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about him , A'iz ., that he hacl a servant ivho asked to go and see a man hanged , and coming back in tears , the Dean inquired if those were shed for the fate of the culprit ? to which the servant replied that the man wasn't hung at all , for just as he ought to have been executed a reprieve arrived . Not knowing that there was any connection with what Dean Swift did or said and the subject in question , he felt bound to follow the example set him , and find a new phrase to return thanks in . The III . Bro . then resumed his
seat amidst the loud laughter produced by the conclusion of his speech . The M . AV . Sov . said they hacl another good toast to iionour . They were now in their second year of existence , and were an established and successful Chapter , and this was owing to the energy of the M . W . S . ivho ivas his predecessor , for on him devolved all the troubles ancl anxieties attendant upon the first trial of a new effort . To their 111 . Bro . Dr . Hinxman their thanks were clueei'en for the entertainment of that clay . It was
, he who bad made all the arrangements so that every thing should go on smoothly . He had taken all the trouble on himself and did as be hacl always done—work zealously and indefatigably to secure his end , and contribute to the pleasure ancl prosperity of all with whom he came in contact . The AL AV . S . then proposed the "health of the Illus . Bro . Dr . Hinxman , the first M . AV . S . of the Invicta Chapter . " The Illus . Bro . Dr . HINXMAN saidhe had
, been sufficiently long known not to be a good spokesman , and would therefore be very brief . He bad to reply for the personal compliments that bad been paid him , and he was sure their M . AV . S . was more guided by his usual fraternal kindness than his services warranted . Still , for one part of what had fallen from the M . AV . S . he woulcl not deny that in his zeal , which he bad been lauded for ,
he allowed himself to be second to none in his ability ; that was quite a different thing , he did not pretend to the first rank there . In the Aletropolitan Chapter , there was a natural feeling of jealousy that a small town so near to them should be enabled to work a Chapter so efficiently , ancl if he was egotistical in anything , it was his pride at having made choice of his oflicers , as the first M . W . S . of the Chapter , and he claimed a merit for having made such a wise selection , and hit on the right
man to be inducted as bis successor . He felt that so long as the officers of the Invicta Chapter trod in the steps of their present M . AV . S . tbey must prosper , and ho felt it a point of tho greatest satisfaction to know that when he passed his own year of office he had handed over his authority to one at least as good , if not better able , than himself to do his duty . For their kindness in drinking his health he returned bis grateful acknowledgments , and would conclude ivith a wishthat he was sure they ivould heartilsecond
, y , which was , ' ' Alay the Invicta Chapter be looked upon as the leading Chapter of tho 18 ° . "— -The ALAA . Sov . said this was the first occasion of their dining away from AA oolwich . Tbey bad been well entertained , and spent a comfortable and pleasant evening , ancl so he ivould ask them to drink Bro . Gordon ' s health , who had given not only his best entertainment but his personal attention to them throughout the evening . Bro . GOKDON said he ivas but a
young Mason , belonging to the Pythagorean Lodge , but he hacl always looked at Masonry with respect , ancl was happy to provide for such Brethren as honoured him for the future , and hoped , though this ivas his first Masonic party it might not be the last . The M . AV . SoA ' . then gave the last toast , ancl the 111 . Brethren dispersed , after spending one of the most pleasant days it has been our lot to witness .
AVOOLWICH . —ICemys Tynte Fncampment . —A meeting was held in the Alasonic Hall , on Friday , July 20 . Present—Eras . Lt .-Col . Henry Clarke , E . C ; Fras . Henry John John Hineman , Prov . G . Com . and P . E . C . as Prelate ; Fras . S . AV . Figg , 1 st Capt . ; J . How , as 2 nd Capt . ; AVilliam Smith , Chancellor ; and others . The minutes of the previous encampment were read ancl confirmed ; the Treasurer ' s reportwhich exhibited an advancing state of prosperit
, y , ivas received and adopted . Fra . Capt . Augustus Henry King , of the Melita Encampment , Malta , was unanimously admitted as a , joining member , and was appointed expert . The expected candidates not presenting themselves , the E . C . exercised tbe officers by going through a course of instruction , and having closed the Encampment adjourned to Bro . De Grey ' s tavern and partook of refreshment .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
On- Friday , the 21 th inst ., the Master , AVardens , and Brethren of Lodge 5 met at tbeir Lodge rooms , Mall , for installation of officers , and to celebrate the festival of St . John . The business of the Lodge being disposed of , the Brethren retired to the Adelphi Hotel for refreshment . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been duly honoured , and the incoming officers welcomed with that fraternal reception , of ivhich tbe order alone is capable it was observed
Ireland.
by one of the Brethren , J . M . L ., that a meeting such as this is , as the very hot-bed of the heart forcing at once , all its feelings into a fulness of fruit , which it would take ordinary years of ripening to produce : as which of them had not felt the hallowed influence of that mysterious power , which through the majesty of tbe sacred order descended upon the hearts of each one , as silently and as efficaciously as the dew from Heaven , and which , like the magnet , drew the Brethren together with a might invisible , ancl worked upon
the hearts with a charm irresistable . Regarded in its true significanc eeach Brother who sat at the festive board , as forming in himself a step in the ladder by which our common country is to ascend to its true dignity , and whilst as a patriot he loved his country above everything , and yet , as a Alason , he felt himself in common with his Brethren , that he could well afford his sympathies to flow beyond the barriers of race , of language , or of territories ; ancl regarding the various nationalities as so many parts of the , great whole , of
which the sublime order is the centre . Inspired by _ those bonds of peace , and of all virtues , faith , hope , ancl charity , he could perceive the foreshadowing of that happy period , when wars ! of violence , and injustice shall cease , when knowledge shall overspread the earth as the waters cover the channels of the great and mighty deep , and all the great families thereof shall be brought together to acknowledge their brotherhood , and the glad tidings that were proclaimed in Bethlehem ' s plains shall bo gloriously . consummated in one universal paen of " Glory to Gocl in the Highest : peace on Earth and good will towards men . " —Waterford Mail .
Canada.
CANADA .
AIONTEEAL . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 613 , English Con . )—At a special meeting holden at the Masonic Chambers , on Friday , the 25 th June , the following address was presented to V . W . Br . William Wright ,, P . M ., of that Lodge , amidst the acclamations of the Brethren : — "This testimonial is presented by the St . George ' s Lodge , Montreal , No . 643 , E . R ., to the W . Past Master , William Wright ,
March 20 th , 1860 , as a faint token of their veneration and esteem , and expressive of the warmest gratitude ancl high estimation of his meritorious services ; who , forsaking his own comforts , deigned to turn his mind with its energies to promote the . welfare and happiness of this particular Association ; commanding respect and confidence , bas laboured with effect to impose and enforce these duties , which are necessary to the welfare and success of the craft . This Lodgein communicating their feelingsare impressed with a
con-, , viction that to the AV . P . M . Br . AVilliam Wright , above all others wo owe obligations which we never can forget . At a moment when this Lodge was threatened with total destruction , his exertions created and excited new energies , and , like the phoenix which rise s from the flames , wc rose again . Impressed with these ideas and inspired by these sentiments , we present him , on his retiring from the active duties of this Lodgewith this testimonial as a small
, souvenir of our lasting respect and esteem . ( Signed ) " CATIVIN P . LADD , V . W . P . M . R . STHONG , Secretary . " The address is handsomely engrossed upon vellum and encased in a richly carved gilt frame ; the beaver and maple leaf , square ancl
compasses are amongst the embellishments . VI . Br . AVright replied in suitable terms , and offered some very judicious counsel to the young members of the craft . He was afterwards escorted to his residence by the Brethren , who were then most hospitably entertained ancl called to refreshment after the pleasing labours ofthe evening . All parties separated highly gratified . AVOODSTOCK . —St . John's day , the 24 th , June falling on Sunday was duly ' observed by the Masonic fraternity on Aionday the 25 th . The
proceedings commenced with the installation of officers of King Solomon ' s Lodge , as follows ; AV . P . A 1 . Bro . George Forbes , AV . M . ; Bro . James Kintrea , S . AV . ; Bro . Andrew Ross , J . AV . ; Bro . C L . Phelps , Secy ; Bro . C . H . AVhitehead , Treas ; Bro . It . McKay , S . D . ; Bro . J . Chalmers , J . D . Bro . H . Brown , Tyler . The ceremony of installation was conducted under the direction of the W . AL of the Drumbo LodgeBro . Brown and AV . AL Bro . Charlesof the Oxford
, , Lodge , AVoodstock , assisted by Bro . MeAVhinnie , P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , Carleton Place . This portion of the proceedings was followed by a procession . The march through the town was enlivened by the music of tho A \ oodstock Band . The procession on reaching the AVoodstock Hotel met Bro . Courtlandt , and having re-formed , escorted him to the Lecture Room . The eloquent and masterly addresswas listened to with marked attention by all presentancl
, , tho Hall on the occasion was well filled ; tbe oratorical abilities of tbe lecturer having secured the presence of some of tbe clergy and tbe more respectlablo public . On tbe conclusion of the address , Bro . Kintrea proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Courtlandt ivhich was seconded by Bro . . Charles . Bro . Turquand then rose to request
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about him , A'iz ., that he hacl a servant ivho asked to go and see a man hanged , and coming back in tears , the Dean inquired if those were shed for the fate of the culprit ? to which the servant replied that the man wasn't hung at all , for just as he ought to have been executed a reprieve arrived . Not knowing that there was any connection with what Dean Swift did or said and the subject in question , he felt bound to follow the example set him , and find a new phrase to return thanks in . The III . Bro . then resumed his
seat amidst the loud laughter produced by the conclusion of his speech . The M . AV . Sov . said they hacl another good toast to iionour . They were now in their second year of existence , and were an established and successful Chapter , and this was owing to the energy of the M . W . S . ivho ivas his predecessor , for on him devolved all the troubles ancl anxieties attendant upon the first trial of a new effort . To their 111 . Bro . Dr . Hinxman their thanks were clueei'en for the entertainment of that clay . It was
, he who bad made all the arrangements so that every thing should go on smoothly . He had taken all the trouble on himself and did as be hacl always done—work zealously and indefatigably to secure his end , and contribute to the pleasure ancl prosperity of all with whom he came in contact . The AL AV . S . then proposed the "health of the Illus . Bro . Dr . Hinxman , the first M . AV . S . of the Invicta Chapter . " The Illus . Bro . Dr . HINXMAN saidhe had
, been sufficiently long known not to be a good spokesman , and would therefore be very brief . He bad to reply for the personal compliments that bad been paid him , and he was sure their M . AV . S . was more guided by his usual fraternal kindness than his services warranted . Still , for one part of what had fallen from the M . AV . S . he woulcl not deny that in his zeal , which he bad been lauded for ,
he allowed himself to be second to none in his ability ; that was quite a different thing , he did not pretend to the first rank there . In the Aletropolitan Chapter , there was a natural feeling of jealousy that a small town so near to them should be enabled to work a Chapter so efficiently , ancl if he was egotistical in anything , it was his pride at having made choice of his oflicers , as the first M . W . S . of the Chapter , and he claimed a merit for having made such a wise selection , and hit on the right
man to be inducted as bis successor . He felt that so long as the officers of the Invicta Chapter trod in the steps of their present M . AV . S . tbey must prosper , and ho felt it a point of tho greatest satisfaction to know that when he passed his own year of office he had handed over his authority to one at least as good , if not better able , than himself to do his duty . For their kindness in drinking his health he returned bis grateful acknowledgments , and would conclude ivith a wishthat he was sure they ivould heartilsecond
, y , which was , ' ' Alay the Invicta Chapter be looked upon as the leading Chapter of tho 18 ° . "— -The ALAA . Sov . said this was the first occasion of their dining away from AA oolwich . Tbey bad been well entertained , and spent a comfortable and pleasant evening , ancl so he ivould ask them to drink Bro . Gordon ' s health , who had given not only his best entertainment but his personal attention to them throughout the evening . Bro . GOKDON said he ivas but a
young Mason , belonging to the Pythagorean Lodge , but he hacl always looked at Masonry with respect , ancl was happy to provide for such Brethren as honoured him for the future , and hoped , though this ivas his first Masonic party it might not be the last . The M . AV . SoA ' . then gave the last toast , ancl the 111 . Brethren dispersed , after spending one of the most pleasant days it has been our lot to witness .
AVOOLWICH . —ICemys Tynte Fncampment . —A meeting was held in the Alasonic Hall , on Friday , July 20 . Present—Eras . Lt .-Col . Henry Clarke , E . C ; Fras . Henry John John Hineman , Prov . G . Com . and P . E . C . as Prelate ; Fras . S . AV . Figg , 1 st Capt . ; J . How , as 2 nd Capt . ; AVilliam Smith , Chancellor ; and others . The minutes of the previous encampment were read ancl confirmed ; the Treasurer ' s reportwhich exhibited an advancing state of prosperit
, y , ivas received and adopted . Fra . Capt . Augustus Henry King , of the Melita Encampment , Malta , was unanimously admitted as a , joining member , and was appointed expert . The expected candidates not presenting themselves , the E . C . exercised tbe officers by going through a course of instruction , and having closed the Encampment adjourned to Bro . De Grey ' s tavern and partook of refreshment .
Ireland.
IRELAND .
On- Friday , the 21 th inst ., the Master , AVardens , and Brethren of Lodge 5 met at tbeir Lodge rooms , Mall , for installation of officers , and to celebrate the festival of St . John . The business of the Lodge being disposed of , the Brethren retired to the Adelphi Hotel for refreshment . The usual loyal and patriotic toasts having been duly honoured , and the incoming officers welcomed with that fraternal reception , of ivhich tbe order alone is capable it was observed
Ireland.
by one of the Brethren , J . M . L ., that a meeting such as this is , as the very hot-bed of the heart forcing at once , all its feelings into a fulness of fruit , which it would take ordinary years of ripening to produce : as which of them had not felt the hallowed influence of that mysterious power , which through the majesty of tbe sacred order descended upon the hearts of each one , as silently and as efficaciously as the dew from Heaven , and which , like the magnet , drew the Brethren together with a might invisible , ancl worked upon
the hearts with a charm irresistable . Regarded in its true significanc eeach Brother who sat at the festive board , as forming in himself a step in the ladder by which our common country is to ascend to its true dignity , and whilst as a patriot he loved his country above everything , and yet , as a Alason , he felt himself in common with his Brethren , that he could well afford his sympathies to flow beyond the barriers of race , of language , or of territories ; ancl regarding the various nationalities as so many parts of the , great whole , of
which the sublime order is the centre . Inspired by _ those bonds of peace , and of all virtues , faith , hope , ancl charity , he could perceive the foreshadowing of that happy period , when wars ! of violence , and injustice shall cease , when knowledge shall overspread the earth as the waters cover the channels of the great and mighty deep , and all the great families thereof shall be brought together to acknowledge their brotherhood , and the glad tidings that were proclaimed in Bethlehem ' s plains shall bo gloriously . consummated in one universal paen of " Glory to Gocl in the Highest : peace on Earth and good will towards men . " —Waterford Mail .
Canada.
CANADA .
AIONTEEAL . —St . George ' s Lodge ( No . 613 , English Con . )—At a special meeting holden at the Masonic Chambers , on Friday , the 25 th June , the following address was presented to V . W . Br . William Wright ,, P . M ., of that Lodge , amidst the acclamations of the Brethren : — "This testimonial is presented by the St . George ' s Lodge , Montreal , No . 643 , E . R ., to the W . Past Master , William Wright ,
March 20 th , 1860 , as a faint token of their veneration and esteem , and expressive of the warmest gratitude ancl high estimation of his meritorious services ; who , forsaking his own comforts , deigned to turn his mind with its energies to promote the . welfare and happiness of this particular Association ; commanding respect and confidence , bas laboured with effect to impose and enforce these duties , which are necessary to the welfare and success of the craft . This Lodgein communicating their feelingsare impressed with a
con-, , viction that to the AV . P . M . Br . AVilliam Wright , above all others wo owe obligations which we never can forget . At a moment when this Lodge was threatened with total destruction , his exertions created and excited new energies , and , like the phoenix which rise s from the flames , wc rose again . Impressed with these ideas and inspired by these sentiments , we present him , on his retiring from the active duties of this Lodgewith this testimonial as a small
, souvenir of our lasting respect and esteem . ( Signed ) " CATIVIN P . LADD , V . W . P . M . R . STHONG , Secretary . " The address is handsomely engrossed upon vellum and encased in a richly carved gilt frame ; the beaver and maple leaf , square ancl
compasses are amongst the embellishments . VI . Br . AVright replied in suitable terms , and offered some very judicious counsel to the young members of the craft . He was afterwards escorted to his residence by the Brethren , who were then most hospitably entertained ancl called to refreshment after the pleasing labours ofthe evening . All parties separated highly gratified . AVOODSTOCK . —St . John's day , the 24 th , June falling on Sunday was duly ' observed by the Masonic fraternity on Aionday the 25 th . The
proceedings commenced with the installation of officers of King Solomon ' s Lodge , as follows ; AV . P . A 1 . Bro . George Forbes , AV . M . ; Bro . James Kintrea , S . AV . ; Bro . Andrew Ross , J . AV . ; Bro . C L . Phelps , Secy ; Bro . C . H . AVhitehead , Treas ; Bro . It . McKay , S . D . ; Bro . J . Chalmers , J . D . Bro . H . Brown , Tyler . The ceremony of installation was conducted under the direction of the W . AL of the Drumbo LodgeBro . Brown and AV . AL Bro . Charlesof the Oxford
, , Lodge , AVoodstock , assisted by Bro . MeAVhinnie , P . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , Carleton Place . This portion of the proceedings was followed by a procession . The march through the town was enlivened by the music of tho A \ oodstock Band . The procession on reaching the AVoodstock Hotel met Bro . Courtlandt , and having re-formed , escorted him to the Lecture Room . The eloquent and masterly addresswas listened to with marked attention by all presentancl
, , tho Hall on the occasion was well filled ; tbe oratorical abilities of tbe lecturer having secured the presence of some of tbe clergy and tbe more respectlablo public . On tbe conclusion of the address , Bro . Kintrea proposed a vote of thanks to Bro . Courtlandt ivhich was seconded by Bro . . Charles . Bro . Turquand then rose to request