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Tredegar Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1625.
TREDEGAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1625 .
AT tho last meeting of this Lodge , which was held on Monday , the 14 th instant , at tho Koval Hotel , Mile-end-road , E ., Bro . Cambridge occupied the post of W . M . Bro . Berry was S . W ., Bawley jnn . J . D ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , T . J . Barnes P . M . Treas .. Hnggett as Seo ., Anning S . D ., John Stevens P . M . as J . D ., Nowton P . M . as I . G . TVro were also present—Bros . Marsh P . M . 933 , C . Lacey P . M ., W . Hallett W . M . Merchant Navy , Ililliard W . M . Sincerity , Cunning .
ham , R . Cunningham , Huram , Pilgrim , Dawson , Brooks , Hallett , Cross , Goldberg , Giles , and many others . Tho second ceremony was very ably worked by the W . M ., Bro . Giles being candid to . The Lodge was closed at an early hour , in order to give time for the meeting having for its objpct to consider the desirability of united action in the matter of utilising the proxies for the Masonio Institutions
belonging to the Metropolitan Lodges , as was announced by circnlar , a copy of which appeared in the last issue of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . Bro . Charles Lacey , P . M . and W . M . of the Tredegar Lodge , the originator of the present movement , was unanimously voted to the chair . The Chairman commenced the proceedings by statins the reason for calling the meeting ; thafc he thought the
time had arrived when the question might fairly be taken into consideration as to onr position with regard to the Charitable Institutions with which we nro all so closely associated , namely , the Aged , the Boy * and the Girls , and whether onr voting power was equivalent to the amount of subscriptions obtained from the London Lodges . He thought , the voting power was far from commensurate with the
benefits obtained , and that the fault resnlted from the laxity and apathy of the brethren themselves . The Institutions constituted the grandest secrets of the Craft , and therefore demanded the constant thought and attention of every member of the Order . They conld point with pride to that at Clapham , in which 160 girls receive their excellent training ; to Wood Green , where 181 boys are well educated
and made useful members of society ; to the Institution at Croydon , in which 115 aged Freemasons , who have done good suit and service to the Craft , are in receipt of £ 10 each per annum , and where will he found , in comfort , 138 widows of departed Freemasons ; that is to say , strictlv npeaking , 32 receive £ 10 less , but in round numbers there are 650 men , women , and children depending on our snpport . Speaking
more particularly of the aged Freemasons , they conld look with pardonable pride at the condition of that Institution . Looking back , say ten years , namely in 1867 , at that Festival £ 3 . 900 was collected , whereas the amount in the present year reached the magnificent cum of £ 12 , 500 . That is something to be pleased at and prond of . The altered position was mainL due to the indefatigable Secretary , Bro .
Jas . Terry . Let it not be supposed that this remark >' s intended to cast any reflection on the other Institutions . Bro . Binckes , whose name is so WPII known throughout the Craft ., through his constant and fearless advocacy of its claims , has secured a wonderful Buccess for the Boys' Institution , and , no donbt , in timo to come , many a boy will have reason to bless the name of Frederick Binckes . The Girls '
Institution flourishes , although it is possibly somewhat retarded by Bro . Little ' s delicate stato of health . The brethren have , however , rallied round him , and the last Festival produced a considerable sum . Having given these general outlines , he would appeal to them to support the olaims of all the Institutions , for , by so doing , should misfortune render it necessary , they conld use their privileges and
seek there shelter with much better grace . Tbe East-end of London , as is well known , had always given important support to these Charities , through the disinterested exertions of brethren who have passed away , and those upon whom the mantle of benevolence had fallen . Indeed the Bovs' Institution was originated by the late Bro . Dr . Daniels , for seventeen years Master of the Eoyal Naval
Lodge , now No . 22 , who first conceived the idea , and suggested the propriety of affording shelter and protection to the sons of departed or indigent Freemasons , and which has since grown to such immense proportions . The London brethren possess a great number of votes , but unless they are properly and judiciously used , a part of them necessarily stand in the way and form an obstruction . Now it
seemed to him the bounden duty of every one to assist in bringing about a concentration of the London voting power , for it would then bo possible to secure snccess to every well considered and deserving case , and thus might be prevented sore disappointment to the necessitous candidate who , after wearily working for months , finds in the end the application rejected . He would now direct their
attention to the list of the last election for the girls . There would be found 54 candidates—20 London , and 34 from the provinces . Out of these the successful cases were 3 for London , and 10 for the provinces . Among the rejected there was a London candidate ( the last application ) , one of 7 fatherless children . Now , seeing that on the last occasion the London brethren contributed £ 6 , 05 , and the
country only £ 3 , 942 , he thought the result was neither just nor equitable . The provinces having contributed but one . third of the grosB amount were yet able to secure the admission of 10 , while London only succeeded in obtaining tho privilege for three . Again , looking at the Boys' list , it is found that there are 59 applications—21 London , 38 provinces . Out of the 14 to be elected , 6 were London and 8
from provinces who succeeded . Two were sent away , being found disqualified in their last application by reason of their age . These lived within a stone's throw of Freemasons' Hall , both fatherless , one being of a family of 9 children , the other of 6 . Such a discreditable state of things Bhould not be allowed to exist . There were on the list —one case , the fifth application , another the second , both necessitous ,
and deserving . There are other cases—one especially of 9 children , fatherless , and so forth , who were unsuccessful , while one of 4 children motherless , and one , No . 55 on the list , one child who had a stepmother , succeeded to the almost heartrending disappointment of individuals whose appeals wero much more urgent . Now , all this clearly Hhowa something must be radicully wrong . How comes it that a case where there is but one child is admitted , and those from
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families with 9 or 6 children are stint ont ? There are in the Boys ' School 181 , out of which number 49 are London , and 132 provincials . These facts he pointed out , not in order to find fault with the provincial brethren , far from it , but to show that the fault lies with the London Craftsmen , and to impress upon them the necessity of nnion , and the wisdom of satisfying themselves of tho merits of each
individual case , so that , by united efforts , success should be assured to the most deserving . As things are row , many votes are lost or rendered useless . Would it not be wise to concentrate , or make some provision to oontrol and utilise tliem , ifc would only be an act of justice to those who call for assistance , and have a cjaim for support . This was not a new matter , these combinations have long
existed in the provinces . He wonld suggest that London Lodges should be requested to appoint a representative , who should meet to arrange the preliminaries for forming an association to carry out this object . A society of this kind wonld tend to do away with a great amount of labour , to which applicants , who are either aged , when ifc concerns their personal interest , or perhaps poor , ailing and sorrowing
when they canvass for their offspring , are subjected . They are , at all events , persons of the most helpless description ; and to alleviate their auxiety and distress was , he thought , pure Masonry . ( Cheers ) After some telling observations , illustrative of the above facts and statements , Bro . Lacey called for the opinion of the meeting . Bro . Stevens P . M . 554 , and W . M . 933 , said he had listened with great attention
and interest to the exhaustive speech of Bro . Lacey , and in tho main agreed with his suggestions , bnt must dissent from the assertion that many votes were lost or became useless . Speaking from the oxpori - ence of the last 7 years , and backed up by only two Lodges , namely , the Yarborough and the Doric , he , in conjunction with Bro . Barnoe , secured tbe admission of no less than nine candidates in thafc timo .
He quite agreed that there was a necessity for union , but the question arose , how was it to be done ? This same thing had been attempted some years ago , but without success . He did not think fault could be found with East End London brethren , and ifc was unfair to chare o them either with laxity or apathy , seeing that the two jnsfc named Lodges possessed no less than 220 votes jointly ( Bro . Lacey rose to
explain that London Lodges in general , and not the East End in particular , were meant ) . Bro . Stevens continued : —I can put my hand on eight brethren , members of these two Lodge 3 , who are capable of producing between them 212 votes , which makes 432 ; there are others from whom 200 more are obtained , and thus together I can command , I do not use the term boastingly , I will say
manipulate , 600 and odd votes per annum . I have laboured in thia matter with Bro . Barnes for the last five or six years , and we had never to apply twice in the case of the agpd , and but once we had to go a . second time in the case of a girl . Now a great deal has been said about the non-success of candidates ; who are the brethren who allow their names to appear on the application card , and permit the
case to fall through ? That is the nut you have to crack . Ifc has tco often gone to my very heart to witness the hopeless dejection of the widow when not elected . I have never but once had to proceed twice to an election . Indeed , last time I was enabled to lend 100 votes , to be repaid in October ; we husband our proxies , and they are always utilised . If cases are lost , ifc is too often the fault of the
brethren who undertake the charge , and fail to enter into ifc with proper energy and spirit . Possessing so much voting power as the Dorio and Yarborough , I would ask what position shonld we be in shonld we join the proposed combination , for we must secure ourselves from the chance of being outvoted . Bro . Marsh spoke in support , and thought thafc
such a combination as tho one suggested would materially assist in arriving at a fair judgment of the merits of each case , as ifc must be brought under the criticism of the experienced . He would , however , suggest that the experiment should be tried , with say only six Lodges , as a larger number might have the effect of voting power being be . stowed upon a majority whoso amount of votes would scarcely entitle
them to it . This might engender a natural jealousy , and set aside the end in view . He would give his best snpport to the undertaking . ( Applanse ) . Bro . Newton thought if two Lodges can effect so much as has been stated , being in possession of only the comparatively small number of 600 votes , what might not be done by the united action of a greater numbor . He would snpport Bro . Lacoy to the
utmost of his power , and submit to auy trouble while steps are being taken to bring about the long desired desideratum . Bros . Anniug , Hilliard , W . Hallett , and Berry spoke in favour of the projeofc . Bro . Barnes said : Upon the closing part of Bro . Anning ' s speech hinges tho whole qnestion . That is , the voting power of London is distributed all over the country , while each Province works
exclusively for itself , and not only that , but sends its applications all over London . The metropolitan voters dissipate their strength , and therefore fail when the time of trial comes . He thought it was well that at length the necessity is felt to provide means whereby brethren might reap a fair share of the fruits of their contributions . Eleven years ago Bro . W . Hamilton and myself nsed to work together in the
same way , thafc is , combined our interests and influence . We early perceived the necessity and advantage of concerted action in these matters , and intended to apply the principles by uniting only seven Lodges , bnt the notion was altogether pooh-poohed , althoogh we drew up a code of regulations to show distinctly that we harboured no selfish intentions . We had to confine ourselves to two . Natcrally the
votes of the individual brethren generally follow the Lodge votes , and thus snccess is obtained . He would give his general approval , and move that " the brethren present feel there is a necessity for the Loudon brethren to combine , in order thafc they may reap advantages , in reference to the Masonic Institutions , equivalent to the large amount which they subscribe towards the funds of those Institutions . " Thia
was seconded and unanimously agreed to . Bro . Lacey , in summing up , adverted to the various objections advanced by the speakers , and urged his hearers to aid him in this attempt to combine the voting power of London , for he was certain that if London brethren would consent to work harmoniously together , no case whatsoever coming under their notice wonld be subject to disappointment . He would
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Tredegar Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1625.
TREDEGAR LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1625 .
AT tho last meeting of this Lodge , which was held on Monday , the 14 th instant , at tho Koval Hotel , Mile-end-road , E ., Bro . Cambridge occupied the post of W . M . Bro . Berry was S . W ., Bawley jnn . J . D ., E . Gottheil P . M . Preceptor , T . J . Barnes P . M . Treas .. Hnggett as Seo ., Anning S . D ., John Stevens P . M . as J . D ., Nowton P . M . as I . G . TVro were also present—Bros . Marsh P . M . 933 , C . Lacey P . M ., W . Hallett W . M . Merchant Navy , Ililliard W . M . Sincerity , Cunning .
ham , R . Cunningham , Huram , Pilgrim , Dawson , Brooks , Hallett , Cross , Goldberg , Giles , and many others . Tho second ceremony was very ably worked by the W . M ., Bro . Giles being candid to . The Lodge was closed at an early hour , in order to give time for the meeting having for its objpct to consider the desirability of united action in the matter of utilising the proxies for the Masonio Institutions
belonging to the Metropolitan Lodges , as was announced by circnlar , a copy of which appeared in the last issue of the FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . Bro . Charles Lacey , P . M . and W . M . of the Tredegar Lodge , the originator of the present movement , was unanimously voted to the chair . The Chairman commenced the proceedings by statins the reason for calling the meeting ; thafc he thought the
time had arrived when the question might fairly be taken into consideration as to onr position with regard to the Charitable Institutions with which we nro all so closely associated , namely , the Aged , the Boy * and the Girls , and whether onr voting power was equivalent to the amount of subscriptions obtained from the London Lodges . He thought , the voting power was far from commensurate with the
benefits obtained , and that the fault resnlted from the laxity and apathy of the brethren themselves . The Institutions constituted the grandest secrets of the Craft , and therefore demanded the constant thought and attention of every member of the Order . They conld point with pride to that at Clapham , in which 160 girls receive their excellent training ; to Wood Green , where 181 boys are well educated
and made useful members of society ; to the Institution at Croydon , in which 115 aged Freemasons , who have done good suit and service to the Craft , are in receipt of £ 10 each per annum , and where will he found , in comfort , 138 widows of departed Freemasons ; that is to say , strictlv npeaking , 32 receive £ 10 less , but in round numbers there are 650 men , women , and children depending on our snpport . Speaking
more particularly of the aged Freemasons , they conld look with pardonable pride at the condition of that Institution . Looking back , say ten years , namely in 1867 , at that Festival £ 3 . 900 was collected , whereas the amount in the present year reached the magnificent cum of £ 12 , 500 . That is something to be pleased at and prond of . The altered position was mainL due to the indefatigable Secretary , Bro .
Jas . Terry . Let it not be supposed that this remark >' s intended to cast any reflection on the other Institutions . Bro . Binckes , whose name is so WPII known throughout the Craft ., through his constant and fearless advocacy of its claims , has secured a wonderful Buccess for the Boys' Institution , and , no donbt , in timo to come , many a boy will have reason to bless the name of Frederick Binckes . The Girls '
Institution flourishes , although it is possibly somewhat retarded by Bro . Little ' s delicate stato of health . The brethren have , however , rallied round him , and the last Festival produced a considerable sum . Having given these general outlines , he would appeal to them to support the olaims of all the Institutions , for , by so doing , should misfortune render it necessary , they conld use their privileges and
seek there shelter with much better grace . Tbe East-end of London , as is well known , had always given important support to these Charities , through the disinterested exertions of brethren who have passed away , and those upon whom the mantle of benevolence had fallen . Indeed the Bovs' Institution was originated by the late Bro . Dr . Daniels , for seventeen years Master of the Eoyal Naval
Lodge , now No . 22 , who first conceived the idea , and suggested the propriety of affording shelter and protection to the sons of departed or indigent Freemasons , and which has since grown to such immense proportions . The London brethren possess a great number of votes , but unless they are properly and judiciously used , a part of them necessarily stand in the way and form an obstruction . Now it
seemed to him the bounden duty of every one to assist in bringing about a concentration of the London voting power , for it would then bo possible to secure snccess to every well considered and deserving case , and thus might be prevented sore disappointment to the necessitous candidate who , after wearily working for months , finds in the end the application rejected . He would now direct their
attention to the list of the last election for the girls . There would be found 54 candidates—20 London , and 34 from the provinces . Out of these the successful cases were 3 for London , and 10 for the provinces . Among the rejected there was a London candidate ( the last application ) , one of 7 fatherless children . Now , seeing that on the last occasion the London brethren contributed £ 6 , 05 , and the
country only £ 3 , 942 , he thought the result was neither just nor equitable . The provinces having contributed but one . third of the grosB amount were yet able to secure the admission of 10 , while London only succeeded in obtaining tho privilege for three . Again , looking at the Boys' list , it is found that there are 59 applications—21 London , 38 provinces . Out of the 14 to be elected , 6 were London and 8
from provinces who succeeded . Two were sent away , being found disqualified in their last application by reason of their age . These lived within a stone's throw of Freemasons' Hall , both fatherless , one being of a family of 9 children , the other of 6 . Such a discreditable state of things Bhould not be allowed to exist . There were on the list —one case , the fifth application , another the second , both necessitous ,
and deserving . There are other cases—one especially of 9 children , fatherless , and so forth , who were unsuccessful , while one of 4 children motherless , and one , No . 55 on the list , one child who had a stepmother , succeeded to the almost heartrending disappointment of individuals whose appeals wero much more urgent . Now , all this clearly Hhowa something must be radicully wrong . How comes it that a case where there is but one child is admitted , and those from
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families with 9 or 6 children are stint ont ? There are in the Boys ' School 181 , out of which number 49 are London , and 132 provincials . These facts he pointed out , not in order to find fault with the provincial brethren , far from it , but to show that the fault lies with the London Craftsmen , and to impress upon them the necessity of nnion , and the wisdom of satisfying themselves of tho merits of each
individual case , so that , by united efforts , success should be assured to the most deserving . As things are row , many votes are lost or rendered useless . Would it not be wise to concentrate , or make some provision to oontrol and utilise tliem , ifc would only be an act of justice to those who call for assistance , and have a cjaim for support . This was not a new matter , these combinations have long
existed in the provinces . He wonld suggest that London Lodges should be requested to appoint a representative , who should meet to arrange the preliminaries for forming an association to carry out this object . A society of this kind wonld tend to do away with a great amount of labour , to which applicants , who are either aged , when ifc concerns their personal interest , or perhaps poor , ailing and sorrowing
when they canvass for their offspring , are subjected . They are , at all events , persons of the most helpless description ; and to alleviate their auxiety and distress was , he thought , pure Masonry . ( Cheers ) After some telling observations , illustrative of the above facts and statements , Bro . Lacey called for the opinion of the meeting . Bro . Stevens P . M . 554 , and W . M . 933 , said he had listened with great attention
and interest to the exhaustive speech of Bro . Lacey , and in tho main agreed with his suggestions , bnt must dissent from the assertion that many votes were lost or became useless . Speaking from the oxpori - ence of the last 7 years , and backed up by only two Lodges , namely , the Yarborough and the Doric , he , in conjunction with Bro . Barnoe , secured tbe admission of no less than nine candidates in thafc timo .
He quite agreed that there was a necessity for union , but the question arose , how was it to be done ? This same thing had been attempted some years ago , but without success . He did not think fault could be found with East End London brethren , and ifc was unfair to chare o them either with laxity or apathy , seeing that the two jnsfc named Lodges possessed no less than 220 votes jointly ( Bro . Lacey rose to
explain that London Lodges in general , and not the East End in particular , were meant ) . Bro . Stevens continued : —I can put my hand on eight brethren , members of these two Lodge 3 , who are capable of producing between them 212 votes , which makes 432 ; there are others from whom 200 more are obtained , and thus together I can command , I do not use the term boastingly , I will say
manipulate , 600 and odd votes per annum . I have laboured in thia matter with Bro . Barnes for the last five or six years , and we had never to apply twice in the case of the agpd , and but once we had to go a . second time in the case of a girl . Now a great deal has been said about the non-success of candidates ; who are the brethren who allow their names to appear on the application card , and permit the
case to fall through ? That is the nut you have to crack . Ifc has tco often gone to my very heart to witness the hopeless dejection of the widow when not elected . I have never but once had to proceed twice to an election . Indeed , last time I was enabled to lend 100 votes , to be repaid in October ; we husband our proxies , and they are always utilised . If cases are lost , ifc is too often the fault of the
brethren who undertake the charge , and fail to enter into ifc with proper energy and spirit . Possessing so much voting power as the Dorio and Yarborough , I would ask what position shonld we be in shonld we join the proposed combination , for we must secure ourselves from the chance of being outvoted . Bro . Marsh spoke in support , and thought thafc
such a combination as tho one suggested would materially assist in arriving at a fair judgment of the merits of each case , as ifc must be brought under the criticism of the experienced . He would , however , suggest that the experiment should be tried , with say only six Lodges , as a larger number might have the effect of voting power being be . stowed upon a majority whoso amount of votes would scarcely entitle
them to it . This might engender a natural jealousy , and set aside the end in view . He would give his best snpport to the undertaking . ( Applanse ) . Bro . Newton thought if two Lodges can effect so much as has been stated , being in possession of only the comparatively small number of 600 votes , what might not be done by the united action of a greater numbor . He would snpport Bro . Lacoy to the
utmost of his power , and submit to auy trouble while steps are being taken to bring about the long desired desideratum . Bros . Anniug , Hilliard , W . Hallett , and Berry spoke in favour of the projeofc . Bro . Barnes said : Upon the closing part of Bro . Anning ' s speech hinges tho whole qnestion . That is , the voting power of London is distributed all over the country , while each Province works
exclusively for itself , and not only that , but sends its applications all over London . The metropolitan voters dissipate their strength , and therefore fail when the time of trial comes . He thought it was well that at length the necessity is felt to provide means whereby brethren might reap a fair share of the fruits of their contributions . Eleven years ago Bro . W . Hamilton and myself nsed to work together in the
same way , thafc is , combined our interests and influence . We early perceived the necessity and advantage of concerted action in these matters , and intended to apply the principles by uniting only seven Lodges , bnt the notion was altogether pooh-poohed , althoogh we drew up a code of regulations to show distinctly that we harboured no selfish intentions . We had to confine ourselves to two . Natcrally the
votes of the individual brethren generally follow the Lodge votes , and thus snccess is obtained . He would give his general approval , and move that " the brethren present feel there is a necessity for the Loudon brethren to combine , in order thafc they may reap advantages , in reference to the Masonic Institutions , equivalent to the large amount which they subscribe towards the funds of those Institutions . " Thia
was seconded and unanimously agreed to . Bro . Lacey , in summing up , adverted to the various objections advanced by the speakers , and urged his hearers to aid him in this attempt to combine the voting power of London , for he was certain that if London brethren would consent to work harmoniously together , no case whatsoever coming under their notice wonld be subject to disappointment . He would