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PHOTOGRAPHY, S.HOCKETT&CO., PhotographicPrinters, POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post , securely packed , receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , PLATINOTYPE , P . O . P ., giving best obtainable results , forwarded without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries , and give information and advice , for which our large experience fully qualifies us . Price Lists on application .
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HOTELS,ETC. TJIALING—Feathers Hotel . EASTBOURNE—Pier Hotel , Cavendish Place . View of Sea and Pier . A . TAYLOR , Proprietor . EAST MOLESEY— Castle Hotel , Hampton Court Station . Specimen Menus , with Tariff , on application . JOHN MAYO , Proprietor . HAVERFORDWEST—Queen's Familv and Commercial Hotel . BEN . M . DAVIES , Proprietor . RICHMOND—Station Plotel , adjoins Railway Station . Every accommodation for Largo or Small Parties . SANDWICH—BELL Family and Commercial Hotel . Good Stabling . J . J . FILMER , Piropriotor . COWE S ( WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels . G . A . MUR 3 ELL , Proprietor .
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^^^^^^^^ SATURDAY , 17 TH NOVEMBER 1894 .
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Universal Masonic Benevolence in practice , as well as in theory , is the mark at which some of our Scottish friends aim , and although there may be insurmountable
obstacles preventing the realisation of their desires , the spirit that has been aroused on the question is deserving of commendation .
o o o The Brethren who have taken the initiative in the matter have commenced by petitioning their Provincial
Grand Lodge to " take such steps as shall enable it and every other Lodge in the Province , and in Scotland , to grant to every applicant any reasonable assistance he may claim , on his proving himself a worthy Mason , " and for this purpose suggest :
our Scottish Brethren may never have heard of the FREEMASON ' CHKONICLE in this connection , it is the fact that their proposals are almost the same as those set forth in our pages . We cordially wish our friends across the border success in their endeavours , but we fear they are doomed to disappointment .
1 st , that a Brother be appointed to whom the Treasurer of every Lodge in the Province shall imim . diately report all sums of money given in " Charity " to any Brother ( unless he be a son of the Lodge ) , together with name and Masonic designation of the recipient . 2 nd , that the appointed Brother keep such a list of the
names of recipients , and grants made that he may see when anyone is making a trade of Masonic Chanty . That he send on the names and Masonic designation of any who may seem to be
thus guilty , to the Secretary of every Lodge in the Province , and to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge . 3 rd , that the Provincial Grand Lodge approach the Grand Lodge , with the object of making the scheme universal throughout Scotland .
o o o Without claiming too much for ourselves we may take the credit of having made suggestions almost identical with the above , some time back , and although
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Yet , it may be asked , why should there not be some recognised authority from whom Masons really in need of a little assistance might ask for pecuniary aid—not as a favour , but more as a matter of right ? We believe it
would not cost more to maintain a regular system of relief than is now spent in unorganised grants to those who appeal for assistance at various times and in various parts of the country , while there would be the further
satisfaction of feeling that in the one case there was something for every legitmate applicant , instead of , as is now the case , the idea that half the grants made in casual relief go to swell the gains and increase the number of Masonic impostors .
o o o While on this subject we may direct attention to an article that appears elsewhere , from an American contemporary , on the question of " Dispensing Masonic
aid , as well as to a letter on the subject from the same source . As is well known , our American cousins devote considerably more attention to the settlement of such details as there referred to than is the case with English
Masons , and although we by no means desire that all their practices should be adopted here , there cau be no harm in knowing what others do in their efforts to carry out the true principles of Freemasonry .
o o o Special arrangements were made in connection with the regular meeting of the Percy Lodge , No . 198 , held on Tuesday , to mark the Masonic Jubilee of Bro .
Lieut-Col . George Lambert , F . S . A ., Past Master of that and other Lodges and Past Grand Sword Bearer of England . As mentioned in the " Weekly News and Chronicle , " Col . Lambert ' s Masonic record will find but few , if any ,
equals , as during the whole of his fifty years membership he has only been absent from his Lodge four times , three of which absentations were occasioned by very severe family bereavements .
o o o The address of congratulation from the Brethren of Cheshire to their Provincial Grand Master , on the occasion of his marriage with the Duchess of
Buckingham and Chandos , and which was voted on the occasion of the holding of the Provincial Grand Lodge on 20 th September , was presented to Lord Egerton of Tatton on Saturday , 3 rd inst ., the presentation taking place at
Tatton Park , Knutsford , the palatial home of Lord Egerton . The presentation was made by Sir Horatio Lloyd to His Lordship and Her Grace the Duchess in a few appropriate words , in which he extended the
congratulations of the Brethren to his Lordship upon his recent union , and expressed the hope that both might long be spared to each other . His Lordship as suitably replied , and expressed his thanks for the gift , which he
should treasure very highly . Subsequently the Brethren who formed the deputation had lunch , and were afterwards accompanied through the beautiful grounds , conservatories , & c , by their noble host .
o o o A new Lodge of Instruction was to be inaugurated last night I Friday ) , at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , Hackney , working under the banner of the Citadel Lodge ,
No . 1897 . The ceremonies of Consecration and Installation were to be rehearsed by Brother James Terry P . G . Swd . B . and Secretary to the Benevolent Institution , at 7 o ' clock precisely , the musical arrangements being
under the direction oi Bro . W . Wright Prov . G . Organist Middlesex . The Officers named for continuing the work of Instruction are eminently suited for the task of carrying on and maintaining the Lodge in a state of efficiency , and are : Preceptor Bro . 0 . < J . Von Holtorp ; Treasurer
chase a plot of land in Minehead , for the purpose of erecting a building adapted for a Masonic Hall and other purposes . The office is at 12 Hammet Street , Taunton .
Bro . T . I . Bird ; Secretary Bro . H . Willsmer , 17 Foulden Road , N ., of whom all information can be obtained .
0 0 0 The Minehead Masonic Hall Company ( Limited ) was registered on the 29 th ult ., with a capital of £ 1 , 000 , divided into 200 shares of £ 5 each , to acquire by pur-
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PHOTOGRAPHY, S.HOCKETT&CO., PhotographicPrinters, POTTERS ROAD , NEW BARNET . NEGATIVES sent to us by Parcels Post , securely packed , receive prompt attention , and Prints in SILVER , PLATINOTYPE , P . O . P ., giving best obtainable results , forwarded without delay . We are also pleased to answer inquiries , and give information and advice , for which our large experience fully qualifies us . Price Lists on application .
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HOTELS,ETC. TJIALING—Feathers Hotel . EASTBOURNE—Pier Hotel , Cavendish Place . View of Sea and Pier . A . TAYLOR , Proprietor . EAST MOLESEY— Castle Hotel , Hampton Court Station . Specimen Menus , with Tariff , on application . JOHN MAYO , Proprietor . HAVERFORDWEST—Queen's Familv and Commercial Hotel . BEN . M . DAVIES , Proprietor . RICHMOND—Station Plotel , adjoins Railway Station . Every accommodation for Largo or Small Parties . SANDWICH—BELL Family and Commercial Hotel . Good Stabling . J . J . FILMER , Piropriotor . COWE S ( WEST)—Gloucester and Globe Hotels . G . A . MUR 3 ELL , Proprietor .
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^^^^^^^^ SATURDAY , 17 TH NOVEMBER 1894 .
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Universal Masonic Benevolence in practice , as well as in theory , is the mark at which some of our Scottish friends aim , and although there may be insurmountable
obstacles preventing the realisation of their desires , the spirit that has been aroused on the question is deserving of commendation .
o o o The Brethren who have taken the initiative in the matter have commenced by petitioning their Provincial
Grand Lodge to " take such steps as shall enable it and every other Lodge in the Province , and in Scotland , to grant to every applicant any reasonable assistance he may claim , on his proving himself a worthy Mason , " and for this purpose suggest :
our Scottish Brethren may never have heard of the FREEMASON ' CHKONICLE in this connection , it is the fact that their proposals are almost the same as those set forth in our pages . We cordially wish our friends across the border success in their endeavours , but we fear they are doomed to disappointment .
1 st , that a Brother be appointed to whom the Treasurer of every Lodge in the Province shall imim . diately report all sums of money given in " Charity " to any Brother ( unless he be a son of the Lodge ) , together with name and Masonic designation of the recipient . 2 nd , that the appointed Brother keep such a list of the
names of recipients , and grants made that he may see when anyone is making a trade of Masonic Chanty . That he send on the names and Masonic designation of any who may seem to be
thus guilty , to the Secretary of every Lodge in the Province , and to the Secretary of the Grand Lodge . 3 rd , that the Provincial Grand Lodge approach the Grand Lodge , with the object of making the scheme universal throughout Scotland .
o o o Without claiming too much for ourselves we may take the credit of having made suggestions almost identical with the above , some time back , and although
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Yet , it may be asked , why should there not be some recognised authority from whom Masons really in need of a little assistance might ask for pecuniary aid—not as a favour , but more as a matter of right ? We believe it
would not cost more to maintain a regular system of relief than is now spent in unorganised grants to those who appeal for assistance at various times and in various parts of the country , while there would be the further
satisfaction of feeling that in the one case there was something for every legitmate applicant , instead of , as is now the case , the idea that half the grants made in casual relief go to swell the gains and increase the number of Masonic impostors .
o o o While on this subject we may direct attention to an article that appears elsewhere , from an American contemporary , on the question of " Dispensing Masonic
aid , as well as to a letter on the subject from the same source . As is well known , our American cousins devote considerably more attention to the settlement of such details as there referred to than is the case with English
Masons , and although we by no means desire that all their practices should be adopted here , there cau be no harm in knowing what others do in their efforts to carry out the true principles of Freemasonry .
o o o Special arrangements were made in connection with the regular meeting of the Percy Lodge , No . 198 , held on Tuesday , to mark the Masonic Jubilee of Bro .
Lieut-Col . George Lambert , F . S . A ., Past Master of that and other Lodges and Past Grand Sword Bearer of England . As mentioned in the " Weekly News and Chronicle , " Col . Lambert ' s Masonic record will find but few , if any ,
equals , as during the whole of his fifty years membership he has only been absent from his Lodge four times , three of which absentations were occasioned by very severe family bereavements .
o o o The address of congratulation from the Brethren of Cheshire to their Provincial Grand Master , on the occasion of his marriage with the Duchess of
Buckingham and Chandos , and which was voted on the occasion of the holding of the Provincial Grand Lodge on 20 th September , was presented to Lord Egerton of Tatton on Saturday , 3 rd inst ., the presentation taking place at
Tatton Park , Knutsford , the palatial home of Lord Egerton . The presentation was made by Sir Horatio Lloyd to His Lordship and Her Grace the Duchess in a few appropriate words , in which he extended the
congratulations of the Brethren to his Lordship upon his recent union , and expressed the hope that both might long be spared to each other . His Lordship as suitably replied , and expressed his thanks for the gift , which he
should treasure very highly . Subsequently the Brethren who formed the deputation had lunch , and were afterwards accompanied through the beautiful grounds , conservatories , & c , by their noble host .
o o o A new Lodge of Instruction was to be inaugurated last night I Friday ) , at the Farleigh Hotel , Amhurst Road , Hackney , working under the banner of the Citadel Lodge ,
No . 1897 . The ceremonies of Consecration and Installation were to be rehearsed by Brother James Terry P . G . Swd . B . and Secretary to the Benevolent Institution , at 7 o ' clock precisely , the musical arrangements being
under the direction oi Bro . W . Wright Prov . G . Organist Middlesex . The Officers named for continuing the work of Instruction are eminently suited for the task of carrying on and maintaining the Lodge in a state of efficiency , and are : Preceptor Bro . 0 . < J . Von Holtorp ; Treasurer
chase a plot of land in Minehead , for the purpose of erecting a building adapted for a Masonic Hall and other purposes . The office is at 12 Hammet Street , Taunton .
Bro . T . I . Bird ; Secretary Bro . H . Willsmer , 17 Foulden Road , N ., of whom all information can be obtained .
0 0 0 The Minehead Masonic Hall Company ( Limited ) was registered on the 29 th ult ., with a capital of £ 1 , 000 , divided into 200 shares of £ 5 each , to acquire by pur-