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Masonic Puffery.
MASONIC PUFFERY .
] t has been slid that we live in an age ot " nulfingi" & * - ** la (; t'le " *^ ° Kalon " of the day to advertise . Well in business we think that idvertising is so to say the guarantee of success , inasmuch , as by the common law of the world , if you can only persuade people to take , you at
your own valuation , or to believe in what you have to say , to offer , or to sell , you are fully sure to succeed ! Hence advertising , though no doubt in its enlarged use a specialite of our own days , is after all , but a development of the world ' s normal theories of progress and success .
And no one can object to business advertisements , qua business advertisements , they constitute in fact part ofthe capital and paraphernalia of trade Harmless puffs of this or that commodity , prosaic or poetic recommendations of this or that " superior article , " are in themselves not only
allowable but useful , as many no doubt are led to discover wants of which they were not previously sensible , and to make purchases of what is so indispensable , whether for use or ornament . So that necessities become luxuries and luxuries become necessities , and all this is for the good of
trade ! As Mr . Weller observed of old , even the undertakers must livel But puffing and advertising degenerate into a nuisance , whenever they are used for personal pretensions , or for individual notoriety . Here it is , that as far as advertising is concerned , the legitimate , becomes
illegitimate , and the reasonable ridiculous ! The obtrusion of individual excellencies , however great , and the unseasonable reminder of special enterprises may be made not only a nuisance , but an impertinence ! There are times and seasons for all things here , anti we are all
influenced every now and then perhaps more than at other times by the awakened memory of the merits of persons and things . But when without rhyme or reason such claims and reminders are thrust upon our notice , " nolentes volentes , " they are apt to miss their mark ,
and we are ourselves certain to resent the intrusion . They then become , as we ventured before to think , a bore , and even a discourtesy . There are moments when we wish to be free , even from the thraldrom of business , the cares of the office , the tricks of trade , nnd the
commonp lace routine of the counting house , the shop , the warehouse . Puffery may , as we pointed ont , be quite legitimate within certain limits , but Masonic puffery is to be seriously deprecated If our neighbours will not believe in us , without soft and sedative puffs , we fear that we are likely
not to be believed . m at all ! Let us therefore try to keep out of Masonic personality and individuality , the art of puffery , praise made easy , and commendation rendered ludicrous . 1 hough there is nothing so easy as to blame , remember there
is equally nothing so facile as to praise , and overpraise , puffery of any kind , Masonic puffery " surtout , " are sure in the long run to leave us stranded like disconsolate whales high and dry on the great shore of Masonic ridicule and profane contempt .
Increase Of Annuitants.
INCREASE OF ANNUITANTS .
We are very happy in being permitted to announce that ten additional widows will be placed on the Fund of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . We feel sure this will be good news to many , and will be deeply appreciated b y the Craft at large . Might we venture to suggest to the committee and Bro . Terry , the zealous and
hard working Secretary , ( whose salary we were glad to see had been very properly augmented ) that the time has come , when the men ' s annulties should be raised to £ + 5 , and the women ' s to £ 33 annually ? This would be equally , we are sure , hailed by the Order as a step in the right direction .
Kenning's Cyclopædia.
KENNING'S CYCLOP ? DIA .
In the specimen page printed last week , for " Free born " read " Free men . " The specimen page will shortl y be reprinted for the information of the brethren , as finally corrected and revised .
WIPEYOUH FEET . —The best Cocoa Nut Mats and Matr-g are made b y Treloir and Sons , 69 , Ludgat e-hill .
The Wilson Ms.
THE WILSON MS .
I am happy to slate that this MS ., whose whereabouts has long been sought for , is now proved to be extant . It is alluded to by Hutchinson and Preston , and is said by the latter in his famous "Manifesto" to be of the reign of Henry VIII . It was then said to be in the hands of Mr . Wilson , of
Broomhead , near Shcflield , 1 orkshire . But as it appeared on due enquiry that the Wilson Charter or MS . was sold to the well-known collector of MS ., Sir Thomas Phillips some years back , it became necessary to find out what was their subsequent fate . They still'exist in the possession of his son-in-law . The MS . is described as " an old MS . on vellum , a book
by itself . " There is also in the same collection an Italian MS ., which is in all probability the original of some books printed at Venice , on Masonry , about 1780 or 1784 . I hope before long to obtain a transcript of the MS ., which will be a great addition to our archaeological evidences , and to ascertain its exact date . A . F . A . Woonronn .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold-ourselves responsible for , or even as approving cf the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain accessary limits—free discussion . —ED . ]
WELCOME OF OUR GRAND MASTER . To Ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir , and Brother , — When our Grand Master returns , could there not bc a Masonic welcome of him ? Why should not our Annual Grand Festival bc made special , and held , say at
thc Alexandra Palace ? If thc authorities at the Grand Lodge would take the matter up , we might have I do not hesitatcto say , ' one of the noblest gatherings this country has ever seen , and one in which our entire Craft would gladly take part . I am so bold as to add , that I would admit our fair
sisters . It is just possible that the charming and august wife of our Grand Master would deign to be present . Here is ' an idea—is it good for anything ? Can it bc worked out ?— "Yours fraternally , AN OLD-ENGLISH MASON .
To thc Editor of Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I shall be glad to know if any project is on foot to give our Royal Grand Master a Masonic welcome on his return to this country . I beg to suggest a grand Masonic ball , and that
the proceeds over and above expenses be divided between the Masonic Charities . Shruld the idea meet with the views of thc Craft , I shall be glad to contribute my mite towards preliminary expenses . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , E . J . WAi . rono .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — As it may gratify the brethren in England to hear that His Royal Highness our Grand Master is not forgetting thc Craft in tlu far East on his journey up country from Calcutta , he called here at Bankipore , the
civil station of Patna , the capital of Behar , and held a Grand Durbar , where he received some of th ; oldest and most noted of our Indian dependencies . Lodge True Brothers , No . 1210 , of Dinapare ( the military station seven miles distant ) , headed by their Master in full regalia , were the first to receive him at the entrance to the
ceremony . He was highly pleased , but before thc presentations were over wc had somewhat more reason to be gratified . Our Grand Master had not forgotten us , for in front of thc whole assembly he called for the Freemasons , who were marshalled in double file right up the centre of the platform by the W . M ., and severally presented by name as Brother A ., B ., & c . Wc were most graciously
received . It was a great honour to us pers inally , and a credit to the Craft generally . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , M . V . MINN , W . M ., Lodge True Brothers , 1210 , Dj ' llJJl ' TC . Bankipore , Jan . nth , 187 ( 1 .
MASTER MASON'S JEWELS . To Ihe Editor of Thc Freemason . Dear Sir , and Brother , — 1 am glad that a Master [ Mason has again opened the question of jewels for Master Masons , as 1 cannot find thc slightest authority for such , but ( with all deference to your editorial dictum ) a distinct prohibition , a
prohibition so marked lhat I should certainly protest against their being worn iu a lodge in which I presided . 1 trust lhat these repeated letters will call the attention of the Grand Lodge to thc question , so that the matter may be definitely settled . —I am , yours fraternally , ONE WHO OCCUPIES TIIE CHAIR OF K . S . IOR THE FOURTH TIME .
[ We should like to try the question with the W . M . before the Board of General Purposes . The " onus proband ! " rests upon him to prove that the five pointed star , worn by Master Masonsjs" inconsistent" with any of the degrees recognised by the Grand Lodge . —ED . ] 3
Centenary Festival Oe The St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 231.
CENTENARY FESTIVAL OE THE ST . ANDREW'S LODGE , No . 231 .
This distinguished lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall Great Queen-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., on an occasion of more than ordinary interest , it being not only appointed for the installation of the Worshi pful Master , but for the celebration of the centenary of the foundation of
thc lodge . Among the large number of brethren present were -. —Bros . G . A . Ibbetson , W . M . ; Harry Weston I . P . M . ; J . H . Paul , W . M . elect ; Richards , P . M . ; J . Messcnt , P . M . and Treasurer ; Curtis , P . M . ; Webster , P . M . ; Robbins , P . M . ; Brider , P . M . ; Harding , P . M . ; Potter , P . M . ; Benjamin West , P . M . ; Gregson , S . W . ; Mitchell , J . W . ; Henry Cutler , Honorary Secretary ; E . R . Cutler ,
S . D . ; C . J . Edwards , J . D . ; Calkin Lewis , I . G . ; Graham , W . J . Hollcbone , C . D . Hoblyn , W . T . T . Hall , H . Hughes Hallett , F . Hollcbone , Miller , Baily , H . B . Mason , Stanford , Bryan , Sherwood , J . L . White , A . Blumenthal , Tussaud , F . S . Hoblyn . Visitors : Sir Wyndham Knatchbull , M . P ., No . 1414 ; George Lambert , P . M . ; J . E . Eemilorp , D . Belts , P . M . ; Dr . Richardson , P . M . ; R .
Glover , P . M . ; G . Bubb , P . M . ; Hyde Pullen , J . Heaton , B . H . van Tromp , C . D . Mackenzie , Croucio , P . M . ; Dr . Greatorex , P . M . ; Dr . [ J . Moore , P . M . ; M . G Quihampton , Herbert Adams , P . M . ; A . Henson , F . Webb , J . Crews , J . Courbeton , Dr . Ramsey , of Inveresk ; E . B . Webb , J . W . Goldsboro , W . Chubb , P . M . ; Thos . Quihampton , J . W . Watts , W . Dyott Burnaby , Capt . F . C .
Hughes Hallett , Chas . Addicott , W . H . Gulliford , J . P . Pennefa-hcr , Chas . Dickens , P . M . ; Sir W . W . Drake , Bart ., H . W . Davis , F . Chiffericl , J . K . Stead , F . W . B . ^ Natusch , P . M . ; Hollingsworth , R . Risdon , P . M . ; J . Morgan , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . Hants . ; G . E . Douglas , ' j . M . De Vrus , R . N . ; P . G . Parkhurst , A . M . Walls , P . M . ; W . G . Almond , G . McRae , Alfred Smee , F . R . S . ; Col . Honeywood
C . C . Stevens , W . Jackson , F . Brewer . Thc W . Bro . John Messent having taken the chair , installed Bro . J . H . Paul , P . M ., as Worshipful Master , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , numbering twenty-four brethren . Thc following brethren , all of whom are Past Masters , were invested by the W . M . as the officers for the ensuing
year : —W . Bros , ibbetson , I . P . M . ; Alfred Richards , as S . W . ; C . J . Curtis , J . W . ; John Messent , Treas . ; Henry Cutler , Hon . Sec . ; W . S . Webster , S . D . ; John Robbins , J . D . ; Henry Brider . I . G . ; Charles Harding , D . of C . ; Western , Assist . D . of C . ; Longstaff , Tyler . After the investment of officers , Bro . Messent , in a very impressive manner , delivered the customary addresses to
thc Master , Wardens and brethren , after which a procession , formed by the following officers of the Grand Lodge of England , preceded by Stewards , entered the lodge-room , the brethren rising to receive them , and Bro , W . Ganz , P . G . O ., playing a grand march during the procession and until the brethren were again seated . The following Grand Officers were also present : —Rt .
Hon . Earl of Limerick , P . G . M . for Bristol ; Lieut .-General Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . M . for Surrey ; Colonel Arthur Cole , C . B ., P . G . M . for Surrey ; Sir Albert W . Woods , Garter , P . G . W . ; Samuel Tomkins , Grand Treasurer ; John B , Monckton , President of Board of General Purposes ; John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; II . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , P . G . D . ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; J . C .
Parkinson , P . G . D ., and P . D . P . G . M . for Middlesex ; Thos . Fenn , P . G . D . ; N . Bradford , P . A . G . D . C . ; Conrad Dumas , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . W . R . Woodman , G . P . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; Peter de Lande Long , V . P . of Board Genera ! Purposes ; Clavius Hansard , P . G . S . ; Major Shadwell Gierke , P . P . G . S . for North Devon-, Dr . Rhys Williams , P . G . S . ; F . J . Corder , P . G . S .
The W . M . having handed the gavel to Bro . the Earl of Limerick , who gracefully returned the same , called upon the Secretary to read the letters he had received from those brethren who were prevented from joining the lodge , and Bro . Cutler , Hon . Sec , read letters from several distinguished brethren . The Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Charles Harding , P . M .,
by command of the W . M ., read from a list the names and titles of those present , and bade thc visitors hearty welcome to the lodge . The warrant of thc Grand Lodge , authorizing thc members of the lodge to wear a commemorative jawcl , was read by thc Secretary . Thc W . M . then called on Bro . John Messent , P . M ., to
read his paper on the history of St . Andrew's Lodge from its formation to thc present time . This was listened to with great interest by the brethren , and Bro . Messent was warmly greeted at its conclusion . From this paper ( which , by thc wish of the ledge , we understand will be printed ) we have been kindly permitted by Bro . Messent to extract the following account of the
migrations , & c , of the lodge since its foundation -. — "Founded in 177 6 , its first meetings were held at the Coach and Horses , Queen Anne-street ( the number of the lodge at that time being 490 ) . " The original warrant having been lost or destroyed , a warrant of confirmation was obtained on the fust of June , 1821 ) , under which the lodge now acts . The first Master
was one Bro . William Shepherd ; thc S . W . Bro . James Hamilton ; and the J . W ., Bro . James Wilson . Bro . Shepherd was re-elected Master in 1777 and 1781 , was succeeded by Bro . Peter Lacon ; the number of the lodge was now changed to 306 . In 1788 , the Master was one Bro , Charles Stewart . " " For some time prior to the ' year 1803 the meetings were
held at the Black Dog , St . James ' s ; after which the lodge was removed to St . James ' s Tavern , Great Marylebonestreet . In 180 C , Joseph Grimaldi was initiated in thc lodge ; from 1807 , the lodge was held successively at the Wheatsheaf , in thc Strand ; The Freemasons' Tavern ; the White Lion , Oxford-street ; King ' s Head , Cumberlandstreet ; Union Tavern , New Bridge-street ; Three Tunsi
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Masonic Puffery.
MASONIC PUFFERY .
] t has been slid that we live in an age ot " nulfingi" & * - ** la (; t'le " *^ ° Kalon " of the day to advertise . Well in business we think that idvertising is so to say the guarantee of success , inasmuch , as by the common law of the world , if you can only persuade people to take , you at
your own valuation , or to believe in what you have to say , to offer , or to sell , you are fully sure to succeed ! Hence advertising , though no doubt in its enlarged use a specialite of our own days , is after all , but a development of the world ' s normal theories of progress and success .
And no one can object to business advertisements , qua business advertisements , they constitute in fact part ofthe capital and paraphernalia of trade Harmless puffs of this or that commodity , prosaic or poetic recommendations of this or that " superior article , " are in themselves not only
allowable but useful , as many no doubt are led to discover wants of which they were not previously sensible , and to make purchases of what is so indispensable , whether for use or ornament . So that necessities become luxuries and luxuries become necessities , and all this is for the good of
trade ! As Mr . Weller observed of old , even the undertakers must livel But puffing and advertising degenerate into a nuisance , whenever they are used for personal pretensions , or for individual notoriety . Here it is , that as far as advertising is concerned , the legitimate , becomes
illegitimate , and the reasonable ridiculous ! The obtrusion of individual excellencies , however great , and the unseasonable reminder of special enterprises may be made not only a nuisance , but an impertinence ! There are times and seasons for all things here , anti we are all
influenced every now and then perhaps more than at other times by the awakened memory of the merits of persons and things . But when without rhyme or reason such claims and reminders are thrust upon our notice , " nolentes volentes , " they are apt to miss their mark ,
and we are ourselves certain to resent the intrusion . They then become , as we ventured before to think , a bore , and even a discourtesy . There are moments when we wish to be free , even from the thraldrom of business , the cares of the office , the tricks of trade , nnd the
commonp lace routine of the counting house , the shop , the warehouse . Puffery may , as we pointed ont , be quite legitimate within certain limits , but Masonic puffery is to be seriously deprecated If our neighbours will not believe in us , without soft and sedative puffs , we fear that we are likely
not to be believed . m at all ! Let us therefore try to keep out of Masonic personality and individuality , the art of puffery , praise made easy , and commendation rendered ludicrous . 1 hough there is nothing so easy as to blame , remember there
is equally nothing so facile as to praise , and overpraise , puffery of any kind , Masonic puffery " surtout , " are sure in the long run to leave us stranded like disconsolate whales high and dry on the great shore of Masonic ridicule and profane contempt .
Increase Of Annuitants.
INCREASE OF ANNUITANTS .
We are very happy in being permitted to announce that ten additional widows will be placed on the Fund of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . We feel sure this will be good news to many , and will be deeply appreciated b y the Craft at large . Might we venture to suggest to the committee and Bro . Terry , the zealous and
hard working Secretary , ( whose salary we were glad to see had been very properly augmented ) that the time has come , when the men ' s annulties should be raised to £ + 5 , and the women ' s to £ 33 annually ? This would be equally , we are sure , hailed by the Order as a step in the right direction .
Kenning's Cyclopædia.
KENNING'S CYCLOP ? DIA .
In the specimen page printed last week , for " Free born " read " Free men . " The specimen page will shortl y be reprinted for the information of the brethren , as finally corrected and revised .
WIPEYOUH FEET . —The best Cocoa Nut Mats and Matr-g are made b y Treloir and Sons , 69 , Ludgat e-hill .
The Wilson Ms.
THE WILSON MS .
I am happy to slate that this MS ., whose whereabouts has long been sought for , is now proved to be extant . It is alluded to by Hutchinson and Preston , and is said by the latter in his famous "Manifesto" to be of the reign of Henry VIII . It was then said to be in the hands of Mr . Wilson , of
Broomhead , near Shcflield , 1 orkshire . But as it appeared on due enquiry that the Wilson Charter or MS . was sold to the well-known collector of MS ., Sir Thomas Phillips some years back , it became necessary to find out what was their subsequent fate . They still'exist in the possession of his son-in-law . The MS . is described as " an old MS . on vellum , a book
by itself . " There is also in the same collection an Italian MS ., which is in all probability the original of some books printed at Venice , on Masonry , about 1780 or 1784 . I hope before long to obtain a transcript of the MS ., which will be a great addition to our archaeological evidences , and to ascertain its exact date . A . F . A . Woonronn .
Original Correspondence.
Original Correspondence .
[ We do not hold-ourselves responsible for , or even as approving cf the opinions expressed by our correspondents , but we wish , in a spirit of fair play to all , to permit—within certain accessary limits—free discussion . —ED . ]
WELCOME OF OUR GRAND MASTER . To Ihe Editor of The Freemason . Dear Sir , and Brother , — When our Grand Master returns , could there not bc a Masonic welcome of him ? Why should not our Annual Grand Festival bc made special , and held , say at
thc Alexandra Palace ? If thc authorities at the Grand Lodge would take the matter up , we might have I do not hesitatcto say , ' one of the noblest gatherings this country has ever seen , and one in which our entire Craft would gladly take part . I am so bold as to add , that I would admit our fair
sisters . It is just possible that the charming and august wife of our Grand Master would deign to be present . Here is ' an idea—is it good for anything ? Can it bc worked out ?— "Yours fraternally , AN OLD-ENGLISH MASON .
To thc Editor of Ihe Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — I shall be glad to know if any project is on foot to give our Royal Grand Master a Masonic welcome on his return to this country . I beg to suggest a grand Masonic ball , and that
the proceeds over and above expenses be divided between the Masonic Charities . Shruld the idea meet with the views of thc Craft , I shall be glad to contribute my mite towards preliminary expenses . I am , dear Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , E . J . WAi . rono .
To the Editor of the Freemason . Dear Sir and Brother , — As it may gratify the brethren in England to hear that His Royal Highness our Grand Master is not forgetting thc Craft in tlu far East on his journey up country from Calcutta , he called here at Bankipore , the
civil station of Patna , the capital of Behar , and held a Grand Durbar , where he received some of th ; oldest and most noted of our Indian dependencies . Lodge True Brothers , No . 1210 , of Dinapare ( the military station seven miles distant ) , headed by their Master in full regalia , were the first to receive him at the entrance to the
ceremony . He was highly pleased , but before thc presentations were over wc had somewhat more reason to be gratified . Our Grand Master had not forgotten us , for in front of thc whole assembly he called for the Freemasons , who were marshalled in double file right up the centre of the platform by the W . M ., and severally presented by name as Brother A ., B ., & c . Wc were most graciously
received . It was a great honour to us pers inally , and a credit to the Craft generally . I am , Sir and Brother , yours fraternally , M . V . MINN , W . M ., Lodge True Brothers , 1210 , Dj ' llJJl ' TC . Bankipore , Jan . nth , 187 ( 1 .
MASTER MASON'S JEWELS . To Ihe Editor of Thc Freemason . Dear Sir , and Brother , — 1 am glad that a Master [ Mason has again opened the question of jewels for Master Masons , as 1 cannot find thc slightest authority for such , but ( with all deference to your editorial dictum ) a distinct prohibition , a
prohibition so marked lhat I should certainly protest against their being worn iu a lodge in which I presided . 1 trust lhat these repeated letters will call the attention of the Grand Lodge to thc question , so that the matter may be definitely settled . —I am , yours fraternally , ONE WHO OCCUPIES TIIE CHAIR OF K . S . IOR THE FOURTH TIME .
[ We should like to try the question with the W . M . before the Board of General Purposes . The " onus proband ! " rests upon him to prove that the five pointed star , worn by Master Masonsjs" inconsistent" with any of the degrees recognised by the Grand Lodge . —ED . ] 3
Centenary Festival Oe The St. Andrew's Lodge, No. 231.
CENTENARY FESTIVAL OE THE ST . ANDREW'S LODGE , No . 231 .
This distinguished lodge met at the Freemasons' Hall Great Queen-street , on Thursday , the 3 rd inst ., on an occasion of more than ordinary interest , it being not only appointed for the installation of the Worshi pful Master , but for the celebration of the centenary of the foundation of
thc lodge . Among the large number of brethren present were -. —Bros . G . A . Ibbetson , W . M . ; Harry Weston I . P . M . ; J . H . Paul , W . M . elect ; Richards , P . M . ; J . Messcnt , P . M . and Treasurer ; Curtis , P . M . ; Webster , P . M . ; Robbins , P . M . ; Brider , P . M . ; Harding , P . M . ; Potter , P . M . ; Benjamin West , P . M . ; Gregson , S . W . ; Mitchell , J . W . ; Henry Cutler , Honorary Secretary ; E . R . Cutler ,
S . D . ; C . J . Edwards , J . D . ; Calkin Lewis , I . G . ; Graham , W . J . Hollcbone , C . D . Hoblyn , W . T . T . Hall , H . Hughes Hallett , F . Hollcbone , Miller , Baily , H . B . Mason , Stanford , Bryan , Sherwood , J . L . White , A . Blumenthal , Tussaud , F . S . Hoblyn . Visitors : Sir Wyndham Knatchbull , M . P ., No . 1414 ; George Lambert , P . M . ; J . E . Eemilorp , D . Belts , P . M . ; Dr . Richardson , P . M . ; R .
Glover , P . M . ; G . Bubb , P . M . ; Hyde Pullen , J . Heaton , B . H . van Tromp , C . D . Mackenzie , Croucio , P . M . ; Dr . Greatorex , P . M . ; Dr . [ J . Moore , P . M . ; M . G Quihampton , Herbert Adams , P . M . ; A . Henson , F . Webb , J . Crews , J . Courbeton , Dr . Ramsey , of Inveresk ; E . B . Webb , J . W . Goldsboro , W . Chubb , P . M . ; Thos . Quihampton , J . W . Watts , W . Dyott Burnaby , Capt . F . C .
Hughes Hallett , Chas . Addicott , W . H . Gulliford , J . P . Pennefa-hcr , Chas . Dickens , P . M . ; Sir W . W . Drake , Bart ., H . W . Davis , F . Chiffericl , J . K . Stead , F . W . B . ^ Natusch , P . M . ; Hollingsworth , R . Risdon , P . M . ; J . Morgan , P . M ., P . Prov . G . R . Hants . ; G . E . Douglas , ' j . M . De Vrus , R . N . ; P . G . Parkhurst , A . M . Walls , P . M . ; W . G . Almond , G . McRae , Alfred Smee , F . R . S . ; Col . Honeywood
C . C . Stevens , W . Jackson , F . Brewer . Thc W . Bro . John Messent having taken the chair , installed Bro . J . H . Paul , P . M ., as Worshipful Master , in the presence of a Board of Installed Masters , numbering twenty-four brethren . Thc following brethren , all of whom are Past Masters , were invested by the W . M . as the officers for the ensuing
year : —W . Bros , ibbetson , I . P . M . ; Alfred Richards , as S . W . ; C . J . Curtis , J . W . ; John Messent , Treas . ; Henry Cutler , Hon . Sec . ; W . S . Webster , S . D . ; John Robbins , J . D . ; Henry Brider . I . G . ; Charles Harding , D . of C . ; Western , Assist . D . of C . ; Longstaff , Tyler . After the investment of officers , Bro . Messent , in a very impressive manner , delivered the customary addresses to
thc Master , Wardens and brethren , after which a procession , formed by the following officers of the Grand Lodge of England , preceded by Stewards , entered the lodge-room , the brethren rising to receive them , and Bro , W . Ganz , P . G . O ., playing a grand march during the procession and until the brethren were again seated . The following Grand Officers were also present : —Rt .
Hon . Earl of Limerick , P . G . M . for Bristol ; Lieut .-General Brownrigg , C . B ., P . G . M . for Surrey ; Colonel Arthur Cole , C . B ., P . G . M . for Surrey ; Sir Albert W . Woods , Garter , P . G . W . ; Samuel Tomkins , Grand Treasurer ; John B , Monckton , President of Board of General Purposes ; John Hervey , Grand Secretary ; II . P . Dumas , P . G . D . ; F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , P . G . D . ; John A . Rucker , P . G . D . ; J . C .
Parkinson , P . G . D ., and P . D . P . G . M . for Middlesex ; Thos . Fenn , P . G . D . ; N . Bradford , P . A . G . D . C . ; Conrad Dumas , P . A . G . D . C . ; Dr . W . R . Woodman , G . P . ; Wilhelm Ganz , P . G . O . ; Peter de Lande Long , V . P . of Board Genera ! Purposes ; Clavius Hansard , P . G . S . ; Major Shadwell Gierke , P . P . G . S . for North Devon-, Dr . Rhys Williams , P . G . S . ; F . J . Corder , P . G . S .
The W . M . having handed the gavel to Bro . the Earl of Limerick , who gracefully returned the same , called upon the Secretary to read the letters he had received from those brethren who were prevented from joining the lodge , and Bro . Cutler , Hon . Sec , read letters from several distinguished brethren . The Director of Ceremonies , Bro . Charles Harding , P . M .,
by command of the W . M ., read from a list the names and titles of those present , and bade thc visitors hearty welcome to the lodge . The warrant of thc Grand Lodge , authorizing thc members of the lodge to wear a commemorative jawcl , was read by thc Secretary . Thc W . M . then called on Bro . John Messent , P . M ., to
read his paper on the history of St . Andrew's Lodge from its formation to thc present time . This was listened to with great interest by the brethren , and Bro . Messent was warmly greeted at its conclusion . From this paper ( which , by thc wish of the ledge , we understand will be printed ) we have been kindly permitted by Bro . Messent to extract the following account of the
migrations , & c , of the lodge since its foundation -. — "Founded in 177 6 , its first meetings were held at the Coach and Horses , Queen Anne-street ( the number of the lodge at that time being 490 ) . " The original warrant having been lost or destroyed , a warrant of confirmation was obtained on the fust of June , 1821 ) , under which the lodge now acts . The first Master
was one Bro . William Shepherd ; thc S . W . Bro . James Hamilton ; and the J . W ., Bro . James Wilson . Bro . Shepherd was re-elected Master in 1777 and 1781 , was succeeded by Bro . Peter Lacon ; the number of the lodge was now changed to 306 . In 1788 , the Master was one Bro , Charles Stewart . " " For some time prior to the ' year 1803 the meetings were
held at the Black Dog , St . James ' s ; after which the lodge was removed to St . James ' s Tavern , Great Marylebonestreet . In 180 C , Joseph Grimaldi was initiated in thc lodge ; from 1807 , the lodge was held successively at the Wheatsheaf , in thc Strand ; The Freemasons' Tavern ; the White Lion , Oxford-street ; King ' s Head , Cumberlandstreet ; Union Tavern , New Bridge-street ; Three Tunsi