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United Grand Lodge.
not be continued , and he thought that | in the Book of Constitutions there should be an entry of what the duties of the Officers of Grand Lodge were . He hoped that the Board would
send its report next time , and not that of the President . The Grand Master thought this last remark was scarcely in order , as it seemed to involve a
personal reflection . Bro . Cooke said he was exceedingly sorry ; if he had been personal , it was unintentional . The subject then dropped .
Bro . Wm . Smith , P . M . 33 , rose to move "That it is desirable that the printed notice papers of the business to be transacted at each Quarterl y Communication shall include a
complete list or return of all applications or petitions to the M . W . the Grand Master , during the preceding three months , for new lodges , with the dates of such applications , the names of the
petitioners , and of the lodges , as well as the proposed places of meeting , together with the dates and particulars of all warrants issued ; and that the M . W . the Grand Master be
respectfully requested to direct the saiel return to be issued by the Grand Secretary . " He was not intending to interfere with the prerogative of the Grand Master , but was merely
following the example of Grand Chapter . He thought it would be convenient to have , from time to time , a list published with the Quarterl y papers of Grand Lodge , of those applications for
warrants for new lodges which had been mack in the preceding quarter . Recentl y it had happenned that , between the issuing of one year ' s Calendar and the next , a brother initiated in a new
lodge desired to visit another lodge , and he ( Bro Smith ) had known more than one instance where there were no means of ascertaining , without reference to the Grand Secretary ' s office , that
such a lodge existed . Bro . Matthew Cooke seconded the motion . The Grand Registrar opposed the motion on the ground that it was trenching on the Grand
Master ' s prerogative . As to the plea that a brother initiated in a new loel ge was at a disadvantage , there was a sufficient safeguard in the Book of Constitutions , which provided that- the
brother introducing a visitor should vouch for him . He thought it inexpedient that the information sought for by Bro . Smith ' s motion should be published in any periodical , and he would
advise the Grand Master not to accede to the proposal . Bro . W . Smith replied , that it was not asked for that it should be printed in a periodical , but
on the notice papers of Granel Lodge . The Grand Master said—I have considered this motion , and it does appear to me to be open to considerable objection that there should be
published a list of the applications which have been received . I think that that is asking for information which mi ght be painful to some persons if it should be afforded . It cannot be asked for tin ;
purpose of questioning the decision of the Grand Master ; for the granting of warrants is within the discretion of the Grand Master , and it will
be my duty to maintain it in that position . I think , therefore , that any publication of the applications that have been made would be undesirable . When the Calendar is published the names
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of the new lodges are known . If any easier method could be devised to make known new lodges granted , I should not object to it . I venture to suggest that Bro . Smith should not press
his motion . I should think it undesirable , and shall recommend Grand Lodge , if it is pressed , not to adopt it .
Bro . Smith , having said he merely followed the precedent of Grand Chapter , withdrew his motion .
Bro . the Rev . K . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain then moved : — " That this Grand Lodge , deeply sympathising with theterrible and wide-spread sufferings caused
by the famine in Persia , resolves that a sum of iIi 2 $ o be contributed towards the fund now being raised in England to relieve this distress . " He gave the brethren a vivid sketch of the
horrors of the Persian famine , anel subsequently reduced the amount he asked for to s £ iojf , the Grand Treasurer having stated that the Grand
Lodge was still in debt to the Lodge of Benevolence for money borrowed to erect the present buildings .
One hundred guineas were therefore voted to the Persian Famine Fund , and Grand Lodge was closed in ample form , and adjourned .
Banquet To Bros. Betram And Roberts.
BANQUET TO BROS . BETRAM AND ROBERTS .
Messrs . Bertram and Roberts ' s contract for supplying the refreshments at the Crystal Palace drawing to a close , the brethren of the Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 , entertained those gentlemen at a grand banquet in the Crystal Palace , on the Sth inst ., in token of the admiration of the
manner in which they have met the demands of the public during the seventeen years the refreshment contract had been in their hands . As the lodge banquets have always been entrusted to Messrs . Betram and Roberts , the brethren had had ample opportunity of judging of the ability
of these caterers , and an expression of feeling on this subject coming from such a body will be acknowledged to be some value . In consequence of the universal satisfaction that was felt at the way in which they have supplied the public with refreshments , about 100 brethren assembled at
the complimentary banquet to take part in offering them their thanks . A Lodge of Emergency was first held , at which , however , there was no Masonic work done , and at six o ' clock the hour appointed for the banquet , the brethren ceased labour—which had been by no means
laboriousand adjourned to refreshment in the banquetroom , where Bro . George Weeks , W . M ., headed the table , having Bro . Bertram on his right hand and Bro . Roberts on his left . The banquet provided was of the most elegant discription , and the tables were adorned with such floral and fruit
decorations as could give an additional charm to the viands , which were served under the direction of Bro . Nelson Coates . The brethren who attended were liro . George Weeks , W . M . ; W . H . Cooper , S . W . ; Henry Cox , J . W . ; S . P . Acton ,- P . M ., Treasurer ; Henry T . Thompson ,
P . M ., Secretary ; R . Steigerwald , S . D . ; Edward M . Morley , J . D . ; Thomas Potter , I . G . ; William Bertram , D . C . ; Wm . Stevens , W . S . Past Masters , Bros . Wm . Watson , J . Richmond Sheen , Thomas Foxall , E . j . Oliver , Seymour Smith , Organist ; Bros . W . W . Baxter , John
Nash , J . B . Walter , J . W . Lassam , G . Rees , T . G . Hamblen , D . Dore , W . L . Mallett , Wm . George , and other members . The visitors included Bros . Fred . Binckes , W . M . Grand Stewards '; G . J . Kain , P . Prov . G . Sec , P . M ., 766 ; Ed . Cox , P . G . S . W ., P . M . 6 tf ; J . Terry ,
P . P . G . S . B ., W . M . 1366 ; J . Emmens , P . G . P . ; W . F . Smith , P . M . 177 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ; George Bolton , P . M . 16 9 ; S . G . Foxall , P . M . 1305 - W . H . Harper ,
Banquet To Bros. Betram And Roberts.
W . M . 766 ,- W . J . Miller , P . M . 766 ; Wm . Whin , P . M . 657 ; H . A . Stacey , P , M . 1288 ; Alfred Avery , P . M . 1314 ; W . Y . Laing , P . M . 45 ; W . G . Kent , I . G . 1397 ; W . Lane , S . D . 28 ; George Perren , 23 and 173 ; G . A . Fleming , 173 ; William Wright , 6 $ ; James Edbrooke ,
72 ; Nelson Coates , 72 ; Thomas Goodfellow , 177 ; J . A . De Jersey , 6 4 ; W . H . Jackson , 766 ; Alfred Jefi ' ery , 766 ; J . 1 AIlsop , 463 ; A . Brolochan , Saint Andrews , ( Scotland ) 48 ; Henry Gabb , 72 ; Henry Smith , 007 ; W ,
W . S . dimming , 58 ; J . Miles , 65 E . Archer , 766 ; T . C . Girdwood , 1314 ; G . W . Kingstone , 1314 ; O . H . Colvin , 1 S 0 ; F . Sweeting , 13 , 57 j J , Vallentin , and many others . The Masonic Institutions were represented by Bro . F . Binckes , ' ( Boys' School ) , Bro . Lane ,
( Girls' School ) , and Bro . James Terry , ( Benevolent Institution ) . At the removal of the cloth grace was said , and the introductory Masonic toasts were given and honoured . Bro . John Emmens , P . G . P ,. responded
to the toast of " The Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Oliicers . " Bro . II . T . Thompson then read the following list of brethren from whom letters of apology for absence had been received : —T . Beard , P . M ., 101 :
J . Sitt , Geo . Imrie , John Hervey , G . Secretary ; Magnus Ohren , S . W ., 33 ; W . Farnfield , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; and E . H . Patten , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
IheW . M ., proceeding with the programme of toasts , rose and said .- Brethren , in rising to propose what I must be allowed to call the toast of the evening , I do so with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret—with feelings of pleasure that I am the medium to convey to our brothers
on my immediate right and left , the hearty welcome of the Crystal Palace Lodge to this banquet —with regret that a more able Mason than myself is not in the position I now occupy . Although I need not tell the brethren assembled that I an 1 : 0 orator , I feel that if I had the power
of speech of the Attorney-General —( laughter , and a cry of " Three weeks" )—you would not be surprised to hear that I could not say aught to to render the toasts , I am about to propose , more acceptable , or add one jot to the enthusiasm with which I am sure it will be received by you .
( Hear , hear ) ., It is " The health and future pros-, perity of our Bro . Bertram , and our Bro . Roberts ( Great applause ) . I am pleased to hear it , I need not remind you that this is the last banquet our kind friends will provide for us . This unfortunate knowledge throws back our memories to the
past . How many happy hours have we spent within these walls , and how much lias the good cheer so liberally spread by them added to the social feelings amongst us . ( Hear , hear . ) And , brethren , this may be said by countless thousands of others . The prince and the peasant have all
shared in the skill anel ability of our Bros . Bertram and Roberts . The Viceroy of Egypt , the Prince and Princess of Wales , the Grand Sultan of Turkey , the Emperor and and Empress of Brazil , the Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia , the ex-Emperor and Empress of the French , and
many other celebrities , have been entertained by them , and with such magnificence that it lias scarcely ever been equalled , and has never been excelled by any one . ( Hear , hear . ) How many a happy wife refers with pride and pleasure to her wedding breakfast provided
by our Bros . Bertram and Roberts ! and many a noble citizen has declared that no banquet ever equalled that supplied at the Crystal Palace . ( Hear , hear . ) Our Bros . Bertram and Roberts have accomplished a vast and magnificent work in the gastronomic art ; and with such
unparalleled skill and resources , well may they have challenged to have supplied the army in the Autumn Manoeuvres . ( Hear , hear . ) And were I bold Dragoon , or a Life Guardsman , both of which I am well suited for , Bros . Bertram and Roberts must do the victualling if am to fight .
( Hear , hear . ) Our Bros . Bertram and Roberts have acted pre-eminently well in their charitable avocations—( hear , hear , ) — they have liberally supported all the Charities connected with Masonry . It is but very lately they have enter . tained the whole of the girls , and their teachers , and the Committee , in this building , paying
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United Grand Lodge.
not be continued , and he thought that | in the Book of Constitutions there should be an entry of what the duties of the Officers of Grand Lodge were . He hoped that the Board would
send its report next time , and not that of the President . The Grand Master thought this last remark was scarcely in order , as it seemed to involve a
personal reflection . Bro . Cooke said he was exceedingly sorry ; if he had been personal , it was unintentional . The subject then dropped .
Bro . Wm . Smith , P . M . 33 , rose to move "That it is desirable that the printed notice papers of the business to be transacted at each Quarterl y Communication shall include a
complete list or return of all applications or petitions to the M . W . the Grand Master , during the preceding three months , for new lodges , with the dates of such applications , the names of the
petitioners , and of the lodges , as well as the proposed places of meeting , together with the dates and particulars of all warrants issued ; and that the M . W . the Grand Master be
respectfully requested to direct the saiel return to be issued by the Grand Secretary . " He was not intending to interfere with the prerogative of the Grand Master , but was merely
following the example of Grand Chapter . He thought it would be convenient to have , from time to time , a list published with the Quarterl y papers of Grand Lodge , of those applications for
warrants for new lodges which had been mack in the preceding quarter . Recentl y it had happenned that , between the issuing of one year ' s Calendar and the next , a brother initiated in a new
lodge desired to visit another lodge , and he ( Bro Smith ) had known more than one instance where there were no means of ascertaining , without reference to the Grand Secretary ' s office , that
such a lodge existed . Bro . Matthew Cooke seconded the motion . The Grand Registrar opposed the motion on the ground that it was trenching on the Grand
Master ' s prerogative . As to the plea that a brother initiated in a new loel ge was at a disadvantage , there was a sufficient safeguard in the Book of Constitutions , which provided that- the
brother introducing a visitor should vouch for him . He thought it inexpedient that the information sought for by Bro . Smith ' s motion should be published in any periodical , and he would
advise the Grand Master not to accede to the proposal . Bro . W . Smith replied , that it was not asked for that it should be printed in a periodical , but
on the notice papers of Granel Lodge . The Grand Master said—I have considered this motion , and it does appear to me to be open to considerable objection that there should be
published a list of the applications which have been received . I think that that is asking for information which mi ght be painful to some persons if it should be afforded . It cannot be asked for tin ;
purpose of questioning the decision of the Grand Master ; for the granting of warrants is within the discretion of the Grand Master , and it will
be my duty to maintain it in that position . I think , therefore , that any publication of the applications that have been made would be undesirable . When the Calendar is published the names
United Grand Lodge.
of the new lodges are known . If any easier method could be devised to make known new lodges granted , I should not object to it . I venture to suggest that Bro . Smith should not press
his motion . I should think it undesirable , and shall recommend Grand Lodge , if it is pressed , not to adopt it .
Bro . Smith , having said he merely followed the precedent of Grand Chapter , withdrew his motion .
Bro . the Rev . K . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain then moved : — " That this Grand Lodge , deeply sympathising with theterrible and wide-spread sufferings caused
by the famine in Persia , resolves that a sum of iIi 2 $ o be contributed towards the fund now being raised in England to relieve this distress . " He gave the brethren a vivid sketch of the
horrors of the Persian famine , anel subsequently reduced the amount he asked for to s £ iojf , the Grand Treasurer having stated that the Grand
Lodge was still in debt to the Lodge of Benevolence for money borrowed to erect the present buildings .
One hundred guineas were therefore voted to the Persian Famine Fund , and Grand Lodge was closed in ample form , and adjourned .
Banquet To Bros. Betram And Roberts.
BANQUET TO BROS . BETRAM AND ROBERTS .
Messrs . Bertram and Roberts ' s contract for supplying the refreshments at the Crystal Palace drawing to a close , the brethren of the Crystal Palace Lodge , No . 742 , entertained those gentlemen at a grand banquet in the Crystal Palace , on the Sth inst ., in token of the admiration of the
manner in which they have met the demands of the public during the seventeen years the refreshment contract had been in their hands . As the lodge banquets have always been entrusted to Messrs . Betram and Roberts , the brethren had had ample opportunity of judging of the ability
of these caterers , and an expression of feeling on this subject coming from such a body will be acknowledged to be some value . In consequence of the universal satisfaction that was felt at the way in which they have supplied the public with refreshments , about 100 brethren assembled at
the complimentary banquet to take part in offering them their thanks . A Lodge of Emergency was first held , at which , however , there was no Masonic work done , and at six o ' clock the hour appointed for the banquet , the brethren ceased labour—which had been by no means
laboriousand adjourned to refreshment in the banquetroom , where Bro . George Weeks , W . M ., headed the table , having Bro . Bertram on his right hand and Bro . Roberts on his left . The banquet provided was of the most elegant discription , and the tables were adorned with such floral and fruit
decorations as could give an additional charm to the viands , which were served under the direction of Bro . Nelson Coates . The brethren who attended were liro . George Weeks , W . M . ; W . H . Cooper , S . W . ; Henry Cox , J . W . ; S . P . Acton ,- P . M ., Treasurer ; Henry T . Thompson ,
P . M ., Secretary ; R . Steigerwald , S . D . ; Edward M . Morley , J . D . ; Thomas Potter , I . G . ; William Bertram , D . C . ; Wm . Stevens , W . S . Past Masters , Bros . Wm . Watson , J . Richmond Sheen , Thomas Foxall , E . j . Oliver , Seymour Smith , Organist ; Bros . W . W . Baxter , John
Nash , J . B . Walter , J . W . Lassam , G . Rees , T . G . Hamblen , D . Dore , W . L . Mallett , Wm . George , and other members . The visitors included Bros . Fred . Binckes , W . M . Grand Stewards '; G . J . Kain , P . Prov . G . Sec , P . M ., 766 ; Ed . Cox , P . G . S . W ., P . M . 6 tf ; J . Terry ,
P . P . G . S . B ., W . M . 1366 ; J . Emmens , P . G . P . ; W . F . Smith , P . M . 177 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ; George Bolton , P . M . 16 9 ; S . G . Foxall , P . M . 1305 - W . H . Harper ,
Banquet To Bros. Betram And Roberts.
W . M . 766 ,- W . J . Miller , P . M . 766 ; Wm . Whin , P . M . 657 ; H . A . Stacey , P , M . 1288 ; Alfred Avery , P . M . 1314 ; W . Y . Laing , P . M . 45 ; W . G . Kent , I . G . 1397 ; W . Lane , S . D . 28 ; George Perren , 23 and 173 ; G . A . Fleming , 173 ; William Wright , 6 $ ; James Edbrooke ,
72 ; Nelson Coates , 72 ; Thomas Goodfellow , 177 ; J . A . De Jersey , 6 4 ; W . H . Jackson , 766 ; Alfred Jefi ' ery , 766 ; J . 1 AIlsop , 463 ; A . Brolochan , Saint Andrews , ( Scotland ) 48 ; Henry Gabb , 72 ; Henry Smith , 007 ; W ,
W . S . dimming , 58 ; J . Miles , 65 E . Archer , 766 ; T . C . Girdwood , 1314 ; G . W . Kingstone , 1314 ; O . H . Colvin , 1 S 0 ; F . Sweeting , 13 , 57 j J , Vallentin , and many others . The Masonic Institutions were represented by Bro . F . Binckes , ' ( Boys' School ) , Bro . Lane ,
( Girls' School ) , and Bro . James Terry , ( Benevolent Institution ) . At the removal of the cloth grace was said , and the introductory Masonic toasts were given and honoured . Bro . John Emmens , P . G . P ,. responded
to the toast of " The Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Oliicers . " Bro . II . T . Thompson then read the following list of brethren from whom letters of apology for absence had been received : —T . Beard , P . M ., 101 :
J . Sitt , Geo . Imrie , John Hervey , G . Secretary ; Magnus Ohren , S . W ., 33 ; W . Farnfield , Secretary Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; and E . H . Patten , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls .
IheW . M ., proceeding with the programme of toasts , rose and said .- Brethren , in rising to propose what I must be allowed to call the toast of the evening , I do so with mingled feelings of pleasure and regret—with feelings of pleasure that I am the medium to convey to our brothers
on my immediate right and left , the hearty welcome of the Crystal Palace Lodge to this banquet —with regret that a more able Mason than myself is not in the position I now occupy . Although I need not tell the brethren assembled that I an 1 : 0 orator , I feel that if I had the power
of speech of the Attorney-General —( laughter , and a cry of " Three weeks" )—you would not be surprised to hear that I could not say aught to to render the toasts , I am about to propose , more acceptable , or add one jot to the enthusiasm with which I am sure it will be received by you .
( Hear , hear ) ., It is " The health and future pros-, perity of our Bro . Bertram , and our Bro . Roberts ( Great applause ) . I am pleased to hear it , I need not remind you that this is the last banquet our kind friends will provide for us . This unfortunate knowledge throws back our memories to the
past . How many happy hours have we spent within these walls , and how much lias the good cheer so liberally spread by them added to the social feelings amongst us . ( Hear , hear . ) And , brethren , this may be said by countless thousands of others . The prince and the peasant have all
shared in the skill anel ability of our Bros . Bertram and Roberts . The Viceroy of Egypt , the Prince and Princess of Wales , the Grand Sultan of Turkey , the Emperor and and Empress of Brazil , the Grand Duke Vladimir of Russia , the ex-Emperor and Empress of the French , and
many other celebrities , have been entertained by them , and with such magnificence that it lias scarcely ever been equalled , and has never been excelled by any one . ( Hear , hear . ) How many a happy wife refers with pride and pleasure to her wedding breakfast provided
by our Bros . Bertram and Roberts ! and many a noble citizen has declared that no banquet ever equalled that supplied at the Crystal Palace . ( Hear , hear . ) Our Bros . Bertram and Roberts have accomplished a vast and magnificent work in the gastronomic art ; and with such
unparalleled skill and resources , well may they have challenged to have supplied the army in the Autumn Manoeuvres . ( Hear , hear . ) And were I bold Dragoon , or a Life Guardsman , both of which I am well suited for , Bros . Bertram and Roberts must do the victualling if am to fight .
( Hear , hear . ) Our Bros . Bertram and Roberts have acted pre-eminently well in their charitable avocations—( hear , hear , ) — they have liberally supported all the Charities connected with Masonry . It is but very lately they have enter . tained the whole of the girls , and their teachers , and the Committee , in this building , paying