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United Lodge, No. 697.
J . H . Johnson , G . A . Oldham , F . Freeman , Georgo Beaumont S . H . Ellis , T . J . Grant , R . J . Godfrey , L . F . Man ley , F . Hers nan J . G . Potton , E . J . Horncastle , H . E . E . Williams , and A . S . H Sparling .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
ON Monday , tho 10 th inst ., the regnlar monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Savionrgate , York . There were present Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W ., G . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . P ., G . Balmford * P . M . P . P . G . O ., 0 . 6 . Padel P . M . P . P . G . O ., J . T . Seller P . M ., M . Millington P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., W . Brown S . W ., Geo . Chapman J . W ., J . Kay Sec , W .
Lackenby J . D ., P . Pearson as I . G ., W . Storey and J . D . Irving Stewards , R . Ware , W . T . Nance , H . Mennell , 0 . Tuff , W . Routledge , John Thorpe , W . R . Jackson , W . Wrigglesworth , J . E . Wilkinson , W . Sharp , R . M . Hayden , and others ; whilst amongst the visitors were Bros . M . C Peck P . M . 250 Prov . G . Sec , T . Thompson P . M . 57
P . P . G . D ., J . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . Reg ., W . Tesseyman P . M . 57 P . P . G . S . of W ., W . H . Cowper P . M . 1818 P . P . G . Reg ., E . Harding W . M . 1991 , F . Woolnongh 1991 , A . M . White 1991 , H . S . Hopton 256 , W . Ward 236 , and others . The Lodge was opened by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M ., . and , after the confirmation of the minntes , a ballot was
taken for a candidate , after which an accepted candidate was initiated . The chair was then taken by Bro . M . Millington , who initiated a second candidate , the charge to the two candidates being given bv
Bro . Brown S . W . The chair was then taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., who said that there were occasions in tho working of the Craft when very pleasant tasks had fallen to his lot , and this was one of the . m . It was one of the dnties inculcated in their
teachings that merit should have its reward , and that patient industry shonld not go unrecognised . Those who were active workers in Freemasonry were well aware how essential it was to the prosperity of any Lodge that those who might be termed its "staff" Officers shonld be energetic and careful , ancl should have the real interests
of the Order at heart . Since that Lodge had been formed in 187 fi it , had been fortunate in the possession of a Treasnrer who had steadily worked and laboured for its welfare . Bro . Balmford P . M . was the first Treasurer appointed , and he had annually received the unanimous vote of the brethren to the same office , the result being that ho was at that moment their Treasurer after a service of 10
years . All the older members of tho Lodge knew what had been done by tho Lodge . They remembered the difficulties that had fit tended i's formation , and the struggles that had eventuated iu their possession of the beantiful building in which they wero then met , the splendid furniture that surrounded them , and the valuable
collection of Masonic books , pictures , aud relics that formed their museum . Much of this was dne to tbe careful manner in which the Treasurer had husbanded the resontces of tho Lodge , nnd the brethren had folt that some slight recognition was duo from them to one who had perved them so well . On behalf of the brethren of tho Lodge , he
asked Bro . Balmford's acceptance of a gold Treasurer ' s jewel , which he had great pleasure in placing upon Iris breast , wishing fch . it he might be spared for many years to come , to work shoulder to fhonlder with them in the great cause of brotherly love , relief , and truth . After the applause had subsided Bro . Whytehead resumed
his remarks . He said that t '' ere was another brother with them that evening whose services had been oven of n more laborious character than those of the Treasurer . Ho referred to tho Secretary , Bro . James Kay . Bro . Kay was no novice at secretarial work . He had made his mark arid won the respect of the brethren in Hull
where he was for years the Secretary of one of tho Lodges bed re he came to York . He had been appointed Secretary of tho Eboractim Lodge at its formation , and had annually been reappointed to the
office , with the exception of one year , when he served in a Warden ' s chair . The work of a Secretary involved a great deal of careful attention to details , and they were fortunate in the possession of a brother who waa able fco devote time and trouble to the work of that
office . They all knew how courteous Bro . Kay always was , how ready to give information , and how genial , and it had been the wi . < h of the members to pay him the compliment of presenting him with a S-cretiwy ' B gold jewel , which he was truly glad to place upon his b-east with the same good wishes and congratulation as ho had
expressed towards Bro . Balmford . Bros . Balmford and K-iy then rise , amid tbe continued applause of the brethren , to express their thank " , which each did in a few well-chosen words . The presentitions had come to them in the nature of surprises . Whatever they bad done for the Lodge had been in n true spirit of anxiety for its
prosperity , and it would be their pride and pleasure when they wore the j-wels to remember the donors and the happy hours they had spent under the banner of Eboracum , No . 1611 . The jewels were designed and manufactured by Bro . Georgo Kenning , and were of n very chaste description . The Treasurer ' s consisted of the cross-keys , suspended from a Past Master ' s emblem nnder a scroll , inscribed :
" Presented to W . Bro . G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O ., by the brethren of . Eboracum , 1611 . " That , presented to the Secretary had the cross p " ns nnder a scroll , engraved : — " Presr nted to Bro . J . Kay by the brethren of Eboracum , 1611 . "
Tins Secretary then read a letter from Bro . Stephenson I . G . Ih'inki g tho Lodge for its sympathy with him in bis severe illness . Hearty good wishes having been expressed by tho visitors , the Lodge was then closed , find the whob party adjonrned to an excellent supper which had be < n set in the b mqueting room . Toe tables were
tastefully decorated with plants . Bro . T . B , Whytehead presided and was supported by the other Past Masters and visitors . At the conclusion of supper an adjournment was made to the srnoko room where the uaual toasts were given . The health of tho Visitors wis
responded to by Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 , and W . II . Cowper P . M . IS 18 . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was drunk with mtisciul honours , and a right merry evening , enlivened with song . * , ci-ne to an end all too soon .
Samson Lodge, No. 1668.
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 .
THE installation mooting of this Lodge , whioh is thn youngest of the five so-called Jewish Lodges of Freemasons in London , was held on tho llth inst ., at tho Regent Masonio Hall ( Cafe Royal ) , Regent-street , when there was a representative gathering of members aud Visitors , the latter including the Worshipful Masters of the Tranquillity , Joppa , and Montefiore Lodges . The brethren assembled
at half . past fonr o ' clock , and Lodgo was opened in form , under the presidency of Bro . IT . W . Casperd , who was supported by Bros > . R . A . Kingsbury S . W . W . M . elect , B . Fuld J . W ., M . D . Loow-nsfcark P . M . Treasurer , Baron D . Ba-net P . M . S cretary , J . S . Miller S . D ., S . Lancaster J . D ., Isaac Levy I . G ., II . Moss Steward ; P . M . ' s IT .
Aarons , J . Quincey , C . Ojhseo ; Bros . C Benjamin , Is- : i •¦ K . iol , C A . Adams , J . F . Durban , F . G . Brown , F . T . Drewoll , J . Van Praagh , A . IT . Marks , Emil Halm , J . N . Nash , J . Seig . mherg , A . P . Casperd , A . Oberdorffer Tyler , & c . Amongst the Visitors wore Bro * . D . M . Davis W . M . 1017 , J . N . DewsnapV . M . 188 , W . D . Bayley W . M . 185 ,
IT . H . Myers J . W . 1707 , R . G . Crawford , and T . E . Clarke 55 , W . J . Frith 1005 , H . J . Amphlett , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes , Lodgo was advanced fci tho second degro" , when Bros . J . F . Durban and C A . Adams were passed , the ceremony being worked with a precision and impres-dveness for whioh tho retiring
W . M . has become proverbial . Bro . R . A . Kingsbury , who had ably discharged the duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair during tho preceding year , was then presented for installation , and i : i the rendering of this impressive rite Brother Casp rd may be said to have even excelled himself , so admirably and fanUlossly was the
work executed . The ancient charges wero given with all tho requisite effect , and the whol- ' crernony was such a-i to elicit ; tho hearty encomiums of all present . The newly-installed W . M . having been proclaimed and salute 1 in tin usual mMiner , proceeded to invest his Officers for tho voir , as follow : —Bro * . H . W . C ; isp a rd
I . P . M ., B . Field S . W ., J . S . Miller J . W ., M . D . Loowenstark P . M . Treas ., Baron D . Barnet P . M . Sec , S . Lancaster S . D , Isaac L' > vy J . D ., F . G . Brown I G ., F . T . Drewoll D C , H . Moss Assist . D . C , J . Van Praagh W . S ., A . Ob- 'rdoiffer Tyler . Hearty good wishes having been interchanged , Lodge was closed in harmony , and tho
brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in recherche style , the arrangements mwlo for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests being all that could bo desired . A dessert tin on com . u-v Loyal and Craft toasts were -. 'iven from the chu ' rand duly honoured . The W . M . observed that it was tho hig ' ic ^ t , honour Freemasonry
could have attained to have at its ho id the aiming Ki ; g . whoso sway would cover upwards of three hundred millions of pooph \ No person enjoying higher respect in the univer-sn con'd have been selected as Grand Master of the Craft , and they were all proud that , they could take the hand of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
and say , "He is a brother amongst ns . " Ho then propose ! tho R . W . Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and tho rest of tho Grand Officers Present and Past . He had hoped to have had the presence of one of the Grand Officers that evening , hut at tho last moment
th" Grand Treasurer had written to say he was unable to accept tho mutation to attend , and in an extremely pleasant letter begged him to apologise to the brethren for his unnvoidible absence from their meeting . The names of the noble brethren who held offic'S iu Grand Lodge were names which they all hono-tmd , for they wero m m who
did not seek . Vnsonry for what they could get out of it- ; and ho was glad that Masonry was looked upon hy snch noblem ' » as L > rds Carnnrvon , Lathom , and others , as an ins'i'ution worthy of their earnest and zealous support . Thoy all strove to uphold tho Grand Mastor in the exalted position which he held , and administered the affairs of
Grand Lodge in a . manner that evoke I the admiration of tlio brethren generally . Bro . Casperd I . P . M . then n ^ o and said ho was delighted to have tbe gavel in his hands once more , for he had become so used to it that he could hardly leave it alone . Bufc if bo ever held it with a degree of pleasure it was afc the present moment , when about to
propose tho health of their excellent Worship ful Master . Ho was suro that toast would be received with tho utmost or liality an' ! satisfaction , for they all knew the admirable qualities possessed by Bro . Kingsbury , who had that day been installed into tho chair . For his own part , he was glad that he was nut of office , so far as the wotk
of the Samson Lodge was concerned ; and he only hoped that their new W . M . would have double tbo amount of work that had devolved upon himself during his year of office . He had known their W . M . for he scarcely knew how many years—before ho was married , afc any rate—and al ! he could say was that , if ever a man acted Masonry
before he knew Masonry , that man waa their Worshipful Master . Since he had known it he had always kept up to it . He rejoiced to know that Bro . Kingsbury succeeded him in the chair , for he felt certain that if he ( tho speaker ) had been able to give sati ^ action , their present W . M . would be able to do so far more abundantly . Tho
toast wns received with great , enthusiasm . The W . M , in responding , remarked that after what had been said by their Immediate Past Master , ho conld but thank Bro . Caspard lor tho extremely kind manner in which be had proposed the toast , and the brethren generally for the cordiality with which they had received it . If lie had
wanted any omen for the fnture , that certainly had been given him in the way in which they bad drunk to his health . He asked them to accept his hearty and sincere thanks . He now filled a position which , when he joined the Lodge , he could scarcely bave dreamed of occupying for many years to como ; bufc circumstances seemed to
have been ordered otherwise . Ho sine rely hoped the time had not come before ho was prepared to accept tho responsibilities of office , and ho assured them he should do Irs very utmost to desrrvc the goodwill and respect which they had shown him in tho Lodge that evening . He trusted thafc with tin assistance , cf tho Oiliccus and
brethren , they might bo enabled , afc ihe expiration of his term of office , to feel satisfied with the choice they had mado iu placing him in the chair . Ifc would not detain them any longer , as they had a pro ^ i ' iiiuuiu before them of a much move interesting character than
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United Lodge, No. 697.
J . H . Johnson , G . A . Oldham , F . Freeman , Georgo Beaumont S . H . Ellis , T . J . Grant , R . J . Godfrey , L . F . Man ley , F . Hers nan J . G . Potton , E . J . Horncastle , H . E . E . Williams , and A . S . H Sparling .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
ON Monday , tho 10 th inst ., the regnlar monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , St . Savionrgate , York . There were present Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . P . P . G . W ., G . Simpson P . M . P . P . G . P ., G . Balmford * P . M . P . P . G . O ., 0 . 6 . Padel P . M . P . P . G . O ., J . T . Seller P . M ., M . Millington P . M ., J . Blenkin P . M ., W . Brown S . W ., Geo . Chapman J . W ., J . Kay Sec , W .
Lackenby J . D ., P . Pearson as I . G ., W . Storey and J . D . Irving Stewards , R . Ware , W . T . Nance , H . Mennell , 0 . Tuff , W . Routledge , John Thorpe , W . R . Jackson , W . Wrigglesworth , J . E . Wilkinson , W . Sharp , R . M . Hayden , and others ; whilst amongst the visitors were Bros . M . C Peck P . M . 250 Prov . G . Sec , T . Thompson P . M . 57
P . P . G . D ., J . Todd P . M . 236 P . P . G . Reg ., W . Tesseyman P . M . 57 P . P . G . S . of W ., W . H . Cowper P . M . 1818 P . P . G . Reg ., E . Harding W . M . 1991 , F . Woolnongh 1991 , A . M . White 1991 , H . S . Hopton 256 , W . Ward 236 , and others . The Lodge was opened by Bro . J . T . Seller P . M ., . and , after the confirmation of the minntes , a ballot was
taken for a candidate , after which an accepted candidate was initiated . The chair was then taken by Bro . M . Millington , who initiated a second candidate , the charge to the two candidates being given bv
Bro . Brown S . W . The chair was then taken by Bro . T . B . Whytehead P . M ., who said that there were occasions in tho working of the Craft when very pleasant tasks had fallen to his lot , and this was one of the . m . It was one of the dnties inculcated in their
teachings that merit should have its reward , and that patient industry shonld not go unrecognised . Those who were active workers in Freemasonry were well aware how essential it was to the prosperity of any Lodge that those who might be termed its "staff" Officers shonld be energetic and careful , ancl should have the real interests
of the Order at heart . Since that Lodge had been formed in 187 fi it , had been fortunate in the possession of a Treasnrer who had steadily worked and laboured for its welfare . Bro . Balmford P . M . was the first Treasurer appointed , and he had annually received the unanimous vote of the brethren to the same office , the result being that ho was at that moment their Treasurer after a service of 10
years . All the older members of tho Lodge knew what had been done by tho Lodge . They remembered the difficulties that had fit tended i's formation , and the struggles that had eventuated iu their possession of the beantiful building in which they wero then met , the splendid furniture that surrounded them , and the valuable
collection of Masonic books , pictures , aud relics that formed their museum . Much of this was dne to tbe careful manner in which the Treasurer had husbanded the resontces of tho Lodge , nnd the brethren had folt that some slight recognition was duo from them to one who had perved them so well . On behalf of the brethren of tho Lodge , he
asked Bro . Balmford's acceptance of a gold Treasurer ' s jewel , which he had great pleasure in placing upon Iris breast , wishing fch . it he might be spared for many years to come , to work shoulder to fhonlder with them in the great cause of brotherly love , relief , and truth . After the applause had subsided Bro . Whytehead resumed
his remarks . He said that t '' ere was another brother with them that evening whose services had been oven of n more laborious character than those of the Treasurer . Ho referred to tho Secretary , Bro . James Kay . Bro . Kay was no novice at secretarial work . He had made his mark arid won the respect of the brethren in Hull
where he was for years the Secretary of one of tho Lodges bed re he came to York . He had been appointed Secretary of tho Eboractim Lodge at its formation , and had annually been reappointed to the
office , with the exception of one year , when he served in a Warden ' s chair . The work of a Secretary involved a great deal of careful attention to details , and they were fortunate in the possession of a brother who waa able fco devote time and trouble to the work of that
office . They all knew how courteous Bro . Kay always was , how ready to give information , and how genial , and it had been the wi . < h of the members to pay him the compliment of presenting him with a S-cretiwy ' B gold jewel , which he was truly glad to place upon his b-east with the same good wishes and congratulation as ho had
expressed towards Bro . Balmford . Bros . Balmford and K-iy then rise , amid tbe continued applause of the brethren , to express their thank " , which each did in a few well-chosen words . The presentitions had come to them in the nature of surprises . Whatever they bad done for the Lodge had been in n true spirit of anxiety for its
prosperity , and it would be their pride and pleasure when they wore the j-wels to remember the donors and the happy hours they had spent under the banner of Eboracum , No . 1611 . The jewels were designed and manufactured by Bro . Georgo Kenning , and were of n very chaste description . The Treasurer ' s consisted of the cross-keys , suspended from a Past Master ' s emblem nnder a scroll , inscribed :
" Presented to W . Bro . G . Balmford P . M . P . P . G . O ., by the brethren of . Eboracum , 1611 . " That , presented to the Secretary had the cross p " ns nnder a scroll , engraved : — " Presr nted to Bro . J . Kay by the brethren of Eboracum , 1611 . "
Tins Secretary then read a letter from Bro . Stephenson I . G . Ih'inki g tho Lodge for its sympathy with him in bis severe illness . Hearty good wishes having been expressed by tho visitors , the Lodge was then closed , find the whob party adjonrned to an excellent supper which had be < n set in the b mqueting room . Toe tables were
tastefully decorated with plants . Bro . T . B , Whytehead presided and was supported by the other Past Masters and visitors . At the conclusion of supper an adjournment was made to the srnoko room where the uaual toasts were given . The health of tho Visitors wis
responded to by Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 , and W . II . Cowper P . M . IS 18 . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was drunk with mtisciul honours , and a right merry evening , enlivened with song . * , ci-ne to an end all too soon .
Samson Lodge, No. 1668.
SAMSON LODGE , No . 1668 .
THE installation mooting of this Lodge , whioh is thn youngest of the five so-called Jewish Lodges of Freemasons in London , was held on tho llth inst ., at tho Regent Masonio Hall ( Cafe Royal ) , Regent-street , when there was a representative gathering of members aud Visitors , the latter including the Worshipful Masters of the Tranquillity , Joppa , and Montefiore Lodges . The brethren assembled
at half . past fonr o ' clock , and Lodgo was opened in form , under the presidency of Bro . IT . W . Casperd , who was supported by Bros > . R . A . Kingsbury S . W . W . M . elect , B . Fuld J . W ., M . D . Loow-nsfcark P . M . Treasurer , Baron D . Ba-net P . M . S cretary , J . S . Miller S . D ., S . Lancaster J . D ., Isaac Levy I . G ., II . Moss Steward ; P . M . ' s IT .
Aarons , J . Quincey , C . Ojhseo ; Bros . C Benjamin , Is- : i •¦ K . iol , C A . Adams , J . F . Durban , F . G . Brown , F . T . Drewoll , J . Van Praagh , A . IT . Marks , Emil Halm , J . N . Nash , J . Seig . mherg , A . P . Casperd , A . Oberdorffer Tyler , & c . Amongst the Visitors wore Bro * . D . M . Davis W . M . 1017 , J . N . DewsnapV . M . 188 , W . D . Bayley W . M . 185 ,
IT . H . Myers J . W . 1707 , R . G . Crawford , and T . E . Clarke 55 , W . J . Frith 1005 , H . J . Amphlett , and others . After the confirmation of the minutes , Lodgo was advanced fci tho second degro" , when Bros . J . F . Durban and C A . Adams were passed , the ceremony being worked with a precision and impres-dveness for whioh tho retiring
W . M . has become proverbial . Bro . R . A . Kingsbury , who had ably discharged the duties of the Senior Warden ' s chair during tho preceding year , was then presented for installation , and i : i the rendering of this impressive rite Brother Casp rd may be said to have even excelled himself , so admirably and fanUlossly was the
work executed . The ancient charges wero given with all tho requisite effect , and the whol- ' crernony was such a-i to elicit ; tho hearty encomiums of all present . The newly-installed W . M . having been proclaimed and salute 1 in tin usual mMiner , proceeded to invest his Officers for tho voir , as follow : —Bro * . H . W . C ; isp a rd
I . P . M ., B . Field S . W ., J . S . Miller J . W ., M . D . Loowenstark P . M . Treas ., Baron D . Barnet P . M . Sec , S . Lancaster S . D , Isaac L' > vy J . D ., F . G . Brown I G ., F . T . Drewoll D C , H . Moss Assist . D . C , J . Van Praagh W . S ., A . Ob- 'rdoiffer Tyler . Hearty good wishes having been interchanged , Lodge was closed in harmony , and tho
brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was served in recherche style , the arrangements mwlo for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests being all that could bo desired . A dessert tin on com . u-v Loyal and Craft toasts were -. 'iven from the chu ' rand duly honoured . The W . M . observed that it was tho hig ' ic ^ t , honour Freemasonry
could have attained to have at its ho id the aiming Ki ; g . whoso sway would cover upwards of three hundred millions of pooph \ No person enjoying higher respect in the univer-sn con'd have been selected as Grand Master of the Craft , and they were all proud that , they could take the hand of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
and say , "He is a brother amongst ns . " Ho then propose ! tho R . W . Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and tho rest of tho Grand Officers Present and Past . He had hoped to have had the presence of one of the Grand Officers that evening , hut at tho last moment
th" Grand Treasurer had written to say he was unable to accept tho mutation to attend , and in an extremely pleasant letter begged him to apologise to the brethren for his unnvoidible absence from their meeting . The names of the noble brethren who held offic'S iu Grand Lodge were names which they all hono-tmd , for they wero m m who
did not seek . Vnsonry for what they could get out of it- ; and ho was glad that Masonry was looked upon hy snch noblem ' » as L > rds Carnnrvon , Lathom , and others , as an ins'i'ution worthy of their earnest and zealous support . Thoy all strove to uphold tho Grand Mastor in the exalted position which he held , and administered the affairs of
Grand Lodge in a . manner that evoke I the admiration of tlio brethren generally . Bro . Casperd I . P . M . then n ^ o and said ho was delighted to have tbe gavel in his hands once more , for he had become so used to it that he could hardly leave it alone . Bufc if bo ever held it with a degree of pleasure it was afc the present moment , when about to
propose tho health of their excellent Worship ful Master . Ho was suro that toast would be received with tho utmost or liality an' ! satisfaction , for they all knew the admirable qualities possessed by Bro . Kingsbury , who had that day been installed into tho chair . For his own part , he was glad that he was nut of office , so far as the wotk
of the Samson Lodge was concerned ; and he only hoped that their new W . M . would have double tbo amount of work that had devolved upon himself during his year of office . He had known their W . M . for he scarcely knew how many years—before ho was married , afc any rate—and al ! he could say was that , if ever a man acted Masonry
before he knew Masonry , that man waa their Worshipful Master . Since he had known it he had always kept up to it . He rejoiced to know that Bro . Kingsbury succeeded him in the chair , for he felt certain that if he ( tho speaker ) had been able to give sati ^ action , their present W . M . would be able to do so far more abundantly . Tho
toast wns received with great , enthusiasm . The W . M , in responding , remarked that after what had been said by their Immediate Past Master , ho conld but thank Bro . Caspard lor tho extremely kind manner in which be had proposed the toast , and the brethren generally for the cordiality with which they had received it . If lie had
wanted any omen for the fnture , that certainly had been given him in the way in which they bad drunk to his health . He asked them to accept his hearty and sincere thanks . He now filled a position which , when he joined the Lodge , he could scarcely bave dreamed of occupying for many years to como ; bufc circumstances seemed to
have been ordered otherwise . Ho sine rely hoped the time had not come before ho was prepared to accept tho responsibilities of office , and ho assured them he should do Irs very utmost to desrrvc the goodwill and respect which they had shown him in tho Lodge that evening . He trusted thafc with tin assistance , cf tho Oiliccus and
brethren , they might bo enabled , afc ihe expiration of his term of office , to feel satisfied with the choice they had mado iu placing him in the chair . Ifc would not detain them any longer , as they had a pro ^ i ' iiiuuiu before them of a much move interesting character than