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Installation Meeting Of The Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 742.
INSTALLATION MEETING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE LODGE , No . 742 .
THIS Lodge , which celebrated its twenty-first anniversary , and so may be said to have attained its majority , on Thursday evening , has , as our readers are aware , recently returned to the quarters whence it derives its title , having for some time past been in the habit of meeting at Kew , whither it had migrated after tho retirement from the Crystal Palaco of Messrs . Bertram and Roberts . Tho
reason for this migration was tho impossibility of finding the necessary accommodation at tho Sydenham Palace , and now that Mesers . Bertram and Roberts have once again resumed their position there , it was only in tho order of things that the Lodgo should return to its iirst hro , and be once moro under the influence of the energetic firm with whom it has once already been associated . Under
these circumstances it will not be surprising thafc ^ it should be our pleasant task on this occasion to chronicle a signal success . Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles D . Hume , the W . M .., who was ¦ upported by the following Officers : —Bro . H . Speedy W . M . elect S . W ., Dick E . Radclyffe J . W ., T . Foxall P . M . Treas ., W . Land P . M . Seo ., J . Blundell S . D ., F . Eyre I . G ., G . Coles D . C , Seymour Smith Orgt .,
J . W . Lassam Steward , J . AVoodstock Tyler . Tho ordinary preliminary business having been disposed of , the ballot was brought iuto requisition , first on behalf of Bros . Henry Finch P . M ., William Bertram aud Thomas Wildash ( all former members of tho Crystal Palace Lodge ) who now sought re-admission to its ranks , nnd next on behalf of Messrs . John Nowcomb , Edward
"Upton , John Kay , Philip llosens and Carl Hummler , who desired to bo initiated to the benefits of Freemasonry under its guidance . In each case the ballot was favourable , and throe , tho latter named gentlemen , being in attendance , they were initiated into tho order by the W . M ., who performed tho ceremony in a most perfect manner . The next business on the programme was the submission of tho Auditors '
Report , which was in every way satisfactory . As Bro . Land , the worthy Secretary of tho Lodgo , stated later on in the evening , he had mado it a point of honour , having regard to tho fact that this would be tho day on which tho Lodgo entered on the twenty-second year of its existence , to seo if ho conld not get tbo accounts , both pro and coit , in complete order ; and he was in a position to announce
not only that the Lodgo had paid its debts , but likewise that all the sums due to it hacl been received . This wo consider an nnprecedentcd state of things , nnd ono in which it is onr duty , as well as a great pleasure , to offer the Ledge our heartiest congratulations . Even in the best regulated Lodges it will happen that thero are somo small accouuts outstanding of moneys duo to or by them , bnt here
there was nothing of tho kind , and not only so , but a small balance to the good , both on the General and tho Benevolent Funds . Even tho Grand Lodgo duos for the current year have been paid in anticipation , or the balance on the former wonld have been coneirlerable . As the Lodge is known to play a conspicuous part in connection with tbo anniversary Festivals of onr different Institutions
wc experience all the greater pleasure in noting these apparently , yet by no means uninteresting , trifling circumstances . Bro . Henry Speedy , the AV . M . elect , was now introduced and received at the hands of his predecessor tho benefits of installation . In dne course , ho invested the Officers for the year , the following being the brethien appointed to the respective offices :--Bros . K : ulcly !'! i : S . W .,
Blnudcll J . W ' ., Foxall Treas ., Land Sec , I ' ' . Orme S . IX ( ihis brother being unavoidably absent , Bro . 11 . T . Thompson P . M . received tlio collar in his behalf ) , Coles J . D ., E . Ay res I . G ., F . A . Pullen D . C , Seymour Smith Organist , Lassam Steward , AVoodstock Tyler . The remaining portion of the ceremony of installation having been given , and one proposition for joining having been
handed in , the AVorshipful Master proceeded to close his Lodge . On rising for the second time the W . M . announced thafc he had , for his first duty in his position as W . M . of tho Crystal Palace Lodge , to present the I . P . M . with a jewel which had been voted by the Lodge . He was sure no one was more deserving of such a token than their I . P . M ., who had during his term of office beeu an ornament to the
Lodge . To-night the W . M . said he had performed the Unties of Installing Master in a way that reflected great credit ou this , his mother , Lodge . Bro . Hume desired to express his heartfnl thanks for the jewel which had been presented to him . He assured the brethren thafc ho made use of no idle compliment when ha said that
he highly appreciated ifc , and he very much regretted that he had not been called upon moro frequently during his year of office to perform the various ceremonies . Ho believed that among Masons it was recognised it was tbe hope of reward that sweetened labour : for himself he must admit he had looked forward to some reward for his
exertions , not in the nature of a jewel , but rather in the form of hearty good wishes from every member of the Crystal Palace Lodge . After the congratulations of tho visiting brethren , the AV . M . closed the Lodgo , ancl the brethren adjourned to tho banquet hall , where a most enjoynble repast was prepared by Bros . Bertram and Roberts . This was thoroughly discussed , tho AVorshipful Master then gave the
nsual toasts . In introducing that of the initiates , ho thought the brethren could not do less than driuk their health in a bumper . He hoped tho gentlemen who had joined Freemasonry that evening would never have occasion to regret their connection with tho Craft or tho Crystal Palace Lodge . Each of the initiates replied ; they would ever look npon this
as a great day in their career , and hoped they might prove themselves worthy of the honour that hacl icon paid them . In proposing the toast of the Visitors , the AV . M . said it was one that had always been especially honoured in the Crystt I Palace Loci we . They had seldom met in tho bnilding in which they ' ,-erc then
assembled without as largo a gathering of visitois as they h ; tl on the present occasion . Bro . J . T . Joi . es VM . 181 , P . P . G . Chaplain Middlesex , was the first to reply—he did so with varied feeliiu ' .. * , He was then present as a visitor , but had pleasure in calling to nind the period , now fonrteen or fifteen years back , when he sought admission to the
Installation Meeting Of The Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 742.
Crystal Palaco Lodgo as a joining member . Ho experienced feelings of pleasure at seeing so many around him who wero members at thafc time , and pain at beholding so many vacant places . Still in so long a time as that to which he referred it could not be expected bnt that many would disappear from an assemblage snch as a Masonic Lodge . Ono face especially he missed , that of tho founder of the Lodge—ho
was a brother who fulfilled the duties of every position in life in snch a way as could not but ensure his being universally beloved . He also referred to thoir late esteemed friend , Bro . Palmer , and he hoped that those present might , as Masons , be ablo to look back , as ho could have done , and declare thafc fchey had done their duty . By so doing they would prepare themselves for the Grand Lodgo above .
He considered that Freemasonry had done great good in many ways , and felt sure of one fact—that Freemasonry had never done any harm to any one who had joined its ranks , but rather had taught them , many useful lessons . He concluded by wishing prosperity to the Crystal Palaco Lodge , and tendering the welcome of the brethren on its return to its old quarters . One other visitor
also replied . Bro . Hume now assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of the W . M . Ho felt it was unnecessary to mention that his position was an awkward ono , in fact ho considered any position was so on tho first occasion one was called upon to fnfil it . Their Worshipful Master had been suffering from a severe illness , and it was only by great exertion that ho had been
enabled to attend tho Lodgo . Ho felt sure tho brethren would one and all unite with him in wishing him prosperity during his year of office , and long life and happiness hereafter . They would , no doubt , also join in hoping that he might soon be restored to his accustomed good health . This toast met with a most hearty reception , and waa followed by a song , on the conclusion of which the W . M . tendered his
heartiest thanks for tho kind way in which he had been supported during tho day . He next proposed tho health of the P . M . ' s , a toasfc which he hoped would be honoured by tho brethren in a most hearty manner . He was extremely gratified to see so many members around him who hacl passed tho chair of the Crystal Palaco Lodgo , and hoped they wonld bo enabled to attend on mauy fntnro occasions . Bro .
Hnmo replied on behalf of the Past Masters , of whom there were nine present . Ho thanked the members for tho hearty reception they had accorded tho fccast , and on behalf of himself aud tho other Past Masters tendered tho heartiest good wishes to the present Master , his Officers , and tho members of tho Lodge generally . Tho Past Masters wero always ready to do
anything in their power for the good of tho Lodge . Tho toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary was the next on tho list , ancl in proposing it tho W . M . complimented tho Lodge on having such painstaking and zealous brethren to fill thoso offices . Bro . Treasurer briefly replied , and was followed by Bro . Land , whose remarks having already been referred to , we do not think ifc
necessary hero to reproduce . " Success to tho Masonio Charities " was tho next toast the brethren wore called npon to drimk , and this they did most heartily . Bro . J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., in his reply referred to the labours of the S . W . ( Bro . Dick Radclyffo ) , who ho stated was indefatigable in his labours for tho Charities of the Order . During tho past year tho Lodge had been ably represented afc tho
Festivals of the Charities , two Stewards having taken np lists which reflected credit on the Lodgo of which they wero members . Ho also saw around ihe tabic , either as members or visitors , very mauy who had in o :: e way or another earned the thanks of tho Craft for their advocacy of tho claims of the Charities . The toast of tho Oflicers was now proposed .. Tho AV . M . felt sure that the remarks of
Bro . 'lorry , with regard to the exertions of the S . W ., Bro , Radclyffe , wore both well deserved and highly complimentary . That brother had certainly endeavoured to do his duty as regarded those noble institutions which it was the pleasure of Freemasons to support , and he hoped that Bro . Dick Radclyffe would long bo enabled to use his exertions for the good of tho
Craft . As regarded the other officers , he felt that very few words were necessary to secure them meeting a hearty reception afc the hands of the members , oue aud all wero too well known to warrant any distrust that they would bo found wanting in the proper dis . charge of their duties . Bro . Radcliffe replied ; ho thanked tho members for their hearty acceptation of the toast . He had no
doubt that many brethren considered him a great nuisance when he so pertinaciously pushed forward the sale of his tickets j but to such he would say , he was only endeavouring to do good ; he was only pleading the cause of those who were unable to plead for themselves , and was but trying to bo of service to such of his friends as were nn . fortunately compelled to solicit aid from those moro favourably
placed . On behalf of the Officers , ho desired to thank tho Master for having appointed them to the various positions , ancl also for the kind words he had used in proposing their health . The Tyler was summoned , and ho proposed tho nsual closing toast . Some amusement was caused at the banquet table by the jokes of somo of the brethren on tho peculiarities of the menu , which , as ono
brother remarked , must havo beeu prepared by a genius of the culinary art , who , though an adept at the concoction of tho various dishes , was hardly " Frenchified" enough to warrant his promotion to tho head of tho kitchen , or he would certainly never havo permitted tho " Potages" to bo described as Torino Faussc and Clear Spring , or have " Foissoncd" ns with Filets de Sole a la Jforlu , fol .
lowed by conventional Whitebait . By the timo , however , we had reached the "Entremets" with Tov . rte de Groseille and Orange Pudding we had come to the conclusion that tho way in which tbe mysteries of cookery had been exercised would pardon any littlo variation from the accustomed rut of English Menus . And who knows but that it may bo a step in the way of providing names to
tho various dishes which may be easily understood by tho most " cockney " brother who may take pa tin one of our English banquets . Among tho Visitors were Bros . J imes Salmon P . M . 425 , 1477 P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire , It . Bradley Pr JV . G . Sec . Berks ancl Bucks , J . T . Jones P . M . 181 , P . P . G . Chapter Middlesex , E . Salaman 224 , A . J . Manning P . M . 1472 , E . J . Bi fga 1472 , H . Dobba 1287 , H , J ,
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Installation Meeting Of The Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 742.
INSTALLATION MEETING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE LODGE , No . 742 .
THIS Lodge , which celebrated its twenty-first anniversary , and so may be said to have attained its majority , on Thursday evening , has , as our readers are aware , recently returned to the quarters whence it derives its title , having for some time past been in the habit of meeting at Kew , whither it had migrated after tho retirement from the Crystal Palaco of Messrs . Bertram and Roberts . Tho
reason for this migration was tho impossibility of finding the necessary accommodation at tho Sydenham Palace , and now that Mesers . Bertram and Roberts have once again resumed their position there , it was only in tho order of things that the Lodgo should return to its iirst hro , and be once moro under the influence of the energetic firm with whom it has once already been associated . Under
these circumstances it will not be surprising thafc ^ it should be our pleasant task on this occasion to chronicle a signal success . Lodge was opened by Bro . Charles D . Hume , the W . M .., who was ¦ upported by the following Officers : —Bro . H . Speedy W . M . elect S . W ., Dick E . Radclyffe J . W ., T . Foxall P . M . Treas ., W . Land P . M . Seo ., J . Blundell S . D ., F . Eyre I . G ., G . Coles D . C , Seymour Smith Orgt .,
J . W . Lassam Steward , J . AVoodstock Tyler . Tho ordinary preliminary business having been disposed of , the ballot was brought iuto requisition , first on behalf of Bros . Henry Finch P . M ., William Bertram aud Thomas Wildash ( all former members of tho Crystal Palace Lodge ) who now sought re-admission to its ranks , nnd next on behalf of Messrs . John Nowcomb , Edward
"Upton , John Kay , Philip llosens and Carl Hummler , who desired to bo initiated to the benefits of Freemasonry under its guidance . In each case the ballot was favourable , and throe , tho latter named gentlemen , being in attendance , they were initiated into tho order by the W . M ., who performed tho ceremony in a most perfect manner . The next business on the programme was the submission of tho Auditors '
Report , which was in every way satisfactory . As Bro . Land , the worthy Secretary of tho Lodgo , stated later on in the evening , he had mado it a point of honour , having regard to tho fact that this would be tho day on which tho Lodgo entered on the twenty-second year of its existence , to seo if ho conld not get tbo accounts , both pro and coit , in complete order ; and he was in a position to announce
not only that the Lodgo had paid its debts , but likewise that all the sums due to it hacl been received . This wo consider an nnprecedentcd state of things , nnd ono in which it is onr duty , as well as a great pleasure , to offer the Ledge our heartiest congratulations . Even in the best regulated Lodges it will happen that thero are somo small accouuts outstanding of moneys duo to or by them , bnt here
there was nothing of tho kind , and not only so , but a small balance to the good , both on the General and tho Benevolent Funds . Even tho Grand Lodgo duos for the current year have been paid in anticipation , or the balance on the former wonld have been coneirlerable . As the Lodge is known to play a conspicuous part in connection with tbo anniversary Festivals of onr different Institutions
wc experience all the greater pleasure in noting these apparently , yet by no means uninteresting , trifling circumstances . Bro . Henry Speedy , the AV . M . elect , was now introduced and received at the hands of his predecessor tho benefits of installation . In dne course , ho invested the Officers for the year , the following being the brethien appointed to the respective offices :--Bros . K : ulcly !'! i : S . W .,
Blnudcll J . W ' ., Foxall Treas ., Land Sec , I ' ' . Orme S . IX ( ihis brother being unavoidably absent , Bro . 11 . T . Thompson P . M . received tlio collar in his behalf ) , Coles J . D ., E . Ay res I . G ., F . A . Pullen D . C , Seymour Smith Organist , Lassam Steward , AVoodstock Tyler . The remaining portion of the ceremony of installation having been given , and one proposition for joining having been
handed in , the AVorshipful Master proceeded to close his Lodge . On rising for the second time the W . M . announced thafc he had , for his first duty in his position as W . M . of tho Crystal Palace Lodge , to present the I . P . M . with a jewel which had been voted by the Lodge . He was sure no one was more deserving of such a token than their I . P . M ., who had during his term of office beeu an ornament to the
Lodge . To-night the W . M . said he had performed the Unties of Installing Master in a way that reflected great credit ou this , his mother , Lodge . Bro . Hume desired to express his heartfnl thanks for the jewel which had been presented to him . He assured the brethren thafc ho made use of no idle compliment when ha said that
he highly appreciated ifc , and he very much regretted that he had not been called upon moro frequently during his year of office to perform the various ceremonies . Ho believed that among Masons it was recognised it was tbe hope of reward that sweetened labour : for himself he must admit he had looked forward to some reward for his
exertions , not in the nature of a jewel , but rather in the form of hearty good wishes from every member of the Crystal Palace Lodge . After the congratulations of tho visiting brethren , the AV . M . closed the Lodgo , ancl the brethren adjourned to tho banquet hall , where a most enjoynble repast was prepared by Bros . Bertram and Roberts . This was thoroughly discussed , tho AVorshipful Master then gave the
nsual toasts . In introducing that of the initiates , ho thought the brethren could not do less than driuk their health in a bumper . He hoped tho gentlemen who had joined Freemasonry that evening would never have occasion to regret their connection with tho Craft or tho Crystal Palace Lodge . Each of the initiates replied ; they would ever look npon this
as a great day in their career , and hoped they might prove themselves worthy of the honour that hacl icon paid them . In proposing the toast of the Visitors , the AV . M . said it was one that had always been especially honoured in the Crystt I Palace Loci we . They had seldom met in tho bnilding in which they ' ,-erc then
assembled without as largo a gathering of visitois as they h ; tl on the present occasion . Bro . J . T . Joi . es VM . 181 , P . P . G . Chaplain Middlesex , was the first to reply—he did so with varied feeliiu ' .. * , He was then present as a visitor , but had pleasure in calling to nind the period , now fonrteen or fifteen years back , when he sought admission to the
Installation Meeting Of The Crystal Palace Lodge, No. 742.
Crystal Palaco Lodgo as a joining member . Ho experienced feelings of pleasure at seeing so many around him who wero members at thafc time , and pain at beholding so many vacant places . Still in so long a time as that to which he referred it could not be expected bnt that many would disappear from an assemblage snch as a Masonic Lodge . Ono face especially he missed , that of tho founder of the Lodge—ho
was a brother who fulfilled the duties of every position in life in snch a way as could not but ensure his being universally beloved . He also referred to thoir late esteemed friend , Bro . Palmer , and he hoped that those present might , as Masons , be ablo to look back , as ho could have done , and declare thafc fchey had done their duty . By so doing they would prepare themselves for the Grand Lodgo above .
He considered that Freemasonry had done great good in many ways , and felt sure of one fact—that Freemasonry had never done any harm to any one who had joined its ranks , but rather had taught them , many useful lessons . He concluded by wishing prosperity to the Crystal Palaco Lodge , and tendering the welcome of the brethren on its return to its old quarters . One other visitor
also replied . Bro . Hume now assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of the W . M . Ho felt it was unnecessary to mention that his position was an awkward ono , in fact ho considered any position was so on tho first occasion one was called upon to fnfil it . Their Worshipful Master had been suffering from a severe illness , and it was only by great exertion that ho had been
enabled to attend tho Lodgo . Ho felt sure tho brethren would one and all unite with him in wishing him prosperity during his year of office , and long life and happiness hereafter . They would , no doubt , also join in hoping that he might soon be restored to his accustomed good health . This toast met with a most hearty reception , and waa followed by a song , on the conclusion of which the W . M . tendered his
heartiest thanks for tho kind way in which he had been supported during tho day . He next proposed tho health of the P . M . ' s , a toasfc which he hoped would be honoured by tho brethren in a most hearty manner . He was extremely gratified to see so many members around him who hacl passed tho chair of the Crystal Palaco Lodgo , and hoped they wonld bo enabled to attend on mauy fntnro occasions . Bro .
Hnmo replied on behalf of the Past Masters , of whom there were nine present . Ho thanked the members for tho hearty reception they had accorded tho fccast , and on behalf of himself aud tho other Past Masters tendered tho heartiest good wishes to the present Master , his Officers , and tho members of tho Lodge generally . Tho Past Masters wero always ready to do
anything in their power for the good of tho Lodge . Tho toast of tho Treasurer and Secretary was the next on tho list , ancl in proposing it tho W . M . complimented tho Lodge on having such painstaking and zealous brethren to fill thoso offices . Bro . Treasurer briefly replied , and was followed by Bro . Land , whose remarks having already been referred to , we do not think ifc
necessary hero to reproduce . " Success to tho Masonio Charities " was tho next toast the brethren wore called npon to drimk , and this they did most heartily . Bro . J . Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., in his reply referred to the labours of the S . W . ( Bro . Dick Radclyffo ) , who ho stated was indefatigable in his labours for tho Charities of the Order . During tho past year tho Lodge had been ably represented afc tho
Festivals of the Charities , two Stewards having taken np lists which reflected credit on the Lodgo of which they wero members . Ho also saw around ihe tabic , either as members or visitors , very mauy who had in o :: e way or another earned the thanks of tho Craft for their advocacy of tho claims of the Charities . The toast of tho Oflicers was now proposed .. Tho AV . M . felt sure that the remarks of
Bro . 'lorry , with regard to the exertions of the S . W ., Bro , Radclyffe , wore both well deserved and highly complimentary . That brother had certainly endeavoured to do his duty as regarded those noble institutions which it was the pleasure of Freemasons to support , and he hoped that Bro . Dick Radclyffe would long bo enabled to use his exertions for the good of tho
Craft . As regarded the other officers , he felt that very few words were necessary to secure them meeting a hearty reception afc the hands of the members , oue aud all wero too well known to warrant any distrust that they would bo found wanting in the proper dis . charge of their duties . Bro . Radcliffe replied ; ho thanked tho members for their hearty acceptation of the toast . He had no
doubt that many brethren considered him a great nuisance when he so pertinaciously pushed forward the sale of his tickets j but to such he would say , he was only endeavouring to do good ; he was only pleading the cause of those who were unable to plead for themselves , and was but trying to bo of service to such of his friends as were nn . fortunately compelled to solicit aid from those moro favourably
placed . On behalf of the Officers , ho desired to thank tho Master for having appointed them to the various positions , ancl also for the kind words he had used in proposing their health . The Tyler was summoned , and ho proposed tho nsual closing toast . Some amusement was caused at the banquet table by the jokes of somo of the brethren on tho peculiarities of the menu , which , as ono
brother remarked , must havo beeu prepared by a genius of the culinary art , who , though an adept at the concoction of tho various dishes , was hardly " Frenchified" enough to warrant his promotion to tho head of tho kitchen , or he would certainly never havo permitted tho " Potages" to bo described as Torino Faussc and Clear Spring , or have " Foissoncd" ns with Filets de Sole a la Jforlu , fol .
lowed by conventional Whitebait . By the timo , however , we had reached the "Entremets" with Tov . rte de Groseille and Orange Pudding we had come to the conclusion that tho way in which tbe mysteries of cookery had been exercised would pardon any littlo variation from the accustomed rut of English Menus . And who knows but that it may bo a step in the way of providing names to
tho various dishes which may be easily understood by tho most " cockney " brother who may take pa tin one of our English banquets . Among tho Visitors were Bros . J imes Salmon P . M . 425 , 1477 P . P . S . G . D . Cheshire , It . Bradley Pr JV . G . Sec . Berks ancl Bucks , J . T . Jones P . M . 181 , P . P . G . Chapter Middlesex , E . Salaman 224 , A . J . Manning P . M . 1472 , E . J . Bi fga 1472 , H . Dobba 1287 , H , J ,