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proficiency he has displayed , it really ought to stimulate some of the older members who occupy different chairs to at least equal , if not excel , such excellent working . It must also have been an additional test to the installation when our brother knew he had the happiness of placing into the chair of K . S . a brother whom he had introduced into Freemasonry . For step by step did he assist him iu his different degrees , and now he had arrived at the crowning point of placing him in the highest
honour the Craft could give or a lodge bestow on any of its members . Taking the various ceremonies which our Bro . AVilton has worked , we feel sure there never could have been but one sentiment prevail , which was , they were all ablv done .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 591- ) . —On Tuesday evening , February 23 rd , the brethren of the Lodge of Instruction connected with the above lodge met at Bro . Joseph Palmer ' s , Crown Hotel , 4-3 , Lime-street , at half-past seven o ' clock , to partake of the fruits of this earth , and to present Bro . J . D . Casson , P . M ., with a beautiful address on vellum , accompanied with a silver-telescope meerschaum pipewhich had
, been voluntarily subscribed for hy a few of the brethren . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were drank in the general manner hy the Order ; the toast of the evening and presentation followed , which was done hy Bro . Roberts , AV . M ., placing the gavel in the hands of his S . W ., Bro . Fozzard , who said —Bro . Casson , being , as I am , unexpectedly called upon to deliver this testimonial to youit
, gives me great pleasure to find you constantly receiving the good wishes of the brethren of your lodge . Three years ago , I remember , we often met without a quorum , bat still you kept saying " Persevere . " Sometimes I almost found all my earnest wishes nearly overcome by failure , yet your words " Persevere " and "Go on" have now overcome all difficulty . The position of our Lodge of Instruction has gone beyond my conception ,
and I hope it may still continue to prosper as it has done of late . I feel myself quite unable to express adequately my wishes to you and those of my brethren around me who have delegated this pleasing duty to me . Let me , in their name , hand this address and pipe to you , with wishes for your long enjoyment of health , and a continuation of the good will of your brethren and your assiduity to duty , with the combination of brotherly love , which , has brought forward this expression of their kindness . The following inscription was beautifully engrossed on the vellum : — "Ancient and honourable fraternity
of Iremasons , Downshire Lodge , 594 . —This testimonial is presented to Brother James Dickson Casson , Past Master , hy brethren of tho Order , as a small token of respect for the zeal and uniform kindness with which he has discharged the duties of AV . M . and P . M . in the above lodge , ancl as an assurance of their earnest hope that he may long enjoy life and continue to display the same energy and good feeling in the interests of the Order as he has from the time of his initiationand which have
, contributed so greatly to the good working aud present prosperous condition of the lodge . —Liverpool , February 23 , 18 G 1-. Signed on behalf of the subscribing members—Thomas Shepherd , Joseph Palmer , John Scott , II . E . Seymour—Henry Hodgson , secretary . " In reply , Bro . Casson said , brethren , I am at a stand still to find it possible to thank you as I ought to do , hut if I have so gained j-onr esteem , as J -OII express it in this handsome
manner , let me thank you a hundred times o'er , not for the intrinsic value , but for the kind way in which it has been subscribed for ancl presented to , mo this evening . I havo made it my business to study the duties I owe to the Craft , and in so doing I have been successful , as appears by your appreciation of my humble services , which have been made easy by your constant support , which at all times is necessary to carry on this brotherly example of success . I must
again thank you and resume my seat , for I cannot say more , as my feelings prevent me . ( Continued cheering . ) Bro . John Jones then sang "Auld Lang Syne , " which was heartily joined in by the brethren , ancl brought next the "Health of the Brethren of tlie Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the name of the Secretary , Bro . Henry Hodgson . He said , brethren , if success has attended us , lot us bo thankful . AVe all , as dutiful fellow Craftsmen , ought to labour and continue to do so . You may expect me to say
a great deal , but I cannot . I am thankful to you for coupling my name with the bretliren of the lodge in the manner you have , and am more pleased to see the good results of our unity in the manner in which we have been enabled to testify our brotherly respects before you this evening , " The Health of the Committee , " coupling with it the name of the artist , Mr . Thomas Daniels , was then drank , and responded to by Bro . Palmerwho thanked the brethren somewhat similarly to Bro .
, Hodgson , by pointing out the result of energy , which he had witnessed in other parts of the globe as well as here , which , by continuance , was sure to prosper . That all may take example of that night's united Craft's work , by following on in the same footsteps till they had reached a similar goal of testament . As many of the brethren present were but young in Masonry , he hoped that that night's work would stimulate them more than
any of his remarks could do , and cause them to emulate their guest of that evening , who had so brotherly continued to sow his seed in the good ground of production , which bringeth forth the fruits of brotherly love , relief , and truth . The Host ancl Hostess being drank in the Downshire ' s usual way , also the last toast of the evening , ancl both duly responded to , the company separated at eleven o'clock highly delighted and pleased , testifying to the constant cordiality of the Order .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . CARDIPP . —Bide Lodge ( No . 960 ) . —The regular stated meeting of this flourishing lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Bute Docks , on Tuesday , March 1 st , when there was the usual large attendance of brethren , and the following officers filled the respective chairs : —Bros . John C . Thorp , W . M . ; Alexander DalzielS . W . ; William H . MartinJ . W . ; Philip BirdTreas . ;
, , , H . W . Moreton , P . M ., Sec . ; Samuel Daniels , S . D . pro tent . ; Morris Davis , J . D . ; and John Willans , I . G . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , the W . M . read the following circular he had received from the Provincial Grand Secretary : —
[ Copy . ] Provincial Grand Lodge of the Eastern Division of South Wales , Swansea , 4 th February , 1 SC 4 . The W . M . of No . 9 G 0 , Cardiff . AVOR . SIR AND BRO . —I am directed by the Rt . W . Prov . G . Master , to call your attention to a letter which appeared in the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE of the 16 th ult ., reporting without
his consent the proceedings of the Glamorgan Lodge . This being directly contrary to the Book of Constitutions , I am desired by the Prov . G . Master to request that you , Wor . Sir , with the brethren of your lodge , will co-operate with him in checking a proceeding which is an infringement of the Laws of Masonry . I have the honour to be , Wor . Sir anel Bro ., Truly and fraternally yours
, GEORGE ALLEN , Prov . G . Sec . Bro . WARE wished to offer his most earnest and hearty opposition to any such futile attempts to " gag " the Masonic press , and that opposition would be all the more strenuous ancl determined , inasmuch as , whilst giving the W . M . every credit for a conscientious conviction that it is his duty , no less than his
policy , to attempt to uphold tho assumed authority of the Provincial Grand Lodge of which ho is a member , he ( Bro . Ware ) happened to be perfectly aware that the W . M . ' s personal opinions upon this matter were of a totally different character to the sentiments contained in this most extraordinary circular , and that he ( the W . M . ) had so expressed himself to the Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Ware proceeded to observe , the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE is devoted solely and exclusivelto the
y interests of the Craft . Its reports of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , of all the Provincial Grand Lodges , of Craft Lodges , of Masonic Chapters , and of what are called the Higher Degrees , form one of its most interesting features ; and those reports , so far as they appertain to Craft Masonry , are published under the able supervision of an experienced Past Master , aud by direct permission from the Grand Master , the Right Hon . " the Earl of
Zetland , provided only that they contain nothing tending to betray the secrets of the Order . These reports are circulated , and read with the greatest interest in every portion of tho Masonic world . The accounts of the proceedings of the Bute Lodge , inserted at the express desire of the W . M . himself , and with the unanimous approval of the brethren , have no doubt been so read by Masons in Canada , in North and South America , on the continent of Europe , in the Cape of Good Hope , in
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Metropolitan.
proficiency he has displayed , it really ought to stimulate some of the older members who occupy different chairs to at least equal , if not excel , such excellent working . It must also have been an additional test to the installation when our brother knew he had the happiness of placing into the chair of K . S . a brother whom he had introduced into Freemasonry . For step by step did he assist him iu his different degrees , and now he had arrived at the crowning point of placing him in the highest
honour the Craft could give or a lodge bestow on any of its members . Taking the various ceremonies which our Bro . AVilton has worked , we feel sure there never could have been but one sentiment prevail , which was , they were all ablv done .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
LANCASHIRE ( AVEST ) . LIVERPOOL . —Downshire Lodge ( No . 591- ) . —On Tuesday evening , February 23 rd , the brethren of the Lodge of Instruction connected with the above lodge met at Bro . Joseph Palmer ' s , Crown Hotel , 4-3 , Lime-street , at half-past seven o ' clock , to partake of the fruits of this earth , and to present Bro . J . D . Casson , P . M ., with a beautiful address on vellum , accompanied with a silver-telescope meerschaum pipewhich had
, been voluntarily subscribed for hy a few of the brethren . After the cloth was removed , the usual loyal , Masonic , and other toasts were drank in the general manner hy the Order ; the toast of the evening and presentation followed , which was done hy Bro . Roberts , AV . M ., placing the gavel in the hands of his S . W ., Bro . Fozzard , who said —Bro . Casson , being , as I am , unexpectedly called upon to deliver this testimonial to youit
, gives me great pleasure to find you constantly receiving the good wishes of the brethren of your lodge . Three years ago , I remember , we often met without a quorum , bat still you kept saying " Persevere . " Sometimes I almost found all my earnest wishes nearly overcome by failure , yet your words " Persevere " and "Go on" have now overcome all difficulty . The position of our Lodge of Instruction has gone beyond my conception ,
and I hope it may still continue to prosper as it has done of late . I feel myself quite unable to express adequately my wishes to you and those of my brethren around me who have delegated this pleasing duty to me . Let me , in their name , hand this address and pipe to you , with wishes for your long enjoyment of health , and a continuation of the good will of your brethren and your assiduity to duty , with the combination of brotherly love , which , has brought forward this expression of their kindness . The following inscription was beautifully engrossed on the vellum : — "Ancient and honourable fraternity
of Iremasons , Downshire Lodge , 594 . —This testimonial is presented to Brother James Dickson Casson , Past Master , hy brethren of tho Order , as a small token of respect for the zeal and uniform kindness with which he has discharged the duties of AV . M . and P . M . in the above lodge , ancl as an assurance of their earnest hope that he may long enjoy life and continue to display the same energy and good feeling in the interests of the Order as he has from the time of his initiationand which have
, contributed so greatly to the good working aud present prosperous condition of the lodge . —Liverpool , February 23 , 18 G 1-. Signed on behalf of the subscribing members—Thomas Shepherd , Joseph Palmer , John Scott , II . E . Seymour—Henry Hodgson , secretary . " In reply , Bro . Casson said , brethren , I am at a stand still to find it possible to thank you as I ought to do , hut if I have so gained j-onr esteem , as J -OII express it in this handsome
manner , let me thank you a hundred times o'er , not for the intrinsic value , but for the kind way in which it has been subscribed for ancl presented to , mo this evening . I havo made it my business to study the duties I owe to the Craft , and in so doing I have been successful , as appears by your appreciation of my humble services , which have been made easy by your constant support , which at all times is necessary to carry on this brotherly example of success . I must
again thank you and resume my seat , for I cannot say more , as my feelings prevent me . ( Continued cheering . ) Bro . John Jones then sang "Auld Lang Syne , " which was heartily joined in by the brethren , ancl brought next the "Health of the Brethren of tlie Lodge of Instruction , " coupled with the name of the Secretary , Bro . Henry Hodgson . He said , brethren , if success has attended us , lot us bo thankful . AVe all , as dutiful fellow Craftsmen , ought to labour and continue to do so . You may expect me to say
a great deal , but I cannot . I am thankful to you for coupling my name with the bretliren of the lodge in the manner you have , and am more pleased to see the good results of our unity in the manner in which we have been enabled to testify our brotherly respects before you this evening , " The Health of the Committee , " coupling with it the name of the artist , Mr . Thomas Daniels , was then drank , and responded to by Bro . Palmerwho thanked the brethren somewhat similarly to Bro .
, Hodgson , by pointing out the result of energy , which he had witnessed in other parts of the globe as well as here , which , by continuance , was sure to prosper . That all may take example of that night's united Craft's work , by following on in the same footsteps till they had reached a similar goal of testament . As many of the brethren present were but young in Masonry , he hoped that that night's work would stimulate them more than
any of his remarks could do , and cause them to emulate their guest of that evening , who had so brotherly continued to sow his seed in the good ground of production , which bringeth forth the fruits of brotherly love , relief , and truth . The Host ancl Hostess being drank in the Downshire ' s usual way , also the last toast of the evening , ancl both duly responded to , the company separated at eleven o'clock highly delighted and pleased , testifying to the constant cordiality of the Order .
SOUTH WALES ( EASTERN DIVISION ) . CARDIPP . —Bide Lodge ( No . 960 ) . —The regular stated meeting of this flourishing lodge took place at the Freemasons' Hall , Bute Docks , on Tuesday , March 1 st , when there was the usual large attendance of brethren , and the following officers filled the respective chairs : —Bros . John C . Thorp , W . M . ; Alexander DalzielS . W . ; William H . MartinJ . W . ; Philip BirdTreas . ;
, , , H . W . Moreton , P . M ., Sec . ; Samuel Daniels , S . D . pro tent . ; Morris Davis , J . D . ; and John Willans , I . G . The minutes of the previous lodge having been read and confirmed , the W . M . read the following circular he had received from the Provincial Grand Secretary : —
[ Copy . ] Provincial Grand Lodge of the Eastern Division of South Wales , Swansea , 4 th February , 1 SC 4 . The W . M . of No . 9 G 0 , Cardiff . AVOR . SIR AND BRO . —I am directed by the Rt . W . Prov . G . Master , to call your attention to a letter which appeared in the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE of the 16 th ult ., reporting without
his consent the proceedings of the Glamorgan Lodge . This being directly contrary to the Book of Constitutions , I am desired by the Prov . G . Master to request that you , Wor . Sir , with the brethren of your lodge , will co-operate with him in checking a proceeding which is an infringement of the Laws of Masonry . I have the honour to be , Wor . Sir anel Bro ., Truly and fraternally yours
, GEORGE ALLEN , Prov . G . Sec . Bro . WARE wished to offer his most earnest and hearty opposition to any such futile attempts to " gag " the Masonic press , and that opposition would be all the more strenuous ancl determined , inasmuch as , whilst giving the W . M . every credit for a conscientious conviction that it is his duty , no less than his
policy , to attempt to uphold tho assumed authority of the Provincial Grand Lodge of which ho is a member , he ( Bro . Ware ) happened to be perfectly aware that the W . M . ' s personal opinions upon this matter were of a totally different character to the sentiments contained in this most extraordinary circular , and that he ( the W . M . ) had so expressed himself to the Provincial Grand Master . Bro . Ware proceeded to observe , the FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE is devoted solely and exclusivelto the
y interests of the Craft . Its reports of the proceedings of Grand Lodge , of all the Provincial Grand Lodges , of Craft Lodges , of Masonic Chapters , and of what are called the Higher Degrees , form one of its most interesting features ; and those reports , so far as they appertain to Craft Masonry , are published under the able supervision of an experienced Past Master , aud by direct permission from the Grand Master , the Right Hon . " the Earl of
Zetland , provided only that they contain nothing tending to betray the secrets of the Order . These reports are circulated , and read with the greatest interest in every portion of tho Masonic world . The accounts of the proceedings of the Bute Lodge , inserted at the express desire of the W . M . himself , and with the unanimous approval of the brethren , have no doubt been so read by Masons in Canada , in North and South America , on the continent of Europe , in the Cape of Good Hope , in