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usual Masonm and the rest of the Grand Onlcers , In offe toast , Bro , Crofton said he could riot pass it over without drawin that evening by the presence of the Grand Junior peacon , Bro , Stephen Barton Wilson , a brother whose Masonic in ^ never felt more happy thari ^ w
desirous of profiti ^ worthy Masbh in placing him upon the dais ; and he was sure the Brethren would join him in dfinking to the health of Bm . enj oy his well-deserved honours . The toast was received in a manner which must have been highly flattering to B ^ him , and paid a very high complin to the admirable working of the Lodge . It wasquite equal to any in the Craft . He was pleased to observe a vast
improvement in Masonic worM ^ Lodges of late where he had Seen as in this instance , the retiring Master install his successor . It was a very gratifying sight , and . augured well for the advancement of the science of Freeriiasonry . The next toast was that of the . initiates , who severally responded , ^ their first entrance iht ^ Masonry . TH which was replied to by Bro . ; Binckes , who took the opportunity of expatiating on
the beauties of the charities connected with the Order , more particularly alluding to the Glrls School , out of which several hundred girls had had there been known an instance of one who forgot the good principles she was taught in the school ^ which must be gratifying to the Craft , and even to the world at large . The W . M . then called upon the -Brethren to- give their attention to
what might be fermed the toast of the evening . He said , — " The toast I am about to propose is that of your highly-esteemed Past Master , Bro . John Gurton , who has filled the chair I have now the honour to hold for two successive years , in a inanner that redounds to his credit , and has given lustre to the Lodge . To dilate upon the merits , much more to follow such a man , is a task of difficulty , but from which I will not flinch . When Bro . Gurton first took the chair of this
Lodge > it was in a very humble position , located somewhere near Portman-square . He succeeded in bringing it to this tavern , and gave it & prestige that has gained for it a distinction second to none . Bro . Gurton has initiated , during his two years of office , about sixty gentlemen ; in each year he induced the Brethren to assist him in a Masonic ball , as a treat to the ladies , and an assistance to the Masonic charities . The result of the balls has been the rendering the Lodge a fifteen years' sub scriberto the schools , and , which was also important to every well-thinking Mason —that of having the thanks of the ladies . Their late Master further advocated
another treat to the wives and sisters—that of a . summer banquet . How splendidly that was carried out , there are many here can testify , they having been present upon that occasion . Not to detain you longer , Brethren , I shall conclude by presenting , in your name , this service of plate , as a mark of your high esteem , to Bro . Gurton , assuring him it is but a trivial matter , compared with his exertions on behalf of the Lodge ; and when it shall please the G . A . O . T . U . to take him hence , we trust that hi * children , in looking upon it , will do so with pride , and emulate their father ' s excellences , " The cloth was removed from the
testimonial , and displayed a service , consisting of superb silver tea and coffee-pots , sugar-basin , and cream-ewer , all beautifully designed , and most elaborately chased , manufactured by Hunt and Boskell ( late Storr and M ' ortirner ) , of Bond-street . The inscription was , —" Presented to Bro . John Gurton , P . M . of the St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . 211 , as a mark of respect for the great ability and untiring zeal he . has displayed during the two years he presided as their W . M , —January , 1858 . "
Upon the service being presented to Bro . Gurton , the Brethren drank long life to him , the toast being followed by loud acclamations . Bro . Gurton , in returning thanks , said , he felt more the poverty of language now than upon any previous occasion . He could only thank them sincerely for—as they were kind enough to say—their appreciation of his Hervices . He would endeavour still to deserve their good opinion , and hoped to be enabled to do good service to the Lodge , although now among the l \ M's . His greatest pleasure was serving the charities ; and his VOL . IV . K
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Metropolitan.
usual Masonm and the rest of the Grand Onlcers , In offe toast , Bro , Crofton said he could riot pass it over without drawin that evening by the presence of the Grand Junior peacon , Bro , Stephen Barton Wilson , a brother whose Masonic in ^ never felt more happy thari ^ w
desirous of profiti ^ worthy Masbh in placing him upon the dais ; and he was sure the Brethren would join him in dfinking to the health of Bm . enj oy his well-deserved honours . The toast was received in a manner which must have been highly flattering to B ^ him , and paid a very high complin to the admirable working of the Lodge . It wasquite equal to any in the Craft . He was pleased to observe a vast
improvement in Masonic worM ^ Lodges of late where he had Seen as in this instance , the retiring Master install his successor . It was a very gratifying sight , and . augured well for the advancement of the science of Freeriiasonry . The next toast was that of the . initiates , who severally responded , ^ their first entrance iht ^ Masonry . TH which was replied to by Bro . ; Binckes , who took the opportunity of expatiating on
the beauties of the charities connected with the Order , more particularly alluding to the Glrls School , out of which several hundred girls had had there been known an instance of one who forgot the good principles she was taught in the school ^ which must be gratifying to the Craft , and even to the world at large . The W . M . then called upon the -Brethren to- give their attention to
what might be fermed the toast of the evening . He said , — " The toast I am about to propose is that of your highly-esteemed Past Master , Bro . John Gurton , who has filled the chair I have now the honour to hold for two successive years , in a inanner that redounds to his credit , and has given lustre to the Lodge . To dilate upon the merits , much more to follow such a man , is a task of difficulty , but from which I will not flinch . When Bro . Gurton first took the chair of this
Lodge > it was in a very humble position , located somewhere near Portman-square . He succeeded in bringing it to this tavern , and gave it & prestige that has gained for it a distinction second to none . Bro . Gurton has initiated , during his two years of office , about sixty gentlemen ; in each year he induced the Brethren to assist him in a Masonic ball , as a treat to the ladies , and an assistance to the Masonic charities . The result of the balls has been the rendering the Lodge a fifteen years' sub scriberto the schools , and , which was also important to every well-thinking Mason —that of having the thanks of the ladies . Their late Master further advocated
another treat to the wives and sisters—that of a . summer banquet . How splendidly that was carried out , there are many here can testify , they having been present upon that occasion . Not to detain you longer , Brethren , I shall conclude by presenting , in your name , this service of plate , as a mark of your high esteem , to Bro . Gurton , assuring him it is but a trivial matter , compared with his exertions on behalf of the Lodge ; and when it shall please the G . A . O . T . U . to take him hence , we trust that hi * children , in looking upon it , will do so with pride , and emulate their father ' s excellences , " The cloth was removed from the
testimonial , and displayed a service , consisting of superb silver tea and coffee-pots , sugar-basin , and cream-ewer , all beautifully designed , and most elaborately chased , manufactured by Hunt and Boskell ( late Storr and M ' ortirner ) , of Bond-street . The inscription was , —" Presented to Bro . John Gurton , P . M . of the St . James ' s Union Lodge , No . 211 , as a mark of respect for the great ability and untiring zeal he . has displayed during the two years he presided as their W . M , —January , 1858 . "
Upon the service being presented to Bro . Gurton , the Brethren drank long life to him , the toast being followed by loud acclamations . Bro . Gurton , in returning thanks , said , he felt more the poverty of language now than upon any previous occasion . He could only thank them sincerely for—as they were kind enough to say—their appreciation of his Hervices . He would endeavour still to deserve their good opinion , and hoped to be enabled to do good service to the Lodge , although now among the l \ M's . His greatest pleasure was serving the charities ; and his VOL . IV . K