Death Of The Grand Tyler

DEATH OF THE GRAND TYLER

WE have this week the regretful duty of announcing the death of a brother whose face and form have been for many years familiar to those whom business or pleasure may havo called into the vicinity of Great Queen Street , and moro especially those representative men of the Craft who havo been wont to congregate at Freemasons' Hall . To tho sorrow of a very wide circle of fraternal acquaintance , Bro . Charles Bryant Payne , Tyler to the Grand Lodgo

of England , has been gathered to his rest . It is common enough , and can scarcely fail to bo true , to say of any man taken from amongst ns , " he will bo missed , " for what man is there so utterly isolated in life that he leaves no gap to be , as it wero , felt as well as seen at his death ? It is , however , rare to meet with one who , in himself , wrought out for himself so many social links , so many close

friendships , as did tho late Bro . Payne . Verging very nearly on the allotted three score years and ten , he had passed through various grades of usefulness , aud by his sterling qualities of mind and rectitude of conduct ho had gained high position in the Fraternity which he loved , and amongst which he spent tho greater part of his useful career . In earlier life Bro . Payne was well known as tho courteous

and civil head attendant at Freemasons Tavern , and was universally respected by all visitors to that favourite establishment in contiguity to the head-quarters of the Craft , His unassuming and gentlemanly bearing in that capacity attracted the attention of all who visited tho hotel , and raised him head and shoulders above others of his class whom one is accustomed to meet . Bro . Payne was initiated in tho

Lodge of Industry No . 186 , London , on the 26 th November 1833 , and conld thus boast of an association with the Craft extending over nearly forty-six years . Ho appears to have lapsed in membership for some time , bufc rejoined his mother Lodge on tho 22 nd April 1845 , and continued a subscribing member for several years . On the 2 nd of April 1857 ho joined tho Egyptian Lodge No . 27 , and having

succeeded to tho Worshipful Master ' s chair in 1862 , he remained a member of the Lodgo up to tho time of his decease . He was exalted in Moriah Chapter No . 9 , on the 3 rd of January 1839 ; joined the Domatic Chapter No . 177 , on tho 25 th June 1857 , in which he became M . E . Z . iu 1868 . Twenty-two years ago he was elected to tho office of Grand Tyler , which

post he has filled ever since , to the entire satisfaction of all who assisted in the transaction of business at Grand Lodge . Those who knew him best and enjoyed his close personal acquaintanceship , describe him as one of tho most amiable and disinterested men that ever lived ; whilst in his official capacity ho was courteous , kind , and affable towards all with whom he was brought into contact . He was

just ono of those men who have a happy knack of performing sometimes difficult and unpleasant duties without making an enemy , whilst the circle of hia friendships grew gradually wider every year . Bro . Puyne had been a widower for some years , and has left two sons , one of whom is also a member of tho Egyptian Lodge . Ho had been in failing health for some time , but his ailment was regarded as only

that which might naturally be expected to accompany old age . Still he had beeu medically attended , and up to live o ' clock on Monday evening'lie hud been seen iu the ollico of the Grand Secretary , aud did not appear other than in his ordinary health and spirits . Alter retiring to rest ou Monday night , however , he complained of tightness of breath , and the doctor being sent lor , decided that it arose from

congestion of the lungs , for which he was accordingly treated . He lingered , however , until shortly after live o ' clock on Wednesday evening , when "Death came with friendly care , " and translated our brother , we hope , to the Grand Lodge above . The genial face and friendly grip of the hand of Charles Bryant Payne will be missed by a very large number of brethren , both in' London and the Provinces , who will unite with us in the only tribute of respect for his memory which

ifc is now in our power to bestow . The funeral will take place on Monday next , when , no , doubt , many of onr brethren will be glad to attend the obsequies , and thus testify their esteem , for a serving brother , who in life , by his own upright conduct , and consistent discharge of duties , earned for himself so prominent a position in the Craft . The melancholy cortege will reach Abney Park at three o ' clock .

Death Of The Grand Tyler

Lodge Of Joppa , 3 STo . 188 . —The regular meeting of this Lodge was held on Monday the 5 th inst ., at the Albion , Aldersgatestreet , E . C . Bros . M . Spiegel W . M ., M . Hymans S . W ., Campion J . W . ; the Treasurer , L . M . Anerhaan , was unavoidably absent , through illness ; E . P . Albert P . G . P . Sec , R . Baker S . D ., L . H . Myers J . D ., J . Benjamin I . G ., L . Lazarus P . M . D . C , J . Davis , and N . Baum

Stewards , P . M . 's L . Alexander , J . Miller , A . Dobson , Hickman , 0 . Roberts , H . M . Levy . The Lodgo was opened and the minutes confirmed . The names of two gentlemen were on the agenda paper for initiation . One was balloted for . Tho W . M . in a very able manner gave the Lecture on the tracing board in the first degree . Two distressed brethren wero relieved from the funds of the Lodge .

A telegram was readfrom Bro . Sheriff Bnrt A . G . D . C ., regretting his not being able to be present on this occasion , having to preside at another meeting . The statement of the funds was read , showing the Lodge to bo in a flourishing condition . The Lodge was closed until October . After tho banquet , the AV . M . proposed the usual toasts , that of the Queen being followed by tho National Anthem . In introducing thafc

of the Grand Master , he referred to the re-installation of His Royal Highness on the previous Wednesday , and to tho satisfaction that had been expressed at tho appointments made by him of brethren to fill the Grand Offices for the year . The toast having met a hearty reception , tho W . M . next proposed thafc of the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and tho rest of the Grand Officers . He could but refer

to the Pro G . M . as a most ablo brother , and only wished that every member of tho Lodgo had the same opportunity as was accorded the Master and Wardens of seeing the way in which he presided afc the meetings of Grand Lodge . Ho coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Albert P . G . P . That brother , in reply , thanked tho brethren most readily for their reception of tho toast . He had so often had

occasion to respond to this toast that ho really conld nofc say anything new of the past Grand Officers , he hoped on a future occasion to bo able to speak from experience of the present ones . Having thus disposed of the Loyal toasts , the W . M . now wished to direct the attention of the brethren homeward , and there the first thing that required their consideration was " Success to the Joppa

Benevolent Fund . He was sorry to say they had lately had somo heavy calls on tho fund , but in all cases they had met thorn most heartily . So long as the Joppa Lodge had among its members such brethren as it had at present , ho felt sure they wonld be in a position to relieve every case brought under their notice . Bro . Alexander P . M . had great pleasure in responding . The W . M .

had already told them they had met , with melancholy pleasure , within tho last few years , somo heavy calls . Within a month they wore able to award a sum which ho belioved would reinstate a brother in his business , aud give him a position for the future . That brother had acknowledged the kindness , and stated that it wonld enable him to make afresh start . They were able to give him £ 75 , although he

was not a very old member of their Lodge . Bro . Lensber & mado a donation of £ 2 2 s t . !> the fund , thereby qualifying himself as Vice-President To the toast of the Visitors , proposed from the chair , Bros . Young , hnsband , Morgan and Heoochsberg responded . Bro . Alexander , Past Master , now proposed tho health of tho Worshipful Master . Ho considered tho Lodge was very fortunate in having such a brother

to preside over its affairs . Tho members ought to be really thank , ful to him for tho way in which he had been ablo to entertain thorn in the Lodge , by giving the lecture on tho tracing board , in such splendid style . Bro . Spiegel was pleased to hear that his efforts to perform tho duties of the Lodge met with the approval of the Past Masters , and trusted he might always bo able to carry on the work

of the Lodge creditably . He now had great pleasure in proposing the health of the Past Masters . They had among them that evening several brethren entitled to that rank . He would call npon Bro . Roberts to respond ; ho was especially pleased to see him restored to health . Bro . Roberts felt particularly gratified to find his name associated with this toast , and regretted that an accident had

provented him from attending on previous occasions . Still , though he had been unavoidably absent in consequence , ho assured them he had been with them in heart . The W . M . next proposed tho health of his Wardens , with eulogistic reference to the way in which their duties were discharged . Tho toast having been duly acknowledged , the W . M . gave tho health of the Treasurer , expressing his regret that ,

owing to ill-health , they were deprived of tho presence of their excellent Treasurer ( Bro . L . M . Auerhaan ) . He hoped , however , tho Secretary would take the opportunity of informing him of the hearty good wishes of the brethren , who one and all wished him a speedy restoration to health . Bro . Albert was a Secretary who admirably conducted tho affairs of the Lodge ; whilst

they were indebted to Bro . Bean for tho assistance he so kindly lent as acting Treasurer . Bros . Albert and Bean suitably acknowledged the compliment wnieh had been paid them . The toast of tho Junior Officers followed , tho W . M . expressing his in * debtedness to Bros . Blanks , R . Baker , Myers , aud others , for the ability and zeal with which they assisted him in carrying out the

duties or the Lodgo . Bro . Baker responded on behalf of himself and the other juniors , and one or two other toasts followed . Amongst tho visitors were—Bros . E . Marlct . 1713 , Louis Emanuel 82 , 3 , J . H . Dodson P . M ., Brown 171 , Phillips P . M ., Alfred Woodliflb 87 , and W . VV . Morgan jnn . 1385 . The musical arrangements , which were of an unusually attractive description , wero under the able direction of

tiro . r . Van Aoorden Organist , who was assisted by Miss Millie Vere , Bro . Arthur Thomas and Miss Spiegel , daughter of the W . M ., who gave an excellent pianoforte solo , which elicited rapturous applause ; in response the young lady played another fantasia , in the manipulation of which alio was equally successful . The proceedings throughout were of a moro than ordinarily interesting description .

Confidence Lodge of Instruction , 3 > To . 193 . —At a recent meeting of this well conducted Lodge , which is held at the Railway Tavern , Fenehurch-strect , Brothers Bnsh and J . K . Pitt were unanimously re-elected to the respective offices of Treasurer aud Secretary . The brethren tendered their hearty thanks to theso

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Metropolitan Chapter , No . 1507 . —A Convocation of this Chapter was held at the Metropolitan Clnb , Pentonville-road , King ' s Cross , on Thursday , the 1 st instant , when , being election night , a large muster of the brethren took place . Comp . J . Willing M . E . Z . presided , assisted by Comps . J . R . Stacey 11 ., ' 11 . J . Ferguson J ., W . M . Stiles Scribo N ., H . Stiles as P . S . ( Comp . John Douglass being

absent owing to the production of anew piece entitled " Two Reigns " at the Park Theatre , written by the M . E . Z . and Comp . Leonard Rae ) . The other Comps . present included Gilbert , Daniels , Humphreys , Deller , Holt , Cook , Edmonds , Bcattic , & c . Visitors — Comps . E . Swanborough ( Strand Theatre ) , Eldridge , & c . After the minutes weie ruan and confirmed , ' Bros . F . Johnson , Van der Pump , aud F . W .

< . ¦ Ni .-uak were balloted for aud exalted to tho R . A . degree . Tht o . a . i . uii of Officers was proceeded with , when the following Comps . ivtu- unanimously elected for tho enduing year : — Ex . Comps . oL . ii .-ey M . E . Z ., Ferguson II ., Stiles J ., Willing P . Z . Treas .. Huuson S . E ., Douglass S . N ., H . Stiles P . S ., Barnes Janitoi A hearty v -te of thanks was accorded to Comp . J . Willing for his services as first principal and founder of tho Chapter .

accompanied with a jewel of the value of £ 10 10 s , the latter , by the earnest wish of tho M . E . Z ., being reduced to tho value of £ b 5 s . The progress of this Chapter has been very rapid , anti must give great satisfaction to the Companions . They muster over forty in number , and bid fair to become ono of the strongest and most important Chapters in London . The Companions adjourned to banquet about hat I ' -past seven , and spent a pleasant evening , breaking up at ten o'clock .