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right that old Masons should take pleasure iu meeting the younger brethren : and so long as he was in Masonry , so long the Alfred Lodge of Instruction should have his fraternal regard . For their reception ot his name he thanked them . He resumed his seat amid considerable applause . The AA ' . M . then proposed the health of the Officers of the mother Lodge , and it gave him great pleasure to find every one of them in attendance thafc evening . The S . AA ., Bro . Osborne , was just a
twelvemonth old , and be was also S . D . oi the Preston Lodge . No . 100 S , which proved him to he a zealous ancl fast Mason . The J . AV ., Bro . Fry , was also going the right road , and at the same slashing pace , and he was happy to find their ambition was of the right kind , ancl getting them on in Masonry . Their Secretary , Bro . Buss , was well known as a zealous and good Mason who stood well with the fraternity , and was respected and esteemed by every one , always ready to oblige , and never failing in his duty , and he ( the AV . M . ) believed that , if the entire Craft were polled in Bro . Buss's name , not a single hand would be held up against him , on account- of the good opinions he hacl won by his conduct and gentlemanly bearhiEr .
Song—Bro . Gurton— "Twine me a bower . " Bro . Osborne , the S . AV ., said he was not ono who made long speeches , but begged them all to receive his heartfelt thanks for the kindness witli which his name had been proposed and received , and he hoped ever to make it his care that he should merit their kind regards . Bro . Fry , , T . AA .. was extremely honoured and much obliged for tho notice taken of his endeavours to do his best . Bio . Buss said that ho felt very proud of the good character the AV . M . had been pleased to give him , but if he
held that position which Bro . Smith had alluded to among the brethren , he was still prouder of their kindness ; and while he enjoyed such a reputation , ancl could count Bro . Smith as one of his friend ' s standing at the head ofthe list , he hoped to continue and merit that character which Bro . Smith had so flatteringly allotted to him . The health of the Stewards and Bro . Cottebrune was the next toast , the AV . M . alluding to Bro . Cottebrune as a young bnt perfect Masonone who bad made rapid in the scienceand was most
progress , deservedly respected . Song—Bro . lAI . Cooke— " The New-made Mason . " Bro . Cottebrune replied to the AV . M . on behalf of himself ancl the Stewarls , and thanked the AV . M . and the brethren for their very high opinion of his working , begging at the same time to assure them of his anxious desire to render all the assistance in his power to every Mason who sought itand to the members of tho Royal Alfred Lod ' e of
In-, g sti uction in particular . Bro . Smith , AA ' . M ., then proposed prosperity to the Freemasons ' Magazine ancl Bro . AVarren . They , the members , were considerably honoured by Br , ) . Warren ' s presence , a ? paying n , mark of respect to so youuj : a Lodge of Instruction that few coulcl have expected . He regretted that lie could not introduce Bro . AVarren as standing at the head of a very profitable property , but he hoped that , tho Craft would warml
y take up the matte !' , and see him safely over his difficulties . He respected Bro . AVarren ' s policy . If you were wrong , Bro . AVarren would ( ell you so , and you couldn't expect a lift from him if you did not deserve it . Moreover , I he Magazine studied ancl advocated the interests of all ; but ifc -was impossible to please all , and as long as he held the . same course of fair dealing , pleased , or displeased , the Craft were bound to respect him , and he hoped they would drink Bro . AYavren ' . s health , wishing him better prosperity . Song—Bro . liapallo — " Then you'll remember me . "
Bro . II arren disclaimed the credit of paying any more particular attention to the Lodge than usual , but ho might say that ho was actuated by tbe friendly spirit between himself and Bro . Smith , whom he had known for twent y years ; and where the latter was he was sure the members would be equally worthy of regard . He said ho could not be accused of being a fast Mason . For some years he had worked strongly , and for a few years withdrew from Masonry only to return to his first love with greater affection . In his policy ho had endeavoured to steer
a middle course and scorned becoming a partisan , for Masonry was an universal brotherhood , ancl not to be split into sections and cliques . Bro . Smith had alluded to liis policy , which was , and ever should be . to act conscientiously in supporting whatever was good for the Craft , and never flinching from speaking the truth in love . He was not a working Mason to the letter—for he held synonymous words to be equally good and to show that the brother using them understood the meaning of his part
. In the prayers and obligations , however , he advocated every one being letter perfect , and would keep them distinctly to that mode . In conelusion , he begged to thank them all for his * very kind reception , and assure them that whatever might ultimately be his position , he should always bear in mind that his primary duties ivere to promote the good of the Craft , and support their charities .
Tne W . M . next gave " The Masonic Charities , " and remarked that the means of assisting them ivas within every brother ' s reach . He did nofc like the term charity , nor did he think assistance should ever be administered as charity , but accorded as an act of right and justice , lie believed that iu many Lodges these institutions were forgotten , or overlooked , for want of frequent reminders , ancl he always made it a rule whenever he could do it , to remind the brethren in their behalf . He also beheved that well attended Lodges of Instruction did more than the mother Lodges to support , and spread abroad tho utility of these
blessings of tho Order . He would also advocate the doing away with elections , and hoped to see the time when every aged Mason , widow , son , or daughter would find a home exactly at the time they asked for it aud required it most . Having one on his right who was connected with the Asylum , he would couple Bro . Farufield ' s name in conjunction with the toast . Bro . Farnfield felfc very much obliged for the introduction of the subject . Ho ivas happy to say that the charities were prosperous , not that
they were yet in a state to meet all the demands that were made upon them , nor as fully beneficial as they might be , but still it would bo ungrateful to their supporters to say they were anything but prosperous . There was great interest manifested for the Girls School , and yesterday sixty of them had visited the Crystal Palace , ancl the children hacl a day of unqualified comfort and enjoyment at the cost of Bro . Strange ( cheers ) , for which he considered the Craft were indebted to him . The prosperity of the Boys' School was on the increasefor on the morrow
, sixty boys would be admitted to the school-house : ancl he need nofc tell them that to feed ancl clothe them , greater exertions must be made . ( Cheers ) . On the behalf of the decayed brethren ancl their widows , he must express his thanks for Bro . Smith ' s and their sympathy . He also hoped to see the expense of a canvass abolished ; and if each Lodge would subscribe one pound annually , there would be no necessity , for in the metropolitan district there wore three hundred and forty Lodges . Now he must saythat the province of AVest Yorkshire was a mine to the
, annuity fund : they send their subscriptions in a lump , they all vote for one candidate , and their postage is all conveyed for one single rate . ( Loud cheers . ) AA'ith these few particulars he should , on behalf of the charities , echo the words of the AV . M ., wishing them prosperity , and thanking those who supported them by word or deed .
The AA ' . M . said , thoy coulcl not separate without drinking the health of Mrs . AYhall . the widow of a Mason , and their hostess , who had catered for them so abundantly and excellently . Bro . Osborne , S . AA ., returned thanks for Mrs . AA'hall , ancl observed that she was always ghicl to have Masons under her roof , and would spare no trouble or expense , as they had witnessed that evening , to make them comfortable . Bro . Smith begged to apologize for having forgotten one of the shining
lights at his elbow , Bro . Snow , P . Prov . Grand Standard Bearer for Sussex , a brother whose innate modesty was well known . ( Owing to Bro . Smith's facetious remarks we , in common wifch all assembled , were so convulsed with laughter at bis capital speech , that we could not follow him any further ) . Bro . Snow returned thanks . The AA ' orshipful Master was also glad to see Bro . Ireland , who with his usual good feeling and his numerous avocations , had not forgotten
their humble Lodge , ancl he gave Bro . Ireland's health . Bro . Ireland said , although a late visitor , he had just come from a Chapter of Instruction for the 2 Jleasure of meeting Bro . Smith and the members , and that he had attended to invite some of the brethren to a banquet to meet Bro . Brett ( a member of the Alfred Lodge of Instruction ) on his return home . Song—Bro . M , Cooke— ' ¦ ' Down among the dead men . " All business being overthe brethren separatedhighly delihted with
, , g the evening ' s entertainment . The banquet , being on Michaelmas day , was extravagantly supplied with members of the . ^ eeies of bird peculiar to that festal season , and was both profuse , substantial , aud tasteful , giving unmixed , satisfaction , and testifying to Mrs , AAliall's anxiety to mease her guests .
BANQUET TO BRO . BRETT , P . M . No . 206 . A eoiiPLiMKNTAny banquet was given on Tuesday evening , at the Alasonic Hall , Fetter-lane , to welcome Bro . James Brett , P . M . of the Domatic Lodge , on his return from Australia . The gathering was not entirely of a Masonic character , but many members ofthe Craft ivere present , amongst whom were Bros . Marshall , P . M . No . 206 ; AV . Carpenter , P . M . No . 20 G ; Dr . Ladd , AV . M . of the Lodge of Israel ; Moore , J . W . No . 206 : HaydonS . AA' . No . 206 ; BrewerAA . M . No . 22 SElmes
, , ; , Sec . No . 20 ( 1 ; Cottebrune , AV . M ., Westbourne ; Farmer , AA' . M . No . 2 . 5 ; J . R . AVarren : S . AA . Percy ; Hart , Frank , ancl several other brethren . Bro . Charles Ireland presided . About thirty sat down to dinner , which was provided in the usual style of excellence of Bro . Ireland . Tho cloth having been drawn , The Chairman gava the usual patriotic toasts , which were duly
honoured . Bro . AA . Carpenter , in a droll speech , returning thanks on behalf of tho Army . The Chairman said he had now arrived at what might be considered the most difficult part of his duty , which was to propose to them the toast ofthe evening , and to become as it were the exponent of their opinions and the mouth piece of their sentiments . Therefore , it was ivith considerable regret to himself that the task hacl not fallen into
abler hands . He hacl to propose the health of a gentleman well known to them , and to celebrate his return to his native land . For somo months past he had been estranged froi'i them , but although personally absent from them he was always present in their minds and hearts , and whenever twenty or thirty were met together there was but one predominant wish amongst them , ancl that was for the safe return of Bro , Brett to his native country . ( Hear , hear ) . He not only lived
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Metropolitan.
right that old Masons should take pleasure iu meeting the younger brethren : and so long as he was in Masonry , so long the Alfred Lodge of Instruction should have his fraternal regard . For their reception ot his name he thanked them . He resumed his seat amid considerable applause . The AA ' . M . then proposed the health of the Officers of the mother Lodge , and it gave him great pleasure to find every one of them in attendance thafc evening . The S . AA ., Bro . Osborne , was just a
twelvemonth old , and be was also S . D . oi the Preston Lodge . No . 100 S , which proved him to he a zealous ancl fast Mason . The J . AV ., Bro . Fry , was also going the right road , and at the same slashing pace , and he was happy to find their ambition was of the right kind , ancl getting them on in Masonry . Their Secretary , Bro . Buss , was well known as a zealous and good Mason who stood well with the fraternity , and was respected and esteemed by every one , always ready to oblige , and never failing in his duty , and he ( the AV . M . ) believed that , if the entire Craft were polled in Bro . Buss's name , not a single hand would be held up against him , on account- of the good opinions he hacl won by his conduct and gentlemanly bearhiEr .
Song—Bro . Gurton— "Twine me a bower . " Bro . Osborne , the S . AV ., said he was not ono who made long speeches , but begged them all to receive his heartfelt thanks for the kindness witli which his name had been proposed and received , and he hoped ever to make it his care that he should merit their kind regards . Bro . Fry , , T . AA .. was extremely honoured and much obliged for tho notice taken of his endeavours to do his best . Bio . Buss said that ho felt very proud of the good character the AV . M . had been pleased to give him , but if he
held that position which Bro . Smith had alluded to among the brethren , he was still prouder of their kindness ; and while he enjoyed such a reputation , ancl could count Bro . Smith as one of his friend ' s standing at the head ofthe list , he hoped to continue and merit that character which Bro . Smith had so flatteringly allotted to him . The health of the Stewards and Bro . Cottebrune was the next toast , the AV . M . alluding to Bro . Cottebrune as a young bnt perfect Masonone who bad made rapid in the scienceand was most
progress , deservedly respected . Song—Bro . lAI . Cooke— " The New-made Mason . " Bro . Cottebrune replied to the AV . M . on behalf of himself ancl the Stewarls , and thanked the AV . M . and the brethren for their very high opinion of his working , begging at the same time to assure them of his anxious desire to render all the assistance in his power to every Mason who sought itand to the members of tho Royal Alfred Lod ' e of
In-, g sti uction in particular . Bro . Smith , AA ' . M ., then proposed prosperity to the Freemasons ' Magazine ancl Bro . AVarren . They , the members , were considerably honoured by Br , ) . Warren ' s presence , a ? paying n , mark of respect to so youuj : a Lodge of Instruction that few coulcl have expected . He regretted that lie could not introduce Bro . AVarren as standing at the head of a very profitable property , but he hoped that , tho Craft would warml
y take up the matte !' , and see him safely over his difficulties . He respected Bro . AVarren ' s policy . If you were wrong , Bro . AVarren would ( ell you so , and you couldn't expect a lift from him if you did not deserve it . Moreover , I he Magazine studied ancl advocated the interests of all ; but ifc -was impossible to please all , and as long as he held the . same course of fair dealing , pleased , or displeased , the Craft were bound to respect him , and he hoped they would drink Bro . AYavren ' . s health , wishing him better prosperity . Song—Bro . liapallo — " Then you'll remember me . "
Bro . II arren disclaimed the credit of paying any more particular attention to the Lodge than usual , but ho might say that ho was actuated by tbe friendly spirit between himself and Bro . Smith , whom he had known for twent y years ; and where the latter was he was sure the members would be equally worthy of regard . He said ho could not be accused of being a fast Mason . For some years he had worked strongly , and for a few years withdrew from Masonry only to return to his first love with greater affection . In his policy ho had endeavoured to steer
a middle course and scorned becoming a partisan , for Masonry was an universal brotherhood , ancl not to be split into sections and cliques . Bro . Smith had alluded to liis policy , which was , and ever should be . to act conscientiously in supporting whatever was good for the Craft , and never flinching from speaking the truth in love . He was not a working Mason to the letter—for he held synonymous words to be equally good and to show that the brother using them understood the meaning of his part
. In the prayers and obligations , however , he advocated every one being letter perfect , and would keep them distinctly to that mode . In conelusion , he begged to thank them all for his * very kind reception , and assure them that whatever might ultimately be his position , he should always bear in mind that his primary duties ivere to promote the good of the Craft , and support their charities .
Tne W . M . next gave " The Masonic Charities , " and remarked that the means of assisting them ivas within every brother ' s reach . He did nofc like the term charity , nor did he think assistance should ever be administered as charity , but accorded as an act of right and justice , lie believed that iu many Lodges these institutions were forgotten , or overlooked , for want of frequent reminders , ancl he always made it a rule whenever he could do it , to remind the brethren in their behalf . He also beheved that well attended Lodges of Instruction did more than the mother Lodges to support , and spread abroad tho utility of these
blessings of tho Order . He would also advocate the doing away with elections , and hoped to see the time when every aged Mason , widow , son , or daughter would find a home exactly at the time they asked for it aud required it most . Having one on his right who was connected with the Asylum , he would couple Bro . Farufield ' s name in conjunction with the toast . Bro . Farnfield felfc very much obliged for the introduction of the subject . Ho ivas happy to say that the charities were prosperous , not that
they were yet in a state to meet all the demands that were made upon them , nor as fully beneficial as they might be , but still it would bo ungrateful to their supporters to say they were anything but prosperous . There was great interest manifested for the Girls School , and yesterday sixty of them had visited the Crystal Palace , ancl the children hacl a day of unqualified comfort and enjoyment at the cost of Bro . Strange ( cheers ) , for which he considered the Craft were indebted to him . The prosperity of the Boys' School was on the increasefor on the morrow
, sixty boys would be admitted to the school-house : ancl he need nofc tell them that to feed ancl clothe them , greater exertions must be made . ( Cheers ) . On the behalf of the decayed brethren ancl their widows , he must express his thanks for Bro . Smith ' s and their sympathy . He also hoped to see the expense of a canvass abolished ; and if each Lodge would subscribe one pound annually , there would be no necessity , for in the metropolitan district there wore three hundred and forty Lodges . Now he must saythat the province of AVest Yorkshire was a mine to the
, annuity fund : they send their subscriptions in a lump , they all vote for one candidate , and their postage is all conveyed for one single rate . ( Loud cheers . ) AA'ith these few particulars he should , on behalf of the charities , echo the words of the AV . M ., wishing them prosperity , and thanking those who supported them by word or deed .
The AA ' . M . said , thoy coulcl not separate without drinking the health of Mrs . AYhall . the widow of a Mason , and their hostess , who had catered for them so abundantly and excellently . Bro . Osborne , S . AA ., returned thanks for Mrs . AA'hall , ancl observed that she was always ghicl to have Masons under her roof , and would spare no trouble or expense , as they had witnessed that evening , to make them comfortable . Bro . Smith begged to apologize for having forgotten one of the shining
lights at his elbow , Bro . Snow , P . Prov . Grand Standard Bearer for Sussex , a brother whose innate modesty was well known . ( Owing to Bro . Smith's facetious remarks we , in common wifch all assembled , were so convulsed with laughter at bis capital speech , that we could not follow him any further ) . Bro . Snow returned thanks . The AA ' orshipful Master was also glad to see Bro . Ireland , who with his usual good feeling and his numerous avocations , had not forgotten
their humble Lodge , ancl he gave Bro . Ireland's health . Bro . Ireland said , although a late visitor , he had just come from a Chapter of Instruction for the 2 Jleasure of meeting Bro . Smith and the members , and that he had attended to invite some of the brethren to a banquet to meet Bro . Brett ( a member of the Alfred Lodge of Instruction ) on his return home . Song—Bro . M , Cooke— ' ¦ ' Down among the dead men . " All business being overthe brethren separatedhighly delihted with
, , g the evening ' s entertainment . The banquet , being on Michaelmas day , was extravagantly supplied with members of the . ^ eeies of bird peculiar to that festal season , and was both profuse , substantial , aud tasteful , giving unmixed , satisfaction , and testifying to Mrs , AAliall's anxiety to mease her guests .
BANQUET TO BRO . BRETT , P . M . No . 206 . A eoiiPLiMKNTAny banquet was given on Tuesday evening , at the Alasonic Hall , Fetter-lane , to welcome Bro . James Brett , P . M . of the Domatic Lodge , on his return from Australia . The gathering was not entirely of a Masonic character , but many members ofthe Craft ivere present , amongst whom were Bros . Marshall , P . M . No . 206 ; AV . Carpenter , P . M . No . 20 G ; Dr . Ladd , AV . M . of the Lodge of Israel ; Moore , J . W . No . 206 : HaydonS . AA' . No . 206 ; BrewerAA . M . No . 22 SElmes
, , ; , Sec . No . 20 ( 1 ; Cottebrune , AV . M ., Westbourne ; Farmer , AA' . M . No . 2 . 5 ; J . R . AVarren : S . AA . Percy ; Hart , Frank , ancl several other brethren . Bro . Charles Ireland presided . About thirty sat down to dinner , which was provided in the usual style of excellence of Bro . Ireland . Tho cloth having been drawn , The Chairman gava the usual patriotic toasts , which were duly
honoured . Bro . AA . Carpenter , in a droll speech , returning thanks on behalf of tho Army . The Chairman said he had now arrived at what might be considered the most difficult part of his duty , which was to propose to them the toast ofthe evening , and to become as it were the exponent of their opinions and the mouth piece of their sentiments . Therefore , it was ivith considerable regret to himself that the task hacl not fallen into
abler hands . He hacl to propose the health of a gentleman well known to them , and to celebrate his return to his native land . For somo months past he had been estranged froi'i them , but although personally absent from them he was always present in their minds and hearts , and whenever twenty or thirty were met together there was but one predominant wish amongst them , ancl that was for the safe return of Bro , Brett to his native country . ( Hear , hear ) . He not only lived