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t r Lodge so often as ho could wish , bo hoped to be a moro regular attendant in the future . The W . M . announced with pleasure tbat the result of the " whip round " on behalf * of tlio Boys' School was £ 91 9 s 6 d , a statement which elicited great applause . Tho W . M . in proposing tho health of the Treasurer and Secretary , alluded to the
excellent qualities displayed by Bro . G . Everett in the former capacity , and tho admirable manner in which ho discharged the dnties appertaining fco the office . Bro . Everett had tbo interests of the Lodgo close at heart , and was nlway-i ready to forego bis comfort and convenience in order to serve the brethren . Tho to . isfc
was received witb great cordiality , and , was responded to in suitable terms by Bro . Everett . Tho health of tho Ollicers of fho Lodge followed , with other complimentary toasts , and interspersed by selections of vocal and instrumental mnsic , combined to make np a very harmonious and agreeable evening .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . AMONG tho laudable aspirations of the zealous Freemason thero is none which approaches tin desire of attaining to tho Master ' s chair , and to being invested with the distinguishing badge which is " the highest honour it is in tho power of tho Lodgo to bestow on any of its members . " This salutary ambition , together with his eventual introduction to a Board of Installed Masters , of which ho is about to
be admitted as a component ; part , is a suro moans of inducing a feeling of pardonable pride in having secured tho goodwill and confidence of the members of his Lodge by whose suffrage' be is boing placed in so enviable and exalted a position . A Board of Installed Masters is a nniquo assembly , being composed " not only of Past
Masters of the Lodgo whore the ceremony is about to be performed , but very frequently of Past and Present Graud Officers and visiting Masters and Past Masters of sister Lodges , ancl the brother in whose hononr they have gathered can scarcely fail to bo impressed , gratified , and filled witb the earnest resolve that his future exertions in the cause
of the Craft shall render him , afc least , in somo measure , worthy of tbe distinction it has been hia good fortune to attain . Reflections similar to these have no doubt on many occasions occurred to fchoso privileged to witness tho important and solemn ceremony of installation , and moro especially when performed with dno regard to ever }'
detail , as was the ease at the above Lodge , which met on Monday , tho 16 th insfc ,, afc the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . The retiring Master , Bro . Sol . Barnett , who at a former part of the evening initiated Messrs . Stanley Bamberger , Van Gelder , and A . Marks , with his nsnal efficiency , outdid his previous efforts , and by his
deliberate address and elocutionary abilities secured for himself the hearty and enthusiastic approval of all present . Tho newly-installod Worshipful Master , Bro . Syney Boas , commenced his duties by appointing the following as his Officers : —Sol . Birnefcfc I . P . M ., II . Poartren S . W ., H . Tipper J . W ., W . D . Bayley P . M . Treasurer , A . J . Myers
Secretary , A . Marks S . D .. J . M . Levy . T . D ., R . Bloomfield jnn . I . G ., J . D . Barnett P . M . Organist , Thomson W . S ., Eisonma . 11 D . C ., Po ' tor Tyler . A very handsome Past , Master ' s jewel , the gift of the Lodge , was presented to tho retiring W . M . for his valuable services during his term of office . After an excellent and well-arranged banquet ,
under the superintendence of Bro . Silver , the usual toasts wero proceeded with . It is needless to say that , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and received with accustomed cordiality . Tho newly . installed W . M ., who it appears has never before had an opportunity of presiding at any public gathering , doing this part of his duties in
undeniably creditable manner . In reply to the toast of the Visitors , Bro . Valentine W . M . of the Montefiore Lodge disclaimed any personal merit as the cause of the cordiality with which his name was received , but ascribed it to the spirit of sympathy between the sister Lodges towards each other . He would be failing in his duty wero
he to forget to express his approval and admiration of the manner in which the work of this Lodge was accomplished , and also to declare his gratitude for the fraternal way in which the Visitors wore received . Everybody knew the saying , that " gratitude meant a lively sense of favours to come , " but he could assure them that
no such cynical spirit influenced him in what he had said . Brother J . Reusworthy , Senior Deacon 1728 , said his visits to this Lodge , through tbe kindness of Bro . T . W . 0 . Bush P . M .. had been so frequent , and his sentiments regarding it had so often been reiterated , thafc ho feared his remarks would only bo a repetition of
what he had expressed on former occasions . Hn had had opportnnities of witnessing the progress of many of tbe Officers when , step by step , fchey ultimately arrived afc the highest ; point . It . was not at all surprising that a Lodge where the best abilities were exerted in every portion of tbe work should become prosperous and influential .
Bro . Dr . Harrow , P . M . Pilgrim Lodge , said that after the speeches already mado by some of the Visitors ho shonld have hesitated to mako any remarks wero it not that he belonged toa Lodge occupying an exceptional position in the Craft , Tho Pilgrim Lodge , "N " o . 233 , is the only Lodge on tho Register under tho jurisdiction of tho Grand
Lodgo of England which is permitted to work the ritual in a for ign tongue . Tho German language is mod . The Lodgo was found « d in 1779 , and had therefore reached a century of its oxLtenon in 1879 . Thero are some slight divergences in Iho work , and ho would be
happy to meet as many at , tho Lodge as could mak" ifc convenient to visit , thafc they might he . able to-nott ; in wbat thon ' ft ' oyeneo consists . He was exceedingly gratified to he n , b ! e . to compliment , the Lodgo in regard to the efficiency of its Officer ;) , a tneeth" ) ' tho whole
proceedings havo a tendency to create a fooling of wishing to come again . The I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., thought tha ! nnder bis guidance the dnties appertaining to tho chair would be creditably fulfilled , and tho W . M . in reply expressed his thanks to
the I . P . M . for bis kind words , and to tbo brethren for the cordialitv W'itb wlrch his namo waa received . IT" wonld ask them f o hn . ar w t . h him in his endeavours , and pardon his sh rt - .-oniing- ; ; ivlv ' ng or . theh assistance and cooperation he trusted to prove himself not unworth y of their confidence . Tbe I . P . M . Bro . S . Burnett iu response said , that
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in tho performance of his duties he was not nervous , but anxious to prevent disappointment . He had always felt that the brethren woro " to his faults a little blind , and to his failings very kind ; " this encouraged him iu his work , and tho assurance of their approval was all ho aimed afc . IIo would fcako the opportunity of
again expressing his heartfelt gratitude for tho very handsome jewel presented to him ; tlie kindness evinced towards him would never bo effaced from bis memory . Tho W . M . next ; proposed prosperity to the Benevolent Fund , coupling with it the name of Bro . Morris Hart , the oldest P . M . of the Lodge , who , during a forcible and
telling appeal on behalf of the fund , pointed to the excellent effects that had resulted from tho timely application of its benefits , and in particular to tho fact that in one ciso ifc was doomed neither injudicious nor unjust to grant the sum of £ 200 to one individual brother . It did not transpire how the appeal was mot , but fco jud"e
from tho generous disposition of Tranquillity members there is no donbt of a considerable increase fco tho fund , which now consists of £ 600 India 4 per cents ., aud £ 100 Scinde Railway , against which , however , a balance of £ 90 duo to tho Treasurer has to be considered . There was an amiable rivalry between Past Masters Bush and
Staley , inasmuch a ? , in giving the health of fcho P . M . ' s , the name " of Bro . Bush was first mentioned . Bro . Sfcaley , however , briefly responded , ancl Bro . Bush , who seemed to have acquired the trick of accomplishing the , to so many people , difficult feat of making an acceptable after-dinner speech , reviewed afc some length several
phases and experiences he had gathered during his Masonio career , and evoked a considerable amount of cheering when he incidentall y mentioned tho probable advent of Bro . John Constable P . M . and late Treasurer paying a visit to the Lodge before long . IIo was pleased with fcho progress mado by fcho younger members in their official
dnties , and especially with tho position of Bro . Peartree , a name never to be forgotten in this Lodge . The former bearer of it , b y his services , had endeared himself to every member of tbe Lodge . No doubt somo faults might bo pointed out , but "If from them some errors fall , look in thoir faces ; you'll forgive them all . " The toast
of the Officers having beeu proposed and replied to , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The musical arrangements were most ably conducted by Bro . Harry Tipper J . W ., chief of the " Royal Criterion Glee Singers , " assisted by Bro . Fletcher and Messrs James , Wise , and Doyle . The Visitors were Bros . M . Benjamin 733 ,
E . Walford S . D . 905 , D . IT . Jones P . M . 1091 , D . W . Moorman Sec . 19 S 1 , G . Gardner S . W . 2012 , E . Kopf D . C . 59 , C . dolman 1535 , N . P . Valentino W . M . 1017 , J . H . Wilson W . M . 194 , J . Gersher 1798 , Sampson Samuel 1017 , P . B . Harris 177 , J . Rensworthy J . D . 1728 , I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , J . Thompson 733 , B . Nevvingfcon 342 , J .
Bedford 1671 , D . Carrie 1017 , J . Manning 177 , B . S . Woolf 72 , Dixon 2012 , E . W . Bayley 2012 , D . King 1115 , J . G . Baker P . M . 753 , 0 . W . Fletcher 2029 , 0 . Harris 233 , Lazarus P . M . P . P . G . W .
Wiltshire , Alexander 1614 , Dr . HarrowP . il . The Past Masters were Bros . M . Hirfc , R , Z . Bloomfhdd , N . Moss , T . W . 0 . Bush , Staley , John Ross , J . D . Birnetb Organist ; , Croker , Ilarfeld , Defries , N . Gluckstein , aucl E . Gottheil .
POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . ^ " 51 HE above Lodgo held its n * uial meeting afc tbe Freemasons' Hall , L Great Q . nen-st ' -eefc , on Thursday , 12 fch insfc . The proceedings commenced punctually afc 5 o ' clock . Broi . J . J . Runtz W . VI ., Bieling S . W ., Oliver Bryant J . W ., Tongue S . D ., Turner J . D ., and Banks Tyler . Tho following P . M . ' s wore present , E . T . Smith I . P . M ., Dr .
Corrie Jackson , Dr . Jagielski , R-ith , Ebner , Lancaster ( Secretary ) , and Nowakowski ( Treasurer ) . Immediately after tho minnfcea of tho Insfc nnofcing had been real ani confirmed the ballot was taken for the following gmtlumon : Mr . Daniel Bailey proposed by Brother Edrnpt , seconded by Bro . Pardoe ; and Mr . E I ward O'Neill , proposed
by the W . M ., and socondo 1 by Bro . A . IL Runtz , tho result proved unanimous in favour of the candidates , and Mr . O'Neill who was in attendance was duly admitted to tho mysteries of Freemasonry in a manner that seemed deeply to impress him . Bros . Aston and
Bottomle . y wore passed to the second degree , and Bros . Hull , and Brush field wero raised . During the evening a telegram from H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . was read , iu answer to one sent b y tho W . M . congratulating him on the coming of age of H . R . EL Prince Albert Victor . Tbe following is a copy : —
Saudringhani . From Priuce of Wales to Mister , Polish National Lodgo , 531 . Freemasons' Tavern . I thank you for your kind congratulations . This was receive ! with great ; applause by the brethren assembled . All other business being complete : ! Lxlge was closed in the usual
manner and the brethren retire 1 to a modest repast . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ha 1 been duly honoured Bro . Smith I . P . M . proponed tho health of the Wordiip ful Mister . Bro . S wgart hero recited the "Charge of tho Light , Brigade . " After this the W . M , ma i « a suitably reply ; it had always been his endeavour fco
mako these evening * enjoyable to tho brethren , and ho hoped his successor would h . nvc as pleasant a year of office as he had had ; especially in tbo number of initiates . He now had the pleasure to propose the hea'th of tho initiate of the evening ; he felt sure Bro . O'N .-ill would make a good Mason . Dr . Corrie , Jackson P . M . here
sang tho Entered Apprentice song , an 1 then Bro . O Neill replied . fie hnd been most , favour ibly impressed with tin ritual of tin initiation , o tpeeiully so by tho exceedingly eloquent and impressive manner in which tho ceremony had been delivered by the VV . M ., whose aspirations he would make every endeavour to realise . The
upxt toast wn that of the Visitors . Bro . Saegart P . M . Wellington Lodge , No . 5 ! S , and Bro . J . H . Crovvther P . M . Ba „ 'shawe Lodge , No . 11-57 , P . P . C . K , Kssex , who both returned thanks . The toast of the P isfc Mint ra . ;; ad Olli-Jib . 'i was proposed raid duly honoured aud the Ty lau- 'aj toast brought to a conclusion a somewhat laborious evening ' s work .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
t r Lodge so often as ho could wish , bo hoped to be a moro regular attendant in the future . The W . M . announced with pleasure tbat the result of the " whip round " on behalf * of tlio Boys' School was £ 91 9 s 6 d , a statement which elicited great applause . Tho W . M . in proposing tho health of the Treasurer and Secretary , alluded to the
excellent qualities displayed by Bro . G . Everett in the former capacity , and tho admirable manner in which ho discharged the dnties appertaining fco the office . Bro . Everett had tbo interests of the Lodgo close at heart , and was nlway-i ready to forego bis comfort and convenience in order to serve the brethren . Tho to . isfc
was received witb great cordiality , and , was responded to in suitable terms by Bro . Everett . Tho health of tho Ollicers of fho Lodge followed , with other complimentary toasts , and interspersed by selections of vocal and instrumental mnsic , combined to make np a very harmonious and agreeable evening .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . AMONG tho laudable aspirations of the zealous Freemason thero is none which approaches tin desire of attaining to tho Master ' s chair , and to being invested with the distinguishing badge which is " the highest honour it is in tho power of tho Lodgo to bestow on any of its members . " This salutary ambition , together with his eventual introduction to a Board of Installed Masters , of which ho is about to
be admitted as a component ; part , is a suro moans of inducing a feeling of pardonable pride in having secured tho goodwill and confidence of the members of his Lodge by whose suffrage' be is boing placed in so enviable and exalted a position . A Board of Installed Masters is a nniquo assembly , being composed " not only of Past
Masters of the Lodgo whore the ceremony is about to be performed , but very frequently of Past and Present Graud Officers and visiting Masters and Past Masters of sister Lodges , ancl the brother in whose hononr they have gathered can scarcely fail to bo impressed , gratified , and filled witb the earnest resolve that his future exertions in the cause
of the Craft shall render him , afc least , in somo measure , worthy of tbe distinction it has been hia good fortune to attain . Reflections similar to these have no doubt on many occasions occurred to fchoso privileged to witness tho important and solemn ceremony of installation , and moro especially when performed with dno regard to ever }'
detail , as was the ease at the above Lodge , which met on Monday , tho 16 th insfc ,, afc the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , E . C . The retiring Master , Bro . Sol . Barnett , who at a former part of the evening initiated Messrs . Stanley Bamberger , Van Gelder , and A . Marks , with his nsnal efficiency , outdid his previous efforts , and by his
deliberate address and elocutionary abilities secured for himself the hearty and enthusiastic approval of all present . Tho newly-installod Worshipful Master , Bro . Syney Boas , commenced his duties by appointing the following as his Officers : —Sol . Birnefcfc I . P . M ., II . Poartren S . W ., H . Tipper J . W ., W . D . Bayley P . M . Treasurer , A . J . Myers
Secretary , A . Marks S . D .. J . M . Levy . T . D ., R . Bloomfield jnn . I . G ., J . D . Barnett P . M . Organist , Thomson W . S ., Eisonma . 11 D . C ., Po ' tor Tyler . A very handsome Past , Master ' s jewel , the gift of the Lodge , was presented to tho retiring W . M . for his valuable services during his term of office . After an excellent and well-arranged banquet ,
under the superintendence of Bro . Silver , the usual toasts wero proceeded with . It is needless to say that , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and received with accustomed cordiality . Tho newly . installed W . M ., who it appears has never before had an opportunity of presiding at any public gathering , doing this part of his duties in
undeniably creditable manner . In reply to the toast of the Visitors , Bro . Valentine W . M . of the Montefiore Lodge disclaimed any personal merit as the cause of the cordiality with which his name was received , but ascribed it to the spirit of sympathy between the sister Lodges towards each other . He would be failing in his duty wero
he to forget to express his approval and admiration of the manner in which the work of this Lodge was accomplished , and also to declare his gratitude for the fraternal way in which the Visitors wore received . Everybody knew the saying , that " gratitude meant a lively sense of favours to come , " but he could assure them that
no such cynical spirit influenced him in what he had said . Brother J . Reusworthy , Senior Deacon 1728 , said his visits to this Lodge , through tbe kindness of Bro . T . W . 0 . Bush P . M .. had been so frequent , and his sentiments regarding it had so often been reiterated , thafc ho feared his remarks would only bo a repetition of
what he had expressed on former occasions . Hn had had opportnnities of witnessing the progress of many of tbe Officers when , step by step , fchey ultimately arrived afc the highest ; point . It . was not at all surprising that a Lodge where the best abilities were exerted in every portion of tbe work should become prosperous and influential .
Bro . Dr . Harrow , P . M . Pilgrim Lodge , said that after the speeches already mado by some of the Visitors ho shonld have hesitated to mako any remarks wero it not that he belonged toa Lodge occupying an exceptional position in the Craft , Tho Pilgrim Lodge , "N " o . 233 , is the only Lodge on tho Register under tho jurisdiction of tho Grand
Lodgo of England which is permitted to work the ritual in a for ign tongue . Tho German language is mod . The Lodgo was found « d in 1779 , and had therefore reached a century of its oxLtenon in 1879 . Thero are some slight divergences in Iho work , and ho would be
happy to meet as many at , tho Lodge as could mak" ifc convenient to visit , thafc they might he . able to-nott ; in wbat thon ' ft ' oyeneo consists . He was exceedingly gratified to he n , b ! e . to compliment , the Lodgo in regard to the efficiency of its Officer ;) , a tneeth" ) ' tho whole
proceedings havo a tendency to create a fooling of wishing to come again . The I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M ., thought tha ! nnder bis guidance the dnties appertaining to tho chair would be creditably fulfilled , and tho W . M . in reply expressed his thanks to
the I . P . M . for bis kind words , and to tbo brethren for the cordialitv W'itb wlrch his namo waa received . IT" wonld ask them f o hn . ar w t . h him in his endeavours , and pardon his sh rt - .-oniing- ; ; ivlv ' ng or . theh assistance and cooperation he trusted to prove himself not unworth y of their confidence . Tbe I . P . M . Bro . S . Burnett iu response said , that
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in tho performance of his duties he was not nervous , but anxious to prevent disappointment . He had always felt that the brethren woro " to his faults a little blind , and to his failings very kind ; " this encouraged him iu his work , and tho assurance of their approval was all ho aimed afc . IIo would fcako the opportunity of
again expressing his heartfelt gratitude for tho very handsome jewel presented to him ; tlie kindness evinced towards him would never bo effaced from bis memory . Tho W . M . next ; proposed prosperity to the Benevolent Fund , coupling with it the name of Bro . Morris Hart , the oldest P . M . of the Lodge , who , during a forcible and
telling appeal on behalf of the fund , pointed to the excellent effects that had resulted from tho timely application of its benefits , and in particular to tho fact that in one ciso ifc was doomed neither injudicious nor unjust to grant the sum of £ 200 to one individual brother . It did not transpire how the appeal was mot , but fco jud"e
from tho generous disposition of Tranquillity members there is no donbt of a considerable increase fco tho fund , which now consists of £ 600 India 4 per cents ., aud £ 100 Scinde Railway , against which , however , a balance of £ 90 duo to tho Treasurer has to be considered . There was an amiable rivalry between Past Masters Bush and
Staley , inasmuch a ? , in giving the health of fcho P . M . ' s , the name " of Bro . Bush was first mentioned . Bro . Sfcaley , however , briefly responded , ancl Bro . Bush , who seemed to have acquired the trick of accomplishing the , to so many people , difficult feat of making an acceptable after-dinner speech , reviewed afc some length several
phases and experiences he had gathered during his Masonio career , and evoked a considerable amount of cheering when he incidentall y mentioned tho probable advent of Bro . John Constable P . M . and late Treasurer paying a visit to the Lodge before long . IIo was pleased with fcho progress mado by fcho younger members in their official
dnties , and especially with tho position of Bro . Peartree , a name never to be forgotten in this Lodge . The former bearer of it , b y his services , had endeared himself to every member of tbe Lodge . No doubt somo faults might bo pointed out , but "If from them some errors fall , look in thoir faces ; you'll forgive them all . " The toast
of the Officers having beeu proposed and replied to , the Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The musical arrangements were most ably conducted by Bro . Harry Tipper J . W ., chief of the " Royal Criterion Glee Singers , " assisted by Bro . Fletcher and Messrs James , Wise , and Doyle . The Visitors were Bros . M . Benjamin 733 ,
E . Walford S . D . 905 , D . IT . Jones P . M . 1091 , D . W . Moorman Sec . 19 S 1 , G . Gardner S . W . 2012 , E . Kopf D . C . 59 , C . dolman 1535 , N . P . Valentino W . M . 1017 , J . H . Wilson W . M . 194 , J . Gersher 1798 , Sampson Samuel 1017 , P . B . Harris 177 , J . Rensworthy J . D . 1728 , I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , J . Thompson 733 , B . Nevvingfcon 342 , J .
Bedford 1671 , D . Carrie 1017 , J . Manning 177 , B . S . Woolf 72 , Dixon 2012 , E . W . Bayley 2012 , D . King 1115 , J . G . Baker P . M . 753 , 0 . W . Fletcher 2029 , 0 . Harris 233 , Lazarus P . M . P . P . G . W .
Wiltshire , Alexander 1614 , Dr . HarrowP . il . The Past Masters were Bros . M . Hirfc , R , Z . Bloomfhdd , N . Moss , T . W . 0 . Bush , Staley , John Ross , J . D . Birnetb Organist ; , Croker , Ilarfeld , Defries , N . Gluckstein , aucl E . Gottheil .
POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . ^ " 51 HE above Lodgo held its n * uial meeting afc tbe Freemasons' Hall , L Great Q . nen-st ' -eefc , on Thursday , 12 fch insfc . The proceedings commenced punctually afc 5 o ' clock . Broi . J . J . Runtz W . VI ., Bieling S . W ., Oliver Bryant J . W ., Tongue S . D ., Turner J . D ., and Banks Tyler . Tho following P . M . ' s wore present , E . T . Smith I . P . M ., Dr .
Corrie Jackson , Dr . Jagielski , R-ith , Ebner , Lancaster ( Secretary ) , and Nowakowski ( Treasurer ) . Immediately after tho minnfcea of tho Insfc nnofcing had been real ani confirmed the ballot was taken for the following gmtlumon : Mr . Daniel Bailey proposed by Brother Edrnpt , seconded by Bro . Pardoe ; and Mr . E I ward O'Neill , proposed
by the W . M ., and socondo 1 by Bro . A . IL Runtz , tho result proved unanimous in favour of the candidates , and Mr . O'Neill who was in attendance was duly admitted to tho mysteries of Freemasonry in a manner that seemed deeply to impress him . Bros . Aston and
Bottomle . y wore passed to the second degree , and Bros . Hull , and Brush field wero raised . During the evening a telegram from H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales M . W . G . M . was read , iu answer to one sent b y tho W . M . congratulating him on the coming of age of H . R . EL Prince Albert Victor . Tbe following is a copy : —
Saudringhani . From Priuce of Wales to Mister , Polish National Lodgo , 531 . Freemasons' Tavern . I thank you for your kind congratulations . This was receive ! with great ; applause by the brethren assembled . All other business being complete : ! Lxlge was closed in the usual
manner and the brethren retire 1 to a modest repast . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts ha 1 been duly honoured Bro . Smith I . P . M . proponed tho health of the Wordiip ful Mister . Bro . S wgart hero recited the "Charge of tho Light , Brigade . " After this the W . M , ma i « a suitably reply ; it had always been his endeavour fco
mako these evening * enjoyable to tho brethren , and ho hoped his successor would h . nvc as pleasant a year of office as he had had ; especially in tbo number of initiates . He now had the pleasure to propose the hea'th of tho initiate of the evening ; he felt sure Bro . O'N .-ill would make a good Mason . Dr . Corrie , Jackson P . M . here
sang tho Entered Apprentice song , an 1 then Bro . O Neill replied . fie hnd been most , favour ibly impressed with tin ritual of tin initiation , o tpeeiully so by tho exceedingly eloquent and impressive manner in which tho ceremony had been delivered by the VV . M ., whose aspirations he would make every endeavour to realise . The
upxt toast wn that of the Visitors . Bro . Saegart P . M . Wellington Lodge , No . 5 ! S , and Bro . J . H . Crovvther P . M . Ba „ 'shawe Lodge , No . 11-57 , P . P . C . K , Kssex , who both returned thanks . The toast of the P isfc Mint ra . ;; ad Olli-Jib . 'i was proposed raid duly honoured aud the Ty lau- 'aj toast brought to a conclusion a somewhat laborious evening ' s work .