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Lodge Charity, No. 223.
LODGE CHARITY , No . 223 .
THE annual meeting was held on Tuesday night , at the Masonic Rooms , Union-street , Plymouth , when Bro . Richard Blight , who had been unanimously elected , was installed as the W . M . of the Lodge . Tho ceremony was performed by W . Bro . W . Browning P . M . P . P . G . D . C , in the presence , and with the assistance of the follow , ing Board of Installed Masters : —Bros . John M . Hifley P . M . P . P . G .
A . D . C ., J . B . Phillips P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C ., H . Miller P . M . Sec . P . P . G . D . C , J . Treeby P . M ., J . R . Annis P . M ., T . C . Lewarne P . M ., J . W . Cornish P . M . G . T ., all of 223 , Rev . R . Measham P . M . 1205 P . P . G . Chaplain , V . Bird P . M . 1550 P . P . G . T ., S . Jew P . M . 105 P . P . G . T ., E . A . Davies P . M . 1099 P . P . G . S . Wks ., J . B . Gover P . M . 70 P . P . G . A . D . C , J . B . Price P . M . 202 P . P . G . S . B ., J . B . Witheridge P . M . P . P . G . P ., W . Welch P . M . P . P . G . P ., E . A . Lean W . M . 70 , R . Pengelley P . M . 70 , J . T . Browning W . M . 105 , C . Cooper P . M . and S . 105 , J . James P . M . 105 , A . R . Lethbridge P . M . 159 , G . Stentiford P . M . 159 , R . Marshall P . M . 202 , W . Powell P . M . 1205 , J . H . Blaokell P . M . 1099 , J . Gould P . M . 1099 , J . R . Lord P . M . 1247 , T . Heath W . M .
1136 , G . Darke P . M . 1136 . The addresses were given by Bro . Cornish , and after this the following brethveu were appointed and invested as the Officers for the ensuing year : —H . S . Hill I . P . M ., J . Lavers S . W ., John Moysey J . W ., T . C . Cornish P . M . Treas ., W . Browning P . M . & o . Sec , John Delve S . D ., John Neno J . D ., Frederick
Goodyear I . G ., James Hoy ton D . C ., W . J . Hannaford A . D . C ,, J . Hoyten O ., John Williams S . S ., W . H . Frost J . S ., and James Bartlett Tyler . A committee of five was appointed to arrange the day for the Annual Banquet , and the brethren retired to partake of simple refreshment in their own room , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , the newly installed W . M . being especially honoured .
The Great City Lodge, No. 142g.
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 142 G .
December thirteenth , eighteen seventy-nine , In London , at the Cannon Street Hotel , The Lodge " Great City " met , iu numbers strong , Under the Mastership of Bro . Blackie ; Whose gavel , at its potent summoning sound , Met with a prompt response , and in tho West
The Senior Warden Catchpole took position ; Bro . T . Hatner occupied tho South . Past Masters , —Moody , he who vviolds the pen , Aud Headon , keeper of the money chest , Were iu the North , for minutes and for dues ; Taylor and Kibble , tho two Deacons , stood
lo order—m their places ; Jenkins B . C ., Fundick and Potter , ablo Stewards both , Kccble I . G ., with Steedmau Outer Guard , Made the Ledge perfect as to Officers . Stevens and Freeman , first and last of thoso Who'd passed tho Chair , were also present ;
And mongst the many members may bo named Past Master Henry Thompsou , Donald Clark , Bortram aud W . Metchim , Styles and Cook , J . Lindner , Robson , Mozley , Hicks aud Shaw , Hartley and De Leliva , Greening , Frost , A . Bertram , Mogrklge , Durrant , Kent ,
1 . W . Headon , Postaus , Liscombe , Wood , Gindors and Lockett , Hooper , Bonlton , Ward , J . W . Stephens , Bowen , Lucas , Smythe , And several others , ( " see attendance book " ) . The Visitors were—Hawkins " Robert Burns , " Simpson of the " St . Matthews , " five two-nine ; Lefeau of number thirty , Cook of " Penge , "
Robertson tho " St . Lawrence , " one four-four , Barnett the " Langton , " sixteen seventy-three , W . H . Barber , "Royal Hanover ; " and Rossignol of twelve sixteen , "Macdonald ;" Greening " Carnarvon , " Cutler " Euphrates , " Richardson " Skelmersdale , " Lawrence " Coborn , " And W . Iliffe of " Imperial George . "
The Lodge , thus formed , was , with a fervent prayer , Opened in order and solemnity ; Minutes were read , approved , and certified , And ballot taken for a candidate Whose fair repute secured him acceptation . He , Mr . William Wood , was introduced ,
Received the Light and fit investiture . On Brother Postaus , after usual proof , The feliow-Craft ' s degree was next conferred The ceremonial work was well performed , And proved the skill alike of all concerned In working pure and simple Masonry .
The Lodge was closed in order regular Down to the first degree , and business then Was speedily despatched . The claims of Charity Were not forgotten . The several guests Forthwith arose " to greet his worshi p well " ;
And then , the evening ' s labour terminated ; Tho Master closed his Lodge with solemn prayer ) Adjournment from the South was duly made ; Past Master Freeman closed the "greater Ji « -ht ;" And brethren separated : —
Promptly to meet again Around the social board , whereon was spread Provision plenty , neither stint nor waste . The cloth was cleared , and grateful thanks returned ,
The Great City Lodge, No. 142g.
And then tho Master rose ; Right well he spoke Of loyalty , a watohword of our Order , Calling on each and all to toast " Tho Queen , " With whose most gracious name " the Craft" ho coupled Needless to say with what enthusiasm That toast so dear to Masons was received !
Nor was less fervour shown when ho tho name Of our " Grand Master " introduced , in praise And thankfulness that Masonry could boast So worthy and beloved a Princo as chief . The "Pro Grand Master" next , tho noble Earl Whose namo ' s a " household word " in every Lodge ,
Respected for his earnestness and zeal , Received tho honour due to his high rank . The " Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lodge " Were also well remembered ; after which The I . P . M . enforced attention whilst The merits of the " Master" ho extolled ,
Praising most highly his most perfect work , And management of all the Lodge affairs . Then " Pat o' Mullingar " was snng by Shaw , With broguo and pathos fitting Irish song ; That done , the Master rose to make reply , And offered grateful thanks for kind support ,
Whilst he upheld the credit of the Lodge And kept its " prestige " bright before tho world : He sought to emulate , if not excel , The work of former years , and , for his part , He would not flinch from labour , nor lack zeal To gain distinction in Masonic work ,
And join his predecessors worthily . Another song—and then the newly mado And worthy Brother Wood was spoken of In terms of hopeful promise , and received A hearty welcome to Freemasonry ; To which he made response , with modesty ,
Whilst yet with firm assurance he declared His will shonld not be wanting , to the end That ho might profit by initiation . Bertram obliged—and then , in order due , Past years were well remembered , and to those Who . ' in their course , had steered the ship " Great City "
Throughout its happy voyage , thanks were givon ; Botnrning which tlio I . P . M . r-xp-cased The pride and plensure it nfl ' oiiled them To find the good ship officered and maimed By able and efficient men , whose zeal Would still extend that vovage prosperously .
Past Master Stevens , he of " Uniformity , Added his thanks , and , in a brief address , Referred to late events of interest To all who have at heart pure Masonry . Him , Headon followed , with " a few remarks " Pnngent and full of sense as usual .
Barnett , of sixteen seventy-three , then sang "Tbe Vicar o' Bray" in manner excellent . Due hononr to tho " Visitors " was paid , And welcome of tho heartiest acoorded . Cutler , Lefeau , and Hawkins first replied , Each in his turn expressing pleasure felt
At work in Lodge and social gathering . Barber , of " Royal Hanover , " and ono From Walsall , Brother Simpson , also spoke In terms of high appreciation . The " Treasurer and Secretary " then Received their fitting meed of gratitude .
Moody replied , with vigorous address And usual exhortation as to dues . Recital— " Mason ' s Vows " by " Father "—then The "Officer's" and "Tyler ' s" toasts were given , And at an early hour , with hearts elate ,
Mutual good wishes for the Christmas tide , And hopes that the New Year prospority Mig ht bring to each and all , and re-unite The bonds of brotherhood so well ODJoyed , The Brethren separated , and— " That ' s All ! "
St. Patrick's Military Lodge, No. 295,I.C.
ST . PATRICK'S MILITARY LODGE , No . 295 , I . C .
THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place at tho Masonic Hall , York , on Tuesday , and was well attended by members of the Lodge , as well as by Visitors from tho York and Eboracum Lodges . The W . M . elect Bro . Captain L . Murphy was installed by Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 ; and the Officers were invested as follows : — Bros . J . Hanly V . S . I . P . M ., Sergeant-Major Harris S . W ., Quarter-,
master Sergeant Somerset J . W ., Sergeant-Major Padley Treasurer , Major T . B . Sbaw-Hellier Secretary , Sergeaut-Major Flint S . D ., Serjeant Lewis J . D ., Sergeant Pattison I . G ., Corporal Gladmau Tyler . Amongst tho Visitors present on the occasion were Bros . Sir James Meek P . M . 236 , W . H . Gainforth W . M . 236 , C . G . Padel W . M . 1611 , Rev . J . E . M . Young P . M . 236 , W . Lawton P . M . 236 , G .
Balmford P . M . 230 , & c . ; letters beiug received from Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . and others , regretting absenco through indisposition , & c . Brother T . S . Camidge presided at tho organ . The Military Brethren entertained their Visitors in tho most htspitabla -iianner at supper , after which the Loyal and Masonic toasts were ibserved , and there was excellent singing by Bros . Harrington 295 , Murphy 295 , O'Sullivan 295 , Pattison 295 , Lee 1611 , and Turner 1611 .
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Lodge Charity, No. 223.
LODGE CHARITY , No . 223 .
THE annual meeting was held on Tuesday night , at the Masonic Rooms , Union-street , Plymouth , when Bro . Richard Blight , who had been unanimously elected , was installed as the W . M . of the Lodge . Tho ceremony was performed by W . Bro . W . Browning P . M . P . P . G . D . C , in the presence , and with the assistance of the follow , ing Board of Installed Masters : —Bros . John M . Hifley P . M . P . P . G .
A . D . C ., J . B . Phillips P . M . P . P . G . A . D . C ., H . Miller P . M . Sec . P . P . G . D . C , J . Treeby P . M ., J . R . Annis P . M ., T . C . Lewarne P . M ., J . W . Cornish P . M . G . T ., all of 223 , Rev . R . Measham P . M . 1205 P . P . G . Chaplain , V . Bird P . M . 1550 P . P . G . T ., S . Jew P . M . 105 P . P . G . T ., E . A . Davies P . M . 1099 P . P . G . S . Wks ., J . B . Gover P . M . 70 P . P . G . A . D . C , J . B . Price P . M . 202 P . P . G . S . B ., J . B . Witheridge P . M . P . P . G . P ., W . Welch P . M . P . P . G . P ., E . A . Lean W . M . 70 , R . Pengelley P . M . 70 , J . T . Browning W . M . 105 , C . Cooper P . M . and S . 105 , J . James P . M . 105 , A . R . Lethbridge P . M . 159 , G . Stentiford P . M . 159 , R . Marshall P . M . 202 , W . Powell P . M . 1205 , J . H . Blaokell P . M . 1099 , J . Gould P . M . 1099 , J . R . Lord P . M . 1247 , T . Heath W . M .
1136 , G . Darke P . M . 1136 . The addresses were given by Bro . Cornish , and after this the following brethveu were appointed and invested as the Officers for the ensuing year : —H . S . Hill I . P . M ., J . Lavers S . W ., John Moysey J . W ., T . C . Cornish P . M . Treas ., W . Browning P . M . & o . Sec , John Delve S . D ., John Neno J . D ., Frederick
Goodyear I . G ., James Hoy ton D . C ., W . J . Hannaford A . D . C ,, J . Hoyten O ., John Williams S . S ., W . H . Frost J . S ., and James Bartlett Tyler . A committee of five was appointed to arrange the day for the Annual Banquet , and the brethren retired to partake of simple refreshment in their own room , when the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were given , the newly installed W . M . being especially honoured .
The Great City Lodge, No. 142g.
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 142 G .
December thirteenth , eighteen seventy-nine , In London , at the Cannon Street Hotel , The Lodge " Great City " met , iu numbers strong , Under the Mastership of Bro . Blackie ; Whose gavel , at its potent summoning sound , Met with a prompt response , and in tho West
The Senior Warden Catchpole took position ; Bro . T . Hatner occupied tho South . Past Masters , —Moody , he who vviolds the pen , Aud Headon , keeper of the money chest , Were iu the North , for minutes and for dues ; Taylor and Kibble , tho two Deacons , stood
lo order—m their places ; Jenkins B . C ., Fundick and Potter , ablo Stewards both , Kccble I . G ., with Steedmau Outer Guard , Made the Ledge perfect as to Officers . Stevens and Freeman , first and last of thoso Who'd passed tho Chair , were also present ;
And mongst the many members may bo named Past Master Henry Thompsou , Donald Clark , Bortram aud W . Metchim , Styles and Cook , J . Lindner , Robson , Mozley , Hicks aud Shaw , Hartley and De Leliva , Greening , Frost , A . Bertram , Mogrklge , Durrant , Kent ,
1 . W . Headon , Postaus , Liscombe , Wood , Gindors and Lockett , Hooper , Bonlton , Ward , J . W . Stephens , Bowen , Lucas , Smythe , And several others , ( " see attendance book " ) . The Visitors were—Hawkins " Robert Burns , " Simpson of the " St . Matthews , " five two-nine ; Lefeau of number thirty , Cook of " Penge , "
Robertson tho " St . Lawrence , " one four-four , Barnett the " Langton , " sixteen seventy-three , W . H . Barber , "Royal Hanover ; " and Rossignol of twelve sixteen , "Macdonald ;" Greening " Carnarvon , " Cutler " Euphrates , " Richardson " Skelmersdale , " Lawrence " Coborn , " And W . Iliffe of " Imperial George . "
The Lodge , thus formed , was , with a fervent prayer , Opened in order and solemnity ; Minutes were read , approved , and certified , And ballot taken for a candidate Whose fair repute secured him acceptation . He , Mr . William Wood , was introduced ,
Received the Light and fit investiture . On Brother Postaus , after usual proof , The feliow-Craft ' s degree was next conferred The ceremonial work was well performed , And proved the skill alike of all concerned In working pure and simple Masonry .
The Lodge was closed in order regular Down to the first degree , and business then Was speedily despatched . The claims of Charity Were not forgotten . The several guests Forthwith arose " to greet his worshi p well " ;
And then , the evening ' s labour terminated ; Tho Master closed his Lodge with solemn prayer ) Adjournment from the South was duly made ; Past Master Freeman closed the "greater Ji « -ht ;" And brethren separated : —
Promptly to meet again Around the social board , whereon was spread Provision plenty , neither stint nor waste . The cloth was cleared , and grateful thanks returned ,
The Great City Lodge, No. 142g.
And then tho Master rose ; Right well he spoke Of loyalty , a watohword of our Order , Calling on each and all to toast " Tho Queen , " With whose most gracious name " the Craft" ho coupled Needless to say with what enthusiasm That toast so dear to Masons was received !
Nor was less fervour shown when ho tho name Of our " Grand Master " introduced , in praise And thankfulness that Masonry could boast So worthy and beloved a Princo as chief . The "Pro Grand Master" next , tho noble Earl Whose namo ' s a " household word " in every Lodge ,
Respected for his earnestness and zeal , Received tho honour due to his high rank . The " Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lodge " Were also well remembered ; after which The I . P . M . enforced attention whilst The merits of the " Master" ho extolled ,
Praising most highly his most perfect work , And management of all the Lodge affairs . Then " Pat o' Mullingar " was snng by Shaw , With broguo and pathos fitting Irish song ; That done , the Master rose to make reply , And offered grateful thanks for kind support ,
Whilst he upheld the credit of the Lodge And kept its " prestige " bright before tho world : He sought to emulate , if not excel , The work of former years , and , for his part , He would not flinch from labour , nor lack zeal To gain distinction in Masonic work ,
And join his predecessors worthily . Another song—and then the newly mado And worthy Brother Wood was spoken of In terms of hopeful promise , and received A hearty welcome to Freemasonry ; To which he made response , with modesty ,
Whilst yet with firm assurance he declared His will shonld not be wanting , to the end That ho might profit by initiation . Bertram obliged—and then , in order due , Past years were well remembered , and to those Who . ' in their course , had steered the ship " Great City "
Throughout its happy voyage , thanks were givon ; Botnrning which tlio I . P . M . r-xp-cased The pride and plensure it nfl ' oiiled them To find the good ship officered and maimed By able and efficient men , whose zeal Would still extend that vovage prosperously .
Past Master Stevens , he of " Uniformity , Added his thanks , and , in a brief address , Referred to late events of interest To all who have at heart pure Masonry . Him , Headon followed , with " a few remarks " Pnngent and full of sense as usual .
Barnett , of sixteen seventy-three , then sang "Tbe Vicar o' Bray" in manner excellent . Due hononr to tho " Visitors " was paid , And welcome of tho heartiest acoorded . Cutler , Lefeau , and Hawkins first replied , Each in his turn expressing pleasure felt
At work in Lodge and social gathering . Barber , of " Royal Hanover , " and ono From Walsall , Brother Simpson , also spoke In terms of high appreciation . The " Treasurer and Secretary " then Received their fitting meed of gratitude .
Moody replied , with vigorous address And usual exhortation as to dues . Recital— " Mason ' s Vows " by " Father "—then The "Officer's" and "Tyler ' s" toasts were given , And at an early hour , with hearts elate ,
Mutual good wishes for the Christmas tide , And hopes that the New Year prospority Mig ht bring to each and all , and re-unite The bonds of brotherhood so well ODJoyed , The Brethren separated , and— " That ' s All ! "
St. Patrick's Military Lodge, No. 295,I.C.
ST . PATRICK'S MILITARY LODGE , No . 295 , I . C .
THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place at tho Masonic Hall , York , on Tuesday , and was well attended by members of the Lodge , as well as by Visitors from tho York and Eboracum Lodges . The W . M . elect Bro . Captain L . Murphy was installed by Bro . J . Todd P . M . 236 ; and the Officers were invested as follows : — Bros . J . Hanly V . S . I . P . M ., Sergeant-Major Harris S . W ., Quarter-,
master Sergeant Somerset J . W ., Sergeant-Major Padley Treasurer , Major T . B . Sbaw-Hellier Secretary , Sergeaut-Major Flint S . D ., Serjeant Lewis J . D ., Sergeant Pattison I . G ., Corporal Gladmau Tyler . Amongst tho Visitors present on the occasion were Bros . Sir James Meek P . M . 236 , W . H . Gainforth W . M . 236 , C . G . Padel W . M . 1611 , Rev . J . E . M . Young P . M . 236 , W . Lawton P . M . 236 , G .
Balmford P . M . 230 , & c . ; letters beiug received from Bros . T . B . Whytehead P . M . and others , regretting absenco through indisposition , & c . Brother T . S . Camidge presided at tho organ . The Military Brethren entertained their Visitors in tho most htspitabla -iianner at supper , after which the Loyal and Masonic toasts were ibserved , and there was excellent singing by Bros . Harrington 295 , Murphy 295 , O'Sullivan 295 , Pattison 295 , Lee 1611 , and Turner 1611 .