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Consecration Of The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
Bro . Sir J . R . SOMERS VINE , S . W ., proposed "The Consecrating Officers , " to whom the lodge owed a great deal for their kind services that day . Every one of those brethren were only too happy to listen to the very impressive delivery of the Grand Secretary in consecrating the lodge , and
they were also delighted to see what great assistance to him were Bros . Sir John Monckton , Thomas Fenn , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , J . H . Matthews , the D . C , and Bro . Edgar Bowyer . The brethren would show their cordial appreciation of these brethren's services by the hearty manner in which they had received this toast .
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . Sec , acknowledging the toast , said his colleagues and himself were much flattered by the words of the S . W . ; they were very grateful for the kind reception the brethren had given them , and for their recognition of their services by electing them honorary members . He and his colleagues had been much charmed with their temporary relapse from civilisation to savage life . If this was the usual savage
life , where was civilisation ? When returning thanks in the [ name of the consecrating officers and in his own name , he could not but express his thanks to the other brethren who assisted him , some of whom were superior to him in rank . Bros . Sir John Monckton and Fenn were pillars of Masonry whose names were household words . The Grand Chaplain was eloquent and impressive , and taught them what was the truth . He had also had the valuable services of Bro . Matthews , as D . C , and Bro . Bowyer ,
as I . G ., and he would also tender to them for the brethren the recognition of their services . If it had not been for these brethren he could not have got through his work . The Grand Officers on these occasions were exceedingly glad to have it in their power to show their gratitude tothe Grand Master for the position he had placed them in by giving all possible aid to the Craft . The lodge ought in the fulness of time to stand very high in the annals of the Craft .
In giving "The Health of the Visitors , " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said the Savage Club always liked to have visitors , and so it would be in the lodge . They had been honoured with so many visitors that evening lhat he believed every month the guests must increase . Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , G . Reg ., made a humorous reply , which is incapable of being understood by a reader ot this report without
reproducing the curious illustrated menu which formed the staple of Bro . Philbrick ' s remarks . He concluded by observing that the visitors had spent a most enjoyable evening , and had had a most hearty welcome . They felt themselves entirely at home among the savages . There was too much conventionality in this 19 th century , and our meetings were too much like
so many thousands of bricks turned out by a brick-making machine . It would be better that our native proclivities were allowed a little more scope by the exigencies of modern society . We should then see more of the peculiarities of the race , and society would be the better and sweeter , because we were not all of one pattern . The visitors wished the greatest success and prosperity to this lodge .
Bro . J . C . PARKINSON , P . G . D ., also replied , and said that Bro . Philbrick had struck the ground from under his feet by dilating on the menu . This meeting appeared to have done two things , first to have confirmed what we had been always taught , and secondly to have solved the problem which had been often debated . They had been taught that the hospitality of the savages was their great strong virtue—that when they did not eat their guests they requested them to eat , " and the problem that had been solved
confirmed that much by the hospitality the savages had just extended ; they never doubted that hospitality was a savage attribute . The problem that had been solved vvas one that had troubled learned men , more particularly learned Masons , many , many years—how far the principles of Masonry extended beyond the confines of civilisation . In ancient Temples there were signs and tokens to be found which were more or less identical with Masonic symbols . There had always been a doubt whether that proved the men of those countries were Masons or whether Masonic line and rule were honoured
from those ancient times . The Savages had solved that , and taught the visitors that Savages were true Masons at heart , that they exercised the principle of hospitality , and that they had the means of enlisting the wishes of the brethren to visit them again . Bro . Lord J TAYLOUR also replied , Bro . Sir J . R . SOMERS VINE , S . W ., in responding to the toast of ¦ ' The Officers , " said he thought it would have been more fitting if some of his
colleagues had been selected for this task , as they were the active founders of this lodge , and he had simply to express to them the great honour which they had paid to him in asking him to be the first S . W . At the same time , as the duty had been put upon him , he would endeavour to discharge it by stating that it was the intention of the officers to make the lodge as complete a success as possible . For his own part , he should endeavour to show
that respect for the compliment paid to him by the founders by endeavouring to carry out the duties devolving upon him in such a manner as to earn the esteem and confidence of the brethren , and , when the proper time arrived , be found to merit a further favour at their hands . All his colleagues were old friends and brethren of the Savage Club , and each in his particular department would not be wanting in his duties , so as to bring credit on the lod ge and the Craft in general .
Bro . THOMAS CATLING , J , W ., proposed " The Charities . " Although young , as a Mason he had been taught to regard obedience as one of the first duties of the Order . Next to that he trusted he liked the sentiment and feeling embodied in this toast , because he hoped that would cover any shortcomings on his part , either in the proceedings of the afternoon or those of the eveningor those by which he should endeavour - --- ¦•—
, very , . . 0 , -- ~ J •- . . . W . J . orieri y to direct their attention to the subject of Charity . He was very glad personally to have that opportunity of rendering his very grateful thanks for the charity and kindness extended to him ° n every side by those from whom he had sought council , advice , and assistance in connection with the founding , or endeavouring to found , this lod ge . No one could have written more kindlv . cordiallv . or enconracrincrlv
than the W . M " ., and when he turned on matters of routine or form to the Grand Secretary he had found in him not only the courteous official , but the Kindest of Masons , and the most friendly of friends . To go to the subject ot the Charities , they were the head and cornerstone of Freemasonry , tie had heard ( he might be wrong , but if he was he trusted it would pe put down to one of those deviations from conventionality in which
e Savages were allowed to have a little latitude ) that their wives ai * ia families were taught that Charity was the covering of many evenings away from home . He mentioned this without mentioning the avage Club too prominently . Charity had been its watchword ; it had not oeen overlooked , because it was one of the old rules of the Savage Club , fn n ° r d shillin S > or five per cent ., were put aside for a Benevolent Fund ° r those of their members who might happen to get into need . Therefore , e might say they started with some of this feeling of sympathy with this
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toast , but it was one which he trusted the Grand Officers who had honoured them by becoming honorary members would never allow them to lose sight of , but would encourage them in every way to carry out Charity , which underlies the true spirit of Masonry . He " trusted that before the year was out the Savage Club Lodge would add its mite to swell the benefits conferred by the three great Charities of the Masonic Order .
Bro . E . LETCHWORTH , P . G . D ., replied , and expressed the hope that all in the room would emulate the very excellent example set by the J . W . ; he trusted that one and all in this Jubilee year would unite in assisting to the utmost of their power those three great Masonic Charities , which were the pride of the Order .
Bro . ROBT . GREY , President of the Board of Benevolence , who vvas loudly called for , said he was not surprised at the toast being proposed and received so heartily in this youngest lodge . They had asked him to speak for the Charities . His best answer to that vvas , that the Charities spoke for themselves . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
During the evening Bros . Henry Pyatt , Henry Walsham , and Franklin Clive sang some excellent songs , and a charming pianoforte solo was performed by Bro . Edwin Bending , under whose direction the musical arrangements were placed . Bros . Edward Terry and E . J . Odell gave some capital recitations . Messrs . Spiers and Pond provided a choice banquet , served under the careful superintendence of Bro . Madell . The wines were the noted brands of G . H . Mumm and Perinet et Fils .
The menu referred to by Bro . Philbrick in his speech was of unique design , triangular in form , representing a savage ' s tent . The illustrations , which were exceedingly humorous , conveyed in an admirable manner the three stages of Masonic enlightenment . The artist was Bro . H . Johnson , and the card itself was produced at the office of the Freemason . The lodge vvas furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters.
GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council of Royal and Select and Super-Excellent Masters of England and Wales , & c , & c , was held at the Masonic Hall , Sa , Red Lion-square , London , on Monday , the ioth instant , at 5 o ' clock p . m ., when there were present Comps . Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., Grand Master ; Alfred Williams , as Dep . G . M . ; Chas . H . Driver , as P . G . C . of W . ; Rev . Samuel Maude , G . " Chaplain ; FYederic Davison , G . Treas . ; C FhzGerald Matier ( P . D . G . M . ) , Grand Recorder ; B . R .
Bryant , Grand Lecturer ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C ; D . P . Cama , as G . Capt . of Guards ; George Graveley , G . Marshal ; John Brittain , Grand Steward ; E . J . Mills , Grand Sentinel ; together vvith many Past Grand Officers and representatives of private councils . The Grand Council having been opened in ample form , and the M . IIIus . Grand Master saluted , the Grand Recorder read the minutes of the last annual meeting , _ which were confirmed , as well as the reports of the Executive Council and the Grand Lecturer .
The former showed that the number of Councils on the roll vvas 12 , and the number of registered receptions 344 . In the latter the Grand Lecturer expressed the pleasure he had in noting the care and attention which were being bestowed on the ceremonial and ritual of the Degree . The M , W . Grand Master expressed his appreciation of the services of R . Illus . Comp . T . C Walls , who had filled the arduous position of Deputy
Grand Master for the past two years with great advantage to the Order , and to whom , on his retirement , the thanks of the Executive Council are due , and are hereby rendered . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts show the following result—To Balance from last Account ... £ 19 11 6 By Rent £ 1 1 o Warrant 220
„ „ Tyling * 150 „ Certificates 2 S 11 o „ Printing * 9 14 o „ Fees of Honour S S 0 „ Bills for Arches , Travel-„ Annual Dues .., 846 ling Expenses and Postage 15 9 6 Balance in hand ... 39 7 6 * £ 66 17 0 £ 66 17 0
Comp . Frederic Davison having been unanimously re-elected Grand Treasurer , the Most Illus . Grand Master appointed the following as Grand Officers , those who were present being invested and saluted according to ancient custom : —
Audited and found correct , ioth January , 18 S 7 , ALFRED WILLIAMS , ) . ... ROBERT BERRIDGE , ' i Auditors . The Most Illus . GRAND MASTER said he had listened with great pleasure to the report , which showed evidence of a large amount of care , attention , and zeal on the part of those whom he might call the working companions of the Order , and he desired on his own part and on behalf of Grand Council , to express his high appreciation of their labours .
Comp . A . F . Godson , M . P . ... ... ... D . G . M . „ Chas . H . Driver ... ... ,.. G . 111 . M . „ William Nicholl ... ... ... G . P . Con . ofW . „ Rev . Samuel Maude , M . A . ... ¦ -. " >/ - / - ¦_ „ Rev . Hayman Cummings , M . A . ... ... J * Chaplains . „ Frederic Davison ... ... ... G . Treasurer .
„ C FitzGerald Matier , P . D . G . M . ... ... G . Recorder . „ B . R . Bryant ... ... ... ... G . Lecturer . „ Robert Berridge ... ... ... G . D . of C „ Dr . George Mickley ... ... ... A . G . D . ofC . „ Dr . Wm . Edward Stewart ... ... G . C . of Gds .
„ tienry ueorge ... ... ... ... U . C . of Council „ Edwin M . Lott , Mus . Doc . ... ... G . Organist . „ G . W . Marsden , jun . ... ... ... *) „ W . D . Parkhouse ... ... ... [ G . Marshals . „ H . B . Browne ... ... ... ...
„ R , J . Voisey ... ... .,, ,.. \ n „ F . T . Bennett ... ... ... j G . Stewards . „ E . J . Mills ... ... ... „ . G . Sentinel . On the motion of Comp . B . R . BRYANT , G . Lecturer , seconded by Comp . ALFRED WILLIAMS , P . G . I . M ., the sum of five guineas was voted to
the Mark Benevolent Fund on the list of Comp . Clark , who kindly volunteered to act as Steward representing the Cryptic Degrees . The Grand Recorder having read apologies , for unavoidable absence from several members , ' the Grand Council vvas closed in ample form , and the companions adjourned to a banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of the Most Illus . Grand Master .
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Consecration Of The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
Bro . Sir J . R . SOMERS VINE , S . W ., proposed "The Consecrating Officers , " to whom the lodge owed a great deal for their kind services that day . Every one of those brethren were only too happy to listen to the very impressive delivery of the Grand Secretary in consecrating the lodge , and
they were also delighted to see what great assistance to him were Bros . Sir John Monckton , Thomas Fenn , the Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , J . H . Matthews , the D . C , and Bro . Edgar Bowyer . The brethren would show their cordial appreciation of these brethren's services by the hearty manner in which they had received this toast .
Bro . Col . SHADWELL H . CLERKE , G . Sec , acknowledging the toast , said his colleagues and himself were much flattered by the words of the S . W . ; they were very grateful for the kind reception the brethren had given them , and for their recognition of their services by electing them honorary members . He and his colleagues had been much charmed with their temporary relapse from civilisation to savage life . If this was the usual savage
life , where was civilisation ? When returning thanks in the [ name of the consecrating officers and in his own name , he could not but express his thanks to the other brethren who assisted him , some of whom were superior to him in rank . Bros . Sir John Monckton and Fenn were pillars of Masonry whose names were household words . The Grand Chaplain was eloquent and impressive , and taught them what was the truth . He had also had the valuable services of Bro . Matthews , as D . C , and Bro . Bowyer ,
as I . G ., and he would also tender to them for the brethren the recognition of their services . If it had not been for these brethren he could not have got through his work . The Grand Officers on these occasions were exceedingly glad to have it in their power to show their gratitude tothe Grand Master for the position he had placed them in by giving all possible aid to the Craft . The lodge ought in the fulness of time to stand very high in the annals of the Craft .
In giving "The Health of the Visitors , " the WORSHIPFUL MASTER said the Savage Club always liked to have visitors , and so it would be in the lodge . They had been honoured with so many visitors that evening lhat he believed every month the guests must increase . Bro . F . A . PHILBRICK , Q . C , G . Reg ., made a humorous reply , which is incapable of being understood by a reader ot this report without
reproducing the curious illustrated menu which formed the staple of Bro . Philbrick ' s remarks . He concluded by observing that the visitors had spent a most enjoyable evening , and had had a most hearty welcome . They felt themselves entirely at home among the savages . There was too much conventionality in this 19 th century , and our meetings were too much like
so many thousands of bricks turned out by a brick-making machine . It would be better that our native proclivities were allowed a little more scope by the exigencies of modern society . We should then see more of the peculiarities of the race , and society would be the better and sweeter , because we were not all of one pattern . The visitors wished the greatest success and prosperity to this lodge .
Bro . J . C . PARKINSON , P . G . D ., also replied , and said that Bro . Philbrick had struck the ground from under his feet by dilating on the menu . This meeting appeared to have done two things , first to have confirmed what we had been always taught , and secondly to have solved the problem which had been often debated . They had been taught that the hospitality of the savages was their great strong virtue—that when they did not eat their guests they requested them to eat , " and the problem that had been solved
confirmed that much by the hospitality the savages had just extended ; they never doubted that hospitality was a savage attribute . The problem that had been solved vvas one that had troubled learned men , more particularly learned Masons , many , many years—how far the principles of Masonry extended beyond the confines of civilisation . In ancient Temples there were signs and tokens to be found which were more or less identical with Masonic symbols . There had always been a doubt whether that proved the men of those countries were Masons or whether Masonic line and rule were honoured
from those ancient times . The Savages had solved that , and taught the visitors that Savages were true Masons at heart , that they exercised the principle of hospitality , and that they had the means of enlisting the wishes of the brethren to visit them again . Bro . Lord J TAYLOUR also replied , Bro . Sir J . R . SOMERS VINE , S . W ., in responding to the toast of ¦ ' The Officers , " said he thought it would have been more fitting if some of his
colleagues had been selected for this task , as they were the active founders of this lodge , and he had simply to express to them the great honour which they had paid to him in asking him to be the first S . W . At the same time , as the duty had been put upon him , he would endeavour to discharge it by stating that it was the intention of the officers to make the lodge as complete a success as possible . For his own part , he should endeavour to show
that respect for the compliment paid to him by the founders by endeavouring to carry out the duties devolving upon him in such a manner as to earn the esteem and confidence of the brethren , and , when the proper time arrived , be found to merit a further favour at their hands . All his colleagues were old friends and brethren of the Savage Club , and each in his particular department would not be wanting in his duties , so as to bring credit on the lod ge and the Craft in general .
Bro . THOMAS CATLING , J , W ., proposed " The Charities . " Although young , as a Mason he had been taught to regard obedience as one of the first duties of the Order . Next to that he trusted he liked the sentiment and feeling embodied in this toast , because he hoped that would cover any shortcomings on his part , either in the proceedings of the afternoon or those of the eveningor those by which he should endeavour - --- ¦•—
, very , . . 0 , -- ~ J •- . . . W . J . orieri y to direct their attention to the subject of Charity . He was very glad personally to have that opportunity of rendering his very grateful thanks for the charity and kindness extended to him ° n every side by those from whom he had sought council , advice , and assistance in connection with the founding , or endeavouring to found , this lod ge . No one could have written more kindlv . cordiallv . or enconracrincrlv
than the W . M " ., and when he turned on matters of routine or form to the Grand Secretary he had found in him not only the courteous official , but the Kindest of Masons , and the most friendly of friends . To go to the subject ot the Charities , they were the head and cornerstone of Freemasonry , tie had heard ( he might be wrong , but if he was he trusted it would pe put down to one of those deviations from conventionality in which
e Savages were allowed to have a little latitude ) that their wives ai * ia families were taught that Charity was the covering of many evenings away from home . He mentioned this without mentioning the avage Club too prominently . Charity had been its watchword ; it had not oeen overlooked , because it was one of the old rules of the Savage Club , fn n ° r d shillin S > or five per cent ., were put aside for a Benevolent Fund ° r those of their members who might happen to get into need . Therefore , e might say they started with some of this feeling of sympathy with this
Consecration Of The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
toast , but it was one which he trusted the Grand Officers who had honoured them by becoming honorary members would never allow them to lose sight of , but would encourage them in every way to carry out Charity , which underlies the true spirit of Masonry . He " trusted that before the year was out the Savage Club Lodge would add its mite to swell the benefits conferred by the three great Charities of the Masonic Order .
Bro . E . LETCHWORTH , P . G . D ., replied , and expressed the hope that all in the room would emulate the very excellent example set by the J . W . ; he trusted that one and all in this Jubilee year would unite in assisting to the utmost of their power those three great Masonic Charities , which were the pride of the Order .
Bro . ROBT . GREY , President of the Board of Benevolence , who vvas loudly called for , said he was not surprised at the toast being proposed and received so heartily in this youngest lodge . They had asked him to speak for the Charities . His best answer to that vvas , that the Charities spoke for themselves . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
During the evening Bros . Henry Pyatt , Henry Walsham , and Franklin Clive sang some excellent songs , and a charming pianoforte solo was performed by Bro . Edwin Bending , under whose direction the musical arrangements were placed . Bros . Edward Terry and E . J . Odell gave some capital recitations . Messrs . Spiers and Pond provided a choice banquet , served under the careful superintendence of Bro . Madell . The wines were the noted brands of G . H . Mumm and Perinet et Fils .
The menu referred to by Bro . Philbrick in his speech was of unique design , triangular in form , representing a savage ' s tent . The illustrations , which were exceedingly humorous , conveyed in an admirable manner the three stages of Masonic enlightenment . The artist was Bro . H . Johnson , and the card itself was produced at the office of the Freemason . The lodge vvas furnished by Bro . George Kenning .
Grand Council Of Royal And Select Masters.
GRAND COUNCIL OF ROYAL AND SELECT MASTERS .
The annual meeting of the Grand Council of Royal and Select and Super-Excellent Masters of England and Wales , & c , & c , was held at the Masonic Hall , Sa , Red Lion-square , London , on Monday , the ioth instant , at 5 o ' clock p . m ., when there were present Comps . Rev . Canon Portal , M . A ., Grand Master ; Alfred Williams , as Dep . G . M . ; Chas . H . Driver , as P . G . C . of W . ; Rev . Samuel Maude , G . " Chaplain ; FYederic Davison , G . Treas . ; C FhzGerald Matier ( P . D . G . M . ) , Grand Recorder ; B . R .
Bryant , Grand Lecturer ; Robert Berridge , G . D . C ; D . P . Cama , as G . Capt . of Guards ; George Graveley , G . Marshal ; John Brittain , Grand Steward ; E . J . Mills , Grand Sentinel ; together vvith many Past Grand Officers and representatives of private councils . The Grand Council having been opened in ample form , and the M . IIIus . Grand Master saluted , the Grand Recorder read the minutes of the last annual meeting , _ which were confirmed , as well as the reports of the Executive Council and the Grand Lecturer .
The former showed that the number of Councils on the roll vvas 12 , and the number of registered receptions 344 . In the latter the Grand Lecturer expressed the pleasure he had in noting the care and attention which were being bestowed on the ceremonial and ritual of the Degree . The M , W . Grand Master expressed his appreciation of the services of R . Illus . Comp . T . C Walls , who had filled the arduous position of Deputy
Grand Master for the past two years with great advantage to the Order , and to whom , on his retirement , the thanks of the Executive Council are due , and are hereby rendered . Grand Treasurer ' s accounts show the following result—To Balance from last Account ... £ 19 11 6 By Rent £ 1 1 o Warrant 220
„ „ Tyling * 150 „ Certificates 2 S 11 o „ Printing * 9 14 o „ Fees of Honour S S 0 „ Bills for Arches , Travel-„ Annual Dues .., 846 ling Expenses and Postage 15 9 6 Balance in hand ... 39 7 6 * £ 66 17 0 £ 66 17 0
Comp . Frederic Davison having been unanimously re-elected Grand Treasurer , the Most Illus . Grand Master appointed the following as Grand Officers , those who were present being invested and saluted according to ancient custom : —
Audited and found correct , ioth January , 18 S 7 , ALFRED WILLIAMS , ) . ... ROBERT BERRIDGE , ' i Auditors . The Most Illus . GRAND MASTER said he had listened with great pleasure to the report , which showed evidence of a large amount of care , attention , and zeal on the part of those whom he might call the working companions of the Order , and he desired on his own part and on behalf of Grand Council , to express his high appreciation of their labours .
Comp . A . F . Godson , M . P . ... ... ... D . G . M . „ Chas . H . Driver ... ... ,.. G . 111 . M . „ William Nicholl ... ... ... G . P . Con . ofW . „ Rev . Samuel Maude , M . A . ... ¦ -. " >/ - / - ¦_ „ Rev . Hayman Cummings , M . A . ... ... J * Chaplains . „ Frederic Davison ... ... ... G . Treasurer .
„ C FitzGerald Matier , P . D . G . M . ... ... G . Recorder . „ B . R . Bryant ... ... ... ... G . Lecturer . „ Robert Berridge ... ... ... G . D . of C „ Dr . George Mickley ... ... ... A . G . D . ofC . „ Dr . Wm . Edward Stewart ... ... G . C . of Gds .
„ tienry ueorge ... ... ... ... U . C . of Council „ Edwin M . Lott , Mus . Doc . ... ... G . Organist . „ G . W . Marsden , jun . ... ... ... *) „ W . D . Parkhouse ... ... ... [ G . Marshals . „ H . B . Browne ... ... ... ...
„ R , J . Voisey ... ... .,, ,.. \ n „ F . T . Bennett ... ... ... j G . Stewards . „ E . J . Mills ... ... ... „ . G . Sentinel . On the motion of Comp . B . R . BRYANT , G . Lecturer , seconded by Comp . ALFRED WILLIAMS , P . G . I . M ., the sum of five guineas was voted to
the Mark Benevolent Fund on the list of Comp . Clark , who kindly volunteered to act as Steward representing the Cryptic Degrees . The Grand Recorder having read apologies , for unavoidable absence from several members , ' the Grand Council vvas closed in ample form , and the companions adjourned to a banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of the Most Illus . Grand Master .