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Notice Of Meetings.

Tyler . There were also present Bros . A . J . Potter I . P . M ., H . J . Gabb P . M ., L . C . Haslip P . M ., J . B . Smith , T . B . Eiohards , G . J . Westfield , H . L . Allardyco , J . Bond , E . Levesque , J . Leveaque , L . Wild , E Briistlin , and J . Arnold . Visitors : Bros . Walter Thomason 202 , E . L . ConradJ . H . Sansom 1364 , A . J . Dixie 453 , J . Draper 1712 , J . H .

, Amphlett 1511 , & o . Lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Altheugh there was no actual work on the agenda , some time was occupied in considering certain alterations in the bye-laws and other business . It was announced that the Worshipful Master had consented to act as

Stewu-d for the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , Brother T . J . Cusworth P . M . for the Girls , and Brother C . H . Ockelford for the Benevolent Institution . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the list for the Girls' School , to whioh Brother Potter I . P . M . added five guineas , and later in the evening a draw

took place in connection with the New Concord Lodgo of Instruction Benevolent Association , the life governorship falling to Brother J . R . Cordell . At the close of business the brethren and visitors partook of a sumptuous banquet , which was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Brother J . Marchant , and the whole

of the arrangements were satisfactory . The usual prefatory toasts having been disposed of , Brother Harper announced that ten and ahalf guineas had been balloted for and won by Brother Cordell , who briefly expressed his satisfaction at the result of the draw . Brother Potter I . P . M . then said it afforded him a great deal of pleasure again

to ask the brethren to join him in drinking to the health of the W . M . He was sure that evorybody who had come in contact with Brother Weeden knew him as a good man and Mason . He had been intimately acquainted with him for some years , and knew that when anyone met Brother Weeden as a friend he was a friend indeed . He took

this opportunity ( as the last he should have in his capacity of I . P . M . ) of sounding his praises , and he did so with all sincerity . He concluded hy wishing health and long life to their excellent W . M . Brother Weeden , in ' responding , accepted as sincere the eulogy whioh the I . P . M . ' had bestowed npon him , though his remarks were certainly

very flattering . He trusted he had discharged his dnties thus far to the satisfaction of the brethren , that he should long continue to merit their affection and esteem , and that he might continue amongst thorn for many years to reciprocate their kindly feelings towards him . He then cordially welcomed the Visitors , all of whom briefly

acknowledged the hospitality which had been extended to them . The health of the P . ist Masters was then given , the Worshipful Master returning his warmest thanks for the valuable assistance he had always received from them in the discharge of his important duties . Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of Brother T . J . Cusworth P . M .,

through indisposition . The Past Masters severally responded , all expressing their unabated interest in tho Lodge , and their desire to do anything in their power to promote its welfare . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was the next toast , proposed from the chair , and in responding Brother Stilwell P . M . said he was very

proud of bis position as Treasurer of the New Concord Lodge . He had filled that office for many years , and while they had such a Secretary as Brother Harper there need be no fear of anything going wrong with tho Lodge . He thanked tho brethren for the kindly way in which the toast invariably had been received by them . Bro . R . R .

Harper thanked them for tho cordial way in which the names of the the Treasurer and Secretary had been welcomed . It afforded him much pleasure to think that the humble services he gave to the Lodge wero appreciated by the members , and ho was very proud to hear the brethren speak of him as they did . He should endeavour to do iu

the future as he had dono in the past , his very best for the interest of the Lodge , and working harmoniously with the Treasurer see that tho Lodge kept out of debt , and sustained its safe and solid position . In proposing the Masonic Charities the W . M . alluded to the Benevolent Association connected with tho New Concord Lodge of

Instruction ; this had been the means of sending up between £ 3 , 000 and £ 4 , 000 to the different Institutions . That Association afforded brethren the easy means of becoming life governors . He was pleased to find Bro . Cos worth was going up as a Steward for the Girls' Festival , and that the Lodge had voted ten guineas to his

list . They had an Association in connection with their Lodge of Instruction of which Bro . Cusworth , their worthy Preceptor , was the president , Bro . Gabb the Treasurer , and Bro . Harper Secretary , and he asked all the brethren to avail thcmsolves of the privilege of belonging to that Association . This was the second Benevolent

Association started iu the City of London , and during the last four years it had sent up no less a sum than 4 , 080 guineas . Bro . Harper thought it might be interesting to some of those who did not belong to the Association to mention that through tho efforts of that little body , begun in March last , they would bo able , even if no more

members joined it , tosendup 230 gmneas to the Charities . All this was done by simply subscribing one shilling each member per week ; he thought comment was unnecessary . The W . M . said it was not every brother who was in a position to put down ten guineas , but it was in tho power of most to give one shilling a week , in order to obtain

a life governorship . It was an easy way of securing that honour , and every brother of the Lodge ought to belong to tbo Association . Bro . L . C . Haslip P . M . responded for the Charities ; tho Institutions began originally iu a very small way , but they had gradually increased in the power of doing good , and in the amount of subscrip .

tions obtained , until last year no less a sum than £ 43 , 000 was subscribed . Ho hoped they would never want more , but he felt perfectly certain that if double the amount were required the Masons of tho United Kingdom , under the Grand Lodge of England , would be ready to produce tho money . Notwithstanding , this had been a year of very great depression , and most Institutions of the

kind had suffered thereby . However , he was happy to say sufficient money had been found to maintain the Masonic Charities in a high state of efficiency . He then spoke in terms of approval of the Benevolent Associations attached to Lodges of Instruction , and said he belonged to tho Third City of London , through which they hoped to HRTKI np 1 , 000 guineas this year to tho Institutions , Tho . Second

Notice Of Meetings.

City of London Association had taken up 900 guineas , and there were other Associations doing proportionately good work . These funds were got up by small subscriptions , which no man felt , so that while it did the brethren no harm , it did the Charities a substantial amount of good . In fact , although in their earlier days these

Associations were somewhat snubbed , it had been found of late that they had become the backbone of our Masonic Charities . Referring to the Bjard of Benevolence , he observed that during the last five years demands had been made upon that fund at the rate of between £ 10 , 000 and £ 11 , 000 a year , and as tho income of the

Board was only about £ 8000 per annum , it had recently to sell out £ 3000 worth of stock . At the December meeting there were no less than 57 cases before them , and at the last meeting 19 cases . This showed the amount of distress that existed just now amongst Masons ; all these cases wore attended to , and only three were sent empty

away . He concluded by strongly advising the brethren to join the Association that did so much good service in the cause of Charity , The W . M . then proposed the Officers of the Lodge , the toast being

suitably acknowledged by Bro . A . Perl S . W . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent songs were rendered . The gathering throughout was of the most enjoyable description .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C ., when the following Officers were present : —James C . Smith W . M ., John W . Smith I . P . M ., H . Dickey S . W ., W . Jaques J . W ., Jaines Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . A . Scurrah P . M . Secretary , W . M . Stiles P . M ., W . H . Barling S . D ., Charles H . Holland J . D ., E . Perry D . C ., R . Ross I . G .,

H . E . Price Organist , G . Mordoy and Augustus Holt Stewards . Lodge having been opened with the customary formalities , the business of the day was proceeded with . This comprised the reception of the report of the Audit Committee , and the working of the first and second degrees , in addition to tho installation . Bro 3 . R . T . West ,

J . Southen , and G . Comley were passed , and the following gentlemen were initiated : —Messrs . E . A . H . Ainsworth , S . Wickens , C . W . Horwood , and E . M . Weston . Bro . W . Baker , of the Trinity Lodge , No . 1734 , was admitted as a joining member . Bro . Henry Diokey was installed as Worshipful Master , aud he appointed the following

as his Officers : —Bros . Jaques S . W ., Barling J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Scurrah P . M . Secretary , Holland S . D ., Ross J . D ., Perry I . G ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Mordey aud Holt Assistant Directors of Ceremonies , O . Rnzicka and J . Powdrell Stewards , Lt . Col . F . W . Haddan Org ., C . J . Knightley

Assistant Secretary . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . C . Smith on the conclusion of his year of office . The jewel , which was of the usual Royal Savoy pattern , bore on the front the title of the Lodge and the word Octavus , and on the back the following inscription : —

Presented to Bro . J . 0 . SMITH P . M . By the ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 , as a mark of esteem and iu recognition of his valuable services as Worshipful Master 1886-87 . The 3 um of twenty-five guineas was voted from the funds of the

Lodgo to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to bo placed on the list of Bro . W . M . Stiles P . M ., who will act as Steward at the next anniversary Festival of that Institution . A committee was appointed to decide what should be done by the Lodge to celebrate the Queen ' s Jubilee . After the transaction of some formal business

the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was presided over by ths newly installed Worshipful Master . At its conculsion the customary loyal toasts were honoarod . Bro . J . C . Smith I . P . M . gave that of tho Worshipful Master . No brother of the Royal Savoy Lodge had

more endeared himself to its members than Bro . Dickey . Those who , like himself , had known Bro . Dickey since his admission to the Lodge could bear testimony to the ability he had displayed as a member of it . It might truly bo said that he had not only made np his mind to be a good Mason , but had also proved an active one . The

Worshipful Master had shown himself not only an excellent worker but a thoroughly good Mason , and the members must all be pleased to see him in his present position . Bro . Smith felt that Bro . Dickey would prove himself a really good Mason , and as he had the interests of the Lodge at heart , he felt assured he would , in the position in

which he had been placed that night , do all that lay in his power to advance the welfare of the Royal Savoy Lodge . The Worshipful Master having tendered his thanks , trusted he might prove himself to be , as the Immediate Past Master had said , tho right man in the right place . He should endeavour to do his best , for the Lodge , in which he

had early formed the intention of working himself to the front . Bro . W . M . Stiles propped tho health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . J . C . Smith . Ho was tho first brother who had the privilege of being initiated in the Lodge aud had workod through the various offices , performing his work in each in a moat able way .

He had installed hia successor in a manner which reflected great credit on himself , and in doing so had not omitted to complete his work at tho close of his year of office , as his predecessors had dono . Bro . Stiles felt that no thanks were clue to the Master who installed his successor—it was his duty , but Bro . Smith had done all that had

been required a him during the past year in such a manner a 3 to call forth tho heartiest expressions of approval now that he had passed to tho rank of Immediate Past Master . Bro . Smith tendered his sincere thanks for tho cordial reception accorded to him

as tho Immediate Past Master of the Lodge . He felt very proud of becoming a Past Master , he being tho first initiate of the Lodge . Ho had worked during hi 3 association with it with the greatest zeal , and ho hoped and believed that what he had dene bad mot with some amount of approval , He heartily

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Notice Of Meetings.

Tyler . There were also present Bros . A . J . Potter I . P . M ., H . J . Gabb P . M ., L . C . Haslip P . M ., J . B . Smith , T . B . Eiohards , G . J . Westfield , H . L . Allardyco , J . Bond , E . Levesque , J . Leveaque , L . Wild , E Briistlin , and J . Arnold . Visitors : Bros . Walter Thomason 202 , E . L . ConradJ . H . Sansom 1364 , A . J . Dixie 453 , J . Draper 1712 , J . H .

, Amphlett 1511 , & o . Lodge was opened in the usual manner , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . Altheugh there was no actual work on the agenda , some time was occupied in considering certain alterations in the bye-laws and other business . It was announced that the Worshipful Master had consented to act as

Stewu-d for the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonio Institution for Boys , Brother T . J . Cusworth P . M . for the Girls , and Brother C . H . Ockelford for the Benevolent Institution . The sum of ten guineas was voted to the list for the Girls' School , to whioh Brother Potter I . P . M . added five guineas , and later in the evening a draw

took place in connection with the New Concord Lodgo of Instruction Benevolent Association , the life governorship falling to Brother J . R . Cordell . At the close of business the brethren and visitors partook of a sumptuous banquet , which was admirably served under the personal superintendence of Brother J . Marchant , and the whole

of the arrangements were satisfactory . The usual prefatory toasts having been disposed of , Brother Harper announced that ten and ahalf guineas had been balloted for and won by Brother Cordell , who briefly expressed his satisfaction at the result of the draw . Brother Potter I . P . M . then said it afforded him a great deal of pleasure again

to ask the brethren to join him in drinking to the health of the W . M . He was sure that evorybody who had come in contact with Brother Weeden knew him as a good man and Mason . He had been intimately acquainted with him for some years , and knew that when anyone met Brother Weeden as a friend he was a friend indeed . He took

this opportunity ( as the last he should have in his capacity of I . P . M . ) of sounding his praises , and he did so with all sincerity . He concluded hy wishing health and long life to their excellent W . M . Brother Weeden , in ' responding , accepted as sincere the eulogy whioh the I . P . M . ' had bestowed npon him , though his remarks were certainly

very flattering . He trusted he had discharged his dnties thus far to the satisfaction of the brethren , that he should long continue to merit their affection and esteem , and that he might continue amongst thorn for many years to reciprocate their kindly feelings towards him . He then cordially welcomed the Visitors , all of whom briefly

acknowledged the hospitality which had been extended to them . The health of the P . ist Masters was then given , the Worshipful Master returning his warmest thanks for the valuable assistance he had always received from them in the discharge of his important duties . Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of Brother T . J . Cusworth P . M .,

through indisposition . The Past Masters severally responded , all expressing their unabated interest in tho Lodge , and their desire to do anything in their power to promote its welfare . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was the next toast , proposed from the chair , and in responding Brother Stilwell P . M . said he was very

proud of bis position as Treasurer of the New Concord Lodge . He had filled that office for many years , and while they had such a Secretary as Brother Harper there need be no fear of anything going wrong with tho Lodge . He thanked tho brethren for the kindly way in which the toast invariably had been received by them . Bro . R . R .

Harper thanked them for tho cordial way in which the names of the the Treasurer and Secretary had been welcomed . It afforded him much pleasure to think that the humble services he gave to the Lodge wero appreciated by the members , and ho was very proud to hear the brethren speak of him as they did . He should endeavour to do iu

the future as he had dono in the past , his very best for the interest of the Lodge , and working harmoniously with the Treasurer see that tho Lodge kept out of debt , and sustained its safe and solid position . In proposing the Masonic Charities the W . M . alluded to the Benevolent Association connected with tho New Concord Lodge of

Instruction ; this had been the means of sending up between £ 3 , 000 and £ 4 , 000 to the different Institutions . That Association afforded brethren the easy means of becoming life governors . He was pleased to find Bro . Cos worth was going up as a Steward for the Girls' Festival , and that the Lodge had voted ten guineas to his

list . They had an Association in connection with their Lodge of Instruction of which Bro . Cusworth , their worthy Preceptor , was the president , Bro . Gabb the Treasurer , and Bro . Harper Secretary , and he asked all the brethren to avail thcmsolves of the privilege of belonging to that Association . This was the second Benevolent

Association started iu the City of London , and during the last four years it had sent up no less a sum than 4 , 080 guineas . Bro . Harper thought it might be interesting to some of those who did not belong to the Association to mention that through tho efforts of that little body , begun in March last , they would bo able , even if no more

members joined it , tosendup 230 gmneas to the Charities . All this was done by simply subscribing one shilling each member per week ; he thought comment was unnecessary . The W . M . said it was not every brother who was in a position to put down ten guineas , but it was in tho power of most to give one shilling a week , in order to obtain

a life governorship . It was an easy way of securing that honour , and every brother of the Lodge ought to belong to tbo Association . Bro . L . C . Haslip P . M . responded for the Charities ; tho Institutions began originally iu a very small way , but they had gradually increased in the power of doing good , and in the amount of subscrip .

tions obtained , until last year no less a sum than £ 43 , 000 was subscribed . Ho hoped they would never want more , but he felt perfectly certain that if double the amount were required the Masons of tho United Kingdom , under the Grand Lodge of England , would be ready to produce tho money . Notwithstanding , this had been a year of very great depression , and most Institutions of the

kind had suffered thereby . However , he was happy to say sufficient money had been found to maintain the Masonic Charities in a high state of efficiency . He then spoke in terms of approval of the Benevolent Associations attached to Lodges of Instruction , and said he belonged to tho Third City of London , through which they hoped to HRTKI np 1 , 000 guineas this year to tho Institutions , Tho . Second

Notice Of Meetings.

City of London Association had taken up 900 guineas , and there were other Associations doing proportionately good work . These funds were got up by small subscriptions , which no man felt , so that while it did the brethren no harm , it did the Charities a substantial amount of good . In fact , although in their earlier days these

Associations were somewhat snubbed , it had been found of late that they had become the backbone of our Masonic Charities . Referring to the Bjard of Benevolence , he observed that during the last five years demands had been made upon that fund at the rate of between £ 10 , 000 and £ 11 , 000 a year , and as tho income of the

Board was only about £ 8000 per annum , it had recently to sell out £ 3000 worth of stock . At the December meeting there were no less than 57 cases before them , and at the last meeting 19 cases . This showed the amount of distress that existed just now amongst Masons ; all these cases wore attended to , and only three were sent empty

away . He concluded by strongly advising the brethren to join the Association that did so much good service in the cause of Charity , The W . M . then proposed the Officers of the Lodge , the toast being

suitably acknowledged by Bro . A . Perl S . W . The Tyler's toast brought the proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent songs were rendered . The gathering throughout was of the most enjoyable description .

ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , W . C ., when the following Officers were present : —James C . Smith W . M ., John W . Smith I . P . M ., H . Dickey S . W ., W . Jaques J . W ., Jaines Willing jun . P . M . Treasurer , W . A . Scurrah P . M . Secretary , W . M . Stiles P . M ., W . H . Barling S . D ., Charles H . Holland J . D ., E . Perry D . C ., R . Ross I . G .,

H . E . Price Organist , G . Mordoy and Augustus Holt Stewards . Lodge having been opened with the customary formalities , the business of the day was proceeded with . This comprised the reception of the report of the Audit Committee , and the working of the first and second degrees , in addition to tho installation . Bro 3 . R . T . West ,

J . Southen , and G . Comley were passed , and the following gentlemen were initiated : —Messrs . E . A . H . Ainsworth , S . Wickens , C . W . Horwood , and E . M . Weston . Bro . W . Baker , of the Trinity Lodge , No . 1734 , was admitted as a joining member . Bro . Henry Diokey was installed as Worshipful Master , aud he appointed the following

as his Officers : —Bros . Jaques S . W ., Barling J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer , Scurrah P . M . Secretary , Holland S . D ., Ross J . D ., Perry I . G ., W . M . Stiles P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Mordey aud Holt Assistant Directors of Ceremonies , O . Rnzicka and J . Powdrell Stewards , Lt . Col . F . W . Haddan Org ., C . J . Knightley

Assistant Secretary . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Bro . J . C . Smith on the conclusion of his year of office . The jewel , which was of the usual Royal Savoy pattern , bore on the front the title of the Lodge and the word Octavus , and on the back the following inscription : —

Presented to Bro . J . 0 . SMITH P . M . By the ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 , as a mark of esteem and iu recognition of his valuable services as Worshipful Master 1886-87 . The 3 um of twenty-five guineas was voted from the funds of the

Lodgo to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to bo placed on the list of Bro . W . M . Stiles P . M ., who will act as Steward at the next anniversary Festival of that Institution . A committee was appointed to decide what should be done by the Lodge to celebrate the Queen ' s Jubilee . After the transaction of some formal business

the Lodge was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was presided over by ths newly installed Worshipful Master . At its conculsion the customary loyal toasts were honoarod . Bro . J . C . Smith I . P . M . gave that of tho Worshipful Master . No brother of the Royal Savoy Lodge had

more endeared himself to its members than Bro . Dickey . Those who , like himself , had known Bro . Dickey since his admission to the Lodge could bear testimony to the ability he had displayed as a member of it . It might truly bo said that he had not only made np his mind to be a good Mason , but had also proved an active one . The

Worshipful Master had shown himself not only an excellent worker but a thoroughly good Mason , and the members must all be pleased to see him in his present position . Bro . Smith felt that Bro . Dickey would prove himself a really good Mason , and as he had the interests of the Lodge at heart , he felt assured he would , in the position in

which he had been placed that night , do all that lay in his power to advance the welfare of the Royal Savoy Lodge . The Worshipful Master having tendered his thanks , trusted he might prove himself to be , as the Immediate Past Master had said , tho right man in the right place . He should endeavour to do his best , for the Lodge , in which he

had early formed the intention of working himself to the front . Bro . W . M . Stiles propped tho health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , Bro . J . C . Smith . Ho was tho first brother who had the privilege of being initiated in the Lodge aud had workod through the various offices , performing his work in each in a moat able way .

He had installed hia successor in a manner which reflected great credit on himself , and in doing so had not omitted to complete his work at tho close of his year of office , as his predecessors had dono . Bro . Stiles felt that no thanks were clue to the Master who installed his successor—it was his duty , but Bro . Smith had done all that had

been required a him during the past year in such a manner a 3 to call forth tho heartiest expressions of approval now that he had passed to tho rank of Immediate Past Master . Bro . Smith tendered his sincere thanks for tho cordial reception accorded to him

as tho Immediate Past Master of the Lodge . He felt very proud of becoming a Past Master , he being tho first initiate of the Lodge . Ho had worked during hi 3 association with it with the greatest zeal , and ho hoped and believed that what he had dene bad mot with some amount of approval , He heartily

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