214 HISTORICAL SKETCH OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

of “We meet upon the level.” Past Grand Secretary Wakeford then read a most interesting historical sketch of St. John’s. from its organization one hundred years ago down to the present date. In the course of his address Brother Wakeford stated that out of a total membership of ninety-nine, the Lodge had at the present time on its roll thirty-two who were initiated upwards of a quarter of a century ago.

The audience was then favoured with the solo “Consider the Lilies ” by Miss Collings,which she sang with charming sweetness and expression, Miss Fraser playing the accompaniment. After this a collection was taken in aid of the P. E. Island Hospital. Rev. G. M. Campbell then gave an oration, which was indeed a masterpiece of eloquence. The speaker proceeded to show at length and with clearness how the craft at large was intended to develop and train man—physically. intellectually and morally —presenting the teaching of the Bible upon these points and then indicating the instructions of Masonry, showing them to be in harmony with the one and only standard of conduct, and that no man is a true Mason unless he observes the laws of health, trains his intellect and loves and serves his God. After reminding the Masons present of their duties to the poor, the sick, the widow, the orphan, and exhorting them to be good men and true, with a correspondence between their theory and practice, their principles and manner of life ; he concluded with a strong statement of the richness and value of the Holy Bible, the great light in Masonry, and requested the craft to follow its

teaching that they might enter at last the Temple not made by hands, eternal in the Heavens.

At nine o’clock about seventy guests, all members of the Order, sat down to dinner at the Hotel Davies. The table was spread in Mrs. Davies’ best style, and the proceedings throughout were of the most enjoyable character. Worshipful Master Murray presided, having on his right Grand Master Morris and on his left Brother Sir Louis H. Davies. An interesting programme of toasts was disposed of, which was interspersed with songs and recitations. The National Anthem closed the proceedings.

Masonry is now well represented throughout this Province. The Grand Lodge of P. E. Island was organized on the 24th

June, 187 5, Hon. John Yeo, a prominent Mason, being elected Grand Master, when the following lodges became subordinate: