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clothing that should adorn all true Masons . Both gifts , he could assure the donors , would be highly prized by the Lodgo . A Fellow Craft Lodge was then opened , and at the request of tho R . W . M ., Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed Bros . Watson , Marshall , Smith , McColl and McLean to tho second degree , and the Lodge was thereafter closed in harmony .
Windsor Castle Lodge No . 771 . —This Lodge held its first regular meeting of the season on Tuesday the 12 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , St . Albans-street , Windsor . Present—Bros . Greville Horsley Palmer W . M ., Cutler S . W ., Scott J . W ., J . S . Tolley P . M . Secretary , Fleck S . D ., Brown J . D ., Cantrell I . G ., Nowell , Tyler ; Rev . Arthur Robins Chaplain ; Past Masters Devereux ,
Wigginton , Gnsbrook , Bingham , & c . Tho business of the evening , which was of a most interesting character , commenced at six o ' clock , when there was a most numerous attendance , nob only of tho brethren , but of visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Wm . Stephens , Wm . Huckvale , H . Whitfield , J . H . Reid , G . Kelly King , J . Ashley , W . Grist , W . Young , and W . W . Morgan .
The Lodge was opened , after solemn prayer , by Bro . G . H . Palmer W . M . The minntes were read by Bro . J . S . Tolley , and duly confirmed . Bro . George Johnson was examined as to his proficiency in the first degree , and having answered the usual questions was entrusted . Bros . Joseph Johnson and Joseph Mitchell were then introduced , as candidates for the third degree , and after giving
satisfactory replies to the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired . The brethren then repaired to the inner chamber of their beautiful Lodge , when Bros . Johnson and Mitchell were i-aised to the sublime degree , the ceremony being admirably rendered by Bro . Joseph Devereux , the senior P . M . of the Lodge . The candidates , as well as all the brethren present , were deeply impressed with tho manner in which
Bro . Devereux , who possesses elocutionary powers of a high order , conducted the ceremony . The Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Ernest Cecil Devereux , Mr . Robert E . Hannis , and Mr . Frank Willett were severally initiated into the Order . The next part of the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation of a beautifully illuminated address , on vellum , to Bro . Joseph Devereux , of which the following is the text : —
"We , the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Warden , Officers and Brethren of the Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 , in Lodge assembled , offer you fraternal greetings and heartfelt expressions of respect and esteem . It is our desire to place upon record our deep sense of the invaluable services you have rendered to the Windsor Castle Lodge , of which you were a founder , in A . D .
1859 , and to thank yon most sincerelyfor the Masonic zeal and assiduit y yon have always evinced , not only to the Windsor Castle Lodge , but also to the Craft in general . We congratulate you upon the rise and progress of our Lodge during the many years you have watched over its interests , and it is with pleasure and approval that we record the fact that you have on two occasions been
unanimously elected to the office of Master , in the performance of which duty you commanded the admiration of the brethren by tho unique and perfect rendering of our Masonic rites and ceremonies . It is to your indefatigable energy that the Freemasons of Windsor owe their beautiful Temple , consecrated and dedicated to Masonic
purposes alone , together with its embellishments and adornments which so effectually contribute to the solemnity and dignity of the ceremonies . That the G . A . O . T . U . will give you health and strength to enjoy the fruits of your Masonic labours for many years to come , is the sincere wish of ,
Yours fraternally , THE WINDSOR CASTLE LODGE . Bro . Devereux sen . suitably acknowledged this address , which was enclosed in a very elegant box . The very heavy business of the meeting having made great inroads on the time that was available
and several of those present being obliged to leave by an early train , the proceedings were brought to a close , but we here subjoin the following prayer , which was offered by the Chaplain durin » Lodge , and also the verse of the National Anthem , with a stanza bearing special reference to the visit of the Grand Master to India : —
Almighty God and Merciful Father , Supreme Architect of all our destinies , we beseech Thee to hearken to our prayers and supplication on behalf of Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , our Grand Master , now journeying from our shores to a distant land . Into Thy loving care we commit and commend him . King of kings , Lord of lords ^ the only ruler of princes defend him from the pestilence that walketh
in darkness , and from the arrow that flyeth in the noon-day . Help him ever to be mindful of Thy commandments ,, and to set forth the honour and praise of his God and Saviour in all things . Grant that the beams of Thy divine love may ever lighten his path , inspire him with heavenly wisdom , replenish his soul with ghostly council , bring him safely home , and bless his going out and his coming in , now and for evermore , through Jesus Christ our Lord . —AJIEA ' .
God save our gracious Queen , Long live our noble Queen , God save tha Queen . May she defend our laws , And ever give ns cause , To sing with heart and voice , God save our Queen .
Our Lord , thou King of Kings , Shield with thy mighty wings , Our Prince from harm . O ' er him thino arms extend , For Britain ' s sake defend Our Brother , Prince , and Friend , God save the Prince . Those of onr readers who are familiar with Preston ' s Ilhistrations will
Notices Of Meetings,
recognise tho concluding linos of the stanza , as having been , it is said , composed impromptu by the great Sheridan on the occasion when the late George III . was fired at in the Royal Box , at Drnry-lane Theatre , by one Hatfield . We may add that Bro . Tolley ' s perform , ances on the organ were of a most effective character . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a slight repast , at the White Hart Hotel . The remainder of the evening passed in a most agreeable manner , the nsnal Masonic toasts being greeted with the customary enthusiasm .
Grresham Lodge , No . 869 , Herts . —An emergency meeting was held last Saturday , at the new quarters , for which the Lodge are indebted to the fraternal kindness of the Rev . Bro . Mayo . Present-Bros . A . 0 . Wylie P . P . G . S . B . Herts , W . M ., J . E . Grocott S . W ., W . H . Etherington J . W ., Rev . Bro . Mayo Chaplain , F . D . R . Copestick P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . G . Gompertz P . P . G . P . Secretary Dr . E .
G . Pottle S . D ., T . C . Chapman J . D ., Thos . Stevens I . G ., and W . G . Gompertz jun ., J . Dickie , C . B . Cheese , J . C . Wylie , J . H . Brown ; Young and Cuthbertson , visitors . The Lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., the chair being shortly after vacated by the W . M . in favour of Bro . Gompertz P . M ., who was desirous of initiating the new members and who in the performance of that ceremonial , displayed his wonted ability .
The initiates were Mr . William Layton , proposed by Bro . Forsyth seconded by Bro . Copestick P . M ., and Mr . J . R . Rignall , proposed by Rev . Bro . Mayo and seconded by Bro . Wylie W . M . Bro . G . F . W . Mugliston M . D . I . P . M . 1421 and S . W . 1228 was elected a joining member . This ended , a vote of thanks was moved by Bro . Wylie to the Rev . Bro . Mayo , for his great kindness in placing the banqneting-hall
of Cheshunt Great House at their disposal for holding their meetings . The motion was carried with acclamation and appropriately acknowledged . A vote of thanks was also proposed and agreed to , conveying thanks to Bro . Hunt , tho worthy host of the Four Swans , WalthamjCross , for his past kindness and attention to the Lodge during the fourteen years of its existence . Bro . Hunt in acknowledging the vote ,
hoped yet to see the day when a Masonic Hall should bo built in tho province of Herts , and expressed the great pleasure he experienced on finding the labours of the Lodge carried out in some other locality than a tavern , a sentiment worthy of a brother who ia himself a landlord , and which we most cordially endorse . The Lodge having been closed , an adjournment was made to
the " Green , Dragon , Chnrch-gate , where an excellent repast was provided , while the wines were of a character far superior to those usually supplied to brethren at their banquets . We may attribute this to the district being a secluded one as well as the fact that the wine cellar of the '' Green Dragon " is not an institution of yesterday . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were given with
marked brevity and responded to loyally , that of the W . M . G . M . the Prince of Wales in particular being acknowledged with more than ordinary enthusiasm . As a matter of course His Royal Highness ' s visit to India was referred to by the W . M . The latter , in acknowledging the toast of his own health , stated that he had just returned from Russia , a country in which Freemasons' lodges
are forbidden to be held . Bro . Wylie expressed his regret , especially as English Masons were there denied the opportunity of meeting together . However , as the two countries were on the most friendly terms , and had recently become , by the marriage of H . R . H . the Dnke of Edinburgh with the only daughter of the Czar , still more directly united , he hoped the day might not bo far distant when the
Craft would enjoy the same privileges in Russia as in other countries . The toast of the visitors was acknowledged by Bros . Young P . M . 1327 and Cnthbortson , 27 . The other toasts were regularly disposed of , every one of the speakers expressing himself highly pleased with the success of the day's proceedings , Bro . Gompertz being particularly happy in his remarks on the improved status of the Lodge .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1509 . —An Emergency meeting took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , for the purpose of lightening the labours of the next regular meeting , that being the occasion of the installation of the W . M . The two large rooms had been thrown into one , and the lighting and ventilation was appreciated by the numerous brethren
present . Bros . Jas . Willing jun . W . M ., Michael S . W . and W . M . elect , Williams J . W ., Tims P . M . 177 Secretary , Child S . D ., Kingham J . D ., Scales W . S . as I . G . in the absence of Bro . John Douglass of the Standard theatre , owing to a severe accident , and Bros . Stiles , Side , Levy , Little , Hatton , Stainsbury , Clarke , Jones , Rogers , Simond , <& c . The Lodge was opened , and Bro . Beale , of the Domatic Lodge 177 , was
raised to the 3 rd degree , by the courtesy of the W . M ., and Bros . Simond , Little , Rogers , and Levy were passed to the 2 nd degree . Messrs . L . Solomon and H . Stiles were ballotted for , and duly initiated into the Order . The W . M . gave the various ceremonies in a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Ormeston , St . John ' s Lodge , 262 , and Walters , of the Felix Lodge , 355 , Scotland , were elected joining
members . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Tho W . M ., in responding to his health , remarked it was the last time he should have the pleasure to preside over them at the banquet table . He took the opportunity to thank the officers of the Lodge for the efficient manner in which they had assisted him during his year
of office ; he also thanked the brethren for the attention they had paid during the ceremonies ; he was sure those brethren who had been initiated in the Lodge were genuine supporters of the great principles on which our Order is founded . Tho toast of the officers was given , and some capital harmomy
emanated from the brethren . The Lodge of Instruction attached to this Lodge meets every Friday evening at the Club , where tho brethren can receive the benefit of good Masonic instruction under the preceptorship of Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P ., to whose able tuition the efficiency of the officers of this Lodge is mainly due . For other Notices of Meetings , see page 247 .
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Notices Of Meetings,
clothing that should adorn all true Masons . Both gifts , he could assure the donors , would be highly prized by the Lodgo . A Fellow Craft Lodge was then opened , and at the request of tho R . W . M ., Bro . G . W . Wheeler passed Bros . Watson , Marshall , Smith , McColl and McLean to tho second degree , and the Lodge was thereafter closed in harmony .
Windsor Castle Lodge No . 771 . —This Lodge held its first regular meeting of the season on Tuesday the 12 th of October , at the Masonic Hall , St . Albans-street , Windsor . Present—Bros . Greville Horsley Palmer W . M ., Cutler S . W ., Scott J . W ., J . S . Tolley P . M . Secretary , Fleck S . D ., Brown J . D ., Cantrell I . G ., Nowell , Tyler ; Rev . Arthur Robins Chaplain ; Past Masters Devereux ,
Wigginton , Gnsbrook , Bingham , & c . Tho business of the evening , which was of a most interesting character , commenced at six o ' clock , when there was a most numerous attendance , nob only of tho brethren , but of visitors , amongst whom we noticed Bros . Wm . Stephens , Wm . Huckvale , H . Whitfield , J . H . Reid , G . Kelly King , J . Ashley , W . Grist , W . Young , and W . W . Morgan .
The Lodge was opened , after solemn prayer , by Bro . G . H . Palmer W . M . The minntes were read by Bro . J . S . Tolley , and duly confirmed . Bro . George Johnson was examined as to his proficiency in the first degree , and having answered the usual questions was entrusted . Bros . Joseph Johnson and Joseph Mitchell were then introduced , as candidates for the third degree , and after giving
satisfactory replies to the usual questions , were entrusted , and retired . The brethren then repaired to the inner chamber of their beautiful Lodge , when Bros . Johnson and Mitchell were i-aised to the sublime degree , the ceremony being admirably rendered by Bro . Joseph Devereux , the senior P . M . of the Lodge . The candidates , as well as all the brethren present , were deeply impressed with tho manner in which
Bro . Devereux , who possesses elocutionary powers of a high order , conducted the ceremony . The Lodge was then resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Ernest Cecil Devereux , Mr . Robert E . Hannis , and Mr . Frank Willett were severally initiated into the Order . The next part of the evening ' s proceedings was the presentation of a beautifully illuminated address , on vellum , to Bro . Joseph Devereux , of which the following is the text : —
"We , the Worshipful Master , Past Masters , Warden , Officers and Brethren of the Windsor Castle Lodge , No . 771 , in Lodge assembled , offer you fraternal greetings and heartfelt expressions of respect and esteem . It is our desire to place upon record our deep sense of the invaluable services you have rendered to the Windsor Castle Lodge , of which you were a founder , in A . D .
1859 , and to thank yon most sincerelyfor the Masonic zeal and assiduit y yon have always evinced , not only to the Windsor Castle Lodge , but also to the Craft in general . We congratulate you upon the rise and progress of our Lodge during the many years you have watched over its interests , and it is with pleasure and approval that we record the fact that you have on two occasions been
unanimously elected to the office of Master , in the performance of which duty you commanded the admiration of the brethren by tho unique and perfect rendering of our Masonic rites and ceremonies . It is to your indefatigable energy that the Freemasons of Windsor owe their beautiful Temple , consecrated and dedicated to Masonic
purposes alone , together with its embellishments and adornments which so effectually contribute to the solemnity and dignity of the ceremonies . That the G . A . O . T . U . will give you health and strength to enjoy the fruits of your Masonic labours for many years to come , is the sincere wish of ,
Yours fraternally , THE WINDSOR CASTLE LODGE . Bro . Devereux sen . suitably acknowledged this address , which was enclosed in a very elegant box . The very heavy business of the meeting having made great inroads on the time that was available
and several of those present being obliged to leave by an early train , the proceedings were brought to a close , but we here subjoin the following prayer , which was offered by the Chaplain durin » Lodge , and also the verse of the National Anthem , with a stanza bearing special reference to the visit of the Grand Master to India : —
Almighty God and Merciful Father , Supreme Architect of all our destinies , we beseech Thee to hearken to our prayers and supplication on behalf of Albert Edward , Prince of Wales , our Grand Master , now journeying from our shores to a distant land . Into Thy loving care we commit and commend him . King of kings , Lord of lords ^ the only ruler of princes defend him from the pestilence that walketh
in darkness , and from the arrow that flyeth in the noon-day . Help him ever to be mindful of Thy commandments ,, and to set forth the honour and praise of his God and Saviour in all things . Grant that the beams of Thy divine love may ever lighten his path , inspire him with heavenly wisdom , replenish his soul with ghostly council , bring him safely home , and bless his going out and his coming in , now and for evermore , through Jesus Christ our Lord . —AJIEA ' .
God save our gracious Queen , Long live our noble Queen , God save tha Queen . May she defend our laws , And ever give ns cause , To sing with heart and voice , God save our Queen .
Our Lord , thou King of Kings , Shield with thy mighty wings , Our Prince from harm . O ' er him thino arms extend , For Britain ' s sake defend Our Brother , Prince , and Friend , God save the Prince . Those of onr readers who are familiar with Preston ' s Ilhistrations will
Notices Of Meetings,
recognise tho concluding linos of the stanza , as having been , it is said , composed impromptu by the great Sheridan on the occasion when the late George III . was fired at in the Royal Box , at Drnry-lane Theatre , by one Hatfield . We may add that Bro . Tolley ' s perform , ances on the organ were of a most effective character . The brethren afterwards adjourned to a slight repast , at the White Hart Hotel . The remainder of the evening passed in a most agreeable manner , the nsnal Masonic toasts being greeted with the customary enthusiasm .
Grresham Lodge , No . 869 , Herts . —An emergency meeting was held last Saturday , at the new quarters , for which the Lodge are indebted to the fraternal kindness of the Rev . Bro . Mayo . Present-Bros . A . 0 . Wylie P . P . G . S . B . Herts , W . M ., J . E . Grocott S . W ., W . H . Etherington J . W ., Rev . Bro . Mayo Chaplain , F . D . R . Copestick P . P . G . S . B . Treasurer , W . G . Gompertz P . P . G . P . Secretary Dr . E .
G . Pottle S . D ., T . C . Chapman J . D ., Thos . Stevens I . G ., and W . G . Gompertz jun ., J . Dickie , C . B . Cheese , J . C . Wylie , J . H . Brown ; Young and Cuthbertson , visitors . The Lodge was opened at 2 p . m ., the chair being shortly after vacated by the W . M . in favour of Bro . Gompertz P . M ., who was desirous of initiating the new members and who in the performance of that ceremonial , displayed his wonted ability .
The initiates were Mr . William Layton , proposed by Bro . Forsyth seconded by Bro . Copestick P . M ., and Mr . J . R . Rignall , proposed by Rev . Bro . Mayo and seconded by Bro . Wylie W . M . Bro . G . F . W . Mugliston M . D . I . P . M . 1421 and S . W . 1228 was elected a joining member . This ended , a vote of thanks was moved by Bro . Wylie to the Rev . Bro . Mayo , for his great kindness in placing the banqneting-hall
of Cheshunt Great House at their disposal for holding their meetings . The motion was carried with acclamation and appropriately acknowledged . A vote of thanks was also proposed and agreed to , conveying thanks to Bro . Hunt , tho worthy host of the Four Swans , WalthamjCross , for his past kindness and attention to the Lodge during the fourteen years of its existence . Bro . Hunt in acknowledging the vote ,
hoped yet to see the day when a Masonic Hall should bo built in tho province of Herts , and expressed the great pleasure he experienced on finding the labours of the Lodge carried out in some other locality than a tavern , a sentiment worthy of a brother who ia himself a landlord , and which we most cordially endorse . The Lodge having been closed , an adjournment was made to
the " Green , Dragon , Chnrch-gate , where an excellent repast was provided , while the wines were of a character far superior to those usually supplied to brethren at their banquets . We may attribute this to the district being a secluded one as well as the fact that the wine cellar of the '' Green Dragon " is not an institution of yesterday . On the removal of the cloth , the usual toasts were given with
marked brevity and responded to loyally , that of the W . M . G . M . the Prince of Wales in particular being acknowledged with more than ordinary enthusiasm . As a matter of course His Royal Highness ' s visit to India was referred to by the W . M . The latter , in acknowledging the toast of his own health , stated that he had just returned from Russia , a country in which Freemasons' lodges
are forbidden to be held . Bro . Wylie expressed his regret , especially as English Masons were there denied the opportunity of meeting together . However , as the two countries were on the most friendly terms , and had recently become , by the marriage of H . R . H . the Dnke of Edinburgh with the only daughter of the Czar , still more directly united , he hoped the day might not bo far distant when the
Craft would enjoy the same privileges in Russia as in other countries . The toast of the visitors was acknowledged by Bros . Young P . M . 1327 and Cnthbortson , 27 . The other toasts were regularly disposed of , every one of the speakers expressing himself highly pleased with the success of the day's proceedings , Bro . Gompertz being particularly happy in his remarks on the improved status of the Lodge .
Metropolitan Lodge , No . 1509 . —An Emergency meeting took place on Thursday , the 7 th inst ., at the Metropolitan Club , 269 Pentonville-road , for the purpose of lightening the labours of the next regular meeting , that being the occasion of the installation of the W . M . The two large rooms had been thrown into one , and the lighting and ventilation was appreciated by the numerous brethren
present . Bros . Jas . Willing jun . W . M ., Michael S . W . and W . M . elect , Williams J . W ., Tims P . M . 177 Secretary , Child S . D ., Kingham J . D ., Scales W . S . as I . G . in the absence of Bro . John Douglass of the Standard theatre , owing to a severe accident , and Bros . Stiles , Side , Levy , Little , Hatton , Stainsbury , Clarke , Jones , Rogers , Simond , <& c . The Lodge was opened , and Bro . Beale , of the Domatic Lodge 177 , was
raised to the 3 rd degree , by the courtesy of the W . M ., and Bros . Simond , Little , Rogers , and Levy were passed to the 2 nd degree . Messrs . L . Solomon and H . Stiles were ballotted for , and duly initiated into the Order . The W . M . gave the various ceremonies in a perfect and impressive manner . Bro . Ormeston , St . John ' s Lodge , 262 , and Walters , of the Felix Lodge , 355 , Scotland , were elected joining
members . The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren sat down to a banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed . Tho W . M ., in responding to his health , remarked it was the last time he should have the pleasure to preside over them at the banquet table . He took the opportunity to thank the officers of the Lodge for the efficient manner in which they had assisted him during his year
of office ; he also thanked the brethren for the attention they had paid during the ceremonies ; he was sure those brethren who had been initiated in the Lodge were genuine supporters of the great principles on which our Order is founded . Tho toast of the officers was given , and some capital harmomy
emanated from the brethren . The Lodge of Instruction attached to this Lodge meets every Friday evening at the Club , where tho brethren can receive the benefit of good Masonic instruction under the preceptorship of Bro . T . A . Adams P . G . P ., to whose able tuition the efficiency of the officers of this Lodge is mainly due . For other Notices of Meetings , see page 247 .