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Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Of Improvement.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT .
This prosperous and harmonious lodge celebrated its annual festival at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday , the 28 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Lieut . Col . Francis Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex , Past Senior Grand Warden , who was supported upon ] the
auspicious occasion by the following distinguished brethren : —Capt . William Piatt , G . J . W . John Hervey , G . Sec . 5 F . A . Philbrick , G . D . ; B . Head , P . G . D . ; Bent , G . Chaplain 3 Wendt , G . Sec . German Correspondence , H . Dumas , P . G . D . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . J . D . ; T . Fenn ,
P . A . G . D . C . ; W . Ganz , G . Organist ; J . C . Parkinson , D . Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; Rosenthal , P . Prov . G . S . W . Middlesex ; A . A . Richards , Prov . J . G . W . Middlesex ; S . G . Grady , G . Steward , W . M . ; J . Gibson , I . G . Steward ; J . A . Rucker , V . P . Board' of G . P . 3
Erasmus Wilson , S . D . ; Henry Muggeridge , E . March , P . G . S ., P . M . 99 ; A . Green , Sec . 3 and F . Binckes , Sec . Boys' School . The lodge having been opene d in the first and second degrees , was worked in sections by the following brethren : —
1 st Section Bro . W . Smallpeice , W . M . 1395 . and „ „ J . Muzio , J . D . njo . 3 rd „ „ Dr . Erasmus Wilson , S . D . 2 . 4 U 1 „ „ G . E . Wainwright , W . M . 1370 jth „ „ T . Fenn , P . A . G . D . C . The above Sections were worked in an ad
mirable style , and were so successfully accomplished , that the proceedings will not soon be forgotten by those whose privilege it was to be present . After this the lodge was closed in due form , and a vote of thanks was passed to the worthy brethren .
The brethren then adjourned to the spacious banqueting hall , where upwards of 200 sat down to an excellent banquet , at which Col . Burdett presided . After the removal of the cloth , the Chairman in proposing " The Queen , and the Craft" said
the first toast that I have to propose this evening is one that is always received among Masons with the greatest pleasure . I know you are all loyal subjects , and our Sovereign Lady the Queen is most excellent , and we all appreciate her virtues , therefore I give you " The Health of
Her Majesty the Queen , " and I couple with that "The Craft . " The Chairman said , the next toast is " The health of one of the most leading persons in the Kingdom , and leading member of our Order , "The Marquess of Ripon , M . W . G . M . " It is
unnecessary for me to say anything in his praise , he is appreciated by all of us , and is a nobleman of whom we all feel proud . The toast was duly honoured . The Chairman : I have now to call _' your attention to a toast which I am sure you will all
receive with pleasure . We have for a long time been governed by the Marquess of Ripon , and lie has been supported b y his Deputy the Earl of Carnarvon , not only by him , but has been supported by his Grand Officers , both past and present , and it is with extreme pleasure , I propose the " Deputy , the Grand Masters , past and
present , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and I couple with that toast the Duke of Edinburgh , who is about to be allied to one of the greatest Princesses jin Europe , I therefore have great pleasure in drinking the healths of the Prince of Wales , Present and Past Grand Officers , and I also beg to couple with that toast onr G . J . W ., Bro . Piatt .
The toast having been drunk , Bro . Piatt , in rising to return thanks , said I return you thanks on behalf of the officers , both past and present , and also for the kind manner in which you have been pleased to receive my name . The able way in which the
second lecture was worked must have improved the memories of juniors , and refreshed the seniors amongst us . As one of the seniors I have been greatly instructed , and I am sure we all have been benefitted by the proficiency that
has been displayed this night . I beg to tender to you all my most cordial thanks , and I hope union will exist amongst you all till time shall be no more . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman : Brethren , the next toast I
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shall propose gives me a deal of pleasure , and requires the eloquence of some brother more able to do it than myself , and I feel confident it may be done in more glowing terms , yet no one can do it with more earnestness than I shall ; not only what has been done this night , we feel
sure it is not an unexceptional case but one of frequent practice . Come when you will you will always find it worked well ; ( Cheers . ) Therefore , I have great pleasure in asking you to drink " Success to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . "
Ihe toast having been honoured , Bro . Piatt replied . He said : Worshipful Sir and brethren , I have a very pleasing duty to perform , that is to propose the health of a brother whose endeavours to promote the welfare of Masonry have been appreciated by all . The brother whom
I refer to sits on my left hand ( cheers ) , and who has kindly consented to preside over this Lodge of Improvement to-night . He is a lover of the cause , and has always shown great zeal in furthering Masonry . He has distinguished himself as a Mason , and has proved faithful to his
brethren : I shall therefore ask you to drink his health with all the fervency which his works do claim ( cheers ) . The toast having been honoured , Bro . Lieut-Col . Francis Burdett , who was loudly cheered , said : Brethren , I assure you it is very gratifying
to endeavour , as far as I can , to promote the interests of Masonry . I feel I do not deserve such an high compliment . You have received me very kindly indeed , and I find that you are all brethren , not only by Masonry , but in heart . Whether in London and provinces , or elsewhere ,
I have always met with such kindl y feeling . I have been gratified and feel much flattered , but have been pleased to be allowed to preside over this lodge . I have around me some of the best working Masons in England . ( Hear , hear . ) We are here to undertake the duties of
instructing others to what Masons should be . I am sure the admirable working of to-night will induce young Masons to acquire the knowledge that has been exhibited ; and will also induce them to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before . I beg to return you my sincere thanks
for the honour you have confened upon me b }' drinking so heartily my health . ( Cheers . ) Rev . B . Bent , G . Chap ., in rising said : Worshipful Sir and Brethren , I have to propose a toast which will require but very few words on
my part . You cannot be insensible to the duty we owe to the lodge under whose auspices this Lodge of improvement works . I ask you to drink " Success to the Lodge of Unions , " and couple with it the W . M .
The toast was drunk with the greatest cordiality . Bro . Green -. Brethren , I must say that the principal part of my knowledge has been imparted to me from the Emulation Lodge of Improvement .
Bro . J . Hervey on rising said : Brethren , allow me to propose a toast 3 under the present circumstances there is no better person in the room to propose it than myself . It is not from any assumption on my part ; being one of the oldest members of the Emulation Lodge . I beg to
propose success to the sister Lodges of Instruction . We pride ourselves on our work , we do our best to bring up those who are sucking Masons in the way they ought . ( Laughter . ) We cannot be insensible to the fact that other lodges of instruction in this great city are as much
entitled to our praise as our own . 1 am glad to see Bro . Muggeridge ' present . ( Cheers . ) Brethren we may be good , 1 think we are , at least I hope so . The brethren present do their best to promulgate the interests of Masonry in their districts ; and I am sure we do our duty in
the West Central District . I wish all our sister Lodges success , and that they may do in their districts the same as we are doing in ours . I , therefore , propose " Success to all other Sister Lodges , " and couple with that toast the name of my good friend , Bro . Muggeridge . ( Loud
cheers . ) Bro . Muggeridge , on rising , said : It is with very much pleasure I rise to thank you for the kind manner in which the toast has been proposed and responded to , but at the same time I cannot state anything fresh , I can repeat the old
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story , should like to say something new , I feel highly gratified for the kind manner you have drank my health . I have attended my lodge for 35 years . I again thank you and the committee for the very kind compliment that has been paid me . I am always pleased to hear of the
prosperity of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , It has been very gratifying to me to see the excellent working that has been exhibited b y the brethren that have worked ; it reflects great credit to them . I again thank you most sincerely for your kind manner in responding to the toast .
Bro . I'hilbrick : Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , I cannot make a witty speech , yet I can make a short one . We have witnessed to night wh at an intelligent appreciation of the ritual of our craft can produce . We feel proud of the distinguishing features of our Order , and the grand
principles on which Masonry is founded , viz ., Charity . It will flourish through all storms , it is to this great principle we attribute the great permanency of Masonry . "Although this Lodge of Emulation teaches us the ritual of the Order ,
we must not forget the charity on which it rests I beg to mention the name of Bro . Binckes , a name only to be used among Masons ; also that of our Bro . Terry;—I therefore propose "The Masonic Charities . "
Bro . Binckes , in responding said , I shall make a very short speech indeed . I am well contented with this toast . After a few remarks on the claims of the Great Masonic Institutions , our much respected brother sat down amidst loud applause .
Bro . Terry , who was loudly cheered , said : I am not in the habit of addressing such a large assembly as our Bro . Binckes . After some remarks on the coming festival in the ensuing year , he trusted that those brethren who have not made up their minds to support it , will do so .
We have plenty to do in the Benevolent Institution . Great success has been made in the past year , and I trust that yet further exertions will be made , and we shall be able to show that such exertions were not in vain . I beg to return you my sincere and hearty thanks . ( Applause . )
The Chairman : Brethren , we know that no office can go on without its officers , I therefore need make no explanation , for you all ase aware of the able manner in which this lodge is worked . I shall therefore propose the health of " The Officers of the Lodge of Emulation , and also
Bro . Smallpeice . Bro . Smallpeice : I thank you for ' the kind manner in which you have drank my health , and it gives me pleasure to take this opportunity of publicly expressing my sincerest thanks to the brethren of the Lodge of Emulation .
The Chairman : The stewards have done a great deal to make us comfortable , and I believe you are all willing to appreciate their exertions . We cannot do less than to express our best thanks to them . It gives me pleasure to propose the health of " The Stewards of the Emulation
Lodge of Improvement . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . Fenn : I thank you for the kind compliment you have paid to my work . We are all anxious to promote the interests of this lodge in Masonry . I may say that we thoroughly appreciate the kind manner in which you have expressed this evening . ( Cheers . )
The Tyler ' s toast was given , which brought the proceedings to a close . We may add , the whole of the proceedings was a great success , and the brethren expressed themselves hi ghly delighted .
The officers were most courteous , and won the favour of all by the warmth of their reception . They exerted themselves praiseworthily to make all comfortable , and Bro . Fenn afforded whatever information was required .
AID TO HAPPINESS AND HEALTH . '—Bilious alfections with all their concomitant annoyances , induced by atmospheric changes , or too liberal diet , should be checked at once , or serious consequences may ensue . When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual , his eyesight dimmed , and his head tlizzy , with indisposition for all exertion ,
physical or mental , he may be quite sjre that lie is 111 tm mediate need ot some cooling and ( turifyittg medicine . Let him send at once for a box of Holioway ' s pills , which will free him from his sufferings , and speedily renew his usual hcathful feelings . If the bowels be irritable , Holioway ' s ointment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning . —ADVT , J
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Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Of Improvement.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE EMULATION LODGE OF IMPROVEMENT .
This prosperous and harmonious lodge celebrated its annual festival at the Freemasons ' Hall , on Friday , the 28 th inst ., under the presidency of Bro . Lieut . Col . Francis Burdett , Prov . Grand Master for Middlesex , Past Senior Grand Warden , who was supported upon ] the
auspicious occasion by the following distinguished brethren : —Capt . William Piatt , G . J . W . John Hervey , G . Sec . 5 F . A . Philbrick , G . D . ; B . Head , P . G . D . ; Bent , G . Chaplain 3 Wendt , G . Sec . German Correspondence , H . Dumas , P . G . D . ; C . A . Murton , P . G . J . D . ; T . Fenn ,
P . A . G . D . C . ; W . Ganz , G . Organist ; J . C . Parkinson , D . Prov . G . M . Middlesex ; Rosenthal , P . Prov . G . S . W . Middlesex ; A . A . Richards , Prov . J . G . W . Middlesex ; S . G . Grady , G . Steward , W . M . ; J . Gibson , I . G . Steward ; J . A . Rucker , V . P . Board' of G . P . 3
Erasmus Wilson , S . D . ; Henry Muggeridge , E . March , P . G . S ., P . M . 99 ; A . Green , Sec . 3 and F . Binckes , Sec . Boys' School . The lodge having been opene d in the first and second degrees , was worked in sections by the following brethren : —
1 st Section Bro . W . Smallpeice , W . M . 1395 . and „ „ J . Muzio , J . D . njo . 3 rd „ „ Dr . Erasmus Wilson , S . D . 2 . 4 U 1 „ „ G . E . Wainwright , W . M . 1370 jth „ „ T . Fenn , P . A . G . D . C . The above Sections were worked in an ad
mirable style , and were so successfully accomplished , that the proceedings will not soon be forgotten by those whose privilege it was to be present . After this the lodge was closed in due form , and a vote of thanks was passed to the worthy brethren .
The brethren then adjourned to the spacious banqueting hall , where upwards of 200 sat down to an excellent banquet , at which Col . Burdett presided . After the removal of the cloth , the Chairman in proposing " The Queen , and the Craft" said
the first toast that I have to propose this evening is one that is always received among Masons with the greatest pleasure . I know you are all loyal subjects , and our Sovereign Lady the Queen is most excellent , and we all appreciate her virtues , therefore I give you " The Health of
Her Majesty the Queen , " and I couple with that "The Craft . " The Chairman said , the next toast is " The health of one of the most leading persons in the Kingdom , and leading member of our Order , "The Marquess of Ripon , M . W . G . M . " It is
unnecessary for me to say anything in his praise , he is appreciated by all of us , and is a nobleman of whom we all feel proud . The toast was duly honoured . The Chairman : I have now to call _' your attention to a toast which I am sure you will all
receive with pleasure . We have for a long time been governed by the Marquess of Ripon , and lie has been supported b y his Deputy the Earl of Carnarvon , not only by him , but has been supported by his Grand Officers , both past and present , and it is with extreme pleasure , I propose the " Deputy , the Grand Masters , past and
present , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and I couple with that toast the Duke of Edinburgh , who is about to be allied to one of the greatest Princesses jin Europe , I therefore have great pleasure in drinking the healths of the Prince of Wales , Present and Past Grand Officers , and I also beg to couple with that toast onr G . J . W ., Bro . Piatt .
The toast having been drunk , Bro . Piatt , in rising to return thanks , said I return you thanks on behalf of the officers , both past and present , and also for the kind manner in which you have been pleased to receive my name . The able way in which the
second lecture was worked must have improved the memories of juniors , and refreshed the seniors amongst us . As one of the seniors I have been greatly instructed , and I am sure we all have been benefitted by the proficiency that
has been displayed this night . I beg to tender to you all my most cordial thanks , and I hope union will exist amongst you all till time shall be no more . ( Cheers . ) The Chairman : Brethren , the next toast I
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shall propose gives me a deal of pleasure , and requires the eloquence of some brother more able to do it than myself , and I feel confident it may be done in more glowing terms , yet no one can do it with more earnestness than I shall ; not only what has been done this night , we feel
sure it is not an unexceptional case but one of frequent practice . Come when you will you will always find it worked well ; ( Cheers . ) Therefore , I have great pleasure in asking you to drink " Success to the Emulation Lodge of Improvement . "
Ihe toast having been honoured , Bro . Piatt replied . He said : Worshipful Sir and brethren , I have a very pleasing duty to perform , that is to propose the health of a brother whose endeavours to promote the welfare of Masonry have been appreciated by all . The brother whom
I refer to sits on my left hand ( cheers ) , and who has kindly consented to preside over this Lodge of Improvement to-night . He is a lover of the cause , and has always shown great zeal in furthering Masonry . He has distinguished himself as a Mason , and has proved faithful to his
brethren : I shall therefore ask you to drink his health with all the fervency which his works do claim ( cheers ) . The toast having been honoured , Bro . Lieut-Col . Francis Burdett , who was loudly cheered , said : Brethren , I assure you it is very gratifying
to endeavour , as far as I can , to promote the interests of Masonry . I feel I do not deserve such an high compliment . You have received me very kindly indeed , and I find that you are all brethren , not only by Masonry , but in heart . Whether in London and provinces , or elsewhere ,
I have always met with such kindl y feeling . I have been gratified and feel much flattered , but have been pleased to be allowed to preside over this lodge . I have around me some of the best working Masons in England . ( Hear , hear . ) We are here to undertake the duties of
instructing others to what Masons should be . I am sure the admirable working of to-night will induce young Masons to acquire the knowledge that has been exhibited ; and will also induce them to follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before . I beg to return you my sincere thanks
for the honour you have confened upon me b }' drinking so heartily my health . ( Cheers . ) Rev . B . Bent , G . Chap ., in rising said : Worshipful Sir and Brethren , I have to propose a toast which will require but very few words on
my part . You cannot be insensible to the duty we owe to the lodge under whose auspices this Lodge of improvement works . I ask you to drink " Success to the Lodge of Unions , " and couple with it the W . M .
The toast was drunk with the greatest cordiality . Bro . Green -. Brethren , I must say that the principal part of my knowledge has been imparted to me from the Emulation Lodge of Improvement .
Bro . J . Hervey on rising said : Brethren , allow me to propose a toast 3 under the present circumstances there is no better person in the room to propose it than myself . It is not from any assumption on my part ; being one of the oldest members of the Emulation Lodge . I beg to
propose success to the sister Lodges of Instruction . We pride ourselves on our work , we do our best to bring up those who are sucking Masons in the way they ought . ( Laughter . ) We cannot be insensible to the fact that other lodges of instruction in this great city are as much
entitled to our praise as our own . 1 am glad to see Bro . Muggeridge ' present . ( Cheers . ) Brethren we may be good , 1 think we are , at least I hope so . The brethren present do their best to promulgate the interests of Masonry in their districts ; and I am sure we do our duty in
the West Central District . I wish all our sister Lodges success , and that they may do in their districts the same as we are doing in ours . I , therefore , propose " Success to all other Sister Lodges , " and couple with that toast the name of my good friend , Bro . Muggeridge . ( Loud
cheers . ) Bro . Muggeridge , on rising , said : It is with very much pleasure I rise to thank you for the kind manner in which the toast has been proposed and responded to , but at the same time I cannot state anything fresh , I can repeat the old
Annual Festival Of The Emulation Lodge Of Improvement.
story , should like to say something new , I feel highly gratified for the kind manner you have drank my health . I have attended my lodge for 35 years . I again thank you and the committee for the very kind compliment that has been paid me . I am always pleased to hear of the
prosperity of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , It has been very gratifying to me to see the excellent working that has been exhibited b y the brethren that have worked ; it reflects great credit to them . I again thank you most sincerely for your kind manner in responding to the toast .
Bro . I'hilbrick : Worshipful Sir , and Brethren , I cannot make a witty speech , yet I can make a short one . We have witnessed to night wh at an intelligent appreciation of the ritual of our craft can produce . We feel proud of the distinguishing features of our Order , and the grand
principles on which Masonry is founded , viz ., Charity . It will flourish through all storms , it is to this great principle we attribute the great permanency of Masonry . "Although this Lodge of Emulation teaches us the ritual of the Order ,
we must not forget the charity on which it rests I beg to mention the name of Bro . Binckes , a name only to be used among Masons ; also that of our Bro . Terry;—I therefore propose "The Masonic Charities . "
Bro . Binckes , in responding said , I shall make a very short speech indeed . I am well contented with this toast . After a few remarks on the claims of the Great Masonic Institutions , our much respected brother sat down amidst loud applause .
Bro . Terry , who was loudly cheered , said : I am not in the habit of addressing such a large assembly as our Bro . Binckes . After some remarks on the coming festival in the ensuing year , he trusted that those brethren who have not made up their minds to support it , will do so .
We have plenty to do in the Benevolent Institution . Great success has been made in the past year , and I trust that yet further exertions will be made , and we shall be able to show that such exertions were not in vain . I beg to return you my sincere and hearty thanks . ( Applause . )
The Chairman : Brethren , we know that no office can go on without its officers , I therefore need make no explanation , for you all ase aware of the able manner in which this lodge is worked . I shall therefore propose the health of " The Officers of the Lodge of Emulation , and also
Bro . Smallpeice . Bro . Smallpeice : I thank you for ' the kind manner in which you have drank my health , and it gives me pleasure to take this opportunity of publicly expressing my sincerest thanks to the brethren of the Lodge of Emulation .
The Chairman : The stewards have done a great deal to make us comfortable , and I believe you are all willing to appreciate their exertions . We cannot do less than to express our best thanks to them . It gives me pleasure to propose the health of " The Stewards of the Emulation
Lodge of Improvement . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . Fenn : I thank you for the kind compliment you have paid to my work . We are all anxious to promote the interests of this lodge in Masonry . I may say that we thoroughly appreciate the kind manner in which you have expressed this evening . ( Cheers . )
The Tyler ' s toast was given , which brought the proceedings to a close . We may add , the whole of the proceedings was a great success , and the brethren expressed themselves hi ghly delighted .
The officers were most courteous , and won the favour of all by the warmth of their reception . They exerted themselves praiseworthily to make all comfortable , and Bro . Fenn afforded whatever information was required .
AID TO HAPPINESS AND HEALTH . '—Bilious alfections with all their concomitant annoyances , induced by atmospheric changes , or too liberal diet , should be checked at once , or serious consequences may ensue . When anyone finds his ideas less clear than usual , his eyesight dimmed , and his head tlizzy , with indisposition for all exertion ,
physical or mental , he may be quite sjre that lie is 111 tm mediate need ot some cooling and ( turifyittg medicine . Let him send at once for a box of Holioway ' s pills , which will free him from his sufferings , and speedily renew his usual hcathful feelings . If the bowels be irritable , Holioway ' s ointment should be diligently rubbed over the stomach and liver every night and morning . —ADVT , J