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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do ib-t hold ourselves resi > ousibln for the opinions of our Coi respondents .
THE OLD CONCORD LODGE , No . 172 .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAE SIR AND BROTHER , —This Lodge , which appears in my lists of the past century , published with the "Four Old Lodges , " as No . 349 ( 1770 ) , meeting at Pon ' s Coffee Honso , Leicester Fields , constituted 1768 , having only been traced back by mo to 1770 , I desire to supply this omission .
No . 324 . ( 1750-69 ) first appears in tho engraved list for 17 G 5 , being described as meeting at "Pon ' s Coffee House , Leicester Fields , " though without date . Its actual seniority , however , may bo very accurately determined , as ifc is placed after a Lodgo dating from November 7 1764 , and before , one dating from November 15 . Tho Lodgo was similarly described in tho Engraved Lists for 1766 and 1767 . Tho list for 1768 is missing , but in that for 1769 , Avhilst the
foregoing description remains intact , the date of constitution is given as 1768 . If the Lodges—Nos . 324 of 1769 , and 349 of 1770—aro identical , and being alike described in tbe last list of one numeration , and tho first of its successor , this is almost certain : —Tho present OLD CONCOUP Lodge , No . 172 , instead of jnst preceding on the roll its old neighbour , the CALEDONIAN Lodge , No . 134 , is precisely 38 places lower down on fcho list , than its former junior . Yours fraternally , E . F . GOULD .
" UNIFORMITY OF MASONIC RITUAL AND OBSERVANCE . "
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The success which has attended the publication of tho above work , and the prompt disposal of tho first edition of 1000 copies , will of necessity compel the speedy issue of a second , and probably many other editions , and I am preparing to meet the requirements of tho brethren to that end .
Will yon kindly let it be known , through your pages , thafc ifc is my intention to ask Grand Lodge , at its next Quarterly Communication , to re-discnss the question of "Uniformity , " and to carry into effect , or reject altogether , its unanimous voto of December 1869 . With a view , therefore , to strengthen the arguments contained in the above work , and assist my efforts to obtain the object in view , by the
establishment of the Grand Lodge of Preceptors , or by any other equally practical means , I should be glad to receive the opinions and suggestions of somo amongst my many readers who take interest in the subject . I thank those who have already sent mo favourable notices and promises of support , and have no reason to believe otherwise than
that amongst the many thousands who range under our banner thero will bo found numerous other earnest workers iu the cause of Masonry , " pure and nndefded , " willing to add . tho weight of their inflnence towards the proposed moasnre . I refer brethren to your advertising columns for particulars of the work , and the means of obtaining same .
Yours truly and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS . 112 High-street , Clapham , S . W ., 7 th Oot . 1879 .
PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . 129 High Holborn . DEAR SIR AND Bao ., — " VERAX ' S" letter , approving the E . M . P . A . F ., is gratifying , as it forcibly illustrates the want of snch a fund . One fact is worth any number of surmises . Bro . Binckes and several brethren high in the Craft conld bring many such illustrations as that given by your correspondent . I am aware afc the present timo
several boys are being assisted in the opening struggle of the battle of life they are just commencing . I am only sorry the Assistance Fnwl is not yet in a position to help " VEUAX ' S" ease ; still , judging from tho rapid strides ifc has made , ifc soon will bo . I hope " VKKAX " will add his name to the list of Stewards , as will also many others of your readers . Yours fraternally , DICK IUPCLYFFK .
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .
THIS Lodge is certainly one which bids fair to hold its own in Masonry . From its consecration , by Bro . Terry , in 1870 , down to the present time , ifc has proved itself worthy to bo ranked with the most punctilious of Lodges . Its Past Masters , and also its present W . M ., aro amongst the most energetic of working Masons , as also aro its Officers . Tho meeting which took place on Tuesday last , the
7 th inst ., at Bro . Fysh ' s , the Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , was one long to be remembered by thoso members and Visitors Avbo attended ifc . The time appointed was 3 p . m ., when the W . M ., Bro . Trewinnard , Avas ably supported by his Officers , aud a goodly muster of brethren and Visitors . Ho afc onne proceeded to open the Lodge in ancient
Installation Meetings, &C.
form , after which the minntes of last regular meeting , as well as an emergency meeting , wore road and confirmed . The auditors' report was brought forward , and was found to bo satisfactory , so mnch so thafc a voto of thanks was awarded to tho worthy Secretary , Bro . 0 . K . Killick son . P . M ., for tho very correct manner iu which ho had prepared the same . Lodgo was advanced a degreo , and Bro . W . J .
Williams gavo proofs of his prolicicnoy , ami was entrusted . Lodge was opened up , and Bro . Williams was duly raised to tho snblime degreo by tho W . M ., the ceremony being admirably performed . Lodgo Avas resumed to second degree , and Bro . Mather P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Herts presented Bro . Henry P . Isaac , tho AV . M . elect , to receive tho benefit of installation , and that brother accordingly took
tho obligation . Lodgo being resumed to tho third degree , Bros . Edgar Bowyer and E . P . Albert respectively took tho Wardens' chairs . All brethren below the degreo of installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and tho beautiful ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . A . 11 . Trewinnard . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , tho brethren wero
readmitted , and they saluted the new W . M . Ho proceeded to invest his Officers as follows .- —Bros . J . II . Hawkins S . W ., A . W . Founer J . W ., J . Crosbio Treas ., C . K . Killick son . P . M . Sec , II . Hall S . D ., W . Burtlo J . D ., N . L . Western I . G ., Thompson D . C , Steedman P . M . Tyler ; these brethren duly received tho congratulations of the Lodge on their advancement . Bro . Trewinnard proceeded to finish the
ceremony by giving tho addresses , which ho did in effective manner , elicit , ing tho warm approval of tho brethren , who testified their appreciation of his efforts by personal congratulations . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , which was very liberally provided by order of Bro . H . P . Isaac , tho now W . M ., and which Avas done ample justice to by tho guests . Tho
cloth having been cleared , the W . M . gavo the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which wero heartily responded to , moro particularly so that of the officers of Grand Lodgo , with which was coupled the namo of Bro . Albert , who responded iu a brief speech , thanking tho brethren for the cordial manner tboy had drunk tho toast , and com plimonted tho I . P . M . on tho way ho had inducted tho W . M . into the
chair . Bro . Albert also observed that tho W . M . had taken great interest in the Craft , and he trusted tho Lodge would continue to progress in thb steady manner ifc had done since its formation ; he was sure that Grand Lodgo might well be prond of having such a Lodge under its banner . Bro . I . P . M ., in proposing tho health of the W . M ., prognosticated a brilliant future under so able an
exponent of tho mysteries of tho Craft as Bro . Isaac had proved himself to be . Tho toasfc was very warmly received by tho brethren . Tho W . M . in replying said they done him much honour ; if spared , ho hoped they would do him as much honour while in the chair as thoy had Bro . Trewinnard , tho respected I . P . M . ; ho felt sure ho shonld havo tho samo kind co-operation of tho officers of tho Lodgo
in assisting him in performing his duties as the outgoing W . M . had received , and conclndod an effective speech by thanking tho brethren for tho very warm mannor thoy had responded to his health . Tho Visitors' toast was tho next on the list , aud was cordially received , amongst them boiug some well-known Masons ; we append a lisfc : — Bros . Albert P . G . P . P . M . 188 . 439 . 1017 , & c , Vandcrlin P . P . G . S . B .
Kent P . M . 199 , S . E . Moss P . M . 185 , Littaur P . M . 209 , McMillan W . M . 1365 , J . A . Powell W . M . elect ISO , Pratt I . G . 92 , Eoxby 193 . Bro . Albert was the first to return thanks ; this ho did feelingly , commenting on the kind way in which tbo toasfc had been received ; lie congratulated tho brethren on tlio unity which prevailed in the Lodge , and hoped this desirable feeling would continue . Bro .
Vauderlin remarked that ho was present afc the consecration of the Lodge , ancl had watched with great interest its successful progress ; he concluded by wishing its members every prosperity . Bvo . Littaur , in an cloqnent address , first paid a high compliment to Bro . Terry , its consecrating officer , and then expressed his approbation of tho W . M ., P . M ., and Officers of tho Lodge , thanking them for the intense
fraternal feeling they had exhibited towards him as a Visitor . Bro . McMillan reiterated tbo opinions so eloquently expressed by tho Brother who had proceeded him ; ho knew the W . M . would havo a happy year of office from tho unanimity which had boon displayed amongst the members of the Lodgo . Bro . Powell , in wishing prosperity to the Kingsland Lodge , considered ifc second to none ; every
or . e of its members were personal friends ; lie congratulated them on having so able a Master to preside over them . Bros . Eoxby and Pratt followed , expressing their pleasure and thanks for the kind hospitality they had received . The I . P . M . ' s toasfc was next proposed by the W . M . in feeling terms , observing it Avas to his kind , faithful and energetic assistance tho Lodge owed its success . Personally , he had
known Bro . Trewinnard a number of years , and always f ' onnd him an honourable , steadfast friend , whoso hand was guided by justice , whoso heart was expanded by brmovolenco ; an honour to tbo Lodge , aud a diligent lover of tho noblo science , making all his pursuits correspond with the exacfc line of duty . He had now ono of the most pleasurable duties that had ever fallen to his lot to perform , that was
to place upon his breast a P . M . 's jewel as a slight testimonial from tho brethren of tbo Lodge , and as a mark of thciv esteem ; ifc bad been well earned . Bro . Trewinnard could tako ifc without scrapie or diffidence . He hoped ho would live for many years to wear it , as a token of thoir approbation . In responding , Bro . Trewinnard said he believed tho brethren must be tired of hearing his voice . The
present moment , to him was one in which ho wished ho had the eloquence of Demosthenes to express his feelings in an adequate manner , but ns ho was nofc an orator , they would forgive him if ho did not make a long speech . In a few well chosen words Bro . Trewinnard thanked the brethren for tho present made to him , and promised always assidnously to assist tho W . M . during his year of
office for the welfare of the Lodge . The P . M . ' s , Treasurer ' s , and Secretary ' s health were duly proposed and honoured , as were also tho other Officers . The Tyler's toasfc brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The following brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by some excellent singing and recitations : —Bros . C . K . Killick jun . P . M ., McMillan , J . H . Haivkins , Pratt , and A . W . Fenner .
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Correspondence.
CORRESPONDENCE .
We do ib-t hold ourselves resi > ousibln for the opinions of our Coi respondents .
THE OLD CONCORD LODGE , No . 172 .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON s CHRONICLE . DEAE SIR AND BROTHER , —This Lodge , which appears in my lists of the past century , published with the "Four Old Lodges , " as No . 349 ( 1770 ) , meeting at Pon ' s Coffee Honso , Leicester Fields , constituted 1768 , having only been traced back by mo to 1770 , I desire to supply this omission .
No . 324 . ( 1750-69 ) first appears in tho engraved list for 17 G 5 , being described as meeting at "Pon ' s Coffee House , Leicester Fields , " though without date . Its actual seniority , however , may bo very accurately determined , as ifc is placed after a Lodgo dating from November 7 1764 , and before , one dating from November 15 . Tho Lodgo was similarly described in tho Engraved Lists for 1766 and 1767 . Tho list for 1768 is missing , but in that for 1769 , Avhilst the
foregoing description remains intact , the date of constitution is given as 1768 . If the Lodges—Nos . 324 of 1769 , and 349 of 1770—aro identical , and being alike described in tbe last list of one numeration , and tho first of its successor , this is almost certain : —Tho present OLD CONCOUP Lodge , No . 172 , instead of jnst preceding on the roll its old neighbour , the CALEDONIAN Lodge , No . 134 , is precisely 38 places lower down on fcho list , than its former junior . Yours fraternally , E . F . GOULD .
" UNIFORMITY OF MASONIC RITUAL AND OBSERVANCE . "
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —The success which has attended the publication of tho above work , and the prompt disposal of tho first edition of 1000 copies , will of necessity compel the speedy issue of a second , and probably many other editions , and I am preparing to meet the requirements of tho brethren to that end .
Will yon kindly let it be known , through your pages , thafc ifc is my intention to ask Grand Lodge , at its next Quarterly Communication , to re-discnss the question of "Uniformity , " and to carry into effect , or reject altogether , its unanimous voto of December 1869 . With a view , therefore , to strengthen the arguments contained in the above work , and assist my efforts to obtain the object in view , by the
establishment of the Grand Lodge of Preceptors , or by any other equally practical means , I should be glad to receive the opinions and suggestions of somo amongst my many readers who take interest in the subject . I thank those who have already sent mo favourable notices and promises of support , and have no reason to believe otherwise than
that amongst the many thousands who range under our banner thero will bo found numerous other earnest workers iu the cause of Masonry , " pure and nndefded , " willing to add . tho weight of their inflnence towards the proposed moasnre . I refer brethren to your advertising columns for particulars of the work , and the means of obtaining same .
Yours truly and fraternally , JAMES STEVENS . 112 High-street , Clapham , S . W ., 7 th Oot . 1879 .
PUPILS' ASSISTANCE FUND .
To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . 129 High Holborn . DEAR SIR AND Bao ., — " VERAX ' S" letter , approving the E . M . P . A . F ., is gratifying , as it forcibly illustrates the want of snch a fund . One fact is worth any number of surmises . Bro . Binckes and several brethren high in the Craft conld bring many such illustrations as that given by your correspondent . I am aware afc the present timo
several boys are being assisted in the opening struggle of the battle of life they are just commencing . I am only sorry the Assistance Fnwl is not yet in a position to help " VEUAX ' S" ease ; still , judging from tho rapid strides ifc has made , ifc soon will bo . I hope " VKKAX " will add his name to the list of Stewards , as will also many others of your readers . Yours fraternally , DICK IUPCLYFFK .
Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
KINGSLAND LODGE , No . 1693 .
THIS Lodge is certainly one which bids fair to hold its own in Masonry . From its consecration , by Bro . Terry , in 1870 , down to the present time , ifc has proved itself worthy to bo ranked with the most punctilious of Lodges . Its Past Masters , and also its present W . M ., aro amongst the most energetic of working Masons , as also aro its Officers . Tho meeting which took place on Tuesday last , the
7 th inst ., at Bro . Fysh ' s , the Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , was one long to be remembered by thoso members and Visitors Avbo attended ifc . The time appointed was 3 p . m ., when the W . M ., Bro . Trewinnard , Avas ably supported by his Officers , aud a goodly muster of brethren and Visitors . Ho afc onne proceeded to open the Lodge in ancient
Installation Meetings, &C.
form , after which the minntes of last regular meeting , as well as an emergency meeting , wore road and confirmed . The auditors' report was brought forward , and was found to bo satisfactory , so mnch so thafc a voto of thanks was awarded to tho worthy Secretary , Bro . 0 . K . Killick son . P . M ., for tho very correct manner iu which ho had prepared the same . Lodgo was advanced a degreo , and Bro . W . J .
Williams gavo proofs of his prolicicnoy , ami was entrusted . Lodge was opened up , and Bro . Williams was duly raised to tho snblime degreo by tho W . M ., the ceremony being admirably performed . Lodgo Avas resumed to second degree , and Bro . Mather P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Herts presented Bro . Henry P . Isaac , tho AV . M . elect , to receive tho benefit of installation , and that brother accordingly took
tho obligation . Lodgo being resumed to tho third degree , Bros . Edgar Bowyer and E . P . Albert respectively took tho Wardens' chairs . All brethren below the degreo of installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was then formed , and tho beautiful ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Bro . A . 11 . Trewinnard . The Board of Installed Masters was closed , tho brethren wero
readmitted , and they saluted the new W . M . Ho proceeded to invest his Officers as follows .- —Bros . J . II . Hawkins S . W ., A . W . Founer J . W ., J . Crosbio Treas ., C . K . Killick son . P . M . Sec , II . Hall S . D ., W . Burtlo J . D ., N . L . Western I . G ., Thompson D . C , Steedman P . M . Tyler ; these brethren duly received tho congratulations of the Lodge on their advancement . Bro . Trewinnard proceeded to finish the
ceremony by giving tho addresses , which ho did in effective manner , elicit , ing tho warm approval of tho brethren , who testified their appreciation of his efforts by personal congratulations . All Masonic business being ended , the Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , which was very liberally provided by order of Bro . H . P . Isaac , tho now W . M ., and which Avas done ample justice to by tho guests . Tho
cloth having been cleared , the W . M . gavo the usual loyal and patriotic toasts , which wero heartily responded to , moro particularly so that of the officers of Grand Lodgo , with which was coupled the namo of Bro . Albert , who responded iu a brief speech , thanking tho brethren for the cordial manner tboy had drunk tho toast , and com plimonted tho I . P . M . on tho way ho had inducted tho W . M . into the
chair . Bro . Albert also observed that tho W . M . had taken great interest in the Craft , and he trusted tho Lodge would continue to progress in thb steady manner ifc had done since its formation ; he was sure that Grand Lodgo might well be prond of having such a Lodge under its banner . Bro . I . P . M ., in proposing tho health of the W . M ., prognosticated a brilliant future under so able an
exponent of tho mysteries of tho Craft as Bro . Isaac had proved himself to be . Tho toasfc was very warmly received by tho brethren . Tho W . M . in replying said they done him much honour ; if spared , ho hoped they would do him as much honour while in the chair as thoy had Bro . Trewinnard , tho respected I . P . M . ; ho felt sure ho shonld havo tho samo kind co-operation of tho officers of tho Lodgo
in assisting him in performing his duties as the outgoing W . M . had received , and conclndod an effective speech by thanking tho brethren for tho very warm mannor thoy had responded to his health . Tho Visitors' toast was tho next on the list , aud was cordially received , amongst them boiug some well-known Masons ; we append a lisfc : — Bros . Albert P . G . P . P . M . 188 . 439 . 1017 , & c , Vandcrlin P . P . G . S . B .
Kent P . M . 199 , S . E . Moss P . M . 185 , Littaur P . M . 209 , McMillan W . M . 1365 , J . A . Powell W . M . elect ISO , Pratt I . G . 92 , Eoxby 193 . Bro . Albert was the first to return thanks ; this ho did feelingly , commenting on the kind way in which tbo toasfc had been received ; lie congratulated tho brethren on tlio unity which prevailed in the Lodge , and hoped this desirable feeling would continue . Bro .
Vauderlin remarked that ho was present afc the consecration of the Lodge , ancl had watched with great interest its successful progress ; he concluded by wishing its members every prosperity . Bvo . Littaur , in an cloqnent address , first paid a high compliment to Bro . Terry , its consecrating officer , and then expressed his approbation of tho W . M ., P . M ., and Officers of tho Lodge , thanking them for the intense
fraternal feeling they had exhibited towards him as a Visitor . Bro . McMillan reiterated tbo opinions so eloquently expressed by tho Brother who had proceeded him ; ho knew the W . M . would havo a happy year of office from tho unanimity which had boon displayed amongst the members of the Lodgo . Bro . Powell , in wishing prosperity to the Kingsland Lodge , considered ifc second to none ; every
or . e of its members were personal friends ; lie congratulated them on having so able a Master to preside over them . Bros . Eoxby and Pratt followed , expressing their pleasure and thanks for the kind hospitality they had received . The I . P . M . ' s toasfc was next proposed by the W . M . in feeling terms , observing it Avas to his kind , faithful and energetic assistance tho Lodge owed its success . Personally , he had
known Bro . Trewinnard a number of years , and always f ' onnd him an honourable , steadfast friend , whoso hand was guided by justice , whoso heart was expanded by brmovolenco ; an honour to tbo Lodge , aud a diligent lover of tho noblo science , making all his pursuits correspond with the exacfc line of duty . He had now ono of the most pleasurable duties that had ever fallen to his lot to perform , that was
to place upon his breast a P . M . 's jewel as a slight testimonial from tho brethren of tbo Lodge , and as a mark of thciv esteem ; ifc bad been well earned . Bro . Trewinnard could tako ifc without scrapie or diffidence . He hoped ho would live for many years to wear it , as a token of thoir approbation . In responding , Bro . Trewinnard said he believed tho brethren must be tired of hearing his voice . The
present moment , to him was one in which ho wished ho had the eloquence of Demosthenes to express his feelings in an adequate manner , but ns ho was nofc an orator , they would forgive him if ho did not make a long speech . In a few well chosen words Bro . Trewinnard thanked the brethren for tho present made to him , and promised always assidnously to assist tho W . M . during his year of
office for the welfare of the Lodge . The P . M . ' s , Treasurer ' s , and Secretary ' s health were duly proposed and honoured , as were also tho other Officers . The Tyler's toasfc brought a very pleasant evening to a close . The following brethren contributed to the enjoyment of the evening by some excellent singing and recitations : —Bros . C . K . Killick jun . P . M ., McMillan , J . H . Haivkins , Pratt , and A . W . Fenner .