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proceeded to initiate Dr . Thomas Edwin Edwards , Z . E . C . P . London , and M . E . C . S ., and Mr . John Bell , separately into the secrets of the Order , Avhich Avas done in a masterly style . The Secretary then read the by-laws of the lodge , and the W . M ., having consented to preside at the forthcoming festival of the Girls' and Boys' Schools , made a most urgent appeal to the members on behalf of those charities . After impressing upon the brethren the necessity for supporting these
benevolent institutions , he intimated that he should be most happy to receive any amount of money on behalf of the Boys ' School , Avhich was indeed more in need of funds than Jhe Girls' School . The Secretary having no further business to transact , the lodge was closed in ample form . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which Avas admirably served up hy Messrs' Clemow . When grace had been said
and the cloth removed , the WM . proposed " The Queen and the Cralt , which Avas duly honoured . The next toasts that followed were those of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M . of Freemasons , " "The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " each toast being received with enthusiasm . The AV . M . having congratulated the brother initiates upon their entry into Freemasonry , called upon the brethren to drink their healths with due
Masonic honours . Bro . Dr . Edwards then rose and said it gave him great pleasure to return his sincere thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him that evening , and which Avould always leave a lasting impression upon his memory , and heartily thank the brethren for their kindness . Bro . John Bell stated that he Avould endeavour to become a worthy Mason . The AV . M . said the next toast he was about to propose Avas always a very pleasant one to the
members of the Belgrave Lodge , being that of "The Brother Visitors , " and called upon the brethren to drink their healths in a bumper . Bro . J . H . Staples responded on behalf of the visitors . Tbe W . M . then gave " The Past Masters , " and the Secretary , Bro . Garrod , having sung the Entered Apprentice's song most admirably , he then responded on the part of himself and his brother P . M . ' s . "The Officers of the Lodge" was the next toastand Bro . Potter acknowledged the toast on the
, part of himsell and his brother officers . The last toast that was given was that of " The Tylers , " which was duly honoured . During the evening some excellent songs Avere given by the following brethren : —H . Evenden , W . Rose , Geo . Pymm , Thos . iStripp , J . Slade , AV . Batley , J . Hobbs , J . Bell , and J . H . Staples , and a recitation hy Bro . Bunting . The brethren separated , after a most interesting and delightful evening , in peace arid harmony , at the seasonable hour of eleven o ' clock .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 813 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , January 19 th , at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . Bro . R . J . Boyce , AV . M ., presided . Bros . Main , S . AV . ; Nightingale , J . AV . ; Emuiens , P . M , ; Theker , J . W . Laughlin , P . M . and Chap . ; and a large body of the members Avere present , lesides some few visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Dixson , W . M . of the Old Concord Lodge ; ThompsonP . M . Domatic ;
, , and E . G . Thompson , Domatic . In consequence of the death of Bro . Estwick , the esteemed P . M . and Treasurer of the lodge , the lodge room was appropriately fitted up , and all the brethren wore the emblems of mourning , for never was there a man held in higher estimation , and deservedly so , than their lamented Bro . Estwick , Avho carried out in act as Avell as in word , those great principles
which so eminently distinguish our noble Order , not only towards the Craft , but on all occasions where they were required . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes read , ifc Avas afterwards advanced to the second and third degrees , when Bros . Norman and Merrett Avere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . At the conclusion of this ceremony
, Bro . the Rev . J . AV . LAUGHLIST , the chaplain of the lodge rose and said : — Avorshipful Master and Brethren— There Avas never an occasion in the history of the New Concord Lodge in which the third-degree Avas Avorked under such awful circumstances . AVe have been called upon to think and ponder over as Master Masons those emblems of death which are before us by the
untimely death of one whom we most deeply deplore . AVe are called upon to reflect upon the termination of our mortal existence , not in theory , but in fact , as shown to us in the last Sew hours by the untimely death of one of the rulers of the
Craft AVIIO has been taken from amongst us , and one whom we all deeply deplore . I can assure yon that Avhen I received my summons , which contained a notification of the death of Bro , Estwick , a feeling come over me Avhich it is quite oufc of my power to give utterance to . In the first place it seems to me so terrible to see a man fifty-two years of age , and only as ifc were in the prime of life , cut off in a moment , leaving the lodge in a state of Avidowhood in thus being deprived of the fostering- care of one AVIIO had laboured and done so much for ifc
as Bro . Estwick . He Avas with us from the very beginning , and iu all tha early struggles of the lodge he held manfully by it . He Avas a genuine and true brother , and he never joined the lodge for the sake of those honours and distinctions ^ conferred upon worthy members so much as ifc was his desire to become a good man and Mason , Avho served the Great Architect of the Universe , and while worshipping the Most High , he did not forget the wants of his fellow man . Bro . Estwick as a
man in his private character Avas one of strict integrity and uprightness , the breath of slander never tainted ifc for a moment , and he extended the hand of benevolence to every brother who required his aid . AVe know how he supported our character as steward of the festivals for our noble institutions , and he was always ready oufc of Masonry to assist the cry of distress . _ He was a supporter of many philanthropic institutions established
for the purpose of doing good to the poor in the most inclement season of the year . He AVBS a true brother , both in words and in Avorks , and by his sedulous attention to the duties of the lodge , he Avas a . pattern to us all . He entertained the greatest devotion to Freemasonry , for Avhen through illness he was precluded from attending his lodge , he meditated having something of the kind at his own house , so thafc the great principles
of onr Order could be there honoured , and Ave shall do well to follow his brilliant example . All of us now present about the same age as our Bro . Estwick , and those Avho are older , should remember the solemn call Avhich has been given to our departed brother . It speaks to us trumpet-tongued—it calls earnestly apon us to do good to one another , to Avork while it is yefc day , for in the presence of our symbols Ave knoAV nofc how soon the grave may receive us into its cold bosom . Let us
then during our lives devote ourselves , our souls and bodies , to the service of the Most High . Let us toil in the works which are the great principles of Freemasonry , so that Avhen Ave die we may leave behind us the savour of a good name , and we
may be spoken of as having done not only credit to the Craft , but to our common humanity . I do not Avish to speak dogmatically of our religion , but I know of no man in the lodge who Avas more guided by our ruling principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , those great pillars , that great , noble , and visible sign that all Avas right between him and his God , than Bro . Estwick . AVe all know how he demonstrated these noble principles in carrying oufc Avhat I had almost said our
Divine Order . AVe have the surest proof that he now is , as he deserved while he presided in the lodge as W . M ., a partaker of the glories and immortality of the Grand Lodge above , where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for ever . His end was peace , and let us all pray that Ave , " like him , may die the death of the righteous , and that our last end may be like his . "
The rev . brother was listened to throughout this address with the deepest attention , and afc its close there was hut one feeling as to the great loss they had sustained . Bro . EMJIENS , P . M ., rose and said he should propose that a letter of condolence be addressed fco the widow of Bro . Estwick , as a mark of respect entertained by the lodge towards their deceased ] brother , and he felt sure that every brother would agree Avith him that that Avas a proper proceeding on the part
of ttie New Concord Lodge . Bro . MAIN , S . AV ., seconded the motion . Bro . HAAOIOND , Hon . Sec , said since the summons had been issued he had received information of the death of another brother , Bro . Hardwick . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Henry John Adams , and Mr . Louis , A . De Gory Duke , Avere severally
initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . It Avas brought under the notice of the lodge that Bro . Osmond would represent the lodge at the coming festival for the benefit of the Royal Benevolent Institution , & c , and a very liberal subscription was raised to be placed in his hands on that occasion . The lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .
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Metropolitan.
proceeded to initiate Dr . Thomas Edwin Edwards , Z . E . C . P . London , and M . E . C . S ., and Mr . John Bell , separately into the secrets of the Order , Avhich Avas done in a masterly style . The Secretary then read the by-laws of the lodge , and the W . M ., having consented to preside at the forthcoming festival of the Girls' and Boys' Schools , made a most urgent appeal to the members on behalf of those charities . After impressing upon the brethren the necessity for supporting these
benevolent institutions , he intimated that he should be most happy to receive any amount of money on behalf of the Boys ' School , Avhich was indeed more in need of funds than Jhe Girls' School . The Secretary having no further business to transact , the lodge was closed in ample form . The brethren then adjourned to a sumptuous banquet , which Avas admirably served up hy Messrs' Clemow . When grace had been said
and the cloth removed , the WM . proposed " The Queen and the Cralt , which Avas duly honoured . The next toasts that followed were those of "The Right Hon . the Earl of Zetland , M . AV . G . M . of Freemasons , " "The Right Hon . the Earl de Grey and Ripon , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " each toast being received with enthusiasm . The AV . M . having congratulated the brother initiates upon their entry into Freemasonry , called upon the brethren to drink their healths with due
Masonic honours . Bro . Dr . Edwards then rose and said it gave him great pleasure to return his sincere thanks for the honour which had been conferred upon him that evening , and which Avould always leave a lasting impression upon his memory , and heartily thank the brethren for their kindness . Bro . John Bell stated that he Avould endeavour to become a worthy Mason . The AV . M . said the next toast he was about to propose Avas always a very pleasant one to the
members of the Belgrave Lodge , being that of "The Brother Visitors , " and called upon the brethren to drink their healths in a bumper . Bro . J . H . Staples responded on behalf of the visitors . Tbe W . M . then gave " The Past Masters , " and the Secretary , Bro . Garrod , having sung the Entered Apprentice's song most admirably , he then responded on the part of himself and his brother P . M . ' s . "The Officers of the Lodge" was the next toastand Bro . Potter acknowledged the toast on the
, part of himsell and his brother officers . The last toast that was given was that of " The Tylers , " which was duly honoured . During the evening some excellent songs Avere given by the following brethren : —H . Evenden , W . Rose , Geo . Pymm , Thos . iStripp , J . Slade , AV . Batley , J . Hobbs , J . Bell , and J . H . Staples , and a recitation hy Bro . Bunting . The brethren separated , after a most interesting and delightful evening , in peace arid harmony , at the seasonable hour of eleven o ' clock .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( NO . 813 ) . The monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Friday evening , January 19 th , at the Rosemary Branch Tavern , Hoxton . Bro . R . J . Boyce , AV . M ., presided . Bros . Main , S . AV . ; Nightingale , J . AV . ; Emuiens , P . M , ; Theker , J . W . Laughlin , P . M . and Chap . ; and a large body of the members Avere present , lesides some few visitors , amongst whom were Bros . Dixson , W . M . of the Old Concord Lodge ; ThompsonP . M . Domatic ;
, , and E . G . Thompson , Domatic . In consequence of the death of Bro . Estwick , the esteemed P . M . and Treasurer of the lodge , the lodge room was appropriately fitted up , and all the brethren wore the emblems of mourning , for never was there a man held in higher estimation , and deservedly so , than their lamented Bro . Estwick , Avho carried out in act as Avell as in word , those great principles
which so eminently distinguish our noble Order , not only towards the Craft , but on all occasions where they were required . The lodge having been opened in due form , and the minutes read , ifc Avas afterwards advanced to the second and third degrees , when Bros . Norman and Merrett Avere raised to the sublime degree of M . M . At the conclusion of this ceremony
, Bro . the Rev . J . AV . LAUGHLIST , the chaplain of the lodge rose and said : — Avorshipful Master and Brethren— There Avas never an occasion in the history of the New Concord Lodge in which the third-degree Avas Avorked under such awful circumstances . AVe have been called upon to think and ponder over as Master Masons those emblems of death which are before us by the
untimely death of one whom we most deeply deplore . AVe are called upon to reflect upon the termination of our mortal existence , not in theory , but in fact , as shown to us in the last Sew hours by the untimely death of one of the rulers of the
Craft AVIIO has been taken from amongst us , and one whom we all deeply deplore . I can assure yon that Avhen I received my summons , which contained a notification of the death of Bro , Estwick , a feeling come over me Avhich it is quite oufc of my power to give utterance to . In the first place it seems to me so terrible to see a man fifty-two years of age , and only as ifc were in the prime of life , cut off in a moment , leaving the lodge in a state of Avidowhood in thus being deprived of the fostering- care of one AVIIO had laboured and done so much for ifc
as Bro . Estwick . He Avas with us from the very beginning , and iu all tha early struggles of the lodge he held manfully by it . He Avas a genuine and true brother , and he never joined the lodge for the sake of those honours and distinctions ^ conferred upon worthy members so much as ifc was his desire to become a good man and Mason , Avho served the Great Architect of the Universe , and while worshipping the Most High , he did not forget the wants of his fellow man . Bro . Estwick as a
man in his private character Avas one of strict integrity and uprightness , the breath of slander never tainted ifc for a moment , and he extended the hand of benevolence to every brother who required his aid . AVe know how he supported our character as steward of the festivals for our noble institutions , and he was always ready oufc of Masonry to assist the cry of distress . _ He was a supporter of many philanthropic institutions established
for the purpose of doing good to the poor in the most inclement season of the year . He AVBS a true brother , both in words and in Avorks , and by his sedulous attention to the duties of the lodge , he Avas a . pattern to us all . He entertained the greatest devotion to Freemasonry , for Avhen through illness he was precluded from attending his lodge , he meditated having something of the kind at his own house , so thafc the great principles
of onr Order could be there honoured , and Ave shall do well to follow his brilliant example . All of us now present about the same age as our Bro . Estwick , and those Avho are older , should remember the solemn call Avhich has been given to our departed brother . It speaks to us trumpet-tongued—it calls earnestly apon us to do good to one another , to Avork while it is yefc day , for in the presence of our symbols Ave knoAV nofc how soon the grave may receive us into its cold bosom . Let us
then during our lives devote ourselves , our souls and bodies , to the service of the Most High . Let us toil in the works which are the great principles of Freemasonry , so that Avhen Ave die we may leave behind us the savour of a good name , and we
may be spoken of as having done not only credit to the Craft , but to our common humanity . I do not Avish to speak dogmatically of our religion , but I know of no man in the lodge who Avas more guided by our ruling principles of brotherly love , relief , and truth , those great pillars , that great , noble , and visible sign that all Avas right between him and his God , than Bro . Estwick . AVe all know how he demonstrated these noble principles in carrying oufc Avhat I had almost said our
Divine Order . AVe have the surest proof that he now is , as he deserved while he presided in the lodge as W . M ., a partaker of the glories and immortality of the Grand Lodge above , where the Great Architect of the Universe lives and reigns for ever . His end was peace , and let us all pray that Ave , " like him , may die the death of the righteous , and that our last end may be like his . "
The rev . brother was listened to throughout this address with the deepest attention , and afc its close there was hut one feeling as to the great loss they had sustained . Bro . EMJIENS , P . M ., rose and said he should propose that a letter of condolence be addressed fco the widow of Bro . Estwick , as a mark of respect entertained by the lodge towards their deceased ] brother , and he felt sure that every brother would agree Avith him that that Avas a proper proceeding on the part
of ttie New Concord Lodge . Bro . MAIN , S . AV ., seconded the motion . Bro . HAAOIOND , Hon . Sec , said since the summons had been issued he had received information of the death of another brother , Bro . Hardwick . The lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Henry John Adams , and Mr . Louis , A . De Gory Duke , Avere severally
initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . It Avas brought under the notice of the lodge that Bro . Osmond would represent the lodge at the coming festival for the benefit of the Royal Benevolent Institution , & c , and a very liberal subscription was raised to be placed in his hands on that occasion . The lodge Avas then closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment .