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To The Editor Of The Freemason's Chronicle.
i the boy shonld be turned out . You will , perhaps , remember what were the arguments used at that time ; they were , among others , that the Schools were not intended for paupers only , that they were as free to one member of the Craft as another ; and ifc was pointed . out that a lad , even though he had some little propert y , might be as poor , comparatively speaking , as some of those without any provision . '
Families who have always lived in a higher sphere feel jnst as much the coming down to a lower one , as those in an inferior do having to make shift lower still , and for that reason an Institution , to be worthy the name of a Masonio Charity , should do as much for one as for the other . I hope yonr advice will -riot be acted upon so far as the case of the boy Herring is concerned . The lad should be allowed to go to the poll , and , if he can gee enough votes , he should be admitted to the School . His father was a Mason , and as such has
a claim on the Institutions j why shonld his boy be shut out because he has some money to take some eleven years hence ? he cannot live all that time on the expectation of getting it , and I expect he cannot tonch it before . No , Brother Editor , the Schools are intended for the children of Masons , aud those who can get enough friends to support them should be admitted ; at least , that is
my opinion ; and I think you will find ifc will be the opinion of the Committee , who were perhaps carried away by the excitement of the moment when they decided that young Collingwood should be excluded . As for you , for whom I usually have the greatest respect , I feel on this occasion you have let your energy get the better of your judgment , and I hope , on reflection , yon will see fit to modify your advice . I remain , Yonrs fraternally , A NORTHERN SUBSCRIBER .
[ So far from modifying onr advice , " on reflection , " we feel more strongly than ever on the point . We have had two and a half years to think the matter over since the Collingwood affair , and have spoken of it many times , with the result that on each occasion we have heen more and more convinced the action taken was the right one . —ED . F . C . ]
The Late Election Of Grand Treasurer.
THE LATE ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR . SIR AND BROTHER , —Since my lasfc appeared in your columns * my attention has been called to the fact that fche statement as to the Grand Treasurer elect" having served the Craft for nearly forty
years " appeared in the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , and in the Freemason of the 3 d March . Therefore the proposer is not solely responsible for this misstatement , whioh was widely circulated previous to the meeting of Grand Lodge on the 7 th ultimo . Yours fraternally , ON THE SQUARE .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
OLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER , No . 28 .
THE annual meeting of this old established Chapter was beld afc Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen . street , on Monday , 2 nd inst . Comps . J . A . Farnfield M . E . Z ., T . J . Thomas H ., Watson Thomas J ., E . Mooney P . S . ( in whoso unavoidable absence Comp . Jackson P . S . Polish National Chapter made a most efficient substitute ) , Paas S . E ., Ebner and Coles P . Z . ' s . Visitors—Comps . Jackson and Jagielski Polish National . Bro . Miller Old King ' s Arms Lodge , was exalted
into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being admirably performed by the M . E . Z . All business being finished , Chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqnet-roora . After the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts had been given Comp . Coles proposed tbe health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Farnfield had always performed his duties most excellently , and had added much to the
popularity of fche Chapter by always being genial and kind . Companion Farnfield responded in an appropriate manner , and then proposed the health of the exaltee , Comp . Miller , who was a well-known and important member of the Common Council ; he hoped they would have him many years among them . ' Comp . Miller , in responding , stated that it reminded him most forcibly of the night of his
initiation ; he had been very much astonished at all that he had gone through , and hoped he might be spared for many years to come to meet around so festive a board . The M . E . Z . then proposed the health of the Visitors , Comps . Dr . Corrie Jackson and Dr . Victor Jagielski , both of the Polish National Chapter , alluding , in felicitous terms , to the way iu which fche Companions who acted as M . E . Z . and
P . S . had performed their dnties . These Companions having replied , he proposed the health of P . Z . ' s Paas , Coles and Ebner , allnding repeatedly to the pleasure it gave the brethren to see the lastnamed again restored to them after his severe illness . Comp . Thomas also had been very ill , and they were all very pleased to soo him again amongst fchem . Comp . Paas replied for the P . Z . 's ; ho was very pleased to see his friend Comp . Miller joining them , ancl
to see Comps . Ebner and Thomas again restored to health . He also congratulated Comp . Griffiths on the way he had performed the duties of M . E . Z ., and Comp . Jackson that of P . S . Comp . Ebner said that he could not allow the Comps . to separate without thanking them for their congratulations on his restoration to health ; he hoped he should continue well . The Companions then separated , after having spent a very pleasant evening .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 22 . COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO THK LORD MAYOR AND SHERIFFS OF LONDON AND MIDDLESEX .
THURSDAY evening , last week , was one long to be remembered in the annals of the Neptune Lodge , when a grand complimentary bnnquet was given to the Lord Mayor ( Aid . H . E . Knight ) and the Sheriffs ( Bros . Aid . De Keyser and Joseph Savory ) . The event had been looked forward to with a considerable amount of pleasurable interest not only by the brethren of this Lodge , bnt also by many others who had received invitations to be present , and the success
which attended the affair must have been most gratifying to Brother E . F . Storr P . M ., to whose instrumentality this was mainly due . Amongst fche Visitors who graced the festive board wore the Grand Treasurer elect ( Bro . J . Derby Allcroft ) , Sir John Bennett , and other prominent Freemasons . Five o'clock was the hour named for the assembling of the brethren , at the Guildhall Tavern , and soon after
that time Lodge was opened . There was no business on the agenda , and the brethren adjourned at an early hour to the banquetting room , which was elegantly decorated for the occasion . Bro . Henry Povey the W . M . presided ; he was supported on the right by the Lord Mayor , the Grand Treasurer elect , Sheriff Savory , Sir John Bennett , and many others , amongst whom we may mention Bros . Hamer P . M .
1426 , Swanborough P . M . 1319 , Gabb P . M . 902 , Vane , Brooke , Levy P . M . 188 , Webb 235 , Miiller 73 , Cook 1530 , Bawtry 1445 , Stillwell 1 , Richardson late 22 , Light ( Star of India ) , Rose ( Wbittington ) , Hunt 1807 , Creamer , & c . The Officers and members of the Lodge present included Bros . Harper , Ph . D ., I . P . M ., Wilcox P . M . ( late Treasurer ) , Gray P . M ., Holden P . M ., Lawrence , Hopper , Charles , King , Vane ,
Roberts , Macgregor , Taylor , Jolliffe , Brooks , Peart , Walker , Frost , Roberts , Curtice , Murray , Emil Hollandt , Parkinson ( Tyler ) , and others . After an admirably served repast , the W . M . read letters of apology for unavoidable non-attendance from Bros . Alderman and Sheriff De Keyser , Sir John B . Monckton , Town Clerk , President of fche Board of General Purposes , Alderman Whitehead , and H . G . Buss
Assistant Grand Secretary . The W . M . in proposing the Queen and the Craft , said loyalty to the Throne , obedience to law , support of order , and detestation of revolution , were , and always would be , amongst the distinguishing characteristics of Freemasonry . The toast was loyally received , and was followed by the National Anthem , sung by Bro . Britton . The health , of the Most Worshipful Grand
Master , and the other Grand Officers Present and Past were given with due reference to their ability in governing and directing the affairs of the Craffc . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the evening , the Health of the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex . In the course of his observations he said he was sure the brethren would agree with him thafc it was an act of
great kindness on the part of hia Lordship and Bro . Savory to come to their festivities on that occasion . When they considered thafc fche Lord Mayor of London was looked npon as the representative of the commerce and industry of this great City , fchey ought to feel them , selves highly honoured by his presence . The Lord Mayor for the time being occupied the chair of Walworth , Wbittington , and Gres .
ham , and Bro . Alderman Knight possessed all the qualifications which made him a worthy successor to those historic celebrities . Considering the number of engagements which necessarily occupied his Lordship ' s attention , it was a great condescension on his part to honour this meeting of the good old Neptune Lodge . The Sheriff also represented a very ancient and time-honoured ofiice , though , as
far as Masonry was concerned , he was only as yet a fledgeling ; bnfc in the name of fche Lodge he congratulated Bro . Savory upon having been admitted a member of their ancient and honourable institution . He trusted the day might nofc be far distant when he might occupy in . his own Lodge the proud position which he ( the speaker ) now held , through the kindness of the brethren . The toasfc
was received with a thorough Neptune fire . Bro . the Lord Mayor , in a lengthy and exceedingly happy speech , thanked the brethren for the very happy reception they had g iven to the toast . He was especially indebted for the pleasure of being present thafc evening to his friend , Bro . Storr , who had been unremitting in his determination to keep him posted up in the meetings of the Lodge , so
thafc be should not Jose sight of his promise to attend ono of its banquets . Bro . Storr had been most kind and courteous , bearing with him in his many engagements , until afc lasfc he found an opportunity of coming amongst them . He regretted that another engagement the same evening had prevented his taking part in the work of the Lodge , and proceeded to say thafc the post be had fche
hononr to fill as Lord Mayor had frequently been occupied by breth . ren of the Craft , but there was something unique in the present year , for he did nofc recollect it had occurred before thafc fche Lord Mayor and his Sheriffs had tbe honour of belonging to the Order of Freemasons . They were a trio , working together in a most friendly and amicable manner , and they found delight iu supporting each
other . There was a deep and hearty spmpathy between brethren of the Craft , and when they felfc that brethren were worthy of this sympathy , it increased their zest in working with men with whom they were associated in other relations in life , and with whom they were bound by strong ties in the great brotherhood of Freemasonry . He had been a Mason for nearly tu-enty years , and when he filled the chair in his Lodge he worked the three degrees , and
gave the traditional history , which they would admit was no light dnty . But he entered into Masonry as was his custom with all else tbat ho undertook , and considered if a thing was worth doing afc all ifc was worth doing well . Tbat was a principle which should always guide Freemasons . Although they should never make it obtrusive , or force it before the world , so as to lower the Order in the estimation of others , and although they were forbidden to induce men to join
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To The Editor Of The Freemason's Chronicle.
i the boy shonld be turned out . You will , perhaps , remember what were the arguments used at that time ; they were , among others , that the Schools were not intended for paupers only , that they were as free to one member of the Craft as another ; and ifc was pointed . out that a lad , even though he had some little propert y , might be as poor , comparatively speaking , as some of those without any provision . '
Families who have always lived in a higher sphere feel jnst as much the coming down to a lower one , as those in an inferior do having to make shift lower still , and for that reason an Institution , to be worthy the name of a Masonio Charity , should do as much for one as for the other . I hope yonr advice will -riot be acted upon so far as the case of the boy Herring is concerned . The lad should be allowed to go to the poll , and , if he can gee enough votes , he should be admitted to the School . His father was a Mason , and as such has
a claim on the Institutions j why shonld his boy be shut out because he has some money to take some eleven years hence ? he cannot live all that time on the expectation of getting it , and I expect he cannot tonch it before . No , Brother Editor , the Schools are intended for the children of Masons , aud those who can get enough friends to support them should be admitted ; at least , that is
my opinion ; and I think you will find ifc will be the opinion of the Committee , who were perhaps carried away by the excitement of the moment when they decided that young Collingwood should be excluded . As for you , for whom I usually have the greatest respect , I feel on this occasion you have let your energy get the better of your judgment , and I hope , on reflection , yon will see fit to modify your advice . I remain , Yonrs fraternally , A NORTHERN SUBSCRIBER .
[ So far from modifying onr advice , " on reflection , " we feel more strongly than ever on the point . We have had two and a half years to think the matter over since the Collingwood affair , and have spoken of it many times , with the result that on each occasion we have heen more and more convinced the action taken was the right one . —ED . F . C . ]
The Late Election Of Grand Treasurer.
THE LATE ELECTION OF GRAND TREASURER .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR . SIR AND BROTHER , —Since my lasfc appeared in your columns * my attention has been called to the fact that fche statement as to the Grand Treasurer elect" having served the Craft for nearly forty
years " appeared in the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE , and in the Freemason of the 3 d March . Therefore the proposer is not solely responsible for this misstatement , whioh was widely circulated previous to the meeting of Grand Lodge on the 7 th ultimo . Yours fraternally , ON THE SQUARE .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
OLD KING'S ARMS CHAPTER , No . 28 .
THE annual meeting of this old established Chapter was beld afc Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queen . street , on Monday , 2 nd inst . Comps . J . A . Farnfield M . E . Z ., T . J . Thomas H ., Watson Thomas J ., E . Mooney P . S . ( in whoso unavoidable absence Comp . Jackson P . S . Polish National Chapter made a most efficient substitute ) , Paas S . E ., Ebner and Coles P . Z . ' s . Visitors—Comps . Jackson and Jagielski Polish National . Bro . Miller Old King ' s Arms Lodge , was exalted
into Royal Arch Masonry , the ceremony being admirably performed by the M . E . Z . All business being finished , Chapter was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the banqnet-roora . After the usual Loyal and Royal Arch toasts had been given Comp . Coles proposed tbe health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Farnfield had always performed his duties most excellently , and had added much to the
popularity of fche Chapter by always being genial and kind . Companion Farnfield responded in an appropriate manner , and then proposed the health of the exaltee , Comp . Miller , who was a well-known and important member of the Common Council ; he hoped they would have him many years among them . ' Comp . Miller , in responding , stated that it reminded him most forcibly of the night of his
initiation ; he had been very much astonished at all that he had gone through , and hoped he might be spared for many years to come to meet around so festive a board . The M . E . Z . then proposed the health of the Visitors , Comps . Dr . Corrie Jackson and Dr . Victor Jagielski , both of the Polish National Chapter , alluding , in felicitous terms , to the way iu which fche Companions who acted as M . E . Z . and
P . S . had performed their dnties . These Companions having replied , he proposed the health of P . Z . ' s Paas , Coles and Ebner , allnding repeatedly to the pleasure it gave the brethren to see the lastnamed again restored to them after his severe illness . Comp . Thomas also had been very ill , and they were all very pleased to soo him again amongst fchem . Comp . Paas replied for the P . Z . 's ; ho was very pleased to see his friend Comp . Miller joining them , ancl
to see Comps . Ebner and Thomas again restored to health . He also congratulated Comp . Griffiths on the way he had performed the duties of M . E . Z ., and Comp . Jackson that of P . S . Comp . Ebner said that he could not allow the Comps . to separate without thanking them for their congratulations on his restoration to health ; he hoped he should continue well . The Companions then separated , after having spent a very pleasant evening .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
— : o : — NEPTUNE LODGE , No . 22 . COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET TO THK LORD MAYOR AND SHERIFFS OF LONDON AND MIDDLESEX .
THURSDAY evening , last week , was one long to be remembered in the annals of the Neptune Lodge , when a grand complimentary bnnquet was given to the Lord Mayor ( Aid . H . E . Knight ) and the Sheriffs ( Bros . Aid . De Keyser and Joseph Savory ) . The event had been looked forward to with a considerable amount of pleasurable interest not only by the brethren of this Lodge , bnt also by many others who had received invitations to be present , and the success
which attended the affair must have been most gratifying to Brother E . F . Storr P . M ., to whose instrumentality this was mainly due . Amongst fche Visitors who graced the festive board wore the Grand Treasurer elect ( Bro . J . Derby Allcroft ) , Sir John Bennett , and other prominent Freemasons . Five o'clock was the hour named for the assembling of the brethren , at the Guildhall Tavern , and soon after
that time Lodge was opened . There was no business on the agenda , and the brethren adjourned at an early hour to the banquetting room , which was elegantly decorated for the occasion . Bro . Henry Povey the W . M . presided ; he was supported on the right by the Lord Mayor , the Grand Treasurer elect , Sheriff Savory , Sir John Bennett , and many others , amongst whom we may mention Bros . Hamer P . M .
1426 , Swanborough P . M . 1319 , Gabb P . M . 902 , Vane , Brooke , Levy P . M . 188 , Webb 235 , Miiller 73 , Cook 1530 , Bawtry 1445 , Stillwell 1 , Richardson late 22 , Light ( Star of India ) , Rose ( Wbittington ) , Hunt 1807 , Creamer , & c . The Officers and members of the Lodge present included Bros . Harper , Ph . D ., I . P . M ., Wilcox P . M . ( late Treasurer ) , Gray P . M ., Holden P . M ., Lawrence , Hopper , Charles , King , Vane ,
Roberts , Macgregor , Taylor , Jolliffe , Brooks , Peart , Walker , Frost , Roberts , Curtice , Murray , Emil Hollandt , Parkinson ( Tyler ) , and others . After an admirably served repast , the W . M . read letters of apology for unavoidable non-attendance from Bros . Alderman and Sheriff De Keyser , Sir John B . Monckton , Town Clerk , President of fche Board of General Purposes , Alderman Whitehead , and H . G . Buss
Assistant Grand Secretary . The W . M . in proposing the Queen and the Craft , said loyalty to the Throne , obedience to law , support of order , and detestation of revolution , were , and always would be , amongst the distinguishing characteristics of Freemasonry . The toast was loyally received , and was followed by the National Anthem , sung by Bro . Britton . The health , of the Most Worshipful Grand
Master , and the other Grand Officers Present and Past were given with due reference to their ability in governing and directing the affairs of the Craffc . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the evening , the Health of the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex . In the course of his observations he said he was sure the brethren would agree with him thafc it was an act of
great kindness on the part of hia Lordship and Bro . Savory to come to their festivities on that occasion . When they considered thafc fche Lord Mayor of London was looked npon as the representative of the commerce and industry of this great City , fchey ought to feel them , selves highly honoured by his presence . The Lord Mayor for the time being occupied the chair of Walworth , Wbittington , and Gres .
ham , and Bro . Alderman Knight possessed all the qualifications which made him a worthy successor to those historic celebrities . Considering the number of engagements which necessarily occupied his Lordship ' s attention , it was a great condescension on his part to honour this meeting of the good old Neptune Lodge . The Sheriff also represented a very ancient and time-honoured ofiice , though , as
far as Masonry was concerned , he was only as yet a fledgeling ; bnfc in the name of fche Lodge he congratulated Bro . Savory upon having been admitted a member of their ancient and honourable institution . He trusted the day might nofc be far distant when he might occupy in . his own Lodge the proud position which he ( the speaker ) now held , through the kindness of the brethren . The toasfc
was received with a thorough Neptune fire . Bro . the Lord Mayor , in a lengthy and exceedingly happy speech , thanked the brethren for the very happy reception they had g iven to the toast . He was especially indebted for the pleasure of being present thafc evening to his friend , Bro . Storr , who had been unremitting in his determination to keep him posted up in the meetings of the Lodge , so
thafc be should not Jose sight of his promise to attend ono of its banquets . Bro . Storr had been most kind and courteous , bearing with him in his many engagements , until afc lasfc he found an opportunity of coming amongst them . He regretted that another engagement the same evening had prevented his taking part in the work of the Lodge , and proceeded to say thafc the post be had fche
hononr to fill as Lord Mayor had frequently been occupied by breth . ren of the Craft , but there was something unique in the present year , for he did nofc recollect it had occurred before thafc fche Lord Mayor and his Sheriffs had tbe honour of belonging to the Order of Freemasons . They were a trio , working together in a most friendly and amicable manner , and they found delight iu supporting each
other . There was a deep and hearty spmpathy between brethren of the Craft , and when they felfc that brethren were worthy of this sympathy , it increased their zest in working with men with whom they were associated in other relations in life , and with whom they were bound by strong ties in the great brotherhood of Freemasonry . He had been a Mason for nearly tu-enty years , and when he filled the chair in his Lodge he worked the three degrees , and
gave the traditional history , which they would admit was no light dnty . But he entered into Masonry as was his custom with all else tbat ho undertook , and considered if a thing was worth doing afc all ifc was worth doing well . Tbat was a principle which should always guide Freemasons . Although they should never make it obtrusive , or force it before the world , so as to lower the Order in the estimation of others , and although they were forbidden to induce men to join