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stating that they had just drunk the AA . Jl's health there , and that they congratulated the Samson and Lion JIark Lodge on being honoured with the presence of the Grand JIaster . They also wished prosperity to the Samson and Lion JIark Lodge . A complimentary address reciprocating good wishes was wired hack by the direction of the W . JI . The customary toasts were proposed at the close of the banquet . The AV . JI . in giving "The health of the Grand JIaster , " described
him as a most prosperous monarch who had done immense good for the order by making it very popular . Tho JI . W . G . J 1 . said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to fulfil that part of his duty which consisted iu visiting lodges , and it gave him peculiar pleasure to visit this lodgo on the occasion , because he felt that he owed a personal debt of gratitude to several distinguished members of it , iu that they deferred to his judgement in a matter which recently came before Grand JIark
Lodge , and in which they and he did not take the same view . This degree he was happy to say was now progressing in a measure which must exceed the anticipations of all JIark Jlasons . In the last ten-months he had signed 18 warrants for new lodges , and he thought that such progress was as great as could healthily be made in any degree , the lodge were for the most part exceedingly well , and those which had been in abeyance were rapidly getting again into working order . He need not remind
the brethren , as a proof of the sympathy the degree received of the telegram which had come from the Lodge at Stowmarket , which was engaged in the Installation of a new JIaster , congratulating this lodge on the presence of the Grand JIaster . and wishing success to the AV . JI . There was one point he wished to bring before the brethren , the charitable fund connected with the Mark Degree , and which he would ask this lodge to support . It was a fund wholely and solely for tho relief of JIark Jlasons
, and it had had two annual festivals , one last year at Richmond , one the year before at Hampton Court , to both of which ladies were invited . That admirable portion of creation , which had so few enjoyments compared with Freemasons , as they had no lodges to go to , had an opportunity now once a year of sitting down to banquet with us . These festivals had been a great ¦ """™ i " - " " ff' - " * E rrviit . ifinniin ,, t-n n }\ concerned in them and
they had increased the resources of the JIark Benevolent I < uuu to a large extent . There was in this fund this peculiar feature —any brother seeking relief had not to go through the painful process of appearing before a Board ; it was satisfied with a recommendation of the lodge to which the brother had belonged , and the grant was made immediately . At the last meeting of the Grand JIark Lodge , it was decided that a charity jewel should be provided for those brethren who had undertaken the
office of Steward at these festivals , provided they had eithergiven Five Guineas or produced a list of Ten Guineas . The jewel was to be an exceedingly handsome one , and a difference of opinion arose as to whether it should he given b y Grand Lodge and presented to the Grand JIaster . or be purchased by the brother earning it . The general feeling was opposed to him on that occasion , and he was in favour of the former course , and he had no doubt that the
establishment of this gift would give a great impetus to the charity . Such a great lodge as the Samson and Lion would excuse him bringing this subject before it , but he hoped that the brethren belonging to it would support the JIark Benevolent Fund . He thanked them most heartily for their
cordial reception , and trusted that this visit would not he his last . Karl Percy replied to the toast ol " The Deputy Grand . Master . " It had been his fortune to break a lance with some of the members of this Lodgo in Grand Lodge , when he and they differed on certain questions , but he always regarded it as one of the most promising features of the Order that in Grand Lodge every one spoke his mind freely , and there was no ill feeling left behind in their bosoms . The winning was not all on his side ,
for , as the Grand JIaster had said , the feeling of Grand Lodge ivas opposed to his in the matter of the Charit y Jewel . He felt no jll . nrill on that account . He was sure they were right in tbe main , and their view would bring prosperity to tho Craft just as much as his own would if it had bean carried . His lordship concluded by thanking the brethren for the evening's entertainment . "The Health of the Past Grand JIasters , " and "The Provincial Grand JIasters" was then drunk , Bro . II . Duncan , District Grand JIaster , British Burmah , responding to the latter . In doing so he said they had five or six Lodges in that province , and got on very well , working iu truly JIasonic
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style . But the brethren out there were anxious to know what JIark JIasonry was doing here . JIark JIasonry was introduced iu British Burmah by Bro . Greenlaw , and being at that time a new degree in that province , the brethren felt some concern about the support it met with at home . When he went back he would be able to tell them that it was thoroughly established , organised properly , aud managed in the most constitutional manner . Scotch and Irish JIasonry , with the innumerable
degrees attached , prevailed in his province , but there was an uncertainty and instability folt about them , aud he rejoiced that his visit to England would set the minds of the brethren in Burmah at rest with regard to the JIark degree . Bro . T . Jleggy replied for the Grand Officers , and the W . JI . afterwards offered to represent this Lodge as its Steward at the next Festival of the Grand JIark Benevolent Fund . After the health of the JIaster had been proposed and responded to , the Grand JIaster asked the permission of the W . M . fco be allowed to propose the next toast , viz ., that of " The Past JIasters . Bros . A . D . Loewenstark Meyer , A . Loewenstark , and R . Boncey . He said the name
of Loewenstark should ever be remembered with a deep sense gratitude hy tho Lodge , as not only did their name appear on the warrant as Founders , but by their continued perseverance under discouraging circumstances they had ultimatel y the satisfaction of seeing tbe Lodge in its present state of prosperity , due entirely to their efforts . Bro . P . Albert returned thanks for the visitors , as did also Bro . Jlorton Edwards , who expressed the satisfaction he felt at the same
evening having had the honour of installing the W . M . as Commander of the Royal Ark Mariners Lodge , and likewise of elevating the R . W . Bro . Major Duncan , and he was glad to say that with the exception of two or three , all members of the Loilge belonged to the Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge , attached to the JIark Loilge , the officers of the one being officers in the other . Bros . Pollitzeo and W . Littaur , responded for the Wardens , and Bros . M . Emanuel and J . Emanuel for the
officers . The brethren then separated , after having spent a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some good singing , music and recitations , in which Bros . James Stevens , A . D ., Loewenstark , R . Boncey , E . Hart , and JI . A . Loewenstark took piub .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTKES . —Pleiades Zodge , ( No . 26 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at the JIasonic Rooms on Thursday , February 2 nd , at 5 p . m . By request of the AV . JI ., his chair was taken b y Bro . Dr . Hopkins , JI ., and Past J . G . AV ., Bro . Miver , was in his place as S . W . ; Bro . J . Heath , AV . JI . ; acted as J . W . in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Glanfield ; Bro . Seacombe acted as I . G .
The lodge having been opened , the acting AV . JI . called on Bro . AVatson , Secretary , te read the minutes of the last two meetings , which were confirmed . The candidatess for advancement not being present , the acting W . M . made some remarks on the condition of the lodge , pointing out that only one brother had fulfilled the requirements for the position of W . JI ., namely a year ' s occupation of a AVarden ' s chair and Mastership of Craft Lodge , and that he declined to take the office . This being the case
, there was but one alternative , that is to elect the S . W ., and that with a view to this , he had applied to the Grand Secretary , stating the circumstances , and inquiring if a dispensation would he obtained , whose letter , containing an affirmative reply , he read . On tho proposition of Bro . J . Heath , W . JI ., seconded h y the Rev . Bro . Bowden , LP . JI . and Chap ., it was resolved that under the representations just made , Bro . Arthur Browse Miner he elected W . JI . for the ensuing year ; and also that the draft of
a petition to the M . AV . Grand JIaster , praying for a dispensation now read by the acting AV . JI ., be adopted , signed by Past JIasters Dr . Hopkins and J . Heath , and forwarded to the Grand Secretary for presentation to the M . W . G . M . On the proposition of the acting W . JI ., seconded by fche S . W ., Bro . Disfcin was re-elected Treasurer , and Crocker Tyler . Tbe lodge was closed afc G p . m .
AVhen I look upon the tombs of the great , every emotion of envy dies in me . When I read the epitaph of the beautiful , every inordinate desire goes out . Addison .
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Mark Masonry.
stating that they had just drunk the AA . Jl's health there , and that they congratulated the Samson and Lion JIark Lodge on being honoured with the presence of the Grand JIaster . They also wished prosperity to the Samson and Lion JIark Lodge . A complimentary address reciprocating good wishes was wired hack by the direction of the W . JI . The customary toasts were proposed at the close of the banquet . The AV . JI . in giving "The health of the Grand JIaster , " described
him as a most prosperous monarch who had done immense good for the order by making it very popular . Tho JI . W . G . J 1 . said nothing gave him greater pleasure than to fulfil that part of his duty which consisted iu visiting lodges , and it gave him peculiar pleasure to visit this lodgo on the occasion , because he felt that he owed a personal debt of gratitude to several distinguished members of it , iu that they deferred to his judgement in a matter which recently came before Grand JIark
Lodge , and in which they and he did not take the same view . This degree he was happy to say was now progressing in a measure which must exceed the anticipations of all JIark Jlasons . In the last ten-months he had signed 18 warrants for new lodges , and he thought that such progress was as great as could healthily be made in any degree , the lodge were for the most part exceedingly well , and those which had been in abeyance were rapidly getting again into working order . He need not remind
the brethren , as a proof of the sympathy the degree received of the telegram which had come from the Lodge at Stowmarket , which was engaged in the Installation of a new JIaster , congratulating this lodge on the presence of the Grand JIaster . and wishing success to the AV . JI . There was one point he wished to bring before the brethren , the charitable fund connected with the Mark Degree , and which he would ask this lodge to support . It was a fund wholely and solely for tho relief of JIark Jlasons
, and it had had two annual festivals , one last year at Richmond , one the year before at Hampton Court , to both of which ladies were invited . That admirable portion of creation , which had so few enjoyments compared with Freemasons , as they had no lodges to go to , had an opportunity now once a year of sitting down to banquet with us . These festivals had been a great ¦ """™ i " - " " ff' - " * E rrviit . ifinniin ,, t-n n }\ concerned in them and
they had increased the resources of the JIark Benevolent I < uuu to a large extent . There was in this fund this peculiar feature —any brother seeking relief had not to go through the painful process of appearing before a Board ; it was satisfied with a recommendation of the lodge to which the brother had belonged , and the grant was made immediately . At the last meeting of the Grand JIark Lodge , it was decided that a charity jewel should be provided for those brethren who had undertaken the
office of Steward at these festivals , provided they had eithergiven Five Guineas or produced a list of Ten Guineas . The jewel was to be an exceedingly handsome one , and a difference of opinion arose as to whether it should he given b y Grand Lodge and presented to the Grand JIaster . or be purchased by the brother earning it . The general feeling was opposed to him on that occasion , and he was in favour of the former course , and he had no doubt that the
establishment of this gift would give a great impetus to the charity . Such a great lodge as the Samson and Lion would excuse him bringing this subject before it , but he hoped that the brethren belonging to it would support the JIark Benevolent Fund . He thanked them most heartily for their
cordial reception , and trusted that this visit would not he his last . Karl Percy replied to the toast ol " The Deputy Grand . Master . " It had been his fortune to break a lance with some of the members of this Lodgo in Grand Lodge , when he and they differed on certain questions , but he always regarded it as one of the most promising features of the Order that in Grand Lodge every one spoke his mind freely , and there was no ill feeling left behind in their bosoms . The winning was not all on his side ,
for , as the Grand JIaster had said , the feeling of Grand Lodge ivas opposed to his in the matter of the Charit y Jewel . He felt no jll . nrill on that account . He was sure they were right in tbe main , and their view would bring prosperity to tho Craft just as much as his own would if it had bean carried . His lordship concluded by thanking the brethren for the evening's entertainment . "The Health of the Past Grand JIasters , " and "The Provincial Grand JIasters" was then drunk , Bro . II . Duncan , District Grand JIaster , British Burmah , responding to the latter . In doing so he said they had five or six Lodges in that province , and got on very well , working iu truly JIasonic
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style . But the brethren out there were anxious to know what JIark JIasonry was doing here . JIark JIasonry was introduced iu British Burmah by Bro . Greenlaw , and being at that time a new degree in that province , the brethren felt some concern about the support it met with at home . When he went back he would be able to tell them that it was thoroughly established , organised properly , aud managed in the most constitutional manner . Scotch and Irish JIasonry , with the innumerable
degrees attached , prevailed in his province , but there was an uncertainty and instability folt about them , aud he rejoiced that his visit to England would set the minds of the brethren in Burmah at rest with regard to the JIark degree . Bro . T . Jleggy replied for the Grand Officers , and the W . JI . afterwards offered to represent this Lodge as its Steward at the next Festival of the Grand JIark Benevolent Fund . After the health of the JIaster had been proposed and responded to , the Grand JIaster asked the permission of the W . M . fco be allowed to propose the next toast , viz ., that of " The Past JIasters . Bros . A . D . Loewenstark Meyer , A . Loewenstark , and R . Boncey . He said the name
of Loewenstark should ever be remembered with a deep sense gratitude hy tho Lodge , as not only did their name appear on the warrant as Founders , but by their continued perseverance under discouraging circumstances they had ultimatel y the satisfaction of seeing tbe Lodge in its present state of prosperity , due entirely to their efforts . Bro . P . Albert returned thanks for the visitors , as did also Bro . Jlorton Edwards , who expressed the satisfaction he felt at the same
evening having had the honour of installing the W . M . as Commander of the Royal Ark Mariners Lodge , and likewise of elevating the R . W . Bro . Major Duncan , and he was glad to say that with the exception of two or three , all members of the Loilge belonged to the Royal Ark Mariners' Lodge , attached to the JIark Loilge , the officers of the one being officers in the other . Bros . Pollitzeo and W . Littaur , responded for the Wardens , and Bros . M . Emanuel and J . Emanuel for the
officers . The brethren then separated , after having spent a delightful evening , which was enlivened by some good singing , music and recitations , in which Bros . James Stevens , A . D ., Loewenstark , R . Boncey , E . Hart , and JI . A . Loewenstark took piub .
DEVONSHIRE . TOTKES . —Pleiades Zodge , ( No . 26 ) . —The quarterly meeting was held at the JIasonic Rooms on Thursday , February 2 nd , at 5 p . m . By request of the AV . JI ., his chair was taken b y Bro . Dr . Hopkins , JI ., and Past J . G . AV ., Bro . Miver , was in his place as S . W . ; Bro . J . Heath , AV . JI . ; acted as J . W . in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Glanfield ; Bro . Seacombe acted as I . G .
The lodge having been opened , the acting AV . JI . called on Bro . AVatson , Secretary , te read the minutes of the last two meetings , which were confirmed . The candidatess for advancement not being present , the acting W . M . made some remarks on the condition of the lodge , pointing out that only one brother had fulfilled the requirements for the position of W . JI ., namely a year ' s occupation of a AVarden ' s chair and Mastership of Craft Lodge , and that he declined to take the office . This being the case
, there was but one alternative , that is to elect the S . W ., and that with a view to this , he had applied to the Grand Secretary , stating the circumstances , and inquiring if a dispensation would he obtained , whose letter , containing an affirmative reply , he read . On tho proposition of Bro . J . Heath , W . JI ., seconded h y the Rev . Bro . Bowden , LP . JI . and Chap ., it was resolved that under the representations just made , Bro . Arthur Browse Miner he elected W . JI . for the ensuing year ; and also that the draft of
a petition to the M . AV . Grand JIaster , praying for a dispensation now read by the acting AV . JI ., be adopted , signed by Past JIasters Dr . Hopkins and J . Heath , and forwarded to the Grand Secretary for presentation to the M . W . G . M . On the proposition of the acting W . JI ., seconded by fche S . W ., Bro . Disfcin was re-elected Treasurer , and Crocker Tyler . Tbe lodge was closed afc G p . m .
AVhen I look upon the tombs of the great , every emotion of envy dies in me . When I read the epitaph of the beautiful , every inordinate desire goes out . Addison .