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Sincerity And St. George's Lodges.
SINCERITY AND ST . GEORGE'S LODGES .
A SPECIAL emergency meeting of tlio SitiC'rity Lodge , Xo . 1 S 9 , was held at the Sincerity Lodge Rooms * , St George's Hall , Stonehotro , on the 8 th instant , to present Bro . R . If . Rvie ¦ with a testimonial in appreciation of his services . is Secretary for over twenty-five years . The VV . M . Bro . Frank It . Thomas presided ,
and was numerously supported . The Lodgo having been opened in due form , the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall , Bro . Lord Mount Edgcumbe , was received with Masonic hononrs . Tho VV . M . having explained that he had received letters of apology from Bros . Visconnt Ebrington P . G . M . of Devonshire , Sir E-lward Clarke , P . I . P ., Major
M . Traoey , M . A ., W . Berry P . M . 15 ( J , Captain Strode Lowe , and others , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , in replying , Svi . l that it wa < " ) with somewhat mixed feelings that he found himself in the chair of Lodge Sincerity . In was somothing ovc- ' . h ' rfcy years sinco he had passed throngh the chair of the Lodge , and during that time
many events of joy and sorrow had occurred . Not long after the time at which he passed through tha chair he was placed at the head cf the Province of Cornwall , and was not able to attend the meetings of tbe Lodgo as ha should havo wished . The brethren in Devonshire nnd Cornwall had
been most hospitable in ibviting him to their meetings , bnt it was very seldom that he could accept their invitation . As a con . tinuous subscribing member of tho Lodge for many years he felt th y ware paying a well-tnerit-d compliment to Bro . Rie . Tho Society ol Masonry was one in which he thought that personal influence and
personal example carried more moral weight and more moral power than in any other society he knew ; j-, seemed to bind them more to . get her in principles . Any brother who had exercised his influence and example for the good of Masonry had shown a Mis nic and honourable spirit . He had also an opportunity of showing anothei
quality especially , aa Secretary of the Lodge , which , thongh list not least , was the most important in the management of tbe Lodsre , lhe convenience of the Province , and the special management of the Masonic business . Ho knew by experience how mnch trouble Secretaries who did not do their work propi rly gave to the Provincial
Grand Lodge . Lie had watched the progress of Sincerity with internt and sometimes with anxiety , knowing that it hnd passed through troubled waters . He hoped that it had now got npon a current of smooth water , which would carry it successfully in the future . He had heard that the Lod ^ o had hid many proposals for
initiates , and he was delighted lo hear of the fact , bnt he hoped that they wonld remember that it was not numbers but quality they should look to in joining that Lodgo . The Earl then presented Bro . Eae with a porcelain portrait of l . imsel '* , in a handsome frame , bearing the following inscription : —
" Presented to W . Bro . R . H . Eae P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., P . P . 3 rd G . P ., and P . M . W . S . 18 , by Masonio friends , on his retirement from tha Secretaryship of the Lodge Sincerity , li . 9 . " He had to thank Bro . Rae on behalf of the Lodgo for his services , and trusted that his influence and example would induce other
brethren to follow in his footsteps . Ic was a pleasing feature in Freemasonry that long services were always recognised heartily and sincerely by the brethren , and it was the greatest happiness of the Lodge of Sincerity to show their appreciation and respect and esteem in presenting Bro . Rae with his portrait ns a mark of his
Masonic worth . His loidship tegretted that ho knew nothing of the testimonial , bnt expressed his willingness not only to subscribe but to place his portrait iu the album which accompanied it— ( loud applause . ) Bro . I ? . If . Rae , who was much affected , explained that he had been thirty years a Mason , and was initiated while Lord Mount Edgcumbe
was W . M . Ho was placed in the chair of Secretary earlier than usual because he never liked to be idle , but after over twenty-five years ' work he felt that ifc would not become him to attend the Lodge meetings month after month from Stoke . He therefore resigned his position , but could not accuse himself of being guilty of
anything , however trifling , which would jar upon his feelings when reflecting upon it . He thanked the brethren from his heait for the presentation , which ho considered more than he deserved—aud much more than he anticipated . He appreciated tho presentation aud the method much more than
the intrinsic value of the gift . It would remain in his home as long as he lived , and would pass as a heirloom to his family aa a mark of the appreciation and esteem in which he was held by the brethren . Bro . Croydon then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe P . G . M . of Cornwall for making the presentation ,
and referred in graceful terms to tbe excellent way in which his Lordship had carried out the woik . Tho Rev . Bro . T . VV . Lemon seconded tbe resolution , and the VV . M ., Bro . Frank R . Thomas , in supporting the resolution , referred to the lengthy correspondence which he bad had with his Lordship in arranging that gathering .
The Earl had been only too anxions to be present , and as a proof of his Masonic regard and feeling , not only for Lodge Sincerity but for Brother Rae , he had , after attending two meetings , at great personal inconvenience to himself attended that Lodye , although he had a special county meeting to address
afterwards . Tbe resolution having been unanimously carried , his Lordship , in reply said his sympathies were with the Lodge , the progress of which he had watched with feelings of pleasure and anxiety . He was pleased to know that Lodge Sincerity , after having passed through a crisis , was now on the high road to prosperity and
that it was in a fair way to take its place as the premier Lodge of the Province . The Lodge was then duly closed , the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall being saluted with grand honours . At the close of the Lodge business , Lodges Sincerity , No . 189 , and St . George ' s , No . 2025 , held a banquet to inaugurate the room
adjoining the Lodge , which Lodgo Sincerity has taken over for the convenience of its members and those of Lodge St . George , who mett under its banner . The room was specially decorated for the occasion , under the direction of Bro . W . J . I ongelly , Mr . William Brown , R . N ., and Bro . F . R . Thomas W . M . 189 , who are to be complimented on
Sincerity And St. George's Lodges.
the excellent results of their effovis . Flags were kindly lent by Biv . F . R . Gnfdyi ar , Mr . J . Gumming , and others . Bro . II . G *¦;* ¦ •'< * .- * - -ei . r magnificent Oriental and Indian curtains for tho windows , in additit n to two grand bracketed oak mirrors and pretty Chinese lant' -rns , Messrs . VV . Harding and Sous contributed the handsome Majolica ,
St ffordshfre , and Derby vases , which were mnch admired ; Mr . McBryde a nnmber of Badoura lanterns , which added in a great measure to the attractiveness of the room , whilo the Earl of Mount Edgeambo sei . tno less than seventy choice palms , ferns , aud plants in addition to foliage . With fairy lamps and a well-laid table the room never looked so attractive before . Some members of the Marino Bind
were engaged , but it was a great disappointment to tho members of tho joint Lodges to loarn that the band had had , on account of military dut ' es , to go to Bristol . However , a most enjoyable evening was spent , this being in great measure due to Bro . G . Sy l-.-e 8 t .-r ( Hants ) , who contributed in no small degree by h ' s excellent singi * -:, '
and capital accompaniments to tho success of the evening . Tho usual Loytvl and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , that of th > Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall being
especially well received . Bro . Frank R . Thomas then sia ' od tha' many letters of apology had been received , and that tho following inscription , which waa to be inserted inside the album , had been sent to tho Lodgo since the presentation :
" This album ( containing tho photo -- of subscribers ) , together with his portrait , is presented to VV . Bro . Robert II . Rie P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., P . P . 3 rd Grand Principal , and P . M . W . S . 18 th deg ., on his reti-em . . nt from tho Secretaryship of Lodge Sincerity , No . 189 , by Masonio friends , as a token of thoir esteem , 8 th January 1889 . "
Bro . Thomas spoke of Bro . Ra ' = 'a Mnsonic zeal and ability , Ins interest in the Lodge , and his many excellent qualities as a man and aMns . n . Tho R"V . T . VV . Lemon , who was called upon to propose the toast r . ii bs-half of 189 , claimed Bro . Rae ns the Father of Lo < k-e Sincerity , and the right-hand supporter and counsellor of tho VV . M .
for the time being . Ho wir-hed long life and prosperity to Bro . R . c . Bro . Barrett , in supporting , referred to the help and suppoit thsyh d received in th" formation of Lodgo St . George . The toast wa- < ro eeived with loud choiring , and ' -For he is a hearty good Mason" was heartily sung by tho brethren . Bro . Rae feelingly r- 'spo-ided , and
trusted that at the age of seventy-five they would b > ablo to s-iy '' thank God I have become a Mason , for its good p-inc-iples havo done me good . " " Auld Lang Syno " waa then sung , and as Bro . Rao left the room ho w / is accorded three hearty cheers . Tlie hea ! ba of tho W . M . ' s of 189 and 2025 was favourably received , and Bro . F . Thorn ¦> .:-,
in reply , explained that Lodge Sincerity had taken over th-vt room for refreshment purposes . The sites of tho two rooniH were given freehold by Lord Mount Edgcumbo to the St . George ' s Hall Company , on condition that they wonld build Lodge rooms for Sincerity . These rooms were built , but the
original Lodge room was not occupied . The brethren now proposed to launch out and take over the two rooms and make that room tho Lodge room . They would have the finest working Lodgo room w sb of London . Their furnitnre and plant were not to be equalled in the West of England , aud with the nsshtanco of the Earl of Mount
Edgcumbe as the oldest Past Master , they proposed to make Lodge Sincerity what it was—tho premier Lodge in tho Province . Bro Thomas hoped that the good feeling and brotherhood which had existed between Lodges St . Georgo and Sincerity would evir
continue , and that the joint banquet would become an annual alFiirat Christmas , the Worshipfnl Masters of Sincerity and St . George ' s presiding alternately . Bro . C . G . Withell W . M . St . George , in a neat speech , endorsed the remarks of Bro . Thomas , and the Tio \ Mtrer .- * i and Secretaries of 189 nnd 2025 followed in the samo staio .
Bros . Leonard und Rendle responded for the visiting brethren , th ; latter making a most amusing aud characteristic speech . Bro . Pen . gelly and Bro . Thomas were complitnented by the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall on their admirable arrangements and the excel , lenca of the decorations , with which all wera hi . jhl ? pleased .
Bro . Sylvester presided at the piano . Bro . T . McBendlo gave s > mo original comic songs , which were well received ; Br \ A . R . Debnani a good Irish song ; Bro . W . J . Hearder a clever whistling solo ; Bro . Kennedy P . M . 1205 two amusing comic songs ; and among
others who assisted were Bros . J . Leonard , F . R . G u lyour , G . Payne , W . Blight , A Honey . A most pleasant evening v . un passed , aud the brethren of both Lodges agreed that they could not do better than make the Christmas banquet of tbe two Lodges an aunual i .-flair in future .
The General Committee of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys held its monthly meeting afc the Freemasons' Hall on Saturday , 5 th . inst ., Bro . Roebuck P . G . S . B . ( Trustee ) in the chair ; there were also present Bros .
Richardson , Maple , Moon , Miller , Venn , Hunt , Ebsworth , Scurrah , Britten , Cook , Cumberland , Kentish , Morgan , Rev . Ii . Morris , LL . D ., Smith , Gladwell , Richards , Williams , Cooper , Rayner , Hogard , Cohen , Mickley , Mather ,
Richardson , Lambert , Glass , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , the Committee considered the new petitions , l !) in
unmber , and accepted 17 , while two wero deferred . Eight applications for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained , and two notices of motion for the Quarterly General Conrt having been handed in , the proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
There are now 72 candidates ou the list , and this may be increased at the Quarterly Court to 74 , whilst the number of vacancies is only 17 .
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Sincerity And St. George's Lodges.
SINCERITY AND ST . GEORGE'S LODGES .
A SPECIAL emergency meeting of tlio SitiC'rity Lodge , Xo . 1 S 9 , was held at the Sincerity Lodge Rooms * , St George's Hall , Stonehotro , on the 8 th instant , to present Bro . R . If . Rvie ¦ with a testimonial in appreciation of his services . is Secretary for over twenty-five years . The VV . M . Bro . Frank It . Thomas presided ,
and was numerously supported . The Lodgo having been opened in due form , the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall , Bro . Lord Mount Edgcumbe , was received with Masonic hononrs . Tho VV . M . having explained that he had received letters of apology from Bros . Visconnt Ebrington P . G . M . of Devonshire , Sir E-lward Clarke , P . I . P ., Major
M . Traoey , M . A ., W . Berry P . M . 15 ( J , Captain Strode Lowe , and others , the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , in replying , Svi . l that it wa < " ) with somewhat mixed feelings that he found himself in the chair of Lodge Sincerity . In was somothing ovc- ' . h ' rfcy years sinco he had passed throngh the chair of the Lodge , and during that time
many events of joy and sorrow had occurred . Not long after the time at which he passed through tha chair he was placed at the head cf the Province of Cornwall , and was not able to attend the meetings of tbe Lodgo as ha should havo wished . The brethren in Devonshire nnd Cornwall had
been most hospitable in ibviting him to their meetings , bnt it was very seldom that he could accept their invitation . As a con . tinuous subscribing member of tho Lodge for many years he felt th y ware paying a well-tnerit-d compliment to Bro . Rie . Tho Society ol Masonry was one in which he thought that personal influence and
personal example carried more moral weight and more moral power than in any other society he knew ; j-, seemed to bind them more to . get her in principles . Any brother who had exercised his influence and example for the good of Masonry had shown a Mis nic and honourable spirit . He had also an opportunity of showing anothei
quality especially , aa Secretary of the Lodge , which , thongh list not least , was the most important in the management of tbe Lodsre , lhe convenience of the Province , and the special management of the Masonic business . Ho knew by experience how mnch trouble Secretaries who did not do their work propi rly gave to the Provincial
Grand Lodge . Lie had watched the progress of Sincerity with internt and sometimes with anxiety , knowing that it hnd passed through troubled waters . He hoped that it had now got npon a current of smooth water , which would carry it successfully in the future . He had heard that the Lod ^ o had hid many proposals for
initiates , and he was delighted lo hear of the fact , bnt he hoped that they wonld remember that it was not numbers but quality they should look to in joining that Lodgo . The Earl then presented Bro . Eae with a porcelain portrait of l . imsel '* , in a handsome frame , bearing the following inscription : —
" Presented to W . Bro . R . H . Eae P . M . P . P . G . J . W ., P . P . 3 rd G . P ., and P . M . W . S . 18 , by Masonio friends , on his retirement from tha Secretaryship of the Lodge Sincerity , li . 9 . " He had to thank Bro . Rae on behalf of the Lodgo for his services , and trusted that his influence and example would induce other
brethren to follow in his footsteps . Ic was a pleasing feature in Freemasonry that long services were always recognised heartily and sincerely by the brethren , and it was the greatest happiness of the Lodge of Sincerity to show their appreciation and respect and esteem in presenting Bro . Rae with his portrait ns a mark of his
Masonic worth . His loidship tegretted that ho knew nothing of the testimonial , bnt expressed his willingness not only to subscribe but to place his portrait iu the album which accompanied it— ( loud applause . ) Bro . I ? . If . Rae , who was much affected , explained that he had been thirty years a Mason , and was initiated while Lord Mount Edgcumbe
was W . M . Ho was placed in the chair of Secretary earlier than usual because he never liked to be idle , but after over twenty-five years ' work he felt that ifc would not become him to attend the Lodge meetings month after month from Stoke . He therefore resigned his position , but could not accuse himself of being guilty of
anything , however trifling , which would jar upon his feelings when reflecting upon it . He thanked the brethren from his heait for the presentation , which ho considered more than he deserved—aud much more than he anticipated . He appreciated tho presentation aud the method much more than
the intrinsic value of the gift . It would remain in his home as long as he lived , and would pass as a heirloom to his family aa a mark of the appreciation and esteem in which he was held by the brethren . Bro . Croydon then proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe P . G . M . of Cornwall for making the presentation ,
and referred in graceful terms to tbe excellent way in which his Lordship had carried out the woik . Tho Rev . Bro . T . VV . Lemon seconded tbe resolution , and the VV . M ., Bro . Frank R . Thomas , in supporting the resolution , referred to the lengthy correspondence which he bad had with his Lordship in arranging that gathering .
The Earl had been only too anxions to be present , and as a proof of his Masonic regard and feeling , not only for Lodge Sincerity but for Brother Rae , he had , after attending two meetings , at great personal inconvenience to himself attended that Lodye , although he had a special county meeting to address
afterwards . Tbe resolution having been unanimously carried , his Lordship , in reply said his sympathies were with the Lodge , the progress of which he had watched with feelings of pleasure and anxiety . He was pleased to know that Lodge Sincerity , after having passed through a crisis , was now on the high road to prosperity and
that it was in a fair way to take its place as the premier Lodge of the Province . The Lodge was then duly closed , the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall being saluted with grand honours . At the close of the Lodge business , Lodges Sincerity , No . 189 , and St . George ' s , No . 2025 , held a banquet to inaugurate the room
adjoining the Lodge , which Lodgo Sincerity has taken over for the convenience of its members and those of Lodge St . George , who mett under its banner . The room was specially decorated for the occasion , under the direction of Bro . W . J . I ongelly , Mr . William Brown , R . N ., and Bro . F . R . Thomas W . M . 189 , who are to be complimented on
Sincerity And St. George's Lodges.
the excellent results of their effovis . Flags were kindly lent by Biv . F . R . Gnfdyi ar , Mr . J . Gumming , and others . Bro . II . G *¦;* ¦ •'< * .- * - -ei . r magnificent Oriental and Indian curtains for tho windows , in additit n to two grand bracketed oak mirrors and pretty Chinese lant' -rns , Messrs . VV . Harding and Sous contributed the handsome Majolica ,
St ffordshfre , and Derby vases , which were mnch admired ; Mr . McBryde a nnmber of Badoura lanterns , which added in a great measure to the attractiveness of the room , whilo the Earl of Mount Edgeambo sei . tno less than seventy choice palms , ferns , aud plants in addition to foliage . With fairy lamps and a well-laid table the room never looked so attractive before . Some members of the Marino Bind
were engaged , but it was a great disappointment to tho members of tho joint Lodges to loarn that the band had had , on account of military dut ' es , to go to Bristol . However , a most enjoyable evening was spent , this being in great measure due to Bro . G . Sy l-.-e 8 t .-r ( Hants ) , who contributed in no small degree by h ' s excellent singi * -:, '
and capital accompaniments to tho success of the evening . Tho usual Loytvl and Masonio toasts were duly honoured , that of th > Earl of Mount Edgcumbe Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall being
especially well received . Bro . Frank R . Thomas then sia ' od tha' many letters of apology had been received , and that tho following inscription , which waa to be inserted inside the album , had been sent to tho Lodgo since the presentation :
" This album ( containing tho photo -- of subscribers ) , together with his portrait , is presented to VV . Bro . Robert II . Rie P . M . P . P . J . G . W ., P . P . 3 rd Grand Principal , and P . M . W . S . 18 th deg ., on his reti-em . . nt from tho Secretaryship of Lodge Sincerity , No . 189 , by Masonio friends , as a token of thoir esteem , 8 th January 1889 . "
Bro . Thomas spoke of Bro . Ra ' = 'a Mnsonic zeal and ability , Ins interest in the Lodge , and his many excellent qualities as a man and aMns . n . Tho R"V . T . VV . Lemon , who was called upon to propose the toast r . ii bs-half of 189 , claimed Bro . Rae ns the Father of Lo < k-e Sincerity , and the right-hand supporter and counsellor of tho VV . M .
for the time being . Ho wir-hed long life and prosperity to Bro . R . c . Bro . Barrett , in supporting , referred to the help and suppoit thsyh d received in th" formation of Lodgo St . George . The toast wa- < ro eeived with loud choiring , and ' -For he is a hearty good Mason" was heartily sung by tho brethren . Bro . Rae feelingly r- 'spo-ided , and
trusted that at the age of seventy-five they would b > ablo to s-iy '' thank God I have become a Mason , for its good p-inc-iples havo done me good . " " Auld Lang Syno " waa then sung , and as Bro . Rao left the room ho w / is accorded three hearty cheers . Tlie hea ! ba of tho W . M . ' s of 189 and 2025 was favourably received , and Bro . F . Thorn ¦> .:-,
in reply , explained that Lodge Sincerity had taken over th-vt room for refreshment purposes . The sites of tho two rooniH were given freehold by Lord Mount Edgcumbo to the St . George ' s Hall Company , on condition that they wonld build Lodge rooms for Sincerity . These rooms were built , but the
original Lodge room was not occupied . The brethren now proposed to launch out and take over the two rooms and make that room tho Lodge room . They would have the finest working Lodgo room w sb of London . Their furnitnre and plant were not to be equalled in the West of England , aud with the nsshtanco of the Earl of Mount
Edgcumbe as the oldest Past Master , they proposed to make Lodge Sincerity what it was—tho premier Lodge in tho Province . Bro Thomas hoped that the good feeling and brotherhood which had existed between Lodges St . Georgo and Sincerity would evir
continue , and that the joint banquet would become an annual alFiirat Christmas , the Worshipfnl Masters of Sincerity and St . George ' s presiding alternately . Bro . C . G . Withell W . M . St . George , in a neat speech , endorsed the remarks of Bro . Thomas , and the Tio \ Mtrer .- * i and Secretaries of 189 nnd 2025 followed in the samo staio .
Bros . Leonard und Rendle responded for the visiting brethren , th ; latter making a most amusing aud characteristic speech . Bro . Pen . gelly and Bro . Thomas were complitnented by the Provincial Grand Master of Cornwall on their admirable arrangements and the excel , lenca of the decorations , with which all wera hi . jhl ? pleased .
Bro . Sylvester presided at the piano . Bro . T . McBendlo gave s > mo original comic songs , which were well received ; Br \ A . R . Debnani a good Irish song ; Bro . W . J . Hearder a clever whistling solo ; Bro . Kennedy P . M . 1205 two amusing comic songs ; and among
others who assisted were Bros . J . Leonard , F . R . G u lyour , G . Payne , W . Blight , A Honey . A most pleasant evening v . un passed , aud the brethren of both Lodges agreed that they could not do better than make the Christmas banquet of tbe two Lodges an aunual i .-flair in future .
The General Committee of the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Boys held its monthly meeting afc the Freemasons' Hall on Saturday , 5 th . inst ., Bro . Roebuck P . G . S . B . ( Trustee ) in the chair ; there were also present Bros .
Richardson , Maple , Moon , Miller , Venn , Hunt , Ebsworth , Scurrah , Britten , Cook , Cumberland , Kentish , Morgan , Rev . Ii . Morris , LL . D ., Smith , Gladwell , Richards , Williams , Cooper , Rayner , Hogard , Cohen , Mickley , Mather ,
Richardson , Lambert , Glass , and F . Binckes ( Secretary ) . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and verified , and those of the House Committee read for information , the Committee considered the new petitions , l !) in
unmber , and accepted 17 , while two wero deferred . Eight applications for grants towards outfit were favourably entertained , and two notices of motion for the Quarterly General Conrt having been handed in , the proceedings terminated with the usual vote of thanks to the Chairman .
There are now 72 candidates ou the list , and this may be increased at the Quarterly Court to 74 , whilst the number of vacancies is only 17 .