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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.
Master would be more kindly received and more ably supported than he had been . The advancement was due to the able manner in which he had been supported by his officers , and it was owing to their exertions that the province now stood in as high tt position as any in the kingdom . He thanked them most heartily and sincerely for thc manner in which they had received the proposition for a further continuance of his rule for the next three years , and as long as he lived he should never forget their kind consideration .
lhe toast of " lhe Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was submitted by Bro . C . F . MATIER , Grand Secretary , who said that , knowing the good work done by these brethren from time to time , he could perhaps speak of their efficient services more positively than any other brother . Where all were so eager , and discharged their work so well , it seemed invidious to name one , but he would name one who stood head and shoulders above the others , and to
whom they looked for guidance in the absence of the Prov . Grand Master . Since Bro . Hammerton had been connected with the province it had prospered in every way , and every officer appointed for years back had been imbued with the dignity attaching to his position . He had a large amount of respect for the office of Prov . Grand Secretary , knowing what he had to do , and Bro . Brighten had discharged his duty in an efficient , kindly , and genial way . He would couple the names of Bros . Hammerton , D . P . G . M ., and Bri ghten , Prov . G . Sec .
Bro . C . HAMMERTON , D . P . G . M ., thanked the Grand Secretary for the terms in which he had proposed the toast , and assured the brethren that as long as he held the office he should continue with great pleasure to fulfil the duties to the best of his ability .
Bro . W . G . BRIGHTEN , Prov . G . Sec , in responding , said their ruler very courteously disclaimed any share in the success of the province , but thc brethren would say that the Prov . Grand Master was the one for whom they had worked in connection with Mark Masonry , and it was he who had inspired them with the spirit to work . The } ' would not care to work for anyone less popular or kind , and it was his spirit that made them do as they
were doing . for the credit of Mark Masonry in general and the Province in particular , .. . He was glad the Grand Secretary could bear personal testimony to the : feeling which animated them , and " that it was Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., they wanted as their ruler for the next three years . The Prov . Grand Lodge had tried on various occasions meeting under the banner of one or more lodges , but on the last two meetings thev had had a new
institution , which he trusted would bc kept up by many lodges , and that was having a table at the banquet devoted to one or more lodges . The table at which he then sat was composed solely of members of the Royal Savoy Lodge—with the exception of himself—and those members present numbered 17 . The next . table was the Royal Naval Lodge , which also had a good
muster , and he hoped that each lodge would look upon that gathering as an opportunity of meeting together in the summer time , and make it an additional bond between them . He trusted they should celebrate their 21 st birthday about December next in a manner that would once more make their province ring in the annals of Mark Masonry .
Bros . E . J . MASSIE , P . P . G . O . West Yorkshire , and J . TICKLE replied for " The Visitors , " after which "The Mark Benevolent Fund" was given by Bro . Rev . J . CATER , P . G . Chap ., the Steward for the year , who urged upon the brethren the peculiar claims of that deserving Charity . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Bro . Egbert Roberts , P . P . G . S . B ., directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Rosalind Haynes , R . A . M ., who sang "Beauty ' s eyes" in a pleasing manner , and also with Bro . Roberts in a duet "See the land appears in sight . "
Consecration Of The Savage Club Chapter, No. 2190.
CONSECRATION OF THE SAVAGE CLUB CHAPTER , No . 2190 .
lhe success of thc Savage Club Lodge , which was consecrated just five years ago , rendered the establishment of a R . A . Chapter in connection therewith a matter of certainty sooner or later , and it was not a surprise to those who knew what excellent material for the formation of a chapter existed in thc lodge , to learn that such a course had been decided on . Thc necessary steps having been taken and the warrant granted , the chapter was
consecrated at 33 , Golden-square , on Friday , thc 19 th ult . The Consecrating Officer was the Grand Scribe E ., Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who was assisted by Comps . R . Grey , P . C . G . P ., asH . ; Rev . j . S . Brownrigg , G . Supt . Bucks , as J . ; Thomas Fenn , P . P . C . G . P ., as S . W . ; Frank Richardson , G . D . C , as D . of C ; and J . H . Matthews , P . G . S . B ., as A . D . ofC .
I he visitors present were — Comps . Hon . Chief Justice Way , Pro G . M . So . Australia ; Col . G . Noel Money , G . Supt . of Surrey ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . G . Supt . Bengal ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . D . G . D . C . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; H . Sadler , G . Janitor ; Wm . Lake , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; Harry Nicholls , L . B . Wooldridge , S . Johnson , Egbert Roberts , M . E . Z . 1623 ; A . GreatRex , P . Z . 2 and 1657 ; C . W . Stephens , H . 3 ; W . Sampson , G . M . Atkinson , Gordon Smith , H . 1319 ; E . Richardson , H . W . Schartau , W . Regester , 2060 : and W . B . Fendick .
1 he GRAND SCRIBE E . addressed the companions on the object of thc meeting , and stated with what pleasure he was called upon to consecrate a chapter in connection with the lodge which he had helped to bring into existence . He felt assured that in the capable hands of the founders it would be as successful as the parent lodge .
The ceremony was then proceeded with , and , when completed , thc Principals and officers were installed and appointed as follows : Comps . E . Terry , Past Grand Treasurer , M . E . Z . ; W . E . Chapman , H . ; Walter J . Ebbctts , J . ; Sir Somers Vine , P . G . D ., Scribe E . ; R . J . Maitland Coffin , Ireas . ; J . D . Beveridge , Scribe N . ; and Raymond Tucker , P . S .
A . long list of propositions for exaltation and joining at the next meeting was then announced , and votes of thanks lo thc Consecrating Officer and his assistants were passed , and they were also elected as honorary members of the chapter . Thc chapter was then closed , and thc companions adjourned to the Savage Club , where an excellent banquet was served .
The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured , that of " The Visitors " receiving special attention , from thc fact that there was present as a guest the Hon . Chief Justice Way , Pro Grand Master of South Australia , who , in response to the toast , spoke in eloquent terms of the truly masonic reception he had met with in this country , and of the bond of union that existed between Colonial Masons and those of the older body at home . The presence of Chief Justice \\ ay afforded thc Scribe E ., Comp . Sir Somers Vine , an opportunity of entertaining the companions with some very humorous reminiscences of
Consecration Of The Savage Club Chapter, No. 2190.
his visit to Australia , Comp . Way being not the least amused of those present . Thc vocalists who assisted in the musical portion of the ceremony were Comps . Schartau , F . Cozens , and Egbert Roberts , and Comp . W . Ganz , P . G . Org ., was the conductor . Thc chapter was furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Consecration Of The Britannic Mark Lodge. No. 433.
CONSECRATION OF THE BRITANNIC MARK LODGE . No . 433 .
1 he above new lodge was consecrated at Mark Masons Hall on 1 uesda \' , thc 9 th ult ., by the Grand Secretary , Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . Previous to the ceremony a lodge was opened , under authority of the Grand Secretary , by Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., as W . M ., assisted by Bros . Barnett , as S . W . ; Heaps , W . M . 309 , as J . W . ; Wood , P . M ., M . O . ; Traill S . O . ; Grellier , J . O . ; Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; Tamburini , J . D . ; and Korb I . G .
A letter of authorisation having been read , lodge was opened , and Bros . R . C . Rapier , 33 ; Jas . Cleminson , 33 ; Bishop , 1892 ; and Aldin , 20 3 , were balloted for as candidates for advancement , and unanimously elected . The ceremony of advancement was ably worked by the acting W . M ., and the lodge was closed .
Immediately thereafter the ceremony of consecration was proceeded with by the Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . Gordon Miller , G . Treas ., as S . W . ; James Moon , P . G . T ., as J . W . ; Rev . Joseph Cater , G . Chap ., as Chap . ; Robert Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . C , as D . C ; and A . R . Carter , P . G . S . B ., as I . G . The music was ably rendered by Bro . Fred . A . Jewson , 3 . The lodge being opened , and the petition and warrant read , an oration was delivered bv the Chaplain , who referred to the universality of Masons '
Marks in every quarter of thc globe , and directed special attention to the fact that to a very large extent these were not paraded before thc eyes of the world but rather hidden from view , being placed on the inner sides of stones , and deduced therefrom the important lesson that without obtruding our work we should be careful to leave its impress on what we touch , even if we thereb y miss the applause of the world , being rather satisfied with the approving testimony of a clear conscience and the knowledge that it is not concealed from the Allseeing-Eye of thc Master Builder .
The ceremony was then proceeded with in the usual form , and was completed in thc admirable manner for which the Consecrating Officer is justl y famous . The W . M . designate , Bro . Thomas William Traill , was then ably installed , and the officers appointed and invested as follows : Bros . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., P . G . M . O . Kent , S . W . ; Thomas Fletcher , J . W . ; T . R .
Shervinton , M . O . ; Arthur G . Browning , S . O . ; Francis S . Courtney , J . O . ; W . Ackland , Treas . ; E . Rich Gabbett , R . of M . ; W . Grellier , Sec . ; J . Trueman Tanqueray , S . D . ; J . S . Tamburini , J . D . ; F . F . Korb , acting as I . G . ; and E . J . Mills , Tyler . A Committee was appointed to frame bv-laws .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER expressed the cordial thanks of the founders to Bro . Matier , Grand Sec , for thc exceptionally able manner in which he had carried out thc ceremonies of consecration and installation , as well as to his assistant officers , and proposed that they be elected honorary members of the lodge . Thc motion was seconded by the SENIOR WARDEN , and carried by acclamation .
Bro . MATIER acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and brother Consecrating Officers , and called attention to two happy coincidences the number that had fallen to the new lodge being 433 , that of the Royal Arch chapter from which it had emanated being 33 , and to the fact that that day thc new W . M . completed his 33 rd year as a Mark Mason , he having been advanced to the Honourable Degree 9 th June , 1858 .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then expressed the thanks of the founders of the new lodge to Bro . Bateman , P . M ., S . W ., who had acted as Secretary , and carried out all the preliminary details , and presented him , in their name , with the first founder ' s jewel , suitably inscribed . Bro . BATEMAN , P . M ., gratefully acknowledged the compliment , and took occasion to inform the brethren that the W . M . ' s collar jewel , of solid silver , enamelled , and bearing the names of the founders and first officers was , together with the collar , the gift of the first W . M .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a most enjoyable banquet was served in the Duke ' s saloon . Short speeches and good music were the order of the evening . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pithily given by the W . M . and cordially responded lo , that of "The Grand Officers " by Bro . PHILBRICK in a peculiarly ¦
happy manner , and that of "Thc Consecrating Officers" by Bro . C . !' M ATI ER , who expressed his pleasure at being a party to the launching of a new craft bearing the time-honoured name of Britannic , and his expectation that a crew consisting so largely of Past Masters in the Craft would not fail to ensure a successful voyage under so worthy a head , concluding by proposing " The Health of the W . M . "
" The Visitors " elicited a hearty response , and the toast was responded to by several brethren . Bro . ALDIN replied for " The Advancees , " and " The Mark Benevolent Institution " being proposed by the S . W . ( at the invitation of the W . M . ) was referred to as a singularly successful illustration of Masonic usefulness worked at low cost under the enthusiastic management of the Grand Secretary , who , in response , announced that the W . M . had decided to represent the lodge at thc forthcoming Festival .
"The Officers of the Lodge" was heartily responded to and acknowledged by the S . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful evening ' to a close .
Especial mention must , however , bc made of the very charming that formed so important an item in thc evening ' s entertainment . * ' j singing of Miss Bertha Colnaghi in " Charmante Marguerite" and " Beauty ' s Eyes " afforded the liveliest satisfaction alike from beauty ot voice and purity of style , while Madame Dunbar Perkins charmed her audience by the delicacy and refinement of her violin solos , ranging " ir 0 "J
grave to gay from lively to severe , " and including " Andante relegroso , ^ "Mazurka , " and " Fantasia on Scotch Airs . " Nor must mention be omitted of Bros . Edward Shall in "Tell her I love her so" and " I ™ ; DistantShore" and Sackville Evans in " I fear no foe" and "The Postillion- ^ Bro . Jewson accompanied throughout in the admirable manner for which n < j is justly celebrated . It is understood the Britannic Mark Lodge inten making good music a special feature of its meetings , and it has certain y begun well .
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Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Middlesex And Surrey.
Master would be more kindly received and more ably supported than he had been . The advancement was due to the able manner in which he had been supported by his officers , and it was owing to their exertions that the province now stood in as high tt position as any in the kingdom . He thanked them most heartily and sincerely for thc manner in which they had received the proposition for a further continuance of his rule for the next three years , and as long as he lived he should never forget their kind consideration .
lhe toast of " lhe Deputy Prov . Grand Master , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was submitted by Bro . C . F . MATIER , Grand Secretary , who said that , knowing the good work done by these brethren from time to time , he could perhaps speak of their efficient services more positively than any other brother . Where all were so eager , and discharged their work so well , it seemed invidious to name one , but he would name one who stood head and shoulders above the others , and to
whom they looked for guidance in the absence of the Prov . Grand Master . Since Bro . Hammerton had been connected with the province it had prospered in every way , and every officer appointed for years back had been imbued with the dignity attaching to his position . He had a large amount of respect for the office of Prov . Grand Secretary , knowing what he had to do , and Bro . Brighten had discharged his duty in an efficient , kindly , and genial way . He would couple the names of Bros . Hammerton , D . P . G . M ., and Bri ghten , Prov . G . Sec .
Bro . C . HAMMERTON , D . P . G . M ., thanked the Grand Secretary for the terms in which he had proposed the toast , and assured the brethren that as long as he held the office he should continue with great pleasure to fulfil the duties to the best of his ability .
Bro . W . G . BRIGHTEN , Prov . G . Sec , in responding , said their ruler very courteously disclaimed any share in the success of the province , but thc brethren would say that the Prov . Grand Master was the one for whom they had worked in connection with Mark Masonry , and it was he who had inspired them with the spirit to work . The } ' would not care to work for anyone less popular or kind , and it was his spirit that made them do as they
were doing . for the credit of Mark Masonry in general and the Province in particular , .. . He was glad the Grand Secretary could bear personal testimony to the : feeling which animated them , and " that it was Bro . Sir Francis Burdett , Bart ., they wanted as their ruler for the next three years . The Prov . Grand Lodge had tried on various occasions meeting under the banner of one or more lodges , but on the last two meetings thev had had a new
institution , which he trusted would bc kept up by many lodges , and that was having a table at the banquet devoted to one or more lodges . The table at which he then sat was composed solely of members of the Royal Savoy Lodge—with the exception of himself—and those members present numbered 17 . The next . table was the Royal Naval Lodge , which also had a good
muster , and he hoped that each lodge would look upon that gathering as an opportunity of meeting together in the summer time , and make it an additional bond between them . He trusted they should celebrate their 21 st birthday about December next in a manner that would once more make their province ring in the annals of Mark Masonry .
Bros . E . J . MASSIE , P . P . G . O . West Yorkshire , and J . TICKLE replied for " The Visitors , " after which "The Mark Benevolent Fund" was given by Bro . Rev . J . CATER , P . G . Chap ., the Steward for the year , who urged upon the brethren the peculiar claims of that deserving Charity . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Bro . Egbert Roberts , P . P . G . S . B ., directed the musical arrangements , and was assisted by Miss Rosalind Haynes , R . A . M ., who sang "Beauty ' s eyes" in a pleasing manner , and also with Bro . Roberts in a duet "See the land appears in sight . "
Consecration Of The Savage Club Chapter, No. 2190.
CONSECRATION OF THE SAVAGE CLUB CHAPTER , No . 2190 .
lhe success of thc Savage Club Lodge , which was consecrated just five years ago , rendered the establishment of a R . A . Chapter in connection therewith a matter of certainty sooner or later , and it was not a surprise to those who knew what excellent material for the formation of a chapter existed in thc lodge , to learn that such a course had been decided on . Thc necessary steps having been taken and the warrant granted , the chapter was
consecrated at 33 , Golden-square , on Friday , thc 19 th ult . The Consecrating Officer was the Grand Scribe E ., Comp . Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , who was assisted by Comps . R . Grey , P . C . G . P ., asH . ; Rev . j . S . Brownrigg , G . Supt . Bucks , as J . ; Thomas Fenn , P . P . C . G . P ., as S . W . ; Frank Richardson , G . D . C , as D . of C ; and J . H . Matthews , P . G . S . B ., as A . D . ofC .
I he visitors present were — Comps . Hon . Chief Justice Way , Pro G . M . So . Australia ; Col . G . Noel Money , G . Supt . of Surrey ; Hugh D . Sandeman , P . G . Supt . Bengal ; Eugene Monteuuis , P . D . G . D . C . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; H . Sadler , G . Janitor ; Wm . Lake , P . Z ., P . P . G . Reg . Cornwall ; Harry Nicholls , L . B . Wooldridge , S . Johnson , Egbert Roberts , M . E . Z . 1623 ; A . GreatRex , P . Z . 2 and 1657 ; C . W . Stephens , H . 3 ; W . Sampson , G . M . Atkinson , Gordon Smith , H . 1319 ; E . Richardson , H . W . Schartau , W . Regester , 2060 : and W . B . Fendick .
1 he GRAND SCRIBE E . addressed the companions on the object of thc meeting , and stated with what pleasure he was called upon to consecrate a chapter in connection with the lodge which he had helped to bring into existence . He felt assured that in the capable hands of the founders it would be as successful as the parent lodge .
The ceremony was then proceeded with , and , when completed , thc Principals and officers were installed and appointed as follows : Comps . E . Terry , Past Grand Treasurer , M . E . Z . ; W . E . Chapman , H . ; Walter J . Ebbctts , J . ; Sir Somers Vine , P . G . D ., Scribe E . ; R . J . Maitland Coffin , Ireas . ; J . D . Beveridge , Scribe N . ; and Raymond Tucker , P . S .
A . long list of propositions for exaltation and joining at the next meeting was then announced , and votes of thanks lo thc Consecrating Officer and his assistants were passed , and they were also elected as honorary members of the chapter . Thc chapter was then closed , and thc companions adjourned to the Savage Club , where an excellent banquet was served .
The usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured , that of " The Visitors " receiving special attention , from thc fact that there was present as a guest the Hon . Chief Justice Way , Pro Grand Master of South Australia , who , in response to the toast , spoke in eloquent terms of the truly masonic reception he had met with in this country , and of the bond of union that existed between Colonial Masons and those of the older body at home . The presence of Chief Justice \\ ay afforded thc Scribe E ., Comp . Sir Somers Vine , an opportunity of entertaining the companions with some very humorous reminiscences of
Consecration Of The Savage Club Chapter, No. 2190.
his visit to Australia , Comp . Way being not the least amused of those present . Thc vocalists who assisted in the musical portion of the ceremony were Comps . Schartau , F . Cozens , and Egbert Roberts , and Comp . W . Ganz , P . G . Org ., was the conductor . Thc chapter was furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Consecration Of The Britannic Mark Lodge. No. 433.
CONSECRATION OF THE BRITANNIC MARK LODGE . No . 433 .
1 he above new lodge was consecrated at Mark Masons Hall on 1 uesda \' , thc 9 th ult ., by the Grand Secretary , Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W . Previous to the ceremony a lodge was opened , under authority of the Grand Secretary , by Bro . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., as W . M ., assisted by Bros . Barnett , as S . W . ; Heaps , W . M . 309 , as J . W . ; Wood , P . M ., M . O . ; Traill S . O . ; Grellier , J . O . ; Williams , P . M ., S . D . ; Tamburini , J . D . ; and Korb I . G .
A letter of authorisation having been read , lodge was opened , and Bros . R . C . Rapier , 33 ; Jas . Cleminson , 33 ; Bishop , 1892 ; and Aldin , 20 3 , were balloted for as candidates for advancement , and unanimously elected . The ceremony of advancement was ably worked by the acting W . M ., and the lodge was closed .
Immediately thereafter the ceremony of consecration was proceeded with by the Grand Secretary , assisted by Bros . Gordon Miller , G . Treas ., as S . W . ; James Moon , P . G . T ., as J . W . ; Rev . Joseph Cater , G . Chap ., as Chap . ; Robert Berridge , P . G . W ., G . D . C , as D . C ; and A . R . Carter , P . G . S . B ., as I . G . The music was ably rendered by Bro . Fred . A . Jewson , 3 . The lodge being opened , and the petition and warrant read , an oration was delivered bv the Chaplain , who referred to the universality of Masons '
Marks in every quarter of thc globe , and directed special attention to the fact that to a very large extent these were not paraded before thc eyes of the world but rather hidden from view , being placed on the inner sides of stones , and deduced therefrom the important lesson that without obtruding our work we should be careful to leave its impress on what we touch , even if we thereb y miss the applause of the world , being rather satisfied with the approving testimony of a clear conscience and the knowledge that it is not concealed from the Allseeing-Eye of thc Master Builder .
The ceremony was then proceeded with in the usual form , and was completed in thc admirable manner for which the Consecrating Officer is justl y famous . The W . M . designate , Bro . Thomas William Traill , was then ably installed , and the officers appointed and invested as follows : Bros . A . H . Bateman , P . M ., P . G . M . O . Kent , S . W . ; Thomas Fletcher , J . W . ; T . R .
Shervinton , M . O . ; Arthur G . Browning , S . O . ; Francis S . Courtney , J . O . ; W . Ackland , Treas . ; E . Rich Gabbett , R . of M . ; W . Grellier , Sec . ; J . Trueman Tanqueray , S . D . ; J . S . Tamburini , J . D . ; F . F . Korb , acting as I . G . ; and E . J . Mills , Tyler . A Committee was appointed to frame bv-laws .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER expressed the cordial thanks of the founders to Bro . Matier , Grand Sec , for thc exceptionally able manner in which he had carried out thc ceremonies of consecration and installation , as well as to his assistant officers , and proposed that they be elected honorary members of the lodge . Thc motion was seconded by the SENIOR WARDEN , and carried by acclamation .
Bro . MATIER acknowledged the compliment on behalf of himself and brother Consecrating Officers , and called attention to two happy coincidences the number that had fallen to the new lodge being 433 , that of the Royal Arch chapter from which it had emanated being 33 , and to the fact that that day thc new W . M . completed his 33 rd year as a Mark Mason , he having been advanced to the Honourable Degree 9 th June , 1858 .
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER then expressed the thanks of the founders of the new lodge to Bro . Bateman , P . M ., S . W ., who had acted as Secretary , and carried out all the preliminary details , and presented him , in their name , with the first founder ' s jewel , suitably inscribed . Bro . BATEMAN , P . M ., gratefully acknowledged the compliment , and took occasion to inform the brethren that the W . M . ' s collar jewel , of solid silver , enamelled , and bearing the names of the founders and first officers was , together with the collar , the gift of the first W . M .
The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a most enjoyable banquet was served in the Duke ' s saloon . Short speeches and good music were the order of the evening . Thc usual loyal and Masonic toasts were pithily given by the W . M . and cordially responded lo , that of "The Grand Officers " by Bro . PHILBRICK in a peculiarly ¦
happy manner , and that of "Thc Consecrating Officers" by Bro . C . !' M ATI ER , who expressed his pleasure at being a party to the launching of a new craft bearing the time-honoured name of Britannic , and his expectation that a crew consisting so largely of Past Masters in the Craft would not fail to ensure a successful voyage under so worthy a head , concluding by proposing " The Health of the W . M . "
" The Visitors " elicited a hearty response , and the toast was responded to by several brethren . Bro . ALDIN replied for " The Advancees , " and " The Mark Benevolent Institution " being proposed by the S . W . ( at the invitation of the W . M . ) was referred to as a singularly successful illustration of Masonic usefulness worked at low cost under the enthusiastic management of the Grand Secretary , who , in response , announced that the W . M . had decided to represent the lodge at thc forthcoming Festival .
"The Officers of the Lodge" was heartily responded to and acknowledged by the S . W ., and the Tyler ' s toast brought a very successful evening ' to a close .
Especial mention must , however , bc made of the very charming that formed so important an item in thc evening ' s entertainment . * ' j singing of Miss Bertha Colnaghi in " Charmante Marguerite" and " Beauty ' s Eyes " afforded the liveliest satisfaction alike from beauty ot voice and purity of style , while Madame Dunbar Perkins charmed her audience by the delicacy and refinement of her violin solos , ranging " ir 0 "J
grave to gay from lively to severe , " and including " Andante relegroso , ^ "Mazurka , " and " Fantasia on Scotch Airs . " Nor must mention be omitted of Bros . Edward Shall in "Tell her I love her so" and " I ™ ; DistantShore" and Sackville Evans in " I fear no foe" and "The Postillion- ^ Bro . Jewson accompanied throughout in the admirable manner for which n < j is justly celebrated . It is understood the Britannic Mark Lodge inten making good music a special feature of its meetings , and it has certain y begun well .