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take credit lor saying that the establishment of this l- 'djre was an idea of his own ; but it was carried out by Bro . Lott ; but if it had not been for Bro . Phillips-at whose house they met—the brethren would never have had the Mozart Lodge , and he was very happy to see his esteemed Rro . Phillips in the chair that night . He was quite sure that Bro . Phillips would do his best to promote the best interests of the lodge , and he hoped they would
soon find him some work to do . He looked forward to the coming year as a very happy and prosperous one , and he trusted that his anticipations would lie realised . Bro . Phillips said words failed him to express what he felt at observing the very hearty manner in which the brethren had drunk bis health . He did not feel that he deserved it , and he felt that he had undertaken a very responsible duty in becoming W . M . of the Mozart Lodge .
He sincerely hoped that he should be able to do his duty with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . Me should have at heart thc best interests of the lodge ; he should like to see some new members and initiates , and he would do all in his power to promote what was conducive to the interests of the lodge . , . ... The Worshful Master then proposed " 1 he Healtii of the
p Visitors " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Dixon , Ga-Oun , and Lake , all of whom responded in acknowledgement of the compliment . The toast to "The Past Masters " was replied to by bro . Lott ; that to "The Treasurer and Secretary by Bro . Moss : and that to "The Officers of thc Lodge by the
Senior and Jun or Wardens . , . . The toast " Prosperity to the Masonic Charities was coupled with the Masonic Press , and Bro . Massey responded ; and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . During the evening a selection of vocal music , of which the following is the programme , was performed by members of the lodge under the direction of Bro . I . W . Simons : Grace ! " For these and all Thy mercies .
Laudi Spiritual ! . National Anthem . Part song " Festal greeting , " Mendelssohn . Song , " Oft in the stilly night , Moore , Bro . Arthur Thompson . Glee , "Queen of the silver bow , " Hindle . Song , "The Skipper , " Jude , Bro . T . Tremere . Part Song , "Lovely Night , " Chwatal . Ballad , " Far on the deep blue sea , " Thomas , Bro . T . W . Simons . Part Song , "Come , boys , drink , " Marschner . Song-, " I seek for thee in ev ' ry flower , " Ganz , Bro . E . Moss . Glee , " Sleep , gentle lady , " Bishop .
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KINGSTON . —Collegium Fabrorum Lodge ( No . 1 S 36 ) . —On the 14 th June a considerable number of brethren paid a visit to the above lodge to witness the installation of Bro . J . VV . Middleton as W . M . for the ensuing year . After tbe ceremony of installation had been performed by XV . Bro . Wm . Duff , the W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . B . Bolton , S . W . ; XV . A . Feuvtado . J XV . ; C . Sim m , Treas . ; C . T . Valencia ,
Sec ; A . P . Duncker , S . D . ; S . L . Williamson , J . D . ; E . Morand , I . G . ; T . J . Curphey , and I . O . M . Leray , Slwds . ; and J . Hoyes , Tyler . A very pleasant feature in the business of the lodge was the presentation to thc I . P . M ., V . W . Bro . B . Stines , jun ., of an elegant and chaste Past Master's jewel and the following address : — "To the Very Worshipful Bro . Barnet Stines , iun ., Immediate Past Master of the Collegium Fabrorum
Lodge , No . 1 S 36 , Prov . No . 9 . —Very VVorshipful sir and Bro —We , the undersigned members of the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge , No . 1 S 3 G , Prov . No . 9 ( of whicb you are the Immediate Past Master ) , desirous of expressing our appreciation of the very great services hitherto rendered by you to this lodge from its inauguration , and especially to mark the success of your late administration , take this opportunity of doing so . With this address we beg to
present you with the jewel of a Past Master as an acknowledgment , though a slight one , of your labours in the interest of the Craft in general , and of this lodge in particular , and with it we desire to convey to you our hearty congratulations on the success which has attended your efforts in the able and very pleasant working order in which you have kept this lodge . Accept this jewel , therefore , Worshipful Sir and Brother , and be assurred that it
carries with it the best andsincerest wishes ofthe members of this lodge , with a fervent hope that the G . A . O . T . U . may bestow upon you all happiness and prosperity . We are , Very VVorshipful Sir and Brother , sincerely and fraternally yours . " [ Signed by thc W . M . and officers of the new admistration and by thc members of the lodge . June 14 th , 1883 . ] Bro . Stines in acknowledging the presentation said he accepted with much pleasure their high appreciation of the
services which he had rendered to the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge . He begged to assure them lhat during the time which he had administered the affairs of the lodge he considered that it was his duty to do the very best that he could for the welfare of the institution , and nothing could possilily prove that he had succeeded more than the manner in which the members of the lodge had come forward and acknowledged those services . He accepted with
much pride the jewel with which they had been good enough to present him , and assured them that he should never lose an opportunity of wearing it , and could never wear it without the highest gratification . When 12 months ago they unanimously elected him a life member of the lodge he thought that they had bestowed on him the highest honour that was in their power ., and little imagined that there was in store for him that which he had that
evening received . He could assuie them that while the interest which he had hitherto shown with regard to Masonry generally should not be less than it had been , if possible it should be very much increased , so far as the I ollejjium Fabrorum Lodge was concerned . He again thanked his brethren , and rested in the hope that very many yi-ars of happiness and prosperity were in store for the lodge . Hro . Stines also read his report on the position of the
lod >; e , wb ' ch showed the finances to be in a very prosperous state . During his year of office no less than 21 new members have been admitted . The report is as follows : VVorshipful Master and brethren , the time has arrived when , according to u-age , it is necessary for me to appear before you to give an account of my stewardship as Master of this lodge for the past 12 months . In doing so , the pleasure is enhanced by my looking round and viewing the good assemblage of brethren which is presented to my view , and when taken in connection with the ' fact that at all our meetings
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durin"the past 12 months we have been favoured with very large ° gatherings of our brethren , this is pointed out—that Masonry not only still lives , but holds a firm place in the hearts of our Masonic brethren . In taking a review of the past yeai , I think I can congratulate the lodge upon its successful issue , as will directly be shown . We have had several initiations , and the young blood that has thereb y been infused lias brought about an energy , a perseverance ,
and an emulation that has done much for the benefit of the lodge . On my induction into oflice 1 took the Oriental chair with much uneasiness of mind for the welfare of the lodge , especially as my year's administration was threatened , and rumours of great wars were circulated ; but all this fortunately ended only in the resignationof six or seven . -nembers , the greater portion of whom were what is known as non-contributors , and I trust that I overcame such
difficulties that did present themselves immediately on my induction to the entire satisfaction of the members ; but , sir , if I have succeeded in accomplishing this , much is due to thc support which 1 received from the officers who formed my administration . And I take this opportunity of thanking * them most heartily for Ihe kind assistance and hearty co-operation during the arduous duties which have devolved upon us ; more
especially would I like to mention Bro . VV . A . 1 ' eurtado , the Secretary . We all know what the dunes of that office are , and 1 must say that that oflice has never been more efficiently filled than it has been in the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge during the past twelve months . 1 heartily congratulate Bro . Fcurtado on his advancement , and can only say he fully deserves theprelecmentsho-vnlum by you , sir , our newly-installed Master . Much is also dune ( and 1 beg to
acknow . edge it ) to the kind and brotherly assistance ot the VVorshipful Past Masters of the sister lodges who were ever ready to render me all the assistance that I stood in need of . And lastly I must tender to the brethren generally , individually , and collectively , my warmest ackowledginents for that duiing the period of my administration , amidst all our debates , where diversity of opinion must of necessity arise , there was not the slightest word , look , or action ,
which could in the slightest manner tend to mar the harmony of our meetings , so that order , kind feeling , and brotherly love ever pervaded all our gatherings . All these have conduced to p lace the lodge as it now stands , favourably before the Masonic world , and which is a source ot immense gratification , not only to me but I am sure to every brother present this evening . 1 will now proceed to place before you astatement of whathasbeen donedunng thepast 12 months .
VVe have had 11 ordinary meetings , and two extraordinary meetings ; 13 initiations , 12 passings , and seven passings , five affiliating members . The amount received for all these is £ 131 4 s . 6 d . ; onaccountof dues , £ 4 ; and charities , £ 4 12 s . ; total , £ 139 16 s . Od . From this , 1 have paid all outstanding liabilities due by the lodge , some amounts having been due from thc Wor . Mayner's administration , and the lcd < e stands at this moment , with rent paid for even this
evening ' s meeting , with every liability paid an 1 a suiplus uf £ 1443 . 2 d . Now to you , Worshiplul Sir , and the administration which you have formed is entrusted the welfare and prosperity of the lodge ; and 1 need nut say more than this that when I look around me and see who are the members that compose the lodge , the thought of a bright lulure
gUddens my heart , and which I am sure will be fully biought about by that ability and zeal which I know are your chief characteristics , and I trust that T . G . A . u . l . U . will cause you to enjoy your high position for very many years to come , and that when your little day shall have passed away you may resign to your successor , with the tame pleasure and the same hopes of the future the prosperity of the lodge as I
now do . After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , wheie a bountiful and sumptuous repast had been prepared and was done full justice to . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts afterwards lollowed , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close a most satistactory and enjoyable meeting .
Fashionable Wedding At Upper Norwood.
FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT UPPER NORWOOD .
On Saturday morning last , at the Baptist Chapel , Central Hill , Upper Norwood , Mr . Henry Mason , jun ., of Caterham , Surrey , was united to Miss Alice Kenning , eldest daughter oi Bro . George Kenning , Upper byuenham . A great deal of interest was attached to the event lrom the
fact that this was the first wedding that has taken place for many years past at the above place of worship . Ihe chapel was decorated for the occasion , and a canvas awning had been erected from the chapel door to the pavement , forming a pietty avenue , lined with choice flowers and plants , and carpeted with crimson cloth . In this passage the bridesmaids — Miss Elsie Kenning , Miss
Florence Kenning , Miss Fanny . Mason , Miss Mary Mason , Miss Gertrude Tipple , Miss Fanny Gover , Miss Kate Farmer , Miss J essie Cox , Miss Edith Wright , Miss Edith Russel , Miss hthel Ku .-sel , and Miss Addie Russelwere ranged on each side , and presented a very pietty sight . They were dressed in the Italian style , the aesthetic shades of which , combined with the
magnificent bouquets carried by each lady , produced a charming effect . The 12 groomsmen—Mr . Charles Mason , Mr . Herbert Mason , Mr . J . F . Mason , Dr . Allen , Mr . G . H . Kenning , Mr . Herbert Grose , Mr . A . T . Franklin , Air . S . R . Salmon , Mr . Alec Rennie , Mr . E . R . Conder , Mr . F . B . Winter , and Mc . Leonard Hill—were also in attendance . The chapel at this time was well filled , there being
a large number of friends and a considerable muster of the general public present . During the interval , Mr . Booth , the organist of the chapel , played an appropriate selection of music upon the organ , and thus relieved the tedium of waiting . At last , however , patience was rewarded , the bride elect , who was richly dressed in white satin , with a superb lace veil and wreath of orange blossom ,
arriving , accompanied by her parents . The bridal party passed through the two lines ot bridesmaids , who . followed in procession to the communion table , where the ceremony , which was very similar 10 that ol the Church of England service , was perfoimed by the Rev . S . A . Tipple , minister of tne chapel . The party then adjourned to the vestiy to
sign the register , and during * their ausence the organist played the air " O , rest in the Lord , " from Mendelssohn ' s ' ¦ Elijah , " breaking into the '" Wedding March " as the bridal party emerged from the vestry . The Uudal patty were then conveyed in about a dozen carriages to I-embank , West-hill , Sydenham , the residence of the bride ' sTather
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where the wedding breakfast was served . The health of the happy pair was proposed , in suitable terms , by Mr . Charles Mason , sen , while Mr . Charles Mason , jun ., proposed the toast of "'The Ladies , " which was responded to by Mr . Arthur T . Franklin . The happy pair left in the afternoon for Ballater , near Aberdeen , where they intend
spending the honeymoon . Ihe presents , which were very handsome , and numbered some hundreds , made an effective display in the drawing-room . We may mention that the flowers and plants , which were very choice , as well as the fruit , were supplied by Messrs . Lucombe , Prince , and Co ., of Exeter .
The employes of Bro . George Kenning were entertained at a dinner at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last , the 4 th inst ., to celebrate the marriage of Miss Kenning . The dinner , which was of a most recherche character , was served in the Terrace Dining Saloon , upwards of 200 being present . Mr . F . A . Kelly , presided , the vice-chair being filled by Mr . William Baker . After
full justice had been done to the " good things , " and grace given , the Chairman proposed "The Health of the Queen , " which toast was followed by the National ; intheTi , sung by the whole of the company upstanding . The Chairman then gave the principal toast , that of " The Bride and Brideg'Oom . Mr . and Mrs . Henry Mason , junr ,, " coupled with the name of Mr . Wm . Baker , who gracefully replied . The next toast was that of " The generous host ,
and employer , Mr . Geortre Krnning , " proposed in eloquent teims by Mr . Baker , and received by the company with enthusiastic cheers , again and again renewed . " The Ladies , " given by Mr . Gibbons , was ably replied to by Mr . Fox . The concluding toast was that of " The Chairman , " proposed in complimentary terms by Mr . Henry Mills and briefly acknowledged by Mr . F . A . Kelly . Mr . Ma . on , sen ., solicitor , of the City , father of the bridegroom , also gave a dinner at the Crystal Palace to his staff of clerks in honour of the happy event .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN SAFFERY . We regret to record the sudden death on Monday last of Bro . John Saffery , of Sheerness , under very sad circumstances . Bro . Saffery on Monday last accompanied the Sittingbourne Working Men ' s Club on a proposed excursion to Brussells and the Field of Waterloo , but died suddenly at Ostend upon arrival of the boat from Dover . Telegrams of the sad event were received at Sheerness on Tuesday from Mr . George Neves , of Sittingbournethe
, secretary of the club , and from the English Consul at Ostend . The news caused widespread regret , Bro . Saffery , who was a chemist , being highly respected . Bro . Saffery took great interest in Freemasonry , and was an active member of the Craft in Sheerness . by whom his loss will bet deeply felt . He was a poet of no mean order , and under the signature of " Savaricus " was a frequent and valued contributor to the "Masonic Magazine" and other publications .
Births, Marrages, And Deaths.
Births , Marrages , and Deaths .
__ [ The charge is 2 s . 6 d . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . BULLER . —On the 4 th inst ., at Downes , Crediton , Ihe Lady Audrey Buller , of a daughter . COOTE . —On the Gth inst ., at Ellerdale-road , Hampstead , Mrs . Walter Coote , of a daughter . NICOLL . —On the 4 th inst ., at Bepton Rectory , Sussex , the wife of the Rev . C A . a . Nicoll , of a son .
MARRIAGES . BARNES—ADAMS . —On the 25 th ult ., at Holy Trinity Chuich , Penge , by the Rev . T . S . Scott , M . A ., Vicar , Bro . Francis Walker llarnes , I . P . M . 1380 , eldest son of the late Francis \ V . Barnes , M . R . CS . Eng ., of Great Crosby , Lancashire , to Helen Elizabetheldest
, daughter of Bro . Capt . Geo . N . Adams , H . M . late I . N ., of Anerley , Surrey . GABY—BOWNAS . —On the ist inst ., at the Parish Church , Calnc , Wiltshire , VV . F . Gaby , Esq ., of Rowde , to Louisa Jane , daughter of J . Bownas , Esq ., of Calne , Wiltshire .
GARDENER—LARKIN . —On Monday , the 2 nd ult ., at St . baviour's , Southwark , William Henry , eldest son ot Mr . William Gardener , to Gertrude Annie , second daughter of Mr . William Frederick Larkin . MASON—KENNING —On the 4 th inst ., at the Central-hill Chapel Upper Norwood , by the Rev . S . A . Tipple , Henry , eldest son of Henry Mason , Esq ., of The Mardens , Caterham , to Alice , eldest daughter of Bro . George Kenning , ot Wesi-hill , Sydenham .
DEATHS . CASTELLO . —On the Oth inst ., at Montagu-fquare , Hydepark , U . Castello , of the Stock Exchange , aged 51 . GRACE . —On the 31 st ult ., at Wakefield , Bro . William Grace , Treas . 495 , aged 47 . SAFFERY . —On the 7 th inst ., suddenl y , at Ostend , Bro . John Saffery ( "Savaricus " ) , of Sheerness .
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take credit lor saying that the establishment of this l- 'djre was an idea of his own ; but it was carried out by Bro . Lott ; but if it had not been for Bro . Phillips-at whose house they met—the brethren would never have had the Mozart Lodge , and he was very happy to see his esteemed Rro . Phillips in the chair that night . He was quite sure that Bro . Phillips would do his best to promote the best interests of the lodge , and he hoped they would
soon find him some work to do . He looked forward to the coming year as a very happy and prosperous one , and he trusted that his anticipations would lie realised . Bro . Phillips said words failed him to express what he felt at observing the very hearty manner in which the brethren had drunk bis health . He did not feel that he deserved it , and he felt that he had undertaken a very responsible duty in becoming W . M . of the Mozart Lodge .
He sincerely hoped that he should be able to do his duty with credit to himself and satisfaction to the brethren . Me should have at heart thc best interests of the lodge ; he should like to see some new members and initiates , and he would do all in his power to promote what was conducive to the interests of the lodge . , . ... The Worshful Master then proposed " 1 he Healtii of the
p Visitors " and coupled with the toast the names of Bros . Dixon , Ga-Oun , and Lake , all of whom responded in acknowledgement of the compliment . The toast to "The Past Masters " was replied to by bro . Lott ; that to "The Treasurer and Secretary by Bro . Moss : and that to "The Officers of thc Lodge by the
Senior and Jun or Wardens . , . . The toast " Prosperity to the Masonic Charities was coupled with the Masonic Press , and Bro . Massey responded ; and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . During the evening a selection of vocal music , of which the following is the programme , was performed by members of the lodge under the direction of Bro . I . W . Simons : Grace ! " For these and all Thy mercies .
Laudi Spiritual ! . National Anthem . Part song " Festal greeting , " Mendelssohn . Song , " Oft in the stilly night , Moore , Bro . Arthur Thompson . Glee , "Queen of the silver bow , " Hindle . Song , "The Skipper , " Jude , Bro . T . Tremere . Part Song , "Lovely Night , " Chwatal . Ballad , " Far on the deep blue sea , " Thomas , Bro . T . W . Simons . Part Song , "Come , boys , drink , " Marschner . Song-, " I seek for thee in ev ' ry flower , " Ganz , Bro . E . Moss . Glee , " Sleep , gentle lady , " Bishop .
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KINGSTON . —Collegium Fabrorum Lodge ( No . 1 S 36 ) . —On the 14 th June a considerable number of brethren paid a visit to the above lodge to witness the installation of Bro . J . VV . Middleton as W . M . for the ensuing year . After tbe ceremony of installation had been performed by XV . Bro . Wm . Duff , the W . M . appointed and invested the following officers : Bros . B . Bolton , S . W . ; XV . A . Feuvtado . J XV . ; C . Sim m , Treas . ; C . T . Valencia ,
Sec ; A . P . Duncker , S . D . ; S . L . Williamson , J . D . ; E . Morand , I . G . ; T . J . Curphey , and I . O . M . Leray , Slwds . ; and J . Hoyes , Tyler . A very pleasant feature in the business of the lodge was the presentation to thc I . P . M ., V . W . Bro . B . Stines , jun ., of an elegant and chaste Past Master's jewel and the following address : — "To the Very Worshipful Bro . Barnet Stines , iun ., Immediate Past Master of the Collegium Fabrorum
Lodge , No . 1 S 36 , Prov . No . 9 . —Very VVorshipful sir and Bro —We , the undersigned members of the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge , No . 1 S 3 G , Prov . No . 9 ( of whicb you are the Immediate Past Master ) , desirous of expressing our appreciation of the very great services hitherto rendered by you to this lodge from its inauguration , and especially to mark the success of your late administration , take this opportunity of doing so . With this address we beg to
present you with the jewel of a Past Master as an acknowledgment , though a slight one , of your labours in the interest of the Craft in general , and of this lodge in particular , and with it we desire to convey to you our hearty congratulations on the success which has attended your efforts in the able and very pleasant working order in which you have kept this lodge . Accept this jewel , therefore , Worshipful Sir and Brother , and be assurred that it
carries with it the best andsincerest wishes ofthe members of this lodge , with a fervent hope that the G . A . O . T . U . may bestow upon you all happiness and prosperity . We are , Very VVorshipful Sir and Brother , sincerely and fraternally yours . " [ Signed by thc W . M . and officers of the new admistration and by thc members of the lodge . June 14 th , 1883 . ] Bro . Stines in acknowledging the presentation said he accepted with much pleasure their high appreciation of the
services which he had rendered to the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge . He begged to assure them lhat during the time which he had administered the affairs of the lodge he considered that it was his duty to do the very best that he could for the welfare of the institution , and nothing could possilily prove that he had succeeded more than the manner in which the members of the lodge had come forward and acknowledged those services . He accepted with
much pride the jewel with which they had been good enough to present him , and assured them that he should never lose an opportunity of wearing it , and could never wear it without the highest gratification . When 12 months ago they unanimously elected him a life member of the lodge he thought that they had bestowed on him the highest honour that was in their power ., and little imagined that there was in store for him that which he had that
evening received . He could assuie them that while the interest which he had hitherto shown with regard to Masonry generally should not be less than it had been , if possible it should be very much increased , so far as the I ollejjium Fabrorum Lodge was concerned . He again thanked his brethren , and rested in the hope that very many yi-ars of happiness and prosperity were in store for the lodge . Hro . Stines also read his report on the position of the
lod >; e , wb ' ch showed the finances to be in a very prosperous state . During his year of office no less than 21 new members have been admitted . The report is as follows : VVorshipful Master and brethren , the time has arrived when , according to u-age , it is necessary for me to appear before you to give an account of my stewardship as Master of this lodge for the past 12 months . In doing so , the pleasure is enhanced by my looking round and viewing the good assemblage of brethren which is presented to my view , and when taken in connection with the ' fact that at all our meetings
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durin"the past 12 months we have been favoured with very large ° gatherings of our brethren , this is pointed out—that Masonry not only still lives , but holds a firm place in the hearts of our Masonic brethren . In taking a review of the past yeai , I think I can congratulate the lodge upon its successful issue , as will directly be shown . We have had several initiations , and the young blood that has thereb y been infused lias brought about an energy , a perseverance ,
and an emulation that has done much for the benefit of the lodge . On my induction into oflice 1 took the Oriental chair with much uneasiness of mind for the welfare of the lodge , especially as my year's administration was threatened , and rumours of great wars were circulated ; but all this fortunately ended only in the resignationof six or seven . -nembers , the greater portion of whom were what is known as non-contributors , and I trust that I overcame such
difficulties that did present themselves immediately on my induction to the entire satisfaction of the members ; but , sir , if I have succeeded in accomplishing this , much is due to thc support which 1 received from the officers who formed my administration . And I take this opportunity of thanking * them most heartily for Ihe kind assistance and hearty co-operation during the arduous duties which have devolved upon us ; more
especially would I like to mention Bro . VV . A . 1 ' eurtado , the Secretary . We all know what the dunes of that office are , and 1 must say that that oflice has never been more efficiently filled than it has been in the Collegium Fabrorum Lodge during the past twelve months . 1 heartily congratulate Bro . Fcurtado on his advancement , and can only say he fully deserves theprelecmentsho-vnlum by you , sir , our newly-installed Master . Much is also dune ( and 1 beg to
acknow . edge it ) to the kind and brotherly assistance ot the VVorshipful Past Masters of the sister lodges who were ever ready to render me all the assistance that I stood in need of . And lastly I must tender to the brethren generally , individually , and collectively , my warmest ackowledginents for that duiing the period of my administration , amidst all our debates , where diversity of opinion must of necessity arise , there was not the slightest word , look , or action ,
which could in the slightest manner tend to mar the harmony of our meetings , so that order , kind feeling , and brotherly love ever pervaded all our gatherings . All these have conduced to p lace the lodge as it now stands , favourably before the Masonic world , and which is a source ot immense gratification , not only to me but I am sure to every brother present this evening . 1 will now proceed to place before you astatement of whathasbeen donedunng thepast 12 months .
VVe have had 11 ordinary meetings , and two extraordinary meetings ; 13 initiations , 12 passings , and seven passings , five affiliating members . The amount received for all these is £ 131 4 s . 6 d . ; onaccountof dues , £ 4 ; and charities , £ 4 12 s . ; total , £ 139 16 s . Od . From this , 1 have paid all outstanding liabilities due by the lodge , some amounts having been due from thc Wor . Mayner's administration , and the lcd < e stands at this moment , with rent paid for even this
evening ' s meeting , with every liability paid an 1 a suiplus uf £ 1443 . 2 d . Now to you , Worshiplul Sir , and the administration which you have formed is entrusted the welfare and prosperity of the lodge ; and 1 need nut say more than this that when I look around me and see who are the members that compose the lodge , the thought of a bright lulure
gUddens my heart , and which I am sure will be fully biought about by that ability and zeal which I know are your chief characteristics , and I trust that T . G . A . u . l . U . will cause you to enjoy your high position for very many years to come , and that when your little day shall have passed away you may resign to your successor , with the tame pleasure and the same hopes of the future the prosperity of the lodge as I
now do . After the close of the lodge the brethren adjourned to the banqueting room , wheie a bountiful and sumptuous repast had been prepared and was done full justice to . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts afterwards lollowed , and the Tyler's toast brought to a close a most satistactory and enjoyable meeting .
Fashionable Wedding At Upper Norwood.
FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT UPPER NORWOOD .
On Saturday morning last , at the Baptist Chapel , Central Hill , Upper Norwood , Mr . Henry Mason , jun ., of Caterham , Surrey , was united to Miss Alice Kenning , eldest daughter oi Bro . George Kenning , Upper byuenham . A great deal of interest was attached to the event lrom the
fact that this was the first wedding that has taken place for many years past at the above place of worship . Ihe chapel was decorated for the occasion , and a canvas awning had been erected from the chapel door to the pavement , forming a pietty avenue , lined with choice flowers and plants , and carpeted with crimson cloth . In this passage the bridesmaids — Miss Elsie Kenning , Miss
Florence Kenning , Miss Fanny . Mason , Miss Mary Mason , Miss Gertrude Tipple , Miss Fanny Gover , Miss Kate Farmer , Miss J essie Cox , Miss Edith Wright , Miss Edith Russel , Miss hthel Ku .-sel , and Miss Addie Russelwere ranged on each side , and presented a very pietty sight . They were dressed in the Italian style , the aesthetic shades of which , combined with the
magnificent bouquets carried by each lady , produced a charming effect . The 12 groomsmen—Mr . Charles Mason , Mr . Herbert Mason , Mr . J . F . Mason , Dr . Allen , Mr . G . H . Kenning , Mr . Herbert Grose , Mr . A . T . Franklin , Air . S . R . Salmon , Mr . Alec Rennie , Mr . E . R . Conder , Mr . F . B . Winter , and Mc . Leonard Hill—were also in attendance . The chapel at this time was well filled , there being
a large number of friends and a considerable muster of the general public present . During the interval , Mr . Booth , the organist of the chapel , played an appropriate selection of music upon the organ , and thus relieved the tedium of waiting . At last , however , patience was rewarded , the bride elect , who was richly dressed in white satin , with a superb lace veil and wreath of orange blossom ,
arriving , accompanied by her parents . The bridal party passed through the two lines ot bridesmaids , who . followed in procession to the communion table , where the ceremony , which was very similar 10 that ol the Church of England service , was perfoimed by the Rev . S . A . Tipple , minister of tne chapel . The party then adjourned to the vestiy to
sign the register , and during * their ausence the organist played the air " O , rest in the Lord , " from Mendelssohn ' s ' ¦ Elijah , " breaking into the '" Wedding March " as the bridal party emerged from the vestry . The Uudal patty were then conveyed in about a dozen carriages to I-embank , West-hill , Sydenham , the residence of the bride ' sTather
Fashionable Wedding At Upper Norwood.
where the wedding breakfast was served . The health of the happy pair was proposed , in suitable terms , by Mr . Charles Mason , sen , while Mr . Charles Mason , jun ., proposed the toast of "'The Ladies , " which was responded to by Mr . Arthur T . Franklin . The happy pair left in the afternoon for Ballater , near Aberdeen , where they intend
spending the honeymoon . Ihe presents , which were very handsome , and numbered some hundreds , made an effective display in the drawing-room . We may mention that the flowers and plants , which were very choice , as well as the fruit , were supplied by Messrs . Lucombe , Prince , and Co ., of Exeter .
The employes of Bro . George Kenning were entertained at a dinner at the Crystal Palace on Saturday last , the 4 th inst ., to celebrate the marriage of Miss Kenning . The dinner , which was of a most recherche character , was served in the Terrace Dining Saloon , upwards of 200 being present . Mr . F . A . Kelly , presided , the vice-chair being filled by Mr . William Baker . After
full justice had been done to the " good things , " and grace given , the Chairman proposed "The Health of the Queen , " which toast was followed by the National ; intheTi , sung by the whole of the company upstanding . The Chairman then gave the principal toast , that of " The Bride and Brideg'Oom . Mr . and Mrs . Henry Mason , junr ,, " coupled with the name of Mr . Wm . Baker , who gracefully replied . The next toast was that of " The generous host ,
and employer , Mr . Geortre Krnning , " proposed in eloquent teims by Mr . Baker , and received by the company with enthusiastic cheers , again and again renewed . " The Ladies , " given by Mr . Gibbons , was ably replied to by Mr . Fox . The concluding toast was that of " The Chairman , " proposed in complimentary terms by Mr . Henry Mills and briefly acknowledged by Mr . F . A . Kelly . Mr . Ma . on , sen ., solicitor , of the City , father of the bridegroom , also gave a dinner at the Crystal Palace to his staff of clerks in honour of the happy event .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . JOHN SAFFERY . We regret to record the sudden death on Monday last of Bro . John Saffery , of Sheerness , under very sad circumstances . Bro . Saffery on Monday last accompanied the Sittingbourne Working Men ' s Club on a proposed excursion to Brussells and the Field of Waterloo , but died suddenly at Ostend upon arrival of the boat from Dover . Telegrams of the sad event were received at Sheerness on Tuesday from Mr . George Neves , of Sittingbournethe
, secretary of the club , and from the English Consul at Ostend . The news caused widespread regret , Bro . Saffery , who was a chemist , being highly respected . Bro . Saffery took great interest in Freemasonry , and was an active member of the Craft in Sheerness . by whom his loss will bet deeply felt . He was a poet of no mean order , and under the signature of " Savaricus " was a frequent and valued contributor to the "Masonic Magazine" and other publications .
Births, Marrages, And Deaths.
Births , Marrages , and Deaths .
__ [ The charge is 2 s . 6 d . for announcements not exceeding Four Lines under this heading . ] BIRTHS . BULLER . —On the 4 th inst ., at Downes , Crediton , Ihe Lady Audrey Buller , of a daughter . COOTE . —On the Gth inst ., at Ellerdale-road , Hampstead , Mrs . Walter Coote , of a daughter . NICOLL . —On the 4 th inst ., at Bepton Rectory , Sussex , the wife of the Rev . C A . a . Nicoll , of a son .
MARRIAGES . BARNES—ADAMS . —On the 25 th ult ., at Holy Trinity Chuich , Penge , by the Rev . T . S . Scott , M . A ., Vicar , Bro . Francis Walker llarnes , I . P . M . 1380 , eldest son of the late Francis \ V . Barnes , M . R . CS . Eng ., of Great Crosby , Lancashire , to Helen Elizabetheldest
, daughter of Bro . Capt . Geo . N . Adams , H . M . late I . N ., of Anerley , Surrey . GABY—BOWNAS . —On the ist inst ., at the Parish Church , Calnc , Wiltshire , VV . F . Gaby , Esq ., of Rowde , to Louisa Jane , daughter of J . Bownas , Esq ., of Calne , Wiltshire .
GARDENER—LARKIN . —On Monday , the 2 nd ult ., at St . baviour's , Southwark , William Henry , eldest son ot Mr . William Gardener , to Gertrude Annie , second daughter of Mr . William Frederick Larkin . MASON—KENNING —On the 4 th inst ., at the Central-hill Chapel Upper Norwood , by the Rev . S . A . Tipple , Henry , eldest son of Henry Mason , Esq ., of The Mardens , Caterham , to Alice , eldest daughter of Bro . George Kenning , ot Wesi-hill , Sydenham .
DEATHS . CASTELLO . —On the Oth inst ., at Montagu-fquare , Hydepark , U . Castello , of the Stock Exchange , aged 51 . GRACE . —On the 31 st ult ., at Wakefield , Bro . William Grace , Treas . 495 , aged 47 . SAFFERY . —On the 7 th inst ., suddenl y , at Ostend , Bro . John Saffery ( "Savaricus " ) , of Sheerness .
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