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o-reat pleasure in proposing "The Health of the other Officers of the Lodge , " bretliren who devote much of their time to Masonry , and who sometimes have to attend lodge at seasons not at all convenient . I would wish to couple the health of Brother D'Esterre with the toast , as he , during the period that he has been Steward , has done all in his power to attend to our creature comforts , and we have this evening tasted of the fruits of his labour .
Bro . D'ESTEEEE , in returning thanks , said , —It is always gratifying to have our endeavours crowned with success , and to 3 ind that our slight attempts for the good of mankind generally , and Masons in particular , have heen appreciated . On behalf of myself and the other officers of the lodge , I wish to . return our sincere thanks for the honour yon have done us . The CHAIEMAN then proposed "The Health of the newlyinitiated brother . "
Bro . PEACH , who was alluded to , returned thanks in appropriate terms . The JUNIOB WAEDEN , in proposing " The Health of the First Kandian Prince admitted to Masonry , " said , —I have been selected to propose the toast which I consider to be the toast of the evening . I say the toast of the evening , because I believe this is the first time that a Kandian name has been mentioned with Masonrywhich being universal and
recog-, nising no distinction of nation or class , and requiring only that the tongue of good report should be heard in favour of candidates forits mysteries , we should be glad to holdout the right hand of fraternal friendship to all worthy citizens of the world , and I hail this first admission of a Kandian as a sign that no slight cause will dissever , and I feel sure that I am echoing tbe opinion aud feelings of all the hseUwvivi TJYIEU I say that we shall gladly welcome others of the Kandiaus amongst us ,
and doubtless some day we shall see Broter Dunuville in the chair . Bro . Dr / NuylLLE in replying said , —I return you my sincere thanks for the extremely cordial manner in which you have received my name . True , I am a Kandian and right proud of the distinction , and should I . work up , I hope some day to he elected to fill the office indicated by my friend , the Junior AVarden . Bro . CLENNY next proposed "The Health of the Ladies , " in a happy and humourous speech . Bro . SNOW returned thanks for this toast , in a gallant
manner . Tylers toast , "All poor ancl destitute Masons throughout the world . " In the course of the evening various brethren considerably enlivened the meeting with excellent songs , and God save the Queen terminated a very pleasant and harmonious evening .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
WORCESTERSHIRE . STOTJEBEIDGE . —The brethren of the Lodge of Stability Stourbridge , held their annual re-union and pic-nic on Tuesday , the 26 th ult . The brethren ( with their Masonic friends from Dudley , Birmingham , and AVolverhampton ) were , by the courtesy of the Great AA estern Railway Company , conveyed , at
reduced fares , over the West Midland and Severn Valley lines , and from whence they took the ferry across the Severn to Apley Park , the delightfully-picturesque seat of Henry Whitmore , Esq ., M . P . for Bridgnorth , who had kindly accorded his permission for the occasion . After an enjoyable pic-nic in the park and a ramble through the beautiful grounds and along the ten-acefrom which magnificent views of the valley of the
, Severn and the surrounding country are obtained , the brethren were conveyed by a barge , specially fitted up for the occasion , down the river to Bridgnorth , where they partook of an excellent banquet at the Crown Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . W . H . Jones , the W . M . of the Lodge of Stability . The Brethren returned by the Severn A alley line at a little after seven o ' clock . Among the brethren present noticed
we Bro . AV . H . Jones , W . M . ; P . Brooks , P . M . ; Masefield , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Dennison , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Bristow , PM P . Prov . J . G . W ., Prov . G . Secretary of AVorcestershire ; Aston ! I . M . ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Dudley Parsons , Perrins , and other brethren to the number of about tbirtv .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . R . B . RIDLEY , M . D . It is our painful duty to record the death of Bro . R . B . Ridley , M . D ., of St . Hilda's Lodge ( No . 240 ) , South Shields , which took place on the 29 th ult ., at his residence , South Shields . The deceased was initiated into the mysteries of our Order in 1837 , filled the chair of St . Hilda ' s Lodge in 1839 , and on seven subsequent occasions was re-elected by his brethren to that high office . To his energetic character , ancl his sincere and heartfelt
love for Masonry , St . Hilda's Lodgs is mainly indebted for its restoration from a languid state of existence to that flourishingcondition in which it now is , and which enables it to rank second to none in the northern provinces . Bro . Ridley also held high provincial rank in both the provinces of Northumberland and Durham , and was , we believe , the first Junior Grand Warden appointed by the present excellent Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett , for the latter province . He was also one of
the principal founders of the Royal Arch Chapter of St . Hilda , and the first to occupy the chair of Z . in that chapter . Last November he was unanimously elected by the aldermen and councillors of South Shields to be Mayor , and well he performed the arduous duties connected with the civic chair . In domestic life he was kind and affectionate ; as a friend , constant and true ; in his professional capacity prompt , clever , and successful ; as a magistrateintelligent and decided ; andas a Masonactive and
, , , indefatigable in promoting the interests of the Order—benevolent to the poor , firm but courteous to all , and a living illustration of those virtues which should characterise every member of the Craft—viz ., brotherly love , relief , and truth . His death , in the prime of life , will be deeply felt by all who knew him , and by none more than by those bretliren who have loved to look up to him as their pattern and guide in the mystic science , and who , we trustare now endeavouring so to regulate their course in
, this sublunary sphere , that they may look forward with a firm but humble confidence to a happy reunion with their departed brethren in those glorious regions , where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for ever . " The memory of the just is blessed . "
Fine Arts.
FINE ARTS .
We have received a copy of an excellent photograph of the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Freemasons' Hall on the 27 bh of April last , which cannot fail to be of interest to all Masons , as it marks an epoch in the Order which we believe is destined to do more to elevate its position in society than anything
which has taken place since its first introduction into England . Some of the photographs are excellent , especially the G-rand Master , the D . G-. Master , Bro . Havers , Bro . EarnfAeld , Bro . Stimpson , Bro . Buss , Bro . Hervey , Bro . Savage , Bro . S . B . Wilson , Bro . Elkington , Bro , Dobie , Bro . Fawcett , Bro . Woodford , and one or two
others . On the other hand we are bound to admit thateven with the assistance of the guide , ther / e are two or three well-known brethren whom we fail to recognise . On what principle the guide has been prepared we know not , as out of 100 or more photographs onl y 44 are pointed out , and the figures are so dodged about as to be
difficult to trace . It may be that the artist does not know the names of all the brethren represented ; but with their assistance , we hope he may yet be enabled to publish a more perfect guide . The manner in which . Bro . Paas has contrived to just get within the photograph is most curious , as he is all but out of court . As a work of art—as a representation of a most important
ceremony—arid as a memorial of many friends , this photograph , taken under great difficulties , well deserves the support of the brethren , and will doubtless find its way into every Masonic hall in the kingdom .
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Ceylon.
o-reat pleasure in proposing "The Health of the other Officers of the Lodge , " bretliren who devote much of their time to Masonry , and who sometimes have to attend lodge at seasons not at all convenient . I would wish to couple the health of Brother D'Esterre with the toast , as he , during the period that he has been Steward , has done all in his power to attend to our creature comforts , and we have this evening tasted of the fruits of his labour .
Bro . D'ESTEEEE , in returning thanks , said , —It is always gratifying to have our endeavours crowned with success , and to 3 ind that our slight attempts for the good of mankind generally , and Masons in particular , have heen appreciated . On behalf of myself and the other officers of the lodge , I wish to . return our sincere thanks for the honour yon have done us . The CHAIEMAN then proposed "The Health of the newlyinitiated brother . "
Bro . PEACH , who was alluded to , returned thanks in appropriate terms . The JUNIOB WAEDEN , in proposing " The Health of the First Kandian Prince admitted to Masonry , " said , —I have been selected to propose the toast which I consider to be the toast of the evening . I say the toast of the evening , because I believe this is the first time that a Kandian name has been mentioned with Masonrywhich being universal and
recog-, nising no distinction of nation or class , and requiring only that the tongue of good report should be heard in favour of candidates forits mysteries , we should be glad to holdout the right hand of fraternal friendship to all worthy citizens of the world , and I hail this first admission of a Kandian as a sign that no slight cause will dissever , and I feel sure that I am echoing tbe opinion aud feelings of all the hseUwvivi TJYIEU I say that we shall gladly welcome others of the Kandiaus amongst us ,
and doubtless some day we shall see Broter Dunuville in the chair . Bro . Dr / NuylLLE in replying said , —I return you my sincere thanks for the extremely cordial manner in which you have received my name . True , I am a Kandian and right proud of the distinction , and should I . work up , I hope some day to he elected to fill the office indicated by my friend , the Junior AVarden . Bro . CLENNY next proposed "The Health of the Ladies , " in a happy and humourous speech . Bro . SNOW returned thanks for this toast , in a gallant
manner . Tylers toast , "All poor ancl destitute Masons throughout the world . " In the course of the evening various brethren considerably enlivened the meeting with excellent songs , and God save the Queen terminated a very pleasant and harmonious evening .
Masonic Festivities.
MASONIC FESTIVITIES .
WORCESTERSHIRE . STOTJEBEIDGE . —The brethren of the Lodge of Stability Stourbridge , held their annual re-union and pic-nic on Tuesday , the 26 th ult . The brethren ( with their Masonic friends from Dudley , Birmingham , and AVolverhampton ) were , by the courtesy of the Great AA estern Railway Company , conveyed , at
reduced fares , over the West Midland and Severn Valley lines , and from whence they took the ferry across the Severn to Apley Park , the delightfully-picturesque seat of Henry Whitmore , Esq ., M . P . for Bridgnorth , who had kindly accorded his permission for the occasion . After an enjoyable pic-nic in the park and a ramble through the beautiful grounds and along the ten-acefrom which magnificent views of the valley of the
, Severn and the surrounding country are obtained , the brethren were conveyed by a barge , specially fitted up for the occasion , down the river to Bridgnorth , where they partook of an excellent banquet at the Crown Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . W . H . Jones , the W . M . of the Lodge of Stability . The Brethren returned by the Severn A alley line at a little after seven o ' clock . Among the brethren present noticed
we Bro . AV . H . Jones , W . M . ; P . Brooks , P . M . ; Masefield , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . AV . ; Dennison , P . M ., P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Bristow , PM P . Prov . J . G . W ., Prov . G . Secretary of AVorcestershire ; Aston ! I . M . ; Wheeler , P . M . ; Dudley Parsons , Perrins , and other brethren to the number of about tbirtv .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . R . B . RIDLEY , M . D . It is our painful duty to record the death of Bro . R . B . Ridley , M . D ., of St . Hilda's Lodge ( No . 240 ) , South Shields , which took place on the 29 th ult ., at his residence , South Shields . The deceased was initiated into the mysteries of our Order in 1837 , filled the chair of St . Hilda ' s Lodge in 1839 , and on seven subsequent occasions was re-elected by his brethren to that high office . To his energetic character , ancl his sincere and heartfelt
love for Masonry , St . Hilda's Lodgs is mainly indebted for its restoration from a languid state of existence to that flourishingcondition in which it now is , and which enables it to rank second to none in the northern provinces . Bro . Ridley also held high provincial rank in both the provinces of Northumberland and Durham , and was , we believe , the first Junior Grand Warden appointed by the present excellent Provincial Grand Master , Bro . John Fawcett , for the latter province . He was also one of
the principal founders of the Royal Arch Chapter of St . Hilda , and the first to occupy the chair of Z . in that chapter . Last November he was unanimously elected by the aldermen and councillors of South Shields to be Mayor , and well he performed the arduous duties connected with the civic chair . In domestic life he was kind and affectionate ; as a friend , constant and true ; in his professional capacity prompt , clever , and successful ; as a magistrateintelligent and decided ; andas a Masonactive and
, , , indefatigable in promoting the interests of the Order—benevolent to the poor , firm but courteous to all , and a living illustration of those virtues which should characterise every member of the Craft—viz ., brotherly love , relief , and truth . His death , in the prime of life , will be deeply felt by all who knew him , and by none more than by those bretliren who have loved to look up to him as their pattern and guide in the mystic science , and who , we trustare now endeavouring so to regulate their course in
, this sublunary sphere , that they may look forward with a firm but humble confidence to a happy reunion with their departed brethren in those glorious regions , where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for ever . " The memory of the just is blessed . "
Fine Arts.
FINE ARTS .
We have received a copy of an excellent photograph of the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the new Freemasons' Hall on the 27 bh of April last , which cannot fail to be of interest to all Masons , as it marks an epoch in the Order which we believe is destined to do more to elevate its position in society than anything
which has taken place since its first introduction into England . Some of the photographs are excellent , especially the G-rand Master , the D . G-. Master , Bro . Havers , Bro . EarnfAeld , Bro . Stimpson , Bro . Buss , Bro . Hervey , Bro . Savage , Bro . S . B . Wilson , Bro . Elkington , Bro , Dobie , Bro . Fawcett , Bro . Woodford , and one or two
others . On the other hand we are bound to admit thateven with the assistance of the guide , ther / e are two or three well-known brethren whom we fail to recognise . On what principle the guide has been prepared we know not , as out of 100 or more photographs onl y 44 are pointed out , and the figures are so dodged about as to be
difficult to trace . It may be that the artist does not know the names of all the brethren represented ; but with their assistance , we hope he may yet be enabled to publish a more perfect guide . The manner in which . Bro . Paas has contrived to just get within the photograph is most curious , as he is all but out of court . As a work of art—as a representation of a most important
ceremony—arid as a memorial of many friends , this photograph , taken under great difficulties , well deserves the support of the brethren , and will doubtless find its way into every Masonic hall in the kingdom .