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The Masonic Mirror.
spirit and love for the fraternity ; and how well his merits and efforts were appreciated was shown by the circumstance of his having been so often re-elected from year to year . ( Cheers ) . Ho recollected the timo when they deemed the loss of their late lamented Grand Master as almost irreparable—and doubtless it was great ; but he sometimes felt that if it pleased Providenee to deprive them of their present Grand Masterthey would sustain greater lossand that it would indeed
, even a , be most difficult efficiently to supply his place . The Craft had never been m a more prosperous condition than it had assumed under the rule of then- noble Grand Master , and he trusted it would long continue to flourish under the mild and benignant government of the M . AV . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . ( Applause ) . The AVorshipful Master said that the next toast he had to propose ivas one whieh he was assured would meet with and tion
a warm hearty recep , as it embraced the names of many illustrious individuals , who by the manner in which they had discharged the duties of their respective offices commanded the respect aud admiration of the brethren . First and foremost he must allude to the R . AV . Deputy Grand Master . ( Applause ) . ^ Those who were members of Grand Lodge he thought would agree with him that in Lord Panmure they now possessed the advantage ot the services of one who was not only willing but able at all times efficientlto fill the
y place of the Grand Master , should he be absent . ( Cheers ) . A few evenings since they had the pleasure of seeing liim in the Grand Master ' s chair , and observing how well and with what courtesy he discharged his duties , and preserved the order of debate . Ho thought it most fortunate for the Craft that they had been enabled to find a nobleman like Lord Paumure , willing to devote his time and talents to their serviee . He was sure , that since he had been called to his
present position , there was no one who had more sincerely the interests of Freemasonry at heart than Lord Panmure . ( Cheers ) . He should connect with the toast he was about to propose with the name of lus right hand supporter , Bro . Fredk . Slight , J . G . D . —( cheers)—whom they had only to know to respect , and who he was sure endeavoured most zealously , successfully , and efficiently , to perform the duties which devolved him ( Cheers ) Of the other Grand Officers he felt it
upon . . would ill become him to speak individually ; but ho could truly say that they had generally by their excellent example shown that industry and perseverance led to honour , ancl bad given their valuable time and services most freely to promote the interests of the Order . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Slight , J . G . D ., had great difficulty in returning thanks on behalf ol the Deputy Grand Master and the past and present Grand Officers , many of whom he was happy to present had most
see . Bro . Savage trul y said that Lord Panmure was an excellent Mason , who had the best interests of the Craft at heart . He succeeded to his post under peculiar and difficult circumstances , as following a nobleman who was well and deeply beloved throughout the Craft . He trusted that that nobleman had not left the Craft entirely , though severe illness had deprived them
ot lus services , as no brother was ever more deeply or sincerely beloved by the members of the Order than the Eavl of Yarborough . ( Applause ) . In following so beloved a Mason , Lord Panmure had a most difficult task to perform ; but he had shown himself fully equal to the task , and bad obtained the respect and admiration of every brother . AVith regard to the other past and present Grand Officers , he would only say that he was sure they endeavoured to perform their duties truly and conscientiousl . He could not altogether however follow the le of Bro
y examp . Savage , and abstain from alluding to any one of them individually , as there was one of whom ho must speak—the esteemed instructor of the Lodge , Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson . ( Cheers ) . Ho regretted that owing to ill health that brother ivas not then present ; but the brethren had that evening had an opportunity of seeing how excellently and admirably he performed all tho duties of the Lodge ; and he was sure they would agree with him that when Bro . AVilson was called upon to rank with the md Officers
Gr . , he conferred as great an honour upon that body as was conferred upon him . ( Cheers ) . He felt assured that the past Grand Officers had ever performed their duties honourably and consistently ; and the present Grand Officers could not do better than seek to emulate those who had gone before them , and do all in their power to deserve and merit the good opinion of the Craft , ( Applause ) . After a short pause—Bro . Sliht again roseand said the AA orshiful Master having
g , p entrusted him with the gavel , he had to ask them to joiu him in a toast , which he was sure would be generally acceptable—the health of the Worshipful Master ( cheers ); ancl with it he would couple success to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . ( Applause ) . AA'ith regard to the AVorshipful Master it was difficult to speak of him in his presence as he might desire ; but Bro . John Savage was so well known to them all as to render it that he should anything in
unnecessary say recommendation of the toast . With regard to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement he held it in hi gh esteem , as to its teachings he was indebted for what little knowled ge he had of the ceremonies ; aud he wished all Masons desirous of advancing iu the Craft could attend that Lodge , _ as he was sure they would derive benefit from the manner in which it was worked and conducted . No oue could fully appreciate the beauties of the Craft without they had the opportunity of observing
how their master minds worked the ceremonies , and having their lectures properly and efficiently delivered , and the principles of the Order thereby efficiently illustrated , which they would always find in this Lodge . Here he was reminded that in closing the Lodge that evening they had omitted to return their sincere thanks , as he was sure all
would desire to do , to Bro . Stephen Barton AAllsou , for tho very able manner in which he had discharged tho duties of the Lodge that evenin" ; and he trusted that there were those present who would convey to that brother that the omission was purely accidental ; and that it was acknowledged with regret after the close of the Lodge . ( Applause ) . He trusted that the Lodge would long continue to flourish as one of the bestif not the bestLodge of Instruction in the metropolis ; and that
, , they ivould join with him in cordially drinking to the health of Bro . Savage , S . G . D . of England , and prosperity to the Emulation Lodgo of Improvement . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Savage , S . G . D ., said—Most cordially do I thank you for the reception which you have given the toast of my name , on the proposition of my friend and brother officer , Bro . Slight , and assure you my attachment to the Emulation Lod of Improvement is undiminishedaud I look back
ge , with the most pleasing recollection to my past connection with it , for I am under a deep debt of gratitude to it . It was here I first learned the rudiments of Freemasonry , and was induced to undertake the duty of making myself proficient in tho mysteries ofthe Order . I was so gratified , twenty-four years ago , when I saw our esteemed friend , Bro . Stephen Barton Allison , as we saw him to-night , most ably superintending the work of the Lodge , and the other officers of the Lodge
performing their duty ( at that time each officer was called on to work his section )—ancl when I saw my old and esteemed friend , Bro . Pike , go through the ceremony of raising , I was so struck with the working of the Lodge that I said to myself , "AA hy cannot I , too , become a working Mason ? " From that , and from the kind assistance of Bro . AVilson , I learned a little of the working of Freemasonry , and was able , after a few years , to give instruction to others in my turn . Therefore it is that I and think of it
say I am under a deep debt to this Lodge , I never except with the kindest feelings , for it was there I found the most pleasant and most gratifying way of spending many a Friday evening . I am delighted to see that it is so well supported , ancl that there are so many here animated with a warm feeling in its prosperity . I am gratified for the support you render it , and also for the support you have afforded me in the chair this evening . I receive it as a compliment to myself , for I know , that in the warmth of your fooling you here welcome me , although for some time past an absentee , and ask me to preside over
you . Most sincerely clo I thank you , and hope I have done nothing to forfeit your confidence . All I can say is , that if Grand Lodge have changed the colour of my apron , I have not cooled in the warmth of my heart , or in my love for Freemasonry —( hear , hear)—and I am ready to join in every way to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . If I have been promoted to high office in the Craft , I neither feel myself unduly exalted , nor forget myself , but remain firm in feelings of attachment to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement and Freemasonry in general .
Bro . Savage then observed , that the next toast he had to propose , might be considered the toast of the evening , as it embraced the name of that old and distinguished brother to wlnm allusion had been so often made in the course of the evening . AVhen he ( Bro . Savage ) gave the toast of the Grand Officers , he had omitted to mention Bro . AVilson ' s name , as ho knew that he would have a better opportunity of passing a just tribute to his meritswhen he came to ask them to drink the health of
, the managing committee of the Lodge . They had already heard from Bro . Slight an expression of the feeling with which he regarded Bro . AVilaon , and which he ( Bro . Savage ) would not repeat , because it had been so well and so ably put by Bro . Slight himself , and he felt that to so great au extent did Bro . AVilson enjoy their respect and esteem , nothinghe eould say could induce them to entertain a higher opinion of his character than that which they had formed on their own acquaintance
with the man . Too much could not be said of him in his praise , for on him had descended the mantle of their late brother Peter Gilkes . Ho knew of Bro . AAllson ' s services for moro than twenty years , during which , he had continued , as it was hoped for a longer number of years
he would continue to be , the head of the Lodge , aud they had that night in listening to him as he went through the ceremonies of installation ancl inauguration , au opportunity of obtaining a largo amount of Masonic knowledge . He had to regret that the state of his health did not permit the worthy brother to remain with them throughout the evening , but still there were present three other members of the ^ committee of management , namely , Bros . Barrett , Stephen Barton AVilson , junthe worthson of a worthfatherand Bro . Artusthe excellent
., y y , , Secretary of the Lodge . He would therefore ask them to be upstanding , and drink the toast of the Managing Committee . Bro . Barrett , in replying to the toast , also regretted that Bro . AA'ilson ' s health had not permitted his remaining with them to the close of the evening , but the fact of his attending the Lodge at all or performing the ceremony which he did , entitled him , when all matters were considered , to a larger share of their gratitude . Speaking for the committee of
management , he had to observe that their aim was to so conduct the business of the Lodge as to make it the means of bringing about a uniformity of working iu the Craft . Bro . Savage then said that he had now to ask them to drink a toast , which he felt the greatest pleasure in proposing . They all knew that thero was a sistor Lodge of Improvement in the city , and with that Lodge it was at all times a pleasure to the members of the Lodge of Emulation
to join in the interchange of courtesy or kindness . They all , in fact , felt interested in its prosperity , and that interest was not diminished now that there was more than a probability that differences of working between the two Lodges would be shortly adjusted . But be that as it
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The Masonic Mirror.
spirit and love for the fraternity ; and how well his merits and efforts were appreciated was shown by the circumstance of his having been so often re-elected from year to year . ( Cheers ) . Ho recollected the timo when they deemed the loss of their late lamented Grand Master as almost irreparable—and doubtless it was great ; but he sometimes felt that if it pleased Providenee to deprive them of their present Grand Masterthey would sustain greater lossand that it would indeed
, even a , be most difficult efficiently to supply his place . The Craft had never been m a more prosperous condition than it had assumed under the rule of then- noble Grand Master , and he trusted it would long continue to flourish under the mild and benignant government of the M . AV . Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland . ( Applause ) . The AVorshipful Master said that the next toast he had to propose ivas one whieh he was assured would meet with and tion
a warm hearty recep , as it embraced the names of many illustrious individuals , who by the manner in which they had discharged the duties of their respective offices commanded the respect aud admiration of the brethren . First and foremost he must allude to the R . AV . Deputy Grand Master . ( Applause ) . ^ Those who were members of Grand Lodge he thought would agree with him that in Lord Panmure they now possessed the advantage ot the services of one who was not only willing but able at all times efficientlto fill the
y place of the Grand Master , should he be absent . ( Cheers ) . A few evenings since they had the pleasure of seeing liim in the Grand Master ' s chair , and observing how well and with what courtesy he discharged his duties , and preserved the order of debate . Ho thought it most fortunate for the Craft that they had been enabled to find a nobleman like Lord Paumure , willing to devote his time and talents to their serviee . He was sure , that since he had been called to his
present position , there was no one who had more sincerely the interests of Freemasonry at heart than Lord Panmure . ( Cheers ) . He should connect with the toast he was about to propose with the name of lus right hand supporter , Bro . Fredk . Slight , J . G . D . —( cheers)—whom they had only to know to respect , and who he was sure endeavoured most zealously , successfully , and efficiently , to perform the duties which devolved him ( Cheers ) Of the other Grand Officers he felt it
upon . . would ill become him to speak individually ; but ho could truly say that they had generally by their excellent example shown that industry and perseverance led to honour , ancl bad given their valuable time and services most freely to promote the interests of the Order . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Slight , J . G . D ., had great difficulty in returning thanks on behalf ol the Deputy Grand Master and the past and present Grand Officers , many of whom he was happy to present had most
see . Bro . Savage trul y said that Lord Panmure was an excellent Mason , who had the best interests of the Craft at heart . He succeeded to his post under peculiar and difficult circumstances , as following a nobleman who was well and deeply beloved throughout the Craft . He trusted that that nobleman had not left the Craft entirely , though severe illness had deprived them
ot lus services , as no brother was ever more deeply or sincerely beloved by the members of the Order than the Eavl of Yarborough . ( Applause ) . In following so beloved a Mason , Lord Panmure had a most difficult task to perform ; but he had shown himself fully equal to the task , and bad obtained the respect and admiration of every brother . AVith regard to the other past and present Grand Officers , he would only say that he was sure they endeavoured to perform their duties truly and conscientiousl . He could not altogether however follow the le of Bro
y examp . Savage , and abstain from alluding to any one of them individually , as there was one of whom ho must speak—the esteemed instructor of the Lodge , Bro . Stephen Barton AVilson . ( Cheers ) . Ho regretted that owing to ill health that brother ivas not then present ; but the brethren had that evening had an opportunity of seeing how excellently and admirably he performed all tho duties of the Lodge ; and he was sure they would agree with him that when Bro . AVilson was called upon to rank with the md Officers
Gr . , he conferred as great an honour upon that body as was conferred upon him . ( Cheers ) . He felt assured that the past Grand Officers had ever performed their duties honourably and consistently ; and the present Grand Officers could not do better than seek to emulate those who had gone before them , and do all in their power to deserve and merit the good opinion of the Craft , ( Applause ) . After a short pause—Bro . Sliht again roseand said the AA orshiful Master having
g , p entrusted him with the gavel , he had to ask them to joiu him in a toast , which he was sure would be generally acceptable—the health of the Worshipful Master ( cheers ); ancl with it he would couple success to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . ( Applause ) . AA'ith regard to the AVorshipful Master it was difficult to speak of him in his presence as he might desire ; but Bro . John Savage was so well known to them all as to render it that he should anything in
unnecessary say recommendation of the toast . With regard to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement he held it in hi gh esteem , as to its teachings he was indebted for what little knowled ge he had of the ceremonies ; aud he wished all Masons desirous of advancing iu the Craft could attend that Lodge , _ as he was sure they would derive benefit from the manner in which it was worked and conducted . No oue could fully appreciate the beauties of the Craft without they had the opportunity of observing
how their master minds worked the ceremonies , and having their lectures properly and efficiently delivered , and the principles of the Order thereby efficiently illustrated , which they would always find in this Lodge . Here he was reminded that in closing the Lodge that evening they had omitted to return their sincere thanks , as he was sure all
would desire to do , to Bro . Stephen Barton AAllsou , for tho very able manner in which he had discharged tho duties of the Lodge that evenin" ; and he trusted that there were those present who would convey to that brother that the omission was purely accidental ; and that it was acknowledged with regret after the close of the Lodge . ( Applause ) . He trusted that the Lodge would long continue to flourish as one of the bestif not the bestLodge of Instruction in the metropolis ; and that
, , they ivould join with him in cordially drinking to the health of Bro . Savage , S . G . D . of England , and prosperity to the Emulation Lodgo of Improvement . ( Cheers ) . Bro . Savage , S . G . D ., said—Most cordially do I thank you for the reception which you have given the toast of my name , on the proposition of my friend and brother officer , Bro . Slight , and assure you my attachment to the Emulation Lod of Improvement is undiminishedaud I look back
ge , with the most pleasing recollection to my past connection with it , for I am under a deep debt of gratitude to it . It was here I first learned the rudiments of Freemasonry , and was induced to undertake the duty of making myself proficient in tho mysteries ofthe Order . I was so gratified , twenty-four years ago , when I saw our esteemed friend , Bro . Stephen Barton Allison , as we saw him to-night , most ably superintending the work of the Lodge , and the other officers of the Lodge
performing their duty ( at that time each officer was called on to work his section )—ancl when I saw my old and esteemed friend , Bro . Pike , go through the ceremony of raising , I was so struck with the working of the Lodge that I said to myself , "AA hy cannot I , too , become a working Mason ? " From that , and from the kind assistance of Bro . AVilson , I learned a little of the working of Freemasonry , and was able , after a few years , to give instruction to others in my turn . Therefore it is that I and think of it
say I am under a deep debt to this Lodge , I never except with the kindest feelings , for it was there I found the most pleasant and most gratifying way of spending many a Friday evening . I am delighted to see that it is so well supported , ancl that there are so many here animated with a warm feeling in its prosperity . I am gratified for the support you render it , and also for the support you have afforded me in the chair this evening . I receive it as a compliment to myself , for I know , that in the warmth of your fooling you here welcome me , although for some time past an absentee , and ask me to preside over
you . Most sincerely clo I thank you , and hope I have done nothing to forfeit your confidence . All I can say is , that if Grand Lodge have changed the colour of my apron , I have not cooled in the warmth of my heart , or in my love for Freemasonry —( hear , hear)—and I am ready to join in every way to promote the prosperity of the Lodge . If I have been promoted to high office in the Craft , I neither feel myself unduly exalted , nor forget myself , but remain firm in feelings of attachment to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement and Freemasonry in general .
Bro . Savage then observed , that the next toast he had to propose , might be considered the toast of the evening , as it embraced the name of that old and distinguished brother to wlnm allusion had been so often made in the course of the evening . AVhen he ( Bro . Savage ) gave the toast of the Grand Officers , he had omitted to mention Bro . AVilson ' s name , as ho knew that he would have a better opportunity of passing a just tribute to his meritswhen he came to ask them to drink the health of
, the managing committee of the Lodge . They had already heard from Bro . Slight an expression of the feeling with which he regarded Bro . AVilaon , and which he ( Bro . Savage ) would not repeat , because it had been so well and so ably put by Bro . Slight himself , and he felt that to so great au extent did Bro . AVilson enjoy their respect and esteem , nothinghe eould say could induce them to entertain a higher opinion of his character than that which they had formed on their own acquaintance
with the man . Too much could not be said of him in his praise , for on him had descended the mantle of their late brother Peter Gilkes . Ho knew of Bro . AAllson ' s services for moro than twenty years , during which , he had continued , as it was hoped for a longer number of years
he would continue to be , the head of the Lodge , aud they had that night in listening to him as he went through the ceremonies of installation ancl inauguration , au opportunity of obtaining a largo amount of Masonic knowledge . He had to regret that the state of his health did not permit the worthy brother to remain with them throughout the evening , but still there were present three other members of the ^ committee of management , namely , Bros . Barrett , Stephen Barton AVilson , junthe worthson of a worthfatherand Bro . Artusthe excellent
., y y , , Secretary of the Lodge . He would therefore ask them to be upstanding , and drink the toast of the Managing Committee . Bro . Barrett , in replying to the toast , also regretted that Bro . AA'ilson ' s health had not permitted his remaining with them to the close of the evening , but the fact of his attending the Lodge at all or performing the ceremony which he did , entitled him , when all matters were considered , to a larger share of their gratitude . Speaking for the committee of
management , he had to observe that their aim was to so conduct the business of the Lodge as to make it the means of bringing about a uniformity of working iu the Craft . Bro . Savage then said that he had now to ask them to drink a toast , which he felt the greatest pleasure in proposing . They all knew that thero was a sistor Lodge of Improvement in the city , and with that Lodge it was at all times a pleasure to the members of the Lodge of Emulation
to join in the interchange of courtesy or kindness . They all , in fact , felt interested in its prosperity , and that interest was not diminished now that there was more than a probability that differences of working between the two Lodges would be shortly adjusted . But be that as it