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for this fortunate reason , that they had had so many W . M . ' s able to perform the duties that there had been no necessity for their aid . He said fortunately , because he presumed every brother who ascended to that position strove to emulate those who had preceded him , and if that state of things wont on , there was no reason at any time to call in the assistance of tho Past Masters . But if such a case over

arose , he would vouch that tho P . M . ' s would bo unanimous in rendering whatever assistance was needed . So long as ho had the pleasure of being a member , which he hoped would bo to tho end of his life , it would be his happiness to promote tho prosperity of the Lodge . Still he hoped ifc would bo a long day before his services would bo required . The W . M . next proposed tho health of tho Treasurer and

Secretary , whose virtues had so often been brought before the Lodge that it was needless to say anything further . Need he say more than that their worthy Treasurer was Bro . John Constable ? —that name so well known in Freemasonry . Why , ifc would be like trying to gild refined gold , or to paint the lily . Then their Secretary was Brother Philip Levy , and if it were

possible to paint Levy he would gladly do so . Their merits were so well known to the Lodge , and to all Masons , thab it would be vain to extol them , when they were so familiar and so highly appreciated . Bro . John Constable P . M . and Treasurer trusted he had performed his duties to the satisfaction of the Lodge ; he was looking almost into futurity when he said he hoped he should havo to say the

same fifty years hence . ( Oh , oh !) They might say , " Oh ! " but ho meant to retain office that period . This was an office he did not intend to give up , because it was as pleasant to him , as it evidently had been satisfactory to the brethren . Whilst such harmony continued amongst them he did not intend to relinquish his post , and he hoped to receive at their hands the honour of re-election in each succeeding

year . The W . M ., in proposing the Officers , said the Lodge was in a great measure indebted to them for their uniformly good working . He might say for himself—in parentheses—thafc no Master was ever blessed with better Officers than he was . Therefore , he rose with pleasure to propose this toasfc . They must accept from him , iu the shortest possible words , his thanks for helping him to carry on the business of the Lodge . Since he had filled the chair their working

had been to the satisfaction , not only of himself , but of all the members and Visitors . That they wonld continue to do so it would be only uncomplimentary of him to doubt . Bro . Croaker S . W . suitably acknowledged the toasfc . Several other complimentary speeches followed , and the proceedings were enlivened with some more than ordinarily good vocal and instrumental music , Bro . Barnett P . M . of the Lodge placing his able services afc fche disposal of the party as accompanyisfc afc the pianoforte .

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STOCKWELL LODGE , No . 1339 .

A MEETING of the members of this Lodgo was held on Tuesday , -iX 19 th insfc ., afc the Masonic Hall , Camberwell-road , when Bro . W . H . Boswell W . M . presided , and there were also present Bros . F . J . Sawver S . W ., W . Harris J . W ., E . Cocks S . D ., W . F . Masters J . D ., H . E . Frances P . P . G . S . B . Surrey Secretary , W . McKay I . G . ; Past Masters J . M . Klenck , James Pain , W . T . Brighten , John Coe , and N . J . F . Basnett ; Bros . James E . Norman , James Salmon , Charles Elliott , Herbert Moss ,

Eoberfc R , Templeman , and several other brethren and visitors . During the evening Mr . William Milo Woodhams was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Boswell in such a manner as to elicit the heartiest eulogiums from all present . Bro . Brighten P . M . called the attention of the Lodge to the fact thafc some time ago the brethren of this ancl

another Lodge , to which their excellent Secretary Bro . H . E . Frances belonged , had resolved to mark theirappreciation of the valuableservices he had rendered to both by making him a presentation . The Paxton Lodge , like their own , being not overburdened with this world's goods , ifc was resolved thafc the testimonial might assume a more substantial form if the two combined . Bros . Klenck and Sawyer worked in the

matter with laudable zeal , and the result was thafc some £ 30 was collected . The article upon which Bro . Frances set his heart was a watch , which was accordingly purchased and presented to him ; and with the balance that remained it was agreed that a scroll should be prepared , to accompany the gift , as a record of the esteem in whioh their worthy Secretary was held , and of their gratitude to

him for services rendered . As a matter of fact , fche balance left after purchasing the watch and chain amounted to about £ 10 , and , as Bro . Frances was himself a scroll writer , it was agreed thafc he shonld receive this money to pay for his labour and time in preparing the scroll , instead of entrusting the work to other hands . Now , the Stockwell Lodge was in a fairly flourishing condition—not too rich ,

but sufficiently so to add two guineas to the amount collected—and he thought Bro . Frances ' s services were such as to entitle him to some snch recognition out of the Lodge funds . Ifc wouldonly be a graceful and courteous way of acknowledging the assistance their Secretary had rendered to the Lodge , and he therefore moved—That two guineas be voted out of the Lodge funds towards the presentation . Bro . F . J .

Sawyer seconded the motion , which was carried amidst acclamation . The W . M ., adding a few happily-chosen sentences , cordially endorsed all that Bro . Brighten had said , and believed all the brethren shared fully in the sentiments which had been expressed . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren supped together under the presidency of the W . M ., who gave the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts in appropriate terms .

Bro . Brighten P . M . in proposing the health of the W . M ., said he hoped to sing the praises of a really good Master as often as he had tho opportunity . The Master of this Lodge was one who most certainly had carried out his duties efficiently in all tho offices he had filled . He had attained the highest reward the brethren could possibly give

him—namely , a seat in the chair . That was the height of his ambition , and now he was there he certainly discharged the duties creditably to himself and honourably to the Lodge . Might ho , during the remainder of his year of office , ancl through tho rest of his life —which they all hoped might be prolonged to a glorious old age-

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enjoy good health and all prosperity . Tho W . M ., after thanking tho company for the cordial manner in which they had received the toast , said when ho entered into Masonry—not a very long time ago—afc all events , as soon as ho saw a prospect of at somo time filling the chair , ho discovered that two tilings were essential in r a Master of a Lodge , viz ., that ho should well perform tho duties of his office , and

thafc he shonld bo a good chairman at tho festive board . Ho know his capacities did not lie in the latter direction , and therefore felt it to bo more incumbent upon him to study tho former . lie know he could not sing a song , make a speech , or utter a recitation , but ho also knew that if he endeavoured to make himself efficient as Master of the Lodgo tho brethren would overlook any shortcomings of which ho

might bo guilty in the fourth degree . He then gave tho health of tho Initiate , saying he knew the brethren would not influence those to join who were not worthy of the esteem of tho Lodge , and ho felt sure tho brother who had been admitted amongst them thafc night would prove an ornament to it . Bro . Brighten P . M . having sang the E . A . Song , Bro . William Milo Woodhams briefly acknowledged the toast , and

expressed his thanks for the cordiality and kindness with whioh he had been received . The W . M . then proposed fche health of fche Pasfc Masters , speaking of the valuable services they had rendered to fche Lodge , of which they were tho brilliant ornaments . Thoy had heard thafc in some Lodges—though ho was happy to say not in tho Stockwell—brethren seldom attended after thoy had passed the chair .

He was thankful to say that was not tho case hero , for ho was well supported by P . M . ' s on tho present , as on other occasions . Bro . Brighten was a valuable jewel , and all know and appreciated the valuable services rendered by Bro . Klenck . It was always a pleasure to refer to Pain , because it was on the day of Bro . Pain ' s installation that ho ( the W . M . ) was made a Master Mason . A remarkable

display of fireworks they had . As for Bro . Basnett , they all knew that he was the life and soul of the Lodge , and they never had a better worker in tho Stockwell Lodgo than Bro . Coe . It was that brother ' s example which inspired him ( tho speaker ) to try and emulate him when he got into the chair . Bro . Klenck , who was cordially received , tendered his sincere thanks for the manner in

which they greeted the toast . As one of tho founders of tho Lodge , he was thankful for the good feeling which had subsisted amongst its members since its foundation . Although comparatively a young Lodgo , tho Stockwell had done its duty with regard to its initiates , with regard to the members who were associated with them , and with regard to the Charities . He trusted every Lodge

dating more recently than this , would ever bear in mind that the great thing with regard to Masonry in general , and the true principles they held in respect of it , were the Masonio Charities . Thoy had done their duty as a young Lodge , and they filled a prond position in the Craft . He was very pleased to associate with so many brethren whose friendship he might nofc have known but for fcho

Stockwell Lodge . Bros . Brighten , Pain , Barnett , and Coe also responded in appropriate terms . The health of the Secretary was proposed in felicitous terms by the W . M ., who took occasion to refer to the testimonial which the Lodge had presented to him , in token of their esteem , and gratitude for his services . The presentation , which consisted of a handsome gold watch and chain , & c , with a framed inscription on vellum—this last being most elaborate and artistic in

design—was much admired by the brethren . Bro . Frances then , in a few earnest words , thanked tho brethren for their valuable gifts , The toast of the Visitors was replied to by Bros . Doweling , Plow , mau , Smith , and Eyling , who each testified to the pleasure they felt in being present on such an occasion , and expressed their appreciation of Bro . Frances ' services to Freemasonry . Several other toasts followed , and , amidst some excellent singing a pleasant evening was passed .

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