Goldsmiths' And Jewellers' Annuity And Asylum Institution.

GOLDSMITHS' AND JEWELLERS ' ANNUITY AND ASYLUM INSTITUTION .

The seventeenth annual festival of the above institution was held at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , on Monday last . The company present included Bro . George Kenning ( Chairman ) , Bra . Captain George Lambert , F . S . A . ( President ) , Bro . F . B . Thomas ( Trustee ) , Bro . Alderman Savory , Bro . Rev . H . J . Hatch , Bro . E . J .

Watherston , Sir John Robinson , Colonel Adams , Mr . S . H . Hagon , Mr . A . F . Dixie , Mr . George Wright , Mr . W . Webber ( V . P . ; , Mr . J . L . Innocent ( Secretary ) , and others . Grace having been sung , the CHAIRMAN proposed "The Queen" and "The Army , Navy , and the Auxiliary Forces . " Sir J ROBINSON replied for "The Army and the Navy , " and Colonel ADAMS for "The Reserve Forces . "

The CHAIRMAN next gave "The Trustees of the Institution . " Bro . F . B . THOMAS replied in suitable terms . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing " Prosperity to the Goldsmiths' and Jewellers' Annuity and Asylum Institution , " drew attention to the unaccountable apathy displayed by the members of the trade . The small amount subscribed by a body so large , wealthy , and influential as the

goldsmiths and jewellers were , was to him a matter of wonderment and great regret . He ( the Chairman ) also expressed his surprise at the more than indifferent accommodation provided for the inmates of the institution , and he suggested that an effort should be made to remove the establishment from its present confined situation at South Hackney to a more salubrious spot in the country , where , having more room in good air and in the Amidst of pleasant scenery , the

annuitants might spend the remainder of their days in quietude , peace , and plenty . Bro . E . J . WATHERSTON , in proposing "The Health of the President , Bro . George Lambert , most ably and cordially supported the views of the Chairman with respect to the indifference to which he had referred , as well as to the great desirability of removing the almshouses , and of providing more suitable accommodation for the old people .

Bro . Captain GEORGE LAMBERT , the President , acknowledged the toast in an able and ; exhaustive speech . "The Executive of the Institution" was replied to by Mr . A . F . DIXIE . Bro . Captain GEORGE LAMBERT next proposed " The Health of the Chairman . " Sir J ROBINSON , in a humorous speech , proposed the toast of "The Ladies "; to which Bro . Alderman

SAVORY replied . Bro . Captain GEORGE LAMBERT then gave "The Visitors , " which was acknowledged by GEORGE WRIGHT , Esq . A long list of subscriptions was announced by the SECRETARY , including the following : Bro . Capt ; George Lambert ( President ) , , £ 52 10 s . ; Bro . George Kenning ( Chairman ) , £ 50 ; Bro . T . B . Thomas ( Trustee ) , £ ioios . ;

Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , C . C , £ 10 10 s . ; Bro . Alderman Staples , F . S . A ., £ 5 5 s . ; Bro . E . J . Watherston , £ 5 5 s . ; Bro . E . Strceter , £ 2 2 s . ; Mr . G . Henry Kenning , £ 5 5 S- ; and Mr . C . F . Corney , £ 2 ios . An excellent selection of music was performed between the toasts under the direction of Mr . S . H . Hagon , assisted by Miss Marianne Fenna , Miss Louise Lyle , Mr . Harry Weir , Bro . Egbert Roberts , Mr . Cordery , and Bro . Kift .

Banquet Of The Faith Lodge Of Instruction.

BANQUET OF THE FAITH LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .

The annual banquet of this well-known lodge was held on Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., at the Queen Anne's Mansions , under the presidentship of Bros . F . Binckes , Secretary of the R . M . I . B ., as W . M . ; W . H . Baker , S . W . 2030 , S . W . ; Bull , P . M . 145 , J-W . There were

also present Bros . C . A . Cottebrune , P . M ., P . G . P ., Preceptor ; Charles E . Soppet , P . M . 1627 , G . S . ; Chapman , W . M . 194 ; W . J . Collens , W . M . 7 66 ; Von Joel , W . M . 957 ; Swain , W . M . 1328 ; Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; Hunt , P . M . 194 ; Bassington , P . M . 205 , Treas . ; Cross , P . M . 1194 , Sec ; Tonkin , J . D . 1328 ; Lovegrove , J . D , 1130 ; Masefield , Fincham , G . F . Edwards , and others .

After dinner the toasts were eloquently proposed by Bro . BINCKES , and duly responded to by the brethren . The CHAIRMAN then asked the brethren to charge their glasses with a " bumper , " and do full honour to the toast he was about to propose to them . He had the pleasure of having known Bro . Cottebrune for a number of years as a member of Grand Lodge , and also in other capacities

connected with the Masonic Charities . He had been asked to preside on this occasion , and had thrown up other engagements in order to comply with the request conveyed to him from the Secretary , couched in such terms that he could scarcely refuse to preside on this their Festival in connection with the twenty-fifth year of Bro . Cottebrune ' sPreceptorship . Twenty-five years , a quarter of a century , Bro . Cottebrune

had presided over the lodge . It was a wonderful record of patience and perseverance . He was glad to find Bro . Cottebrune ' s persistent and arduous labours had been duly appreciated by them , and that he was deservedly held in such high esteem . He had a great and special privilege and pleasure accorded to him that evening—it was to hand Bro . Cottebrune , in the name of the members of the Faith

Lodge of Instruction , the enclosed cheque , as a mark of their appreciation of his services to the lodge during the past 25 years , and he was sure all the brethren would join him in wishing Bro . Cottebrune health , success , and happiness for years to come . Bro . COTTEBRUNE responded by saying he was taken aback at the kindly expressions that had fallen from their

Chairman , and at this token of their regard and appreciation of his services ; in fact , he had no idea there was any intention of doing what they had done , the Secretary having kept it rather dark . There were many things in the arrangements for their annual dinner which he did not understand , but now it was all clear enough . After alluding to matters connected with the lodge during past years , he said there was one thing in particular he would mention , and that

was the Masonic Chanties' Association . He had it in his mind for some years , but last year Bro . Cross took the "bullby the horns , " and the thing was done . It had proved very successful , and there had been 21 ballots , nine going to the Boys' Institution , eight to the Aged Masons , and one to the Girls' , three being as yet undetermined , He thanked the brethren for their kindness and hoped he might be spared among them for many years .

Banquet Of The Faith Lodge Of Instruction.

" The Healths of the Treasurer , Secretary , and Wardens" were then proposed , duly honoured , and responded to . Bro . Fassheber , the manager , and Bro . Sherring were highly complimented for the way in which the dinner had been served . Duri-g the evening Bros . Tonkin , Collens , and G . F . Edwards added to the harmony of a happy

evening by contributing some good songs . Bro . Driscoll also gave an amusing recitation . " The Health of the Chairman " was proposed by Bro . COTTEBRUNE , and heartily responded to by the brethren . Thanks to the able assistance of the Chairman of the Faith Lodge of Instruction , the banquet passed off admirably .

Presentation To Bro. H. B. Marshall, Grand Treasurer.

PRESENTATION TO BRO . H . B . MARSHALL , GRAND TREASURER .

On Saturday last a numerous company of the friends of our respected Grand Treasurer entertained him at a banquet at the Holborn Restaurant , the principal object , however , being to present him with his portrait in oils , in order to

mark their sense of his services to Masonry , and especially dnring his tenure of the office of Grand Treasurer , as well as of the various disinterested acts of philanthropy by which his career generally has been distinguished . However brethren may have differed this time last year about the wisdom of nominating Bro . H . B . Marshall for the ofiice of Grand Treasurer , there can be no two opinions

now as to the manner in which he has upheld the dignity of the position . Bro . Marshall may have achieved greatness through his own sterling merits , or he may have had greatness thrust upon him by his friends and the supporters of a principle , but there is no doubt as to his having shown himself a very worthy and estimable Grand Officer . As to his acts done outside the magic circle of Freemasonry ,

though they concern us less immediately than what he has done within it , we cannot—indeed we have no wish—to shut our eyes to the fact that Bro . Marshall is constant in his endeavours to promote whatever will be of service to the cause ot religion and philanthropy . Many a good work has been carried through successfully by the generous help of Bro . Marshall , and in these circumstances we must

rejoice in common with all his other friends that his services have been publicly recognised in a manner so complimentary to him , and reflecting so much credit on the good taste and judgment of the contributors . We h ave said the gathering was a numerous one , the chair being occupied by Bro . Edgar Bowyer , Past G . Std . Br ., while amongst those present were Bros . J . Smith

Eastes , P . G . D . ; R . W . Stewart , P . G . D . ; G . Lambert , P . G . S . B . ; T . Cubitt , P . G . P . ; Professor E . M . Lott , Grand Organist ; F . Binckes , P . G . S . ; J . Terry , P . P . G . W . Herts ; George Kenning , P . G . D . Middlesex ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . Greece ; A . M . Broadley , P . D . D . G . M . Tunis ; C . Belton , P . G . D . Surrey ; R . Ewe , P . P . G . W . Hants ; W . Lake , P . P . G . R . ; C . J . Hogard , P . M . ; C . Kempton , P . M . ; F . C . T . Keeble , P . M . ; P . A . Nairne ,

P . M . ; T . H . Miller , P . M . ; J . L . Mather , P . M . ; J . Willing , P . M . ; G . P . Britton , P . M . ; E . F . Storr , P . M . ; H . Cox , P . M . ; C . F . Martin , P . M . ; W . J . Crutch , P . M . ; W . Clark , P . G . P . ; T . Hamer , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . M . ; C . E . Ferry , P . M . ; J . S . Hawkins , P . M . ; H . Baldwin , P . M . ; H . J . Lardner , P : M . ; F . Adlard , P . M . ; N . Bridges , P . M . ; C . E . Soppet , P . M . ; T . W . C . Bush ,

P . M . ; Joyce Murray , P . M . ; S . B . Wilson , P . M . ; H . Hacker , P . M . ; G . Clark , jun ., P . M . ; F . T . Isitt , H . White , B . S . Marks , T . Simpson , G . W . Blackie , C . Taylor , W . T . Rickwood , W . Kirkland , VV . Greame , A . A . Kerrell , T . Underwood , A . Cox , J . E . Terry , J , Tickle , W . J . Collings , G . B . Seaton , J . Edwards , W , Baber , A . M . Philps , A . D . Kerrell , E . H . Rand , G . C .

Hayes , C . J . Axford , W . Medwin , J . Lister , H . Von Joel , G . F . Edsvards , E . VV . Allen , George Hunt , F . Farrington , G . Rawlinson , W . E . Farrington , Charles Lee , F . J . Tyler , C . A . Scurrah , M . M . Samuel , J . Larkin , H . J . Read , C . Potter , F . Benskin , Hablett , G . Norrington , S . Webb , and A . Wildash . The dinner was served in the Venetian room , and the

CHAIRMAN having proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , Bro . B INCKES then proposed "The Army , Navy , and Reserve Forces , " which was responded to by Capt . GEO . LAMBERT , of the Queen ' s Westminster , Capt . BOWVHR ( son of the Chairman ) , of the 1 st Middlesex , and by Bros . J . S . HAWKINS and J AMES TERRY , ot the Hon . Artillery

Company . . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing the toast of the evening , said that though he could have wished some abler brother had filled his post , he would yield to no one in paying every honour to their guest . He was quite sure they would heartily endorse every word he said , and give to their Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall a very cordial reception . ( Loud

cheers . ) They had all known Bro . Marshall as a . successful man of business ; they had likewise heard of him as a prominent citizen , and , above all , many of them knew him as a kind , warm-hearted , private friend . ( Applause . ) They also knew what munificent support he had given to almost every institution connected with this great City . As a Freemason he had , since he had been enrolled as a

member of the Craft , been a most liberal upholder of the three Charitable Institutions in Masonry . ( Cheers . ) He ( the Chairman ) very well remembered Bro . Marshall , when he had been only newly initiated , giving 100 guineas at the Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . ( Applause . ) It was not because a man chose to subscribe largely that he should be advanced to any particular office ; Marshall

but the circumstances in which Bro . was put forward as a candidate for the Grand Treasurership were exceptional , and they were successful in electing him by a considerable majority . ( Hear , hear . ) It occurred to some of them that they would like to ask his acceptance of some testimonial , not only to mark his year of office , but to mark their very great esteem and good will and appreciation of what he had done , not only for the Masonic Charities , but

almost every institution connected with the metropolis . Having come to that resolution , his feelings were consulted , and he elected to be presented with his portrait , taken in his Masonic clothing as Grand Treasurer . That portrait was now to be presented to him , and he was quite sure that whenever he glanced at it it would remind him of the good will and Vsteem in which he was held during his year of office . ( Applause . ) There was also one present ( Bro . Marshall ' s son ) who would look upon the portrait in

Presentation To Bro. H. B. Marshall, Grand Treasurer.

the same spirit . ( Applause . ) He now , on behalf of the subscribers , asked Bro . Marshall's acceptance of his portrait , wishing him long life and happiness . ( Applause . ) The portrait was then unveiled , amidst the cheering of the brethren , and Bro . Marshall's health was drunk with three times three , and one for Mr . Marshall , jun ., and with musical honours . The CHAIRMAN then read the inscription on the frame

of the portrait : " Presented to Very Worshipful Brother Horace Brook Marshall , C . C , W . M . 1745 , P . M . 1949 , M . E . Z . 1777 , Grand Treasurer of the United Grand Lodge of England , 1 SS 4-5 , hy a few Masonic friends in testimony of their esteem and regard . " Bro . H . B . MARSHALL , on rising to respond , was received with loud and prolonged cheers . He said : Brother chairman and brethren , I receive with feelings of inexpressible

pleasure this splendid testimonial , to be preserved by my dear wife and myself , and in due course handed down to my son , and I hope to his children's children , as a lasting memorial of your brotherly kindness . ( Applause . ) I shall never forget , brother chairman , the graceful and gracious and too Haltering way —(" No ! " )—in which you have alluded to my humble endeavours to follow your excellent example in carrying out the great principles of our Order .

'Ihe enthusiastic manner in which you have received me this evening is the climax of that unfailing kindness which 1 have always received since 1 entered the regions of Masonic light . ( Applause . ) It is engraven on my memory that six years ago the brethren of my mother lodge , on the evening of my initiation , entrusted to me the key of their Treasurership , and 1 had the unprecedented honour of serving my first Stewardship at a Masonic Festival in 1 S 79 , in

my white Apprentice s apron , wearing at the same time the blue collar of the Treasurership of my mother lodge . ( Applause . ) At each of the iS Festivals whicli 1 have had the privilege to serve as Steward since that time , my brother Stewards have invariably conferred upon their younger brother an office of distinction . ( App l ause . ) You veterans of the Craft , who have won your spurs by indefatigable industry , and obtained your rank by sheer hard work , will ,

doubtless , hear with amazement and astonishment that 1 have , within six years of my apprenticeship , passed through the chair of one lodge , am at present Master of another lodge , and I have reason to believe that three years in succession 1 shall pass through the chair of King Solomon in three separate lodges . ( Applause . ) My progress in the Royal Arch has been still more extraordinary , for within six months of my exaltation

I find myself M . E . Z . of the chapter , and to-night , brethren , you commemorate in my unworthy self —( " No ! " ) —the signal victory obtained by the Craft , when in March last they so emphatically asserted , and so energetically maintained their rights and their privileges , by conferring upon so young a Mason as myself , only then just qualified to enter the portals of Grand Lodge , the second highest position of honour in the Craft that the brethren had it in

their power to confer . ( Applause . ) Brother chairman and brethren , words fail me to express to you the deep sense of my obligation ; butbelieve me , 1 assure you from my heart , that the one aim , the one object , the one desire of my Masonic life will be to earnestly strive to be worthy of the exalted position in which by your great generosity and your great magnanimity I have been placed . ( Loud cheers . ) Bro . BINCKES next proposed " The Health of the

Chairman , " remarking that his long connection with Masonry , the prominent and dignified [ position he occupied in the Craft , and the genial regard in which he was held by his numerous friends , especially qualified him to preside upon this important occasion . The toast was drunk with three times three . The CHAIRMAN , after briefly acknowledging the compliment , proposed "The Health of the Right Honourable

the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London , " remarking that he was sure they were all proud of that old Corporation , and would be very sorry to see any of its privileges curtailed . . They were favoured with the presence of Captain Lambert , the Mastsr of the Pattenmakers' Company and one of the Wardens of the Goldsmiths' Company ; and Bro . Isitt , a member of the Court of Lieutenancy ; and we have our guest of the evening , a

Common Councilman , and likewise on the Court of Lieutenancy . They were much pleased to see so many amongst them connected with the City , and he hoped that the Corporation might go on in their honoured course as they had done in years gone by . ( Applause . ) Captain LAMBERT , in responding , said unhesitatingly that the Lord Mayors from first to last had been well worthy of the confidence of those who elected them , and

they had filled the office with fervour , fervency , and zeal . He had no doubt the gentleman who at present filled the chair would prove himself as worthy as any who went before him . ( Applause . ) He had a difficult task to perform , but trying moments were not feared by a virtuous man . The Corporation had done good suit and service , and had no blot on its escutcheon , and was it to be presumed for one moment that it was to be done away with ?

( Loud cries ot " No" and " Extend . " ) Extend it if they would , but continue their rights and privileges , and retain their property . ( Applause . 1 The property of the great City companies was sought to be grabbed by a hungry crowd who were anxious for place . He would advise those who interrupted him to read the Blue-books—ponderous tomes , but worthy of being well read—to see how well the City of London , the Corporation , and the companies ,

without fee or reward , had discharged their duties , and administered the revenues which had been placed in their hands . ( Applause . ) As one who held the high position of Warden in one of the great City companies and Master of another , he could say that he had never had bite or sup out of any funds that belonged to the public . ( Hear , hear . ) The Common Council managed their affairs with skill and dexterity , and might be compared with the House of

Commons , though they were not so erratic as that honourable body . ( Laughter and applause . ) Bro . F . T . ISETT also responded in appropriate terms . The other toasts were : " The Masonic Institutions , " acknowledged by Bro . Binckes , Secretary of the Boys ' School , and Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Royal Masonic

Benevolent Institution ; " The Visitors , " coupled with the name of Mr . H . B . Marshall , jun . ; "The Honorary Treasurer of the Testimonial Fund , Bro . George Kenning , " and "The Honorary Secretary , Bro . Binckes , " and "The Painter of the Portrait , Bro . B . S . Marks . " During the evening some excellent songs were sung b y Bros . T . C . Walls , S . Webb , and other brethren . Professor E , M . Lott kindly presided at the pianoforte .