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Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , occupying ; the President ' s chair . The Senior Vice-President ' s chair was held by Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and the Junior Vice-President ' s chair by Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President . The
Grand Secretary , Bro . E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., officiated for the first time as Grand Secretary . Bro . A . A . pendlebury , Assistant Grand Secretary , Bro . W . Dodd 3 nd Bro . W . H . Lee were the other brethren who represented Grand Secretary ' s office . The other brethren present were Bros . W . P . Brown , David D . Mercer , George B . Chapman , Henry Garrod , I . H .
Matthews , Charles J . R . Trjou , S . Vallentine , S . V . Abraham , George Corp , T . W . Whitmarsh , S . H . Goldschmidt , George Read , Charles Davey , Walter Hopekirk , James Bunker , Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., E . C . Mulvey , Geo . S . Horsnail , T . H . Thompson , Thomas Roe , Charles P . Bellerby , Edmund B . Cox , John Hardy , Thos . B . Daniell , H . Massey , J . Duncan , Richard
Croydon , John Oldis , George K . PugVi , George Mickley , W . H . Making , G . M . E . Hamilton , C . H . Webb , Edwin W . Lewcock , S . Pollitzer , J . M . Belsham , W . Webber , W . Fowles , Corrie Jackson , Harry Godwin , George M . Mitchell , Samuel Toye , James W . Cain , Thos . Harrison , Abel Laurence , H . j . Smith , Robt . J . Voisey , Howard Ruff , J . Holland ,
W . Cleghorn , J . La Feuillade , W . L . Crow , S . K . Milne , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made to the Grand Master to the amount of £ 20 , 0 . There were 41 cases on the new list . They were qualified through lodges in the London district ( 20 ) , and in Bangalore , Maryport , Whitehaven , Sheerness ,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Winshill , Oxford , Camberley , Halesworth , Coventry , Brighton , Kingston-on-Thames , Enfield , Plymouth , Southampton , Menai Bridge , Harwich , and Ryde . Out of these 41 cases , during the course of the evening , four were deferred , and two
dismissed . The remainder were relieved with a total of £ 880 . One case was recommended to Grand Lodge for , £ 75 , and three petitioners were recommended for / 50 each . The Grand Master was recommended to grant £ 40 each in five cases , and . £ 30 each in six . Nine petitioners were relieved with £ 20 each , eight with £ 10 each , and three with £$ each .
Last Lancashire Masonic Charities.
LAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITIES .
A meeting of the above Charity Committee was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Friday , the iSth inst . Bro . E . G . Harwood , P . P . G . W ., Chairman , presided , and was supported by
Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . W . ; John Chadwick , Prov G . Sec ; James Heliss , P . P . G . W . ; J . D . Hooper Wm . Jaffray , J . Newton , Wm . Nicholl , C . D Cheatham , Nathaniel Nicholson , Jas . Kershaw , J Rushton , and others .
The agenda paper was a very heavy one , but with the Chairman being thoroughly acquainted with his high position , everything went on ^ rapidly . There was one case adopted for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and five for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . There was one more case on
the agenda , but unfortunately the Charity Representative was not present , so in accordance with the rules of the Committee the case could not be proceeded with . Bro . E . G . Harwood was again elected Chairman , for the fourth time , as also was Bro . J . H . Sillitoe the
Vice-Chairman , who , along with Bro . John Chadwick , Prov . Grand Secretary , were elected a deputation to attend the Masonic elections in London . Grants of £ ia each were given to unsuccessful and accepted candidates on the R . M . B . I .
A meeting of the Committee of the East Lancashire S ystematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution immediatel y followed . Mro J CHADWICK read the circular calling the meeting , and the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on the 10 th January last were read and confirmed .
A matter of great interest seemed to be the election of Secretary in the place of Bro . John Chadwick , who fiMi tJ , r resi S ned tne ofice he had so ably and admirably tilled for so many years . There were about 50 applications , but these had been reduced by the members of the Sub-Committee to five .
ihe names were put to the meeting , and the ballot •^ tilted in the election by an overwhelming majority ° "ro . James Newton , P . A . G . Secretary . We are very co M W " h the choice the Committee made , for there led " f 0 t be a more suitab , e brother . His great know-_ K < : of the requirements of the Institution , the irreat
, » l he has always displayed for the Charities , and his Vwt ^ atiotl as a Mason fit him admirably for the the con S ratuJate the Committee on securing fur t S i ervic , es of Bro- James Newton . Grants were made for r , " cation of two children , and three petitions grint I WEre cons'dercd , and suitable amounts
« T » 1 U 7 o ow ' ng lodges were represented : Nos , 37 , Q SsAoif ' ,, ! , ' &> I 0 S 2 « 2 , 5 C . 5- 345 , 116 . ' 773 16 9 ' ' 22 ? 9 ' 10 u > 678 , " ' I 2 S ' ' 077 ' , 3 £ ' ' 3 oo , 992 , 1723 , 269 , 283 , 210 , 126 , I 2 In 4 , 226 ' - 274 , 1948 , 633 , 179 S , 42 , 8 r , 3 i 2 i I , r' ^ 4 , 993 . 1519 . S 4 . 317 . 37 , 1129 , 369 , 3 * 5 . ' iw o « ' ' 3 . > ' 3 63 ' 458 . 1723 , " 45 , uoi « . r V > 2 ' ' ' ' ' 2322 ' ' W 4 , S 16 , 146 , 152 , 2330 , and 277 .
Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Ofinstruction.No.1622
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE ROSE LODGE OFINSTRUCTION . NO . 1622
The annual supper of the above lodge took place at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Thursday , the ioth inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . H . G . Martin , W . M . of the parent lodge , ably supported by Bros . D . Rose , Preceptor ; [ . Dunn ,
Treas . ; T . Grummant , Sec . ; C . H . Stone , Asst . Sec . ; F . Hilton , Loader , Kirby , W . Price , Derham , Lewis , Ballard , F . Williams , Edwards , Pullen , Dawson , Cowley , Hobley , Munson , Turner , Rice , Cass , Smith , R . Shears , Woodwell , Ruff , Channon , Cooke , Payne , Robinson , Geo . Mash , Head , Hayes , W . B . Salter , Stunt , Choveaux , Orton , Tilling , Pack , Cohen , Reap ,
Payten , Niblett , Cowen , P . H . Garner , Addington , Fisher , Broadway , F . Swinford , and Smith . The host , Bro . Woodwell , catered in excellent style . The toast of "Queen and Craft , " with that of " His Royal Highness the M . W . Grand Master , " were given and most loyally received , as was that of " The Grand Officers , " which likewise was well given and
responded to . The next toast was given by Bro . F . HILTON , P . M ., being that of " Bro . H . G . Martin , the President of the Evening , " who remarked that he felt great pride in proposing that toast as he had initiated him into Freemasonry and had watched his progress for a number of years . He had now attained the summit of his
ambition , and on that account presided over the present meeting , as it was the usual custom for the W . M . of the mother lodge to do so . All knew the excellent qualities of Bro . Martin , and the very great interest he took in Freemasonry , being first to the fore in every good object . In reply , Bro . MARTIN heartily thanked Bro . Hilton
for such flattering remarks . He felt it a great privilege , and it was a great pleasure to preside over such a lodge . He was thankful to Bro . Hilton for enabling him to fill such an office so honourably , as he was always most ready to assist him , and , in conclusion , thanked the brethren for so cordially receiving the toast . The next toast was " Success to the Rose Lodge of
Instruction . " The CHAIRMAN remarked the brethren were all indebted to their esteemed Bro . Rose , Preceptor , for the able manner he performed his duties , and he would say without fear of contradiction that the instruction gained was second to none in London .
Their Preceptor was always most ready to show any brother in such an excellent manner that he would not fail to be impressed . They one and all wished Bro , Rose every happiness and prosperity , hoping that he might be spared many years to carry out the same excellent duties .
In reply , Bro . ROSE most heartily thanked all for such kind sentiments , and felt that it was a matter of deep gratitude to the Great Architect that he was spared to see such a happy gathering once more . It was now the 19 th anniversary of the lodge of instruction , and he was grateful to all for such a generous support , especially that of the Past Masters . He might give two
potent reasons for such a prosperous lodge—1 st , as to the quality of working ; 2 nd , quality of members , who came with one grand object in view , viz ., that of performing the beautiful ceremonies in as perfect a manner as possible . Testimony of such had been given by provincial lodges , who on witnessing the working of certain brethren had remarked that was " Rose ' s
Brand . ' He was delighted to hear such expressions , for it was the outcome of earnest work , and the reason was in the fact that while the brethren were engaged in the lodge , there was no levity nor desultory conversation , but steady and real business carried on . He was a member of 34 lodges of instruction , but of none could he say was there such excellent work
done as here . But it was not only in having a Preceptor who could not alone command success , tor he was supported by such excellent officers in the Treasurer , Secretary , and Assistant Secretary that he was sure any lodge could not surpass such , for they were all most indefatigable . He would say that so long as he had such hearty support from all the brethren it would be his utmost desire to serve the lodge , and he
promised that while health and strength lasted the lodge might depend upon him . Before closing his remarks the Preceptor paid a high tribute to Bro . F . Hilton , P . M ., who gave his hearty support to the lodge , and especially was most valuable when the grand rehearsal of Fifteen Sections took place ; he was always in his position of S . W ., and performed his duties in a most exemplary manner . He trusted the lodge would still go on and prosper .
The toast of " The Visitors " was next given in very appropriate terms , and responded to in excellent style by Bro . EUWARUS , P . M . 2264 . The next toast the CHAIRMAN stated was of the utmost importance to any lodge— "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Assistant Secretary . " He was positive that there could be no more worthy nor indefatigable brethren in the discharge of their onerous duties , for all was done in such a graceful manner .
In reply , Bro . J . Di' . v . v , P . M ., 1622 , Treas ., thanked the brethren most heartily for so cordial a reception , and pledged himself to a faithful discharge of his duties . Bro . T . GHUHMMIT P . M ., Sec , rose and replied in his usual genial and forcible manner , stating it was
now the 12 th year he had responded to that toast , and of which he was proud , for he took it as a great honour . He would like to make . 1 few somewhat dry but important statistics with respect to the lodge for the past year . It had been opened 48 times , with attendances of 1401 , which gave an average of 20 , which , he
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thought , was an excellent result . He had taken pains with the following , viz ., that of the Past Masters , and he found that their attendances had been 352 , which gave an average of 7 . This , he remarked , was highly creditable , for it showed the deep interest taken in the lodge , as although many rest on their laurels , yet some were up and doing for their younger brethren . In concluding , Bro . Grummant stated that some of
the happiest moments of his life were spent there . He had never made any enemy , but lasting friends , and so long as the Great Architect spared him with health and strength , so wouid his energies be devoted for the benefit of such a distinguished lodge . Bro . STONE , J . W . 507 , Asst . Sec , followed with a few appropriate remarks , pledging himself so long as he was honoured with such a position , and under such worthy brother officers , he would emulate them to the utmost .
The toast of "The Host , Bro . Woodwell , " was given in high terms of praise and thanks . Bro . WOODWELL responded in remarks of great pleasure to do all he possibly could for the benefit and comfort of the brethren . A hearty vote of thanks was given to the following
artistes : Bros . W . Price , Stunt , Derham , Broadway , Hobley , J . Smith , Cohen , P . M ., and F . Swinford for gratifying with such deli ghtful harmony ; also to Bro . T . RufT , the energetic manager , for so ably carrying out his duties to enhance the comfort of the brethren .
Presentation At Nottingham.
PRESENTATION AT NOTTINGHAM .
On the evening of the 17 th instant a meeting of Masons of the various Nottingham lodges was held at the Masonic Hall , Nottingham , under the presidency of Bro . W . Selby , for the purpose of presenting Miss Simpson , eldest daughter of the late Bro . J . R . Simpson , with an album containing portraits of
several prominent local Freemasons , a jewel bangle , and a purse of gold , on the occasion of her 21 st birthday , as a mark of the high esteem and regard in which she is held among the brethren . The movement was initiated by Bro . Selby , who was heartily supported by a large numberof brethren . The presentation was made by Bro . SAMUEL G .
J OHNSON , I . P . M . of the Newstead Lodge , the mother lodge of the province , in a most able and eloquent manner . He referred to the long and happy connection the young lady ' s family had had with Masonry in Nottingham , and spoke of the life of Miss Simpson as an example of modesty , courtesy , and conduct . A programme of music was supplied by Bros . A . R . Watson , C . H . Whitehall , F . Wharton , E . Bartlett , W .
Gaskell , W . Smith , and others , in addition to which Bro . A . Aldam gave a very excellent and appropriate recitation . Bro . H . Woodhouse very kindly acted as accompanist . A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Selby for the trouble he had taken in connection with the matter , and for presiding over the meeting , and also to Bro . S . G . Johnson for attending to make the presentation .
Pro.Sir Morell Mackenzie's Will.
PRO . SIR MORELL MACKENZIE'S WILL .
Probate duty has been paid on £ 21 , 953 7 s . 2 d ,, as the value of the personal estate of Bro . Sir Morell Mackenzie , M . D ., late of 19 , Harlcy-street , who died on the 3 rd February last , aged 55 years , and of whose will , dated 5 th February , ISIJI , the executors are hia brother-in-law , Mr . Edward John Luck , of 23 , De
Vere-gardens , and his brother , Mr . Alfred Westwood Mackenzie , of 2 , Gloucester-road , Brownswood Park , insurance manager , to each of whom he bequeaths £ 50 for the purchase of a ring or other memento ; to his secretary , Edward Nainby , £ 100 ; to his son , Henry Harvey , the silver bowl given to the testator by the leading actors and actresses of London ; to his wife
Dame Margaret Mackenzie , the remainder of his plate ; to his son , Kenneth , his medical books and surgical and other instruments ; to his daughter , Olga , a 20 mark gold piece , being one of the lirst coins struck in the reign of Frederick the Noble , given to Sir Morell Mackenzie by his Majesty as a souvenir of his accession to the throne ; to his friend and former pupil ,
I nomas Mark Hovel ) , a small gold vase , presented to the testator by a physician at Malta , who had received it as his first fee ; and to his brother , Dr . Stephen Mackenzie , a portrait of Isaac Taylor , their maternal great-great grandfather . There are various other specific bequests to the testator ' s other children , and to his brothers and sisters , and he bequeaths in trust
£ 1000 to be used in promoting the education of his son , Kenneth , as a practitioner in medicine or surgery . To Lady Mackenzie Sir Morell bequeaths £ 500 and the use and enjoyment of his furniture and household effects , and he leaves in trust for her life the residue of his property , including his leasehold houses No . 19
, Harley-street , No . 26 , Weymouth-street , and at Wargrave . Subject to Lady Mackenzie ' s life interest the residuary estate is to be in trust for all the testator ' s children , but the deduction of £ 1000 each is to be made from the shares of his sons Henry and Kenneth in respect of the like sums advanced on their account .
The Court of Common Council of the City of London , at its meeting last week , voted 100 guineas to the Duke of Kdinburgh ' s Fund in aid of the forthcoming Musical and Dramatic Inhibition at Vienna , and 50 guineas to the Lord Mayor ' s Fund for the relief of the families of the shipwrecked Newfoundland fishermen ,
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Board Of Benevolence.
BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .
The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , occupying ; the President ' s chair . The Senior Vice-President ' s chair was held by Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , and the Junior Vice-President ' s chair by Bro . C . A . Cottebrune , Junior Vice-President . The
Grand Secretary , Bro . E . Letchworth , P . G . D ., officiated for the first time as Grand Secretary . Bro . A . A . pendlebury , Assistant Grand Secretary , Bro . W . Dodd 3 nd Bro . W . H . Lee were the other brethren who represented Grand Secretary ' s office . The other brethren present were Bros . W . P . Brown , David D . Mercer , George B . Chapman , Henry Garrod , I . H .
Matthews , Charles J . R . Trjou , S . Vallentine , S . V . Abraham , George Corp , T . W . Whitmarsh , S . H . Goldschmidt , George Read , Charles Davey , Walter Hopekirk , James Bunker , Sir Reginald Hanson , Bart ., E . C . Mulvey , Geo . S . Horsnail , T . H . Thompson , Thomas Roe , Charles P . Bellerby , Edmund B . Cox , John Hardy , Thos . B . Daniell , H . Massey , J . Duncan , Richard
Croydon , John Oldis , George K . PugVi , George Mickley , W . H . Making , G . M . E . Hamilton , C . H . Webb , Edwin W . Lewcock , S . Pollitzer , J . M . Belsham , W . Webber , W . Fowles , Corrie Jackson , Harry Godwin , George M . Mitchell , Samuel Toye , James W . Cain , Thos . Harrison , Abel Laurence , H . j . Smith , Robt . J . Voisey , Howard Ruff , J . Holland ,
W . Cleghorn , J . La Feuillade , W . L . Crow , S . K . Milne , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations made to the Grand Master to the amount of £ 20 , 0 . There were 41 cases on the new list . They were qualified through lodges in the London district ( 20 ) , and in Bangalore , Maryport , Whitehaven , Sheerness ,
Newcastle-upon-Tyne , Winshill , Oxford , Camberley , Halesworth , Coventry , Brighton , Kingston-on-Thames , Enfield , Plymouth , Southampton , Menai Bridge , Harwich , and Ryde . Out of these 41 cases , during the course of the evening , four were deferred , and two
dismissed . The remainder were relieved with a total of £ 880 . One case was recommended to Grand Lodge for , £ 75 , and three petitioners were recommended for / 50 each . The Grand Master was recommended to grant £ 40 each in five cases , and . £ 30 each in six . Nine petitioners were relieved with £ 20 each , eight with £ 10 each , and three with £$ each .
Last Lancashire Masonic Charities.
LAST LANCASHIRE MASONIC CHARITIES .
A meeting of the above Charity Committee was held in the Freemasons' Hall , Cooper-street , Manchester , on Friday , the iSth inst . Bro . E . G . Harwood , P . P . G . W ., Chairman , presided , and was supported by
Bros . J . H . Sillitoe , P . P . G . W . ; John Chadwick , Prov G . Sec ; James Heliss , P . P . G . W . ; J . D . Hooper Wm . Jaffray , J . Newton , Wm . Nicholl , C . D Cheatham , Nathaniel Nicholson , Jas . Kershaw , J Rushton , and others .
The agenda paper was a very heavy one , but with the Chairman being thoroughly acquainted with his high position , everything went on ^ rapidly . There was one case adopted for the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , and five for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . There was one more case on
the agenda , but unfortunately the Charity Representative was not present , so in accordance with the rules of the Committee the case could not be proceeded with . Bro . E . G . Harwood was again elected Chairman , for the fourth time , as also was Bro . J . H . Sillitoe the
Vice-Chairman , who , along with Bro . John Chadwick , Prov . Grand Secretary , were elected a deputation to attend the Masonic elections in London . Grants of £ ia each were given to unsuccessful and accepted candidates on the R . M . B . I .
A meeting of the Committee of the East Lancashire S ystematic Masonic Educational and Benevolent Institution immediatel y followed . Mro J CHADWICK read the circular calling the meeting , and the minutes of the General Committee meeting held on the 10 th January last were read and confirmed .
A matter of great interest seemed to be the election of Secretary in the place of Bro . John Chadwick , who fiMi tJ , r resi S ned tne ofice he had so ably and admirably tilled for so many years . There were about 50 applications , but these had been reduced by the members of the Sub-Committee to five .
ihe names were put to the meeting , and the ballot •^ tilted in the election by an overwhelming majority ° "ro . James Newton , P . A . G . Secretary . We are very co M W " h the choice the Committee made , for there led " f 0 t be a more suitab , e brother . His great know-_ K < : of the requirements of the Institution , the irreat
, » l he has always displayed for the Charities , and his Vwt ^ atiotl as a Mason fit him admirably for the the con S ratuJate the Committee on securing fur t S i ervic , es of Bro- James Newton . Grants were made for r , " cation of two children , and three petitions grint I WEre cons'dercd , and suitable amounts
« T » 1 U 7 o ow ' ng lodges were represented : Nos , 37 , Q SsAoif ' ,, ! , ' &> I 0 S 2 « 2 , 5 C . 5- 345 , 116 . ' 773 16 9 ' ' 22 ? 9 ' 10 u > 678 , " ' I 2 S ' ' 077 ' , 3 £ ' ' 3 oo , 992 , 1723 , 269 , 283 , 210 , 126 , I 2 In 4 , 226 ' - 274 , 1948 , 633 , 179 S , 42 , 8 r , 3 i 2 i I , r' ^ 4 , 993 . 1519 . S 4 . 317 . 37 , 1129 , 369 , 3 * 5 . ' iw o « ' ' 3 . > ' 3 63 ' 458 . 1723 , " 45 , uoi « . r V > 2 ' ' ' ' ' 2322 ' ' W 4 , S 16 , 146 , 152 , 2330 , and 277 .
Annual Supper Of The Rose Lodge Ofinstruction.No.1622
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE ROSE LODGE OFINSTRUCTION . NO . 1622
The annual supper of the above lodge took place at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , on Thursday , the ioth inst ., under the able presidency of Bro . H . G . Martin , W . M . of the parent lodge , ably supported by Bros . D . Rose , Preceptor ; [ . Dunn ,
Treas . ; T . Grummant , Sec . ; C . H . Stone , Asst . Sec . ; F . Hilton , Loader , Kirby , W . Price , Derham , Lewis , Ballard , F . Williams , Edwards , Pullen , Dawson , Cowley , Hobley , Munson , Turner , Rice , Cass , Smith , R . Shears , Woodwell , Ruff , Channon , Cooke , Payne , Robinson , Geo . Mash , Head , Hayes , W . B . Salter , Stunt , Choveaux , Orton , Tilling , Pack , Cohen , Reap ,
Payten , Niblett , Cowen , P . H . Garner , Addington , Fisher , Broadway , F . Swinford , and Smith . The host , Bro . Woodwell , catered in excellent style . The toast of "Queen and Craft , " with that of " His Royal Highness the M . W . Grand Master , " were given and most loyally received , as was that of " The Grand Officers , " which likewise was well given and
responded to . The next toast was given by Bro . F . HILTON , P . M ., being that of " Bro . H . G . Martin , the President of the Evening , " who remarked that he felt great pride in proposing that toast as he had initiated him into Freemasonry and had watched his progress for a number of years . He had now attained the summit of his
ambition , and on that account presided over the present meeting , as it was the usual custom for the W . M . of the mother lodge to do so . All knew the excellent qualities of Bro . Martin , and the very great interest he took in Freemasonry , being first to the fore in every good object . In reply , Bro . MARTIN heartily thanked Bro . Hilton
for such flattering remarks . He felt it a great privilege , and it was a great pleasure to preside over such a lodge . He was thankful to Bro . Hilton for enabling him to fill such an office so honourably , as he was always most ready to assist him , and , in conclusion , thanked the brethren for so cordially receiving the toast . The next toast was " Success to the Rose Lodge of
Instruction . " The CHAIRMAN remarked the brethren were all indebted to their esteemed Bro . Rose , Preceptor , for the able manner he performed his duties , and he would say without fear of contradiction that the instruction gained was second to none in London .
Their Preceptor was always most ready to show any brother in such an excellent manner that he would not fail to be impressed . They one and all wished Bro , Rose every happiness and prosperity , hoping that he might be spared many years to carry out the same excellent duties .
In reply , Bro . ROSE most heartily thanked all for such kind sentiments , and felt that it was a matter of deep gratitude to the Great Architect that he was spared to see such a happy gathering once more . It was now the 19 th anniversary of the lodge of instruction , and he was grateful to all for such a generous support , especially that of the Past Masters . He might give two
potent reasons for such a prosperous lodge—1 st , as to the quality of working ; 2 nd , quality of members , who came with one grand object in view , viz ., that of performing the beautiful ceremonies in as perfect a manner as possible . Testimony of such had been given by provincial lodges , who on witnessing the working of certain brethren had remarked that was " Rose ' s
Brand . ' He was delighted to hear such expressions , for it was the outcome of earnest work , and the reason was in the fact that while the brethren were engaged in the lodge , there was no levity nor desultory conversation , but steady and real business carried on . He was a member of 34 lodges of instruction , but of none could he say was there such excellent work
done as here . But it was not only in having a Preceptor who could not alone command success , tor he was supported by such excellent officers in the Treasurer , Secretary , and Assistant Secretary that he was sure any lodge could not surpass such , for they were all most indefatigable . He would say that so long as he had such hearty support from all the brethren it would be his utmost desire to serve the lodge , and he
promised that while health and strength lasted the lodge might depend upon him . Before closing his remarks the Preceptor paid a high tribute to Bro . F . Hilton , P . M ., who gave his hearty support to the lodge , and especially was most valuable when the grand rehearsal of Fifteen Sections took place ; he was always in his position of S . W ., and performed his duties in a most exemplary manner . He trusted the lodge would still go on and prosper .
The toast of " The Visitors " was next given in very appropriate terms , and responded to in excellent style by Bro . EUWARUS , P . M . 2264 . The next toast the CHAIRMAN stated was of the utmost importance to any lodge— "The Treasurer , Secretary , and Assistant Secretary . " He was positive that there could be no more worthy nor indefatigable brethren in the discharge of their onerous duties , for all was done in such a graceful manner .
In reply , Bro . J . Di' . v . v , P . M ., 1622 , Treas ., thanked the brethren most heartily for so cordial a reception , and pledged himself to a faithful discharge of his duties . Bro . T . GHUHMMIT P . M ., Sec , rose and replied in his usual genial and forcible manner , stating it was
now the 12 th year he had responded to that toast , and of which he was proud , for he took it as a great honour . He would like to make . 1 few somewhat dry but important statistics with respect to the lodge for the past year . It had been opened 48 times , with attendances of 1401 , which gave an average of 20 , which , he
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thought , was an excellent result . He had taken pains with the following , viz ., that of the Past Masters , and he found that their attendances had been 352 , which gave an average of 7 . This , he remarked , was highly creditable , for it showed the deep interest taken in the lodge , as although many rest on their laurels , yet some were up and doing for their younger brethren . In concluding , Bro . Grummant stated that some of
the happiest moments of his life were spent there . He had never made any enemy , but lasting friends , and so long as the Great Architect spared him with health and strength , so wouid his energies be devoted for the benefit of such a distinguished lodge . Bro . STONE , J . W . 507 , Asst . Sec , followed with a few appropriate remarks , pledging himself so long as he was honoured with such a position , and under such worthy brother officers , he would emulate them to the utmost .
The toast of "The Host , Bro . Woodwell , " was given in high terms of praise and thanks . Bro . WOODWELL responded in remarks of great pleasure to do all he possibly could for the benefit and comfort of the brethren . A hearty vote of thanks was given to the following
artistes : Bros . W . Price , Stunt , Derham , Broadway , Hobley , J . Smith , Cohen , P . M ., and F . Swinford for gratifying with such deli ghtful harmony ; also to Bro . T . RufT , the energetic manager , for so ably carrying out his duties to enhance the comfort of the brethren .
Presentation At Nottingham.
PRESENTATION AT NOTTINGHAM .
On the evening of the 17 th instant a meeting of Masons of the various Nottingham lodges was held at the Masonic Hall , Nottingham , under the presidency of Bro . W . Selby , for the purpose of presenting Miss Simpson , eldest daughter of the late Bro . J . R . Simpson , with an album containing portraits of
several prominent local Freemasons , a jewel bangle , and a purse of gold , on the occasion of her 21 st birthday , as a mark of the high esteem and regard in which she is held among the brethren . The movement was initiated by Bro . Selby , who was heartily supported by a large numberof brethren . The presentation was made by Bro . SAMUEL G .
J OHNSON , I . P . M . of the Newstead Lodge , the mother lodge of the province , in a most able and eloquent manner . He referred to the long and happy connection the young lady ' s family had had with Masonry in Nottingham , and spoke of the life of Miss Simpson as an example of modesty , courtesy , and conduct . A programme of music was supplied by Bros . A . R . Watson , C . H . Whitehall , F . Wharton , E . Bartlett , W .
Gaskell , W . Smith , and others , in addition to which Bro . A . Aldam gave a very excellent and appropriate recitation . Bro . H . Woodhouse very kindly acted as accompanist . A very hearty vote of thanks was passed to Bro . Selby for the trouble he had taken in connection with the matter , and for presiding over the meeting , and also to Bro . S . G . Johnson for attending to make the presentation .
Pro.Sir Morell Mackenzie's Will.
PRO . SIR MORELL MACKENZIE'S WILL .
Probate duty has been paid on £ 21 , 953 7 s . 2 d ,, as the value of the personal estate of Bro . Sir Morell Mackenzie , M . D ., late of 19 , Harlcy-street , who died on the 3 rd February last , aged 55 years , and of whose will , dated 5 th February , ISIJI , the executors are hia brother-in-law , Mr . Edward John Luck , of 23 , De
Vere-gardens , and his brother , Mr . Alfred Westwood Mackenzie , of 2 , Gloucester-road , Brownswood Park , insurance manager , to each of whom he bequeaths £ 50 for the purchase of a ring or other memento ; to his secretary , Edward Nainby , £ 100 ; to his son , Henry Harvey , the silver bowl given to the testator by the leading actors and actresses of London ; to his wife
Dame Margaret Mackenzie , the remainder of his plate ; to his son , Kenneth , his medical books and surgical and other instruments ; to his daughter , Olga , a 20 mark gold piece , being one of the lirst coins struck in the reign of Frederick the Noble , given to Sir Morell Mackenzie by his Majesty as a souvenir of his accession to the throne ; to his friend and former pupil ,
I nomas Mark Hovel ) , a small gold vase , presented to the testator by a physician at Malta , who had received it as his first fee ; and to his brother , Dr . Stephen Mackenzie , a portrait of Isaac Taylor , their maternal great-great grandfather . There are various other specific bequests to the testator ' s other children , and to his brothers and sisters , and he bequeaths in trust
£ 1000 to be used in promoting the education of his son , Kenneth , as a practitioner in medicine or surgery . To Lady Mackenzie Sir Morell bequeaths £ 500 and the use and enjoyment of his furniture and household effects , and he leaves in trust for her life the residue of his property , including his leasehold houses No . 19
, Harley-street , No . 26 , Weymouth-street , and at Wargrave . Subject to Lady Mackenzie ' s life interest the residuary estate is to be in trust for all the testator ' s children , but the deduction of £ 1000 each is to be made from the shares of his sons Henry and Kenneth in respect of the like sums advanced on their account .
The Court of Common Council of the City of London , at its meeting last week , voted 100 guineas to the Duke of Kdinburgh ' s Fund in aid of the forthcoming Musical and Dramatic Inhibition at Vienna , and 50 guineas to the Lord Mayor ' s Fund for the relief of the families of the shipwrecked Newfoundland fishermen ,