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on the advantages resulting to this province from the very great ability of the Grand Master , who was most zealous in promoting the good of the Order , by his readiness to give instruction when called upon , and his promptness to give sound advice if ever difficulties occurred with any Lodge under his rule ; to his very careful oversight and auspicious government might be mainly attributed the successful operations of the Craft in this province .
Bro . B . B . Ridley ^ Past Prov . G . J . W . and W . M . of Lodge No . 292 , St . Hilds , South Shields , in responding , stated that the Grand Master merited fully all that the W . M . had stated , and remarked , in proof , that it was only very recently that the P . G . M . of Durham had been called upon to preside on the throne of the Grand Lodge of England , showing the great confidence reposed in him . The W . M . next gave "The P . G . M . of Northumberland and Berwick-uponr Tweed , the Bev . E . Chaloner Ogle ; his Deputy R . Medcalfe , Esq . ; and the Provincial Grand Lodge , " remarking that the kind feeling , great liberality , and careful interest oF the Grand Master had conferred the greatest benefit on Freemasonry in his province . Bro . John Barker , Past Prov . G . S . W . of Northumberland , in returning thanks , agreed with the sentiments expressed by the W . M ., and added his meed of respect and admiration for the character of the P . G . M ., stating that he was entitled to their highest opinions , and that as a Freemason and in his private career the Rev . E . C . Ogle attached himself to all who know him . "The body of Past Masters " was next given by the W . M ., who stated thtit his
object in putting a toast in this form was to enable him ( himself a young Mason ) to give utterance to what he believed were the sentiments of every young Mason , that the highest respect and consideration were due to those from whom alone they were enabled to receive the privileges and advantages of Freemasonry , the nature of their institution being such as to involve those who conscientiously discharge their duties in much trouble and the expenditure of considerable time and thought .
Bro . P . M . John Toshack , of St . Hilds , No . 292 , and ex-Mayor of South Shields , the oldest Past Master present , acknowledged the compliment . The W . M . then gave " The Young Masons . " Bro . Gillespie , in responding for the young Masons , said he aimed at nothing less than honours , and he trusted every young Brother did the same . This was a laudable aim , and by following the advice of their experienced Brother , Toshack , in doing their duty as good Masons , a path was open to them for acquiring all desirable honours .
Bro . P . M . Barker , of Lodge No . 24 , and Past Prov . J . D ., next proposed " The W . M . of the Borough Lodge , Bro . W . E . Franklin , " to whom the thanks of the Lodge were due for the most important services he had that day rendered . It had afforded him great pleasure to instat Bro . Franklin , whom he had known since his entrance into Masonry ; he had acquired an intimate knowledge of all the mysteries of Freemasonry , and was thoroughly conversant with its workings , and , he was convinced , would perform the duties of the Lodge efficiently and creditably . Bro . Franklin ' s rapid advancement to his present position was a sufficient proof of the estimation in which his Lodge held him , and afforded a stimulus to young Brethren to exertion .
The W . M ., in responding to this toast , said he had devoted much valuable time in visiting and assisting at Freemasons' assemblies during the short period , barely three years , he had had the honour of holding a place among them , and had travelled to the extent of his means with a view of picking up crumbs of experience ; but for any time , expense , or labour , he had bestowed , he was now more than compensated by the confidence which had been exhibited in placing him in his present position . He thanked the Brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and solicited their continued support of his efforts to preserve harmony and to carry out the duties of the Lodge with perseverance , punctuality , and earnestness , that he might be able to deliver his charge to Iris successor not only
unimpaired but improved . The following Lodges , who were represented by visiting Brethren , wore pro
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on the advantages resulting to this province from the very great ability of the Grand Master , who was most zealous in promoting the good of the Order , by his readiness to give instruction when called upon , and his promptness to give sound advice if ever difficulties occurred with any Lodge under his rule ; to his very careful oversight and auspicious government might be mainly attributed the successful operations of the Craft in this province .
Bro . B . B . Ridley ^ Past Prov . G . J . W . and W . M . of Lodge No . 292 , St . Hilds , South Shields , in responding , stated that the Grand Master merited fully all that the W . M . had stated , and remarked , in proof , that it was only very recently that the P . G . M . of Durham had been called upon to preside on the throne of the Grand Lodge of England , showing the great confidence reposed in him . The W . M . next gave "The P . G . M . of Northumberland and Berwick-uponr Tweed , the Bev . E . Chaloner Ogle ; his Deputy R . Medcalfe , Esq . ; and the Provincial Grand Lodge , " remarking that the kind feeling , great liberality , and careful interest oF the Grand Master had conferred the greatest benefit on Freemasonry in his province . Bro . John Barker , Past Prov . G . S . W . of Northumberland , in returning thanks , agreed with the sentiments expressed by the W . M ., and added his meed of respect and admiration for the character of the P . G . M ., stating that he was entitled to their highest opinions , and that as a Freemason and in his private career the Rev . E . C . Ogle attached himself to all who know him . "The body of Past Masters " was next given by the W . M ., who stated thtit his
object in putting a toast in this form was to enable him ( himself a young Mason ) to give utterance to what he believed were the sentiments of every young Mason , that the highest respect and consideration were due to those from whom alone they were enabled to receive the privileges and advantages of Freemasonry , the nature of their institution being such as to involve those who conscientiously discharge their duties in much trouble and the expenditure of considerable time and thought .
Bro . P . M . John Toshack , of St . Hilds , No . 292 , and ex-Mayor of South Shields , the oldest Past Master present , acknowledged the compliment . The W . M . then gave " The Young Masons . " Bro . Gillespie , in responding for the young Masons , said he aimed at nothing less than honours , and he trusted every young Brother did the same . This was a laudable aim , and by following the advice of their experienced Brother , Toshack , in doing their duty as good Masons , a path was open to them for acquiring all desirable honours .
Bro . P . M . Barker , of Lodge No . 24 , and Past Prov . J . D ., next proposed " The W . M . of the Borough Lodge , Bro . W . E . Franklin , " to whom the thanks of the Lodge were due for the most important services he had that day rendered . It had afforded him great pleasure to instat Bro . Franklin , whom he had known since his entrance into Masonry ; he had acquired an intimate knowledge of all the mysteries of Freemasonry , and was thoroughly conversant with its workings , and , he was convinced , would perform the duties of the Lodge efficiently and creditably . Bro . Franklin ' s rapid advancement to his present position was a sufficient proof of the estimation in which his Lodge held him , and afforded a stimulus to young Brethren to exertion .
The W . M ., in responding to this toast , said he had devoted much valuable time in visiting and assisting at Freemasons' assemblies during the short period , barely three years , he had had the honour of holding a place among them , and had travelled to the extent of his means with a view of picking up crumbs of experience ; but for any time , expense , or labour , he had bestowed , he was now more than compensated by the confidence which had been exhibited in placing him in his present position . He thanked the Brethren for the honour conferred upon him , and solicited their continued support of his efforts to preserve harmony and to carry out the duties of the Lodge with perseverance , punctuality , and earnestness , that he might be able to deliver his charge to Iris successor not only
unimpaired but improved . The following Lodges , who were represented by visiting Brethren , wore pro