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The Masonic Mirror.
for he Avas not au advocate of making one institution the envy of the others . He greatly feared the Boys School was in want o £ strenuous support , as he knew the committee had lately purchased a property , and were building to render it equal to the demand made upon it . He looked at the Boys School as being an establishment founded on one of the very best principles of Freemasonry—it provided for the children of all creeds , and it was an honour to the committee that the sons of poorer brethren of the J lebreiv faith was as tenderly considered as those of our
own . There were noiv upwards of sixty boys iu the school , and the expenses must trench heavily on their receipts , and for these reasons he believed the Boys School to be more iu want of immediate assistance than any other of the charities . The Girls School was in a flourishing condition , its stewards were found with much more ease than for any other of the charities , and it ahvays had a large list of such able supporters . He believed the wives of Masons , both old ancl young , took a great interest in the Girls School , but contrasting the list of stewards of the
schools they stood as sixty for the girls and tiA-enty-eight for the boys , and the latter number was , in his opinion , totally inadequate to meet the requirements ofthe institution . For the warm reception the Lodge had given to the Masonic Charities , and its steady interest iu their behalf , he gratefully tendered them his very best thanks . The AA ' . M . then proposed " The healths of the Officers , "whicli wasably responded to by Bro . Eves and others . Tbe AA ' orshipful MASTER next said it g . ii-e him great pleasure to see a very distinguished brother present , he alluded to
Bro . Warren , the editor of the Freemasons' Magazine and Masonic Mirrora publication that ivas most ably conducted , and ivhich had been one of the most strenuous supporters of the charities . Bro . AVarren always took especial care to bring them forcibly before the Craft , and during tho time he had been manager of the Magazine , the charities had increased . immensely , which he believed to be greatly oiving to Bro . Warren ' s advocacy in his periodical . He , therefore , felt it was due to Bvo . AVarren , and those associated with him in the production of that journalthat the
, good feeling AA'ith which his endeavours ivere regarded in the Egyptian Lodge should be publicly acknowledged on such an occasion as the present , so he would propose " Bro . AA ' arren's good health , and a steady increase of success to The Freemason ' s Magazine . " Bro . AA ' ARBEX rose to assure the brethren of his heartiest thanks for the manner in which Bro . Buss had alluded to him , and the very cheering welcome accorded to liim'by the brethren of the Egyptian Lodge . Unfortunately his other avocations had prevented his being present earlier in the eA'eningbut
, from their kind reception he argued that they well understood it was business alone that had detained him . Bro . Buss had kindly mentioned his name as a consistent advocate of the Masonic charities , and he was gratified to find his labours approved of ; still he , and they , must admit the impossibility of any brother to carry out all he could desire to see achieved in their behalf . It was a source of great pleasure to himself to be able to say that he felt that , in conjunction with Bro . Joseph Smith , and others , they had the credit of having clone more for the aged Masons
and their widows than any others had done for the same institutions . He had been a zealous supporter of mi annual , in place of a triennial , festival , for he felt sure the oftener Masons arc reminded that some ol their brethren were in want , the oftener they would be succoured . All that was" required-was a constant appeal , which if made , would produce a more'bountiful and increasing response each time it was made ; and he believed the day to be not far distant when every Mason would subscribe to rescue their aged , infirm , ancl unfortunate brethren and widoAvs
from a [ life of penury and want . ( Hear , hear . ) Towards this end he appealed to every one present to give his support to this charity , which he regarded- as much move valuable than the Fund of BeneA'olence , because as a Mason descended the hill of life , twenty-five or thirty pounds a-year was to him a matter of great importance ; it was a little certainty whicli might be reckoned on as coming on at a particular day , and could be applied , from its regularity , to those stated periodical payments which must take lacesuch for instance as his rentancl
therebkeepp , , y ing that dearest of all blessings to an Englishman , a home , over his head . He begged he might not be misunderstood nor supposed to depreciate the other charities , they were equally worthy of support ; but bethought it to be no more than strict justice that those who bad borne the heat and burthen of the day in their prosperity should , if misfortune or other circumstances compelled them to seek it , receive the first consideration , and that the aid so given should be liberal , prompt , and certain . He was sorry to say that the Boys School was iu need of active sympath
y , ancl it was also in want of being entirely remodelled before it would be in that efficient state in ivhich it should be . The Girls School was in a very different position ; it had been , and lie trusted it ever would lie , whilst so admirably managed as it was , popular in the highest degree . AVith respect to the Freemasons' Magazine , whatever had been his losses by that periodical , he felt that should circumstances ever require their aid , the Masons would never leave his family to want ; and he must acknowledge that he had been kindly and warmly supported through
much difficulty . After the allusion to those who were connected with him in the production of the Magazine , he could not refrain , in his own Lodge , from acknowledging the very valuable aid of Bro . Matthew Cooke , who had special departments of it under his control , and had worked up some of them to be very important features , Avhich had beeu accomplished to the satisfaction of " the majority of the readers . Fortunately for him , though not so for Bro . Cooke , the latter had a good deal of unoccupied time on his hands , and so he brought to bear an amount of research and learning which Bro , Warren could not do for
The Masonic Mirror.
himself , as his other business required daily stated labour . In conclusion he would say that the Magazine was never before conducted with more interest for the general body , totally irrespective of party , and for the best interests of Masonry , which , although there might be differences of opinion , should always tend to the most fraternal love of one another . Thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him , he resumed his seat amid considerable applause . Bro . Joseph SMITH begged , as a visitor , to be allowed to propose a toast , which he would be brief in
naming , because he was unable to add a syllable in praise of the brother who eveiy Mason respects , aud no one more so than himself , therefore he should name , indeed he hardly kneiv if it was necessary to name him as all present hacl turned their eyes to the AA'orshipful Master pro tem ., but he would give them " The health of that honest , good Mason , Bro . Buss , P . M . and See . ofthe Egyptian Lodge . " Bro . Buss , who ou rising ivas greeted with every mark of approbation , said— " He assured them it was ivith pride and gratification that he saiv Lodge No . 29 prospering iu
respectability and free from debt . It was true that they required some slight increase in numbers as well as in working Masons , but in the latter department he was happy to say the Lodge was increasing towards perfection at every meeting . Bro . Todd and himself had lost no opportunity to promote the benefits of the Lodge , and its welfare was very dear to each of them . In Bro . Todd , their Treasurer , they had one who was invaluable to the Lodge ; he was no niggard of their funds , but he was , as was Bro . Buss , totally opposed to any profusion that might involve them
iu debt . He might say that the meetings of the Egyptian Lodge AA'ere , to him , great sources of happiness , for there was ahvays that strong bond of union , unanimity , and good feeling among the brethren such ns no Lodge could exceeel , and very few equal . He should conclude by thanking them from his heart for that renewed expression of their kindness towards himself . " The last toast having been given , the evening was brought to a pleasant termination , among it the most uninterrupted flow of true fellowship and good feeling , which was enhanced by the capital songs of Bros . CheesAvriglit , Jacobs , EA-OS , Sadler , Matthew Cooke , Berry and Todd .
LODGE OF tr . xr . i' ( No . S 2 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the London Tavern , on Monday last , Feb . 6 th , when Bro . Slight , G . AA ' ., initiated tivo gentlemen into the Order , and afterwards most impressively installed Bro . Sawbridge as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Sawbridge having appointed his officers , and the other business being transacted , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , after which they spent a very pleasant evening . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Myers , AA ' . M ., No . 1017 ; IX . Towncnd , F . Bigg , Packivood , and H . Mnggeridge .
Ioxto LODGE ( NO . 275 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday , February 2 nd , Bro . H . Empson presiding for the first time since his installation , when he initiated a gentleman into the Order , passed tivo brothers , and raised another , to their respective degrees , the whole of the ceremonies being performed with great accuracy and impressiveness . At the close-of the business the brethren adjourned to a very elegant dinner , which was succeeded by the usual toasts . Bro . Heintemiimi , P . M .,
proposed " The Health of the AA ' . M ., " and congratulated the Lodge on their being presided over by a brother AVIIO SO well understood , not only the ceremonies but the spirit of Masonry , and one who ivas so generally beloved by all who knew him . He was sure the Lodge had never been presided over by a better Mason , or one ivho was more anxious to contribute to the comfort and welfare of the brethren ; AA'hile he was also ivell known for the truly Masonic charity ivhich distinguished him in private life . Bro . Empson , the AV . M ., briefly replied ancl assured the brethren that he
was deeply indebted to Bro . Heintzmaim and the other P . Ms , who were always ready to afford instruction to the brethren . Bro . H . G . AVarren , P . G . Steward , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " amongst whom were Bros . Nutt , P . G . Stewarnd ; George Barren , Fenn , Whatman , & c , and expressed their gratification at observing the admirable working of the Lodge , and the good feeling which evidently prevailed amonst all its members in their desire to contribute to each other ' s happiness . The toasts were relieved by some excellent singing by Bros . Donald King , and other brethren , and a most agreeable evening passed , Bro . J . A . L . Barnard , P . M " .. being most assiduous in his attention to the comfort of the ' visitors and brethren .
PROVINCIAL . Li-ICESTEPSITIRE . PROVINCIAL on Asm LODGE AT LEICESTER . A QUARTERLY communication of the Grand Lodge of this province held in the Freemasons' HallLeicester Tuesdaythe 31 st ult
was . , on , ., Bro . Kelly , ' R . W . IX Prov . t ' i . M ., iii the chair . The following brethren , among others , were present :- —11 . Crawford , P . Prov . S . G . W ., as D . Prov . G . M . ; F . Goodyer , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Hardy , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., as J . G . AV . ; Morris , Prov . G . Sec ; Underwood , Prov . (! . Treas . ; Paul , Prov . S . G . D . ; BreAvin , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Cumiuings , Proi " . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; AVilley . PI ' OA-. G . Purs . ; Harris , P . Prov . ( . 1 . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Bithrcy , Prov . G . Org . ; Gill , P . Prov . G . Org . ; N"dliam , Sloune , M . D ., Sheppard ,
Prov . G . Stewards ; Lieut . Barber , Man-is , ll ' arran , & c , & e . The Dep . Prov . Grand Master having been duly saluted , and the Prov . Grand Lodge opened in due form , the minutes of the last Grand Lodge , holden at Ashby de la J _ . ou . cli , on the ( ith October , 1 ? 5 9 . were read and confirmed
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The Masonic Mirror.
for he Avas not au advocate of making one institution the envy of the others . He greatly feared the Boys School was in want o £ strenuous support , as he knew the committee had lately purchased a property , and were building to render it equal to the demand made upon it . He looked at the Boys School as being an establishment founded on one of the very best principles of Freemasonry—it provided for the children of all creeds , and it was an honour to the committee that the sons of poorer brethren of the J lebreiv faith was as tenderly considered as those of our
own . There were noiv upwards of sixty boys iu the school , and the expenses must trench heavily on their receipts , and for these reasons he believed the Boys School to be more iu want of immediate assistance than any other of the charities . The Girls School was in a flourishing condition , its stewards were found with much more ease than for any other of the charities , and it ahvays had a large list of such able supporters . He believed the wives of Masons , both old ancl young , took a great interest in the Girls School , but contrasting the list of stewards of the
schools they stood as sixty for the girls and tiA-enty-eight for the boys , and the latter number was , in his opinion , totally inadequate to meet the requirements ofthe institution . For the warm reception the Lodge had given to the Masonic Charities , and its steady interest iu their behalf , he gratefully tendered them his very best thanks . The AA ' . M . then proposed " The healths of the Officers , "whicli wasably responded to by Bro . Eves and others . Tbe AA ' orshipful MASTER next said it g . ii-e him great pleasure to see a very distinguished brother present , he alluded to
Bro . Warren , the editor of the Freemasons' Magazine and Masonic Mirrora publication that ivas most ably conducted , and ivhich had been one of the most strenuous supporters of the charities . Bro . AVarren always took especial care to bring them forcibly before the Craft , and during tho time he had been manager of the Magazine , the charities had increased . immensely , which he believed to be greatly oiving to Bro . Warren ' s advocacy in his periodical . He , therefore , felt it was due to Bvo . AVarren , and those associated with him in the production of that journalthat the
, good feeling AA'ith which his endeavours ivere regarded in the Egyptian Lodge should be publicly acknowledged on such an occasion as the present , so he would propose " Bro . AA ' arren's good health , and a steady increase of success to The Freemason ' s Magazine . " Bro . AA ' ARBEX rose to assure the brethren of his heartiest thanks for the manner in which Bro . Buss had alluded to him , and the very cheering welcome accorded to liim'by the brethren of the Egyptian Lodge . Unfortunately his other avocations had prevented his being present earlier in the eA'eningbut
, from their kind reception he argued that they well understood it was business alone that had detained him . Bro . Buss had kindly mentioned his name as a consistent advocate of the Masonic charities , and he was gratified to find his labours approved of ; still he , and they , must admit the impossibility of any brother to carry out all he could desire to see achieved in their behalf . It was a source of great pleasure to himself to be able to say that he felt that , in conjunction with Bro . Joseph Smith , and others , they had the credit of having clone more for the aged Masons
and their widows than any others had done for the same institutions . He had been a zealous supporter of mi annual , in place of a triennial , festival , for he felt sure the oftener Masons arc reminded that some ol their brethren were in want , the oftener they would be succoured . All that was" required-was a constant appeal , which if made , would produce a more'bountiful and increasing response each time it was made ; and he believed the day to be not far distant when every Mason would subscribe to rescue their aged , infirm , ancl unfortunate brethren and widoAvs
from a [ life of penury and want . ( Hear , hear . ) Towards this end he appealed to every one present to give his support to this charity , which he regarded- as much move valuable than the Fund of BeneA'olence , because as a Mason descended the hill of life , twenty-five or thirty pounds a-year was to him a matter of great importance ; it was a little certainty whicli might be reckoned on as coming on at a particular day , and could be applied , from its regularity , to those stated periodical payments which must take lacesuch for instance as his rentancl
therebkeepp , , y ing that dearest of all blessings to an Englishman , a home , over his head . He begged he might not be misunderstood nor supposed to depreciate the other charities , they were equally worthy of support ; but bethought it to be no more than strict justice that those who bad borne the heat and burthen of the day in their prosperity should , if misfortune or other circumstances compelled them to seek it , receive the first consideration , and that the aid so given should be liberal , prompt , and certain . He was sorry to say that the Boys School was iu need of active sympath
y , ancl it was also in want of being entirely remodelled before it would be in that efficient state in ivhich it should be . The Girls School was in a very different position ; it had been , and lie trusted it ever would lie , whilst so admirably managed as it was , popular in the highest degree . AVith respect to the Freemasons' Magazine , whatever had been his losses by that periodical , he felt that should circumstances ever require their aid , the Masons would never leave his family to want ; and he must acknowledge that he had been kindly and warmly supported through
much difficulty . After the allusion to those who were connected with him in the production of the Magazine , he could not refrain , in his own Lodge , from acknowledging the very valuable aid of Bro . Matthew Cooke , who had special departments of it under his control , and had worked up some of them to be very important features , Avhich had beeu accomplished to the satisfaction of " the majority of the readers . Fortunately for him , though not so for Bro . Cooke , the latter had a good deal of unoccupied time on his hands , and so he brought to bear an amount of research and learning which Bro , Warren could not do for
The Masonic Mirror.
himself , as his other business required daily stated labour . In conclusion he would say that the Magazine was never before conducted with more interest for the general body , totally irrespective of party , and for the best interests of Masonry , which , although there might be differences of opinion , should always tend to the most fraternal love of one another . Thanking the brethren for the honour they had done him , he resumed his seat amid considerable applause . Bro . Joseph SMITH begged , as a visitor , to be allowed to propose a toast , which he would be brief in
naming , because he was unable to add a syllable in praise of the brother who eveiy Mason respects , aud no one more so than himself , therefore he should name , indeed he hardly kneiv if it was necessary to name him as all present hacl turned their eyes to the AA'orshipful Master pro tem ., but he would give them " The health of that honest , good Mason , Bro . Buss , P . M . and See . ofthe Egyptian Lodge . " Bro . Buss , who ou rising ivas greeted with every mark of approbation , said— " He assured them it was ivith pride and gratification that he saiv Lodge No . 29 prospering iu
respectability and free from debt . It was true that they required some slight increase in numbers as well as in working Masons , but in the latter department he was happy to say the Lodge was increasing towards perfection at every meeting . Bro . Todd and himself had lost no opportunity to promote the benefits of the Lodge , and its welfare was very dear to each of them . In Bro . Todd , their Treasurer , they had one who was invaluable to the Lodge ; he was no niggard of their funds , but he was , as was Bro . Buss , totally opposed to any profusion that might involve them
iu debt . He might say that the meetings of the Egyptian Lodge AA'ere , to him , great sources of happiness , for there was ahvays that strong bond of union , unanimity , and good feeling among the brethren such ns no Lodge could exceeel , and very few equal . He should conclude by thanking them from his heart for that renewed expression of their kindness towards himself . " The last toast having been given , the evening was brought to a pleasant termination , among it the most uninterrupted flow of true fellowship and good feeling , which was enhanced by the capital songs of Bros . CheesAvriglit , Jacobs , EA-OS , Sadler , Matthew Cooke , Berry and Todd .
LODGE OF tr . xr . i' ( No . S 2 ) . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the London Tavern , on Monday last , Feb . 6 th , when Bro . Slight , G . AA ' ., initiated tivo gentlemen into the Order , and afterwards most impressively installed Bro . Sawbridge as the W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . Sawbridge having appointed his officers , and the other business being transacted , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to dinner , after which they spent a very pleasant evening . Amongst the visitors were Bros . Myers , AA ' . M ., No . 1017 ; IX . Towncnd , F . Bigg , Packivood , and H . Mnggeridge .
Ioxto LODGE ( NO . 275 ) . —The monthly meeting of this Lodge was held at the Ship and Turtle , Leadenhall-street , on Thursday , February 2 nd , Bro . H . Empson presiding for the first time since his installation , when he initiated a gentleman into the Order , passed tivo brothers , and raised another , to their respective degrees , the whole of the ceremonies being performed with great accuracy and impressiveness . At the close-of the business the brethren adjourned to a very elegant dinner , which was succeeded by the usual toasts . Bro . Heintemiimi , P . M .,
proposed " The Health of the AA ' . M ., " and congratulated the Lodge on their being presided over by a brother AVIIO SO well understood , not only the ceremonies but the spirit of Masonry , and one who ivas so generally beloved by all who knew him . He was sure the Lodge had never been presided over by a better Mason , or one ivho was more anxious to contribute to the comfort and welfare of the brethren ; AA'hile he was also ivell known for the truly Masonic charity ivhich distinguished him in private life . Bro . Empson , the AV . M ., briefly replied ancl assured the brethren that he
was deeply indebted to Bro . Heintzmaim and the other P . Ms , who were always ready to afford instruction to the brethren . Bro . H . G . AVarren , P . G . Steward , acknowledged the toast of " The Visitors , " amongst whom were Bros . Nutt , P . G . Stewarnd ; George Barren , Fenn , Whatman , & c , and expressed their gratification at observing the admirable working of the Lodge , and the good feeling which evidently prevailed amonst all its members in their desire to contribute to each other ' s happiness . The toasts were relieved by some excellent singing by Bros . Donald King , and other brethren , and a most agreeable evening passed , Bro . J . A . L . Barnard , P . M " .. being most assiduous in his attention to the comfort of the ' visitors and brethren .
PROVINCIAL . Li-ICESTEPSITIRE . PROVINCIAL on Asm LODGE AT LEICESTER . A QUARTERLY communication of the Grand Lodge of this province held in the Freemasons' HallLeicester Tuesdaythe 31 st ult
was . , on , ., Bro . Kelly , ' R . W . IX Prov . t ' i . M ., iii the chair . The following brethren , among others , were present :- —11 . Crawford , P . Prov . S . G . W ., as D . Prov . G . M . ; F . Goodyer , Prov . S . G . AV . ; Hardy , P . Prov . S . G . AV ., as J . G . AV . ; Morris , Prov . G . Sec ; Underwood , Prov . (! . Treas . ; Paul , Prov . S . G . D . ; BreAvin , Prov . G . Dir . of Cers . ; Cumiuings , Proi " . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; AVilley . PI ' OA-. G . Purs . ; Harris , P . Prov . ( . 1 . Asst . Dir . of Cers . ; Bithrcy , Prov . G . Org . ; Gill , P . Prov . G . Org . ; N"dliam , Sloune , M . D ., Sheppard ,
Prov . G . Stewards ; Lieut . Barber , Man-is , ll ' arran , & c , & e . The Dep . Prov . Grand Master having been duly saluted , and the Prov . Grand Lodge opened in due form , the minutes of the last Grand Lodge , holden at Ashby de la J _ . ou . cli , on the ( ith October , 1 ? 5 9 . were read and confirmed