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Masonry And Drink.
" muzzy . " If that does not mean excess , perhaps "FBEEDOM" will enlighten me what does ? Any sensible man would allow a little for the enthusiasm of a new convert , and would not take it so to heart as our brother " FREEDOM " does , whioh seems to denote an interest which is not on the side of temperance . The assertion that Good
Templars ape the forms of Masonry is false , and is not worthy the pen of a Mason , and shows , in regard to the excess of regalia , that "FREEDOM , " knows nothing whatever & bout Good Templary , and therefore lays himself open to ridioule for writing on a subject of which he knows absolutely nothing . I am , Dear Sir and Brother , FAIR PLAY .
The Grand Treasurership.
THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —You will probably receive many opinions respecting the recent election of Grand Treasurer , and tbe new departure , which it is called , of Grand Lodge in respect of what has become almost to be regarded as a permanent offioe . I think many of the brethren will agree with me , ' that now the ice is broken
it should be distinctly understood tbat no brother shall retain the offioe of Grand Treasurer for more than one year , under any circumstances . If this was at once recognised , and it were a settled matter that the tenure of the office was an annual one , the idea wonld soon be fallen in with , and nobody could feel in any way aggrieved . It would be just the same , " in point of fact , as the
election of a Senior or Junior Warden in our ordinary Lodge work . And why should it be otherwise ? The post is to some extent a nominal one , inasmuch as the permanent staff have praotioally to be responsible for the proper conduct of the business . Every honour has been shown to Colonel Creaton by re-electing him year after year , and there is not a member of the Craft who will
begrudge him the high esteem he has earned for himself for those years of liberal and loyal service . But seeing the way in whioh the straw was blowing , it is a pity almost he did not himself propose his successor , in which case bis retirement would have been still more graceful than it was nnder the circumstances . However , the galthat Colonel has retired with the heartiest good wishes of the
brethren , and is too high spirited a gentleman , and has too muoh good sense to feel in the least slighted , because the Craft have decided that the office of Grand Treasurer shall not be a perpetual one . We all wish well for the new Treasurer , Bro . Allcroft , whom we all know , especially in the City of London , and feel sure he will go out at the end of his year with every credit , excellently deserved .
I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Fraternally yonrs , GEO . SAXON 16 th March 1883 .
The installation meeting of the Wallington Lodge took place on Thursday , when the outgoing Master , Bro . J . G . Horsey , installed his successor , Brother W . Pile . We purpose giving a full report next week ,
H-R . H . the Prince of Wales has been appointed a Field Marshal in the Prussian army , tbe baton of bis rank having been handed to His Royal Highness in person by the Emperor of Germany .
We have great pleasure in drawing attention to a prospectus we have just receiued from Bro . John A . Neeck , 9 Bundesstrasse , Hamburg . Bro . Neeck is a member of the Lodge " Znr Brudeskette , " of Hamburg , and has been a member of the board of officers of the said Lodge for the
last four years . He is an apt English scholar , and is desirous of receiving into his family—consisting , be it remarked , of only Madame Neeck and himself—one or more English young gentlemen—sons of Freemasons being assigned the preference—who may be desirous of acquiring a thorough
knowledge of the German language , for either Mercantile or professional pursuits . Bro . Neeck has strong testimonials in his favour , and we have every confidence that he
will loyally fulfil whatever duty he may be called npon to perform . If testimonials are needed on Bro . Neeck ' s behalf , they will be forthcoming , and will be found to include the following , namely : —
REFERENCES : F . Algar Esq ., 11 & 12 Clements Lane , London , E . C . N . C . W . Krogsgaard Esq ., 66 Wood Street , Woolwich , London . Bro . M . Corens , Oberlehrer , am Borgesh , Hamburg , Master of the Lodge " Znr Bruderkette . " Bro . Ed . Forster , Oberlehrer , Uhlenhorst , Hamburg , Orator of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . "
Bro . W . Berondsohn , Bookseller , Alster-Arcaden , Hamburg , Deputy Master of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . " Bro . M . Seeker , Merchant , 66 Grindelberg , Hamburg . Bro . L . Auerbach , Dr . mod ., Behnstrasse 22 , Altona , Junior Warden of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . " Bro . F . Haaaenstein , Leipzig .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .
fPHE last meeting of the session of this Lodge was held on Satur-- " - day evening , 10 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and the following brethren were present : —Bros . W . F . Kibble W . M ., F . T . C , Keeble S . W ., W . Baber J . W ., N . B . Headon P . M . Treasurer , G . W . Blaokie P . M . Secretary , R . Fendick S . D ., F . W . Potter J . D ., J . T . StensonLG ., H . Durrant M . C , G . Jenkins , E . H . Codioot , and H . T . Bertram Stewards ; P . M . ' s C . Taylor , James Stevens , Thomas Hamer ,
H . Thompson , J . Seex , W . Cook ; also J . R . Huntley , T . W . Headon , J . R . Greening , H . F . Frost , J . K . Gwynne , E . 'S . Donaldson , C . J . Small , & c , and J . 0 . Carter P . P . S . D . Berks and Bucks . Lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of the last Lodge were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Small having proved his profioiency as a candidate for promotion , the
Lodge was opened in the third degree , and he was impressively raised to that of M . M . Lodge was lowered to the first degree , and according to anoient oustora the bye-laws were read in extenso , after which the next business was to eleot a W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . Keeble was unanimously voted to that office . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Keeble upon his election , and said he waa
quite sure that he was well qualified to discharge the duties of the chair to which the brethren had unanimously eleoted him , and he thought also that he might congratulate themselves on having so able a brother to preaide over them . Bro . Keeble thanked the brethren for having so unanimously eleoted him as W . M . ; he could assure them that no effort or exertion on his part should be wanting to give
them satisfaction in the high office to which he had been called , Bro . Greening proposed tbat tbe usual jewel should bo presented to the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Kibble ) on his retirement from the chair , and warmly eulogised the manner in whioh he had discharged his duties during his year of office . Bro . Gwynne seconded the motion , whioh was unanimously agreed to . The next business was
the eleotion of a Treasurer , and Bro . Headon was unanimously reelected . Brother Hamer P . M . moved that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minntes to Brother Headon for his able services , and for the uniform courtesy shown by him to every one during the period he had exercised the office of Treasurer , to the satisfaction of every member of the Lodge . Also for his able initiative of the
proposal in Grand Lodge for the election of Brother John Derby Allcroft P . M . of the Aldersgate Lodge as Grand Treasurer ; the services of Colonel Creaton , the present Grand Treasurer , being at the Bame time warmly eulogised , and the hope expressed that Brother Headon wonld supplement his services to the Craft in general by proposing at tbe next Quarterly Communication that the thanks of the Grand
Lodge should be given to Colonel Creaton on his retirement from office . The motion was unanimously carried . ^ Brother Headon returned thanks on his re-election ; the position of Treasurer of a private Lodge was very different from that of Grand Treasurer , aa one was most important , with very onerous and responsible duties , while the other was merely nominal . He was much obliged to the
brethren for the compliment they had paid him , and should have great pleasure in complying with their wishes , trusting that in the future he should discharge his duties to their satisfaction as he had done in the past . Brother Potter was re-elected Tyler , and the Almoners and Auditors were appointed . Brother Keeble S . W . and Worshipfnl Master elect said that he had a special motion to propose ,
and on a very special occasion , and that was " That a telegram be sent to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , with the congratnlations from the Lodge on the twentieth anniversary of the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master ' s wedding day , " which was seconded by Brother H . Thompson P . M . and carried unanimously . It was accordingly despatched forthwith , and later in the evening a moat
gracious reply was received from Marlborough House , thanking the Lodge for their kiudly remembrance of the event . Bro . Thompson after stating his regret that he had been nnable to attend the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , inquired of the Worshipful Master what had been done in respect of the Proposed Revision of the Book of Constitutions , and the amendments which had been made thereto . Ha
gathered from the reports of the meeting that the suggested amendments had been permitted to be referred to the Board of General Purposes without any comment in Grand Lodge , and conld hardly imagine that so important a matter could have been so disposed of without some sort of safeguard having been suggested to prevent a final settlement of the new Constitutions by
a small though important section of the Craft . He thought some means should be given to the Craft at large to see the changes proposed , before being called upon to consider them in Grand Lodge . The W . M . replied that the subject had not engaged his earnest attention , as he believed that members of the Craft who had greater experience in Grand Lodge affairs were carefully watching the
proceedings connected with the proposed revision . He had no doubt that Bro . Stevens , who was present , could afford some information , and he would ask him to do so . Bro . Stevens P . M . said , tbat Bro . Thompson was quite correct in his inference , that the Grand Lodge had silently assented to the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes , that tho amendments to the proposed
revision of the Book of Constitutions ( some 800 iu number ) should bo referred to them to consider and report upon . There could be no doubt that the task , undertaken in respect of the revision , was one of great magnitude , and that , so far as possible , the necessary debates , which must ensue in Grand Lodge before final settlement ,
should be shortened by anticipation as far as practicable . A great reliance was manifested that on this important subject the Board of General Pnrposes wonld act by each and all of the amendments which had been sent in , and , therefore , many members of Grand Lodge , and amongst them himself , considered it undesirable to interfere with tho rocominondation for reforenco , but it was pre-
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Masonry And Drink.
" muzzy . " If that does not mean excess , perhaps "FBEEDOM" will enlighten me what does ? Any sensible man would allow a little for the enthusiasm of a new convert , and would not take it so to heart as our brother " FREEDOM " does , whioh seems to denote an interest which is not on the side of temperance . The assertion that Good
Templars ape the forms of Masonry is false , and is not worthy the pen of a Mason , and shows , in regard to the excess of regalia , that "FREEDOM , " knows nothing whatever & bout Good Templary , and therefore lays himself open to ridioule for writing on a subject of which he knows absolutely nothing . I am , Dear Sir and Brother , FAIR PLAY .
The Grand Treasurership.
THE GRAND TREASURERSHIP .
To the Editor of the FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —You will probably receive many opinions respecting the recent election of Grand Treasurer , and tbe new departure , which it is called , of Grand Lodge in respect of what has become almost to be regarded as a permanent offioe . I think many of the brethren will agree with me , ' that now the ice is broken
it should be distinctly understood tbat no brother shall retain the offioe of Grand Treasurer for more than one year , under any circumstances . If this was at once recognised , and it were a settled matter that the tenure of the office was an annual one , the idea wonld soon be fallen in with , and nobody could feel in any way aggrieved . It would be just the same , " in point of fact , as the
election of a Senior or Junior Warden in our ordinary Lodge work . And why should it be otherwise ? The post is to some extent a nominal one , inasmuch as the permanent staff have praotioally to be responsible for the proper conduct of the business . Every honour has been shown to Colonel Creaton by re-electing him year after year , and there is not a member of the Craft who will
begrudge him the high esteem he has earned for himself for those years of liberal and loyal service . But seeing the way in whioh the straw was blowing , it is a pity almost he did not himself propose his successor , in which case bis retirement would have been still more graceful than it was nnder the circumstances . However , the galthat Colonel has retired with the heartiest good wishes of the
brethren , and is too high spirited a gentleman , and has too muoh good sense to feel in the least slighted , because the Craft have decided that the office of Grand Treasurer shall not be a perpetual one . We all wish well for the new Treasurer , Bro . Allcroft , whom we all know , especially in the City of London , and feel sure he will go out at the end of his year with every credit , excellently deserved .
I remain , Dear Sir and Brother , Fraternally yonrs , GEO . SAXON 16 th March 1883 .
The installation meeting of the Wallington Lodge took place on Thursday , when the outgoing Master , Bro . J . G . Horsey , installed his successor , Brother W . Pile . We purpose giving a full report next week ,
H-R . H . the Prince of Wales has been appointed a Field Marshal in the Prussian army , tbe baton of bis rank having been handed to His Royal Highness in person by the Emperor of Germany .
We have great pleasure in drawing attention to a prospectus we have just receiued from Bro . John A . Neeck , 9 Bundesstrasse , Hamburg . Bro . Neeck is a member of the Lodge " Znr Brudeskette , " of Hamburg , and has been a member of the board of officers of the said Lodge for the
last four years . He is an apt English scholar , and is desirous of receiving into his family—consisting , be it remarked , of only Madame Neeck and himself—one or more English young gentlemen—sons of Freemasons being assigned the preference—who may be desirous of acquiring a thorough
knowledge of the German language , for either Mercantile or professional pursuits . Bro . Neeck has strong testimonials in his favour , and we have every confidence that he
will loyally fulfil whatever duty he may be called npon to perform . If testimonials are needed on Bro . Neeck ' s behalf , they will be forthcoming , and will be found to include the following , namely : —
REFERENCES : F . Algar Esq ., 11 & 12 Clements Lane , London , E . C . N . C . W . Krogsgaard Esq ., 66 Wood Street , Woolwich , London . Bro . M . Corens , Oberlehrer , am Borgesh , Hamburg , Master of the Lodge " Znr Bruderkette . " Bro . Ed . Forster , Oberlehrer , Uhlenhorst , Hamburg , Orator of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . "
Bro . W . Berondsohn , Bookseller , Alster-Arcaden , Hamburg , Deputy Master of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . " Bro . M . Seeker , Merchant , 66 Grindelberg , Hamburg . Bro . L . Auerbach , Dr . mod ., Behnstrasse 22 , Altona , Junior Warden of the Lodge " Zur Bruderkette . " Bro . F . Haaaenstein , Leipzig .
Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 .
fPHE last meeting of the session of this Lodge was held on Satur-- " - day evening , 10 th inst ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , and the following brethren were present : —Bros . W . F . Kibble W . M ., F . T . C , Keeble S . W ., W . Baber J . W ., N . B . Headon P . M . Treasurer , G . W . Blaokie P . M . Secretary , R . Fendick S . D ., F . W . Potter J . D ., J . T . StensonLG ., H . Durrant M . C , G . Jenkins , E . H . Codioot , and H . T . Bertram Stewards ; P . M . ' s C . Taylor , James Stevens , Thomas Hamer ,
H . Thompson , J . Seex , W . Cook ; also J . R . Huntley , T . W . Headon , J . R . Greening , H . F . Frost , J . K . Gwynne , E . 'S . Donaldson , C . J . Small , & c , and J . 0 . Carter P . P . S . D . Berks and Bucks . Lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of the last Lodge were read and confirmed . Lodge was opened in the second degree , when Bro . Small having proved his profioiency as a candidate for promotion , the
Lodge was opened in the third degree , and he was impressively raised to that of M . M . Lodge was lowered to the first degree , and according to anoient oustora the bye-laws were read in extenso , after which the next business was to eleot a W . M . for the ensuing year , when Bro . Keeble was unanimously voted to that office . The W . M . congratulated Bro . Keeble upon his election , and said he waa
quite sure that he was well qualified to discharge the duties of the chair to which the brethren had unanimously eleoted him , and he thought also that he might congratulate themselves on having so able a brother to preaide over them . Bro . Keeble thanked the brethren for having so unanimously eleoted him as W . M . ; he could assure them that no effort or exertion on his part should be wanting to give
them satisfaction in the high office to which he had been called , Bro . Greening proposed tbat tbe usual jewel should bo presented to the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Kibble ) on his retirement from the chair , and warmly eulogised the manner in whioh he had discharged his duties during his year of office . Bro . Gwynne seconded the motion , whioh was unanimously agreed to . The next business was
the eleotion of a Treasurer , and Bro . Headon was unanimously reelected . Brother Hamer P . M . moved that a vote of thanks be recorded on the minntes to Brother Headon for his able services , and for the uniform courtesy shown by him to every one during the period he had exercised the office of Treasurer , to the satisfaction of every member of the Lodge . Also for his able initiative of the
proposal in Grand Lodge for the election of Brother John Derby Allcroft P . M . of the Aldersgate Lodge as Grand Treasurer ; the services of Colonel Creaton , the present Grand Treasurer , being at the Bame time warmly eulogised , and the hope expressed that Brother Headon wonld supplement his services to the Craft in general by proposing at tbe next Quarterly Communication that the thanks of the Grand
Lodge should be given to Colonel Creaton on his retirement from office . The motion was unanimously carried . ^ Brother Headon returned thanks on his re-election ; the position of Treasurer of a private Lodge was very different from that of Grand Treasurer , aa one was most important , with very onerous and responsible duties , while the other was merely nominal . He was much obliged to the
brethren for the compliment they had paid him , and should have great pleasure in complying with their wishes , trusting that in the future he should discharge his duties to their satisfaction as he had done in the past . Brother Potter was re-elected Tyler , and the Almoners and Auditors were appointed . Brother Keeble S . W . and Worshipfnl Master elect said that he had a special motion to propose ,
and on a very special occasion , and that was " That a telegram be sent to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , with the congratnlations from the Lodge on the twentieth anniversary of the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master ' s wedding day , " which was seconded by Brother H . Thompson P . M . and carried unanimously . It was accordingly despatched forthwith , and later in the evening a moat
gracious reply was received from Marlborough House , thanking the Lodge for their kiudly remembrance of the event . Bro . Thompson after stating his regret that he had been nnable to attend the last meeting of the Grand Lodge , inquired of the Worshipful Master what had been done in respect of the Proposed Revision of the Book of Constitutions , and the amendments which had been made thereto . Ha
gathered from the reports of the meeting that the suggested amendments had been permitted to be referred to the Board of General Purposes without any comment in Grand Lodge , and conld hardly imagine that so important a matter could have been so disposed of without some sort of safeguard having been suggested to prevent a final settlement of the new Constitutions by
a small though important section of the Craft . He thought some means should be given to the Craft at large to see the changes proposed , before being called upon to consider them in Grand Lodge . The W . M . replied that the subject had not engaged his earnest attention , as he believed that members of the Craft who had greater experience in Grand Lodge affairs were carefully watching the
proceedings connected with the proposed revision . He had no doubt that Bro . Stevens , who was present , could afford some information , and he would ask him to do so . Bro . Stevens P . M . said , tbat Bro . Thompson was quite correct in his inference , that the Grand Lodge had silently assented to the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes , that tho amendments to the proposed
revision of the Book of Constitutions ( some 800 iu number ) should bo referred to them to consider and report upon . There could be no doubt that the task , undertaken in respect of the revision , was one of great magnitude , and that , so far as possible , the necessary debates , which must ensue in Grand Lodge before final settlement ,
should be shortened by anticipation as far as practicable . A great reliance was manifested that on this important subject the Board of General Pnrposes wonld act by each and all of the amendments which had been sent in , and , therefore , many members of Grand Lodge , and amongst them himself , considered it undesirable to interfere with tho rocominondation for reforenco , but it was pre-