Presentation And Launch Of The " Lady Leigh " Lifeboat At Scarborough.

Scarborough , —Before I proceed to present this lifeboat formally to the people of Scarbro ' , 1 would wish to say to you how much my brother the Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire , regrets not being able to be present here this day . Nothing , I assure you , but a severe attack of illness and the strict orders of a doctor would

have prevented him from being here amongst you . I may say this , that although he is absent from you in body , we may be quite sure he is present in spirit , and that he is at this moment

thinking of the good work which you are engaged in , and wishing you God speed . I would wish , Mr . Mayor and gentlemen , to read his letter to the brethren who were to be here to-day excusing himself for his unavoidable absence . The letter

refered to was then read . It will not be necessary for me to add manywords to those contained in the letter written by my brother , but I cannot omit expressing to the brethren of Scarboro' and the people generally our best thanks for the kind way in which you have

received us to-day . I assure you it has tleen a great p leasure lo us lobe able in any way to contribute to the happineso of mankind . ( Applause . ) We consider it is the duly of the Freemasons to think always of , and assist , not only the brethren of their own Lodge , but all their brethren

throughout the world . ( Applause . ) And if any one would ask , —if any of those wdio do not belong lo us would wish to know what we do ( and 1 know there are those who speak lightly of our order ) , 1 would point to our noble institutions , to our Hoys' and Girls' Schools , and lo our Institution ;

for the Decayed and Aged . ( Applause . ) And J hope before long , if our example is followed , we may be able to point to a new institution as belonging to us—the Masonic Lifeboat Institutionend all along our coast we may see them scattered and doing their good work . It is somewhat

curious that Warwickshire , the most inland Masonic Province , should he the first to send a lifeboat to sea . This shows that although we cannot see the dangers of the sea , we can appreciate it ; for those who do not see the danger often appreciate it more than those on the spot . And when

we read in the newspapers of the calamitous loss of life so frequently occurring on our shores , we felt deeply for the sufferers ; and now we feel proud that we have been the instrument ol saving many a life , and of affording comfort and relief to many a home that must be rendered

destitute but for the aid thus given . As Warwickshire is the central province of England , so we have begun the movement , and hope thai as wc are the centre , others will follow our example , and that soon every province in England will contribute its lifeboat . ( Applause . ) Mr . Mayor ,

Capt . Ward , allow me to present to the National Lifeboat Institution this boat , the " Lady Leig h , and through that excellent institution , to the town of Scarbro . ' May Godspeed it ; may the men who man this boat be actuated by noble motives , as 1 know they will be , and set an example to those

among whom they live oi temperance , sobriety , and chastity . ( Loud applause . ) Captain \ V . \ ur > , R . N ., said it was his happy privilege to be deputed by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to accept the present of this boat at their hands . They had now 255 of these

noble boats , many of which had been given by public institutions . He mentioned that both the Foresters and Oddfellows had contributed boats . They had received fourteen boats from Manchester alone . Some had resulted from legacies , and some , again , had been presented as memorial

boats . They owed their noble fleet to public generosity , and they certainly should not have half the number if the people had not come forward in this noble manner . He only knew of two stations , where lifeboats could be worked , that were j et misapplied . 1 le earnestly appealed

to ihe public for support in the maintenance oi the Lifeboat establishments ; as it was to such places as Scarbro ' , and Brighton , and Hastings that they must look to make up the deficiency ol tlie small village- stations , \ vhi-re hardly anybody could be said to represent the Institution . In

calling for ihe extended supper ! : of the public , he shewed that last year the boats of live Institution saved 6 30 lives : and in ihe vi-nr bfoiv , above i-co were saved throuoli ih-. dr . . .- ; . 1 ; cv . < hi the putt of the Ro ' , al National Lifeboat Institution , ! v ? norv expressed his nmn gruci ' nl thanks

Presentation And Launch Of The " Lady Leigh " Lifeboat At Scarborough.

to the Freemasons of Warwickshire for this their splendid gift ; and in handing the boat over to the town of Scarbro ' , he felt sure the local committee and the crew would do their best to maintain the station in efficiency and readiness for the saving of life . He could promise them that if they did their duty the boat would do hers .

The Mayor of Scarboro' ( Alderman Dr . Kooke ) , next rose and was received with immense cheerinf . When it had subsided , he said : Ladies

and gentlemen , Mr . Leigh , officers and brethren from Warwickshire , —I have very great pleasure indeed , on behalf of the inhabitants of Scarboro , in accenting this magnificent testimonial of your kindness and benevolence to this town . In presenting this splendid boat you have

given us a token of your esteem and regard which not only the people of Scarbro ' but the brethren themselves in all parts of the kingdom will long appreciate . It has been asked to-dav , what is the great distinguishing characteristic of Freemasonry . In reply I would

say—practical charity . We believe in doing deeds of benevolence , but we believe in doing it practically—and our benevolence takes a practical from to-day when we present a lilcboat to the exposed North-East coast . I do not know that J need say more , except once more to thank you

kindly and sincerely on behalf of the inhabitants for your magnificent gift . Capt . SALT , at this stage of proceedings , read a letter from Lady Leigh , apologizing lor her absence , and deputing her daughter lo perform the ceremony ol naming the boat .

'Ihe Hon . Agnes Leigh then stepped upon the I p latform , to which she was handed by Capt . Ward , and taking the bottle in her hands , she dashed it against the boat and said , "I name this boat the Lady Leigh . May God prosper her . " The boat was then launched amid renewed

cheering . She was greatly admK'cl , and appeared to be perfectly under the control of her crew . The rocket apparatus was also worked from a point beyond the Spa wall , under the direction of Capt Evans . His worship the Mayor and his official friends , together with the Freemasons present , and other •gentlemen , adiourned to the refreshment room tit

the Spa . A short time was spent in complimentary toasts . Amongst those given were "Success to the Lady Leigh Lifeboat , " "Health , Wealth and prosperity to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Warwickshire , " "The Health of Lord and Lady Leigh" ( which was responded to by the Hon . Gilbert Leig h ) , " The Health of the Mayor and 1 Mayoress of Scarborough . "

The Brethren of the Warwickshire deputation were entertained at dinner in the evening by the Brethren of the old Globe Lodge , No . 200 , at the Railway Hotel , Westborough Street . 1 About 120 sat clown to an admirable dinner , served by Mr . Shaw , and a most pleasant evening was spent with true Masonic . sociability .

A Ball at the Grand Hotel on Friday evening , given by the Brethren of the Denison Lodge , i 24 tt , al which about i (> o were present , concluded the . Masonic celebration of the presentation and launch of the Lady Leigh Lifeboat .

Knight Templarism In Canada

KNIGHT TEMPLARISM IN CANADA

The following address A ' IIS delivered bv the Grand Prior of Canada at the . Annual Grand Conclave , held on the 14 th of August , 1 S 72 . hit Toronto , Province of Ontario .

Fratres of the Christian Order of the Temple and Hospital for Canada : Another year with its man } ' hopes and fears , its mercies and trials , has passed away , and v . v are once more permitted to assemble together

and renew our bonds ol Christian union . Gratitude for the blessings we enjoy should pervade our hearts , and prepare us to improve our

meetings . Here , as Brethren engaged 111 one common cause , and having al heart one object , we ought to strive by a mutual interchange of !'•¦ -it .-rnal f elincs . and harmonious action on ail matter ,

con-. . . i neer . i'd with ihe prosperity of our pure !' . ' Christian Order , in malm this and every annua ! ii « rm ! ilv ay . opportunity for the re lewal of I ' nilv , l ' riendi shi p , and Harmony . Jt is with p leasure I can

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state that the Order of the Temple and Hospital iitEngla nd was never in a more prosperous condioti th an at present , and in every part of the wide extent of jurisdiction of the Supreme Grand Conclave , it is yearly increasing in numbers and influence . Since the last meeting of Grand Priory ,

four new Encampments have been added to our roll in Canada , with one under Dispensation , all in the Province of Ontario . The "Gondemar" at the Village of Maitland , where I had the pleasure of installing a most enthusiastic and well informed Brother as Eminent Commander , Frater C .

Longley . At Whitby , the " St . John the Almoner , " under Eminent Commander George Henry Frewen Dartnell ; and the "Palestine , " of Port Hope , of which Frater James M . Irwin is Eminent Commander . In Toronto , from the representations made to me that there was sufficient

scope in so large and influential a citv , I was induced to accede to a petition and recommend a warrant being granted for a second Encampment , the " Odo de St . Ainand , " having received the assurance of the Eminent Commander Elect , Fiater Nelson Gordon Bigelow , that the relations

between them and the existing old Encampment , the" Geoffrey de St . Adlemar , " would be ol " the most courteous and cordial character , and tend to the establishing of , 1 lasting friendship . The Deputy Provincial Grand Conimaniler , V . E . Frater S . 15 . Harman , in his accustomed able and

impressive manner , performed the beautiful ceremony of installation and consecration . All these Encampments will now receive their warrants from the Dominion Grand Chancellor . In London , where 1 regretted last year having to report the arrest of the " Richard Cuuir ik

Lion" Encampment , 7 have granted ;! Dispensation to hold another Encampment , and the Eminent Commander , Fralei' Alfred Georgt Smyth , has been duly installed by the Dep . Prov Grand Commander , with every prospect of a sue cessful and harmonious result . I am triad to

announce that Prater 1 homas MacMullen , who was suspended by me for contumacious conduct , has delivered to the Grand Chancellor the Minute and Cash Books of the old Encampment , so very improperly retained by him : and having expressed his regret , and forwarded me a written apology ,

requesting to be allowed to retire from the Order in good standing , I have withdrawn the suspension , with the understanding that he does not continue to be tin active member of the Order . The announcement that li . R . 11 . the Prince of of Wales had honoured the "Faith and Fidelity '

Encampment of London , by being installed it Eminent Commander , will be bailed with sincer pleasure by the whole . Templar hotly of England and no where more ethnsiastically than in this Dominion . The deep anxiety and regret caused by the late protracted ami dangerous illness of His

Roval Highness , anil the subsetruenl rejoicings at his recovery , called forth from the hearts of all classes of Her Majesty ' s subjects feelings of the most intense loyalty to the throne , and devotion to himself : and may we thus ever , whether in prosperity or adversity , prove loval to our vows and professions as Templars . Willi the Heralds ,

then , who lately proclaimed His Royal Highness Eminent Commander of tfic"Faith and Fidelity Encampment" let us , too , heartily exclaim , — "Long life , honour , and prosperity , to His Royal Hig hness Albert Edward Prince of Wales , Eminent Commander of the Tempi . ' and Hospital , and may God prosper and I : less our Illustrious atid Koy . a ! brother !"

' i'lie relations between ourselves and the sister Encampments of the I ' nitei ! States , 1 am hupy . v 10 sae , continue to he ol' the most cordial and fraeernai nature . The Eticampnu-ni from Portland t Maine ) paid a visit to Montreal in the month of I line , antl the Eminem Commander , with some t . vcnty-ionr oi bis Knights , honoured me wilh a

' , isit at the Camp at Lapraine . I only regret that my time was so occupied with the duties ot the military camp as to prevent , mv visiijng Lhcin , in Montreal , ami ii ' -e-i-. tiivg tojpm ( Item , with the Montreal Encampment , that . ¦ mention i should have felt it a pleasure to cider . At our le- ! ov-etin ¦¦ o' firmd PoOir I made

' .. ( itue appciminv- 'ii" ; n ; Y-. p'e-e utility . •:: at Scale Grand Commanderi's in the United States , my oli ' teci bring to pit'mi'i- a ' '' 'i-rr and mom intimate- leelina of tin nd-hip be' . w .-.-u the members of the si ' -ter jurisdictions and our own . It appears