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Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Scottish Craft only a brief period is likely to pass ere the required £ 10 , 000 is raised ; and the interest of this sum , together with one-half of the free income of Grand Lodge ab * ove mentioned , will suffice to give the scheme a fair start , and p ' ace it on a permanent foundation . In this matter Grand Lodge has a great and noble example set before it by the Craft in Eng land . The Grand Lodge of England has not only like ourselves a benevolent fund to meet the
requirements of what may be termed casual indigence and distress , but it has in add tion two charities on an extended scale , wherein the orphan children of both sexes of members of the Order are trained and given a first class education ; and it has also an institution for the maintenance of aged and indigent Freemasons and their widows . In connection with these three institutions large and valuable buildings have been erected , and several hundreds of boys and girls are trained and educated , and fitted to occupy land raises
responsible positions in life . The Cratt in Eng annually voluntarily about £ 50 , 000 for the maintenance of these three institutions . With such an example before the Scottish Craft , the Committee ask co-operation in the matter , which they consider one of primary importance to the well-being of the Order , and add that the fund created will be administered in proportion to the necessities of the various districts of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at home and abroad . —From the Glasgow North British Mail .
Consecration Of The Amity Chapter, No. 171.
CONSECRATION OF THE AMITY CHAPTER , No . 171 .
The consecration of the above chapter took place on Tuesday last , at the Cannon-street Hotel , the ceremony being most impressively performed by Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E ., as Z . ; Griffiths Smith , G . S . Br ., as H . j Rev . A . F . A . Woodiord , P . P . S ., asJ . ; and F . Richardson
G . AS ., as D . of C . The chapter having been duly consecrated , Comps . J . Clever , P . Z . 12 , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Hirsch , 22 , as H . ; and Berridge , P . Z . 21 , as J . The following officers were then appointed : Comps . Jay , as Treas . ; J . \ V . Clever , as Scribe , E . ; Harcourt , as Scribe N . ; G . T . Goodinge , as P . S . ; and Marsh , Janitor . Three brethren were then proposed for exaltation . Comp . Hirsch ,
H ., in the name of Mrs . Hirsch , presented the chapter with the volume of the S . L . It was proposed by Comp . CLERKE , M . E . Z ., and seconded by Comp . BERRIDGE , J > , "Thata vote of thanks be tendered to Comp . Shadwell H . Clerke and his assistants for their kindness in attending to consecrate the chapter , and that in conjunction with Comp . Fenn ,
P . G . S . B ., they be requested to accept the honorary membership of the chapter . " The chapter was then closed in due form and adjourned till the second Wednesday in November . The companions then adjourned to the banqueting room , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Health of the Pro Grand Z ., the Deputy
Grand Z ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the name of Comp . Woodford , P . P . S . Comp . WOODFORD returned thanks for "The Grand Officers , " and said that it was a great privilege to be permitted to respond to a toast which regarded the Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter . All present with himself
were duly sensible of the honour done them by the kind words of the proposer , and the hearty reception of the companions , and the Grand Officers were always only too glad to find themselves present , and to make themselves in any way useful on such pleasant occasions . He congratulated the companions of the new chapter on the admirable and impressive way in which the chief Consecrating Officer
had carried through , despite his voice ailments , that very beautiful ceremony , and he felt sure it would make a lasting impression , especially on the younger Royal Arch companions . As now a very old Royal Arch companion himself , he could only add that the beauties of Royal Arch Masonry were so many and great , its teaching so realistic and sublime , that he rejoiced always to see fresh chapters
added to the roll , as ihe companions could derive from the appropriate and mystic teaching of the Grade those goodly lessons of loyalty and charity , obedience to law and order , reverence for God , love for the brotherhood , and sympathy for mankind , which were the happy characteristics of our English Freemasonry . The next toast was that of " The Consecrating Officer ,
Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , and his Assistants . " Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in reply , said : Most Excellent and companions of the Amity Chapter , I lose no time in rising to thank you for the cordial manner in which this toast has been received . As you will observe , I am suffering from a very severe cold , so trust you will excuse me . It has been a great pleasure to me to be here to-day ,
as it must beat all times to be present at meetings of this kind This chapter has been formed 100 years after the formation of the lodge with which it is associated , therefore the brethren have not rushed at it ; but after 100 years ' steady talk —in this busy world it does not usually take so long—we have this day met together for the purpose of consecrating the Amity Chapter , and I trust that this day 100 years
our grandsons and great grandsons may be at the Amity Chapterand find it flourishing . For the great assistance 1 have received from my fellow officers , I would openly thank them—Comp . Woodford , who delighted us with his instructive address ; Comp . Richardson , who always keeps us right ; and Comp . Griffiths Smith , who would have performed the whole ceremony , but we would not let him .
Comp . SHADWELL H . CLERKE then proposed " The Health of the Principals , " and said : The companions have named three good and worthy representatives of Royal Arch Masonry to preside over them—two are Past Principals of the Order , the third had gone up very quickly . The chapter may be congratulated upon their choice , as it must tend to make it a great success .
The M . E . Z ., in reply , said : I thank you for proposing my health . I feel great responsibility in presiding over a new chapter , and I hope I may be able to discharge the important duties pertaining to the office . We expect to have plenty of work to do , and hope to carry out the ritual
in the fullest way possible . When 1 vacate the chair I trust I shall have performed my work to the satisfaction of all the companions of the chapter ; and if Col . Clerke will honour us with his company when we have any work to do , I do not think we shall disappoint him . Comp . HIRSCH , H ., in reply , said : I quite agree with all the Most Excellent has said , and I firmly believe that this Amity Chapter is destined to be as good a one as there is
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in existence—a bright star in the firmament of Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . B ERRIDGE , J ., said : I may say I came before you as an outsider , but as the Most Excellent has assured you that the working shall be second to none , I will endeavour to do my duty . Replying to the toast of " The Visitors , " Comp . DIXON said : VVhen I came here today , I expected to be a small one
amongst many . I am proud to be able to respond to this toast . In the first place , I have to express my great gratification at hearing the ceremony so beautifully rendered as it has been to-day , and in the second place to express the feeling of the visitors that the chapter may meet with every success . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Health of the Honorary
Members of the Amity Chapter , " coupling with the toast the name of Comp . Fenn . Comp . FENN , in reply said : I must compliment , you Most Excellent , upon the ingenious manner in which you have managed to get me on my legs , and can only assure you that the officers of Grand Chapter are always proud to be present at meetings of this kind , and I sincerly trust that
the chapter will be a successful one—in fact , 1 do not see how it can fail to be properous , when you have at your head such an experienced Royal Arch Mason as your Most Excellent . The next toast was that of the " Treasurer , Scribe E . and Officers of the Chapter , " which was responded " to by Comp . CLEVER , Scribe E . and Comp . GOODINGE , P . S .
The Janitor's toast brought the evening s proceedings to a close . The harmony ot the evening was considerably enlivened by a selection of music performed by Comps . F . H . Cozens , Hubbard , Carter and Schartan . The Comps . present included Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; Griffiths Smith , G . S . Bearer ; Rev . A . F . A .
Woodfo . d , P . P . S . ; Frank Richardson , G . A . S . ; Fenn , P . G . S . B . ;; H . Sadler , G . J . ; Joseph Clever , M . E . Z . ; Louis Hirsch , H . ; R . Berridge , J . ; J . VV . Clever , Scribe E . ; Goodinge , P . S ., and G . R . Dodd . Visitors : Comps . J . Dixon , P . Z . 73 A . Nicols , P . Z . 9 S 2 ; F . H . Cozens , 907 ; A . YV . Hubbard , 13 S 2 ; G . J . Carter , 145 ; H . W . Schartau and G . P . Festa . , 'I"he Chapter was furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Presentation To Dr. Jabez Hogg, P.G.D.
PRESENTATION TO DR . JABEZ HOGG , P . G . D .
The first meeting after the vacation of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 12 G 0 , was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Brockett Sorrell , W . M ., presiding . There was an excellent attendance of members and visitors . The W . M . raised Bro . Joseph Lethbridgc to the Third Degree , passed Bros . J . G . H . C . Hughes and Geo . Lake
to the Second Degree , and initiated Mr . V . Varley . At the conclusion of this business , Bro . J . H . Southwood made various announcements , and the brethren made a grant of £ 5 from the lodge funds to a protegee of the lodge , who has distinguished herself in the Girls' School , the gift to be followed by another £ 5 from the Benevolent Fund . The principal event of the evening was then proceeded with , viz ., the presentation of a testimonial to V . W . Bro .
labez Hogg , P . G . D ., a founder , a Past Master , and the Treasurer of the lodge . The testimonial consisted of a painting in oil of Bro . Dr . Hogg—a striking likeness—in a handsome gilt frame . In presenting the testimonial , in name of the brethren of the John Hervey Lodge , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he thought he should first announce to the lodge the form the testimonial had
taken . They would remember that they were all very desirous of presenting a testimonial of some kind or other to their Bro . Hogg , and they passed a resolution to that effect . They then formed a Committee to determine the form of the testimonial , and he now had to announce to them that the Committee had met and resolved that the form should be a portrait of Bro . Hogg , and it was now his duty , as well as his privilege , to present the portrait .
Addressing Dr . Hogg , he said he had very great pleasure in informing him of what he had already heard him state had taken place . Bro . Hogg had for many years rendered good and valuable services to this lodge , and had during that period taken a deep interest in its welfare . The brethren of the lodge had thought that those services should in some way be recognised . During the period he had mentioned —he might say from the beginning of the lodge ( for Dr .
Hogg was one of its founders)—he was a member , and 10 or 11 years ago he was unanimously elected Master of the lodge , in which capacity he presided over the lodge with ability . Dr . Hogg was then elected as Treasurer , and since then had year by year been re-elected to that office , which he had served with unfailing zeal and integrity . The brethren had thought that not only as a P . M . of the lodge and as Treasurer of the lodge had Dr . Hogg rendered
great services to them , but that he had had the welfare of the lodge at heart , and that they had experienced great kindness from him , and in recognition of these services and the esteem in which they held him , they would have this portrait of him painted in oil . This portrait he now presented , and he felt it a privilege on behalf of the lodge to express the gratification of the brethren with everything Dr . Hogg had done for them . The inscription was— "
Presented b y the brethren of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , to Very Worshipful Bro . Jabez Hogg , M . D ., P . G . D ., P . M ., and Treasurer , in recognition of his services to the lodge , and the esteem in which he is held by its members . Sth Oct ., 1 SS 4 . " —He was sure he was only expressing the feeling of every member of the lodge when he said that they wished him health and strength , and hoped that the day might be far distant when they would lose the benefit
of his advice and assistance in carrying out the affairs of the lodge . Bro . HOGG , in reply , said : —W . M . and brethren , In one of the charges of our Order we are admonished "to cultivate brotherly love , the foundation and copestone , the cement and glory of our fraternity . " B y your warm-hearted , generous reception of me to-night , I am convinced that you , brethren , not only know how to cultivate , but also how to
practise this Masonic virtue . With the fullest assurance of the brotherly love of every member of the John Hervey Lodge , I nevertheless find myself at a loss for words which would give expression to the feelings of my heart on the present occasion . The handsome testimonial which you are pleased to offer for my acceptance is well adapted to bind me more closely , if that be possible , to you . It is , in fact , a family
Presentation To Dr. Jabez Hogg, P.G.D.
birthday gift , one which may hereafter serve to perpetuate the lineaments of the father of your lodge amongst you . It is now within a week or so of 30 years since I was initiated into Freemasonry . It is close upon 20 years since I filled the important office of Grand Deacon of England , and in all sincerity I may tell you that in no way have I had occasion to regret the step I took so many years ago . On the contrary , after 15 years of intimate acquaintance
with the customs and usages of our Order , and in perfect belief that I might further promote the good of Freemasonry in general , I joined in the foundation of a new lodge , a lodge intended to perpetuate the revered name of the then Grand Secretary , our late Bro . John Hervey , one whom we all delighted to honour . A warrant was obtained , and in due course our boat was launched on the ocean of time . It experienced a little buffeting by adverse winds
, but at length entered into a haven of rest , and finally settled down into calm and pleasant waters . The Great Architect of the Universe has , however , seen fit to smite us sorely , for with but one exception , that of our esteemed Bro . Hyde Pullen , who I regret to say is in too feeble a state of health ever to appear amongst us again , I am the sole representative of a goodly band of founders of the John Hervey Lodge . While recounting our trials and
losses we are not without cause for thankfulness . We have a W . M . who justly commands the respect of every member of the lodge , I may say of the Craft ; and who together with P . M . 's , officers , and brethren , form a column of mutual strength and support to the John Hervey Lodge , and an earnestness of better things to come . Cicero in his well known discourses makes particular mention of asociety such as ours , and which existed in his day . This
institution he says promises eternal happiness in elysium to all who _ are initiated into its mysteries . Inilia , initiate , signifies , as you know , the beginning of life ; the members of the society , therefore , he goes on to explain , from the moment of their initiation entered upon the beginning of a life of reason and virtue , and in due time obtained a superior degree , with a promise of happiness in this life and the prospect of a better life to come . May this be
the experience of every brother who has been , and is to be , initiated into the John Hervey Lodge . For myself , I can say that my connection with Freemasonry , and with this lodge in particular , has been a means both of pleasure and profit . I have found in it a relief from distracting cares and a foundation in a better life to come . It has also been " the foundation and copestone , the cement and glory" of many valued friendships , so that on the whole I am well
repaid for any time bestowed , or services rendered to Freemasonry . Towards the close of a tolerably long career , I shall be content if I retain to the end the good will and friendship of the W . M . and brethren of the John Hervey Lodge and of those who I see around me . Believe me , brethren , I shall retain to the latest hour of my existence a grateful recollection of the brotherly love which prompted this memorial of your esteem and regard for the Treasurer
of your lodge , and I can only add a wish that the Board of General Purposes may allow this portrait to occupy a place beside that of a greatly beloved ruler in the Craft , the godfather of our lodge , the late venerated Bro . John Hervey . I thank you , W . M ., from my heart for the very kind expressions you have bestowed on me in making the presentation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
At the banquet , following labour , the toast of "The Queen , " "The M . W . the Grand Master , " "The Pro Grand Master , " " The Deputy Grand Master , " and " The rest of the Grand Officers—present and past , " were given in brief but felicitous terms by the W . M ., who especially thanked V . W . Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain , for the honor of his company on that auspicious occasion . Bro . Simpson responded— " I am extremely clad to be
present on this interesting occasion ; and having been called upon by the W . M . to reply for the Grand Officers , it affords me an opportunity of expressing my great gratification at what I have witnessed in the lodge . Our Bro . Jabez Hogg is one of my oldest and most respected friends —both in and out of Masonry—and I am not surprised , from what I have seen and known of him , that he should have so thoroughly secured the esteem and good will of
every brother of the John Hervey Lodge . I cannot be expected to add much to the eloquent eulogiums which were employed by our Worshipful Master on presenting the lifelike portrait which we have all looked upon with so much pleasure to-night , but I may be permitted to join my heartiest good wishes to those of the W . M ., and which I am sure is reciprocated by every member of the lodge , that the Great Architect of the Universe may spare our Bro .
Hogg for very many years in health and strength to remain among you and perform the duties of Treasurer of the John Hervey Lodge . " " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in graceful language by the I . P . M ., ' who testified to the perfectness of the work done " . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " to which Bro . Alexander Mullord , P . M . I 2 S 8 , responded , congratulating the Master upon having such a unitedly happy lodge to preside over ,
and the members upon having a Master in the chair that they might feel pride and confidence in inviting visitors to criticise their work as well as enjoy their hospitality . The next toast was that of "The P . M's ., " to which Bro . Latreille responded , assuring the W . M . of the hearty cooperation of { the P . M ' s . in any good work he desired to promote . The W . M . then gave the health of "The Treasurer" ( Bro . Jabez Hogg ) and "The Secretary "
( Kro . Southwood ) , expressing his thankfulness at being so efficiently and willingly supported and assisted . Bro . Hogg , in responding , said— " From the founding of this lodge I have been greatly interested in its success , and for the last ten years more immediately associated in the work , first as Master and since as Treasurer ; and at all times the work was a labour of love . The kindly act of this day will further bind my affections un with the members of this lodce . and
it shall be my constant desire to be spared to work doing good and in the end die in harness , " Bro . Southwood bore testimony to the amiable relations which had always subsisted between himself and his excellent friend the Treasurer from the time he joined the lodge , eleven years ago . He regarded this as a great field day for his dear friend , Hoertr .
and hoped they might be spared for many years to work together , being happy themselves and dispensing happiness to others . The toast of " The Officers , " to whose efficient services the W . M . acknowledged his indebtedness , brought the proceedings to a close . Bro . Henry , the organist , is to be congratulated upon the beautiful selection of music and efficient quartett party he provided .
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Grand Lodge Of Scotland.
Scottish Craft only a brief period is likely to pass ere the required £ 10 , 000 is raised ; and the interest of this sum , together with one-half of the free income of Grand Lodge ab * ove mentioned , will suffice to give the scheme a fair start , and p ' ace it on a permanent foundation . In this matter Grand Lodge has a great and noble example set before it by the Craft in Eng land . The Grand Lodge of England has not only like ourselves a benevolent fund to meet the
requirements of what may be termed casual indigence and distress , but it has in add tion two charities on an extended scale , wherein the orphan children of both sexes of members of the Order are trained and given a first class education ; and it has also an institution for the maintenance of aged and indigent Freemasons and their widows . In connection with these three institutions large and valuable buildings have been erected , and several hundreds of boys and girls are trained and educated , and fitted to occupy land raises
responsible positions in life . The Cratt in Eng annually voluntarily about £ 50 , 000 for the maintenance of these three institutions . With such an example before the Scottish Craft , the Committee ask co-operation in the matter , which they consider one of primary importance to the well-being of the Order , and add that the fund created will be administered in proportion to the necessities of the various districts of the Grand Lodge of Scotland at home and abroad . —From the Glasgow North British Mail .
Consecration Of The Amity Chapter, No. 171.
CONSECRATION OF THE AMITY CHAPTER , No . 171 .
The consecration of the above chapter took place on Tuesday last , at the Cannon-street Hotel , the ceremony being most impressively performed by Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E ., as Z . ; Griffiths Smith , G . S . Br ., as H . j Rev . A . F . A . Woodiord , P . P . S ., asJ . ; and F . Richardson
G . AS ., as D . of C . The chapter having been duly consecrated , Comps . J . Clever , P . Z . 12 , was installed as M . E . Z . ; Hirsch , 22 , as H . ; and Berridge , P . Z . 21 , as J . The following officers were then appointed : Comps . Jay , as Treas . ; J . \ V . Clever , as Scribe , E . ; Harcourt , as Scribe N . ; G . T . Goodinge , as P . S . ; and Marsh , Janitor . Three brethren were then proposed for exaltation . Comp . Hirsch ,
H ., in the name of Mrs . Hirsch , presented the chapter with the volume of the S . L . It was proposed by Comp . CLERKE , M . E . Z ., and seconded by Comp . BERRIDGE , J > , "Thata vote of thanks be tendered to Comp . Shadwell H . Clerke and his assistants for their kindness in attending to consecrate the chapter , and that in conjunction with Comp . Fenn ,
P . G . S . B ., they be requested to accept the honorary membership of the chapter . " The chapter was then closed in due form and adjourned till the second Wednesday in November . The companions then adjourned to the banqueting room , and after the usual loyal and Masonic toasts had been given , the M . E . Z . proposed " The Health of the Pro Grand Z ., the Deputy
Grand Z ., and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Past , " coupling with the toast the name of Comp . Woodford , P . P . S . Comp . WOODFORD returned thanks for "The Grand Officers , " and said that it was a great privilege to be permitted to respond to a toast which regarded the Grand Officers of the Grand Chapter . All present with himself
were duly sensible of the honour done them by the kind words of the proposer , and the hearty reception of the companions , and the Grand Officers were always only too glad to find themselves present , and to make themselves in any way useful on such pleasant occasions . He congratulated the companions of the new chapter on the admirable and impressive way in which the chief Consecrating Officer
had carried through , despite his voice ailments , that very beautiful ceremony , and he felt sure it would make a lasting impression , especially on the younger Royal Arch companions . As now a very old Royal Arch companion himself , he could only add that the beauties of Royal Arch Masonry were so many and great , its teaching so realistic and sublime , that he rejoiced always to see fresh chapters
added to the roll , as ihe companions could derive from the appropriate and mystic teaching of the Grade those goodly lessons of loyalty and charity , obedience to law and order , reverence for God , love for the brotherhood , and sympathy for mankind , which were the happy characteristics of our English Freemasonry . The next toast was that of " The Consecrating Officer ,
Col . Shadwell H . Clerke , and his Assistants . " Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , in reply , said : Most Excellent and companions of the Amity Chapter , I lose no time in rising to thank you for the cordial manner in which this toast has been received . As you will observe , I am suffering from a very severe cold , so trust you will excuse me . It has been a great pleasure to me to be here to-day ,
as it must beat all times to be present at meetings of this kind This chapter has been formed 100 years after the formation of the lodge with which it is associated , therefore the brethren have not rushed at it ; but after 100 years ' steady talk —in this busy world it does not usually take so long—we have this day met together for the purpose of consecrating the Amity Chapter , and I trust that this day 100 years
our grandsons and great grandsons may be at the Amity Chapterand find it flourishing . For the great assistance 1 have received from my fellow officers , I would openly thank them—Comp . Woodford , who delighted us with his instructive address ; Comp . Richardson , who always keeps us right ; and Comp . Griffiths Smith , who would have performed the whole ceremony , but we would not let him .
Comp . SHADWELL H . CLERKE then proposed " The Health of the Principals , " and said : The companions have named three good and worthy representatives of Royal Arch Masonry to preside over them—two are Past Principals of the Order , the third had gone up very quickly . The chapter may be congratulated upon their choice , as it must tend to make it a great success .
The M . E . Z ., in reply , said : I thank you for proposing my health . I feel great responsibility in presiding over a new chapter , and I hope I may be able to discharge the important duties pertaining to the office . We expect to have plenty of work to do , and hope to carry out the ritual
in the fullest way possible . When 1 vacate the chair I trust I shall have performed my work to the satisfaction of all the companions of the chapter ; and if Col . Clerke will honour us with his company when we have any work to do , I do not think we shall disappoint him . Comp . HIRSCH , H ., in reply , said : I quite agree with all the Most Excellent has said , and I firmly believe that this Amity Chapter is destined to be as good a one as there is
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in existence—a bright star in the firmament of Royal Arch Masonry . Comp . B ERRIDGE , J ., said : I may say I came before you as an outsider , but as the Most Excellent has assured you that the working shall be second to none , I will endeavour to do my duty . Replying to the toast of " The Visitors , " Comp . DIXON said : VVhen I came here today , I expected to be a small one
amongst many . I am proud to be able to respond to this toast . In the first place , I have to express my great gratification at hearing the ceremony so beautifully rendered as it has been to-day , and in the second place to express the feeling of the visitors that the chapter may meet with every success . The M . E . Z . then proposed " The Health of the Honorary
Members of the Amity Chapter , " coupling with the toast the name of Comp . Fenn . Comp . FENN , in reply said : I must compliment , you Most Excellent , upon the ingenious manner in which you have managed to get me on my legs , and can only assure you that the officers of Grand Chapter are always proud to be present at meetings of this kind , and I sincerly trust that
the chapter will be a successful one—in fact , 1 do not see how it can fail to be properous , when you have at your head such an experienced Royal Arch Mason as your Most Excellent . The next toast was that of the " Treasurer , Scribe E . and Officers of the Chapter , " which was responded " to by Comp . CLEVER , Scribe E . and Comp . GOODINGE , P . S .
The Janitor's toast brought the evening s proceedings to a close . The harmony ot the evening was considerably enlivened by a selection of music performed by Comps . F . H . Cozens , Hubbard , Carter and Schartan . The Comps . present included Comps . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . S . E . ; Griffiths Smith , G . S . Bearer ; Rev . A . F . A .
Woodfo . d , P . P . S . ; Frank Richardson , G . A . S . ; Fenn , P . G . S . B . ;; H . Sadler , G . J . ; Joseph Clever , M . E . Z . ; Louis Hirsch , H . ; R . Berridge , J . ; J . VV . Clever , Scribe E . ; Goodinge , P . S ., and G . R . Dodd . Visitors : Comps . J . Dixon , P . Z . 73 A . Nicols , P . Z . 9 S 2 ; F . H . Cozens , 907 ; A . YV . Hubbard , 13 S 2 ; G . J . Carter , 145 ; H . W . Schartau and G . P . Festa . , 'I"he Chapter was furnished by Comp . George Kenning .
Presentation To Dr. Jabez Hogg, P.G.D.
PRESENTATION TO DR . JABEZ HOGG , P . G . D .
The first meeting after the vacation of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 12 G 0 , was held on Wednesday evening at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . J . Brockett Sorrell , W . M ., presiding . There was an excellent attendance of members and visitors . The W . M . raised Bro . Joseph Lethbridgc to the Third Degree , passed Bros . J . G . H . C . Hughes and Geo . Lake
to the Second Degree , and initiated Mr . V . Varley . At the conclusion of this business , Bro . J . H . Southwood made various announcements , and the brethren made a grant of £ 5 from the lodge funds to a protegee of the lodge , who has distinguished herself in the Girls' School , the gift to be followed by another £ 5 from the Benevolent Fund . The principal event of the evening was then proceeded with , viz ., the presentation of a testimonial to V . W . Bro .
labez Hogg , P . G . D ., a founder , a Past Master , and the Treasurer of the lodge . The testimonial consisted of a painting in oil of Bro . Dr . Hogg—a striking likeness—in a handsome gilt frame . In presenting the testimonial , in name of the brethren of the John Hervey Lodge , The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said he thought he should first announce to the lodge the form the testimonial had
taken . They would remember that they were all very desirous of presenting a testimonial of some kind or other to their Bro . Hogg , and they passed a resolution to that effect . They then formed a Committee to determine the form of the testimonial , and he now had to announce to them that the Committee had met and resolved that the form should be a portrait of Bro . Hogg , and it was now his duty , as well as his privilege , to present the portrait .
Addressing Dr . Hogg , he said he had very great pleasure in informing him of what he had already heard him state had taken place . Bro . Hogg had for many years rendered good and valuable services to this lodge , and had during that period taken a deep interest in its welfare . The brethren of the lodge had thought that those services should in some way be recognised . During the period he had mentioned —he might say from the beginning of the lodge ( for Dr .
Hogg was one of its founders)—he was a member , and 10 or 11 years ago he was unanimously elected Master of the lodge , in which capacity he presided over the lodge with ability . Dr . Hogg was then elected as Treasurer , and since then had year by year been re-elected to that office , which he had served with unfailing zeal and integrity . The brethren had thought that not only as a P . M . of the lodge and as Treasurer of the lodge had Dr . Hogg rendered
great services to them , but that he had had the welfare of the lodge at heart , and that they had experienced great kindness from him , and in recognition of these services and the esteem in which they held him , they would have this portrait of him painted in oil . This portrait he now presented , and he felt it a privilege on behalf of the lodge to express the gratification of the brethren with everything Dr . Hogg had done for them . The inscription was— "
Presented b y the brethren of the John Hervey Lodge , No . 1260 , to Very Worshipful Bro . Jabez Hogg , M . D ., P . G . D ., P . M ., and Treasurer , in recognition of his services to the lodge , and the esteem in which he is held by its members . Sth Oct ., 1 SS 4 . " —He was sure he was only expressing the feeling of every member of the lodge when he said that they wished him health and strength , and hoped that the day might be far distant when they would lose the benefit
of his advice and assistance in carrying out the affairs of the lodge . Bro . HOGG , in reply , said : —W . M . and brethren , In one of the charges of our Order we are admonished "to cultivate brotherly love , the foundation and copestone , the cement and glory of our fraternity . " B y your warm-hearted , generous reception of me to-night , I am convinced that you , brethren , not only know how to cultivate , but also how to
practise this Masonic virtue . With the fullest assurance of the brotherly love of every member of the John Hervey Lodge , I nevertheless find myself at a loss for words which would give expression to the feelings of my heart on the present occasion . The handsome testimonial which you are pleased to offer for my acceptance is well adapted to bind me more closely , if that be possible , to you . It is , in fact , a family
Presentation To Dr. Jabez Hogg, P.G.D.
birthday gift , one which may hereafter serve to perpetuate the lineaments of the father of your lodge amongst you . It is now within a week or so of 30 years since I was initiated into Freemasonry . It is close upon 20 years since I filled the important office of Grand Deacon of England , and in all sincerity I may tell you that in no way have I had occasion to regret the step I took so many years ago . On the contrary , after 15 years of intimate acquaintance
with the customs and usages of our Order , and in perfect belief that I might further promote the good of Freemasonry in general , I joined in the foundation of a new lodge , a lodge intended to perpetuate the revered name of the then Grand Secretary , our late Bro . John Hervey , one whom we all delighted to honour . A warrant was obtained , and in due course our boat was launched on the ocean of time . It experienced a little buffeting by adverse winds
, but at length entered into a haven of rest , and finally settled down into calm and pleasant waters . The Great Architect of the Universe has , however , seen fit to smite us sorely , for with but one exception , that of our esteemed Bro . Hyde Pullen , who I regret to say is in too feeble a state of health ever to appear amongst us again , I am the sole representative of a goodly band of founders of the John Hervey Lodge . While recounting our trials and
losses we are not without cause for thankfulness . We have a W . M . who justly commands the respect of every member of the lodge , I may say of the Craft ; and who together with P . M . 's , officers , and brethren , form a column of mutual strength and support to the John Hervey Lodge , and an earnestness of better things to come . Cicero in his well known discourses makes particular mention of asociety such as ours , and which existed in his day . This
institution he says promises eternal happiness in elysium to all who _ are initiated into its mysteries . Inilia , initiate , signifies , as you know , the beginning of life ; the members of the society , therefore , he goes on to explain , from the moment of their initiation entered upon the beginning of a life of reason and virtue , and in due time obtained a superior degree , with a promise of happiness in this life and the prospect of a better life to come . May this be
the experience of every brother who has been , and is to be , initiated into the John Hervey Lodge . For myself , I can say that my connection with Freemasonry , and with this lodge in particular , has been a means both of pleasure and profit . I have found in it a relief from distracting cares and a foundation in a better life to come . It has also been " the foundation and copestone , the cement and glory" of many valued friendships , so that on the whole I am well
repaid for any time bestowed , or services rendered to Freemasonry . Towards the close of a tolerably long career , I shall be content if I retain to the end the good will and friendship of the W . M . and brethren of the John Hervey Lodge and of those who I see around me . Believe me , brethren , I shall retain to the latest hour of my existence a grateful recollection of the brotherly love which prompted this memorial of your esteem and regard for the Treasurer
of your lodge , and I can only add a wish that the Board of General Purposes may allow this portrait to occupy a place beside that of a greatly beloved ruler in the Craft , the godfather of our lodge , the late venerated Bro . John Hervey . I thank you , W . M ., from my heart for the very kind expressions you have bestowed on me in making the presentation . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to banquet .
At the banquet , following labour , the toast of "The Queen , " "The M . W . the Grand Master , " "The Pro Grand Master , " " The Deputy Grand Master , " and " The rest of the Grand Officers—present and past , " were given in brief but felicitous terms by the W . M ., who especially thanked V . W . Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain , for the honor of his company on that auspicious occasion . Bro . Simpson responded— " I am extremely clad to be
present on this interesting occasion ; and having been called upon by the W . M . to reply for the Grand Officers , it affords me an opportunity of expressing my great gratification at what I have witnessed in the lodge . Our Bro . Jabez Hogg is one of my oldest and most respected friends —both in and out of Masonry—and I am not surprised , from what I have seen and known of him , that he should have so thoroughly secured the esteem and good will of
every brother of the John Hervey Lodge . I cannot be expected to add much to the eloquent eulogiums which were employed by our Worshipful Master on presenting the lifelike portrait which we have all looked upon with so much pleasure to-night , but I may be permitted to join my heartiest good wishes to those of the W . M ., and which I am sure is reciprocated by every member of the lodge , that the Great Architect of the Universe may spare our Bro .
Hogg for very many years in health and strength to remain among you and perform the duties of Treasurer of the John Hervey Lodge . " " The Health of the W . M . " was proposed in graceful language by the I . P . M ., ' who testified to the perfectness of the work done " . The W . M . next gave the toast of "The Visitors , " to which Bro . Alexander Mullord , P . M . I 2 S 8 , responded , congratulating the Master upon having such a unitedly happy lodge to preside over ,
and the members upon having a Master in the chair that they might feel pride and confidence in inviting visitors to criticise their work as well as enjoy their hospitality . The next toast was that of "The P . M's ., " to which Bro . Latreille responded , assuring the W . M . of the hearty cooperation of { the P . M ' s . in any good work he desired to promote . The W . M . then gave the health of "The Treasurer" ( Bro . Jabez Hogg ) and "The Secretary "
( Kro . Southwood ) , expressing his thankfulness at being so efficiently and willingly supported and assisted . Bro . Hogg , in responding , said— " From the founding of this lodge I have been greatly interested in its success , and for the last ten years more immediately associated in the work , first as Master and since as Treasurer ; and at all times the work was a labour of love . The kindly act of this day will further bind my affections un with the members of this lodce . and
it shall be my constant desire to be spared to work doing good and in the end die in harness , " Bro . Southwood bore testimony to the amiable relations which had always subsisted between himself and his excellent friend the Treasurer from the time he joined the lodge , eleven years ago . He regarded this as a great field day for his dear friend , Hoertr .
and hoped they might be spared for many years to work together , being happy themselves and dispensing happiness to others . The toast of " The Officers , " to whose efficient services the W . M . acknowledged his indebtedness , brought the proceedings to a close . Bro . Henry , the organist , is to be congratulated upon the beautiful selection of music and efficient quartett party he provided .