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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
WeVahall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings ^ tor insertion in our columns , and where . desired will endeavour to send a" representative , to report Lodge or other , proceedings . 'We . . do tnot . sanotron .. anyone-attending . Lodge' meetings .. as our ^ reppesentatfve without a > specific invitation .
— : o : — CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 . THIS ancient Lodge was constituted ; so ; far back as'the 27 th February 1769 , as one of the Atholl Lodges , under the number 150 , was advanced to number 10 on 7 th March 1792 , and received its present position lat the Union of the Grand Lodges in 1813 . It has
a long array of Past Masters , of whom the most distinguished is the Father of the Lodge Bro . Witham Matthew Bywater Past Grand Sword Bearer of England , who was Master of the Lodge so far back as 18 53 . The Lodge is in a flourishing financial position , having a large sum invested from which grants are annually made to the
Masonic Charities ( of all of which it is a Vice-President ) and cases of distress brought to the notice of the Brethren . It is therefore no small an honour to preside over so distinguished a Lodge , and the annual festival is always an evening to -look' forward to with pleasure .
i The installation meeting took place on the 14 th ult ., but the country in general and Freemasons in particular were then in deep grief , on account of the death of Queen Victoria , of blessed : memory . The ceremony , however , was held on that date as provided by the bye-laws , and Bro . Martin Pulvermann was regularly installed by
Bro . Bywater , and the- following Officers were -invested : Octavius Marsland S . W ., Maurice Miroy J . W ., Arthur Digby-Green P . M . Treasurer , John Walter Barnes Secretary , 'Arthur C . Burnley . S . D ., Thomas E . Williams J . D ., W . M . Bywater D . C ., W . P . Campbell Everden I . G ., William Pound P . M . and H . L . Pound Stewards , and George Gilbert Prov . G . T . Middx . Tyler .
The Worshipful Master decided to postpone the celebration until the March meeting , and it is safe to say that the Brethren lost nothing by the delay . Bro . Pulvermann had time to . arrange , a magnificent programme , and everything was done in right royal fashion . . The Brethren assembled on the 14 th inst . at the Cannon Street Hotel , E . C . and the Lodge was regularly opened by Bro . r Pulvermann soon after half past five . The minutes of the la ' st meeting contained the following touching record of the . late Queen ' s , death :
Whereas it hath , pleased the . Great Architect of the' Universe to take unto Himself our late beloved Sovereigns Queen Victoria of blessed memory , We , the members of the-Royal Athelstan Lodge ; No . 10 : in open Lodge assembled , desire to record upon our minutes , 'our deep sorrow at the great loss which we have sustained by . thedeath of
that 'illustrious Lady ,- whose life-was consecrated- to the work of promoting Peace-and Goodwill . As the Grand Patroness of our two Masonic Schools , and as the mother of our Most Worshipful Grand Master and his illustrious / Brother the Duke of Connaught , her memory finds a place in every Mason's heart .
Proposed by Bro . W . M . Bywater . Seconded by Bro . Whadcoat . 14 th February 1901 . Upon the proposition of the Master , seconded by Bro . Pound , and supported by Bro . Digby-Green , the sum of twenty-five pounds was granted from the Benevolent Fund to relieve the necessities of
a former Past Master of the Lodge . The case of the widow of a Brother who asked for assistance was considered , and two Brethren were instructed to inquire into the circumstances and report at the next meeting . Bro . Pulvermann announced that he was going to serve as a Steward at both the Girls and Boys School Festivals , and the Lodge made a liberal contribution to his lists .
The Secretary read a letter from the widow of a late member , expressing her thanks for the sympathy of the- Brethren in her distress . One Brother tendered his resignation , and one candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , so the number of members is maintained .
Bro . Dix P . M . stated their Master had presented new collars to the Officers of the Lodge , and also thirty-six firing glasses for use at the fourth degree , and proposed that the same be cordially accepted , and a record of the gift be entered oh the minutes . This was carried with applause .
The business before the Lodge being transacted , the Master called upon Bro . William Foxton , a junior member , to give the lecture on the second tracing board . This was clone in a very perfect manner , with excellent elocution , and elicited the hearty approval of those present , especially the Past Masters .
The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren adjourned to the large Hall , where the banquet was served . The programmes were designed by Bro . Milton Smith P . M ., and consisted of a very beautiful and elaborate record of the history of the Lodge , and will doubtless be preserved as a souvenir of this interesting occasion . The outer cover , printed in green , red and gold , bore the arms of the Lodge
and the Centennial Medal . Inside were the portraits of the Master and his Wardens , a photographic reproduction of the Ancient Charter of . 1769 , with the signature of Bro . Robert Leslie Grand Secretary , a list of the homes , and the names of the Past Masters from Bro . Robert Lockhart the first W . M . in 1769 , and the present Officers of the Lodge , the menu , the toast list , and the programme of the music , with words of the songs .
Reports Of Meetings.
At the termination of the sumptuous repast , grace was sung by the vocalists , and the various silver loving cups , the property of the Lodge , were passed round . Bro . Pulvermlann , on rising to propose the first toast , received quite an ovation , which bore testimony to his popularity among the
Brethren . The King , he said , must ever be endeared to Freemasons on account of the prosperity he brought them during his Grand Mastership , so that to-day they boasted nearly three thousand Lodges , with a membership of over 200 , 000 . The toast was drank with enthusiasm , as was ' also that of the Duke of Connaught for the first time associated with the title of the Grand Master .
Bro . G . W . Speth P . A . G . D . C . having responded for the Officers of Grand Lodge , Bro . Money Marsland in felicitous terms proposed the health of the'Worshipful Master . Bro . Pulvermann ,. in reply , thanked the Brethren for their hearty reception , and promised to do his best to uphold the dignity of the Lodge , and promote harmony and charitable feeling among the'Brethren .
Bro . Bywater cordially welcomed the visitors , and referred to the Old Charge exhorting the members to attend other Lodges as often as possible . Bros . J . B . Sorell , of the City Masonic Club , Lewis Ferguson , H . ' J . 'Skelton , and Robert Manuel acknowledged the compliment , and referred to the admirable-working in-the Lodge and the bounteous hospitality : ' extended to : them , for which -they-returned- the'ir-sincere thanks .
The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge having"been complimented : the very enjoyable proceedings were ' ' brought to a happy termination by the Tyler ' s toast . The musical entertainment was far above the usual average , and was under the direction of Bro . W . Wright P . P . G . O . Middx . The artistes'were Miss Emily' Davies , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Miss
Margaret-Stone , Bro . Maiideno Jackson , and Bro . " W . ' L . " Cockburn . . The : following is a list of the visitors : Bros . Henry Lovegrove P . G . S . B ., T . A . Bullock P . G . S . B ., G . = W . Speth PiA .. G . D . C , R . D . Voisey P . G . Std . Br ., H . A . Howe P . P . G . Reg . Surrey , . Robert ¦ Manuel jf ' . M . 1196 , 'J . Soddy 15 , " W . " W . Segrove 1604 , H . Tufnell P . M . 700 , G . Hall 1571 , R . Barrett P . M . 172 , A . A . 'Wallet 18 , A . W .
Balls 1965 ,: J .. March . P . M . 12722 ,. C : Deakin P . M .- 1178 , -G . A . Brandram 648 , C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury P . M . 1997 , Orlton Cooper Pi-M . 211 , 1 J . -Simmons- 77 , " H . iGrimsdall 2549 , "H . Lane ' 2272 , E . t Frampton P . M . 1584 , A . E .: Rowe : 25 S 0 , A .: M .: Leaff -S . iD . n 364 , ' ' ] - Broekett-Sorell P . M . 1260 , T . Bailey ; 2532 , J . : Percy FitzgeraldiSec . . 2772 , H . Saunion 1423 , T . r H . ; B . ? Riddle ,- G .-A ..- Corderoy ,: E . Brooks , ' F . ' Cole ,
A . T . i Duck , . ; G . i Pattison , - > Vincent F . Murche ; - and ; - 'the--following , invited by the W . M . : W . W .-Bartlett 1929 ,: F . H . Brace 1928 , ' Lewis Ferguson J . . M . ; I 997 , J . Tschuschner 435 , H .. T- Skelton W . M . 231 , E . ' Winterbottom P . M . 1549 , W . H . C . Crump S . D . 5 S , . and H .-Risch Miller . ' ¦ ' ¦ - ' ¦ ; ¦ ' ¦ '•' * 'I . •
Upton Lodge , r No . 1227 . -NOTHING succeeds like success , we are told , and on that principle we can account for ^ the fact that this month's meeting of- the Upton Lodge—although an off-night in every sense of the word—proved another " gala day " in its history , the special feature of the meeting being the report of the Worshipful" Master Bro . W . J . Carroll , who
secured the-honourable position of premier Steward "bf Englaiid at ' the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , taking up a list of ^ 525 10 s . It was a matter of particular gratification to the members of the Lodge that at this Festival they had actually secured the first place in point of amount sent up , as on a previous occasion
the Steward of the Upton Lodge at one of the Festivals'missed-the distinction by a few shillings only ; on this occasion the Lodge representative had a good surplus , the next'list in order being upwards of ^ 30 behind , and naturally the workers of 1227 , and the Brethren who had supported the list of the W . M ., were particularly gratified at the splendid result—it was indeed most creditable to-all concerned .
• ' 1 he meeting was held at the Great > Eastern ' Hotel , Liverpool Street , on-, Thursday of last week , and was well attended by Officers of the Lodge and other , members , and visitors . The-whole of the'proceedings were ably presided over by Bro : W . J . Carroll W . M ., ' who wongeneral approval and : added to his . reputation by-the manner in which he performed the different ceremonies . There were four
candidates for raising— -Bros . Arthur Ekins , Thomas Dorman Carter , Charles J . Gilmer , and Morris C . Cole—and all of them were present , and were duly admitted to a participation in the secrets of the sublime degree of Master Mason . Five of six candidates for . passing -were present , Brothers Herbert C . Houghton , Thomas Saunders , < James Avery , Richard Henry Ferguson , and Arthur' Ferguson , and ; they were passed to the second degree .
In announcing the result of his Stewardship on behalf of the Old People Bro . Carroll said that no less than forty members of the Upton Lodge had supported him with Life Governorship contributions i of ten guineas each ; the Upton Lodge itself had given : him : twenty guineas , and the Lodge of Instruction five guineas ; while a few friends had also placed their contributions on his list—including a
donation of ten shillings from a non-Masonic customer of his , and of which he was particularly proud—with the result that he was able to announce a total of five hundred guineas and ten shillings . He was very proud of the fact that this total placed him at the head of the Stewards of the year so far as amount was concerned , and felt that
every member of the Upton would unite with him in the satisfaction of knowing their Lodge had been able to give so good an account of itself . Needless to say the report and comments of the Worshipful Master were heartily received by the members and visitors ; it was certainly a matter to be proud . , of .
Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and a grant of five guineas made to relieve the pressing wants of the widow of a Brother who was initiated in the Lodge some twenty odd years back . Bro . Free , the Secretary , and others who spoke jn reference to this grant .
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
WeVahall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings ^ tor insertion in our columns , and where . desired will endeavour to send a" representative , to report Lodge or other , proceedings . 'We . . do tnot . sanotron .. anyone-attending . Lodge' meetings .. as our ^ reppesentatfve without a > specific invitation .
— : o : — CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . Royal Athelstan Lodge , No . 19 . THIS ancient Lodge was constituted ; so ; far back as'the 27 th February 1769 , as one of the Atholl Lodges , under the number 150 , was advanced to number 10 on 7 th March 1792 , and received its present position lat the Union of the Grand Lodges in 1813 . It has
a long array of Past Masters , of whom the most distinguished is the Father of the Lodge Bro . Witham Matthew Bywater Past Grand Sword Bearer of England , who was Master of the Lodge so far back as 18 53 . The Lodge is in a flourishing financial position , having a large sum invested from which grants are annually made to the
Masonic Charities ( of all of which it is a Vice-President ) and cases of distress brought to the notice of the Brethren . It is therefore no small an honour to preside over so distinguished a Lodge , and the annual festival is always an evening to -look' forward to with pleasure .
i The installation meeting took place on the 14 th ult ., but the country in general and Freemasons in particular were then in deep grief , on account of the death of Queen Victoria , of blessed : memory . The ceremony , however , was held on that date as provided by the bye-laws , and Bro . Martin Pulvermann was regularly installed by
Bro . Bywater , and the- following Officers were -invested : Octavius Marsland S . W ., Maurice Miroy J . W ., Arthur Digby-Green P . M . Treasurer , John Walter Barnes Secretary , 'Arthur C . Burnley . S . D ., Thomas E . Williams J . D ., W . M . Bywater D . C ., W . P . Campbell Everden I . G ., William Pound P . M . and H . L . Pound Stewards , and George Gilbert Prov . G . T . Middx . Tyler .
The Worshipful Master decided to postpone the celebration until the March meeting , and it is safe to say that the Brethren lost nothing by the delay . Bro . Pulvermann had time to . arrange , a magnificent programme , and everything was done in right royal fashion . . The Brethren assembled on the 14 th inst . at the Cannon Street Hotel , E . C . and the Lodge was regularly opened by Bro . r Pulvermann soon after half past five . The minutes of the la ' st meeting contained the following touching record of the . late Queen ' s , death :
Whereas it hath , pleased the . Great Architect of the' Universe to take unto Himself our late beloved Sovereigns Queen Victoria of blessed memory , We , the members of the-Royal Athelstan Lodge ; No . 10 : in open Lodge assembled , desire to record upon our minutes , 'our deep sorrow at the great loss which we have sustained by . thedeath of
that 'illustrious Lady ,- whose life-was consecrated- to the work of promoting Peace-and Goodwill . As the Grand Patroness of our two Masonic Schools , and as the mother of our Most Worshipful Grand Master and his illustrious / Brother the Duke of Connaught , her memory finds a place in every Mason's heart .
Proposed by Bro . W . M . Bywater . Seconded by Bro . Whadcoat . 14 th February 1901 . Upon the proposition of the Master , seconded by Bro . Pound , and supported by Bro . Digby-Green , the sum of twenty-five pounds was granted from the Benevolent Fund to relieve the necessities of
a former Past Master of the Lodge . The case of the widow of a Brother who asked for assistance was considered , and two Brethren were instructed to inquire into the circumstances and report at the next meeting . Bro . Pulvermann announced that he was going to serve as a Steward at both the Girls and Boys School Festivals , and the Lodge made a liberal contribution to his lists .
The Secretary read a letter from the widow of a late member , expressing her thanks for the sympathy of the- Brethren in her distress . One Brother tendered his resignation , and one candidate was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , so the number of members is maintained .
Bro . Dix P . M . stated their Master had presented new collars to the Officers of the Lodge , and also thirty-six firing glasses for use at the fourth degree , and proposed that the same be cordially accepted , and a record of the gift be entered oh the minutes . This was carried with applause .
The business before the Lodge being transacted , the Master called upon Bro . William Foxton , a junior member , to give the lecture on the second tracing board . This was clone in a very perfect manner , with excellent elocution , and elicited the hearty approval of those present , especially the Past Masters .
The Lodge was then closed and the Brethren adjourned to the large Hall , where the banquet was served . The programmes were designed by Bro . Milton Smith P . M ., and consisted of a very beautiful and elaborate record of the history of the Lodge , and will doubtless be preserved as a souvenir of this interesting occasion . The outer cover , printed in green , red and gold , bore the arms of the Lodge
and the Centennial Medal . Inside were the portraits of the Master and his Wardens , a photographic reproduction of the Ancient Charter of . 1769 , with the signature of Bro . Robert Leslie Grand Secretary , a list of the homes , and the names of the Past Masters from Bro . Robert Lockhart the first W . M . in 1769 , and the present Officers of the Lodge , the menu , the toast list , and the programme of the music , with words of the songs .
Reports Of Meetings.
At the termination of the sumptuous repast , grace was sung by the vocalists , and the various silver loving cups , the property of the Lodge , were passed round . Bro . Pulvermlann , on rising to propose the first toast , received quite an ovation , which bore testimony to his popularity among the
Brethren . The King , he said , must ever be endeared to Freemasons on account of the prosperity he brought them during his Grand Mastership , so that to-day they boasted nearly three thousand Lodges , with a membership of over 200 , 000 . The toast was drank with enthusiasm , as was ' also that of the Duke of Connaught for the first time associated with the title of the Grand Master .
Bro . G . W . Speth P . A . G . D . C . having responded for the Officers of Grand Lodge , Bro . Money Marsland in felicitous terms proposed the health of the'Worshipful Master . Bro . Pulvermann ,. in reply , thanked the Brethren for their hearty reception , and promised to do his best to uphold the dignity of the Lodge , and promote harmony and charitable feeling among the'Brethren .
Bro . Bywater cordially welcomed the visitors , and referred to the Old Charge exhorting the members to attend other Lodges as often as possible . Bros . J . B . Sorell , of the City Masonic Club , Lewis Ferguson , H . ' J . 'Skelton , and Robert Manuel acknowledged the compliment , and referred to the admirable-working in-the Lodge and the bounteous hospitality : ' extended to : them , for which -they-returned- the'ir-sincere thanks .
The Past Masters and Officers of the Lodge having"been complimented : the very enjoyable proceedings were ' ' brought to a happy termination by the Tyler ' s toast . The musical entertainment was far above the usual average , and was under the direction of Bro . W . Wright P . P . G . O . Middx . The artistes'were Miss Emily' Davies , Miss Emily Foxcroft , Miss
Margaret-Stone , Bro . Maiideno Jackson , and Bro . " W . ' L . " Cockburn . . The : following is a list of the visitors : Bros . Henry Lovegrove P . G . S . B ., T . A . Bullock P . G . S . B ., G . = W . Speth PiA .. G . D . C , R . D . Voisey P . G . Std . Br ., H . A . Howe P . P . G . Reg . Surrey , . Robert ¦ Manuel jf ' . M . 1196 , 'J . Soddy 15 , " W . " W . Segrove 1604 , H . Tufnell P . M . 700 , G . Hall 1571 , R . Barrett P . M . 172 , A . A . 'Wallet 18 , A . W .
Balls 1965 ,: J .. March . P . M . 12722 ,. C : Deakin P . M .- 1178 , -G . A . Brandram 648 , C . J . Wilkinson-Pimbury P . M . 1997 , Orlton Cooper Pi-M . 211 , 1 J . -Simmons- 77 , " H . iGrimsdall 2549 , "H . Lane ' 2272 , E . t Frampton P . M . 1584 , A . E .: Rowe : 25 S 0 , A .: M .: Leaff -S . iD . n 364 , ' ' ] - Broekett-Sorell P . M . 1260 , T . Bailey ; 2532 , J . : Percy FitzgeraldiSec . . 2772 , H . Saunion 1423 , T . r H . ; B . ? Riddle ,- G .-A ..- Corderoy ,: E . Brooks , ' F . ' Cole ,
A . T . i Duck , . ; G . i Pattison , - > Vincent F . Murche ; - and ; - 'the--following , invited by the W . M . : W . W .-Bartlett 1929 ,: F . H . Brace 1928 , ' Lewis Ferguson J . . M . ; I 997 , J . Tschuschner 435 , H .. T- Skelton W . M . 231 , E . ' Winterbottom P . M . 1549 , W . H . C . Crump S . D . 5 S , . and H .-Risch Miller . ' ¦ ' ¦ - ' ¦ ; ¦ ' ¦ '•' * 'I . •
Upton Lodge , r No . 1227 . -NOTHING succeeds like success , we are told , and on that principle we can account for ^ the fact that this month's meeting of- the Upton Lodge—although an off-night in every sense of the word—proved another " gala day " in its history , the special feature of the meeting being the report of the Worshipful" Master Bro . W . J . Carroll , who
secured the-honourable position of premier Steward "bf Englaiid at ' the recent Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , taking up a list of ^ 525 10 s . It was a matter of particular gratification to the members of the Lodge that at this Festival they had actually secured the first place in point of amount sent up , as on a previous occasion
the Steward of the Upton Lodge at one of the Festivals'missed-the distinction by a few shillings only ; on this occasion the Lodge representative had a good surplus , the next'list in order being upwards of ^ 30 behind , and naturally the workers of 1227 , and the Brethren who had supported the list of the W . M ., were particularly gratified at the splendid result—it was indeed most creditable to-all concerned .
• ' 1 he meeting was held at the Great > Eastern ' Hotel , Liverpool Street , on-, Thursday of last week , and was well attended by Officers of the Lodge and other , members , and visitors . The-whole of the'proceedings were ably presided over by Bro : W . J . Carroll W . M ., ' who wongeneral approval and : added to his . reputation by-the manner in which he performed the different ceremonies . There were four
candidates for raising— -Bros . Arthur Ekins , Thomas Dorman Carter , Charles J . Gilmer , and Morris C . Cole—and all of them were present , and were duly admitted to a participation in the secrets of the sublime degree of Master Mason . Five of six candidates for . passing -were present , Brothers Herbert C . Houghton , Thomas Saunders , < James Avery , Richard Henry Ferguson , and Arthur' Ferguson , and ; they were passed to the second degree .
In announcing the result of his Stewardship on behalf of the Old People Bro . Carroll said that no less than forty members of the Upton Lodge had supported him with Life Governorship contributions i of ten guineas each ; the Upton Lodge itself had given : him : twenty guineas , and the Lodge of Instruction five guineas ; while a few friends had also placed their contributions on his list—including a
donation of ten shillings from a non-Masonic customer of his , and of which he was particularly proud—with the result that he was able to announce a total of five hundred guineas and ten shillings . He was very proud of the fact that this total placed him at the head of the Stewards of the year so far as amount was concerned , and felt that
every member of the Upton would unite with him in the satisfaction of knowing their Lodge had been able to give so good an account of itself . Needless to say the report and comments of the Worshipful Master were heartily received by the members and visitors ; it was certainly a matter to be proud . , of .
Two candidates were proposed for initiation , and a grant of five guineas made to relieve the pressing wants of the widow of a Brother who was initiated in the Lodge some twenty odd years back . Bro . Free , the Secretary , and others who spoke jn reference to this grant .