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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . A QUIET but exceedingly agreeable little meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , 18 th inst ., nt the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Crossley W . Master . 'For some time past the the brethren of the Mariners ' havo been exercising an unpretentious economy in order to exemplify the " distinguishing characteristic , " and they have so far succeeded that at the last Festival of tho Benevolent Institution their esteemed
Hon . Secretary Bro . Joseph Driscoll wa =- enabled to carry np a very respectable addition to tho fund raised on behalf of tho Old Folks . This has only been accomplished by . elf-denying effort , but the " pangs" of that self-abnegation having been surmounted , as the W . M . so pleasantly observed on Tnesday night , the brethren have once more resnmed their habitual hospitalities , with none the less zest
from a consciousness of having acceded so substantially to the claims of charity . On tho occasion of our visit Bro . Crossley was snpported in the chair by the Immediate Past Master Bro . Hiram Cosedge , the end of whose successful year we recently recorded , and amongst those present were Bros . A . E . Gladwell P . M ., G . J . C . Smith P . M ., Joseph Clark P . M ., A . Lefanx P . M ., J . Shipley S . W ., T . E . Davey J . W .,
Joseph Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Hon . Sec ., J . Linscott S . D ., L . Steingraber J . D ., A .-Conldroy Organist , S . Lampen Steward , L . G . Eeinhardt Tyler , H . Meyer , W . Saunders , Jas . Protheroe , J . H . Morgau , Thos . Oblein , C . J . Howard , Edwin J . Bailey , C . Fassheber ; and others . Tho Visitors included Bros . G . T . Plumbly I . P . M . 1808 P . G . Sword Bearer , William Gill 602 , J . H .
Smith 16-2 , E . N . Pringle 1313 , Thomas Douglas St . Leonards , H . Pitcher 860 , & c . Tho agenda was not a heavy one , and Lodge having been opened in due form , it was at once advanced . Brother J . H . Morgan , who had beon initiated at the last meeting , which was an off-night , was duly passed to tho second degree , the ceremony being ably performed by tho Worshipful Master , assisted by his
officers . Some routine business was supplemented by a proposition for initiation , and another for joining , after which Lodge was closed iu form , and tho brethren and visitors dined together in the Coffee Eoom of the Hotel , where Bros . Bitter and Clifford administered to their comfort and enjoyment admirably . At the conclusion of a repast , well served under tho personal superintendence of Bro . J .
Marcham , the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and duly honoured , tho Worshipfnl Master issuing his fiat thafc brevity was to be the order of tbe evening iu tbe matter of speeches . Thus , after the usual loyal expressions towards our beloved Patroness of the Craft , and the Most Worshipful G . Master and his family , the W . Master passed on to pay a graceful tribute of
respect and praise to the Masonio Rulers , whose services to the Institution were duly acknowledged . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Hiram Cosedge ) then resumed the gavel , and in proposing the health of the excellent W . Master of the United Mariners' Lodge , expressed tho opinion that no ono conld properly sympathise with that toast excepting those who had passed the chair . No one knew
the responsibilities , as well as the pleasures , experienced by the occupant of that exalted position so thoroughly as ono who had participated in its duties and privileges . It was wonderful how easy the position appeared to be before it was undertaken , and how onerous and how strangely like a Chinese pnzzle when one got into it . Indeed , having let the cat out of the bag , it required a vast amount of self-restraint
to keep within proper bounds , and the older one became , the more one felfc liko the cat let loose , ancl wanting to teach the kittens a little more . The W . M ., during his short career iu the chair , had used his utmost endeavour to cement them together as brothers , which was the chief object of Freemasonry all over the habitable globe . He came into office when they had expended all their funds ,
and certainly his predecessor had a good deal to do with that . His predecessor was not ashamed of it , but when they were almost bankinpt , their excellent W . M . determined as far as possible to assist in tbe cause of Charity , nnd in curtailing the banquets ho . acted both wisely and well . But they had gone on most harmoniously , and after putting them through the pangs qf hunger , he did not intend thov
should continue iu that condition , though he would not go so far ns his predecessor had done , and would keep a little in reserve . They bad all seeu his working , for he was now midway through his degrees in the chair , and already ho had raised them eight steps up the ladder , as when that gavel was formed they were thirty-three , whereas now they were tvventv-two . This allusion to numerical ., seemed perfectly
understood by those to whom it was addressed , and the to . st was welcomed with the utmost hilarity . Tho Worshipfnl Master briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to him , and said so long as he occupied the chair—a position of which he was very pro . d—he shonld endeavour to do his duty , and to merit the commendations of tho Lodge . In turn ho gave the health of the F . C . Bro . Morgan
who , however , was not amongst them for the first time that evening , having been admitted at the last meeting , when he had not , the opp- rtunity—through liis niggardliness , should ho say ?—( voices : " Economy" )—of extending towards him the customary hospitalities . He might now tell Bro . Morgan ho was just ou the threshold of Freemasonry '; ho had heard something of it , and of its
teachings . But there was more to come , more beautiful ar . d impressive than what he had already heard or seen . He was si : re he could not have been otherwise than favourabl y impressed already by the teaching he had received , and whf-n he reached the sublime d ¦¦ _ rr-e , to which ho hoped to have the pleasure of raising him , he wonld acknowledge that Fr < emafonry was worthy to receive good men and true , such as he believer ! Brother Morgan himself to be . The to . st
was heartily received , and Bro . Morgan suitably responded , thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him by admit'ing him a member of the Ancient and Honourable Institution . The Worshipful Master next gave a most cordial welcome to the Visitors , of whom he was glad to see so large a number present . Bro . G . T . Plumbly Prov . G . S . B . in response said , it had given him great gratification to be present amongst them thafc evening . He did not visit many
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Lodges , and living in a somewhat remote part of the country , on the Norfolk coast , they had little opportunity in bygone times of attend , ing any Lodges of Instruction . He was very pleased to witness the quiet ancl yet easy and perfect working of their Lodge , and he congratulated the Officers and brethren upon that fact . When ho left the chair ho felt ho had just reached a point when he was qualified to go
on with the duties . His mother Lodge was some distance irom his home , and when another was founded , nearer to him , he was proud to join it . He was made Senior Warden almost immediately , and it took him some time to acquit himself with credit in that position , but the next year he was offered , and was pleased to accept , the Mastership . In his county they boasted of good Masons , like tho
Prince of Wales ancl Lcrd Sutlield , who did good service to the Craft . In conclusion he said he shonld be happy to welcome any of the brethren at his Lodge . Bro . W . Gill also briefly acknowledged the toast , in doing which he expressed his deep sense of gratification at tho hospitality extended to the Visitors and to himself on this hia first visit to a London Lodge . The health of the Past Masters was
then given , and on their behalf Bro . G . J . C . Smith briefly replied . The W . Master then paid a deserved compliment to the Officers of the Lodge , whose working was most satisfactory . Bro . J . Shipley S . W . suitably acknowledged the compliment , in which he said he expressed the sentiments of all his brother officers and himself when
he said they wero actuated by the dpsira so to fulfil their duties as to give continued satisfaction to the Lodge . The official list was then closed with the Tyler ' s toast . Dnring the evening there waa an abundance of excellent vocal and instrumental music , Brother Couldrey lending valuable and efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte .
St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 211 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on Wednesday , the 19 th insfc ., in lieu of the regular meeting , which fell on Easter Tuesday . There were present Bros . Usher Back W . M ., W . E . Young S . W ., F . J . Hentsch J . W ., W . W . Morgan Secretary , T . IT . Peirce S . D ., H . Martin J . D ., E . Turing I . G ., 0 . T . Speight P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros W . Radcliffe , A .
Withers , A . Green , J . Layer ; also Bros . H . Green , A . Dickson , Crapper , Burr , Adams , & c . After the summons convening the meet , ing had been read , the W . M . announced tho death , which occurred on the 12 th inst ., of Brother George Parsons P . M ., who was an esteemed member of tho St . Michael ' s Lodge , and who had been a constant attendant at its meetings since the date of his
initiation—1858 . Brother Parsons ha-1 passed through the various offices , aud he filled the chair of this Lodge in 1867 . Bro . Back stated that he , with several members of the Lodge , attended the funeral , on Monday last , and if evidence of the estimation in which their late brother was held by his neighbours were needed , it was found iu the fact that the churchyard was literally thronged by those who had come to pay their
last tribute of respect to the deceased . Bro . P . M . Laver then pro . posed that a vote of condolence be sent from the Lodge to the members of tbe late Brother Parsons' family , the same to be recorded on the minutes . This was unanimously agreed to , and several of tbe members testified to the great loss the Lodge had sustained by this bereavement , and the deep interest Brother Parsons always took
in the work of the Lodge and the welfare of its members . Tbe ballot was then taken for Mr . Edward Lindsay Pembroke , who waa proposed as a candidate for initiation by Bro . Henry Green , seconded by Bro . Alfred Green P . M . The result was unanimously iu favour of tho candidate , and the W . M . cou . teously vacated the chair to
enable Bro . Green P . M . to introduce his friend Mr . Pembroke to the mysteries of the Order . Later on Bros . Adams and Burr were rafsed to the sublime degree , this ceremony being likewise performed by Bro . Alfred Green . After closing the Lodge an hour was spent in social converse .
Grey Friars , No . 1101 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . E . J . Blackwell W . M ., W . Ferguson I . P . M ., Richard Dowsett S . W ., 0 . B ; Honey J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , Hawkes S . D ., Prickefcfc J . D ., Cordrey D . C , Tegg Steward , Ravenscroft I . G ., Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Margrett , Creed , Weather-head , T . Margrett , W . Black .
well , Coate ., Goff , Brown ., Whitfield , Hukins , Greenaway , Sands , Bailev . Visitors—Bros . Hawkes 414 , Parry S . D . 414 , Hunt 188 and 771 , Greg son 1714 , Wells Chaplain 140 , F . Blackwell I . G . 414 , H . Blackwell Secretary 1540 , Strang J . W . 1505 , Mount W . M . 414 . After preliminaries , the W . M . informed the brethren that , in compliance with the resolution unanimously passed at the last meeting , a letter
had been sont direct to Her Majesty , to which a reply had been received . Ho would now do himself the honour of reading ifc to them" Lieut .-General Sir F . Ponsonby is commanded by the Queen ^ to thank tho Reading Freemasons for their letter of congratulation . Buckingham Palace , 15 th March 1883 . " The W . M . said it must be gratifying to all the brethren to feel that their loyal sentiments of
devotion to Her Majesty had been brought so directly under her notice , and had received so gr _ eious a recognition ; ifc would also be satisfactory to know that Her Majesty had graciously consented to receive a deputation from Grand Lodge , representing tho whole of the Craft , shortly after her return from Italy . Mr . Charles Slaug hton was iuitiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry ; the
ceremony was admirably performed by the Master and Officers , with precision and correctness ; the candidate appeared mnch impressed with the beautiful ceremony . The charge and lecture were not given in this instance , for want of time . Lodge was opened in'he •• econd degree . Bro . Walter Blackwell , a candidate for raising , gave satisfactory proof of his efficiency in tho former decrees , he
waa entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the third degree , md Bro . Blackwell was admitted and raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The effect of the ceremony was considerably heightened by vocal ancl instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . Hickie the Organist . Lodge was resumed to the firsfc degree and closed according to ancient form , after whioh the brethren retired for refreshment to the Ship Hotel , where a very agreeable evening was spent .
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Notices Of Meetings.
NOTICES OF MEETINGS .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . A QUIET but exceedingly agreeable little meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , 18 th inst ., nt the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Crossley W . Master . 'For some time past the the brethren of the Mariners ' havo been exercising an unpretentious economy in order to exemplify the " distinguishing characteristic , " and they have so far succeeded that at the last Festival of tho Benevolent Institution their esteemed
Hon . Secretary Bro . Joseph Driscoll wa =- enabled to carry np a very respectable addition to tho fund raised on behalf of tho Old Folks . This has only been accomplished by . elf-denying effort , but the " pangs" of that self-abnegation having been surmounted , as the W . M . so pleasantly observed on Tnesday night , the brethren have once more resnmed their habitual hospitalities , with none the less zest
from a consciousness of having acceded so substantially to the claims of charity . On tho occasion of our visit Bro . Crossley was snpported in the chair by the Immediate Past Master Bro . Hiram Cosedge , the end of whose successful year we recently recorded , and amongst those present were Bros . A . E . Gladwell P . M ., G . J . C . Smith P . M ., Joseph Clark P . M ., A . Lefanx P . M ., J . Shipley S . W ., T . E . Davey J . W .,
Joseph Harling P . M . Treasurer , Joseph Driscoll P . M . Hon . Sec ., J . Linscott S . D ., L . Steingraber J . D ., A .-Conldroy Organist , S . Lampen Steward , L . G . Eeinhardt Tyler , H . Meyer , W . Saunders , Jas . Protheroe , J . H . Morgau , Thos . Oblein , C . J . Howard , Edwin J . Bailey , C . Fassheber ; and others . Tho Visitors included Bros . G . T . Plumbly I . P . M . 1808 P . G . Sword Bearer , William Gill 602 , J . H .
Smith 16-2 , E . N . Pringle 1313 , Thomas Douglas St . Leonards , H . Pitcher 860 , & c . Tho agenda was not a heavy one , and Lodge having been opened in due form , it was at once advanced . Brother J . H . Morgan , who had beon initiated at the last meeting , which was an off-night , was duly passed to tho second degree , the ceremony being ably performed by tho Worshipful Master , assisted by his
officers . Some routine business was supplemented by a proposition for initiation , and another for joining , after which Lodge was closed iu form , and tho brethren and visitors dined together in the Coffee Eoom of the Hotel , where Bros . Bitter and Clifford administered to their comfort and enjoyment admirably . At the conclusion of a repast , well served under tho personal superintendence of Bro . J .
Marcham , the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair , and duly honoured , tho Worshipfnl Master issuing his fiat thafc brevity was to be the order of tbe evening iu tbe matter of speeches . Thus , after the usual loyal expressions towards our beloved Patroness of the Craft , and the Most Worshipful G . Master and his family , the W . Master passed on to pay a graceful tribute of
respect and praise to the Masonio Rulers , whose services to the Institution were duly acknowledged . The Immediate Past Master ( Bro . Hiram Cosedge ) then resumed the gavel , and in proposing the health of the excellent W . Master of the United Mariners' Lodge , expressed tho opinion that no ono conld properly sympathise with that toast excepting those who had passed the chair . No one knew
the responsibilities , as well as the pleasures , experienced by the occupant of that exalted position so thoroughly as ono who had participated in its duties and privileges . It was wonderful how easy the position appeared to be before it was undertaken , and how onerous and how strangely like a Chinese pnzzle when one got into it . Indeed , having let the cat out of the bag , it required a vast amount of self-restraint
to keep within proper bounds , and the older one became , the more one felfc liko the cat let loose , ancl wanting to teach the kittens a little more . The W . M ., during his short career iu the chair , had used his utmost endeavour to cement them together as brothers , which was the chief object of Freemasonry all over the habitable globe . He came into office when they had expended all their funds ,
and certainly his predecessor had a good deal to do with that . His predecessor was not ashamed of it , but when they were almost bankinpt , their excellent W . M . determined as far as possible to assist in tbe cause of Charity , nnd in curtailing the banquets ho . acted both wisely and well . But they had gone on most harmoniously , and after putting them through the pangs qf hunger , he did not intend thov
should continue iu that condition , though he would not go so far ns his predecessor had done , and would keep a little in reserve . They bad all seeu his working , for he was now midway through his degrees in the chair , and already ho had raised them eight steps up the ladder , as when that gavel was formed they were thirty-three , whereas now they were tvventv-two . This allusion to numerical ., seemed perfectly
understood by those to whom it was addressed , and the to . st was welcomed with the utmost hilarity . Tho Worshipfnl Master briefly acknowledged the compliment paid to him , and said so long as he occupied the chair—a position of which he was very pro . d—he shonld endeavour to do his duty , and to merit the commendations of tho Lodge . In turn ho gave the health of the F . C . Bro . Morgan
who , however , was not amongst them for the first time that evening , having been admitted at the last meeting , when he had not , the opp- rtunity—through liis niggardliness , should ho say ?—( voices : " Economy" )—of extending towards him the customary hospitalities . He might now tell Bro . Morgan ho was just ou the threshold of Freemasonry '; ho had heard something of it , and of its
teachings . But there was more to come , more beautiful ar . d impressive than what he had already heard or seen . He was si : re he could not have been otherwise than favourabl y impressed already by the teaching he had received , and whf-n he reached the sublime d ¦¦ _ rr-e , to which ho hoped to have the pleasure of raising him , he wonld acknowledge that Fr < emafonry was worthy to receive good men and true , such as he believer ! Brother Morgan himself to be . The to . st
was heartily received , and Bro . Morgan suitably responded , thanking the brethren for the honour conferred upon him by admit'ing him a member of the Ancient and Honourable Institution . The Worshipful Master next gave a most cordial welcome to the Visitors , of whom he was glad to see so large a number present . Bro . G . T . Plumbly Prov . G . S . B . in response said , it had given him great gratification to be present amongst them thafc evening . He did not visit many
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Lodges , and living in a somewhat remote part of the country , on the Norfolk coast , they had little opportunity in bygone times of attend , ing any Lodges of Instruction . He was very pleased to witness the quiet ancl yet easy and perfect working of their Lodge , and he congratulated the Officers and brethren upon that fact . When ho left the chair ho felt ho had just reached a point when he was qualified to go
on with the duties . His mother Lodge was some distance irom his home , and when another was founded , nearer to him , he was proud to join it . He was made Senior Warden almost immediately , and it took him some time to acquit himself with credit in that position , but the next year he was offered , and was pleased to accept , the Mastership . In his county they boasted of good Masons , like tho
Prince of Wales ancl Lcrd Sutlield , who did good service to the Craft . In conclusion he said he shonld be happy to welcome any of the brethren at his Lodge . Bro . W . Gill also briefly acknowledged the toast , in doing which he expressed his deep sense of gratification at tho hospitality extended to the Visitors and to himself on this hia first visit to a London Lodge . The health of the Past Masters was
then given , and on their behalf Bro . G . J . C . Smith briefly replied . The W . Master then paid a deserved compliment to the Officers of the Lodge , whose working was most satisfactory . Bro . J . Shipley S . W . suitably acknowledged the compliment , in which he said he expressed the sentiments of all his brother officers and himself when
he said they wero actuated by the dpsira so to fulfil their duties as to give continued satisfaction to the Lodge . The official list was then closed with the Tyler ' s toast . Dnring the evening there waa an abundance of excellent vocal and instrumental music , Brother Couldrey lending valuable and efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte .
St . Michael ' s Lodge , No . 211 . —An emergency meeting of this Lodgo was held on Wednesday , the 19 th insfc ., in lieu of the regular meeting , which fell on Easter Tuesday . There were present Bros . Usher Back W . M ., W . E . Young S . W ., F . J . Hentsch J . W ., W . W . Morgan Secretary , T . IT . Peirce S . D ., H . Martin J . D ., E . Turing I . G ., 0 . T . Speight P . M . Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros W . Radcliffe , A .
Withers , A . Green , J . Layer ; also Bros . H . Green , A . Dickson , Crapper , Burr , Adams , & c . After the summons convening the meet , ing had been read , the W . M . announced tho death , which occurred on the 12 th inst ., of Brother George Parsons P . M ., who was an esteemed member of tho St . Michael ' s Lodge , and who had been a constant attendant at its meetings since the date of his
initiation—1858 . Brother Parsons ha-1 passed through the various offices , aud he filled the chair of this Lodge in 1867 . Bro . Back stated that he , with several members of the Lodge , attended the funeral , on Monday last , and if evidence of the estimation in which their late brother was held by his neighbours were needed , it was found iu the fact that the churchyard was literally thronged by those who had come to pay their
last tribute of respect to the deceased . Bro . P . M . Laver then pro . posed that a vote of condolence be sent from the Lodge to the members of tbe late Brother Parsons' family , the same to be recorded on the minutes . This was unanimously agreed to , and several of tbe members testified to the great loss the Lodge had sustained by this bereavement , and the deep interest Brother Parsons always took
in the work of the Lodge and the welfare of its members . Tbe ballot was then taken for Mr . Edward Lindsay Pembroke , who waa proposed as a candidate for initiation by Bro . Henry Green , seconded by Bro . Alfred Green P . M . The result was unanimously iu favour of tho candidate , and the W . M . cou . teously vacated the chair to
enable Bro . Green P . M . to introduce his friend Mr . Pembroke to the mysteries of the Order . Later on Bros . Adams and Burr were rafsed to the sublime degree , this ceremony being likewise performed by Bro . Alfred Green . After closing the Lodge an hour was spent in social converse .
Grey Friars , No . 1101 . —A meeting was held on Wednesday , 12 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Beading . Present—Bros . E . J . Blackwell W . M ., W . Ferguson I . P . M ., Richard Dowsett S . W ., 0 . B ; Honey J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , Hawkes S . D ., Prickefcfc J . D ., Cordrey D . C , Tegg Steward , Ravenscroft I . G ., Hemmings Tyler ; P . M . ' s Bros . Margrett , Creed , Weather-head , T . Margrett , W . Black .
well , Coate ., Goff , Brown ., Whitfield , Hukins , Greenaway , Sands , Bailev . Visitors—Bros . Hawkes 414 , Parry S . D . 414 , Hunt 188 and 771 , Greg son 1714 , Wells Chaplain 140 , F . Blackwell I . G . 414 , H . Blackwell Secretary 1540 , Strang J . W . 1505 , Mount W . M . 414 . After preliminaries , the W . M . informed the brethren that , in compliance with the resolution unanimously passed at the last meeting , a letter
had been sont direct to Her Majesty , to which a reply had been received . Ho would now do himself the honour of reading ifc to them" Lieut .-General Sir F . Ponsonby is commanded by the Queen ^ to thank tho Reading Freemasons for their letter of congratulation . Buckingham Palace , 15 th March 1883 . " The W . M . said it must be gratifying to all the brethren to feel that their loyal sentiments of
devotion to Her Majesty had been brought so directly under her notice , and had received so gr _ eious a recognition ; ifc would also be satisfactory to know that Her Majesty had graciously consented to receive a deputation from Grand Lodge , representing tho whole of the Craft , shortly after her return from Italy . Mr . Charles Slaug hton was iuitiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry ; the
ceremony was admirably performed by the Master and Officers , with precision and correctness ; the candidate appeared mnch impressed with the beautiful ceremony . The charge and lecture were not given in this instance , for want of time . Lodge was opened in'he •• econd degree . Bro . Walter Blackwell , a candidate for raising , gave satisfactory proof of his efficiency in tho former decrees , he
waa entrusted and retired . Lodge was opened in the third degree , md Bro . Blackwell was admitted and raised to tho sublime degree of M . M . The effect of the ceremony was considerably heightened by vocal ancl instrumental music , under the direction of Bro . Hickie the Organist . Lodge was resumed to the firsfc degree and closed according to ancient form , after whioh the brethren retired for refreshment to the Ship Hotel , where a very agreeable evening was spent .