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The Montefiore Centenary Celebration.
were their brethren of the Hebrew persuasion ; nnd he felt snre 'hat if ever the day of trial shonld come—wbich God forbid —thev would be found marshalled on the side of frnth and justiee , religion n » d piety , in this great English nation . He felt that in the person of Sir , Moses Montefiore they had not merely a personal character—they hud i a grand link between the past nnd pres' -nt , and it w- s in the presence
of snch men ( and he probably wonld be the fust to hold this true ) i representing high principles that Em-land , might well feel confident j in the peace and good order of society , and those virtues , rho .-so sterling virtues which alone conld give trne peace and stability to the nation . He had to thank very mnch the Montefiore Lodge for ; the kindness which they had been good enomihto show him on many
occasions , bnt he thanked them from his heart for the h gh honour i they had done him in enabling him to take part , however hnmWe , in i this important celebration . Brr * . H . B . Marshall Grand Tr asnrer followed . It wonld ill become him to add more than a very few , words . He was snre he expressed the sentiments of every Grand j Officer when ho said they earnestly desired , so far as tho Great \
Architect of the Universe had given them power , to copy tbe example set before them by that great and illnstrions Mason , whose deeds and benevolence were as familiar as household words , and whose philanthropy and kindness throughout the world , irrespective of creed , religion or denomination , had been tiie glory of his lengthened life .
Bro . N . H . Benjamin W . M . then rose and said that he had now to propose a toast which he thonght might fitly be called the toast of the evening . After tho eloquent words thev had heard in their Lodge of Emergency that evening from Bro . P . M . Simpson , he feared that his feeble praise wonld fall flat npon the ear . Bnt his words wonld at least have the merit of sincerity , and he was qnite sure that
if he was nnable to bring out the importance of this toast tbe hearts of each one present conld fill the void . There was not nt this moment in the civilized world a name more hononred than that of Montefiore—not only in civi ized Europe and America , but it was a name to conjore with in Western Asia , Northern Africa—in those countries where the effect of his good deeds had been most clearlv
felt—and this good and hononred man had now completed his hundredth year . He was not , however , the typical old man . His mind and body were not enfeebled , his eye was still unclouded , intelligent , and clear , the veteran's lamp is not dimmed , and he wns as capable of appreciating the esteem in whioh he was held as those present were of showing love and hononr and esteem . He wonld
have the veteran regarded in the character of a philanthropist ; bnt his philanthropy was of a peculiar type and possessed almost unique features ; it was well considered , well applied , and quite nnspotarian The W . M . had always urged that indiscriminate chnrity did more harm than good . That unless properly arranged , grants might often fail to benefit those for whom they were intended , but snch has never
been the case with any scheme in which Sir Moses had taken an interest . It was not often they saw rich men giving of their abundance , and at tbe same time running risks and incurring dangers in its distribution such as Sir Moses bad done . Sir Moses Montefiore represented a great , aud good Mason in his own person . His every act , his everv thought , taught
them that he had attentively learnt the beantifnl lessons of the first degree ; his brilliant intellect convinced them of his knowledge of the second degree ; and their knowledge of him convinced them fiat he had learnt the great and impressive lesson of the third degree , The man who had done that was a great and good Mason . The
Worshipful Master regretted that he was not present , and that he had no representative there that evening ; bnt , nevertheless , the brethren would join in drinking the health of the great , and revered Brother Sir Moses Montefiore . The toast was drnnk with mnch enthusiasm .
Bro . John Syer I . P . M . next gave the toast , of the W . M . It was a dnty and privilege he much appreciated . Usually speakin " , this was somewhat of a formal matter , but on the present occasion he ventured to thi k it was a little out . of the regular course . They had a most energetic and worthy Master , one who had done his best to advance the interests of the Montefiore Lodge and of the Craft
generally . The events of that clay had been a great honour to him , for be must feel that he held a sort of historical position—that his name would be handed down , not , only among Freemasons , but also in connection with the good old man they had that night met tn honour . His best wish as regarded their Master wns that ho might Jive to as great an age as Sir Moses , and that his life might prove of
equal good to his fellows . The W . M ., in acknowledging the tonst , hardly knew bow to express his thanks for the cordial reception accorded him . Tbe brethren of the Montefiore Lodge knew what he was capableof in Lodge , bat there were many present who did not . To them he wonld say that what he undertook he carried out to the best of his ability , and he hoped his efforts that day had met their
approval . He then proceeded to the proposition of what he deemed a very important toast—that of the Lodges usually termed sisters of tho Montefiore . There was a bond of union among those Loda'es which rendered them of special interest to brethren of the Israelitish faith . He had been reproached and told that the Freemasons shonld not have held a banquet that night , but he felt that if it had beon
the means of forging one additional link in the chain whieh bound the five Jewish Lodges of the metropolis together it would not have been held in vain . He coupled with tho toast the names of the W . M . 's of the four Lodges . Bro . Barnett , W . M . of tho Tranquillity Lodge , in responding , said there was peculiar appropriateness in the titles of the Lodges to tho occasion which they were assembled that evening to celebrate .
Montefiore is the name of the hero of the day , who at Joppa landed seven times to bring comforting news to his brethren in the Holy Land . In his philanthropic missions and in championing the cause of the needy and tbe oppressed ho has proved himself to be a veritable Samson , a sou of Israel walking uprightly nnd working righteousness , he has earned and gained the Tranquillity of a guileless life devoted to the good of his fellow creatures .
The Montefiore Centenary Celebration.
Bro . Bean , W . M . nf the Joppa Lodge , followed , thanking the brethren nf tho MnntefV-re Lodge for tin splendid entertainment they had organised in honour of that great Mason , Sir Mose * Montefiore . It . afforded them great gratification to hear of his doings . Bro . Hartley , W . M . of tho Israel Lodge , tendered his sincere and heartfelt thanks . Ttiey appreciated tho special occasion which had brought
together snch a meeting , not confined to Jews alone . The Lod .-e of Israel was a strong illustration of the unity existing among the Christians and tho Jews , exemplified at the present time hy the fact that he , a Christian , held the office of Worshipful Master . At tho time of his initiation he had expressed his pride at becoming a Mason , and a hope that the
time would come when Masons would be proud of him as a follow . He now felt that his position as Master of his Lodge showed that the Lodge of Israel at least was prone ! of him . The Jewish Masons were not alone in their congratulations to the noble and good man tbey were honouring that night . The prayers of the congregations in two mission chnrches ( St . Silas , Haverstock Hill , and tho St .
Pancras Workhouse Church ) he attended tho day before were asked for this truly good old man , while he had been informed that the same had occurred in other neighbouring places of worship . Speak * ing of Sir Moses , he hoped that when the bright angel of death—he could ban : ' y be called a dark angel in connection with a man who had lived snch a life as Sir Moses—came , the last moments of their esteemed biother might be moments of peace . Bro . Gartley stated
that h'S Lodgo had received congratulatory letters in reference to the celebration from the following Lodges : —Emblematic , Loyalty ( Guernsey ) , Prince of Wales ( Jersey ) , St . Peters ' s , Kensington , Zetland , Burgoyne , Duke of Connaught , Ebnry , Manchester , Dnke of Cornwall , Wandsworth , Honour Oak , Crystal Palace , and Upper Norwood . The Worsnipful Master of the Samson Lodge had left , but the brethren present signified their apprecia'ion of the toast . The health of the Visitors was nert sub .
mitted by the W . M . He was the more pleased to propose the toast because the number of visitors was so great . The Montefiore Lodge had always prided itself on the way in which it entertained its visitors , and he thought that that night's meeting had reflected additional credit on them . Bro . A . L . Emanuel P . P . G . D . Hants and
Isle of Wight and others responded . The former brother said it had ifforded him great pleasure to attend there that day to make his deep respect and love for the grand baronet whose birthday they were then celebrating . The Past Masters and Officers of the Montefiore Lodge having been toasted , the Tyler was summoned , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The members held their nsual weekly meeting at the Jolly Farmers ' , Southgateroid , N ., on Saturday last , the 25 th October , when there were present Bros . Ff . C . Turner W . M ., Cross S . W ., Robinson J . W ., Cohen Preceptor , Galer Secretary , Fenner Treasnrer , Williams S . D ., Wnolveridge J . D ., Payne I . G ., also Bros Lorkin , Glass , Western ,
Parkes , Oldis , C . E . Botley , A . Mullord , G . tl . Mullord , Fraser , & c . The usual preliminaries were observed in opening the Lodge , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Fraser officiating as candidate . The fourth section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Cohen assisted by the brethren . Bro . Fraser of the Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , was elected a member , and Bro . Cross waa
appointed Master for the meeting of the 8 th inst . Lodge was then closed in dne form and adjourned . The fifteen sections will be worked here this ( Saturday ) evening , when a numerous muster of brethren is anticipated , full particulars are given in another page of this issue . Lodge opens punctually at 7 o ' clock . A hearty welcome will be given to those visitors who may honour the Lodge with their presence . ?
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —The nsnal meeting of the above Lodge was held ou Wednesday , at Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Farmers' Tavern . Sonihgate . road , Bro . A . J . Potter presiding ; he vvas supported by Bro . Langdale S . W ., Western J . W ., P . M . Cusworth Preceptor , P . M . Trewinnard Treasurer , F . Perl See , Ashton S . D ., Jones I . G . ; also Bros . Ockelford , Galer , Atterton , and
others . Lodge was opened in due form , aud the initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Ashton acting as candidate . Bro . Atterton answered tbe questions leading to the second degree , but be was not entrusted , he only being au E . A . Bro . Atterton was unanimouslyelected a member . Nothing further having been offered for the advancement of Freemasonry , Lodge was closed iu perfect harmony , and adjourned nntil Wednesday , 5 th November .
Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meet . ing was held ou 27 th ult ., at the Fountain Abbey Hotel , 111 Praedstreet , Paddington . Present—Bros . J . Crnttenden W . M ., W . J . Mason S . W ., H . Perdue J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Sec , W . Micldloweek S . D ., M . J . Green J . D ., F . Chandler Stewnrd , J . Lawrence I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . C . Hunt , W . H . Chalfont , J . T . Mickelberg ; Brothers
C . S . Mote , W . Eastgate , H . Eobinson , A . M . Chapman , J . P . Laundy , J . Stephens , E . J . Day , E . J . Brown , H . Curtis , W . Death , C . J . Moore , B . E . Cursons , G . Simpson . Lodge was opened in ancient form , ancl the minntes were read and confirmed . Lodge was called off and on , and then the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed
Bro . Brown candidate . The W . M . gave the charge and the lectnre on first tracing board . Lodge opened np to the third degree , an < 3 closed clown . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Hunt , and officers of the Mother Lodge , will preside next Monday . Lod ge was closed accord , ino * to ancient custom .
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Bro . G . 8 . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can bo engage for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , 91 Fernlea Koad , Balham , Surrey .
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The Montefiore Centenary Celebration.
were their brethren of the Hebrew persuasion ; nnd he felt snre 'hat if ever the day of trial shonld come—wbich God forbid —thev would be found marshalled on the side of frnth and justiee , religion n » d piety , in this great English nation . He felt that in the person of Sir , Moses Montefiore they had not merely a personal character—they hud i a grand link between the past nnd pres' -nt , and it w- s in the presence
of snch men ( and he probably wonld be the fust to hold this true ) i representing high principles that Em-land , might well feel confident j in the peace and good order of society , and those virtues , rho .-so sterling virtues which alone conld give trne peace and stability to the nation . He had to thank very mnch the Montefiore Lodge for ; the kindness which they had been good enomihto show him on many
occasions , bnt he thanked them from his heart for the h gh honour i they had done him in enabling him to take part , however hnmWe , in i this important celebration . Brr * . H . B . Marshall Grand Tr asnrer followed . It wonld ill become him to add more than a very few , words . He was snre he expressed the sentiments of every Grand j Officer when ho said they earnestly desired , so far as tho Great \
Architect of the Universe had given them power , to copy tbe example set before them by that great and illnstrions Mason , whose deeds and benevolence were as familiar as household words , and whose philanthropy and kindness throughout the world , irrespective of creed , religion or denomination , had been tiie glory of his lengthened life .
Bro . N . H . Benjamin W . M . then rose and said that he had now to propose a toast which he thonght might fitly be called the toast of the evening . After tho eloquent words thev had heard in their Lodge of Emergency that evening from Bro . P . M . Simpson , he feared that his feeble praise wonld fall flat npon the ear . Bnt his words wonld at least have the merit of sincerity , and he was qnite sure that
if he was nnable to bring out the importance of this toast tbe hearts of each one present conld fill the void . There was not nt this moment in the civilized world a name more hononred than that of Montefiore—not only in civi ized Europe and America , but it was a name to conjore with in Western Asia , Northern Africa—in those countries where the effect of his good deeds had been most clearlv
felt—and this good and hononred man had now completed his hundredth year . He was not , however , the typical old man . His mind and body were not enfeebled , his eye was still unclouded , intelligent , and clear , the veteran's lamp is not dimmed , and he wns as capable of appreciating the esteem in whioh he was held as those present were of showing love and hononr and esteem . He wonld
have the veteran regarded in the character of a philanthropist ; bnt his philanthropy was of a peculiar type and possessed almost unique features ; it was well considered , well applied , and quite nnspotarian The W . M . had always urged that indiscriminate chnrity did more harm than good . That unless properly arranged , grants might often fail to benefit those for whom they were intended , but snch has never
been the case with any scheme in which Sir Moses had taken an interest . It was not often they saw rich men giving of their abundance , and at tbe same time running risks and incurring dangers in its distribution such as Sir Moses bad done . Sir Moses Montefiore represented a great , aud good Mason in his own person . His every act , his everv thought , taught
them that he had attentively learnt the beantifnl lessons of the first degree ; his brilliant intellect convinced them of his knowledge of the second degree ; and their knowledge of him convinced them fiat he had learnt the great and impressive lesson of the third degree , The man who had done that was a great and good Mason . The
Worshipful Master regretted that he was not present , and that he had no representative there that evening ; bnt , nevertheless , the brethren would join in drinking the health of the great , and revered Brother Sir Moses Montefiore . The toast was drnnk with mnch enthusiasm .
Bro . John Syer I . P . M . next gave the toast , of the W . M . It was a dnty and privilege he much appreciated . Usually speakin " , this was somewhat of a formal matter , but on the present occasion he ventured to thi k it was a little out . of the regular course . They had a most energetic and worthy Master , one who had done his best to advance the interests of the Montefiore Lodge and of the Craft
generally . The events of that clay had been a great honour to him , for be must feel that he held a sort of historical position—that his name would be handed down , not , only among Freemasons , but also in connection with the good old man they had that night met tn honour . His best wish as regarded their Master wns that ho might Jive to as great an age as Sir Moses , and that his life might prove of
equal good to his fellows . The W . M ., in acknowledging the tonst , hardly knew bow to express his thanks for the cordial reception accorded him . Tbe brethren of the Montefiore Lodge knew what he was capableof in Lodge , bat there were many present who did not . To them he wonld say that what he undertook he carried out to the best of his ability , and he hoped his efforts that day had met their
approval . He then proceeded to the proposition of what he deemed a very important toast—that of the Lodges usually termed sisters of tho Montefiore . There was a bond of union among those Loda'es which rendered them of special interest to brethren of the Israelitish faith . He had been reproached and told that the Freemasons shonld not have held a banquet that night , but he felt that if it had beon
the means of forging one additional link in the chain whieh bound the five Jewish Lodges of the metropolis together it would not have been held in vain . He coupled with tho toast the names of the W . M . 's of the four Lodges . Bro . Barnett , W . M . of tho Tranquillity Lodge , in responding , said there was peculiar appropriateness in the titles of the Lodges to tho occasion which they were assembled that evening to celebrate .
Montefiore is the name of the hero of the day , who at Joppa landed seven times to bring comforting news to his brethren in the Holy Land . In his philanthropic missions and in championing the cause of the needy and tbe oppressed ho has proved himself to be a veritable Samson , a sou of Israel walking uprightly nnd working righteousness , he has earned and gained the Tranquillity of a guileless life devoted to the good of his fellow creatures .
The Montefiore Centenary Celebration.
Bro . Bean , W . M . nf the Joppa Lodge , followed , thanking the brethren nf tho MnntefV-re Lodge for tin splendid entertainment they had organised in honour of that great Mason , Sir Mose * Montefiore . It . afforded them great gratification to hear of his doings . Bro . Hartley , W . M . of tho Israel Lodge , tendered his sincere and heartfelt thanks . Ttiey appreciated tho special occasion which had brought
together snch a meeting , not confined to Jews alone . The Lod .-e of Israel was a strong illustration of the unity existing among the Christians and tho Jews , exemplified at the present time hy the fact that he , a Christian , held the office of Worshipful Master . At tho time of his initiation he had expressed his pride at becoming a Mason , and a hope that the
time would come when Masons would be proud of him as a follow . He now felt that his position as Master of his Lodge showed that the Lodge of Israel at least was prone ! of him . The Jewish Masons were not alone in their congratulations to the noble and good man tbey were honouring that night . The prayers of the congregations in two mission chnrches ( St . Silas , Haverstock Hill , and tho St .
Pancras Workhouse Church ) he attended tho day before were asked for this truly good old man , while he had been informed that the same had occurred in other neighbouring places of worship . Speak * ing of Sir Moses , he hoped that when the bright angel of death—he could ban : ' y be called a dark angel in connection with a man who had lived snch a life as Sir Moses—came , the last moments of their esteemed biother might be moments of peace . Bro . Gartley stated
that h'S Lodgo had received congratulatory letters in reference to the celebration from the following Lodges : —Emblematic , Loyalty ( Guernsey ) , Prince of Wales ( Jersey ) , St . Peters ' s , Kensington , Zetland , Burgoyne , Duke of Connaught , Ebnry , Manchester , Dnke of Cornwall , Wandsworth , Honour Oak , Crystal Palace , and Upper Norwood . The Worsnipful Master of the Samson Lodge had left , but the brethren present signified their apprecia'ion of the toast . The health of the Visitors was nert sub .
mitted by the W . M . He was the more pleased to propose the toast because the number of visitors was so great . The Montefiore Lodge had always prided itself on the way in which it entertained its visitors , and he thought that that night's meeting had reflected additional credit on them . Bro . A . L . Emanuel P . P . G . D . Hants and
Isle of Wight and others responded . The former brother said it had ifforded him great pleasure to attend there that day to make his deep respect and love for the grand baronet whose birthday they were then celebrating . The Past Masters and Officers of the Montefiore Lodge having been toasted , the Tyler was summoned , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The members held their nsual weekly meeting at the Jolly Farmers ' , Southgateroid , N ., on Saturday last , the 25 th October , when there were present Bros . Ff . C . Turner W . M ., Cross S . W ., Robinson J . W ., Cohen Preceptor , Galer Secretary , Fenner Treasnrer , Williams S . D ., Wnolveridge J . D ., Payne I . G ., also Bros Lorkin , Glass , Western ,
Parkes , Oldis , C . E . Botley , A . Mullord , G . tl . Mullord , Fraser , & c . The usual preliminaries were observed in opening the Lodge , and the minntes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was ably rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Fraser officiating as candidate . The fourth section of the Lecture was worked by Bro . Cohen assisted by the brethren . Bro . Fraser of the Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1507 , was elected a member , and Bro . Cross waa
appointed Master for the meeting of the 8 th inst . Lodge was then closed in dne form and adjourned . The fifteen sections will be worked here this ( Saturday ) evening , when a numerous muster of brethren is anticipated , full particulars are given in another page of this issue . Lodge opens punctually at 7 o ' clock . A hearty welcome will be given to those visitors who may honour the Lodge with their presence . ?
New Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . 813 . —The nsnal meeting of the above Lodge was held ou Wednesday , at Bro . Langdale ' s , Jolly Farmers' Tavern . Sonihgate . road , Bro . A . J . Potter presiding ; he vvas supported by Bro . Langdale S . W ., Western J . W ., P . M . Cusworth Preceptor , P . M . Trewinnard Treasurer , F . Perl See , Ashton S . D ., Jones I . G . ; also Bros . Ockelford , Galer , Atterton , and
others . Lodge was opened in due form , aud the initiation ceremony was rehearsed , Bro . Ashton acting as candidate . Bro . Atterton answered tbe questions leading to the second degree , but be was not entrusted , he only being au E . A . Bro . Atterton was unanimouslyelected a member . Nothing further having been offered for the advancement of Freemasonry , Lodge was closed iu perfect harmony , and adjourned nntil Wednesday , 5 th November .
Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meet . ing was held ou 27 th ult ., at the Fountain Abbey Hotel , 111 Praedstreet , Paddington . Present—Bros . J . Crnttenden W . M ., W . J . Mason S . W ., H . Perdue J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Sec , W . Micldloweek S . D ., M . J . Green J . D ., F . Chandler Stewnrd , J . Lawrence I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . C . Hunt , W . H . Chalfont , J . T . Mickelberg ; Brothers
C . S . Mote , W . Eastgate , H . Eobinson , A . M . Chapman , J . P . Laundy , J . Stephens , E . J . Day , E . J . Brown , H . Curtis , W . Death , C . J . Moore , B . E . Cursons , G . Simpson . Lodge was opened in ancient form , ancl the minntes were read and confirmed . Lodge was called off and on , and then the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed
Bro . Brown candidate . The W . M . gave the charge and the lectnre on first tracing board . Lodge opened np to the third degree , an < 3 closed clown . The W . M ., Bro . C . W . Hunt , and officers of the Mother Lodge , will preside next Monday . Lod ge was closed accord , ino * to ancient custom .
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Bro . G . 8 . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can bo engage for Masonic Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , 91 Fernlea Koad , Balham , Surrey .