Brother Jousstoy next proposed "Our Sister Lodges in Shanghai," coupling with the toast the name of W. Brother Kingsmill.
W. Bro. Krxasumt, in responding, spoke of the cordiality of feeling that existed among the various lodges in Shanghai working under different constitutions, and expressed a hope that the feeling would long continue to characterise the proceedings of the brotherhood; and, in conclusion, he gave a hearty invitation to the brethren present to attend the installation ceremony and banquet of his lodge.
W. Bro, Cog, in response to loud calls, also said a few words as to the good feeling that existed among the different lodges in Shanghai, and took occasion to propose the toast of "The Grand Lodge of Scotland."
R. W. Brormer Drer, in replying, thanked the members of the District Grand Lodige and visitors for the cordial reception given to the toast, and remarked that he was certain that the members of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, on receiving a report of this meeting, would highly appreciate the compliment paid them, and more so the eminent services English masons were conferring on the Scottish craft in China, Song by Brother Tweepm.
The R.W.M. next called upon the brethren to drink to The W. M.'s elect of Sister Lodges," which was accordingly done, and Brother Anderson, of the Northern Lodge, and Brother Short, ofthe Tuscan Lodge, replied.
The Tycer's toast " Poor and Distressed Masons" was then given, whereupon the majority of the members of the District Grand Lodge withdrew.
Several other toasts were afterwards given, interspersed with songs; and the gathering, which may well be described as one of the largest and most successful held. under the auspices of Scottish Masonry in Shanghai, was appropriately brought to a close by the health of the founder of the Cosmopolitan Lodge, Brother Donaldson, being drunk in a bumper.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.