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Bro . Wotton was then introduced , and having signined acquiescence with the ancient charges and regulations , was duly installed in the chair , —the ceremony being solemnly and beautifully performed by the retiring Master . The newlyinstalled W . M . then appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Wenham , S . W . ; Bess , J . W . ; Berry , S . D . ; OlifTe , J . D . ; Treacher , I . G . ; Williams , re-elected Treas . ; and James Squire , re-appointed Sec . These and other matters being satisfactorily concluded , the Brethren retired to the hall , where a sumptuous
banquet was prepared , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Wotton , who , upon the removal of the cloth , proposed the first toast of the evening , viz ., "" The Queen and the Craft , " which he introduced in eloquent but brief terms , making some allusions to the present happy epoch , with regard to royalty . The toast was received with great applause , and was followed by those of . "The M . W . G . M .., the Earl of Zetland ; " and " TheD . G . M ., Lord Panmure , including the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . Geo . Biggs , B . G . S . B ., who
said it was the first time lie felt pain in offering thanks for the Grand Officers , as it reminded Mm of the death of their esteemed Bro . Goldsworthy , who , as an eminent member of Grand Lodge , viz . P . S . G . D ., always replied to that toast . He ( Bro . Biggs ) would not allude further , to that amiable Brother , whose loss they all deplored , as doubtless their excellent P . M ., Bro . Gillespie , would , during the evening , address them upon this painful subject , but at once thank them in the name of the Grand Officers . The next toast was '" The Health of theW . M ., "
the Brethren wishing him prosperity during his year of office . Bro . Wotton tendered his acknowledgments , and assured the Brethren that while he thanked them for their suffrages having placed him in this seat , he would solicit their indulgence for his shortcomings during the time he should have the honour of presiding over them . They were well aware of the uncertainty of his time , belonging as he did to a profession rendering him subservient to circumstances : he ( the
W . M . ) urged this in extenuation , should he fall short of what might be expected —more particularly succeeding such a learned Mason as their immediate P . M . — the Brethren must kindly attribute it to the uncertainties stated , and not from a want of energy or inclination . This was followed by the toast of " The P . Ms ., " to which Bro . Gillespie replied , saying : — C { Brethren , on behalf of myself and the Past Masters , I thank you . Having but just joined their ranks lam enabled
without egotism to pay them ajusfc compliment . Ko one but a presiding Master can know the true value of P . Ms . I can speak from experience , having a grateful recollection of their kind assistance during my year of office . Again thanking you for the honour conferred , I beg now to draw your attention to a more serious subject . It is well known to you all that since our last meeting it has pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to deprive us of our beloved father , Bro . Goldsworthy . Although from his advanced age—nearly 80—we might have been somewhat prepared for his loss—yet how difficult to reconcile ourselves to the fact , having been so
accustomed to look upon that " old familiar face , " beaming with good nature , and which has nearly always greeted us for a long series of years . Our Brother was not like some " members of a Lodge , an occasional attendant , but was always present when health permitted . He was charitable in an eminent degree . His Masonic career was a long and useful one , having first seen the light of " . Freemasonry as far back a « 1800 . That he stood high in the estimation of Grand
Lodge , is evident from the fact of his being one of nine selected to effect the reconciliation , or amalgamation , of the York and Athol Masons , in 1813 , between whom unfortunate differences had arisen . Brethren , I think the Lodge of Pidelity has reason to feel proud of having had so distinguished a Mason , as well as so good a man , connected with it for more than fifty years . Brethren , in conclusion , I ask you to drink to ' The Memory of the Departed , '" ( drunk in solemn silence ) . A record was ordered to be entered upon the minutes , and the
proceedings soon after terminated . Enoch Lodge ' ( No . 11 ) . —The talent and ability of the newly installed W . M . Bro . Job Austin were somewhat severely tested and most satisfactorily exemplified on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., when the first meeting of the Lodge under his rule was held , on which occasion the business comprised two initiations , four pass-
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Metropolitan.
Bro . Wotton was then introduced , and having signined acquiescence with the ancient charges and regulations , was duly installed in the chair , —the ceremony being solemnly and beautifully performed by the retiring Master . The newlyinstalled W . M . then appointed his Officers , as follow : —Bros . Wenham , S . W . ; Bess , J . W . ; Berry , S . D . ; OlifTe , J . D . ; Treacher , I . G . ; Williams , re-elected Treas . ; and James Squire , re-appointed Sec . These and other matters being satisfactorily concluded , the Brethren retired to the hall , where a sumptuous
banquet was prepared , presided over by the W . M ., Bro . Wotton , who , upon the removal of the cloth , proposed the first toast of the evening , viz ., "" The Queen and the Craft , " which he introduced in eloquent but brief terms , making some allusions to the present happy epoch , with regard to royalty . The toast was received with great applause , and was followed by those of . "The M . W . G . M .., the Earl of Zetland ; " and " TheD . G . M ., Lord Panmure , including the rest of the Grand Officers , " which was responded to by Bro . Geo . Biggs , B . G . S . B ., who
said it was the first time lie felt pain in offering thanks for the Grand Officers , as it reminded Mm of the death of their esteemed Bro . Goldsworthy , who , as an eminent member of Grand Lodge , viz . P . S . G . D ., always replied to that toast . He ( Bro . Biggs ) would not allude further , to that amiable Brother , whose loss they all deplored , as doubtless their excellent P . M ., Bro . Gillespie , would , during the evening , address them upon this painful subject , but at once thank them in the name of the Grand Officers . The next toast was '" The Health of theW . M ., "
the Brethren wishing him prosperity during his year of office . Bro . Wotton tendered his acknowledgments , and assured the Brethren that while he thanked them for their suffrages having placed him in this seat , he would solicit their indulgence for his shortcomings during the time he should have the honour of presiding over them . They were well aware of the uncertainty of his time , belonging as he did to a profession rendering him subservient to circumstances : he ( the
W . M . ) urged this in extenuation , should he fall short of what might be expected —more particularly succeeding such a learned Mason as their immediate P . M . — the Brethren must kindly attribute it to the uncertainties stated , and not from a want of energy or inclination . This was followed by the toast of " The P . Ms ., " to which Bro . Gillespie replied , saying : — C { Brethren , on behalf of myself and the Past Masters , I thank you . Having but just joined their ranks lam enabled
without egotism to pay them ajusfc compliment . Ko one but a presiding Master can know the true value of P . Ms . I can speak from experience , having a grateful recollection of their kind assistance during my year of office . Again thanking you for the honour conferred , I beg now to draw your attention to a more serious subject . It is well known to you all that since our last meeting it has pleased the G . A . O . T . U . to deprive us of our beloved father , Bro . Goldsworthy . Although from his advanced age—nearly 80—we might have been somewhat prepared for his loss—yet how difficult to reconcile ourselves to the fact , having been so
accustomed to look upon that " old familiar face , " beaming with good nature , and which has nearly always greeted us for a long series of years . Our Brother was not like some " members of a Lodge , an occasional attendant , but was always present when health permitted . He was charitable in an eminent degree . His Masonic career was a long and useful one , having first seen the light of " . Freemasonry as far back a « 1800 . That he stood high in the estimation of Grand
Lodge , is evident from the fact of his being one of nine selected to effect the reconciliation , or amalgamation , of the York and Athol Masons , in 1813 , between whom unfortunate differences had arisen . Brethren , I think the Lodge of Pidelity has reason to feel proud of having had so distinguished a Mason , as well as so good a man , connected with it for more than fifty years . Brethren , in conclusion , I ask you to drink to ' The Memory of the Departed , '" ( drunk in solemn silence ) . A record was ordered to be entered upon the minutes , and the
proceedings soon after terminated . Enoch Lodge ' ( No . 11 ) . —The talent and ability of the newly installed W . M . Bro . Job Austin were somewhat severely tested and most satisfactorily exemplified on Wednesday , the 10 th inst ., when the first meeting of the Lodge under his rule was held , on which occasion the business comprised two initiations , four pass-