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Cook , W . M . 481 ; Thos . Blenkinsop , P . M ., R . Smailc , P . M ., T . Best , B . Dewar , 541 . The minutes of last regular lodge aud lodge of emergency held May 19 th having been read and confirmed and ballots taken , Mr . Edward Liddell was admitted and duly initiated into the mysteries ancl privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . John Ed . Robson , I . P . M ., in a most impressive manner . Bros .
Sadanski , Harrison , and J . W . Robertson were passed to tbe F . C . Degree in an able manner by Bro . A . Harkness , P . M . Bros . Jackson , Hewitt , Grieves , and Mendelssohn were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . b y Bro . John Ed . Robson , I . P . M . The W . M . then closed thc lodge down to the First Degree . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , ancl two brethren as subscribing members . The
W . M ., on behalf of the subscribers , members of the lodge , then presented Bro . John Ed . Robson , the I . P . M ., with a P . M . ' s jewel of exquisite workmanship , as a mark of their appreciation of his services , not only when Master of the lodge , but in other various offices , and concluded an able speech by wishing the I . P . M . long life to wear the jewel , health , wealth ' , and prosperity ; also that the time may be
far distant when his ( the I . P . M ' s . ) connection with Lodge 48 would cease . Bro . Robson acknowledged the presentation in very feeling terms , ancl said he would ever be grateful to the brethren and wear that beautiful jewel with becoming pride . That he did not attach so much elation to it on account of its intrinsic value as the good feelin " he found manifested towards himself , and the desire of the
brethren to regard any services which lie may have rendered the lodge , and it should bean incentive to him to continue working for " old 48 , " to the best of his abilities . It is said that brevity is the soul of wit . With him that evening he was brief , not owing to wit , but because no language could find words to express his appreciation of their kindness . The jewel bears the following inscription
at back : — " Presented by thc brethren to Bro . John Ed . Robson , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , May , 187 ^; " also in front : " Industry Lodge , 48 . " Thc lodge was ' closed at 10 o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where they partook of refreshment and passed the remainder of the evening in social harmony , the "lees and part songs being performed by the choir in a
masterly style . 1 he usual toasts were given , " The Queen , " "Prince of Wales , " "Rest of Royal Famil y , " "The Newly Initiated , " "Visitors . " The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who , in reply , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in whicb . it had been proposed and received , and hoped he would " hand over to his successor the affairs of the lodge in the same satisfactory state as it
had been , by previous Masters . He had . 1 very important duty to perform , ' yet , which , was to propose "The Health of the . Ofiicers , " and . in doing so it was a matter of Teat importance to state that all the officers were present except one , and that was the worth y Secretary , through * illness . He would couple with it the name of Bro . Dr . It . F . Cook , P . M ., Master of Ceremonies . The M . C . in
returning thanks thought that tbe fact of all the officers being present to fill their respective positions should be very gratifying to the W . M ., as indeed every Master whir had passed through that chair knew what a great assistance it was while giving the degrees to have every officer in his post , and able to do his duty . He was glad to
find the W . M . so well supported at the Installation of the Prince of Wales—that magnificent ceremonial which took place in the Albert Hall , on 28 th April . Behold 10 , 000 richly jewelled breasts beneath which lay the bri ghtest genius and talent which this or any other country or nation could collect—a scene which no one who
had been present would ever forget , and it was also gratifying to find the Province of Durham enjoying so good a position , especially " 48 , " being close to the Throne , and he trusted the officers would show themselves worthy of the name of " 48 " by their industry . He had now to refer to the name of one who had worked willingly and well in the cause of Freemasonry and the
interests of this lodge , Bro . John Fd . Robson their I . P . M . and Treasurer . In attaching to his breast that evening the presentation jewel , while they were doing him aii honour , they were also performing a duty , and he had now great pleasure in proposing the toast of the I . P . M . Bro . Jas Ucbson , I . P . M ., said he now found himself in one •of the most unpleasant situations in which a man could
get , viz ., that of replying to a toast on the occasion of a presentation—because in proposing that toast it was customary , in fact he might say it was the rule , to speak of all the good qualities , and say nothing aboutthe badour good Bro . Dr . Cook , P . M ., had done so on this occasion . What little he ( I . P . M . ) had done was without doubt appreciated by the brethren ; but he had done no more
than was his duty , and in keeping with the first obligation and charge in Masonry . The jewel with which he had been presented he should always look upon with pleasure , and as an heir-loom . The W . M . proposed "Our Next Merry Meeting , " which terminated another of the many happy and harmonious meetings of this ancient lodge . This lodge was well and worthily represented at the Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales by Bros . Rd .
Gregory , W . M . ; John Ed . Robson , I . P . M . ; A . Harkness , P . M .. P . G . S . D . ; Robt . F . Cook , P . P . G . S . D . ; [ . H . Thompson , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . E . Franklin , P . M . 424 P . P . G . S . D . ; | . D . Stephen , S . W . ; Thos . Allison , J . W . ; R . Whitfield , M . M The Provincial Grand Master of Durham , John Fawcett , Esq ., acted as Deputy Grand Master , and Bro . W m . Hy . Crookes , P . G . Sec , and Bro . John Bailey , P . P . J . G . W . as ¦ Stewards for the Province of Durham .
COLCHESTER . —ANGEI . LODGE ( NO . 51 ) . —At the monthly meeting of thc Angel Lodge of Freemasons No . 51 , held at the lodge room , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester , on Tuesday evening , May 18 th , 1875 , . 1 valuable gold keyless lever watch was presented to Bro . T . J . Railing , who has occupied the post of Honorary Secretary for upwards of fuui years . Thc business of the lodge having been con-
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cluded , the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Charles Cobb ) invited Bro . Railing to advance to the pedestal , and addressed him as follows : Bro . Railing , I have been instructed by the Past Masters , Ofiicers , and brethren of this lodge , to present you this evening with a mark of their appreciation of the way in which you have carried out the duties of Honorary Secretary of this lodge during the last few years . 1 can
assure you that the brethren generally feel that the duties have been so onerous , and thai you have carried them out with such skill and ability , that these circumstances call for a mark of their approval . With respect to the Past Masters , T am sure they appreciate the way in which you have aided them , and personally I may say J have received the greatest attention and assistance at your hands : in fact ,
I could not have carried out the duties of my office had I not been aided as I have been . We have been favoured , by thc kindness of our Bro . Atkins , with valuable assistance in this presentation . He has , with the ability and skill which has always characterised him , and also with great kindness , engrossed the sentiments of this lodge on the vellum which you see before you . f will now read it ,
so that you may hear what is upon it . The W . M . then read the following inscription , which was engrossed on vellum hy Bro . C . Wilson Atkins , and handsomely framed "Angel Lodge , No . 51 , of Ancient Free , and Accepted Masons of England . To Thomas J . Railing , Secretary Dear Sir and Brother , —We , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Past Masters , and Brethren of the Angel Lodge , in
presenting you with the accompanying testimonial , embrace this opportunity to convey to you the very high sense of our appreciation of your valued and zealous services in promoting the interest of our lodge , and of Freemasonry in general , during the years that you have so ably performed the arduous duties of Secretary ; and we also express our sincere wish that the Great Architect of the
Universe will bestow on you the blessing of health in this world to perform the duties he may call upon you to do , and the greater blessing of happiness iu the Grand Lodge above . Signed on behalf of the brethren . Chas . Cobb , W . M . ; Alfred Welsh , S . W . ; G . Gard Pye , J . W . ; Fred A . Cole , I . P . M . " The Worshipful Master continued—The form of testimonial we have decided upon , Bro . Railing , is
a watch , and 1 trust you may long live to wear it . I cannot add anything lo the sentiments engrossed on that tablet ; they express the sentiments of the whole lodge , and they are ratified and confirmed by the presence of the worthy brethren you see around you . May you long live to carry out the duties of Secretary , and to wear the watch J"now present to you . Allow ire to congratulate you ,
•Brother Secretary , on this occasion . The watch , which iya ' s supplied by Uro . Samuel , of East Hill , bears Bro . Railing's initials in monogram , and also the follow ing inscription : — "Presented to Bro . T . J . Railing , by the brethren of the Angel Lodge of Freemasons , No . 51 , in grateful recognition of his valued and efficient services as Secretary . — Colchester , May 18 th , iS ; e . " Bro . Railing on receiving
the present , replied as follows : —Right Worshipful Sir , Worshipful Master , and Brethren , —You will readily believe me when 1 say that 1 do not think I ever was placed in a more difficult position than tlmt in which I find myself at the present moment . If I were an orator , like some of our brethren , I might not feel any diffidence , but I can assure yon that I am perfectly at a loss adequately to
express my feelings on the present occasion . A distinguished public man , in addressing a large gathering in this very room but a few evenings since , stated that whilst listening to the speech in which his health had been proposed he had had sonic little misgivings as to his own identity . I fear I must plead guilty to a feeling somewhat akin to his , for after listening to the excessively kind and flattering
remarks in which our W . M . has conveyed to me this handsome testimony of your esteem , f have felt that ' my poor services have been , to say the least , very much over-rated . It is true I have , by your continued confidence , occupied this post for more than four years , and during that time my earnest endeavour has been to carry out the duties to the very best of my ability ; but the only reward which I have
desired has been your approval where it could be justly bestowed , and your forbearance in any cases in which 1 may have been found wanting . I have always felt'i ' ny position to be one of great trust and responsibility , not only in being the medium through which all the funds of the lodge are conveyed to the Treasurer , but as being answerable for many . little matters which do not come before the lodge at
our monthly meetings . On every occasion it has been my endeavour to uphold the dignity of the Craft generally , and of this ancient lodge particularly , and to promote by every means in my power thc comfort and convenience of individual brethren . In this , however , I cannot claim to bean exception to the generality of our members . Do we not meet here for a common object ? Art we not all zealous
for our Craft , and jealous for the honour and credit of our lodge ? and I feel sureth . it there are many brethren who would have fulfilled the Secretary's duties with far greater ability than I have done , though , I hope I may be allowed lo say , not with a more earnest desire to do their duty . Wc are reminded in the course of our ceremonies that nature has implanted in our breasts a deep and indissoluble
attachment to the land of our birth ; and this , I think , may be extended to the lodge which saw our birth in Masonry . At all events , that feeling of attachment has always influenced me in the fulfilment of my duties . 1 have felt that , as a dutiful child , I was bound to do all in my power to further the interests of my mother lodge , even if at times it may have required a slight stretch of my cable-low ; aiul
1 hope I may take this handsome gift of yours as an index that 1 have been to some extent successful . I thank you all , from the bottom of my heart , for the great kindness you have exhibited towards me , not only iu the heyday of pleasure , but in the time of aflliclion ; and in accepting this beautiful testimonial , allow me to say that I shall never look upon it without feelings of the greatest pleasure ,
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not only on account of its intrinsic value , but as an evidence of what I esteem far more highly—thc good will and good opinion of my Masonic brethren . Once more I thank you . The Worshipful Master : Brethren , I feel that our thanks are clue to Bro . Atkins for the great skill anil ability lie has shown in executing the tablet . It is really a work of art , and I am sure I cannot be wrong in moving
that a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Atkins be entered on the minutes . Bro . Welch ( Senior Warden ) : I have much pleasure in seconding the motion . Bro . Railing : Perhaps 1 may be allowed to add my own special thanks to Bro . Atkins for so kindly devoting his time and talents in my behalf . I ought to have done so just now , but under the peculiar circumstances of my position , I am sure Bro .
Atkins will not feel that I intended any slight to his beautiful workmanship . It entitles him to my warmest thanks . The motion was put and carried unanimously . The brethren present upon the occasion were : —Bros , the Ri ght Worshipful thc Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province ( Matthew E . Clark ) ; Chas Cobb , W . M . ; Fred A . Cole , I . P . M . ¦ ¦ A . Welch , S . W . ; G . Gard Pye , J . W . ; T . J .
Railing , Sec . ; W . P . Lewis , P . M . ; T . R . Quikcr , P . M . ; A . Cobb , P . M . ; H . Samuel , P . M . ; C . O . G . Becker , P . M . ; Col . Slallanl , R . A . ; Capt . Owen , 88 th Regt . ; Capt . Bowen , 88 th ; T . A . Middelton , W . Club , A . R . Clench , W . S . Sprent , J . L . Browne , W . W . Daniell , J . Hanley , C . E . Denton , C . Nicholl , junr ., J . J . C . Turner , W . Bray , VV . R . Wilcocks , G . Mercer , and Wm . G . Oliver , P . M . United Pilgrims' Lodge ,
Xo . 507 . IPSWICH . —BRITISH UNION LOUGF . ( NO . 1 14 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above old and flourishing lodge came off at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , cm the 20 th ujl ., when there were present Bros . A . D . George , W . M . ; W . Rev . li . I . Lockwood , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . K . ' iV Sanderson , P . P . G . C . ; C . Schulcn , P . P . G . D . C . ; Emra I lolnies , P . P . G ;
Reg ., M . C ; P . Cornell , P . P . G . S . D ' . ; A . | . Barber , P . G . O .. J . J . Burton , P . P . G . D . C . Cambridge , S . W . ; S . Wright , Acting J . W . ; W . Spalding , P . M . Sec ; H . Miller , S . D . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed , J . D . ; II . Clarke , acting I . G .,-ire , * c ; The lodge having been opened in ancient form- and the . minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for . Mr .- rxiinuel Shorlridge , gentleman ; Mr . Wm . Fraser , junr . merchant :,.
Mr . John Ireland Bowes , surgeon ; and Mr . Harry Ribbans , gentleman , all of whom were unanimously ; elected for initiation . The last named candidate was not present . The W . M . having resigned the gavel into the haiulsfif the D . P . G . M ., the venerable brother with much inipressivc-ness and simple dignity initiated Mr . Shorlridge into the mysteries and privileges ofthe Craft universal . Bro A . I .
Barber initiated Mr . rraser , and the W . M . assuming the gavel introduced Mr . Bowes to the Masonic world . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . lidwards was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master- Mason , the W . M . ably performing the ceremony ; Bro . Barber , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ , played the Dead March in Saul , and the brethren , led by Bro . Clarke , chanting that
noble hymn , " Days and moments quickly flying , "added much to the solemnity of the proceeding .-,. The Secretary read a communication from the P . G . Sec , relative lo the charity scheme which had been propounded by Bro . Bob y , I ' . S . tr . W . ; and it was proposed by Bro . Emra Holmes , and carried unanimously , that theW . M . represent tlielod"e on the committee formed to consider the scheme . A
communication was received from the Masonic Mall Company asking for an increase of rent , which was cheerfull y accorded , the prosperous state of the lodge fairly warranting the same . Dr . Wm . Elliston , P . M . of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , was proposed as a joining member . The other business of ihe lodge having been disposed of , the W . M . announced that at next meeting he should hold the Feast
of Roses as customary , when he hoped there would be a large attendance . The usual supper , toasfs , and harmony followed , and the brethren separated at , 1 reasonable hour WARRINGTON . —LOIIGIC OF LIGHTS ( XO . 148 ) . — . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening last . The W . M ., Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Proi . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmoreland ,
was supported by Bros . John Harding , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Robinson , S . W . ; Thomas Tunstall , * J . W . ; W . Richardson , P . M . ; W . Monop , P . M . 1250 ; J . R . Youii" - , J . D . ; D . Wilkins , Hon . Sec ; C . E . Hindley , I . G . ; W . II . Spring , George A . Clark , John Armstrong , R . Hooper , Thomas Jones , James 1 lannah , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . R . Tomlinson , W . M . ' 3 O 8 ; P . J . Edelsteii ,
W . M . 1134 ; R . Brierley , W . M . 1230 ; Edward Aston , S . W . 758 ; John Lightburn , Org . 758 . The lodge was opened with prayer and the minutes declared to be correctly recorded . Thc ballot was taken for Mr . James Paterson , and it being unanimously in his favour , and the candidate being present , he was introduced in due form and initiated by the W . M . The working tools were presented
and explained b y the J . W ., and the charges impressivel y delivered by the S . W ., Bro . W . II . Robinson . The . W . M . reported that Bro . Robert Gibbons had been successful in his application to the Royal Benevolent Institution . Votes of thanks were entered on the minutes to Uro . Robert Wylie and the W . M . for the tiouble they had taken in the matter . Bro . Armstrong drew attention to the improved
appearance of the lodge by the introduction of the columns purchased from the Sun , Square , and Compasses Lod"c , Whitehaven . The W . M . remarked that they were wrongly placed , and promised lo give the brethren a lecture on " Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty , "—of which the columns were symbolic—the first evening that was "open . " After fraleriial greetings from thc visitors and some routine business ,
the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren separated in harmony . DARTFORD . —LOUGH I , V EMULATION ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting of this old lodge was held at the Bull I lotel , on the 18 th nil . Present—Bros . R . Russel ] , W . M . ; 11 . C . Thompson , S . W . ; G . Kingstone , J . W . j N . Martin , P . M ., Treas . ; P . Harvey , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Davison , S . D . ; J . Mills , J . D . ; W . G . Wingiove , I . G . ; W . A . Thomson , P . M .,
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Cook , W . M . 481 ; Thos . Blenkinsop , P . M ., R . Smailc , P . M ., T . Best , B . Dewar , 541 . The minutes of last regular lodge aud lodge of emergency held May 19 th having been read and confirmed and ballots taken , Mr . Edward Liddell was admitted and duly initiated into the mysteries ancl privileges of ancient Freemasonry by Bro . John Ed . Robson , I . P . M ., in a most impressive manner . Bros .
Sadanski , Harrison , and J . W . Robertson were passed to tbe F . C . Degree in an able manner by Bro . A . Harkness , P . M . Bros . Jackson , Hewitt , Grieves , and Mendelssohn were raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . b y Bro . John Ed . Robson , I . P . M . The W . M . then closed thc lodge down to the First Degree . Five candidates were proposed for initiation , ancl two brethren as subscribing members . The
W . M ., on behalf of the subscribers , members of the lodge , then presented Bro . John Ed . Robson , the I . P . M ., with a P . M . ' s jewel of exquisite workmanship , as a mark of their appreciation of his services , not only when Master of the lodge , but in other various offices , and concluded an able speech by wishing the I . P . M . long life to wear the jewel , health , wealth ' , and prosperity ; also that the time may be
far distant when his ( the I . P . M ' s . ) connection with Lodge 48 would cease . Bro . Robson acknowledged the presentation in very feeling terms , ancl said he would ever be grateful to the brethren and wear that beautiful jewel with becoming pride . That he did not attach so much elation to it on account of its intrinsic value as the good feelin " he found manifested towards himself , and the desire of the
brethren to regard any services which lie may have rendered the lodge , and it should bean incentive to him to continue working for " old 48 , " to the best of his abilities . It is said that brevity is the soul of wit . With him that evening he was brief , not owing to wit , but because no language could find words to express his appreciation of their kindness . The jewel bears the following inscription
at back : — " Presented by thc brethren to Bro . John Ed . Robson , P . M ., as a mark of esteem , May , 187 ^; " also in front : " Industry Lodge , 48 . " Thc lodge was ' closed at 10 o ' clock , when the brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall , where they partook of refreshment and passed the remainder of the evening in social harmony , the "lees and part songs being performed by the choir in a
masterly style . 1 he usual toasts were given , " The Queen , " "Prince of Wales , " "Rest of Royal Famil y , " "The Newly Initiated , " "Visitors . " The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " who , in reply , thanked the brethren for the kind manner in whicb . it had been proposed and received , and hoped he would " hand over to his successor the affairs of the lodge in the same satisfactory state as it
had been , by previous Masters . He had . 1 very important duty to perform , ' yet , which , was to propose "The Health of the . Ofiicers , " and . in doing so it was a matter of Teat importance to state that all the officers were present except one , and that was the worth y Secretary , through * illness . He would couple with it the name of Bro . Dr . It . F . Cook , P . M ., Master of Ceremonies . The M . C . in
returning thanks thought that tbe fact of all the officers being present to fill their respective positions should be very gratifying to the W . M ., as indeed every Master whir had passed through that chair knew what a great assistance it was while giving the degrees to have every officer in his post , and able to do his duty . He was glad to
find the W . M . so well supported at the Installation of the Prince of Wales—that magnificent ceremonial which took place in the Albert Hall , on 28 th April . Behold 10 , 000 richly jewelled breasts beneath which lay the bri ghtest genius and talent which this or any other country or nation could collect—a scene which no one who
had been present would ever forget , and it was also gratifying to find the Province of Durham enjoying so good a position , especially " 48 , " being close to the Throne , and he trusted the officers would show themselves worthy of the name of " 48 " by their industry . He had now to refer to the name of one who had worked willingly and well in the cause of Freemasonry and the
interests of this lodge , Bro . John Fd . Robson their I . P . M . and Treasurer . In attaching to his breast that evening the presentation jewel , while they were doing him aii honour , they were also performing a duty , and he had now great pleasure in proposing the toast of the I . P . M . Bro . Jas Ucbson , I . P . M ., said he now found himself in one •of the most unpleasant situations in which a man could
get , viz ., that of replying to a toast on the occasion of a presentation—because in proposing that toast it was customary , in fact he might say it was the rule , to speak of all the good qualities , and say nothing aboutthe badour good Bro . Dr . Cook , P . M ., had done so on this occasion . What little he ( I . P . M . ) had done was without doubt appreciated by the brethren ; but he had done no more
than was his duty , and in keeping with the first obligation and charge in Masonry . The jewel with which he had been presented he should always look upon with pleasure , and as an heir-loom . The W . M . proposed "Our Next Merry Meeting , " which terminated another of the many happy and harmonious meetings of this ancient lodge . This lodge was well and worthily represented at the Installation of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales by Bros . Rd .
Gregory , W . M . ; John Ed . Robson , I . P . M . ; A . Harkness , P . M .. P . G . S . D . ; Robt . F . Cook , P . P . G . S . D . ; [ . H . Thompson , P . P . G . S . B . ; W . E . Franklin , P . M . 424 P . P . G . S . D . ; | . D . Stephen , S . W . ; Thos . Allison , J . W . ; R . Whitfield , M . M The Provincial Grand Master of Durham , John Fawcett , Esq ., acted as Deputy Grand Master , and Bro . W m . Hy . Crookes , P . G . Sec , and Bro . John Bailey , P . P . J . G . W . as ¦ Stewards for the Province of Durham .
COLCHESTER . —ANGEI . LODGE ( NO . 51 ) . —At the monthly meeting of thc Angel Lodge of Freemasons No . 51 , held at the lodge room , Three Cups Hotel , Colchester , on Tuesday evening , May 18 th , 1875 , . 1 valuable gold keyless lever watch was presented to Bro . T . J . Railing , who has occupied the post of Honorary Secretary for upwards of fuui years . Thc business of the lodge having been con-
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cluded , the Worshipful Master ( Bro . Charles Cobb ) invited Bro . Railing to advance to the pedestal , and addressed him as follows : Bro . Railing , I have been instructed by the Past Masters , Ofiicers , and brethren of this lodge , to present you this evening with a mark of their appreciation of the way in which you have carried out the duties of Honorary Secretary of this lodge during the last few years . 1 can
assure you that the brethren generally feel that the duties have been so onerous , and thai you have carried them out with such skill and ability , that these circumstances call for a mark of their approval . With respect to the Past Masters , T am sure they appreciate the way in which you have aided them , and personally I may say J have received the greatest attention and assistance at your hands : in fact ,
I could not have carried out the duties of my office had I not been aided as I have been . We have been favoured , by thc kindness of our Bro . Atkins , with valuable assistance in this presentation . He has , with the ability and skill which has always characterised him , and also with great kindness , engrossed the sentiments of this lodge on the vellum which you see before you . f will now read it ,
so that you may hear what is upon it . The W . M . then read the following inscription , which was engrossed on vellum hy Bro . C . Wilson Atkins , and handsomely framed "Angel Lodge , No . 51 , of Ancient Free , and Accepted Masons of England . To Thomas J . Railing , Secretary Dear Sir and Brother , —We , the Worshipful Master , Wardens , Past Masters , and Brethren of the Angel Lodge , in
presenting you with the accompanying testimonial , embrace this opportunity to convey to you the very high sense of our appreciation of your valued and zealous services in promoting the interest of our lodge , and of Freemasonry in general , during the years that you have so ably performed the arduous duties of Secretary ; and we also express our sincere wish that the Great Architect of the
Universe will bestow on you the blessing of health in this world to perform the duties he may call upon you to do , and the greater blessing of happiness iu the Grand Lodge above . Signed on behalf of the brethren . Chas . Cobb , W . M . ; Alfred Welsh , S . W . ; G . Gard Pye , J . W . ; Fred A . Cole , I . P . M . " The Worshipful Master continued—The form of testimonial we have decided upon , Bro . Railing , is
a watch , and 1 trust you may long live to wear it . I cannot add anything lo the sentiments engrossed on that tablet ; they express the sentiments of the whole lodge , and they are ratified and confirmed by the presence of the worthy brethren you see around you . May you long live to carry out the duties of Secretary , and to wear the watch J"now present to you . Allow ire to congratulate you ,
•Brother Secretary , on this occasion . The watch , which iya ' s supplied by Uro . Samuel , of East Hill , bears Bro . Railing's initials in monogram , and also the follow ing inscription : — "Presented to Bro . T . J . Railing , by the brethren of the Angel Lodge of Freemasons , No . 51 , in grateful recognition of his valued and efficient services as Secretary . — Colchester , May 18 th , iS ; e . " Bro . Railing on receiving
the present , replied as follows : —Right Worshipful Sir , Worshipful Master , and Brethren , —You will readily believe me when 1 say that 1 do not think I ever was placed in a more difficult position than tlmt in which I find myself at the present moment . If I were an orator , like some of our brethren , I might not feel any diffidence , but I can assure yon that I am perfectly at a loss adequately to
express my feelings on the present occasion . A distinguished public man , in addressing a large gathering in this very room but a few evenings since , stated that whilst listening to the speech in which his health had been proposed he had had sonic little misgivings as to his own identity . I fear I must plead guilty to a feeling somewhat akin to his , for after listening to the excessively kind and flattering
remarks in which our W . M . has conveyed to me this handsome testimony of your esteem , f have felt that ' my poor services have been , to say the least , very much over-rated . It is true I have , by your continued confidence , occupied this post for more than four years , and during that time my earnest endeavour has been to carry out the duties to the very best of my ability ; but the only reward which I have
desired has been your approval where it could be justly bestowed , and your forbearance in any cases in which 1 may have been found wanting . I have always felt'i ' ny position to be one of great trust and responsibility , not only in being the medium through which all the funds of the lodge are conveyed to the Treasurer , but as being answerable for many . little matters which do not come before the lodge at
our monthly meetings . On every occasion it has been my endeavour to uphold the dignity of the Craft generally , and of this ancient lodge particularly , and to promote by every means in my power thc comfort and convenience of individual brethren . In this , however , I cannot claim to bean exception to the generality of our members . Do we not meet here for a common object ? Art we not all zealous
for our Craft , and jealous for the honour and credit of our lodge ? and I feel sureth . it there are many brethren who would have fulfilled the Secretary's duties with far greater ability than I have done , though , I hope I may be allowed lo say , not with a more earnest desire to do their duty . Wc are reminded in the course of our ceremonies that nature has implanted in our breasts a deep and indissoluble
attachment to the land of our birth ; and this , I think , may be extended to the lodge which saw our birth in Masonry . At all events , that feeling of attachment has always influenced me in the fulfilment of my duties . 1 have felt that , as a dutiful child , I was bound to do all in my power to further the interests of my mother lodge , even if at times it may have required a slight stretch of my cable-low ; aiul
1 hope I may take this handsome gift of yours as an index that 1 have been to some extent successful . I thank you all , from the bottom of my heart , for the great kindness you have exhibited towards me , not only iu the heyday of pleasure , but in the time of aflliclion ; and in accepting this beautiful testimonial , allow me to say that I shall never look upon it without feelings of the greatest pleasure ,
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not only on account of its intrinsic value , but as an evidence of what I esteem far more highly—thc good will and good opinion of my Masonic brethren . Once more I thank you . The Worshipful Master : Brethren , I feel that our thanks are clue to Bro . Atkins for the great skill anil ability lie has shown in executing the tablet . It is really a work of art , and I am sure I cannot be wrong in moving
that a cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Atkins be entered on the minutes . Bro . Welch ( Senior Warden ) : I have much pleasure in seconding the motion . Bro . Railing : Perhaps 1 may be allowed to add my own special thanks to Bro . Atkins for so kindly devoting his time and talents in my behalf . I ought to have done so just now , but under the peculiar circumstances of my position , I am sure Bro .
Atkins will not feel that I intended any slight to his beautiful workmanship . It entitles him to my warmest thanks . The motion was put and carried unanimously . The brethren present upon the occasion were : —Bros , the Ri ght Worshipful thc Deputy Provincial Grand Master of the Province ( Matthew E . Clark ) ; Chas Cobb , W . M . ; Fred A . Cole , I . P . M . ¦ ¦ A . Welch , S . W . ; G . Gard Pye , J . W . ; T . J .
Railing , Sec . ; W . P . Lewis , P . M . ; T . R . Quikcr , P . M . ; A . Cobb , P . M . ; H . Samuel , P . M . ; C . O . G . Becker , P . M . ; Col . Slallanl , R . A . ; Capt . Owen , 88 th Regt . ; Capt . Bowen , 88 th ; T . A . Middelton , W . Club , A . R . Clench , W . S . Sprent , J . L . Browne , W . W . Daniell , J . Hanley , C . E . Denton , C . Nicholl , junr ., J . J . C . Turner , W . Bray , VV . R . Wilcocks , G . Mercer , and Wm . G . Oliver , P . M . United Pilgrims' Lodge ,
Xo . 507 . IPSWICH . —BRITISH UNION LOUGF . ( NO . 1 14 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of the above old and flourishing lodge came off at thc Masonic Hall , Ipswich , cm the 20 th ujl ., when there were present Bros . A . D . George , W . M . ; W . Rev . li . I . Lockwood , D . P . G . M . ; Rev . K . ' iV Sanderson , P . P . G . C . ; C . Schulcn , P . P . G . D . C . ; Emra I lolnies , P . P . G ;
Reg ., M . C ; P . Cornell , P . P . G . S . D ' . ; A . | . Barber , P . G . O .. J . J . Burton , P . P . G . D . C . Cambridge , S . W . ; S . Wright , Acting J . W . ; W . Spalding , P . M . Sec ; H . Miller , S . D . ; Rev . J . B . Tweed , J . D . ; II . Clarke , acting I . G .,-ire , * c ; The lodge having been opened in ancient form- and the . minutes confirmed , the ballot was taken for . Mr .- rxiinuel Shorlridge , gentleman ; Mr . Wm . Fraser , junr . merchant :,.
Mr . John Ireland Bowes , surgeon ; and Mr . Harry Ribbans , gentleman , all of whom were unanimously ; elected for initiation . The last named candidate was not present . The W . M . having resigned the gavel into the haiulsfif the D . P . G . M ., the venerable brother with much inipressivc-ness and simple dignity initiated Mr . Shorlridge into the mysteries and privileges ofthe Craft universal . Bro A . I .
Barber initiated Mr . rraser , and the W . M . assuming the gavel introduced Mr . Bowes to the Masonic world . The lodge having been opened in the Third Degree , Bro . lidwards was raised to the Sublime Degree of Master- Mason , the W . M . ably performing the ceremony ; Bro . Barber , P . G . O ., who presided at the organ , played the Dead March in Saul , and the brethren , led by Bro . Clarke , chanting that
noble hymn , " Days and moments quickly flying , "added much to the solemnity of the proceeding .-,. The Secretary read a communication from the P . G . Sec , relative lo the charity scheme which had been propounded by Bro . Bob y , I ' . S . tr . W . ; and it was proposed by Bro . Emra Holmes , and carried unanimously , that theW . M . represent tlielod"e on the committee formed to consider the scheme . A
communication was received from the Masonic Mall Company asking for an increase of rent , which was cheerfull y accorded , the prosperous state of the lodge fairly warranting the same . Dr . Wm . Elliston , P . M . of the Perfect Friendship Lodge , was proposed as a joining member . The other business of ihe lodge having been disposed of , the W . M . announced that at next meeting he should hold the Feast
of Roses as customary , when he hoped there would be a large attendance . The usual supper , toasfs , and harmony followed , and the brethren separated at , 1 reasonable hour WARRINGTON . —LOIIGIC OF LIGHTS ( XO . 148 ) . — . The regular monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Monday evening last . The W . M ., Bro . John Bowes , P . M ., P . Proi . G . Reg . Cumberland and Westmoreland ,
was supported by Bros . John Harding , I . P . M . ; VV . H . Robinson , S . W . ; Thomas Tunstall , * J . W . ; W . Richardson , P . M . ; W . Monop , P . M . 1250 ; J . R . Youii" - , J . D . ; D . Wilkins , Hon . Sec ; C . E . Hindley , I . G . ; W . II . Spring , George A . Clark , John Armstrong , R . Hooper , Thomas Jones , James 1 lannah , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . R . Tomlinson , W . M . ' 3 O 8 ; P . J . Edelsteii ,
W . M . 1134 ; R . Brierley , W . M . 1230 ; Edward Aston , S . W . 758 ; John Lightburn , Org . 758 . The lodge was opened with prayer and the minutes declared to be correctly recorded . Thc ballot was taken for Mr . James Paterson , and it being unanimously in his favour , and the candidate being present , he was introduced in due form and initiated by the W . M . The working tools were presented
and explained b y the J . W ., and the charges impressivel y delivered by the S . W ., Bro . W . II . Robinson . The . W . M . reported that Bro . Robert Gibbons had been successful in his application to the Royal Benevolent Institution . Votes of thanks were entered on the minutes to Uro . Robert Wylie and the W . M . for the tiouble they had taken in the matter . Bro . Armstrong drew attention to the improved
appearance of the lodge by the introduction of the columns purchased from the Sun , Square , and Compasses Lod"c , Whitehaven . The W . M . remarked that they were wrongly placed , and promised lo give the brethren a lecture on " Wisdom , Strength , and Beauty , "—of which the columns were symbolic—the first evening that was "open . " After fraleriial greetings from thc visitors and some routine business ,
the lodge was duly closed , and the brethren separated in harmony . DARTFORD . —LOUGH I , V EMULATION ( No . 299 ) . —A meeting of this old lodge was held at the Bull I lotel , on the 18 th nil . Present—Bros . R . Russel ] , W . M . ; 11 . C . Thompson , S . W . ; G . Kingstone , J . W . j N . Martin , P . M ., Treas . ; P . Harvey , P . M ., Sec ; J . J . Davison , S . D . ; J . Mills , J . D . ; W . G . Wingiove , I . G . ; W . A . Thomson , P . M .,