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one of the seven who founded the lodge . Bro , Dr . Barton ' s name was associated with the toast of " The health of the Visitors , " and this gentleman in the course of an ample speech , referred to the exodus from the Craft of the late Grand Master of England , Lord Ripon . He also made
allusion to the remark made in one of the leading newspapers , as to Freemasonry being a very foolish but harmless benefit society . He deprecated the entrance of men for aggrandisement , ambition , or self-interest . " The members of the Angel Lodge , Colchester , " having been
responded to , by the present W . M ., Bro . Cobb , the Chairman next gave "The Brethren of the Prince of Wales Lodge , " making special allusion to Bro . Townsend , who , thc Chairman said , was always ready to wait upon them . Amongst other toasts was that of " The Health of the
Secretary and Treasurer , " Bro . S . Dutton ; and the Chairman , in proposing it , spoke in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Bro . Dutton , adding that it was in a great measure owing to the indefatigable services of that gentleman that the lodge was in such a satisfactory state .
" The health of the Mayor and Corporation of Harwich " was also drank . It was proposed by Bro . Dr . Barton , who made some flattering remarks in reference to the Mayor ( J . Watts ) , observing , that , as a brother magistrate of the
county he could bear testimony to the good name , irrespective of party , that Bro . Watts held amongst all classes . Some excellent songs were sung , and the proceedings throughout were most successful and enjoyable .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( NO . 766 ) . — A meeting of thislodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on the 26 th September , 1874 , when the following brethren were present : —Bros . Wm .
Worrell , . W . M . ; A . Braun , S . W . ; J . Pringle , J . W . ; M . Newton , S . D . Also Bros . G . Newman , P . M . ; W . J . Miller , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; It . H . Whiteman , P . M . : G . J . Kain , P . M . and Treasurer . Also Bros . A . C . Rees
Dr . Cntmore , G . Smithers , J . A . Keen , W . Roberts , W . Johnston , W . E . Newton , P . Steinmann , H . T . Partridge , E . Kidman , and It . Lyon . Bros . F . Binckes , Sec . B . S . ; H . Garrod , P .. M 769 ; J . H . Broomhall , 569 ; G . W . Long , . ' , 69 ; Lewis Phillips , 822 ; A . Le Grand , 1298 . The
business of the evening consisted of the passing of Bros . Williams and Sutcliffe , the raising of Bros . Reissman , Davies , Broomhall , and Iteinhardt , and the initiation of five candidates , viz : Mr . F . G . Barns ; Mr . C . Colgrave ; Mr . R . Gunner ; Mr . A . Kansby ; Mr . It . B . Smithers .
The election for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Treasurer and Tyler then took place , when Bro . A . Braun , S . W ., was elected W . M ., Bro . G . J . Kain , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Grant , Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a jewel be presented to Bro .
Worrell , W . M ., on his leaving the chair , to mark the appreciation of the lodge of his valuable services during the past year . All Masonic business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , presided over by the W . M ,, after which the usual Masonic toasts were dulv honoured .
TH - GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 . )—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge rooms at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Friday evening , October 9 th , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . James Stevens . There were present , among other brethren , Bros .
Senior Warden and W . M . Elect , N . B . Headon ; Junior Warden J . H . Townend , P . M . ; Senior Deacon , J . Seex , P . M . 186 ; Secretary , E . Moody , P . M . ; Treasurer , Jas . Freeman ; G . W . Blackie , Barker , Catchpoll * , G . Page , P . M ., Jenkins , Boulton , T . Preston , Taylor , Colmer
Hamer and Cox , and several visitors . After the usual routine business had been transacted , Mr . John Phillips and Mr . F . Keeble were duly initiated . On the motion of the W . M . elect five pounds was voted from the benevolent fund to assist a distressed brother , and Bro . Preston
then moved , in accordance with his notice , that a Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas he jirc . fcnted to Bro . James Stevens , with the thanks of the brethren , and that he be asked to accept an honorary membership of the lodge . Bro . Prt ston expressed his regret that it had not
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fallen into abler hands to make the proposal , not that he feared being well supported , but because he thought the occasion was worthy of an abler tongue . As , however , the jewel was intended to commemorate the work of Bro . Stevens in the Great City Lodge , there was
some excuse for his ( the speaker ' s ) presumption in undertaking to make the motion , for he had been in the lodge every hour that it had been open since he was initiated . He was therefore able to testify to tha admirable way in which Bro . Stevens worked the lodge . The task of
presiding over such a lodge as the Great City was not a light one , nor was the position of the W . M . altogether easy . Brethren well knew that it is upon the wise and judicious exercise of the high functions committed to him that the satisfactory progress of the business of Masonry
in a great measure depends . We look to him , too , for counsel and advice , and he ( Bro . Preston ) felt sure the brethren would agree with him when he said , that during the time Bro . Stevens had been in the chair , his help had always been readily given to any brethren who
sought it , and as he was a most experienced Mason the advice was always valuable . His firmness and impartiality must have impressed the brethren , while the admirable way in which he had performed the lodge work was beyond all praise . A better Master never
presided over a lodge , and if his successors followed in his footsteps and copied his example the future of the Great City Lodge could not but be a great success . The jewel would serve to remind him that his efforts were appreciated , and the honorary membership
would keep him amongst th-j brethren , and his name would thus be associated with the lodge as long as it lasted . The motion having been seconded and carried unanimously , the Senior Warden made the formal announcement to the W . M . In reply , Bro . Stevens said , it had been
his good fortune to have several jewels presented to him , all of which he prized most highly ; but there were particular reasons why he should prize the Great City Lodge Jewel more highly than them all . For one thing it represented eighteen months in the chair . Then it was the
jewel of the first W . M . of a Lodge that had some difficulty in making its entry into the Masonic world ; but by the continued exertions of himself and others , the bantling had kicked itself out of its swaddling clothes , and once on his legs its strides had been rapid enough . There had
been twenty-eight initiates during his Mastership , and he believed that every one of them would be a credit to the Craft . The lodge , young as it was , was well known amongst Masons , and was always hopefully spoken of . But this creditable position could not be placed
entirely to his credit . Indeed he doubted whether he had done so much as the worthy brother , the W . M . elect . They had , however , worked hand in hand , with brotherly love and unity , and profit and pleasure had been the result . All the officers were entitled to share
in any praise that the W . M . had gained , and he heartily thanked them for the support they had given him , and for the admirable way in which they had performed their various duties . He accepted the honorary membership with thanks
and hoped still to be of some service to the lodge . The balance-sheet was then read and received , and the report of the auditors appointed by the lodge , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed and adjourned till the next day .
_ GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . —The installation meeting of this lotlge took place at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , City , on Saturday last , and passed off remarkably well . The brethren assembled at 3 o ' clock , and the lodge was op .-ned by the W . M ., Bro . James
Stevens . The lodge room was crowded , and presented a brilliant appearence . Amongst the visitors were noticed several of the leading officers of the Grand Lodge of England , besides a large number of Masters and Past Masters of
Metropolitan and Provineial Lodges . Most of the members of the lodge were present , including Bros . N . B . Headon , Senior Warden , and W . M . elect ; J . H . Townend , Junior Warden ; Freeman , Treasurer ; Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Secx , Senior Deacon ; Stanway , Junior Deacon ;
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Blackie , Inner Guard , Barker , acting Director of Ceremonies ; and Bros . Catchpole and Preston acting Stewards . Bro . Hervey , Grand Secretary , presented the W . M . elect , and the ceremony of installation was then performed in the most impressive manner by Bro . James Stevens , in
ancient form , and according to the laws of Grand Lodge . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D . C , acted as Senior Warden , and Bro . Bridges , P . M ., made an able Director of Ceremonies . The following officers were then invested in due form , the W . M . addressing to each a few appropriate words : —
Bros . J . H . Townend , P . M ., Senior Warden ; John Seex , P . M ., Junior Warden ; James Freeman , Treasurer ; Edwd . Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Richard Stanway , Senior Deacon ; J . W . Colmer , ( for Bro . Wisby , absent through illness ) , Junior Deacon ; G . W . Blackie , Inner Guard ;
W . H . Hook , Organist ; W . H . Catchpole , Director of Ceremonies ; Thos . Preston , ist Steward ; Thos . Hamer , 2 nd Steward ; and Bro . W . Steedman , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the hall , where they did justice to the banquet . After
grace had been sung , the Worshipful Master proposed the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ; he said that no eloquence was needed , he was sure , to induce them to respond to that toast with enthusiasm—for wherever there was an assemblage of
Freemasons , there also was an assemblage of faithful and loyal subjects , who would be ever ready to join in giving " God save the Queen , " and in the Great City Lodge they would ever delight to give expression to that sentiment . Followed by the National Anthem , the toast being
given as " The Queen and the Craft . " The Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose was "Thc Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., Acting Grand Master . " He said , Brethren , much as we regret the resignation of
the late Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon , and the causes which led thereto , we cannot but feel highly gratified that his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales has accepted the office of Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) We have every reason to believe that he will carry out the duties
of that high office to the satisfaction of thebrethren and that , with him as chief , head , and ruler of the Craft , I believe that Freemasonry will flourish , as it has hitherto done , and spread its benign influence throughout the land . The toast was drank enthusiastically and with Masonic honours ,
and after Bro . Hook had sung " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . proposed the health of " The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Masten , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , past and present , " coupling with it the name of Brother Fenn , Past Grand
Director of Ceremonies . The toast was very cordially responded to . Bro . Fenn , P . A . G . D . C : Worshipful Master and Brethren , I knew that our Bro . Hervey would be present this evening , and of course expected that he would reply to
this toast . It is therefore much to my surprise that I find myself called upon to respond to the toast which has been so warmly given and received . It is , of course , very painful to refer to our late Grand Master in any other terms than those we have been accustomed to use
concerning him . He has undoubtedly for many years been a sincere and true friend to Masonry , and we have regarded him , and rightly , I think , with the greatest possible respect . We have always looked up to him , not only as an ornament to the Craft , but from his position in life as an
element of our strength ; but I venture to say that there are very few in the room—and I would almost say there are few in the Craftthat can feel any sympathy with our late Grand Master in the step he has taken . He has asked us to give him credit for sincere conviction ; but it seems impossible to believe that our late
Grand Master , who , yesterday as it were , spoke in all the warmth of his eloquence of the high principles of the Craft , -Mid the good it has done the world , should to-day from sincere conviction look upon it as a thing accursed . ( Hear , hear . ) I really think it is a more charitable view to take of the course which our late Grand Master has
adopted to believe that he has given up his convictions altogether to the guidance and keeping of others . ( Hear , hear . ) However , our Grand
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one of the seven who founded the lodge . Bro , Dr . Barton ' s name was associated with the toast of " The health of the Visitors , " and this gentleman in the course of an ample speech , referred to the exodus from the Craft of the late Grand Master of England , Lord Ripon . He also made
allusion to the remark made in one of the leading newspapers , as to Freemasonry being a very foolish but harmless benefit society . He deprecated the entrance of men for aggrandisement , ambition , or self-interest . " The members of the Angel Lodge , Colchester , " having been
responded to , by the present W . M ., Bro . Cobb , the Chairman next gave "The Brethren of the Prince of Wales Lodge , " making special allusion to Bro . Townsend , who , thc Chairman said , was always ready to wait upon them . Amongst other toasts was that of " The Health of the
Secretary and Treasurer , " Bro . S . Dutton ; and the Chairman , in proposing it , spoke in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Bro . Dutton , adding that it was in a great measure owing to the indefatigable services of that gentleman that the lodge was in such a satisfactory state .
" The health of the Mayor and Corporation of Harwich " was also drank . It was proposed by Bro . Dr . Barton , who made some flattering remarks in reference to the Mayor ( J . Watts ) , observing , that , as a brother magistrate of the
county he could bear testimony to the good name , irrespective of party , that Bro . Watts held amongst all classes . Some excellent songs were sung , and the proceedings throughout were most successful and enjoyable .
WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE ( NO . 766 ) . — A meeting of thislodge was held at the Cannon-street Hotel on the 26 th September , 1874 , when the following brethren were present : —Bros . Wm .
Worrell , . W . M . ; A . Braun , S . W . ; J . Pringle , J . W . ; M . Newton , S . D . Also Bros . G . Newman , P . M . ; W . J . Miller , P . M . ; B . Abbott , P . M . ; It . H . Whiteman , P . M . : G . J . Kain , P . M . and Treasurer . Also Bros . A . C . Rees
Dr . Cntmore , G . Smithers , J . A . Keen , W . Roberts , W . Johnston , W . E . Newton , P . Steinmann , H . T . Partridge , E . Kidman , and It . Lyon . Bros . F . Binckes , Sec . B . S . ; H . Garrod , P .. M 769 ; J . H . Broomhall , 569 ; G . W . Long , . ' , 69 ; Lewis Phillips , 822 ; A . Le Grand , 1298 . The
business of the evening consisted of the passing of Bros . Williams and Sutcliffe , the raising of Bros . Reissman , Davies , Broomhall , and Iteinhardt , and the initiation of five candidates , viz : Mr . F . G . Barns ; Mr . C . Colgrave ; Mr . R . Gunner ; Mr . A . Kansby ; Mr . It . B . Smithers .
The election for W . M . for the ensuing year , and Treasurer and Tyler then took place , when Bro . A . Braun , S . W ., was elected W . M ., Bro . G . J . Kain , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer , and Bro . Grant , Tyler . It was proposed , seconded , and carried unanimously , that a jewel be presented to Bro .
Worrell , W . M ., on his leaving the chair , to mark the appreciation of the lodge of his valuable services during the past year . All Masonic business being ended , the brethren adjourned to an excellent dinner , presided over by the W . M ,, after which the usual Masonic toasts were dulv honoured .
TH - GREAT CITY LODGE ( No . 1426 . )—An emergency meeting of this lodge was held in the lodge rooms at the Cannon-street Hotel , on Friday evening , October 9 th , under the presidency of the W . M ., Bro . James Stevens . There were present , among other brethren , Bros .
Senior Warden and W . M . Elect , N . B . Headon ; Junior Warden J . H . Townend , P . M . ; Senior Deacon , J . Seex , P . M . 186 ; Secretary , E . Moody , P . M . ; Treasurer , Jas . Freeman ; G . W . Blackie , Barker , Catchpoll * , G . Page , P . M ., Jenkins , Boulton , T . Preston , Taylor , Colmer
Hamer and Cox , and several visitors . After the usual routine business had been transacted , Mr . John Phillips and Mr . F . Keeble were duly initiated . On the motion of the W . M . elect five pounds was voted from the benevolent fund to assist a distressed brother , and Bro . Preston
then moved , in accordance with his notice , that a Past Master ' s jewel of the value of ten guineas he jirc . fcnted to Bro . James Stevens , with the thanks of the brethren , and that he be asked to accept an honorary membership of the lodge . Bro . Prt ston expressed his regret that it had not
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fallen into abler hands to make the proposal , not that he feared being well supported , but because he thought the occasion was worthy of an abler tongue . As , however , the jewel was intended to commemorate the work of Bro . Stevens in the Great City Lodge , there was
some excuse for his ( the speaker ' s ) presumption in undertaking to make the motion , for he had been in the lodge every hour that it had been open since he was initiated . He was therefore able to testify to tha admirable way in which Bro . Stevens worked the lodge . The task of
presiding over such a lodge as the Great City was not a light one , nor was the position of the W . M . altogether easy . Brethren well knew that it is upon the wise and judicious exercise of the high functions committed to him that the satisfactory progress of the business of Masonry
in a great measure depends . We look to him , too , for counsel and advice , and he ( Bro . Preston ) felt sure the brethren would agree with him when he said , that during the time Bro . Stevens had been in the chair , his help had always been readily given to any brethren who
sought it , and as he was a most experienced Mason the advice was always valuable . His firmness and impartiality must have impressed the brethren , while the admirable way in which he had performed the lodge work was beyond all praise . A better Master never
presided over a lodge , and if his successors followed in his footsteps and copied his example the future of the Great City Lodge could not but be a great success . The jewel would serve to remind him that his efforts were appreciated , and the honorary membership
would keep him amongst th-j brethren , and his name would thus be associated with the lodge as long as it lasted . The motion having been seconded and carried unanimously , the Senior Warden made the formal announcement to the W . M . In reply , Bro . Stevens said , it had been
his good fortune to have several jewels presented to him , all of which he prized most highly ; but there were particular reasons why he should prize the Great City Lodge Jewel more highly than them all . For one thing it represented eighteen months in the chair . Then it was the
jewel of the first W . M . of a Lodge that had some difficulty in making its entry into the Masonic world ; but by the continued exertions of himself and others , the bantling had kicked itself out of its swaddling clothes , and once on his legs its strides had been rapid enough . There had
been twenty-eight initiates during his Mastership , and he believed that every one of them would be a credit to the Craft . The lodge , young as it was , was well known amongst Masons , and was always hopefully spoken of . But this creditable position could not be placed
entirely to his credit . Indeed he doubted whether he had done so much as the worthy brother , the W . M . elect . They had , however , worked hand in hand , with brotherly love and unity , and profit and pleasure had been the result . All the officers were entitled to share
in any praise that the W . M . had gained , and he heartily thanked them for the support they had given him , and for the admirable way in which they had performed their various duties . He accepted the honorary membership with thanks
and hoped still to be of some service to the lodge . The balance-sheet was then read and received , and the report of the auditors appointed by the lodge , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The lodge was then closed and adjourned till the next day .
_ GREAT CITY LODGE ( NO . 1426 ) . —The installation meeting of this lotlge took place at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street , City , on Saturday last , and passed off remarkably well . The brethren assembled at 3 o ' clock , and the lodge was op .-ned by the W . M ., Bro . James
Stevens . The lodge room was crowded , and presented a brilliant appearence . Amongst the visitors were noticed several of the leading officers of the Grand Lodge of England , besides a large number of Masters and Past Masters of
Metropolitan and Provineial Lodges . Most of the members of the lodge were present , including Bros . N . B . Headon , Senior Warden , and W . M . elect ; J . H . Townend , Junior Warden ; Freeman , Treasurer ; Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Secx , Senior Deacon ; Stanway , Junior Deacon ;
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Blackie , Inner Guard , Barker , acting Director of Ceremonies ; and Bros . Catchpole and Preston acting Stewards . Bro . Hervey , Grand Secretary , presented the W . M . elect , and the ceremony of installation was then performed in the most impressive manner by Bro . James Stevens , in
ancient form , and according to the laws of Grand Lodge . Bro . T . Fenn , P . G . D . C , acted as Senior Warden , and Bro . Bridges , P . M ., made an able Director of Ceremonies . The following officers were then invested in due form , the W . M . addressing to each a few appropriate words : —
Bros . J . H . Townend , P . M ., Senior Warden ; John Seex , P . M ., Junior Warden ; James Freeman , Treasurer ; Edwd . Moody , P . M ., Secretary ; Richard Stanway , Senior Deacon ; J . W . Colmer , ( for Bro . Wisby , absent through illness ) , Junior Deacon ; G . W . Blackie , Inner Guard ;
W . H . Hook , Organist ; W . H . Catchpole , Director of Ceremonies ; Thos . Preston , ist Steward ; Thos . Hamer , 2 nd Steward ; and Bro . W . Steedman , P . M ., Tyler . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the hall , where they did justice to the banquet . After
grace had been sung , the Worshipful Master proposed the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen ; he said that no eloquence was needed , he was sure , to induce them to respond to that toast with enthusiasm—for wherever there was an assemblage of
Freemasons , there also was an assemblage of faithful and loyal subjects , who would be ever ready to join in giving " God save the Queen , " and in the Great City Lodge they would ever delight to give expression to that sentiment . Followed by the National Anthem , the toast being
given as " The Queen and the Craft . " The Worshipful Master said the next toast he had to propose was "Thc Most Worshipful Past Grand Master , his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , K . G ., Acting Grand Master . " He said , Brethren , much as we regret the resignation of
the late Grand Master , the Marquis of Ripon , and the causes which led thereto , we cannot but feel highly gratified that his Royal Hi ghness the Prince of Wales has accepted the office of Grand Master . ( Loud cheers . ) We have every reason to believe that he will carry out the duties
of that high office to the satisfaction of thebrethren and that , with him as chief , head , and ruler of the Craft , I believe that Freemasonry will flourish , as it has hitherto done , and spread its benign influence throughout the land . The toast was drank enthusiastically and with Masonic honours ,
and after Bro . Hook had sung " God Bless the Prince of Wales , " the W . M . proposed the health of " The Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Masten , the Earl of Carnarvon , and the Officers of the Grand Lodge , past and present , " coupling with it the name of Brother Fenn , Past Grand
Director of Ceremonies . The toast was very cordially responded to . Bro . Fenn , P . A . G . D . C : Worshipful Master and Brethren , I knew that our Bro . Hervey would be present this evening , and of course expected that he would reply to
this toast . It is therefore much to my surprise that I find myself called upon to respond to the toast which has been so warmly given and received . It is , of course , very painful to refer to our late Grand Master in any other terms than those we have been accustomed to use
concerning him . He has undoubtedly for many years been a sincere and true friend to Masonry , and we have regarded him , and rightly , I think , with the greatest possible respect . We have always looked up to him , not only as an ornament to the Craft , but from his position in life as an
element of our strength ; but I venture to say that there are very few in the room—and I would almost say there are few in the Craftthat can feel any sympathy with our late Grand Master in the step he has taken . He has asked us to give him credit for sincere conviction ; but it seems impossible to believe that our late
Grand Master , who , yesterday as it were , spoke in all the warmth of his eloquence of the high principles of the Craft , -Mid the good it has done the world , should to-day from sincere conviction look upon it as a thing accursed . ( Hear , hear . ) I really think it is a more charitable view to take of the course which our late Grand Master has
adopted to believe that he has given up his convictions altogether to the guidance and keeping of others . ( Hear , hear . ) However , our Grand