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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . THE brethren of this old and exceedingly popular Lodge assembled in strong ibrco on Tuesday evening , at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , lo witness tho installation of Bro . Joshua Shipley as Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year . A variety of reasons combiued to invest this gathering with moro than usual interest , amongst them being tho congratulatory success that had attended Bro . J . VV . Crossloy's year of ofiice , which richly entitled him to tho
compliments bestowed upon him , both in tho Lodgo room aud at the banquet table , and an equally substantial recognition of tho continued and valuable services which had been rendered to the Lodge for many years by its indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Joseph Driscoll P . M ., and for the unwearying support he has lent to tho Masonio Charities . Ifc is well known that for a long succession of years the
United Mariners have been staunch and consistent promoters of the interests of our Institutions , in which they have set an example worthy of imitation , a fact to which Bro . James Terry made graceful allusion later in the evening . Lodge was-opened soon after five o ' clock , under the presidency of the retiring Worshipful Master , Bro . Joseph William Crossley , who was supported by Bros . Hiram Cosedge
I . P . M ., J . Shipley S . W ., T . E . Davey J . W ., J . Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Sec , J . Linscott S . D ., L . Steiugraber J . D ., V . Fassheber M . C , A . Couldrey I . G ., S . Lampen Steward , W . Audey P . M ., C . Davey P . M . 7 , T . Smith P . M ., A . Lefeaux P . M ., J . Clark P . M ., G . J . C . Smith P . M ., J . Lanckeman , J . H . Morgan , T . Oblein , D . J . Thomas , J . Eofcheroe , A . Field , W . Boyce , J .
Hildrat . , H . Meyer , F . W . Sanders , C . Howard , J . Lewis , T . Campbell , G . L . Reinhardt Tyler , and rnanv others . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . J . H . Dodson P . M . 55 , W . " Gill W . M . 612 , W . H . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , L . J . Turner 1598 , S . Richardson 183 , D . C . Long 768 , T . Tulett 1326 , F . M . Harling 1139 , L . Solomon 1732 , E . A . Crosoo 1704 , W . Martin 879 , Georgo Rowe 754 , J . Terry P . M . 228
( Secretary of the R . M . B . I . ) , F . J . Parrott , R . Lawson W . M . 1426 , W . Manger P . M . 1314 , A . Murling 748 , 13 . Ollendorf Montefiore , C . H . Gray 1704 , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditors' report , which showed the finances of the Lodge to be in a healthy condition , was unanimously adopted , after which Bro . Shipley was presented
in due form as fche Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The usual interrrogatories having been assented to , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , when Bro . Shipley was installed into the dignified position to which he had been chosen by tbe entire voice of his brethren . The impressive ceremony was worked by Brother Crossley , whose rendering of the Ritual was characterised by careful
study and elocutionary effect , clearly demonstrating the lesson so often inculcated in this Lodge of the desirableness of each retiring Master installing his successor . On the re-admission of the brethren Bro . Shipley was saluted in the three degrees , the heartiness of the greeting being such as to afford him evidence , if indeed any were needed , as to the warm regard in which he is held by all the
brethren of his Lodge . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , the collars being thus distributed : —Bros . J . W . Crossley I . P . M ., Thomas B . Davey S . W ., J . Linscott J . W ., J . Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Secretary , L . Stevngrafoer Senior Deacon , A . Couldrey J . D ., C . Fassheber I . G ., C . Davey P . M . W . S ., W . Boyce
Assist . W . S ., G . L . Reinhardfc Tyler . Some formal business having been disposed of , the brethren and visitors adjourned to the throneroom of the hotel , where a sumptuous repast was spread , the arrangements for whioh , under the supervision of Bro . J . Marcham , gave general satisfaction . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . the Grand Master His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales , the toasts being received with loyalty and enthusiasm . The health of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carxtarvon , and fche Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , were given with equal zest , special reference being made to the valuable services they each rendered to the Craft , together with the rest of the Grand Officers , past and present . Bro . Crossley then assumed the
gavel , and in felicitous terms proposed the health of the newlyinstalled Worshipful Master , making special reference to the able manner in which he had discharged his duties in the minor offices throngh which he had passed , and in which he had proved his thorough love of Masonry . He had made way for Bro . Shipley , because , in the ordinary and inevitable changes in a Masonic Lodge , he was compelled
to do so ; and nothing had afforded him a greater amount of pleasure than to have had the privilege of installing so worthy a brother into the chair of K . S . In every way he was eminently worthy of the hononr which had been conferred upon him by the brethren , and he wished Brother Shipley a very happy and prosperous year of office . The Worshipfnl Master was most cordially greeted on rising to
acknowledge the toast . He assured the brethren of his deep interest in the Craft , and said in the future , as in the past , he shonld exert his utmost to promote fche welfare of the Craffc in general , and to uphold the prestige which had been gained by the United Mariners' Lodge in past years . He had attained to the proud dignity to whioh he had aspired , and he trusted that when he
resigned into the hands of his successor the honourable trust which had to-day been handed to him , he might do so with the feeling that he had discharged his responsibilities witb credit to himself and with satisfaction to tbe brethren . He then proposed the health of tie Immediate Past Master and installing Officer , in doing which he
congratulated Bro . Crossley upon the success he had achieved during his year of office , and upon the satisfactory position in which he left the Lodge upon his retirement from the chair . He acknowledged the kind and courteous assistance he had afc all times received from his Immediate Past Master , who had so well and wisely ruled the Lodge during the past year , and whose worthy example he should study in
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every way to emulate . He then begged Bro . Crossley ' s acceptance of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him unanimously by the whole of the members of the Lodge , and expressed the hope that ho might live long to wear it , and to adorn the Craffc , of which ho was a brilliant ornament . The jewel was a massive one , of gold , and bore the following inscription : —
Presented to Brother JOSEI-H WILLIAM CROSSLEY P . M ., by tho Brethren of tho UNITED MARINEUS * LODGE , NO . 30 , In appreciation of his ability ancl courtesy while Worshipful Mastoi
January 16 th , 1883 . The Immediate Past Master , iu rising to acknowledge the compliment passed upon him was vociferously cheered . Hq briefly thanked the brethren for the proud distinction they had conferred upon him , and assured them he should wear this magnificent token of their esteem and regard aa long as he was able to
take an aotive part in Masonic life , whioh he trusted would be for many years to come . He thanked the Past Masters for their generous assistance during his term of office , and especially in the installation ceremony of to-day , and concluded by reiterating his continued interest in the prosperity of the United Mariners' Lodge . The W . M . then gave the health of the Visitors , on whose behalf Bro .
Rndderforth P . M . 1668 responded ; and the Past Masters severally acknowledged the mention of their names in such fraternal terms as those in which the toast had been couched . A pleasing ancl gratify , ing incident occurred at this juncture , when the Worshipful Master rose to propose the health of their able and excellent Secretary Brother J . Driscoll . He reminded the brethren of the long
and faithful services which that brother had rendered to the Lodge , his unwearying advocacy and substantial support of the Masonio Charities , and his untiring efforts to uphold and increase the prestige of the United Mariners' Lodge . He had been the mainstay of the Lodge , and the brethren could not sufficiently thank him for the efforts he had put forth to promote its welfare . As a slight mark
of their appreciation of those exertions , and sincere recognition of his personal worth , he begged Bro . Driseoll ' s acceptance of a testimonial which had been spontaneously and gladly subscribed to by brethren of the Lodge , and expressed the fervent hope that their excellent Secretary might be spared many years to work with them , and live in fche high esteem and affection of all by whom he was
surrounded . The testimonial consisted of a magnificent and valuable timepiece of black and brush marble , of the reconnaisance style , with real bronze ornaments , finished in green and picked out with gold , with gold ornamentation in tho marble . The clock is fitted with a dead-beat movement ; , striking the hours and half hours on a gong , and
goes for fourteen days . Accompanying the gift was an address , beautifully illuminated ' and engrossed on vellum , and whioh was admired for its exquisite and artistic design and finish . The address , which was enclosed in a massive gilt frame , and glazed , ran as follows : —
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 , Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . Brother Thomas E . Davey S . W . ; Brother J . Linscott J . W To BKO . JOSEPH DRISCOLL P . M . P . P . G . P .
We , the undersigned members of this Lodge , desire to express our gratification afc fche able and zealous manner in which the duties of Secretary have been performed by you for some years past , and further for the ready and fraternal help that you have afc all times given to those who have sought Masonio instrnction at your hands .
We also recal with satisfaction the many instances in which your sage counsels have safely guided the bark of the Lodge in the past , and we feel assured you will skilfully do the same in the future . We trust the Great Architect of the Universe will give you health and happiness for many years , to remain amongst us , and to give us the benefit of your experience .
16 th January 1883 . ( Here follow a number of signatures ) . Bro . Driscoll , who was received with a perfect ovation , replied as follows : It would be affectation on my part were I to say merely thafc the testimonial you have just presented to me is too much to enable me to thank you for . I feel what you have done for me
very keenly . I feel ifc in this way—not so much for its value , which is superb , and which appears to me to be splendid , but for the gracefulness with which you have forgiven many faults and drawbacks on my part . You know thafc I have endeavoured , and with the best of feeling , to do my duty ; but I am getting on in years , and I feel my ability not so great as it might have been some time ago . But I try
to do my best . I cannot thank you sufficiently for this estimationand more than proper estimation—of the little I have done during the few years I have acted as your Secretary . It is true I am the father of this Lodge , but that does not much exceed twenty years , and I do hope thafc I may live to be fche father of ifc for some time longer yet , even when my abilities to discharge the duties of
Secretary shall have gone by . However , I thank yon kindly and gratefully . I feel this much , and I feel it sincerely , that although this has been done altogether unknown to me , ifc has been done with a feeling towards me that the many errors I have committed—not of intention , but whatever they have been—are kindly and cordially forgiven by you , and I shall brace myself to the effort , with all tho strength that remains , to do my duty if possible
better than I have hitherto done . Bro . Driscoll resumed his sealamidst fresh outbursts of cheering . The Masonic Charities was the next toast given from the chair , and Bro . James Terry in reply said it was not the first timo in the history of this Lodge that he had had the pleasure of responding to the toast . In fact , in this Lodge the toast of the Masonic Institutions could never be forgotten , because if they reverted to their early history , they would find that amongst the two Lodges which first supported the Boys' School the United
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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . THE brethren of this old and exceedingly popular Lodge assembled in strong ibrco on Tuesday evening , at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , lo witness tho installation of Bro . Joshua Shipley as Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year . A variety of reasons combiued to invest this gathering with moro than usual interest , amongst them being tho congratulatory success that had attended Bro . J . VV . Crossloy's year of ofiice , which richly entitled him to tho
compliments bestowed upon him , both in tho Lodgo room aud at the banquet table , and an equally substantial recognition of tho continued and valuable services which had been rendered to the Lodge for many years by its indefatigable Secretary , Bro . Joseph Driscoll P . M ., and for the unwearying support he has lent to tho Masonio Charities . Ifc is well known that for a long succession of years the
United Mariners have been staunch and consistent promoters of the interests of our Institutions , in which they have set an example worthy of imitation , a fact to which Bro . James Terry made graceful allusion later in the evening . Lodge was-opened soon after five o ' clock , under the presidency of the retiring Worshipful Master , Bro . Joseph William Crossley , who was supported by Bros . Hiram Cosedge
I . P . M ., J . Shipley S . W ., T . E . Davey J . W ., J . Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Sec , J . Linscott S . D ., L . Steiugraber J . D ., V . Fassheber M . C , A . Couldrey I . G ., S . Lampen Steward , W . Audey P . M ., C . Davey P . M . 7 , T . Smith P . M ., A . Lefeaux P . M ., J . Clark P . M ., G . J . C . Smith P . M ., J . Lanckeman , J . H . Morgan , T . Oblein , D . J . Thomas , J . Eofcheroe , A . Field , W . Boyce , J .
Hildrat . , H . Meyer , F . W . Sanders , C . Howard , J . Lewis , T . Campbell , G . L . Reinhardt Tyler , and rnanv others . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . J . H . Dodson P . M . 55 , W . " Gill W . M . 612 , W . H . Rudderforth P . M . 1668 , L . J . Turner 1598 , S . Richardson 183 , D . C . Long 768 , T . Tulett 1326 , F . M . Harling 1139 , L . Solomon 1732 , E . A . Crosoo 1704 , W . Martin 879 , Georgo Rowe 754 , J . Terry P . M . 228
( Secretary of the R . M . B . I . ) , F . J . Parrott , R . Lawson W . M . 1426 , W . Manger P . M . 1314 , A . Murling 748 , 13 . Ollendorf Montefiore , C . H . Gray 1704 , & c . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the Auditors' report , which showed the finances of the Lodge to be in a healthy condition , was unanimously adopted , after which Bro . Shipley was presented
in due form as fche Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The usual interrrogatories having been assented to , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , when Bro . Shipley was installed into the dignified position to which he had been chosen by tbe entire voice of his brethren . The impressive ceremony was worked by Brother Crossley , whose rendering of the Ritual was characterised by careful
study and elocutionary effect , clearly demonstrating the lesson so often inculcated in this Lodge of the desirableness of each retiring Master installing his successor . On the re-admission of the brethren Bro . Shipley was saluted in the three degrees , the heartiness of the greeting being such as to afford him evidence , if indeed any were needed , as to the warm regard in which he is held by all the
brethren of his Lodge . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , the collars being thus distributed : —Bros . J . W . Crossley I . P . M ., Thomas B . Davey S . W ., J . Linscott J . W ., J . Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Secretary , L . Stevngrafoer Senior Deacon , A . Couldrey J . D ., C . Fassheber I . G ., C . Davey P . M . W . S ., W . Boyce
Assist . W . S ., G . L . Reinhardfc Tyler . Some formal business having been disposed of , the brethren and visitors adjourned to the throneroom of the hotel , where a sumptuous repast was spread , the arrangements for whioh , under the supervision of Bro . J . Marcham , gave general satisfaction . After the banquet the W . M . proposed the Queen and the Craft , and the M . W . the Grand Master His Royal
Highness the Prince of Wales , the toasts being received with loyalty and enthusiasm . The health of the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carxtarvon , and fche Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , were given with equal zest , special reference being made to the valuable services they each rendered to the Craft , together with the rest of the Grand Officers , past and present . Bro . Crossley then assumed the
gavel , and in felicitous terms proposed the health of the newlyinstalled Worshipful Master , making special reference to the able manner in which he had discharged his duties in the minor offices throngh which he had passed , and in which he had proved his thorough love of Masonry . He had made way for Bro . Shipley , because , in the ordinary and inevitable changes in a Masonic Lodge , he was compelled
to do so ; and nothing had afforded him a greater amount of pleasure than to have had the privilege of installing so worthy a brother into the chair of K . S . In every way he was eminently worthy of the hononr which had been conferred upon him by the brethren , and he wished Brother Shipley a very happy and prosperous year of office . The Worshipfnl Master was most cordially greeted on rising to
acknowledge the toast . He assured the brethren of his deep interest in the Craft , and said in the future , as in the past , he shonld exert his utmost to promote fche welfare of the Craffc in general , and to uphold the prestige which had been gained by the United Mariners' Lodge in past years . He had attained to the proud dignity to whioh he had aspired , and he trusted that when he
resigned into the hands of his successor the honourable trust which had to-day been handed to him , he might do so with the feeling that he had discharged his responsibilities witb credit to himself and with satisfaction to tbe brethren . He then proposed the health of tie Immediate Past Master and installing Officer , in doing which he
congratulated Bro . Crossley upon the success he had achieved during his year of office , and upon the satisfactory position in which he left the Lodge upon his retirement from the chair . He acknowledged the kind and courteous assistance he had afc all times received from his Immediate Past Master , who had so well and wisely ruled the Lodge during the past year , and whose worthy example he should study in
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every way to emulate . He then begged Bro . Crossley ' s acceptance of a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him unanimously by the whole of the members of the Lodge , and expressed the hope that ho might live long to wear it , and to adorn the Craffc , of which ho was a brilliant ornament . The jewel was a massive one , of gold , and bore the following inscription : —
Presented to Brother JOSEI-H WILLIAM CROSSLEY P . M ., by tho Brethren of tho UNITED MARINEUS * LODGE , NO . 30 , In appreciation of his ability ancl courtesy while Worshipful Mastoi
January 16 th , 1883 . The Immediate Past Master , iu rising to acknowledge the compliment passed upon him was vociferously cheered . Hq briefly thanked the brethren for the proud distinction they had conferred upon him , and assured them he should wear this magnificent token of their esteem and regard aa long as he was able to
take an aotive part in Masonic life , whioh he trusted would be for many years to come . He thanked the Past Masters for their generous assistance during his term of office , and especially in the installation ceremony of to-day , and concluded by reiterating his continued interest in the prosperity of the United Mariners' Lodge . The W . M . then gave the health of the Visitors , on whose behalf Bro .
Rndderforth P . M . 1668 responded ; and the Past Masters severally acknowledged the mention of their names in such fraternal terms as those in which the toast had been couched . A pleasing ancl gratify , ing incident occurred at this juncture , when the Worshipful Master rose to propose the health of their able and excellent Secretary Brother J . Driscoll . He reminded the brethren of the long
and faithful services which that brother had rendered to the Lodge , his unwearying advocacy and substantial support of the Masonio Charities , and his untiring efforts to uphold and increase the prestige of the United Mariners' Lodge . He had been the mainstay of the Lodge , and the brethren could not sufficiently thank him for the efforts he had put forth to promote its welfare . As a slight mark
of their appreciation of those exertions , and sincere recognition of his personal worth , he begged Bro . Driseoll ' s acceptance of a testimonial which had been spontaneously and gladly subscribed to by brethren of the Lodge , and expressed the fervent hope that their excellent Secretary might be spared many years to work with them , and live in fche high esteem and affection of all by whom he was
surrounded . The testimonial consisted of a magnificent and valuable timepiece of black and brush marble , of the reconnaisance style , with real bronze ornaments , finished in green and picked out with gold , with gold ornamentation in tho marble . The clock is fitted with a dead-beat movement ; , striking the hours and half hours on a gong , and
goes for fourteen days . Accompanying the gift was an address , beautifully illuminated ' and engrossed on vellum , and whioh was admired for its exquisite and artistic design and finish . The address , which was enclosed in a massive gilt frame , and glazed , ran as follows : —
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 , Of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of England . Brother Thomas E . Davey S . W . ; Brother J . Linscott J . W To BKO . JOSEPH DRISCOLL P . M . P . P . G . P .
We , the undersigned members of this Lodge , desire to express our gratification afc fche able and zealous manner in which the duties of Secretary have been performed by you for some years past , and further for the ready and fraternal help that you have afc all times given to those who have sought Masonio instrnction at your hands .
We also recal with satisfaction the many instances in which your sage counsels have safely guided the bark of the Lodge in the past , and we feel assured you will skilfully do the same in the future . We trust the Great Architect of the Universe will give you health and happiness for many years , to remain amongst us , and to give us the benefit of your experience .
16 th January 1883 . ( Here follow a number of signatures ) . Bro . Driscoll , who was received with a perfect ovation , replied as follows : It would be affectation on my part were I to say merely thafc the testimonial you have just presented to me is too much to enable me to thank you for . I feel what you have done for me
very keenly . I feel ifc in this way—not so much for its value , which is superb , and which appears to me to be splendid , but for the gracefulness with which you have forgiven many faults and drawbacks on my part . You know thafc I have endeavoured , and with the best of feeling , to do my duty ; but I am getting on in years , and I feel my ability not so great as it might have been some time ago . But I try
to do my best . I cannot thank you sufficiently for this estimationand more than proper estimation—of the little I have done during the few years I have acted as your Secretary . It is true I am the father of this Lodge , but that does not much exceed twenty years , and I do hope thafc I may live to be fche father of ifc for some time longer yet , even when my abilities to discharge the duties of
Secretary shall have gone by . However , I thank yon kindly and gratefully . I feel this much , and I feel it sincerely , that although this has been done altogether unknown to me , ifc has been done with a feeling towards me that the many errors I have committed—not of intention , but whatever they have been—are kindly and cordially forgiven by you , and I shall brace myself to the effort , with all tho strength that remains , to do my duty if possible
better than I have hitherto done . Bro . Driscoll resumed his sealamidst fresh outbursts of cheering . The Masonic Charities was the next toast given from the chair , and Bro . James Terry in reply said it was not the first timo in the history of this Lodge that he had had the pleasure of responding to the toast . In fact , in this Lodge the toast of the Masonic Institutions could never be forgotten , because if they reverted to their early history , they would find that amongst the two Lodges which first supported the Boys' School the United