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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
attendance of the public ; the venerable building being comfortably wanned . The Provincial Grand Chaplain ( the Rev . J . C . Rust ) , preached an impressive sermon , inculcating the duties of practical morality , taking his text from i Samuel , ii ., 8 . The discourse was purely Masonic ,
showing how the Lord set the universe on—i . The pillar of wisdom ; 2 . The pillar of strength ; 3 . The pillar of beauty ; 4 , The pillar of charity ; and , finally , on the hearts of His faithful people . The rev . brother concluded with an appeal on behalf of a most useful charity—the Norwich
Dispensary—which realised £ 16 ns . A larger amount would have been gathered had the Grand Stewards presented their bags in the transepts . The sermon , we understand , will shortly he published by Bro . Jeary . Anthem 28
"Blessed be God , " having been sung , and the Benediction pronounced by the Dean , the brethren filed out to the Grammar School , where , having disrobed , they separated till five o ' clock .
At that hour the Masonic Hall contained such a gathering of the Craft as has not been seen in the old city for upwards of a quarter of a century , the banquetting hall being closely packed . The room was tastefully decorated with emblems , banners , & c ; the dinner first-class in every respect , thanks to the Prov . Grand Caterer , Bro .
Palmer ; and the wines were choice and abundant . The president ' s chair was of course occupied by the D . P . G . M ., the Hon . Major Walpole , Af . P ., who looks much improved in health since his successful visit to the East . The S . W . and J . W ., Bros , the Rev . E . Lombe and Arthur Palmer , acted efficiently as vicechairmen .
Grace having been said by the P . G . Chaplain , the customary loyal and other toasts were proposed by the gallant Major in his usual felicitous style , and received with that fervour for which Masons are famous , Bro . H . J . Mason leading off the honours appropriate to each . The health of the G . M . of England ( Earl de
Grey and Ripon ) and the D . G . M ., and Officers of the Grand Lodge having been given , The President proposed , amid loud applause , " The Health of the Prov . G . M . of Norfolk , B . Bond Cabbell , " whose extreme benevolence he highly eulogised . The hand of time did not lie lightly on him , but he would always be remembered as one of the worthiest sons of
Freemasonry . The P . G . S . W . next proposed " The Health of the D . G . M . " amid thunders of applause . In his hands Masonry in this province suffered no loss—no man could possibly do better for the Craft .
The Dep . Prov . G . Master rose to respond amid loud cheering . He explained why he had been away when this meeting was projected , and thanked Sir Shafto Adair for offering to take his place ; buthe was pleased to think he had been able to come from so great a distance as
Constantinople that he might he amongst friends that night , many of whom he had known more than a quarter of a century . Thus he was glad Sir Shafto ' s engagements did not allow him to attend about the time usually fixed for the meeting , as he ( the D . G . M . ) should have been sorry for it to have taken place without his being
present . He assured the brethren that he should be always most anxious to do all lie could to further the cause of the Order , and , after enlarging on the many benefits of Freemasonry , concluded by proposing " The Health of the P . G . Chaplain , " thanking him at the same lime for the excellent sermon he had preached that day . ( Cheers . )
I he P . G . Chaplain , in thanking the brethren , expressed the pleasure he felt that they had an opportunity of going to church together once a year , as it showed the public it was possible for them to meet for worship as well as for sociality .
He briefly referred to the war now devastating the Continent , and hoped Freemasonry would spread and bring them nearer to that time when peace and amity should reign throughout the universe . He concluded a stirring address with an apt quotation from the poet Tennyson . The D . P . G . M . next proposed "The Grand Officers , " coupling therewith the name of the
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
P . G . S . W ., the Rev . E . Lombe . The Grand Lodge had great difficulty in selecting brethren to fill the various posts , and the D . P . G . M . begged those who had not been chosen , to work with redoubled vigour in their lodges till an opportunity served for putting them into office . The P . G . S . W . briefly responded .
The P . P . G . M ., the Rev . Chas . Howe , then proposed in appropriate terms " The Past Grand Officers" ( of whom the rev . brother was one ) , and hoped they would never be " conspicuous by their absence . "
Bro . Captain Lestrange responded . He was proud to see such a gathering around him , and felt sure the past officers would continue to exert themselves to their utmost on behalf of Freemasonry . Bro . George Edward Simpson next gave " The Visitors . "
Bro . Thomas , of Lowestoft , replied thereto . The D . P . G . M . then proposed , in complimentary terms , the " Treasurer and Grand Secretary " ( Bros . J . Barwell and Morgan ) , who took such an important part in their " organisation . " Bro . Barwell responded , hoping the Grand Lodge would be held in Norwich every alternate
year . Bro . Morgan also acknowledged the compliment , saying he represented the democratic , and Bro . Barwell the aristocratic sections of the Craft . He referred to the willingness of the
fi ~\ T _ f 0 . « £ T ~ 11- t- ~ 1 1 A 1 «! . «! . . 4-Un (< A ^ -T Ki . i-G . M . of Suffolk to take the chair that day , but Sir Shafto Adair never could have clone it with the efficiency of the gallant major . ( Cheers . ) He had been sadly button-holed as to when the Provincial Grand Lodge was to be held , and
they feared a meeting never could he got together in November , but they now saw how groundless those fears were—such a gathering had never before assembled within those walls . The lodges were in a flourishing state , and how could it be otherwise with such a G . M . as Bro . Cabbell ?
As far as he was concerned he would continue to do his utmost to further the interests of the Craft . He had to inform the P . G . Chaplain that it was the wish of the brethren that he would allow the admirable sermon which he had delivered that day to be published—[ a request to
which the Chaplain signified his assent ]—and concluded by thanking them for the very kind assistance which they all had rendered him in carrying out the duties of his office . The Rev . J . G . Fardell , proposed " The Masters of Lodges . "
Bro . H . Youngman responded . He particularly impressed on brethren the necessity of attending the Lodge of Instruction in which he took a warm interest . It was of the highest importance , in order to fit them for certain duties , that they should understand the working thereof .
The President then gave "The health of all Masons , wheresoever dispersed over land or water . " They must feel the deepest interest in the strife that was now going on in Europe . If common sense had been used this war would never have been engaged in . He would express
no opinion one way or another , but asked if suffering French and Prussians brethren had their sympathy , what must be said of the poor women and children ? Bro . J . Marshall modestly proposed " The
Ladies , " to which Bro . H . K . Barwell responded . The greatest good feeling prevailed , the pleasure of the evening being agreeably enlivened by some excellent part-singing by Bros . Minns , Thouless , Mann and Smith ; also by Bros . Offord , Baldry , Franklin , & c .
MR . K . L . ELLIOT , the well-known draper , at 334 , Brtluial Green-road , writes , July 6 / h , 1 S 6 9 : — ' 1 found your Vegetable Pain Killer in universal use in California , particularly for diarrhcea , dysentery , & c , and I never knew it to fail in these
diseases . On one occasion , in the mines , I tore nearly all the llesh from one of my fingers . I wrapped it up in a cloth saturated with your Pain Killer , and so rapidly did it heal that I was able in three days to resume my work . —To P . Davis & Son , London . "
THE . jurisdiction of a Grand Lotlge extends over every lodge working within its territorial limits , ami over all places not already occupied by a Grand Lodge .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 140 . —The usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . Bro . Charles Hudson , W . M ., presided , and was supported by all his officers . Bro . T . C . King , 871 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . then in an able and efficient
manner initiated Mr . William Benjamin Blackmur , and passed Bro . Robert Haines Miller . It was unanimously agreed that Bro . Hudson , the W . M ., be the lodge ' s representative as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in January next . The lodge , through the kind liberality of an esteemed brother , has recently had restored to it the ancient Book of Constitutions which
belonged to this lodge upwards of sixty years ago . This book was compiled by that distinguished Mason the late Bro . James Anderson , D . D ., by order of Grand Lodge , in 1756 . It gives the meetings of Grand Lodge up to that date , together with various orders and regulations for the guidance of the Craft , and other valuable information . Owing to its old association with the lodge , this rare work
is highly prized by all the members . The lodge was duly closed , and the usual superior banquet followed , Bro . Lewis fully sustaining his reputation as a first-class caterer . Visitors : Bros . T . Perridge ( W . M . 79 ) , Nash ( 79 ) , Rouse ( 66 ) , West ( P . M . 54 S ) , Griffin ( J . W . 933 ) , Digby ( 933 ) , Moriarty ( 933 ) , Stidolph , G . Hudson , Brown , Hynagc , and others .
Middlesex Lodge , No . 143 . —On Friday , the iSth inst ., this lodge met at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Bro . J . Bolton , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , P . M . ' s , and numerous members . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , and report of the Audit
Committee adopted , the brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M ., and were unanimous in favour of the S . W ., Bro . G . Bolton . The Treasurer and Tyler were unanimously re-elected After some other business , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet .
Lodge La Tolerance , No . 53 b . —A meeting of this distinguished lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd November . The W . M . ( Bro . James Kench ) was present in the chair , supported by Bros . T . E . Hardy , S . W . ; Lindus , J . W . ; Sly , Sec ; Hart . S . D . ; Steward , J . D . ; and XV . J . Thicke , I . G . ; and the following brethren , viz . : E . Wilson , P . M . ; Bontroy ,
P . M . ; Leech , Wick , Funk , W . L . Morrison , Flower , A . C . Thicke , and M . Watson . Among the visitors were : Bros . Bubb , St . James Union Lodge , 180 ; Ludwid Herf , of the same lodge ; Boyd , of the Camden Lodge , 704 ; ami Bro . Macdonald , of the old Dundee , rS . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The motion
which was unanimously carried at the last lodge , in favour of a petition for a new chapter in connection with this lodge , to be denominated "The Vane Chapter , " was then put for confirmation and unanimously confirmed , and the W . M . stated that the Right Hon . the Earl Vane , P . S . G . W ., had graciously consented to become the founder and the First Principal of the new chapter , which
was therefore proposed to be named after him . Bro . Morrison , a candidate for passing , being in attendance , was entrusted and retired . The lotlge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Morrison was passed to the degree of F . C . After a notice of motion had been g iven for consideration at the next meeting in December , and some other formal matters had been disposed of , the
lotlge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet in the Tavern , about which Ihe less that is said the better , as it was very wretchedly served—the table being without a vestige of ornament of any kind , and the dessert conspicuous by its absence . When the cloth was removed , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a very happy and eloquent manner . —In proposing the toast
of "The Queen and the Craft , the W . M . said the Queen ruled over a country whose power , in the words of the eloquent American orator , was such that " Rome , in the height of her glory , could not be compared with her . " A power which had dottctl the surface of the globe with her possessions and military posts , whose morning drum-beat , following the sun and keeping company with the hours ,
circles the earth in one continuous and unbroken strain of the martial airs of England . And the Craft , whose power , to a certain extent , is greater , seeing that it is found in all countries and its ramifications extend to all classes of society , so its beneficence penetrates to the furthermost coiners of the habitable globe . ( This toast was received with the utmost cordiality . )—In proposing
the toast of "The G . M ., the Right Hon . the Karl de Grey and Ripon , " the W . M . said it had been remarked that the age in which we lived was one in which we saw constant and general changes going on ; but among ourselves wc had certain leading features , which , he was proud to think , would remain from year ' s end to year ' s cntl . One of them was ahvavs to remember at our
Masonic gatherings the health of the ruler of the Craft , and he had great pleasure in proposing " The health of the M . W . G . M ., the Right lion , the Earl de Grey and Ripim . " —The toast having been received with great favour antl applause , the W . M . rose to submit the next toast , "The health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " in the course of which he observed that it was one of the
attributes of Freemasonry that it embraced men of not only every country , but of every shade of opinion , from the highest retl to the truest blue , from the most bigoted Tory to the extreme Radical ; but as , in order to preserve that harmony so essential in our Masonic gatherings , all political discussions arc properly discouraged , he might be allowed to say that , although he regarded kings and
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Prov. Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
attendance of the public ; the venerable building being comfortably wanned . The Provincial Grand Chaplain ( the Rev . J . C . Rust ) , preached an impressive sermon , inculcating the duties of practical morality , taking his text from i Samuel , ii ., 8 . The discourse was purely Masonic ,
showing how the Lord set the universe on—i . The pillar of wisdom ; 2 . The pillar of strength ; 3 . The pillar of beauty ; 4 , The pillar of charity ; and , finally , on the hearts of His faithful people . The rev . brother concluded with an appeal on behalf of a most useful charity—the Norwich
Dispensary—which realised £ 16 ns . A larger amount would have been gathered had the Grand Stewards presented their bags in the transepts . The sermon , we understand , will shortly he published by Bro . Jeary . Anthem 28
"Blessed be God , " having been sung , and the Benediction pronounced by the Dean , the brethren filed out to the Grammar School , where , having disrobed , they separated till five o ' clock .
At that hour the Masonic Hall contained such a gathering of the Craft as has not been seen in the old city for upwards of a quarter of a century , the banquetting hall being closely packed . The room was tastefully decorated with emblems , banners , & c ; the dinner first-class in every respect , thanks to the Prov . Grand Caterer , Bro .
Palmer ; and the wines were choice and abundant . The president ' s chair was of course occupied by the D . P . G . M ., the Hon . Major Walpole , Af . P ., who looks much improved in health since his successful visit to the East . The S . W . and J . W ., Bros , the Rev . E . Lombe and Arthur Palmer , acted efficiently as vicechairmen .
Grace having been said by the P . G . Chaplain , the customary loyal and other toasts were proposed by the gallant Major in his usual felicitous style , and received with that fervour for which Masons are famous , Bro . H . J . Mason leading off the honours appropriate to each . The health of the G . M . of England ( Earl de
Grey and Ripon ) and the D . G . M ., and Officers of the Grand Lodge having been given , The President proposed , amid loud applause , " The Health of the Prov . G . M . of Norfolk , B . Bond Cabbell , " whose extreme benevolence he highly eulogised . The hand of time did not lie lightly on him , but he would always be remembered as one of the worthiest sons of
Freemasonry . The P . G . S . W . next proposed " The Health of the D . G . M . " amid thunders of applause . In his hands Masonry in this province suffered no loss—no man could possibly do better for the Craft .
The Dep . Prov . G . Master rose to respond amid loud cheering . He explained why he had been away when this meeting was projected , and thanked Sir Shafto Adair for offering to take his place ; buthe was pleased to think he had been able to come from so great a distance as
Constantinople that he might he amongst friends that night , many of whom he had known more than a quarter of a century . Thus he was glad Sir Shafto ' s engagements did not allow him to attend about the time usually fixed for the meeting , as he ( the D . G . M . ) should have been sorry for it to have taken place without his being
present . He assured the brethren that he should be always most anxious to do all lie could to further the cause of the Order , and , after enlarging on the many benefits of Freemasonry , concluded by proposing " The Health of the P . G . Chaplain , " thanking him at the same lime for the excellent sermon he had preached that day . ( Cheers . )
I he P . G . Chaplain , in thanking the brethren , expressed the pleasure he felt that they had an opportunity of going to church together once a year , as it showed the public it was possible for them to meet for worship as well as for sociality .
He briefly referred to the war now devastating the Continent , and hoped Freemasonry would spread and bring them nearer to that time when peace and amity should reign throughout the universe . He concluded a stirring address with an apt quotation from the poet Tennyson . The D . P . G . M . next proposed "The Grand Officers , " coupling therewith the name of the
Prov. Grand Lodge Of Norfolk.
P . G . S . W ., the Rev . E . Lombe . The Grand Lodge had great difficulty in selecting brethren to fill the various posts , and the D . P . G . M . begged those who had not been chosen , to work with redoubled vigour in their lodges till an opportunity served for putting them into office . The P . G . S . W . briefly responded .
The P . P . G . M ., the Rev . Chas . Howe , then proposed in appropriate terms " The Past Grand Officers" ( of whom the rev . brother was one ) , and hoped they would never be " conspicuous by their absence . "
Bro . Captain Lestrange responded . He was proud to see such a gathering around him , and felt sure the past officers would continue to exert themselves to their utmost on behalf of Freemasonry . Bro . George Edward Simpson next gave " The Visitors . "
Bro . Thomas , of Lowestoft , replied thereto . The D . P . G . M . then proposed , in complimentary terms , the " Treasurer and Grand Secretary " ( Bros . J . Barwell and Morgan ) , who took such an important part in their " organisation . " Bro . Barwell responded , hoping the Grand Lodge would be held in Norwich every alternate
year . Bro . Morgan also acknowledged the compliment , saying he represented the democratic , and Bro . Barwell the aristocratic sections of the Craft . He referred to the willingness of the
fi ~\ T _ f 0 . « £ T ~ 11- t- ~ 1 1 A 1 «! . «! . . 4-Un (< A ^ -T Ki . i-G . M . of Suffolk to take the chair that day , but Sir Shafto Adair never could have clone it with the efficiency of the gallant major . ( Cheers . ) He had been sadly button-holed as to when the Provincial Grand Lodge was to be held , and
they feared a meeting never could he got together in November , but they now saw how groundless those fears were—such a gathering had never before assembled within those walls . The lodges were in a flourishing state , and how could it be otherwise with such a G . M . as Bro . Cabbell ?
As far as he was concerned he would continue to do his utmost to further the interests of the Craft . He had to inform the P . G . Chaplain that it was the wish of the brethren that he would allow the admirable sermon which he had delivered that day to be published—[ a request to
which the Chaplain signified his assent ]—and concluded by thanking them for the very kind assistance which they all had rendered him in carrying out the duties of his office . The Rev . J . G . Fardell , proposed " The Masters of Lodges . "
Bro . H . Youngman responded . He particularly impressed on brethren the necessity of attending the Lodge of Instruction in which he took a warm interest . It was of the highest importance , in order to fit them for certain duties , that they should understand the working thereof .
The President then gave "The health of all Masons , wheresoever dispersed over land or water . " They must feel the deepest interest in the strife that was now going on in Europe . If common sense had been used this war would never have been engaged in . He would express
no opinion one way or another , but asked if suffering French and Prussians brethren had their sympathy , what must be said of the poor women and children ? Bro . J . Marshall modestly proposed " The
Ladies , " to which Bro . H . K . Barwell responded . The greatest good feeling prevailed , the pleasure of the evening being agreeably enlivened by some excellent part-singing by Bros . Minns , Thouless , Mann and Smith ; also by Bros . Offord , Baldry , Franklin , & c .
MR . K . L . ELLIOT , the well-known draper , at 334 , Brtluial Green-road , writes , July 6 / h , 1 S 6 9 : — ' 1 found your Vegetable Pain Killer in universal use in California , particularly for diarrhcea , dysentery , & c , and I never knew it to fail in these
diseases . On one occasion , in the mines , I tore nearly all the llesh from one of my fingers . I wrapped it up in a cloth saturated with your Pain Killer , and so rapidly did it heal that I was able in three days to resume my work . —To P . Davis & Son , London . "
THE . jurisdiction of a Grand Lotlge extends over every lodge working within its territorial limits , ami over all places not already occupied by a Grand Lodge .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
Reports of Masonic Meetings .
THE CRAFT . METROPOLITAN .
St . George ' s Lodge , No . 140 . —The usual monthly meeting of this old lodge was held on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., at the Trafalgar Hotel , Greenwich . Bro . Charles Hudson , W . M ., presided , and was supported by all his officers . Bro . T . C . King , 871 , was unanimously elected a joining member . The W . M . then in an able and efficient
manner initiated Mr . William Benjamin Blackmur , and passed Bro . Robert Haines Miller . It was unanimously agreed that Bro . Hudson , the W . M ., be the lodge ' s representative as Steward at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution in January next . The lodge , through the kind liberality of an esteemed brother , has recently had restored to it the ancient Book of Constitutions which
belonged to this lodge upwards of sixty years ago . This book was compiled by that distinguished Mason the late Bro . James Anderson , D . D ., by order of Grand Lodge , in 1756 . It gives the meetings of Grand Lodge up to that date , together with various orders and regulations for the guidance of the Craft , and other valuable information . Owing to its old association with the lodge , this rare work
is highly prized by all the members . The lodge was duly closed , and the usual superior banquet followed , Bro . Lewis fully sustaining his reputation as a first-class caterer . Visitors : Bros . T . Perridge ( W . M . 79 ) , Nash ( 79 ) , Rouse ( 66 ) , West ( P . M . 54 S ) , Griffin ( J . W . 933 ) , Digby ( 933 ) , Moriarty ( 933 ) , Stidolph , G . Hudson , Brown , Hynagc , and others .
Middlesex Lodge , No . 143 . —On Friday , the iSth inst ., this lodge met at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street . Bro . J . Bolton , W . M ., presided , supported by his officers , P . M . ' s , and numerous members . The minutes of previous meeting having been confirmed , and report of the Audit
Committee adopted , the brethren proceeded to the election of a W . M ., and were unanimous in favour of the S . W ., Bro . G . Bolton . The Treasurer and Tyler were unanimously re-elected After some other business , the lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to a capital banquet .
Lodge La Tolerance , No . 53 b . —A meeting of this distinguished lodge was held in the Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 3 rd November . The W . M . ( Bro . James Kench ) was present in the chair , supported by Bros . T . E . Hardy , S . W . ; Lindus , J . W . ; Sly , Sec ; Hart . S . D . ; Steward , J . D . ; and XV . J . Thicke , I . G . ; and the following brethren , viz . : E . Wilson , P . M . ; Bontroy ,
P . M . ; Leech , Wick , Funk , W . L . Morrison , Flower , A . C . Thicke , and M . Watson . Among the visitors were : Bros . Bubb , St . James Union Lodge , 180 ; Ludwid Herf , of the same lodge ; Boyd , of the Camden Lodge , 704 ; ami Bro . Macdonald , of the old Dundee , rS . The lodge was opened in the first degree , and the minutes of the last lodge were read and confirmed . The motion
which was unanimously carried at the last lodge , in favour of a petition for a new chapter in connection with this lodge , to be denominated "The Vane Chapter , " was then put for confirmation and unanimously confirmed , and the W . M . stated that the Right Hon . the Earl Vane , P . S . G . W ., had graciously consented to become the founder and the First Principal of the new chapter , which
was therefore proposed to be named after him . Bro . Morrison , a candidate for passing , being in attendance , was entrusted and retired . The lotlge was then opened in the second degree , and Bro . Morrison was passed to the degree of F . C . After a notice of motion had been g iven for consideration at the next meeting in December , and some other formal matters had been disposed of , the
lotlge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to a banquet in the Tavern , about which Ihe less that is said the better , as it was very wretchedly served—the table being without a vestige of ornament of any kind , and the dessert conspicuous by its absence . When the cloth was removed , the W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts in a very happy and eloquent manner . —In proposing the toast
of "The Queen and the Craft , the W . M . said the Queen ruled over a country whose power , in the words of the eloquent American orator , was such that " Rome , in the height of her glory , could not be compared with her . " A power which had dottctl the surface of the globe with her possessions and military posts , whose morning drum-beat , following the sun and keeping company with the hours ,
circles the earth in one continuous and unbroken strain of the martial airs of England . And the Craft , whose power , to a certain extent , is greater , seeing that it is found in all countries and its ramifications extend to all classes of society , so its beneficence penetrates to the furthermost coiners of the habitable globe . ( This toast was received with the utmost cordiality . )—In proposing
the toast of "The G . M ., the Right Hon . the Karl de Grey and Ripon , " the W . M . said it had been remarked that the age in which we lived was one in which we saw constant and general changes going on ; but among ourselves wc had certain leading features , which , he was proud to think , would remain from year ' s end to year ' s cntl . One of them was ahvavs to remember at our
Masonic gatherings the health of the ruler of the Craft , and he had great pleasure in proposing " The health of the M . W . G . M ., the Right lion , the Earl de Grey and Ripim . " —The toast having been received with great favour antl applause , the W . M . rose to submit the next toast , "The health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " in the course of which he observed that it was one of the
attributes of Freemasonry that it embraced men of not only every country , but of every shade of opinion , from the highest retl to the truest blue , from the most bigoted Tory to the extreme Radical ; but as , in order to preserve that harmony so essential in our Masonic gatherings , all political discussions arc properly discouraged , he might be allowed to say that , although he regarded kings and