Festival Of The Zetland Lodge Of Instruction.

FESTIVAL OF THE ZETLAND LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The lodge of instruction connected with Zetland lodge , No . 852 , held their Festival of St . John in the Masonic Hall , 41 , The Crescent , Salford , on Wednesday the 28 th ult . After the banquet , the usual loyal J [ Masonic toasts were given and suitably responded to . A handsome collar and beautiful jewel was then

presented on behalf of the lodge to the worthy Precep tor , Bro . C . H . Wheeler , P . M ., by the W . M ., Bro . 1 W . B OOTH , who in making the presentation spoke in eulog istic terms of the excellent services rendered by the recip ient not only to the lodge of instruction but likewise to Freemasonry in general , and the earnestness

and willingness he displayed on all occasions to raise and elevate the standard of the Craft , and he hoped that he would be long spared to wear the collar and jewel with which he had the pleasure of investing him . On the jewel was engraved the following inscription : " This jewel and collar was presented by the members

of the Zetland Lodge of Instruction , 852 , to Bro . C . H . Wheeler , P . M ., as the founder of the above lodge , and for his valuable services as Preceptor during the past six years . Jan . 28 th , 1891 . " Bros . THOMAS PIKE , P . M ., W . H . WOOD , W . ISON , and others added their tribute of thankfulness to the

worthy Preceptor for the great pains , energy , and earnestness ne had always displayed in the course of his instruction to the members of the lodge , and for his valuable services to Masonry in general . In responding , the PRECEPTOR expressed his gratitude for the kind manner with which his services had

been appreciated , and for the handsome present which lie was now wearing . He could assure the brethren that whilst he had been in office , which was now 14 years , in one capacity or another , the work he had done had been to him a labour of love . Although it could not be denied that the hope of reward sweetens

labour , he had simply endeavoured to set such an example as he desired others to follow , and whatever they undertook they might be assured , with patience and perseverance , their labours would ultimately be crowned with success .

Bro . W . Sherlock was then elected Secretary in place of Bro . W . Ison , who had resigned the office . The remainder of the evening was devoted to harmony , Bros . R . B . Bobinson , J . S . Willis , T . W . Watson , and J . Blackvvell being well to the front . The jewel was manufactured by Bro . Geo . Kenning .

Anniversary Gathering Of The Loyalty Lodge Of Instruction.

ANNIVERSARY GATHERING OF THE LOYALTY LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The annual gathering , celebrating the fifth anniversary of this popular lodge of instruction , was held at the London Tavern , Fenchurch-street , on Friday evening , the 30 th ult ., under the presidency of the much-esteemed Bro . Fred . Carr , the genial Preceptor . Supporting him on his right were Bros . R . H . Halford ,

P . M ., P . P . J . G . D . Herts ; John Newton , P . M . ; Percival , P . M . ; and Webb , P . M . ; and on his left Bros . C . H . Halford ,. W . M . of the mother lodge ; R . S . Cushing , P . M . ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . ; and others . The cross tables were headed by the Treasurer and Secretary of the lodge of instruction , Bros . F . W . Darnell , P . M ., and J . Large , P . M ., respectively .

rrom the large attendance of over 60 brethren , exclusive of those who had been unable to attend , proof was plainly given how highly the Loyalty Lodge of Instruction is esteemed in the Craft , and Bro . Carr must have been highly gratified in having around him ^ uch a faithful band of Freemasons , whose presence could not fail to impel him onward in his work at the

instruction lodge , at 206 , Mare-street , Hackney , which to him is a labour of love . It would be difficult to hnd a lodge of instruction in the Metropolis which can show abetter record , or which supports the Charities of the Order more liberally . The steady increase in "s membershi p , and the pleasant ties associating the

brethren of the various lodges who assemble each J'riday evening , index very clearly the popularity of ° - Carr as Preceptor , and very forcibly illustrates How good and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell 'ugether in unity . " Due justice having been done to the excellent repast Provided , the toasts of ' * The Oneen and the Craft" and

the M . W . Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Ulficers , Present and Past , " were duly honoured . then came the toast of the evening , " The Loyalty Lod ge of Instruction and Bro . Preceptor Carr . " l ! ro . J NEWTON , P . M . and Secretary of the inother lodge , in proposing the toast , referred in kindly f ,. -- £ , ~ l - " I 1 & - ' --. ) - — - 'V

deling to Bro . Carr , whom he had the pleasure of ln 'tiating into Freemasonry , and to the valuable services which he had rendered to the Craft by devoting so "" eh time to the instruction lodge , and hoped that he "ght long be spared to continue the good work at Present carried on with such zeal and ability .

Rising to reply , Bro . CARK , who was warmly received , , anked the brethren sincerely for the kind reception s vcn to him and the honour accorded to him in preicling . Referring to the work done at Hackney , he ds P roud of his position as Preceptor , a post which he ould continue to hold so long as the brethren chose to etain

his services . He also thanked the brethren for ^ PPort he had received fro m them on all occasions , L 1 m w ' smng continued prosperity to the Loyalty . . S of Instruction , he gave a cordial welcome to the s 'tors present to attend the weekly meetings at Marebtre ( * , H ackney .

Anniversary Gathering Of The Loyalty Lodge Of Instruction.

The Visitors followed , proposed from the chair , and responded to by Bro . GEO . POWELL , P . M ., who bore testimony to the excellent work carried on b y Bro . Carr , and hoped before another anniversary came round to enroll himself a member of the Loyalty Lodge of Instruction .

Bros . TILLING and PURKISS also replied . The toast of " The Mother Lodge" was entrusted to Bro . R . H . HALFORD , P . M ., father of the present W . M . of the Loyalty Lodge , who testified to the privilege accorded to him by the I . P . M ., Bro . E . Holsworth , in allowing him to install his son into the chair of K . S .,

and wished the Loyally Lodge every happiness and prosperity . The W . M ., Bro . C . H . HALEORD , suitably replied , and acknowledged the assistance rendered to him by Bro . Carr , Preceptor , in qualifying himself for the Loyalty chair .

" The Secretary and Treasurer , " proposed by Bro . DUNSTAN , who referred to the valuable services rendered by those officers , was responded to by Bros . LARGE and DARNELL respectively . Bro . CUSHING , P . M ., in asking the brethren to drink to "The Masonic Institutions , " adverted in feeling

terms to the claim of the Institutions on the charity of the brethren , urging them to continue to support the Charities of the Order as loyally in the future as they had in the past . Bro . WEBB , P . M ., in reply , thanked the lodge of instruction for the support which it had been the means

of rendering to the Masonic Institutions , and the brethren present , he was sure , would be glad to hear that the mother Lodge of Loyalty was now a Vice-President of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . " The Loyalty Masonic Benevolent Association , "

which does so much for the Charities , was next honoured , Bro . BREARLEY in happy terms proposing , and Bro . H . T . THOMPSON , P . M ., responding . "The Musical Brethren" concluding the toast list , was suitably acknowledged by Bro . W . L . BARKER , Org . 1607 , who had charge of the musical arrangements .

After singing the national anthem the party separated , highly pleased with the evening ' s enjoyment , which was enhanced by the capital programme of music and recitations rendered by Bros . F . W . Stephens , C . H . Halford , L . J . Powter , Frank Wood , T . Jones , E . Godfrey , J . Gardner , Harcourt West , and Mr . C . A . Legg .

Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1949.

ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BRIXTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1949 .

The annual festival of this flourishing suburban lodge of instruction ( which is held on Tuesday evenings , at the Station Hotel , Camberwell New Road , S . E ., at eight o ' clock ) , was held at the Holborn Restaurant , on

Tuesday , the 27 th ult ., when Bro . E . A . Francis , P . M ., Preceptor , occupied the chair , and was supported by the following brethren : Bros . Richardson , P . M ., G . R . Langley ( Secretary ) , P . M ., H . Hooper , P . M ., R . Corsham , W . M ., G . W . Speth , P . M ., and J . D . E . Tarr , P . M . 1293 , Prov . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., all of 183 ; J .

Harlmg , P . M . 30 ; Stamp , J . Lightfoot , J . W ., and Wills , S . W ., of 1901 ; C . J . Axford ( Treas . ) , P . P . D . G . D . C . Middx ., P . M ., Hicks , I . G ., Newland , J . D ., J . Bott , S . D ., Cutler , and R . Bott , of 1949 ; Croft , P . M . 1351 ; W . H . Moore , J . W . 1625 ; Stuart Lane , 1614 ; J . G . Galbraith , jun ., A . Blenkarn , J . W ., S . H . Latham , W .

H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., W . M ., G . W . Castle ( Asst . Sec ) , J . D ., and H . J . Wicks , P . M ., S . D ., of 23 S 1 ; Beveridge , 1962 ; Oliver , 1669 ; Miles , W . M ., Boyce , and Stevens , of 2234 ; Fruen , W . M ., and Morgan , S . W ., of 1632 ; Berridge , J . W . 1922 ; Mayer , W . M . 16 93 ; Mark , 1507 ; Spicer , P . M . 1269 ; Forster ,

W . M . elect , and Keeble , of 1986 ; Telling and Cuerton , W . M ., of 21 S 2 ; Newbold , 1 S 3 ; Mills , 254 ; and Harrington , 16 93 . Ample justice having been done to the tempting viands of the restaurant ( which we may observe were supplied in the excellent manner for which that

establishment has a well-earned reputation ) , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The toast of " The Chairman" was received in a manner which readily betokened the high esteem in which the members hold their very worthy Preceptor , and was responded to by him with cordiality .

Bro . W . H . Lee , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Middx ., W . M . 2381 , proposed " Success to the Brixton Lodge of Instruction " in a very able manner , giving information of the rise and progress of such institutions during the past fifty years , which was highly interesting to the brethren . Bro . C . J . AXI- ' OKD , P . M ., Treas . ; G . R . LANGLEV ,

P . M ., Sec ; and G . W . CASTLE , Asst . Sec , duly responded , and although their speeches consisted chiefly of statistics , yet the reception of them showed well that the labours of the executive of the lod ge of instruction are evidently appreciated by the members . " The Brixton Lodge of Instruction Masonic

Benevolent Association , proposed by the CHAIRMAN , coupled with the names of Bros . S . Richardson , P . M ., Treas ., and H . Hooper , P . M ., Sec , enabled the latter in response to point out the success of the Association , which in about eight years has been enabled to pay over 1250 guineas to the three Masonic Charities .

Bros . isi'ETH , P . M ., and STUART LANE responded to the tojst of " The Visitors , " and expressed the pleasure they had derived from being present . Bro . AXFORD , P . M ., responded to the toast of "The Mother Lodge , " and thus ended a very pleasant evening . The musical portion of the proceedings , conducted by Bro . Stuart Lane , were an immense success ;

Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1949.

the vocal harmony of Madame Fuller and the instrumental harmony of Mr . Fuller ( violin ) were highly appreciated by the brethren . To Bros . Harling , Telling , Newbold , Stamp , and Blenkarn thanks are also due for their able assistance , and to Bro . Harcourt West for the elocutionary powers displayed by him as "Sergeant Buzfuz" and "How Bill Adams won the Battle of Waterloo . "

Masonic Ball At Liverpool.

MASONIC BALL AT LIVERPOOL .

The annual recurrence of the Masonic festival . and ball is an event looked forward to not only by the members of the mystic brotherhood in Liverpool , but by a large section of the general public . On Tuesday , the 13 th instant , for the 42 nd time , the Town

Hall was filled with a brilliant assembly , amongst whom were to be found most of the prominent Freemasons of this city . The proceeds of the ball were given in aid of the West Lancashire Masonic Educational Institution—an Institution which has for its object the relief of children of distressed Freemasons .

A more worthy object could hardly be imagined , and , as might be expected , it receives generous support from the brethren of the Province of West Lancashire . The Institution possesses a funded capital of about ^ 20 , 000 , and has an average income of about ^ 2000 annually . It provides education , and in some cases maintenance

and clothing , for about 250 children per annum . There is no permanent building connected with the Institution , the method of dispensing the funds for their proper object being to place the children at various schools and pay the school fees each year . In some cases as much as £ 50 is paid for one child . The

Institution is managed by a General Committee and a Court of Governors , consisting of prominent Freemasons in the provinces . The greatest economy is practised in the management of the fund , the only officials being the Secretaries , Bros . Captain M'Nab , R . N . R ., George Broadbridge , and T . H . W . Walker ; and James Callow , Treas . ; and the whole of the labour

connected with the Institution is voluntarily performed , with , of course , the exception of necessary printing and stationery . The children are admitted to the benefit of the Institution from the age of six to 15 years , and in many cases when necessary the Committee grant a further sum for their advancement in life after leaving school .

The guests were received by the Mayor of Liverpool , Major J . B . Morgan , and Miss Morgan , Bro . J . de Bels Adam , Chairman of the Ball Committee , and Bro . Dr . Thomas Clarke , P . Prov . G . R ., Vice-Chairman , in full regalia , and Mrs . Clarke . The duties of Treasurer of the Committee were ably

performed by Bro . G . A . Harraden , P . G . Treas ., and Bro . H . M . Molyneux , P . P . G . D . C , once more proved himself an efficient performer of the duties of M . C . The onus of the Secretarial duties fell exclusively on Bro . E . R . Lathom , P . M ., owing to Bro . A . H . Morecroft , his co-Secretary , being unable to assist on account

of illness . A great deal of the success of the ball was no doubt due to the large and efficient body of Stewards , numbering upwards of 200 , each of whom was presented with a distinguishing jewel by Bro . A . J . J . Bamford , of unique design .

The music during the evening was supplied by Bro . Geo . Eyton ' s excellent string band , and the catering , of a most satisfactory kind , was entrusted to Bro . T . Wood . The arrangements made by the Committee , of which the President is the Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom ,

D . G . M ., Prov . G . M ., and the Vice-President , Bro . the Right Hon . the Earl of Crawford , Dep . P . G . M ., were excellent , and the ball of 1091 passed off with a repetition of the success which has always attended this annual gathering .

London Irish Rifles Lodge, No. 2312.

LONDON IRISH RIFLES LODGE , No . 2312 .

In our report last week of the installation meeting of this lodge we mentioned the fact that a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught .

The design is simply a copy of the bad ge of the corps with the addition of a garter and Masonic emblem on the ribbon . It was manufactured b y Bro . George Kenning .