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The W . M . gave the health of the Past Masters ; acknowledged by Bro . Thompson . In proposing the healths of the Alsiting Brethren , the AV . M . mentioned that they were not only honoured with the presence of Bro . F . Alston , brother to the J . G . AA . of England , but with that of Bro . Pryer , Master of the Oak Lodge of London , and the contributor of frequent papers in the Masonic QuarterlReviewdistinguished for their
y , researches into the origin and earl y history of Masonry . . " ? ^ ' ALST ° returned thanks , and said , that although he did not visit Oxford with the same feelings as his brother , not having the same associations , he should ever revert with intense pleasure to all he had seen and heard , and the pleasing reception which the Brethren had given him .
Bro . PRYER acknowledged the compliment paid him , and said that this was the first visit he had ever paid to this seat of learning , and he should not easil y forget it . He was delighted in witnessing the working in the Lodge , which was admirable ; and if there was one circumstance more than another upon which the Brethren of this province might pride themselves , it was that they assembled not in a tavern , as was too frequently the case , but in a splendid Lodge of their own , and consecrated cheers
on ground —( ) . He rejoiced to hear that Masonry had progressed ten-fold in this province within the last few years , and he hoped that its fame as the seat of learning would be only equalled by its fame as the seat also of Masonic knowledge , whence missionaries might go not only to all parts of the kingdom , but of the world , taking as their watchword universal charity , and inscribing on their banners peace on earth good-will towards men —( cheers ) No lace
, . p was so calculated to further the Masonic cause as this , and the present assemblage was the best evidence of the zeal , spirit , and ability which characterised the Brethren of this province . In conclusion , he gave them a pressing invitation to the Oak Lodge , over which he presided , and assured them that he would endeavour to repay the kindness he had that night received at their hands .
The health of Bro . Blewitt was given , with many thanks for his musical services . Bro . BLEWITT returned thanks in a hi ghly humorous speech , which he concluded by saying , that any deficiency of words he would endeavour to make up by the piano ; and , suiting the action to the word , sat down to that instrument , and gave , " Let us drink to old friends , " in a most effective style . The " Health of the Officers" ( responded to bthe SWBroJas
y . . . . Wyatt ) , and " Success to the Masonic Charities , " concluded the toasts of the ni ght , and terminated the labours of the Chairman . The meeting was admitted by all to be one of the most successful and delightful that has ever occurred within the walk nf < , Maonn . v
Lodge . The musical arrangements ( under the direction of Bro . Blewitt ) were admirable , and his songs , humourous and sentimental , as well as the glees and duets , so well sustained b y the musical brethren , gave great eclat to the proceedings , and afforded a musical treat of the highest order . The following evening the Apollo Lodge met for Masonic business , when four initiations and one raising took place . Bro . J . Blewitt presided at the organ , and the anthems , which were introduced and well sustained , gave additional effect and solemnity to these impressive cere-
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Provincial.
The W . M . gave the health of the Past Masters ; acknowledged by Bro . Thompson . In proposing the healths of the Alsiting Brethren , the AV . M . mentioned that they were not only honoured with the presence of Bro . F . Alston , brother to the J . G . AA . of England , but with that of Bro . Pryer , Master of the Oak Lodge of London , and the contributor of frequent papers in the Masonic QuarterlReviewdistinguished for their
y , researches into the origin and earl y history of Masonry . . " ? ^ ' ALST ° returned thanks , and said , that although he did not visit Oxford with the same feelings as his brother , not having the same associations , he should ever revert with intense pleasure to all he had seen and heard , and the pleasing reception which the Brethren had given him .
Bro . PRYER acknowledged the compliment paid him , and said that this was the first visit he had ever paid to this seat of learning , and he should not easil y forget it . He was delighted in witnessing the working in the Lodge , which was admirable ; and if there was one circumstance more than another upon which the Brethren of this province might pride themselves , it was that they assembled not in a tavern , as was too frequently the case , but in a splendid Lodge of their own , and consecrated cheers
on ground —( ) . He rejoiced to hear that Masonry had progressed ten-fold in this province within the last few years , and he hoped that its fame as the seat of learning would be only equalled by its fame as the seat also of Masonic knowledge , whence missionaries might go not only to all parts of the kingdom , but of the world , taking as their watchword universal charity , and inscribing on their banners peace on earth good-will towards men —( cheers ) No lace
, . p was so calculated to further the Masonic cause as this , and the present assemblage was the best evidence of the zeal , spirit , and ability which characterised the Brethren of this province . In conclusion , he gave them a pressing invitation to the Oak Lodge , over which he presided , and assured them that he would endeavour to repay the kindness he had that night received at their hands .
The health of Bro . Blewitt was given , with many thanks for his musical services . Bro . BLEWITT returned thanks in a hi ghly humorous speech , which he concluded by saying , that any deficiency of words he would endeavour to make up by the piano ; and , suiting the action to the word , sat down to that instrument , and gave , " Let us drink to old friends , " in a most effective style . The " Health of the Officers" ( responded to bthe SWBroJas
y . . . . Wyatt ) , and " Success to the Masonic Charities , " concluded the toasts of the ni ght , and terminated the labours of the Chairman . The meeting was admitted by all to be one of the most successful and delightful that has ever occurred within the walk nf < , Maonn . v
Lodge . The musical arrangements ( under the direction of Bro . Blewitt ) were admirable , and his songs , humourous and sentimental , as well as the glees and duets , so well sustained b y the musical brethren , gave great eclat to the proceedings , and afforded a musical treat of the highest order . The following evening the Apollo Lodge met for Masonic business , when four initiations and one raising took place . Bro . J . Blewitt presided at the organ , and the anthems , which were introduced and well sustained , gave additional effect and solemnity to these impressive cere-