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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation .
— : o : — CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .
— : u : — Polish National Lodge , No . 5 34 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN EDWIN CULVERHOUSE .
A REFERENCE to this Lodge awakens some of the most pleasant memories of our earliest Masonic days . We feel we can see sitting near the present Treasurer and Secretary—Bros . Nowakowski and Lancaster—many of the Brethren who worked side by side with them twenty or twenty-five years ago , Brethren who not only practised Masonry in the Lodge , but acted up to its principles
outside ; Brethren who threw their whole heart and soul into its work and , foreigners as many of them were , set such an example in the matter of learning the ritual and actual routine work of the Craft as put not a few " educated Englishmen" to the blush . Indeed , we think we are justified in saying the work performed in the Polish National Lodge , at the time to which we refer , was so
generally commended by all who witnessed it , as to be held up as a pattern for imitation in many other directions ; it not unfrequently being urged in those days that what it was possible for foreigners—some of whom had first to learn the English language , and afterwards master the ceremonial of the Craft—to accomplish might at least be essayed by Brethren born and taught all their lives in the English language . There is , too , a certain amount
of sorrow connected with these remembrances , so many of those with whom we were associated at the Lodge in those days being now , alas , no more . The reputation of the Lodge , however , still remains , and was made to appear in due prominence on Thursday of last week , when the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Consecration—which took place in 1846—was celebrated at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , London .
The new Master is Bro . Culverhouse , whose working we have had the pleasure of referring to on several occasions at Instruction meetings , and doubtless he will not only be able to maintain the prestige of his Lodge , but will become the pride of its members , and prove himself a Chairman not merely in name , but a Master well qualified and able to rule his Lodge—able and willing to be happy himself and communicate happiness and comfort to all under his rule .
. ... As has been the case on so many previous occasions' in this Lodge the meeting was well attended by members and visitors , who assembled under the ruling of Bro . Alfred Andrews W . M ., who had the support of Bros . J . E . Culverhouse S . W . W . M .-elect , H . R . Grice J . W ., S . J . Nowakowski P . M . Treasurer , J . Lancaster P . M . Secretary , C . H . Swanton S . D ., T . B . C . Nuttall J . D ., J .
Baker I . G ., C . D . Browning Organist , G . Bryant Tyler ; Past Masters W . Croucher , T . J . Larkin P . D . G . Reg . Japan , J . L . Apsey , R . Cooper , Jonah Nowakowski ; and Bros . W . J . T . Tayler , E . Glew , J . Lonsdale , C . Campbell , C . H . Nowakowski , W . Aspinall , C . Parker , R . C . Lees , F . J . S . Saltmarsh , W . R . Phillips , J . E . Naylor , Henry Roden , & c .
Amongst the visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . J . Stephens P . D . G . D . C , R . Pitherbridge 18 3 , L . Lake S . W . 87 , Rudderforth P . M .. 2742 , W . G . Noham 2648 , J . Hollingworth 127 , W . H . Making W . M . 2535 , E . Home P . M . 227 , J . G . Lobb 141 , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 , S . E . Firminger W . M . 1559 , B . Pollard P . M . 858 , C . Wahl I . P . M . 166 . C . Woodrow P . M . 2227 Preceptor
22 7 , T . Jophng 2361 , W . E . Ollis 1601 , G . Ryon S . W . 2006 , E . A . White 526 , D . Beveridge I . P . M . 16 94 , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge having been formed , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lod ge was advanced to the second , and Bro . Henry Roden was raised to the third degree , being first examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when the
W . M ., feeling indisposed , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Jonah Nowakowski P . M ., who declared all Offices vacant and appointed Bros . T . L . Apsey P . M . S . W . and R . Cooper P . M . J . W . to assist him during the ceremony of instaJlation , for which Bro . John Edwin Culverhouse was presented as W . M .-elect . Bro . Nowakowski addressed him upon the duties of the hi eh Office to which he had been appointed , and Bro . Culverhouse signified his assent
to the ancient charges and took the customary obligation . The junior Brethren were then requested to retire for a short time , while a Board of Installed Masters was declared , and in due course Bro . Culverhouse was inducted into the chair in accordance with ancient tradition . The Brethren were re-admitted and the new Master was proclaimed and saluted ; the entire ceremony and subsequent addresses , delivered by Bro . W , Croucher P . M ., bein <* impressively rendered . &
The new W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow Bros . H . R . Grice S . W ., C . H . Swanton J . W ., S . J . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., J . Lancaster P . M . Sec , T . J . C . Nuttall S . D ., J . Baker J . D ., W . L . Aspinall I . G .. C . D . Browning Organist , C Parker D . C , T . T . Larkin P . M . Steward , G . Bryant Tvler . We cannot speak too highly of the ability shown by the new Master in the investiture of his Officers .
The W . M . next pinned the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the Lodge , on the breast of Bro . Alfred Andrews I . P . M ., who in turn thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their handsome present . He was exceedingly sorry he was not able to instal the W . M ., but he was just recovering from severe iHness
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otherwise he would have been pleased to advance such an excellent worker . The jewel which had been presented to him marked the realisation of his greatest ambition ; he had done his best to earn it , and by the generous manner of the Brethren he was proud to see he had given some amount of satisfaction . He hoped to wear the jewel in loving memory of the Polish National Lodge for many years to come . He also sincerely thanked the Past Masters and Officers for their able assistance during his year of Office .
Bro . Naylor asked the W . M . if he might have the honour of presenting the Lodge with a set of gavels . He was only initiated about four months ago , but he had Freemasonry at heart , and loved it , and if the W . M . would kindly accept the gift he would be most happy .
The W . M . thanked Bro . Naylor , and was pleased to accept the presentation ; in fact he and his Wardens would make immediate use of the new gavels , which were very handsome . The gift proved their Brother ' s love for the Lodge . After some other Masonic transactions the Visiting Brethren tendered their congratulations to the W . M ., and this concluding
the business of the evening , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The installation banquet was next discussed . It consisted of the choicest viands , wines , & c , and reflected the highest credit on the caterers Messrs . Spiers and Pond .
Bro . Culverhouse met a splendid reception on rising to propose the toasts , and disposed of the usual preliminary ones in a most able manner , making special reference to that of the Grand Officers in the presence of Bro . James Stephens , whose name he coupled with the toast .
That Brother congratulated the members on their choice of Bro . Culverhouse as W . M . He had known that Brother for a couple of years , was sure he would fulfil their expectations , and that at the end of his term of Office the Lodge would be in a still more flourishing condition than at present . He wished the Lodge every prosperity .
Later on the I . P . M . Bro . Andrews took command of the gavel for the purpose of proposing the health of the W . M . He was sorry the duty was not in . better hands , as a more worthy Brother never was elected to the chair . Bro . Culverhouse would do everything in his power for the welfare of the Craft , and would give every satisfaction . On behalf of the Lodge he wished the W . M . a most happy and properous year of Office .
The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner . He was particularly fortunate in having good Officers . The S . W . was always ready to give a good song , the J . W . could make a good speech , and he was sure he had nominated the best of assistants . The I . P . M . was an excellent worker , and had fulfilled his duties to
thoir satisfaction . He could depend on him , as also on the other Past Masters , who would render all the assistance that was required , as had been amply proved that evening , when Bro . Jonah Nowakowski had installed him , and another Past Master ( Bro . W . Croucher ) had delivered the addresses . He was sure no other Brother could have done the working better than they had done
that evening . Bros . Nowakowski and Croucher had only had a few days notice , therefore it was still more praiseworthy , and he thanked them most heartily . In his opinion the Master of a Lodge ought to possess three especial qualifications : he ought to be able to make a good after dinner soeech tell a funny tale , and sing a good song . He now asked the Brethren to honour the toast of the Immediate Past Master .
Bro . Andrews , in reply , said he had , comparatively speaking , done no work ; he had not felt well enough to instal his successor , indeed , a fortnight ago he was very ill , and was afraid . he would be unable to attend that evening . The annual ceremonies were not done every week in the Lodge , and wanted studying , so he was pleased to see the way the two Past Masters had performed them .
He sincerely thanked them all for the kindness rendered to him during his year of Office . He had done everything in his power for the harmony of the Lodge , and whatever he could do in the future he would most willingly undertake . The W . M . had an excellent musical programme provided , so he would curtail his speech , but he must say he felt the W . M . was well able to fulfil every duty that was expected of him .
The W . M . again rose and said he was about to propose a toast which he was sure would be received with enthusiasm , he meant that of the Visitors . There were several visitors , and on account of having a long programme it was impossible to call on everyone , but he was pleased to see all of them and hoped they would come again .
Bro . W . H . Making W . M . 2535 , in reply , thanked the W . M . and the members for their hearty reception . The working he had witnessed that evening was a Masonic record ; it was all that could be desired . He incidentally mentioned that in his own Lodge in six years they had sent up £ 6 , 000 to the Charities ; this included / 800 during the present vear .
Bro . S . Firminger W . M . 1 ^ 9 thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toastr He knew the W . M . to be an excellent worker , having learnt it by experience at the Woodrow Lodge of Instruction . He had seldom witnessed more perfect working than that evening , and he was sure the W . M . would give all the satisfaction that was anticipated .
The Past Masters , Treasurer , Secretary and Officers were next toasted . The W . M . regarded the Past Masters as the pillars of the Lodge , always willing to support and render any assistance that was required of them . The Treasurer and Secretary were hard working members , and the Officers he was sure would render every assistance .
The musical arrangements of the evening deserve commendation , The artistes included Miss Annie Bartle . Miss Lizzie Davies , Bros . James Avon , Wills Page and Robert Dennant , with Bro . C , D , Browning as accompanist ,
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation .
— : o : — CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .
— : u : — Polish National Lodge , No . 5 34 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . JOHN EDWIN CULVERHOUSE .
A REFERENCE to this Lodge awakens some of the most pleasant memories of our earliest Masonic days . We feel we can see sitting near the present Treasurer and Secretary—Bros . Nowakowski and Lancaster—many of the Brethren who worked side by side with them twenty or twenty-five years ago , Brethren who not only practised Masonry in the Lodge , but acted up to its principles
outside ; Brethren who threw their whole heart and soul into its work and , foreigners as many of them were , set such an example in the matter of learning the ritual and actual routine work of the Craft as put not a few " educated Englishmen" to the blush . Indeed , we think we are justified in saying the work performed in the Polish National Lodge , at the time to which we refer , was so
generally commended by all who witnessed it , as to be held up as a pattern for imitation in many other directions ; it not unfrequently being urged in those days that what it was possible for foreigners—some of whom had first to learn the English language , and afterwards master the ceremonial of the Craft—to accomplish might at least be essayed by Brethren born and taught all their lives in the English language . There is , too , a certain amount
of sorrow connected with these remembrances , so many of those with whom we were associated at the Lodge in those days being now , alas , no more . The reputation of the Lodge , however , still remains , and was made to appear in due prominence on Thursday of last week , when the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Consecration—which took place in 1846—was celebrated at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , London .
The new Master is Bro . Culverhouse , whose working we have had the pleasure of referring to on several occasions at Instruction meetings , and doubtless he will not only be able to maintain the prestige of his Lodge , but will become the pride of its members , and prove himself a Chairman not merely in name , but a Master well qualified and able to rule his Lodge—able and willing to be happy himself and communicate happiness and comfort to all under his rule .
. ... As has been the case on so many previous occasions' in this Lodge the meeting was well attended by members and visitors , who assembled under the ruling of Bro . Alfred Andrews W . M ., who had the support of Bros . J . E . Culverhouse S . W . W . M .-elect , H . R . Grice J . W ., S . J . Nowakowski P . M . Treasurer , J . Lancaster P . M . Secretary , C . H . Swanton S . D ., T . B . C . Nuttall J . D ., J .
Baker I . G ., C . D . Browning Organist , G . Bryant Tyler ; Past Masters W . Croucher , T . J . Larkin P . D . G . Reg . Japan , J . L . Apsey , R . Cooper , Jonah Nowakowski ; and Bros . W . J . T . Tayler , E . Glew , J . Lonsdale , C . Campbell , C . H . Nowakowski , W . Aspinall , C . Parker , R . C . Lees , F . J . S . Saltmarsh , W . R . Phillips , J . E . Naylor , Henry Roden , & c .
Amongst the visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . J . Stephens P . D . G . D . C , R . Pitherbridge 18 3 , L . Lake S . W . 87 , Rudderforth P . M .. 2742 , W . G . Noham 2648 , J . Hollingworth 127 , W . H . Making W . M . 2535 , E . Home P . M . 227 , J . G . Lobb 141 , J . W . Simeons I . P . M . 193 , S . E . Firminger W . M . 1559 , B . Pollard P . M . 858 , C . Wahl I . P . M . 166 . C . Woodrow P . M . 2227 Preceptor
22 7 , T . Jophng 2361 , W . E . Ollis 1601 , G . Ryon S . W . 2006 , E . A . White 526 , D . Beveridge I . P . M . 16 94 , J . Wynman , and others . The Lodge having been formed , the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lod ge was advanced to the second , and Bro . Henry Roden was raised to the third degree , being first examined and entrusted . Lodge was resumed to the second degree , when the
W . M ., feeling indisposed , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Jonah Nowakowski P . M ., who declared all Offices vacant and appointed Bros . T . L . Apsey P . M . S . W . and R . Cooper P . M . J . W . to assist him during the ceremony of instaJlation , for which Bro . John Edwin Culverhouse was presented as W . M .-elect . Bro . Nowakowski addressed him upon the duties of the hi eh Office to which he had been appointed , and Bro . Culverhouse signified his assent
to the ancient charges and took the customary obligation . The junior Brethren were then requested to retire for a short time , while a Board of Installed Masters was declared , and in due course Bro . Culverhouse was inducted into the chair in accordance with ancient tradition . The Brethren were re-admitted and the new Master was proclaimed and saluted ; the entire ceremony and subsequent addresses , delivered by Bro . W , Croucher P . M ., bein <* impressively rendered . &
The new W . M . proceeded to invest his Officers , as follow Bros . H . R . Grice S . W ., C . H . Swanton J . W ., S . J . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., J . Lancaster P . M . Sec , T . J . C . Nuttall S . D ., J . Baker J . D ., W . L . Aspinall I . G .. C . D . Browning Organist , C Parker D . C , T . T . Larkin P . M . Steward , G . Bryant Tvler . We cannot speak too highly of the ability shown by the new Master in the investiture of his Officers .
The W . M . next pinned the Past Master's jewel , which had been unanimously voted by the Lodge , on the breast of Bro . Alfred Andrews I . P . M ., who in turn thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their handsome present . He was exceedingly sorry he was not able to instal the W . M ., but he was just recovering from severe iHness
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otherwise he would have been pleased to advance such an excellent worker . The jewel which had been presented to him marked the realisation of his greatest ambition ; he had done his best to earn it , and by the generous manner of the Brethren he was proud to see he had given some amount of satisfaction . He hoped to wear the jewel in loving memory of the Polish National Lodge for many years to come . He also sincerely thanked the Past Masters and Officers for their able assistance during his year of Office .
Bro . Naylor asked the W . M . if he might have the honour of presenting the Lodge with a set of gavels . He was only initiated about four months ago , but he had Freemasonry at heart , and loved it , and if the W . M . would kindly accept the gift he would be most happy .
The W . M . thanked Bro . Naylor , and was pleased to accept the presentation ; in fact he and his Wardens would make immediate use of the new gavels , which were very handsome . The gift proved their Brother ' s love for the Lodge . After some other Masonic transactions the Visiting Brethren tendered their congratulations to the W . M ., and this concluding
the business of the evening , the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony . The installation banquet was next discussed . It consisted of the choicest viands , wines , & c , and reflected the highest credit on the caterers Messrs . Spiers and Pond .
Bro . Culverhouse met a splendid reception on rising to propose the toasts , and disposed of the usual preliminary ones in a most able manner , making special reference to that of the Grand Officers in the presence of Bro . James Stephens , whose name he coupled with the toast .
That Brother congratulated the members on their choice of Bro . Culverhouse as W . M . He had known that Brother for a couple of years , was sure he would fulfil their expectations , and that at the end of his term of Office the Lodge would be in a still more flourishing condition than at present . He wished the Lodge every prosperity .
Later on the I . P . M . Bro . Andrews took command of the gavel for the purpose of proposing the health of the W . M . He was sorry the duty was not in . better hands , as a more worthy Brother never was elected to the chair . Bro . Culverhouse would do everything in his power for the welfare of the Craft , and would give every satisfaction . On behalf of the Lodge he wished the W . M . a most happy and properous year of Office .
The W . M . thanked the I . P . M . for his kind remarks , and the Brethren for receiving the toast in such a cordial manner . He was particularly fortunate in having good Officers . The S . W . was always ready to give a good song , the J . W . could make a good speech , and he was sure he had nominated the best of assistants . The I . P . M . was an excellent worker , and had fulfilled his duties to
thoir satisfaction . He could depend on him , as also on the other Past Masters , who would render all the assistance that was required , as had been amply proved that evening , when Bro . Jonah Nowakowski had installed him , and another Past Master ( Bro . W . Croucher ) had delivered the addresses . He was sure no other Brother could have done the working better than they had done
that evening . Bros . Nowakowski and Croucher had only had a few days notice , therefore it was still more praiseworthy , and he thanked them most heartily . In his opinion the Master of a Lodge ought to possess three especial qualifications : he ought to be able to make a good after dinner soeech tell a funny tale , and sing a good song . He now asked the Brethren to honour the toast of the Immediate Past Master .
Bro . Andrews , in reply , said he had , comparatively speaking , done no work ; he had not felt well enough to instal his successor , indeed , a fortnight ago he was very ill , and was afraid . he would be unable to attend that evening . The annual ceremonies were not done every week in the Lodge , and wanted studying , so he was pleased to see the way the two Past Masters had performed them .
He sincerely thanked them all for the kindness rendered to him during his year of Office . He had done everything in his power for the harmony of the Lodge , and whatever he could do in the future he would most willingly undertake . The W . M . had an excellent musical programme provided , so he would curtail his speech , but he must say he felt the W . M . was well able to fulfil every duty that was expected of him .
The W . M . again rose and said he was about to propose a toast which he was sure would be received with enthusiasm , he meant that of the Visitors . There were several visitors , and on account of having a long programme it was impossible to call on everyone , but he was pleased to see all of them and hoped they would come again .
Bro . W . H . Making W . M . 2535 , in reply , thanked the W . M . and the members for their hearty reception . The working he had witnessed that evening was a Masonic record ; it was all that could be desired . He incidentally mentioned that in his own Lodge in six years they had sent up £ 6 , 000 to the Charities ; this included / 800 during the present vear .
Bro . S . Firminger W . M . 1 ^ 9 thanked the W . M . for coupling his name with the toastr He knew the W . M . to be an excellent worker , having learnt it by experience at the Woodrow Lodge of Instruction . He had seldom witnessed more perfect working than that evening , and he was sure the W . M . would give all the satisfaction that was anticipated .
The Past Masters , Treasurer , Secretary and Officers were next toasted . The W . M . regarded the Past Masters as the pillars of the Lodge , always willing to support and render any assistance that was required of them . The Treasurer and Secretary were hard working members , and the Officers he was sure would render every assistance .
The musical arrangements of the evening deserve commendation , The artistes included Miss Annie Bartle . Miss Lizzie Davies , Bros . James Avon , Wills Page and Robert Dennant , with Bro . C , D , Browning as accompanist ,