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Ellegood , Chap . ; Bro . Thomas Samuel , Sec . ; Bro . Borneo H . Stephens , Treas . ; Bro . John M . Young , S . D . ; Bro . J . S . Donaldson , J . D . ; Bro . M . Mayer , D . C . ; Bros . Joseph Papin , M . P . P ., and John A . Perkins , Stewards ; Bro . GL A . Holmes , I . G . ; Bro . William Hannah , Tyler . The B . W . the P . G . M . then delivered a charge to the W . M ., Officers and Brethren of the St . Lawrence Lodge upon the several duties which they respectively owed to each other , to the

Lodge , and to the Order . W . Bro . Morison , on behalf of the Lodge , returned thanks to the B . W . the P . G . M ., Officers and Brethren of the Grand Lodge , for the honour they had done the St . Lawrence Lodge in thus constituting and consecrating it ; assuring the R . W . the P . G . M . and the Brethren that it would be the constant aim of the Brethren of the Lodge to adhere to the ancient landmarks

of the Order , support and maintain its principles sacred and inviolate , and to the utmost of their power cultivate and extend the sacred principles of Brotherly Love , Belief , and Truth . The ceremony being thus ended , W . Bro . Bernard , W . M . of the St . George ' s Lodge , and S-G . D ., took occasion to present the St . Lawrence Lodge with an elegantly bound folio edition of the Bible , in the following eloquent and appropriate terms : —

" Worshipful Master and Brethren of the St . Lawrence Lodge , allow me without detaining you but for a moment , to tender for your acceptance this copy of the Holy Bible . The uniform fraternal kindness which I have ever experienced from you individually and as a Lodge , has inspired me with the liveliest interest in your prosperity and success . I could not think of any gift more suitable to offer you as an expression of my gratitude , and of my Masonic and personal friendship , than the volume of the Sacred Law , which we all regard as the first Great Light

m Freemasonry . However Masons , as well as other men , may differ in their interpretation of the contents of-this Book , we ail agree that it inculcates the purest morality , and reveals the most sublime truths ; that it safely guides the soul in the paths of virtue , and inspires the hopes of immortality . I need not say in this place that it is this Sacred Volume , when open , which renders our Lodges just ; that from it we derive our most beautiful lessons of morality , and our most striking and impressive symbols . At the very threshold of our Order we

are taught ever to consider it as the unerring standard of truth and justice , and to regulate all our actions by the Divine precepts which it contains—believing that it clearly and fully teaches the important duties which we owe to our God , to our neighbour , and to ourselves . While Freemasonry repudiates all religious as well as national and political distinctions , and recognises in every son of Adam a ' Brother of the Dust , ' she plants the pillars of her strength and beauty upon this

Sacred Volume as upon a foundation as firm and enduring as the ' Everlasting Hills . ' Do me the honour , Worshipful Sir and Brethren , to accept this copy of the Bible , on this most auspicious occasion of the constitution and consecration of your Lodge . May the hearts of your membership be imbued with its spirit , and may the light which it sheds upon human relations and upon human duty illumine the pathway of your future career . Then shall peace , harmony , and Brotherly love mark yourprogress , and triumphant success shall be your destiny ! "

The W . M . ( Bro . Morrison ) replied : — " Worshipful Sir , I cannot find language to express to you , in proper terms , the thanks which are due to you from this Lodge . I assure you we receive it with the deepest feelings of gratitude—it is adding another to the numerous manifestations of the kind feeling , lively interest , and Brotherly affection , which you have invariably displayed towards myself and the members of the Lodge individually , and towards the Lodge itself . From its formation , you have used your best exertions for our welfare , been a constant visitor at our meetings , assisted us in our labours , and given us the benefit of

your Masonic talents . Worshipful Sir , more particularly , if possible , do I thank you for the very flattering manner in which you have presented us this very valuable present , valuable as it is in itself , it is of still far greater value as a proof of your regard and esteem , and as an assurance that our Masonic conduct has given you entire satisfaction , and meets with your approval . In conclusion , let me assure you , Worshipful Sir , that this mark of your esteem will ever be remembered by us with gratitude , and we indulge the hope that you and all the Brotherhood will ever find the members of this Lodge walking within the strict principles