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The Lodge received the present with a unanimous vote of thanks . At the close of the business , the Brethren adjourned to one of Bro . Todd ' s excellent repasts , after which the usual toasts of the evening were given by Bro . Bohn , with so much taste and eloquence as to entitle him to the highest commendation . The event of the evening , however , was the presentation to Bro . A . J . B . Filer , of a very beautiful diamond ring , finished in all parts , even to the microscopic engraving inside ,
with . the perfect , taste which always distinguishes the productions of Bro . John Mo tt Thearle . The speeches of both Bros . Bohn and Filer upon this event were most excellent , and to the purpose j and so , with capital speeches and good singing , we kept on until it occurred to us that the time had . arrived for departing . When we left , the moon was shining full and clear from the cloudless sky , bringing Todd ' s house and the old Canonbury Tavern out as sharp and well defined as one of Bro . J . C . Hughes photographs ( in parenthesis we may say Hughes , of 431 and 13 _ 2 , Strand ,
which the inquiring mind may discover from the striking picture of Bro . H . G . Warren , which he exhibits ) . Bidding good bye to Bro- Nutt , with some misgivings lest lie should be garotted and lose that handsome red apron of his , we , arm-in-arm with Bros . Archer and Oox , wended our prudent way home , whieh we reached about the hour when ghosts are supposed to be looking up a bit , and poverty , jaded
and eold , is hustled out of door-ways by too active policemen—vice and thievery having it all their own way , like the dogs do on their particular day ; love and innocence dreaming of bliss on happy pillows , and doubtless Bro . Filer turning his highly-prized diamond ring about to see how the gem flashed by the last glimmer of the rushlight . And so good night , Canonburyites . Work well , love and assist each other / and take the Magazine in regularly .
INSTBUCTION
A meeting of the members of the Kent Lodge ( No . 15 ) , and other Lodges of Instruction , was held at Bro . Ireland ' s , Fetter-lane , on the 18 th February ,, for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . Anslow as an acknowledgment of his zealous attention to the interests of the Lodge and the instruction he had afforded to the Brethren . After the Brethren , of whom nearly 100 were present , had done full justice to the elegant banquet which the worthy host had placed upon the table , the chairman , Bro . E . Dresser Bogers ( of the Kent Lodge , No . 15 ) proposed the usual introductory toasts , which were drunk with Masonic honours .
The chairman then rose to bring before the Brethren the purpose of the meeting , and in doing so apologized for his occupying the position he did ., he being only a lieutenant , and stepping into his captain ' s place from the unavoidable absence of his senior Officer . Bro . Brett , the chairman of the Committee , was to have taken the chair , but from official duties was unavoidably absent . They were all aware of the reason they had met that evening ; it was for the purpose of doing honour to a good and worthy man and Mason , one who was never tired
in the cause of Freemasonry , and who was always ready to give his junior Brethren the benefit of his Masonic knowledge , The best proof of the estimation in which the receiver of this testimonial was held , was the very spontaneous manner in which the amount of the subscription was raised , and the great enthusiasm that prevailed in reference to the matter the whole time it had been upon the tapis . He then proceeded to introduce Bro . Carpenter to the meeting , for the purpose of presenting the testimonials .
Bro . Carpenter stated that he was called upon quite suddenly and unexpectedly , but still he felt great pleasure in doing his best . He was sure all must deeply regret the absence , through severe illness , of Bro . Thomas , whose post he would now endeavour to fill . He dilated upon the many excellent qualities of Bro . Anslow as a JVE ^ Bon , and spoke particularly of the true Masonic feeling expressed in the desire that the testimonial should partly assume the character of a Life Crovernorship of the Masonic Girls' School , thus giving the Brethren subscribing a double pleasure , as by their efforts they were assisting in the Masonic charities . Bro . Carpenter then proceeded to present Bro . Anslow with the receipt for the
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The Lodge received the present with a unanimous vote of thanks . At the close of the business , the Brethren adjourned to one of Bro . Todd ' s excellent repasts , after which the usual toasts of the evening were given by Bro . Bohn , with so much taste and eloquence as to entitle him to the highest commendation . The event of the evening , however , was the presentation to Bro . A . J . B . Filer , of a very beautiful diamond ring , finished in all parts , even to the microscopic engraving inside ,
with . the perfect , taste which always distinguishes the productions of Bro . John Mo tt Thearle . The speeches of both Bros . Bohn and Filer upon this event were most excellent , and to the purpose j and so , with capital speeches and good singing , we kept on until it occurred to us that the time had . arrived for departing . When we left , the moon was shining full and clear from the cloudless sky , bringing Todd ' s house and the old Canonbury Tavern out as sharp and well defined as one of Bro . J . C . Hughes photographs ( in parenthesis we may say Hughes , of 431 and 13 _ 2 , Strand ,
which the inquiring mind may discover from the striking picture of Bro . H . G . Warren , which he exhibits ) . Bidding good bye to Bro- Nutt , with some misgivings lest lie should be garotted and lose that handsome red apron of his , we , arm-in-arm with Bros . Archer and Oox , wended our prudent way home , whieh we reached about the hour when ghosts are supposed to be looking up a bit , and poverty , jaded
and eold , is hustled out of door-ways by too active policemen—vice and thievery having it all their own way , like the dogs do on their particular day ; love and innocence dreaming of bliss on happy pillows , and doubtless Bro . Filer turning his highly-prized diamond ring about to see how the gem flashed by the last glimmer of the rushlight . And so good night , Canonburyites . Work well , love and assist each other / and take the Magazine in regularly .
INSTBUCTION
A meeting of the members of the Kent Lodge ( No . 15 ) , and other Lodges of Instruction , was held at Bro . Ireland ' s , Fetter-lane , on the 18 th February ,, for the purpose of presenting a testimonial to Bro . Anslow as an acknowledgment of his zealous attention to the interests of the Lodge and the instruction he had afforded to the Brethren . After the Brethren , of whom nearly 100 were present , had done full justice to the elegant banquet which the worthy host had placed upon the table , the chairman , Bro . E . Dresser Bogers ( of the Kent Lodge , No . 15 ) proposed the usual introductory toasts , which were drunk with Masonic honours .
The chairman then rose to bring before the Brethren the purpose of the meeting , and in doing so apologized for his occupying the position he did ., he being only a lieutenant , and stepping into his captain ' s place from the unavoidable absence of his senior Officer . Bro . Brett , the chairman of the Committee , was to have taken the chair , but from official duties was unavoidably absent . They were all aware of the reason they had met that evening ; it was for the purpose of doing honour to a good and worthy man and Mason , one who was never tired
in the cause of Freemasonry , and who was always ready to give his junior Brethren the benefit of his Masonic knowledge , The best proof of the estimation in which the receiver of this testimonial was held , was the very spontaneous manner in which the amount of the subscription was raised , and the great enthusiasm that prevailed in reference to the matter the whole time it had been upon the tapis . He then proceeded to introduce Bro . Carpenter to the meeting , for the purpose of presenting the testimonials .
Bro . Carpenter stated that he was called upon quite suddenly and unexpectedly , but still he felt great pleasure in doing his best . He was sure all must deeply regret the absence , through severe illness , of Bro . Thomas , whose post he would now endeavour to fill . He dilated upon the many excellent qualities of Bro . Anslow as a JVE ^ Bon , and spoke particularly of the true Masonic feeling expressed in the desire that the testimonial should partly assume the character of a Life Crovernorship of the Masonic Girls' School , thus giving the Brethren subscribing a double pleasure , as by their efforts they were assisting in the Masonic charities . Bro . Carpenter then proceeded to present Bro . Anslow with the receipt for the