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Master , and interpret his proceedings with charity and liberality . If he seem to err , there are ^ means and opportunities for placid intercourse and communication which no Master will decline . But to be arrogant , self-willed , and contumacious , from injured pride , or disappointment ; to envy the progress of a Brother , or endeavour harshly to rule over him , are not worthy of a member of so exalted and noble a society as Masonry is . These , however , and other allied subjects , are often brought under the consideration of every Brother ; but let it ever be borne in mind that \ - ( < all the plans of Freemasonry are pacific . It co-operates with our blessed religion in regulating the tempers , restraining the passions , sweetening
the dispositions , and harmonizing the discordant interests of men . It breathes a spirit of universal love and benevolence ; adds one thread more to the silken cord of evangelical charity which binds man to man ; and seeks to entwine the cardinal virtues and Christian graces in the web of the affections and the drapery of the conduct . " Let me , in conclusion , express a very sincere and fervent
hope that , as from this day we date a new era in the history of the Bath Lodges ; that as , in the pages of their several records the chief incidents of this day will be noted dowry there may be opened up to each Lodge a career of more extended usefulness and of greater prosperity than they have ever previously enjoyed ; and that the union cemented between them this day may never again be broken , and , to ensure this , let us never forget to draw"_—_— - ¦ nearer , day by day ,
Each to his Brethren—all to God : Let the world take us as she may , We must not change our road , But fixed to hold Love ' s banner fast , And by submission win at last . " Bro . Peach , P . M ., rose , and , apologizing for the absence of Bro . White , whose eloquence would have done so much more justice to the motion , in brief terms , moved " That the cordial thanks of this united Lodge be given to the R . W . Bro . Dr . Falconer , the Mayor of Bath , for his able address , and his kindness in presiding P on the present occasion . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . Johnsor ^ . Prov . G . S . W ., in seconding the motion , particularly called the attention of the younger Masons to that part of the worthy Master ' s address with regard to their own conduct . The good advice that address contained ought to be ever impressed on their minds . As an old Mason and member of two Bath Lodges , he could say it was a matter of pleasure and gratification to him to see them more consolidated .
The Mayor said he felt particular gratification at witnessing the warm and kind reception his address had met with . Past matters were all forgotten , and he sincerely thanked the Brethren present for their kind co-operation . Bro . Ashley , W . M . of No . 48 moved— "That the thanks of this meeting of tho Masons of Bath be given to the distinguished visitors who had , by their presence , provedthe interest taken by the Craft in this union . "
Bro . Oliver , W . M . of No . 61 , said , it gave him much pleasure in seeing so many old Masons thus present themselves on so important an occasion to the Masons of Bath . He might compare the Bath Lodges to a stately ship , which , after passing over an ocean of storms , was now safely spreading her sails in a calm untroubled sea . Lord Carnarvon made a brief acknowledgement in the name of the visitors . A short address and prayer by the Chaplain concluded the business . The Brethren then adjourned to
'THE BANQUET in the Guildhall , which was supplied by Bro . Amery , of the Christopher Hotel . One hundred Brethren sat down under the presidency of the "WW . Bro . Dr . falconer ( Mayor of Bath ) , P . Prov . G . M . Somerset , Prov . G . Treas ., and P . M . No . 528 . There were also present , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . S . G-. 'W . of Hants ; Bro . Randol p h , D . Prov . G . M . of Somerset ; Bro . Gooch , D . Prov . CM . of Wiltshire ; Bro . Leech , P . S . G . D . ; Bro . Brown , Prov . G . Sec . ; Bro . A . P .
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Master , and interpret his proceedings with charity and liberality . If he seem to err , there are ^ means and opportunities for placid intercourse and communication which no Master will decline . But to be arrogant , self-willed , and contumacious , from injured pride , or disappointment ; to envy the progress of a Brother , or endeavour harshly to rule over him , are not worthy of a member of so exalted and noble a society as Masonry is . These , however , and other allied subjects , are often brought under the consideration of every Brother ; but let it ever be borne in mind that \ - ( < all the plans of Freemasonry are pacific . It co-operates with our blessed religion in regulating the tempers , restraining the passions , sweetening
the dispositions , and harmonizing the discordant interests of men . It breathes a spirit of universal love and benevolence ; adds one thread more to the silken cord of evangelical charity which binds man to man ; and seeks to entwine the cardinal virtues and Christian graces in the web of the affections and the drapery of the conduct . " Let me , in conclusion , express a very sincere and fervent
hope that , as from this day we date a new era in the history of the Bath Lodges ; that as , in the pages of their several records the chief incidents of this day will be noted dowry there may be opened up to each Lodge a career of more extended usefulness and of greater prosperity than they have ever previously enjoyed ; and that the union cemented between them this day may never again be broken , and , to ensure this , let us never forget to draw"_—_— - ¦ nearer , day by day ,
Each to his Brethren—all to God : Let the world take us as she may , We must not change our road , But fixed to hold Love ' s banner fast , And by submission win at last . " Bro . Peach , P . M ., rose , and , apologizing for the absence of Bro . White , whose eloquence would have done so much more justice to the motion , in brief terms , moved " That the cordial thanks of this united Lodge be given to the R . W . Bro . Dr . Falconer , the Mayor of Bath , for his able address , and his kindness in presiding P on the present occasion . " ( Cheers . )
Bro . Johnsor ^ . Prov . G . S . W ., in seconding the motion , particularly called the attention of the younger Masons to that part of the worthy Master ' s address with regard to their own conduct . The good advice that address contained ought to be ever impressed on their minds . As an old Mason and member of two Bath Lodges , he could say it was a matter of pleasure and gratification to him to see them more consolidated .
The Mayor said he felt particular gratification at witnessing the warm and kind reception his address had met with . Past matters were all forgotten , and he sincerely thanked the Brethren present for their kind co-operation . Bro . Ashley , W . M . of No . 48 moved— "That the thanks of this meeting of tho Masons of Bath be given to the distinguished visitors who had , by their presence , provedthe interest taken by the Craft in this union . "
Bro . Oliver , W . M . of No . 61 , said , it gave him much pleasure in seeing so many old Masons thus present themselves on so important an occasion to the Masons of Bath . He might compare the Bath Lodges to a stately ship , which , after passing over an ocean of storms , was now safely spreading her sails in a calm untroubled sea . Lord Carnarvon made a brief acknowledgement in the name of the visitors . A short address and prayer by the Chaplain concluded the business . The Brethren then adjourned to
'THE BANQUET in the Guildhall , which was supplied by Bro . Amery , of the Christopher Hotel . One hundred Brethren sat down under the presidency of the "WW . Bro . Dr . falconer ( Mayor of Bath ) , P . Prov . G . M . Somerset , Prov . G . Treas ., and P . M . No . 528 . There were also present , Bro . the Earl of Carnarvon , Prov . S . G-. 'W . of Hants ; Bro . Randol p h , D . Prov . G . M . of Somerset ; Bro . Gooch , D . Prov . CM . of Wiltshire ; Bro . Leech , P . S . G . D . ; Bro . Brown , Prov . G . Sec . ; Bro . A . P .