Presentation Of An Address To The Baroness Burdett-Coutts.

PRESENTATION OF AN ADDRESS TO THE BARONESS BURDETT-COUTTS .

A VERY interesting ceremony took place on Tuesday , fche 15 th inst ., when the Officers of the Abbey Lodge , Westminster ,

No . 2030 , attended at Sfcratton-stroet , to present to the Buroness , on behalf of the members of the Lodge , an illuminated address , thank , ink her ladyship for her kindness and liberality nn the occasion of the consecration of the Lodge afc the Town Hall , Westminster . The address—whioh was beautifully illuminated—was surmounted with the arms of the Lodge , supported by the varions Masonic emblems

and designs , framed in an oak frame , specially designed and carved . It contained an exact copy of the resolution passed at the first meeting of the Lodgo . At fche meeting it was proposed by Bro . H . Bowman Spiuk I . P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . H . Baker S . W ., and unanimously resolved , — " That the best thanks of the brethren bo , and are hereby given to the Right Honourable the Baroness Burdett -C'Mitts , for her

liberality and kindness displayed to the Lodgo in presenting the Masonio furniture and regalia , and the brethren trust that the Great Architect of the Universe will be pleased to shed the rays of His benign blessing npon her Ladyship , that she nny be enabled for many years to continue the exercise of her benevolent influence in the interests of the Craft , and for the general good of mankind . "

Signed by Bros . Burdetfc-Coufcts W . M . and J . E . Shand Secretary , on behalf of the members of the Lodge . The Officers present consisted of Bros . W . Burdett-Coufcts W . M ., W . H . Baker S . W .. H . Bowman Spink I . P . M ., J . E . Shand Sec , Rev . R . J . Simpson Chaplain , W . Sugg S . D ., R . Montague J . D ., H . R . Baker I . G ., J . A . Jones , R . E . H , Goffin , J . Gibson , and Piper . They were duly received by

the Baroness , who was accompanied by her sister and Miss Pinn . The Worshipful Master in the nime of the Lodge made the presentation , and said that the brethren of the Abbey Lodge were desirous of recording in some slight degree fche appreciation of the interest her ladyship had taken in the welfare of the Lodge , and ho was sure that she would be pleased to know thafc the Lodge had already made

suoh progress that its success was insured . It had already taken a high position among the Masonio Lodges of the Metropolis , and had early distinguished itself ID supporting the Masonic Charities . It was a pleasure to him as the first W . M . to know thafc the objects in fche formation of the Lodge had been fully realised , aud thafc fche Baronesa herself might remember wifch gratification that the interest

she had both shown and taken in the Lodge had nofc been given in vain . Bro . H . Bowman Spink eloquently supported fche W . M ., and alluded to fche close connection fche Baroness and her family all had with Westminster , a connection whioh had even now been made more binding by the appointment of the W . M . as the firsfc Master of fche Lodge held afc the Westminster Town Hall . Wherever the

English language was spoken the name of the Baroness was a household word , and thafc because she had always been so prominent in supporting the greatest of fche Masonio principles , " Charity . '' The Rev , R . jJ . Simpson also spoke in support , and Bro . W . Sugg addressed , the Baroness on behalf of the j nnior Officers of the Lodge . Bro . H . Baker Secretary read the vote of thanks to the Baroness ,

which was then handed to her by the Worshipful Master . The Baroness Burdefct-Contts said how much she was pleased with the address , and the words that had fallen from fche Officers of the Abbey Lodge who had spoken . She had at all times taken groat interest in the welfare of anything appertaining to Westminster , and that interest had now , if possible , been increased by the position

whioh her husband had taken in this truly Westminster Masonic Lodge . She was happy in the knowledge that her dear sister had witnessed that day ' s ceremony , for she had , perhaps , even a greater memory of her father ' s work in Westminster than she had herself . She wished fche Abbey Lodge and its members every snecess . Afc fche conclusion of the ceremony refreshments were provided in the dining room , and the visitors had an opportunity of inspecting the

many objects of interest m fche house . Among the numerous trowels presented to the Baroness on laying various foundation stones wns the one she used when the first stone of the Westminster Town Hall was laid , and among the china was a very handsome Worcester jug , having a very fine portrait of the late Sir Francis Burdetfc upou ifc , in many respects similar to that painted upon the handsome stainedglass window in the Council Chamber of fche Westminster Town Hall .

Presentation To Bro. R. P. Forge.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . R . P . FORGE .

BRO . E . Woodman S . W . 1950 entertained a few personal friends to dinner , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , on Wednesday , the 24 fch insfc ., fche occasion being his birthday . During the evening Bro . R . P . Forge P . M . 619 , 1950 , was presented with a Silver Mounted Riding Whip , a Silver Sovereign Purse , and a

handsomely-framed Illuminated Address ( artistically executed by Bro . J . A . Ceilings ) . These gifts were subscribed for by a few friends , as a slight mark of the esteem in which Bro . Forge is held by them . A most pleasant evening was spent . Amongst those present were—Bros . J , Osborn , Akehursfc , Rhodes , Wright , Collings , Hammond , Harding , Western , Snook , Potter , & c .

Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., on Monday last . Broa . Western W . M ., Jordan S . W ., Gribbell J . W ., Collingridge Seecrtary , Weedon S . D ., Goddard J . D ., Rhodes I . G ., P . M . ' s Bros . Cusworth , Hall , Hunt , Jones , Killick sen ., Clarke , and other brethren . After preliminaries , Bro . Fenner rehearsed fche ceremony of installation Bro , Western as candidate for the Master ' s chair . The W . M . was

saluted , and he invested and appointed his Officers . The installing Master then gave the various addresses in his usual able manner . The ceremony of passing was afterwards rehearsed , Bro . Dixie acting as candidate . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till Monday , 29 fcb September . A musical evening followed , Bros . Woodman , Wright , Baines and Akehursfc assisting .

Presentation To Bro. R. P. Forge.

Friday , the 21 st of November next , is the day fixed for the pnrposeof makinc * a presentation to Bro . George Lambert

P . G SB ., F . G . S ., P . M . Percy Lod <* e , W . M . of tbe Cutlers Company , & c . afc the Holborn Restaurant , by a numerous circle of Masonic and other friends , in recognition of hia services in connection with charity , and in testimony of his liberality ancl efforts exercised in the advancement of science , which qualities hare endeared him to every class with

which he has been associated . Bro . Alderman Savory , of Grand Masters' Lodge , will occupy the chair . To ensure a successful meeting a committee has been formed , of which Mr . H . F . Thomas , Past Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths

-Company , is the chairman , and E M . Cutler , Esq ., the honorary secretary and treasurer . We trust that whatever form the testimonial may assume it will be one of which Bro . Lambert may justly feel proud .

A new Lodge , called the Kendrick Lodge , will be consecrated at . the Masonic Hall , Reading , on Thursday next . Bro . W . G . Flanagan is the W . M . designate .

Bro . W . Gray will be installed W . M . of the Marquis of Ripon Lodgo , No . 1489 , at tho Metropolitan Societies ' Asylum , Balls Pond-road , on Friday , the 3 rd proximo .

Comp . J . H . Sillitoe P . G . J . East Lancashire , installed Comps . C . Furness Z ., R . Ruston H ., and R . Anderson J ., of the Equality Chapter , 1145 , at Accrington , on Saturday last .

The Belgrave Lodge of Instruction , No . 749 , resumed their weekly meetings at the Clarence Hotel , Aldersgate , ( opposite Metropolitan Railway Station ) , on Thursday , the 25 th instant .

Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , No . 65 . —On Tuesday , 23 rd instant , at Bro . Maidwell's , Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall-sfcreefc . Bros . Ansbeoker W . M ., Walker S . W ., Valentine J . W . ; Ruse S . D ., H . Haynes J . D ., Haller I . G ., Moss Preceptor j also Bros . Daniel , Schadler , Rich , Hawkins , Dyson , Harris , H . Mitchell , Healey , Schweitzer , Kleogenstein , Haynes . After preliminaries , fche

ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Sainte candidate . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Moss , when Bro . Dyson having answered fche necessary questions , and being entrusted , was duly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , the W . M . giving the fall explanation of the working tools . Bro . Ansbeoker resnmed the Lodge to first degree , when Bro . Walker was elected W . M . for ensuing week . Bro . H . Mitchell 65 and Bro . J . Healy 1348 were elected members of

this Lodge of Instruction , and a vote of thanks was ordered to be recorded on the minntes to Bro . Ansbecker for fche able and mosb efficient ; way in which he had fulfilled fche duties of W . M . for tha firsfc time . Nothing further offering , Lodge was closed and adjourned . This being the sixth meeting of the Second Prosperity Charity Association , fche members were enabled to take two ballots of ten guineas each , whioh proved in favour of Bros . Walker and Brown .

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