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and to display , the same courtesy and open generous feeling , to secure the same amount of affection and esteem which was entertained towards his predecessor . By such a course he would secure the same unity and good feeling which was the great characteristic of this province , and he hoped that by the same co-operation they would maintain the interests of Masonry , as well as its charities , which exercised so benign an influence .
The W . M . proposed " The healths of the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Cherwell Lodge , " which , though young in years , was a credit to the province , and occupied a proud position among the Lodges of England . The W . M ., Bro . Bev . VEKNOtf Blake , in responding to the toast , said he felt it needful to say a few words , first , because of the mention which had been made of relationships in Masonry , he was reminded of the close connexion existing between the Apollo and Cherwell Lodges , and although , in the few years which
had elapsed since the Lodge over which he presided had been established , great changes had , in the due course of events , taken place among the officers of the Apollo Lodge , yet a living sense of attachment and gratitude was felt by the members of the Cherwell to the late W . M . and other Brothers of the Apollo Lodge , to whom they were indebted for their birth and early education . It afforded him great pleasure to say , now his time of office was expiring , that the Cherwell Lodge still continued to flourish and to prosper ; and he need only remind
them that the future P . G . M . of the province , Bro . Bowyer , would succeed him , to satisfy the Brethren that there was every prospect of a continuance of success . He would take the opportunity of reminding them , that the annual festival ab Banbury would be held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., and to invite as many as could possibly attend , particularly as a special train would be provided for them , so as to enable them to return to Oxford in good time . He hoped that that would induce many to attend , and to rally round their new and valued P . G . M ., and to
testify to him the satisfaction and delight with which the whole province hailed his appointment . In conclusion , he ( Bro . Blake ) would only add , that it was the fervent hope of all the Brethren of the Cherwell Lodge , that as long as the river from which they took their name continued to unite Oxford and Banbury , there would likewise continue an uninterrupted flow of that friendship and good feeling which has ever existed between the Brethren of the Apollo , Alfred , and Cherwell Lodges . ci
The toasts which followed were—The officers of the Apollo Lodge , " acknowledged by Bro . the Earl of Lincoln ; " The W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Churchill Lodge , " responded to by the W . M ., Bro . T . ^ Toy ; " The newlyinitiated Brethren ; " " The Masonic Charities ; " < e To all poor and distressed Masons , wherever scattered over the face of earth or water , wishing them a speedy relief from their misfortunes , and a safe return to their native country if they desire it . "
The Brethren then withdrew to the Lodge-room , where tea and coffee were served . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Faber , Codrington , Spiers , and others : and the proceedings were of the most social character , and well worthy of the Apollo Lodge .
SOMEBSETSHIBE . Highbbidge . — Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Friday , March 3 rd , when Benjamin Prew , Esq ., of Huntspill Court , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Blackmore was passed to the Degree of a F . C . The remainder of the business of the evening being merely of a routine nature , calls for no remark .
SOUTH WALES . Cakmab / then . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —It has been determined to establish a Boyal Arch Chapter to be attached to this Lodge , and preliminary steps are now progressing for that purpose . Bro . Samuel Tardrew , the father of the
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and to display , the same courtesy and open generous feeling , to secure the same amount of affection and esteem which was entertained towards his predecessor . By such a course he would secure the same unity and good feeling which was the great characteristic of this province , and he hoped that by the same co-operation they would maintain the interests of Masonry , as well as its charities , which exercised so benign an influence .
The W . M . proposed " The healths of the W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Cherwell Lodge , " which , though young in years , was a credit to the province , and occupied a proud position among the Lodges of England . The W . M ., Bro . Bev . VEKNOtf Blake , in responding to the toast , said he felt it needful to say a few words , first , because of the mention which had been made of relationships in Masonry , he was reminded of the close connexion existing between the Apollo and Cherwell Lodges , and although , in the few years which
had elapsed since the Lodge over which he presided had been established , great changes had , in the due course of events , taken place among the officers of the Apollo Lodge , yet a living sense of attachment and gratitude was felt by the members of the Cherwell to the late W . M . and other Brothers of the Apollo Lodge , to whom they were indebted for their birth and early education . It afforded him great pleasure to say , now his time of office was expiring , that the Cherwell Lodge still continued to flourish and to prosper ; and he need only remind
them that the future P . G . M . of the province , Bro . Bowyer , would succeed him , to satisfy the Brethren that there was every prospect of a continuance of success . He would take the opportunity of reminding them , that the annual festival ab Banbury would be held on Monday , the 26 th inst ., and to invite as many as could possibly attend , particularly as a special train would be provided for them , so as to enable them to return to Oxford in good time . He hoped that that would induce many to attend , and to rally round their new and valued P . G . M ., and to
testify to him the satisfaction and delight with which the whole province hailed his appointment . In conclusion , he ( Bro . Blake ) would only add , that it was the fervent hope of all the Brethren of the Cherwell Lodge , that as long as the river from which they took their name continued to unite Oxford and Banbury , there would likewise continue an uninterrupted flow of that friendship and good feeling which has ever existed between the Brethren of the Apollo , Alfred , and Cherwell Lodges . ci
The toasts which followed were—The officers of the Apollo Lodge , " acknowledged by Bro . the Earl of Lincoln ; " The W . M ., Officers , and Brethren of the Churchill Lodge , " responded to by the W . M ., Bro . T . ^ Toy ; " The newlyinitiated Brethren ; " " The Masonic Charities ; " < e To all poor and distressed Masons , wherever scattered over the face of earth or water , wishing them a speedy relief from their misfortunes , and a safe return to their native country if they desire it . "
The Brethren then withdrew to the Lodge-room , where tea and coffee were served . During the evening some excellent songs were sung by Bros . Faber , Codrington , Spiers , and others : and the proceedings were of the most social character , and well worthy of the Apollo Lodge .
SOMEBSETSHIBE . Highbbidge . — Rural Philanthropic Lodge ( No . 367 ) . — The usual monthly meeting of this flourishing Lodge was held on Friday , March 3 rd , when Benjamin Prew , Esq ., of Huntspill Court , was initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . Bro . Blackmore was passed to the Degree of a F . C . The remainder of the business of the evening being merely of a routine nature , calls for no remark .
SOUTH WALES . Cakmab / then . —St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 699 ) . —It has been determined to establish a Boyal Arch Chapter to be attached to this Lodge , and preliminary steps are now progressing for that purpose . Bro . Samuel Tardrew , the father of the