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St. Luke's Church, Southport. Laying The Memorial Stone.
The Rev . Canon Sheldon , Enral Dean , responded . He thanked them for the cordial manner in which they had been pleased to drink this toast . He was present yesterday at the laying of the stone of the church at Kirkdale . The chief speaker on that occasion was tbe distinguished and universally admired Home Secretary , who received such a welcome at Southport afterwards . He need hardly say lo them
that , speaking for the clergy , it seemed to betoken bright aud happy days when the Home Secretary , in the midst of such onerous duties , and other gentleman of distinction , should gather together and lay the foundation stone of a church at Kirkda e —( hear , hear)—and he need hardly say that it was au angary of good things when the noble lord who had just left should take the trouble to come to
Souihport to lay the foundation stone of a church . ( Hear , hear . ) When they saw men sinking all political and personal opinions , and coming together in such a large and striking manner as thoy had done that day , to lend a helping hand in the good work , oue cou . cl not but feel thankful . In tho Church of England , to which he belonged , auu amongst other religions bodies outside , he hoped ihey would have a
growing bond of sympathy . ( Hear , hear . ) He said the Masonic ceremonies of that d » y produced a very startling effect upon his uiiud , and he thought it would do them all good . The Eev . Bro . C . H , Knowlys also responded . He said the ceremony of that day was a very solemn one . At all times the lay iug of a foundation stone was a solemn ceremony , bat when supplemented
by the grandeur of their Masonio Art aud Craft it lent still more solemnity to the deed . He asked , who could tell bow many souls would bo saved by the results of what they had done that day ? It was also a very joyful occasion . It was really necessary in Southport . In his own parish 511 bouses had been built during tho last two ycais , whilst he had been there . The population had increased in
St . Luke ' s district , and he was sure that the clergy wero very thankful for what had been done that clay , and their earnest prayer would be that they might look back upou it as ono of blessedness and thankfulness iu their Provincial Graud Lodge . ( Applause . ) The Rev . Canon Clarke proposed success to St . Luke ' s Church . Ho said the ceremonial which was enacted at the foundation stone
laying of St . Luke s Church impressed bun , as it had impressed Canon Sheldon , very strongly —( hear , bear)—and he did say to Mr . Hope , he wondered when would be next Lodge meeting—( Laughter ) —and possibly if his name were submitted to that meeting he might hope to become one of tho brotherhood—( laughter)—but he did not actually ask Mr . Hope to propose him —( "No , but he will do so
followed by laughter)—because he ( Canon Clarke ) mast ask his wife ( Laughter . ) He had never had a secret from his wife since he waa married , and he advised all , except Freemasons , to have none—( laughter)—so that if he became a Freemason , he would have to make an exception to the general rule . ( Renewed laughter . ) It must he by the leave of his wife , otherwise , ho could uot couseut ( " Oh
she will" ) so that if ho did not become a Ireemason , it was bis wife ' s fault . ( Renewed laughter . ) Canon Clarke then spoke in high terms of Mr . Marsden , and said he would go about amongst the poor and the rich , amongst those who were in sorrow , distress , aud sickness , and would minister tho wholesome medicine of God ' s Holy Word to their souls ; and he hoped and trusted Mr . Marsden would soon have a
church of his own . After referring to the Home [ secretary ' s speech at Liverpool , Canon Clarke said , in conclusion : May the Great Architect of the Universe bless this church abundantly , and crown the work which has been begun to-day till the top stone be laid with rejoijing , amid shouts of " Glory to God in the highest , on earth peace , an I goodwill to men . " ( Hear , hear . )
The Rev . Mr . Marsden responded . He said the work had proceeded prosperously and successfully so far , thanks to the energy of the churchwaidens and sidesmen and other gentlemen who were interested in the welfare of St . Luke ' s . ( Hear , hear . ) Various people had been asking him why the Freemasons should lay the foundation stone . " Well , " he replied , " if a Mason cannot lay it , who can ? " ( Laughter . )
But that was not all that the i reemasons had done . They had come forward and liberally helped to extend the subscription list , and they had helped them generously that day . ( Hear , hear ) . If the building came to a standstill , and they were in a " regular fix , " who knew but what they would come to their help again , and build the church for them altogether . ( Laughter and applause . ) After referring to
the " ancestral halls" of Little London in a humorous vein , the rev . gentleman gave an account of tbe financial position of the undertaking . He thanked all the numerous friends who had assisted . Bro . J . Barrow proposed the health of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . He said they had in the Provincial Grand Lodge men of note and ability . The money which they had spent
in assisting charitable institutions , the poor , the aged aud orphans , •was marvellous . ( Cheers . ) Outsiders did not know anything about it , and they did not want them to know anything about it . They kept those things to themselves , and the Provincial Graun Iiodge richly deserved the honour which tho bestowal of such charity carried with it . ( Hear , hear . ) They had many of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge present that evening ,
including the Provincial Grand Secretary , j . t was through his inrluence that tbe Province was so distinguished . Bro . Barro « believed this was tho second largest Province in the kingdom , am lie hoped before long it would be second to none in the kincdon . from a Masonic point of view . ( Applause . ) The toast bavin" beei honoured , Bro . Alpass P . G . S . responded , and gave an interesting sketch of the history of Fieenmsonry . Several other toasts followed . —Lirerpooi and Southport Daily Nev : s .
HOLLOVA v's I ' ILI . S . —This iucdiciuc lias resisted every test which time , pn jnctice , and vested interests coald impose upon it , and it at ength stands Wtl . ' triumphant as the most reliable remedy for thoso derangeineiius of the system j , otomi ! ion at the change of seasons . When the air grows cooler , and the functions of the skin are retarded an occasional dose , of Hollo way ' s Pills \ vu call ou the liver and kidneys lor greater activity , and compensate tho svtten for diminished cutaneous action . As alteratives , aperients , and tonics , theViil have no equal . To every aged and de ieate person , whose appetito is defective , digestion infirm , and tone 01 health low , tins , medicine will be a precious boon . conferring both , ease and . strength . '
Local Charity Funds.
LOCAL CHARITY FUNDS .
WE beg to acknowledge with fraternal thanks the receipt of a pamphlet from the pen of Bro . Godtschalk . That estimable brother is the representative in London of theCharity Committee of Devon , or , as it is called in the Province itself , the Committee of Petitions ; and bis object in issuing this pamphlet is to nrge on his fellow Provincial brethren tbe advisability of establishing a Local Educational and Advancement Fund for the benefit of children of distressed
or deceased Freemasons . Tho principal grounds on which he rests his proposal are theso : —Tho voting power of the Province ia such that it cannot hope to carry the candidate which it has resolved on supporting till several unsuccessful attempts have been made . Thus the boy Furze , who at the recent election to the Boys' School was what may fairly be described as the " official" candidate of Devonshire ,
had made six previous attempts to get in , but the support he hud received on those occasions had only resulted in placing to his credit some six hundred and odd votes , while his success at the seventh trial has only been secured by borrowing largely from other quarters , and thus anticipating , or say we rather , pledging , for some time to come , the voting force of the Province . This is the main reason why Bio .
Godtschalk snbraits his plan for a Local Fund to his fellow Devonians . The others are that there is no reason to anticipate a sufficiently large increase in the nnmber of Devonian Life Governors to the two Schools , or that Provincial Grand Lodge could take upon itself to increase its votes to such an extent as to ensure that tho candidate of its selection shall succeed after fewer attempts . A further reason is ,
that a Local Fund of this character will not be in opposition , but sup . plementary to , the great central Charities . Taking the Boy Furze aa an illustration of what snch a Fnncl is capable of effecting—this boy was three years and a half on the list of candidates before his friends and supporters were enabled to get him in . During that time , as a reference to this list will show , he has been one of
four children wholly dependent on a widowed mother for support . Had there been a Local Charity Fund in Devonshire , ho might , during this long period of waiting , havo been receiving some educational help from it . That is , tho Committee might have voted him the sum necessary to enable him to attend some local school , where he would have been gradually preparing himself for admission
into the London School . Again , there are in Devon , as elsewhere , a considerable number of brethren who are able and willing to contribute small sums per annum—such as five or ten shillings—but who cannot afford to become Life Governors , or even Life Subscribers . These by their small annnal contributions , for which , of course , they would receive a certain voting power , wonld make a considerable
show in the Province , while as regards the Loudon Schools , even the aggregate of their contributions would only increase the voting power of the Province to a slight and inappreciable extent . But the Fund will not be Educational only . Bro . Godtschalk proposes that it shall be an Advancement Fund likewise . Children who cannot be entered at the London Schools will not only receive a sound
edncation at a good school in the different neighbourhoods where they resi le , but when they are old enough to set about earning their own livelihood , then in cases where au outfit or premium may be needed , the Fund will provide it . There is yet another advantage which may be anticipated from the realisation of Bro . Godtschalk's or any similar scheme . It will , unquestionably , lessen the pressure on the
central Schools at Wood Green and Battersea respectively . There are many people who would be well satisfied their chilreu shonld be educated in their immediate neighbourhoods , even though ifc might involve additional efforts on their part to maintain and clothe them . This would , of conrse , reduce the number of candidates for the admission into the Central Schools . In short , a formidable array of
reasons may be urged in favour of Bro . Godtschalk s scheme , but few , if any , against it . The mere mention of tho Cheshire Educational Fund , to which we have more than once referred in these columns , md the success of which Bro . Godtschalk adduces as an argument in support of his scheme , will suffice to remind our readers of the value of Local Charitable Funds , while it will fully justify tbe advice we are about to offer to our Devonshire brethren . This advice is to act
npon and do their utmost to promote the success of such a fund as Bro . Godtschalk proposes . It cannot be otherwise than advantageous , and there is no reason why what has been so successfully done by Cheshire , with its thirty-nine Lodges and eighteen Eoyal Arch Chapters , should not be done as successfully by Devonshire , with its forty-seven Lodges and twenty-five Eoyal Arch Chapters . At all I events , say we , it is an experiment worth trying .
A drawing for several Life Governorships in connection with the Second Tottenham , Edmonton and Enfield Masonic Charitable Association will take place , on Thurs- * lay next , at the Seven Sisters ' , Page Green , Tottenham , afc
7 . o 0 p . m . After tie ballot supper will be provided , and from the arrangeir mts made , a pleasant evening may be tnticipated . Tickt fcs for the supper ( price 3 s Od ) may be had of the Hon . Sec . of the Association , Bro . J . Garrod , r ' rom the above adi ress . In order to introduce the claims
of our Charitable J institutions to the notice of other than nembers of the ( raft , the Committee offer a special incite for mm-Masoi s to accompany their Masonic friends . We wish the Assoi iation every success , and the meeting of Thursday next a hi ppy termination .
Bro . T . J . Ma dwell , "W . M . of the Egyptian Lodge } So . 27 , will worl the cevemory of installation in the Egyptian Lodge c I Instruction , 119 Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening next , Slat October , at 7 . 30 . Brethren m iavitecl to frites & i
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St. Luke's Church, Southport. Laying The Memorial Stone.
The Rev . Canon Sheldon , Enral Dean , responded . He thanked them for the cordial manner in which they had been pleased to drink this toast . He was present yesterday at the laying of the stone of the church at Kirkdale . The chief speaker on that occasion was tbe distinguished and universally admired Home Secretary , who received such a welcome at Southport afterwards . He need hardly say lo them
that , speaking for the clergy , it seemed to betoken bright aud happy days when the Home Secretary , in the midst of such onerous duties , and other gentleman of distinction , should gather together and lay the foundation stone of a church at Kirkda e —( hear , hear)—and he need hardly say that it was au angary of good things when the noble lord who had just left should take the trouble to come to
Souihport to lay the foundation stone of a church . ( Hear , hear . ) When they saw men sinking all political and personal opinions , and coming together in such a large and striking manner as thoy had done that day , to lend a helping hand in the good work , oue cou . cl not but feel thankful . In tho Church of England , to which he belonged , auu amongst other religions bodies outside , he hoped ihey would have a
growing bond of sympathy . ( Hear , hear . ) He said the Masonic ceremonies of that d » y produced a very startling effect upon his uiiud , and he thought it would do them all good . The Eev . Bro . C . H , Knowlys also responded . He said the ceremony of that day was a very solemn one . At all times the lay iug of a foundation stone was a solemn ceremony , bat when supplemented
by the grandeur of their Masonio Art aud Craft it lent still more solemnity to the deed . He asked , who could tell bow many souls would bo saved by the results of what they had done that day ? It was also a very joyful occasion . It was really necessary in Southport . In his own parish 511 bouses had been built during tho last two ycais , whilst he had been there . The population had increased in
St . Luke ' s district , and he was sure that the clergy wero very thankful for what had been done that clay , and their earnest prayer would be that they might look back upou it as ono of blessedness and thankfulness iu their Provincial Graud Lodge . ( Applause . ) The Rev . Canon Clarke proposed success to St . Luke ' s Church . Ho said the ceremonial which was enacted at the foundation stone
laying of St . Luke s Church impressed bun , as it had impressed Canon Sheldon , very strongly —( hear , bear)—and he did say to Mr . Hope , he wondered when would be next Lodge meeting—( Laughter ) —and possibly if his name were submitted to that meeting he might hope to become one of tho brotherhood—( laughter)—but he did not actually ask Mr . Hope to propose him —( "No , but he will do so
followed by laughter)—because he ( Canon Clarke ) mast ask his wife ( Laughter . ) He had never had a secret from his wife since he waa married , and he advised all , except Freemasons , to have none—( laughter)—so that if he became a Freemason , he would have to make an exception to the general rule . ( Renewed laughter . ) It must he by the leave of his wife , otherwise , ho could uot couseut ( " Oh
she will" ) so that if ho did not become a Ireemason , it was bis wife ' s fault . ( Renewed laughter . ) Canon Clarke then spoke in high terms of Mr . Marsden , and said he would go about amongst the poor and the rich , amongst those who were in sorrow , distress , aud sickness , and would minister tho wholesome medicine of God ' s Holy Word to their souls ; and he hoped and trusted Mr . Marsden would soon have a
church of his own . After referring to the Home [ secretary ' s speech at Liverpool , Canon Clarke said , in conclusion : May the Great Architect of the Universe bless this church abundantly , and crown the work which has been begun to-day till the top stone be laid with rejoijing , amid shouts of " Glory to God in the highest , on earth peace , an I goodwill to men . " ( Hear , hear . )
The Rev . Mr . Marsden responded . He said the work had proceeded prosperously and successfully so far , thanks to the energy of the churchwaidens and sidesmen and other gentlemen who were interested in the welfare of St . Luke ' s . ( Hear , hear . ) Various people had been asking him why the Freemasons should lay the foundation stone . " Well , " he replied , " if a Mason cannot lay it , who can ? " ( Laughter . )
But that was not all that the i reemasons had done . They had come forward and liberally helped to extend the subscription list , and they had helped them generously that day . ( Hear , hear ) . If the building came to a standstill , and they were in a " regular fix , " who knew but what they would come to their help again , and build the church for them altogether . ( Laughter and applause . ) After referring to
the " ancestral halls" of Little London in a humorous vein , the rev . gentleman gave an account of tbe financial position of the undertaking . He thanked all the numerous friends who had assisted . Bro . J . Barrow proposed the health of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge . He said they had in the Provincial Grand Lodge men of note and ability . The money which they had spent
in assisting charitable institutions , the poor , the aged aud orphans , •was marvellous . ( Cheers . ) Outsiders did not know anything about it , and they did not want them to know anything about it . They kept those things to themselves , and the Provincial Graun Iiodge richly deserved the honour which tho bestowal of such charity carried with it . ( Hear , hear . ) They had many of the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge present that evening ,
including the Provincial Grand Secretary , j . t was through his inrluence that tbe Province was so distinguished . Bro . Barro « believed this was tho second largest Province in the kingdom , am lie hoped before long it would be second to none in the kincdon . from a Masonic point of view . ( Applause . ) The toast bavin" beei honoured , Bro . Alpass P . G . S . responded , and gave an interesting sketch of the history of Fieenmsonry . Several other toasts followed . —Lirerpooi and Southport Daily Nev : s .
HOLLOVA v's I ' ILI . S . —This iucdiciuc lias resisted every test which time , pn jnctice , and vested interests coald impose upon it , and it at ength stands Wtl . ' triumphant as the most reliable remedy for thoso derangeineiius of the system j , otomi ! ion at the change of seasons . When the air grows cooler , and the functions of the skin are retarded an occasional dose , of Hollo way ' s Pills \ vu call ou the liver and kidneys lor greater activity , and compensate tho svtten for diminished cutaneous action . As alteratives , aperients , and tonics , theViil have no equal . To every aged and de ieate person , whose appetito is defective , digestion infirm , and tone 01 health low , tins , medicine will be a precious boon . conferring both , ease and . strength . '
Local Charity Funds.
LOCAL CHARITY FUNDS .
WE beg to acknowledge with fraternal thanks the receipt of a pamphlet from the pen of Bro . Godtschalk . That estimable brother is the representative in London of theCharity Committee of Devon , or , as it is called in the Province itself , the Committee of Petitions ; and bis object in issuing this pamphlet is to nrge on his fellow Provincial brethren tbe advisability of establishing a Local Educational and Advancement Fund for the benefit of children of distressed
or deceased Freemasons . Tho principal grounds on which he rests his proposal are theso : —Tho voting power of the Province ia such that it cannot hope to carry the candidate which it has resolved on supporting till several unsuccessful attempts have been made . Thus the boy Furze , who at the recent election to the Boys' School was what may fairly be described as the " official" candidate of Devonshire ,
had made six previous attempts to get in , but the support he hud received on those occasions had only resulted in placing to his credit some six hundred and odd votes , while his success at the seventh trial has only been secured by borrowing largely from other quarters , and thus anticipating , or say we rather , pledging , for some time to come , the voting force of the Province . This is the main reason why Bio .
Godtschalk snbraits his plan for a Local Fund to his fellow Devonians . The others are that there is no reason to anticipate a sufficiently large increase in the nnmber of Devonian Life Governors to the two Schools , or that Provincial Grand Lodge could take upon itself to increase its votes to such an extent as to ensure that tho candidate of its selection shall succeed after fewer attempts . A further reason is ,
that a Local Fund of this character will not be in opposition , but sup . plementary to , the great central Charities . Taking the Boy Furze aa an illustration of what snch a Fnncl is capable of effecting—this boy was three years and a half on the list of candidates before his friends and supporters were enabled to get him in . During that time , as a reference to this list will show , he has been one of
four children wholly dependent on a widowed mother for support . Had there been a Local Charity Fund in Devonshire , ho might , during this long period of waiting , havo been receiving some educational help from it . That is , tho Committee might have voted him the sum necessary to enable him to attend some local school , where he would have been gradually preparing himself for admission
into the London School . Again , there are in Devon , as elsewhere , a considerable number of brethren who are able and willing to contribute small sums per annum—such as five or ten shillings—but who cannot afford to become Life Governors , or even Life Subscribers . These by their small annnal contributions , for which , of course , they would receive a certain voting power , wonld make a considerable
show in the Province , while as regards the Loudon Schools , even the aggregate of their contributions would only increase the voting power of the Province to a slight and inappreciable extent . But the Fund will not be Educational only . Bro . Godtschalk proposes that it shall be an Advancement Fund likewise . Children who cannot be entered at the London Schools will not only receive a sound
edncation at a good school in the different neighbourhoods where they resi le , but when they are old enough to set about earning their own livelihood , then in cases where au outfit or premium may be needed , the Fund will provide it . There is yet another advantage which may be anticipated from the realisation of Bro . Godtschalk's or any similar scheme . It will , unquestionably , lessen the pressure on the
central Schools at Wood Green and Battersea respectively . There are many people who would be well satisfied their chilreu shonld be educated in their immediate neighbourhoods , even though ifc might involve additional efforts on their part to maintain and clothe them . This would , of conrse , reduce the number of candidates for the admission into the Central Schools . In short , a formidable array of
reasons may be urged in favour of Bro . Godtschalk s scheme , but few , if any , against it . The mere mention of tho Cheshire Educational Fund , to which we have more than once referred in these columns , md the success of which Bro . Godtschalk adduces as an argument in support of his scheme , will suffice to remind our readers of the value of Local Charitable Funds , while it will fully justify tbe advice we are about to offer to our Devonshire brethren . This advice is to act
npon and do their utmost to promote the success of such a fund as Bro . Godtschalk proposes . It cannot be otherwise than advantageous , and there is no reason why what has been so successfully done by Cheshire , with its thirty-nine Lodges and eighteen Eoyal Arch Chapters , should not be done as successfully by Devonshire , with its forty-seven Lodges and twenty-five Eoyal Arch Chapters . At all I events , say we , it is an experiment worth trying .
A drawing for several Life Governorships in connection with the Second Tottenham , Edmonton and Enfield Masonic Charitable Association will take place , on Thurs- * lay next , at the Seven Sisters ' , Page Green , Tottenham , afc
7 . o 0 p . m . After tie ballot supper will be provided , and from the arrangeir mts made , a pleasant evening may be tnticipated . Tickt fcs for the supper ( price 3 s Od ) may be had of the Hon . Sec . of the Association , Bro . J . Garrod , r ' rom the above adi ress . In order to introduce the claims
of our Charitable J institutions to the notice of other than nembers of the ( raft , the Committee offer a special incite for mm-Masoi s to accompany their Masonic friends . We wish the Assoi iation every success , and the meeting of Thursday next a hi ppy termination .
Bro . T . J . Ma dwell , "W . M . of the Egyptian Lodge } So . 27 , will worl the cevemory of installation in the Egyptian Lodge c I Instruction , 119 Leadenhall-street , on Thursday evening next , Slat October , at 7 . 30 . Brethren m iavitecl to frites & i