-
Articles/Ads
Article METROPOLITAN ← Page 3 of 6 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Metropolitan
installing Bro . Lawson , who had been unanimously elected at the previous meeting , W . M . for the ensuing twelve months ; the ceremony was most ably gone through by Bro . Thomas , P . M . of the United Pilgrims , No . 745 . The Master having been conducted to the chair , appointed as his officers Bros . Fletcher , S . W . ; Haynes , J . W . ; Clout , S . D . ; Lascelles , J . D . ; James , I . G . ; Brandon and Froud , Stewards . There being no other business of importance before the Lodge , the Brethren retired
to the banqueting-room , where there was a liberal supply of good things . The regular routine of toasts being disposed of , the health of Bro . Thomas was proposed by Bro . Parr , P . M ., who passed a very high eulogium upon that brother for his urbanity and kindness in undertaking the installation , the ceremony of which had been most impressively rendered , and afforded a great treat to those who were fortunate enough to be present . The toast was received with an amount of enthusiasm which must have been truly gratifying to Bro . Thomas , who , in returning thanks , assured the Brethren that they only did him justice when they
spoke of his anxiety to render all the assistance in his power ; he would , not lay claim to a vast amount of Masonic lore ; but what he had learned , he was willing to communicate to others . He ( Bro . Thomas ) considered that whatever Masonic knowledge was intrusted to a brother , was onl y given in trust , to be again disbursed to any brother desirous of obtaining it . Several other toasts succeeded , and the Brethren separated at an early hour , delighted with the evening . In addition to Bro . Thomas , Bros . Battey and George "Watson were present as visitors .
Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —The members of this Lodge held their annual meeting for the purpose of installation , on Tuesday , the 5 th instant , Bro . Jefferies presiding as W . M . Messrs . W . John Broadribb and John Edwards were initiated into the Order , and Bro . Sankey received the 2 nd Degree . After this the ceremony of installation was commenced , the W . M . stating his intention of installing his successor , assisted by Bros . Kennedy and Emmens , P . Ms ., as Senior and Junior Wardens . The beautiful ceremony completed , and the new Master , Bro . Jackson
placed in the chair , the appointment of officers was proceeded with , viz ., Bros . Maney , S . W . ; Underwood , J . W . ; Kennedy , Treas . ; Emmens , Sec . ; the Eev . Bros . Laughlin and Hales , Chaplains , Bro . Laughlin being also nominated S . D . ; Bros . Morland , J . D . ; Swainston , I . G . ; Bladon , Dir . of Cers . ; Waters and Jabez Hogg , Stewards , the last two Brethren showing during the evening their aptitude to the office , by their kindness and attention to the comforts of the Brethren . All Lodge business ended , the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , the number
present being upwards of sixty . At the conclusion of dinner , the W . M . proposed the toast of " The Queen and Craft , " which was neatly introduced , and received with Masonic honours . The next toast proposed was " The Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M , " followed by "Lord Panmure , K . W . D . G . M . ' coupled with "Bro . S . B . Wilson , G . J . I ) ., " who was present , and " The rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Wilson returned thanks , and paid a well-merited compliment to the Lodge for the efficiency of its working ; he was sure he had never seen it better
performedseldom so well . The Concord Lodge held a good position in the Order , and from the working he ( Bro . Wilson ) had had the pleasure of witnessing that night , it was quite certain the position was deserved . " The health of the Visitors" was next ntroduced , there being present , Bros . S . B . Wilson ; Adlard , Prov . G . Org . Essex ; John Gurton , W . M . No . 211 ; H . Carpenter , P . M . No . 219 ; F . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Alfred Somers , P . M . No . 11 ; Solomon , P . M . No . 108 ; Hammett , P . M ., T . Lewis , W . M . No . 53 ; W . Blackburn , W . M . No . 169 ; Morbey , P . M . No . 169 ; Crofton , W . M . elect , No . 211 ; Pringle , No . 211 ; G . Birt , No . 722 , Jersey
John Euson , No . 955 ; T . Fenn , No . 8 ; Fred . Clemow , No . 85 ; Daniel Roberts , No . 211 ; and Peter Matthews , Prov . G . S . W . Essex . The last named Brother returned thanks for the Visitors , saying—" Worshipful Sir and Brethren , in so large a number of visitors as there are present , it would probably encroach too much on your time to ask you to listen to a seriatim acknowledgment of the toast from each , therefore I beg on behalf of myself and Bro . Adlard to acknowledge the compliment paid us . This Lodge I have known for many years , and in looking round , find but one face greeting me out of the many I was accustomed at one
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Metropolitan
installing Bro . Lawson , who had been unanimously elected at the previous meeting , W . M . for the ensuing twelve months ; the ceremony was most ably gone through by Bro . Thomas , P . M . of the United Pilgrims , No . 745 . The Master having been conducted to the chair , appointed as his officers Bros . Fletcher , S . W . ; Haynes , J . W . ; Clout , S . D . ; Lascelles , J . D . ; James , I . G . ; Brandon and Froud , Stewards . There being no other business of importance before the Lodge , the Brethren retired
to the banqueting-room , where there was a liberal supply of good things . The regular routine of toasts being disposed of , the health of Bro . Thomas was proposed by Bro . Parr , P . M ., who passed a very high eulogium upon that brother for his urbanity and kindness in undertaking the installation , the ceremony of which had been most impressively rendered , and afforded a great treat to those who were fortunate enough to be present . The toast was received with an amount of enthusiasm which must have been truly gratifying to Bro . Thomas , who , in returning thanks , assured the Brethren that they only did him justice when they
spoke of his anxiety to render all the assistance in his power ; he would , not lay claim to a vast amount of Masonic lore ; but what he had learned , he was willing to communicate to others . He ( Bro . Thomas ) considered that whatever Masonic knowledge was intrusted to a brother , was onl y given in trust , to be again disbursed to any brother desirous of obtaining it . Several other toasts succeeded , and the Brethren separated at an early hour , delighted with the evening . In addition to Bro . Thomas , Bros . Battey and George "Watson were present as visitors .
Old Concord Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —The members of this Lodge held their annual meeting for the purpose of installation , on Tuesday , the 5 th instant , Bro . Jefferies presiding as W . M . Messrs . W . John Broadribb and John Edwards were initiated into the Order , and Bro . Sankey received the 2 nd Degree . After this the ceremony of installation was commenced , the W . M . stating his intention of installing his successor , assisted by Bros . Kennedy and Emmens , P . Ms ., as Senior and Junior Wardens . The beautiful ceremony completed , and the new Master , Bro . Jackson
placed in the chair , the appointment of officers was proceeded with , viz ., Bros . Maney , S . W . ; Underwood , J . W . ; Kennedy , Treas . ; Emmens , Sec . ; the Eev . Bros . Laughlin and Hales , Chaplains , Bro . Laughlin being also nominated S . D . ; Bros . Morland , J . D . ; Swainston , I . G . ; Bladon , Dir . of Cers . ; Waters and Jabez Hogg , Stewards , the last two Brethren showing during the evening their aptitude to the office , by their kindness and attention to the comforts of the Brethren . All Lodge business ended , the Brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , the number
present being upwards of sixty . At the conclusion of dinner , the W . M . proposed the toast of " The Queen and Craft , " which was neatly introduced , and received with Masonic honours . The next toast proposed was " The Earl of Zetland , M . W . G . M , " followed by "Lord Panmure , K . W . D . G . M . ' coupled with "Bro . S . B . Wilson , G . J . I ) ., " who was present , and " The rest of the Grand Officers . " Bro . Wilson returned thanks , and paid a well-merited compliment to the Lodge for the efficiency of its working ; he was sure he had never seen it better
performedseldom so well . The Concord Lodge held a good position in the Order , and from the working he ( Bro . Wilson ) had had the pleasure of witnessing that night , it was quite certain the position was deserved . " The health of the Visitors" was next ntroduced , there being present , Bros . S . B . Wilson ; Adlard , Prov . G . Org . Essex ; John Gurton , W . M . No . 211 ; H . Carpenter , P . M . No . 219 ; F . Binckes , P . M . No . 11 ; Alfred Somers , P . M . No . 11 ; Solomon , P . M . No . 108 ; Hammett , P . M ., T . Lewis , W . M . No . 53 ; W . Blackburn , W . M . No . 169 ; Morbey , P . M . No . 169 ; Crofton , W . M . elect , No . 211 ; Pringle , No . 211 ; G . Birt , No . 722 , Jersey
John Euson , No . 955 ; T . Fenn , No . 8 ; Fred . Clemow , No . 85 ; Daniel Roberts , No . 211 ; and Peter Matthews , Prov . G . S . W . Essex . The last named Brother returned thanks for the Visitors , saying—" Worshipful Sir and Brethren , in so large a number of visitors as there are present , it would probably encroach too much on your time to ask you to listen to a seriatim acknowledgment of the toast from each , therefore I beg on behalf of myself and Bro . Adlard to acknowledge the compliment paid us . This Lodge I have known for many years , and in looking round , find but one face greeting me out of the many I was accustomed at one