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Montague Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Brother Dean were more thoroughly deserved ; however , he had done the best his skill nnd ability conld effect . He always held that what was worth doing at all was worth doing well . He differed rather from Bro . Dean about the last year , it had not been BO successful as that of Bro . Dean ' s Mastership . The progress of the Lodge had not been so great as in the first year , there had not been
so large an accession of members . But then it must be remembered that brethren who wish to join this Lodge mnst be well recommended . The Lodge was not so anxious to have members as to have them of the right sort . If they were fit and proper persons to join the Order , this Lodge wonld accept them , but not otherwise . Lately there had not been that rushing into Freemasonry
there was five or six years since ; the brethren had become moro cautious in their acceptance of new members . With regard to the working of the Lodgo he conld only say he hoped the brethren had understood his interpretation of the English language ; as a foreigner he had done the best in his power . With regard to the Charities that was another matter . On the night of his installation he had
remarked that charity was the sole object of Freemasonry , and if a brother was not anxious for the Charities of the Order he was not fit to be among them . In their happiest moments they must think of what they were taught at their initiation . He had done all that lay in his power for Charity , and he hoped before the year was over he would be able to contribute in proportion to what he had already
done to make him worthy of the work and power of Masonry . The W . M . then proposed the W . M . elect . Some five years ago he became acquainted with Bro . Hedges , and was struck with his gentlemanly manner , and the nice way in which he conducted the duties of Secretary to the Girls' School . He ( the W . M . ) was anxious to make his way in Masonry , and Bro . Hedges was also anxious in the same
direotton . Bro . Hedges tried to do him a turn , and he desired to return the compliment . The greatest pleasure of his Masonio career would be to instal him as W . M . The brethren had elected the right man for the office . He would follow up tbe true principles of Masonry , and carry with him all the members of the Lodge . Ledges were not often so fortunate ; he envied Bro . Hedges the high character he had
won for himself , and in wishing him good health , hoped he wonld occupy the position with credit to himself , and to the satisfaction of the brethren of the Lodge . Bro . Hedges , in reply , said he really did not know how to find words sufficient to thank the brethren for the very high hononr they had paid him by electing him aa their W . M . for the coming year ; he could only say he thanked them most sincerely
and heartily , and he appreciated' the hononr as fully as any one could . He promised he would exert himself to the best of his ability to follow in the footsteps of those who had gone before him ; but he must say , when he looked back at the way in which his predecessors had occupied the chair , that he looked forward to his year of office with some misgivings ; he did not think he could come up to them .
Nevertheless , he promised the brethren they should not find him wanting in trying worthily to follow them . Bro . Festa had referred to the fact that it was he who had first introduced him to the promoters of the Montague Guest Lodge . He certainly did , and evers ince then he had had every reason to be very , very grateful to Bro . Festa for it . He was glad to have this opportunity of thanking him for that
kindness . Bro . Festa had been a good friend to him , and to the Institntion which was very dear to him , and he was very glad to have the present opportunity of thanking him also for that . Bro . Goodman in replying to the toast of the Initiate said , if he ever felt prond in his life , he did so at the present time ; he thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they had accepted him as a
Mason . It was a proud thing for any young man to be initiated , and he should never forget the occasion . As the Worshipful Master had said , what was worth doing at all was worth doing well ; he trusted he should be able to do Masonry well . He should not be satisfied until , by paying strict attention , and studying the work , he should make himself competent to be Master of a Lodge . Bros . Goddard ,
Cussans and Cantrell responded for the Visitors , after which tho W . M . proposed the health of the Immediate Past Master and Treasurer , Bro . Dean , and the Secretary , Bro . Collier ; of these Officers he spoke in the highest terms of praise as to the way in which they performed their dnties . Bro . Dean in reply said it was scarcely worth while to recapitulate the kind expressions of the W . M . He was
delighted to see Bro . Frank Richardson present ; he acted as M . C . at the consecration of the Lodge , and fully entered into the spirit of the ceremonies of the day . The Lodge had gone on harmouiously , and though the W . M . had said it had not been so successful in his year as in the first , inasmuch as it had not had so many initiates , he might urge the Lodge looked for quality rather than quantity . Plenty of
brethren would join a Lodge in its first year . They did not wish their Lodge to be a large , but a leading one . They had exercised discretion ; they had not had an influx of members , but he felt every , thing would turn out well . The members would rally round Brother Hedges , and he was sure his would be a successful year of o & ice Bro . Collier also replied . Bro . Festa , in proposing tho next
toasttlte Charities—coupled with it the name of Bro . Richardson ; he believed that brother was one of the staunchest supporters of the Secretary of the Girls' School . He did not know how Bro . Richardson found time to attend to the Charities as he did . Last year the Girls had a very successful Festival ; it could hardly be expected that that of the present would be so satisfactory . He always felt proud
when he went to the Girls' School , and hoped all the brethren would go and see it , and when they returned to their homes if they found any spare cash in their pockets they shonld give it to that Institution . pro . Frank Richardson , in responding said , the toast was indeed an important one for any brother to undertake to reply to . Although he gave way to no one in tbe interest he felt in the Charities , still he
wished some other brother had been called on to reply . The W . M . had impressed on the initiate that charity was the first thing in Masonry , and although there were many brethren of rank and opulence among the Order , there were others who were in distress ; he also taught him that charity blessed him that gave as well aa he Who received ; therefore , it ought to be a source of gratification to
Montague Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Masons that they helped to relievo not only those who had borne the heat and burden of the day , but also those of their children who required education , and they turned them out good and useful members of society , capable of earning their own livelihood . Many years ago as a child he was taught the
line—One thing at a time and that done well ;" he should like to take an active part in all the Charities , but time would not permit . He therefore devoted himself to one well , rather than to three badly . He wished that Lodges would follow the example oftho Montague Guest , and subscribe liberally to all the Charities . There was really something wanting when they
considered the number of Masons there were , and the comparatively small collections they made . The majority of the subscriptions came from the old Lodges , but why was it that so many of the Lodges that had been formed in the past few years had subscribed so little , or nothing ? It was onl y few amongst tho many which subscribed He thought it should be in some measure compulsory , like the
quarterage to the Fund of Benevolence . There would then be no need of elections , for the funds would be large enough to take in all candidates . As a member of the Girls' School Committee he hoped Bro . Hedges , for whom he had the highest respect , would have a good Festival . He knew that royalty drew , and last year they did so well that they could not expect to do a great deal this year . He was quite
satisfied of one thing , that if all the members of the Craft had the opportunity which he had , as a member of the House Committee , of going to the Girls' School and seeing the children there , he was sure there would be more Stewards . Nothing gave him so much pleasure as to be at the Institution . From Miss Jarwood , who had been 66 years in the Institntion , down to the youngest child , they were one
happy family ; there was a kindly , friendly tone between matron , governesses , and children . He had made the acquaintance of them all , and he felt he had got 239 friends there . Whenever he went down he had a lot of the children to talk to him , and he was satisfied , if there was anything wrong in the School—any tyranny or any pain —the Committee wonld know it from the children . It wonld be im . possible to get a better staff , and the system had been carried on very
well . All the staff had been made np from those educated in the School , and all the children knew they had a chance of being taken on the staff . If any of the brethren would like to go down to see the School , he should be most happy to receive them and conduct them over it . We congratulate Bro . Hedges on his election to the chair of this Lodge . We feel assured the Past Masters and members will render him every assistance during his period of Mastership .
Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . —A meeting was held on Monday evening , 16 th April , at Brother McDiarmaid ' s , Cambria Tavern , Cambria-road , Loughborough Junotion . Present—Bros . Cornock WM ., Perkins S . W ., Rush J . W ., McKinley Secretary , Warren S . D ., Stafford J . W ., Johnson Preceptor , Hampton I . G . ; also Bros . Brown , Martin , Sherring , Westley , Bell ' s , and Banks . Lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes were
read and confirmed . Brothers Westley and Bellis worked the second and third sections of the lecture , respectively . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Brother Cornock for his most satisfactory rehearsal of the ceremony , this being his first appearance in the chair . On Monday next , the 30 th inst ., Brother Stevens will deliver his lecture on the Rituals and Ceremonies of the First Degree .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 .-Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday 2 lst inst . Present—Bros . Hirst W . M ., Weeden S . W ., Spencer J . W ., Gribbell S . D ., Dixie J . D ., Ashton I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , and Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Recktiall , Bleakley , and Houghton . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bleakley
offered himself as a candidate for raising and was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , aud the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Pearcy worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Dixie ; and the third section , assisted by Bro . Galer . Lodge was then resumed to the second degree and
Bro . Pearcy worked the first section , assisted by Bro . Gribbell , Lodge was closed in the second degree and Bro . Galer proposed , and Bro . Pearcy seconded . ' that Bro . Bleakley of the Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 , be elected a member , and this was carried unanimously . Bro . Weeden was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonio business being ended , Lodge was closed , and adjourned .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At the Canonbury Tavern , St . Mary ' s-road , on the 23 rd inst . Present — Bros . Killick jun . W . M ., Western S . W ., Woolf J . W ., Snook S . D ., Marks J . D ., Jones I . G , Trewinnard Preceptor , Killick sen . acting Secretary , and a large number of members . After preliminaries , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . Brother Collingridwe was elected Secretary . Brother Trewinnard will occupy the chair on Monday next . Lodge opens at 8 . 30 .
The Fifteen Sections
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS
WILL BE WORKED At the East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . " 463 , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Tuesday , lst May . Brother Poore P . M . 720 , & c . W . M . First Lecture—Bros . Sheadd , Pritchett , Hook , Bishop , Wys <> , Andrews , Martin . Second Lecture—Bros . Everist Ball , Sawyer , Andrews , Martin . Third Lecture—Bros . Dunkley Baldwin , Ridge . Lodge will b i opened at 7 o ' clock precisely .
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Montague Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Brother Dean were more thoroughly deserved ; however , he had done the best his skill nnd ability conld effect . He always held that what was worth doing at all was worth doing well . He differed rather from Bro . Dean about the last year , it had not been BO successful as that of Bro . Dean ' s Mastership . The progress of the Lodge had not been so great as in the first year , there had not been
so large an accession of members . But then it must be remembered that brethren who wish to join this Lodge mnst be well recommended . The Lodge was not so anxious to have members as to have them of the right sort . If they were fit and proper persons to join the Order , this Lodge wonld accept them , but not otherwise . Lately there had not been that rushing into Freemasonry
there was five or six years since ; the brethren had become moro cautious in their acceptance of new members . With regard to the working of the Lodgo he conld only say he hoped the brethren had understood his interpretation of the English language ; as a foreigner he had done the best in his power . With regard to the Charities that was another matter . On the night of his installation he had
remarked that charity was the sole object of Freemasonry , and if a brother was not anxious for the Charities of the Order he was not fit to be among them . In their happiest moments they must think of what they were taught at their initiation . He had done all that lay in his power for Charity , and he hoped before the year was over he would be able to contribute in proportion to what he had already
done to make him worthy of the work and power of Masonry . The W . M . then proposed the W . M . elect . Some five years ago he became acquainted with Bro . Hedges , and was struck with his gentlemanly manner , and the nice way in which he conducted the duties of Secretary to the Girls' School . He ( the W . M . ) was anxious to make his way in Masonry , and Bro . Hedges was also anxious in the same
direotton . Bro . Hedges tried to do him a turn , and he desired to return the compliment . The greatest pleasure of his Masonio career would be to instal him as W . M . The brethren had elected the right man for the office . He would follow up tbe true principles of Masonry , and carry with him all the members of the Lodge . Ledges were not often so fortunate ; he envied Bro . Hedges the high character he had
won for himself , and in wishing him good health , hoped he wonld occupy the position with credit to himself , and to the satisfaction of the brethren of the Lodge . Bro . Hedges , in reply , said he really did not know how to find words sufficient to thank the brethren for the very high hononr they had paid him by electing him aa their W . M . for the coming year ; he could only say he thanked them most sincerely
and heartily , and he appreciated' the hononr as fully as any one could . He promised he would exert himself to the best of his ability to follow in the footsteps of those who had gone before him ; but he must say , when he looked back at the way in which his predecessors had occupied the chair , that he looked forward to his year of office with some misgivings ; he did not think he could come up to them .
Nevertheless , he promised the brethren they should not find him wanting in trying worthily to follow them . Bro . Festa had referred to the fact that it was he who had first introduced him to the promoters of the Montague Guest Lodge . He certainly did , and evers ince then he had had every reason to be very , very grateful to Bro . Festa for it . He was glad to have this opportunity of thanking him for that
kindness . Bro . Festa had been a good friend to him , and to the Institntion which was very dear to him , and he was very glad to have the present opportunity of thanking him also for that . Bro . Goodman in replying to the toast of the Initiate said , if he ever felt prond in his life , he did so at the present time ; he thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they had accepted him as a
Mason . It was a proud thing for any young man to be initiated , and he should never forget the occasion . As the Worshipful Master had said , what was worth doing at all was worth doing well ; he trusted he should be able to do Masonry well . He should not be satisfied until , by paying strict attention , and studying the work , he should make himself competent to be Master of a Lodge . Bros . Goddard ,
Cussans and Cantrell responded for the Visitors , after which tho W . M . proposed the health of the Immediate Past Master and Treasurer , Bro . Dean , and the Secretary , Bro . Collier ; of these Officers he spoke in the highest terms of praise as to the way in which they performed their dnties . Bro . Dean in reply said it was scarcely worth while to recapitulate the kind expressions of the W . M . He was
delighted to see Bro . Frank Richardson present ; he acted as M . C . at the consecration of the Lodge , and fully entered into the spirit of the ceremonies of the day . The Lodge had gone on harmouiously , and though the W . M . had said it had not been so successful in his year as in the first , inasmuch as it had not had so many initiates , he might urge the Lodge looked for quality rather than quantity . Plenty of
brethren would join a Lodge in its first year . They did not wish their Lodge to be a large , but a leading one . They had exercised discretion ; they had not had an influx of members , but he felt every , thing would turn out well . The members would rally round Brother Hedges , and he was sure his would be a successful year of o & ice Bro . Collier also replied . Bro . Festa , in proposing tho next
toasttlte Charities—coupled with it the name of Bro . Richardson ; he believed that brother was one of the staunchest supporters of the Secretary of the Girls' School . He did not know how Bro . Richardson found time to attend to the Charities as he did . Last year the Girls had a very successful Festival ; it could hardly be expected that that of the present would be so satisfactory . He always felt proud
when he went to the Girls' School , and hoped all the brethren would go and see it , and when they returned to their homes if they found any spare cash in their pockets they shonld give it to that Institution . pro . Frank Richardson , in responding said , the toast was indeed an important one for any brother to undertake to reply to . Although he gave way to no one in tbe interest he felt in the Charities , still he
wished some other brother had been called on to reply . The W . M . had impressed on the initiate that charity was the first thing in Masonry , and although there were many brethren of rank and opulence among the Order , there were others who were in distress ; he also taught him that charity blessed him that gave as well aa he Who received ; therefore , it ought to be a source of gratification to
Montague Guest Lodge, No. 1900.
Masons that they helped to relievo not only those who had borne the heat and burden of the day , but also those of their children who required education , and they turned them out good and useful members of society , capable of earning their own livelihood . Many years ago as a child he was taught the
line—One thing at a time and that done well ;" he should like to take an active part in all the Charities , but time would not permit . He therefore devoted himself to one well , rather than to three badly . He wished that Lodges would follow the example oftho Montague Guest , and subscribe liberally to all the Charities . There was really something wanting when they
considered the number of Masons there were , and the comparatively small collections they made . The majority of the subscriptions came from the old Lodges , but why was it that so many of the Lodges that had been formed in the past few years had subscribed so little , or nothing ? It was onl y few amongst tho many which subscribed He thought it should be in some measure compulsory , like the
quarterage to the Fund of Benevolence . There would then be no need of elections , for the funds would be large enough to take in all candidates . As a member of the Girls' School Committee he hoped Bro . Hedges , for whom he had the highest respect , would have a good Festival . He knew that royalty drew , and last year they did so well that they could not expect to do a great deal this year . He was quite
satisfied of one thing , that if all the members of the Craft had the opportunity which he had , as a member of the House Committee , of going to the Girls' School and seeing the children there , he was sure there would be more Stewards . Nothing gave him so much pleasure as to be at the Institution . From Miss Jarwood , who had been 66 years in the Institntion , down to the youngest child , they were one
happy family ; there was a kindly , friendly tone between matron , governesses , and children . He had made the acquaintance of them all , and he felt he had got 239 friends there . Whenever he went down he had a lot of the children to talk to him , and he was satisfied , if there was anything wrong in the School—any tyranny or any pain —the Committee wonld know it from the children . It wonld be im . possible to get a better staff , and the system had been carried on very
well . All the staff had been made np from those educated in the School , and all the children knew they had a chance of being taken on the staff . If any of the brethren would like to go down to see the School , he should be most happy to receive them and conduct them over it . We congratulate Bro . Hedges on his election to the chair of this Lodge . We feel assured the Past Masters and members will render him every assistance during his period of Mastership .
Loughborough Lodge of Instruction , No . 22 . —A meeting was held on Monday evening , 16 th April , at Brother McDiarmaid ' s , Cambria Tavern , Cambria-road , Loughborough Junotion . Present—Bros . Cornock WM ., Perkins S . W ., Rush J . W ., McKinley Secretary , Warren S . D ., Stafford J . W ., Johnson Preceptor , Hampton I . G . ; also Bros . Brown , Martin , Sherring , Westley , Bell ' s , and Banks . Lodge was opened in due form , when the minutes were
read and confirmed . Brothers Westley and Bellis worked the second and third sections of the lecture , respectively . A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Brother Cornock for his most satisfactory rehearsal of the ceremony , this being his first appearance in the chair . On Monday next , the 30 th inst ., Brother Stevens will deliver his lecture on the Rituals and Ceremonies of the First Degree .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 .-Held at the Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday 2 lst inst . Present—Bros . Hirst W . M ., Weeden S . W ., Spencer J . W ., Gribbell S . D ., Dixie J . D ., Ashton I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , and Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Recktiall , Bleakley , and Houghton . Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . Bleakley
offered himself as a candidate for raising and was examined and entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree , aud the ceremony of raising rehearsed . Bro . Pearcy worked the second section of the lecture , assisted by Bro . Dixie ; and the third section , assisted by Bro . Galer . Lodge was then resumed to the second degree and
Bro . Pearcy worked the first section , assisted by Bro . Gribbell , Lodge was closed in the second degree and Bro . Galer proposed , and Bro . Pearcy seconded . ' that Bro . Bleakley of the Great Northern Lodge , No . 1287 , be elected a member , and this was carried unanimously . Bro . Weeden was appointed W . M . for the ensuing week . All Masonio business being ended , Lodge was closed , and adjourned .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At the Canonbury Tavern , St . Mary ' s-road , on the 23 rd inst . Present — Bros . Killick jun . W . M ., Western S . W ., Woolf J . W ., Snook S . D ., Marks J . D ., Jones I . G , Trewinnard Preceptor , Killick sen . acting Secretary , and a large number of members . After preliminaries , the ceremony of installation was rehearsed . Brother Collingridwe was elected Secretary . Brother Trewinnard will occupy the chair on Monday next . Lodge opens at 8 . 30 .
The Fifteen Sections
THE FIFTEEN SECTIONS
WILL BE WORKED At the East Surrey of Concord Lodge of Instruction , No . " 463 , Greyhound Hotel , Croydon , on Tuesday , lst May . Brother Poore P . M . 720 , & c . W . M . First Lecture—Bros . Sheadd , Pritchett , Hook , Bishop , Wys <> , Andrews , Martin . Second Lecture—Bros . Everist Ball , Sawyer , Andrews , Martin . Third Lecture—Bros . Dunkley Baldwin , Ridge . Lodge will b i opened at 7 o ' clock precisely .