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the correction of those senior to myself in the Craft ) it is not alone the establishing of a lodge , but the trying to support ifc , and I ask you whether this lodge has not been supported by my worthy and revered friend on my left ? He has always come forward in whatever situation required energy or exertion , not only here bufc elsewhere ; even in his presence , I wish I couldsay one-half of what I really feel , and what you also feel on this occasion . He has not received from us half the desserts

which ought to have been showered upon his head . Before I conclude , let me call to mind one circumstance that speaks volumes in favour of my friend on my lefc , and of one also who though in humble station in the lodge , is respected by every member . The document I hold in my hand will show that his Tiearfc is in the right place , and though small his means , his inclination was great : " Dear sir and brother , I humbly beg leave ¦ to

tell you that I have paid to the cashiers of the National Provincial Bank of England , ten shillings and sixpence , as my mite , only regretting that it is not in my povrer to subscribe as many pounds . " Brethren , that comes from our old friend , the Outer Guard , a man whether as one who has braved the foes of liis country , or as a brother Mason , bears the impress of a gentleman . He bears the impresstooof his country ' s service and

, , of the honours given fco him , even in civil life , as ifc may be termed . Let me tell you he is a Past Master , and one of those whom we have reason to respect . I am confident I should have "been remiss in my duty , and should have been blamed hereafter by my excellent brother on my left , hud I not expressed his impression of this humble mite on this occasion . I will now give you a toasfc , and I hope you will receive it wifch that

¦ cordialit y and friendship we have evinced towards the Immediate Past Master of this lodge , on all former occasions . ¦ " Health , long life , and prosperity to him wherever he may go , may he not only continue a member bufc also a constant attendant of this lodge . " "Prosper the Arfc . " Song— " The good Saint Anthony , " Bro . Hathaway . Bro . Fourdrinier : Brethren , my feelings interfered so

seriously with me , that I very inadeqately expressed my thanks to yon in the lodge for the very great compliment and kindness I have received from you . I receive this mark of your affection and esteem with that respect which you would wish me to feel for any anything at your hands . I do desire on all ¦ occasions to work for the good of the lodge , and when success crowns the efforts , the reward comes wifch the exertion , and one is delihted and happy . I must now be permitted to say I

g was not in any way aware that our Bro . D . had either been made acquainted with whafc was going forward in fche lodge , or that any contributions had been received . I may challenge for Bro . D that high estimation and that meed of praise which the proudest of the proud would nofc be too proud to receive . I think it is a proof of the universality , the depth of feeling , the propriety , the true use , sense , and

meaning of the Craft , to find evidences such as this cropping out accidentally . I feel ( if possible , and I may be allowed to say so without derogating from any brother ) that this is the highest compliment of all . I pray you , brethren , not to believe me ungrateful to think so much of testimony such as that coming from our good Bro . D . Ifc tells so much for Masonry , and for the effects which Masonry has upon men ' s minds . It

shows ( although the world may say we meet only for convivial purposes ) what Masonry really is , for I take it to be perfectly clear from whafc we have seen and known of each other , the same principles would animate each , and not alone , when the Immediate Past Master is the recipient of your kindness . Wherever a good object is to be obtained , ifc would be carried out by all with universal and good feeling , and the beauty of our principles would be equally manifested . As our Bro .

D may not have heard ifc , I have felt it my duty to record the great appreciation the lodge at large has of bis conduct , and of the feeling entertained towards him on all occasions , as a meritorious and devoted assistant competent to every duty , and whose behaviour to all of us is such as none can surpass . He has endeavoured to accommodate himself to every position , and we hail him as a most valued assistant and friend . For

myself , believe me , I am gratified to-day ; I do feel most intimately , most deeply , what "has occurred , and I pray you to believe , if I havo not succeeded in conveying the sentiments , that they are most deeply felt . Song , Bro . Darbishire . Bro . Bulkeley Hughes : In all societies , Masonic or otherwise , we notice gratefully the presence of strangers who honour us

by visiting us . I am very proud that we have amongst us this evening many whom we can call strangers , yet brethren . I hope , from what has occurred this evening , they will consider ifc their duty and their pleasure , as brethren , to be no longer strangers to this lodge . We are an united body , small but strong , strong in energy , strong in devotion to the good cause of Masonry , and I think we have evinced this to-day . I trust our visitors have been gratified wifch their receptionand that

, they may likewise , at some future period , re-visit us and receive that friendship and brotherly love which ifc is the province , the wish , tho desire , and the interest of all Masons to preserve . We have visitors here from the Saint David ' s Lodge ; from the resuscitated and Royal Segontium ; some from the Sfc . Tudno's ; and from other loelges , and I trust that ifc will be in their remembrance that we have met together to-day to do honour

to him who sits on my left , and thereby to do honour to ourselves . It is to the'interest of Masonry that we should assemble as frequently as convenience can afford , and I trust that occasions of this kind may be an inducement for our brother visitors to come again , and that each will lend a hand to keep up that good fellowship and unity which ought to be , as it is predominant among Masons . Grateful as I feel , those

connected wifch this lodge unite with me in tendering our thanks to tbem for visiting us this evening . I couple with this toasfc the Worshipful Master of the Saint David ' s Lodge , Bangor . W . Bros . E . R . Thomas , William Swansborough , and Ellis Roberts respectively returned thanks as visitors . Bro . W . Hughes , S . W ., proposed "The Health of Bro . Past Master Michael" and alluded in complimentary terms to high

, grades in Masonry . Bro . Michael returned thanks , and gave an interesting outline of his experience in Masonry at home and abroad . The W . Master : We all know that much as is expected from the Master , much is also expected from the officers . Having had the experience of another lodge , I must say I am particularly fortunate in the appointments I made in this . I state with their duties

great gratification that the officers have performed punctually and efficiently . Of my Senior Warden I have to speak with great thankfulness for the diligent , effective , and zealous way he has done , and I am sure will do his duty , and I

look forward with satisfaction to the day when I hope to see him in the chair which I so unworthily fill . To my Junior Warden I am likewise specially indebted , considering the variety of offices he has filled in addition to that of Chaplain , he has fulfilled his duties , most effectively . My Senior Deacon is prevented from attending through illness , but my Junior Deacon I have to thank for his attendance ,- he has risen from the position of IGand I shall hope to see him in this chair . I am sure

.., of his zeal and desire to make himself a good and effective Mason , and that he will on all occasions do his duty , My Inner Guard was pleased to tell me he was gratified in having that lower appointment . I have risen from thac station myself to the proud distinction of being not only your Master bufc of being also the Senior Warden of the province . I say to you , brethrenfollow the course which an old man has been proud to

, do , do your duty in that station to which you are called , and you may be quite assured you will nofc only give satisfaction to your own conscience but fco your brethren also . To the kindness of my Immediate Past Master we are deeply indebted , and to tbe Treasurer , who will at some future day inform you that our funds are in a very satisfactory state . I give you " The Health of our Senior and Junior Wardens and other Officers of

the Lodge , " and thanks from myself and from us all for their time , attention , and attendance . Bro . William Hughes , S . W ., returned thanks on behalf of the officers . Bro . Fourdrinier : The Worshipful Master has allowed me to propose tbe toast of " The Honorary Members of this Lodge , " and the brethren have the pleasure to see flint we have two

present to-day ; and as you know that Bro . Dr . Goldsbro' and Bro . Dr . Roden have more than once assisted us in the working of the lodge , it would be childish in me to attempt to call your attention to the services of those brethren because they are matters of history in the Craft . There is nofc a Mason in this province , in that of Warwickshire , or within a hundred miles of Birminghambut is acquainted wifch the merits of those

, brethren . For our good friend , Dr . Roden , ifc may be simply said , wherever fche call of Masonry is made there he goes . Dr . Roden is one of those men who has , during his sojourn , done more work in the Craft than many a half dozen men , because he has felt it to be his pleasure and duty to offer instruction ;