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Inauguration Of A New Masonic Hall At Gateshead.
W . M . , 4 i ; G . Ridley , W . M . 091 ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; T . V . Smith , P . M . QQI ; A . M . Balfour , W . M . 24 ; II . S . Bird , J . W . 1664 ; and others . A dedicatory prayer was offered by the Chaplain , afterwards an opening ode was sung by the brethren . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Frederick Corbclt and George limes Scott , who were both duly elected . The nomination of Treasurer , Finance Committee , Organist , and Tyler f 0 r ensuing year followed , after which the names of the brethren elegible for the chair were read , according to rule .
Bro . R . B . REED , P . M . ( Chairman of the Industry Masonic Hall Co . ) , then rose , and gave a hearty welcome 10 the W . M . and brethren as tenants of the Company , and wished the old lodge increased prosperity and greater success in their new habitation . The W . M . cordially reciprocated the good wishes of Bro . Reed , and after some routine business , the lodge was closed
in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the new banqueting hall , to partake of a sumptuous and excellent cold collation , provided by Bro . J . Phillips , of the Ouccn ' s Head Hotel , Newcastle . The fact of seventy sitting down to the repast shows in what estimation the Lodge of Industry and the W . M . are held by the brethren of the neighbourhood .
After the loval toasts were given , the W . M . proposed " Ihe Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Robert Hudson , P . G . D . C . Durham , and J . Cook , P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Jchn Wood , who was unavoidable absent through severe indisposition , and who , he regretted to state , was not able lo take a part in these momentous proceedings , in which he had hitherto taken a most prominent part .
Bro . R . B . REEI > , P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and proposed Ihc Health of the Worshipful Master , " and in the course of his remarks stated that Lodge 4 S had been known for generations for its good working , and thai if he had to discriminate as to the excellence of the Past Masters , he would state that they had had irood , better , and besl Worshipful Masters ,
and he placed the present possessor of the chair amongst the latter . It was known that Bro . Smith , who had the control of his mother lodge at present in his charge , could rule with a hand of firmness , but yet with the glove of softness , and no one amid say that he had not done his duty with zeal , firmness , and courtesy .
Bro . J . G . SMITH , the \\ . M ., responded . He was pleased to state that he was in good health , and whether it was from the fact of having so much activity in connection with the lodge that caused this or not , he coultl safely say that activity was the best thing for all earnest and hard-working Masons . He had the weal of the lodge continually at heart , and he was glad to find
that his year of ofiice hail been one ol the most successful known . He regretted lo hear from Bro . Hudson that he had severed his connection as P . G . D . C ' . of the province , owing lo his change of employment and residence , and expressed a wish that in his new sphere of life Bro . Hudson would meet with the same goodwill and encouragement that he had previously met with amongst his brethren of the province of Durham .
Ihe W . M . then gave the toast of " Ihe Architect and Builders , coupling therewith the names of Bros . A . M . Fowler and Mr . Thomas Lamb . I le stated that it had hitherto been a set ret as to who the architect was , but it was now known to lie Bro . Fowler , who , without fee or reward , and in his spare moments , without affecting his public position , had entered
heartily into the scheme in which they were engaged , and they now saw the result . To Bro . Lamb he could heartily state that every satisfaction had been given to the Directors , and he iniuht also mention that the date of the termination of the contract was the iijth of January , and it was a credit to know that four days after the expiration of that time they were in full pos-ession of their handsome premises .
Bro . A . M . FOWLER responded , and was thankful to the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast in such flattering Icrms . It had been a labo . ir of love to him to do anything for the brethren of No . . | S in the erection of their building . Instead of pulling down , of which he had had plenty of experience during the last two or three years , it wasa much greater pleasure to him to assist in the raising of a structure that would elevate the tastes and enhance the harmony and comfort of the brethren , who were striving and vicing with each other for the general i > ood .
Bro . THOMAS I . \ MH also replied , and was glad to find that what his firm had done was satisfactory to the shareholders , lie could conscientiously state that every attention had been given lo details , and he hoped that the brethren would always be pleased with the erection in which they now met . 'fhe W . M . then gave the toast of the "Industry Masonic Hall Company , " and in an eloquent speech expounded the difficulties and troubles
the Directors had experienced since the time ihe Masonic Hall Company was formed , about five or six years ago . He eulogised the Chairman , Bro . R . B . Reed , as being a man who could cope with the difficulties , and whose steady and bu-. ine's-like ways had kept his brother Directors within reasonable limits when thev were desirous of pushing forward the building
operations , but which he ( Bro . Reed ) would not sanction until ihe besl part of the shares had been subscribed for . I le complimented Bro . R . B . Reed on his discrimination and judgment in keeping back his more impetuous and ardent colleagues , and could say that the ruling of such a chairman was most gratifying to the Board , and was now seen in the excellent arrangements that had been made for the comfort of Lodge 4 S .
Bro . K . 15 . REED , P . M ., replied in a pithy . md graceful manner , lie reverted to the days of his youth , when the Lodge of Industry was held under the canopy of heaven , and in the village of Swalwell , amongst " umbrageous trees and limpid streams . " He stated that he had been hnndsamely supported by the Directors through all their trials and tribulations , and he was very pleased lo see that they had surmounted all difficulties and reared unto themselves a house , where he trusted the bond of fellowship and brotherly
love would continue lo reign for generations to come . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren dispersed at 11 p . m . We must give credit to the celebrated Otiintette party from Durham Cathedral I , Bros . 1 ) . Whitemead , Joseph W . iTker , J . Nutton , G . II . Welch , and J . Leatham ) . who during the evening rendered special service in the singing of glees , and to whom a vole of thanks was accorded for their kindness in visiting the lodge on this occasion .
INFORM \ TION , I . AWITI .. — 'fhe test of "lawful information" aslo Masonic membership is one which requires to be carefully guarded and often regularly sifted . Masons , like other persons in this world , arc often careless and unreliable as to their opinions and statements respecting others , —imprimis , because the ) ' ( 00 often take everything for granted without enquiry , anil secondly , because they do not always realize the abstract importance ol truth . The laws of our Grand Lodge provide for a proper testing and vouching of nil brethren who visit lodges or announce themselves as brethren , and we cannot ever too rigidly adhere to ihcm . —Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia .
Presentation To R.W. Bro. W. Cartwright J.P., P.G. Sec. Staffordshire.
PRESENTATION TO R . W . BRO . W . CARTWRIGHT J . P ., P . G . SEC . STAFFORDSHIRE .
I no annual festival of St . John and installation of the W . M , elect of the Sutherland Lodge of Unity , No . 4 60 , took place at Ncwcastlc-under-Lymc , and was invested with exceptional interest , from the fact that presentations were made to Bro . W . Cartwri ght , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Prov . Grand Secretary , in recognition of his long services in the cause of Freemasonry during the past thirty-seven years , . is well of appreciation of his public services and private worth , 'fhe " occasion induced a large attendance of local and provincial Masons .
'fhe ceremony of installation look place in the Town Hall , by permission of the Mayor , Bro . W . II . Bucknall , retiring W . M ., and others officiating in ihe installation of Bro . K . II . Croydon , the W . M . elect . The newh ' -l initiated W . M . appointed the following ollicers : Bros . F . Mountford , S . W . ; W . T . Aggutter , J . W . ; J . Westbury , Chap . ; W . Cartwright , Treas . ' ; ' J . 1 . Snape , Sec . ; J . Smith , J . D . ; II . Bonsor , J . D . ; J . ' Cook , I . G . ; I . Peake and P . Flhot , Stewards ; J . Ingamclls , D . of C ; and Bag . nilcy , Tyler . - ' '"'''
After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the lodge room at the Castle Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served , the newly elected W . M . presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; but the chief interest of the meeting centred in the presentation business , which was directed b y Bro . C . II . King . He explained the circumstances connected with th 2 presentation movement , from which it would appear that a short time ago several prominent members of the Sutherland I . odfe at a
, confercntia ! meeting , decided that the time had come when some recognition ought to be made of the valuable services which Bro . Cartwri ght had rendered to Masonry , and , conjointly therewith , an expression of ' appreciation of his long career of public life and his personal worth . The matter was at ones floated under the best auguries , and a subscription list opened , which had liberal favour . It was resolved that a three-quarter length oil painting cf Bro . Cartwright should be obtained and placed on the wall of the lodge
room . Mr . Abiaham , jun ., Stoke , was commissioned to execute ihe painting . It was also decided that an illuminated address should be presented , and Bro . John Pratt , jun ., was entrusted with this artistic work . Bro . King , in earnest words , spoke of the long and appreciated services of Bro . Cartwright , and expressed his great pleasure at being honoured with the charge of the
presentation movement , by being appointed chairman of the committee . The admirable portrait " of tlieir honoured brother would well perpetuate in the lodge his worth and able services . By direction of Bro . King Ihc portrait was then unveiled , amidst applause of the heartiest kind . Bro . King then called upon Bro . Aggutter , the secretary to the presentation committee , to read the address , which tiiat brother did a ' s follows : —
lo Bro . William Cartwright , Past Master and 'Treasurer of the Sutherland Lodge of Unity , No . 4 ( 10 , Ncwcastle-under-I . yme , Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and Provincial Grand Secretary of Staffordshire . Worthy and Worshipful Brother—We , the undersigned members of the Sutherland Lodge of I ' nily , subscribers to the portrait of yourself which we now present to JOH , cannot allow the occasion to pass without expressing in words our admiration and esteem for the high qualities which have led you to the distinguished place which you occupy alike in Freemasonry and in the town of vour
adoption . Without enumerating every p . sition which you have lille-d—though we must not omit to mention those of Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Charity Steward—the very fact that you have been in ollices in our lodge uninterruptedly from the time of your initiation , now thirty-seven years ago , up to-day , would alone bear witness to the uprightness , zeal , and courtesy which have marked your career , and won for you the confidence , respect , and nllrction of your brethren ; and that vou have been selected by our successive Provinnal Grand Masters for sixteen years to ' lill the important and arduous pott of Provincial Grand
Secretary , shows that your character and meritorious services have been equally appreciated in n circle if more extended radius than that of your mother lodge . Nor has the ancient borough of Ncwcastlc-umhr-I . yme been more backward in recognising your personal qualifications and adminstintivo ability , as is evidenced by its having raised you through various steps to its highest municipal office—that of Mayorin the year 1 SG 0 , and having now secured the advantage of your services as a permanent Iustice of the Peace . And if we lorbear to mention other numerous positions of trust
and responsibility hcldbyyou in the pastand present , as well as works of charity and public benefit perfonned by you , it is not because we are unmindful of them , but because those which we have specilied testify beyond all question to the feelings entertained towards yuii in the inner circle of Masonic , and the outer circle of municipal and social life ; anil in repeating our own expression of those fee-lings , we add the earnest hope- and prayer that
your hie may lon „ ' be spared in health and happiness to be a pillar of our lodge , a benefit and an ornament to our town , and a source of true satisfaction to yourself ; and that when the Most High at length removes you from the checkered scene of your earthly labours , it may be to give you admission to the eternal abode of perfect rest and bliss unchanging . We are , worthy and worshipful brother , your faithful and affectionate brethren .
( Signatures follow . ) Bro . KIM ; then formally handed the address to Bro . Cartwright , stating that he fully reciprocated every sentiment expressed therein , as ' he doubted not did ihe whole of that influential company . " The Health of Bro . Cartwright" was cordially pledged . «
Bro . CARTURIOUT expressed in suitable words his unfeigned pleasure at receiving such distinguished proofs of the good feeling towards him from his Masonic brethren , lie thoroughly appreciated the kindly recognition of what services he had been able gladly to render , and thanked Bro . King for his expressed good wishes , and the company for their endorsement of them . Several other toasts were honoured , and Masonic harmony prevailed .
During the past week three of the oldest Fnglish lodges cxlant have held their meetings for the installation of master for the current year . On Monday , in the Grand Masters Lodge , No . 1 , the Lord Mayor was installed by Mr . F ' cnncr , P . G . S . ; on Wednesday , in the Grand Stewards Lodge , William Bristow was installed b y Mr . Frank Richardson , P . G . S ., P . G . D . ; and on Thursday , in the Globe Lodge , No . 23 , Mr . Henry
\ enn was installed by Mr . Herbert Dicketts and Mr . Charles Martin , Past Grand Stewards . All these lodges boast of considerable antiquity , the working of the Globe Lodge being traceable to ihe year 172 , 3 , that of the Grand Stewards Lodge lo 1735 . and that of the Grand Masters Lodge to 1 / 3 ' ) . There arc nine "Time Immemorial " lodges , or lodges whose date of constitution
cannot be traced ; but , with the exception of these , there arc onl y five older than the Globe , and the oldest of them , the Friendship , No . 6 , has the advantage merely of two years , There was another addition to the roll of lodges on Thursday , when the Southgate Lodge , No . 1950 , was consecrated at the Railway Hotel , New Southgate , by Col . Shadwell II . Gierke , and Mr . Robert P . forge was installed as Master . —The Times , January 241 I 1 .
Bro . Win . Sugg read a paper in connection with the Smoke Abatement F . xliiUition , South Kensington , on lighting , healing , and ventilating by gas , on 'Thursday . Hro . Sugg is a well-known authority on these matters , and the author of several improvements in gas apparatus .
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Inauguration Of A New Masonic Hall At Gateshead.
W . M . , 4 i ; G . Ridley , W . M . 091 ; T . Sharp , P . M . 97 ; T . V . Smith , P . M . QQI ; A . M . Balfour , W . M . 24 ; II . S . Bird , J . W . 1664 ; and others . A dedicatory prayer was offered by the Chaplain , afterwards an opening ode was sung by the brethren . The ballot was then taken for Messrs . John Frederick Corbclt and George limes Scott , who were both duly elected . The nomination of Treasurer , Finance Committee , Organist , and Tyler f 0 r ensuing year followed , after which the names of the brethren elegible for the chair were read , according to rule .
Bro . R . B . REED , P . M . ( Chairman of the Industry Masonic Hall Co . ) , then rose , and gave a hearty welcome 10 the W . M . and brethren as tenants of the Company , and wished the old lodge increased prosperity and greater success in their new habitation . The W . M . cordially reciprocated the good wishes of Bro . Reed , and after some routine business , the lodge was closed
in due form , and the brethren adjourned to the new banqueting hall , to partake of a sumptuous and excellent cold collation , provided by Bro . J . Phillips , of the Ouccn ' s Head Hotel , Newcastle . The fact of seventy sitting down to the repast shows in what estimation the Lodge of Industry and the W . M . are held by the brethren of the neighbourhood .
After the loval toasts were given , the W . M . proposed " Ihe Health of the Visitors , " which was responded to by Bros . Robert Hudson , P . G . D . C . Durham , and J . Cook , P . P . S . G . W . Northumberland . The W . M . then proposed "The Health of the I . P . M ., Bro . Jchn Wood , who was unavoidable absent through severe indisposition , and who , he regretted to state , was not able lo take a part in these momentous proceedings , in which he had hitherto taken a most prominent part .
Bro . R . B . REEI > , P . M ., then assumed the gavel , and proposed Ihc Health of the Worshipful Master , " and in the course of his remarks stated that Lodge 4 S had been known for generations for its good working , and thai if he had to discriminate as to the excellence of the Past Masters , he would state that they had had irood , better , and besl Worshipful Masters ,
and he placed the present possessor of the chair amongst the latter . It was known that Bro . Smith , who had the control of his mother lodge at present in his charge , could rule with a hand of firmness , but yet with the glove of softness , and no one amid say that he had not done his duty with zeal , firmness , and courtesy .
Bro . J . G . SMITH , the \\ . M ., responded . He was pleased to state that he was in good health , and whether it was from the fact of having so much activity in connection with the lodge that caused this or not , he coultl safely say that activity was the best thing for all earnest and hard-working Masons . He had the weal of the lodge continually at heart , and he was glad to find
that his year of ofiice hail been one ol the most successful known . He regretted lo hear from Bro . Hudson that he had severed his connection as P . G . D . C ' . of the province , owing lo his change of employment and residence , and expressed a wish that in his new sphere of life Bro . Hudson would meet with the same goodwill and encouragement that he had previously met with amongst his brethren of the province of Durham .
Ihe W . M . then gave the toast of " Ihe Architect and Builders , coupling therewith the names of Bros . A . M . Fowler and Mr . Thomas Lamb . I le stated that it had hitherto been a set ret as to who the architect was , but it was now known to lie Bro . Fowler , who , without fee or reward , and in his spare moments , without affecting his public position , had entered
heartily into the scheme in which they were engaged , and they now saw the result . To Bro . Lamb he could heartily state that every satisfaction had been given to the Directors , and he iniuht also mention that the date of the termination of the contract was the iijth of January , and it was a credit to know that four days after the expiration of that time they were in full pos-ession of their handsome premises .
Bro . A . M . FOWLER responded , and was thankful to the W . M . for coupling his name with the toast in such flattering Icrms . It had been a labo . ir of love to him to do anything for the brethren of No . . | S in the erection of their building . Instead of pulling down , of which he had had plenty of experience during the last two or three years , it wasa much greater pleasure to him to assist in the raising of a structure that would elevate the tastes and enhance the harmony and comfort of the brethren , who were striving and vicing with each other for the general i > ood .
Bro . THOMAS I . \ MH also replied , and was glad to find that what his firm had done was satisfactory to the shareholders , lie could conscientiously state that every attention had been given lo details , and he hoped that the brethren would always be pleased with the erection in which they now met . 'fhe W . M . then gave the toast of the "Industry Masonic Hall Company , " and in an eloquent speech expounded the difficulties and troubles
the Directors had experienced since the time ihe Masonic Hall Company was formed , about five or six years ago . He eulogised the Chairman , Bro . R . B . Reed , as being a man who could cope with the difficulties , and whose steady and bu-. ine's-like ways had kept his brother Directors within reasonable limits when thev were desirous of pushing forward the building
operations , but which he ( Bro . Reed ) would not sanction until ihe besl part of the shares had been subscribed for . I le complimented Bro . R . B . Reed on his discrimination and judgment in keeping back his more impetuous and ardent colleagues , and could say that the ruling of such a chairman was most gratifying to the Board , and was now seen in the excellent arrangements that had been made for the comfort of Lodge 4 S .
Bro . K . 15 . REED , P . M ., replied in a pithy . md graceful manner , lie reverted to the days of his youth , when the Lodge of Industry was held under the canopy of heaven , and in the village of Swalwell , amongst " umbrageous trees and limpid streams . " He stated that he had been hnndsamely supported by the Directors through all their trials and tribulations , and he was very pleased lo see that they had surmounted all difficulties and reared unto themselves a house , where he trusted the bond of fellowship and brotherly
love would continue lo reign for generations to come . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and the brethren dispersed at 11 p . m . We must give credit to the celebrated Otiintette party from Durham Cathedral I , Bros . 1 ) . Whitemead , Joseph W . iTker , J . Nutton , G . II . Welch , and J . Leatham ) . who during the evening rendered special service in the singing of glees , and to whom a vole of thanks was accorded for their kindness in visiting the lodge on this occasion .
INFORM \ TION , I . AWITI .. — 'fhe test of "lawful information" aslo Masonic membership is one which requires to be carefully guarded and often regularly sifted . Masons , like other persons in this world , arc often careless and unreliable as to their opinions and statements respecting others , —imprimis , because the ) ' ( 00 often take everything for granted without enquiry , anil secondly , because they do not always realize the abstract importance ol truth . The laws of our Grand Lodge provide for a proper testing and vouching of nil brethren who visit lodges or announce themselves as brethren , and we cannot ever too rigidly adhere to ihcm . —Kenning ' s Cyclopaedia .
Presentation To R.W. Bro. W. Cartwright J.P., P.G. Sec. Staffordshire.
PRESENTATION TO R . W . BRO . W . CARTWRIGHT J . P ., P . G . SEC . STAFFORDSHIRE .
I no annual festival of St . John and installation of the W . M , elect of the Sutherland Lodge of Unity , No . 4 60 , took place at Ncwcastlc-under-Lymc , and was invested with exceptional interest , from the fact that presentations were made to Bro . W . Cartwri ght , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Prov . Grand Secretary , in recognition of his long services in the cause of Freemasonry during the past thirty-seven years , . is well of appreciation of his public services and private worth , 'fhe " occasion induced a large attendance of local and provincial Masons .
'fhe ceremony of installation look place in the Town Hall , by permission of the Mayor , Bro . W . II . Bucknall , retiring W . M ., and others officiating in ihe installation of Bro . K . II . Croydon , the W . M . elect . The newh ' -l initiated W . M . appointed the following ollicers : Bros . F . Mountford , S . W . ; W . T . Aggutter , J . W . ; J . Westbury , Chap . ; W . Cartwright , Treas . ' ; ' J . 1 . Snape , Sec . ; J . Smith , J . D . ; II . Bonsor , J . D . ; J . ' Cook , I . G . ; I . Peake and P . Flhot , Stewards ; J . Ingamclls , D . of C ; and Bag . nilcy , Tyler . - ' '"'''
After the ceremony the brethren adjourned to the lodge room at the Castle Hotel , where a sumptuous banquet was served , the newly elected W . M . presiding . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; but the chief interest of the meeting centred in the presentation business , which was directed b y Bro . C . II . King . He explained the circumstances connected with th 2 presentation movement , from which it would appear that a short time ago several prominent members of the Sutherland I . odfe at a
, confercntia ! meeting , decided that the time had come when some recognition ought to be made of the valuable services which Bro . Cartwri ght had rendered to Masonry , and , conjointly therewith , an expression of ' appreciation of his long career of public life and his personal worth . The matter was at ones floated under the best auguries , and a subscription list opened , which had liberal favour . It was resolved that a three-quarter length oil painting cf Bro . Cartwright should be obtained and placed on the wall of the lodge
room . Mr . Abiaham , jun ., Stoke , was commissioned to execute ihe painting . It was also decided that an illuminated address should be presented , and Bro . John Pratt , jun ., was entrusted with this artistic work . Bro . King , in earnest words , spoke of the long and appreciated services of Bro . Cartwright , and expressed his great pleasure at being honoured with the charge of the
presentation movement , by being appointed chairman of the committee . The admirable portrait " of tlieir honoured brother would well perpetuate in the lodge his worth and able services . By direction of Bro . King Ihc portrait was then unveiled , amidst applause of the heartiest kind . Bro . King then called upon Bro . Aggutter , the secretary to the presentation committee , to read the address , which tiiat brother did a ' s follows : —
lo Bro . William Cartwright , Past Master and 'Treasurer of the Sutherland Lodge of Unity , No . 4 ( 10 , Ncwcastle-under-I . yme , Past Provincial Senior Grand Warden , and Provincial Grand Secretary of Staffordshire . Worthy and Worshipful Brother—We , the undersigned members of the Sutherland Lodge of I ' nily , subscribers to the portrait of yourself which we now present to JOH , cannot allow the occasion to pass without expressing in words our admiration and esteem for the high qualities which have led you to the distinguished place which you occupy alike in Freemasonry and in the town of vour
adoption . Without enumerating every p . sition which you have lille-d—though we must not omit to mention those of Worshipful Master , Treasurer , and Charity Steward—the very fact that you have been in ollices in our lodge uninterruptedly from the time of your initiation , now thirty-seven years ago , up to-day , would alone bear witness to the uprightness , zeal , and courtesy which have marked your career , and won for you the confidence , respect , and nllrction of your brethren ; and that vou have been selected by our successive Provinnal Grand Masters for sixteen years to ' lill the important and arduous pott of Provincial Grand
Secretary , shows that your character and meritorious services have been equally appreciated in n circle if more extended radius than that of your mother lodge . Nor has the ancient borough of Ncwcastlc-umhr-I . yme been more backward in recognising your personal qualifications and adminstintivo ability , as is evidenced by its having raised you through various steps to its highest municipal office—that of Mayorin the year 1 SG 0 , and having now secured the advantage of your services as a permanent Iustice of the Peace . And if we lorbear to mention other numerous positions of trust
and responsibility hcldbyyou in the pastand present , as well as works of charity and public benefit perfonned by you , it is not because we are unmindful of them , but because those which we have specilied testify beyond all question to the feelings entertained towards yuii in the inner circle of Masonic , and the outer circle of municipal and social life ; anil in repeating our own expression of those fee-lings , we add the earnest hope- and prayer that
your hie may lon „ ' be spared in health and happiness to be a pillar of our lodge , a benefit and an ornament to our town , and a source of true satisfaction to yourself ; and that when the Most High at length removes you from the checkered scene of your earthly labours , it may be to give you admission to the eternal abode of perfect rest and bliss unchanging . We are , worthy and worshipful brother , your faithful and affectionate brethren .
( Signatures follow . ) Bro . KIM ; then formally handed the address to Bro . Cartwright , stating that he fully reciprocated every sentiment expressed therein , as ' he doubted not did ihe whole of that influential company . " The Health of Bro . Cartwright" was cordially pledged . «
Bro . CARTURIOUT expressed in suitable words his unfeigned pleasure at receiving such distinguished proofs of the good feeling towards him from his Masonic brethren , lie thoroughly appreciated the kindly recognition of what services he had been able gladly to render , and thanked Bro . King for his expressed good wishes , and the company for their endorsement of them . Several other toasts were honoured , and Masonic harmony prevailed .
During the past week three of the oldest Fnglish lodges cxlant have held their meetings for the installation of master for the current year . On Monday , in the Grand Masters Lodge , No . 1 , the Lord Mayor was installed by Mr . F ' cnncr , P . G . S . ; on Wednesday , in the Grand Stewards Lodge , William Bristow was installed b y Mr . Frank Richardson , P . G . S ., P . G . D . ; and on Thursday , in the Globe Lodge , No . 23 , Mr . Henry
\ enn was installed by Mr . Herbert Dicketts and Mr . Charles Martin , Past Grand Stewards . All these lodges boast of considerable antiquity , the working of the Globe Lodge being traceable to ihe year 172 , 3 , that of the Grand Stewards Lodge lo 1735 . and that of the Grand Masters Lodge to 1 / 3 ' ) . There arc nine "Time Immemorial " lodges , or lodges whose date of constitution
cannot be traced ; but , with the exception of these , there arc onl y five older than the Globe , and the oldest of them , the Friendship , No . 6 , has the advantage merely of two years , There was another addition to the roll of lodges on Thursday , when the Southgate Lodge , No . 1950 , was consecrated at the Railway Hotel , New Southgate , by Col . Shadwell II . Gierke , and Mr . Robert P . forge was installed as Master . —The Times , January 241 I 1 .
Bro . Win . Sugg read a paper in connection with the Smoke Abatement F . xliiUition , South Kensington , on lighting , healing , and ventilating by gas , on 'Thursday . Hro . Sugg is a well-known authority on these matters , and the author of several improvements in gas apparatus .