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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Letters of regret at inability to be present were produced by the Prov . Gr ^ nd Secretary from Bros , the Ri ght Hon . Lord Bolton , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . North and East Yorkshire ; A . Woodiwiss , Prov . G . M . Derbyshire ; J . Sutclffe , P . P . G . M . Lincolnshire ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W ., P . G . O . ; J . C . Malcolm , D . P . G . M . ( Craft ) West Yorkshire ; and Dr . J . Murray , M . A ., P . P . G . W . Lancashire ; also a letter from the D . P . G . M ., announcing that through the death of his wife , which took place early that morning , he would be unable to attend .
Apologies were received from many Past Prov . G . Officers and other brethren . The Prov . Grand Secretary presented the minutes of the half-yearly meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Bradford , on the 9 th October , 1897 , which were confirmed .
The Prov . Grand Reg ., Bro . H . GASKELL BLACKBURN , on being called upon for his report , said : During the year ending 31 st December , 1897 , there had been seven deaths , 16 resignations , and four exclusions—total , 27 . There had been 46 advancements and three joinings , and tbe total stood at 480—a progress not rapid , but steady and satisfactory .
The Prov . G . Treas ., Bro . HY . BEAUMONT , in presenting his balancesheet , pointed out a highly satisfactory condition of affairs , viz ., that in addition to an increased balance , out of a membership now nearly approaching 500 , there was not a single case of arrears . The PROV . G . M . then informed the brethren that in the letter of explanation sent by the Deputy , Bro . Barker had enclosed a copy of a short address which it had been his intention to deliver to them that day .
Bro . Barker ' s words were heard with great attention and appreciation , after which Bro . HENRY BEAUMONT , P . M . 493 , Prov . G . Treas ., rose to propose his successor . He had great Ipleasure in nominating for that office , Bro . John Reed , P . M . Danum Lodge , 398 , Doncaster . Bro . Reed he knew to
be an able and energetic Mark Mason , well skilled in lodge finances , having for many years held the position of Treasurer both in Mark and Craft lodges . They would find him an excellent man of business , and he ( Bro . Beaumont , without any hesitation strongly recommended them to elect him . Bro . W . LANGBRIDGE , P . M . 39 S . P . P . G . Reg ., seconded , speaking in very high terms of Bro . Reed ' s fitness for the office .
There was no other candidate , and the proposition was carried unanimously . Bro . REED briefly returned thanks . The retiring Provincial G . Officers then surrendered their collars , being individually thanked by the Prov . G . Master , after which the following brethren were appointed and ( except in the case of those absent ) invested for the vear :
Bro . Wm . Aked Statter , J . P ., 110 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ - E . J . Crow , Mus . Doc , 352 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . ,, T . Rowbotham , 53 ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . ,. T . H . Pattinson , T . I . ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ W . H . Kingswell , 110 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . „ Rev . J . M . Walton . 501 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ John Reed , 39 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, C . A . Phillips , 457 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, Joseph Matthewman , 110 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, G . Hallas , 14 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ J . B . Mays , in ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . ,, A . E . Dalzell , 58 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of Wks .
„ J . H . Pawson , 39 S ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . F . Dyson , 137 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ A . Armitage , 137 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Geo . Martin , T . I . ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . Walker , 127 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . Pickles , 127 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ A . J . Forsdike , 53 ... ... ...- ) " M " A * R ^ an 5 S Prov . G . Stwds . „ M . A . Bngg , 374 ... ... ... t „ G . H . Schofield , 457 ... ... ... ,, J . H . Newton , 111 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The acting Deputy , Bro . G . H . PARKE then announced that the nex business was the nomination of a brother to occupy the position of Prov . G '
Master for the ensuing three years , and in the absence of Bro . Aked Statter , he would call upon the acting Prov . S . G . Warden . Bro . R . HODGSON at once rose , and , after speaking of the long and faithful services that their present Prov . G . Master had rendered during the past 15 years , assured the brethren that they could not do better than retain him in tnat post , and therefore moved— " That this Provincial G . Lodee does hereby nominate for the approval of the M . W . Grand Master , R . W .
Bro . Charles Letch Mason , to occupy the distinguished position of Prouncial Grand Master for West Yorkshire for the next three years . " This was seconded by Bro . E . J . CROW , Prov . J . G . W ., and supported by Bro . W . J . WILKINSON , who had , he declared , been a member of Prov . G . Lodge since its formation in 1871 , and had personally known all the Prov . G . Officers . The resolution was carried by acclamation .
Bro . MASON thanked the brethren for their continued confidence in him . He well remembered 15 years ago , when , after returning from the funeral of their Prov . G . Master , Bro . John Wordsworth , they nominated him , an untried man , to that important position . That nomination had been renewed from time to time , which he took as a proof that they were
satisfied with the way in which he had conducted the affairs of the province . He had always a strong liking for Mark M isonry , because of its peculiar leaching , and with their support and sympathy , he would , he assured them , d ) what he could , as their Prov . G . Master , to promote the interests of the Order for the next three years .
The CHAIRMAN of the Charity Committee then called upon the PKOV . G . SIC . to read the report for the year just ended . This was done , and on the motion of the CHAIRMAN , seconded by the YiiK-CiiAiRMAN , the report was adopted . On the proposition of Bro . C . Wooi . o . vs , seconded b y Bro . W . J .
WILKINMIN , the two Wardens and three Overseers were elected to serve on ihe Board of General Purposes . There being no further business , Prov . Grand Lodge was closeJ in due fa m . The brethren—about 6 u in number—afterwards dined in the Hall . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
The PROV . G . MASTER expressed his warmest thanks to Bro . C . E . Rose , W . M ., and the brethren of Fearnley Lodge for the excellent arrangements they had made to secure the comfort of the brethren and the success of the meeting .
Scotland
Scotland
GRAND LODGE .
The above Grand Lodge assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., for its quarterly communication , the throne was occupied by the M . W . Grand Master , Bro . Lord Saltoun , who was supported , right and left , by a goodly array of Provincial Grand Masters . The Wardens , Bros . M .-ijor F . \ V . Allan and Sir John Stirling Maxwell , Bart ., being unavoidably absent , their chairs were occupied by Bro . Col .
John Campbell , Past Senior Grand Warden , as S . G . W ., and W . Munro Denholm , Junior Grand Diacon , as J . G . W . ; atmng the other Grand Office Bearers being Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary ; David Reid , Grand Treas . ; Alec . A . Speirs , of Elde-slie , Senior Grand Deacon ; John Carruthers , Grand Bible Bearer ; Col . W . Ivison Macadam , V . D ., Grand Director of Ceremonies ; William Phillips , Grand Marshal ; Matthew Richmond , Grand Inner Guard ; and others .
The first item on the billet of business was the unveiling of the replica of the bust of Bro . Sir Charles Dalrymple , of Newhailes , Bart ., M . P ., Past Grand Master , the M . W . GRAND MASTER gave a commentary on the work done by Sir Charles while Grand Master , and called upon the sculptor , Bro . VV . G . Stevenson , to unveil the replica , which was done amidst the applause of the brethren assembled . The bust is a speaking likeness of the sitter and quite worthy of a place among the other replica that adorn the walls of Grand Lodge .
I he GRAND MASTER read a letter from Bro . Sir Charles , regretting his inability to be present , on account of Parliamentary duties , and thanking Grand Lodge for thus doing him this additional honour . A most pleasing proposal was made that the 21 years' service of Bro . D . Murray Lyon , as Grand Secretary , be recognised by a gift of 100 guineas , part of which would be devoted to the purchase of a lasting memorial .
Charters were granted for a new lodge in Nicaragua , and one in Rhodesia . The minutes of Grand Committee embraced a recommendation that a collection be made at the annual meetings of all the lodges under the
Constitution of the Grand Lodge , and that the result of the collection be at once remitted to Grand Lodge on behalf of its Annuity Fund . Also , that Bro . the Hon . Hew Dalrymple be re-appointed Provincial Grand Master of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright , and Bro . M . Hugh Shaw Stewart of Carnock , M . P ., be re-appointed Provincial Grand Master ol Renfrewshire West .
The income of Grand Lodge for the quarter ending April i 6 : h , was reported as , £ i 8 S 8 os . 4 d ., and the expenditure as £ \ 132 85 . 1 id ., leaving a balance , being excess of income over expenditure of , £ 756 03 . sd ., while during the same quarter the Committee of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence granted sums to the total of / T 1 S 1 12 s . ( 5 : 1 . to various applicants .
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Improvement, No. 1275.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT , No . 1275 .
The annual supper of this well known and highly successful chapter took place at the Ship Restaurant , Charing Cross , S . W ., on Saturday , the 30 th ult . Present : Comp . W . R . Barr , M . E . Z . 1275 , President , supported by Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , Chas . Meierhoff , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Block , P . Z . 1158 ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z . 2182 ; Harper , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 ; W . Wills , M . E . Z . 1901 ; S . J . Derham , M . E . Z . 1622 ; J . Loader , P . Z . 1622 ; Lundie , M . E . Z . ; Longhurst ;
T . R . Cass , J . 1622 ; H . Hardman , H . 1275 ; Geo . Thompson , S . E . 1622 ; W . Dawson , H . 1622 ; G . H . Lewis , M . E . Z . 204 S ; H . C . Turner , J . elect 1901 ; T . Baillie , 1365 ; Wal . Jeffery , 1622 ; Wal . Kirby , 1622 ; Wm . Beecroft , Treas . 1158 ; Frampton , P . S . 1622 ; William Eckersall , P . Z . 1275 ; Sobel , 1622 ; and Blewett Faull , 101 ; Bro . Arth Court ; and Comp . C . H . Stone , M . E . Z .
1275 and igoi . The companions having highly appreciated the excellent repast supplied by Bro . Bonaldi , the proprietor , for which he received special thanks . The M . E . Z . proposed the loyal and Royal Arch toasts in befitting terms , which were duly honoured .
Comp . THOS . GRIMMANT , P . Z ., next proposed the toast of the evening , that of "The President , Comp . W . R . Barr , " and remarked that it was a great and unlooked for pleasure to present to the companions one so worthy and hig hly esteemed . It was but eight years sin ; e he was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , and he had performed the various duties with very great efficiency . His year as Master ot the Stuart Lodge was most successful ar . d hi ghly commendable . He was exalted in the Star Chapter a very few ycirs since , and had succeeded to the
position of its First Principal . Only last Tuesday he showed how able an M . E . Z . he was in performing the ceremony of exaltation for the first time , which required great nerve , calmness , and collectedness . The previous Saturday he was honoured by being installed M . E . Z . of thc Addiscombe Chapter ; so the President had the double privilege of two M . EZs . combined , that of the Star Chapter and a provincial chapter in Surrey . He presented the toast with the greatest possible pleasure , and thanked him for presiding over so united and happy a
company . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Comp . VV . R . BAKU heartily thanked the companions for so cordial a greeting and the kind words that had fallen from Comp . T . Grummant . He wa *
certainly proud to be a " double Birr " and to have performed the duties to the " satisfaction . His advice tu brethren arid Royal Arch companions was to make themselves efficient in their respective duties , and attend lodges of instruction and chapters of improvement , thus enabling them to perform any duty they migh ' be called upon to perform , whether a minor ofli : e , or that of Principal . Specially would
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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
Letters of regret at inability to be present were produced by the Prov . Gr ^ nd Secretary from Bros , the Ri ght Hon . Lord Bolton , P . G . W ., Prov . G . M . North and East Yorkshire ; A . Woodiwiss , Prov . G . M . Derbyshire ; J . Sutclffe , P . P . G . M . Lincolnshire ; T . B . Whytehead , P . P . G . W ., P . G . O . ; J . C . Malcolm , D . P . G . M . ( Craft ) West Yorkshire ; and Dr . J . Murray , M . A ., P . P . G . W . Lancashire ; also a letter from the D . P . G . M ., announcing that through the death of his wife , which took place early that morning , he would be unable to attend .
Apologies were received from many Past Prov . G . Officers and other brethren . The Prov . Grand Secretary presented the minutes of the half-yearly meeting of Prov . Grand Lodge , held at Bradford , on the 9 th October , 1897 , which were confirmed .
The Prov . Grand Reg ., Bro . H . GASKELL BLACKBURN , on being called upon for his report , said : During the year ending 31 st December , 1897 , there had been seven deaths , 16 resignations , and four exclusions—total , 27 . There had been 46 advancements and three joinings , and tbe total stood at 480—a progress not rapid , but steady and satisfactory .
The Prov . G . Treas ., Bro . HY . BEAUMONT , in presenting his balancesheet , pointed out a highly satisfactory condition of affairs , viz ., that in addition to an increased balance , out of a membership now nearly approaching 500 , there was not a single case of arrears . The PROV . G . M . then informed the brethren that in the letter of explanation sent by the Deputy , Bro . Barker had enclosed a copy of a short address which it had been his intention to deliver to them that day .
Bro . Barker ' s words were heard with great attention and appreciation , after which Bro . HENRY BEAUMONT , P . M . 493 , Prov . G . Treas ., rose to propose his successor . He had great Ipleasure in nominating for that office , Bro . John Reed , P . M . Danum Lodge , 398 , Doncaster . Bro . Reed he knew to
be an able and energetic Mark Mason , well skilled in lodge finances , having for many years held the position of Treasurer both in Mark and Craft lodges . They would find him an excellent man of business , and he ( Bro . Beaumont , without any hesitation strongly recommended them to elect him . Bro . W . LANGBRIDGE , P . M . 39 S . P . P . G . Reg ., seconded , speaking in very high terms of Bro . Reed ' s fitness for the office .
There was no other candidate , and the proposition was carried unanimously . Bro . REED briefly returned thanks . The retiring Provincial G . Officers then surrendered their collars , being individually thanked by the Prov . G . Master , after which the following brethren were appointed and ( except in the case of those absent ) invested for the vear :
Bro . Wm . Aked Statter , J . P ., 110 ... ... Prov . S . G . W . „ - E . J . Crow , Mus . Doc , 352 ... ... Prov . J . G . W . ,, T . Rowbotham , 53 ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . ,. T . H . Pattinson , T . I . ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ W . H . Kingswell , 110 ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . „ Rev . J . M . Walton . 501 ... ... Prov . G . Chap . „ John Reed , 39 8 ... ... ... Prov . G . Treas . ,, C . A . Phillips , 457 ... ... ... Prov . G . Reg . ,, Joseph Matthewman , 110 ... ... Prov . G . Sec . ,, G . Hallas , 14 ... ... ... Prov . S . G . D . „ J . B . Mays , in ... ... ... Prov . J . G . D . ,, A . E . Dalzell , 58 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . of Wks .
„ J . H . Pawson , 39 S ... ... ... Prov . G . D . C . „ J . F . Dyson , 137 ... ... ... Prov . A . G . D . C . „ A . Armitage , 137 ... ... ... Prov . G . S . B . „ Geo . Martin , T . I . ... ... ... Prov . G . Std . Br . „ A . Walker , 127 ... ... ... Prov . G . Org . „ T . Pickles , 127 ... ... ... Prov . G . I . G . „ A . J . Forsdike , 53 ... ... ...- ) " M " A * R ^ an 5 S Prov . G . Stwds . „ M . A . Bngg , 374 ... ... ... t „ G . H . Schofield , 457 ... ... ... ,, J . H . Newton , 111 ... ... ... Prov . G . Tyler . The acting Deputy , Bro . G . H . PARKE then announced that the nex business was the nomination of a brother to occupy the position of Prov . G '
Master for the ensuing three years , and in the absence of Bro . Aked Statter , he would call upon the acting Prov . S . G . Warden . Bro . R . HODGSON at once rose , and , after speaking of the long and faithful services that their present Prov . G . Master had rendered during the past 15 years , assured the brethren that they could not do better than retain him in tnat post , and therefore moved— " That this Provincial G . Lodee does hereby nominate for the approval of the M . W . Grand Master , R . W .
Bro . Charles Letch Mason , to occupy the distinguished position of Prouncial Grand Master for West Yorkshire for the next three years . " This was seconded by Bro . E . J . CROW , Prov . J . G . W ., and supported by Bro . W . J . WILKINSON , who had , he declared , been a member of Prov . G . Lodge since its formation in 1871 , and had personally known all the Prov . G . Officers . The resolution was carried by acclamation .
Bro . MASON thanked the brethren for their continued confidence in him . He well remembered 15 years ago , when , after returning from the funeral of their Prov . G . Master , Bro . John Wordsworth , they nominated him , an untried man , to that important position . That nomination had been renewed from time to time , which he took as a proof that they were
satisfied with the way in which he had conducted the affairs of the province . He had always a strong liking for Mark M isonry , because of its peculiar leaching , and with their support and sympathy , he would , he assured them , d ) what he could , as their Prov . G . Master , to promote the interests of the Order for the next three years .
The CHAIRMAN of the Charity Committee then called upon the PKOV . G . SIC . to read the report for the year just ended . This was done , and on the motion of the CHAIRMAN , seconded by the YiiK-CiiAiRMAN , the report was adopted . On the proposition of Bro . C . Wooi . o . vs , seconded b y Bro . W . J .
WILKINMIN , the two Wardens and three Overseers were elected to serve on ihe Board of General Purposes . There being no further business , Prov . Grand Lodge was closeJ in due fa m . The brethren—about 6 u in number—afterwards dined in the Hall . The loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of West Yorkshire.
The PROV . G . MASTER expressed his warmest thanks to Bro . C . E . Rose , W . M ., and the brethren of Fearnley Lodge for the excellent arrangements they had made to secure the comfort of the brethren and the success of the meeting .
Scotland
Scotland
GRAND LODGE .
The above Grand Lodge assembled in the Freemasons' Hall , Edinburgh , on Thursday , the 5 th inst ., for its quarterly communication , the throne was occupied by the M . W . Grand Master , Bro . Lord Saltoun , who was supported , right and left , by a goodly array of Provincial Grand Masters . The Wardens , Bros . M .-ijor F . \ V . Allan and Sir John Stirling Maxwell , Bart ., being unavoidably absent , their chairs were occupied by Bro . Col .
John Campbell , Past Senior Grand Warden , as S . G . W ., and W . Munro Denholm , Junior Grand Diacon , as J . G . W . ; atmng the other Grand Office Bearers being Bros . D . Murray Lyon , Grand Secretary ; David Reid , Grand Treas . ; Alec . A . Speirs , of Elde-slie , Senior Grand Deacon ; John Carruthers , Grand Bible Bearer ; Col . W . Ivison Macadam , V . D ., Grand Director of Ceremonies ; William Phillips , Grand Marshal ; Matthew Richmond , Grand Inner Guard ; and others .
The first item on the billet of business was the unveiling of the replica of the bust of Bro . Sir Charles Dalrymple , of Newhailes , Bart ., M . P ., Past Grand Master , the M . W . GRAND MASTER gave a commentary on the work done by Sir Charles while Grand Master , and called upon the sculptor , Bro . VV . G . Stevenson , to unveil the replica , which was done amidst the applause of the brethren assembled . The bust is a speaking likeness of the sitter and quite worthy of a place among the other replica that adorn the walls of Grand Lodge .
I he GRAND MASTER read a letter from Bro . Sir Charles , regretting his inability to be present , on account of Parliamentary duties , and thanking Grand Lodge for thus doing him this additional honour . A most pleasing proposal was made that the 21 years' service of Bro . D . Murray Lyon , as Grand Secretary , be recognised by a gift of 100 guineas , part of which would be devoted to the purchase of a lasting memorial .
Charters were granted for a new lodge in Nicaragua , and one in Rhodesia . The minutes of Grand Committee embraced a recommendation that a collection be made at the annual meetings of all the lodges under the
Constitution of the Grand Lodge , and that the result of the collection be at once remitted to Grand Lodge on behalf of its Annuity Fund . Also , that Bro . the Hon . Hew Dalrymple be re-appointed Provincial Grand Master of Wigtown and Kirkcudbright , and Bro . M . Hugh Shaw Stewart of Carnock , M . P ., be re-appointed Provincial Grand Master ol Renfrewshire West .
The income of Grand Lodge for the quarter ending April i 6 : h , was reported as , £ i 8 S 8 os . 4 d ., and the expenditure as £ \ 132 85 . 1 id ., leaving a balance , being excess of income over expenditure of , £ 756 03 . sd ., while during the same quarter the Committee of the Fund of Scottish Masonic Benevolence granted sums to the total of / T 1 S 1 12 s . ( 5 : 1 . to various applicants .
Annual Supper Of The Star Chapter Of Improvement, No. 1275.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE STAR CHAPTER OF IMPROVEMENT , No . 1275 .
The annual supper of this well known and highly successful chapter took place at the Ship Restaurant , Charing Cross , S . W ., on Saturday , the 30 th ult . Present : Comp . W . R . Barr , M . E . Z . 1275 , President , supported by Comps . T . Grummant , P . Z . 1275 , Chas . Meierhoff , P . Z . 1275 ; J . Block , P . Z . 1158 ; J . H . Cureton , P . Z . 2182 ; Harper , M . E . Z . 21 S 2 ; W . Wills , M . E . Z . 1901 ; S . J . Derham , M . E . Z . 1622 ; J . Loader , P . Z . 1622 ; Lundie , M . E . Z . ; Longhurst ;
T . R . Cass , J . 1622 ; H . Hardman , H . 1275 ; Geo . Thompson , S . E . 1622 ; W . Dawson , H . 1622 ; G . H . Lewis , M . E . Z . 204 S ; H . C . Turner , J . elect 1901 ; T . Baillie , 1365 ; Wal . Jeffery , 1622 ; Wal . Kirby , 1622 ; Wm . Beecroft , Treas . 1158 ; Frampton , P . S . 1622 ; William Eckersall , P . Z . 1275 ; Sobel , 1622 ; and Blewett Faull , 101 ; Bro . Arth Court ; and Comp . C . H . Stone , M . E . Z .
1275 and igoi . The companions having highly appreciated the excellent repast supplied by Bro . Bonaldi , the proprietor , for which he received special thanks . The M . E . Z . proposed the loyal and Royal Arch toasts in befitting terms , which were duly honoured .
Comp . THOS . GRIMMANT , P . Z ., next proposed the toast of the evening , that of "The President , Comp . W . R . Barr , " and remarked that it was a great and unlooked for pleasure to present to the companions one so worthy and hig hly esteemed . It was but eight years sin ; e he was initiated in the Stuart Lodge , and he had performed the various duties with very great efficiency . His year as Master ot the Stuart Lodge was most successful ar . d hi ghly commendable . He was exalted in the Star Chapter a very few ycirs since , and had succeeded to the
position of its First Principal . Only last Tuesday he showed how able an M . E . Z . he was in performing the ceremony of exaltation for the first time , which required great nerve , calmness , and collectedness . The previous Saturday he was honoured by being installed M . E . Z . of thc Addiscombe Chapter ; so the President had the double privilege of two M . EZs . combined , that of the Star Chapter and a provincial chapter in Surrey . He presented the toast with the greatest possible pleasure , and thanked him for presiding over so united and happy a
company . The toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Comp . VV . R . BAKU heartily thanked the companions for so cordial a greeting and the kind words that had fallen from Comp . T . Grummant . He wa *
certainly proud to be a " double Birr " and to have performed the duties to the " satisfaction . His advice tu brethren arid Royal Arch companions was to make themselves efficient in their respective duties , and attend lodges of instruction and chapters of improvement , thus enabling them to perform any duty they migh ' be called upon to perform , whether a minor ofli : e , or that of Principal . Specially would