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Consecration Of The Ancient Briton Lodge, No. 1675.
our lodge meet on the high mountains of worldly grandeur , and is beheld from afar , or in the lowest vales of obscurity , and noticed but by few ; whether you hew on the tops of Lebanon , or are in distinguished offices near the sanctum sanctorum , or with the sons of Levi serve at the altar , be zealous in the discharge of all the duties demanded of you , nor faint though it fall
to your lot to labour in the plains of Jordan . May we be found workmen that need not be ashamed , and in reliance on the integrity of our Great Master Builder , and on the title we derive fiom Him . May we humbly but confidently hope that a blessing will descend from the Most High upon our labours , and upon our meetings , and that from associating together as brethren in unity here , we may
meet again as brethren in bliss hereafter . —So mote it be . Besides those who took part in the imposing ceremonial there were present Bros . J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ( W . M . designate ); R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ( S . W . designate ); Joseph Bell , W . M . 1609 , P . M . 135 6 ; D . S . Davies , W . M . 216 ; J . C . Robinson , J . W . 249 ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 ; Joseph Wood ,
Treas . 1094 ( Freemason ); G . Turner , P . G . Treas . ; W . P . Jennings , J . D . 249 ; W . Jones , P . M . 220 ; A . Woolrich , Sec . 1356 , Treas . 1609 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 1356 ; P . Bali , * P . G . Tyler ; W . Woodcock , E . Jones , H . Pritchard , J . W . Hobbs , J . Vv \ Johnson , 135 6 ; T . Lowe , 135 6 ; "W . Kirsopp , 1547 ; J . Smith , 249 ; D . Davis , 477 ; W . Roberts , 1264 ; H . Wynne Parry , J . S . Warden , r 264
G . W . Irwin , 1264 ; W . Jones , 1264 ; P . E . Swallow , 1547 ; D . Gabrielsen , 1502 ; F . Barnett , 249 ; R . J , Kynaston , J . S . 1393 ; W . H . Jetvitt , 1393 ; W . Davidson , 1276 ; J . Williams , 1276 ; W . C . Emin , Actg . Sec . 1393 ; J . C . Jones , 1570 ; W . Evans , 13565 D . Webster , 135 6 ; J . Atkinson , I . G . 1609 ; R . Burgess , 1609 ; J . B Mackenzie , S . D . 1600 ; W . Tomkinson , 1786
W . Corbett , S . 249 ; H . H . Smith , 1505 ; Dr . F . J , Bailey , 786 ; W . E . Cauchrie , 5 80 ; R . Fairclough , W Griffiths , J . F . Cowdell , 1609 ; F . Wilkinson , 1 G 09 ; C . J . J ones , 249 ; H . P . Squire , 135 G , 1609 ; M . Williamson , Tyler , 1393 ; J . R . Bottomley , 1356 , J . W . designate ; L . B . Goodman , 594 ; J . Keet , 1609 ; E . C . Jones , 249 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Thos . Evans , and others .
At the conclusion of the consecration ceremony , Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Registrar , was installed the first "W . M . of Ancient Briton Lodge by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , assisted by Bro . W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 . The following were subsequently invested officers of the new lodge : —Bros . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., S . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treas . 5 T
Evans , Sec ; J . W . Johnson , S . D . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . D . ; and Bro . M . Williamson was unanimously elected Tyler . The fact that thirty-four brethren were proposed as joining members and fourteen gentlemen for initiation showed the vitality which is likely to characterise the existence of the Ancient Briton Lodge .
The majority of the P . G . Officers , nearly the whole of the brethren who will belong to the lodge , and a large number of visitors subsequently dined in the large banqueting hall , under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Smith , W . M . Bro . W . Vines , P . M . 220 , gave the greatest satisfaction in connection with his catering . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were proposed and cordially responded to . The W . M . gave " The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , " & c , and subsequently gave " The Consecrating and Installing Officers , " to which Bro . Alpass responded , and wished the greatest success to the new lodge . "The W . M ., " given by Bro . Alpass , was acknowledged
by Bro . Dr . Smith in an excellent speech , in the course of which he said that nothing would be wanting on his part to make the new lodge a complete success . " The Officers " was responded to by the S . W ., J . W ., Treas ., and Sec . ; " Our Musical Brethren " by Bro . Skeaf , Bro . T . J . Hughes ( who spoke in Welsh ) , and Bro . D . Jones .
" The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . D . S . Davies , W . M . 216 . The proceedings closed at an early hour , and previous to this a special vote of thanks was passed to the brethren of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , for having kindly agreed to hold their meeting that evening in the Old Lodge Room to accommodate the " Ancient Britons . " >
The late Southwark Conference created a demand for Compressed Tea beyond all expectations . Eminent Analysts declare it is only when tea is in its pure and native state that it will ycild to pressure under hydraulic power . The London and Provincial Press unhesitatingly assert that if you want a cup of tea in perfection it must be brewed from tea that has been
Compressed . Economists advocate the use of Compressed Tea , and say if you want to get double the value out of your tea use it Compressed . Testimonials in thousands speak highly of the increased value and advantages in using the finely selected teas of the Compressed Tea Company ( Limited ) . Families are making constant applications for the smallest wholesale quantity supplied , and say , " We
are compelled to send to the warehouse for Compressed Tea ; because the tradesmen in our locality appear to know nothing of it ; and as one pound weight of Compressed Tea goes as far as two pounds weight of loose tea , we hope you will supply us . " Sold in handsome cabinets—lib . 2 s . 6 d „ 2 lbs . t ; s ., 4 lbs . 10 s . —got up specially for the Easter trade as samples , carriage free to any part
of the kingdom . Works and Warehouse , 3 6 , Southvvarkstrett , London . Arrangements have been completed whereby Tea dealers can have there own blended and selected teas Compressed at a nominal cost per pound for compressing . All applications for Agencies for the sale of Compressed Tea , or from traders desirous of opening up wholesale depots for the sale of Compressed Tea throughout the kingdom , must be addressed to the Secreary .
Festival Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
FESTIVAL OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The sixtieth anniversary of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , more generally known as Bro . Henry Muggeridge ' s Lodge of Instruction , was celebrated according to annual custom on the last Friday in April , and was honoured as usual by a very large attendance of the
brethren , not only of the workers under Bro . Muggendge ' s mode , but by those who follow the Emulation formula . The festival was a great success , both as regards the attendance at the banquet and in the lodge , where some brethren , eminent as working brethren , had agreed to assist him in working some sections . The list of brethren who were present comprised Bros . T . White , 22 ; J . W . Clever ,
171 ; W . Hubbuck , 8 ; J . B . Scriven , 5 ; Jardine , 171 ; Kidder , 171 ; W . Noah , 140 ; Roper , 140 ; Bianchi , 49 ; Moon , 49 ; Howard , 49 ; H . Birdseye , 715 ; C . Wyche , 715 ; W . F . Moore , 5 ; Marchant , 5 ; T . Eames , 22 ; Hewett , 235 ; Rolfe , 235 ; Krohn , 21 ; Nixon , 217 ; Beningfield , 2 r 7 ; Brown , 217 ; F . Newton , 5 ; H . Watts , 71 c ; I . W . Cook , 42 ; Bawmann , 171 ; Knoeffel ,
171 ; Baine , 715 ; Westmore , 217 ; Fuchs , 217 ; H . James , 5 ; Woolmer , 217 ; Crossfield , 715 ; Gilbey , 715 ; Bishop , ' 715 ; Storr , 22 ; T . W . Smith , 217 ; Licll , 217 ; Williams , ' 21 ; G . W . Hemmings , 217 ; Gray , 22 5 G . Phythian , 22 ; A . Paddle , 715 ; E . Paddle , 715 ; A . H . Diaper , 5 ; F . D . R . Copestick , 715 ; Gladwell , Mams , 217 ; Ide , 217 ; Gundlach , 217 ; Burks , 217 ; Addington ,
217 ; Bohman , 217 ; Loevvenstark , 1668 ; Bamber , 715 ; Wagner , 201 ; Gespert , 201 ; Brooke , 217 ; Wilson , 217 , Loewenstark , 668 5 Obert , 22 ; E . Barnard , 217 ; Cohu , 192 ; T . James , 217 ; Maxwell , 245 ; S . G . Smith , 715 ; Paley , 5 ; Rowe , 22 ; Weedon , 715 ; A . H . Tattershall , 140 ; Benj . Head , P . G . D . 5 ; E . S . Snell , P . G . D . 5 ; Woollett , 21 ; Croft , 140 ; Borer , 192 ; Grellier , 21 ; Sargent , 21 ; S .
Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; Winkfield , 8 ; L . Mills , 49 ; Gale , 715 ; Townend , 715 ; Furber , 22 ; Vickers , 715 ; Arkell , 192 ; George Kenning , 192 ; G . H . Hodges , 217 ; F . Fellows , 192 ; Warren , 22 ; E . A . Groos , 1475 ; Gibson , 1475 ; J onas , 715 ; J . F . Jackson , : ;; McCauley , Briton , 22 ; and H . Massey , 619 ( Freemason ) .
Bro . H . Muggeridge presided , and after the lodge had been opened the following work was performed : — FirstDegree . 1 st Section . Bro . E . H . Hewett , S . W . 235 . 2 nd „ „ J . W . Clever , J . W . 171 . 3 rd „ „ E . F . Storr , W . M . 22 . " 7 th „ „ A . H . Diaper , P . M . 5 ., P . G . S .
Second Degree . Bro . H . Muggeridge lectured on the Six Grand Periods , and the Moral Advantages of Geometry . Third Degree . Bro . J . B . Scriven , P . G . Stwd ., lectured on the Lodge Board of this Degree . When this work was concluded a letter was read from Grand Secretary regretting his inability to attend . On
the recommendation of the Treasurer Bro . Scriven proposed , and Bro . Benj . Head seconded , the following grants : £ 10 10 s . to the Girls' School , £ 5 5 s . to the Boys' School , and £ 5 to the Benevolent Institution . A vote of thanks to Bro . Muggeridge , proposed by Col . Burdett and seconded by Bro . S . Kawson , vvas unanimously adopted , as was also a vote of thanks to the working brethren ,
proposed by Col . Burdett , and seconded by Bro . Snell , P . G . D . Bro . J . B . Scriven having replied , thirteen new members' names were proposed for election , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned afterwards to an excellent banquet , at which Bro . Col . Burdett presided . After banquet grace vvas sung by Bros . T . W . Simons , Fred . H . Rogers , and Chaplin Henry .
In giving the first toast Col . Burdett drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that within a few days her Majesty would have reigned forty years . In proposing " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " Col . Burdett reminded the meeting that we had now three Royal Princes Grand Officers , and be had no doubt that the G . M . would be as efficiently supported bv his Royal Senior and Junior
Wardens as by the other officers of Grand Lodge . Col . Burdett then proposed the third toast , and spoke in the usual highly complimentary terms of the Pro Grand Master , and his devotion to the Craft . Notvvithstanding the great pressure of his public duties he nevertheless found time to attend to Masonry and to take his place in Grand Lodge , and preside over the Craft . Ol
Lord Skelmersdale he spoke in equally laudatory terms . He was a great favourite with the Order , and was heartily received whenever he made his appearance among them . Whenever he was called upon to perform his duties he did so to the satisfaction not only of himscli but of the whole body of the Craft . Bro . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China , responded . When
representing such a grand phalanx of Grand Officers as were appointed on the previous Wednesday evening he though' one must be wanting in all proper pride who did not feel honoured by being their representative . Colonel Burdett had so forcibly expressed the qualities of the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master that nothing he could say would enhance their merits , and he felt sure
that the brethren quite agreed with Col . Burdett ' s feelings . Speaking for the more humble junior officers , and thanking the gallant colonel for proposing their health , he was sure that those recently appointed had been well and carefully selected by those whose privilege it was to give the appointment . He was positive they would do their duty , and he claimed the same indulgence for them as had been
accorded to those who had preceded them . Col . Burdett next proposed the toast of the evening , " Success to the Stability Lodge of Instruction anil Bro . Henry Muggeridge . " The toast was one which all the brethren were thoroughly interested in , and on which he was sure they would all feel as he did . It had been most deservedly brought before them that evening by the exertions and energy that had been shown by a brother of the
Festival Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
Order having done so much for the lodge . The position of the lodge now-a-days was one of the highest in Fre „ masonry . It would never have risen to its present position if it had not been for the exertions and interest taken in ; , by Bro . Muggeridge . ( Cheers . ) He had worked it UD to the position it now held ; and no doubt when he took it in hand it was very small indeed . That evening Bro
Muggeridge , by working the lectures and sections , hail more than exceeded himself in his knowledge of the art He ( Col . Burdett ) felt confident that every brother who ' had known Bro . Muggeridge for any length of time must love him , because he ; had always devoted himself , y time , and energies to the interest of Freemasonry , and always made himself agreeable , happy , and comfortable
with every brother with whom he had become associated He was known by many ; and by some better than by him ( Colonel Burdett ) , although he had known Bro . Muggeridge a long time . He hnped Bro , Muggeridge would be with them for many years to come , Should this happen to be the case , whenever this anniversary came round he should have the same pleasure in
attending to greet Bro Muggeridge . ( Great applause . ) The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . H . Muggeridge rose to reply , amidst renewed cheering . He said he felt highly gratified , and no doubt some of the brethren expected him to make a speech—a long one ; but he could assure them that he was in the unfortunate po . sition of Mr . Canning ' s Knife Grinder— " Story I God
bless you , I have none to tell , sir . " He had returned thanks for this toast so often that he had exhausted every , thing he had to say on the subject ; and having done so on so many previous occasions , there vvas no necessity for inflicting the same speech on the brethren year after year . He had nothing fresh to tell them , but he would say this , he had attended close upon 40 years—38 years—and they
could not expect him to say anything fresh . This lod ge of instruction had always been in a prosperous condition . It was founded 60 years ago , he was going to say before he was born , but before his advent into Freemasonry . It was founded in the year 1817 by many celebrated Masons , Bro . Peter Thompson and others , and he ( Bro . Muggeridge ) joined it the tlay after he was initiated in 18 39 .
Very shortly after that he had the opportunity of making the acquaintance of the Past District Grand Master of China , Bro . Rawson—it was something like 3 8 years ago he made his friendship . The lodge of instruction had gene on progressing and flourishing , and perhaps it had latterly flourished more than it did some years ago , because there had been such an increase in Masonry , both
in the number of lodges , the number of members , and in the support given to the charitable institutions of the Order . These were supported to a much greater extent than they used to be ; and the lodges of instruction were also much more greatly supported than they once were . He hoped to be with the brethren for some years to come ; but , as he said just now , he had no story to tell , and so
he simply confined himself to thanking the brethren for the toast they had drank , and for the heartiness and warmth with which his name had been received . Bro . Rawson , D . P . G . M . China , proposed "The Health of the Chairman . " Bro . Colonel Burdett was the Grand Master for Middlesex , and all tbe brethren knew how the province had flourished under his rule . Some little of
that increase might be attributable to the natural and general increase in Freemasonry . Still , without the kind care that Col . Burdett had given to the province of Middlesex , he did not think the brethren would have seen the province in the grand position it now occupied . Col . Burdett replied . Like Bro . Muggeridge he had responded to this toast so often that he had nothing more
to say . He believed he had responded , perhaps not one hundred and fifty times , but an enormous number of times , and he would not attempt to reiterate anything he had before said . He was quite sure that il the brethren did not think he had done his duty they would not have received him in the way they had received him . As a Grand Officer he had been called upon at various times
to perform several duties , some of which were arduous . Not only as Grand Master of Middlesex but as representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland he had endeavoured to perform the duties cast upon him , and to exert himself for the benefit of Freemasonry and the good of all around him . Every man who took up any position must , if he desired to discharge its duties as he ought , apply himself
to discharging them to the utmost of his ability ; and he was satisfied that every Grand Officer who had been appointed within the last twelve or fifteen years had done his duty to the utmost of his ' power . Some might have done it better than others , but all had done it to the best of their ability . For himself , ] he kiw « very well there had been several shortcomings on his Col
part , but the brethren would forgive them . . Burdett then gave the toast of " The Working Brethren , " and complimented them very highly on the way "J which they had performed their work that evening . AH the brethren had seen how they had done it , and it w ^ unnecessary for him to speak about it . He begged tne brethren to consider what hard work and application tlier
must have been on the part of those brethren to produc the efficiency which they had displayed . Bro . E . F . Storr , W . M . 22 , replied . The working brethren were a band who met together for one purpose , to Masonic work well . If they had failed that evening it- ^ not been for want of wishing to do the work well , but . tr uui . uuwi n , i wmii 1 * 1 moiling IU uu mi- wwii * >>> . -, - j
a feeling of not being able to comply as well as they nop to have done with the requirements . Some of them had more to do than ever to get up the ritual for meeting . If what they had done had met with trie :. Y ^ proval of the brethren they were well repaid for any ,. „ they had undergone . They believed there vvas somet B more in Masonry that the " Fourth Degree , " and to p
this they worked hard at lodge work . , jn Bro . J . B . Scriven proposed "The Sister LodS ° ; late struction . " He was sure that any attempt to assi
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Consecration Of The Ancient Briton Lodge, No. 1675.
our lodge meet on the high mountains of worldly grandeur , and is beheld from afar , or in the lowest vales of obscurity , and noticed but by few ; whether you hew on the tops of Lebanon , or are in distinguished offices near the sanctum sanctorum , or with the sons of Levi serve at the altar , be zealous in the discharge of all the duties demanded of you , nor faint though it fall
to your lot to labour in the plains of Jordan . May we be found workmen that need not be ashamed , and in reliance on the integrity of our Great Master Builder , and on the title we derive fiom Him . May we humbly but confidently hope that a blessing will descend from the Most High upon our labours , and upon our meetings , and that from associating together as brethren in unity here , we may
meet again as brethren in bliss hereafter . —So mote it be . Besides those who took part in the imposing ceremonial there were present Bros . J . I . Knight , P . M . 241 ; Dr . J . K . Smith , P . P . G . Reg . ( W . M . designate ); R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D . ( S . W . designate ); Joseph Bell , W . M . 1609 , P . M . 135 6 ; D . S . Davies , W . M . 216 ; J . C . Robinson , J . W . 249 ; W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 ; Joseph Wood ,
Treas . 1094 ( Freemason ); G . Turner , P . G . Treas . ; W . P . Jennings , J . D . 249 ; W . Jones , P . M . 220 ; A . Woolrich , Sec . 1356 , Treas . 1609 ; E . O . C . Rothwell , P . M . 1356 ; P . Bali , * P . G . Tyler ; W . Woodcock , E . Jones , H . Pritchard , J . W . Hobbs , J . Vv \ Johnson , 135 6 ; T . Lowe , 135 6 ; "W . Kirsopp , 1547 ; J . Smith , 249 ; D . Davis , 477 ; W . Roberts , 1264 ; H . Wynne Parry , J . S . Warden , r 264
G . W . Irwin , 1264 ; W . Jones , 1264 ; P . E . Swallow , 1547 ; D . Gabrielsen , 1502 ; F . Barnett , 249 ; R . J , Kynaston , J . S . 1393 ; W . H . Jetvitt , 1393 ; W . Davidson , 1276 ; J . Williams , 1276 ; W . C . Emin , Actg . Sec . 1393 ; J . C . Jones , 1570 ; W . Evans , 13565 D . Webster , 135 6 ; J . Atkinson , I . G . 1609 ; R . Burgess , 1609 ; J . B Mackenzie , S . D . 1600 ; W . Tomkinson , 1786
W . Corbett , S . 249 ; H . H . Smith , 1505 ; Dr . F . J , Bailey , 786 ; W . E . Cauchrie , 5 80 ; R . Fairclough , W Griffiths , J . F . Cowdell , 1609 ; F . Wilkinson , 1 G 09 ; C . J . J ones , 249 ; H . P . Squire , 135 G , 1609 ; M . Williamson , Tyler , 1393 ; J . R . Bottomley , 1356 , J . W . designate ; L . B . Goodman , 594 ; J . Keet , 1609 ; E . C . Jones , 249 ; Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Thos . Evans , and others .
At the conclusion of the consecration ceremony , Bro . Dr . J . Kellett Smith , P . P . G . Registrar , was installed the first "W . M . of Ancient Briton Lodge by Bro . H . S . Alpass , P . G . Sec , assisted by Bro . W . B . Ackerley , P . M . 680 . The following were subsequently invested officers of the new lodge : —Bros . R . Wylie , P . P . G . S . D ., S . W . ; J . R . Bottomley , J . W . ; the Rev . J . Rees Jenkins , Treas . 5 T
Evans , Sec ; J . W . Johnson , S . D . ; H . Wynne Parry , J . D . ; and Bro . M . Williamson was unanimously elected Tyler . The fact that thirty-four brethren were proposed as joining members and fourteen gentlemen for initiation showed the vitality which is likely to characterise the existence of the Ancient Briton Lodge .
The majority of the P . G . Officers , nearly the whole of the brethren who will belong to the lodge , and a large number of visitors subsequently dined in the large banqueting hall , under the presidency of Bro . Dr . Smith , W . M . Bro . W . Vines , P . M . 220 , gave the greatest satisfaction in connection with his catering . During the evening the usual loyal and Masonic toasts
were proposed and cordially responded to . The W . M . gave " The Queen , " "The M . W . G . M ., His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , " & c , and subsequently gave " The Consecrating and Installing Officers , " to which Bro . Alpass responded , and wished the greatest success to the new lodge . "The W . M ., " given by Bro . Alpass , was acknowledged
by Bro . Dr . Smith in an excellent speech , in the course of which he said that nothing would be wanting on his part to make the new lodge a complete success . " The Officers " was responded to by the S . W ., J . W ., Treas ., and Sec . ; " Our Musical Brethren " by Bro . Skeaf , Bro . T . J . Hughes ( who spoke in Welsh ) , and Bro . D . Jones .
" The Visitors , " given by the W . M ., was acknowledged by Bro . D . S . Davies , W . M . 216 . The proceedings closed at an early hour , and previous to this a special vote of thanks was passed to the brethren of the Lodge of Israel , No . 1502 , for having kindly agreed to hold their meeting that evening in the Old Lodge Room to accommodate the " Ancient Britons . " >
The late Southwark Conference created a demand for Compressed Tea beyond all expectations . Eminent Analysts declare it is only when tea is in its pure and native state that it will ycild to pressure under hydraulic power . The London and Provincial Press unhesitatingly assert that if you want a cup of tea in perfection it must be brewed from tea that has been
Compressed . Economists advocate the use of Compressed Tea , and say if you want to get double the value out of your tea use it Compressed . Testimonials in thousands speak highly of the increased value and advantages in using the finely selected teas of the Compressed Tea Company ( Limited ) . Families are making constant applications for the smallest wholesale quantity supplied , and say , " We
are compelled to send to the warehouse for Compressed Tea ; because the tradesmen in our locality appear to know nothing of it ; and as one pound weight of Compressed Tea goes as far as two pounds weight of loose tea , we hope you will supply us . " Sold in handsome cabinets—lib . 2 s . 6 d „ 2 lbs . t ; s ., 4 lbs . 10 s . —got up specially for the Easter trade as samples , carriage free to any part
of the kingdom . Works and Warehouse , 3 6 , Southvvarkstrett , London . Arrangements have been completed whereby Tea dealers can have there own blended and selected teas Compressed at a nominal cost per pound for compressing . All applications for Agencies for the sale of Compressed Tea , or from traders desirous of opening up wholesale depots for the sale of Compressed Tea throughout the kingdom , must be addressed to the Secreary .
Festival Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
FESTIVAL OF THE STABILITY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
The sixtieth anniversary of the Stability Lodge of Instruction , more generally known as Bro . Henry Muggeridge ' s Lodge of Instruction , was celebrated according to annual custom on the last Friday in April , and was honoured as usual by a very large attendance of the
brethren , not only of the workers under Bro . Muggendge ' s mode , but by those who follow the Emulation formula . The festival was a great success , both as regards the attendance at the banquet and in the lodge , where some brethren , eminent as working brethren , had agreed to assist him in working some sections . The list of brethren who were present comprised Bros . T . White , 22 ; J . W . Clever ,
171 ; W . Hubbuck , 8 ; J . B . Scriven , 5 ; Jardine , 171 ; Kidder , 171 ; W . Noah , 140 ; Roper , 140 ; Bianchi , 49 ; Moon , 49 ; Howard , 49 ; H . Birdseye , 715 ; C . Wyche , 715 ; W . F . Moore , 5 ; Marchant , 5 ; T . Eames , 22 ; Hewett , 235 ; Rolfe , 235 ; Krohn , 21 ; Nixon , 217 ; Beningfield , 2 r 7 ; Brown , 217 ; F . Newton , 5 ; H . Watts , 71 c ; I . W . Cook , 42 ; Bawmann , 171 ; Knoeffel ,
171 ; Baine , 715 ; Westmore , 217 ; Fuchs , 217 ; H . James , 5 ; Woolmer , 217 ; Crossfield , 715 ; Gilbey , 715 ; Bishop , ' 715 ; Storr , 22 ; T . W . Smith , 217 ; Licll , 217 ; Williams , ' 21 ; G . W . Hemmings , 217 ; Gray , 22 5 G . Phythian , 22 ; A . Paddle , 715 ; E . Paddle , 715 ; A . H . Diaper , 5 ; F . D . R . Copestick , 715 ; Gladwell , Mams , 217 ; Ide , 217 ; Gundlach , 217 ; Burks , 217 ; Addington ,
217 ; Bohman , 217 ; Loevvenstark , 1668 ; Bamber , 715 ; Wagner , 201 ; Gespert , 201 ; Brooke , 217 ; Wilson , 217 , Loewenstark , 668 5 Obert , 22 ; E . Barnard , 217 ; Cohu , 192 ; T . James , 217 ; Maxwell , 245 ; S . G . Smith , 715 ; Paley , 5 ; Rowe , 22 ; Weedon , 715 ; A . H . Tattershall , 140 ; Benj . Head , P . G . D . 5 ; E . S . Snell , P . G . D . 5 ; Woollett , 21 ; Croft , 140 ; Borer , 192 ; Grellier , 21 ; Sargent , 21 ; S .
Rawson , P . D . G . M . China ; Winkfield , 8 ; L . Mills , 49 ; Gale , 715 ; Townend , 715 ; Furber , 22 ; Vickers , 715 ; Arkell , 192 ; George Kenning , 192 ; G . H . Hodges , 217 ; F . Fellows , 192 ; Warren , 22 ; E . A . Groos , 1475 ; Gibson , 1475 ; J onas , 715 ; J . F . Jackson , : ;; McCauley , Briton , 22 ; and H . Massey , 619 ( Freemason ) .
Bro . H . Muggeridge presided , and after the lodge had been opened the following work was performed : — FirstDegree . 1 st Section . Bro . E . H . Hewett , S . W . 235 . 2 nd „ „ J . W . Clever , J . W . 171 . 3 rd „ „ E . F . Storr , W . M . 22 . " 7 th „ „ A . H . Diaper , P . M . 5 ., P . G . S .
Second Degree . Bro . H . Muggeridge lectured on the Six Grand Periods , and the Moral Advantages of Geometry . Third Degree . Bro . J . B . Scriven , P . G . Stwd ., lectured on the Lodge Board of this Degree . When this work was concluded a letter was read from Grand Secretary regretting his inability to attend . On
the recommendation of the Treasurer Bro . Scriven proposed , and Bro . Benj . Head seconded , the following grants : £ 10 10 s . to the Girls' School , £ 5 5 s . to the Boys' School , and £ 5 to the Benevolent Institution . A vote of thanks to Bro . Muggeridge , proposed by Col . Burdett and seconded by Bro . S . Kawson , vvas unanimously adopted , as was also a vote of thanks to the working brethren ,
proposed by Col . Burdett , and seconded by Bro . Snell , P . G . D . Bro . J . B . Scriven having replied , thirteen new members' names were proposed for election , and the lodge was then closed . The brethren adjourned afterwards to an excellent banquet , at which Bro . Col . Burdett presided . After banquet grace vvas sung by Bros . T . W . Simons , Fred . H . Rogers , and Chaplin Henry .
In giving the first toast Col . Burdett drew the attention of the brethren to the fact that within a few days her Majesty would have reigned forty years . In proposing " The Health of the M . W . G . M ., " Col . Burdett reminded the meeting that we had now three Royal Princes Grand Officers , and be had no doubt that the G . M . would be as efficiently supported bv his Royal Senior and Junior
Wardens as by the other officers of Grand Lodge . Col . Burdett then proposed the third toast , and spoke in the usual highly complimentary terms of the Pro Grand Master , and his devotion to the Craft . Notvvithstanding the great pressure of his public duties he nevertheless found time to attend to Masonry and to take his place in Grand Lodge , and preside over the Craft . Ol
Lord Skelmersdale he spoke in equally laudatory terms . He was a great favourite with the Order , and was heartily received whenever he made his appearance among them . Whenever he was called upon to perform his duties he did so to the satisfaction not only of himscli but of the whole body of the Craft . Bro . S . Rawson , P . D . G . M . China , responded . When
representing such a grand phalanx of Grand Officers as were appointed on the previous Wednesday evening he though' one must be wanting in all proper pride who did not feel honoured by being their representative . Colonel Burdett had so forcibly expressed the qualities of the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master that nothing he could say would enhance their merits , and he felt sure
that the brethren quite agreed with Col . Burdett ' s feelings . Speaking for the more humble junior officers , and thanking the gallant colonel for proposing their health , he was sure that those recently appointed had been well and carefully selected by those whose privilege it was to give the appointment . He was positive they would do their duty , and he claimed the same indulgence for them as had been
accorded to those who had preceded them . Col . Burdett next proposed the toast of the evening , " Success to the Stability Lodge of Instruction anil Bro . Henry Muggeridge . " The toast was one which all the brethren were thoroughly interested in , and on which he was sure they would all feel as he did . It had been most deservedly brought before them that evening by the exertions and energy that had been shown by a brother of the
Festival Of The Stability Lodge Of Instruction.
Order having done so much for the lodge . The position of the lodge now-a-days was one of the highest in Fre „ masonry . It would never have risen to its present position if it had not been for the exertions and interest taken in ; , by Bro . Muggeridge . ( Cheers . ) He had worked it UD to the position it now held ; and no doubt when he took it in hand it was very small indeed . That evening Bro
Muggeridge , by working the lectures and sections , hail more than exceeded himself in his knowledge of the art He ( Col . Burdett ) felt confident that every brother who ' had known Bro . Muggeridge for any length of time must love him , because he ; had always devoted himself , y time , and energies to the interest of Freemasonry , and always made himself agreeable , happy , and comfortable
with every brother with whom he had become associated He was known by many ; and by some better than by him ( Colonel Burdett ) , although he had known Bro . Muggeridge a long time . He hnped Bro , Muggeridge would be with them for many years to come , Should this happen to be the case , whenever this anniversary came round he should have the same pleasure in
attending to greet Bro Muggeridge . ( Great applause . ) The toast having been drunk with enthusiasm , Bro . H . Muggeridge rose to reply , amidst renewed cheering . He said he felt highly gratified , and no doubt some of the brethren expected him to make a speech—a long one ; but he could assure them that he was in the unfortunate po . sition of Mr . Canning ' s Knife Grinder— " Story I God
bless you , I have none to tell , sir . " He had returned thanks for this toast so often that he had exhausted every , thing he had to say on the subject ; and having done so on so many previous occasions , there vvas no necessity for inflicting the same speech on the brethren year after year . He had nothing fresh to tell them , but he would say this , he had attended close upon 40 years—38 years—and they
could not expect him to say anything fresh . This lod ge of instruction had always been in a prosperous condition . It was founded 60 years ago , he was going to say before he was born , but before his advent into Freemasonry . It was founded in the year 1817 by many celebrated Masons , Bro . Peter Thompson and others , and he ( Bro . Muggeridge ) joined it the tlay after he was initiated in 18 39 .
Very shortly after that he had the opportunity of making the acquaintance of the Past District Grand Master of China , Bro . Rawson—it was something like 3 8 years ago he made his friendship . The lodge of instruction had gene on progressing and flourishing , and perhaps it had latterly flourished more than it did some years ago , because there had been such an increase in Masonry , both
in the number of lodges , the number of members , and in the support given to the charitable institutions of the Order . These were supported to a much greater extent than they used to be ; and the lodges of instruction were also much more greatly supported than they once were . He hoped to be with the brethren for some years to come ; but , as he said just now , he had no story to tell , and so
he simply confined himself to thanking the brethren for the toast they had drank , and for the heartiness and warmth with which his name had been received . Bro . Rawson , D . P . G . M . China , proposed "The Health of the Chairman . " Bro . Colonel Burdett was the Grand Master for Middlesex , and all tbe brethren knew how the province had flourished under his rule . Some little of
that increase might be attributable to the natural and general increase in Freemasonry . Still , without the kind care that Col . Burdett had given to the province of Middlesex , he did not think the brethren would have seen the province in the grand position it now occupied . Col . Burdett replied . Like Bro . Muggeridge he had responded to this toast so often that he had nothing more
to say . He believed he had responded , perhaps not one hundred and fifty times , but an enormous number of times , and he would not attempt to reiterate anything he had before said . He was quite sure that il the brethren did not think he had done his duty they would not have received him in the way they had received him . As a Grand Officer he had been called upon at various times
to perform several duties , some of which were arduous . Not only as Grand Master of Middlesex but as representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland he had endeavoured to perform the duties cast upon him , and to exert himself for the benefit of Freemasonry and the good of all around him . Every man who took up any position must , if he desired to discharge its duties as he ought , apply himself
to discharging them to the utmost of his ability ; and he was satisfied that every Grand Officer who had been appointed within the last twelve or fifteen years had done his duty to the utmost of his ' power . Some might have done it better than others , but all had done it to the best of their ability . For himself , ] he kiw « very well there had been several shortcomings on his Col
part , but the brethren would forgive them . . Burdett then gave the toast of " The Working Brethren , " and complimented them very highly on the way "J which they had performed their work that evening . AH the brethren had seen how they had done it , and it w ^ unnecessary for him to speak about it . He begged tne brethren to consider what hard work and application tlier
must have been on the part of those brethren to produc the efficiency which they had displayed . Bro . E . F . Storr , W . M . 22 , replied . The working brethren were a band who met together for one purpose , to Masonic work well . If they had failed that evening it- ^ not been for want of wishing to do the work well , but . tr uui . uuwi n , i wmii 1 * 1 moiling IU uu mi- wwii * >>> . -, - j
a feeling of not being able to comply as well as they nop to have done with the requirements . Some of them had more to do than ever to get up the ritual for meeting . If what they had done had met with trie :. Y ^ proval of the brethren they were well repaid for any ,. „ they had undergone . They believed there vvas somet B more in Masonry that the " Fourth Degree , " and to p
this they worked hard at lodge work . , jn Bro . J . B . Scriven proposed "The Sister LodS ° ; late struction . " He was sure that any attempt to assi