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River Side Hospitality.
she was pushed under water . She was picked up and brought to the bank by a waterman . When she arrived at the plaintiff ' s house she first went into the bar , and afterwards into the smoking-room , where there wero several gentlemen . She was dripping wet . After Mr . Levett
had given up his bed-room she asked the chambermaid to get some hot water , and she replied that witness and her friend could have no more service that night as the firo was nearly out . She had no hot drinks , but the
chambermaid brought her a cloth coat and a dressing-gown , but no linen . She was ill all the night . Her maid brought her down some clothes on the following morning . Plaintiff did nothing for their comfort . After the defendant and another witness had given evidence ,
Mr . Groser addressed the jury onbohalf of the defendant . He contended that his client had proved his case up to the hilt—that the statements contained in the letter were an absolutely accurate description of what took place at tho plaintiff ' B hotel after they had been rescued from a perilous immersion in the river .
Mr . Crump , for the plaintiff , said the statements contained in the letter were garbled , unfair , uncharitable , and misleading . Mr . Justice Mathew , in summing up , said the jury would have to consider whether the plaintiff , in his
capacity as a licensed victualler or hotel proprietor , did all that could be fairly and reasonably expected of him . The law on the point was quite clear . The plaintiff received his license and carried on his important and profitable business upon the condition that he afforded reasonable
accommodation to those who demanded it of him . The plaintiff was under the impression that he was master of his own house , but he ( the learned judge ) would point out that an hotel proprietor had certain duties to perform . Of course he was not bound to do anything he could not reasonably
be expected to do , and if his house was full he was not bound to turn out any of his guests if any traveller shonid ohance to turn up late and require accommodation ; but he was bound to afford such accommodation and such assistance as was within his power when a demand was made
upon him in such a case as the present . If the plaintiff's story was true it was extremely difficult to see why any dispute or altercation occurred . He said he did not do anything to justify the attack which had been made upon him , and that the gentleman who attacked him and used insulting
language was the defendant . They had heard the evidence for the defence on that point , and they would have to decide which they believed . He confessed be was astonished to hear the learned counsel for the plaintiff state , as if it were an entire explanation of the obligation of the
plaintiff , that his client did all he possibly could when ho allowed the ladies to go into the smoking-room and supplied them with something to drink . There were female servants in the house , and the plaintiff ought , when he saw the unfortunate condition of the ladies , to have handed them
over to the care of those servants , with directions that they should be supplied with what was necessary . As it was , the two ladies were left in a bed-room , and one of them was supplied with only a cloth coat . The real question was whether the statements in the letter were substantially true . The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff , and assessed
the damages at £ 50 . Judgment accordingly , with costs . Iu commenting on this case we cannot but urge that the defendant let his temper override his judgment . He professes a long acquaintance with river side usages ; do his actions justify this profession ? We think not . After a
while , through the kindness of one of the guests , a bedrObhi was at the disposal of the ladies , and had we been of the party we should have suggested a good rub down
and then envelopment in warm blankets , without having recourse to extraneous clothing , which on this occasion was not for the hour obtainable . As for the gentlemen , one of those who had suffered immersion resided at Surbiton .
Now Surbiton is within easy reach of Hampton Court , and why did not these three athletes , after seeing that proper provision had been made for the ladies , scour across country to the residence of that one of their number whose habitation was so approachable ?
Those who are personally acquainted with Bro . John Mayo will acquit him of any lack of courtesy in this partraular instance , and all will commend him for the spirited action he has taken to resent the thoughtless attack made upon him by the defendant in thiB action .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
CRAFT . FORTITUDE LODGE , No . 105 .
THE annual banquet was held on the 1 st inst ., at Plymouth . The W . M ., Bro . W . Soper , presided , supported by his Officers . In the toasts which followed , Dr . Meadows replied for the Provinoial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . When the I . P . M . and the Past Masters were proposed , a heavy onrb gold albert , with a handsomely engraved gold medal attaohed , was presented to the I . P . M . with tho inscription : —
Presented to W . BEO . W . J . SWEET by the members of Lodge Fortitude , 105 , as a small recognition of his services as W . M . for 1851 and I . P . M . 1892 .
1 st February 1893 . The present was Bnpplied by Bro . Samuel Edgoambe , Cornwall Street , Plymouth . Sevonty brethren were present , and a very pleasant evening was eajoyed . Several brethren , including * Bros . Jew , J . Hioks , R . B . Twos * , J . Jacobs , and others entertained ) with songa and reoitations , and Mr . Pearce ' s band played selections ..
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John in conneobion with tbis Lodge was ho ' . d ou tho 25 th nit ., Brother Thomas G , SparkoB W . M . There wero also present Bros . T . ][ . Scholfield S . W ., J . M . H . Blarney J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Seoretary , R . Alfred Hapworth S . D ., ' John W . Sparkes I . G . ; Past Masters Bros . John Stndd , D . D . Mac-
phersoD , G . B . Kershaw , R . L . McMillan , Richard Simister , and Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Bros . J . G . Mead , S . Gaskill , A . Dunn , Isaac Kell , Jamas Mitohell , Dr . Thomas Carr ,
Arthur Nield , John Bolton , Walter Stott , J . H . Stadd , Isaac Taylor , H . R . Yates , John Allen , George Taylor , Ben Eastwood , Edward G . Hiller , A . Willing , Frank W . Mee . Visitors—Bros . J . Howarth Clark P . M . P . P . G . S . D . 2322 , C . H . Beaver W . M . 1375 and J . W . 2363 , E . Webb W . M . 1134 , H . J . Owen J . D . 461 S . W . 2447 , G . E . Rostron J . D . 1140 , Joseph E . Eagdale P . M . 931 , John G . Bromley P . M . 1375 , S . Kelly P . M . 645 , W . Liddsley P . M . 163 , R . T . Redman P . M . 1242 ,
and W . Jones 645 . The Lodge business was transacted at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , and the banquet which followed was held at the Albion Hotel , Piocadilly . The minutes of tho la ^ t regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer's nccount and Auditors' report presented , after whioh a Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Wildgoose ( Installing Master ) occupying the
principal chair , Bros . D . D . Macpherson aoting as S . W ., John Stndd as J . W ., and Edward Roberts as I . G . Bro . Scholfield W . M . eleot having been presented by the Installing Deacon ( Bro . Sparkes ) , he was duly obligated and installed , the oeremooy being performed in so satisfactory a manner as afterwards to call forth tho commendations of several prominent brethren who witnessed it . The following is a
list of the Officers for 1893 : —Bros . T . H . Scholfield W . M ., T . George Sparkes I . P . M ., J . M . H . Blarney S . W ., J . M . Sinclair Treasurer , S . Gaskell Secretary , J . VV . Sparkes S . D ., F . W . Mee J . D ., Dr . Thomas Curr I . G ., D . D . Macpherson D . C , J . E . Mead Organist , H . H . Warburton Charity Representative , G . H . Chorley , J . D . Mitohell , H . R . Yates ,
J . H . Studd , and E . J . Hillor Stewnrds . Before the Lodge was finall y closed , Bro . Wildgoose was tho recipient of a magnificent lever watch , centre seconds , which was presented to him for services rendered as Secretary , from whioh position he retired that day . The watoh bore the following inscription : —
Presented to Bro . JOSEPH WILDGOOSE P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., By the members of the Lodge of Integrity , No . 163 , 25 th January 1893 . At the banquet , after the uBnal loyal toasts had been honoured , Bro . Colonel J . Howarth Clark responded to that of the Provinoial Officer ! .
He stated that this was not the first time he had visited the Lodge of Integrity , and he reverted in very warm and sincere terms to the quiet , unostentatious , and unhesitating way in whioh Bro . Wildgoose had performed iLo ceremony of installation , tbe gallant brother submitting that to him it had been a most interesting function . Colonel Clark said that he was pleased to find that tbe members had that
afternoon recognised the merits of Bro . Wildgoose in so substantial a manner , for he was indeed worthy of the same . Bro . Wildgoose said that he was proud of tho honour whioh had been conferred upon him , and on behalf of the great men in purple , he asked them to accept the sincere thanks of an insignificant follower , for the kind manner in which they had reoeived the toast of the Provincial Officers . Bro .
John Studd proposed the toarit of the Worshipfnl Master . He said that the members of the Integrity Lodge were very proud of their Worshipfnl MaBter that night . Initiated eight or nine years ago , his genial manner had gained for him the position in which he had just been placed . He wished him a prosperous year , and knowing that he possessed certain virtues nr / l qualities , aud tact to manage any matters which came bufore him , bo would undoubtedly have the
unqualified support of ihe v , hole ot the memb « rs . The Worshipfnl Master in reply said : Brother Studd , I thank you for the very great , and H-iiguUr kindness of manner in which yon have proposed the Uvist , of my health , aud I also think you , brethren , for tha groat warmth and cordiality with whioh yon have received that toast . It is impossible for me to find words in which to express the feelings animating me to-night : they are of a varied character . I cannht but
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River Side Hospitality.
she was pushed under water . She was picked up and brought to the bank by a waterman . When she arrived at the plaintiff ' s house she first went into the bar , and afterwards into the smoking-room , where there wero several gentlemen . She was dripping wet . After Mr . Levett
had given up his bed-room she asked the chambermaid to get some hot water , and she replied that witness and her friend could have no more service that night as the firo was nearly out . She had no hot drinks , but the
chambermaid brought her a cloth coat and a dressing-gown , but no linen . She was ill all the night . Her maid brought her down some clothes on the following morning . Plaintiff did nothing for their comfort . After the defendant and another witness had given evidence ,
Mr . Groser addressed the jury onbohalf of the defendant . He contended that his client had proved his case up to the hilt—that the statements contained in the letter were an absolutely accurate description of what took place at tho plaintiff ' B hotel after they had been rescued from a perilous immersion in the river .
Mr . Crump , for the plaintiff , said the statements contained in the letter were garbled , unfair , uncharitable , and misleading . Mr . Justice Mathew , in summing up , said the jury would have to consider whether the plaintiff , in his
capacity as a licensed victualler or hotel proprietor , did all that could be fairly and reasonably expected of him . The law on the point was quite clear . The plaintiff received his license and carried on his important and profitable business upon the condition that he afforded reasonable
accommodation to those who demanded it of him . The plaintiff was under the impression that he was master of his own house , but he ( the learned judge ) would point out that an hotel proprietor had certain duties to perform . Of course he was not bound to do anything he could not reasonably
be expected to do , and if his house was full he was not bound to turn out any of his guests if any traveller shonid ohance to turn up late and require accommodation ; but he was bound to afford such accommodation and such assistance as was within his power when a demand was made
upon him in such a case as the present . If the plaintiff's story was true it was extremely difficult to see why any dispute or altercation occurred . He said he did not do anything to justify the attack which had been made upon him , and that the gentleman who attacked him and used insulting
language was the defendant . They had heard the evidence for the defence on that point , and they would have to decide which they believed . He confessed be was astonished to hear the learned counsel for the plaintiff state , as if it were an entire explanation of the obligation of the
plaintiff , that his client did all he possibly could when ho allowed the ladies to go into the smoking-room and supplied them with something to drink . There were female servants in the house , and the plaintiff ought , when he saw the unfortunate condition of the ladies , to have handed them
over to the care of those servants , with directions that they should be supplied with what was necessary . As it was , the two ladies were left in a bed-room , and one of them was supplied with only a cloth coat . The real question was whether the statements in the letter were substantially true . The jury found a verdict for the plaintiff , and assessed
the damages at £ 50 . Judgment accordingly , with costs . Iu commenting on this case we cannot but urge that the defendant let his temper override his judgment . He professes a long acquaintance with river side usages ; do his actions justify this profession ? We think not . After a
while , through the kindness of one of the guests , a bedrObhi was at the disposal of the ladies , and had we been of the party we should have suggested a good rub down
and then envelopment in warm blankets , without having recourse to extraneous clothing , which on this occasion was not for the hour obtainable . As for the gentlemen , one of those who had suffered immersion resided at Surbiton .
Now Surbiton is within easy reach of Hampton Court , and why did not these three athletes , after seeing that proper provision had been made for the ladies , scour across country to the residence of that one of their number whose habitation was so approachable ?
Those who are personally acquainted with Bro . John Mayo will acquit him of any lack of courtesy in this partraular instance , and all will commend him for the spirited action he has taken to resent the thoughtless attack made upon him by the defendant in thiB action .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
CRAFT . FORTITUDE LODGE , No . 105 .
THE annual banquet was held on the 1 st inst ., at Plymouth . The W . M ., Bro . W . Soper , presided , supported by his Officers . In the toasts which followed , Dr . Meadows replied for the Provinoial Grand Master and Provincial Grand Lodge of Cornwall . When the I . P . M . and the Past Masters were proposed , a heavy onrb gold albert , with a handsomely engraved gold medal attaohed , was presented to the I . P . M . with tho inscription : —
Presented to W . BEO . W . J . SWEET by the members of Lodge Fortitude , 105 , as a small recognition of his services as W . M . for 1851 and I . P . M . 1892 .
1 st February 1893 . The present was Bnpplied by Bro . Samuel Edgoambe , Cornwall Street , Plymouth . Sevonty brethren were present , and a very pleasant evening was eajoyed . Several brethren , including * Bros . Jew , J . Hioks , R . B . Twos * , J . Jacobs , and others entertained ) with songa and reoitations , and Mr . Pearce ' s band played selections ..
LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . THE annual meeting and Festival of St . John in conneobion with tbis Lodge was ho ' . d ou tho 25 th nit ., Brother Thomas G , SparkoB W . M . There wero also present Bros . T . ][ . Scholfield S . W ., J . M . H . Blarney J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Treasurer , J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . J . D . Seoretary , R . Alfred Hapworth S . D ., ' John W . Sparkes I . G . ; Past Masters Bros . John Stndd , D . D . Mac-
phersoD , G . B . Kershaw , R . L . McMillan , Richard Simister , and Edward Roberts ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) . Bros . J . G . Mead , S . Gaskill , A . Dunn , Isaac Kell , Jamas Mitohell , Dr . Thomas Carr ,
Arthur Nield , John Bolton , Walter Stott , J . H . Stadd , Isaac Taylor , H . R . Yates , John Allen , George Taylor , Ben Eastwood , Edward G . Hiller , A . Willing , Frank W . Mee . Visitors—Bros . J . Howarth Clark P . M . P . P . G . S . D . 2322 , C . H . Beaver W . M . 1375 and J . W . 2363 , E . Webb W . M . 1134 , H . J . Owen J . D . 461 S . W . 2447 , G . E . Rostron J . D . 1140 , Joseph E . Eagdale P . M . 931 , John G . Bromley P . M . 1375 , S . Kelly P . M . 645 , W . Liddsley P . M . 163 , R . T . Redman P . M . 1242 ,
and W . Jones 645 . The Lodge business was transacted at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , and the banquet which followed was held at the Albion Hotel , Piocadilly . The minutes of tho la ^ t regular meeting were read and confirmed , and the Treasurer's nccount and Auditors' report presented , after whioh a Board of Installed Masters was formed , Bro . Wildgoose ( Installing Master ) occupying the
principal chair , Bros . D . D . Macpherson aoting as S . W ., John Stndd as J . W ., and Edward Roberts as I . G . Bro . Scholfield W . M . eleot having been presented by the Installing Deacon ( Bro . Sparkes ) , he was duly obligated and installed , the oeremooy being performed in so satisfactory a manner as afterwards to call forth tho commendations of several prominent brethren who witnessed it . The following is a
list of the Officers for 1893 : —Bros . T . H . Scholfield W . M ., T . George Sparkes I . P . M ., J . M . H . Blarney S . W ., J . M . Sinclair Treasurer , S . Gaskell Secretary , J . VV . Sparkes S . D ., F . W . Mee J . D ., Dr . Thomas Curr I . G ., D . D . Macpherson D . C , J . E . Mead Organist , H . H . Warburton Charity Representative , G . H . Chorley , J . D . Mitohell , H . R . Yates ,
J . H . Studd , and E . J . Hillor Stewnrds . Before the Lodge was finall y closed , Bro . Wildgoose was tho recipient of a magnificent lever watch , centre seconds , which was presented to him for services rendered as Secretary , from whioh position he retired that day . The watoh bore the following inscription : —
Presented to Bro . JOSEPH WILDGOOSE P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., By the members of the Lodge of Integrity , No . 163 , 25 th January 1893 . At the banquet , after the uBnal loyal toasts had been honoured , Bro . Colonel J . Howarth Clark responded to that of the Provinoial Officer ! .
He stated that this was not the first time he had visited the Lodge of Integrity , and he reverted in very warm and sincere terms to the quiet , unostentatious , and unhesitating way in whioh Bro . Wildgoose had performed iLo ceremony of installation , tbe gallant brother submitting that to him it had been a most interesting function . Colonel Clark said that he was pleased to find that tbe members had that
afternoon recognised the merits of Bro . Wildgoose in so substantial a manner , for he was indeed worthy of the same . Bro . Wildgoose said that he was proud of tho honour whioh had been conferred upon him , and on behalf of the great men in purple , he asked them to accept the sincere thanks of an insignificant follower , for the kind manner in which they had reoeived the toast of the Provincial Officers . Bro .
John Studd proposed the toarit of the Worshipfnl Master . He said that the members of the Integrity Lodge were very proud of their Worshipfnl MaBter that night . Initiated eight or nine years ago , his genial manner had gained for him the position in which he had just been placed . He wished him a prosperous year , and knowing that he possessed certain virtues nr / l qualities , aud tact to manage any matters which came bufore him , bo would undoubtedly have the
unqualified support of ihe v , hole ot the memb « rs . The Worshipfnl Master in reply said : Brother Studd , I thank you for the very great , and H-iiguUr kindness of manner in which yon have proposed the Uvist , of my health , aud I also think you , brethren , for tha groat warmth and cordiality with whioh yon have received that toast . It is impossible for me to find words in which to express the feelings animating me to-night : they are of a varied character . I cannht but