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Polish National Lodge, No, 434
Lard facts , bard facts aa involving the question of hard cash , and implore of them , collectively and individually—as do the begging friars in his native laud—to hand in a coin for the benefit of the orphan girls . On the return of the list we were pleased to see that it contained items amounting to over fifty guineas , bat even this , we hour , will nut content oar energetic Brother , who hopes before
the day arrives for announcing the lists to have at least doable that amount . We wish him every success , and feel sure that if energy on his part can accomplish it , the amount will be forthcoming . The Lodge having been formally closed , tho brethren adjourned for refreshuieut , after which the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen , the W . M . remarked that not only did she occupy the first
position as owing to her by right and rank , bnt also , he trusted , in all our hearts . This he followed by asking the brethren to drink to the Prince of Wales aud the rest of tho Royal Family . He was sure that if any emergency presented itself , requiring that His Royal Highness should devote his time , he wonld be as ready as be bud proved himse . f on previous occasions . He conto
sidered we ou ^ ht feel happy in possessing such a Roy a , family , and hoped the brethren would give them a hearty cheer . The M . W . G . M . will be for ever dear co us in having stepped forward to our rescue at a time when we were deserted by a former ruler ; he could only ask them to greet the toast with tbo enthusiasm it deserved . He next asked for the best attention of the brethren for the working
rulers of the Cratt , the M . W . the Pro . Grand Master , the Dep . G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , who he considered were living examples of all that is good and true . The toast of the Worshipful Master was next proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Moore , and was heartily responded to , the W . M . replying in the following terms Brethren , — -Say whatever you will , it is always a gratifying fact
whenever you have the good fortune to be called npon to respond to your own health . Perhaps some of the brethren in their kindness of heart have overdone the thiug , aud drank my health too much , which is the cause of my health likewise losing its balance , and going the other way . However thafc may be there is the fact that , at the present moment , I am rather a sufferer , and ought not to speak
too lengthily j yon will therefore pardon me when I reply with all brevity , but no less heartily to your kindness . My bodily strength may seem to fail me for a moment , but be sure of my hearty sentinienta when it is a question of responding to yours . I am on such occasions like a " Grey parrot with a green , tail , " ancient looking , but vigorous withal . Brethren , —I own that I am anxious to leave some
impression on yonr minds and hearts of my year of office , by my constant and earnest efforts to elevate the ideas of the brethren of this Lodge to that degree where they may become pleasantly conscious that they have a great and noble calling to fulfil in Freemasonry . This is my last evening in office , and I hope that I have not been altogether unsuccessful . I always compare my Lodge with
the Temple of Jerusalem , surrounded by a strong castle , and as I am passing on my nightly rounds , and looking in the eyes of every single watchman on the castle walis , I find hun to be awake , then , with a nod aud a wink , we exchange a grip and a word—aud I am satisfied that we understand ouc another well , aud that we all work for the safety of our Teuipie . Not mauy words are ueeued to
demonstrate to any oue the lact that between Master uud Brethren of this Lodge there prevails that reciprocity of goodwill and friendship , which is best expressed in the word "' Brotherhood . " Bro . Moore—1 thank you very much for the feeling manner with which you have reL-ired to my healih , and you , my brethren , for the heartiness with which you have aecouded tne same , lie then proceeded to propose
the immediate P . M . ; he was thankful that ho had a subject much easier to speak oil than the preceding one , he could dilate more coolly auu contentedly ou the nn . rits of others , than ou his own poor achievements j Whenever he spoke ot Bro . Moore , he couid not help beiug iu good spirits , for he considered him the embodiment of " Peace and goodwill towards meu . " The
toast was well received and responded to by Bro . Moore , alter which , in proposing "The Initiate , " the W . M . said—I believe 1 am expressing tho convictions of all present , wheu I say that the welcome which we give to our newly received brethren , by pledging them iu a cup of sack , has a peculiarly interesting and always fresh flavour about it . We all look eagerly towards the corner whore the
brother Initiates are habituaiiy placed , aud we all smile a welcome to them which they cannot mistake . Freemasons ate not eager to make converts , which in itself is a contradiction , because those who seek us are already converted ; but Freemasons , when they find that their fellow-men are anxious aud glad to join their ranks , aud to follow their principles , give them such a reception as no other body
of men are known to extend to new comers . On the very first night of their participation in oar ri-hts and usages they receive a pretty good instalment of the nature of onr Order , inasmuch as the first or solemn part , of it shows them the dark and grave side of life , which makes them stop aud reflect , and the second or convivial part of ii teaches them that T . G . A . O . T . U . has endowed our nature with an
appetite for pleasure . Truly , my brethren , as sure aa a strong and contented man is almost always a liberal and generous one , so is a joyous and convivial man a good and honest oue . It is no use separating human nature into a weeping and a laughing being . Both these oppositions being inseperally united , they ought to be recognised auu treated aa such , and this it is my brethren which
forms the keystone of the Masonic principles . The toast wa- answered in a most spirited manner by Bro . lluutz . " Le roi est mort , — Vive la roi , " a sentiment doubtless known to most of you with regard to ro > alty , but which also serves to illustrate my preseut position . In asking you to drink to ( he W . M . elect , it may bo sa . d I am proclaiming w > own iLiinsc , aud ihouuvoi . t el a now king . 1 G wouid bo »» orrv
nua . uko auu u . _; j untrue to sa ^ that I have pleasure mproclaiming this tact . Thuie is , ou the Contrary , no satisfaction in it whatever . I know I must die as your W . M ., but I trust that after I am gone } oi , shall have cause to forget me , very , very soon ( cries of " No , no , "; because of the supei ior excel euce of my successors . Napoleon useo to say , " iNo one is iuuispensablo in this world , and every one can easily
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be replaced , even myself ! " Let ns hope thafc in the case of the W . M . elect this will prove true , and as he has given sufficient signs of worth and merit as to secure your safferagea for the exalted place for which he is elected , I feel confident thafc he will faithlully fulfil all onr legitimate expectations . Bro . Gumming , the W . M . elect , having briefly responded , the W . M . proposed the Past Ma » ters ,
who ho regretted were not more numerously represented , he es . pecially referred to Bro . Dioay , who never failed in attending , and would coup . e his name with the toast . He having responded , the W . M ., with the following remarks , called on fcho brethren to toast the Visitors . To go about visiting Lodges is not a practice fostered by idle curiosity . It is a time-sanctioned usage , and a privilege of which
Freemasons are justly proud ; if brethren of the same town visit each other , they not only widen their own knowledge of the Craft , but also spin and weave those single threads , tho accumulation of which produces tho finest tissue of friendship and brotherhood which unite the scattered Lodges of the Order into one powerful and imposing fabric . But when brethren of different aud sometimes far-distant towns and
countries visit each other , then the true effect of this organisation , whose branches are spread over the four quarters of the globe , comes into more prominent display . I need not enumerate the different circumstances under which poor brethren and rich brethren of different races and creeds , and brethren of friendly and hostile nations , may thus meet j all I can say is that the good which such meetings ,
under the all-protecting banner of Freemasonry may do , and aro daily and hourly doing , is immense . Let us , therefore , cherish this highest and noblest quality of Freemasons and extend hospitality to all brethren , and let us drink a joyful good health to our brother Visitors . Bro . J . Blum P . M . 1017 replied to the toast , which was followed by that of the Treasurer and Secretary . The brethren need
only look to the right and to the left of the table , and they mast rejoice to see firmly rooted there two great pillars of the Lodge . There is a very great sense of security in knowing thafc these two important branches of our little household are so well attended to . So long as our affairs remain in the faithful hands of the present
distinguished brethren , our life in this Lodge will be happy . The W . M . considered his officers were his little well-drilled and welldisciplmed body guard ; expressed his thanks to them for their faithful and loyal services , and hoped in due course they would meet with the reward they so richly deserved . Bros . Cummings and Taylor replied to this toast , which was followed by tho Tyler .
Hemming Lodgo . No . 1512 .-The last regular meeting of this Lodge for the present session , was held under the presidency of Bro . John Hurst W . M . on Thursday evening , the 15 th insfc ., afc the Lodge-room , Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . There were present—Bros . E . Hopwood I . P . M . and Treasurer , J . Hammond S . W ., W . Hammond Secretary , B . Sharp acting J . W ., Fox J . D ., Jessefcfc J . D ., J . W .
Ookenden Hi ., S . G . Walls D . C , Gutteridge W . S ., Kent A . W . S ., and Bros , J . Chilcott , Johu E . lluut , T . Erriugtou , Thos . Moody , J . W . iiiscox , Ac , <& c , The Lodge having been opened , Bro . W . Kidentler J . W . ii > 03 , was unanimously elected a joiuiug member . A gentleman , whose name appeared in the summons , was prevented from
atteuding for initiation , through unavailable Circumstances , and Bro . C . Hoio , a candidate for passing was absent , through severe iudispositiou . It was then announced that Bro . T . Phillips , also a candidate lor the 2 nd degree hud died during the past few days . The sad intelngonce was received with very deep re-ret by the brethren , to most ot whom he was well known . Bro . John Hammond S . W . was
unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , aud Bro . E . Hop . wood re-elected Treasurer . The names of two candidates for inulatiou were handed in , aud five guineas having been voted from the funds of the Lodge , to the widow of a brother , the Lodgo waa closed , and the brethren aljourned to the banquet . The usual Loyal ,. ud Masonic toasts followed . Iu responding on behalf of the Deputy Prov . G . M . aud tue other P . G . Officers . Bro . W .
Hammond Past Prov . G . D , referred at some length to Bro . Little ' s recent elevation , an appointment which has afforded universal satisfaction throughout tue Province . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Hopwood , who was warmly congratulated ou his successful year of office . The toast of the W . M . elect was also en . thusiasticaily received , Bro . John Hammond , in responding , made an
excellent speech . For the Visitors , Bro . Scott , one of the first ini . tiiiates of the recently consecrated Wolsey Lodge , lf ) 56 , responded in a short aud effective manner . The officers having severally ackuowledged the next toast , that of the Charities was given , and Bro . Ockenden I . G ., Steward lor the Girls' Schoolreplied . During the
, evening tho ballot box was handed round , and a very creditable amount collected , to supplement the sam voted by tho Lodge on behaif of the widow . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The brethren were indebted to Bros . W . Hammond , Walls , T . Tagg , Jessett , aud Kent for some capital songs .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1428 . — This Lodge met on Thursday evening , 15 th inst ., at Masons' Hall , E . C . Ptesent—Bros . A . E . Gladwell W . M ., Bisset S . W ., Goodman J . W ., Harper S . D ., Saul J . D ., Cumner I . G ., Blackio Hon . Secretary , Spiegel , A . T . Gladwell , Hunter , Payne . The Lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . Bro .
Gladwell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Blackie , who opened the Lodge in the 2 nd degree . Bro . Spiegel , having answered the isual questions , was entrusted aud withdrew . The Lodgo was opened ia the 3 iti , and tno cetumony of raising rehearsed . Bio . oa . nl worked the 1 st section oi tho lecture . The Lodge was th-n closed
down to tho 1 st degree . Bro . Hunter , 1-98 , was elected a member . Aud Bro . Bissett , W . M . for Thursday week next , the 29 th ; he ap . pointed his officers in rotation . The 15 Sections will be worked ou l'hursday evening next , ihe 2 Und inst ., when Bro . Poore , tho Preceptor , will occupy the chair .
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Polish National Lodge, No, 434
Lard facts , bard facts aa involving the question of hard cash , and implore of them , collectively and individually—as do the begging friars in his native laud—to hand in a coin for the benefit of the orphan girls . On the return of the list we were pleased to see that it contained items amounting to over fifty guineas , bat even this , we hour , will nut content oar energetic Brother , who hopes before
the day arrives for announcing the lists to have at least doable that amount . We wish him every success , and feel sure that if energy on his part can accomplish it , the amount will be forthcoming . The Lodge having been formally closed , tho brethren adjourned for refreshuieut , after which the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen , the W . M . remarked that not only did she occupy the first
position as owing to her by right and rank , bnt also , he trusted , in all our hearts . This he followed by asking the brethren to drink to the Prince of Wales aud the rest of tho Royal Family . He was sure that if any emergency presented itself , requiring that His Royal Highness should devote his time , he wonld be as ready as be bud proved himse . f on previous occasions . He conto
sidered we ou ^ ht feel happy in possessing such a Roy a , family , and hoped the brethren would give them a hearty cheer . The M . W . G . M . will be for ever dear co us in having stepped forward to our rescue at a time when we were deserted by a former ruler ; he could only ask them to greet the toast with tbo enthusiasm it deserved . He next asked for the best attention of the brethren for the working
rulers of the Cratt , the M . W . the Pro . Grand Master , the Dep . G . Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , who he considered were living examples of all that is good and true . The toast of the Worshipful Master was next proposed by the I . P . M ., Bro . Moore , and was heartily responded to , the W . M . replying in the following terms Brethren , — -Say whatever you will , it is always a gratifying fact
whenever you have the good fortune to be called npon to respond to your own health . Perhaps some of the brethren in their kindness of heart have overdone the thiug , aud drank my health too much , which is the cause of my health likewise losing its balance , and going the other way . However thafc may be there is the fact that , at the present moment , I am rather a sufferer , and ought not to speak
too lengthily j yon will therefore pardon me when I reply with all brevity , but no less heartily to your kindness . My bodily strength may seem to fail me for a moment , but be sure of my hearty sentinienta when it is a question of responding to yours . I am on such occasions like a " Grey parrot with a green , tail , " ancient looking , but vigorous withal . Brethren , —I own that I am anxious to leave some
impression on yonr minds and hearts of my year of office , by my constant and earnest efforts to elevate the ideas of the brethren of this Lodge to that degree where they may become pleasantly conscious that they have a great and noble calling to fulfil in Freemasonry . This is my last evening in office , and I hope that I have not been altogether unsuccessful . I always compare my Lodge with
the Temple of Jerusalem , surrounded by a strong castle , and as I am passing on my nightly rounds , and looking in the eyes of every single watchman on the castle walis , I find hun to be awake , then , with a nod aud a wink , we exchange a grip and a word—aud I am satisfied that we understand ouc another well , aud that we all work for the safety of our Teuipie . Not mauy words are ueeued to
demonstrate to any oue the lact that between Master uud Brethren of this Lodge there prevails that reciprocity of goodwill and friendship , which is best expressed in the word "' Brotherhood . " Bro . Moore—1 thank you very much for the feeling manner with which you have reL-ired to my healih , and you , my brethren , for the heartiness with which you have aecouded tne same , lie then proceeded to propose
the immediate P . M . ; he was thankful that ho had a subject much easier to speak oil than the preceding one , he could dilate more coolly auu contentedly ou the nn . rits of others , than ou his own poor achievements j Whenever he spoke ot Bro . Moore , he couid not help beiug iu good spirits , for he considered him the embodiment of " Peace and goodwill towards meu . " The
toast was well received and responded to by Bro . Moore , alter which , in proposing "The Initiate , " the W . M . said—I believe 1 am expressing tho convictions of all present , wheu I say that the welcome which we give to our newly received brethren , by pledging them iu a cup of sack , has a peculiarly interesting and always fresh flavour about it . We all look eagerly towards the corner whore the
brother Initiates are habituaiiy placed , aud we all smile a welcome to them which they cannot mistake . Freemasons ate not eager to make converts , which in itself is a contradiction , because those who seek us are already converted ; but Freemasons , when they find that their fellow-men are anxious aud glad to join their ranks , aud to follow their principles , give them such a reception as no other body
of men are known to extend to new comers . On the very first night of their participation in oar ri-hts and usages they receive a pretty good instalment of the nature of onr Order , inasmuch as the first or solemn part , of it shows them the dark and grave side of life , which makes them stop aud reflect , and the second or convivial part of ii teaches them that T . G . A . O . T . U . has endowed our nature with an
appetite for pleasure . Truly , my brethren , as sure aa a strong and contented man is almost always a liberal and generous one , so is a joyous and convivial man a good and honest oue . It is no use separating human nature into a weeping and a laughing being . Both these oppositions being inseperally united , they ought to be recognised auu treated aa such , and this it is my brethren which
forms the keystone of the Masonic principles . The toast wa- answered in a most spirited manner by Bro . lluutz . " Le roi est mort , — Vive la roi , " a sentiment doubtless known to most of you with regard to ro > alty , but which also serves to illustrate my preseut position . In asking you to drink to ( he W . M . elect , it may bo sa . d I am proclaiming w > own iLiinsc , aud ihouuvoi . t el a now king . 1 G wouid bo »» orrv
nua . uko auu u . _; j untrue to sa ^ that I have pleasure mproclaiming this tact . Thuie is , ou the Contrary , no satisfaction in it whatever . I know I must die as your W . M ., but I trust that after I am gone } oi , shall have cause to forget me , very , very soon ( cries of " No , no , "; because of the supei ior excel euce of my successors . Napoleon useo to say , " iNo one is iuuispensablo in this world , and every one can easily
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be replaced , even myself ! " Let ns hope thafc in the case of the W . M . elect this will prove true , and as he has given sufficient signs of worth and merit as to secure your safferagea for the exalted place for which he is elected , I feel confident thafc he will faithlully fulfil all onr legitimate expectations . Bro . Gumming , the W . M . elect , having briefly responded , the W . M . proposed the Past Ma » ters ,
who ho regretted were not more numerously represented , he es . pecially referred to Bro . Dioay , who never failed in attending , and would coup . e his name with the toast . He having responded , the W . M ., with the following remarks , called on fcho brethren to toast the Visitors . To go about visiting Lodges is not a practice fostered by idle curiosity . It is a time-sanctioned usage , and a privilege of which
Freemasons are justly proud ; if brethren of the same town visit each other , they not only widen their own knowledge of the Craft , but also spin and weave those single threads , tho accumulation of which produces tho finest tissue of friendship and brotherhood which unite the scattered Lodges of the Order into one powerful and imposing fabric . But when brethren of different aud sometimes far-distant towns and
countries visit each other , then the true effect of this organisation , whose branches are spread over the four quarters of the globe , comes into more prominent display . I need not enumerate the different circumstances under which poor brethren and rich brethren of different races and creeds , and brethren of friendly and hostile nations , may thus meet j all I can say is that the good which such meetings ,
under the all-protecting banner of Freemasonry may do , and aro daily and hourly doing , is immense . Let us , therefore , cherish this highest and noblest quality of Freemasons and extend hospitality to all brethren , and let us drink a joyful good health to our brother Visitors . Bro . J . Blum P . M . 1017 replied to the toast , which was followed by that of the Treasurer and Secretary . The brethren need
only look to the right and to the left of the table , and they mast rejoice to see firmly rooted there two great pillars of the Lodge . There is a very great sense of security in knowing thafc these two important branches of our little household are so well attended to . So long as our affairs remain in the faithful hands of the present
distinguished brethren , our life in this Lodge will be happy . The W . M . considered his officers were his little well-drilled and welldisciplmed body guard ; expressed his thanks to them for their faithful and loyal services , and hoped in due course they would meet with the reward they so richly deserved . Bros . Cummings and Taylor replied to this toast , which was followed by tho Tyler .
Hemming Lodgo . No . 1512 .-The last regular meeting of this Lodge for the present session , was held under the presidency of Bro . John Hurst W . M . on Thursday evening , the 15 th insfc ., afc the Lodge-room , Red Lion Hotel , Hampton . There were present—Bros . E . Hopwood I . P . M . and Treasurer , J . Hammond S . W ., W . Hammond Secretary , B . Sharp acting J . W ., Fox J . D ., Jessefcfc J . D ., J . W .
Ookenden Hi ., S . G . Walls D . C , Gutteridge W . S ., Kent A . W . S ., and Bros , J . Chilcott , Johu E . lluut , T . Erriugtou , Thos . Moody , J . W . iiiscox , Ac , <& c , The Lodge having been opened , Bro . W . Kidentler J . W . ii > 03 , was unanimously elected a joiuiug member . A gentleman , whose name appeared in the summons , was prevented from
atteuding for initiation , through unavailable Circumstances , and Bro . C . Hoio , a candidate for passing was absent , through severe iudispositiou . It was then announced that Bro . T . Phillips , also a candidate lor the 2 nd degree hud died during the past few days . The sad intelngonce was received with very deep re-ret by the brethren , to most ot whom he was well known . Bro . John Hammond S . W . was
unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , aud Bro . E . Hop . wood re-elected Treasurer . The names of two candidates for inulatiou were handed in , aud five guineas having been voted from the funds of the Lodge , to the widow of a brother , the Lodgo waa closed , and the brethren aljourned to the banquet . The usual Loyal ,. ud Masonic toasts followed . Iu responding on behalf of the Deputy Prov . G . M . aud tue other P . G . Officers . Bro . W .
Hammond Past Prov . G . D , referred at some length to Bro . Little ' s recent elevation , an appointment which has afforded universal satisfaction throughout tue Province . The health of the W . M . was proposed by Bro . Hopwood , who was warmly congratulated ou his successful year of office . The toast of the W . M . elect was also en . thusiasticaily received , Bro . John Hammond , in responding , made an
excellent speech . For the Visitors , Bro . Scott , one of the first ini . tiiiates of the recently consecrated Wolsey Lodge , lf ) 56 , responded in a short aud effective manner . The officers having severally ackuowledged the next toast , that of the Charities was given , and Bro . Ockenden I . G ., Steward lor the Girls' Schoolreplied . During the
, evening tho ballot box was handed round , and a very creditable amount collected , to supplement the sam voted by tho Lodge on behaif of the widow . The Tyler ' s toast brought the proceedings to a close . The brethren were indebted to Bros . W . Hammond , Walls , T . Tagg , Jessett , aud Kent for some capital songs .
The Great City Lodge of Instruction , No . 1428 . — This Lodge met on Thursday evening , 15 th inst ., at Masons' Hall , E . C . Ptesent—Bros . A . E . Gladwell W . M ., Bisset S . W ., Goodman J . W ., Harper S . D ., Saul J . D ., Cumner I . G ., Blackio Hon . Secretary , Spiegel , A . T . Gladwell , Hunter , Payne . The Lodge was opened in the 1 st degree , and the minutes of last meeting confirmed . Bro .
Gladwell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Blackie , who opened the Lodge in the 2 nd degree . Bro . Spiegel , having answered the isual questions , was entrusted aud withdrew . The Lodgo was opened ia the 3 iti , and tno cetumony of raising rehearsed . Bio . oa . nl worked the 1 st section oi tho lecture . The Lodge was th-n closed
down to tho 1 st degree . Bro . Hunter , 1-98 , was elected a member . Aud Bro . Bissett , W . M . for Thursday week next , the 29 th ; he ap . pointed his officers in rotation . The 15 Sections will be worked ou l'hursday evening next , ihe 2 Und inst ., when Bro . Poore , tho Preceptor , will occupy the chair .