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leuces ; of the Prov . Grand Loclge as a body he coulcl not speak too highly—he certainly reciprocated the kindness and confidence extended to him as Prov . G . M ., and had the greatest possible pleasure in jiroposing this toast . Bro . ELKINGTON , D . Prov . G . M ., having already had opportunities of addressing them , would only IIOAV reneAv those expressions of thanks to Avhich he had , perhaps imperfectly , given utterance , ancl that , on his OAVU behalf only , as D . Prov . G . M .
To one who had served them well fonnei'ly , who was known and regarded by all , one AVIIO had preceded him in the office he HOAV held—Dr . Bell Fletcher—he would leave the honour of returning thanks for the Grand Loclge . Bro . DR . BELL FLETCHER , P . D . Prov . G . M ., could hut look back with pride and pleasure to the time when he held high office amongst them . Though not noiv in office , he eould only say he still felt the deepest interest in everything connected with
Masonry , and his services would always be cheerfully rendered whenever they may be considered useful . Other toasts having been duly proposed ancl honoured , Bro . the Rev . AV . K . RYLAND BEDFORD , G . Chap ., rose and said he had been deputed by the R . AV . Prov . G . M . to propose the next toast , and in doing so he only wished he was capable of rendering it justice . However , after what they hacl witnessed that eveningall apprehension as to fche manner in AA'hich ifc would be
, received was done away with . Heretofore the brethren of Warwickshire hacl shown by their acts what was their opinion of their Charitable Institutions , and the manifestation of feeling Avhich had just taken place proved IIOAV that thafc opinion AA'as still unaltered . He gave them " The Masonic Charities , " and with that toast he Avould couple the name of Bro . Binckes , the Secretary of the Boys' School , ' whom they bad the pleasure of seeing amongst them .
Bro . BINCKES had often risen to address his brethren under difficulties arising from various causes . He spoke under difficulties ¦ now , but they ivere occasioned by the positive inability he experienced adequately to acknoivledge the load of obligations their generosity ancl goodness had heaped upon him that evening . He had come amongst them expecting to be kindly received ; assuring himself of some success in the mission with AA'hich he Avas charged ,
but not for a moment calculating on anything approaching to the result which had attended his visit . He claimed no credit for himself , nor did he attribute to his presence anything of the success which was so much matter for gratulation . To Bro . Elkington , whose unvarying kindness he had often previously tested , he knew how much he was indebted—to many others , comparative strangers , he felt deeply obliged ; to Lord Leigh , their R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , no words could express his feelings of thankfulness . He
kneAV himself to be an intruder , he knew he had violated all conventional codes in venturing to trespass upon his lordship's goodnature , and as a consequence , upon the liberality of the province so soon after his and their glorious and recent exertions . Anxiety , however , for the success of the noble Institution with which he was noiv officially connected , hacl urged him on . Its interests with him were paramount , and the result accomplished was his pardon for the offence . In extenuation of his boldness let him offer
an idea—which hacl just struck him , ancl upon which he would not enlarge , for the flight of time forbade him — derived from their Masonic ceremonies and the perfection all sought to attain . In 1859 , their Prov . Grand Master presided at the festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and was nobly supported by the provincethat was their initiation . In 1860 , that presidency and support were accorded to the Girl's School—that was their second degree . AVould AA ai'Avickshirc brethren rest content there ? No ! That
presidency and support Avas about to be further extended to the Boy ' s School , and then Avould both points of the compass be fully displayed , and tbe circle of their Masonic duties , as regarded tbe Charities , be rendered complete . Theirs Avould then be the proud boast of having set an example which he fervently trusted other provinces ivould hasten to imitate . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were enlivened with some excellent songs ancl recitations . Before the meeting
separated tivenfcy-one names were handed in to Bro . Binckes , as SteAvards for the Festival of the Boy's School , in March next , to which others have since been added . From the warm interest evinced by the Prov . G . M ., and the hearty support assured by the brethren , ifc is confidently expected that the efforts of the province on that occasion will surpass in their results the fruits of any previous exertions . The whole of the proceeding passed off with tne greatest possible eclat .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . DONCASTER . —St . George's Lodge ( No . 298 . )—The brethren of this loclge met on Friday evening last , Avhen tivo F . C . ' s ( one a
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member of the Society of Friends ) Avere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony of raising was ably performed by Bro . Rigby , P . M ., who Avas assisted by Bro . Brooke , P . M . the Secretary , the latter delivering the charge , and explaining the working tools , Afc the conclusion of fche ceremony , the lodge Avas closed in the three degrees , and nothing further offering , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , ancl partook of supper , the
AV . M ., Bro . Lister , presiding . It is to be regretted , hoAvever , thafc after supper , the brethren here are in the habit of somewhat toosuddenly separating , thus foregoing Avhat ought to be spent in a more Masonic manner .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
AYR . KILMARNOCK ST . ANDREW ' S , ( TSO . 126 ) . —Uniformity in the observance of its every ceremony ought to be the distinguishingfeature of a society AA'hose principles and modes of recognition are said to be of universal application ; but such is nofc the ease , either in Lodge Labour or Refreshment . Iu the latter respect one great difference in the working of the Scotch and English lodges must
be apparent fco every one acquainted with the custom of onr Southern brethren in their hours of refreshment . They have indeed a J . W . ' s column , but seem to have little conception of its use ; for instead of unveiling the Pillar of Beauty on the suspension of labour , our English friends escheAv the introduction of refreshment into the lodge , ancl thereby virtuall y ignore those duties peculiar to the AV . in the S . Avhich are audibly defined to the brethren at every opening and closing of the lodge . It is not so with us : and never was the
superiority of the Scotch over the English mode of refreshment more perceptible than in the celebration of the Festival by the Lodge Sfc . Andrew ( No . 126 ) , on Friday the 22 nd , in the hall of the George Hotel , Kilmarnock . AVe have visited the Lodge St . AndreAv on many similar occasions , but fche present is well entitled to be characterised as the best effort at external decoration that the members have ever displayed : as to harmony of feeling we have ever found this lodge the same , —it may retrogress , bufc further
progress in this respect is out of the question . Emergingfrom the adjacent to within the bounds of the " tesselated border , " our eye was dazzled by the brillancy of the accessories that had been brought into requisition in the adornment of fche lodge-room , and our ear charmed by the melody which floived from the many well-tuned instruments of which the orchestra were composed . The Orient and a few lesser lights occupied the dais—an arch being raised over the principal chair , having for a canopy the bee-hive resting upon , the key stone , with an illuminated all-seeing eye and compass and square over the entrance to the figurative mart of industry , the vviiuie ueuig surmuuiiieci ine
, oy a represenuanon or oro or nignc shedding her silvery light upon the happy scene below . The pillars of S . and B . also supported an arch , in front of which wer suspended transparent devices of the immovable jewels symbolical of the duties devolving upon the occupants of the respective chairs . In the S . and in rear of the guard of the M . C was displayed a gigantic superscription in blue and gold , indicative of the name and number of the presiding lodge ;
while the usually vacant N . contained busts of Bros . Byron , Scott , and Burns—lights of which the Craft have just reason to be proud . In a word , the Order was in full regalia—the implements each teaching its OAVU mystic language ; F ., H ., and C . were there , as were also W ., S ., and B . ; the walls were hung round with festoons of green leaves having bouquets of floAvers pendant at intervalsevergreens , flags , and bannerets being judiciously arranged in other parts of the spacious hall . Indeedthe decorations Avere
, elaborated with a taste which did credit to the head which conceived and the hands ivhich executed them . The large assembl y was presided over with graceful effectiveness by the R . W . Bro . Caldwell , Master , who was well supported by his Depute , Bro . Karnahan , and AVardens , Bros . Buchanan and M'Millan . The Deacons were most courteous in their attentions to the deputations and visiting brethren , and the promptitude with which the Stewards answered the calls of the brethren seemed to be
appreciated by all . AVe have seen a greater number present afc Sfc . AndreAv's Festival , bufc do not recollect of so many lodges being represented as Avere in the George on the 22 nd . There were delegates from Lodges No . 0 , 22 , 86 , 124 , 127 , 149 , 165 , 169 , 198 , 202 , 290 ; ancl visitors from Lodges 27 and 88 . The members of Sfc . Andrews occupied the extreme left of the chair ; on the extreme right were seated the deputations from fche four senior lodges present — the post of honour being accorded to fche Ancient or Mother lodge , represented by the Depute Master , Bro . Conn -
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leuces ; of the Prov . Grand Loclge as a body he coulcl not speak too highly—he certainly reciprocated the kindness and confidence extended to him as Prov . G . M ., and had the greatest possible pleasure in jiroposing this toast . Bro . ELKINGTON , D . Prov . G . M ., having already had opportunities of addressing them , would only IIOAV reneAv those expressions of thanks to Avhich he had , perhaps imperfectly , given utterance , ancl that , on his OAVU behalf only , as D . Prov . G . M .
To one who had served them well fonnei'ly , who was known and regarded by all , one AVIIO had preceded him in the office he HOAV held—Dr . Bell Fletcher—he would leave the honour of returning thanks for the Grand Loclge . Bro . DR . BELL FLETCHER , P . D . Prov . G . M ., could hut look back with pride and pleasure to the time when he held high office amongst them . Though not noiv in office , he eould only say he still felt the deepest interest in everything connected with
Masonry , and his services would always be cheerfully rendered whenever they may be considered useful . Other toasts having been duly proposed ancl honoured , Bro . the Rev . AV . K . RYLAND BEDFORD , G . Chap ., rose and said he had been deputed by the R . AV . Prov . G . M . to propose the next toast , and in doing so he only wished he was capable of rendering it justice . However , after what they hacl witnessed that eveningall apprehension as to fche manner in AA'hich ifc would be
, received was done away with . Heretofore the brethren of Warwickshire hacl shown by their acts what was their opinion of their Charitable Institutions , and the manifestation of feeling Avhich had just taken place proved IIOAV that thafc opinion AA'as still unaltered . He gave them " The Masonic Charities , " and with that toast he Avould couple the name of Bro . Binckes , the Secretary of the Boys' School , ' whom they bad the pleasure of seeing amongst them .
Bro . BINCKES had often risen to address his brethren under difficulties arising from various causes . He spoke under difficulties ¦ now , but they ivere occasioned by the positive inability he experienced adequately to acknoivledge the load of obligations their generosity ancl goodness had heaped upon him that evening . He had come amongst them expecting to be kindly received ; assuring himself of some success in the mission with AA'hich he Avas charged ,
but not for a moment calculating on anything approaching to the result which had attended his visit . He claimed no credit for himself , nor did he attribute to his presence anything of the success which was so much matter for gratulation . To Bro . Elkington , whose unvarying kindness he had often previously tested , he knew how much he was indebted—to many others , comparative strangers , he felt deeply obliged ; to Lord Leigh , their R . AV . Prov . Grand Master , no words could express his feelings of thankfulness . He
kneAV himself to be an intruder , he knew he had violated all conventional codes in venturing to trespass upon his lordship's goodnature , and as a consequence , upon the liberality of the province so soon after his and their glorious and recent exertions . Anxiety , however , for the success of the noble Institution with which he was noiv officially connected , hacl urged him on . Its interests with him were paramount , and the result accomplished was his pardon for the offence . In extenuation of his boldness let him offer
an idea—which hacl just struck him , ancl upon which he would not enlarge , for the flight of time forbade him — derived from their Masonic ceremonies and the perfection all sought to attain . In 1859 , their Prov . Grand Master presided at the festival of the Royal Benevolent Institution , and was nobly supported by the provincethat was their initiation . In 1860 , that presidency and support were accorded to the Girl's School—that was their second degree . AVould AA ai'Avickshirc brethren rest content there ? No ! That
presidency and support Avas about to be further extended to the Boy ' s School , and then Avould both points of the compass be fully displayed , and tbe circle of their Masonic duties , as regarded tbe Charities , be rendered complete . Theirs Avould then be the proud boast of having set an example which he fervently trusted other provinces ivould hasten to imitate . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were enlivened with some excellent songs ancl recitations . Before the meeting
separated tivenfcy-one names were handed in to Bro . Binckes , as SteAvards for the Festival of the Boy's School , in March next , to which others have since been added . From the warm interest evinced by the Prov . G . M ., and the hearty support assured by the brethren , ifc is confidently expected that the efforts of the province on that occasion will surpass in their results the fruits of any previous exertions . The whole of the proceeding passed off with tne greatest possible eclat .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . DONCASTER . —St . George's Lodge ( No . 298 . )—The brethren of this loclge met on Friday evening last , Avhen tivo F . C . ' s ( one a
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member of the Society of Friends ) Avere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ceremony of raising was ably performed by Bro . Rigby , P . M ., who Avas assisted by Bro . Brooke , P . M . the Secretary , the latter delivering the charge , and explaining the working tools , Afc the conclusion of fche ceremony , the lodge Avas closed in the three degrees , and nothing further offering , the brethren adjourned for refreshment , ancl partook of supper , the
AV . M ., Bro . Lister , presiding . It is to be regretted , hoAvever , thafc after supper , the brethren here are in the habit of somewhat toosuddenly separating , thus foregoing Avhat ought to be spent in a more Masonic manner .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
AYR . KILMARNOCK ST . ANDREW ' S , ( TSO . 126 ) . —Uniformity in the observance of its every ceremony ought to be the distinguishingfeature of a society AA'hose principles and modes of recognition are said to be of universal application ; but such is nofc the ease , either in Lodge Labour or Refreshment . Iu the latter respect one great difference in the working of the Scotch and English lodges must
be apparent fco every one acquainted with the custom of onr Southern brethren in their hours of refreshment . They have indeed a J . W . ' s column , but seem to have little conception of its use ; for instead of unveiling the Pillar of Beauty on the suspension of labour , our English friends escheAv the introduction of refreshment into the lodge , ancl thereby virtuall y ignore those duties peculiar to the AV . in the S . Avhich are audibly defined to the brethren at every opening and closing of the lodge . It is not so with us : and never was the
superiority of the Scotch over the English mode of refreshment more perceptible than in the celebration of the Festival by the Lodge Sfc . Andrew ( No . 126 ) , on Friday the 22 nd , in the hall of the George Hotel , Kilmarnock . AVe have visited the Lodge St . AndreAv on many similar occasions , but fche present is well entitled to be characterised as the best effort at external decoration that the members have ever displayed : as to harmony of feeling we have ever found this lodge the same , —it may retrogress , bufc further
progress in this respect is out of the question . Emergingfrom the adjacent to within the bounds of the " tesselated border , " our eye was dazzled by the brillancy of the accessories that had been brought into requisition in the adornment of fche lodge-room , and our ear charmed by the melody which floived from the many well-tuned instruments of which the orchestra were composed . The Orient and a few lesser lights occupied the dais—an arch being raised over the principal chair , having for a canopy the bee-hive resting upon , the key stone , with an illuminated all-seeing eye and compass and square over the entrance to the figurative mart of industry , the vviiuie ueuig surmuuiiieci ine
, oy a represenuanon or oro or nignc shedding her silvery light upon the happy scene below . The pillars of S . and B . also supported an arch , in front of which wer suspended transparent devices of the immovable jewels symbolical of the duties devolving upon the occupants of the respective chairs . In the S . and in rear of the guard of the M . C was displayed a gigantic superscription in blue and gold , indicative of the name and number of the presiding lodge ;
while the usually vacant N . contained busts of Bros . Byron , Scott , and Burns—lights of which the Craft have just reason to be proud . In a word , the Order was in full regalia—the implements each teaching its OAVU mystic language ; F ., H ., and C . were there , as were also W ., S ., and B . ; the walls were hung round with festoons of green leaves having bouquets of floAvers pendant at intervalsevergreens , flags , and bannerets being judiciously arranged in other parts of the spacious hall . Indeedthe decorations Avere
, elaborated with a taste which did credit to the head which conceived and the hands ivhich executed them . The large assembl y was presided over with graceful effectiveness by the R . W . Bro . Caldwell , Master , who was well supported by his Depute , Bro . Karnahan , and AVardens , Bros . Buchanan and M'Millan . The Deacons were most courteous in their attentions to the deputations and visiting brethren , and the promptitude with which the Stewards answered the calls of the brethren seemed to be
appreciated by all . AVe have seen a greater number present afc Sfc . AndreAv's Festival , bufc do not recollect of so many lodges being represented as Avere in the George on the 22 nd . There were delegates from Lodges No . 0 , 22 , 86 , 124 , 127 , 149 , 165 , 169 , 198 , 202 , 290 ; ancl visitors from Lodges 27 and 88 . The members of Sfc . Andrews occupied the extreme left of the chair ; on the extreme right were seated the deputations from fche four senior lodges present — the post of honour being accorded to fche Ancient or Mother lodge , represented by the Depute Master , Bro . Conn -