Presentation To Bro. Capt. T. C. Walls. P.G.S.B.

and liberal response made to the Committee of that TestimoniaTFund . The remarks made by his good friend and distinguished Bro . Cochrane had touched him deeply . When he entered Freemasonry , 2 r years ago , he went , of course , as a tyro , expecting to be amused , but came away thoroughly impressed with the great and grand principles of Freemasonry which were

( lien brought to his - notice . He ( hen saw what Freemasonry had done to advance the great cause of philanthropy and in furthering that great charm of life - the interests of one another . There were two present that evening who saw him initiated—Bros . Webb and Kiihler . At his initiation he said he hoped to live to attain a higher position

than the distinguished brother ( liro . Mann ) who initiated him , and that brother lived to see him occupying a far higher position . His endeavour had always been to make everyone happy and further the true interests of Freemasonry . 'They were told that their Craft was after all a mere question of symbol and allegory . As an old Masonic student he could say that

the grand work of Alasonry had been built up on the one important rock of fellowship and philanthropy . Operative Masonry was as old as Adam and Eve . The President had kindly told them what he had done to further the interests of Alasonry . He had been on the executive of 10 Grand Treasurers and seven had been successful , and he regarded it as a high compliment

that six of that seven had subscribed . With regard to harmony and good friendship , he always considered they met to work , but having done their work they adjourned to refreshment , and apart from the gross fact that one had to refresh one's self , then came the flow of reason and harmony . He had always been a pioneer for harmony in spirit and harmony of sweet

scunds such as Bro . Schartau entertained them . Freemasonry during the past 50 years had done a great deal to advance the great cause of Christianity and create a good feeling of fellowship . Speaking of the Masonic Institutions of 22 years ago , if a Secretary of one of those Institutions read out ^ 3000 or ^ 4000 it was thought a great consummation . The Institutions

were progressing as Freemasonry progressed , and were not forgotten in the time of prosperity . He had endeavoured in his humble way to further those Institutions , and as far as he could of Freemasonry in all its grades . He was exceedingly gratified to hear that nearly 200 brethren had subscribed , many of them being the highest Masons in England or the world .

He might be wanting in many things—in energy or ability—but as long as T . C . Walls had the vitality he possessed in a very humble way , and as long as he lived , he would never cease to pay that attention to Freemasonry its principles deserved . He should never forget the kindness he had received from many brethren round the table . On looking round he found that of the

33 Masonic bodies with which he was connected , 25 were represented . He was indebted to Bro . W . Fisher for voluntarily undertaking the duties of Secretary , and to his alter ego , Bro . H . J . Lardner , to whom he could not sufficiently express his acknowledgments . The lines of Shakespeare conveyed a great deal when he said— " One touch of nature makes the whole word kin . "

and that was the very summit of everything in Masonic life . He knew his eyes would grow dim , and was confident his mind in time would lose its elasticity of thought , but his heart , so long as pulsation remained , would never forget this particular occasion , would never forget the kindness of the brethren , and last , but certainly not least , he should never forget the work of

those who hed caused this to be one of the most successful Masonic proceedings that had taken place for 22 years . Bro . W . THOMAS , Vice-President , proposed " The President" in felicitous terms , to which Bro . S . COCH

RANE , P . G . Treas ., replied . " The Executive was acknowledged by Bros . W . FISHER , Hy . LARDNER , and W . THOMAS , and "The Committee" by Bro . SIMPSON , P . M . Bro . H . W . Schartau , P . P . G . Org ., contributed several excellent songs during the evening .

A Popular Ceylon Brother.

A POPULAR CEYLON BROTHER .

Ceylon has just lost one of its most prominent brethren—Bro . Capt . George Hearn—whose term of military service in the island has expired . He arrived in Ceylon early in 1892 , and at once took an active part in the various Degrees of the Craft . His record

is a proof of his untiring energy , ability , and popularity . Being a Past Senior Warden of Maybury Lodge , 989 , he was at once elected W . M . of the Sphinx Lodge , 107 ( I . C . ); in the Lanka Royal Arch Chapter , Colombo , he was elected Third Principal in 1893 , Second Principal in 1894 , and F'irst Principal in I 8 QS \ In 1803 he was the founder and first W . M . of

the St . George of Colombo Mark Lodge , 4 6 4 ; in 1 S 94 he was the founder and first W . M . of the Lanka Council , 23 , of Ihe Allied Degrees ; and the founder and first T . I . AL of the Ceylon Council , 21 , of the Cryptic Degrees ; and in 18 95 the founder and first K'P . of the Colombo Preceptory , 1 G 4 . During his whole residence in the island he also held office as

Secretary , & c , in several lodges , and he was Trustee of the Freemasons' Hall , and President of the Free - masons' Club . The brethren of Ceylon insisted on presenting the departing brother with his portrait in his Masonic regalia , artistically framed in the woods of the island , and mounted on an easel formed of a square and compasses .

A Popular Ceylon Brother.

The presentation , took place in the Freemasons ' Club , in the presence of a large number of members of every lodge , chapter , and preceptory . Bro . J MAITLAND , who was voted to the chair , delivered an eulogistic address , and expressed the

regret of the brethren at his leaving , and their good wishes for his future . Bro . Captain HEARN feelingly replied that he would treasure and hand down the beautiful gift which had been presented to him , and bade farewell to the brethren .

Bro. Sir Benjamin W. Richardson At The Israel Lodge Of Instruction.

BRO . SIR BENJAMIN W . RICHARDSON AT THE ISRAEL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The fine room at the Rising Sun Tavern , Globeroad , Mile End , which is the locale of the above lodge of instruction , was filled to its utmost capacity on Sunday evening last , the occasion being the presentation of a testimonial to the Preceptor , Bro . W . Richardson . Messrs . Defries and Son , of Houndsditch

the well known decorators to her Majesty ' s Government , had most lavishly decked the room with silk Hags and trophies , and festoons of flowers covered the undraped parts , even the ceiling was a masterpiece of work , the flowers forming one large and artistic canopy . At the close of the meeting a well recited vote of thanks was accorded them for their splendid present ,

for it was understood that the whole of the decorations were the gift of Messrs . Defries . The programme was also much admired , and the only fault was that the Hon . Sec . had not had enough printed as they were eagerly sought after as an interesting souvenir of the occasion . At a glance one could see the programme had been most

carefully arranged , the W . M . being Bro . L . Simmons , author of " The Three Grand Principles of the Order , " the S . W ., Bro . L . A . Da Costa , P . M ., Preceptor of the Friars Lodge of Instruction ; the J . W ., Bro . Oxley , P . M ., author of "Golden Thoughts" ; S . D ., Bro . Basil Stewart , P . M ., Preceptor of the Clarence and Avondale Lodges of Insturuction j J . D ., Bro . J . J .

Hall , author of " The Sun Worshippers and Freemasonry "; and the I . G ., Bro . M . A . Romain , Chairman of the Testimonial Committee . There were nearly 100 brethren present , amongst them being Bros . Dr . Howard , Griegson , the Rev . J . S . Roco , Brandon , G . Friedlander , Strang , Berlyn , Siegenberg , Firney , Mark Mordecai , Yettons , and others .

The W . M . commenced the proceedings by opening the lodge and calling upon Bro . G . W . Speth , P . M ., author of the " Folk Lore of Operative Masonry , " to introduce Bro . Sir B . W . Richardson and to give a short address . Bro . Si'ETH was particularly happy in the trite way he accomplished his task , and his reference to the

recognition by the Queen of the great merits of the distinguished doctor called forth hearty applause . The next item on the programme was an address b y Bro . Sir BENJAMIN W . RICHARDSON , and he met with a most cordial reception . In beautiful language he held his listeners spellbound while he discoursed upon " Freemasonry—What it was ; What it is ; and

What it will be . " He told how the grand principles were the great force , teaching all God ' s creatures to love one another , fighting the demon of intolerance . The previous parts of the address being devoted to a history of the Cratt , proved most interesting , and when the distinguished savant resumed his seat , it was some minutes before the applause ceased .

The W . M . said .- " This being the man whom we delight to honour , " asked Sir Benjamin to present the testimonial to the Preceptor , Bro . William Richardson —a task he performed with eloquent grace , the words " Now my dear namesake" being most affecting in their application . The portly frame and grey head of Bro . Richardson

were bent with emotion , and his reply at times was almost inaudible . Tears that couhl not remain unchecked coursed down his cheeks , his hands were clasped together in expression of thanks more eloquent than words , and his allusion to the purse of monev which had been given him as being ol but transitory value , but the engrossed address , a token of undying

love , evoking much enthusiasm , during which he resumed his seat . Bro . J OSEPH E . BLANK , B . A . ( Author of " Imperial Federation , " ) proposed a vote of thanks to Sir B . W . Richardson , and paid an interesting and eloquent tribute to the learned doctor , sketching his brilliant career with an emphasis and point , masterful in expression . He

mentioned that 25 years ago he had been an admiring listener to the lectures Sir Benjamin had given at the Jews'Infant Schools . Bro . the Rev . ISIHOKE MVEKS , B . A ., author of " Gems from the Talmud , " seconded the proposition in a very witty speech , his definition of gout and rheumatism causing roars of laughter , and he contributed

much towards the evening's entertainment by ( he delightful resume he gave of the Jewish character as sketched by the popular authors , paying tribute to Sir Benjamin tor his latest addition in the book just published " 'The Son of the Siar . " The brethren greeted Sir B . W . Richardson upon his rising with round after round of applause , which

testified how much they appreciated his coming among them , and the reply he made was very flattering to those present , for he congratulated them upon coming together in such noble work , disclaiming all idea of social distinction , but impressing upon them that he was heartily worked with them in the common cause of Brotherly Love .

Bro. Sir Benjamin W. Richardson At The Israel Lodge Of Instruction.

Bro . BROMHEAII said it was an honour to propose Bros . Dr . Howard , Griegson , and Sir B . W . Richard , son as Hon . Members of the Israel Lodge of Instruction , and he was certain no names would appear on the books of the lodge more worthy the honour . Bro . BEN DA COSTA seconded the vote , which was

carried with acclamation , Bro . Dr . HOWARD replying in appropriate terms . Several new members were proposed . Bro . LONDON , in reply , mentioned that undoubtedl y Bro . Harris , their Hon . Sec , believed all Freemasons very wicked who were not members of the Israel Lod ge of Instruction .

A vote of thanks to the Hon . Sec , proposed by Bro II . MARKS , P . M . 1349 , and seconded by Bro . SPETH , brought the proceedings to a close . The presentation consisted of a purse of money , and a beautifully engrossed address on vellum , the work of Mr . S . Friedlander , of Moor-lane , which was finel y framed by H . Isaacs and Son , of Cutler-street , E . C .

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