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Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
thought he would not be wrong in saying that the period during which Bro . and Mrs . Holdbrook jointly discharged these duties might be contemporaneous with their wedded life , for immediately on their marriage they entered on their duties at the School . How they had discharged these duties the success of the School afforded the best evidence . ( A pplause . ) From small beginnings the Boys ' School had attained a position , having regard to the number of pupils , second to none in Ireland in the successes obtained in the public examinations in this
country . In these days success was looked upon in the true measure of the work done and the success of their Institution at Clonskeagh amply demonstrated the zeal , ability , and assiduity with which its management had been carried out . ( Hear , hear . ) Teaching and school management meant a heavy , a hard task , but in the case of Bro . Holdbrook he appeared always fresh and bright , and always ready to do his part in the Institution over which he was for so many years the head . But teaching was not everything that was done well at the Boys' School . The
Institution had been managed so economically that it would bear favourable contrast with any other Institution of the kind in the United Kingdom . For that they were greatly indebted to the admirable management of Mrs . Holdbrook . ( Applause . ) Not only did that lad y manage the School economically and well , but the boys looked up to her as a second mother . ( ilear , hear . ) She took the keenest interest in the welfare of every pupil in the School during her Matronship , and the Governors deeply regretted that the time had come when she and Bro . Holdbrook felt that the time had come when they were entitled to some repose after the
arduous duties they had discharged for so many years . The Governors deeply regretted their departure , and they had only to rely on the hope that they had procured the services of successors who would carry on the work with the same success . In Bro . James Moore ( who had been most successful as Head Master of the Diocesan School , in Molesworth-street ) and his wife they believed that the administration of the School would be carried out in the same manner in which it was carried out for 14 years by Bro . and Mrs . Uoldbrook . ( Uear , heaT . ) Bro . Holdbrook having been saluted ,
The Duchess of ABERCORN made the presentation , which consisted of a silver salver and a purse containing 100 guineas . The salver bore the following inscription ; " In token of the warm appreciation of the Zealand assiduity with which Brother John Holdbrook , B . A ., P . M ., and Mrs . Holdbrook discharged for a period of 14 years the important and responsible duties of Head Master and Matron of the Masonic Orphan Boys' School of Ireland . This mark of esteem was presented to them by some of their many friends amongst the Governors of the School . ( Signed ) Abercorn , G . M . ; J . C . Meredith , D . G . M . ; Oliver Fry , Hon . Sec . Dublin , 23 rd October 1807 . "
, Bro . HOLDBROOK , who was cordially greeted , tendered on behalf of Mrs . Holdbrook and himself very sincere thanks for the handsome presentation which had been made to them after 14 years' service in the Masonic Boys' School . The Deputy Grand Master had said a great deal more of him than he deserved . ( No , no . ) The duties which his wife and himself had to discharge at the Boys ' School had been made easy by the courtesy and kindness of the Governors . They had done their best to please the Governors , and it was a matter of great gratification that they had succeeded in that . He could not allow that occasion
to pass without acknowledging the great help Mrs . Holdbrook and himself had received in the management of the School from one Governor in particular . He referred to Bro . Oliver Fry , the Hon . Secretary . ( Hear , hear . ) He also had to thank the Governors of both Schools for his appointment as Assistant Secretary to the two Institutions , and he trusted he would be able to give satisfaction in the way he would perform the new work which would devolve upon him . In conclusion , he thanked the Duchess of Abercorn for the part she had taken in the presentation , the value of which was enhanced by receiving it from her Grace ' s hands . ( Applause . )
Bro . Lord Justice FITZOIBDON , who on rising was received with loud applause , said there was another presentation which they would ask her Grace to pass through her hands to the very worthy recipient . The record of the Girls' School for the past 16 years had been the history of the life of Ellen Neale for the same period . She came to the Masonic Orphan School in 1881 , and at every step in the growth of the Institution , which was now practically as perfect as it could be , she was the right hand in its administration and in the ereit work that had been
done . ( Applause . ) She began with 36 girls , and the roll now numbered 100 . ( Applause . ) Sixteen years was exactly a school generation , and none of the children now in the School were born when Mrs . Neale came to the Institution . A large number of girls had passed from under her motherly care , and probably not one of them who were alive had forgotten her good counsel and loving concern . From all parts of the world had come from her former pupils words of regret at her . severance from the Schooland of gratitude for her goodness to them
, in the past . He was charged by a member of the Ladies' Committee , whose illness kept her at home , to wish her a kindly farewell ; and he had also received a cordial , message from her former colleague , Mrs . Lewis , who was so well known in the School as Miss F . Trigg . ( Hear , hear . ) The School had reason to be proud of the ex-pupiis , and they had reason to be proud of the School . ( Applause . ) No one but a person closely connected with Mrs . Neale could know of the full value of the work she had done for that Girls' School . It was her first care in
the morning , and he would not say that it was her last care at night , for it had been her _ care all through the night ; and when a girl was leaving she was the last to bid her a kindly good-bye , and wish her God-speed . And even after that Mrs . Neale was always ready with her help and advice when those girls went out into the world . In her more practical business relations she had astounded some people , and one brother had been good enough to say that the accounts of the Schoo 1 must have been cookedas it could not have been kept up
, on the money spent upon it . ( Laughter . ) It was managed so economically that the cost was the same for 80 girls as it was for 36 when Mrs . Neale came to them . She had also gone step by step until for good condition and order the School was probably unequalled . ( Hear , hear . ) She had left the School in that condition in the hands of Miss Grant , her successor , who had lived and worked with her for so long . ( Hear , hear . ) They now wished Mrs . Neale Godspeed , and they had done
the best they could to make the change she brought about an easy one and to make her future home a bri ght and happy one . One member of the Committee had given her a presentation as her colleagues had given token of their affection and respect on her leaving ; the pupils , past and present , had done the same , and now , on behalf of 150 gentlemen and ladies connected with the School , a cheque for £ 125 would be handed to her . ( Applause . ) The presentation having been made ,
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER again rose and said before he proposed a resolution which he knew they would all readily accept , he bad to say a few words in the nature ot an apology to the many friends who had come to take part in that afternoon ' s celebration . They had greatly to deplore that the hall in which they were assembled was not three or four times larger than it was in order that they might be able to accommodate all who had come to the School that afternoon . Masons could do a great deal , but they could not make a hall built to accommodate
hundreds accommodate thousands . They were also sorry that they could not have the usual calisthenic display by the pupils , but visitors were welcome to the School on any Wednesday , when the girls went through these exercises . He was quite sure that everyone in that assemblage was willing and anxious to tender most hearty thanks to the Duchess of Abercorn for coming amongst them on that occasion and for the lively interest her Grace had always taken in the success of these Schools . ( Hear , hear . ) Her Grace in many cases had carefully watched the career of pupils after they had left the School , and , as an instance of her
Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
practical interest in their welfare he might mention that she left Baronscourt that morning for the purpose of being present with them that afternoon , although she had pressing home duties to attend to , and these would necessitate her returning that night to Baronscourt . He proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to her Grace . Bro . GKAVKS S . EVES , Hon . Sec . of the School , seconded the proposal , which was adopted with acclamation .
The GKANII MASTKK , who was warmly greeted , said , on behalf of the Duchess and himself , it was his pleasing duty to return their hearty thanks for the manner in which the proposal of the Dep . G . Master had been received . He had to congratulate the brethren and all connected with the establishment on the success of that , the first , meeting for the distribution of prizes held within the walls of their Institution . He was sure that all those who took a deep interest in the working of the School must have been extremely gratified at the proceedings
which took place that evening . There was only one thing to regret , and it was that they were not able to see the calisthenics , which used to afford so much pleasure and admiration in the Leinster Hall at their annual gatherings . He had always taken the greatest interest in that department of their educational system , and he was glad that it was so efficiently carried out , as was everything else connected with the training of the children in that establishment . ( Hear , hear . ) He was also sorry that space did not permit them that evening of seeing more of the
pupils of the Boys' School , who , as they passed the platform , he could not help remarking , were a fine , manly , healthy lot of youths —( hear , hear)—and reflecting much credit on Mr . and Mrs . Holdbrook , who had just severed their connection with the Boys' School as Master and Matron . The Governors and officials of the Schools were to be congratulated on the splendid manner in which their management was carried out , and the two Institutions were at the present moment in a most efficient state , the one with 100 girls and the other with 80 boys . The successes
of the pupils at the intermediate and other examinations had proved that the education taught to the children of their deceased brethren was as efficient as in any other establishment in Ireland . Having referred to the pleasure it afforded him to witness the two well-deserved presentations which had been made that evening , and having spoken in eulogistic terms of Mrs . Neale and Mr . and Mrs .
Holdbrook , and of the manner in which they had managed the Schools during their periods of office , his Grace concluded by expressing the hope that these annual celebrations would be carried out in the future in the same happy spirit that characterised the proceedings of that day , and that as the demands on the resources of their Schools increased the supply would be found equal to the demand . ( Applause ) .
This concluded the business of the meeting , and the visitors then proceeded to inspect the different departments of the School . The band of the Princess of Wales ' s Own Yorkshire Regiment performed a selection of music in the grounds during the afternoon . As the Grand Master and the DucSess of Abercorn drove away they were loudly cheered by the pupils cf the Boys' School , who were in charge of Bro . Moore , the newly-appointed Head Master .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
Angel Lodge , No . 51 . The installation meeting was held on the 2 Sth ultimo , at the Three Cups Hotel Colchester , and passed off with great eclat . The principal business was the installation of Bro . H . G . H . Elliott , S . W ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M . in a manner that called forth the highest praise from all
present . The officers for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bras . Thos . Gilbert , S . W . ; Willoughby J . Bean , J . W . ; Rev . C . C . Niters , P . G . C . TChap . : J . Grimes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; Thos . J . Railing , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Sec , Sec ; John E . Cheese , S . D . ; F . Graham Micdona , J . D . ; E . R . Tebbitt , I . G . ; R . Haward Ives , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec , D . C .,- C . Osmond , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; S . E . Worts and C . T . Wright , Stewards ; and Arthur Wright , Tyler .
A vote of thanks was heartily passed to Bro . C . Egerton-Green for the ability with which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Harry E . Biker , W . M . 697 , then , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge Reception Committee , presented to Bro . Egerton-Green a handsomely-illuminated address , expressive of their thanks for his kindness in giving the use of his grounds for the recent meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Baker said this act of kindness was highly appreciated by the Earl of Warwick and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , but it was particularly so by
the local brethren , because it enabled them to hold that pleasant garden party which they could not have done if they had met in a public buildinj . He knew that it was highly appreciated by the ladies , and had given them a kindlier interest in Freemasinry . Tnc Committee on whose behalf he acted trusted that Bro . Egerton-Green would accept the address , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , but as a sincere expression o ( their regard and esteem . ( Applause . ) Bro . C . Egerton-Green , who had a very cordial reception , assured the brethren of the Colchester lodges that he most thoroughly
appreciated the kindness that had prompted the presentation of that address , and particularly the kind way in which the W . M . of the 1 'nited Lodge had spoken of him . It wasa great pleasure to him to have been able to receive the Essex brethren at his own house , and so far from deserving any thanks he felt it his duty , as being the fortunate occupier of such grounds , to place them at their dispisal for the meeting , which they were glad had proved such a great success . ( Applause . ) The address , which was greatly admired , was as follows :
' * To VV . Bro . Claude E . Egerton-Green , W . M . 51 , P . M . 2477 , Prov . S . G . Warden and "P . P . G . Treas . Essex . " The members of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and Unit-d Lodge , No . 6 y 7 , desire to place on record their sense of the obligation they are under to you tor tne zialwith which you tndeavour to promote the best interests of Freemasonry in the District . Particularly would they express their hearty thanks for the unreserved manner in which you placed the Grounds of East Hill House at the disposal of the Brethren for the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Colchester on Tuesday , the 13 th July , 1807 ,
under the presidency ot the Earl of Warwick , Provincial Grand Master , and which tended in no small degree to the success of the gathering . " Signed , on behalf of the Brethren , "HAIIKV E . BAKKK , W . M . O j / , "THOS . J . KAI . LI . SU , "J OHN THOS . BAVLKY , " Joint Sees , to tbe Provincial Grand Lodge Reception Committee . "Colchester , August , 1 S 07 . "
Bro . Joseph Grimes having been re-elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Piovincial Charity Committee and three gentlemen proposed for initiation and two brethren as joining members , the lodge was closed . Between 50 and Cm brethren afterwards dined at the Cups Hotel , an excellent repast being well served by the host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs . Woodward . Between the toasts an excellent programme of music was performed by Messrs . K . V . Salmon , Peck , and j . H . Nunn , under the direction of Bro . C . Osnjnd , P . M ., the Organist of the lodge .
THE BUSINESS 1 ' KEMINKS of the great carrjing firm of Carter , Paterson , and Co . j in Goswell-rcad , Clerkenwell , were burnt to the ground by a fire which broke out larly on Sunday morning . At one time it seemed as if the distillery of Messrs . G . ; rd , n and Co ., and the premises of Messrs . G . Farmiloe and Sons , lead and i > lass merchants , which are situattd cloi-e by would be burn . - as well , but the exeiti . ns tl thr . l"ire Br ^ ade under Commander Wells were happily successlul in preventing rhis . Messrs . Caner , Paterson , and Co ' s . horses , to the number of nearly 50 a , were also rescued , but the premises themselves , with a large amount of property ready to be dispatched , were completely burnt out .
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Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
thought he would not be wrong in saying that the period during which Bro . and Mrs . Holdbrook jointly discharged these duties might be contemporaneous with their wedded life , for immediately on their marriage they entered on their duties at the School . How they had discharged these duties the success of the School afforded the best evidence . ( A pplause . ) From small beginnings the Boys ' School had attained a position , having regard to the number of pupils , second to none in Ireland in the successes obtained in the public examinations in this
country . In these days success was looked upon in the true measure of the work done and the success of their Institution at Clonskeagh amply demonstrated the zeal , ability , and assiduity with which its management had been carried out . ( Hear , hear . ) Teaching and school management meant a heavy , a hard task , but in the case of Bro . Holdbrook he appeared always fresh and bright , and always ready to do his part in the Institution over which he was for so many years the head . But teaching was not everything that was done well at the Boys' School . The
Institution had been managed so economically that it would bear favourable contrast with any other Institution of the kind in the United Kingdom . For that they were greatly indebted to the admirable management of Mrs . Holdbrook . ( Applause . ) Not only did that lad y manage the School economically and well , but the boys looked up to her as a second mother . ( ilear , hear . ) She took the keenest interest in the welfare of every pupil in the School during her Matronship , and the Governors deeply regretted that the time had come when she and Bro . Holdbrook felt that the time had come when they were entitled to some repose after the
arduous duties they had discharged for so many years . The Governors deeply regretted their departure , and they had only to rely on the hope that they had procured the services of successors who would carry on the work with the same success . In Bro . James Moore ( who had been most successful as Head Master of the Diocesan School , in Molesworth-street ) and his wife they believed that the administration of the School would be carried out in the same manner in which it was carried out for 14 years by Bro . and Mrs . Uoldbrook . ( Uear , heaT . ) Bro . Holdbrook having been saluted ,
The Duchess of ABERCORN made the presentation , which consisted of a silver salver and a purse containing 100 guineas . The salver bore the following inscription ; " In token of the warm appreciation of the Zealand assiduity with which Brother John Holdbrook , B . A ., P . M ., and Mrs . Holdbrook discharged for a period of 14 years the important and responsible duties of Head Master and Matron of the Masonic Orphan Boys' School of Ireland . This mark of esteem was presented to them by some of their many friends amongst the Governors of the School . ( Signed ) Abercorn , G . M . ; J . C . Meredith , D . G . M . ; Oliver Fry , Hon . Sec . Dublin , 23 rd October 1807 . "
, Bro . HOLDBROOK , who was cordially greeted , tendered on behalf of Mrs . Holdbrook and himself very sincere thanks for the handsome presentation which had been made to them after 14 years' service in the Masonic Boys' School . The Deputy Grand Master had said a great deal more of him than he deserved . ( No , no . ) The duties which his wife and himself had to discharge at the Boys ' School had been made easy by the courtesy and kindness of the Governors . They had done their best to please the Governors , and it was a matter of great gratification that they had succeeded in that . He could not allow that occasion
to pass without acknowledging the great help Mrs . Holdbrook and himself had received in the management of the School from one Governor in particular . He referred to Bro . Oliver Fry , the Hon . Secretary . ( Hear , hear . ) He also had to thank the Governors of both Schools for his appointment as Assistant Secretary to the two Institutions , and he trusted he would be able to give satisfaction in the way he would perform the new work which would devolve upon him . In conclusion , he thanked the Duchess of Abercorn for the part she had taken in the presentation , the value of which was enhanced by receiving it from her Grace ' s hands . ( Applause . )
Bro . Lord Justice FITZOIBDON , who on rising was received with loud applause , said there was another presentation which they would ask her Grace to pass through her hands to the very worthy recipient . The record of the Girls' School for the past 16 years had been the history of the life of Ellen Neale for the same period . She came to the Masonic Orphan School in 1881 , and at every step in the growth of the Institution , which was now practically as perfect as it could be , she was the right hand in its administration and in the ereit work that had been
done . ( Applause . ) She began with 36 girls , and the roll now numbered 100 . ( Applause . ) Sixteen years was exactly a school generation , and none of the children now in the School were born when Mrs . Neale came to the Institution . A large number of girls had passed from under her motherly care , and probably not one of them who were alive had forgotten her good counsel and loving concern . From all parts of the world had come from her former pupils words of regret at her . severance from the Schooland of gratitude for her goodness to them
, in the past . He was charged by a member of the Ladies' Committee , whose illness kept her at home , to wish her a kindly farewell ; and he had also received a cordial , message from her former colleague , Mrs . Lewis , who was so well known in the School as Miss F . Trigg . ( Hear , hear . ) The School had reason to be proud of the ex-pupiis , and they had reason to be proud of the School . ( Applause . ) No one but a person closely connected with Mrs . Neale could know of the full value of the work she had done for that Girls' School . It was her first care in
the morning , and he would not say that it was her last care at night , for it had been her _ care all through the night ; and when a girl was leaving she was the last to bid her a kindly good-bye , and wish her God-speed . And even after that Mrs . Neale was always ready with her help and advice when those girls went out into the world . In her more practical business relations she had astounded some people , and one brother had been good enough to say that the accounts of the Schoo 1 must have been cookedas it could not have been kept up
, on the money spent upon it . ( Laughter . ) It was managed so economically that the cost was the same for 80 girls as it was for 36 when Mrs . Neale came to them . She had also gone step by step until for good condition and order the School was probably unequalled . ( Hear , hear . ) She had left the School in that condition in the hands of Miss Grant , her successor , who had lived and worked with her for so long . ( Hear , hear . ) They now wished Mrs . Neale Godspeed , and they had done
the best they could to make the change she brought about an easy one and to make her future home a bri ght and happy one . One member of the Committee had given her a presentation as her colleagues had given token of their affection and respect on her leaving ; the pupils , past and present , had done the same , and now , on behalf of 150 gentlemen and ladies connected with the School , a cheque for £ 125 would be handed to her . ( Applause . ) The presentation having been made ,
The DEPUTY GRAND MASTER again rose and said before he proposed a resolution which he knew they would all readily accept , he bad to say a few words in the nature ot an apology to the many friends who had come to take part in that afternoon ' s celebration . They had greatly to deplore that the hall in which they were assembled was not three or four times larger than it was in order that they might be able to accommodate all who had come to the School that afternoon . Masons could do a great deal , but they could not make a hall built to accommodate
hundreds accommodate thousands . They were also sorry that they could not have the usual calisthenic display by the pupils , but visitors were welcome to the School on any Wednesday , when the girls went through these exercises . He was quite sure that everyone in that assemblage was willing and anxious to tender most hearty thanks to the Duchess of Abercorn for coming amongst them on that occasion and for the lively interest her Grace had always taken in the success of these Schools . ( Hear , hear . ) Her Grace in many cases had carefully watched the career of pupils after they had left the School , and , as an instance of her
Masonic Female Orphan School, Dublin.
practical interest in their welfare he might mention that she left Baronscourt that morning for the purpose of being present with them that afternoon , although she had pressing home duties to attend to , and these would necessitate her returning that night to Baronscourt . He proposed that the best thanks of the meeting be tendered to her Grace . Bro . GKAVKS S . EVES , Hon . Sec . of the School , seconded the proposal , which was adopted with acclamation .
The GKANII MASTKK , who was warmly greeted , said , on behalf of the Duchess and himself , it was his pleasing duty to return their hearty thanks for the manner in which the proposal of the Dep . G . Master had been received . He had to congratulate the brethren and all connected with the establishment on the success of that , the first , meeting for the distribution of prizes held within the walls of their Institution . He was sure that all those who took a deep interest in the working of the School must have been extremely gratified at the proceedings
which took place that evening . There was only one thing to regret , and it was that they were not able to see the calisthenics , which used to afford so much pleasure and admiration in the Leinster Hall at their annual gatherings . He had always taken the greatest interest in that department of their educational system , and he was glad that it was so efficiently carried out , as was everything else connected with the training of the children in that establishment . ( Hear , hear . ) He was also sorry that space did not permit them that evening of seeing more of the
pupils of the Boys' School , who , as they passed the platform , he could not help remarking , were a fine , manly , healthy lot of youths —( hear , hear)—and reflecting much credit on Mr . and Mrs . Holdbrook , who had just severed their connection with the Boys' School as Master and Matron . The Governors and officials of the Schools were to be congratulated on the splendid manner in which their management was carried out , and the two Institutions were at the present moment in a most efficient state , the one with 100 girls and the other with 80 boys . The successes
of the pupils at the intermediate and other examinations had proved that the education taught to the children of their deceased brethren was as efficient as in any other establishment in Ireland . Having referred to the pleasure it afforded him to witness the two well-deserved presentations which had been made that evening , and having spoken in eulogistic terms of Mrs . Neale and Mr . and Mrs .
Holdbrook , and of the manner in which they had managed the Schools during their periods of office , his Grace concluded by expressing the hope that these annual celebrations would be carried out in the future in the same happy spirit that characterised the proceedings of that day , and that as the demands on the resources of their Schools increased the supply would be found equal to the demand . ( Applause ) .
This concluded the business of the meeting , and the visitors then proceeded to inspect the different departments of the School . The band of the Princess of Wales ' s Own Yorkshire Regiment performed a selection of music in the grounds during the afternoon . As the Grand Master and the DucSess of Abercorn drove away they were loudly cheered by the pupils cf the Boys' School , who were in charge of Bro . Moore , the newly-appointed Head Master .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
Angel Lodge , No . 51 . The installation meeting was held on the 2 Sth ultimo , at the Three Cups Hotel Colchester , and passed off with great eclat . The principal business was the installation of Bro . H . G . H . Elliott , S . W ., as VV . M . for the ensuing year , which ceremony was performed by the retiring W . M . in a manner that called forth the highest praise from all
present . The officers for the year were appointed and invested as follows : Bras . Thos . Gilbert , S . W . ; Willoughby J . Bean , J . W . ; Rev . C . C . Niters , P . G . C . TChap . : J . Grimes , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of W ., Treas . ; Thos . J . Railing , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C . Eng ., P . G . Sec , Sec ; John E . Cheese , S . D . ; F . Graham Micdona , J . D . ; E . R . Tebbitt , I . G . ; R . Haward Ives , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec , D . C .,- C . Osmond , P . M ., P . P . G . Org ., Org . ; S . E . Worts and C . T . Wright , Stewards ; and Arthur Wright , Tyler .
A vote of thanks was heartily passed to Bro . C . Egerton-Green for the ability with which he had carried out the duties of Installing Master . Bro . Harry E . Biker , W . M . 697 , then , on behalf of the Provincial Grand Lodge Reception Committee , presented to Bro . Egerton-Green a handsomely-illuminated address , expressive of their thanks for his kindness in giving the use of his grounds for the recent meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge . Bro . Baker said this act of kindness was highly appreciated by the Earl of Warwick and the members of the Provincial Grand Lodge , but it was particularly so by
the local brethren , because it enabled them to hold that pleasant garden party which they could not have done if they had met in a public buildinj . He knew that it was highly appreciated by the ladies , and had given them a kindlier interest in Freemasinry . Tnc Committee on whose behalf he acted trusted that Bro . Egerton-Green would accept the address , not so much on account of its intrinsic worth , but as a sincere expression o ( their regard and esteem . ( Applause . ) Bro . C . Egerton-Green , who had a very cordial reception , assured the brethren of the Colchester lodges that he most thoroughly
appreciated the kindness that had prompted the presentation of that address , and particularly the kind way in which the W . M . of the 1 'nited Lodge had spoken of him . It wasa great pleasure to him to have been able to receive the Essex brethren at his own house , and so far from deserving any thanks he felt it his duty , as being the fortunate occupier of such grounds , to place them at their dispisal for the meeting , which they were glad had proved such a great success . ( Applause . ) The address , which was greatly admired , was as follows :
' * To VV . Bro . Claude E . Egerton-Green , W . M . 51 , P . M . 2477 , Prov . S . G . Warden and "P . P . G . Treas . Essex . " The members of the Angel Lodge , No . 51 , and Unit-d Lodge , No . 6 y 7 , desire to place on record their sense of the obligation they are under to you tor tne zialwith which you tndeavour to promote the best interests of Freemasonry in the District . Particularly would they express their hearty thanks for the unreserved manner in which you placed the Grounds of East Hill House at the disposal of the Brethren for the meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Colchester on Tuesday , the 13 th July , 1807 ,
under the presidency ot the Earl of Warwick , Provincial Grand Master , and which tended in no small degree to the success of the gathering . " Signed , on behalf of the Brethren , "HAIIKV E . BAKKK , W . M . O j / , "THOS . J . KAI . LI . SU , "J OHN THOS . BAVLKY , " Joint Sees , to tbe Provincial Grand Lodge Reception Committee . "Colchester , August , 1 S 07 . "
Bro . Joseph Grimes having been re-elected to represent the lodge on the Essex Piovincial Charity Committee and three gentlemen proposed for initiation and two brethren as joining members , the lodge was closed . Between 50 and Cm brethren afterwards dined at the Cups Hotel , an excellent repast being well served by the host and hostess , Mr . and Mrs . Woodward . Between the toasts an excellent programme of music was performed by Messrs . K . V . Salmon , Peck , and j . H . Nunn , under the direction of Bro . C . Osnjnd , P . M ., the Organist of the lodge .
THE BUSINESS 1 ' KEMINKS of the great carrjing firm of Carter , Paterson , and Co . j in Goswell-rcad , Clerkenwell , were burnt to the ground by a fire which broke out larly on Sunday morning . At one time it seemed as if the distillery of Messrs . G . ; rd , n and Co ., and the premises of Messrs . G . Farmiloe and Sons , lead and i > lass merchants , which are situattd cloi-e by would be burn . - as well , but the exeiti . ns tl thr . l"ire Br ^ ade under Commander Wells were happily successlul in preventing rhis . Messrs . Caner , Paterson , and Co ' s . horses , to the number of nearly 50 a , were also rescued , but the premises themselves , with a large amount of property ready to be dispatched , were completely burnt out .