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St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.
ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE , No . 1305 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at the Eyre Arms Hotel , St . John's Wood . The Lodgo was opened by the outgoing W . M . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith , who was supported by a goodly party of Past Masters , Officers , and membors of the Lodge , with the following , amongst other , Visitors : —Bros . James Long P . M . 733 , Samuel Drewell 177 , B . A . Groves 172 , George Dorsitfc 172 , Henry Lake 59 , J . A . Alsopp 1381 , G . B . Yapp 21 , F .
Higgms late 1305 , John Douglass 228 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 . The bnsiness on the agenda paper , in addition to the event of tho flaV _ the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . E . W . Time well—comprised the raising of Bro . Ellis , and the passing of Broa . Dunn and Pescod . The ballot was brought into requisition for Mr . George Pelton , a candidate for initiation , who was proposed by Bro . Ellis , and
seconded by the W . M . The result was unanimous in favour of this candidate . Bro . Frederick Seager Hunt , of the Canterbury Lodge , No . 1635 , had likewise expressed a desire to join this Lodge , and on proposition duly made at the last meeting by Bro . Past Master Baker , seconded by Bro . Charles Arthur Smith the W . M ., the ballot was again brought into requisition , and the candidate was
unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith , as Installing Master , fulfilled the highest expectations of his friends , and carried out the duties in an eminently satisfactory manner . On the re-admission of the brethren below the rank of I . M . the cnstomary greetings were given , and then came the appointment of Officers , with the following result : Phillips S . W ., Whito P . M . J . W ., Wm . Botting
Treasurer , Baker P . M . Secretary , Mouflet S . D ., Hill J . D ., Halliday I . G ., Gomm Director of Ceremonies , Drake W . S Daley Tyler . After the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren had been delivered , the new W . M . performed the ceremony of initiating Bro . Felton , the candidate named above , and gave an earnest of the ability he will bring to bear in the fulfilment of his duties as W . M . during
the ensuing twelve months . Routine work followed * , it was decided that the Lodge should have a Summer Banquet in lieu of the nsnal June Banquet , and during the discussion on this question somo pleasant reminiscences were indulged in of the happy surroundings attending previous gatherings of a like nature . A proposition stood on the paper that the sum of £ 10 be voted from the funds of the Lodge
for a testimonial to Bro . E . White , as a slight acknowledgment of services so ably rendered as Secretary for a period of five years . Some considerable discussion ensued hereon . The members , one and all , seemed to appreciate tho zeal displayed by their worthy Secretary ; and in the end an amendment was carried that fifteen guineas
be voted from the Funds of tho Lodge for this laudable purpose . Soon after the Lodge was closed . The banquet was capitally served , under the personal superintendence of the Bros . Perrofc , the proprietors of the hotol , whose exertions seemed to be thoroughly appreoiated by the members and their guests . The W . M . gave the Loyal toasts , which were done full honour to . Bro . C . A . Smith I . P . M .
proposed the health of the W . M . All were pleased to see Bro . Timewell in the chair of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Smith ) had worked step by step with the W . M ., who had filled every office in the Lodge . As to hia capacity for conducting the business , what he had already done that evening would give evidence of what the members might expect of him . For his own part he had no hesitation in saying that Bro .
Timewell was thoroughly conversant with every detail , and that his year of office would be a thoroughly successful one . The members one and all wonld join in wishing Bro . Timewell every happiness . After Bro . W . Pope had favoured the company with a song— " The Ski pper and his Boy "—the W . M . replied . He , thanked Bro . C . A . Smith for the kind way in which he had submitted the toast , and the
brethren for tho heartiness they had accorded ifc . He conld assure them he had the interests of the St . Marylebone Lodge at heart , and would strive to add to its lustre and prosperity . The next toasfc on the list was the health of the Initiate , and the W . M . remarked that tho members were afc all times gratified in receiving additions to their ranks when candidates came with such recommendations as
Bro . Felton had brought him . After Bro . Movgan had given a recital , the " Wreck of the Indian Chief , " the Initiate replied , and then a compliment was paid to the joining member of the day , Bro . Seager Hunt , the W . M . said , had a local reputation ; they gave him a hearty welcome , and trusted his engagements would permit of his frequent attendance at the meetings of the Lodge . Bro . Seager
Hunt thanked the W . M . and the members for the reception they had given him . He was but a young Mason ; still it was a pleasure to him to say that he already fully realised that the carrying out of the true principles of Freemasonry had a tendency to mako them better Jnon and better citizens . There had been a time perhaps when he fad fell ; inclined to ridicule the pretensions put forth on its behalf ;
however , he was now more deeply impressed , and folfc especially Plateful to Bros . Baker and Smith for introducing him to the £ d ge . In proposing the health of the I . P . M ., the W . M . scarcely Knew what to say . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith had had a very successful year of office . His happy face and general geniality of
temperament had diffused a sense of comfort all around . Ho had well merited the P . M . 's jewel , which ifc was now his ( the Worshi pful Master ' s ) duty to place on his breast , and it was the sincere hope of the brethron thab the G . A . O . T . U . might grant him many years of life to wear it . The jewel , which was of Deat and artistic design , bore tho following inscription . *—
Presented by the Sfc . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 , To Brother CHARLES ARTHUR SMITH , P . M ., OT "ia valuable services as Worshipful Master for the year ondiug April 13 th 1881 .
ro . Smith in reply said , His vear of office had essentially been ono 2 * success . As the Master had gracefully put it , his list for the ¦ « oyal Masonic Benevolent Institntion in February last had been well •"Pported , and he was in a position to take up on behalf of his stewardship a sum of over £ 82 . Theirs was not , numerically
St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.
speaking , a large Lodge , but their contributions had enabled them to rank as about No . 10 on tho list as regards amount . Ho expressed his thanks to tho Past Masters for the assistanco they had always given him . The pleasant gatherings in the Lodgo would over be associated in his mind , and tho jewel which the brethren had presented to him he hoped to wear for many years . In conclusion , ho trusted he
might long havo the gratification of meeting the happy faces of those he now saw around him . The Visitors were next complimented , and Bro . Yapp and others acknowledged tbe toasfc . Bro . P . M . Whito in replying to the toasfc of the P . M . ' s , alluded to the recognition made of his services . He assured the brethren the duties were of no trivial character . Ho was ambitions to occupy the post of honour in his Lodge , but he thought he had waited patiently .
He had advanced a step that evening . Any assistance he could give to the newly-appointed Secretary was always afc command . The remaining toasts in due course wero disposed of , and the brethren separated , gratified at the success attending the day ' s proceedings . The Past Masters of the Lodge who wero present in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . J . L . Baker , G . Draper , W . W . Tyler , S . Stringer , Thomas Smith , J . J . Pope , and Henry Ashwell .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held afc Bro . Fromm ' s , the Moorgate Tavern , Finsbury Pavement , on Wednesday , 13 th inst . This Lodge met in its new city Quarters , nnder the presidency of the veteran Brother T . J . Barne 3 554 and 033 , supported by Bros . W . Musto P . M . 1349 as I . P . M . in the ternporary absence of Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . 820 and 1415 the Preceptor ,
who arrived before closing ; S . L . Green P . M . acted as S . W ., McDonald as J . W . Lodge being opened , and the minutes read , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Kimbell being candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were worked by Brother McDonald , assisted by the brethren . Lodge being closed in the
second degree , and the dues collected , Bro . S . L . Green was elected W . M . for Wednesday , 20 th . The brethren unanimously expressed their pleasure in having the company of Bro 3 . Barnes and Musto . The following brethren wero also present . * G . C . Young W . M . 820 , Partridge S . W . 1445 , J . Robson , C . Robson , Loring , Ewon , Kerfcoo , C . Smith , Seymour-Clarke Sec .
Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1448 . — The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday last , afc the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , Piccadilly . Bros . Blundell W . M ., Richardson S . W ., Skinner , J . W . Among those present were Bros . Paul , Henv ming , Docker , Wood , W . C . Smith , Wood , & c Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees ,
when Bro . Paul worked the first section of the third lecture . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Paul acting as candidate . Lodge was then closed to first degreo , and Bro . Richardson was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday week , after whioh Lodge was closed in harmony . We beg to remind the brethren that on Tuesday , the 26 th April , the Fifteen Sections will be worked afc this Lodge of Instruction , to commence at seven o ' clock , Bro . Paul iu the chair .
The Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , for which a Warrant has recently been granted by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Grand Master of England , will be consecrated on the first Wednesday in May . His Eoyal Highness cannot possibly attend , hub a member of the Royal family will , it is expected , be present , and the Grand Lodge will also be represented . Owing to the large muster of brethren anticipated on the occasion , the ceremony will take place
in the Lecture Hall , Penny-street , but the regular meetings of the Lodge ( which are fixed for the first Wednesday in each month ) will be held in the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth . The Prince of Wales has intimated to Commander Lord Charles Beresford , the W . M . elect , his intention to visit the Lodgo during his stay afc Osborne , towards the close of the summer . —Portsmouth Times .
The Sir Hngh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 , have adjourned their next meeting until Tuesday next , 26 th April , The Lodge is held at the Crown and Woolpack Tavern , Sfc . John-streetroad , Bro . R . Pearcy P . M . 228 Preceptor .
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St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.
ST . MARYLEBONE LODGE , No . 1305 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at the Eyre Arms Hotel , St . John's Wood . The Lodgo was opened by the outgoing W . M . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith , who was supported by a goodly party of Past Masters , Officers , and membors of the Lodge , with the following , amongst other , Visitors : —Bros . James Long P . M . 733 , Samuel Drewell 177 , B . A . Groves 172 , George Dorsitfc 172 , Henry Lake 59 , J . A . Alsopp 1381 , G . B . Yapp 21 , F .
Higgms late 1305 , John Douglass 228 , W . W . Morgan Secretary 211 . The bnsiness on the agenda paper , in addition to the event of tho flaV _ the installation of the W . M . elect , Bro . E . W . Time well—comprised the raising of Bro . Ellis , and the passing of Broa . Dunn and Pescod . The ballot was brought into requisition for Mr . George Pelton , a candidate for initiation , who was proposed by Bro . Ellis , and
seconded by the W . M . The result was unanimous in favour of this candidate . Bro . Frederick Seager Hunt , of the Canterbury Lodge , No . 1635 , had likewise expressed a desire to join this Lodge , and on proposition duly made at the last meeting by Bro . Past Master Baker , seconded by Bro . Charles Arthur Smith the W . M ., the ballot was again brought into requisition , and the candidate was
unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith , as Installing Master , fulfilled the highest expectations of his friends , and carried out the duties in an eminently satisfactory manner . On the re-admission of the brethren below the rank of I . M . the cnstomary greetings were given , and then came the appointment of Officers , with the following result : Phillips S . W ., Whito P . M . J . W ., Wm . Botting
Treasurer , Baker P . M . Secretary , Mouflet S . D ., Hill J . D ., Halliday I . G ., Gomm Director of Ceremonies , Drake W . S Daley Tyler . After the addresses to the Master , Wardens , and Brethren had been delivered , the new W . M . performed the ceremony of initiating Bro . Felton , the candidate named above , and gave an earnest of the ability he will bring to bear in the fulfilment of his duties as W . M . during
the ensuing twelve months . Routine work followed * , it was decided that the Lodge should have a Summer Banquet in lieu of the nsnal June Banquet , and during the discussion on this question somo pleasant reminiscences were indulged in of the happy surroundings attending previous gatherings of a like nature . A proposition stood on the paper that the sum of £ 10 be voted from the funds of the Lodge
for a testimonial to Bro . E . White , as a slight acknowledgment of services so ably rendered as Secretary for a period of five years . Some considerable discussion ensued hereon . The members , one and all , seemed to appreciate tho zeal displayed by their worthy Secretary ; and in the end an amendment was carried that fifteen guineas
be voted from the Funds of tho Lodge for this laudable purpose . Soon after the Lodge was closed . The banquet was capitally served , under the personal superintendence of the Bros . Perrofc , the proprietors of the hotol , whose exertions seemed to be thoroughly appreoiated by the members and their guests . The W . M . gave the Loyal toasts , which were done full honour to . Bro . C . A . Smith I . P . M .
proposed the health of the W . M . All were pleased to see Bro . Timewell in the chair of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Smith ) had worked step by step with the W . M ., who had filled every office in the Lodge . As to hia capacity for conducting the business , what he had already done that evening would give evidence of what the members might expect of him . For his own part he had no hesitation in saying that Bro .
Timewell was thoroughly conversant with every detail , and that his year of office would be a thoroughly successful one . The members one and all wonld join in wishing Bro . Timewell every happiness . After Bro . W . Pope had favoured the company with a song— " The Ski pper and his Boy "—the W . M . replied . He , thanked Bro . C . A . Smith for the kind way in which he had submitted the toast , and the
brethren for tho heartiness they had accorded ifc . He conld assure them he had the interests of the St . Marylebone Lodge at heart , and would strive to add to its lustre and prosperity . The next toasfc on the list was the health of the Initiate , and the W . M . remarked that tho members were afc all times gratified in receiving additions to their ranks when candidates came with such recommendations as
Bro . Felton had brought him . After Bro . Movgan had given a recital , the " Wreck of the Indian Chief , " the Initiate replied , and then a compliment was paid to the joining member of the day , Bro . Seager Hunt , the W . M . said , had a local reputation ; they gave him a hearty welcome , and trusted his engagements would permit of his frequent attendance at the meetings of the Lodge . Bro . Seager
Hunt thanked the W . M . and the members for the reception they had given him . He was but a young Mason ; still it was a pleasure to him to say that he already fully realised that the carrying out of the true principles of Freemasonry had a tendency to mako them better Jnon and better citizens . There had been a time perhaps when he fad fell ; inclined to ridicule the pretensions put forth on its behalf ;
however , he was now more deeply impressed , and folfc especially Plateful to Bros . Baker and Smith for introducing him to the £ d ge . In proposing the health of the I . P . M ., the W . M . scarcely Knew what to say . Bro . Charles Arthur Smith had had a very successful year of office . His happy face and general geniality of
temperament had diffused a sense of comfort all around . Ho had well merited the P . M . 's jewel , which ifc was now his ( the Worshi pful Master ' s ) duty to place on his breast , and it was the sincere hope of the brethron thab the G . A . O . T . U . might grant him many years of life to wear it . The jewel , which was of Deat and artistic design , bore tho following inscription . *—
Presented by the Sfc . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 , To Brother CHARLES ARTHUR SMITH , P . M ., OT "ia valuable services as Worshipful Master for the year ondiug April 13 th 1881 .
ro . Smith in reply said , His vear of office had essentially been ono 2 * success . As the Master had gracefully put it , his list for the ¦ « oyal Masonic Benevolent Institntion in February last had been well •"Pported , and he was in a position to take up on behalf of his stewardship a sum of over £ 82 . Theirs was not , numerically
St. Marylebone Lodge, No. 1305.
speaking , a large Lodge , but their contributions had enabled them to rank as about No . 10 on tho list as regards amount . Ho expressed his thanks to tho Past Masters for the assistanco they had always given him . The pleasant gatherings in the Lodgo would over be associated in his mind , and tho jewel which the brethren had presented to him he hoped to wear for many years . In conclusion , ho trusted he
might long havo the gratification of meeting the happy faces of those he now saw around him . The Visitors were next complimented , and Bro . Yapp and others acknowledged tbe toasfc . Bro . P . M . Whito in replying to the toasfc of the P . M . ' s , alluded to the recognition made of his services . He assured the brethren the duties were of no trivial character . Ho was ambitions to occupy the post of honour in his Lodge , but he thought he had waited patiently .
He had advanced a step that evening . Any assistance he could give to the newly-appointed Secretary was always afc command . The remaining toasts in due course wero disposed of , and the brethren separated , gratified at the success attending the day ' s proceedings . The Past Masters of the Lodge who wero present in addition to those already mentioned , were Bros . J . L . Baker , G . Draper , W . W . Tyler , S . Stringer , Thomas Smith , J . J . Pope , and Henry Ashwell .
Prince Leopold Lodge of Instruction , No . 1445 . — Held afc Bro . Fromm ' s , the Moorgate Tavern , Finsbury Pavement , on Wednesday , 13 th inst . This Lodge met in its new city Quarters , nnder the presidency of the veteran Brother T . J . Barne 3 554 and 033 , supported by Bros . W . Musto P . M . 1349 as I . P . M . in the ternporary absence of Bro . W . H . Myers P . M . 820 and 1415 the Preceptor ,
who arrived before closing ; S . L . Green P . M . acted as S . W ., McDonald as J . W . Lodge being opened , and the minutes read , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Kimbell being candidate . The first , second , and third sections of the lecture were worked by Brother McDonald , assisted by the brethren . Lodge being closed in the
second degree , and the dues collected , Bro . S . L . Green was elected W . M . for Wednesday , 20 th . The brethren unanimously expressed their pleasure in having the company of Bro 3 . Barnes and Musto . The following brethren wero also present . * G . C . Young W . M . 820 , Partridge S . W . 1445 , J . Robson , C . Robson , Loring , Ewon , Kerfcoo , C . Smith , Seymour-Clarke Sec .
Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction , No . 1448 . — The usual weekly meeting was held on Tuesday last , afc the Harp Tavern , Jermyn-street , Piccadilly . Bros . Blundell W . M ., Richardson S . W ., Skinner , J . W . Among those present were Bros . Paul , Henv ming , Docker , Wood , W . C . Smith , Wood , & c Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge was opened in the second and third degrees ,
when Bro . Paul worked the first section of the third lecture . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Paul acting as candidate . Lodge was then closed to first degreo , and Bro . Richardson was unanimously elected W . M . for Tuesday week , after whioh Lodge was closed in harmony . We beg to remind the brethren that on Tuesday , the 26 th April , the Fifteen Sections will be worked afc this Lodge of Instruction , to commence at seven o ' clock , Bro . Paul iu the chair .
The Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar Lodge , for which a Warrant has recently been granted by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Grand Master of England , will be consecrated on the first Wednesday in May . His Eoyal Highness cannot possibly attend , hub a member of the Royal family will , it is expected , be present , and the Grand Lodge will also be represented . Owing to the large muster of brethren anticipated on the occasion , the ceremony will take place
in the Lecture Hall , Penny-street , but the regular meetings of the Lodge ( which are fixed for the first Wednesday in each month ) will be held in the Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth . The Prince of Wales has intimated to Commander Lord Charles Beresford , the W . M . elect , his intention to visit the Lodgo during his stay afc Osborne , towards the close of the summer . —Portsmouth Times .
The Sir Hngh Myddelton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1602 , have adjourned their next meeting until Tuesday next , 26 th April , The Lodge is held at the Crown and Woolpack Tavern , Sfc . John-streetroad , Bro . R . Pearcy P . M . 228 Preceptor .
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EPPS'8COCOA. GRATEFUL AND COMPORTING . " By a thorough knowledge of the natural laAvs which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition , and by a careful application of the fine properties of well-selected Cocoa , Mr . Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctors' bills . It is by tho judicious use of snch articles of diet that a constitution may be gradually built up until sti'ong enough to resist every tendency to disease . Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating ai * ound us read y to attack wherever there is a weak point . We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping * ourselves well fortified with pure blood , aud a properly nourished frame . " —Civil Service Gazette . JAMES EPPS & CO ., Hoinceopatliic Chemists . Also Makers of Epps ' s Chocolate Essence for Afternoon use ..