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Presentation To Bro. Lieut. A. J. Lindsay At Dublin.
ten men who accompanied him in the lifeboat , were standin ^ in the middle of the square , surrounded by the troops . The general having taken up his position , Lieut . Lindsay and his men advanced towards him , and having saluted , were addressed by his lordship , who said that he had becn deputed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge , Commanding-in-Chief , 'in a letter which he read ) to be the means of presenting to Lieut . Lindsay the Royal National
Lifeboat Institution ' s silver medal for the gallant conduct so conspicuously displayed by him in October last , in riskin ^ his life in the endeavour—one of the most noble—that of the saving of the lives of others . Further , that the occasion afforded him great satisfaction and pleasure , and was one which he trusted would serve as an example to the men whom he addressed , who , no doubt , felt proud in being associated with so chivalrous and brave an ollicer ; and
went so far as to express his opinion that should occasion offer he had no doubt the Victoria Cross , the most coveted of our military distinctions , would be added to those already gained by Lieut . Lindsay . " 'The General then pinned the medal ( on thc face is engraved the Oueen's head ; on thc reverse , " Let not the deep swallow me up , " lifeboat and figures , and round the edge date and to whom presented ) on his breast ; and
, having added further congratulations and good wishes , shook the recipient warmly b y the hand . " Lord Clarina then enquired the names of the four coastguards men , and expressed lo them his approbation and that of the society at their plucky conduct . ^ " The Artillerymen who were in the boat as ' volunteers , including I 3 ombadier Smith ( who recently received a medal
from this society ) , a ' so received their share of praise . I he appearance of one of the coastguards , named Brown , caused much sympathy , as the poor fellow , whose leg was broken while proceeding to the wreck , was still obliged to hobble with a slick and crutch . Lord Clarina told him in sympathetic terms that his accident was to be regretted , but that he should be cheered with the rcllectioii that it had occurred in the performance of a noble S 2 rvice . "
Limmer's.
LIMMER'S .
'The mention of Limiiici's brings special and varied memories to many retentive minds . Known in song , celebrated in story , it recalls the manners and habitue . of an older epoch of aristrocratic patrons , of a dead and buried generation , which made Liuiiner ' s its head-quarters , but passed on , as all passes on here , into that oblivion which awaits all earthly souvenirs , all earthly names , and all
earthly strivings . Limmcr ' s to some seems peopled with the ghosts of old visitors , who walk in and out with all the cheery amiability of the ancient ngim , ' . _ For Limmcr ' s had once a great reputation among sporting circles and betting men , among the aristocratical athletes , the country gentleman of the old school , and university men of an earlier type ; even sedate dons and "hunting parsons . It was always thc resort of lovers of spurt and cricket ; and
old Collins , the waiter , could have told many a startling legend of noisier times and practical jokes , " tales of the fancy , " and " romances of the ring . " But all that has long since , must we not think rightly and happily , passed away . For some time there had fallen on ancient , if dingy , Limmcr ' s that sere and yellow leaf of inevitable decay , of less persevering custom , of a want of conformity with the ideas , the lacks , the requirements of
the hour . , . . ,, . _ Uro . Benskin , so well known for his able management of thc Castle and Falcon , has lately re-opened l . immer ' s , having built a stately dining half , having improved the accommodation , which was always indifferent in its palmiest days , and rejuvenated , and repaired , and restored the "old house " until , if many who knew it so long and well of old , saw it now . thev would rub their eyes like " Rip Van
Winkle , " as if waking up from the lethargic repose of Sleepy Hollow , when they gazed on the altered lineaments inside and outside , the comely air and convenient arrangements of the " Limmcr ' s" of to-day . All of our readers who know Bro . Benskin and Airs . Benskin will wish them heartily all happiness and well being in this new great venture , as they need not doubt that under his skilled and careful , yet enterprising management ,
Limmcr ' s will be as marked a success as the Castle and Falcon has been . _ In order to mark thc event and invoke the friendly sympathy of many b-other Alasons and good old customers , Bro . Benskin assembled a large and cheerful party in his new and beautiful dining hall , on Thursday week , to whom he gave a ri g ht hearty reception . I his friendly and pleasant entertainment was admirable , both in its
conception and execution , and perfection stamped all the details of the menu and the adjuncts from first to last , in small things as in great . We hardly ever witnessed a more cheery party , or spent a more jovial evening . 'The host proposed in suitable terms "The Health of the Oueen and the Royal Family , " which was most heartily anil warmly received ; and Bro . J . D . Allcroft . in a most happy and effective speech , proposed
"Bro . Benskin's Health and Prosperity to Limmer s . " Bro . Benskin returned thanks in a few feeling and cordial words , which were loudly cheered by the guests . They were also favoured with some admirable songs and recitations . Wc left them enshrouded in mystic wreaths of curling smoke , evidently in a high state of social comfort and complacency . We may add that we believe Bro . Benskin hopes in the coming season to accommodate numerous
dinner parties in his comfortable hall , and nowhere can they be better attended to or looked after . Among the company , the greater part of whom were members of our Order , " we noticed thc following brethren and gentlemen : John Derby Allcroft , Alfred iBrookman , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Col . Creaton , Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , Henry C . Levander , 11 . G . Buss , Rev . Holden , F . O . Frazer , ( Bradford ) , J . Twecdale ( Manchester ) , John Hugh ,
( Manchester ) , R . Wood ( Leeds ) , I ' . Brooke ( Huddersfield ) , I . Carver ( Nottingham ) , J . G . Webb ( Huddersfield ) , J . Harrop ( Ossctt , Yorks ) , R . B . Goldsworthy ( . Manchester ) Asher Hardy ( Alanchestcr ) , G . Griffin ( Manchester ) , A . M'Turk ( Bradford ) , Kench ( . Manchester ) , Goodrich ( New York ) , P . Saiilard , Samuel White , Edward Anderton ,
Joseph Renals , Frederick Crockford , Dr . Great Rex , J . E . Cunningham , C . Cole , J . Hume , A . P . Watt , Dr . Samuel Benton , Capt . Putney , J . F . West , J . Whalcy , W . J . Greene , Albert J . Altman , IC . Y . Jolliffe , W . S . Chapman , George Vickery , and W . H . Collingridge . Many brethren and friends were unavoidably absent .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft ftfascmvn . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —In the presence of a large assembly of the Craft , at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshani-sticet , on Monday last , Bro . Thos . XV . Casbiirn Bush was installed W . M . of this flourishing and popular lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Constable in his well-known faultless style . 'The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . I " . Croaker , W . AL , who was supported by the following oilicers and brethren : Bros . T .
W . C . Bush , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; A . IC . Staley , ) . W . ; Constable , P . M ., Treas . ; Phillip Levy , Hon . Sec ; S . Barnett . S . D . ; S . Boaz , jun , | . D . ; Henry Peartree , l . G . ; XV . Lyon , D . C . ; W . 1 ) . Bayley , P . AL : | no . II . Ross , P . AL ; A . IC . Sydney , P . AL ; N . Gluckstein , ' P . M . ; Barnett , P . AL ; II . Nathan AIoss , P . AL ; IC . Gottheil , P . AL ; R . G . Bloomficld , P . AI . ; AL Harris , P . AI . ; N . Defriez . P . AL ; II . Tipper , l . W . Guthrie , B . S . Woolf ,
A . A . Alarks , S . T . Gaved , A . 11 . Cohen , XV . F . Upson , C . J . Alyeis , C . Harris , II . Maiden , . G Ford , P . Tobias , S . A . Lehmann , and many others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ; Edgar Bowyer , Past G . S . W . Herts ; Charles F . Hogard , P . AI . 205 , Past G . S . of W . Essex ; L . Al . . Myers , W . AI . iSS ; | . Syer , W . AL 1017 ; S . | . Hickman , P . AL iSS ; G . Adamson , P . M . K . . ; | . P . Cohen ,
P . AI . 2 oi ; | . Pigot , P . AI . 7 s * , ; E . C . Alasscy , P . AI . u'yi ; Edward Tefry , P . AL ijio ; J . W . J . Oswald , P . AL 132 S ; B . Groner , P . AI . 1 G 13 ; B . Buckworth , P . AI . i / ya ; Lewis Benjamin , 17 ; C . Carrick , 101 ; John . Manning , 177 ; J . Isaacs , iSS ; George C . Rivers , 450 ; G . . Mitchell , 400 ; Webb , _ . J 7 ; | . A . Chambers , 74 . ); A . F . Leech , 740 ; Alfred Banks / 710 ; M . II . I . evister , 1017 ; G . Vallentino , 1017 ; G . H . Nicholson , 1370 ; P . Gloag , 15 . 50 , ; D . A .
King , 1 IM 3 ; J . B . Shakespeare , 1700 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , ballot was taken for the following gentlemen . Messrs . Joseph Eisenmann and Gustav Schlesinger , which being unanimous in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bros . Kosenfeld , Lehmann , Ehrlich , and Guthrie , were afterwards passed to the
Second Degree ; both ceremonies being pcrlormcd in a masterly manner by Bro . Frederick Croaker . I he next business before the lodge was that of installing Bro . Thos . XV . Casbtim Bush into the chair . That popular brother being presented , and having assented to the ancient charges , was installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Constable in a most able and eloquent manner , in the presence of a board of
thirty-three Installed Alasters . On the ic-admission of the brethren , and after icceiving the customary salutes , Bro . Bush appointed the following brethren as his ofiicers , accompanying the investment with a few congratulatory remarks : Bros . A . IC . Staley , S . W . ; Solomon Barnett , J . W . ; Constable , P . AL , Treas . ; Phillip Levy , Secretary ; Barnett , P . AL , Org . ; S . Boaz , jun ., S . D . ; Henry Peartree , I . l ) . ; W . Lyon , I . G , ; II . of Alfred Alarks and Potter
Tipper , D . C . ; , W . S . ; , Tyler . A most siti-. factory—in a financial sense—Auditors ' report was then read by the Secretary , and carried unanimously . Bro . Bush then rose and said that his first duly in the chair was one most pleasing to him to discharge . This duty was to present his predecessor , the I . P . AI ., Bro . Croaker , with a handsome jewel awarded him by the
brethren in estimation uf the able manner in which he had performed the duties of his office . Bro . Croaker having replied , the lodge was called off , and thc brethren adjourned to a banquet of the most recherche character , genially presided over by Bro . Bush . 'The usual toasts were subsequently given , commencing with that of the " Oueen and thc Craft , " followed by the National Anthem , " which was heartily sung by the
company . In proposing the next toast , that of " Ilis Royal Highness the Prince of AVales , AI . W . G . AI ., " the W . AI . remarked that it was quite needless to dilate upon his excellent qualities and virtues , as they were so well-known . The Craft , he thought was particularly fortunate in having so distinguished a personage at their head . This toast having been loyally honoured , Bro . Bush gave
that of " The AI . W . Pro G . AI ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , thc R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Ihe Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " observing that both the Pro and Deputy Grand . Masters ivcrc indefatigable members of thc Order , and hard-working Alasons , having the true interests of thc Craft at heart . Bro . Cubitt , P . G . P ., having replied , the toast next
given was that of " Ihe Initiates , " the proposer feeling confident that the gentlemen initiated that evening would prove a credit to the Tranquillity Lodge . Bros . Eisenmann and Schlesinger replied in a few apt terms , after which the W . AI . proposed " The Visitors , " expressing the delight he felt at seeing so large a number present . The list gave thc total present as thirty-three , to all of whom the lodge gave a cordial and hearty welcome .
Bros . C . I * . Hogard , Myers , and Syer acknowledged this toast , each bearing testimony to the great hospitality displayed at the banquet-table , and the excellent working in the lodge . Thc I . P . AI ., Bro . Croaker , proposed thenext toast , that of "The W . AL , " who , in reply , expressed the great honour he had deemed it to be selected for the thc proud position he filled that evening . It was his sincere hope and strong
desire to fill the office in that way that at the expiration of his reign thc brethren would not regret the choice they had made . He would endeavour , as difficult as he knew the task to be , to follow in thc steps of his predecessors , who had so ably performed their duties . 'The present era in his life was within six years of thc date of his initiation in the lodge , and it was hardly creditable that he hail been so
fortunate as to reach the Worshipful Master s chair in that time . Bro . Bush concluded by again assuring the brethren of his intention to do his utmost for the welfare of thc lodge in every way . The toast that followed was that of " The Installing Master , " which the W . AL proposed in warm terms , describing Bro . Constable as one of his oldest Alasonic I riends , and who had installed him , he thought , in a most eloquent manner .
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Bro . Constable , in returning [ thanks , said that if the W . AI . had complied with the wish that he had expressed to him a few days since , this toast would have been omitted , as he ( Bro . Constable ) deemed it superfluous , having to reply as Treasurer , but the W . AI . persisted perhaps in giving this toast owing to the fact that he had had the pleasure of introducing Bro . Bush into the lodge . It had
becn a great pleasure to him to perform the duties that evening , and he felt very much the kindness the brethren had always exhibited towards him . Ihe W . AL next proposed " The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge , " which was , ho said , near and dear to them all . lhey had a fund of £ Soo principally for assisting any brother unfortunate enough to require its aid . It was
managed by six Past Alasters of the lodge , who iverc all prepared to dispense ils funds with impartiality . These brethren were men of integrity and uprig htness , and possessed the lull confidence of the lodge . Bro . Sidney , in reply , regretted the absence of Bro . Saul Solomon , whose custom it was lo reply to this toast . In describing the merits of the fund , Bro . Sidney gave some
interesting particulars of its career . Atone time subscriptions were solicited on installation evenings , but the fund was now so well supported that that proceeding became unnecessary . 'The fund was established lo assist the brethren of this lodge who , through misfortune ' , were necessitated to solicit help . It was very pleasing to the six Past . Masters that their efforts had been so appreciated bv thc
brethren . 1 hey endeavoured to distribute the fund in such a nay that the recipients would receive each payment as a kindly gift . As a proof of thc progress of the fund , in 1 SO 0 the sum in hand was /[ . ' doo , while now they possessed the goodly sum of £ 000 , though from 1 S 00 to the present time many claims had been made upon the fund . The next toast was that of "The . Past Alasters , " who
were described by the W . AL as able and eliicient men , always willing to aid the newly installed . Master . He depended upon their support , which he was sure he would receive in the same way as had his predecessors . Bro . Croaker was the first to reply , and took occasion to refer again to the handsome jewel presented him , which he should always highly prize . It had been his ambition
to occupy the chair , which he had succeeded in doing , and he trusted he had perfoiined the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the lodge . Bro . Bloomlicld also replied . " The . Masonic Charities" was the next loast proposed
, in introducing which , the W . AI . observed that charity was thc groundwork of our Institutions . In the presence of the gieat giant of charity it was needless for him to say many words . He would simply call upon the Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys to respond . Bro . Binckes acknowledged the toast in eloquent and persuasive terms .
I he remaining toasts were ptoposed and duly responded to . Before the lodge was called on again , Bro . Bush gave notice of motion that the sum of £ 25 be voted from the lodge in aid of the fund now being raised at the . Mansion House in behall of the Jews in Russia , A sum of /' io ios .
was also voted to the Boys' School , and / ., ' , js . to a distressed brother . Some good vocal music was given during the evening by Bros . J . Ross , Bayley , Constable , Shakespeare , nnd Tipper , each contributor being excellently accompanied on the pianoforte by Bro . J . D . Barnett .
NELSON LODGE ( No . 7 oo ) .-Thc monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , William-street , Bro . IC . B . Hobson , W . AL , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : | . Wilkins , I . P . AI . j E . Bowles I /' , - ' ¦' . ' . } y * " ™> ' '•* ' * ^ - Beaver , S . W . ; J . | ' | . Roberts , j . W . ; P . T . Butt , P . AI . and Treas . ; C . Norman . I" . _« l . and See .: T . ( Ki . t _ . l ,. n e ; 11 . \\ r ¦_>
j . D . I XV . Bidgood , Org . ; S . II . Ilalley , P . AI . 45 ; W . li ! Lloyd , P . AI . 013 ; R . J . Cook , W . M . ,, i , ; C . Coupland . P . AL . jii , and P . P . G . ) . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , yi , ; I . * . ' Randall , 013 ; G . Nichols , C . II . Waterer , 1445 ' ; arid C . Jolly , 1 ) 13 ( t'rccinuson ) . 'The only business was the initiation of Air . J . Bush who , having been duly nronoscd and __ t __ -nlv m .. i . i ..-... l ... " :. ' .
open lodge , was , with the usual ceremonies , made a member of the Order . Bro . Dr . Tees was then raised to the llurd Degree , and the lodge was closed in due form . After partaking of an elegant supper , the W . AI . gave the ever-welcome loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were drunk with enthusiasm .
. . ¦ ° " _ X l ¦ M S ' . ' l ' ••'• - > I ' OSC to propose the toast of Ihe W . AL' He said that it was a toast that he could give , and lhey receive , with as much pleasure as he had in giving , and they in receiving it , when , some six months ago , their esteemed W . AL was first placed in the chair of the lodge . He started well , and had gone on well ; and now that he had passed thc meridian of his year of off ! .-.
he ( tiro . Wilkins ) felt sure that until thc last day of Bro llobson ' s Mastership he would still keep up the prestige and dignity of the Nelson Lodge . * ' Bro . Hobson briefly responded , and in so doing , said he fully appreciated thc kindness of the brethren in so cordially receiving the kind remarks of Bro . Wilkins . As that brother had said , he hnd ami sl . nnl . l . 1 ., -. 11 .. « ...... u ... 1 —¦ uiu iu
. - - •« _ - u > . n _ __ Keen up the prosperity of thc lodge , and leave it , if possible , in a more nourishing condition than he found it . The next toast was that of "The Initiate , " and Bro . Bush suitably responded . " The Visitors " were then complimented , and the W . AI . . 11 proposing the toast , referred with pleasure to the prc ' - sence among them that evening of so mm . . lisiir .,. „; , _ . „ ,. i
members of thc Pattison Lodge . He trusted the good feeling existing between those lodges would long continue , and that thc interchange of visits between the two lodges might even be oftener than at present . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Cook , W . AI . of the Pattison Lodge . Bro . Cook , in response , said the duty of replying to the courteous and kindly terms of the W . M . devolved upon him , and he should endeavour to show lhat he felt that duty to be but an honour and a nleasinp . It w .-x . .-. lu-.-u-c ,
pleasure for a Alaster of the Pattison , at his lodge , in proposing the toast of the visitors , to couple with it the name of a member of the Nelson . He trusted theirgood feeling would long continue . Bro . Waterer also returned thanks , and said , as Nelsons , having for their lodge the name of a hero , they would , he felt sure , always do their duty in thc cause of Freemasonry . Ihe toast of "The Past Masters" followed , and , in
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Presentation To Bro. Lieut. A. J. Lindsay At Dublin.
ten men who accompanied him in the lifeboat , were standin ^ in the middle of the square , surrounded by the troops . The general having taken up his position , Lieut . Lindsay and his men advanced towards him , and having saluted , were addressed by his lordship , who said that he had becn deputed by His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge , Commanding-in-Chief , 'in a letter which he read ) to be the means of presenting to Lieut . Lindsay the Royal National
Lifeboat Institution ' s silver medal for the gallant conduct so conspicuously displayed by him in October last , in riskin ^ his life in the endeavour—one of the most noble—that of the saving of the lives of others . Further , that the occasion afforded him great satisfaction and pleasure , and was one which he trusted would serve as an example to the men whom he addressed , who , no doubt , felt proud in being associated with so chivalrous and brave an ollicer ; and
went so far as to express his opinion that should occasion offer he had no doubt the Victoria Cross , the most coveted of our military distinctions , would be added to those already gained by Lieut . Lindsay . " 'The General then pinned the medal ( on thc face is engraved the Oueen's head ; on thc reverse , " Let not the deep swallow me up , " lifeboat and figures , and round the edge date and to whom presented ) on his breast ; and
, having added further congratulations and good wishes , shook the recipient warmly b y the hand . " Lord Clarina then enquired the names of the four coastguards men , and expressed lo them his approbation and that of the society at their plucky conduct . ^ " The Artillerymen who were in the boat as ' volunteers , including I 3 ombadier Smith ( who recently received a medal
from this society ) , a ' so received their share of praise . I he appearance of one of the coastguards , named Brown , caused much sympathy , as the poor fellow , whose leg was broken while proceeding to the wreck , was still obliged to hobble with a slick and crutch . Lord Clarina told him in sympathetic terms that his accident was to be regretted , but that he should be cheered with the rcllectioii that it had occurred in the performance of a noble S 2 rvice . "
Limmer's.
LIMMER'S .
'The mention of Limiiici's brings special and varied memories to many retentive minds . Known in song , celebrated in story , it recalls the manners and habitue . of an older epoch of aristrocratic patrons , of a dead and buried generation , which made Liuiiner ' s its head-quarters , but passed on , as all passes on here , into that oblivion which awaits all earthly souvenirs , all earthly names , and all
earthly strivings . Limmcr ' s to some seems peopled with the ghosts of old visitors , who walk in and out with all the cheery amiability of the ancient ngim , ' . _ For Limmcr ' s had once a great reputation among sporting circles and betting men , among the aristocratical athletes , the country gentleman of the old school , and university men of an earlier type ; even sedate dons and "hunting parsons . It was always thc resort of lovers of spurt and cricket ; and
old Collins , the waiter , could have told many a startling legend of noisier times and practical jokes , " tales of the fancy , " and " romances of the ring . " But all that has long since , must we not think rightly and happily , passed away . For some time there had fallen on ancient , if dingy , Limmcr ' s that sere and yellow leaf of inevitable decay , of less persevering custom , of a want of conformity with the ideas , the lacks , the requirements of
the hour . , . . ,, . _ Uro . Benskin , so well known for his able management of thc Castle and Falcon , has lately re-opened l . immer ' s , having built a stately dining half , having improved the accommodation , which was always indifferent in its palmiest days , and rejuvenated , and repaired , and restored the "old house " until , if many who knew it so long and well of old , saw it now . thev would rub their eyes like " Rip Van
Winkle , " as if waking up from the lethargic repose of Sleepy Hollow , when they gazed on the altered lineaments inside and outside , the comely air and convenient arrangements of the " Limmcr ' s" of to-day . All of our readers who know Bro . Benskin and Airs . Benskin will wish them heartily all happiness and well being in this new great venture , as they need not doubt that under his skilled and careful , yet enterprising management ,
Limmcr ' s will be as marked a success as the Castle and Falcon has been . _ In order to mark thc event and invoke the friendly sympathy of many b-other Alasons and good old customers , Bro . Benskin assembled a large and cheerful party in his new and beautiful dining hall , on Thursday week , to whom he gave a ri g ht hearty reception . I his friendly and pleasant entertainment was admirable , both in its
conception and execution , and perfection stamped all the details of the menu and the adjuncts from first to last , in small things as in great . We hardly ever witnessed a more cheery party , or spent a more jovial evening . 'The host proposed in suitable terms "The Health of the Oueen and the Royal Family , " which was most heartily anil warmly received ; and Bro . J . D . Allcroft . in a most happy and effective speech , proposed
"Bro . Benskin's Health and Prosperity to Limmer s . " Bro . Benskin returned thanks in a few feeling and cordial words , which were loudly cheered by the guests . They were also favoured with some admirable songs and recitations . Wc left them enshrouded in mystic wreaths of curling smoke , evidently in a high state of social comfort and complacency . We may add that we believe Bro . Benskin hopes in the coming season to accommodate numerous
dinner parties in his comfortable hall , and nowhere can they be better attended to or looked after . Among the company , the greater part of whom were members of our Order , " we noticed thc following brethren and gentlemen : John Derby Allcroft , Alfred iBrookman , Rev . A . F . A . Woodford , Col . Creaton , Col . Shadwell II . Clerke , Henry C . Levander , 11 . G . Buss , Rev . Holden , F . O . Frazer , ( Bradford ) , J . Twecdale ( Manchester ) , John Hugh ,
( Manchester ) , R . Wood ( Leeds ) , I ' . Brooke ( Huddersfield ) , I . Carver ( Nottingham ) , J . G . Webb ( Huddersfield ) , J . Harrop ( Ossctt , Yorks ) , R . B . Goldsworthy ( . Manchester ) Asher Hardy ( Alanchestcr ) , G . Griffin ( Manchester ) , A . M'Turk ( Bradford ) , Kench ( . Manchester ) , Goodrich ( New York ) , P . Saiilard , Samuel White , Edward Anderton ,
Joseph Renals , Frederick Crockford , Dr . Great Rex , J . E . Cunningham , C . Cole , J . Hume , A . P . Watt , Dr . Samuel Benton , Capt . Putney , J . F . West , J . Whalcy , W . J . Greene , Albert J . Altman , IC . Y . Jolliffe , W . S . Chapman , George Vickery , and W . H . Collingridge . Many brethren and friends were unavoidably absent .
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft ftfascmvn . TRANQUILLITY LODGE ( No . 1 S 5 ) . —In the presence of a large assembly of the Craft , at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshani-sticet , on Monday last , Bro . Thos . XV . Casbiirn Bush was installed W . M . of this flourishing and popular lodge , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Constable in his well-known faultless style . 'The lodge was opened in due form by Bro . I " . Croaker , W . AL , who was supported by the following oilicers and brethren : Bros . T .
W . C . Bush , S . W ., W . AI . elect ; A . IC . Staley , ) . W . ; Constable , P . M ., Treas . ; Phillip Levy , Hon . Sec ; S . Barnett . S . D . ; S . Boaz , jun , | . D . ; Henry Peartree , l . G . ; XV . Lyon , D . C . ; W . 1 ) . Bayley , P . AL : | no . II . Ross , P . AL ; A . IC . Sydney , P . AL ; N . Gluckstein , ' P . M . ; Barnett , P . AL ; II . Nathan AIoss , P . AL ; IC . Gottheil , P . AL ; R . G . Bloomficld , P . AI . ; AL Harris , P . AI . ; N . Defriez . P . AL ; II . Tipper , l . W . Guthrie , B . S . Woolf ,
A . A . Alarks , S . T . Gaved , A . 11 . Cohen , XV . F . Upson , C . J . Alyeis , C . Harris , II . Maiden , . G Ford , P . Tobias , S . A . Lehmann , and many others . Among the visitors we noticed Bros . T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ; Edgar Bowyer , Past G . S . W . Herts ; Charles F . Hogard , P . AI . 205 , Past G . S . of W . Essex ; L . Al . . Myers , W . AI . iSS ; | . Syer , W . AL 1017 ; S . | . Hickman , P . AL iSS ; G . Adamson , P . M . K . . ; | . P . Cohen ,
P . AI . 2 oi ; | . Pigot , P . AI . 7 s * , ; E . C . Alasscy , P . AI . u'yi ; Edward Tefry , P . AL ijio ; J . W . J . Oswald , P . AL 132 S ; B . Groner , P . AI . 1 G 13 ; B . Buckworth , P . AI . i / ya ; Lewis Benjamin , 17 ; C . Carrick , 101 ; John . Manning , 177 ; J . Isaacs , iSS ; George C . Rivers , 450 ; G . . Mitchell , 400 ; Webb , _ . J 7 ; | . A . Chambers , 74 . ); A . F . Leech , 740 ; Alfred Banks / 710 ; M . II . I . evister , 1017 ; G . Vallentino , 1017 ; G . H . Nicholson , 1370 ; P . Gloag , 15 . 50 , ; D . A .
King , 1 IM 3 ; J . B . Shakespeare , 1700 ; and F . A . Kelly , 1524 ( Freemason ) . The minutes of the last meeting having been read and confirmed , ballot was taken for the following gentlemen . Messrs . Joseph Eisenmann and Gustav Schlesinger , which being unanimous in their favour , they were duly initiated into the mysteries of the Order . Bros . Kosenfeld , Lehmann , Ehrlich , and Guthrie , were afterwards passed to the
Second Degree ; both ceremonies being pcrlormcd in a masterly manner by Bro . Frederick Croaker . I he next business before the lodge was that of installing Bro . Thos . XV . Casbtim Bush into the chair . That popular brother being presented , and having assented to the ancient charges , was installed into the chair of K . S ., the ceremony being rendered by Bro . Constable in a most able and eloquent manner , in the presence of a board of
thirty-three Installed Alasters . On the ic-admission of the brethren , and after icceiving the customary salutes , Bro . Bush appointed the following brethren as his ofiicers , accompanying the investment with a few congratulatory remarks : Bros . A . IC . Staley , S . W . ; Solomon Barnett , J . W . ; Constable , P . AL , Treas . ; Phillip Levy , Secretary ; Barnett , P . AL , Org . ; S . Boaz , jun ., S . D . ; Henry Peartree , I . l ) . ; W . Lyon , I . G , ; II . of Alfred Alarks and Potter
Tipper , D . C . ; , W . S . ; , Tyler . A most siti-. factory—in a financial sense—Auditors ' report was then read by the Secretary , and carried unanimously . Bro . Bush then rose and said that his first duly in the chair was one most pleasing to him to discharge . This duty was to present his predecessor , the I . P . AI ., Bro . Croaker , with a handsome jewel awarded him by the
brethren in estimation uf the able manner in which he had performed the duties of his office . Bro . Croaker having replied , the lodge was called off , and thc brethren adjourned to a banquet of the most recherche character , genially presided over by Bro . Bush . 'The usual toasts were subsequently given , commencing with that of the " Oueen and thc Craft , " followed by the National Anthem , " which was heartily sung by the
company . In proposing the next toast , that of " Ilis Royal Highness the Prince of AVales , AI . W . G . AI ., " the W . AI . remarked that it was quite needless to dilate upon his excellent qualities and virtues , as they were so well-known . The Craft , he thought was particularly fortunate in having so distinguished a personage at their head . This toast having been loyally honoured , Bro . Bush gave
that of " The AI . W . Pro G . AI ., the Right Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , thc R . W . Deputy Grand Master , Ihe Right Hon . the Earl of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " observing that both the Pro and Deputy Grand . Masters ivcrc indefatigable members of thc Order , and hard-working Alasons , having the true interests of thc Craft at heart . Bro . Cubitt , P . G . P ., having replied , the toast next
given was that of " Ihe Initiates , " the proposer feeling confident that the gentlemen initiated that evening would prove a credit to the Tranquillity Lodge . Bros . Eisenmann and Schlesinger replied in a few apt terms , after which the W . AI . proposed " The Visitors , " expressing the delight he felt at seeing so large a number present . The list gave thc total present as thirty-three , to all of whom the lodge gave a cordial and hearty welcome .
Bros . C . I * . Hogard , Myers , and Syer acknowledged this toast , each bearing testimony to the great hospitality displayed at the banquet-table , and the excellent working in the lodge . Thc I . P . AI ., Bro . Croaker , proposed thenext toast , that of "The W . AL , " who , in reply , expressed the great honour he had deemed it to be selected for the thc proud position he filled that evening . It was his sincere hope and strong
desire to fill the office in that way that at the expiration of his reign thc brethren would not regret the choice they had made . He would endeavour , as difficult as he knew the task to be , to follow in thc steps of his predecessors , who had so ably performed their duties . 'The present era in his life was within six years of thc date of his initiation in the lodge , and it was hardly creditable that he hail been so
fortunate as to reach the Worshipful Master s chair in that time . Bro . Bush concluded by again assuring the brethren of his intention to do his utmost for the welfare of thc lodge in every way . The toast that followed was that of " The Installing Master , " which the W . AL proposed in warm terms , describing Bro . Constable as one of his oldest Alasonic I riends , and who had installed him , he thought , in a most eloquent manner .
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Bro . Constable , in returning [ thanks , said that if the W . AI . had complied with the wish that he had expressed to him a few days since , this toast would have been omitted , as he ( Bro . Constable ) deemed it superfluous , having to reply as Treasurer , but the W . AI . persisted perhaps in giving this toast owing to the fact that he had had the pleasure of introducing Bro . Bush into the lodge . It had
becn a great pleasure to him to perform the duties that evening , and he felt very much the kindness the brethren had always exhibited towards him . Ihe W . AL next proposed " The Benevolent Fund of the Lodge , " which was , ho said , near and dear to them all . lhey had a fund of £ Soo principally for assisting any brother unfortunate enough to require its aid . It was
managed by six Past Alasters of the lodge , who iverc all prepared to dispense ils funds with impartiality . These brethren were men of integrity and uprig htness , and possessed the lull confidence of the lodge . Bro . Sidney , in reply , regretted the absence of Bro . Saul Solomon , whose custom it was lo reply to this toast . In describing the merits of the fund , Bro . Sidney gave some
interesting particulars of its career . Atone time subscriptions were solicited on installation evenings , but the fund was now so well supported that that proceeding became unnecessary . 'The fund was established lo assist the brethren of this lodge who , through misfortune ' , were necessitated to solicit help . It was very pleasing to the six Past . Masters that their efforts had been so appreciated bv thc
brethren . 1 hey endeavoured to distribute the fund in such a nay that the recipients would receive each payment as a kindly gift . As a proof of thc progress of the fund , in 1 SO 0 the sum in hand was /[ . ' doo , while now they possessed the goodly sum of £ 000 , though from 1 S 00 to the present time many claims had been made upon the fund . The next toast was that of "The . Past Alasters , " who
were described by the W . AL as able and eliicient men , always willing to aid the newly installed . Master . He depended upon their support , which he was sure he would receive in the same way as had his predecessors . Bro . Croaker was the first to reply , and took occasion to refer again to the handsome jewel presented him , which he should always highly prize . It had been his ambition
to occupy the chair , which he had succeeded in doing , and he trusted he had perfoiined the duties of his office to the satisfaction of the lodge . Bro . Bloomlicld also replied . " The . Masonic Charities" was the next loast proposed
, in introducing which , the W . AI . observed that charity was thc groundwork of our Institutions . In the presence of the gieat giant of charity it was needless for him to say many words . He would simply call upon the Secretary of the Royal Alasonic Institution for Boys to respond . Bro . Binckes acknowledged the toast in eloquent and persuasive terms .
I he remaining toasts were ptoposed and duly responded to . Before the lodge was called on again , Bro . Bush gave notice of motion that the sum of £ 25 be voted from the lodge in aid of the fund now being raised at the . Mansion House in behall of the Jews in Russia , A sum of /' io ios .
was also voted to the Boys' School , and / ., ' , js . to a distressed brother . Some good vocal music was given during the evening by Bros . J . Ross , Bayley , Constable , Shakespeare , nnd Tipper , each contributor being excellently accompanied on the pianoforte by Bro . J . D . Barnett .
NELSON LODGE ( No . 7 oo ) .-Thc monthly meeting of this lodge took place on Wednesday , the 15 th inst ., at the Alasonic Hall , William-street , Bro . IC . B . Hobson , W . AL , in the chair , supported by the following officers and brethren : | . Wilkins , I . P . AI . j E . Bowles I /' , - ' ¦' . ' . } y * " ™> ' '•* ' * ^ - Beaver , S . W . ; J . | ' | . Roberts , j . W . ; P . T . Butt , P . AI . and Treas . ; C . Norman . I" . _« l . and See .: T . ( Ki . t _ . l ,. n e ; 11 . \\ r ¦_>
j . D . I XV . Bidgood , Org . ; S . II . Ilalley , P . AI . 45 ; W . li ! Lloyd , P . AI . 013 ; R . J . Cook , W . M . ,, i , ; C . Coupland . P . AL . jii , and P . P . G . ) . W . Kent ; A . Penfold , yi , ; I . * . ' Randall , 013 ; G . Nichols , C . II . Waterer , 1445 ' ; arid C . Jolly , 1 ) 13 ( t'rccinuson ) . 'The only business was the initiation of Air . J . Bush who , having been duly nronoscd and __ t __ -nlv m .. i . i ..-... l ... " :. ' .
open lodge , was , with the usual ceremonies , made a member of the Order . Bro . Dr . Tees was then raised to the llurd Degree , and the lodge was closed in due form . After partaking of an elegant supper , the W . AI . gave the ever-welcome loyal and Alasonic toasts , which were drunk with enthusiasm .
. . ¦ ° " _ X l ¦ M S ' . ' l ' ••'• - > I ' OSC to propose the toast of Ihe W . AL' He said that it was a toast that he could give , and lhey receive , with as much pleasure as he had in giving , and they in receiving it , when , some six months ago , their esteemed W . AL was first placed in the chair of the lodge . He started well , and had gone on well ; and now that he had passed thc meridian of his year of off ! .-.
he ( tiro . Wilkins ) felt sure that until thc last day of Bro llobson ' s Mastership he would still keep up the prestige and dignity of the Nelson Lodge . * ' Bro . Hobson briefly responded , and in so doing , said he fully appreciated thc kindness of the brethren in so cordially receiving the kind remarks of Bro . Wilkins . As that brother had said , he hnd ami sl . nnl . l . 1 ., -. 11 .. « ...... u ... 1 —¦ uiu iu
. - - •« _ - u > . n _ __ Keen up the prosperity of thc lodge , and leave it , if possible , in a more nourishing condition than he found it . The next toast was that of "The Initiate , " and Bro . Bush suitably responded . " The Visitors " were then complimented , and the W . AI . . 11 proposing the toast , referred with pleasure to the prc ' - sence among them that evening of so mm . . lisiir .,. „; , _ . „ ,. i
members of thc Pattison Lodge . He trusted the good feeling existing between those lodges would long continue , and that thc interchange of visits between the two lodges might even be oftener than at present . He coupled the toast with the name of Bro . Cook , W . AI . of the Pattison Lodge . Bro . Cook , in response , said the duty of replying to the courteous and kindly terms of the W . M . devolved upon him , and he should endeavour to show lhat he felt that duty to be but an honour and a nleasinp . It w .-x . .-. lu-.-u-c ,
pleasure for a Alaster of the Pattison , at his lodge , in proposing the toast of the visitors , to couple with it the name of a member of the Nelson . He trusted theirgood feeling would long continue . Bro . Waterer also returned thanks , and said , as Nelsons , having for their lodge the name of a hero , they would , he felt sure , always do their duty in thc cause of Freemasonry . Ihe toast of "The Past Masters" followed , and , in