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Freemasonry And Hospital Charities.
prominent members of the Craft , however , the -wisdom of making such an appeal as this is regarded as greatly open to doubt . In the first place it is held to be ultra vires to dispose of Lodge funds in any other way than for Masonic purposes , while there /» n . n hm no nnftstion that to anneal in this manner for contributions
to the funds of an institution which cannot be said to have more claims upon philanthropic Masons than any other charity of the kind is distinctly impolitic . There are many hospitals just as deserving of the united support of the Graft as Guy ' s ; everyone knows that Guy ' s is in financial difficulties , but it is also equally
well-known thafc many other hospitals in a proportional sense are in a similar state of insolvency . The protest , therefore , is quite sound , namely , why should one hospital be allowed to appeal for assistance from Masons , when no chance is ever likely to be
offered to others to do the same . If the members of the various Lodges refuse to accept the invitation to contribute , no doubt the reason will be that they have been unable to admit the expediency or legitimacy of the appeal . — " Medical Press . "
[ We shall refer to this subject at a later date . We have already given lists of a very large number of Lodges which have subscribed to the Prince of Wales Hospital Fund , and
when the full returns are available we believe it will be a surprise to very many to find what a large proportion of the English Lodges have responded to the appeal of the Grand Master , outside the sum voted direct from Grand Lodge , and the proportion of fche Albert Hall entrance fees arranged
to be given to his Hospital Fund . As is known to our readers we are opposed to these special outside appeals , and we have to thank our contemporary , the " Medical Press , " for defending the Craft against what might easily become an intolerable nuisance . —ED . F . C ]
The great meeting of Freemasons at the Eoyal Albert Hall was remarkable for the presence of many of the Indian Princes now present in the country , and it was stated , at fche meeting of the Empire Lodge held at the Hotel Cecil , that the Indian Christians , Parsees , Hindoos , and Mahommedans met together
in the Lodges , irrespective of religion and caste , and dined and held social intercourse with each other . In the colonies also , Freemasonry is making great progress , and the Craft was spoken of as forming a bond of Brotherhood among the widely spread subjects of the Queen . Happily , Freemasonry has not been
converted in Great Britain or her colonies into a political machine , as has been the case in Europe , but has held itself aloof from all subjects alien to its constitution and purposes , foremost among which stand charity and goodwill towards men . The social element predominates largely in its work , and the
good fellowship of Masons among themselves has become proverbial . The charities are magnificent , and are by no means confined to the two great schools and the fund ior the relief of Masons who have fallen upon evil times ; but the private
charities both of the Lodges and of individual Masons to each other are very large . There can be no doubt that the Masonic body exercises a large influence for good , and that it is an institution that has a beneficial effect upon public life in England . — " Evening Standard . "
Some weeks since fche Deputy Provincial Grand Master of North Connaught wrote to the different Lodges of his Province , asking them to co-operate in collecting a sum of £ 100 as a Diamond Jubilee Offering , which he proposed giving to the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Annuity Fund , founded ten years ago for
providing annuities for poor old Fi eemasons or their widows , of 65 years at least , an object which suggested itself by the Queen ' s desire that subscriptions in her honour should be devoted to fche alleviation of her poorer subjects . Bro . F . E . Clarke , with sincere
gratitude , now records thafc his brethren responded so nobly that , instead of the contemplated # 100 , he was enabled to send a cheque for one hundred and twenty guineas on Saturday last , to arrive with the Treasurer on the Sexagenary Day .
The Tilbury Hotel is now open ior the reception of visitors , and being under the able management of Bro . Salter ifc naturally offers exceptional facilities for summer outings , Lodge dinners , & e . Ifc is easily reached from Fenchurch Street Station , and the revised tariff is exceptionally moderate . We can safely recommend it to the notice of Masters and Secretaries of Lodges , o o o Several items of interest are held over owing to pressure on our space .
Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings . — : o : — CBAET : PROVINCIAL .
LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting took place at the Gransmoor Hotel , Higher Openshaw , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . William Jones W . M . The minutes having been read and confirmed , aud the general business of the Lodge disposed of , the Brethren adjourned to the festive board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly interspersed with songs and recitations , rendered by Bros . John Smith P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , Matthew Goth , W . B . Gleave , 3 . T . Moorhouse , and A . Mellor .
It was announced that the following Brethren , members of the Lodge , had attended the Jubilee meeting held at the Albert Hall , London , two days previously , viz ., Bros . Wm . Jones W . M ., Bobert Adshead S . W ., Charles H . Griffiths S . D ., W . White McLeod I . P . M . 1166 , M . Goth , J . T . Moorhouse , J . Smith P . M ., James Pollitt , and J . Harrison . The W . M . gave a very interesting and graphic account of the proceedings , which , being fully reported in our issue of the week , will not need recapitulating .
SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . A MEETING of this highly successful Lodge , which now numbers some 125 members , was held at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . Charles H . Bestow W . M . presided , aud was assisted by his Officers : Bros . S . C . Kaufman S . W ., Joseph Holland J . W ., William
Shurmur Past Grand Standard Bearer Treasurer , James Pinder P . P . G . Treas . Secretary , Percy Trickett S . D ., Walter Fortescue J . D ., Tom H . Lloyd I . G ., 3 . Clark Assistant Secretary , J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Organist , M . Seigenberg P . M . 188 , J . R . Carter , M . Bleick , J . Hamilton , G . Pizey Stewards , John Ives P . M . 1472 Tyler . ,
There were also present : Hy . Woodington , E . R . Creagh , W . T . Moore , E .. Loeb , S . Lewis , G . T . Bagnall , T . Body , A . E . Wildash , T . G . Newman , T . How , W . Job , 1 . Smith , & c , & c , -while the visiting Brethren were : Thomas Lewis I . P . M . 754 , C . Thompson 2192 , 3 . W . Hobbs P . M . 749 , T . H . Wakefield P . M . 95 , F . Dowdall . 1178 , George Brown 65 , C . D . Hanson 2501 , and Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 . The Lodge having been formed , the opening hymn was sung , after which
the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Edward Johnson , a candidate for the third degree , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and when properly prepared was raised as a Master Mason , and took his seat in the Lodge . Bros . G . T . Bastard and George Barker proved their proficiency as Apprentices , and were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft .
The ballot was then taken and proved unanimously in favour of Mr . Henry Miller and Mr . John Nevvlands being accepted as candidates . The latter being in attendance was introduced and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . All the ceremonies were carefully worked by Bro . Bestow , that of the initiation being particularly well rendered ; but as we have frequently pointed out it would have been better for all concerned to have allowed one of the Past Masters to have performed at least the ceremony of passing .
The next business was the election of the Worshipful Master , Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year , with the result that Bros . S . C . Kaufman , William Shurmur , and John Ives were elected to those Officers respectively . Bros . John Newlands , Bastard and Barker were appointed Auditors to the Lodge . The W . M . referred to the honour that had been recently conferred upon
Bro . William Shurmur by the Grand Master at the meeting at the Albert Hall , and suggested , as Bro . Shurmur was the Father of the Lodge , and as the honour reflected credit upon them all , that the Grand Lodge clothing should be presented to Bro . Shurmur by the Lodge , as a token of their esteem and regard . This was seconded by the Senior and Junior Wardens , and carried with much enthusiasm .
Bro . Shurmur , in acknowledging the compliment , said he could not adequately express himself in thanks for their great kindness , but he should value the honour all the more highly on account of the good feeling the Brethren liafl . evinced towards him . He trusted Tie might long be spared to be with them , and render assistance to the Lodge . Bro . Kaufman proposed that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Bestow at the termination of his year of office , in recognition of his services as Master .
Bro . Holland seconded the proposition , and suggested that a Past Master ' s Collar should be added , to show their appreciation of Bro . Bestow ' s geniality and goodness . This was agreed to . Two Brethren were proposed as joining members , and thc names of two candidates were given in for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex would be holden at Colchester , on 13 th July next , when the Earl of Warwick Prov . G . M . would preside .
Bro . James Pinder expressed his desire to be relieved of the office of Secretary , the duties of which he found were more than he could possibly undertake . It was with great regret that he had arrived at this decision , but ho found his health very precarious , and as the Lodge was in a flourishing and prosperous condition , he thought he might fairly claim relief . He would still remain with them as a subscribing member , and would always be happy to assist the Lodge by every means in his power .
After having tried to induce Bro . Pinder to withdraw his resignation , Bro . Shurmur proposed that as a mark of appreciation of his long and valuable services a Past Secretary's jewel , with a suitable inscription , should be presented to Bro . Pinder upon his retirement , which was unanimously agreed to . Bro . James Clark was then appointed Secretary , until the installation of new Master .
Bro . Bestow received the hearty good wishes of the visiting Brethren , and the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The banquet took place in the large Hall , after which the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted from the chair , and received with great applause by the Brethren . Bro . William Shurmur for the first time responded for the Gi'and Officers ,
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Freemasonry And Hospital Charities.
prominent members of the Craft , however , the -wisdom of making such an appeal as this is regarded as greatly open to doubt . In the first place it is held to be ultra vires to dispose of Lodge funds in any other way than for Masonic purposes , while there /» n . n hm no nnftstion that to anneal in this manner for contributions
to the funds of an institution which cannot be said to have more claims upon philanthropic Masons than any other charity of the kind is distinctly impolitic . There are many hospitals just as deserving of the united support of the Graft as Guy ' s ; everyone knows that Guy ' s is in financial difficulties , but it is also equally
well-known thafc many other hospitals in a proportional sense are in a similar state of insolvency . The protest , therefore , is quite sound , namely , why should one hospital be allowed to appeal for assistance from Masons , when no chance is ever likely to be
offered to others to do the same . If the members of the various Lodges refuse to accept the invitation to contribute , no doubt the reason will be that they have been unable to admit the expediency or legitimacy of the appeal . — " Medical Press . "
[ We shall refer to this subject at a later date . We have already given lists of a very large number of Lodges which have subscribed to the Prince of Wales Hospital Fund , and
when the full returns are available we believe it will be a surprise to very many to find what a large proportion of the English Lodges have responded to the appeal of the Grand Master , outside the sum voted direct from Grand Lodge , and the proportion of fche Albert Hall entrance fees arranged
to be given to his Hospital Fund . As is known to our readers we are opposed to these special outside appeals , and we have to thank our contemporary , the " Medical Press , " for defending the Craft against what might easily become an intolerable nuisance . —ED . F . C ]
The great meeting of Freemasons at the Eoyal Albert Hall was remarkable for the presence of many of the Indian Princes now present in the country , and it was stated , at fche meeting of the Empire Lodge held at the Hotel Cecil , that the Indian Christians , Parsees , Hindoos , and Mahommedans met together
in the Lodges , irrespective of religion and caste , and dined and held social intercourse with each other . In the colonies also , Freemasonry is making great progress , and the Craft was spoken of as forming a bond of Brotherhood among the widely spread subjects of the Queen . Happily , Freemasonry has not been
converted in Great Britain or her colonies into a political machine , as has been the case in Europe , but has held itself aloof from all subjects alien to its constitution and purposes , foremost among which stand charity and goodwill towards men . The social element predominates largely in its work , and the
good fellowship of Masons among themselves has become proverbial . The charities are magnificent , and are by no means confined to the two great schools and the fund ior the relief of Masons who have fallen upon evil times ; but the private
charities both of the Lodges and of individual Masons to each other are very large . There can be no doubt that the Masonic body exercises a large influence for good , and that it is an institution that has a beneficial effect upon public life in England . — " Evening Standard . "
Some weeks since fche Deputy Provincial Grand Master of North Connaught wrote to the different Lodges of his Province , asking them to co-operate in collecting a sum of £ 100 as a Diamond Jubilee Offering , which he proposed giving to the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Annuity Fund , founded ten years ago for
providing annuities for poor old Fi eemasons or their widows , of 65 years at least , an object which suggested itself by the Queen ' s desire that subscriptions in her honour should be devoted to fche alleviation of her poorer subjects . Bro . F . E . Clarke , with sincere
gratitude , now records thafc his brethren responded so nobly that , instead of the contemplated # 100 , he was enabled to send a cheque for one hundred and twenty guineas on Saturday last , to arrive with the Treasurer on the Sexagenary Day .
The Tilbury Hotel is now open ior the reception of visitors , and being under the able management of Bro . Salter ifc naturally offers exceptional facilities for summer outings , Lodge dinners , & e . Ifc is easily reached from Fenchurch Street Station , and the revised tariff is exceptionally moderate . We can safely recommend it to the notice of Masters and Secretaries of Lodges , o o o Several items of interest are held over owing to pressure on our space .
Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings . — : o : — CBAET : PROVINCIAL .
LODGE OF FAITH , No . 581 . THE regular meeting took place at the Gransmoor Hotel , Higher Openshaw , on Wednesday , the 16 th inst ., Bro . William Jones W . M . The minutes having been read and confirmed , aud the general business of the Lodge disposed of , the Brethren adjourned to the festive board , where Loyal and Masonic toasts were pleasantly interspersed with songs and recitations , rendered by Bros . John Smith P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 , Matthew Goth , W . B . Gleave , 3 . T . Moorhouse , and A . Mellor .
It was announced that the following Brethren , members of the Lodge , had attended the Jubilee meeting held at the Albert Hall , London , two days previously , viz ., Bros . Wm . Jones W . M ., Bobert Adshead S . W ., Charles H . Griffiths S . D ., W . White McLeod I . P . M . 1166 , M . Goth , J . T . Moorhouse , J . Smith P . M ., James Pollitt , and J . Harrison . The W . M . gave a very interesting and graphic account of the proceedings , which , being fully reported in our issue of the week , will not need recapitulating .
SHURMUR LODGE , No . 2374 . A MEETING of this highly successful Lodge , which now numbers some 125 members , was held at the Royal Forest Hotel , Chingford , on the 17 th inst ., when Bro . Charles H . Bestow W . M . presided , aud was assisted by his Officers : Bros . S . C . Kaufman S . W ., Joseph Holland J . W ., William
Shurmur Past Grand Standard Bearer Treasurer , James Pinder P . P . G . Treas . Secretary , Percy Trickett S . D ., Walter Fortescue J . D ., Tom H . Lloyd I . G ., 3 . Clark Assistant Secretary , J . F . Haskins P . P . G . O . Organist , M . Seigenberg P . M . 188 , J . R . Carter , M . Bleick , J . Hamilton , G . Pizey Stewards , John Ives P . M . 1472 Tyler . ,
There were also present : Hy . Woodington , E . R . Creagh , W . T . Moore , E .. Loeb , S . Lewis , G . T . Bagnall , T . Body , A . E . Wildash , T . G . Newman , T . How , W . Job , 1 . Smith , & c , & c , -while the visiting Brethren were : Thomas Lewis I . P . M . 754 , C . Thompson 2192 , 3 . W . Hobbs P . M . 749 , T . H . Wakefield P . M . 95 , F . Dowdall . 1178 , George Brown 65 , C . D . Hanson 2501 , and Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 . The Lodge having been formed , the opening hymn was sung , after which
the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Edward Johnson , a candidate for the third degree , having answered the usual questions , was entrusted , and when properly prepared was raised as a Master Mason , and took his seat in the Lodge . Bros . G . T . Bastard and George Barker proved their proficiency as Apprentices , and were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft .
The ballot was then taken and proved unanimously in favour of Mr . Henry Miller and Mr . John Nevvlands being accepted as candidates . The latter being in attendance was introduced and regularly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order . All the ceremonies were carefully worked by Bro . Bestow , that of the initiation being particularly well rendered ; but as we have frequently pointed out it would have been better for all concerned to have allowed one of the Past Masters to have performed at least the ceremony of passing .
The next business was the election of the Worshipful Master , Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing year , with the result that Bros . S . C . Kaufman , William Shurmur , and John Ives were elected to those Officers respectively . Bros . John Newlands , Bastard and Barker were appointed Auditors to the Lodge . The W . M . referred to the honour that had been recently conferred upon
Bro . William Shurmur by the Grand Master at the meeting at the Albert Hall , and suggested , as Bro . Shurmur was the Father of the Lodge , and as the honour reflected credit upon them all , that the Grand Lodge clothing should be presented to Bro . Shurmur by the Lodge , as a token of their esteem and regard . This was seconded by the Senior and Junior Wardens , and carried with much enthusiasm .
Bro . Shurmur , in acknowledging the compliment , said he could not adequately express himself in thanks for their great kindness , but he should value the honour all the more highly on account of the good feeling the Brethren liafl . evinced towards him . He trusted Tie might long be spared to be with them , and render assistance to the Lodge . Bro . Kaufman proposed that a Past Master ' s jewel should be presented to Bro . Bestow at the termination of his year of office , in recognition of his services as Master .
Bro . Holland seconded the proposition , and suggested that a Past Master ' s Collar should be added , to show their appreciation of Bro . Bestow ' s geniality and goodness . This was agreed to . Two Brethren were proposed as joining members , and thc names of two candidates were given in for initiation at the next meeting . The Secretary announced that the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex would be holden at Colchester , on 13 th July next , when the Earl of Warwick Prov . G . M . would preside .
Bro . James Pinder expressed his desire to be relieved of the office of Secretary , the duties of which he found were more than he could possibly undertake . It was with great regret that he had arrived at this decision , but ho found his health very precarious , and as the Lodge was in a flourishing and prosperous condition , he thought he might fairly claim relief . He would still remain with them as a subscribing member , and would always be happy to assist the Lodge by every means in his power .
After having tried to induce Bro . Pinder to withdraw his resignation , Bro . Shurmur proposed that as a mark of appreciation of his long and valuable services a Past Secretary's jewel , with a suitable inscription , should be presented to Bro . Pinder upon his retirement , which was unanimously agreed to . Bro . James Clark was then appointed Secretary , until the installation of new Master .
Bro . Bestow received the hearty good wishes of the visiting Brethren , and the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . The banquet took place in the large Hall , after which the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted from the chair , and received with great applause by the Brethren . Bro . William Shurmur for the first time responded for the Gi'and Officers ,