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Unworthy Conduct.
person ? You may have done so at Grand Lodge , or at some great ceremony , for although not a subscribing member to any Craft Lodge , our friend lias held ollice lately in Grand Lodge , and is very proud of the purple , ho exhibits a bland smile for every one , and somo confiding Brother will ponr the Masonic oil over las character and position , ancl ho retires to rest with an extraordinary idea of his own
importance , and rises in the morning ready to take a stray ordet from any initiate Brother who has been carried away by his grandiloquence the previous evening , and who may havo been told , as I was , that it was policy to give the W . Tronsurer an order as soon as possible after joining tho Lodge . This is no fiction , but is the well-known pantomime monthly
enacted at a Provincial Lodge . I trust this is an isolated case , but I am afraid it is not so ; however , every true Mason should denounce such unworthy conduct , and I think Grand Lodge should recommend that all Masonic monies be paid into a separate banking account in tho names of the Master and Trosnrcr of Lodge , and that the bank
pass book should be forthcoming whenever required by tho Finance Committee . I enclose you my name , address , and Lodge , but not for present publication , as I prefer giving tho Brother [ have referred to a warning ere I ask his sanctiou to the publication of our names . Yours fraternally ,
M . F . C . 11 th June 1878 .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 . —As briefly announced by lis last week , the installation meeting was held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , Gth June . Tho Lodge was opened at 3 o ' clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho auditors' report was presented ; it showed that the funds were in an eminently satisfactory condition , and there was a good
balance in hand . Tho report was unanimously adopted . Bro . Hilbert , a candidate for the third degree , passed his cxamination , and after being regularly prepared was advanced to the sublime decree . Bro . Charles D . Hume , P . M . Etonian Lodgo , No . 209 , was then introduced to the outgoing Master to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Roberts administered the customary
obligation , and requested all brethren below the rank of Installed Master to retire . A Board of Installed Masters was then formally opened and tho ceremony performed . On tho re-admission of the brethren the salutes wero given , and Bro . Hume appointed the following brethren bis Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Henry Speedy S . W ., ]) . Radclyffo J . W ., Thos . Foxall P . M . Treas ., Win .
Land P . M . Sec , J . Blundell S . D ., Frcdk . Oi me J . D ., S . Eyre I . G ., G . Colo D . C , Seymour Smith Org ., Lassam W . S ., Woodstock Tyler . The address to tho Master was given by Bro . Roberts , those to the Wardens and Brethren by Bro . P . M . Foxall , and tho Installing Master then resumed his seat , amid tho congratulations of all present . Tho new Master was at once called on to exhibit his ability as a
worker , as the ballot was taken for Messrs . George William Mcacock , Thomas Woodward Bloofc , nnd James Graddon . It proved successful in each case , and these three gentlemen being present , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . thou rose , and with a few happy remarks , presented a Past Master ' s jewel to the worthy brother who had preceded him .
Bro . Ri berts in acknowledging the gift remarked ho was greatly pleased at being the recipient of so handsome a jewel . It would ever be highly prized by him , and he trusted he might have many opportunities of wearing it iu the Lodge . Several communications in reference to homo matters were then read and discussed , after which Lodge was closed . The banquet was served iu the New Hall
and was produced in tho customary excellent style of Bro . Stanbnry ' s establishment . The hall was handsomely decorated , with choice flowers , and several Masonic devices and emblems bad been tastefull y arranged about the tables . When we inform our readers that this was the artistic work of Bro . Dick Radclyfi ' e , tho well known horticultural decorator , who is the J . W . of the Lodge , they will be
able to form an idea of tho effect produced . On the removal of the cloth . Bio . Hume stated that he intended during his year of office to be as brief as possible in introducing the toasts . He then offered for tho acceptance of the brethren the health of Iter Most Gracious Majesty and Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem b y Bro . Seymour Smith , tho W . M . rose to propose H . R . H . the M . W . the
Grand Master , which received full recognition , and "God Bless the Prince of Wales" was sung . After the toast of the Pro Grand Master , the Dep . Grand Master , aud Grand Officers Pasb and Present , tho W . M . proposed the health of the Initiates , Tho brethren of the Crystal Palace Lodgo might on this occasioi congratulate themselves , inasmuch as it was , lie thought , the Jirsi
time in the history of the Lodgo that they had had three initiates 01 one evening . From the way the new brethren had conducted them selves during tlio ccivmon \ ho believed they had tho true metallic ring , and he trusted they would add lustre to the Lodge . Tin Entered Apprentice Song having been given , the initiates several I \ responded . Bro . Roberts I . P . M . then took the gaveland proposed
, the health of the W . M . He had known Bro . Hume tor sonic time and in him they would find they had a good representative of Kin ; Solomon . The purest precepts of Freemasonry were ever upper most in his mind , nil he would be found untiring j » his endeavour io advance the welfare of the members . He called on the brethrei
to drink their Worshipful Master's health , and wish him a pros porous year of office . Brother Seymour Smith , by icqnest . gavi his humourous song , "Mrs . Brown ' s Silver Wedding , " whicl elicited warm applause frcm all preseut . The W . M . then replied He thanked JBro . ^ Bobprts for the many kind things ho had said oJ
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him . He assured the brethren ho wonld do all he could to promote their comfort . Ho then pleasantly referred to tho first impressions lie had experienced on being made a Mason , and recounted how he made up his mind to attain a high position if energy and perseverance would assist , him . Before resuming his seat ho proposed Prosperity to tho Masonio Charities , and called on Bros . Binckes and
Terry to reply . Bro . Binckes had not for many years had tho pleasure of visiting tho Crystal Palace Lodge . The W . M . had indulged in a hope that , tho three initiates would eventually become good and charitable Masons ; ho could inform these brethren that their Lodge had never failed in its devotion to tho Charities , llro . Terry , the Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution—in spite of tho unsettled state of affairs abroad , and tho fearfully depressed state of trade at homo—had had a very successful Festival this year . The Festival of tho Royal Masonio Institution for Girls had likewise resulted satisfactorily , and under these circumstances ho ( the speaker ) looked forward , not without great anxiety , that tho endeavours of his Board of Stewards would
bo successful . Bro . Binckes then recounted what was being done by tlie Institution whose claims ho advocated , and drew a comparison with what was accomplished seventeen years ago . He referred to what was urged by that section of our Brotherhood wdio desired that spontaneous effort should take tho place of missionary enterprise . In conclusion , Bro . Binckes referred to the efforts that woro being
made by Bro . Land , who was Steward for the Lodgo at the Festival , which will take place ou the 8 th July , aud trusted he would receive the continued support of the members of this Lodge . Bro . Terry followed : He recognized the kindness he always received , and gratefully acknowledged the great services rendered by the Crystal Palace Lodge . Ho then referred to tho vacant Secretaryship ,
and trusted that , whoever might be elected , tho three Officers would be able to work amicably together , ancl continue tho good feeling which had always hitherto existed . After a song , by Bro . Morgan , the health of tho Visitors was given , and Bro . Z . D . Berry P . M . 179 responded . With tho toast of tho Past Masters was associated the name of Bro . Thompson , who , having acknowledged the compliment , the W . M . gave the Officers . After a
song— "Wilt thou bo my bride , Kathleen '—admirably sung by Bro . Hume , tho Wardens acknowledged tho honour conferred on them , and shortly afterwards tho AV . M . summoned tho Tyler , who brought an interesting day ' s proceedings to a close . Amongst the Past Masters present wero Bros . Roberts I . P . M ., Watson , Cox , Elsley , Acton , Thompson , Baxter , U ' eekes , & c , and iu addition to thoso we have already enumerated , there were several visitors .
Hartington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1085 . — The anniversary meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday , 29 th ult . Bro . J . 0 . Manton ( Secretary ) as W . M . worked the ceremony of raising , Bro . E . R . Ward S . W . 253 acting as candidate . The Preceptor Bro . M . H . Bobart P . P . S . G . W . ancl Bro . A . G . Taylor AV . M . 253 illustrated and explained many usages
in Continental Lodges , and other brethren , prompted by the Preceptor , contributed to the work of the evening . Bro . Bobart waa re-elected as Preceptor and Treasurer of tho Lodge , and Bro . Manton as Secretary , high encomiums being passed upon thoir very efficient conduct in their respective positions hitherto , special re /' ererieo being made to Bro . Bobart ' s long services . Tho
Bye-Laws of the Lodgo wero read . Tho report of tho Audit Committee on the accounts for the past twelvemonths were presented , and unanimously adopted . Several propositions were submitted to the brethren , after which the Lodge was adjourned until tho 2 Gth June . Business being ended , the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet . Bro . Butterfield will act as W . M . at the next meeting .
Lord Warden Lodge , Wo . 1096 . —This Lodgo held its usual meeting on Friday , the 7 th instant . Present—Bros . E . Kirby W . M ., A . 11 . Des Barres I . P . M ., J . Laggett S . W ., 11 . R . Rotting J . W ., J . B . Harrison P . M . Chaplain , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . and Secretary , 3 . Carpenter S . D ., W . Carterfield J . D ., J . Westaway Org ., F . 11 . England as I . G . ; D . Fraser , J . C . Cross , T . Spurgeon , S . Holgate Tyler .
Lodge opened , and the minutes wero read and confirmed . Thobnsiness on the agenda paper comprised the balloting for a joining member , which was found to be unanimous in his favour . Lodge opened up , and Bro . Spurgeon being a candidate for the third degree , was examined and answered the questions satisfactorily . This brotherwas
then raised by the W . M . in a most able and impressive way , the ancient lecture aud charge being given . The whole of the Officers did their work in a creditable and painstaking manner . Lod" -e was closed regularly down , after which the brethren adjourned to refresh , ment , and spent a very pleasant and social hour together .
Neptune XiOdge No . 1264 . —A meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on 3 rd June . Present—Bros . Joseph Healing AV . M ., A . Cotter J . P . M .. J . Koru S . AV ., W . C . AVebb J . W ., P . !» . Gee P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Linaker Secretary , A . C . AVylie S . D ., f . Artien J . D ., C . Fothergill I . G ., P . Ball Tyler . After tho usual ¦ outir . e business was disposed of , Mr . Chas . Cavers uas initiated ,
and the installation of W . M . and Officers for the ensuing year performed by the retiring Master , Bro . Healing . The following aro the 0 dicers for the next 12 months : —Bros . Joseph Korn AV . M ., Joseph dealing I . P . M ., W . C . Webb S . W ., A . C . Wylie J . W ., J . II . Linaker secretary , P . B . McGee P . M . Treasurer , T . if . Ardcn S . D ., 0 . Pother . , 'iIU . D ., A Cotter P . M . D . C , li . Battersby , G . Crute and J . Sickle
Stewards , J . S . AVardeu I . G ., W . 11 . Ball Tyler . The appoint : r . out of he Ollicers were ratified , aud the brethren adjourned to banquet . The istial Loyal aud Masonic toasts were proposed in an appropriate nanner , and rapidly reaching the toast of the Prov . G . Officers Bro . Corn coupled therewith the name of Bro . Burgess , who , after Brc , Pealey bar } favoured , the , brethren with a song , responded , in aa brief
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Unworthy Conduct.
person ? You may have done so at Grand Lodge , or at some great ceremony , for although not a subscribing member to any Craft Lodge , our friend lias held ollice lately in Grand Lodge , and is very proud of the purple , ho exhibits a bland smile for every one , and somo confiding Brother will ponr the Masonic oil over las character and position , ancl ho retires to rest with an extraordinary idea of his own
importance , and rises in the morning ready to take a stray ordet from any initiate Brother who has been carried away by his grandiloquence the previous evening , and who may havo been told , as I was , that it was policy to give the W . Tronsurer an order as soon as possible after joining tho Lodge . This is no fiction , but is the well-known pantomime monthly
enacted at a Provincial Lodge . I trust this is an isolated case , but I am afraid it is not so ; however , every true Mason should denounce such unworthy conduct , and I think Grand Lodge should recommend that all Masonic monies be paid into a separate banking account in tho names of the Master and Trosnrcr of Lodge , and that the bank
pass book should be forthcoming whenever required by tho Finance Committee . I enclose you my name , address , and Lodge , but not for present publication , as I prefer giving tho Brother [ have referred to a warning ere I ask his sanctiou to the publication of our names . Yours fraternally ,
M . F . C . 11 th June 1878 .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 . —As briefly announced by lis last week , the installation meeting was held at the Star and Garter , Kew Bridge , on Thursday , Gth June . Tho Lodge was opened at 3 o ' clock , when the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Tho auditors' report was presented ; it showed that the funds were in an eminently satisfactory condition , and there was a good
balance in hand . Tho report was unanimously adopted . Bro . Hilbert , a candidate for the third degree , passed his cxamination , and after being regularly prepared was advanced to the sublime decree . Bro . Charles D . Hume , P . M . Etonian Lodgo , No . 209 , was then introduced to the outgoing Master to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro . Roberts administered the customary
obligation , and requested all brethren below the rank of Installed Master to retire . A Board of Installed Masters was then formally opened and tho ceremony performed . On tho re-admission of the brethren the salutes wero given , and Bro . Hume appointed the following brethren bis Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . Henry Speedy S . W ., ]) . Radclyffo J . W ., Thos . Foxall P . M . Treas ., Win .
Land P . M . Sec , J . Blundell S . D ., Frcdk . Oi me J . D ., S . Eyre I . G ., G . Colo D . C , Seymour Smith Org ., Lassam W . S ., Woodstock Tyler . The address to tho Master was given by Bro . Roberts , those to the Wardens and Brethren by Bro . P . M . Foxall , and tho Installing Master then resumed his seat , amid tho congratulations of all present . Tho new Master was at once called on to exhibit his ability as a
worker , as the ballot was taken for Messrs . George William Mcacock , Thomas Woodward Bloofc , nnd James Graddon . It proved successful in each case , and these three gentlemen being present , were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry . The W . M . thou rose , and with a few happy remarks , presented a Past Master ' s jewel to the worthy brother who had preceded him .
Bro . Ri berts in acknowledging the gift remarked ho was greatly pleased at being the recipient of so handsome a jewel . It would ever be highly prized by him , and he trusted he might have many opportunities of wearing it iu the Lodge . Several communications in reference to homo matters were then read and discussed , after which Lodge was closed . The banquet was served iu the New Hall
and was produced in tho customary excellent style of Bro . Stanbnry ' s establishment . The hall was handsomely decorated , with choice flowers , and several Masonic devices and emblems bad been tastefull y arranged about the tables . When we inform our readers that this was the artistic work of Bro . Dick Radclyfi ' e , tho well known horticultural decorator , who is the J . W . of the Lodge , they will be
able to form an idea of tho effect produced . On the removal of the cloth . Bio . Hume stated that he intended during his year of office to be as brief as possible in introducing the toasts . He then offered for tho acceptance of the brethren the health of Iter Most Gracious Majesty and Prosperity to the Craft . After the National Anthem b y Bro . Seymour Smith , tho W . M . rose to propose H . R . H . the M . W . the
Grand Master , which received full recognition , and "God Bless the Prince of Wales" was sung . After the toast of the Pro Grand Master , the Dep . Grand Master , aud Grand Officers Pasb and Present , tho W . M . proposed the health of the Initiates , Tho brethren of the Crystal Palace Lodgo might on this occasioi congratulate themselves , inasmuch as it was , lie thought , the Jirsi
time in the history of the Lodgo that they had had three initiates 01 one evening . From the way the new brethren had conducted them selves during tlio ccivmon \ ho believed they had tho true metallic ring , and he trusted they would add lustre to the Lodge . Tin Entered Apprentice Song having been given , the initiates several I \ responded . Bro . Roberts I . P . M . then took the gaveland proposed
, the health of the W . M . He had known Bro . Hume tor sonic time and in him they would find they had a good representative of Kin ; Solomon . The purest precepts of Freemasonry were ever upper most in his mind , nil he would be found untiring j » his endeavour io advance the welfare of the members . He called on the brethrei
to drink their Worshipful Master's health , and wish him a pros porous year of office . Brother Seymour Smith , by icqnest . gavi his humourous song , "Mrs . Brown ' s Silver Wedding , " whicl elicited warm applause frcm all preseut . The W . M . then replied He thanked JBro . ^ Bobprts for the many kind things ho had said oJ
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him . He assured the brethren ho wonld do all he could to promote their comfort . Ho then pleasantly referred to tho first impressions lie had experienced on being made a Mason , and recounted how he made up his mind to attain a high position if energy and perseverance would assist , him . Before resuming his seat ho proposed Prosperity to tho Masonio Charities , and called on Bros . Binckes and
Terry to reply . Bro . Binckes had not for many years had tho pleasure of visiting tho Crystal Palace Lodge . The W . M . had indulged in a hope that , tho three initiates would eventually become good and charitable Masons ; ho could inform these brethren that their Lodge had never failed in its devotion to tho Charities , llro . Terry , the Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Benevolent
Institution—in spite of tho unsettled state of affairs abroad , and tho fearfully depressed state of trade at homo—had had a very successful Festival this year . The Festival of tho Royal Masonio Institution for Girls had likewise resulted satisfactorily , and under these circumstances ho ( the speaker ) looked forward , not without great anxiety , that tho endeavours of his Board of Stewards would
bo successful . Bro . Binckes then recounted what was being done by tlie Institution whose claims ho advocated , and drew a comparison with what was accomplished seventeen years ago . He referred to what was urged by that section of our Brotherhood wdio desired that spontaneous effort should take tho place of missionary enterprise . In conclusion , Bro . Binckes referred to the efforts that woro being
made by Bro . Land , who was Steward for the Lodgo at the Festival , which will take place ou the 8 th July , aud trusted he would receive the continued support of the members of this Lodge . Bro . Terry followed : He recognized the kindness he always received , and gratefully acknowledged the great services rendered by the Crystal Palace Lodge . Ho then referred to tho vacant Secretaryship ,
and trusted that , whoever might be elected , tho three Officers would be able to work amicably together , ancl continue tho good feeling which had always hitherto existed . After a song , by Bro . Morgan , the health of tho Visitors was given , and Bro . Z . D . Berry P . M . 179 responded . With tho toast of tho Past Masters was associated the name of Bro . Thompson , who , having acknowledged the compliment , the W . M . gave the Officers . After a
song— "Wilt thou bo my bride , Kathleen '—admirably sung by Bro . Hume , tho Wardens acknowledged tho honour conferred on them , and shortly afterwards tho AV . M . summoned tho Tyler , who brought an interesting day ' s proceedings to a close . Amongst the Past Masters present wero Bros . Roberts I . P . M ., Watson , Cox , Elsley , Acton , Thompson , Baxter , U ' eekes , & c , and iu addition to thoso we have already enumerated , there were several visitors .
Hartington Lodge of Instruction , No . 1085 . — The anniversary meeting of this Lodge of Instruction was held on Wednesday , 29 th ult . Bro . J . 0 . Manton ( Secretary ) as W . M . worked the ceremony of raising , Bro . E . R . Ward S . W . 253 acting as candidate . The Preceptor Bro . M . H . Bobart P . P . S . G . W . ancl Bro . A . G . Taylor AV . M . 253 illustrated and explained many usages
in Continental Lodges , and other brethren , prompted by the Preceptor , contributed to the work of the evening . Bro . Bobart waa re-elected as Preceptor and Treasurer of tho Lodge , and Bro . Manton as Secretary , high encomiums being passed upon thoir very efficient conduct in their respective positions hitherto , special re /' ererieo being made to Bro . Bobart ' s long services . Tho
Bye-Laws of the Lodgo wero read . Tho report of tho Audit Committee on the accounts for the past twelvemonths were presented , and unanimously adopted . Several propositions were submitted to the brethren , after which the Lodge was adjourned until tho 2 Gth June . Business being ended , the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet . Bro . Butterfield will act as W . M . at the next meeting .
Lord Warden Lodge , Wo . 1096 . —This Lodgo held its usual meeting on Friday , the 7 th instant . Present—Bros . E . Kirby W . M ., A . 11 . Des Barres I . P . M ., J . Laggett S . W ., 11 . R . Rotting J . W ., J . B . Harrison P . M . Chaplain , T . J . Usher P . M . P . P . G . R . and Secretary , 3 . Carpenter S . D ., W . Carterfield J . D ., J . Westaway Org ., F . 11 . England as I . G . ; D . Fraser , J . C . Cross , T . Spurgeon , S . Holgate Tyler .
Lodge opened , and the minutes wero read and confirmed . Thobnsiness on the agenda paper comprised the balloting for a joining member , which was found to be unanimous in his favour . Lodge opened up , and Bro . Spurgeon being a candidate for the third degree , was examined and answered the questions satisfactorily . This brotherwas
then raised by the W . M . in a most able and impressive way , the ancient lecture aud charge being given . The whole of the Officers did their work in a creditable and painstaking manner . Lod" -e was closed regularly down , after which the brethren adjourned to refresh , ment , and spent a very pleasant and social hour together .
Neptune XiOdge No . 1264 . —A meeting was held at the Masonic Temple , Liverpool , on 3 rd June . Present—Bros . Joseph Healing AV . M ., A . Cotter J . P . M .. J . Koru S . AV ., W . C . AVebb J . W ., P . !» . Gee P . M . Treasurer , J . H . Linaker Secretary , A . C . AVylie S . D ., f . Artien J . D ., C . Fothergill I . G ., P . Ball Tyler . After tho usual ¦ outir . e business was disposed of , Mr . Chas . Cavers uas initiated ,
and the installation of W . M . and Officers for the ensuing year performed by the retiring Master , Bro . Healing . The following aro the 0 dicers for the next 12 months : —Bros . Joseph Korn AV . M ., Joseph dealing I . P . M ., W . C . Webb S . W ., A . C . Wylie J . W ., J . II . Linaker secretary , P . B . McGee P . M . Treasurer , T . if . Ardcn S . D ., 0 . Pother . , 'iIU . D ., A Cotter P . M . D . C , li . Battersby , G . Crute and J . Sickle
Stewards , J . S . AVardeu I . G ., W . 11 . Ball Tyler . The appoint : r . out of he Ollicers were ratified , aud the brethren adjourned to banquet . The istial Loyal aud Masonic toasts were proposed in an appropriate nanner , and rapidly reaching the toast of the Prov . G . Officers Bro . Corn coupled therewith the name of Bro . Burgess , who , after Brc , Pealey bar } favoured , the , brethren with a song , responded , in aa brief