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TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Cratt Masonry 27 ' Royal Arch 273 Mark Masonry , 27 . 2
Knights Templar 27 . 1 Red Cross of Constantine 274 Scctland 274 ConiXESPONDENCE ' . Masonic Notes and Queries I 7 . i Prov . Grand Lodge of Cumberland and Westmoreland 276 Bro . Holmes ' s Notes 27 6 Provincial Grand Chapter of East Lancashire 277 Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire 277
The Mark Degiee 279 Proxies in Grand Lodge of Scotland 279 National Grand Priory 279 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 279 Masonic Hall at Gibraltar 279 The Royal Arch Ceremonies 279 Grand Lodge of Quebec 279 Obituary 279 Lodge Meetings for next week 281 Advertisements 26 9 270 2 S 2 283 284
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft Ilasoiuir .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE . —( No . 73 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough Hig h Street , Southwark . The lodge was opened by Bro . G .
J . Grace , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . L . Dussek , S . W . ; G . Morris , P . M . as J . W . 3 E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Gomme , S . D . ; T . J . H . Wilkins , J . D . ; J . H . Butten , P . G . Steward Middlesex , I . G . ;
C . Rayden , D . C . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; G . Free , P . M . ; and others . There was a considcrnble amount of work , which was ably got through . Three members were raised , and Messrs . Egglesfield , Hole , and Stephens were duly initiated into ancient Masonry . The
proposed bye-laws were read , and it was agreed to discuss them at the next meeting . A pour member was relieved with £ 5 from the charity fund . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed . It was agreed to hold some emergency meetings during the recess ,
so as to bring into operation the effects of the arduous duties so well performed by the committee who had been appointed to revise the byelaws . The visitors were Bros . H . Barllett , W . M . 147 ; J . Wavcry , P . M . 619 , P . M . 11-78 , and others .
LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , on Wednesday , 9 th itist . The chair of K .. S . was occupied bv the W . M ., Bro . W . Fleming , who was supported as follows : —Bros . W . I hill . I I'M . ; L . Airev ,
S \ V . J . L . Br . idsliaw , J . W . E . Simp-son P . M . and Sec ; K . Jervis , S . D . ; K . Tailor . J D . : W . Du d ' , I . G . ; Past Masters f . Daniel
Moore , P . G . S . B . of England ; G . ktllund . J . I . Whinipray , F . Dean , J . Kenton , E . Storey , and a number of brethren , Bro . J as . 'I aylor presiding at the organ . The usual business of the lodge was transacted and the ballot taken for Mr .
Ti-wman Edmondson , proprietor of the Lancaster Observer , as a candidate for Fn cinasotin , which proved to be unanimous in hi .-, favour ; and he being in attendance was in an emphatic manner duly initiated into the order by the W . M , the winking touls being presented by Bro . Airev ,
S . W ., and the ancient charges read by Bro . W Hall , I . P . M . Some discussion took place respecting alterations in the lodge room , and the musical arrangements , and a candidate having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed in due form .
BRADFORD . —Shakespeare Lodge ( Wn . 1018 ) . — The installation meeting of this young but prosperous Lodge was hell at the Masonic Hail , on the 9 th inst ., and there can be no better evidence of the progress of Freemasonry in this Province than ihe genuine pro-peril y of this
Lodge . Onl y consecrated nine u-arsago , ministers a large and united band ol ' bnthren , to whom Freemasonry is no empty name , but who act together as one man in the endeavour to uphold and practice its noble princip les . The ceremony
of installation of Bro . Geo . Ahhorpe , the W . M . elect , was hig hl y interesting , and the meeting one of the most successful that has been held in the distri ct . Tlvre was a large attendance oi the Brethren of the Lud'e , a . id au unusually
large attendance of P . M . s and W . M . s of other lodges out of respect to the W . M . elect , amongst whom we noticed A . Nicholson . I . P . M ., 1018 ; C . J . Bannister , P . M ., and P . G . S . B . of England ;
C . F . Unna , W . M ., Harmony , 600 ; J . Ambler , W . M ., Pentalpha , 974 ; Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., 30 a , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . A . Unna , P . M ., 600 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Wm . lames , P . M ., 1074 P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Otidy , P . G . Chaplain ; C . II . Taylor , P . M ., 302 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . W . Barlow ,
I . P . M ., . 302 ; James G . Hutchinson , P . M .. 10 , 34 ; J- Ahrons , P . M ., 600 ; John Eaton , jun ., P . M ., 430 ; Thomas Johnson , P . M ., 6001
J . D . Sugden , P . M ., 302 ; William Hodgson , P . M ., 1034 ; John Dodd , P . M ., 1018 ; I . Leeson , P . M . 974 ; Thomas Peel , P . M . 600 , P . P . G . Registrar ; Edward Clifton , P . M . 1018 ; Arthur Briggs , P . M . 974 ; Wm . Wroe , P . M .
1018 ; S . O . Bailey , P . M . 600 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; Flenry Ward , P . M . 1018 ; S . Barnsdorf , P . M . 600 ; F . Bournfeldt , P . M . ior 8 ; J . Beanland , P . M . 600 ; J . Dewhirst , P . M . 600 ; John Sutcliffe , King Solomon , Australia , 432 . After the installation and the investiture of the
Officers , the W . M ., invited all present to favour him by their presence in the refreshment room , where the brethren partook of a most recherche dinner ; the caterer being Bro . Dewhirst , who , on this occasion , had evidently taxed his
resources to the utmost , and succeeded in giving the greatest satisfaction . The dinner finished . The W . M . who was supported by all the visitors and brethren who had been in lodge , proposed "The Queen'' inappropriate language , and in g iving the toast" The Prince and Princess of Wales
and the rest of the Royal Family " referred in graceful terms to the great interest taken by the Prince in ail matters pertaining fo the advantage of Freemasonry , making especial allusion to his recent efforts on behalf of the Royal Institution for Aged Freemasons ; both toasts were received
b y ihe brethren most rapturously . Rev . Bro . J . Oddy , Prov . G . C . in giving "The immortal memory of St . John the Evangelist" said he wished he mig ht have been allowed to visit the Lodge of Shakespeare without having to discharge the duty of proposing this privileged toast . Language failed him to place in a proper
light more than one or two thoughts which he should like to put b . fore the brethr , n ; the carrying out of which would tend to make them belter Masons . St . John was remarkable for sweetness of temper and lived to ni g h one hundred years — yet his thoughts were ever fresh ; ami if they imitited the . spii it of his character and life they should I ) .- better men and b tu-r Masons . W .-
must consul r our duty to our great Creator , tmt in addition we miw look lo those , 1 o m 1 u- a id succour and i > lieve all we can . St John d'd thi —and I wish we could always eiuLavotir to call Up in our minds his eventful life . I ask toil ti > ill ink in solemn silence to the immortal iiK'timri
.. I' St . John the Evangelist . The W . M . then give "The Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon . M . W . G . M . of England , and the r . st ol the- Grand Officers , " jocosel y saying that , as the Marquis was not present on that occasion , although he should have bet n proud if he had
been , he would couple with the toast the nanieol Bro . J . C . Bannister , P . M . 101 S , P . G . S . B . ol England , a Past Grand O . 'iicer , who had honmire them by his preSi nee . a brother witli whom he felt honoured in having been as-ociated far many years , and one who had gained the hi g hest position
l . - ; the Craft . Bro . | . C . Baimi-ter in reply said—W . M ., P . M ' s ., Officers and Brethren , ' I thank you most heartil y for the way in which you have proposed and received this toast . I have not words sufficient to thank you for your kind expressions in favour of the Matq . iis . I thank
you on Ins behalf and that of his D . 'puty , the E . ul ot Carnarvon , and all the Officers ol Grand Lodges ; and assure you that you may at j all times ( . ouiiiiaud my strvices , and beg to [ express lo you my deep regret that illness has ; iiwv . nlicl my t . iknM a m . / ie active pait in ihe in
pnaxeil . n ^ s the lodge ' . 'J lie S . W .. iiro . I . ongley , proposed " 'Ihe Health of the R . . P ' . G . M . of West Yorkshiic . " The J . W , : Bro . J . W . Monckin . in , proposed tliat of the "Most Worshi pful Bro . B 'till .-y Shaw , 1 ) . P . G . M . 1 and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . " , liro . Manoah Rhodes , P . M . . 302 , P . Prov , , G . S . W . in respjuji . ig said lie was pleased tu
have th' « opportunity of expressing his thanks on behalf of the D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . When an officer of the province he did not know that he did much , but he . did what he could . He had great pleasure in being present to congratulate the W . M . on his
installation , and to see young Masons obtaining office , and felt certain that he would do everything in his power for the welfare of his lodge , and that the officers and brethren would do all they could for him , during his year of office . With respect to the Marquis of
Ripon , our P . G . M ., he knew of no individual who could take greater interest in all pertaining to the welfare of the Craft than he did , and although his time was necessarily much occupied as Grand Master of all England , yet he made
opportunity to take a most active part in the business of the province as our P . G . M . Then as to Bro . Bentley Shaw , D . P . G . M ., his name had become a household word in the Craft , and whatever duties he had to do he did in such
a kind courteous way that no one could hel p feeling they were done on velvet . Our worthy D . P . GM . has said that , having held office so long , he must give it up , but I tell him he must continue as long as he lives . Bro . Henry Ward , P . M . 101 S , then oroposed "The Retiring
Master , ' saying that he did so with fear and trembling , for the evening before he had thought of A nice speech that he fancied would have eciipsed all others , even including that of the W . M ., but now said he , I feel abashed , as my speech has qaite deserted me . I could have
long dilated on the excellencies of our Bro . Nicholson , but it is not necessary to do so , since you all know him equall y well , and though young in life , he has the esteem of all the brethren . I call upon you to drink to the health of our retiring Master . Bio . A . Nicholson , I . P . M . 1018 ,
on rising was received with loud and reiterated cheering . Addressing the W . M ., Officers , and brethren , he said , I should indeed have as good health as any one , if good wishes would give it , for I have latel y been so frequentl y toasted , I can tell you it has no good effect on the nerves .
I thank you for your good wishes , and trust the lodge will still prosper , as I have no doubt it will under the guidances of our nt-wlv-rl ^ elcd W . M ., to whom I beg to offer my congratul . ilions 0 : 1 his installation . Bro . 1 ) . Wroe , P . M . 1018 , in proposing " The Worshi pful Master " said
worthy P . Ms ., Officers , and Brethren , we are again assembled to commence another year . It has been my p leasing d ity to hiatal our W . M ., and an ,- who iris filled that position knows it re-<| liivs a little tact to preside m r a I > i g . ill as 1 . Cl-ioil teq'iitvs . to tllr'iw oil ov r : ! l ; i . i-ir )! . |
v , iters . Bro Alih i-p a- a be-in = » mri , k IVTLIIC value of punctuality , and will be oie who will keep hi- o / ii . vr . s lo their d ty . He al-o has a liitle of the gift of sp veil , an I by that , at times , can get UN over a diiii nilty . 'I'll 11 he is \ -.. y desiriousof winn i ng the good esteem ofth
brethren , and that I doubt not he will do . I can assure him of every as-istanci from the P . M-., both of this ami ot ' ier lo . lges , and w- shiH ri id , if he have health , that he will make an excellent WM . I ask you to drink his wry good health . The W . M . Pro . G . Althorp , on rising was
received with vociferous and long continued cheering . He said worth y P . Ms ., Officers and Brethren I can hardl y agree with Bro . Wroe , P . M ., he has so exaggerated my abilities . I have b ; en reminded whilst at this festive board b y l ! . e presence of Bro . Bainsdorf , P . M ., who initiated
me , of the past , and have fancied what must be his feelings at seeing a strip ling like me occupying such an exalted position . It is true I have passed through most of the offices in the lodge , and I have done my utmost to efficientl y discharge their duties . And I feel proud to be your
elected W . M . and shall en . lei'vour to rule yon with suavity , and courtesy to all . Every broth r , even tlu youngest , shall have the same consul , ra . io . 1 at my hands . At the same time 1 shall look to those wdio have fill . d tins post and hope for their help and sympathy . I shall
endeavour , if need be , as Bro . Wroe said , to cast oil on the troubled waters , holding that as W . M . it will be my duty to sink my own individuality and to consider the views of others . I tru-t my health may b * suffieimtly good to perioral 1 : 1- dat . ej . c my olli : e . I look , . viih
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Table Of Contents.
TABLE OF CONTENTS .
R EPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS : — Cratt Masonry 27 ' Royal Arch 273 Mark Masonry , 27 . 2
Knights Templar 27 . 1 Red Cross of Constantine 274 Scctland 274 ConiXESPONDENCE ' . Masonic Notes and Queries I 7 . i Prov . Grand Lodge of Cumberland and Westmoreland 276 Bro . Holmes ' s Notes 27 6 Provincial Grand Chapter of East Lancashire 277 Provincial Grand Chapter of West Lancashire 277
The Mark Degiee 279 Proxies in Grand Lodge of Scotland 279 National Grand Priory 279 Royal Masonic Institution for Boys 279 Masonic Hall at Gibraltar 279 The Royal Arch Ceremonies 279 Grand Lodge of Quebec 279 Obituary 279 Lodge Meetings for next week 281 Advertisements 26 9 270 2 S 2 283 284
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft Ilasoiuir .
MOUNT LEBANON LODGE . —( No . 73 ) . —The last regular meeting of the season of this old lodge was held on Tuesday , 15 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , Borough Hig h Street , Southwark . The lodge was opened by Bro . G .
J . Grace , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . L . Dussek , S . W . ; G . Morris , P . M . as J . W . 3 E . Harris , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Walters , P . M ., Sec . ; J . S . Gomme , S . D . ; T . J . H . Wilkins , J . D . ; J . H . Butten , P . G . Steward Middlesex , I . G . ;
C . Rayden , D . C . ; F . H . Ebsworth , P . M . ; D . Rose , P . M . ; G . Free , P . M . ; and others . There was a considcrnble amount of work , which was ably got through . Three members were raised , and Messrs . Egglesfield , Hole , and Stephens were duly initiated into ancient Masonry . The
proposed bye-laws were read , and it was agreed to discuss them at the next meeting . A pour member was relieved with £ 5 from the charity fund . A gentleman was proposed for initiation , and the lodge was closed . It was agreed to hold some emergency meetings during the recess ,
so as to bring into operation the effects of the arduous duties so well performed by the committee who had been appointed to revise the byelaws . The visitors were Bros . H . Barllett , W . M . 147 ; J . Wavcry , P . M . 619 , P . M . 11-78 , and others .
LANCASTER . — Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . — The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic Rooms , Athenaeum , on Wednesday , 9 th itist . The chair of K .. S . was occupied bv the W . M ., Bro . W . Fleming , who was supported as follows : —Bros . W . I hill . I I'M . ; L . Airev ,
S \ V . J . L . Br . idsliaw , J . W . E . Simp-son P . M . and Sec ; K . Jervis , S . D . ; K . Tailor . J D . : W . Du d ' , I . G . ; Past Masters f . Daniel
Moore , P . G . S . B . of England ; G . ktllund . J . I . Whinipray , F . Dean , J . Kenton , E . Storey , and a number of brethren , Bro . J as . 'I aylor presiding at the organ . The usual business of the lodge was transacted and the ballot taken for Mr .
Ti-wman Edmondson , proprietor of the Lancaster Observer , as a candidate for Fn cinasotin , which proved to be unanimous in hi .-, favour ; and he being in attendance was in an emphatic manner duly initiated into the order by the W . M , the winking touls being presented by Bro . Airev ,
S . W ., and the ancient charges read by Bro . W Hall , I . P . M . Some discussion took place respecting alterations in the lodge room , and the musical arrangements , and a candidate having been proposed for initiation , the lodge was closed in due form .
BRADFORD . —Shakespeare Lodge ( Wn . 1018 ) . — The installation meeting of this young but prosperous Lodge was hell at the Masonic Hail , on the 9 th inst ., and there can be no better evidence of the progress of Freemasonry in this Province than ihe genuine pro-peril y of this
Lodge . Onl y consecrated nine u-arsago , ministers a large and united band ol ' bnthren , to whom Freemasonry is no empty name , but who act together as one man in the endeavour to uphold and practice its noble princip les . The ceremony
of installation of Bro . Geo . Ahhorpe , the W . M . elect , was hig hl y interesting , and the meeting one of the most successful that has been held in the distri ct . Tlvre was a large attendance oi the Brethren of the Lud'e , a . id au unusually
large attendance of P . M . s and W . M . s of other lodges out of respect to the W . M . elect , amongst whom we noticed A . Nicholson . I . P . M ., 1018 ; C . J . Bannister , P . M ., and P . G . S . B . of England ;
C . F . Unna , W . M ., Harmony , 600 ; J . Ambler , W . M ., Pentalpha , 974 ; Manoah Rhodes , P . M ., 30 a , P . P . G . S . W . ; J . A . Unna , P . M ., 600 , P . P . G . Reg . ; Wm . lames , P . M ., 1074 P . P . G . S . D . ; J . Otidy , P . G . Chaplain ; C . II . Taylor , P . M ., 302 , P . P . G . S . D . ; W . W . Barlow ,
I . P . M ., . 302 ; James G . Hutchinson , P . M .. 10 , 34 ; J- Ahrons , P . M ., 600 ; John Eaton , jun ., P . M ., 430 ; Thomas Johnson , P . M ., 6001
J . D . Sugden , P . M ., 302 ; William Hodgson , P . M ., 1034 ; John Dodd , P . M ., 1018 ; I . Leeson , P . M . 974 ; Thomas Peel , P . M . 600 , P . P . G . Registrar ; Edward Clifton , P . M . 1018 ; Arthur Briggs , P . M . 974 ; Wm . Wroe , P . M .
1018 ; S . O . Bailey , P . M . 600 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; Flenry Ward , P . M . 1018 ; S . Barnsdorf , P . M . 600 ; F . Bournfeldt , P . M . ior 8 ; J . Beanland , P . M . 600 ; J . Dewhirst , P . M . 600 ; John Sutcliffe , King Solomon , Australia , 432 . After the installation and the investiture of the
Officers , the W . M ., invited all present to favour him by their presence in the refreshment room , where the brethren partook of a most recherche dinner ; the caterer being Bro . Dewhirst , who , on this occasion , had evidently taxed his
resources to the utmost , and succeeded in giving the greatest satisfaction . The dinner finished . The W . M . who was supported by all the visitors and brethren who had been in lodge , proposed "The Queen'' inappropriate language , and in g iving the toast" The Prince and Princess of Wales
and the rest of the Royal Family " referred in graceful terms to the great interest taken by the Prince in ail matters pertaining fo the advantage of Freemasonry , making especial allusion to his recent efforts on behalf of the Royal Institution for Aged Freemasons ; both toasts were received
b y ihe brethren most rapturously . Rev . Bro . J . Oddy , Prov . G . C . in giving "The immortal memory of St . John the Evangelist" said he wished he mig ht have been allowed to visit the Lodge of Shakespeare without having to discharge the duty of proposing this privileged toast . Language failed him to place in a proper
light more than one or two thoughts which he should like to put b . fore the brethr , n ; the carrying out of which would tend to make them belter Masons . St . John was remarkable for sweetness of temper and lived to ni g h one hundred years — yet his thoughts were ever fresh ; ami if they imitited the . spii it of his character and life they should I ) .- better men and b tu-r Masons . W .-
must consul r our duty to our great Creator , tmt in addition we miw look lo those , 1 o m 1 u- a id succour and i > lieve all we can . St John d'd thi —and I wish we could always eiuLavotir to call Up in our minds his eventful life . I ask toil ti > ill ink in solemn silence to the immortal iiK'timri
.. I' St . John the Evangelist . The W . M . then give "The Most Hon . the Marquess of Ripon . M . W . G . M . of England , and the r . st ol the- Grand Officers , " jocosel y saying that , as the Marquis was not present on that occasion , although he should have bet n proud if he had
been , he would couple with the toast the nanieol Bro . J . C . Bannister , P . M . 101 S , P . G . S . B . ol England , a Past Grand O . 'iicer , who had honmire them by his preSi nee . a brother witli whom he felt honoured in having been as-ociated far many years , and one who had gained the hi g hest position
l . - ; the Craft . Bro . | . C . Baimi-ter in reply said—W . M ., P . M ' s ., Officers and Brethren , ' I thank you most heartil y for the way in which you have proposed and received this toast . I have not words sufficient to thank you for your kind expressions in favour of the Matq . iis . I thank
you on Ins behalf and that of his D . 'puty , the E . ul ot Carnarvon , and all the Officers ol Grand Lodges ; and assure you that you may at j all times ( . ouiiiiaud my strvices , and beg to [ express lo you my deep regret that illness has ; iiwv . nlicl my t . iknM a m . / ie active pait in ihe in
pnaxeil . n ^ s the lodge ' . 'J lie S . W .. iiro . I . ongley , proposed " 'Ihe Health of the R . . P ' . G . M . of West Yorkshiic . " The J . W , : Bro . J . W . Monckin . in , proposed tliat of the "Most Worshi pful Bro . B 'till .-y Shaw , 1 ) . P . G . M . 1 and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . " , liro . Manoah Rhodes , P . M . . 302 , P . Prov , , G . S . W . in respjuji . ig said lie was pleased tu
have th' « opportunity of expressing his thanks on behalf of the D . P . G . M . and the rest of the Provincial Grand Officers . When an officer of the province he did not know that he did much , but he . did what he could . He had great pleasure in being present to congratulate the W . M . on his
installation , and to see young Masons obtaining office , and felt certain that he would do everything in his power for the welfare of his lodge , and that the officers and brethren would do all they could for him , during his year of office . With respect to the Marquis of
Ripon , our P . G . M ., he knew of no individual who could take greater interest in all pertaining to the welfare of the Craft than he did , and although his time was necessarily much occupied as Grand Master of all England , yet he made
opportunity to take a most active part in the business of the province as our P . G . M . Then as to Bro . Bentley Shaw , D . P . G . M ., his name had become a household word in the Craft , and whatever duties he had to do he did in such
a kind courteous way that no one could hel p feeling they were done on velvet . Our worthy D . P . GM . has said that , having held office so long , he must give it up , but I tell him he must continue as long as he lives . Bro . Henry Ward , P . M . 101 S , then oroposed "The Retiring
Master , ' saying that he did so with fear and trembling , for the evening before he had thought of A nice speech that he fancied would have eciipsed all others , even including that of the W . M ., but now said he , I feel abashed , as my speech has qaite deserted me . I could have
long dilated on the excellencies of our Bro . Nicholson , but it is not necessary to do so , since you all know him equall y well , and though young in life , he has the esteem of all the brethren . I call upon you to drink to the health of our retiring Master . Bio . A . Nicholson , I . P . M . 1018 ,
on rising was received with loud and reiterated cheering . Addressing the W . M ., Officers , and brethren , he said , I should indeed have as good health as any one , if good wishes would give it , for I have latel y been so frequentl y toasted , I can tell you it has no good effect on the nerves .
I thank you for your good wishes , and trust the lodge will still prosper , as I have no doubt it will under the guidances of our nt-wlv-rl ^ elcd W . M ., to whom I beg to offer my congratul . ilions 0 : 1 his installation . Bro . 1 ) . Wroe , P . M . 1018 , in proposing " The Worshi pful Master " said
worthy P . Ms ., Officers , and Brethren , we are again assembled to commence another year . It has been my p leasing d ity to hiatal our W . M ., and an ,- who iris filled that position knows it re-<| liivs a little tact to preside m r a I > i g . ill as 1 . Cl-ioil teq'iitvs . to tllr'iw oil ov r : ! l ; i . i-ir )! . |
v , iters . Bro Alih i-p a- a be-in = » mri , k IVTLIIC value of punctuality , and will be oie who will keep hi- o / ii . vr . s lo their d ty . He al-o has a liitle of the gift of sp veil , an I by that , at times , can get UN over a diiii nilty . 'I'll 11 he is \ -.. y desiriousof winn i ng the good esteem ofth
brethren , and that I doubt not he will do . I can assure him of every as-istanci from the P . M-., both of this ami ot ' ier lo . lges , and w- shiH ri id , if he have health , that he will make an excellent WM . I ask you to drink his wry good health . The W . M . Pro . G . Althorp , on rising was
received with vociferous and long continued cheering . He said worth y P . Ms ., Officers and Brethren I can hardl y agree with Bro . Wroe , P . M ., he has so exaggerated my abilities . I have b ; en reminded whilst at this festive board b y l ! . e presence of Bro . Bainsdorf , P . M ., who initiated
me , of the past , and have fancied what must be his feelings at seeing a strip ling like me occupying such an exalted position . It is true I have passed through most of the offices in the lodge , and I have done my utmost to efficientl y discharge their duties . And I feel proud to be your
elected W . M . and shall en . lei'vour to rule yon with suavity , and courtesy to all . Every broth r , even tlu youngest , shall have the same consul , ra . io . 1 at my hands . At the same time 1 shall look to those wdio have fill . d tins post and hope for their help and sympathy . I shall
endeavour , if need be , as Bro . Wroe said , to cast oil on the troubled waters , holding that as W . M . it will be my duty to sink my own individuality and to consider the views of others . I tru-t my health may b * suffieimtly good to perioral 1 : 1- dat . ej . c my olli : e . I look , . viih