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Health of our esteemed , venerated , and beloved Brother Michael Furnell , 33 , our ex-Provincial Grand Master . " ( Great cheering , which lasted several minutes . ) No member of our glorious Order has endeared himself more than Ilro . Furnell . ( Hoar , hear , and cheers . ) AVe will now give him the salute he is entitled to , taking the lire from me . It was responded to by the entire members in a most enthuijustic manner .
Air— "Auld lang syne" by Bro . AVm . Glover . Bro . Spong being called on , sang a comic song wliich much conduced to the harmony of the evening . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren" was then given . Bro . CARET , of 271 , said—AVorshipful Master and brethrencircumstances prevented me from coming amongst you more frequently than it would be my desire . I thank you sincerely for the kind manner in which the toast of my health has been
proposed and so warmly received by you all , coupled with the visiting brethren , which at once convinces me that years may roll o ' er us , but brotherly love is not forgotten . ( Applause . ) It may truly be said that Lodge 73 is the flower of Masonry iu Limerick ( cheers ) , and when I look round me and observe all the faces , many of whom I have known since childhood , I feel it , indeed , a privilege to be amongst you on this happy occasion . ( Hearhear . )
, Bro . TROUSDELL—I feel rather diffident , AVorshipful Sir , in returning thanks in the capacity of a visiting brother . I was invited to your splendid banquet by my worthy Brother Fife , and , indeed , he could not pass a greater compliment on me than to be the means of again introducing me to my Mother Lodge , 73 , which I will ever revere and respect . ( Hear , hear . ) I thank you , brethren , for your kindness . Bro . Captain AA ' INDER—AA orshipful Master and brethren , I
thank you sincerely for the manner in which the toast of my lodge , No 101 , has been received here this evening . I shall not fail to mention it to the members of that lodge , who will , no doubt , if an opportunity offers , reciprocate your fraternal regard . I must say this is a happy meeting ; for pleasantry and true Masonic feeling , it may be equalled , but not surpassed . ( Hear , hear . ) BroBEENAL on tho part of No 201 Newcastlerose and
. , , , said—AA orshipful JIaster and brethren , I assure you it always affords me the greatest possible pleasure to attend your meetings , especially on an evening of this sort when our object is to celebrate the festival of St . John , which has boon practised from time immemorial . I consider myself , although not a member , part and parcel of 73 . Many of your members who attained vo the highest honours have been initiated by me . I hope the day
is not far distant when I shall he readmitted a member of this lodge . You all know I revere and respect its members . ( Hear , hear . ) _ Bro . PERSSE , 333—AA orsbipful Master and brethren , I feel highly complimented this evening in having my name associated Avith the visiting brethren , and I thank you for tho honour most sincerely . Bro . SPONG , 333—Worshipful JIaster and brethren , so many
having responded on behalf of the visiting brethren of my lodge , I thought it would not be necessary that I should address you , but now that I am called on , I must say that a more happy , fraternal , and excellent meeting , I have never been present at , and it reflects the greatest possible credit on Lodge 73 . Bro . BENNETT also returned thanks for Lodge 333 . Air—•* You ' r looking as fresh as the morn . " Bro . Thomas GLOA'ER proposed "The Health of Bro . Spaight " in very complimentary terms , as being a worthy member of the Order .
It was enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . SPAIGHT rose to respond and said—AVorshipful Master and Brethren , I rise very much embarrassed in consequence of the cordial and flattering manner in wliich my health has been proposed and received b y you all . I must ask your kind indulgence for not having attended your meetings as often as it would be my desire . Just at the present my life is not a very enviable
one , as you are aware of my efforts ( and I will say successful ones ) to attain an honour to . which we cannot allude here , as it is forbidden ground to touch on politics . ( Hear , hear ) . In coining amongst you , brethren , this evening to celebrate the festival at Killaloe of our Lodge 73 , your cheerfulness and happiness has made mo happy indeed . ( Cheers ) . In JIasonry there is always one green spot to be found—harmony and brotherl y iove . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Spaight concluded at considerable length amidst the cheers of the brethren .
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Air— "Annie , dear , good oyo by Bro . Bennett . The AA orshipful Master's health was proposed , and responded to in suitable terms . Bro . FERGI ' SON proposed " The Health of the Past Master of the Lodge , Bro . Horrell , " and the W . Master presented that worthy brother with a P . M . 's jewel in recognition of his services during the last six months . Bro . HORRELL returned thanks in fvetyj appropriate and
handsome terms . Air— " The jolly young waterman " by Bro . O'Connell . Bro . SPONG proposed tlie Senior AA ardeu ' s health , which was well received . Bro . ADAMS responded and said—Worshipful JIaster and brethren , I am greatly obliged for the kind manner in which my health has been proposed and received . Certainly such reunions as the present are calculated to reflect great credit on
our lodge . I think it right to mention the very hearty welcome some of the brethren in company with myself received at Derry Castle this day . I believe no lodgo has received so vast an amount of sunshine as 73 , and I trust it will ever merit the continuance of prosperity . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . BENEAL proposed the " health of the Junior Warden of 73 Avhich was very warmly received and responded to .
, Bro . THOMAS GLOVER—I beg to thank you , brethren , on behalf of the Junior Warden , Bro . Captain Morgan , who is not able , I am sorry to say , to take his place here this evening from ill-health . I trust he will soon bo quite recovered from that illness , and assume his position . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . THOMAS GLOATSE , in very eloquent terms , proposed " The Press , coupling with it the name of Bro . Bassett , of the
Zimerick Southern Chronicle . " Bro . BASSETT acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms , and more especially coming from one who had been a distinguished member of the press , he the more prized it . Bro . Bassett did not , however , take his seat without assuring the brethren that every effort on his part would be always made to promote tho interest of the illustrious Order of which he was a member .
Bro . Joyce's health was subsequently proposed and duly honoured by the brethren . Bro . JOYCE said AVorshipful JIaster and brethren , as a comparative stranger ( no , no ) , I must feel highly nattered by the kind and very enthusiastic manner in which my health has been received . I can only say that if such a circumstance occurred in 411 , my mother lodge , I would not feel surprised . It is true ,
by your kindness , I have been admitted a member of 73 , and I can only assure you that my best exertions , whilst in Limerick , will be to promote the interests of your lodge . ( Applause . ) I find it is a lodgo much to he admired , and as to the singing it is the same as going to a concert to come amongst you . ( Laughter . ) Bro . AVm . Glover kept the brethren in roars of laughter by
singing " Katty O'Lynch . " Bro . Spong contributed much to the harmony of the evening hy rendering some sweet music from au ivy leaf . A high eulogium ivas passed on Bro . Ferguson for the manner in Avhich he , Avith great inconvenience to himself , materially aided in the catering , which was approved of by all present . After spending a delightful evening , the brotherhood separated in peace , love , and harmony .
BELFAST . ALFRED LODGE ( SO . 59 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated St . John ' s Day on the 27 th ult ., by dining together in their rooms , Donogall Place Buildings . Bro . II . S . Jl'Cauley , AV . M ., occupied tho chair , and Bro . R . Tighe occupied the vicechair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , after which tho evening was spent in the usual Masonic style of peaceloveand harmony . The brethren thou
, , separated , highly pleased with tho evening's enjoyment . LODGE 51 . —The brethren of this lodge dined together at the Queen's Hotel , in celebration of St . John ' s Day . Bro . Reed , AV . JI ., occupied the chair , and Bros . Longford , P . M ., and Carr , P . M ., sustained the duties of the vice-chairs . The usual loyal and JIasonic toasts wero proposed , and duly honoured , after which the evening was spent in the manner customary among Jlasons .
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Ireland.
Health of our esteemed , venerated , and beloved Brother Michael Furnell , 33 , our ex-Provincial Grand Master . " ( Great cheering , which lasted several minutes . ) No member of our glorious Order has endeared himself more than Ilro . Furnell . ( Hoar , hear , and cheers . ) AVe will now give him the salute he is entitled to , taking the lire from me . It was responded to by the entire members in a most enthuijustic manner .
Air— "Auld lang syne" by Bro . AVm . Glover . Bro . Spong being called on , sang a comic song wliich much conduced to the harmony of the evening . The toast of " The Visiting Brethren" was then given . Bro . CARET , of 271 , said—AVorshipful Master and brethrencircumstances prevented me from coming amongst you more frequently than it would be my desire . I thank you sincerely for the kind manner in which the toast of my health has been
proposed and so warmly received by you all , coupled with the visiting brethren , which at once convinces me that years may roll o ' er us , but brotherly love is not forgotten . ( Applause . ) It may truly be said that Lodge 73 is the flower of Masonry iu Limerick ( cheers ) , and when I look round me and observe all the faces , many of whom I have known since childhood , I feel it , indeed , a privilege to be amongst you on this happy occasion . ( Hearhear . )
, Bro . TROUSDELL—I feel rather diffident , AVorshipful Sir , in returning thanks in the capacity of a visiting brother . I was invited to your splendid banquet by my worthy Brother Fife , and , indeed , he could not pass a greater compliment on me than to be the means of again introducing me to my Mother Lodge , 73 , which I will ever revere and respect . ( Hear , hear . ) I thank you , brethren , for your kindness . Bro . Captain AA ' INDER—AA orshipful Master and brethren , I
thank you sincerely for the manner in which the toast of my lodge , No 101 , has been received here this evening . I shall not fail to mention it to the members of that lodge , who will , no doubt , if an opportunity offers , reciprocate your fraternal regard . I must say this is a happy meeting ; for pleasantry and true Masonic feeling , it may be equalled , but not surpassed . ( Hear , hear . ) BroBEENAL on tho part of No 201 Newcastlerose and
. , , , said—AA orshipful JIaster and brethren , I assure you it always affords me the greatest possible pleasure to attend your meetings , especially on an evening of this sort when our object is to celebrate the festival of St . John , which has boon practised from time immemorial . I consider myself , although not a member , part and parcel of 73 . Many of your members who attained vo the highest honours have been initiated by me . I hope the day
is not far distant when I shall he readmitted a member of this lodge . You all know I revere and respect its members . ( Hear , hear . ) _ Bro . PERSSE , 333—AA orsbipful Master and brethren , I feel highly complimented this evening in having my name associated Avith the visiting brethren , and I thank you for tho honour most sincerely . Bro . SPONG , 333—Worshipful JIaster and brethren , so many
having responded on behalf of the visiting brethren of my lodge , I thought it would not be necessary that I should address you , but now that I am called on , I must say that a more happy , fraternal , and excellent meeting , I have never been present at , and it reflects the greatest possible credit on Lodge 73 . Bro . BENNETT also returned thanks for Lodge 333 . Air—•* You ' r looking as fresh as the morn . " Bro . Thomas GLOA'ER proposed "The Health of Bro . Spaight " in very complimentary terms , as being a worthy member of the Order .
It was enthusiastically received by the brethren . Bro . SPAIGHT rose to respond and said—AVorshipful Master and Brethren , I rise very much embarrassed in consequence of the cordial and flattering manner in wliich my health has been proposed and received b y you all . I must ask your kind indulgence for not having attended your meetings as often as it would be my desire . Just at the present my life is not a very enviable
one , as you are aware of my efforts ( and I will say successful ones ) to attain an honour to . which we cannot allude here , as it is forbidden ground to touch on politics . ( Hear , hear ) . In coining amongst you , brethren , this evening to celebrate the festival at Killaloe of our Lodge 73 , your cheerfulness and happiness has made mo happy indeed . ( Cheers ) . In JIasonry there is always one green spot to be found—harmony and brotherl y iove . ( Cheers . ) Bro . Spaight concluded at considerable length amidst the cheers of the brethren .
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Air— "Annie , dear , good oyo by Bro . Bennett . The AA orshipful Master's health was proposed , and responded to in suitable terms . Bro . FERGI ' SON proposed " The Health of the Past Master of the Lodge , Bro . Horrell , " and the W . Master presented that worthy brother with a P . M . 's jewel in recognition of his services during the last six months . Bro . HORRELL returned thanks in fvetyj appropriate and
handsome terms . Air— " The jolly young waterman " by Bro . O'Connell . Bro . SPONG proposed tlie Senior AA ardeu ' s health , which was well received . Bro . ADAMS responded and said—Worshipful JIaster and brethren , I am greatly obliged for the kind manner in which my health has been proposed and received . Certainly such reunions as the present are calculated to reflect great credit on
our lodge . I think it right to mention the very hearty welcome some of the brethren in company with myself received at Derry Castle this day . I believe no lodgo has received so vast an amount of sunshine as 73 , and I trust it will ever merit the continuance of prosperity . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . BENEAL proposed the " health of the Junior Warden of 73 Avhich was very warmly received and responded to .
, Bro . THOMAS GLOVER—I beg to thank you , brethren , on behalf of the Junior Warden , Bro . Captain Morgan , who is not able , I am sorry to say , to take his place here this evening from ill-health . I trust he will soon bo quite recovered from that illness , and assume his position . ( Hear , hear . ) Bro . THOMAS GLOATSE , in very eloquent terms , proposed " The Press , coupling with it the name of Bro . Bassett , of the
Zimerick Southern Chronicle . " Bro . BASSETT acknowledged the compliment in suitable terms , and more especially coming from one who had been a distinguished member of the press , he the more prized it . Bro . Bassett did not , however , take his seat without assuring the brethren that every effort on his part would be always made to promote tho interest of the illustrious Order of which he was a member .
Bro . Joyce's health was subsequently proposed and duly honoured by the brethren . Bro . JOYCE said AVorshipful JIaster and brethren , as a comparative stranger ( no , no ) , I must feel highly nattered by the kind and very enthusiastic manner in which my health has been received . I can only say that if such a circumstance occurred in 411 , my mother lodge , I would not feel surprised . It is true ,
by your kindness , I have been admitted a member of 73 , and I can only assure you that my best exertions , whilst in Limerick , will be to promote the interests of your lodge . ( Applause . ) I find it is a lodgo much to he admired , and as to the singing it is the same as going to a concert to come amongst you . ( Laughter . ) Bro . AVm . Glover kept the brethren in roars of laughter by
singing " Katty O'Lynch . " Bro . Spong contributed much to the harmony of the evening hy rendering some sweet music from au ivy leaf . A high eulogium ivas passed on Bro . Ferguson for the manner in Avhich he , Avith great inconvenience to himself , materially aided in the catering , which was approved of by all present . After spending a delightful evening , the brotherhood separated in peace , love , and harmony .
BELFAST . ALFRED LODGE ( SO . 59 ) . —The brethren of this lodge celebrated St . John ' s Day on the 27 th ult ., by dining together in their rooms , Donogall Place Buildings . Bro . II . S . Jl'Cauley , AV . M ., occupied tho chair , and Bro . R . Tighe occupied the vicechair . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and duly honoured , after which tho evening was spent in the usual Masonic style of peaceloveand harmony . The brethren thou
, , separated , highly pleased with tho evening's enjoyment . LODGE 51 . —The brethren of this lodge dined together at the Queen's Hotel , in celebration of St . John ' s Day . Bro . Reed , AV . JI ., occupied the chair , and Bros . Longford , P . M ., and Carr , P . M ., sustained the duties of the vice-chairs . The usual loyal and JIasonic toasts wero proposed , and duly honoured , after which the evening was spent in the manner customary among Jlasons .
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