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Hesketh and Lord Skelmersdale . They were both true Masons . He ( Bro . AVylie ) was often brought iuto close intercourse with both brethren , and he assured them that ho should not fail to convey to them aud the others included in the toast the warm , yea , the affectionate manner in which their names had been received . Personally , he was deeply grateful to all present for the compliment paid him . Masonry was a glorious Craft , ever
spreading influences for good over the minds of its members , and in its machinery uplifting the weak and fallen , and endeavouring to restore to society the brother who had seen better days , or , it might be , the widow of some brother whom death had left without those means which he thought he had secured to her . For years he had been an active and somewhat zealous Masonand he had thereblearned to appreciate her
, y beautiful teachings and realisa hor many noble lessons . Might they all pass into tho calm and unruffled period of hale old age , dignified by a well-spent and useful life , and cheered by the recollections of benevolence and charity , lessons which wore so amply illustrated in their ancient and honourable Craft . They had spoken kindly in regard to himself , and in the words of their great poot ho would conclude : —
"I can no other answer make , but thanks , And thanks , and ever thanks . Often good turns Are shuffled off with some uneurrent pay ; But were my worth , as in my conscience , firm , You would find better dealing . "
Bro . John Bowes , P . P . G . Reg . C . & W ., said he had permission from the AV . JI . to propose the next toast , and he discharged the duty with the utmost pleasure . They had all ¦ witnessed the beautiful ceremony of installation that day , and witnessed it doubtless with groat pleasure . Two brethren were the prominent actors , but as they had already remembered one of them , his ( the speaker's ) remarks would be confined to
the other . "Bro . Hamer" ( cheers ) Prov . G- Treas . was bis father in Masonry . He had known him above 20 years . He first introduced him to the light , and had kindly watched him in bis passage upwards , through all tbe grades in the Craft and the Royal Arch . Kindness , gentleness , and conciliatory qualities were virtues essentially Bro . I-Iamcr ' s , and correct elaborate " working " was also bis forte . Bro . Hamer had
done his duty to overy lodge in tho province , and indeed his good deeds were not confined to his own province . Bro . Bowes then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Hamer . The toast was drunk with full honours . Song— " Tbe Pilot , " by Bro . Thomas . Bro . HamerProv . G . Treas . in respondingsaid he deeply
, , , appreciated their kindness , and could assure them that nothing . afforded him more pleasure than to render assistance to any lodge requiring assistance . He well remembered years ago , when he was first elected to the office of prov . G . Treas ., visiting all the lodges in the province . In the course of his round he called at AVarrington , audit so happened opportunely ,
for he was able to render assistance where it was especially needed . Before the lodge was closed a gentleman was proposed " as a fit and proper person , " and the candidate was the last speaker . He had lost sight of Bro . Bowes for some years , but he need not say that the pleasure he experienced in again meeting him was heightened by the fact that it was in tho sacred precints of a Freemason ' s lodge . He again thanked the brethren .
Chorus— "The Grand Lodge above . " Bro . Dr . Pennington , P . M ., Hon . See . and Treas ., rose , and assured the brethren that he had a most pleasing and gratifying duty to perform . Their W . Master was a tried man , and they had not found him wanting . Under his rule the lodge bad advanced far beyond anything previously attained , and be bad no doubt that if Bro . Cooper was spared to them it would ultimately
become one of the best lodges in the province . He begged to propose the health of " The AA . M . " Full honours . Chorus— " Prosper the Art . " Bro . E . C . Cooper , W . JI ,, said he felt deeply grateful for the kind reception they had given to the toast of his health . Bro . Pennington had been pleased to refer to the past , and said it augured well for the future ; and he would only say that nothing
should he wanting on bis part to render the Lodge of Faith , 481 ' , all that it ought to he . He claimed the regular and punctual attendance of his AVardens and other officers , as well as their best services , and with their assistance , the sympathy of tho brethren in general , and his own industry , he hoped to realize
his and their expectations . The kind words they had expressed towards him would certainly act as a stimulus and encouragement to him in the future . Tbe AV . M . resumed his seat amid demonstrations of the warmest approbation . The following were also given : — " The Past Masters , " reseonded to by Bro . Dr . Pennington ; "The A isitors , " responded to by Bros . D . AV , Finney , S . AV and AV . M . elect of 148 , Thos .
Batley , and Boucbier ; ' - "The Officers of the Lodge , Past aud Present , " responded to by the AVardens and Deacons ; " Our newly-passed Brother , " responded to by Bro . Harrison ; '" The JIasonic Charities , " and " The Ladies , " the last-named was responded to by Bro . Tot-ley , J . AV ., who was particularly happy in his remarks . He claimed for the " Lancashire Witches " preeminence among the fair sex , and concluded u very appropriate
speech with the following quotation : — " But not to our brethren alone we confine True brotherly love—that affection divine ; For our kind-hearted sisters in that have a shave , For as we admire , we're beloved by the fair . " The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very pleasant meetinga meeting which will be long remembered by all present at the festival of St . John tbe Evangelist , of the Lodge of Faith , 484 .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . LEEDS . —First Annual St . John ' s Festival of the Excelsior Zodge ( No . 1042 ) , and Presentation to Bro . W . E . Porritt WM ., of the Lodge Fidelity ( 289 ) . On Tuesday , the loth inst ., the Exc » lsior Lodge , 1042 , held their annual festival of St . John , in tho Masonic Hall , Leeds . Bro . 11 . 11 . NelsonProv . Grand See . officiated as AVM . and
, , ,, I . M . After tbe lodge bad been opened into the several degrees Bro , Robert Vickerman Allison , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected , was regularly installed AV . JI . for the ensuing year , after which bis wardens and officers were severally invested with their badges of office , and conducted to their places . After the closing of the lodgo tbe brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous dinner was served
and clone justice to . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then given and drunk with enthusiasm . In response to the toast of the I . M ., Bro . Nelson said it gave him much pleasure to attend and take part in the ceremony iu the Excelsior Lodge , from the fact that previous to bis removal from Leeds he had had the honour of filling the chair of the W . M . ofthe lodge in its infancy . Bro . Nelson took this opportunity of
adverting to tbe Masouic charities . By them the widow's heart had been made to leap for joy , and her tears had been wiped away , and orphans had been made glad . He urged brethren to contribute their mite to these charities , and whether their contributions were small or great , never to be ashamed of them .
The most interesting part of the evening ' s proceedings , however , was the presentation of a P . M . 's jewel in gold in the form of a five-pointed star aud an address to Bro . AV . H . Porritt , W . M ., of the Lodgo Fidelity , 222 , and a member of the Excelsior Lodge . The presentation was made b y Bro . Dr . Smyth , vicar of St . Chads , Far Headingley , and AV . JI . elect of the Fidelity Lodge . He said that although an old Mason , and one who had taken an active part in his day in tbe ceremonies of
proviucial grand lodges , he was now a very humble Mason , but he felt proud on being permitted to perform the pleasing duty now entrusted to him . Bro . Porritt deserved bis love and respect , aud tbe love and respect of tbe brethren , not only of his own lodges or ofthe town , but tbe craft at large , and he folt sure wherever he was known that love and respect were bestowed . So proficient was Bro . Porritt's knowledin JIasonic skill and
ge working , his merits soon became known so well as to warrant those in authority iu committing charges to him which they felt assured would be kept and discharged with sincerity and zeal . In the early days of the Excelsior Lodge , when its numbers wero small and its working was deficient , and when none would come forward to fill tho breach and man the ramparts of his lodge , Bro . Porritt stepped up and fought bravely
for its life , and by his and the efforts of a few other faithful brethren the lodge had now gained a firm standing place among the lodges in the town , and he believed it would go on till it reached the pinnacle of fame implied in its name . But Bro . Porritt had not confined his labours to his lodge alone , but , like a true-hearted JIason , had laboured bard in mitigation of tbe sorrows and sufferings of the widow and the fatherless . Bro . Smyth was reminded of an anecdote ot Bro .
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Provincial.
Hesketh and Lord Skelmersdale . They were both true Masons . He ( Bro . AVylie ) was often brought iuto close intercourse with both brethren , and he assured them that ho should not fail to convey to them aud the others included in the toast the warm , yea , the affectionate manner in which their names had been received . Personally , he was deeply grateful to all present for the compliment paid him . Masonry was a glorious Craft , ever
spreading influences for good over the minds of its members , and in its machinery uplifting the weak and fallen , and endeavouring to restore to society the brother who had seen better days , or , it might be , the widow of some brother whom death had left without those means which he thought he had secured to her . For years he had been an active and somewhat zealous Masonand he had thereblearned to appreciate her
, y beautiful teachings and realisa hor many noble lessons . Might they all pass into tho calm and unruffled period of hale old age , dignified by a well-spent and useful life , and cheered by the recollections of benevolence and charity , lessons which wore so amply illustrated in their ancient and honourable Craft . They had spoken kindly in regard to himself , and in the words of their great poot ho would conclude : —
"I can no other answer make , but thanks , And thanks , and ever thanks . Often good turns Are shuffled off with some uneurrent pay ; But were my worth , as in my conscience , firm , You would find better dealing . "
Bro . John Bowes , P . P . G . Reg . C . & W ., said he had permission from the AV . JI . to propose the next toast , and he discharged the duty with the utmost pleasure . They had all ¦ witnessed the beautiful ceremony of installation that day , and witnessed it doubtless with groat pleasure . Two brethren were the prominent actors , but as they had already remembered one of them , his ( the speaker's ) remarks would be confined to
the other . "Bro . Hamer" ( cheers ) Prov . G- Treas . was bis father in Masonry . He had known him above 20 years . He first introduced him to the light , and had kindly watched him in bis passage upwards , through all tbe grades in the Craft and the Royal Arch . Kindness , gentleness , and conciliatory qualities were virtues essentially Bro . I-Iamcr ' s , and correct elaborate " working " was also bis forte . Bro . Hamer had
done his duty to overy lodge in tho province , and indeed his good deeds were not confined to his own province . Bro . Bowes then proposed "The Health of the Installing Master , " coupling with it the name of Bro . Hamer . The toast was drunk with full honours . Song— " Tbe Pilot , " by Bro . Thomas . Bro . HamerProv . G . Treas . in respondingsaid he deeply
, , , appreciated their kindness , and could assure them that nothing . afforded him more pleasure than to render assistance to any lodge requiring assistance . He well remembered years ago , when he was first elected to the office of prov . G . Treas ., visiting all the lodges in the province . In the course of his round he called at AVarrington , audit so happened opportunely ,
for he was able to render assistance where it was especially needed . Before the lodge was closed a gentleman was proposed " as a fit and proper person , " and the candidate was the last speaker . He had lost sight of Bro . Bowes for some years , but he need not say that the pleasure he experienced in again meeting him was heightened by the fact that it was in tho sacred precints of a Freemason ' s lodge . He again thanked the brethren .
Chorus— "The Grand Lodge above . " Bro . Dr . Pennington , P . M ., Hon . See . and Treas ., rose , and assured the brethren that he had a most pleasing and gratifying duty to perform . Their W . Master was a tried man , and they had not found him wanting . Under his rule the lodge bad advanced far beyond anything previously attained , and be bad no doubt that if Bro . Cooper was spared to them it would ultimately
become one of the best lodges in the province . He begged to propose the health of " The AA . M . " Full honours . Chorus— " Prosper the Art . " Bro . E . C . Cooper , W . JI ,, said he felt deeply grateful for the kind reception they had given to the toast of his health . Bro . Pennington had been pleased to refer to the past , and said it augured well for the future ; and he would only say that nothing
should he wanting on bis part to render the Lodge of Faith , 481 ' , all that it ought to he . He claimed the regular and punctual attendance of his AVardens and other officers , as well as their best services , and with their assistance , the sympathy of tho brethren in general , and his own industry , he hoped to realize
his and their expectations . The kind words they had expressed towards him would certainly act as a stimulus and encouragement to him in the future . Tbe AV . M . resumed his seat amid demonstrations of the warmest approbation . The following were also given : — " The Past Masters , " reseonded to by Bro . Dr . Pennington ; "The A isitors , " responded to by Bros . D . AV , Finney , S . AV and AV . M . elect of 148 , Thos .
Batley , and Boucbier ; ' - "The Officers of the Lodge , Past aud Present , " responded to by the AVardens and Deacons ; " Our newly-passed Brother , " responded to by Bro . Harrison ; '" The JIasonic Charities , " and " The Ladies , " the last-named was responded to by Bro . Tot-ley , J . AV ., who was particularly happy in his remarks . He claimed for the " Lancashire Witches " preeminence among the fair sex , and concluded u very appropriate
speech with the following quotation : — " But not to our brethren alone we confine True brotherly love—that affection divine ; For our kind-hearted sisters in that have a shave , For as we admire , we're beloved by the fair . " The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a very pleasant meetinga meeting which will be long remembered by all present at the festival of St . John tbe Evangelist , of the Lodge of Faith , 484 .
YORKSHIRE ( WEST ) . LEEDS . —First Annual St . John ' s Festival of the Excelsior Zodge ( No . 1042 ) , and Presentation to Bro . W . E . Porritt WM ., of the Lodge Fidelity ( 289 ) . On Tuesday , the loth inst ., the Exc » lsior Lodge , 1042 , held their annual festival of St . John , in tho Masonic Hall , Leeds . Bro . 11 . 11 . NelsonProv . Grand See . officiated as AVM . and
, , ,, I . M . After tbe lodge bad been opened into the several degrees Bro , Robert Vickerman Allison , S . W ., who had been unanimously elected , was regularly installed AV . JI . for the ensuing year , after which bis wardens and officers were severally invested with their badges of office , and conducted to their places . After the closing of the lodgo tbe brethren repaired to the banqueting room , where a sumptuous dinner was served
and clone justice to . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were then given and drunk with enthusiasm . In response to the toast of the I . M ., Bro . Nelson said it gave him much pleasure to attend and take part in the ceremony iu the Excelsior Lodge , from the fact that previous to bis removal from Leeds he had had the honour of filling the chair of the W . M . ofthe lodge in its infancy . Bro . Nelson took this opportunity of
adverting to tbe Masouic charities . By them the widow's heart had been made to leap for joy , and her tears had been wiped away , and orphans had been made glad . He urged brethren to contribute their mite to these charities , and whether their contributions were small or great , never to be ashamed of them .
The most interesting part of the evening ' s proceedings , however , was the presentation of a P . M . 's jewel in gold in the form of a five-pointed star aud an address to Bro . AV . H . Porritt , W . M ., of the Lodgo Fidelity , 222 , and a member of the Excelsior Lodge . The presentation was made b y Bro . Dr . Smyth , vicar of St . Chads , Far Headingley , and AV . JI . elect of the Fidelity Lodge . He said that although an old Mason , and one who had taken an active part in his day in tbe ceremonies of
proviucial grand lodges , he was now a very humble Mason , but he felt proud on being permitted to perform the pleasing duty now entrusted to him . Bro . Porritt deserved bis love and respect , aud tbe love and respect of tbe brethren , not only of his own lodges or ofthe town , but tbe craft at large , and he folt sure wherever he was known that love and respect were bestowed . So proficient was Bro . Porritt's knowledin JIasonic skill and
ge working , his merits soon became known so well as to warrant those in authority iu committing charges to him which they felt assured would be kept and discharged with sincerity and zeal . In the early days of the Excelsior Lodge , when its numbers wero small and its working was deficient , and when none would come forward to fill tho breach and man the ramparts of his lodge , Bro . Porritt stepped up and fought bravely
for its life , and by his and the efforts of a few other faithful brethren the lodge had now gained a firm standing place among the lodges in the town , and he believed it would go on till it reached the pinnacle of fame implied in its name . But Bro . Porritt had not confined his labours to his lodge alone , but , like a true-hearted JIason , had laboured bard in mitigation of tbe sorrows and sufferings of the widow and the fatherless . Bro . Smyth was reminded of an anecdote ot Bro .