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The Convivial Board.
the members of . se lo > 5 g- > were so gnnilied at the unexpected success of the experiment , that it was proposed to give up four of the six monthly banquets , and so increase the charitable fund to about 800 dols . The proposal was v / ell received , and after the usual tonsts had been duly
honoured , the list went round for individual subscriptions to Masonic benevolent institutions , when over 2 jo dols . was subscribed and more promised . When it is considered that the lodge here spoken of numbers among its members many of the nobility and merchant millionaires of the
f" modern Babylon , " this innovation , so to ' speak , must be heralded as the avant courier of a new era in British Freemasonry . The example was not only well timed , but comes from the most influential lodge in England , and therefore the most uninterested personally in charitable matters .
I have no doubt but this " new departure will cause a revival in Freemasonry in Great Britain and Ireland , as every person who is conversant with the Order must admit that the convivial board has often been the rock on which many a noble Masonic craft has come to grief ,
and has often acted as a deterrent to many an aspirant after Masonic light , sometimes causing him to hold aloof from , the organization altogether . And much as the practice is to be condemned , it is nowhere so much abused as in
Scotlandthe " land cf Knox and whisky drinking "where there are few Masonic halls in existence , and where the brethren almost invariably meet in taverns . In that country the lodge keeping the best table is the most patronized by the visiting brethren , the convivialities often
extending to the " wee short hours ayont the twal . " But as Masonry boasts of the practice of every social and moral virtue , and tries to make all her sons true and trusty , good citizens , and virtuous members of society , it is the duty of every individual member of the Craft to promote
in every way anything that conduces to brotherly love , peace , and goodwill among men . As Freemasonry advances , so also does civilization , and the time , I trust , is not far distant when Masonic halls , libraries , reading rooms , & c , will be as numerous as churches , and the brethren as
numberless , so to speak , as the sands of the sea shore . The old country lodges have made a move in the ri g ht direction . That the example set by the Londoners may spread far and near , and be productive of good fruit , is the fervent wish of every true Mason . —New York Dispatch , Dec . 21 , 1873 .
Consecration Of A New Lodge At Manchester.
CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE AT MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , 3 rd December , 1873 , a new lodge was consecrated at Mrs . Kershaw ' s , the Lamb Inn , Oldham-road , Manchester , under the title of " Lodge of Truth No . 1458 . " The ceremony was excellently rendered b y Bro . William Romaine Callender , D . P . G . M . of
East Lancashire , assisted by a goodly number of the P . G . Officers , and evidently made a deep impression upom the minds of all the brethren who had the good fortune to be present . The consecration being over , Bro . John W . Turner , of the Ulverstone Lodge , Huddersfield ,
was then duly installed as first Worshipfnl Master , by the D . P . G . M ., who , with the assistance of Bro . P . M . Caldwell , one of the best workers in this province , invested the following brethren as officers : —Bros . James E . Hall , S . W . ; Henry Smith , J . W . ; Thomas Tyers , P . M ., Treasurer :
Charles Pearson , Secretary : G . H . Needle , S . D . ; J . W . Hartley , J . D . ; Charles J . Kent , I . G . ; Thomas Wallis , P . M ., Tyler . This business done , a most sumptuous banquet was served by the hostess ( Mrs . Kershaw , ) to which the brethren did ample justice . Some fine glees were sung by Bros .
William Dumville and Lister , of the Cathedral , Manchester , and Bros . Miller and Pearson , which charmed the evening harmoniously and pleasantly away . The district in which the lodge is situated is a very populous one , and it is believed the lodge will be both prosperous , and a credit to the province .
Consecration Of A New Lodge At Manchester.
Bro . James liatchel-. ler ' s accompaniment to the glees on the pianoforte was perfection . He also played one of his pianoforte solos , so well as to prove him to be a thorough master of the instrument .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The third meeting of the Board of Stewards appointed to carry out the coming Festival , was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst , present : Bros . Major William Piatt , Grand Junior Warden , Chairman ; Limpus , Constable , Moss , Kenning , Cochrane , Stevens , Edenshaw , Jones , Richards , and about thirty other brethren . The minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed , the tender of Bro . Seymour Smith was accepted for the musical arrangements , the amount being £ 31 JOS ., for which he will provide 500 books of words , the use of two grand pianos , with the services of two pianists , and ten professional singers . Bros .
Edenshaw and Hemsworth , were appointed wine Stewards , the Secretary announced that the number of Stewards was now 124 . The meeting was then adjourned to Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at 3 o ' clock , a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meetin ? .
Surrey Masonic Hall.
SURREY MASONIC HALL .
At a recent meeting of the Directors of this Company , the tender of W . J . Oliver , for the erection of the building , was accepted and the lodges on the Surrey side of the water , will therefore ere long be in a position to avail themselves of the advantages of the building . which has been
specially designed for the accommodation of the Craft , will so amply afford them . Messrs . Pain and Clark , the architects of the company , have received instructions to make the final arrangements , and the building operations will be immediately proceeded with . The . necessary
steps for the laying of the foundation stone are under consideration , and probably early in March the ceremony will be performed in due Masonic form by an important member of the Craft . We understand that shares in the company have been readily taken up and that the list will be closed at an early date .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Widows Of Freemasons And Mark Master Masons.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS AND MARK MASTER MASONS .
The energetic Bro . Thos . Sabine , has issued I the following circular to which we willingly give insertion : — 16 , GRAND PARADE , BRIGHTON , August 1872 . SIR AND BROTHER ,
I do myself the honour of informing you , that with the consent of the Grand Mark Lodge , I have undertaken to represent the " Degree of Mark Master Masons" at the Anniversary Festival in Aid of the Funds of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , which will be held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , London , W . C , on the 28 th January , 1873 .
i'his institution deserves the support of every Mark Mason , as shown by the following statement : —The funds of the institution assist in
supporting 115 aged Freemasons and 92 widows of Freemasons , of whom 14 men and 19 widows find shelter in the asylum at Croydon . The men receive £ 36 and the widows £ 28 per annum . The total sum required to meet this outlay and expenses , is upwards of £ - ] , ooo per annum , towards which the permanent income onl y
reaches a sum of £ 2 , 000 , leaving a deficiency to be made up by the voluntary subscriptions and donations of the Masonic body of £ 5 , 000 a-year . To assist in meeting this deficiency I have undertaken , as a Steward representing the degree of Mark Master Masons , to endeavour to obtain subscriptions , and I plead most earnestly on behalf of those who in the winter of life have need
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Widows Of Freemasons And Mark Master Masons.
of the practical sympathy arid V'oU <• ' < s > ( T all true Masons , it is , I submit , ; : j \ : ; ico ; : \ : duty to remember the needs of our aged brothers and sisters , most of whom have in earlier life enjoyed the happiness and contentment of plenty but , from circumstances of unforseen calamity ,
misfortune , or illness , they have been reduced to such ' a position in life as compels them to rely on the assistance of their more fortunate and prosperous brethren . This assistance may be widely extended to the few without materially making a great demand on the many . It must be a
source of satisfaction to the true-hearted Mason to experience the honourable pride that he is doing something to soothe the pillow of sickness and affliction , and to render happiness and comfort to the aged , during their few remaining years of life . I therefore beg of the many
thousands who range themselves under the banners of the 170 Mark Lodges , to lend a helping hand , and thus show to the whole Masonic world that Mark Masons do not ignore those great principles of Charity and Benevolence
which pervade the teachings given at every step taken in Freemasonry . At a meeting of the Grand Mark Lodge , held ' June , 1873 , the following resolution was unanimously passed : —
" That the sum of £ 45 be voted from the funds of this Grand Lodge to ' The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , & c ., ' and be placed on the list of Bro . Thos . J- Sabine , P . A . G . D . C , who has offered to represent the Mark Degree as Steward at the festival in January 1874 . "
I most sincerel y hope you will do me the favour of following the example thus set by the Grand Mark Lodge , and assist me in the work which I have undertaken for the credit and
advancement of the degree of " Mark Masonry . " I trust , that on behalf of the institution for which which I am now pleading , the Mark Masons under the English Grand Mark Lodge will assist me to the utmost of their power and
enable me to take up a larger sum than I did as Steward representing the Mark degree in May , 1873 , for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , when my list amounted to upwards of £ 200 .
I remain , Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , THOS . J . SABINE , 18 , P . M . 73 , Treasurer 1423 , P . Z . 73 , Honorary Member of theBeadon Chapter , No . 619 . Mark Lodges 22 ( P . M . ) , y < , 164 ,.
P . A . G . D . of Ceremonies , Registrar De Warenne Preceptory K . T ' s ., Grand . Registrar and Vice-Chancellor Provincial Priory of Sussex , and a Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions .
Cheques to be crossed "Union Bank , Brighton . " Post Office Orders to be made payable at the General Post Office , Brighton , and crossed . Stamps received for small sums :
Subscriptions or Donations may be sent direct to Bro . Terrj ' ,, No . 4 , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , London , W . C , and the name and address of the Brother or Lodge sending should be sent ( at the same time stating the amount ) to Bro T . J . Sabine , as above .
FIRST LIST . August , 1873 . £ s . d . The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Master Masons ( completing the Vice-Presidency of the M . W . G . M ., for the time being ) 45 o o
Bro . Ihos . J . Sabine , Mark Lodges 22 , 75 , 164 , P . A . G . D . of C ., & c ... 10 o o The Royal Sussex Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 75 , Brighton 10 o o J . J 10 o a Bro . E . Lewis , Mark Lodge No .
75 , Brighton 1 1 OBro . S . 11 . Ade , P . M . 315 , Secretary Mark Loddge No . 75 , Brighton 1 x 0 The Southwark Lodge of Mark Maste ^ Masons , No 32 , London ... 1 1 o The Southdown Mark Lodge , No . 16 4 . . . . . . . . . ... 1 1 a
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The Convivial Board.
the members of . se lo > 5 g- > were so gnnilied at the unexpected success of the experiment , that it was proposed to give up four of the six monthly banquets , and so increase the charitable fund to about 800 dols . The proposal was v / ell received , and after the usual tonsts had been duly
honoured , the list went round for individual subscriptions to Masonic benevolent institutions , when over 2 jo dols . was subscribed and more promised . When it is considered that the lodge here spoken of numbers among its members many of the nobility and merchant millionaires of the
f" modern Babylon , " this innovation , so to ' speak , must be heralded as the avant courier of a new era in British Freemasonry . The example was not only well timed , but comes from the most influential lodge in England , and therefore the most uninterested personally in charitable matters .
I have no doubt but this " new departure will cause a revival in Freemasonry in Great Britain and Ireland , as every person who is conversant with the Order must admit that the convivial board has often been the rock on which many a noble Masonic craft has come to grief ,
and has often acted as a deterrent to many an aspirant after Masonic light , sometimes causing him to hold aloof from , the organization altogether . And much as the practice is to be condemned , it is nowhere so much abused as in
Scotlandthe " land cf Knox and whisky drinking "where there are few Masonic halls in existence , and where the brethren almost invariably meet in taverns . In that country the lodge keeping the best table is the most patronized by the visiting brethren , the convivialities often
extending to the " wee short hours ayont the twal . " But as Masonry boasts of the practice of every social and moral virtue , and tries to make all her sons true and trusty , good citizens , and virtuous members of society , it is the duty of every individual member of the Craft to promote
in every way anything that conduces to brotherly love , peace , and goodwill among men . As Freemasonry advances , so also does civilization , and the time , I trust , is not far distant when Masonic halls , libraries , reading rooms , & c , will be as numerous as churches , and the brethren as
numberless , so to speak , as the sands of the sea shore . The old country lodges have made a move in the ri g ht direction . That the example set by the Londoners may spread far and near , and be productive of good fruit , is the fervent wish of every true Mason . —New York Dispatch , Dec . 21 , 1873 .
Consecration Of A New Lodge At Manchester.
CONSECRATION OF A NEW LODGE AT MANCHESTER .
On Wednesday , 3 rd December , 1873 , a new lodge was consecrated at Mrs . Kershaw ' s , the Lamb Inn , Oldham-road , Manchester , under the title of " Lodge of Truth No . 1458 . " The ceremony was excellently rendered b y Bro . William Romaine Callender , D . P . G . M . of
East Lancashire , assisted by a goodly number of the P . G . Officers , and evidently made a deep impression upom the minds of all the brethren who had the good fortune to be present . The consecration being over , Bro . John W . Turner , of the Ulverstone Lodge , Huddersfield ,
was then duly installed as first Worshipfnl Master , by the D . P . G . M ., who , with the assistance of Bro . P . M . Caldwell , one of the best workers in this province , invested the following brethren as officers : —Bros . James E . Hall , S . W . ; Henry Smith , J . W . ; Thomas Tyers , P . M ., Treasurer :
Charles Pearson , Secretary : G . H . Needle , S . D . ; J . W . Hartley , J . D . ; Charles J . Kent , I . G . ; Thomas Wallis , P . M ., Tyler . This business done , a most sumptuous banquet was served by the hostess ( Mrs . Kershaw , ) to which the brethren did ample justice . Some fine glees were sung by Bros .
William Dumville and Lister , of the Cathedral , Manchester , and Bros . Miller and Pearson , which charmed the evening harmoniously and pleasantly away . The district in which the lodge is situated is a very populous one , and it is believed the lodge will be both prosperous , and a credit to the province .
Consecration Of A New Lodge At Manchester.
Bro . James liatchel-. ler ' s accompaniment to the glees on the pianoforte was perfection . He also played one of his pianoforte solos , so well as to prove him to be a thorough master of the instrument .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The third meeting of the Board of Stewards appointed to carry out the coming Festival , was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Wednesday , the 7 th inst , present : Bros . Major William Piatt , Grand Junior Warden , Chairman ; Limpus , Constable , Moss , Kenning , Cochrane , Stevens , Edenshaw , Jones , Richards , and about thirty other brethren . The minutes of the last
meeting were read and confirmed , the tender of Bro . Seymour Smith was accepted for the musical arrangements , the amount being £ 31 JOS ., for which he will provide 500 books of words , the use of two grand pianos , with the services of two pianists , and ten professional singers . Bros .
Edenshaw and Hemsworth , were appointed wine Stewards , the Secretary announced that the number of Stewards was now 124 . The meeting was then adjourned to Wednesday , the 21 st inst ., at 3 o ' clock , a vote of thanks to the chairman closed the meetin ? .
Surrey Masonic Hall.
SURREY MASONIC HALL .
At a recent meeting of the Directors of this Company , the tender of W . J . Oliver , for the erection of the building , was accepted and the lodges on the Surrey side of the water , will therefore ere long be in a position to avail themselves of the advantages of the building . which has been
specially designed for the accommodation of the Craft , will so amply afford them . Messrs . Pain and Clark , the architects of the company , have received instructions to make the final arrangements , and the building operations will be immediately proceeded with . The . necessary
steps for the laying of the foundation stone are under consideration , and probably early in March the ceremony will be performed in due Masonic form by an important member of the Craft . We understand that shares in the company have been readily taken up and that the list will be closed at an early date .
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Widows Of Freemasons And Mark Master Masons.
ROYAL MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED FREEMASONS AND WIDOWS OF FREEMASONS AND MARK MASTER MASONS .
The energetic Bro . Thos . Sabine , has issued I the following circular to which we willingly give insertion : — 16 , GRAND PARADE , BRIGHTON , August 1872 . SIR AND BROTHER ,
I do myself the honour of informing you , that with the consent of the Grand Mark Lodge , I have undertaken to represent the " Degree of Mark Master Masons" at the Anniversary Festival in Aid of the Funds of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons , which will be held at Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , London , W . C , on the 28 th January , 1873 .
i'his institution deserves the support of every Mark Mason , as shown by the following statement : —The funds of the institution assist in
supporting 115 aged Freemasons and 92 widows of Freemasons , of whom 14 men and 19 widows find shelter in the asylum at Croydon . The men receive £ 36 and the widows £ 28 per annum . The total sum required to meet this outlay and expenses , is upwards of £ - ] , ooo per annum , towards which the permanent income onl y
reaches a sum of £ 2 , 000 , leaving a deficiency to be made up by the voluntary subscriptions and donations of the Masonic body of £ 5 , 000 a-year . To assist in meeting this deficiency I have undertaken , as a Steward representing the degree of Mark Master Masons , to endeavour to obtain subscriptions , and I plead most earnestly on behalf of those who in the winter of life have need
Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Widows Of Freemasons And Mark Master Masons.
of the practical sympathy arid V'oU <• ' < s > ( T all true Masons , it is , I submit , ; : j \ : ; ico ; : \ : duty to remember the needs of our aged brothers and sisters , most of whom have in earlier life enjoyed the happiness and contentment of plenty but , from circumstances of unforseen calamity ,
misfortune , or illness , they have been reduced to such ' a position in life as compels them to rely on the assistance of their more fortunate and prosperous brethren . This assistance may be widely extended to the few without materially making a great demand on the many . It must be a
source of satisfaction to the true-hearted Mason to experience the honourable pride that he is doing something to soothe the pillow of sickness and affliction , and to render happiness and comfort to the aged , during their few remaining years of life . I therefore beg of the many
thousands who range themselves under the banners of the 170 Mark Lodges , to lend a helping hand , and thus show to the whole Masonic world that Mark Masons do not ignore those great principles of Charity and Benevolence
which pervade the teachings given at every step taken in Freemasonry . At a meeting of the Grand Mark Lodge , held ' June , 1873 , the following resolution was unanimously passed : —
" That the sum of £ 45 be voted from the funds of this Grand Lodge to ' The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , & c ., ' and be placed on the list of Bro . Thos . J- Sabine , P . A . G . D . C , who has offered to represent the Mark Degree as Steward at the festival in January 1874 . "
I most sincerel y hope you will do me the favour of following the example thus set by the Grand Mark Lodge , and assist me in the work which I have undertaken for the credit and
advancement of the degree of " Mark Masonry . " I trust , that on behalf of the institution for which which I am now pleading , the Mark Masons under the English Grand Mark Lodge will assist me to the utmost of their power and
enable me to take up a larger sum than I did as Steward representing the Mark degree in May , 1873 , for the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , when my list amounted to upwards of £ 200 .
I remain , Sir and Brother , yours faithfully and fraternally , THOS . J . SABINE , 18 , P . M . 73 , Treasurer 1423 , P . Z . 73 , Honorary Member of theBeadon Chapter , No . 619 . Mark Lodges 22 ( P . M . ) , y < , 164 ,.
P . A . G . D . of Ceremonies , Registrar De Warenne Preceptory K . T ' s ., Grand . Registrar and Vice-Chancellor Provincial Priory of Sussex , and a Life Governor of all the Masonic Institutions .
Cheques to be crossed "Union Bank , Brighton . " Post Office Orders to be made payable at the General Post Office , Brighton , and crossed . Stamps received for small sums :
Subscriptions or Donations may be sent direct to Bro . Terrj ' ,, No . 4 , Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , London , W . C , and the name and address of the Brother or Lodge sending should be sent ( at the same time stating the amount ) to Bro T . J . Sabine , as above .
FIRST LIST . August , 1873 . £ s . d . The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Master Masons ( completing the Vice-Presidency of the M . W . G . M ., for the time being ) 45 o o
Bro . Ihos . J . Sabine , Mark Lodges 22 , 75 , 164 , P . A . G . D . of C ., & c ... 10 o o The Royal Sussex Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 75 , Brighton 10 o o J . J 10 o a Bro . E . Lewis , Mark Lodge No .
75 , Brighton 1 1 OBro . S . 11 . Ade , P . M . 315 , Secretary Mark Loddge No . 75 , Brighton 1 x 0 The Southwark Lodge of Mark Maste ^ Masons , No 32 , London ... 1 1 o The Southdown Mark Lodge , No . 16 4 . . . . . . . . . ... 1 1 a