Female Orplian School , Dublin 809
Thc late Papal Rescript 810 Other attacks on Freemasonry 811 Weekly Summary of News ., , Sti CORRESPONDENCE : — Frugality and Philanthropy 812 Not Generally Known 812 Honorary Members 812 Bro . Bigg and tlie Middlesex Lodge 812
Reading the Scriptures 813 Bro . Lupus and Bro . Macleod-Moore 813 Provincial Grand Mark Lodge S 14 Consecration of a New Lodge at Fort William . S 14 Restoration of St . Alban ' s Abbey S 14 The First Grand Lodge in America 816 Lodge Meetings for next week S 16 Advertisements 803804 . Sio 817 818
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REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
tfraft Stanrw .
NEWCASTLE-ON-TVNE—Phtvnix Lodge ( N 0 . 24 ) ¦ —The annual meeting of this lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Queen-street , on Wednesday evening , when R . B . Lutcrt , was installed W . M . for the ensuincr twelve months . Bro .
Lutert having been duly placed in the chair , invested the following officers , viz .: —Bro . J . S , Pearson , I . P . M . ; Thomas Cairns , S . W . ; J . D . Todd , J . W . ; J . Riseborough , P . M ., Treasurer ; J . J . Stiles . P . M ., Secretary ; W . Hunter , S . D . ; B . CaickJ . D . ; J . Harrison , I . G . ; W . W . Collie ,
M . Frampton , and C . J . Hall , Stewards . It is worthy of note that the genial Treasurer ( Bro . Riseborough ) and the energetic Secretary ( Bro . Stiles ) have each entered upon the tenth year in their respective oflices , and they each received the warm congratulations of the brethren on
their re-aj > pointment . There w . ns nn unusually large attendance of members and visitors , including several Present and Past Provincial Officers , the W . Masters of the St . John ' s Palatine , and Williamson Lodges , and several Past Masters of the Phoenix and other lodges , who warmly
applauded the new W . M . ( Bro . Lutert ) on his having attained the chair of his lodge , and earnest wishes were expressed by one and all for continued prosperity to this old established and flourishing lodge . SUNDERLAND . —St . Johns Lodge ( No . 80 ) . —
On Tuesday , 9 th inst ., the brethren of this lodge met at the Masonic Hall , Park-terrace , when Bro . Thomas Ehven , was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year , and the following oflicers were appointed , viz .: —James Davison , I . P . M . ; H . J . Turnbull , S . W . ; James Dobson , J . W . ; Thomas
Godfordson , Treasurer ; T . G . Curray . Sec . ; George Young , S . D . ; D . P . Huntly , J . D . ; J . Lowes , I . G . ; J . Thompson , Tyler : G . L . Fox , and J . Herring , Stewards . Thursday se ' nnight the regular meeting of the Palatine Lodge , No . 97 , was held in the same building , when Bro .
S . P . Austin , was installed W . M ., and the following brethren were invested with the insignia of the various oflicers viz : —R . Humphrey , I . P . M . ; T . Younger , S . W . ; H . Fryer , J . W ., W : Skelton , P . M ., Treas ; N . Allen , Secretary ; A . Currie , S . D . ; T . Sharpe , T-D . ; T . Twizell ,
I . G . 5 C . W . Robin , O . ; J . Thompson , Tyler ; Horsfield and Daglish , Stewards ; Scarth , and T . E . Hall , Auditors . The annual festival was celebrated the same evening at Bro . Skelton ' s , when a large number of Past Masters and brethren partook of a very excellent and
wellserved dinner , provided by the worth y brother , the genial host of the Crown and Sceptre . The newl y installed W . M . ( Bro . Austin ) was in the chair . During the evening , Bro . R . Humphrey , I . P . M . was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s Jewel , in recognition of the very
efficient manner in whicli he had discharged the duties of W . M . during the past year . STOCKPORT . —Lodge if St . John ( No . 104 ) . —The annual festival of this lodge was held on Monday , the Sth inst ., at the Old Admiral Inn
Higher Hillgate , when Bro . William Hiram Wakefield , of Stretford , was duly installed Worshi pful Master ofthe lodge for the ensuing year . There was a good attendance of members , as well as of visiting brethren , on tho occasion . The Installing Master was Bro . W . Goodacre
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P . M , 104 , and Prov . G . P . of Cheshire . He was ably assisted in the duty by Bro . J . Beresford , P . M . 104 , and P . Prov . S . G . D . of Cheshire , and Bro . W . Sykes , P . M . 104 , and it is scarcely necessary to add that the ceremony of installation was gone through in a most impressive
manner , and afforded great gratiJication to the brethren assembled . The officers of the lodge were invested with the insignia of their respective offices by Bro . Beresford as follows : —Bro . H . Finch , S . W . ; Bro . C . Cooke , J . W . ; Bro . W . Goodacre , P . M ., Treasurer ; Bro . G . Shaw ,
Secretary ; Bro . T . Potts , S . D . ; Bro . R . K . Payne , J . D . ; Bro . G . Barber , I . G . ; Bros . F . G . Platti , G . Armitage , and J . H . Duffield , Stewards ; Bro . W . Gee , Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the lodge was closed in due form , and according to ancient usage . A
banquet was held subsequently , which reflected great credit on Mrs . Raynor ' s cuisine . The Worship ful Master presided , and was supported by Bro . C . Pepper , I . P . M ., the Past Masters of the Lodge of St . John , and a considerable number of brethren of eminence in the Craft ,
including Bro , T . H . Kirk , P . M ., 1045 , Prov . G . Organist ( Cheshire ) ; Bro . F , Jackson , Prov . G . D . C . ( Cheshire ) ; Bro . W . H . Hopkins , P . M . 633 ; Bro . J . Hardy , P . M . J 041 ; : Bro . R . Jackson , ' P . M . 14 S ; Bro . J . P . Bardsley , W . M . 323 ; Bro . J . Siddeley , W . M . 1045 ; Bro . J .
Potts , W . M . 1219 ; Bro . H . Kenyon , S . W . 1 045 ; Bro . J . Bury , W . M . 325 ; Bro . S . Studd , W . M . elect 1375 ; Br 0 - H- Briggs , S . W . 320 3 Bro , B . Browne , " W . M . 13 S 7 ; Bro . S . Cheetham , S . W . 78 , & c . Altogether there were about sixty brethren present . The usual loyal and Masonic
toasts were duly proposed and honoured in the manner peculiar to the Craft , and an exceedingly agreeable evening was passed by the brethren . Following up the usual custom ofthe lodge , the W . M . took occasion , in proposing the health of Bro . C . Pepper , I . P . M ., to invest him with a
handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been subscribed for by the members as a mark of their appreciation of . the manner in which he had presided over the lodge during the past year . The concluding toast , "All poor and distressed Masons , " was given shortly after ten o ' clock , when the brethren dispersed .
SIIEITTED . —Britannia Lodge ( No . 1 , 39 ) . —The anniversary ofthe Britannia Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , nth inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Surrey-street , when Bro . G . W . Hawksley was installed W . Master for the ensuing year , and appointed Bro . the Rev . A . W . Hamilton , M . A .
Chaplain and Organist .. Ihe beautiful ceremony of installation was most ably performed by Bro . Brittain , P . M . After this followed the presentation , by Bro . Longder ., P . M ., on behalf of the brethren , of a handsome jewel and a beautiful outfit of Provincial
Chaplain ' s clothing to Bro . the Rev . E . B . Chalmer , jun ., M . A ., Vicar of Sharrow , in testimony of their fraternal regard , and acknosvledgment of the zeal and ability with which he had , during his year of office , discharged the important duties of Worshipful Master . Bro .
Chalmer , after thanking the brethren for their handsome gift , said it was a source of pride to him that he had been associated with the Craft for some time , and that his attachment to it was strengthened by each succeeding year . The banquet , which was well attended , terminated the
day s proceedings . BRADFORD . —Lodge of Hope ( No . 30 a ) . — On Monday , tbe ist inst ., the ceremony of installing Bro . Benjamin Broughton , as W . M . of this lodge , took place at the Masonic Hall ,
Godwin-street . There were present the following and other brethren , Bros . Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ( Mayor of Bradford ) ; Hen . Smith , P . M . Prov . G . Sec . ; Thomas Hill , P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . W . ; William Ibbetson , P . M .,
P . G . S . D . ; J . J . Schaeppi , P . M .. P . G . J . D . ; A . M . Matthews , P . M . ; John R . Armitage , P . M . ; William Beanland , P . M . ; C . Pratt , P . M . P . Prov . G . J . D . ; J . D . Sugden , P . M . ; A . Hunter P . M ., P . Prov . G . J . D . ; W . W . Barlow , I ' . M . ; Evans , P . M . 974 ; Jere Rhodes , P . M . 974 , P .
Prov . G . D . C ; S . B . Walmsley , P . M . 974 ; Leeson , P . M . 974 ; F . Broughton , P . M ., 6 <; r , P . S . W . South Wales ; Robert Richardson , P . M . 974 ; S . Brook , W . M . 600 ; John Ambler , W . M . 974 ; George Althop , W . M . 1018 ; John Procter , W . M . 1034 ; Rev . John Vaile , Chap-
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lain ; Rev . R . W . Loosemore ; Thos . Britton , M . D ., 1040 . The installation and investiture of the officers , and other business in the lodge completed , the W . M . invited all the visitors and members to the refreshment room , where about
$ 0 sat down to dinner to celebrate the Festival of St . John the Evangelist . iThe W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were received heartily by the brethren , and with
accustomed honours . After which he proposed "The Mayor of Bradford , " and in so doing he said : The next toast which I have the honour to propose for your acceptance is one which , although not usually included in our list , is one
which I am sure you will receive with that heartiness and enthusiasm to which it is entitled , namely , " The Mayor of Bradford . " We have present with us this evening a brother , a member of our lodge , whom we all greatly respect , and who , by his uniform , honourable and upright conduct as a citizen , has gained the respect and esteem of his fellow townsmen : who in apj )
rsciation of his character and worth , have conferred upon him the office of Chief Magistrate of the Borough , the highest honour it is in their power to bestow . As a Mason , the name of Manoah Rhodes has become a household word amongst the brethren of the Province of West
Yorkshire , and if he discharges his civic duties as zealously and faithfull y as he has always done those of his various Masonic offices , he will , at the expiration of his year of office , be able to retire with the consciousness of having done his
duty to the satisfaction of his fellow citizens . Brethren , I feel that it is only proper that , as Masons , we should olTer Bro . Rhodes our congratulations on the high and honourable position he has attained ; and I have much pleasure in asking you to drink to " His Worship the
Mayor , " Bro . Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., P . Prov . G . S . W ., ( Mayor of Bradford ) was received with the most rapturous applause , and in responding to the toast congratulated the W . M . on being elected to the highest position the brethren had it in their power to give , and trusted that he
might enjoy good health during his year of office , so as to be able to perform its duties efficiently and to the satisfaction of the brethren . For the compliment paid him he most heartily thanked them , and was proud to know that the way in which he had performed the duties of the
various offices he had held during the many years he had been amongst them had been appreciated and met with their approbation . This was the first time his health had been drunk , in a Masonic lodge , in his official capacity as Mayor of Bradford . He was very sensitive of their kind
wishes towards him , and could assure them that it would be his endeavour to fulfil the onerous duties devolving on that office in the manner he had done those in the various offices he had filled amongst them as a Mason , and he hoped that at the termination of his Mayoralty
if spared in health , he should equally deserve their congratulations . Bro . M . Rhodes before resuming his seat , in feeling and earnest terms proposed " The Clergy , " which was responded to in a few well chosen words by the Rev . T . H . Flynn , P . Prov . G . Chaplain . The W . M .
then called upon Bro . Rev . John Vaile , Chaplain of the lodge , to propose " The immortal memory of St . John the Evangelist , " which he did saying : it is with mingled feelings of pleasure and dirt'ience I rise to propose this toast , but feeling confident that I shall be emboldened by your
favourourable attention , I will venture to utter a few plain sentiments on this sublime and noble subject . It may be a matter of surprise to the outside world to know how St . John is in any way associated with Freemasonry , but to us it is a matter of joy and pride that , in consequence
of that great principle whicli actuates the whole Craft alike , and which was his all absorbing topic , we claim him as our patron , and celebrate his memory every year . St . John the Evangelist , throughout thc whole of his sacred ministry , from the time when he was first associated with his great Master , who then walked this earth , and
for his loveable nature was loved by Him in return , from those early days of manhood , to the last of his aged life , he breathed forth the pure and divinely inspired doctrine of Love to God , and brotherly union and concord ; And this being the centre tenet of the whole Masonic code , and the source and motive from which all Ma-