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K . iuKIS OI M * 5 i ; WIC MEKT 1 NUSVv-if Masonry S 11 Instruction £ 79 Roval Arch .. 579 Knights Templar 5 » ° Keel Cross of Cunstantine 58 ° Provincial Grand Clnpter of Forfar and Angus 5 « o Masouicand General Tidings » 5 | °
Masonic Notes and Queries 5 * Xhe Rom in Catholic Church and Freemasonry 5 S 1 Notes on Art , & c . 5 jj i The Charities of Freemasonry S " Mas ' Testimonials jSa Co-monoliian Masonry 5 8 3 The " Chaine d'Union . " S ^ 3 CORRF . SPOXDF . NCE t—
Memorial to Iiro . R . W . Little 5 » 3 Bro . Bedolfe and the Mark Degree £ R 3 Masonic Notes 5 8 3 YVentworth Little Memorial 5 ^ 3 Herefordshire Masonic Charity Association 5 ^ 4 Obitnary 5 j | 4 The Old and Blind Wife of a Mason 584 ¦
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . 5 ° 4 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 58 4 The London Masonic Charity Association 5 ^ 4 Annual Festival of ( he Emulation Lodge of Improvement J 8 J Provincial Grand L : dg- of East Lancashire 5 ^ 5 Dramatic Notes 58 5 Ledge Meetings for Next Week 5 fi 6 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
Notice. Christmas Week.
NOTICE . CHRISTMAS WEEK .
The Freemason for Dec , 28 th will be published as usual on Friday morning , Dec . 27 th , but the Editor will be glad to receive reports , communications , etc ., on the previous Monday , or by the first post on Tuesday morning-.
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Craft Ulasotwij . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . Charles Diary , W . M . ; Rumball , S . Wi ; Morrison , | . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treasurer ; W ., Sturat , P . M ., Secretary ; Mallet , I . P . M . ; Heaphy , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; Titlty , W . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . of Middlesex , P . M . ;
Themans , P . M . ; Longstaffe , Tyler . The minutes of the installation meeting , in October last , having been read and unanimously confirmed , the W . M . with the assistance of his officers mot ably passed Bros . Weeden and Nathan to ' the F . C Degree , and initiated Mr . George Kendall into Craft mysteries . The W . M . announced that he intended to represent the lodge of Faith , as Steward , at the forthcoming festival in connection with that valuable institution , —
the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He hoped that the brethren would endeavour to assist him to the best of their ability in order that his list of subscriptions phould not only do credit to the excellent charitable object which he represented but should be worthy of this old and distinguished lodge . Many of the brethren having responded to this appeal by handing in donations , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren separated . There was no banquet .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The December meeting of the above lodge was held on the i ; th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . The following-brethren were present : —Bros . Henry Legge , W . M . Cohu , P . M ., S . W . ; Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treas . ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; Lucas , S . D . ; J . Lorkin , J . D . ; Chillingworth , I . G . ; Edward
Jones , I . P . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; H . A . Carter , Fisher , Goddau ' , Dart , Pratt , W . H . Lee , Davies , Organist ; T . Agutter , W . Darnell , Robert Clark , John Kent , and other brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Henry Norris , James Frascr , ai . d Edwin Follctt , were raised to the degree of Master Masons . Bros . Thomas Coleman , W . Simms
Cobb , and George Cook , were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , Bro . Henry Stephenson was elected a joining member . The sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds towards the Wentwoith Little Memorial Fund , and three guineas to the George Chamber ' s Testimonial . It was proposed by Bro . Edward Jones , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., " That a letter of condolence be
sent to the widow of the late S . W ., Bro . Frank Fellows . " Notice of motion was given by Bro . Edward Jones , I . P . M ., "That the sum of five shillings be contributed annually by each member of the lodge for t' . ie purpose of forming a Charity Fund , instead of the charity box now in use . " The brethren dined together ; and the usuattoasts were pro-[• o .-. ed and acknowledged .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . — The , 'mi . unl installation meeting of this lodge wa :: held on Thur > day week , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , under the presidency of Bro . S . D . Ewins , W . M . ; the Officers present were Bros . Dr . Cutmore , S , W ., and W . M . tket ; K . Kidman , J . W . ; W . Drake , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; W . F . Smart , I . G . ; W . J . Collens , D . C . ; Captain Kain , P . M ., Treas . ; Worrell , Sec . ; W . J . Miller ,
I ' . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; A . K . Braun , P . M . ; J . 1 'ringle , P . M . ; A . C . Rees ; and a large muster of lay brethren , and a goodly company of visitors , l ifter the introductory formalities , the lodge was opened in tlie . Second Degree , and Bro . S . D . Ewins vacated the chair in favour of Past Master Miller , to whom Bro . George Newman presented Bro . Dr . Cutmore for installation . The customary ceremonies having been completed in the Three Degrees , the new Woishipful Master invested the following
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brethren as his officers for the year ensuing : —Bro . S . D . Ewins , I . P . M . ; E . Kidman , ' S . W . ; W . Drake , J . W . ; Captain Kain , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Worrell , Secretary ; J . R . Roberts , S . D . ; W . F . Smart , J . D . ; W . Collens , I . G . ; E . B . Broomhall , D . C . ; and George Newman , P . M ., Steward . After the delivery of the addresses to the
W . M ., officers , and brethren , Mr . J . G . Appell was initiated in Freemasonry by the W . M ., who , by his performance of the ceremony , gave the fullest promise of discharging his duties efficiently during his year of office . This portion of the lodge work having been discharged , Dr . Cutmore , in the name of the lodge , presented to Bro . S . D . Ewins , » r . » r lj nn . TJ . 1 ~ C „ 1 i . 1 . of workman
I . P . M ., a massive gold P . M ' s . jewel , elegant - ship , which had been unanimously voted to Bro . Ewins by the members of the lodge , in recognition of his ability and courtesy as Master of the lodge from November 1877 to November 1878 . The jewel bore the inscription , " Presented by the William Preston Ledge , No . 766 , to Bro Samuel Daniel EwinsPMin appreciation of his emikamuk 1 ^ cLiuei jj * iJ » ... i * j
*^—I-, .., ' . A >»» , ...... ...... ~ . ..... nent services as W . M ., and as a token of fraternal regard and esteem , 28 th November , 1878 . " In making the presentation , Dr . Cutmore , after recounting the services of Bro . Ewins in the different capacities in whicn he bad worn the collars of the lodge , informed the brethren that he considered the jewel had been well earned , for Brt . Ewins had
set a bright example to the other brethren of the lodge , which he trusted they would not be slow to follow . Every brotherof the lodge must have looked on Bro . liwins with pride while he was W . M ., and must have noticed that his best efforts were being directed to advance the interests of the lodge in which he had served , with so much credit to himself and advantage to the . brethren . He was sure
he was only expressing the sentiments of all the members of the lodge , as well as of himself , when he said he tiusted that Bro . Ewins would live long to wear the jiwel , and encourage other brethren to make the same endeavours to earn such a high distinction as had been conferred on him that day by his brother Masons . Bro . Ewins , in acknowledging the very handsome present which the brethren had
honoured him with , said that the honour conferred upon him would always be looked upon by him with the greatest pride and satisfaction . Although he had b : en content to pursue a quiet and unobtrusive course , ever since he had entered the lodge , he was much gratified when the dignity of office was first conferred on him , and fiom that moment he resolved to be a working member , unci attain , if he
should be spared , that bumtnit of a Freemason's ambition , the Mastership of the lodge . He miut have given the brethren satisfaction or he would not have been promoted from office to office by the lespective Worshipful Masters . When he reached the chair he determined , so far as he was able , that the lustie of the Willu . n Preston Lodge should not be dimmed by his jear of ofiice , and the result
of that determination was best evidenced ly the jewel which now adorned his breast . It wouldever be deemed an honour by him to display that adornment in all Alaionic assemblies . A jewel of less beauty would ha . ve marked the satisfaction tf the brethren , but the exquisite workmanship and great value of that with which he had been presented were more than an ordinary testimony of appreciation .
He should ever look back with pride on his year of office in the William Preston Lodge , and he ho [/ ed his connection with it would be long , and as pleasant both to the brethren and himself as it had been hithevto . Bro . Ewins having resumed his seat amidst loud cheers , Bro . George Ncvvm 4 . 11 announced that he had undertaken to represent the lodge as its Steward at the forthcoming annual festival of the
Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he trusted that the lodge would support him on that aecasion . The lodi > e then voted the sum of five guineas , to he placed on Bro George Newman's list , and after closing down , the brethren adjounie I to a choice banquet , at which they were headed by the W . M . After banquet had been disposed of , the usual list of toasts was proposed , and the introductory
compliments to the Queen and the Craft , the Prince of Wales , the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the Grand Officers having been duly paid , Bro . Ewins proposed " Th ; Health of the W . M .. " Speaking to the toast , he said that Bro . Cutmore had obtained the goodwill of the brethren by his kindness , courtesy , and geniality , while he had distinguished himself in his various offices in such a
way that the choice by the brethren c f him as Master of the lodge was unanimously expressed in his favour . He considered the health of the W . M . was the principal toast of the evening . The brethren had seen how veil he had peifnimed the work of the lodge by initiating a new member , and the style in which he had done it was a happy augury of
good work during his year of office . His presidency at the banquet table so far had been a great success , and no brother could doubt that under the direction of Bio . Dr . Cutmore the prosperity and successor the William Preston Lodge was assured . The W . M ,, in thanking the brethren and Bro . Ewens for the toast , also expressed the compliment he felt it that he had been chosen as W . M . They might rest assured that he would
endeavour to do ciedit to their choice , by fulfilling the duties of the chair in as perfect a manner as he was capable of . His object would be to make the working of the lodge as impressive as possible , and with this obj-ct in view he hoped the brethren and officers would give him their support . The W . M . next gave " The Health of the Initiate , " and said that every one knew that as in nature so in Masonic lodges , everything must come to an end if theic was not a constant accession of new blood .
He had great pleasure in welcoming the new member who had bten introduced into freemasonry that evening , and hoped that this new member would be the means of stirring up the brethren to new efforts on behalf of the Order . Brc > . Appell leplied , and said he felt that a very great honour had been conferred upon him by admitting him to such an ancient and respectable society as that of Freemasons . He would ever retain the memorv of that beautiful
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and impressive ceremony he had recently witnessed and been such a prominent figure in . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of Bro . Miller , " who , he said , had carried out the whole of the installation ceremony in a . most impressive and perfect manner . Bro . Miller , in thanking the brethren , said he was always most heartily received in the William Preston Lodge , and , as a consequence , he felt
more at home there than in any other lodge which he was privileged to enter . Since the lodge had met at its present most convenient quarters the number of members had largely increased . He hoped that this prosperity would continue , and that the lodge would always enjjy the distinguished position it at present occupied . He might add , in conclusion , that he was much gratified at thinking that
he had been of some service to the lodge in installing the W . M . " The Health of the Visitors " was proposed by Bro . George Newman , who , while tendering them a hearty welcome , trusted that it would be long before it was necessary to omit this toast in the William Preston Lodge . Replies to this toast having been made by each of the guests ,
the W . M . proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . S . D . Ewins , " again complimenting him on his admirable performance of the duties of all the offices he had filled in the lodge in succession . Bro . Ewins , in reply , said : Worshipful Master and brethren , I consider it a very great honour to have the opportunity of replying to so important a toast as that of the Immediate Past Master of the William
Preston Lodge . 1 am desirous of doing my duty in every station of life to which the G . A . O . T . U . may call me , and it was with that view I entered on the various offices 1 have filled in this lodge , and no less in the office of Worshipful Master . But though I was determined to carry out my duties properly , I must confess that I am glad to be relieved from the distinguished post I have just left . The
poet speaks of "the fierce light that beats upon a throne , " but , in my opinion , that " fierce light " is nothing to the eyes of all the brethren of a lodge being upon a Worshipful Master . A Master may be pardoned if , in such circumstances , he feels some little nervousness in his position , and I confess that I felt such nervousness on taking the office of your Worshipful Master . However , that is past now ,
and in the position of Past Master 1 feel some confidence . In this position I shall , like other Past Masters , be most happy to render the W . M . any assistance that is in my power , and the elegant Past Master ' s j ? wel , with which you have presented me , will be an incentive to a further performance of my duties . I hope I shall be able to attend the meetings of the lodge for many years to come ,
and the happy evenings I have spent hece will be an encoucagement to me to come amongst the brethren , and participate in those jeiyous reunions which , for so many years , have taken place in the Willi > m l're- > ton Lodge . The other toasts were then given , and the evening , which had been enlivened by some well executed music , came to an end .
HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —The December meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John H . Southwood , W . M ., presided , and among the other brethren present were Bros , E . J . Goodacre , S . W . ; W . Spalding , J . W . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M . Treas . ; Charles Atkins , P . M . Sec . ; E . S . Foot , J . D . ; Orlando Latreille , I . G . ; A . Rosenthal , D . C . ; and
C . T . Speight , lyler . The Visitors who were enteitamed were Bros . A . Mead , W . M . 27 ; George Andrews , 1420 ; A . Hayes , 18 4 ; William Dailing , 1 259 ; James Terry , P . M . 228 ; II . G . Buss , Asst . Grand .- ccietaiy ; Stephen Horncastle , 101 P . M . 15 ; Samuel L . Maynard P . M . 101 ; N . Hunt , L'Amitie ( Boulogne ) , John Green , P . M . 27 ; Fred . C . Hill , 90 ; and H . Massey (> 'iw"n . « on ) . There were also
a Urge number of lay members of the lodec in attendance . The work of the lodge consisted of initiating Messrs . Cox , Boughton , Grimwade , and Macpherson . Afterwards Hro . Southwood , W . M ., was elected president of the Hervey Lodge Benevolent Fund , and Bros . Dr . Hogg , S mthwo . id , and Charles Atkins , Trustees . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , was elected an honorary
member in consequence of his connection with the Egyptian Bye-Law Benevolent Fund . Subsequently twenty guineas were voted to the list of the W . M . as Steward for the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Lodge was then closed and the brethren banqueted together at Freemasons' Tavern , and honoured the customary toasts . In giving the toast of the " Queen and the Craft" the W . M ., took occasion to allude to the
serious illness of Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice , and reminded the brethren of the time , now seventeen years ago , when the late Prince Consort succumbed to a fatal disease , during the different stages of which the Princess Alice devotedly waited upjn her father with the true instincts of a daughter . The W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., " sail he was extremely pleased to find that the Hervey Lodije had that evening added to its roll of members a Grand Officer who from
his activity in the past , ami fro . n his juvenile appearance , gave promise ot his utility in the future and of giving lustre to the Hervey lodge as he had to that auliei le lodge the Egyptian . Dr . Hogg , anoth r Past Grand Officer , was also a member of the lodge-, and hii virtues would be constantly spoken of among the numbers . He was always endeavouring to benefit society , and
brought to that work a vast amount of cvnerience , scientific kir . vvie 'ge , and kindness of 1 . r , Within only a few days ; - ¦ . a friend of his ( the W . 1 . ) took an afflicted dau ^ ht . r 1 . 1 him , anil he no sooner mentioned to him the name of the W . M . of the Hervey Lodge than Dr . Hogg ' s most kindly sympathies were enlisted on
behalf of the child , as if he had known all the family for the last fifty years . Dr . Hogg and Bro . Buss replied , the latter , in the course of his observations , remarking , that it afforded him great gratification , as well as being a source of pride to him , to be elected a member of the Hervey Lodge . He referred to a period when the lodge was not in such a
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CONTENTS .
K . iuKIS OI M * 5 i ; WIC MEKT 1 NUSVv-if Masonry S 11 Instruction £ 79 Roval Arch .. 579 Knights Templar 5 » ° Keel Cross of Cunstantine 58 ° Provincial Grand Clnpter of Forfar and Angus 5 « o Masouicand General Tidings » 5 | °
Masonic Notes and Queries 5 * Xhe Rom in Catholic Church and Freemasonry 5 S 1 Notes on Art , & c . 5 jj i The Charities of Freemasonry S " Mas ' Testimonials jSa Co-monoliian Masonry 5 8 3 The " Chaine d'Union . " S ^ 3 CORRF . SPOXDF . NCE t—
Memorial to Iiro . R . W . Little 5 » 3 Bro . Bedolfe and the Mark Degree £ R 3 Masonic Notes 5 8 3 YVentworth Little Memorial 5 ^ 3 Herefordshire Masonic Charity Association 5 ^ 4 Obitnary 5 j | 4 The Old and Blind Wife of a Mason 584 ¦
Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . 5 ° 4 Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution 58 4 The London Masonic Charity Association 5 ^ 4 Annual Festival of ( he Emulation Lodge of Improvement J 8 J Provincial Grand L : dg- of East Lancashire 5 ^ 5 Dramatic Notes 58 5 Ledge Meetings for Next Week 5 fi 6 Advertisements i ., ii ., iii ., iv ., v ., vi .
Notice. Christmas Week.
NOTICE . CHRISTMAS WEEK .
The Freemason for Dec , 28 th will be published as usual on Friday morning , Dec . 27 th , but the Editor will be glad to receive reports , communications , etc ., on the previous Monday , or by the first post on Tuesday morning-.
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
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Craft Ulasotwij . FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult . There were present Bros . Charles Diary , W . M . ; Rumball , S . Wi ; Morrison , | . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treasurer ; W ., Sturat , P . M ., Secretary ; Mallet , I . P . M . ; Heaphy , S . D . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . O . of Middlesex , J . D . ; Clark , I . G . ; Titlty , W . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . of Middlesex , P . M . ;
Themans , P . M . ; Longstaffe , Tyler . The minutes of the installation meeting , in October last , having been read and unanimously confirmed , the W . M . with the assistance of his officers mot ably passed Bros . Weeden and Nathan to ' the F . C Degree , and initiated Mr . George Kendall into Craft mysteries . The W . M . announced that he intended to represent the lodge of Faith , as Steward , at the forthcoming festival in connection with that valuable institution , —
the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . He hoped that the brethren would endeavour to assist him to the best of their ability in order that his list of subscriptions phould not only do credit to the excellent charitable object which he represented but should be worthy of this old and distinguished lodge . Many of the brethren having responded to this appeal by handing in donations , the lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren separated . There was no banquet .
LION AND LAMB LODGE ( No . 192 ) . —The December meeting of the above lodge was held on the i ; th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . The following-brethren were present : —Bros . Henry Legge , W . M . Cohu , P . M ., S . W . ; Rickwood , J . W . ; George Kenning , P . M ., Treas . ; George Abbott , P . M ., Secretary ; Lucas , S . D . ; J . Lorkin , J . D . ; Chillingworth , I . G . ; Edward
Jones , I . P . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; J . G . Marsh , P . M . ; H . A . Carter , Fisher , Goddau ' , Dart , Pratt , W . H . Lee , Davies , Organist ; T . Agutter , W . Darnell , Robert Clark , John Kent , and other brethren . The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Bros . Henry Norris , James Frascr , ai . d Edwin Follctt , were raised to the degree of Master Masons . Bros . Thomas Coleman , W . Simms
Cobb , and George Cook , were passed to the degree of Fellow Crafts , Bro . Henry Stephenson was elected a joining member . The sum of five guineas was voted from the lodge funds towards the Wentwoith Little Memorial Fund , and three guineas to the George Chamber ' s Testimonial . It was proposed by Bro . Edward Jones , I . P . M ., and seconded by Bro . J . G . Marsh , P . M ., " That a letter of condolence be
sent to the widow of the late S . W ., Bro . Frank Fellows . " Notice of motion was given by Bro . Edward Jones , I . P . M ., "That the sum of five shillings be contributed annually by each member of the lodge for t' . ie purpose of forming a Charity Fund , instead of the charity box now in use . " The brethren dined together ; and the usuattoasts were pro-[• o .-. ed and acknowledged .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . — The , 'mi . unl installation meeting of this lodge wa :: held on Thur > day week , at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannonstreet , under the presidency of Bro . S . D . Ewins , W . M . ; the Officers present were Bros . Dr . Cutmore , S , W ., and W . M . tket ; K . Kidman , J . W . ; W . Drake , S . D . ; W . J . Roberts , J . D . ; W . F . Smart , I . G . ; W . J . Collens , D . C . ; Captain Kain , P . M ., Treas . ; Worrell , Sec . ; W . J . Miller ,
I ' . M . ; George Newman , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; A . K . Braun , P . M . ; J . 1 'ringle , P . M . ; A . C . Rees ; and a large muster of lay brethren , and a goodly company of visitors , l ifter the introductory formalities , the lodge was opened in tlie . Second Degree , and Bro . S . D . Ewins vacated the chair in favour of Past Master Miller , to whom Bro . George Newman presented Bro . Dr . Cutmore for installation . The customary ceremonies having been completed in the Three Degrees , the new Woishipful Master invested the following
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brethren as his officers for the year ensuing : —Bro . S . D . Ewins , I . P . M . ; E . Kidman , ' S . W . ; W . Drake , J . W . ; Captain Kain , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Worrell , Secretary ; J . R . Roberts , S . D . ; W . F . Smart , J . D . ; W . Collens , I . G . ; E . B . Broomhall , D . C . ; and George Newman , P . M ., Steward . After the delivery of the addresses to the
W . M ., officers , and brethren , Mr . J . G . Appell was initiated in Freemasonry by the W . M ., who , by his performance of the ceremony , gave the fullest promise of discharging his duties efficiently during his year of office . This portion of the lodge work having been discharged , Dr . Cutmore , in the name of the lodge , presented to Bro . S . D . Ewins , » r . » r lj nn . TJ . 1 ~ C „ 1 i . 1 . of workman
I . P . M ., a massive gold P . M ' s . jewel , elegant - ship , which had been unanimously voted to Bro . Ewins by the members of the lodge , in recognition of his ability and courtesy as Master of the lodge from November 1877 to November 1878 . The jewel bore the inscription , " Presented by the William Preston Ledge , No . 766 , to Bro Samuel Daniel EwinsPMin appreciation of his emikamuk 1 ^ cLiuei jj * iJ » ... i * j
*^—I-, .., ' . A >»» , ...... ...... ~ . ..... nent services as W . M ., and as a token of fraternal regard and esteem , 28 th November , 1878 . " In making the presentation , Dr . Cutmore , after recounting the services of Bro . Ewins in the different capacities in whicn he bad worn the collars of the lodge , informed the brethren that he considered the jewel had been well earned , for Brt . Ewins had
set a bright example to the other brethren of the lodge , which he trusted they would not be slow to follow . Every brotherof the lodge must have looked on Bro . liwins with pride while he was W . M ., and must have noticed that his best efforts were being directed to advance the interests of the lodge in which he had served , with so much credit to himself and advantage to the . brethren . He was sure
he was only expressing the sentiments of all the members of the lodge , as well as of himself , when he said he tiusted that Bro . Ewins would live long to wear the jiwel , and encourage other brethren to make the same endeavours to earn such a high distinction as had been conferred on him that day by his brother Masons . Bro . Ewins , in acknowledging the very handsome present which the brethren had
honoured him with , said that the honour conferred upon him would always be looked upon by him with the greatest pride and satisfaction . Although he had b : en content to pursue a quiet and unobtrusive course , ever since he had entered the lodge , he was much gratified when the dignity of office was first conferred on him , and fiom that moment he resolved to be a working member , unci attain , if he
should be spared , that bumtnit of a Freemason's ambition , the Mastership of the lodge . He miut have given the brethren satisfaction or he would not have been promoted from office to office by the lespective Worshipful Masters . When he reached the chair he determined , so far as he was able , that the lustie of the Willu . n Preston Lodge should not be dimmed by his jear of ofiice , and the result
of that determination was best evidenced ly the jewel which now adorned his breast . It wouldever be deemed an honour by him to display that adornment in all Alaionic assemblies . A jewel of less beauty would ha . ve marked the satisfaction tf the brethren , but the exquisite workmanship and great value of that with which he had been presented were more than an ordinary testimony of appreciation .
He should ever look back with pride on his year of office in the William Preston Lodge , and he ho [/ ed his connection with it would be long , and as pleasant both to the brethren and himself as it had been hithevto . Bro . Ewins having resumed his seat amidst loud cheers , Bro . George Ncvvm 4 . 11 announced that he had undertaken to represent the lodge as its Steward at the forthcoming annual festival of the
Koyal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and he trusted that the lodge would support him on that aecasion . The lodi > e then voted the sum of five guineas , to he placed on Bro George Newman's list , and after closing down , the brethren adjounie I to a choice banquet , at which they were headed by the W . M . After banquet had been disposed of , the usual list of toasts was proposed , and the introductory
compliments to the Queen and the Craft , the Prince of Wales , the Earl of Carnarvon , Lord Skelmersdale , and the Grand Officers having been duly paid , Bro . Ewins proposed " Th ; Health of the W . M .. " Speaking to the toast , he said that Bro . Cutmore had obtained the goodwill of the brethren by his kindness , courtesy , and geniality , while he had distinguished himself in his various offices in such a
way that the choice by the brethren c f him as Master of the lodge was unanimously expressed in his favour . He considered the health of the W . M . was the principal toast of the evening . The brethren had seen how veil he had peifnimed the work of the lodge by initiating a new member , and the style in which he had done it was a happy augury of
good work during his year of office . His presidency at the banquet table so far had been a great success , and no brother could doubt that under the direction of Bio . Dr . Cutmore the prosperity and successor the William Preston Lodge was assured . The W . M ,, in thanking the brethren and Bro . Ewens for the toast , also expressed the compliment he felt it that he had been chosen as W . M . They might rest assured that he would
endeavour to do ciedit to their choice , by fulfilling the duties of the chair in as perfect a manner as he was capable of . His object would be to make the working of the lodge as impressive as possible , and with this obj-ct in view he hoped the brethren and officers would give him their support . The W . M . next gave " The Health of the Initiate , " and said that every one knew that as in nature so in Masonic lodges , everything must come to an end if theic was not a constant accession of new blood .
He had great pleasure in welcoming the new member who had bten introduced into freemasonry that evening , and hoped that this new member would be the means of stirring up the brethren to new efforts on behalf of the Order . Brc > . Appell leplied , and said he felt that a very great honour had been conferred upon him by admitting him to such an ancient and respectable society as that of Freemasons . He would ever retain the memorv of that beautiful
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and impressive ceremony he had recently witnessed and been such a prominent figure in . The W . M . next proposed " The Health of Bro . Miller , " who , he said , had carried out the whole of the installation ceremony in a . most impressive and perfect manner . Bro . Miller , in thanking the brethren , said he was always most heartily received in the William Preston Lodge , and , as a consequence , he felt
more at home there than in any other lodge which he was privileged to enter . Since the lodge had met at its present most convenient quarters the number of members had largely increased . He hoped that this prosperity would continue , and that the lodge would always enjjy the distinguished position it at present occupied . He might add , in conclusion , that he was much gratified at thinking that
he had been of some service to the lodge in installing the W . M . " The Health of the Visitors " was proposed by Bro . George Newman , who , while tendering them a hearty welcome , trusted that it would be long before it was necessary to omit this toast in the William Preston Lodge . Replies to this toast having been made by each of the guests ,
the W . M . proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . S . D . Ewins , " again complimenting him on his admirable performance of the duties of all the offices he had filled in the lodge in succession . Bro . Ewins , in reply , said : Worshipful Master and brethren , I consider it a very great honour to have the opportunity of replying to so important a toast as that of the Immediate Past Master of the William
Preston Lodge . 1 am desirous of doing my duty in every station of life to which the G . A . O . T . U . may call me , and it was with that view I entered on the various offices 1 have filled in this lodge , and no less in the office of Worshipful Master . But though I was determined to carry out my duties properly , I must confess that I am glad to be relieved from the distinguished post I have just left . The
poet speaks of "the fierce light that beats upon a throne , " but , in my opinion , that " fierce light " is nothing to the eyes of all the brethren of a lodge being upon a Worshipful Master . A Master may be pardoned if , in such circumstances , he feels some little nervousness in his position , and I confess that I felt such nervousness on taking the office of your Worshipful Master . However , that is past now ,
and in the position of Past Master 1 feel some confidence . In this position I shall , like other Past Masters , be most happy to render the W . M . any assistance that is in my power , and the elegant Past Master ' s j ? wel , with which you have presented me , will be an incentive to a further performance of my duties . I hope I shall be able to attend the meetings of the lodge for many years to come ,
and the happy evenings I have spent hece will be an encoucagement to me to come amongst the brethren , and participate in those jeiyous reunions which , for so many years , have taken place in the Willi > m l're- > ton Lodge . The other toasts were then given , and the evening , which had been enlivened by some well executed music , came to an end .
HERVEY LODGE ( No . 1260 ) . —The December meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . John H . Southwood , W . M ., presided , and among the other brethren present were Bros , E . J . Goodacre , S . W . ; W . Spalding , J . W . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , P . M . Treas . ; Charles Atkins , P . M . Sec . ; E . S . Foot , J . D . ; Orlando Latreille , I . G . ; A . Rosenthal , D . C . ; and
C . T . Speight , lyler . The Visitors who were enteitamed were Bros . A . Mead , W . M . 27 ; George Andrews , 1420 ; A . Hayes , 18 4 ; William Dailing , 1 259 ; James Terry , P . M . 228 ; II . G . Buss , Asst . Grand .- ccietaiy ; Stephen Horncastle , 101 P . M . 15 ; Samuel L . Maynard P . M . 101 ; N . Hunt , L'Amitie ( Boulogne ) , John Green , P . M . 27 ; Fred . C . Hill , 90 ; and H . Massey (> 'iw"n . « on ) . There were also
a Urge number of lay members of the lodec in attendance . The work of the lodge consisted of initiating Messrs . Cox , Boughton , Grimwade , and Macpherson . Afterwards Hro . Southwood , W . M ., was elected president of the Hervey Lodge Benevolent Fund , and Bros . Dr . Hogg , S mthwo . id , and Charles Atkins , Trustees . Bro . H . G . Buss , Assistant Grand Secretary , was elected an honorary
member in consequence of his connection with the Egyptian Bye-Law Benevolent Fund . Subsequently twenty guineas were voted to the list of the W . M . as Steward for the next festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . Lodge was then closed and the brethren banqueted together at Freemasons' Tavern , and honoured the customary toasts . In giving the toast of the " Queen and the Craft" the W . M ., took occasion to allude to the
serious illness of Her Royal Highness the Princess Alice , and reminded the brethren of the time , now seventeen years ago , when the late Prince Consort succumbed to a fatal disease , during the different stages of which the Princess Alice devotedly waited upjn her father with the true instincts of a daughter . The W . M ., in giving the toast of " The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., " sail he was extremely pleased to find that the Hervey Lodije had that evening added to its roll of members a Grand Officer who from
his activity in the past , ami fro . n his juvenile appearance , gave promise ot his utility in the future and of giving lustre to the Hervey lodge as he had to that auliei le lodge the Egyptian . Dr . Hogg , anoth r Past Grand Officer , was also a member of the lodge-, and hii virtues would be constantly spoken of among the numbers . He was always endeavouring to benefit society , and
brought to that work a vast amount of cvnerience , scientific kir . vvie 'ge , and kindness of 1 . r , Within only a few days ; - ¦ . a friend of his ( the W . 1 . ) took an afflicted dau ^ ht . r 1 . 1 him , anil he no sooner mentioned to him the name of the W . M . of the Hervey Lodge than Dr . Hogg ' s most kindly sympathies were enlisted on
behalf of the child , as if he had known all the family for the last fifty years . Dr . Hogg and Bro . Buss replied , the latter , in the course of his observations , remarking , that it afforded him great gratification , as well as being a source of pride to him , to be elected a member of the Hervey Lodge . He referred to a period when the lodge was not in such a