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and who were desirous of adequately discharging the functions entrusted to them . He would say again , therefore , that however desirable private instruction might be , it was necessary that all who would be efficient Officers should practise their duties in these Lodges of Instruction ; for it w as only in Lodges of Instruction that they could attain that familiarity with Masonic ceremonies which would enable them to go through with them in an impressive manner , so as to produce the desired effects upon the candidates . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm and a capital fire .
The W . M . next gave "the parent Lodge , and the health of Bro . Moss , the W . M . thereof , " for whose kind countenance and support he expressed himself truly grateful . He rejoiced to see so worthy a Brother amongst them on that interesting occasion ; and to those who did not know Bro . Moss personally , he ought perhaps to mention the fact that the Brethren of their parent Lodge had done Bro . Moss the honour to elect him W . M . for the second time . ( Applause . ) Bro . Hart then sang his highly comic song about the " poor chummies , " which is so well known , and so very amusing to those who have the pleasure of meeting Bro . Hart at the various Lodges .
Bro . Lowenstark returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Moss , who had been obliged to leave the party . The W . M . then proposed "the Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Brett , the immediate P . M . Miss Ada Taylor and her father then sang a duet , which was well received . Bro . Brett returned thanks , as also did Bro . T . A . Adams , who delivered a highly amusing and characteristic speech . Bro . Brett then proposed the health of the W . M ., of whose Masonic abilities he spoke in the highest terms .
The toast w as duly honoured and responded to by Bro . Watson , who said he had only done his duty ; every Mason w as bound to do his best , and he had done so that evening . He was glad to see his exertions so cordially appreciated by the Brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) He could only say that the happiest hours of his life were those which be had spent in Masonic society . ( Cheers . ) When he was in
search of Masonic information he found the Brethren courteous and ready to give it ; and so now he felt it to be no more than his duty to treat others with that kindness and courtesy which would encourage them in their search after Masonic instruction , which he was always ready and happy to impart . ( Hear , hear . ) lie was glad to say , moreover , that he was not only willing but able to impart instruction , as the first of next month would be the end of his eighteenth , year as a Mason , seventeen of which he had been a XV . Section man . ( Loud cheers . )
Bro . Adey gave a capital song , which included imitations of Charles Kean , Mrs . Warner , Kceley , Crompion , and Mac ready . Bro . Lee also contributed a sonc : to the general harmony . The W . M . then proposed Bro . T . A . Adams , Treas ., and Bro . 11 . G . Warren , Sec . lie congratulated the Lodi » e on having amongst its Officers Brethren of such distinction as the two he had named . ( Hear , hear . ) He eulogized Bro . Adams for the readiness with which he assisted the young Mason in search of knowledge ; and Bro . 11 . G . Warren for the energy and ability with which , both by the tongue and the pen , ho endeavoured to promote what he conceived to be the best interests of the Craft .
Bro . Adams returned thanks . Bro . II . G . 'Warren , in returning thanks , said he could assure them that he was deeply grateful for the kind manner in which the W . M . bad referred , to him , and for the cordiality with which the Brethren had applauded the ilatterino ; observations which the W . M . had been t » ood enough to oiler . He had g-rcat pleasure in supporting Freemasonry on every occasion when he could do so , either by the
tongue or by the pen . In Grand Lodge he was sometimes heard . ( Hear , hour , and laughter . ) lie sometimes found it needful to tell that body what he thought , and on a recent occasion , he had gone so far even as to nominate an opposition candidate for Grand Master . ( Near , hear . ) He In id now , however , to inform those who would have voted for Lord Southampton , that that worthy Brother has , from peculiar circumstances , declined to stand this time ; he , how-
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Metropolitan.
and who were desirous of adequately discharging the functions entrusted to them . He would say again , therefore , that however desirable private instruction might be , it was necessary that all who would be efficient Officers should practise their duties in these Lodges of Instruction ; for it w as only in Lodges of Instruction that they could attain that familiarity with Masonic ceremonies which would enable them to go through with them in an impressive manner , so as to produce the desired effects upon the candidates . The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm and a capital fire .
The W . M . next gave "the parent Lodge , and the health of Bro . Moss , the W . M . thereof , " for whose kind countenance and support he expressed himself truly grateful . He rejoiced to see so worthy a Brother amongst them on that interesting occasion ; and to those who did not know Bro . Moss personally , he ought perhaps to mention the fact that the Brethren of their parent Lodge had done Bro . Moss the honour to elect him W . M . for the second time . ( Applause . ) Bro . Hart then sang his highly comic song about the " poor chummies , " which is so well known , and so very amusing to those who have the pleasure of meeting Bro . Hart at the various Lodges .
Bro . Lowenstark returned thanks on behalf of Bro . Moss , who had been obliged to leave the party . The W . M . then proposed "the Past Masters of the Lodge , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Brett , the immediate P . M . Miss Ada Taylor and her father then sang a duet , which was well received . Bro . Brett returned thanks , as also did Bro . T . A . Adams , who delivered a highly amusing and characteristic speech . Bro . Brett then proposed the health of the W . M ., of whose Masonic abilities he spoke in the highest terms .
The toast w as duly honoured and responded to by Bro . Watson , who said he had only done his duty ; every Mason w as bound to do his best , and he had done so that evening . He was glad to see his exertions so cordially appreciated by the Brethren . ( Hear , hear . ) He could only say that the happiest hours of his life were those which be had spent in Masonic society . ( Cheers . ) When he was in
search of Masonic information he found the Brethren courteous and ready to give it ; and so now he felt it to be no more than his duty to treat others with that kindness and courtesy which would encourage them in their search after Masonic instruction , which he was always ready and happy to impart . ( Hear , hear . ) lie was glad to say , moreover , that he was not only willing but able to impart instruction , as the first of next month would be the end of his eighteenth , year as a Mason , seventeen of which he had been a XV . Section man . ( Loud cheers . )
Bro . Adey gave a capital song , which included imitations of Charles Kean , Mrs . Warner , Kceley , Crompion , and Mac ready . Bro . Lee also contributed a sonc : to the general harmony . The W . M . then proposed Bro . T . A . Adams , Treas ., and Bro . 11 . G . Warren , Sec . lie congratulated the Lodi » e on having amongst its Officers Brethren of such distinction as the two he had named . ( Hear , hear . ) He eulogized Bro . Adams for the readiness with which he assisted the young Mason in search of knowledge ; and Bro . 11 . G . Warren for the energy and ability with which , both by the tongue and the pen , ho endeavoured to promote what he conceived to be the best interests of the Craft .
Bro . Adams returned thanks . Bro . II . G . 'Warren , in returning thanks , said he could assure them that he was deeply grateful for the kind manner in which the W . M . bad referred , to him , and for the cordiality with which the Brethren had applauded the ilatterino ; observations which the W . M . had been t » ood enough to oiler . He had g-rcat pleasure in supporting Freemasonry on every occasion when he could do so , either by the
tongue or by the pen . In Grand Lodge he was sometimes heard . ( Hear , hour , and laughter . ) lie sometimes found it needful to tell that body what he thought , and on a recent occasion , he had gone so far even as to nominate an opposition candidate for Grand Master . ( Near , hear . ) He In id now , however , to inform those who would have voted for Lord Southampton , that that worthy Brother has , from peculiar circumstances , declined to stand this time ; he , how-