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the usual charges , was dnly installed by Bro . C . Reeve in the chair of K . S . The installing Officer performed the ceremony in a mosfc impressive and earnest manner , delivering all the addresses with the greatest precision and acenraoy . Tho new W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . E . Clements S . W ., Albert Govier J . W .,
George Morris Treasurer , H . Rogers Secretary , W . B . Abrahams S . D ,, B . W . Carroll J . D ., D . Meikleread I . G ., F . Garrood D . C , Bradford S . S ., A . Eead J . S ., H . W . Shorwin Organist ; and Stewart Tyler . The W . M . then presented tho P . M . ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . Bro . J . T . Kinipple , at fcho samo time congratulating him in the name
of tho Lodge for the manner in which he had conducted the business during his term of office . Bro . Kinipple having feelingly and suitably responded , after " hearty good wishes " the Lodge was duly closed . The brethren then retired to the Queen ' s Room , where a splendid banquet was served , in a manner that could but enhance the
pleasure of all who were participants . This important ceremony passed , the loyal toasts , the Queen and the Craffc , and the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , were received with enthusiasm , and in a no less hearty manner tho M . W . Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy G . M . tho Earl of Lathom , and all the
Grand Officera Present und Past . Bro . I . P . M . Kinipple then proposed fche Worshipfnl Master , mentioning that he was fche third initiate of thafc Lodge who had arrived afc the honourable position which he had now attained ; to whioh Bro . H . Sinclair replied , stating that he intended to fulfil all the duties of his high office
faithfully and jnsfcly . In reply to tbo toasfc of fche Immediate Past Master Bro . J . Kinipple referred to the present prosperity of the Lodge , and claimed tho consideration of the brethren for his endeavours to put fche Lodge in a sound financial position ; oven if he had incurred some little imputation for closeness , ifc was all for the
good of tho Lodge , and on Masonio prinoiples . Replying for the Installing Master , Bro . C . Reeve referred to brotherly love as a first condition of Masonry , and expatiated eloquently on the virtues of temperance and charity in all things . The P . M . ' s and the Initiates having been adequately proposed and acknowledged , the W . M ., in
giving the Masonio Charities , expressed his resolution to take a Stewardship afc both the approaching Festivals of the Old People and the Girls' School . On the list being sent round , the handsome amount of £ 63 was quickly subscribed , and was gratefully acknowledged by tho W . M . To the toasfc of the Visitors
Bro . H . Cooper felicitated the Lodge in warm terms on the true Masonic spirit evident among them , and was followed in the same flense by several other visitors . Amongst others responding for the Officers , Bro . H . Rogers said thafc during fche whole term of hia Secretaryship , he had a good record to report , and thafc the
prosperous condition of the Lodge continued to increase , and was never more apparent , nor its progress more certain than at the present moment . The Tyler ' s toast concluded an evening delightfully spent . During the intervals between the toasts and the replies ,
several brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the company by their vocal and instrumental performances . Among these were Bros . I . P . M . Kinipple , Duck and Gammon , whose efforts were highly appreciated and applauded . The Organist of tho Lodge effectively accompanied , and filled up the interval with solos .
EAST SURREY LODGE OF CONCORD , No . 4 G 3
A MEETING of the members of this Lodge , one of tho oldest in the Province of Surrey , was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , High-street , Croydon . Ifc will be iu the recollection of many of our readers that in April last this Lodge celebrated its Jubilee , and the brethren to do honour to one of tho
staunchesfc Masons fche Province has ever produced , resolved to re-elect to the chair Bfro . Georgo Price Prov . Grand Treasurer . Brofcher Price joined Freemasonry fifty years back , in this Lodge , and four years after filled , with credit to himself and pleasure to fche members , tho Master ' s chair . Since then he has kept np his
association with the Lodge , and thongh now in his eightieth year , displays a lasting and continuous interest in its welfare . On fche occasion we are now more especially considering Bro . George Price opened his Lodge afc five o ' clock , when he was supported by Past Masters C H . Woodward ( Secretary ) , Dr . F . Nicholls , J . K .
Pitt , W . Sharp ; W . F . Haines S . W ., J . R . Hubbard J . W ., R . W Price Treasurer , B . Williams S . D ., Thos , Griffiths J . D ., J . W . Hell
well Steward , Thos . Huntley I . G ., and Lane Tyler . Amongst fcho Visitors were the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( in charge of the Province ) Bro . Frederick West , F . Cambridge W . M . 2096 , F . Wright J . D . 2128 J . S . Eraser P . M . 2096 , Reginald Piper I . P . M . 1872 , J . Kilvington W . M . 1790 , C . Everist P . M . 720 , H . M . Hobbs P . P . GJ . W . Surrey
Joseph D . Langton P . P . GJ . W . Surrey , W . G . Fenn W . M . 538 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & o . After preliminaries had been fully observed , Bro . Edwin Plats was raised to the sublime degree , Bro . Dr . Nicholls P . M . conducting the ceremony iu a masterly manner . The ballot was taken for Mr . William John Russell , a candidate
for initiation , a gentleman well known to residents of Croydon . The result was in favour of the candidate . A similar verdict ; was < nven on . behalf of Brother Abraham Charles Crossley , of the Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , who desired to join Lodge 463 . Brother Woodward now took the chair , aud the candidate was introduced and
regularly initiated into tho first degree iu Freemasonry . Now Bro . Prico resumed his position , aud Bro . C . H . Woodward , as tho oldest Past Master after Bro . George Price , rose . In graceful aud eloquent terms Bro . Woodward described how gratified tho members wore that thoy still had with them a brother who could claim an
uninterrupted association with their Lodge for fifty years' duration . For himself , he thought this was almost , it not quite a unique event , so far as the Craft was concerned . Four years nftor his initiation Bro George Prico was elected Worshipfnl Master ; twenty years later
he ( Bro . Woodward ) followed as W . M .,- there wore at the present time 18 Past ; Masters on tho roil of the Lodge , which ho vonfcured to assort gave evidence of the interest fche old members still hold in its working . To celebrate in a lit and propor Tray this event ia the LctLjo ' d history , o , pjm & U y \> mmitvW h ^ kwu
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formed , while a desire had been expressed by some of tho members of the George Price Lodgo , which maybe considered somewhat of an offshoot of the East Surrey , and which Lodge meets in the same hostelry , that they should take part in providing the necessary funds to carry ont the object contemplated . The
Chapters also whioh met afc fche Greyhound expressed a wish to assist , and consequently ifc had been decided that the presentation should embody a life-like presentment of their esteemed Worshipfnl Master , whioh might for ages yefc to come hold a place whero tho members of tho several Lodges and Chapters assembled , and be handed down so
long as tho Lodge had a place for meeting in . Bro . Woodward now unveiled the portrait , whioh had been executed in the highest style , by Mr . S . L . Phillips , of East Croydon . The likeness is a " speaking " one , and has been produced from an enlarged photograph , reflecting credit upon , and adding lustre to the fame of the talented artist
to whom it had been entrusted . Bro . Georgo Price , in thanking tho brethren for their generous gift , said ifc gave him infinite pleasure in accepting it . In the course of his long career he had been mado the recipient of many honours , bnfc nothing had given him greater pleasure than the intimation that day of their good feeling towards
him . He was pleased afc tho suggestion that Bro . Woodward had made . Hero , where the Lodges and Chapters with which ho was associated met , was its proper abiding place . To tho several members who had acted npon the Committee , and especially to Bro . Woodward , his best thanks wore due , for tho uniform kindness
they had over shown towards him . The Lodge was shortly afterwards closed . A banquet followed , after which tho Loyal and Masonio toasts wore fully honoured . A very pleasant evening was spent , some capital songs being given , Bro . Williams especially distinguishing himself in this regard .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970 ,
ON the 5 th inst ., the annual meeting was held in fche Free * masons' Hall , South Shields , for the installation of the W . Mand investment of Officers for the ensuing year . The W . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall , presided , and was well supported by hia Officers aud brethren . The Provincial Grand Mastor Sir Hedworth Williamson , Barfc ., accompanied by Bro . R . Hudson Provincial Grand Secretary ,
and many of his Provincial Officers , paid his first visit to the Hadrian Lodge . Upon the Lodge being opened , the Provincial Grand Master and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodgo were received in due form by the brethren , and the Provincial Grand Master took the chair . After some preliminary business , the W . M . Bro .
T . D . Marshall , in mosfc respectful terms , welcomed the Provincial Grand Master to the Lodge , and asked his acceptance of an illuminaked and handsomely framed address . The lettering and adornment was the work of Messrs . Mawson , Swan , and Morgan , and waa very tasteful . The name and number of the Lodge , with a picture
of Hadrian , was upon the sido design . The address was road by Bro . Marshall . The Provincial Grand Master acknowledging tho welcome and tho address , congratulated the Lodge upon its steady progress , its excellent balance-sheet , and their assistance to the Masonic Charities , particularly the Durham Masonic Edncational
Fund . He assured them that he felfc great pleasure in visiting tho Lodge , and he was more pleased , if possible , because ho had received a very pleasing surprise in the valuable address they had given him . Nothing could give him more satisfaction than to find that his efforts were well received by the brethren . The installation of the W . M .
elect , Bro . J . T . Ross , then took place , Bro . Walter Roas acting as installing Master . Tho newly-installed Master invested the following Officers for tho year .- —Bros . T . D . Marshall I . P . M ., J . H . Penny S . W ., George Harland J . W ., Sinclair Gates Chaplain , T . Coulson
P . M . Treaaurer , D . Walton Secretary , J . W . Henderson S . D ., R . H . Copeland J . D ., J . J . Athoy D . of C , J . Tate I . G ., W . Thomas S . S ., R . Farmer J . S ., T . Potter P . M . Tyler . The Lodge was afterwards closed in due form , and in the evening the annual festival took place , the W . M . Bro . J . T . Ross in the chair .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069
IN the presence of about 70 brethren , representing the leading members of Provincial Grand Lodge , tho Leeds Lodges , and visitors from neighbouring towns , the installation meeting of this Lodgo was held in tho Masouic Hall , Great Georgo Street , Leeds , on the 9 th inst . W . Bro . Watson P . M . Prov . Grand Superintendent
of Works , tho W . M ., was in the ohair , and was supporsed by tho following Officers .- —W . Bros . Trevor I . P . M ., Charles Middleton S . W . W . M . elect , J . J . Frotwell J . W ., Tom Atkinson Secretary , Robt . Abbott Treasurer , Rev . J . H . Evans Chaplain , A . Butterworth S . D ., B . S . Bailey J . D ., It . A . Smithsou Assistant Secretary ,
Thornton Jones as I . G ., and Jas . Buckley Organist . Among others present woro V . W . Bros . Dr . Smyth Past ; Grand Chaplain of England , E . Craig P . P . G . D ., Joseph Biuney P . M . P . P . G . Registrar , 0 . L . Mason P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , Sam Fitton P . M . P . G . A . D . C , Major Moovo P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., MafcthewmanP . G . Assistant Secretary ,
Allinson P . M . P . P . G . D ., and many ofchers . Tho Lodge having been opened in duo and ancionfc form , the minutes were duly adopted , aud then Bro . Chas . Middleton was presented by Bro . Trevor for tbo benefit of installation . The obligation was impressively administered
by Bro , Robt . Craig , after whicn the Officers w ere called upon to hand over their collars , beginning afc fche Junior Officer . Previous to tho opening of tho Board of Installed Masters , tho W . M . Brother Watson returned thanks fco tho brethren for their kind aud courteous
treatment of him during tho time he had rnled over the Lodge . Especially were his acknowledgments due to his Past Masters , who had been such a support to him dnring tlio past year . There had nofc been tho slightest appearance of discord , aud that being tho case ho would bo wrong it' ho laid down tho reins without thanking
all . They had supported him nobly , and ha had dono his best to deserve thoir support . Ho also warmly thanked his Officers , singling out for special commendation Uro . Trevor D . C , and Bro . Tom Atkinson the Secretary . Tho last named brother had boon Qscyedjniily iwtivo uud zeakius } uud hit * duties had been perfwuiwd
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Notices Of Meetings.
the usual charges , was dnly installed by Bro . C . Reeve in the chair of K . S . The installing Officer performed the ceremony in a mosfc impressive and earnest manner , delivering all the addresses with the greatest precision and acenraoy . Tho new W . M . invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . E . Clements S . W ., Albert Govier J . W .,
George Morris Treasurer , H . Rogers Secretary , W . B . Abrahams S . D ,, B . W . Carroll J . D ., D . Meikleread I . G ., F . Garrood D . C , Bradford S . S ., A . Eead J . S ., H . W . Shorwin Organist ; and Stewart Tyler . The W . M . then presented tho P . M . ' s jewel to tho I . P . M . Bro . J . T . Kinipple , at fcho samo time congratulating him in the name
of tho Lodge for the manner in which he had conducted the business during his term of office . Bro . Kinipple having feelingly and suitably responded , after " hearty good wishes " the Lodge was duly closed . The brethren then retired to the Queen ' s Room , where a splendid banquet was served , in a manner that could but enhance the
pleasure of all who were participants . This important ceremony passed , the loyal toasts , the Queen and the Craffc , and the M . W . G . M . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , were received with enthusiasm , and in a no less hearty manner tho M . W . Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy G . M . tho Earl of Lathom , and all the
Grand Officera Present und Past . Bro . I . P . M . Kinipple then proposed fche Worshipfnl Master , mentioning that he was fche third initiate of thafc Lodge who had arrived afc the honourable position which he had now attained ; to whioh Bro . H . Sinclair replied , stating that he intended to fulfil all the duties of his high office
faithfully and jnsfcly . In reply to tbo toasfc of fche Immediate Past Master Bro . J . Kinipple referred to the present prosperity of the Lodge , and claimed tho consideration of the brethren for his endeavours to put fche Lodge in a sound financial position ; oven if he had incurred some little imputation for closeness , ifc was all for the
good of tho Lodge , and on Masonio prinoiples . Replying for the Installing Master , Bro . C . Reeve referred to brotherly love as a first condition of Masonry , and expatiated eloquently on the virtues of temperance and charity in all things . The P . M . ' s and the Initiates having been adequately proposed and acknowledged , the W . M ., in
giving the Masonio Charities , expressed his resolution to take a Stewardship afc both the approaching Festivals of the Old People and the Girls' School . On the list being sent round , the handsome amount of £ 63 was quickly subscribed , and was gratefully acknowledged by tho W . M . To the toasfc of the Visitors
Bro . H . Cooper felicitated the Lodge in warm terms on the true Masonic spirit evident among them , and was followed in the same flense by several other visitors . Amongst others responding for the Officers , Bro . H . Rogers said thafc during fche whole term of hia Secretaryship , he had a good record to report , and thafc the
prosperous condition of the Lodge continued to increase , and was never more apparent , nor its progress more certain than at the present moment . The Tyler ' s toast concluded an evening delightfully spent . During the intervals between the toasts and the replies ,
several brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the company by their vocal and instrumental performances . Among these were Bros . I . P . M . Kinipple , Duck and Gammon , whose efforts were highly appreciated and applauded . The Organist of tho Lodge effectively accompanied , and filled up the interval with solos .
EAST SURREY LODGE OF CONCORD , No . 4 G 3
A MEETING of the members of this Lodge , one of tho oldest in the Province of Surrey , was held on Wednesday , the 13 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , High-street , Croydon . Ifc will be iu the recollection of many of our readers that in April last this Lodge celebrated its Jubilee , and the brethren to do honour to one of tho
staunchesfc Masons fche Province has ever produced , resolved to re-elect to the chair Bfro . Georgo Price Prov . Grand Treasurer . Brofcher Price joined Freemasonry fifty years back , in this Lodge , and four years after filled , with credit to himself and pleasure to fche members , tho Master ' s chair . Since then he has kept np his
association with the Lodge , and thongh now in his eightieth year , displays a lasting and continuous interest in its welfare . On fche occasion we are now more especially considering Bro . George Price opened his Lodge afc five o ' clock , when he was supported by Past Masters C H . Woodward ( Secretary ) , Dr . F . Nicholls , J . K .
Pitt , W . Sharp ; W . F . Haines S . W ., J . R . Hubbard J . W ., R . W Price Treasurer , B . Williams S . D ., Thos , Griffiths J . D ., J . W . Hell
well Steward , Thos . Huntley I . G ., and Lane Tyler . Amongst fcho Visitors were the Deputy Prov . G . Master ( in charge of the Province ) Bro . Frederick West , F . Cambridge W . M . 2096 , F . Wright J . D . 2128 J . S . Eraser P . M . 2096 , Reginald Piper I . P . M . 1872 , J . Kilvington W . M . 1790 , C . Everist P . M . 720 , H . M . Hobbs P . P . GJ . W . Surrey
Joseph D . Langton P . P . GJ . W . Surrey , W . G . Fenn W . M . 538 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & o . After preliminaries had been fully observed , Bro . Edwin Plats was raised to the sublime degree , Bro . Dr . Nicholls P . M . conducting the ceremony iu a masterly manner . The ballot was taken for Mr . William John Russell , a candidate
for initiation , a gentleman well known to residents of Croydon . The result was in favour of the candidate . A similar verdict ; was < nven on . behalf of Brother Abraham Charles Crossley , of the Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , who desired to join Lodge 463 . Brother Woodward now took the chair , aud the candidate was introduced and
regularly initiated into tho first degree iu Freemasonry . Now Bro . Prico resumed his position , aud Bro . C . H . Woodward , as tho oldest Past Master after Bro . George Price , rose . In graceful aud eloquent terms Bro . Woodward described how gratified tho members wore that thoy still had with them a brother who could claim an
uninterrupted association with their Lodge for fifty years' duration . For himself , he thought this was almost , it not quite a unique event , so far as the Craft was concerned . Four years nftor his initiation Bro George Prico was elected Worshipfnl Master ; twenty years later
he ( Bro . Woodward ) followed as W . M .,- there wore at the present time 18 Past ; Masters on tho roil of the Lodge , which ho vonfcured to assort gave evidence of the interest fche old members still hold in its working . To celebrate in a lit and propor Tray this event ia the LctLjo ' d history , o , pjm & U y \> mmitvW h ^ kwu
Notices Of Meetings.
formed , while a desire had been expressed by some of tho members of the George Price Lodgo , which maybe considered somewhat of an offshoot of the East Surrey , and which Lodge meets in the same hostelry , that they should take part in providing the necessary funds to carry ont the object contemplated . The
Chapters also whioh met afc fche Greyhound expressed a wish to assist , and consequently ifc had been decided that the presentation should embody a life-like presentment of their esteemed Worshipfnl Master , whioh might for ages yefc to come hold a place whero tho members of tho several Lodges and Chapters assembled , and be handed down so
long as tho Lodge had a place for meeting in . Bro . Woodward now unveiled the portrait , whioh had been executed in the highest style , by Mr . S . L . Phillips , of East Croydon . The likeness is a " speaking " one , and has been produced from an enlarged photograph , reflecting credit upon , and adding lustre to the fame of the talented artist
to whom it had been entrusted . Bro . Georgo Price , in thanking tho brethren for their generous gift , said ifc gave him infinite pleasure in accepting it . In the course of his long career he had been mado the recipient of many honours , bnfc nothing had given him greater pleasure than the intimation that day of their good feeling towards
him . He was pleased afc tho suggestion that Bro . Woodward had made . Hero , where the Lodges and Chapters with which ho was associated met , was its proper abiding place . To tho several members who had acted npon the Committee , and especially to Bro . Woodward , his best thanks wore due , for tho uniform kindness
they had over shown towards him . The Lodge was shortly afterwards closed . A banquet followed , after which tho Loyal and Masonio toasts wore fully honoured . A very pleasant evening was spent , some capital songs being given , Bro . Williams especially distinguishing himself in this regard .
HADRIAN LODGE , No . 1970 ,
ON the 5 th inst ., the annual meeting was held in fche Free * masons' Hall , South Shields , for the installation of the W . Mand investment of Officers for the ensuing year . The W . M ., Bro . T . D . Marshall , presided , and was well supported by hia Officers aud brethren . The Provincial Grand Mastor Sir Hedworth Williamson , Barfc ., accompanied by Bro . R . Hudson Provincial Grand Secretary ,
and many of his Provincial Officers , paid his first visit to the Hadrian Lodge . Upon the Lodge being opened , the Provincial Grand Master and Officers of Provincial Grand Lodgo were received in due form by the brethren , and the Provincial Grand Master took the chair . After some preliminary business , the W . M . Bro .
T . D . Marshall , in mosfc respectful terms , welcomed the Provincial Grand Master to the Lodge , and asked his acceptance of an illuminaked and handsomely framed address . The lettering and adornment was the work of Messrs . Mawson , Swan , and Morgan , and waa very tasteful . The name and number of the Lodge , with a picture
of Hadrian , was upon the sido design . The address was road by Bro . Marshall . The Provincial Grand Master acknowledging tho welcome and tho address , congratulated the Lodge upon its steady progress , its excellent balance-sheet , and their assistance to the Masonic Charities , particularly the Durham Masonic Edncational
Fund . He assured them that he felfc great pleasure in visiting tho Lodge , and he was more pleased , if possible , because ho had received a very pleasing surprise in the valuable address they had given him . Nothing could give him more satisfaction than to find that his efforts were well received by the brethren . The installation of the W . M .
elect , Bro . J . T . Ross , then took place , Bro . Walter Roas acting as installing Master . Tho newly-installed Master invested the following Officers for tho year .- —Bros . T . D . Marshall I . P . M ., J . H . Penny S . W ., George Harland J . W ., Sinclair Gates Chaplain , T . Coulson
P . M . Treaaurer , D . Walton Secretary , J . W . Henderson S . D ., R . H . Copeland J . D ., J . J . Athoy D . of C , J . Tate I . G ., W . Thomas S . S ., R . Farmer J . S ., T . Potter P . M . Tyler . The Lodge was afterwards closed in due form , and in the evening the annual festival took place , the W . M . Bro . J . T . Ross in the chair .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069
IN the presence of about 70 brethren , representing the leading members of Provincial Grand Lodge , tho Leeds Lodges , and visitors from neighbouring towns , the installation meeting of this Lodgo was held in tho Masouic Hall , Great Georgo Street , Leeds , on the 9 th inst . W . Bro . Watson P . M . Prov . Grand Superintendent
of Works , tho W . M ., was in the ohair , and was supporsed by tho following Officers .- —W . Bros . Trevor I . P . M ., Charles Middleton S . W . W . M . elect , J . J . Frotwell J . W ., Tom Atkinson Secretary , Robt . Abbott Treasurer , Rev . J . H . Evans Chaplain , A . Butterworth S . D ., B . S . Bailey J . D ., It . A . Smithsou Assistant Secretary ,
Thornton Jones as I . G ., and Jas . Buckley Organist . Among others present woro V . W . Bros . Dr . Smyth Past ; Grand Chaplain of England , E . Craig P . P . G . D ., Joseph Biuney P . M . P . P . G . Registrar , 0 . L . Mason P . M . P . P . G . Treasurer , Sam Fitton P . M . P . G . A . D . C , Major Moovo P . M . P . P . G . S . B ., MafcthewmanP . G . Assistant Secretary ,
Allinson P . M . P . P . G . D ., and many ofchers . Tho Lodge having been opened in duo and ancionfc form , the minutes were duly adopted , aud then Bro . Chas . Middleton was presented by Bro . Trevor for tbo benefit of installation . The obligation was impressively administered
by Bro , Robt . Craig , after whicn the Officers w ere called upon to hand over their collars , beginning afc fche Junior Officer . Previous to tho opening of tho Board of Installed Masters , tho W . M . Brother Watson returned thanks fco tho brethren for their kind aud courteous
treatment of him during tho time he had rnled over the Lodge . Especially were his acknowledgments due to his Past Masters , who had been such a support to him dnring tlio past year . There had nofc been tho slightest appearance of discord , aud that being tho case ho would bo wrong it' ho laid down tho reins without thanking
all . They had supported him nobly , and ha had dono his best to deserve thoir support . Ho also warmly thanked his Officers , singling out for special commendation Uro . Trevor D . C , and Bro . Tom Atkinson the Secretary . Tho last named brother had boon Qscyedjniily iwtivo uud zeakius } uud hit * duties had been perfwuiwd