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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
Lee . the former was at one time a very constant attendant , took deep interest in Masonry , and was deservedly respected and liked in the province . The latter was , perhaps , less known , but there was but one feeling of regret and sorrow at the loss of so genial and kind-hearted a man . The lodge was soon afterwards closed . The alms collected were voted to the Highbridge Church Extension Fund .
The banquet took place at the Public Gardens , Bro . Kellaway , of Highbridge , serving an excellent cold collation , followed by a welcome and bountiful dessert . The P . G . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . ; Bros . Col . Adair , P . P . G . M . ; E . Turner Payne , Treas . ; Terry , Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; Kemmis , and others . Grace was said by the P . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Seale . The P . G . M . being obliged to leave ere the toast
list was reached , his health was proposed by the D . P . G . M ., who congratulated his lordship on his improved health , and on behaif of the province offered him a truly Masonic welcome . The Earl of CARNARVON , in responding , said the Province of Somerset had for him so many and so great attractions that he always felt himself very much better when he was down in the West . But it had one single
disadvantage , and only one that he knew of , and that was that in spite of the rapid communication of modern days—he did not know what it might be when they had electric railways —it took several hours to pass from London to Somerset , and unhappily the last train for London would leave in a very short time , so that he was compelled , sorely against his will , to wish them good-bye far earlier than he could desire in order to return to London . There was much
he might congratulate them upon—he might congratulate them on the returning hopes of fine weather . That was not a matter to which any of them in these days could be indifferent , and one really thanked T . G . A . O . T . U . for this as for all His multitudinous favours . He might congratulate them upon the success of that day ' s meeting . He could not forbear from saying how much he rejoiced at seeing their excellent D . P . G . M . restored to almost complete
health , and hoped that he might long live to enjoy the honours that had come upon him amidst the respect and esteem and affectionate regard of his brethren in the province . His lordship having especially thanked the members of the Rural and Philanthropic Lodge for the splendid reception they had given to Prov . Grand Lodge that day , retired amidst the general cheers of the company . The toasts next honoured were " The Oueen and the
Craft , " and " The M . W . Grand Master . " " Bro . KEMMIS proposed "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge , " and the D . P . G . M . Bros . Aw . UKand PAYNE responded . "The Health of the P . P . G . M . " was very heartily pro posed b y the D . P . G . M ., and acknowledged by Col . ADAIR . The health of the D . P . G . M . having been honoured ,
Bro . ELSE proposed " The Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " on whose behalf Bro . J BURNETT , the P . S . G . W ., returned thanks . The D . P . G . M . proposed " The Past Mastersand Officers of the Receiving Lodge , " taking occasion to compliment them upon the hearty reception they had given Prov . Grand
Lodge . Bros . BATTEN and KEMMIS replied , the former mentioning that it was eighteen years since the Prov . Grand Lodge honoured Highbridge with a visit , and thanking the younger members of the lodge for their hearty co-operation .
Bro . FISHKK submitted "The W . M . ' s , Officers , and Brethren of the other Lodges in the Province . " Bros . G . YATES , W . M . 1222 ; R . B . WYBHANTS , W . M . 437 ; Rev . Prebendary KNOWLINU , VV . M . 19 CG ; and H . HAWKINS , W . M . 722 , severally responded . For "The Visiting Brethren" Bro . HISCOCK ( from India ) and Bro . TERRY ( Secretary of the Benevolent
Institution ) returned thanks , the latter taking occasion to show the brethren the importance of organisation in securing the election of candidates for the Charities , and to plead for a greater share of support for the old and decayed Masons and . their widows . The concluding toasts were " The Masonic Charities " and the Tyler ' s toast .
An Ancient And Valuable Painting.
AN ANCIENT AND VALUABLE PAINTING .
We are indebted to the Camden ( U . S . A . ) Daily Post of the 5 th May last for the following : — . * ' In his earlier student lite , George F . Fort , Esq ., of this city , while wandering , idly one afternoon through the scholastic rubbish of a second-hand book store , in the
vicinit y of Fifth and Locust , Philadelphia , nearly stumbled over a large basket filled with a regular 'olla-podrida ' of archaic ' detritus' worn out duodecimos , dingy octavos , tattered and torn pamphlets ; in a word a gloomy mass of tomes in a dozen languages . The Bibliopole had evidentl y shoveled this aggregation into the basket as a farmer measures up his produce .
Ihe temptation to explore this sombre repository was something in the nature of the Roman chieftain ' s inducement to invade Britain— 'spes margitarum . ' Mr . Fort somewhat hastily revolutionized the upper contents of the basket , and one of the first objects confronting him was a small mahogany panel , nearly four inches square , upon turning which an oil painting , much soiled with aare and
a | rt , came to view . He bought it at once for a trifle , and "Pon examination it proved of extraordinary merit . Until latel y this panel has slumbered hidden away unframed , but havingbetn recently produced for framing and subjected to ~ strong- test , displayed in faded tracing a monogram of antique letters—an interlaced T . and S ., which the eminent rtist , John Sartain , pronounces to be the initials of Tobias atinimel , a Swiss painter and wood carver of the sixteenth
century . Stimmel was born at Schaffhausen , about the " ' ° - ' " ^ ^' le ^ towar ^ tne close of the century . , His principal paintings were historical subjects 'al fresco , ' I" ? J assburg and other cities on the Rhine-but have all ii . r " , Tne S reat celebrity of this painter may be inm , j ) V } en is stated that the famous Reubens himself
cnTn ! "i mmel ' s pictures the objects of study and high nl ? M ? ' 'J ,, is Panting , the head of an old man , Sa i " ' ' ort ' s possession , is perhaps unique , and the far + l" . n nt of the illustrious artist ' s ' chef d ' oeuvres , ' a valL 5 would of itself » '" dependent of its intrinsic » a'ue , render it of priceless worth . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ilasonru . NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge , one of the most popular in the district , took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , when Bro . G . Beaver , S . W . and W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of the lodge as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremony was grandly performed by Bro . E . B . Hobson , VV . M ., who rendered the concluding portion of the service
with rare declamation . The following officers were invested : Bros . J . H . Roberts , S . VV . j T . Ovenden , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M . Treas . ; C Norman , P . M . Sec ; W . Ross , S . D . ; C . Sweeting , J . D . ; VV . Lacey , I . G . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; J . Sanderson , D . C . ; and J . Lackland , 'Tyler . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hobson for so admirably carrying out the duties of Installing Officer , and it was ordered to be entered on the
minutes of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Past Master Butt , it was resolved that the meetings of the lodge in future should ^ be five instead of nine , namely , on the third Wednesday in November , January , March , May , and July , instead of every month between November and July as heretofore . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to the New Falcon Hotel at Gravesend , where they partook
of a superbly served banquet which enhanced the reputation of Bro . Hubbard ' s "cuisine" in no ordinary degree , and when the brethren stood up in the handsome and commodious room to sing the National Anthem ; after "The Queen and the Craft , " the " coup de ceil " presented was exceeding striking and pretty . Among the other brethren present were : Bros . Past Masters G . Crawford , E . Bowles , C . Hobson , J . Wilkins , A . Woodtey , J . Warren , A .
Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; G . W . Wriggleswocth , P . M . 975 ; j . Doherty , P . M . 407 ; T . Hosgood , W . M . 13 ; T . Holleyman , W . M . 153 G ; G . Kenneday , S . W . 153 G : A . Saunders , J . W . 153 G ; VV . Akers , S . D . 13 ; VV . Rees , S . D . 913 ; C . Eilis , 13 ; T . Cooper , 153 G ; A . Fisher , Sec . 153 G ; G . Nichols , 15 G 7 ; W . Reef , 1790 ; G . Mitchell , I . G . G 15 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ); and others .
' 1 he usual Masonic toasts having been honoured , Bro . Hobson rose to propose " The Health of the W . M . " He said he had once more the privilege of using the gavel as an implement of power , but in quite a different position and for quite a different purpose that he had hitherto used it . It was to ask them to drink the health of their esteemed W . M ., who had in all the offices of the lodge done his duty so well and with such true Masonic feeling . He knew that
he spoke the sentiments of every member of the lodge when he said that from the inside of the door to the chair Bro . Beaver had done good service ; and now that he was placed over them as their ruler and governor , his strict attention to those duties would stand him in good stead , and he would be an honour and credit to the lodge . He asked them to accord Bro . Beaver the same support they had . him , and then he felt sure the coming year would add
even additional lustre to the Nelson Lodge . The toast having been drunk in bumpers , Bro . Beaver , who was heartily cheered on rising to respond , said he could hardly find words to express his gratitude for the hearty manner in which his health had been received . As Bro . Hobson had so kindly said , he bad been through all the subordinate offices , and had in each and all felt it a pleasure to make himself worthy of the office and of the
Master ' s choice ; and now that he had arrived at the position he had so long and ardently striven to reach , he could assure them that he should endeavour to emulate the deeds and be worthy of the fame of his predecessors . It was one of the proudest moments of his life , and he could well remember when he was initiated into Freemasonry being told , as their initiates were told the previous evening , that by a steady course of attention and zeal in working he might
some day arrive at the chair he now occupied . Well , he had attained it , and they might depend upon it that he should do all in his power to be worthy of the trust reposed in him , and also for the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . " The Health of the Installing Office , Bro . E . B . Hobson , P . M . " followed , and in putting it , the W . M . said he was sure that every one who heard Bro . Hobson that
day must have been gratified at the excellent manner in which he had installed his successor . 'The addresses were an intellectual treat , and most eloquently delivered ; and now he would ask them to drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . 'The W . M . then proceeded to present a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas ( specially prepared by Bro . George Kenning ) to Bro . Hobson . He said : " Past Master Hobson , I have
very great pleasure in pinning this jewel on your breast , as a token of the esteem in which you are held by the brethren , and also to mark their sense of the admirable manner in which you have carried out the duties of VV . M . during the past twelve months . 1 trust that you [ may long be spared to wear it , and when you look upon it in years to come , may it remind you of many happy hours spent in the Nelson Lodge . I need not assure you that it carries
with it the hearty good wishes of every brother in the lodge for your continued health and happiness , but 1 may say that we heartily supplicate T . G . A . O . T . U . that you may be enabled to take your place among the last Masters , and continue to render those services to the lodge of the value of which in the past that jewel is the recognition , however inadequate , on the part of the brethren . " Bro . Beaver then pointed out to the brethren a handsome
chequered carpet that covered the lloor of the lodge , which , he said , Bro . Hobson had kindly presented , and Concluded an eloquent address by asking them to drink the toast in bumpers . Bro . Hobson , in returning thanks , said he rose to make his maiden speech as a Past Master , and he did so with a
great deal of pleasure , inasmuch as they had so kindly received the very generous remarks of the VV . M . in a mannei that showed that they appreciated his efforts , the success of which he attributed entirely to his tutors , the Past Masters . He trusted he had sustained the dignity of the lodge , and now tliat the end of bis year of office had
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come , it was most gratifying to receive so handsome a recognition of his services as he had received that night . He should prize it as long as he lived , because it was voied unanimously to him , and should endeavour todo his duty as a Past Master by being constantly at the left of the W . M . during- lodge hours . He asked them to support the VV . M . by every means in their power , and could only say
, in conclusion , that if he had satisfied them in the past , he should try even further to do so in the future . The next toast was that of "The Past Masters ; " and after Bro . Crawford had briefly replied , Bro . Graham , in the course of a telling address , impressed upon the younger members the advantage of striving to attain the W . M . ' s chair . He advocated the
Chanties strongly , and spoke of the late festival at Brighton in enthusiastic terms . No one unless they subscribed , and liberally , to the Charities knew what true Masonry was ; and he strongly urged them all . to help onward the cause of those grand institutions of the Order , that were so helpful , and which called forth the admiration of the whole of the civilised world .
Bros . C . Hobson and Butt also briefly responded ; and then " The Initiates , Bros . Bedo , Mcdhcott , and Shaw , " who had been initiated at a lod ge of emergency the night previous , had their health drank , and returned thanks . "The Visitors" followed ; and Bros . Hosgood , Holleyman , and Hayes responded , and in so doing , spoke highly ot the work and hospitality always shown in the Nelson
Lodge . Bro . VVrigglesworth returned thanks in his own inimitable droll manner , and convulsed the brethren by singing some exceedingly funny songs . ° ° The toast of "The Officers " was coupled with the name
of Bro . Roberts , S . W ., who returned thanks ; and after "The Masonic Press" and "The Host" had been complimented , the 'T yler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent songs . Mr . H . J . Roberts , son of the esteemed S . W ., accompanied the singers , and performed during the evening a piano solo admirably .
BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1293 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Present : Bros . Kentish , W . M . ; Sanders , S . W . ; Maybury , J . W . ; Pearce , Sec ; Maple , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Spratling , I . G . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; Sindall , P . M . ; Raynharr . Stewart , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex ; Collings
, Smith , Trancis , Stewart , Swain , Otway , t ' owen , Nelson , Sadler , and 'Tattersall . Visitors : Bros . Tl . cmas J . Mellish , 32 ( Editor "Masonic Review , " Cincinnati ); W . R . Mellish , 32 " ( America ); George Brown , W . M . 140 ; Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; Pakis , P . M . S 71 ; Ockenden , P . M . 1512 ; Ruf , P . M . 12 ; and others . - i » The lodge was opened by the W . M . Bros . Otway and
Bowen were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and Bro . Swam was passed to the Second Degree , the work being done in the usual excellent st y le of the W . M . The resignation of Bro . Buss of his office of Treasurer was accepted with regret ; and after other routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourn 2 d to the usual pleasant banquet provided by Bro . Sadler , and enjoyed a pleasant evening .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . — The regular meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., at Bro . W . Clark ' s , George Hotel , Cubitt Town . Lodge was opened hy Bro . VV . J . Millington , 1 . 1 . M ., in the regretable absence of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . G . T . Limn , through illness . Bro . Millington was ably supported by Bros . G . B . Smith . S . W .: VV . Kranlernn .
• J , " \ v J' r nob y . f-M- > Treasurer ; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec ; H . Dormg , S . D . ; C . M'Leodacting J . D . ; W . Raikcr I . G . j J . Delves , P . M . as I . P . M . ; D . Hodges , P . M . ; C . Scare !) , P . M . ; VV . Clark , R . J . Perry , J . Laurie ) G . VV . Mcdcalf , C . Stoneham , G . A . Saunders , W . Shearman , J . Tuppeny , G . Martin , S . C . Marsh . G . Turton , R . J . Pitt , J . Smith , T . Nye . Visitors : E . Dyer , 7 S 1 ; H . G .
uocKle , 190 O ; U . O . Bray , 35 , 7 ; G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 , and S . D . 1623 , Freemason . After the reading ot the minutes , the ballot proved favourable for the admission into the Order , of Messrs . William Bowers , Andrew Strachan , and John Charlton , and they were accordingly admitted and initiated into the mystenesof Freemasonry in a careful and effective manner .
Ut the candidates for passing , Bro . Saunders , being present , was tested and entrusted , and in due course was advanced to the degree of F . C . Bro . Tuppeny was next tested , as also was Bro . H . G . Cockle , a F . C , who hac been initiated in the John Miller Lodge , 190 G , in the Madras presidency , and passed to the F . C . degree in the Coromandel Lodge , 1 S 10 , but having returned from India , was , under the
sanction of the Grand Secretary , and by the courtesy of the Lodge , a candidate for the third degree , which was conferred upon these two brethren in a highly impressive manner . 'I his concluded an arduous evening ' s work , and Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to some light refreshments , and the usual loyal and Craft toasts were highly honoured , and an hour enlivened with songs was happily spent .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . i 5 r , 3 ) - ~ An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Regent Masonic Hall , Airstreet , W . Present : Bros . J . Waugh , W . M . ; A . j . Hammond , S . W . ; T . Eastgate , J . VV . j VV . Lee , J . D . ; T . Jones , S . D . ; W . C . Smith , I . G . ' ; Potter , P . M . Tyler ; J . E . Sband , I . P . M ., Treas . ; B . H . S-. valloivP . M .
, , P . G . VV . Middx . ; Thos . White , P . M . ; E . J . Scott , P . M . Sec . ; Hill , Newman , Kohler , Brander , and others . Ballot was taken for three candidates , Messrs . VV . II . Bolt , Edgar O . Ashby , Wm . Joseph Smith , son of Bro . Smith , I . G ., lor initiation , and being unanimous in their favour they were duly initiated . Bro . Walter Howard
was passed to the Degree ot F . C , and Bros . Bates and Armstrong had the Third Degree conferred upon them after having proved their proficiency . The brethren afterwards dined together , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The meeting was enlivened with music b y Bro . Walter Howard ( Messrs . Moore and Burgess ) , and the evening closed in perfect harmony .
GALLERY LODGE ( No . 192 S ) . — The ordinary meeting of this lod ge was held on the Sth inst . at the Brixton Hall , Acre-Jane . Brixton . There were present Bros . H .
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Provincial Grand Lodge Of Somerset.
Lee . the former was at one time a very constant attendant , took deep interest in Masonry , and was deservedly respected and liked in the province . The latter was , perhaps , less known , but there was but one feeling of regret and sorrow at the loss of so genial and kind-hearted a man . The lodge was soon afterwards closed . The alms collected were voted to the Highbridge Church Extension Fund .
The banquet took place at the Public Gardens , Bro . Kellaway , of Highbridge , serving an excellent cold collation , followed by a welcome and bountiful dessert . The P . G . M . presided , supported by the D . P . G . M . ; Bros . Col . Adair , P . P . G . M . ; E . Turner Payne , Treas . ; Terry , Sec . Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ; Kemmis , and others . Grace was said by the P . P . G . Chaplain , Bro . Seale . The P . G . M . being obliged to leave ere the toast
list was reached , his health was proposed by the D . P . G . M ., who congratulated his lordship on his improved health , and on behaif of the province offered him a truly Masonic welcome . The Earl of CARNARVON , in responding , said the Province of Somerset had for him so many and so great attractions that he always felt himself very much better when he was down in the West . But it had one single
disadvantage , and only one that he knew of , and that was that in spite of the rapid communication of modern days—he did not know what it might be when they had electric railways —it took several hours to pass from London to Somerset , and unhappily the last train for London would leave in a very short time , so that he was compelled , sorely against his will , to wish them good-bye far earlier than he could desire in order to return to London . There was much
he might congratulate them upon—he might congratulate them on the returning hopes of fine weather . That was not a matter to which any of them in these days could be indifferent , and one really thanked T . G . A . O . T . U . for this as for all His multitudinous favours . He might congratulate them upon the success of that day ' s meeting . He could not forbear from saying how much he rejoiced at seeing their excellent D . P . G . M . restored to almost complete
health , and hoped that he might long live to enjoy the honours that had come upon him amidst the respect and esteem and affectionate regard of his brethren in the province . His lordship having especially thanked the members of the Rural and Philanthropic Lodge for the splendid reception they had given to Prov . Grand Lodge that day , retired amidst the general cheers of the company . The toasts next honoured were " The Oueen and the
Craft , " and " The M . W . Grand Master . " " Bro . KEMMIS proposed "The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Officers of the Grand Lodge , " and the D . P . G . M . Bros . Aw . UKand PAYNE responded . "The Health of the P . P . G . M . " was very heartily pro posed b y the D . P . G . M ., and acknowledged by Col . ADAIR . The health of the D . P . G . M . having been honoured ,
Bro . ELSE proposed " The Officers of the Prov . Grand Lodge , " on whose behalf Bro . J BURNETT , the P . S . G . W ., returned thanks . The D . P . G . M . proposed " The Past Mastersand Officers of the Receiving Lodge , " taking occasion to compliment them upon the hearty reception they had given Prov . Grand
Lodge . Bros . BATTEN and KEMMIS replied , the former mentioning that it was eighteen years since the Prov . Grand Lodge honoured Highbridge with a visit , and thanking the younger members of the lodge for their hearty co-operation .
Bro . FISHKK submitted "The W . M . ' s , Officers , and Brethren of the other Lodges in the Province . " Bros . G . YATES , W . M . 1222 ; R . B . WYBHANTS , W . M . 437 ; Rev . Prebendary KNOWLINU , VV . M . 19 CG ; and H . HAWKINS , W . M . 722 , severally responded . For "The Visiting Brethren" Bro . HISCOCK ( from India ) and Bro . TERRY ( Secretary of the Benevolent
Institution ) returned thanks , the latter taking occasion to show the brethren the importance of organisation in securing the election of candidates for the Charities , and to plead for a greater share of support for the old and decayed Masons and . their widows . The concluding toasts were " The Masonic Charities " and the Tyler ' s toast .
An Ancient And Valuable Painting.
AN ANCIENT AND VALUABLE PAINTING .
We are indebted to the Camden ( U . S . A . ) Daily Post of the 5 th May last for the following : — . * ' In his earlier student lite , George F . Fort , Esq ., of this city , while wandering , idly one afternoon through the scholastic rubbish of a second-hand book store , in the
vicinit y of Fifth and Locust , Philadelphia , nearly stumbled over a large basket filled with a regular 'olla-podrida ' of archaic ' detritus' worn out duodecimos , dingy octavos , tattered and torn pamphlets ; in a word a gloomy mass of tomes in a dozen languages . The Bibliopole had evidentl y shoveled this aggregation into the basket as a farmer measures up his produce .
Ihe temptation to explore this sombre repository was something in the nature of the Roman chieftain ' s inducement to invade Britain— 'spes margitarum . ' Mr . Fort somewhat hastily revolutionized the upper contents of the basket , and one of the first objects confronting him was a small mahogany panel , nearly four inches square , upon turning which an oil painting , much soiled with aare and
a | rt , came to view . He bought it at once for a trifle , and "Pon examination it proved of extraordinary merit . Until latel y this panel has slumbered hidden away unframed , but havingbetn recently produced for framing and subjected to ~ strong- test , displayed in faded tracing a monogram of antique letters—an interlaced T . and S ., which the eminent rtist , John Sartain , pronounces to be the initials of Tobias atinimel , a Swiss painter and wood carver of the sixteenth
century . Stimmel was born at Schaffhausen , about the " ' ° - ' " ^ ^' le ^ towar ^ tne close of the century . , His principal paintings were historical subjects 'al fresco , ' I" ? J assburg and other cities on the Rhine-but have all ii . r " , Tne S reat celebrity of this painter may be inm , j ) V } en is stated that the famous Reubens himself
cnTn ! "i mmel ' s pictures the objects of study and high nl ? M ? ' 'J ,, is Panting , the head of an old man , Sa i " ' ' ort ' s possession , is perhaps unique , and the far + l" . n nt of the illustrious artist ' s ' chef d ' oeuvres , ' a valL 5 would of itself » '" dependent of its intrinsic » a'ue , render it of priceless worth . "
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
Craft ilasonru . NELSON LODGE ( No . 700 ) . —The installation meeting of the above lodge , one of the most popular in the district , took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , William-street , Woolwich , when Bro . G . Beaver , S . W . and W . M . elect , was placed in the chair of the lodge as W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . The ceremony was grandly performed by Bro . E . B . Hobson , VV . M ., who rendered the concluding portion of the service
with rare declamation . The following officers were invested : Bros . J . H . Roberts , S . VV . j T . Ovenden , J . W . ; T . Butt , P . M . Treas . ; C Norman , P . M . Sec ; W . Ross , S . D . ; C . Sweeting , J . D . ; VV . Lacey , I . G . ; W . Bidgood , Org . ; J . Sanderson , D . C . ; and J . Lackland , 'Tyler . A unanimous vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Hobson for so admirably carrying out the duties of Installing Officer , and it was ordered to be entered on the
minutes of the lodge . On the motion of Bro . Past Master Butt , it was resolved that the meetings of the lodge in future should ^ be five instead of nine , namely , on the third Wednesday in November , January , March , May , and July , instead of every month between November and July as heretofore . The lodge was then closed , and the brethren proceeded to the New Falcon Hotel at Gravesend , where they partook
of a superbly served banquet which enhanced the reputation of Bro . Hubbard ' s "cuisine" in no ordinary degree , and when the brethren stood up in the handsome and commodious room to sing the National Anthem ; after "The Queen and the Craft , " the " coup de ceil " presented was exceeding striking and pretty . Among the other brethren present were : Bros . Past Masters G . Crawford , E . Bowles , C . Hobson , J . Wilkins , A . Woodtey , J . Warren , A .
Penfold , P . M . 913 ; T . D . Hayes , P . M . 913 ; E . Farwig , P . M . 1 S 0 ; G . W . Wriggleswocth , P . M . 975 ; j . Doherty , P . M . 407 ; T . Hosgood , W . M . 13 ; T . Holleyman , W . M . 153 G ; G . Kenneday , S . W . 153 G : A . Saunders , J . W . 153 G ; VV . Akers , S . D . 13 ; VV . Rees , S . D . 913 ; C . Eilis , 13 ; T . Cooper , 153 G ; A . Fisher , Sec . 153 G ; G . Nichols , 15 G 7 ; W . Reef , 1790 ; G . Mitchell , I . G . G 15 ; C . Jolly , 913 ( Freemason ); and others .
' 1 he usual Masonic toasts having been honoured , Bro . Hobson rose to propose " The Health of the W . M . " He said he had once more the privilege of using the gavel as an implement of power , but in quite a different position and for quite a different purpose that he had hitherto used it . It was to ask them to drink the health of their esteemed W . M ., who had in all the offices of the lodge done his duty so well and with such true Masonic feeling . He knew that
he spoke the sentiments of every member of the lodge when he said that from the inside of the door to the chair Bro . Beaver had done good service ; and now that he was placed over them as their ruler and governor , his strict attention to those duties would stand him in good stead , and he would be an honour and credit to the lodge . He asked them to accord Bro . Beaver the same support they had . him , and then he felt sure the coming year would add
even additional lustre to the Nelson Lodge . The toast having been drunk in bumpers , Bro . Beaver , who was heartily cheered on rising to respond , said he could hardly find words to express his gratitude for the hearty manner in which his health had been received . As Bro . Hobson had so kindly said , he bad been through all the subordinate offices , and had in each and all felt it a pleasure to make himself worthy of the office and of the
Master ' s choice ; and now that he had arrived at the position he had so long and ardently striven to reach , he could assure them that he should endeavour to emulate the deeds and be worthy of the fame of his predecessors . It was one of the proudest moments of his life , and he could well remember when he was initiated into Freemasonry being told , as their initiates were told the previous evening , that by a steady course of attention and zeal in working he might
some day arrive at the chair he now occupied . Well , he had attained it , and they might depend upon it that he should do all in his power to be worthy of the trust reposed in him , and also for the prosperity of the lodge and the happiness of the brethren . " The Health of the Installing Office , Bro . E . B . Hobson , P . M . " followed , and in putting it , the W . M . said he was sure that every one who heard Bro . Hobson that
day must have been gratified at the excellent manner in which he had installed his successor . 'The addresses were an intellectual treat , and most eloquently delivered ; and now he would ask them to drink the toast with all the enthusiasm it deserved . 'The W . M . then proceeded to present a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , of the value of ten guineas ( specially prepared by Bro . George Kenning ) to Bro . Hobson . He said : " Past Master Hobson , I have
very great pleasure in pinning this jewel on your breast , as a token of the esteem in which you are held by the brethren , and also to mark their sense of the admirable manner in which you have carried out the duties of VV . M . during the past twelve months . 1 trust that you [ may long be spared to wear it , and when you look upon it in years to come , may it remind you of many happy hours spent in the Nelson Lodge . I need not assure you that it carries
with it the hearty good wishes of every brother in the lodge for your continued health and happiness , but 1 may say that we heartily supplicate T . G . A . O . T . U . that you may be enabled to take your place among the last Masters , and continue to render those services to the lodge of the value of which in the past that jewel is the recognition , however inadequate , on the part of the brethren . " Bro . Beaver then pointed out to the brethren a handsome
chequered carpet that covered the lloor of the lodge , which , he said , Bro . Hobson had kindly presented , and Concluded an eloquent address by asking them to drink the toast in bumpers . Bro . Hobson , in returning thanks , said he rose to make his maiden speech as a Past Master , and he did so with a
great deal of pleasure , inasmuch as they had so kindly received the very generous remarks of the VV . M . in a mannei that showed that they appreciated his efforts , the success of which he attributed entirely to his tutors , the Past Masters . He trusted he had sustained the dignity of the lodge , and now tliat the end of bis year of office had
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come , it was most gratifying to receive so handsome a recognition of his services as he had received that night . He should prize it as long as he lived , because it was voied unanimously to him , and should endeavour todo his duty as a Past Master by being constantly at the left of the W . M . during- lodge hours . He asked them to support the VV . M . by every means in their power , and could only say
, in conclusion , that if he had satisfied them in the past , he should try even further to do so in the future . The next toast was that of "The Past Masters ; " and after Bro . Crawford had briefly replied , Bro . Graham , in the course of a telling address , impressed upon the younger members the advantage of striving to attain the W . M . ' s chair . He advocated the
Chanties strongly , and spoke of the late festival at Brighton in enthusiastic terms . No one unless they subscribed , and liberally , to the Charities knew what true Masonry was ; and he strongly urged them all . to help onward the cause of those grand institutions of the Order , that were so helpful , and which called forth the admiration of the whole of the civilised world .
Bros . C . Hobson and Butt also briefly responded ; and then " The Initiates , Bros . Bedo , Mcdhcott , and Shaw , " who had been initiated at a lod ge of emergency the night previous , had their health drank , and returned thanks . "The Visitors" followed ; and Bros . Hosgood , Holleyman , and Hayes responded , and in so doing , spoke highly ot the work and hospitality always shown in the Nelson
Lodge . Bro . VVrigglesworth returned thanks in his own inimitable droll manner , and convulsed the brethren by singing some exceedingly funny songs . ° ° The toast of "The Officers " was coupled with the name
of Bro . Roberts , S . W ., who returned thanks ; and after "The Masonic Press" and "The Host" had been complimented , the 'T yler ' s toast concluded the proceedings , which were enlivened by some excellent songs . Mr . H . J . Roberts , son of the esteemed S . W ., accompanied the singers , and performed during the evening a piano solo admirably .
BURDETT LODGE ( No . 1293 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on Saturday , the 22 nd inst ., at the Mitre Hotel , Hampton Court . Present : Bros . Kentish , W . M . ; Sanders , S . W . ; Maybury , J . W . ; Pearce , Sec ; Maple , S . D . ; Roberts , J . D . ; Spratling , I . G . ; Gilbert , Tyler ; Sindall , P . M . ; Raynharr . Stewart , P . P . G . D . Middx . ; Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex ; Collings
, Smith , Trancis , Stewart , Swain , Otway , t ' owen , Nelson , Sadler , and 'Tattersall . Visitors : Bros . Tl . cmas J . Mellish , 32 ( Editor "Masonic Review , " Cincinnati ); W . R . Mellish , 32 " ( America ); George Brown , W . M . 140 ; Dewar , P . M . 1415 ; Pakis , P . M . S 71 ; Ockenden , P . M . 1512 ; Ruf , P . M . 12 ; and others . - i » The lodge was opened by the W . M . Bros . Otway and
Bowen were raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M ., and Bro . Swam was passed to the Second Degree , the work being done in the usual excellent st y le of the W . M . The resignation of Bro . Buss of his office of Treasurer was accepted with regret ; and after other routine business the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourn 2 d to the usual pleasant banquet provided by Bro . Sadler , and enjoyed a pleasant evening .
CORINTHIAN LODGE ( No . 13 S 2 ) . — The regular meeting of the above flourishing lodge was held on the 19 th inst ., at Bro . W . Clark ' s , George Hotel , Cubitt Town . Lodge was opened hy Bro . VV . J . Millington , 1 . 1 . M ., in the regretable absence of the esteemed W . M ., Bro . G . T . Limn , through illness . Bro . Millington was ably supported by Bros . G . B . Smith . S . W .: VV . Kranlernn .
• J , " \ v J' r nob y . f-M- > Treasurer ; Dr . C . Wyatt Smith , P . M ., Sec ; H . Dormg , S . D . ; C . M'Leodacting J . D . ; W . Raikcr I . G . j J . Delves , P . M . as I . P . M . ; D . Hodges , P . M . ; C . Scare !) , P . M . ; VV . Clark , R . J . Perry , J . Laurie ) G . VV . Mcdcalf , C . Stoneham , G . A . Saunders , W . Shearman , J . Tuppeny , G . Martin , S . C . Marsh . G . Turton , R . J . Pitt , J . Smith , T . Nye . Visitors : E . Dyer , 7 S 1 ; H . G .
uocKle , 190 O ; U . O . Bray , 35 , 7 ; G . H . Stephens , 13 S 2 , and S . D . 1623 , Freemason . After the reading ot the minutes , the ballot proved favourable for the admission into the Order , of Messrs . William Bowers , Andrew Strachan , and John Charlton , and they were accordingly admitted and initiated into the mystenesof Freemasonry in a careful and effective manner .
Ut the candidates for passing , Bro . Saunders , being present , was tested and entrusted , and in due course was advanced to the degree of F . C . Bro . Tuppeny was next tested , as also was Bro . H . G . Cockle , a F . C , who hac been initiated in the John Miller Lodge , 190 G , in the Madras presidency , and passed to the F . C . degree in the Coromandel Lodge , 1 S 10 , but having returned from India , was , under the
sanction of the Grand Secretary , and by the courtesy of the Lodge , a candidate for the third degree , which was conferred upon these two brethren in a highly impressive manner . 'I his concluded an arduous evening ' s work , and Lodge was closed . The brethren afterwards sat down to some light refreshments , and the usual loyal and Craft toasts were highly honoured , and an hour enlivened with songs was happily spent .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . i 5 r , 3 ) - ~ An emergency meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Regent Masonic Hall , Airstreet , W . Present : Bros . J . Waugh , W . M . ; A . j . Hammond , S . W . ; T . Eastgate , J . VV . j VV . Lee , J . D . ; T . Jones , S . D . ; W . C . Smith , I . G . ' ; Potter , P . M . Tyler ; J . E . Sband , I . P . M ., Treas . ; B . H . S-. valloivP . M .
, , P . G . VV . Middx . ; Thos . White , P . M . ; E . J . Scott , P . M . Sec . ; Hill , Newman , Kohler , Brander , and others . Ballot was taken for three candidates , Messrs . VV . II . Bolt , Edgar O . Ashby , Wm . Joseph Smith , son of Bro . Smith , I . G ., lor initiation , and being unanimous in their favour they were duly initiated . Bro . Walter Howard
was passed to the Degree ot F . C , and Bros . Bates and Armstrong had the Third Degree conferred upon them after having proved their proficiency . The brethren afterwards dined together , after which the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . The meeting was enlivened with music b y Bro . Walter Howard ( Messrs . Moore and Burgess ) , and the evening closed in perfect harmony .
GALLERY LODGE ( No . 192 S ) . — The ordinary meeting of this lod ge was held on the Sth inst . at the Brixton Hall , Acre-Jane . Brixton . There were present Bros . H .