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their gathering with his presence . W . Bro . McConnell responded in his usual fluent manner , saying how delighted he was to attend the lodge called after his native province , and he wished them every success . He congratulated the Worshipful Master and the Installing Master on their perfect working .

W . Bro . MacCamley proposed " The Worshipful Master . " He said it gave him much pleasure in rising to propose the toast of the evening , that of the newly-installed Worshipful Master . In Bro . Crowe they had no novice , he had been through the chair in another lodge , and from what they had been privileged to witness that evening he had no hesitation

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in saying that the excellent standard of work set up in the lodge would be well maintained . Bro . Crowe was noted for his seriousness and earnestness , both good qualities in a Master , he was also imbued with the enthusiasm which makes for success in his position . He could take up a deal of time in expatiating on the Worshipful Master ' s good qualities , but

it was unnecessary in the presence of the members of the lodge , and the many visitors who know him so well . The W . M . on rising to respond , met with a very hearty reception , he thanked the I . P . M . for the eulogistic manner in which he had spoken of him , and the brethren for the appreciation evinced in the acceptance of the toast . The

day was remarkable in his life , not so much because he now filled the office of Master , as that experience was not a new one , as only two years ago he occupied the chair of the Penge Lodge ; but by virtue of the fact that the lodge over which he now had the honour of presiding was named after the province whence he derived

his birth and infant nurture . Should the Great Architect of the Universe endow him with health and strength during the year , it would be his aim and object to uphold the dignity of Freemasonry and the fair fame of Ulster ; to maintain the standard of excellence in Masonic working set him by his predecessor , and generally to merit

approbation of the brethren . Let them unite together in brotherly love and live in harmony with each other , always keeping before them the fundamental principle of Freemasonry , Charity " without which we are nothing worth . " Freemasonry was a grand religion , and he trusted that its influence upon them would be such that visiting brethren

coming amongst them from time to time would be so impressed that they would be moved to say that never had it been their lot to be in the midst of a happier family . The musical arrangements , under the direction of Mr . E . J . Jose , were much appreciated , and added much to the evening's enjoyment .

Province Of North Wales.

Province of North Wales .

THE St . David's Lodge . No . 3 8 4 Bangor , is the mother and premier lodge of the Province of North Wales . In February , 1904 , Bro . O . R . Hughes was installed W . M . ( after having served 12 months in every chair from Steward ) in the presence of the R . W . Prov . Grand Master , the late Bro . Sir W . Grenville-Williams , Bart . ; the Past

Dep . Prov . Grand Master , W . Bro . Colonel Hy . Piatt , C . B . P . G . Deacon ; W . Bro . T . Westlake-Morgan , Past Grand Organist , and many other distinguished provincial officers ,, past and present . At that meeting live candidates were proposed for initiation for his first lodge meeting in March . He had the pleasure of initiating the maximum number