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columns at the entrance are made of zinc , bronzed , and arc remarkable for their beauty . In every respect a strict adherence to Bro . Oliver ' s description of a Lodge room has been shown . The Lodge is provided with an excellent harmonium , the tones of which add solemnity to every one of our ceremonies . The Lodge is always opened and closed by the singing of hymns , and the effect produced is excellent .
The fitting up of this room cost over twelve hundred dollars ( . £ 320 ) , notwithstanding our having made use of all furniture removed from the former place of meeting . Great credit is due to the committee of arrangement for the manner in which they discharged their duty . There are two rooms adjoining the Lodge , one of which is used for thc reception of visitors , and the other as a library , an amount from the funds of the Lodge liaving been voted for the purpose of purchasing a collection
of Masonic works . The day put aside for the dedication at last arrived . At half-past eleven , A . M ., the brethren assembled , and received over sixty guests . The ceremonies were performed by our AVorshipful Master , Bro . Pretto , M . D ., in a manner alike masterly and solemn . 15 ro . Moeser , our Organist , arranged the music for the occasion , and with the assistance of the brethren amateurs , performed several pieces to the delight of all present .
At two o ' clock , P . M . the brethren repaired to the banquet room on the middle floor , where over one hundred Masons assembled for refreshment , AVe can now boast of having one of the finest buildings in the town ; a Lodge of forty members united in harmony , and a room fitted up in style , second to none in the AVest Indies . May the G . A . O . T . U . prosper us and cement us with brotherly love , is the prayer of yours fraternally , St . Thomas ' s , April lath , 1859 . M . M .
The New Grand Officers.
THE NEW GRAND OFFICERS .
TO THE EDITOR OP THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC UIIUtOR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Your correspondent who criticises the recent appointments of Grand Officers , and signs himself " An Independent P . M ., " is , I think , as ignorant of the prevailing feeling in the Craft as to these appointments as he states himself to be of the qualifications of tiro of the new officers . As your promised statement ofthe Masonic services ofthe three brethren
referred to may not be immediately forthcoming , you may think fit to admit these feiv lines in anticipation . Bro . Savage has a reputation with ivhich even your correspondent is acquainted , and I cannot imagine any of your readers to be ignorant of his long and valued services in our councils and our charities , and as an accurate standard of working for all who cared to avail themselves of his ever ready instruction . Many would have been lad to see him in office
longg ago : I am not in the secret of our rulers , but I have heard ( and I believe the rumour ) that the apparent neglect of Bro . Savage was not intended in the highest quarter , and arose out of a misunderstanding . Among the most respectable London Lodges , and not a few in the provinces , and amongst all really " independent" frequenters of Grand Lodge ,
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Correspondence.
columns at the entrance are made of zinc , bronzed , and arc remarkable for their beauty . In every respect a strict adherence to Bro . Oliver ' s description of a Lodge room has been shown . The Lodge is provided with an excellent harmonium , the tones of which add solemnity to every one of our ceremonies . The Lodge is always opened and closed by the singing of hymns , and the effect produced is excellent .
The fitting up of this room cost over twelve hundred dollars ( . £ 320 ) , notwithstanding our having made use of all furniture removed from the former place of meeting . Great credit is due to the committee of arrangement for the manner in which they discharged their duty . There are two rooms adjoining the Lodge , one of which is used for thc reception of visitors , and the other as a library , an amount from the funds of the Lodge liaving been voted for the purpose of purchasing a collection
of Masonic works . The day put aside for the dedication at last arrived . At half-past eleven , A . M ., the brethren assembled , and received over sixty guests . The ceremonies were performed by our AVorshipful Master , Bro . Pretto , M . D ., in a manner alike masterly and solemn . 15 ro . Moeser , our Organist , arranged the music for the occasion , and with the assistance of the brethren amateurs , performed several pieces to the delight of all present .
At two o ' clock , P . M . the brethren repaired to the banquet room on the middle floor , where over one hundred Masons assembled for refreshment , AVe can now boast of having one of the finest buildings in the town ; a Lodge of forty members united in harmony , and a room fitted up in style , second to none in the AVest Indies . May the G . A . O . T . U . prosper us and cement us with brotherly love , is the prayer of yours fraternally , St . Thomas ' s , April lath , 1859 . M . M .
The New Grand Officers.
THE NEW GRAND OFFICERS .
TO THE EDITOR OP THE FREEMASONS' MAGAZINE AND MASONIC UIIUtOR . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Your correspondent who criticises the recent appointments of Grand Officers , and signs himself " An Independent P . M ., " is , I think , as ignorant of the prevailing feeling in the Craft as to these appointments as he states himself to be of the qualifications of tiro of the new officers . As your promised statement ofthe Masonic services ofthe three brethren
referred to may not be immediately forthcoming , you may think fit to admit these feiv lines in anticipation . Bro . Savage has a reputation with ivhich even your correspondent is acquainted , and I cannot imagine any of your readers to be ignorant of his long and valued services in our councils and our charities , and as an accurate standard of working for all who cared to avail themselves of his ever ready instruction . Many would have been lad to see him in office
longg ago : I am not in the secret of our rulers , but I have heard ( and I believe the rumour ) that the apparent neglect of Bro . Savage was not intended in the highest quarter , and arose out of a misunderstanding . Among the most respectable London Lodges , and not a few in the provinces , and amongst all really " independent" frequenters of Grand Lodge ,