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minstrels ) , . who had been initiated at the emergency meeting on the previous Tuesday , arrived , and being called upon to display their peculiar vocal talents , complied by favouring the Brethren with " Come where my love lies dreaming , " which was artistically sung and re-demanded . Bro . J . Gurton , P . M ., said that he felt extremely gratified with the way in which the working of the Lodge was carried out . The punctuality of the Officers was most
praiseworthy , showing the respect they entertained for the W . M . as well as the Lodge . It was not long since Bro . Cr of ton was placed at the head of the Lodge , but his courtesy and kindness had endeared him to every one who had the happiness of his acquaintance . He ( Bro . Gurton ) could assure them the Lodge would lose none of At ^ prestige during the present year , either from its working or the way in which the authority of the chair was exercised . He was sure they would unitewith him cordially in drinking the health of the W . M . and prosperity to him . This was followed by a song from Miss Ada Taylor , " Pray call again and
ask , " which was received with much applause . Bro . Crofton then rose and acknowledged the compliment paid him by his predecessor , to followwhom was a very difficult task ; but he had entered office with a determination to do his duty , and with the aid of the P . Ms , and Officers he found the task he Imposed on himself not so difficult as he had anticipated . In conclusion he would offer as the next toast , i < tu « T >^«* T \/ r «^ i ^« . « » z ~~ ia : "D ~ T _ l , „ n J . J T _ : __ X ~ —1 ~~ 1 ~ ~ _ . l The Past Masters" including John Gurton and to whom he owed
„ _ , . " , Bros . Leyser , a vast debt of gratitude for their able tuition and assistance . Bro . Gurton responded to the last toast , and said he felt truly pleased at the kind feeling which had prompted the remarks of the W . M ., and also at the cordiality with which these remarks had been received by every Brother present . He felt that this was not a mere routine toast , it was not a stereotyped portion of the complimentary business ( hear , and a laugh ); it was on that account the more acceptable . It was with a great degree of pride that he looked around him and saw the great
prosperity of the St . James ' s Lodge , not only for its numbers , but for its respectability . The subscription lists of the Lodge at the last year ' s festivals were very little below those Lodges who boasted among their members Grand Officers and red aprons . It was the more gratifying , seeing that the Lodge two years since was in anything but a prosperous condition . He was happy in having been the humble instrument , with able coadjutors , of raising the St . James ' s Union Lodge to its proper position in the Craft . On behalf of himself and the Past Masters he thanked them ; but before concluding would draw attention to the Boys' School
Festival , which was to take place on the following evening ; their excellent Bro . W . JH . Roberts kindly acting as a steward upon the occasion ; he hoped that as many Brothers as could make it convenient would support Bro . Boberts , who was ready to receive subscriptions on behalf of the charity . Several members responded to the appeal by liberal subscriptions , including a donation of ten guineas from Bro . Deane , who only received his 2 nd Degree that evening . The W . M . after this proposed " The Masonic Charities" in feeling terms , and called upon Bro . Crew , the Secretary of the Girls' School , to reply . Bro . Crew rose and said ,
Worshipful Master , I appear on behalf of the Masonic Charities , or rather the governors of those charities , which are equal if not superior to any similar institutions in the world . When I see such a party as this before me , wearing the same colour and evincing the same feelings , I don't think I need despair of gaining a steward for May next . Much credit is due to Bro . Roberts for taking the stewardship of the Boys' School this year , after acting so liberally last year at the Girls' School festival , under the banner of your excellent P . M ., Bro . Gurton . I am again appealing for the Girls' School . It has been said I am somewhat too
urgent , too emphatic upon this subject . I am free to confess it . As I have before said , I like the boys—but I love the girls . Brethren , I ask you not to give that which you cannot afford—your homes , agreeabty with the doctrines of Freemasonry , being your first care ; beyond that , if you have a superfluity , give it to the charities which adorn our Order—the prayers of the widow and orphan cannot but be acceptable . Give—but without expectation of return—as that is not charity . Brethren , 1 am here to beg for a steward ; I ask not for myself , I a , sk for the charity . In pleading that cause , I plead yours—the great cause of Freemasonry . I have had applications lately on behalf of the children of those who
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minstrels ) , . who had been initiated at the emergency meeting on the previous Tuesday , arrived , and being called upon to display their peculiar vocal talents , complied by favouring the Brethren with " Come where my love lies dreaming , " which was artistically sung and re-demanded . Bro . J . Gurton , P . M ., said that he felt extremely gratified with the way in which the working of the Lodge was carried out . The punctuality of the Officers was most
praiseworthy , showing the respect they entertained for the W . M . as well as the Lodge . It was not long since Bro . Cr of ton was placed at the head of the Lodge , but his courtesy and kindness had endeared him to every one who had the happiness of his acquaintance . He ( Bro . Gurton ) could assure them the Lodge would lose none of At ^ prestige during the present year , either from its working or the way in which the authority of the chair was exercised . He was sure they would unitewith him cordially in drinking the health of the W . M . and prosperity to him . This was followed by a song from Miss Ada Taylor , " Pray call again and
ask , " which was received with much applause . Bro . Crofton then rose and acknowledged the compliment paid him by his predecessor , to followwhom was a very difficult task ; but he had entered office with a determination to do his duty , and with the aid of the P . Ms , and Officers he found the task he Imposed on himself not so difficult as he had anticipated . In conclusion he would offer as the next toast , i < tu « T >^«* T \/ r «^ i ^« . « » z ~~ ia : "D ~ T _ l , „ n J . J T _ : __ X ~ —1 ~~ 1 ~ ~ _ . l The Past Masters" including John Gurton and to whom he owed
„ _ , . " , Bros . Leyser , a vast debt of gratitude for their able tuition and assistance . Bro . Gurton responded to the last toast , and said he felt truly pleased at the kind feeling which had prompted the remarks of the W . M ., and also at the cordiality with which these remarks had been received by every Brother present . He felt that this was not a mere routine toast , it was not a stereotyped portion of the complimentary business ( hear , and a laugh ); it was on that account the more acceptable . It was with a great degree of pride that he looked around him and saw the great
prosperity of the St . James ' s Lodge , not only for its numbers , but for its respectability . The subscription lists of the Lodge at the last year ' s festivals were very little below those Lodges who boasted among their members Grand Officers and red aprons . It was the more gratifying , seeing that the Lodge two years since was in anything but a prosperous condition . He was happy in having been the humble instrument , with able coadjutors , of raising the St . James ' s Union Lodge to its proper position in the Craft . On behalf of himself and the Past Masters he thanked them ; but before concluding would draw attention to the Boys' School
Festival , which was to take place on the following evening ; their excellent Bro . W . JH . Roberts kindly acting as a steward upon the occasion ; he hoped that as many Brothers as could make it convenient would support Bro . Boberts , who was ready to receive subscriptions on behalf of the charity . Several members responded to the appeal by liberal subscriptions , including a donation of ten guineas from Bro . Deane , who only received his 2 nd Degree that evening . The W . M . after this proposed " The Masonic Charities" in feeling terms , and called upon Bro . Crew , the Secretary of the Girls' School , to reply . Bro . Crew rose and said ,
Worshipful Master , I appear on behalf of the Masonic Charities , or rather the governors of those charities , which are equal if not superior to any similar institutions in the world . When I see such a party as this before me , wearing the same colour and evincing the same feelings , I don't think I need despair of gaining a steward for May next . Much credit is due to Bro . Roberts for taking the stewardship of the Boys' School this year , after acting so liberally last year at the Girls' School festival , under the banner of your excellent P . M ., Bro . Gurton . I am again appealing for the Girls' School . It has been said I am somewhat too
urgent , too emphatic upon this subject . I am free to confess it . As I have before said , I like the boys—but I love the girls . Brethren , I ask you not to give that which you cannot afford—your homes , agreeabty with the doctrines of Freemasonry , being your first care ; beyond that , if you have a superfluity , give it to the charities which adorn our Order—the prayers of the widow and orphan cannot but be acceptable . Give—but without expectation of return—as that is not charity . Brethren , 1 am here to beg for a steward ; I ask not for myself , I a , sk for the charity . In pleading that cause , I plead yours—the great cause of Freemasonry . I have had applications lately on behalf of the children of those who