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Presentation To Brother T. J. Ralling, Past A.G.D.C.
PRESENTATION TO BROTHER T . J . RALLING , PAST A . G . D . C .
THURSDAY , the 30 th ult ., witnessed the largest attend . ance ever remembered in connection with the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , Colchester , when , in addition to the installa . tion of the new W . M ., the proceedings were vested with special interest by the presentation of a valuable testimonial to Bro .
T . J . Balling , who has discharged the duties of Secretary to the Lodge since 1871 , and who at the recent Masonic Gathering afc the Albert Hall was honoured by the M . W . G . M . with the Past rank of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Grand Lodge of England . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . S . B . Sparling ,
who was supported in the Wardens chairs by Bros . G . Harrison and Frank Quilter . After disposing of the usual preliminary business , a Board of Installed Masters waB formed , and Bro . Harrison P . M . 1828 was dnly installed , the ceremony being admirably performed by the retiring W . M . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly
installed Master was saluted with full Masonio honours , and he theu proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follows : —Bros . A . S . Sparling I . P . M ., Frank Quilter S . W ., F . Horsraan J . W ., Rev . W . Morgan Jones P . M . 697 P . P . G . C . Chaplain , Alfred Welch P . M . P . P . G . W . Treasurer , Thomas J . Railing P . M . P . A . G . D . C . England
P . G . Seoretary Essex Secretary , F . Reichter S . D ., S . D . C . Ablitt J . D ., R . Haward Ives P . M . P . P . A . G . Secretary D . C , Charles Osmond P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , E . C . H . Jones I . G ., C . Grey , H . E . Williams and Harold Francis Stewards , Simon Munson Tyler , and Arthur Wright Assistant Tyler . Votes of thanks were accorded to the
outgoing W . M . for the able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , and to the newly-installed Master for the gift of new Lodge Officers' collars . The W . M . was appointed a representative of the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee . At the conclusion of business about Bixty brethren and Visitors
partook of a sumptuous bauquet at the Cups Hotel , a most enjoyable repast being served by the manager , Bro . Edwards . The prefatory toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Welch proposed the Grand Officers , and in the course of a lengthy and eloquent speech ho referred to matters more intimately connected with t he gathering of
the day . He observed that the Province of Essex was justly proud of the distinction which tho Grand Master had couferred upon it by selecting Brother Railing to fill the high office of Past Assistant Graud Director of Ceremonies , nnd the cheers with which the members of tho Angel Ltidge and the Chapter
greeted Bro . Railing when the Prince shook hands with him on receiving bis appointment was a true indication of the esteem in which he was personally hold , as well as au evidence of the high sense of their appreciation of tho honour conferred npon one of their own members . It was difficult to say in . the presence of Bro .
Balling what he could do if he were absent ; but he ventured to assert , without four of contradiction , and in tho full assurance that ho shonld have with him tho assent of every member of the L-jdge , there did not exist in England a a more indefatigable and thoroughly efficient Secretary than ho had proved himself to be during tho long period
in which they had bid the benefit of his service * . When , several years since , he was elevated to the position of Prov . Grand Secretary , the appointment was hailed throughout the Province with general satisfaction and approval , and they all knew how thoroughly well his greatly indented duties had been performed . And now that ho had
attained the slid higher distinction of becoming a member of Grand Lodge , there had been a generally expressed desire to evince in some tangible form tho satisfaction with which the appointment had been received by tho brethren , especially those of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter . An idea suggested itself to several of the
members , that an appropriate way in which to testify to Bro . Railing their hearty congratulations npon tho honour he had received at the hands of our Grand Master , ns well as to mark their high sense of tho valuable services he had rendered to Masonry in tho Province , that he should be asked to accept a present of the clothing worn bv
the Officers of Grand Lodge , together with a gold jewel of his office . The initiative of the idea was due to Bros . Turner and Ive ? , and in order that tbe presentation shonld be entirely divested of any mere formal character , ifc was decided that the matter should not bo brought before open Lodge , nor any vote of its funds asked for the
purpose , but that the subscriptions should be confined entirely to those personal friends who were anxions thus to testify their feelings of regard to their excellent brother . It was , however , very soon discovered that those who claimed to bo porsonal friends of Brother Railing comprised nearly every member of tho Angel Lodge and
Patriotic Chapter of the Royal Arch . The numerous letters addressed to tho two brethren whoso names he had mentioned would in themselves form a most gratifying and highly interesting volume . Every letter , without exception , bore testimony of the writer's appreciation of Bro . Railing ' s valuable services to tho cause of Masonrv in the
Province . They abounded in expressions of personal regard and hearty congratulation . The only regret mentioned—and it was one which frequently occurs—was that by the terms of invitation they had been precluded from making their subscription of a larger amount
than the very modest sum which bad been fixed as the limit . Under ordinary circumstances a presentation of this character would be made by the Worshipful Master , bnt ha had with a graceful and generous magnanimity , foregone that pleasure in order to emphasise
the fact that tho initiative had not an official character , but was tho spontaneous act of the brethren themselves . Addressing Bro . Railing , Bro . Welch said : Ia asking you , Bro . Railing , to accept this jewel , together with the Masonic clothing of your rank , I need scarcely assure yon of the nnanimons aud hearty
good feelings which accompany tho gift . You will have the proud satisfaction of knowing that there does not exist in the breast of any member of our Fraternity , however eminent ho may be , or however great may be his claims to Masonic distinctions , the slightest tiugo or trace of jealousy at the selection of yonrself by H . R . H . the Grand Muster for the signal honour which you havo received afc his hands—
Presentation To Brother T. J. Ralling, Past A.G.D.C.
an honour which the acclaim of the entire Maionie body in the Province testifies in your cise to have been honourably won and most worthily bestowed . May the Great Architect of the Univers-j grant you many years of health and happiness , and may we long have
the pleasure of numbering you amongst the members of the Grand Lodge of England and tho Angel Lods » e of Colchester . Brethren , I give you "Tho Grand Officers of England , " and conple with that toast the name of Bro . R ;» llin « .
Tho jewel having been affixed to Bro . Railing's breast , amidst prolonged and hearty congratulations , tho " guest of the evening " thanked the brethren of his "dear old Angel Lodge " for associating his name with the most important toast with which it could be connected , and he could assure them he felt very deeply the
responsibility resting upon him . He believed ho was almost the first initiate of tbe Angel Lodgo-afc all events , within living memory— . who had been able to respond to the toast of the Grand Officers and hefelfcit to be a greit honour and a great responsibility . The high honour that had lately been conferred upon him was one of
which , no donbt , he had jnsfc reason to be proud , but afc the same time he trusted he should never forget that it had not beeu conferred upon him for any porsonal worth , but that he had been made the humble medium of honouring the Province of Essex in this year of Jubilee . He confessed , however , that ifc was a source of great satis .
faction to him to believe that in this matter ho had the goodwill of tho large majority of his Easex brethren , and he was warranted in this belief by the many kind , congratulatory letters he had received from all parts of the Province . But what perhaps had given him most pleasure was the very hearty way in which the members of his
mother Lodge—tho-e amongst whom his Masonic and public life was chiefly spent—had come forward with their good wishes . There was a . trite saying that "a prophet has no honour in his own country . " That certainly was not his case , for this was not the first occasion oa which he had been marked out for special favour . Twelve years ago
the brethren kindly presented him , as a mark of their esteem , with an address and a valuable watch , which he always carried with him , and showed to his friends with pleasure and pride ; and the present occasion had been availed of by them to further assure him of their goodwill , in tho handsome gift he saw before him . In one of
thoir ceremonies they were reminded that " foreign sovereign in the arts and affections of men is far preferable than to rnle over their lives and fortunes . " From the time h ) first joined the Craft , and specially since he had had tho honour to hold office in the Lodge , ifc had been his earnest endeavour to merit the goodwill of all . Ifc was
in the nature of things that at times they might not have seen eye to eye upon all matters ; but that in the main his labours had given satisfaction was shown by this splendid token of their affection . He felt he did uofc deserve half the kind things Bro . Welch had said of him , but he thanked them all from tho bottom of his heart for their
great kindnoss , and promised them that , whether as an officer or in the " otiuni" of a P . M ., it would as long aa ho lived be his great pleasure to serve tho Lodge collectively or any individual member j connected with it . Ho could not sit down without expressing his deep obligation to Bros . Turner and Ires for their kindness in
j referonco to this matter . He felt snre it had been to them a labour . of love ; at the same time he appreciated very much the trouble they , had taken iu the matter , and he assured them he was deeply grateful . He thanked them all for the very handsome jewel and clothing .
Whenever he wore it he should be reminded , not only of the kinduess with which they had received him that uight , but with which they always had and always did receive him . The jewel , which i 3 of ¦ 18-carat gold bears , the following inscription : —
" Presented by Brethren of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and Companions of tho Patriotic Chapter , to W . Bro . T . J . Railing P . M . and P . Z . 51 , P . G . Sec . Essex , together with the Grand Lodge clothing , upon appointment to the office of P . A . G . D . C . England , as a mark of lespoct and esteem , and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as Secretary and Scribe E . " Several complimentary toasts followed , interspersed with music , and a very happy and harmonious evening was passed .
Notes For Masonic Students.
Notes For Masonic Students .
NOKTOiV ' s OiJDlNALo . ! rptlE red dato of the " Theatrum Chemicum " is 1 G 52 , not 1610 , i J- as appear •in your last , owing no doubt to the indistinctness of my figures . I hope other correspondents of yours will contribute to the enlargement of yonr readers' " ideas " on this and cognate : matter .- ? . SPL ' .
j rigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master . The reception and •entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge has , by ; command of the Prov . G . Mastor , been placed under the direction of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No 463 ,
! Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey is fixed to be held on | Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , \ Croydon , nnder the presidency of Bro . J . Studholme
Brown-Croydon . The brethren will attend divine service at the Parish Church at half past four o ' clock , when a sermon will be preached by Bro . the Rev . Herbert Turner , Rector of Sutton , Past Provincial G . C . The dinner takes place at the Greyhound , at six o ' clock punctually .
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Presentation To Brother T. J. Ralling, Past A.G.D.C.
PRESENTATION TO BROTHER T . J . RALLING , PAST A . G . D . C .
THURSDAY , the 30 th ult ., witnessed the largest attend . ance ever remembered in connection with the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , Colchester , when , in addition to the installa . tion of the new W . M ., the proceedings were vested with special interest by the presentation of a valuable testimonial to Bro .
T . J . Balling , who has discharged the duties of Secretary to the Lodge since 1871 , and who at the recent Masonic Gathering afc the Albert Hall was honoured by the M . W . G . M . with the Past rank of Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Grand Lodge of England . Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . S . B . Sparling ,
who was supported in the Wardens chairs by Bros . G . Harrison and Frank Quilter . After disposing of the usual preliminary business , a Board of Installed Masters waB formed , and Bro . Harrison P . M . 1828 was dnly installed , the ceremony being admirably performed by the retiring W . M . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly
installed Master was saluted with full Masonio honours , and he theu proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follows : —Bros . A . S . Sparling I . P . M ., Frank Quilter S . W ., F . Horsraan J . W ., Rev . W . Morgan Jones P . M . 697 P . P . G . C . Chaplain , Alfred Welch P . M . P . P . G . W . Treasurer , Thomas J . Railing P . M . P . A . G . D . C . England
P . G . Seoretary Essex Secretary , F . Reichter S . D ., S . D . C . Ablitt J . D ., R . Haward Ives P . M . P . P . A . G . Secretary D . C , Charles Osmond P . M . P . P . G . O . Organist , E . C . H . Jones I . G ., C . Grey , H . E . Williams and Harold Francis Stewards , Simon Munson Tyler , and Arthur Wright Assistant Tyler . Votes of thanks were accorded to the
outgoing W . M . for the able manner in which he had performed the installation ceremony , and to the newly-installed Master for the gift of new Lodge Officers' collars . The W . M . was appointed a representative of the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee . At the conclusion of business about Bixty brethren and Visitors
partook of a sumptuous bauquet at the Cups Hotel , a most enjoyable repast being served by the manager , Bro . Edwards . The prefatory toasts having been duly honoured , Bro . Welch proposed the Grand Officers , and in the course of a lengthy and eloquent speech ho referred to matters more intimately connected with t he gathering of
the day . He observed that the Province of Essex was justly proud of the distinction which tho Grand Master had couferred upon it by selecting Brother Railing to fill the high office of Past Assistant Graud Director of Ceremonies , nnd the cheers with which the members of tho Angel Ltidge and the Chapter
greeted Bro . Railing when the Prince shook hands with him on receiving bis appointment was a true indication of the esteem in which he was personally hold , as well as au evidence of the high sense of their appreciation of tho honour conferred npon one of their own members . It was difficult to say in . the presence of Bro .
Balling what he could do if he were absent ; but he ventured to assert , without four of contradiction , and in tho full assurance that ho shonld have with him tho assent of every member of the L-jdge , there did not exist in England a a more indefatigable and thoroughly efficient Secretary than ho had proved himself to be during tho long period
in which they had bid the benefit of his service * . When , several years since , he was elevated to the position of Prov . Grand Secretary , the appointment was hailed throughout the Province with general satisfaction and approval , and they all knew how thoroughly well his greatly indented duties had been performed . And now that ho had
attained the slid higher distinction of becoming a member of Grand Lodge , there had been a generally expressed desire to evince in some tangible form tho satisfaction with which the appointment had been received by tho brethren , especially those of the Angel Lodge and Patriotic Chapter . An idea suggested itself to several of the
members , that an appropriate way in which to testify to Bro . Railing their hearty congratulations npon tho honour he had received at the hands of our Grand Master , ns well as to mark their high sense of tho valuable services he had rendered to Masonry in tho Province , that he should be asked to accept a present of the clothing worn bv
the Officers of Grand Lodge , together with a gold jewel of his office . The initiative of the idea was due to Bros . Turner and Ive ? , and in order that tbe presentation shonld be entirely divested of any mere formal character , ifc was decided that the matter should not bo brought before open Lodge , nor any vote of its funds asked for the
purpose , but that the subscriptions should be confined entirely to those personal friends who were anxions thus to testify their feelings of regard to their excellent brother . It was , however , very soon discovered that those who claimed to bo porsonal friends of Brother Railing comprised nearly every member of tho Angel Lodge and
Patriotic Chapter of the Royal Arch . The numerous letters addressed to tho two brethren whoso names he had mentioned would in themselves form a most gratifying and highly interesting volume . Every letter , without exception , bore testimony of the writer's appreciation of Bro . Railing ' s valuable services to tho cause of Masonrv in the
Province . They abounded in expressions of personal regard and hearty congratulation . The only regret mentioned—and it was one which frequently occurs—was that by the terms of invitation they had been precluded from making their subscription of a larger amount
than the very modest sum which bad been fixed as the limit . Under ordinary circumstances a presentation of this character would be made by the Worshipful Master , bnt ha had with a graceful and generous magnanimity , foregone that pleasure in order to emphasise
the fact that tho initiative had not an official character , but was tho spontaneous act of the brethren themselves . Addressing Bro . Railing , Bro . Welch said : Ia asking you , Bro . Railing , to accept this jewel , together with the Masonic clothing of your rank , I need scarcely assure yon of the nnanimons aud hearty
good feelings which accompany tho gift . You will have the proud satisfaction of knowing that there does not exist in the breast of any member of our Fraternity , however eminent ho may be , or however great may be his claims to Masonic distinctions , the slightest tiugo or trace of jealousy at the selection of yonrself by H . R . H . the Grand Muster for the signal honour which you havo received afc his hands—
Presentation To Brother T. J. Ralling, Past A.G.D.C.
an honour which the acclaim of the entire Maionie body in the Province testifies in your cise to have been honourably won and most worthily bestowed . May the Great Architect of the Univers-j grant you many years of health and happiness , and may we long have
the pleasure of numbering you amongst the members of the Grand Lodge of England and tho Angel Lods » e of Colchester . Brethren , I give you "Tho Grand Officers of England , " and conple with that toast the name of Bro . R ;» llin « .
Tho jewel having been affixed to Bro . Railing's breast , amidst prolonged and hearty congratulations , tho " guest of the evening " thanked the brethren of his "dear old Angel Lodge " for associating his name with the most important toast with which it could be connected , and he could assure them he felt very deeply the
responsibility resting upon him . He believed ho was almost the first initiate of tbe Angel Lodgo-afc all events , within living memory— . who had been able to respond to the toast of the Grand Officers and hefelfcit to be a greit honour and a great responsibility . The high honour that had lately been conferred upon him was one of
which , no donbt , he had jnsfc reason to be proud , but afc the same time he trusted he should never forget that it had not beeu conferred upon him for any porsonal worth , but that he had been made the humble medium of honouring the Province of Essex in this year of Jubilee . He confessed , however , that ifc was a source of great satis .
faction to him to believe that in this matter ho had the goodwill of tho large majority of his Easex brethren , and he was warranted in this belief by the many kind , congratulatory letters he had received from all parts of the Province . But what perhaps had given him most pleasure was the very hearty way in which the members of his
mother Lodge—tho-e amongst whom his Masonic and public life was chiefly spent—had come forward with their good wishes . There was a . trite saying that "a prophet has no honour in his own country . " That certainly was not his case , for this was not the first occasion oa which he had been marked out for special favour . Twelve years ago
the brethren kindly presented him , as a mark of their esteem , with an address and a valuable watch , which he always carried with him , and showed to his friends with pleasure and pride ; and the present occasion had been availed of by them to further assure him of their goodwill , in tho handsome gift he saw before him . In one of
thoir ceremonies they were reminded that " foreign sovereign in the arts and affections of men is far preferable than to rnle over their lives and fortunes . " From the time h ) first joined the Craft , and specially since he had had tho honour to hold office in the Lodge , ifc had been his earnest endeavour to merit the goodwill of all . Ifc was
in the nature of things that at times they might not have seen eye to eye upon all matters ; but that in the main his labours had given satisfaction was shown by this splendid token of their affection . He felt he did uofc deserve half the kind things Bro . Welch had said of him , but he thanked them all from tho bottom of his heart for their
great kindnoss , and promised them that , whether as an officer or in the " otiuni" of a P . M ., it would as long aa ho lived be his great pleasure to serve tho Lodge collectively or any individual member j connected with it . Ho could not sit down without expressing his deep obligation to Bros . Turner and Ires for their kindness in
j referonco to this matter . He felt snre it had been to them a labour . of love ; at the same time he appreciated very much the trouble they , had taken iu the matter , and he assured them he was deeply grateful . He thanked them all for the very handsome jewel and clothing .
Whenever he wore it he should be reminded , not only of the kinduess with which they had received him that uight , but with which they always had and always did receive him . The jewel , which i 3 of ¦ 18-carat gold bears , the following inscription : —
" Presented by Brethren of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and Companions of tho Patriotic Chapter , to W . Bro . T . J . Railing P . M . and P . Z . 51 , P . G . Sec . Essex , together with the Grand Lodge clothing , upon appointment to the office of P . A . G . D . C . England , as a mark of lespoct and esteem , and in acknowledgment of his valuable services as Secretary and Scribe E . " Several complimentary toasts followed , interspersed with music , and a very happy and harmonious evening was passed .
Notes For Masonic Students.
Notes For Masonic Students .
NOKTOiV ' s OiJDlNALo . ! rptlE red dato of the " Theatrum Chemicum " is 1 G 52 , not 1610 , i J- as appear •in your last , owing no doubt to the indistinctness of my figures . I hope other correspondents of yours will contribute to the enlargement of yonr readers' " ideas " on this and cognate : matter .- ? . SPL ' .
j rigg , C . B ., Provincial Grand Master . The reception and •entertainment of the Provincial Grand Lodge has , by ; command of the Prov . G . Mastor , been placed under the direction of the East Surrey Lodge of Concord , No 463 ,
! Provincial Grand Lodge of Surrey is fixed to be held on | Wednesday , the 27 th inst ., at the Greyhound Hotel , \ Croydon , nnder the presidency of Bro . J . Studholme
Brown-Croydon . The brethren will attend divine service at the Parish Church at half past four o ' clock , when a sermon will be preached by Bro . the Rev . Herbert Turner , Rector of Sutton , Past Provincial G . C . The dinner takes place at the Greyhound , at six o ' clock punctually .