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Reports Of Meetings.
doubtful if this removal did then take place . On 16 th September 1801 , it was agreed to move the Lodge to the Roman Eagle , Church Street , Deptford ; Mr . T . Hill , the proprietor , was proposed to become " an Antient Freemason , " and was undoubtedly the first initiate . After reading the foregoing it will come as a
surprise to read the following copy of the minutes under date 1 . 4 th October 1801 : — " Lodge 19 8 . Being the first night of opening since the removal of the Lodge from the Fountain , Deptford Broadway : "—this being the only intimation that the Lodge had been held at the Fountain . The next removal recorded is on 12 th
May 1802 , to the Crown , Chiswell Street , Finsbury . In July of the same year , " in consequence of the landlord , Mr . Weston , not becoming a Mason , keeping the Lodge in suspense and avoiding meeting nights , " it was unanimously agreed to remove the Lodge to the White Swan , White Cross Street , E . C . On 24 th December 1803 , St . John ' s Day , the Officers dined , at the Jacob's Well ,
Barbican , evidently for better accommodation , and in February 1804 the Lodge again returned to the Roman Eagle . In January 1805 it was proposed "that this Lodge shall remain in Deptford for twelve months , and in London for six months ; and so continue during the embodiment of the regiment , , and that the destination shall be Greenwich or Deptford . " On the whole it may be
gathered that , notwithstanding the many changes , the favourite , or perhaps the most convenient place of meeting was the Three Jolly Potters . Here the Lodge probably remained till 18 52 , when it was 'removed to the Royal Albert , New Cross Road—the first meeting there being held on 8 th December 1852 . On 24 th July 1862 , the Lodge was moved to -the White Swan , High Street , Deptford , and the removal from the White Swan to the present
place of meeting , the Ship , at Greenwich , was on 13 th January 1897 . Monday's function was a ladies' night . " The W . M ., the Rev . T . . W . Embleton Thomas—formerly in charge of St . Nicholas , Deptford , and how Vicar of West FarJeigh , Kent—presided , and was accompanied by Mrs . Thomas , the company numbering about one hundred and fifty .
Giving the Queen , the Chairman said that now her Majesty's strength had given way with the enormous strain which the last year had been on one so aged—they all sympathised with her from the very bottom of their hearts , not only as Queen , but woman , and prayed that yet her years might be prolonged , 'ihey
were proud of her as a woman , and she was the example to and the ornament of her sex—as a Queen and a statesman . Having lived more than the years allotted to man , the events of the past year had been a great strain upon her , she having borne the burden of our losses in South Africa , and great private sorrow as well . It was no wonder that her health had given way . the Prince
H . R . H . of Wales also came from the Chairman , who , expressing the hope that he would not be called upon to rule over this country for long years yet , said that there was no doubt that when the time did come he would fulfil his duties nobly . The Princess of Wales , when she came to England , took hold of all hearts by her beauty , and she had been working her way into them ever since .
The Chairman also proposed Prosperity to the Lodge of Justice , and in a light and amusing speech enlightened the fair sex as to Freemasonry . It was , he said , a very old Society and a very large one , existing all over the world , and its principal was love . Its members were of all political opinions , but wtre all conservative as regarded the secrets of the Craftbut liberal
, in regard to the feelings and wants of others . He advis-d ladies on the lookout for good husbands to choose' Masons—good Masons . I he idea of Masonry was not to get good out of it for yourself but to do good to other people . Speaking of the particular benefits of I reemasonry , the chairman cited an instance , jnven in Bro . Dilleys history of the Lodire . of tiro BrpfWn ™ h n ^; r ,
from Deptford , were taken prisoner by a French privateer but released by the captain , who was a member of the Craft ; and told an amusing anecdote of himself , at Basle , having been enabled to catch a certain express , because , as a last resort , he communicated to the railway authorities the fact that he was a Freemason . Bro . W . Ireeman P . M . responded for the Lodge .
The Visitors was given by Bro . J . G . Thomas P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Wlvyte W . M . 2046 . H , B } ' ° ' ' I ? L , Cnfr P - '' ^ ivin & the Masonic Charities , stated that during the last twenty-five years the Lod ge had voted / Si 5 towards them , besides large sums taken up by Stewards , of whom the Lodge had sent up as many as three in a year . Besides that there was a Lod ge Benevolent Fund , a Charity Fund , and ^ atefy started-a . Centenary Fund , to which nearly / 200 had al ™ rfv K
subscribed or promised , the interest from which it was intended to devote to the ass stance of old folk applying for an annuity from the Benevolent Institution , while their cases were being considered Bro . Jas . Terry P . G . S . B . Secretary to the Benevolent Institution replied and said that during the century of the Lodge ' s existence there had been subscribed out of its funds ^ 105 to the Boys SC ^ ' r / , U * ^ ? lrls > ^ 09 to the Widow ? Fund , and £ 278 to the Old Mens Fund . ' £ >~/ °
Bro W . Fielder S . W . gave the Ladies , expressing the hope S ? T m ,, { Vi ; T ^« , mig ' ht be an annual " Jadies night , " and Bro . T . J . Woolff J . W . humorously responded . The usual compliment was paid to the chairman on the motion
of Bro . J . Cook I . P . M ., and the W . M ., responding , took the opportunity to thank the members for a beautiful bouquet , which they had presented to his wife . He also voiced the thanks of the members of the Lodge to Bro . Dilley for the history of the Lodge which he had compiled and for the carrying out of the arrangements . The musical arrangements reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Di ] ley , jn whose charge they were .
New Cross Lodge. No. 1559.
NEW CROSS LODGE . NO . 1559 .
INSTALLATION OF BRO . SAMUEL E . FIRMINGER AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . THOMAS RICHARD BUSBY I . P . M .
THIS popular Lodge , which was consecrated in February 1 S 76 , celebrated its " silver" anniversary on Friday of last week , at the Hotel Cecil , Strand . The meetings of this Lodge are always anticipated with pleasure , and with the expectation of hearing the ritual of Freemasonry perfectly rendered . It is the custom for the rules of the Craft to be strictly observed by its Masters ; and members and
visitors alike usually derive both profit and pleasure by attending . This month's gathering was no exception to the rule of past assemblies . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , testifying to the continued popularity of the outgoing Master Bro . , T . R . . Busby—who has been in the chair of trie JLodge for two years in succession—and of his elected successor Bro . S . E . Firminger ; indeed the attendance of members and visitors was larger than at any previous meeting of the Lodge .
The proceedings commenced with praiseworthy punctuality , the W . M . Bro . Busby having the support of Bros . S . E . Firmmger W . M .-elect S . W ., H . G . Walden J . W ., T . Grummant P . M . Sec , W . R . Sutch S . D ., J . Wilson J . D ., J . E . Hambleton Org ., W . Knill I . G ., Carlo Grassi P . M . D . C ., G . G . Honour , J . H . Leber Stewards , J . W . Whiteman Tyler ; Past Masters J . D . Graham , J . Sr Targett , W . Menninger , W . T . Winsor , Angelico Cogliati , G .
F . Mounter ; and Bros . M . Eide , W . Smith , L . Bond , W . Gibbs , D .. Lewis , R . Davey , A . Farini , G . Faaz , A . Perrin , O . Simmons , A . H . Fisher , L . French , C . A . Antonelli , P . Carriello , A . Hammond , J . H . Callcott , H . H . Targett , G . W . Kriegbaum , Carlo Allio , Ernani Carmine , O . Davia , B . A . Calot , J . H . Candell , Hedley Coe , E . Robinson , J . B . Dick , A . E . Brain , A . Hammond , G . Fietta , & c .
Amongst the visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . W . A . Scurrah P . G . Standard Bearer , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 , D . Rose P . M . 73 , A . H . Kendall W . M . 657 , H . Comford , C . Stone I . P . M . 1641 , L . Perkin P . M . 6 3 , E . Barry W . M . 1321 , C . Powell P . M . 1319 , J . Martin J . W . 6 3 , R . Williams 172 , H . Pain S . D . 784 ,
J . D . Murray I . G . 1441 , C . Woodrow P . M . 170 S , J . V . Y . Plumton 622 , N . G . Vicker 1194 , N . Butler 414 , E . W . Whitmore W . S . 1319 , B . Shaw I . G . 1950 , G . Hoare 1950 , M . Cooper 1185 , C . Spanna S . D . 2687 , A . Morrandi 2687 , Herbert Baker , J . Wynman , and numerous others .
The minutes of the last Lodge were first read and confirmed . Four gentlemen were then balloted for as candidates for initiation : Mr . G . A . Cash , Mr . Reginald Warren , Mr . Antonio Taroni , and Mr . Robert . Willgress Davey ; and all were unanimously elected . Mr . Cash was unavoidably prevented from attending , but the " other three being present were regularly admitted and initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . .
Next came the principal business of the evening—the installation of new ruler for the ensuing year . The W . M . declared all Offices vacant , and the Lodge being opened in the second degree Bro . Samuel E . Firminger W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . J . D . Graham P . M ., who acted as D . C ., and duly signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . He was obligated and the Lodge was opened in the third degree . A strong Board of Installed Masters was constituted and the W . M .-elect was installed in the chair
of King Solomon according to ancient custom . The lay Brethren were re-admitted , and saluted the new Master in the three degrees . Bro . Carlo Grassi P . M . having by this time arrived he took his place as D . C . The new ruler of the Lodge appointed the following as his Officers : Bros . H . G . Walden S . W ., R . W . Foster ( who was absent on account of an . accident ) J . W ., E .
H . Thiellay P . M . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Founder ( who was unavoidably absent through illness ) Treasurer , Thomas Grummant P . M . Sec , J . Wilson S . D ., W . Knill J . D ., Alfred Hammond I . G ., W . R . Gibbis , W . A . Sutch , D . Lewis , J . H . Leben , B . G . Calot , T . D . Graham P . M . and G . G . Honour Stewards , J . W . Whiteman Tyler .
The way in which the W . M . carried out the work of investiture afforded sufficient evidence that the new chief is capable of conducting the affairs of the Lodge in a satisfactory manner . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Busby , who thus brought his two years Mastership to a satisfactory conclusion .
The installation being completed the W . M . said he had a most pleasant duty to perform . Their I . P . M . Bro . Busby already possessed the Past Master's jewel of the Lodge , so that he could not decorate him with the usual emblem , but he was delighted in being able to present him with a testimonial of their esteem and regard in another form . No recognition of merit could have been more richly deserved than the gift he handed from the Lodge to
Bro . Busby , and he hoped he would live in health and strength for many years to enjoy it : the present consisted of a solid silver tea set . The W . M . had also much pleasure in presenting to Brother Busby , in the name of the Brethren whom he had initiated during his two years of Office , a magnificent jewel and collar , with all good wishes of those Brethren for good health and long life in which to wear it . The jewel was inscribed as follows : ; Presented to
BRO . THOMAS RICHARD BUSBY P . M . Worshipful Master New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , as a mark of esteem by the Brother Initiates during nis two years of Office . 18 99-1900 . Bro . Busby was deeply affected by the regard shown him , and , his emotion having somewhat subsided , he returned sincere thanks for the g ifts . It was a great gratification to him that he had given satisfaction , and he looked upon their handsome presents- with pride : '
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Reports Of Meetings.
doubtful if this removal did then take place . On 16 th September 1801 , it was agreed to move the Lodge to the Roman Eagle , Church Street , Deptford ; Mr . T . Hill , the proprietor , was proposed to become " an Antient Freemason , " and was undoubtedly the first initiate . After reading the foregoing it will come as a
surprise to read the following copy of the minutes under date 1 . 4 th October 1801 : — " Lodge 19 8 . Being the first night of opening since the removal of the Lodge from the Fountain , Deptford Broadway : "—this being the only intimation that the Lodge had been held at the Fountain . The next removal recorded is on 12 th
May 1802 , to the Crown , Chiswell Street , Finsbury . In July of the same year , " in consequence of the landlord , Mr . Weston , not becoming a Mason , keeping the Lodge in suspense and avoiding meeting nights , " it was unanimously agreed to remove the Lodge to the White Swan , White Cross Street , E . C . On 24 th December 1803 , St . John ' s Day , the Officers dined , at the Jacob's Well ,
Barbican , evidently for better accommodation , and in February 1804 the Lodge again returned to the Roman Eagle . In January 1805 it was proposed "that this Lodge shall remain in Deptford for twelve months , and in London for six months ; and so continue during the embodiment of the regiment , , and that the destination shall be Greenwich or Deptford . " On the whole it may be
gathered that , notwithstanding the many changes , the favourite , or perhaps the most convenient place of meeting was the Three Jolly Potters . Here the Lodge probably remained till 18 52 , when it was 'removed to the Royal Albert , New Cross Road—the first meeting there being held on 8 th December 1852 . On 24 th July 1862 , the Lodge was moved to -the White Swan , High Street , Deptford , and the removal from the White Swan to the present
place of meeting , the Ship , at Greenwich , was on 13 th January 1897 . Monday's function was a ladies' night . " The W . M ., the Rev . T . . W . Embleton Thomas—formerly in charge of St . Nicholas , Deptford , and how Vicar of West FarJeigh , Kent—presided , and was accompanied by Mrs . Thomas , the company numbering about one hundred and fifty .
Giving the Queen , the Chairman said that now her Majesty's strength had given way with the enormous strain which the last year had been on one so aged—they all sympathised with her from the very bottom of their hearts , not only as Queen , but woman , and prayed that yet her years might be prolonged , 'ihey
were proud of her as a woman , and she was the example to and the ornament of her sex—as a Queen and a statesman . Having lived more than the years allotted to man , the events of the past year had been a great strain upon her , she having borne the burden of our losses in South Africa , and great private sorrow as well . It was no wonder that her health had given way . the Prince
H . R . H . of Wales also came from the Chairman , who , expressing the hope that he would not be called upon to rule over this country for long years yet , said that there was no doubt that when the time did come he would fulfil his duties nobly . The Princess of Wales , when she came to England , took hold of all hearts by her beauty , and she had been working her way into them ever since .
The Chairman also proposed Prosperity to the Lodge of Justice , and in a light and amusing speech enlightened the fair sex as to Freemasonry . It was , he said , a very old Society and a very large one , existing all over the world , and its principal was love . Its members were of all political opinions , but wtre all conservative as regarded the secrets of the Craftbut liberal
, in regard to the feelings and wants of others . He advis-d ladies on the lookout for good husbands to choose' Masons—good Masons . I he idea of Masonry was not to get good out of it for yourself but to do good to other people . Speaking of the particular benefits of I reemasonry , the chairman cited an instance , jnven in Bro . Dilleys history of the Lodire . of tiro BrpfWn ™ h n ^; r ,
from Deptford , were taken prisoner by a French privateer but released by the captain , who was a member of the Craft ; and told an amusing anecdote of himself , at Basle , having been enabled to catch a certain express , because , as a last resort , he communicated to the railway authorities the fact that he was a Freemason . Bro . W . Ireeman P . M . responded for the Lodge .
The Visitors was given by Bro . J . G . Thomas P . M ., and responded to by Bro . Wlvyte W . M . 2046 . H , B } ' ° ' ' I ? L , Cnfr P - '' ^ ivin & the Masonic Charities , stated that during the last twenty-five years the Lod ge had voted / Si 5 towards them , besides large sums taken up by Stewards , of whom the Lodge had sent up as many as three in a year . Besides that there was a Lod ge Benevolent Fund , a Charity Fund , and ^ atefy started-a . Centenary Fund , to which nearly / 200 had al ™ rfv K
subscribed or promised , the interest from which it was intended to devote to the ass stance of old folk applying for an annuity from the Benevolent Institution , while their cases were being considered Bro . Jas . Terry P . G . S . B . Secretary to the Benevolent Institution replied and said that during the century of the Lodge ' s existence there had been subscribed out of its funds ^ 105 to the Boys SC ^ ' r / , U * ^ ? lrls > ^ 09 to the Widow ? Fund , and £ 278 to the Old Mens Fund . ' £ >~/ °
Bro W . Fielder S . W . gave the Ladies , expressing the hope S ? T m ,, { Vi ; T ^« , mig ' ht be an annual " Jadies night , " and Bro . T . J . Woolff J . W . humorously responded . The usual compliment was paid to the chairman on the motion
of Bro . J . Cook I . P . M ., and the W . M ., responding , took the opportunity to thank the members for a beautiful bouquet , which they had presented to his wife . He also voiced the thanks of the members of the Lodge to Bro . Dilley for the history of the Lodge which he had compiled and for the carrying out of the arrangements . The musical arrangements reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Di ] ley , jn whose charge they were .
New Cross Lodge. No. 1559.
NEW CROSS LODGE . NO . 1559 .
INSTALLATION OF BRO . SAMUEL E . FIRMINGER AND PRESENTATION TO BRO . THOMAS RICHARD BUSBY I . P . M .
THIS popular Lodge , which was consecrated in February 1 S 76 , celebrated its " silver" anniversary on Friday of last week , at the Hotel Cecil , Strand . The meetings of this Lodge are always anticipated with pleasure , and with the expectation of hearing the ritual of Freemasonry perfectly rendered . It is the custom for the rules of the Craft to be strictly observed by its Masters ; and members and
visitors alike usually derive both profit and pleasure by attending . This month's gathering was no exception to the rule of past assemblies . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , testifying to the continued popularity of the outgoing Master Bro . , T . R . . Busby—who has been in the chair of trie JLodge for two years in succession—and of his elected successor Bro . S . E . Firminger ; indeed the attendance of members and visitors was larger than at any previous meeting of the Lodge .
The proceedings commenced with praiseworthy punctuality , the W . M . Bro . Busby having the support of Bros . S . E . Firmmger W . M .-elect S . W ., H . G . Walden J . W ., T . Grummant P . M . Sec , W . R . Sutch S . D ., J . Wilson J . D ., J . E . Hambleton Org ., W . Knill I . G ., Carlo Grassi P . M . D . C ., G . G . Honour , J . H . Leber Stewards , J . W . Whiteman Tyler ; Past Masters J . D . Graham , J . Sr Targett , W . Menninger , W . T . Winsor , Angelico Cogliati , G .
F . Mounter ; and Bros . M . Eide , W . Smith , L . Bond , W . Gibbs , D .. Lewis , R . Davey , A . Farini , G . Faaz , A . Perrin , O . Simmons , A . H . Fisher , L . French , C . A . Antonelli , P . Carriello , A . Hammond , J . H . Callcott , H . H . Targett , G . W . Kriegbaum , Carlo Allio , Ernani Carmine , O . Davia , B . A . Calot , J . H . Candell , Hedley Coe , E . Robinson , J . B . Dick , A . E . Brain , A . Hammond , G . Fietta , & c .
Amongst the visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . W . A . Scurrah P . G . Standard Bearer , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 , D . Rose P . M . 73 , A . H . Kendall W . M . 657 , H . Comford , C . Stone I . P . M . 1641 , L . Perkin P . M . 6 3 , E . Barry W . M . 1321 , C . Powell P . M . 1319 , J . Martin J . W . 6 3 , R . Williams 172 , H . Pain S . D . 784 ,
J . D . Murray I . G . 1441 , C . Woodrow P . M . 170 S , J . V . Y . Plumton 622 , N . G . Vicker 1194 , N . Butler 414 , E . W . Whitmore W . S . 1319 , B . Shaw I . G . 1950 , G . Hoare 1950 , M . Cooper 1185 , C . Spanna S . D . 2687 , A . Morrandi 2687 , Herbert Baker , J . Wynman , and numerous others .
The minutes of the last Lodge were first read and confirmed . Four gentlemen were then balloted for as candidates for initiation : Mr . G . A . Cash , Mr . Reginald Warren , Mr . Antonio Taroni , and Mr . Robert . Willgress Davey ; and all were unanimously elected . Mr . Cash was unavoidably prevented from attending , but the " other three being present were regularly admitted and initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . .
Next came the principal business of the evening—the installation of new ruler for the ensuing year . The W . M . declared all Offices vacant , and the Lodge being opened in the second degree Bro . Samuel E . Firminger W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . J . D . Graham P . M ., who acted as D . C ., and duly signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations . He was obligated and the Lodge was opened in the third degree . A strong Board of Installed Masters was constituted and the W . M .-elect was installed in the chair
of King Solomon according to ancient custom . The lay Brethren were re-admitted , and saluted the new Master in the three degrees . Bro . Carlo Grassi P . M . having by this time arrived he took his place as D . C . The new ruler of the Lodge appointed the following as his Officers : Bros . H . G . Walden S . W ., R . W . Foster ( who was absent on account of an . accident ) J . W ., E .
H . Thiellay P . M . P . G . S . B . Middx . and Founder ( who was unavoidably absent through illness ) Treasurer , Thomas Grummant P . M . Sec , J . Wilson S . D ., W . Knill J . D ., Alfred Hammond I . G ., W . R . Gibbis , W . A . Sutch , D . Lewis , J . H . Leben , B . G . Calot , T . D . Graham P . M . and G . G . Honour Stewards , J . W . Whiteman Tyler .
The way in which the W . M . carried out the work of investiture afforded sufficient evidence that the new chief is capable of conducting the affairs of the Lodge in a satisfactory manner . The addresses were delivered by Bro . Busby , who thus brought his two years Mastership to a satisfactory conclusion .
The installation being completed the W . M . said he had a most pleasant duty to perform . Their I . P . M . Bro . Busby already possessed the Past Master's jewel of the Lodge , so that he could not decorate him with the usual emblem , but he was delighted in being able to present him with a testimonial of their esteem and regard in another form . No recognition of merit could have been more richly deserved than the gift he handed from the Lodge to
Bro . Busby , and he hoped he would live in health and strength for many years to enjoy it : the present consisted of a solid silver tea set . The W . M . had also much pleasure in presenting to Brother Busby , in the name of the Brethren whom he had initiated during his two years of Office , a magnificent jewel and collar , with all good wishes of those Brethren for good health and long life in which to wear it . The jewel was inscribed as follows : ; Presented to
BRO . THOMAS RICHARD BUSBY P . M . Worshipful Master New Cross Lodge , No . 1559 , as a mark of esteem by the Brother Initiates during nis two years of Office . 18 99-1900 . Bro . Busby was deeply affected by the regard shown him , and , his emotion having somewhat subsided , he returned sincere thanks for the g ifts . It was a great gratification to him that he had given satisfaction , and he looked upon their handsome presents- with pride : '