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This subject has so often been commented upon , that we quit it now in the hope that some influential members of our Order will make a determination that the sixty-eighth anniversary shall lead to " fresh fields and pastures new . "
Anniversary Meeting Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The thirty-eighth anniversary of the Lodge of Instruction , under sanction of the Lodge of Stability ( No . 264 ) , was holden at Badley ' s Hotel , on Friday , 27 th April . The Lecture in the First Degree was worked in Sections by Bro . Henry Muggeridge , who presided as W . M ., the able Preceptor , and was admirably assisted by the following Brethren , viz . : First Section , Ero . Somers , P . M ., No . 225 ; 2 nd , Bro . Parr , W . M ., No . 85 ; 3 rd Bro . Bowman , J . W ., No . 125 ; 4 th , Bro . Spooner , W . M ., No . 237 ; 5 th , Bro . Farran , No . 22 ; 6 th , Bro . Morris ; P . G . S . : 7 th , Bro . Ashwell , No . 22 .
It would be invidious to distinguish any Brother as having satisfactorily performed his duty , when all alike contributed to the effect of the whole . The highest credit is due to the industry of the eleve ; but it is impossible to do justice to the ability , the unwearied zeal , and inde & tigable industry of their esteemed Preceptor . Many skilled Craftsmen who were present , and who are recognized ornaments of the Fraternity , hastened to enrol themselves as members , that they might fully express the gratification they had received ; and members , who had but recently been initiated into the Order , were enthusiastic in their admiration of the beauties that had been unfolded
to them , and which had so effectively enlightened them , upon what otherwise would have remained vague and indistinct , A resolution was unanimously carried , That the sum of fourteen guineas be given to the Ma-sonic Charities . " A very excellent cold collation succeeded the business of the evening , nor were the Brethren ever more worthily called from labour to refreshment . W . Bro . John Havers , P . G . S . D . presided , and was supported on his right by Bros . John Hervey , P . G . D . ; Potter , P . G . D . ; Evans , P . G . S . B . ; Masson , P . G . S . B . ; Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Biggs , P . G . S . B . ; Breitling , P . G . P . ; Massey Dawson , P . G . S . ; and on his left by Bros . Henry Muggeridge , John F . White , and upwards of one hundred other Brethren from various Lodges . 1
Grace having been sung by Bros . Jolley , Lawler , Young , and Xing , the Chairman gave " The Queen and the Craft . " The Chairman called upon the Brethren to remember that in the present crisis of the affairs of Europe , the army and navy of this country were called on play an important part . Few , perhaps , present but had some Brother there . Two had left vacant places in his own Lodge . After an eloquent speech , for which we regret that we are unable to find space , he gave " The Army and Navy , our brave Allies , and the Brethren of the East . " It need scarcely be added , that toast was received with enthusiasm and excitement .
The next toast , " The Earl of Zetland / ' M . W . G . M ., was received with more than its wonted cordiality . In due course followed t ( The Earl of Yarborough , and Grand Officers past and present , " the Chairman expatiating on the approved merits of those Grand Officers , who surrounded him on the occasion . This toast was ably responded to by Bro . Evans , P . Gr . S . B ., in a speech replete with true
Masonic feeling . It next devolved upon the Chairman to give the toast of the evening , "The Lodge of Instruction and Bro . Henry Muggeridge . " In so doing , Bro . Havers feelingly referred to his long connection with the Stability Lodge of Instruction , and alluded to . the deep respect and reverence universally entertained for the lamented Bro . Peter Thomson . He made no invidious contrast between
< c the modes of working" extant , although his predilections were in favour of the system adopted here . The Preceptor ' s mantle had not fallen upon unworthy shoulders , and Bro . Henry Muggeridge most ably sustained the arduous duties that devolved upon him . The cordiality and enthusiasm with which the
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Untitled Article
This subject has so often been commented upon , that we quit it now in the hope that some influential members of our Order will make a determination that the sixty-eighth anniversary shall lead to " fresh fields and pastures new . "
Anniversary Meeting Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
ANNIVERSARY MEETING OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The thirty-eighth anniversary of the Lodge of Instruction , under sanction of the Lodge of Stability ( No . 264 ) , was holden at Badley ' s Hotel , on Friday , 27 th April . The Lecture in the First Degree was worked in Sections by Bro . Henry Muggeridge , who presided as W . M ., the able Preceptor , and was admirably assisted by the following Brethren , viz . : First Section , Ero . Somers , P . M ., No . 225 ; 2 nd , Bro . Parr , W . M ., No . 85 ; 3 rd Bro . Bowman , J . W ., No . 125 ; 4 th , Bro . Spooner , W . M ., No . 237 ; 5 th , Bro . Farran , No . 22 ; 6 th , Bro . Morris ; P . G . S . : 7 th , Bro . Ashwell , No . 22 .
It would be invidious to distinguish any Brother as having satisfactorily performed his duty , when all alike contributed to the effect of the whole . The highest credit is due to the industry of the eleve ; but it is impossible to do justice to the ability , the unwearied zeal , and inde & tigable industry of their esteemed Preceptor . Many skilled Craftsmen who were present , and who are recognized ornaments of the Fraternity , hastened to enrol themselves as members , that they might fully express the gratification they had received ; and members , who had but recently been initiated into the Order , were enthusiastic in their admiration of the beauties that had been unfolded
to them , and which had so effectively enlightened them , upon what otherwise would have remained vague and indistinct , A resolution was unanimously carried , That the sum of fourteen guineas be given to the Ma-sonic Charities . " A very excellent cold collation succeeded the business of the evening , nor were the Brethren ever more worthily called from labour to refreshment . W . Bro . John Havers , P . G . S . D . presided , and was supported on his right by Bros . John Hervey , P . G . D . ; Potter , P . G . D . ; Evans , P . G . S . B . ; Masson , P . G . S . B . ; Patten , P . G . S . B . ; Biggs , P . G . S . B . ; Breitling , P . G . P . ; Massey Dawson , P . G . S . ; and on his left by Bros . Henry Muggeridge , John F . White , and upwards of one hundred other Brethren from various Lodges . 1
Grace having been sung by Bros . Jolley , Lawler , Young , and Xing , the Chairman gave " The Queen and the Craft . " The Chairman called upon the Brethren to remember that in the present crisis of the affairs of Europe , the army and navy of this country were called on play an important part . Few , perhaps , present but had some Brother there . Two had left vacant places in his own Lodge . After an eloquent speech , for which we regret that we are unable to find space , he gave " The Army and Navy , our brave Allies , and the Brethren of the East . " It need scarcely be added , that toast was received with enthusiasm and excitement .
The next toast , " The Earl of Zetland / ' M . W . G . M ., was received with more than its wonted cordiality . In due course followed t ( The Earl of Yarborough , and Grand Officers past and present , " the Chairman expatiating on the approved merits of those Grand Officers , who surrounded him on the occasion . This toast was ably responded to by Bro . Evans , P . Gr . S . B ., in a speech replete with true
Masonic feeling . It next devolved upon the Chairman to give the toast of the evening , "The Lodge of Instruction and Bro . Henry Muggeridge . " In so doing , Bro . Havers feelingly referred to his long connection with the Stability Lodge of Instruction , and alluded to . the deep respect and reverence universally entertained for the lamented Bro . Peter Thomson . He made no invidious contrast between
< c the modes of working" extant , although his predilections were in favour of the system adopted here . The Preceptor ' s mantle had not fallen upon unworthy shoulders , and Bro . Henry Muggeridge most ably sustained the arduous duties that devolved upon him . The cordiality and enthusiasm with which the