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that men did not decay—to bold up its own ideal standard of perfect manhood , with the passions subordinated to the higher faculties — to show that the artificial pleasures of an undue exercise of the former are mercenary , grovelling and transient , while the culture and ascendency of the latter yield a spring of ever new delights , as refreshing i s it is inexhaustible . The AVorshipful Master proposed the toast of " The Immediate Past Master . " It was always gratifying to Masons to recognise
merit and ability . It bad been tbe good ) fortune of the Shakspere Lodge to be presided over during the past year by a distinguished brother of sterling worth and undoubted capacity , though he , ( Bro . Austin ) , had a slight grudge against him for tbe tremendous difficulty be had created for his successor . It was no slight task to follow in the wake of such a Master as Bro . Bradshaw bad shown himself to be . He had well earned his spurs and proved himself worthy to be enrolled among the
Past Masters who had preceded him . He was a Christian , a scholar , and a gentleman—in short , a true Mason . He was a model parson ; his piety bad the right smack about it for it made him genial and happy , his erudition gave him weight and solidity , aud his good breeding added a lustre to his character which endeared him to all the members of the lodge , each of whom would watch their Immediate Past Master ' s career with a keen interest and rejoice to see him take that high position in the church which
his great qualities pointed out for him . The toast was drunk amid much cheering , aud very humourously responded to by Bro . Bradshaw . Bro . Past Master Coates proposed the health of " Tbe Visiting- Brethren , " he said the toast that I now have the honour to propose for your acceptance is one that needs no preface of mine to commend its most enthusiastic reception . The immortal bard has said , "Welcome tbe coming , speed tbe parting guest . " The first portion of this aphorism has at all
times formed a part of our creed within the bosom of the Shakspere Lodge . To bid good welcome to our visiting brethren is to us always a source of unmixed pleasure , but when the hour of departure arrives we do not claim to be so ready , na } - rather would we use the language ofthe poet , and sav ,
" Parting is so sweet sorrow , That we could say good night until to-morrow . " It has been said that " The appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony . " Alsiting brethren , this is not our doctrine and neither is it our practice . We hail your presence always with delight—we ask you to come and see us again and again—we desire you to assist us in the great and noble work of Masonry as practised in the lodge-room , and afterwards to share with us
in the pleasures and friendships of tbe social board . It is thus and thus only that Masons could truly know and understand each other , and while I claim for the Shakspere Lodge that it aims at Masonic working of a high character , that it desires to keep in view and to promote the interests of the Masonic charities , and that it endeavours to promote the furtherance of the great and glorious principles of our order . I claim also that in the future as in the past it shall not be found wanting
in dispensing the rites of Masonic hospitality . AVe have around this board to-night representatives of a variety of interests . Jurisprudence , Medicine , Art , Science , and Literature , are each recalled to mind as 1 glance at the kindly faces that surround me . There are present here brethren whose names are largely and familiarly known even outside the pale of Masonry—men who have done some service to society in fostering the growth of intelligence—in furthering the intercourse of nations b
y scientific or commercial enterprise , and in upholding the great and humanising work of charity by ever keeping in view the golden motto " do unto others even as you would they should do unto you . " Brethren I will not particularize , but in your name I will again say "Welcome , thrice , welcome to our visitors , " and beg them always to believe that " Better cheer may they have , but not with better heart . " I have very great pleasure in proposing " The Health of our Visiting Brethren , "
and I beg specially to identify the name of Bro . Leresche . with this toast . He has been particularly careful to avoid making a speech to-night , but bis voice is too pleasing to the members of the Shakspere Lodge to allow of our letting him off so easily . The toast was drunk with the heartiest cordiality , and responded to by Bro . Leresche , P . Prov . G . R ., and Bros . Councillor Brown . Bro . Petty , Senior Past Master of the lodge , proposed tbe next toast , " The Establishment of Masonic Principles the AVorld Over , " in a lucid speech which received frequent marks of approval from the brethren . Bro . Past
Master Alderson proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . L . Hine , P . Prov . G . S . W ., responded , and gave some interesting statistics of the noble work the charities are doing . Bro . Fast Master Hartley proposed " The Wardens and other Officers of the loclge ; and the Junior AA arden , "Sweethearts aud AA ives ; " the former being responded to by the Secretary , aud the latter by Bro . Marshall , Steward . The last toast , "Alt Poor aud Distressed Masons , " vras drunk at about eleven o ' clock ,
and closed a most entertaining and thoroughly enjoyablefestival . During the evening an efficient choir , under the direction of Bro . Hepton , enlivened the proceedings by rendering the National Anthem , and some choice glees . Bros . Downs , Robberds , and Edward Kimber , Prov . G . D ., contributed largely to tbe enjoyment , by songs and readings which were interspersed between the toasts .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular meeting of this old established lodge took place on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., G . S . B . England , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; AVilliam Hall , S . AV . ;
AVilliam Fleming , J . W . ; Edmund Simpson , P . M ., and Sec . ; Edward Airey , S . D . ; Benjamin Mills , as J . D . ; John Harrison , I . G . ; John AVatson and Beesley , Tylers ; Richard Taylor , Steward ; J . L . Whimpray , P . M . ; George Kelland , P . M . ; E . Storey , P . M . ; also Bros . John Barrow , Joseph Barrow , John Beesley , John Bell , Richard Bond , AV . Bradshaw , C . Hartley , AVilliam Heald , R . Jervis , J . Stanley , Robert Harger , F . C , James Taylor , and James Bolton , E . A . 's .
The lodge having been opened , minutes confirmed , aud other business transacted , Bros . James Taylor , and James Bolton gave proof of their proficiency as E . A . 's , and were passed to the degree of F . C , the former by tlie A \ . M ., and the latter by Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . AV . Hall , S . W . The AA . M . announced that in obedience to the summons he had , as the representative of the Lodof Fortitudeattended the Grand Lodof England on
ge , ge the 26 th Apriliast , when it had pleased the M . AA . G . M . to confer an honour upon him and upon the loclge by appointing him . to the office of Grand Sword-Bearer . Bro . Simpson , P . M ., insomewhat eulogistic terms proposed , and Bro , E . Storey , P . M .,. seconded , a vote of congratulation to Bro . D . Moore on his appointment , and tbe brethren saluted him iu due form as a Grand Officer . The W . M . tben , as was announced , gave an address oa
the Past Master's jewel , which was listened to with great attention by the brethren . A Past Master's jewel , ofthe value of fiveguineas , was voted and presented to Bro . John Hatch , thezealous and energetic Immediate Past Master of the lodge , and . a jewel of the same vidue , or an equivalent sum of money to be devoted to one of the charities , was also voted to Bro . Whimpraythe Senior Past Masterwho had attended the
lodduring-, , ge the last three years , that estimable brother had presided over the lodge in tbe years 1843 , 1851 , and 1866 , and desired that tbe sum should he given to one of tbe charities . On the next evening that time will permit , the W . M . purposes to deliver a lecture on "The ballot in our lodge . "
MIDDLESEX . UXBUIDGE—Moyal Union Lodge , ' So 382—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic HalI , Belmont Road , on tha loth inst . There were present Bros . Jaquin , AV . M . ; Lonsdale , S . W . ; J . A . Coulton , J . W . ; Woodward , Treas . ; S . Coombes , P . M . Sec . ; B . H . Swallow , S . D . ; Bleckley , Organist ; Adams , P . G . P .: C . Horsley , P . M . ; AV . H . Coulton , I . PM . ; Weedon , P . M . ;
Davis , Lunt , Woolls , Buss , Hatfield , T . C . Swallow , and others . Bros . Brabam , of the Montefiore Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Russ was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ballot was unanimous for Messrs . Pritchard , Farina , and Leane , aud they were severally initiated . BrO ; Mac-Pherson was passed to the 2 nd degree . Both ceremonies were very ably worked by Bro , Jaquin , the newly-elected W . M ., although much inconvenienced b y the absence of some ot lus officers . The banquet , provided by Bro . MacPherson , the new host of the Chequers Hotel , gave every satisfaction .
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that men did not decay—to bold up its own ideal standard of perfect manhood , with the passions subordinated to the higher faculties — to show that the artificial pleasures of an undue exercise of the former are mercenary , grovelling and transient , while the culture and ascendency of the latter yield a spring of ever new delights , as refreshing i s it is inexhaustible . The AVorshipful Master proposed the toast of " The Immediate Past Master . " It was always gratifying to Masons to recognise
merit and ability . It bad been tbe good ) fortune of the Shakspere Lodge to be presided over during the past year by a distinguished brother of sterling worth and undoubted capacity , though he , ( Bro . Austin ) , had a slight grudge against him for tbe tremendous difficulty be had created for his successor . It was no slight task to follow in the wake of such a Master as Bro . Bradshaw bad shown himself to be . He had well earned his spurs and proved himself worthy to be enrolled among the
Past Masters who had preceded him . He was a Christian , a scholar , and a gentleman—in short , a true Mason . He was a model parson ; his piety bad the right smack about it for it made him genial and happy , his erudition gave him weight and solidity , aud his good breeding added a lustre to his character which endeared him to all the members of the lodge , each of whom would watch their Immediate Past Master ' s career with a keen interest and rejoice to see him take that high position in the church which
his great qualities pointed out for him . The toast was drunk amid much cheering , aud very humourously responded to by Bro . Bradshaw . Bro . Past Master Coates proposed the health of " Tbe Visiting- Brethren , " he said the toast that I now have the honour to propose for your acceptance is one that needs no preface of mine to commend its most enthusiastic reception . The immortal bard has said , "Welcome tbe coming , speed tbe parting guest . " The first portion of this aphorism has at all
times formed a part of our creed within the bosom of the Shakspere Lodge . To bid good welcome to our visiting brethren is to us always a source of unmixed pleasure , but when the hour of departure arrives we do not claim to be so ready , na } - rather would we use the language ofthe poet , and sav ,
" Parting is so sweet sorrow , That we could say good night until to-morrow . " It has been said that " The appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony . " Alsiting brethren , this is not our doctrine and neither is it our practice . We hail your presence always with delight—we ask you to come and see us again and again—we desire you to assist us in the great and noble work of Masonry as practised in the lodge-room , and afterwards to share with us
in the pleasures and friendships of tbe social board . It is thus and thus only that Masons could truly know and understand each other , and while I claim for the Shakspere Lodge that it aims at Masonic working of a high character , that it desires to keep in view and to promote the interests of the Masonic charities , and that it endeavours to promote the furtherance of the great and glorious principles of our order . I claim also that in the future as in the past it shall not be found wanting
in dispensing the rites of Masonic hospitality . AVe have around this board to-night representatives of a variety of interests . Jurisprudence , Medicine , Art , Science , and Literature , are each recalled to mind as 1 glance at the kindly faces that surround me . There are present here brethren whose names are largely and familiarly known even outside the pale of Masonry—men who have done some service to society in fostering the growth of intelligence—in furthering the intercourse of nations b
y scientific or commercial enterprise , and in upholding the great and humanising work of charity by ever keeping in view the golden motto " do unto others even as you would they should do unto you . " Brethren I will not particularize , but in your name I will again say "Welcome , thrice , welcome to our visitors , " and beg them always to believe that " Better cheer may they have , but not with better heart . " I have very great pleasure in proposing " The Health of our Visiting Brethren , "
and I beg specially to identify the name of Bro . Leresche . with this toast . He has been particularly careful to avoid making a speech to-night , but bis voice is too pleasing to the members of the Shakspere Lodge to allow of our letting him off so easily . The toast was drunk with the heartiest cordiality , and responded to by Bro . Leresche , P . Prov . G . R ., and Bros . Councillor Brown . Bro . Petty , Senior Past Master of the lodge , proposed tbe next toast , " The Establishment of Masonic Principles the AVorld Over , " in a lucid speech which received frequent marks of approval from the brethren . Bro . Past
Master Alderson proposed " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . L . Hine , P . Prov . G . S . W ., responded , and gave some interesting statistics of the noble work the charities are doing . Bro . Fast Master Hartley proposed " The Wardens and other Officers of the loclge ; and the Junior AA arden , "Sweethearts aud AA ives ; " the former being responded to by the Secretary , aud the latter by Bro . Marshall , Steward . The last toast , "Alt Poor aud Distressed Masons , " vras drunk at about eleven o ' clock ,
and closed a most entertaining and thoroughly enjoyablefestival . During the evening an efficient choir , under the direction of Bro . Hepton , enlivened the proceedings by rendering the National Anthem , and some choice glees . Bros . Downs , Robberds , and Edward Kimber , Prov . G . D ., contributed largely to tbe enjoyment , by songs and readings which were interspersed between the toasts .
LANCASHIRE ( WEST ) . LANCASTER . —Lodge of Fortitude ( No . 281 ) . —The regular meeting of this old established lodge took place on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., at the Masonic Rooms , Athenajum . The chair was occupied by the AV . M ., Bro . J . Daniel Moore , M . D ., G . S . B . England , who was supported by the following officers and brethren : —Bros . John Hatch , I . P . M . ; AVilliam Hall , S . AV . ;
AVilliam Fleming , J . W . ; Edmund Simpson , P . M ., and Sec . ; Edward Airey , S . D . ; Benjamin Mills , as J . D . ; John Harrison , I . G . ; John AVatson and Beesley , Tylers ; Richard Taylor , Steward ; J . L . Whimpray , P . M . ; George Kelland , P . M . ; E . Storey , P . M . ; also Bros . John Barrow , Joseph Barrow , John Beesley , John Bell , Richard Bond , AV . Bradshaw , C . Hartley , AVilliam Heald , R . Jervis , J . Stanley , Robert Harger , F . C , James Taylor , and James Bolton , E . A . 's .
The lodge having been opened , minutes confirmed , aud other business transacted , Bros . James Taylor , and James Bolton gave proof of their proficiency as E . A . 's , and were passed to the degree of F . C , the former by tlie A \ . M ., and the latter by Bro . John Hatch , I . P . M ., the working tools being presented by Bro . AV . Hall , S . W . The AA . M . announced that in obedience to the summons he had , as the representative of the Lodof Fortitudeattended the Grand Lodof England on
ge , ge the 26 th Apriliast , when it had pleased the M . AA . G . M . to confer an honour upon him and upon the loclge by appointing him . to the office of Grand Sword-Bearer . Bro . Simpson , P . M ., insomewhat eulogistic terms proposed , and Bro , E . Storey , P . M .,. seconded , a vote of congratulation to Bro . D . Moore on his appointment , and tbe brethren saluted him iu due form as a Grand Officer . The W . M . tben , as was announced , gave an address oa
the Past Master's jewel , which was listened to with great attention by the brethren . A Past Master's jewel , ofthe value of fiveguineas , was voted and presented to Bro . John Hatch , thezealous and energetic Immediate Past Master of the lodge , and . a jewel of the same vidue , or an equivalent sum of money to be devoted to one of the charities , was also voted to Bro . Whimpraythe Senior Past Masterwho had attended the
lodduring-, , ge the last three years , that estimable brother had presided over the lodge in tbe years 1843 , 1851 , and 1866 , and desired that tbe sum should he given to one of tbe charities . On the next evening that time will permit , the W . M . purposes to deliver a lecture on "The ballot in our lodge . "
MIDDLESEX . UXBUIDGE—Moyal Union Lodge , ' So 382—The regular meeting of this lodge was held at the Masonic HalI , Belmont Road , on tha loth inst . There were present Bros . Jaquin , AV . M . ; Lonsdale , S . W . ; J . A . Coulton , J . W . ; Woodward , Treas . ; S . Coombes , P . M . Sec . ; B . H . Swallow , S . D . ; Bleckley , Organist ; Adams , P . G . P .: C . Horsley , P . M . ; AV . H . Coulton , I . PM . ; Weedon , P . M . ;
Davis , Lunt , Woolls , Buss , Hatfield , T . C . Swallow , and others . Bros . Brabam , of the Montefiore Lodge . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Russ was raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The ballot was unanimous for Messrs . Pritchard , Farina , and Leane , aud they were severally initiated . BrO ; Mac-Pherson was passed to the 2 nd degree . Both ceremonies were very ably worked by Bro , Jaquin , the newly-elected W . M ., although much inconvenienced b y the absence of some ot lus officers . The banquet , provided by Bro . MacPherson , the new host of the Chequers Hotel , gave every satisfaction .