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Mark Masonry. Consecration Of The Alfred Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 247, At Oxford.
observed that he paid no idle compliment , or offered any empty eulogy when lie referred to the excellent qualifications of W . Bro . Ansell for the first Mastership of tho Lodge . He was certain that if the Province had been canvassed throughout no better could have been found for that position . Tho Mastership of a Mark Masons ' Lodge is not a moro question of honour , but requires great and
varied qualifications , ability , tact and social ancl moral distinction ; and as ho had said at Northampton , so he said here , he would never willingly have a young inexperienced man as a W . M . of any Lodge . In this instance he was proud to say he could , without the least flattery , speak of Bro . Ansell as possessing every qualification tho brethren could desire , and ho called npon them to drink his health
» s their W . M . Bro . Ansell , in returning thanks , briefly acknowledged tho assistance he had received from the other founders of tho Lodge , and assured the brethren that no effort shonld bo spared on his parfc in promoting : its welfare aud prosperity . Ho proposed the health of tho W . M ., Officers aud Brethren of tho Leopold Lodge , No . 235 , to which toast tho Worshipfnl Master Brother Edward Margrett
replied , regretting that having to return that evening to Reading , ho could not more fully express his feelings of satisfaction with the success of tho endeavours of his Lodgo to bo of assistance to the Alfred Lodge on this occasion . He felt sure that rivalry between tho two Lodges was impossible , and he hoped that tho interchange of visits would be frequent . Bros . Binckes ancl
Margrett here bade the brethren farewell , and left for their railway journey . Song , Bro . Crane , " Good bye , Sweetheart , good bye ! " Recitation , Bro . Stevens , " Masons' Vows . " Toast , " Tho Honorary Members ; " responded to by tho W . Bro . R . Berridge G . D . C . Toast , " The Mark Benevolent Fund , " proposed by W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , who , in brief terms , explained the nature and object of tho fund , and
more particularly of the educational branch thereof , recently brought into operation . Tho G . Assist . Sec , W . Bro . Dewar responded , and , following in tho lead of another well-known advocate of charitable efforts , threw out an appeal for a Steward at tho ensuing Festival of tho "Mark Benevolent , " whereupon tbo W . M . and Bro .
C . Park rose simultaneously to offer their services in that capacity . A few fraternal observations resulted in the decision that the W . M . should bo tho Steward this year , with five guineas on his list from Bro . Park , while Bro . Park would act next year , doubtless with a similar con . tributt ' ou from the W . M . The musical brethren wero a < rain called into
requisition , and after one or two excellent glees , the W . M . proposed , " The Visiting Brethren , " to which W . Bro . Benham W . M . No . 54 , Aldershot , made excellent response . The I . P . M . W . Bro . Pulley , in responding to the toast iu his honour , thoroughly endorsed all the enthusiastic remarks of former speakers , and felt assured that greater mutual happiness hacl not been enjoyed in Masonry by all associated
with the day ' s proceedings than had that day been experienced by them . For the Masonic Press , Bro . James ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) responded , ancl returned thanks for all tho courtesies and kindnesses of which he had been the recipient . " Tho Officers , " " Tho Stewards , " "The Advaiicecj , " were toasts which followed rapidly , and found able respondents ; more glees were sung , and at length the Tyler
received his summons , and , " sorry to part , but hoping to meet again , " the brethren drank to the final toast , and dispersed . A highly successful meeting had been brought to a happy conclusion , ancl Oxford brethren reached their homes at a reasonably early hour . Tlie London guests—well , tlio inner parlour of the Roebuck , and tho hostess thereof , can tell how happy and pleasant an hour was spent
therein in recalling the events of tlio day , and how the liberality of the morning found repetition before tho midnight hour scat each worthy brother to seek " tired nature ' s sweet restorer . " Ou the following morning , the Gth , after a short stroll before breakfast , the W . M ., S . W ., and Stewards of the Alfred Lodgo waited upon their guests , and accompanied them through as much of tha city as conld
bo traversed in a morning ' s walk . Then were pointed out the wonders of tho several Colleges , the Sheldon ian Theatre , the Martyr ' s Memorial ( typical of , at least , two Masonic virtues , Faith in the person of Ridley , Hope ancl submission in that of Latimer ) , the College Gardens , Addison ' s Walk , Keble College , and other noteworthy places . A slight luncheon with the Senior Warden , a
" stirrupcup with the host and hostess of the Roebuck , and , amidst tho hearty salutations of the Oxonians , Master , Warden , Stewards , and members of No . 247 , tho Londoners embarked on board the screw yacht " Galatea , " Bro . G . Westall M . O . 217 Captain ancl Owner , and , casting off from Salter ' s boat yard at" high twelve , " commenced a pleasant voyage to Reading . To fully describe the pleasurable
journey on that delightful summer day , tho hilarity of the pleased travellers , the generous provision of the skipper ancl onr worthy Bro . Pulley , the frequent utterances of the " Cuckoo , " the stay at Abingdon , the second lunch at tho " Ship" at Warmington , ancl tho general delight which each guest experienced throughout the entire distance , wonld require more space than is at our disposal . It will suffice to say thafc afc Reading a still farther reception by Master
and Oflicers of the Leopold Lodge , awaited tho Grand Officers , ancl in tho interval between arrival there and departure by the 9 . 18 train a continuance of the same generous hospitality was experienced . And when at the station hands were thrust forth from the carriage windows to give the last parting grip of fraternal affection and regard , ifc is very questionable which of the two parties wero most to be envied , those who hacl given , or thoso who had received . Well might all have said , iu the words of a lately published poem * ;—
" 'Tis time to part ; the fleeting hours Too soon have sped their course along ; Yet surely wo have tipped their wings With golden mirth , ancl silv ' ry song . Old Time , upon his labouring course Might pause to gaze on scenes so bright And hoars like these . But , no , he ' s past , Aud wo must parfc—Good night ! Good ni ght !"
Mark Masonry. Consecration Of The Alfred Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 247, At Oxford.
A . s in previous years , we tako an early opportunity of drawing the attention of onr readers to that admirablyconducted Royal Mail Steam Service between Glasgow and the Highlands which has been so deservedly patronised by the British public . The proprietors were Messrs . D .
Hutcheson and Co . ; the proprietor is Mr . David MacBrayne , and the latter , though reaping all tho benefit of his predecessors' experience , is showing , by his own energy and enterprise , that this service cannot do otherwise than go on prospering under his auspices . A few hours instead
of , as formerly , several clays , now suffices to take the weary Londoner to G lasgow , and once there he will find a Royal Mail Steamer—the Columba , the Iona , the Chevalier , or other—ready at seven a . m . to start for Oban , via tho Crinan Canal , and later in the season via Lochawe ,
every day in the week , except Sundays ; for Islay every clay , with the same exception ; for Inverness , & c , & c , on every Monday , Wednesday , and Friday ; tho return journeys being correspondingly arranged . There will also , as the season advances , be arranged a series of excursions
to well-known localities in the Highlands , and as there is no part of the world so deservedly popular with tourists on account of its scenery as the Highlands of Scotland , we are certain they will extend to Mr . MacBrayne tho patronage he has so handsomely laid himself out to deserve :
A prospectus , with full particulars of the service , and a map showing the different routes , may bo had of Messrs . Chatto and Windus , publishers , of 74 Piccadilly ; or by post from the proprietor himself , Mr . MacBrayne , of 119 High Street , Glasgow .
We noto with pleasure that a Committee of gentlemen has been formed for the purpose of raising and presenting a testimonial to Bro . Tarling , who has lately retired from tho Chief Inspectorship of the T . Division of the Metropolitan Police Force . Bro . Tarling ' s service had endured for
seven and twenty years , during fifteen of which he was stationed at Brentford . By his straightforward conduct ancl strict attention to his duties , by his unflagging zeal , and by the firm but kindly manner in which he fulfilled those duties , lie hacl won for himself the respect of tho whole
neighbourhood , as well as of the Division of the Force ho hacl latterly presided over . It is in recognition of theso valuable services , extending over so many years , that the proposed testimonial is about to be raised , and considering
that , in scanning the names of the Committee , wc find it composed of gentlemen hailing not only from Brentford , tlio ITcul-qunrfcrs of the Division , but likewise from Islewoith , Kew , Hounslow , Twickenham , Hanwell , and , in short , from all the neighbourhood round about—we have
no manner of doubt that when their labours are complete , it will turn out that the testimonial is one in every way worthy both of the donors and the recipient . We may
mention that among the members of the Committee will be found Bros . J . C . Roe , of Turnham Green , Gomm sen ., of New Brentford , Stanbury , of the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , Acwortb , of Isleworth , and Cumbers , of Chiswick .
In our last Aveek ' s issue Ave inserted an appeal from tho brethren of St . John , New Brunswick , for contributions of goods , ^ & c , for a grand fair to raise funds for a new Masonic Temple , to replace that destroyed in the disastrous
fire of 18 / 7 , Avhich burnt nearly the Avhole of their city . We shall be pleased to learn that the Masons of this country have responded to this appeal in such a way as to evince that the old country takes an interest in the doings of their Transatlantic brethren . Contributions should be
sent to Bro . E . R . Kimpton , 3 Summer-row , Birmingham , or AVC shall have pleasure in putting them in the right course if left at our office .
The ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will bo rehearsed in the Star Lodge of Instruction No . 1275 , at the Marquis of Granby , NBAV Cross-road , on Saturday , 14 th June , by Bro . James Terry P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 , 1278 , 13 G 6 , & c . Lodge will be opened at seven o ' clock precisely . Brethren are requested to appear in full Craft clothinsr .
Bro . II . Cavendish , the courteous and genial chairman of the Royal Music Hall , Holborn , announces that his benefit will take place on the 26 th inst ., on which occasion , in addition to tbe talented company of the establishment several well-known celebrities iu the profession have volunteered their services .
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Mark Masonry. Consecration Of The Alfred Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 247, At Oxford.
observed that he paid no idle compliment , or offered any empty eulogy when lie referred to the excellent qualifications of W . Bro . Ansell for the first Mastership of tho Lodge . He was certain that if the Province had been canvassed throughout no better could have been found for that position . Tho Mastership of a Mark Masons ' Lodge is not a moro question of honour , but requires great and
varied qualifications , ability , tact and social ancl moral distinction ; and as ho had said at Northampton , so he said here , he would never willingly have a young inexperienced man as a W . M . of any Lodge . In this instance he was proud to say he could , without the least flattery , speak of Bro . Ansell as possessing every qualification tho brethren could desire , and ho called npon them to drink his health
» s their W . M . Bro . Ansell , in returning thanks , briefly acknowledged tho assistance he had received from the other founders of tho Lodge , and assured the brethren that no effort shonld bo spared on his parfc in promoting : its welfare aud prosperity . Ho proposed the health of tho W . M ., Officers aud Brethren of tho Leopold Lodge , No . 235 , to which toast tho Worshipfnl Master Brother Edward Margrett
replied , regretting that having to return that evening to Reading , ho could not more fully express his feelings of satisfaction with the success of tho endeavours of his Lodgo to bo of assistance to the Alfred Lodge on this occasion . He felt sure that rivalry between tho two Lodges was impossible , and he hoped that tho interchange of visits would be frequent . Bros . Binckes ancl
Margrett here bade the brethren farewell , and left for their railway journey . Song , Bro . Crane , " Good bye , Sweetheart , good bye ! " Recitation , Bro . Stevens , " Masons' Vows . " Toast , " Tho Honorary Members ; " responded to by tho W . Bro . R . Berridge G . D . C . Toast , " The Mark Benevolent Fund , " proposed by W . Bro . T . J . Pulley , who , in brief terms , explained the nature and object of tho fund , and
more particularly of the educational branch thereof , recently brought into operation . Tho G . Assist . Sec , W . Bro . Dewar responded , and , following in tho lead of another well-known advocate of charitable efforts , threw out an appeal for a Steward at tho ensuing Festival of tho "Mark Benevolent , " whereupon tbo W . M . and Bro .
C . Park rose simultaneously to offer their services in that capacity . A few fraternal observations resulted in the decision that the W . M . should bo tho Steward this year , with five guineas on his list from Bro . Park , while Bro . Park would act next year , doubtless with a similar con . tributt ' ou from the W . M . The musical brethren wero a < rain called into
requisition , and after one or two excellent glees , the W . M . proposed , " The Visiting Brethren , " to which W . Bro . Benham W . M . No . 54 , Aldershot , made excellent response . The I . P . M . W . Bro . Pulley , in responding to the toast iu his honour , thoroughly endorsed all the enthusiastic remarks of former speakers , and felt assured that greater mutual happiness hacl not been enjoyed in Masonry by all associated
with the day ' s proceedings than had that day been experienced by them . For the Masonic Press , Bro . James ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) responded , ancl returned thanks for all tho courtesies and kindnesses of which he had been the recipient . " Tho Officers , " " Tho Stewards , " "The Advaiicecj , " were toasts which followed rapidly , and found able respondents ; more glees were sung , and at length the Tyler
received his summons , and , " sorry to part , but hoping to meet again , " the brethren drank to the final toast , and dispersed . A highly successful meeting had been brought to a happy conclusion , ancl Oxford brethren reached their homes at a reasonably early hour . Tlie London guests—well , tlio inner parlour of the Roebuck , and tho hostess thereof , can tell how happy and pleasant an hour was spent
therein in recalling the events of tlio day , and how the liberality of the morning found repetition before tho midnight hour scat each worthy brother to seek " tired nature ' s sweet restorer . " Ou the following morning , the Gth , after a short stroll before breakfast , the W . M ., S . W ., and Stewards of the Alfred Lodgo waited upon their guests , and accompanied them through as much of tha city as conld
bo traversed in a morning ' s walk . Then were pointed out the wonders of tho several Colleges , the Sheldon ian Theatre , the Martyr ' s Memorial ( typical of , at least , two Masonic virtues , Faith in the person of Ridley , Hope ancl submission in that of Latimer ) , the College Gardens , Addison ' s Walk , Keble College , and other noteworthy places . A slight luncheon with the Senior Warden , a
" stirrupcup with the host and hostess of the Roebuck , and , amidst tho hearty salutations of the Oxonians , Master , Warden , Stewards , and members of No . 247 , tho Londoners embarked on board the screw yacht " Galatea , " Bro . G . Westall M . O . 217 Captain ancl Owner , and , casting off from Salter ' s boat yard at" high twelve , " commenced a pleasant voyage to Reading . To fully describe the pleasurable
journey on that delightful summer day , tho hilarity of the pleased travellers , the generous provision of the skipper ancl onr worthy Bro . Pulley , the frequent utterances of the " Cuckoo , " the stay at Abingdon , the second lunch at tho " Ship" at Warmington , ancl tho general delight which each guest experienced throughout the entire distance , wonld require more space than is at our disposal . It will suffice to say thafc afc Reading a still farther reception by Master
and Oflicers of the Leopold Lodge , awaited tho Grand Officers , ancl in tho interval between arrival there and departure by the 9 . 18 train a continuance of the same generous hospitality was experienced . And when at the station hands were thrust forth from the carriage windows to give the last parting grip of fraternal affection and regard , ifc is very questionable which of the two parties wero most to be envied , those who hacl given , or thoso who had received . Well might all have said , iu the words of a lately published poem * ;—
" 'Tis time to part ; the fleeting hours Too soon have sped their course along ; Yet surely wo have tipped their wings With golden mirth , ancl silv ' ry song . Old Time , upon his labouring course Might pause to gaze on scenes so bright And hoars like these . But , no , he ' s past , Aud wo must parfc—Good night ! Good ni ght !"
Mark Masonry. Consecration Of The Alfred Lodge Of Mark Masters, No. 247, At Oxford.
A . s in previous years , we tako an early opportunity of drawing the attention of onr readers to that admirablyconducted Royal Mail Steam Service between Glasgow and the Highlands which has been so deservedly patronised by the British public . The proprietors were Messrs . D .
Hutcheson and Co . ; the proprietor is Mr . David MacBrayne , and the latter , though reaping all tho benefit of his predecessors' experience , is showing , by his own energy and enterprise , that this service cannot do otherwise than go on prospering under his auspices . A few hours instead
of , as formerly , several clays , now suffices to take the weary Londoner to G lasgow , and once there he will find a Royal Mail Steamer—the Columba , the Iona , the Chevalier , or other—ready at seven a . m . to start for Oban , via tho Crinan Canal , and later in the season via Lochawe ,
every day in the week , except Sundays ; for Islay every clay , with the same exception ; for Inverness , & c , & c , on every Monday , Wednesday , and Friday ; tho return journeys being correspondingly arranged . There will also , as the season advances , be arranged a series of excursions
to well-known localities in the Highlands , and as there is no part of the world so deservedly popular with tourists on account of its scenery as the Highlands of Scotland , we are certain they will extend to Mr . MacBrayne tho patronage he has so handsomely laid himself out to deserve :
A prospectus , with full particulars of the service , and a map showing the different routes , may bo had of Messrs . Chatto and Windus , publishers , of 74 Piccadilly ; or by post from the proprietor himself , Mr . MacBrayne , of 119 High Street , Glasgow .
We noto with pleasure that a Committee of gentlemen has been formed for the purpose of raising and presenting a testimonial to Bro . Tarling , who has lately retired from tho Chief Inspectorship of the T . Division of the Metropolitan Police Force . Bro . Tarling ' s service had endured for
seven and twenty years , during fifteen of which he was stationed at Brentford . By his straightforward conduct ancl strict attention to his duties , by his unflagging zeal , and by the firm but kindly manner in which he fulfilled those duties , lie hacl won for himself the respect of tho whole
neighbourhood , as well as of the Division of the Force ho hacl latterly presided over . It is in recognition of theso valuable services , extending over so many years , that the proposed testimonial is about to be raised , and considering
that , in scanning the names of the Committee , wc find it composed of gentlemen hailing not only from Brentford , tlio ITcul-qunrfcrs of the Division , but likewise from Islewoith , Kew , Hounslow , Twickenham , Hanwell , and , in short , from all the neighbourhood round about—we have
no manner of doubt that when their labours are complete , it will turn out that the testimonial is one in every way worthy both of the donors and the recipient . We may
mention that among the members of the Committee will be found Bros . J . C . Roe , of Turnham Green , Gomm sen ., of New Brentford , Stanbury , of the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , Acwortb , of Isleworth , and Cumbers , of Chiswick .
In our last Aveek ' s issue Ave inserted an appeal from tho brethren of St . John , New Brunswick , for contributions of goods , ^ & c , for a grand fair to raise funds for a new Masonic Temple , to replace that destroyed in the disastrous
fire of 18 / 7 , Avhich burnt nearly the Avhole of their city . We shall be pleased to learn that the Masons of this country have responded to this appeal in such a way as to evince that the old country takes an interest in the doings of their Transatlantic brethren . Contributions should be
sent to Bro . E . R . Kimpton , 3 Summer-row , Birmingham , or AVC shall have pleasure in putting them in the right course if left at our office .
The ceremonies of Consecration and Installation will bo rehearsed in the Star Lodge of Instruction No . 1275 , at the Marquis of Granby , NBAV Cross-road , on Saturday , 14 th June , by Bro . James Terry P . G . J . W . Herts , P . M . 228 , 1278 , 13 G 6 , & c . Lodge will be opened at seven o ' clock precisely . Brethren are requested to appear in full Craft clothinsr .
Bro . II . Cavendish , the courteous and genial chairman of the Royal Music Hall , Holborn , announces that his benefit will take place on the 26 th inst ., on which occasion , in addition to tbe talented company of the establishment several well-known celebrities iu the profession have volunteered their services .