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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 70 ) . — The ordinary quarterly meeting of this lodge -was held on Monday , the i / th inst ., when there were present : —Bros . Emra Holmes , W . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . G . C , I . P . M , ; C . T . Townsend , P . G . D ., P . M ., Sec .: E . Robertson , S . AV . ;
G . Cresswell , J . W . ; A . D . George , J . D . ; C . Davy , Acting S . O . j tk . c . Visitors : —Bros . C V . Childe and J . Burton . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of lasting meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Bro . Atken , surgeon , of the Virtue and Silence Lodge ,
Hadleigh , who was unanimously elected . Bro . Arthur John Grimwade , of the same Iodge , who had been previously elected , being the only candidate present , he was admitted . The W . M . resigned the gavel to Bro . Sanderson , and assumed the position of AI . O ., ancl the candidate was advanced to the honourable degree of Alark
Alaster , the ceremony being performed with Bro . Sanderson ' s well-know ability . A candidate for advancement was proposed who was about to leave the country , and the AV . AL decided to hold a Lodge of Emergency for that purpose on Friday , the 28 th inst . The lodge was afterwards closed ancl the brethren retired for refreshment .
On the removal of the cloth , the AV . AL briefly proposed the " Queen . " whicii was given with the customary loyalty . In proposing the " Grand Alark Alaster , " the AV . AL said it was not quite clear to him who was the G . AL , as although Earl Percy was elected he had not been installed .
Whether , however , Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal the late Grand Alaster , or Lord Percy was to be accepted , the name of both was a guarantee , ancl it was onl y necessary to allude to such excellent Masons to ensure a very cordial reception to the toast , with which they were associated . The
AV . AL next proposed " The D . G . AI ., the Earl of Limerick , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and jiast , and coujiled with it the names of Bros . Sanderson , P . G . C , and C . T . Townsend , P . G . D . "' He said that office in Grand Alark Lodge was always conferred upon brethren for
merit and ability alone , he wished as much could be said of Grand Lodge of England , and they had evidence of this in the persons of their excellent Secretary Bro . Townsend , and tlieir highly esteemed LP . AL , Bro . Sanderson . Bros . Sanderson and Townsend responded , and the latter
hoped he might see the day when all brethren present might be Past Grand Officers . The W . AI . next proposed , "The newly advanced Alark Alason , Bro . A . J . Grimwade , " who , he felt sure , would become an expert Alason at no
distant day . Bro . Grimwade , in acknowledging the toast said , that he did not intend to stop at Alark Alasonry , but to go on into the higher degrees , and he hoped he mi ght become in time a credit to the Craft . Bro . Emra Holmes next
proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " expressing the great pleasure it gave him personally to welcome Bro . Childe amongst them . He knew that brother to be a very enthusiastic Alason , and lie felt sure he would prove an ornament to the Craft . Bro . Burton was not a stranger to many
of them , he being an officer of the British Union Lodge . The Albert Victor Alark Lod ge was always delighted to welcome visitors , indeed , all the Alasonic bodies in Ipswich were , and he could onl y call upon the brethren to drink to the health of the Visitors . Bro . Childe in reply said , that he had feared there might be some little
difference between their AV . AL and himself , owing to a matter to which he would not further allude , * but he was rejoiced to find that such was not the case ; he believed hehad , thanks to Alasonry , only made a friend . Bro . Spalding supplied the supper as usual , and the brethren separated at the customary hour .
Vide , Letters on Royal Ark Alariners , and Bro . Holmes Lecture on Freemasonry , in the Freemason of the Sth inst .
AIASONIC PRESENTATION . —At the regular assembly of the Union de Alolay Encampment and Priory No . 104 , E . R . at St . John ' s , New Brunswick , Past Eminent Commander Robert Marshall , 33 , was presented by the Fratres with a valuable testimonial .
Presentation To Bro. Richard Woof, P.M., P. Prov. S.G.W. Worcestershire, &C.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . RICHARD WOOF , P . M ., P . PROV . S . G . W . WORCESTERSHIRE , & c .
( From Berrow s Worcester Journal ,. ) The presentation of the valuable articles of antique plate forming the testimonial to Bro . Richard Woof , Esq ., F . S . A ., took p lace at the Guildhall , Worcester , on AVednesday , the 5 th inst . The zeal , ability , and courtesy with which during a
period of fourteen years , Bro . AVoof discharged the duties of Town Clerk of that city , and the claims to the regard of the inhabitants of this city and the neghbourhood which that gentleman possesses in so eminent a degree , have on previous occasions been referred to in the
columns of Berrow s Worcester Journal , and with the very prompt and liberal response to the appeal for subscriptions towards the testimonial , our readers are ilso familiar . It will , therefore , be sufficient now to record the proceedings in connection with the presentation , which , as will
be seen , was of an unostentatious character , the Committee believing that such an arrangement would be the most congenial to Bro . Woof ' s feelings . At twelve o ' clock a large number of the subscribers assembled in the Council Chamber . The articles forming- the testimonial were
arranged on a table in front of the Alayor , who presided . The following is a description of the articles : — 1 . First , perhaps , is the Silver Parcel-gilt Cup , of the form called the Hanap . This is a very fine Cup , with cover , twenty-five inches in
height ; the body , cover , and base are of the bulb ( somewhat akin to the pine-apple ) form , and gilt . Upon the base , or foot , rests a silver barrel , upon which a beautifully modelled Bacchanalian figure , also of silver , and liaving grapes and a cup in either hand , is seated ; the barrel and lower
portion of the body of the cup are also ornamented with vines . Portions of the cup are delicately engraved , and other parts are ornamented with the quaint Grachie work . The cover is surmounted with a small , erect Bacchanalian figure . This unusuall y fine specimen may have been a
grace-cup of some moyen-age municipality , and is supposed to have been the handiwork of that great artist of the 15 th century , David Prinz . Somewhat similar examples are extant , dating from 145 0 to 1580 . 2-3 . A pair of Flagons , silver gilt , of rare beauty ,
and cunning art . These are twelve inches in height , and of the narrow ujiright form , 3 ^ inches in diameter at the top , widening to 5 inches at the base . They are both of very skilful repousse , work , and present a mass of figures and allegorical objects . Upon the ujijier compartment of one are
illustrations of town ancl country , ancl on the lower , emblematical figures of Faith , Hope , ancl Charity , surmounted by festoons of fruit and flowers . Upon the other are allegorical figures of the arts and sciences , with a background exhibiting a mountainous country and castellated buildings .
Ihe cover of each is surmounted by a small , seated ,. Bacchanalian figure . Flagons of this form , dating in the 16 th century , are known . 4 . A Silver Parcel-gilt Guild Cup and Cover , of very fine repousse floral work . This cup is 14 inches in height , of very elegant form , and
supported by a draped female statuette ; the cover being surmounted by a small figure , holdiner a banner scroll . This cup is understood to have belonged , locally , to Luneberg , Hanover , and was recently j , urchased at Altona . AVithin the cover a shield of arms and inscription are
engraved ; the shield , which is placed upon a double eagle displayed , bears a vase containing a tulip between two roses , and is surmounted by a coronet . The inscription ( round the shield ) is — " Diesen Pocal haben die eltesten Und Sauebtlichen Aleister der toPPFergestiFTf . Ao .
1869 . The oldest and most skilful masters of the Potter ' s Guild have this cup ) . On the rim of the cover and foot of the cup the following names faintly appear in old punctured lettering : Hans Rebendt , Heinrich Gruber ,
Remholdt Puschaclel , Peter Eichis , Andrew Fahik , Johan Panna , Lundermich Pilker , J . J . Lidenberg , Aloijes Kook , G . W . Haense , Johann Gruff , G . G . Russan , Statius Ludiking H . G . A . Gruttner .
Presentation To Bro. Richard Woof, P.M., P. Prov. S.G.W. Worcestershire, &C.
j . A silver chiisse , or reliquary . This is a remarkable example of ancient metal work , and of which very few specimens are known . It stands on ball feet , is about five by eight inches in size , and of considerable weig ht . The lid , or cover , is of the roof shape , and is secured by a quaint lock , and bolted in a curious manner by
the ornamental g ilt bosses of the lid . The upper edges of the front , back , and ends are ornamented with gilt crocketting , liaving spirets on the points ; and the lid , or roof , has a gilt open work cresting , with a spiret in the centre . The front , ends , and back are ornamented with seven gilt statuettes of saints . Known examples ofthe same form bear date about 1500 .
d . A Case of Apostle Spoons . These are of recent workmanship , the bowls and stems being modelled from an orig inal in the possession of Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart . Each is surmounted by the figure of an apostle , whose identity is denoted by the emblem he bears , as follows : —
Andrew , a cross saltire ; Matthew , a purse ; a doljjhin at his feet , and an axe ; Bartholomew , a knife and book ; Philip , a basket of loaves , and a lance with double cross ; James , a staff " , scallop-shell , antl bottle ; Peter , Keys ; James , ( theless ) , a saw ; Simon ( Zelotes ) , a fish or
sword ; John , a cup , with a serpent issuing ; Thomas , a lance , or a carpenter ' s square ; Judas Iscariot , apurse ; Judas , brother of James , aclub . These figures have not been copied from any existing specimens of apostle spoons , but from
the best printed authorities . Ihe figures and bowls are gilt , ancl the stems of silver . Perfect . . . sets of original spoons are rare , extremely difficult to obtain , and of high value . Examples of the dates 1515-16-19-30 , 1634-7-9 anc * 59 are mentioned in Chaffers' Tables of Hall Marks
and Date Letters . ( J . Divy ancl Sons , London , 1872 ) . 7 . A Fine Rose Water Dish , 27 inches in diameter , parcel-gilt , of the design known as the Battle of the Amazons ( A echte ) , from the manufactory of Messrs . Elkington ancl Co .
8 . A Carriage Clock , of finest workmanship , in gilt , plain Gothic case ; striking the hours and chiming the half hours and quarters . The dial bears the following inscription : —
" Presented as a public tribute to Richard AVoof , Esq ., F . S . A ., with several examples of ancient silver work , upon retirement from the office of Town Clerk of AA'orcestcr , by h's friends in the City ancl County . 1872 . "
This clock was selected as being of every-day practical use , portable , and forming an excellent medium for the inscription , which could not be suitably placed upon the other articles of the jiresentation ; it is enclosed in a morocco travelling case , ancl admirably answered the main purpose of its selection .
The above articles accompanied the resolution adopted by the Town Council , on Bro . AVoof s retirement from the office of Town Clerk , which was inscribed on vellum , beautifully illuminated , and in an elegant frame . It was worded as follow : — "At an adjourned meeting ofthe
Council and Local Board of Health of the City of AVorcester , holden in the Council Chamber , Guildhall , in the said city , on Tuesday , the 14 th day of November , 1871 , Henry AVillis , Esq ., in the chair , Air . Richard Woof , F . S . A ., Town Clerk and Clerk to the Local Board of Health of the City of AVorcester , having announced to the
Corporation his intention to retire from this office at the expiration of the present year , it was moved by the Alayor , seconded by Alderman Thos . Rowley Hill , ancl carried unanimously—That the following resolution be inscribed on vellum , ancl forwarded to Air . AVoof , and that it be also entered on the minutes of the Council :
—That this Council expresses its deep regret at thc resignation of Air . AVoof , as Town Clerk and Clerk to the Local Board of Health of this city , and desires to record its high sense of the value of his services as their legal adviser , and of the
admirable and courteous manner in which he has performed all the duties of the office for a period of fourteen years , during which time he has gained the good opinion antl best wishes of all , by hi readiness to assist in every movement having fo its obiect the welfare of the citizens
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Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
SUFFOLK . IPSWICH . —Albert Victor Lodge ( No . 70 ) . — The ordinary quarterly meeting of this lodge -was held on Monday , the i / th inst ., when there were present : —Bros . Emra Holmes , W . M . ; Rev . R . N . Sanderson , P . G . C , I . P . M , ; C . T . Townsend , P . G . D ., P . M ., Sec .: E . Robertson , S . AV . ;
G . Cresswell , J . W . ; A . D . George , J . D . ; C . Davy , Acting S . O . j tk . c . Visitors : —Bros . C V . Childe and J . Burton . The lodge having been opened , the minutes of lasting meeting were read and confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Bro . Atken , surgeon , of the Virtue and Silence Lodge ,
Hadleigh , who was unanimously elected . Bro . Arthur John Grimwade , of the same Iodge , who had been previously elected , being the only candidate present , he was admitted . The W . M . resigned the gavel to Bro . Sanderson , and assumed the position of AI . O ., ancl the candidate was advanced to the honourable degree of Alark
Alaster , the ceremony being performed with Bro . Sanderson ' s well-know ability . A candidate for advancement was proposed who was about to leave the country , and the AV . AL decided to hold a Lodge of Emergency for that purpose on Friday , the 28 th inst . The lodge was afterwards closed ancl the brethren retired for refreshment .
On the removal of the cloth , the AV . AL briefly proposed the " Queen . " whicii was given with the customary loyalty . In proposing the " Grand Alark Alaster , " the AV . AL said it was not quite clear to him who was the G . AL , as although Earl Percy was elected he had not been installed .
Whether , however , Bro . the Rev . Raymond Portal the late Grand Alaster , or Lord Percy was to be accepted , the name of both was a guarantee , ancl it was onl y necessary to allude to such excellent Masons to ensure a very cordial reception to the toast , with which they were associated . The
AV . AL next proposed " The D . G . AI ., the Earl of Limerick , and the rest of the Grand Officers present and jiast , and coujiled with it the names of Bros . Sanderson , P . G . C , and C . T . Townsend , P . G . D . "' He said that office in Grand Alark Lodge was always conferred upon brethren for
merit and ability alone , he wished as much could be said of Grand Lodge of England , and they had evidence of this in the persons of their excellent Secretary Bro . Townsend , and tlieir highly esteemed LP . AL , Bro . Sanderson . Bros . Sanderson and Townsend responded , and the latter
hoped he might see the day when all brethren present might be Past Grand Officers . The W . AI . next proposed , "The newly advanced Alark Alason , Bro . A . J . Grimwade , " who , he felt sure , would become an expert Alason at no
distant day . Bro . Grimwade , in acknowledging the toast said , that he did not intend to stop at Alark Alasonry , but to go on into the higher degrees , and he hoped he mi ght become in time a credit to the Craft . Bro . Emra Holmes next
proposed " The Visiting Brethren , " expressing the great pleasure it gave him personally to welcome Bro . Childe amongst them . He knew that brother to be a very enthusiastic Alason , and lie felt sure he would prove an ornament to the Craft . Bro . Burton was not a stranger to many
of them , he being an officer of the British Union Lodge . The Albert Victor Alark Lod ge was always delighted to welcome visitors , indeed , all the Alasonic bodies in Ipswich were , and he could onl y call upon the brethren to drink to the health of the Visitors . Bro . Childe in reply said , that he had feared there might be some little
difference between their AV . AL and himself , owing to a matter to which he would not further allude , * but he was rejoiced to find that such was not the case ; he believed hehad , thanks to Alasonry , only made a friend . Bro . Spalding supplied the supper as usual , and the brethren separated at the customary hour .
Vide , Letters on Royal Ark Alariners , and Bro . Holmes Lecture on Freemasonry , in the Freemason of the Sth inst .
AIASONIC PRESENTATION . —At the regular assembly of the Union de Alolay Encampment and Priory No . 104 , E . R . at St . John ' s , New Brunswick , Past Eminent Commander Robert Marshall , 33 , was presented by the Fratres with a valuable testimonial .
Presentation To Bro. Richard Woof, P.M., P. Prov. S.G.W. Worcestershire, &C.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . RICHARD WOOF , P . M ., P . PROV . S . G . W . WORCESTERSHIRE , & c .
( From Berrow s Worcester Journal ,. ) The presentation of the valuable articles of antique plate forming the testimonial to Bro . Richard Woof , Esq ., F . S . A ., took p lace at the Guildhall , Worcester , on AVednesday , the 5 th inst . The zeal , ability , and courtesy with which during a
period of fourteen years , Bro . AVoof discharged the duties of Town Clerk of that city , and the claims to the regard of the inhabitants of this city and the neghbourhood which that gentleman possesses in so eminent a degree , have on previous occasions been referred to in the
columns of Berrow s Worcester Journal , and with the very prompt and liberal response to the appeal for subscriptions towards the testimonial , our readers are ilso familiar . It will , therefore , be sufficient now to record the proceedings in connection with the presentation , which , as will
be seen , was of an unostentatious character , the Committee believing that such an arrangement would be the most congenial to Bro . Woof ' s feelings . At twelve o ' clock a large number of the subscribers assembled in the Council Chamber . The articles forming- the testimonial were
arranged on a table in front of the Alayor , who presided . The following is a description of the articles : — 1 . First , perhaps , is the Silver Parcel-gilt Cup , of the form called the Hanap . This is a very fine Cup , with cover , twenty-five inches in
height ; the body , cover , and base are of the bulb ( somewhat akin to the pine-apple ) form , and gilt . Upon the base , or foot , rests a silver barrel , upon which a beautifully modelled Bacchanalian figure , also of silver , and liaving grapes and a cup in either hand , is seated ; the barrel and lower
portion of the body of the cup are also ornamented with vines . Portions of the cup are delicately engraved , and other parts are ornamented with the quaint Grachie work . The cover is surmounted with a small , erect Bacchanalian figure . This unusuall y fine specimen may have been a
grace-cup of some moyen-age municipality , and is supposed to have been the handiwork of that great artist of the 15 th century , David Prinz . Somewhat similar examples are extant , dating from 145 0 to 1580 . 2-3 . A pair of Flagons , silver gilt , of rare beauty ,
and cunning art . These are twelve inches in height , and of the narrow ujiright form , 3 ^ inches in diameter at the top , widening to 5 inches at the base . They are both of very skilful repousse , work , and present a mass of figures and allegorical objects . Upon the ujijier compartment of one are
illustrations of town ancl country , ancl on the lower , emblematical figures of Faith , Hope , ancl Charity , surmounted by festoons of fruit and flowers . Upon the other are allegorical figures of the arts and sciences , with a background exhibiting a mountainous country and castellated buildings .
Ihe cover of each is surmounted by a small , seated ,. Bacchanalian figure . Flagons of this form , dating in the 16 th century , are known . 4 . A Silver Parcel-gilt Guild Cup and Cover , of very fine repousse floral work . This cup is 14 inches in height , of very elegant form , and
supported by a draped female statuette ; the cover being surmounted by a small figure , holdiner a banner scroll . This cup is understood to have belonged , locally , to Luneberg , Hanover , and was recently j , urchased at Altona . AVithin the cover a shield of arms and inscription are
engraved ; the shield , which is placed upon a double eagle displayed , bears a vase containing a tulip between two roses , and is surmounted by a coronet . The inscription ( round the shield ) is — " Diesen Pocal haben die eltesten Und Sauebtlichen Aleister der toPPFergestiFTf . Ao .
1869 . The oldest and most skilful masters of the Potter ' s Guild have this cup ) . On the rim of the cover and foot of the cup the following names faintly appear in old punctured lettering : Hans Rebendt , Heinrich Gruber ,
Remholdt Puschaclel , Peter Eichis , Andrew Fahik , Johan Panna , Lundermich Pilker , J . J . Lidenberg , Aloijes Kook , G . W . Haense , Johann Gruff , G . G . Russan , Statius Ludiking H . G . A . Gruttner .
Presentation To Bro. Richard Woof, P.M., P. Prov. S.G.W. Worcestershire, &C.
j . A silver chiisse , or reliquary . This is a remarkable example of ancient metal work , and of which very few specimens are known . It stands on ball feet , is about five by eight inches in size , and of considerable weig ht . The lid , or cover , is of the roof shape , and is secured by a quaint lock , and bolted in a curious manner by
the ornamental g ilt bosses of the lid . The upper edges of the front , back , and ends are ornamented with gilt crocketting , liaving spirets on the points ; and the lid , or roof , has a gilt open work cresting , with a spiret in the centre . The front , ends , and back are ornamented with seven gilt statuettes of saints . Known examples ofthe same form bear date about 1500 .
d . A Case of Apostle Spoons . These are of recent workmanship , the bowls and stems being modelled from an orig inal in the possession of Sir E . A . H . Lechmere , Bart . Each is surmounted by the figure of an apostle , whose identity is denoted by the emblem he bears , as follows : —
Andrew , a cross saltire ; Matthew , a purse ; a doljjhin at his feet , and an axe ; Bartholomew , a knife and book ; Philip , a basket of loaves , and a lance with double cross ; James , a staff " , scallop-shell , antl bottle ; Peter , Keys ; James , ( theless ) , a saw ; Simon ( Zelotes ) , a fish or
sword ; John , a cup , with a serpent issuing ; Thomas , a lance , or a carpenter ' s square ; Judas Iscariot , apurse ; Judas , brother of James , aclub . These figures have not been copied from any existing specimens of apostle spoons , but from
the best printed authorities . Ihe figures and bowls are gilt , ancl the stems of silver . Perfect . . . sets of original spoons are rare , extremely difficult to obtain , and of high value . Examples of the dates 1515-16-19-30 , 1634-7-9 anc * 59 are mentioned in Chaffers' Tables of Hall Marks
and Date Letters . ( J . Divy ancl Sons , London , 1872 ) . 7 . A Fine Rose Water Dish , 27 inches in diameter , parcel-gilt , of the design known as the Battle of the Amazons ( A echte ) , from the manufactory of Messrs . Elkington ancl Co .
8 . A Carriage Clock , of finest workmanship , in gilt , plain Gothic case ; striking the hours and chiming the half hours and quarters . The dial bears the following inscription : —
" Presented as a public tribute to Richard AVoof , Esq ., F . S . A ., with several examples of ancient silver work , upon retirement from the office of Town Clerk of AA'orcestcr , by h's friends in the City ancl County . 1872 . "
This clock was selected as being of every-day practical use , portable , and forming an excellent medium for the inscription , which could not be suitably placed upon the other articles of the jiresentation ; it is enclosed in a morocco travelling case , ancl admirably answered the main purpose of its selection .
The above articles accompanied the resolution adopted by the Town Council , on Bro . AVoof s retirement from the office of Town Clerk , which was inscribed on vellum , beautifully illuminated , and in an elegant frame . It was worded as follow : — "At an adjourned meeting ofthe
Council and Local Board of Health of the City of AVorcester , holden in the Council Chamber , Guildhall , in the said city , on Tuesday , the 14 th day of November , 1871 , Henry AVillis , Esq ., in the chair , Air . Richard Woof , F . S . A ., Town Clerk and Clerk to the Local Board of Health of the City of AVorcester , having announced to the
Corporation his intention to retire from this office at the expiration of the present year , it was moved by the Alayor , seconded by Alderman Thos . Rowley Hill , ancl carried unanimously—That the following resolution be inscribed on vellum , ancl forwarded to Air . AVoof , and that it be also entered on the minutes of the Council :
—That this Council expresses its deep regret at thc resignation of Air . AVoof , as Town Clerk and Clerk to the Local Board of Health of this city , and desires to record its high sense of the value of his services as their legal adviser , and of the
admirable and courteous manner in which he has performed all the duties of the office for a period of fourteen years , during which time he has gained the good opinion antl best wishes of all , by hi readiness to assist in every movement having fo its obiect the welfare of the citizens