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Random Notes And Reflections.
Complaints are often made to us of what is termed injustice on the part of Masters of Lodges in passing over the claims of candidates for office . A case is before ns in which a brother , holding a minor office , has been denied promotion , while one below him has been advanced over
bis head . If the facts as stated be true , and we have no reason to donbt them , then evidently an injustice has been done . "We repeat , however , what wo have before stated , that the Master of a Lodge is all-powerful . He is often placed in a most difficult position , and can only
decide rival claims according to the facts before him . Where he honestly weighs these , and acts in conformity therewith , no fault can be found with him . Even if he does not do so , obedience or retirement are the only courses open to an objector . No Master , who values the peace and
prosperity of his Lodge , would pursue an irregular course . If he is led to commit an act of injustice , disputes and rancour are sure to follow , aud we need not say what the end will be . A Master , with all his privileges and authority , should never forget his representative moral character , and
if he hopes to gam the lasting esteem of the brethren , he must act with courtesy and justice . His personal likes and dislikes must be subject to the demands of right , and , in obedience to his oath , he must discharge the duties of his
office impartially . If he does not , the praise of his flatterers will soon be turned into contempt , and the just and injured will despise him . In Masonry , as in everything else , there is only one way—to do right and fear not .
We have several Lodges that owe their origin to the Volunteer movement , and most likely the number will grow . Tbey cannot boast the age of Lodge No . 620 , Ireland , said to be the first Volunteer Lodge , whose warrant bears date 4 th September 1783 , and the centenary of which
was celebrated at Dublin last year . The brethren used to attend in full uniform up to 1844 , to the beating of the drums and the music of the regimental march . Some of the original regalia are still in possession of the Lodge and used on certain occasions . The drums are beaten when
the W . M . elect is installed , and when the W . M . ' s health is proposed the regimental march is played . It is a matter of interest to notice that the shamrock is absent from the decorations on colours and drums , which are otherwise ornamented with roses , oak leaves , and thistles .
Although the Volunteer Lodges of this country have not yet attained any great age , they are nevertheless a useful and powerful section of the Brotherhood . They are growing , too . A short time ago we chronicled the consecration of the Queen ' s , and we believe the time is not far
distant when the Artists' Corps will ask to have a Lodge associated with it . We should say that a capital Lodge might be formed out of the material this body affords Rich in talent , and holding social positions of no mean order , they would assemble around them many who would
do honour to the higher and deeper meanings of the Order , while at the same time they would strengthen and develop all those social and charitable ties which belong to the Craft in general . We should be glad to welcome the news that a warrant had been applied for and granted , and be pleased to chronicle the advent of the Artists' Lodge .
A new Lodge , of a distinctive city character , under the title of St . Bololph , and numbered 2020 on the roll , was consecrated on the 4 th instant , at the Albion Hotel , Aidersgate Street , by Brother Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . M . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P .
Grand Registrar as S . W ., Sir John B . Monckton P . G . D . President of the Board of General Purposes as J . W ., Rev . C . W . Arnold P . G . C . Deputy Prov . Grand Master Surrey as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . as Director of Ceremonies , Edgar Bowyer G . Std . Bearer as I . G . Some
distinguished guests were present , including Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor Alderman R . N . Fowler G . S . W . Wilts , Sir Francis Truscott P . G . W ., Rev . Canon Townshend Grand Chaplain Nova Scotia , F . Crockford P . M . 515 P . P . G . R . Malta , & c . Brother Arnold delivered
a brief oration , in which he dealt with the origin of guilds , their influence , and the charitable work they accomplished . He alluded particularly to the City Guilds , which were
originally founded in tbe interests of trade , and had since become " great centres of union to the citizens . " The City was an appropriate home for Masonry , for what citizen was not proud of Wren , the great architect ? whose
Random Notes And Reflections.
grand work reared its lofty head in their midst . Nowhere was the great principle of relief better understood than in the City , " whose chief rulers take the lead in relieving distress of anv kind throughout the world . " At the
conclusion of the ceremony of consecration , Brother Col . Clerke installed Brother Alderman John Staples as W . M . of the Lodge . The following brethren were then duly invested : —P . F . R . Saillard S . W ., Thomas Benskin J . W ..
H . S . Legg Treasurer , W . Lake Secretary , H . H . Wells S . D ., B . Norman J . D ., the other appointments standing over until the next meeting . A banquet followed , which gave great satisfaction to all present . The toasts were of
the usual character , but some of the speeches had reference to matters other than those that can be rightly described as Masonic . The gathering was large aud genial , and the work , thus happily begun , bids fair to prosper .
Brother Col . Shadwell Clerke s services were again in requisition , on the 8 th inst ., when he consecrated the Haven College , at the Lyric Hall , Ealing . On this occasion he was assisted by Bros . E . E . Wendt , D . C . L ., Grand Secretary for German Correspondence S . W ., C . C . Dumas
P . G . A . D . C . J . W ., Rev . J . S . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . Chaplain Deputy Prov . G . M . Berks and Bucks Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . Director of Ceremonies , H . H . Riach P . M . 1118 . A goodly number of Visitors were present , and after completing the consecration of the Lodge , Bro . Clerke installed Bro . James Fisher P . M . P . Z .
540 Worshipful Master , who then invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . P . A . Latham P . Prov . G . R . Oxon P . M . P . Z . 1118 S . W ., A . Strong P . M . 1118 J . W ., R . F . Sandeman Secretary , C . 0 . Barker S . D ., Von Dadelszen J . D ., Nelson I . G . A banquet succeeded , with the usual toasts and fraternal exchanges of greeting .
There was a full attendance of the Committee of Manage , ment of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on Wednesday afternoon , at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Col . Creaton P . G . Treasnrer presided . The death of
three male and three female annuitants was announced . The Warden ' s report recorded the receipt of presents that had been received for the New Tear ' s entertainment , and votes of thanks were voted to the donors . Bro . Webb ' s
motion for considering what could be done to assist candidates for the Institution who had at one time been subscribers , was referred to a committee . In reply to a question put byBro . Moore , Bro . Terry said it was customary to invite those to be present who contributed money and
other good things towards the New Tear ' s entertainment . The brethren who attended helped to -wait upon the old people , and when they had finished it was usual for the servers to have a cut off a joint and a glass of wine . The old people lost nothing by the arrangement . Bro . Moore
was satisfied , and said it was as well to have the matter cleared up . Nine male and five female candidates wore placed on the list for May next , one was deferred , and one refused . At present there are 82 widows and 44 men for election , and only 17 vacancies . After this melancholy statement , the proceedings were brought to a close .
The " Old Folks " in connection with the East Lancashire Systematic Education and Benevolent Institution were entertained at a dinner , given in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on the 2 nd inst . Many well-known brethren , with their wives and daughters , were present on the
occasion , whose efforts to please the old members of the Craft and widows were hi ghly appreciated . The guests partook of a capital dinner , during which a telegram was received from Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , stating that at the same
time a number of the inmates and annuitants or the Institution at Croydon were being entertained within its walls , who desired to send their hearty good wishes to the
annuitants of East Lancashire . A reply was telegraphed off at ance , reciprocating the kind feeling . After dinner there were songs and recitations , and the evening altogether was a great success .
HOLLO- WAY S Pn . r . s . —Though goorl health is preferable to high honour , how regardless people often aro of tho former—how coretous of the latter ! Manysuffer their strength to drain away ere maturity is reached , through ignorance of the ability afforded by these incomparable Pills of checking the first untowv \ -A systems o ? ilctrmgement , and reinstating order without interfering in tho least with their pleasure or pursuits . To the young especially it is important to maintain the highest digestivo efficiency , ' without which tho growth ia stunted , and the muscles become las , tho frame feeble , aud the mind slothful . The removal of indigestion by theso Pills is so easy that none save the most thoughtless would permit it to sap the spring of life .
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Random Notes And Reflections.
Complaints are often made to us of what is termed injustice on the part of Masters of Lodges in passing over the claims of candidates for office . A case is before ns in which a brother , holding a minor office , has been denied promotion , while one below him has been advanced over
bis head . If the facts as stated be true , and we have no reason to donbt them , then evidently an injustice has been done . "We repeat , however , what wo have before stated , that the Master of a Lodge is all-powerful . He is often placed in a most difficult position , and can only
decide rival claims according to the facts before him . Where he honestly weighs these , and acts in conformity therewith , no fault can be found with him . Even if he does not do so , obedience or retirement are the only courses open to an objector . No Master , who values the peace and
prosperity of his Lodge , would pursue an irregular course . If he is led to commit an act of injustice , disputes and rancour are sure to follow , aud we need not say what the end will be . A Master , with all his privileges and authority , should never forget his representative moral character , and
if he hopes to gam the lasting esteem of the brethren , he must act with courtesy and justice . His personal likes and dislikes must be subject to the demands of right , and , in obedience to his oath , he must discharge the duties of his
office impartially . If he does not , the praise of his flatterers will soon be turned into contempt , and the just and injured will despise him . In Masonry , as in everything else , there is only one way—to do right and fear not .
We have several Lodges that owe their origin to the Volunteer movement , and most likely the number will grow . Tbey cannot boast the age of Lodge No . 620 , Ireland , said to be the first Volunteer Lodge , whose warrant bears date 4 th September 1783 , and the centenary of which
was celebrated at Dublin last year . The brethren used to attend in full uniform up to 1844 , to the beating of the drums and the music of the regimental march . Some of the original regalia are still in possession of the Lodge and used on certain occasions . The drums are beaten when
the W . M . elect is installed , and when the W . M . ' s health is proposed the regimental march is played . It is a matter of interest to notice that the shamrock is absent from the decorations on colours and drums , which are otherwise ornamented with roses , oak leaves , and thistles .
Although the Volunteer Lodges of this country have not yet attained any great age , they are nevertheless a useful and powerful section of the Brotherhood . They are growing , too . A short time ago we chronicled the consecration of the Queen ' s , and we believe the time is not far
distant when the Artists' Corps will ask to have a Lodge associated with it . We should say that a capital Lodge might be formed out of the material this body affords Rich in talent , and holding social positions of no mean order , they would assemble around them many who would
do honour to the higher and deeper meanings of the Order , while at the same time they would strengthen and develop all those social and charitable ties which belong to the Craft in general . We should be glad to welcome the news that a warrant had been applied for and granted , and be pleased to chronicle the advent of the Artists' Lodge .
A new Lodge , of a distinctive city character , under the title of St . Bololph , and numbered 2020 on the roll , was consecrated on the 4 th instant , at the Albion Hotel , Aidersgate Street , by Brother Colonel Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . M . J . Mclntyre , Q . C ., M . P .
Grand Registrar as S . W ., Sir John B . Monckton P . G . D . President of the Board of General Purposes as J . W ., Rev . C . W . Arnold P . G . C . Deputy Prov . Grand Master Surrey as Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . as Director of Ceremonies , Edgar Bowyer G . Std . Bearer as I . G . Some
distinguished guests were present , including Bros , the Right Hon . the Lord Mayor Alderman R . N . Fowler G . S . W . Wilts , Sir Francis Truscott P . G . W ., Rev . Canon Townshend Grand Chaplain Nova Scotia , F . Crockford P . M . 515 P . P . G . R . Malta , & c . Brother Arnold delivered
a brief oration , in which he dealt with the origin of guilds , their influence , and the charitable work they accomplished . He alluded particularly to the City Guilds , which were
originally founded in tbe interests of trade , and had since become " great centres of union to the citizens . " The City was an appropriate home for Masonry , for what citizen was not proud of Wren , the great architect ? whose
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grand work reared its lofty head in their midst . Nowhere was the great principle of relief better understood than in the City , " whose chief rulers take the lead in relieving distress of anv kind throughout the world . " At the
conclusion of the ceremony of consecration , Brother Col . Clerke installed Brother Alderman John Staples as W . M . of the Lodge . The following brethren were then duly invested : —P . F . R . Saillard S . W ., Thomas Benskin J . W ..
H . S . Legg Treasurer , W . Lake Secretary , H . H . Wells S . D ., B . Norman J . D ., the other appointments standing over until the next meeting . A banquet followed , which gave great satisfaction to all present . The toasts were of
the usual character , but some of the speeches had reference to matters other than those that can be rightly described as Masonic . The gathering was large aud genial , and the work , thus happily begun , bids fair to prosper .
Brother Col . Shadwell Clerke s services were again in requisition , on the 8 th inst ., when he consecrated the Haven College , at the Lyric Hall , Ealing . On this occasion he was assisted by Bros . E . E . Wendt , D . C . L ., Grand Secretary for German Correspondence S . W ., C . C . Dumas
P . G . A . D . C . J . W ., Rev . J . S . Studholme Brownrigg P . G . Chaplain Deputy Prov . G . M . Berks and Bucks Chaplain , Frank Richardson P . G . D . Director of Ceremonies , H . H . Riach P . M . 1118 . A goodly number of Visitors were present , and after completing the consecration of the Lodge , Bro . Clerke installed Bro . James Fisher P . M . P . Z .
540 Worshipful Master , who then invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . P . A . Latham P . Prov . G . R . Oxon P . M . P . Z . 1118 S . W ., A . Strong P . M . 1118 J . W ., R . F . Sandeman Secretary , C . 0 . Barker S . D ., Von Dadelszen J . D ., Nelson I . G . A banquet succeeded , with the usual toasts and fraternal exchanges of greeting .
There was a full attendance of the Committee of Manage , ment of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution on Wednesday afternoon , at the Freemasons' Hall , when Bro . Col . Creaton P . G . Treasnrer presided . The death of
three male and three female annuitants was announced . The Warden ' s report recorded the receipt of presents that had been received for the New Tear ' s entertainment , and votes of thanks were voted to the donors . Bro . Webb ' s
motion for considering what could be done to assist candidates for the Institution who had at one time been subscribers , was referred to a committee . In reply to a question put byBro . Moore , Bro . Terry said it was customary to invite those to be present who contributed money and
other good things towards the New Tear ' s entertainment . The brethren who attended helped to -wait upon the old people , and when they had finished it was usual for the servers to have a cut off a joint and a glass of wine . The old people lost nothing by the arrangement . Bro . Moore
was satisfied , and said it was as well to have the matter cleared up . Nine male and five female candidates wore placed on the list for May next , one was deferred , and one refused . At present there are 82 widows and 44 men for election , and only 17 vacancies . After this melancholy statement , the proceedings were brought to a close .
The " Old Folks " in connection with the East Lancashire Systematic Education and Benevolent Institution were entertained at a dinner , given in the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on the 2 nd inst . Many well-known brethren , with their wives and daughters , were present on the
occasion , whose efforts to please the old members of the Craft and widows were hi ghly appreciated . The guests partook of a capital dinner , during which a telegram was received from Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , stating that at the same
time a number of the inmates and annuitants or the Institution at Croydon were being entertained within its walls , who desired to send their hearty good wishes to the
annuitants of East Lancashire . A reply was telegraphed off at ance , reciprocating the kind feeling . After dinner there were songs and recitations , and the evening altogether was a great success .
HOLLO- WAY S Pn . r . s . —Though goorl health is preferable to high honour , how regardless people often aro of tho former—how coretous of the latter ! Manysuffer their strength to drain away ere maturity is reached , through ignorance of the ability afforded by these incomparable Pills of checking the first untowv \ -A systems o ? ilctrmgement , and reinstating order without interfering in tho least with their pleasure or pursuits . To the young especially it is important to maintain the highest digestivo efficiency , ' without which tho growth ia stunted , and the muscles become las , tho frame feeble , aud the mind slothful . The removal of indigestion by theso Pills is so easy that none save the most thoughtless would permit it to sap the spring of life .