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remarks . Several of the guests responded , their remarks being appropriate , and nil tending to show tho advantages of visiting , by which ireans tho members cf tho Ciaft learnt what was going on around them , and were often enabled to promote the prosperity of their own Lodges . Further than I hit 1 , by visiting they often made the acquaintance of brethren whom it was a pleasure to know , and

who in after life proved to be the stannchest of friends . The toast of the Past Masters was next given from th >| chair . Tho Master experienced great p leasuro in submitting thia tran , because ho folt thut in tho Samson Lo Ige , nt least , they would not h <* able to pet along without the co-operation of the brethren included iu it . lie had hoard the toast prop ised and responded to on many occasions ,

bnt had never so fully appreciated its importance as on the present occasion . Brother Kingsbury replied , tendering the thanks of the Past Masters for tbe way in which tho toast had been received . He was particularly pleased in having the opportunity of speaking on the occasion of the installation of Bro . Casperd , because , although he had not actually initiated him , he had boen received into the

Lodge only a short time before he had filled the chair , and he had had the opportunity of watching his career over since . He was deli « bted to see him in hia present position . He regarded him as a Master thoroughly able to carry out tbe dnties of his office , aud he folt be might wish him , on behalf of the Past Wasters , every succesB . Tho brethren who , liko himself , had passed the chair of the

Lodge would nso every effort to promote its welfare , and wopjd help the Master during his term of office in carrying out its affairs should their assistance be desired . The remaining toasts wero the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of the Lodge , whioh were heartily received and duly acknowledged . The banqnet was excellent in every way , and reflected additional credit on Brother

Nicol ' s establishment , despite the world-wide reputation it has alroady earned . Bro . J . Cohn was most attentivo in his duties as Steward , and if he only attends on his patrons in Hatton Garden as effectively as he did on tbe brethren at the Samson Lodge tbe secret of his snocess is explained . We wish him continned prosperity , and hope to see him steadily advance in office , although by so doing he will deprive his Lodge of his services as Steward .

PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069

ON Saturday , the 14 th inst ., the usual monthly mooting of this increasingly prosperous Lodge took place at the Masonic Hall , Great George Street , Leeds . More than nsaal interest centred in the gathering , from the fact that two esteemed members had just had conferred upon them high rank in the Province , and at thiB the first meeting since well deserved honour had been given to them by the Provincial authorities it was decided , in a formal manner , to mark the Lodge ' s Bense of satisfaction in an event in which every brother

rejoiced . The Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master Brother Tom Atkinson , and his first duty thereafter was to receive with the honours due to their rank tho members of Provincial Grand Lodge who had beeo able to accept invitations to be present . These included the acting Provincial Grand Master Bro . Henry Smith Past Graud Deacon , W . F . Smithson Past Grand Deacon P . P . G . S . W ., Matthew , man Prov . Assistant Grand Seoretary , Dr . Spark P . P . G . Organist , C . Letch Mason P . P . G . Treasurer , and others . Tho W . M . ' s of the

seven sister Lodges had been invited , but at the last moment ouly Bros . Normenton W . M . 304 , Wodderspoon W . M . 306 and Thorpe W . M . 1042 were able to be present . Amongst n long list of Visitors were Bros . Petorsou W . M . 2321 , Last J . W . 2321 , and many others . The two brethren to whom it was intended to do special honour were

then escorted into the Lodge by tbe I . P . M . ( Bro . Fretwell ) , and the Deacons ( Bros . Smithson aud Abbott ) . First to enter was V . W . Bro . Dr . T . C . Smyth , D . D ., LL . D ., P . M . Past Grand Chaplain and Prov . Grand Senior Warden , who was followed by Brother Tudor Trevor P . M . Pcov . G . D . C . As a token of sincere admiration of their

talents and of appreciation of tha work t hoy have done , both for Ludge Prudence aud the Craft , these two mnch esteemed brethren , having been Haliited , were congratnlated npnri the signal honour which had been conferred upon them . V . W . Brother Dr . Smyth , in the course of a long and interesting address , said that ho felt deeply grateful for tbe kindness the brethren had shown to him on that

interesting occasion . His Masonic career , extending over 49 yearsfor if he were spared the next year he shonld celebrato bis Masonic Jubilee—very mnch resembled the checkered pavement of a Freemason ' s Lod ge . Wheu he commeuccd his Masonio life , in 1843 , he worked his way forward in his mother Lodge from 1 . 0 . to S . W . He then received his appointment as Army Chaplain to India , and soon niter

arriving in that country ho waa made W . M . of tho Lodge he at onoe joined . He was the founder of a Lodge in Mysore , and hod the distinguished hononr of being twice elected its W . M . Then came his time of trial . Everything had been delightfnl up to then , but a renegade Mason , a cultured man , occupying a good position , now commenced a series of bitter aud virulent nttack " , in consequenco of

seeing a sermon which he ( Dr . Smyth ) had preached at tho consecration of a Lodge , and which by special request had been published . It was utterl y impossible lor him to permit tho imputations made against the beloved Order to pass unanswered . Thoy could hardly imagine the interest the controversy created through the length and Breadth of India , and the whole of society rauii with the newsnaner

war which was waged in consequence . Many of the clergy were enlisted into tbe attacks maclo upon him for beiug a Freemason , Winch it was said it was disgraceful for a clergyman to be , Haying "" at—according to this renegade Freemason-tbe object of the Order was to sot aside tho Great Head of Christianity , and in fact to no , tilute itself for icligion . Ho sent tho oflenditm sermon to tbo

Bv , , i Galc"tta , who , in reply , wrote a flattering letter of jnipathy and support , a letter which strengthened aud supported ' , , "' " U'J ' ,,, K "" leal throug h which ho was passing . In the MIIII , the Order flourished iu Bengal in a wonderful manner . After-* , ' , r - bl , 7 we , lfc to Singapore and went three most happy 1 re ' beiu S ^ y Wutrict ( Jrund Muntcr , aud during tho abaenco

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of his chief having for a timo to rule over that District . Then he came to Leeds , and ouce again he had to undergo persecution on account of being a Freemason . At that time ho was the only clerical Mason in Leods , but happily that state of things had pmsed away , and he was glad to know that tho clergy were joining the Order in increasing numbers , with advantage both to themselves and to the

Craft . Tbou , in dne course , he joined Lodge Prudence , being one of its founders and its second W . M . Though no longer young , he thanked God he felt that he had still power left to work for the good of the Order , and he shonld not cease to do so to bis latest hour . The Worshipful Master ( Bro . Tom Atkinson ) said : Brethren , as a mark of esteem to Bro . Trevor , and to mark tho distinguished hononr whioh

has been so worthily conferred upon him by Provincial Grand Lodge , which has made him Director of Ceremonies for the Province , we have decided to present him with the clothiug appertaining to his rank . From letters I have received from various quarters it is clear that all agree that the houour has been worthily conferred . No brother in Lodge Prudence has done more to advance its interests and to

secure its prosperity than he has , and it is onr oarnest nnited prayer that he may long be spared to enjoy tbe honour which has fallen to him . We trust that the day is far distant when his place amongit us will be vacant . Bro . Chas . Letch Mason P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , who was called npou to make the presentation , said : We have thonght it right to mark our esteem for Bro . Trevor by presenting

him with his Provincial clothing , and this I take it is a proof that we heartily thank the Provincial Grand Master and the acting Provinoial Grand Master for the choice thoy have made in their Direotor of Ceremonies . I think it is unique that two brethren of the same Lodge should have been selected for suoh important positions in the Province as Bros . Dr . Smyth and Trevor had been selected for .

Oar thanks are especially due to those whose good offices have secured such hononr to onr Lodge . Dr . Smyth is a veteran Mason , his labours on behalf of the Order have not been confined to England , for in India hia work has borne good fruit , and every brother who knows him rejoices in this further mark of estoem and regard of which ho has been the worthy recipient . As to Bro . Trevor , I may

say that the formation of Lodge Prudence was almost entirely dne to him . He took the initiative , it was his idea , and his labours ever since have been both abundant and snccessful . The occasion of his taking grand rank is then a fitting occasion for us to show our gratitude and affection towards him . Prudence Lodge has made steady progress , and we may well congratulate ourselves upon the

position we now hold in this Provinoe . Every brother in the Lodge who has heard of this presentation has snbsoribed spontaneously , it is a free will offering of all the brethren , and no better proof could we give of our affection towards our dear brother . The acting Provincial Grand Master then , by desire of the brethren , invested

Bro . Trevor with the handsome full dress clothing of his rank , the undress clothing being also handed over to him . Bro . Smith , in performing this pleasing duty said how glad he was to be present to witness tbe unanimous feeliug of npproval which Bro . Trevor ' s appointment had met with . He hoped Bro . Trevor would long be Bpared to bo an ornament' to the Craft and of service to Provincial Grand

Lodge . Bro . Trevor P . M . Prov . G . D . C , who waa cordially received , responded in feeling terms . Ho said : I hope you will believe me that I am uttering no mere figure of speech when I say that tho proceedings of to-day will bo counted amongst the happiest moments of my Masonic life . My Masonio career ought to havo boen a successful one , lor it was opened in tho Lodge of Truth , Bombay , and has beou

matured in Prudence in Leeds . It is a happy moment for rno to know that I am the recipieut of this handsome free will offering of your affection and regard . I speak tho words of truth when I say that I am utterly nnable to express in anything like aduquato language my feelings on the present occasion . I hopo you will believe that I speak tho word 3 of sincerity when I tell yon that

I . shall ever look upon this handsome present as a lasting souvenir of your fraternal regard and affectionate esteem . Tho W . M . then raised Bro . Appleyard to the sublime degree , the work being so admirably done in every detail as to receive the boarty encomiums of all who were present . Subsequently a banquet was partaken of by a large

number of brethren , and in speech and song iho evening passed pleasantly away . It may be stated that this flourishing Lodge has just had grauted to it a Charter for a Royal Arch Chapter , which will shortly be consecrated , and carried on upon the same temperance principles as distinguishes the mother Lodge .

BRENTFORD LODGE , No . 2400

HELD the last meeting of their session at the Castlo Assembly Rooms , on Monday last , Bro . Montgomery W . M . presided , Bro . Woodbridge was S . W . and Dr . Bott J . W . Tho Master nbly directed the usual ceremonies , and after a candidate had been initiated , the Lodge broke up and adjourned to tho banquetiiigroom , where a repast waa served in capital style by Bro . Cortlingley , the host , after which the large company present fully enjoyed severul hours of vocal and instrumental music .

WOODGRANGE LODGE , No . 240 J

AT the laBt monthly meeting Bro . A . R . Irnw , the first W . M . and a P . M . of the Prince of Wales ' , No . 959 ( Ipswich ) P . P . G . J . D . Sntl'olk was elected 'Jreaaurer for the ensuing year , and a resolution was carried unanimously , "That a special vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes to Bro . Trow the W . M . for tho very abla

way in which ho has conducted the work of this Lodge during hia year of office , and in addition thereto a Past Mastei ' s jewel be presented lo him at the next Lodge tneeiiug , aa it recognition of hiB very able and valuable services . "

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