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St. Mary Abbotts Lodge, No. 1974.
ST . MARY ABBOTTS LODGE , No . 1974 .
ANOTHER addition has just been made to the list of London Lodges in the form of the St . Mary Abbotts Lodge , No . 1974 , which was consecrated on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Kensington , by V . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , assisted by W . Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . G . D . as S . W , Robert Freke Gould P . G . D . as J . W ., "V . W . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford P . G . Chaplain as Chaplain , W . Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D . as Director
of Ceremonies , and W . Bro . H . G . Buss Assist . Grand Secretary as I . G . The ceremony of Consecration was conducted by Bro . Clerke in his usual able manner , and the Lodge having been formally dedicated , the W . M . designate—W . Bro . Captain Adolphus Nicols P . D . G . Sup . of Works Punjab—was presented and installed . W . Bro . Col . Martin Petrie having been unanimously elected Treasurer , the W . M . invested
the S . W . designate—Captain Henry Smith Andrews—with his collar of office . The J . W . designate—Francis Henry Gruggen—was unable to be present in consequence of having met with an accident . The W . M . stated that as the brother who wonld fill the position of Secretary was not then a member of the Lodge , he proposed to make the appointment to that office , as also to the other minor offices , later
on 5 he should , however , be obliged to Bros . Petrie , Capt . Chas . Francis Compton and Francis Charles Compton if they would fulfil for a time the duties of Secretary and Senior and Junior Deacons respectively . Bro . Anstin was elected , and invested as Tyler . Before closing the Lodge , the Secretary pro tern , announced the receipt of letters of regret from various brethren who bad been invited , but who were
unable to attend . Five propositions for joining , and one for initiation , were made . A vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officers was , on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., unanimously passed , as was also one to the brethren who had carried out the musical portion of the day ' s programme . Bro . Grand Secretary acknowledged tbe compliment on behalf of the Consecrating Officers .
A Committee having been appointed to draw np the Bye-Laws , Lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet , which was well served by Bro . Ward . At the conclusion of the banquet , tbe W . M . proceeded with the customary toasts ; first on the list was that of the Queen and the Craft , it was one , the W . M . said , which needed no preface from him . Noble and good herself , Her Majesty the Queen
had always been the Patroness of institutions established for the welfare of ber subjects , or for the relief of distress , and although it was not possible for her to take any part in the mysteries of Freemasonry , she had given her support to it by becoming Patroness of the Charitable Institutions connected with it . With tbe toast of ber health they , aa Masons , were always pleased to couple Success to the
Craft . The toast having been honoured , the National Anthem was sung , and then tbe toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., together with that of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , present and past , was given . Masons generally , were proud to honour the Grand Master , who , since he had become their ruler , had shown them he had the power of reigning
well . The founders of the Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge had especial cause to be thankful to him from tbe fact of his having granted them a warrant of Constitution after having expressed his opinion that he considered London Lodges were sufficiently numerous . Of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and tbe other Grand Officers , he could say much , but they were so well known to all who were then
present , that he would simply dismiss them with the best of his wishes for their future . Witb the toast he had tbe pleasure of coupling the name of the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford Past Grand Chaplain , and that brother in due conrse replied . The brethren had heard his voice so very frequently that day tbat he almost wished the Master had given them an opportunity of listening to some other of the Grand
Officers present . Bnt being called npon by the W . M . he must first tender his thanks on behalf of the Grand Officers for the way in which the brethren bad replied to the toast . The rulers of Freemasonry were men they were bound to reverence and admire , and it would always be so , as long as they fulfilled their duties as they did at present . They had that day among them several Present and
Past Grand Officers , and he felt sure they were one and all animated by a desire to benefit the English Craft . Very much of the success of Freemasonry at the present time was due to the care bestowed * npon it by the Grand Secretary , who bad shown by tbe way in which he had carried out the ceremonies that day how much interest he took in the Craft . He must not forget to refer also to the Assistant Grand
Secretary , Bro . Buss , whose work iu the Craft had met the approval of all with whom he came iu contact ; more especially was this tho case some time since , when the bulk of the work devolved on him . S peaking of Freemasonry generally , he could remember how , forty years ago , when a very young man , he first saw the light of
Freemasonry at Gibraltar . The longer he lived tbe more he appreciated Jt , and he could but say to those aronud him if they only make as many friends , and spent as many pleasant evenings in it as he had "one , they too would know the advantages of Freemasonry . The Worshi pful Master next submitted tbe toast of Very Worshipful ¦ Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Consecrating Officer . Were it possible for him to enjoy speeobmaking , he should have very much to say in
St. Mary Abbotts Lodge, No. 1974.
praise of their Grand Secretary , to whom he and the founders generally were greatly indebted for assistance rendered them in the formation of their Lodge , both before and after the issuing of the warrant for its consecration . He trusted the Lodge might prosper and never forfeit the respect and regard of the brother to whom they were so much indebted for what he had done towards starting it .
Bro . Clerke thought he might fairly echo the remarks of Bro . Woodford so far as what be had said as to his having spoken so often before that day was concerned . It was a great pleasure to him to reply to the toast , more especially after tho way in which tho W . M . had alluded to the small services he had been able to render iu connection with the establishment of the Lodge . It had been a great
pleasure to him to be preseut that day , and be had felt it his duty to assist the W . M . as far as lie in his power . He had felt from tbe first that the Lodge would be a successful one , and had done his best to get the needful authority from the Grand Master as early as possible . He must congratulate the founders on the successful start that had been made , and trusted that the future of tbe Lodge would be all they
could desire . Before resuming his seat he would ask them to honour another toast—to use an oft repeated expression , the toast of tho evening—that of their W . M ., coupled with Prosperity to the Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge . As he had said in Lodge , the W . M . was a very old and experienced Mason , having passed the chair some years since in India . He ( Bro . Clerke ) had seen him on many occasions in
Freemasonry , and was sure he was the right sort of man to put at the head of a Lodge . He could bub congratulate him and the Lodge generally on the favourable auspices under which they assembled , and had little doubt but that the first Master and the Lodge itself would prove a great success . The Worshipful Master tendered his heartfelt thanks . He assured the brethren that the
present was the one period in the whole day ' s proceedings he had looked forward to with diffidence and misgivings . The man who could gracefully say , I thank you , under such circumstances was , in his opinion , a masterpiece . So far as he was concerned , he should do his very best for tbe welfare of the Lodge . He invited his brother visitors to come and see him when there was work to do in tbe Lodge ,
as if he could do his duty there , he felt they would excuse him at the toast list , and then proceeded to propose the health of the guests . The Visitors who were present mnst remember they were assembled that evening at a new Lodge , whose machinery had only just been set in motion . He waa at present unable to say how it would work , so would not promise too much j all he could hope was that the St . Mary
Abbotts Lodge would eventually attain a reputation both for hospitality and good working . Witb the toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro . Rev . W . Francis ; that brother , in responding , felt the Master could hardly have selected auy one less able to reply than himself , but at the samo time he could not have chosen one who had enjoyed himself more than he . He thonght he might
say that the Visitors had all enjoyed themselves ; that each did really wish every success and prosperity to the Lodge aud its founders . What was more , they felt convinced from the way in which it had been started , and tbe ability of the brother at its bead , that the Lodge mnst succeed . The W . M . next proposed the health of his Officers . Of course as he had not seen them work he could not yet say anything of them ; he
hoped , however , the brethren would unite witb him in wishing them good health and trusting they might keep up the reputation that had been established that day . He coupled with the toast the name of Col . Petrie , the Treasurer and acting Secretary . Bro . Petrie aoknowledged the toast . The W . M . had said he could not say what his Officers were like as be bad not tried them , but under so
distinguished a master , he ( the speaker ) felt convinced they could hardly fail to do well . Masonry was often spoken of as an institution which created good fellowship and charity among its members , but he thought it had a much higher aim . It taught its members to prepare themsflves for another world and that their aim should be to make themselves fit stones to be selected by the Great Architect of tha
Universe to be added to the great temple above . Brother Gould followed . The brethren had paid him the compliment of asking him to act as Junior Warden of the Lodge and to retain that position during the remainder of the day ' s proceedings ; he thanked them , in a position which be did not think he should be able to occupy again—as one of the Officers of the Lodge . One thing had struck him which
had not yet been mentioned by any of the speakers—tbe number of military men who bad taken part in the day's proceedings . Aa an old soldier be felt very pleased to meet so many members of the profession . He felt there was no better class of men to be found in tbe world than those who had passed a military life ; and he felt that the large number of military men associated with the Lodge wonld ensure success . The Tyler's toast was then
given , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . The W . M . took occasion during the evening to specially thank the musical brethren for the part they had taken in the day ' s work . An excellent programme of music was set down to intersperse the various toasts , and the songs were most deservedly applauded . Bro . Lott under , took the direction of the music , being supported by Bros . J . Tremere , E . Moss , A . James and H . Ashton .
The Lord Mayor , who is the present G . Junior Warden of England , has given five guineas to the John Hervey Memorial Fnnd .
HOITIOWAY '* OINTMENT AJfD PILLS . —Diseases of Advnncpd Years . —The grand climacteric "• eing passed , mankind passes tn old age . Then tho dige-tion becomes impaired , the rcrvous system grows feeble , and the physical powers become enervated . Now ai-iso congistion of tho liver , lungs , or head , followed by dropsy , asthma , or apoplexy , which frequently afflict and often destroy the a <; ed . As the liver usually becomes torpid , its activity may speedily by revived 1 y rubbing H nlloway R Ointment thoroughly over tbe pit of the stomach and right side , at least twice a day , and taking the Pills at the same time . This treatment also disperses all other congestions by varying the parts rubbed according to the situations of the mischief .
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Ar00902
- ^^^ . ^ M ^^^^^^^ S ^ J ^^^^ ^ ^ ra ^^^^^^^ g ] 23 GREAT QUEEN STREET , W . C .
St. Mary Abbotts Lodge, No. 1974.
ST . MARY ABBOTTS LODGE , No . 1974 .
ANOTHER addition has just been made to the list of London Lodges in the form of the St . Mary Abbotts Lodge , No . 1974 , which was consecrated on Thursday , 10 th inst ., at the Town Hall , Kensington , by V . W . Bro . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke Grand Secretary , assisted by W . Bros . Captain N . G . Philips P . G . D . as S . W , Robert Freke Gould P . G . D . as J . W ., "V . W . Bro . Rev . A . F . A . Woodford P . G . Chaplain as Chaplain , W . Bro . Frank Richardson P . G . D . as Director
of Ceremonies , and W . Bro . H . G . Buss Assist . Grand Secretary as I . G . The ceremony of Consecration was conducted by Bro . Clerke in his usual able manner , and the Lodge having been formally dedicated , the W . M . designate—W . Bro . Captain Adolphus Nicols P . D . G . Sup . of Works Punjab—was presented and installed . W . Bro . Col . Martin Petrie having been unanimously elected Treasurer , the W . M . invested
the S . W . designate—Captain Henry Smith Andrews—with his collar of office . The J . W . designate—Francis Henry Gruggen—was unable to be present in consequence of having met with an accident . The W . M . stated that as the brother who wonld fill the position of Secretary was not then a member of the Lodge , he proposed to make the appointment to that office , as also to the other minor offices , later
on 5 he should , however , be obliged to Bros . Petrie , Capt . Chas . Francis Compton and Francis Charles Compton if they would fulfil for a time the duties of Secretary and Senior and Junior Deacons respectively . Bro . Anstin was elected , and invested as Tyler . Before closing the Lodge , the Secretary pro tern , announced the receipt of letters of regret from various brethren who bad been invited , but who were
unable to attend . Five propositions for joining , and one for initiation , were made . A vote of thanks to the Consecrating Officers was , on the proposition of the W . M ., seconded by the S . W ., unanimously passed , as was also one to the brethren who had carried out the musical portion of the day ' s programme . Bro . Grand Secretary acknowledged tbe compliment on behalf of the Consecrating Officers .
A Committee having been appointed to draw np the Bye-Laws , Lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet , which was well served by Bro . Ward . At the conclusion of the banquet , tbe W . M . proceeded with the customary toasts ; first on the list was that of the Queen and the Craft , it was one , the W . M . said , which needed no preface from him . Noble and good herself , Her Majesty the Queen
had always been the Patroness of institutions established for the welfare of ber subjects , or for the relief of distress , and although it was not possible for her to take any part in the mysteries of Freemasonry , she had given her support to it by becoming Patroness of the Charitable Institutions connected with it . With tbe toast of ber health they , aa Masons , were always pleased to couple Success to the
Craft . The toast having been honoured , the National Anthem was sung , and then tbe toast of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales M . W . G . M ., together with that of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , present and past , was given . Masons generally , were proud to honour the Grand Master , who , since he had become their ruler , had shown them he had the power of reigning
well . The founders of the Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge had especial cause to be thankful to him from tbe fact of his having granted them a warrant of Constitution after having expressed his opinion that he considered London Lodges were sufficiently numerous . Of the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and tbe other Grand Officers , he could say much , but they were so well known to all who were then
present , that he would simply dismiss them with the best of his wishes for their future . Witb the toast he had tbe pleasure of coupling the name of the Rev . A . F . A . Woodford Past Grand Chaplain , and that brother in due conrse replied . The brethren had heard his voice so very frequently that day tbat he almost wished the Master had given them an opportunity of listening to some other of the Grand
Officers present . Bnt being called npon by the W . M . he must first tender his thanks on behalf of the Grand Officers for the way in which the brethren bad replied to the toast . The rulers of Freemasonry were men they were bound to reverence and admire , and it would always be so , as long as they fulfilled their duties as they did at present . They had that day among them several Present and
Past Grand Officers , and he felt sure they were one and all animated by a desire to benefit the English Craft . Very much of the success of Freemasonry at the present time was due to the care bestowed * npon it by the Grand Secretary , who bad shown by tbe way in which he had carried out the ceremonies that day how much interest he took in the Craft . He must not forget to refer also to the Assistant Grand
Secretary , Bro . Buss , whose work iu the Craft had met the approval of all with whom he came iu contact ; more especially was this tho case some time since , when the bulk of the work devolved on him . S peaking of Freemasonry generally , he could remember how , forty years ago , when a very young man , he first saw the light of
Freemasonry at Gibraltar . The longer he lived tbe more he appreciated Jt , and he could but say to those aronud him if they only make as many friends , and spent as many pleasant evenings in it as he had "one , they too would know the advantages of Freemasonry . The Worshi pful Master next submitted tbe toast of Very Worshipful ¦ Bro . Shadwell H . Clerke , the Consecrating Officer . Were it possible for him to enjoy speeobmaking , he should have very much to say in
St. Mary Abbotts Lodge, No. 1974.
praise of their Grand Secretary , to whom he and the founders generally were greatly indebted for assistance rendered them in the formation of their Lodge , both before and after the issuing of the warrant for its consecration . He trusted the Lodge might prosper and never forfeit the respect and regard of the brother to whom they were so much indebted for what he had done towards starting it .
Bro . Clerke thought he might fairly echo the remarks of Bro . Woodford so far as what be had said as to his having spoken so often before that day was concerned . It was a great pleasure to him to reply to the toast , more especially after tho way in which tho W . M . had alluded to the small services he had been able to render iu connection with the establishment of the Lodge . It had been a great
pleasure to him to be preseut that day , and be had felt it his duty to assist the W . M . as far as lie in his power . He had felt from tbe first that the Lodge would be a successful one , and had done his best to get the needful authority from the Grand Master as early as possible . He must congratulate the founders on the successful start that had been made , and trusted that the future of tbe Lodge would be all they
could desire . Before resuming his seat he would ask them to honour another toast—to use an oft repeated expression , the toast of tho evening—that of their W . M ., coupled with Prosperity to the Saint Mary Abbotts Lodge . As he had said in Lodge , the W . M . was a very old and experienced Mason , having passed the chair some years since in India . He ( Bro . Clerke ) had seen him on many occasions in
Freemasonry , and was sure he was the right sort of man to put at the head of a Lodge . He could bub congratulate him and the Lodge generally on the favourable auspices under which they assembled , and had little doubt but that the first Master and the Lodge itself would prove a great success . The Worshipful Master tendered his heartfelt thanks . He assured the brethren that the
present was the one period in the whole day ' s proceedings he had looked forward to with diffidence and misgivings . The man who could gracefully say , I thank you , under such circumstances was , in his opinion , a masterpiece . So far as he was concerned , he should do his very best for tbe welfare of the Lodge . He invited his brother visitors to come and see him when there was work to do in tbe Lodge ,
as if he could do his duty there , he felt they would excuse him at the toast list , and then proceeded to propose the health of the guests . The Visitors who were present mnst remember they were assembled that evening at a new Lodge , whose machinery had only just been set in motion . He waa at present unable to say how it would work , so would not promise too much j all he could hope was that the St . Mary
Abbotts Lodge would eventually attain a reputation both for hospitality and good working . Witb the toast he had the pleasure of coupling the name of Bro . Rev . W . Francis ; that brother , in responding , felt the Master could hardly have selected auy one less able to reply than himself , but at the samo time he could not have chosen one who had enjoyed himself more than he . He thonght he might
say that the Visitors had all enjoyed themselves ; that each did really wish every success and prosperity to the Lodge aud its founders . What was more , they felt convinced from the way in which it had been started , and tbe ability of the brother at its bead , that the Lodge mnst succeed . The W . M . next proposed the health of his Officers . Of course as he had not seen them work he could not yet say anything of them ; he
hoped , however , the brethren would unite witb him in wishing them good health and trusting they might keep up the reputation that had been established that day . He coupled with the toast the name of Col . Petrie , the Treasurer and acting Secretary . Bro . Petrie aoknowledged the toast . The W . M . had said he could not say what his Officers were like as be bad not tried them , but under so
distinguished a master , he ( the speaker ) felt convinced they could hardly fail to do well . Masonry was often spoken of as an institution which created good fellowship and charity among its members , but he thought it had a much higher aim . It taught its members to prepare themsflves for another world and that their aim should be to make themselves fit stones to be selected by the Great Architect of tha
Universe to be added to the great temple above . Brother Gould followed . The brethren had paid him the compliment of asking him to act as Junior Warden of the Lodge and to retain that position during the remainder of the day ' s proceedings ; he thanked them , in a position which be did not think he should be able to occupy again—as one of the Officers of the Lodge . One thing had struck him which
had not yet been mentioned by any of the speakers—tbe number of military men who bad taken part in the day's proceedings . Aa an old soldier be felt very pleased to meet so many members of the profession . He felt there was no better class of men to be found in tbe world than those who had passed a military life ; and he felt that the large number of military men associated with the Lodge wonld ensure success . The Tyler's toast was then
given , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . The W . M . took occasion during the evening to specially thank the musical brethren for the part they had taken in the day ' s work . An excellent programme of music was set down to intersperse the various toasts , and the songs were most deservedly applauded . Bro . Lott under , took the direction of the music , being supported by Bros . J . Tremere , E . Moss , A . James and H . Ashton .
The Lord Mayor , who is the present G . Junior Warden of England , has given five guineas to the John Hervey Memorial Fnnd .
HOITIOWAY '* OINTMENT AJfD PILLS . —Diseases of Advnncpd Years . —The grand climacteric "• eing passed , mankind passes tn old age . Then tho dige-tion becomes impaired , the rcrvous system grows feeble , and the physical powers become enervated . Now ai-iso congistion of tho liver , lungs , or head , followed by dropsy , asthma , or apoplexy , which frequently afflict and often destroy the a <; ed . As the liver usually becomes torpid , its activity may speedily by revived 1 y rubbing H nlloway R Ointment thoroughly over tbe pit of the stomach and right side , at least twice a day , and taking the Pills at the same time . This treatment also disperses all other congestions by varying the parts rubbed according to the situations of the mischief .