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H , L , » . ,, UB ., „ « J 1 * 5 LJ < .-- _ - _ - _ - AIA . •J 1 . ¦ _¦ , * , j^^^^^pl^^gSATUEDAY , 17 TH NOVBMBEE 1900 .

Freemasons And The War Funds.

FREEMASONS AND THE WAR FUNDS .

MTTCH interest was taken in an entertainment organised on behalf of " The Scptsman " Shilling Fund by the JLodge of Edinburgh ( Mary ' s Chapel ) , No . i . It had originally been proposed to have the entertainment in the Lodge Hall , but , in view of the success which seemed likely to attend the efforts of the organisers it was thought desirable

to engage the Queen Street Hall . The entertainment took place on Monday evening , 29 th ult . Captain Trowse , V . C ., First Battalion Gordon Highlanders , kindly consented to give a short address on topics connected with the war in bouth Africa . It may be remembered that Captain Trowse

was wounded and lost the sight of both eyes when leading a small party of Gordons through a large body of Boers who had surrounded them . He received the Victoria Cross from the hands of Her Majesty , at Windsor . The chair was taken

by Colonel Cranston , Treasurer of the City , and the remainder of the programme consisted of snapshots taken and described by Councillor Cameron , ex-Lieutenant Bethune ' s Horse , ' and the latest cinematograph war films procured by Messrs . Lizars .

The Cornubian Lodge , No . 450 , Hayle , has re-elected Bro . Frank Harvey P . P . S . G . W .. as its Treasurer , an Office he has filled for upwards of thirty years . * * * The success of the movement to establish a Devonian Lodge in London will , says the " Yorkshire Daily Post , "

most probably give encouragement to the " Yorkshiremen in London " who are considering the possibility of establishing such a Lodge in connection with their organisation . The

meeting which was held to consider this matter a few nights ago decided to take the opinion of the Masonic members generally , and there is every reason to suppose that such a Lodge will eventually be established .

* * * A very interesting ceremony took place at the anniversary of the Ferrers and Ivanhoe Lodge , No . 779 , held at Ashby-de-la-Zouch , when , in the name of the Brethren of that Lodge , a beautifully designed and exceedingly

handsome gold Masonic decoration was presented to Canon Denton b y the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province , in recognition of the Canon ' s long and eminent services to the Ashby Lodge , and also for what the Canon

had done in the high position he holds in the Craft generally . Canon Denton is Senior Past Master of the local Lodge , and Senior Past Grand Warden of the Province of Leicester and Rutland .

''A Sprig Of Acacia.''

''A SPRIG OF ACACIA . ''

THE funeral of Bro . George M . Dimbleby , of Hull , took place on the 31 st ult ., at the Western Cemetery , in the presence of a large number of friends and Masonic Brethren . Bro . Dimbleby succeeded some nine or ten years ago to the business carried on by his father , and though not taking active part in public life , was well known and highly respected

by his neighbours . He was prominently identified with the Craft , and at the time of his death was Past Master of the Alexandra Lodge , No . 1511 , Hornsea ; P . Z . of the Alexandra Chapter , Past Master of the Minerva Mark Lodge , No . 12 ; and Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent

Institution . Two years ago he was President of the Hull Master Tailors' Association , and also interested himself in the Hull Bowling Club and other social institutions . The suddenness of his death , which took place on Sunday , at his residence , came as a great shock to many friends .

Reports Of Meetings.

REPORTS OF MEETINGS .

We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .

CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . '

Confidence Lodgre , No . 193 . THE regular meeting was held on Monday , at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , when the Chair was taken by the popular Worshipful Master Bro . John Wyatt Simeons , who was supported by Bros . George Spice I . P . M ., Sydney Fells S . W ., Metcalfe Baillie J . W ., John £ . Fells P . M . Treas ., E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , T . Whitfen S . D ., G . Bushell J . D ., E . Carr acting I . G ., Lough Organist , L . G .

Remhardt Tyler ; with Past Masters Edward rennock ,. George Nightingale , T . Kington , Francis Haynes , S . Smither , W . A . Cubitt ; and Bros . F . Richardson , W . Hattersley , W . Haughton , G . S . Soloman , A . Green , G . Baker , S . Geddes , J . Westley , W . M . Martin , H . Jones , W . H . Johnson , J . Fells , J . Staal , A . Delmonte , M . Madders , G . Ivember , J . Done , T . J . White , J . Goodchild , E .

H . Walden , A . Jay , J . Turner , C . Brown , S . Forman , H . Brooks , F . Pribul , C . Brain , £ . Walesby , G . Barrett , A . Wise , and others . The Visitors included Bros . J . Mason P . G . Std . Br ., A . E . Penney 2626 , W . Morant 1624 , J . Wellington 1475 , J- Mears P . M . 788 , H . Broadway 1320 , E . G . Bygrave 788 , W . Shatford 179 , Julius Guitton 1319 , J . Wynman , & c .

Punctuality was strictly observed by the W . M ., and he and the Officers took their respective places at 5 . 30 sharp , after which the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Samuel Geddes and Ernest George Bygrave , the latter of whom was initiated in the Crescent Lodge , No . 788 , on the 25 th September , at Hampton Court , were examined and entrusted by Bro . Simeons . The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , and in due course those Brethren were passed as Fellow Crafts .

The Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Mr . Alfred Wise , who was elected at the last meeting , was duly initiated into the Order .

The ballot was taken for Mr . Walter Tisbury and Mr . Carl Schnitzer , and proving unanimous in their favour they were in due course also initiated . The capabilities of Bro . Simeons as a ruler in the Craft are well known ; on this occasion his working was

faultless , and most impressive ,, , and the members of the Confidence Lodge may well be proud of having so excellent a worker at their head . ' Praise is also due to Bro . W . Haughton , who was unexpectedly called upon to act as Senior Deacon , in the temporary absence of the regular Officer .

The W . M . informed the Brethren that the annual Ladies banquet , concert and ball would take place on Wednesday , 12 th December , and hoped the gathering would prove an exceptional success , and would be largely attended . Bros . A . Green , Clark , and E . Carr were elected Directors of Ceremonies for the occasion . Bro . E . J . Davey P . M . Secretary with deep regret announced

the death of Bro . D . Kershaw , the late Treasurer of the Lodge , who died last month ; whereupon the W . M . proposed that a letter of sincere condolence and sympathy be sent to their late Brother's daughter expressing the regret of the Brethren that they did not have the opportunity of attending the funeral , not knowing of the sad occurrence at the time .

After other business had been disposed of the Lodge was closed and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided . At its conclusion the W . M . gave the usual toasts . In proposing that of the Queen and the Craft he said there were more eloquent speakers than he , but none who could speak with more

sincerity than he did . He was but voicing the universal feeling | vvhen he said the nation was truly thankful for the good health Her Majesty continued to enjoy , despite the many worries which fell to her share . They all trusted the Great Architect of the Universe might continue to bless her . The toast was most heartily received .

Then followed the toast of the Grand Alaster , and of the Grand Officers , to which latter Bro . John Mason responded . Bro . George Spice I . P . M . in his customary eloquent manner proposed the health of the W . M ., directing attention to his qualifications , and inviting the Brethren to show their appreciation of him by a hearty reception of the toast , which was accorded .

Bro . Simeons received further evidence of popularity on rbiug to respond . He did so with a great amount of pleasure , and could only say that if the manner in which he had carried out the duties of his Office met the approval of the Brethren he was indeed delighted . He always considered that anything that was undertaken should be carried out properly , and had endeavoured to act up to

the principle as Master of their Lodge . He had striven to carry out the duties to the best of his ability , and was really proud to think his efforts had merited the support and approval of the Brethren . Again he sincerely and most heartily thanked then all . The W . M . next had very much pleasure to propose the health

of the Immediate Past Master Bro . Spice . As most of the Brethren were aware , Bro . Spice was the Preceptor of the Confidence Lodge of Instruction , and through him many of the Brethren were gaming a proper knowledge of the ritual ; they would no doubt agree vith . him that the more they knew of it the more they wanted to k . iow ,