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The Masonic Mirror.
P . Prov . G . M . for Bengal ; Slight , J . G . D . ; Gray Clarke , G . Sec ; Potter , P . G . D . ; Chas . W . Elkington , P . G . S . B . and P . G . W ., Warwickshire ; Smith , G . Purs . ; Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G . M ., Isle of Wight ; Rev . Ryland Bedford , Prov . G . Chaplain , Warwickshire ; Harry Winton , Prov . G . D ., Sussex ; and nearly two hundred other brethren , of whom close upon fifty came from Warwickshire to support their Prov . Grand Master . Amongst the Warwickshire brethren present , in addition to those already
named , ive observed Bros . Jno . S . Newton , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Frederick Empson , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Thos . Clarke , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Geo . Hudson , Prov . G . Purs . ; K . Nason , Prov . G . S . B . ; Chas . Ratcliff , P . M . No . 689 ; J . T . Collins , P . M . No . GS 9 ; W . B . Briggs , AV . M . No . 51 ; Wm . Barwell , W . M . elect , No . 51 ; Jno . Machen , W . M ., Shakespear Lodge ; Henry Mulliner , W . M ., Guy's Lodge : J . H . Hobbes , W . M ., Bard of Avon Lodge ; Chas . Read , W . M ., Trinity Lodge ; 0 . Coke , W . M . No . SS ; Rev . J . Lucy ; E A . LinjarnProv . S . G . D . ; Jno . GoodeP . Prov . J . G . W .
, , After dinner grace was sung , and The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the first toast . He said he believed that there was not in the United Kingdom a more loyal body of men than the members of the Craft , and therefore it was peculiarly appropriate that be should call upon them to drink the health of their mhst gracious sovereign the Queen—a monarch who justly reigned in the affections of her people . The toast having been drunk with all the honours ,
Tlie CHAIRMAN saidfhe had next to propose to them the "Health of H . R . H . the Prince Consort , the Prince of Wales , and the other branches of the Royal Family . " As Masons they had a peculiar pleasure in claiming « ne member of tbat faraily as a member of their Order . ( Hear , hear ) . There were no doubt many brethren present who recollected the appearance of Prince Frederick William of Prussia in that hall —( hear , hear )—• and here he was reminded that the present was a most auspicious occasion of drinking the toast he had mentioned to themfor it was the
, anniversary of the marriage of that illustrious brother with the beloved Princess Royal of England . ( Hear , hear ) . He trusted they ivould soon be able to drink the health of the Prince of Wales as a brother Mason , for he could not do better than follow in the steps of his brother-in-law , and of his late uncle the Duke of Sussex , formerly the Grand Master of the Order , [ whose beautiful statue crowned the room in which they
were assembled . ( Cheers ) . This toast having met with a hearty response , — The CHAIRMAN proceeded to say that the next toast ho had to propose to them was one which he was quite sure would be cordially received by all present ( hear , hear ) , and he had only to regret that the subject of it was not present to fill the chair which he ( Bro . Lord Leigh ) so unworthily occupied . ( No , no ) . Everyone who was acquainted with their Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , must feel an admiration and respect
for his manly and courteous conduct , for whether they met him in Grand liixlge or iu private life , they found him alike courteous and kind . ( Cheers ) . He felt that it was unnecessary for him to add anything more to what he had already stated , except to observe that perhaps there were many present who were not aware that one branch of the charity , on whose behalf they were assembled , received his lordship ' s sanction in 1 S 50 , and had been since greatly indebted to him for his support . ( Hoar , hear ) . The CHAIRMAN then observed that he had great pleasure in proto the brethren the next
posing toast , namely , "The health of the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Panmure , and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present . " They might , he thought , congratulate themselves upon having Lord Panmure as their Deputy Grand Master , distinguished as he was alike in public and private life . ( Hear , hear ) . With respect to the other Grand Officers , he was pleased to see so many of them present , aud among them his noble brother , Lord de Tabley , one of the principal officers of Grand Lodge , whose name he would couple with the present toast . Bro . Lord DEJ-TABLEY , in returning thanks for thc complimentsaid
, ho Swished the task of replying on behalf of the Grand Officers had fallen into bettor hands than his . He was , however , sure he spoke their sentiments when he said that their utmost efforts would be devoted to the promotion of tho groat interests and sublime principles upon which Masonry was based , and that they would never be found wanting in the performance of their duty . For himself he hoped he would be permitted to express the gratification which ho felt in seeing so many of his brethren met together to promote one of the princi pal characteristics ofthe Orderwhich
, they were always ready to do , when that sacred principle was held up as a rallying flag for the relief of the distressed . ( Cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN next called upon the brethren to fill a bumper , to drink the toast of the evening , and in inviting them to do so he hoped , that should he fail in doing justice to the noble charity which he had tho honour to advocate , the brethren would kindly excuse him . ( Hear , hear ) . They were probably aware , that one brancb of the institution —he meant the Asylum for Aged Freemasonshad been founded
, by the late M . W . Grand Master , the Duke of Sussex , in 1842 , and he was happy in being able to toll them , that since that time one hundred and fortj--uine aged Freemasons had been received into it , among whom there had been distributed no less a- sum than £ 14 , 203 15 s . ( Hear , hear ) . With regard to the Widows' Fund , it had been founded—or rather as he had before observed , it had been sanctioned by the present Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , in 1 S 50 ; and to show the amount of which it had lished
good accomp , lie might observe that during the nine years it had been in existence , it had sheltered forty poor females , the widows of deceased brethren , and that they had received in alleviation
of their wants , ,- £ 2 , 535 12 s . 6 d . ( Hear , hear ) . He was informed that there wore at present upon the list of approved candidates the names of fourteen of their brethren , aud that there were applications from fifteen other brethren , whose claims had not as y ot been laid beforo the committee , to be placed in the same position . With regard to the candidates for admission to tho female branch of the charity , there were already the names of fourteen upon the approved list , and there were now awaiting
the consideration of thc committee the names of four others . ( Hear , hear ) . He had often heard it said by those who did not understand what Freemasonry really was , that Masons did nothing else but eat and enjoy themselves , but when these facts were borne in mind , he would leave them to judge if the brethren did not do something more than indulge themselves at convivial meetings . Since their last meeting there had been put aside for tho building fund the sum of -fc' 100 . ( Cheers ) . They mihtthereforeaugur well of the success of the institution , and
g , , that the funds ^ they might raise would be expended in the cause of true charity . This toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Colonel BURLTON then said that he had permission from the noble chairman to propose a toast , for whieh he hoped they would all fill to the brim . It was no unusual thing for one placed in his position to find his task lightened when the toast he had to propose was one which would strike upon their hearts with a sympathetic tone , and call
forth acclamations of heartfelt pleasure ; and though he who had to propose might be like himself only a rude and unlettered soldier , one in whose education elocution had been overlooked and forgotten , he might , when he knew that the toast be had to propose was a popular one , throw aside his fears and misgivings , and boldly step forward to discharge the duty imposed upon him . ( Hear , hear ) . It was thus that he undertook to be the humble means of laying before them the name of their noble brother—the Chairman . ( Loud cheers ) . He thanked them
heartily for the warmth with which they had received the mention of the name of his noble friend , since it proved that he was a true prophet ; but no one could feel surprised at their enthusiasm who was acquainted with his lordship ' s character as a Mason aud as a man , for as Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire , he was most active , most zealous , and most popular in the performance of his duties . He knew what those
duties were , and he performed them m regularly visiting the Lodges m his province . He was constantly among the brethren , and heart and soul he joined in all their undertakings . If any proof of that were needed , lie would simply point to the table before him , which was entirely filled by brethren from Warwickshire who had come up to London , regardless of personal inconvenience , to do honour to their Prov . Grand Master . Yes , there were brethren there from the fat pastures of Warwick , from smoky Birmingham , from the classic towns of Kenilworth
and Coventry , from the more fashionable Leamington , ancl last , not least , from Stratford upon Avon , tho birth place of the immortal Shakspeare . ( Hear , hear ) . It must bo , bethought , a j . roucl thing for his lordship to see so magnificent an assembly met together to support him , but still it was not to be wondered at , for on referring to that valuable and excellent publication , the Freemasons' Magazine and Masonic Mirror , he found that on retiring from the chair of his mother Lodge , the Lodge of Light , at Birmingham , he received from his brethren a
valuable testimonial of his services , and the very next day he was again installed Master of the Lodge at Stoneleigh , and from that Lodgo he received a magnificent gold snuffbox , from which he ( Col . Burlton ) had just taken a pinch of excellent snuff . The mention of Stonelei gh brought to his mind the princely hospitality with which , on a recent occasion , his lordship received two hundred of his brethren in his own mansion ( hear , hear ) , and where Masonic greeting was heard ivhere prebends and monks formerly revelled and grew fat . He did not say this offensively , for they were men who , in their time , did a great deal of good , but they also knew how to onjoy themselves to an extent , which they might not
have done had they been better acquainted with the laws of sanitary science . ( Hear , hear ) . He was sure that the institution for whicli his lordship was now pleading was deeply indebted to him , and if he ( Bro . Col . Burlton ) were to say anything more in his praise , he would merely mention , that his lordship , as lord lieutenant of the county , stood nobly forth in the performance of his duties , and was a perfect specimen of what a British nobleman ought to be . He would now call on them to drink " The health of their noble Chairman , Lord Leigh . "
Immense applause followed the proposal of this toast . The CHAIRMAN , in acknowledging the compliment , observed that although his gallant brother beside him had at the outset excused himself as not accustomed to public speaking , he ( the Chairman ) could only say that he envied him his eloquence . In responding to liis brethren for the kind manner iu which they had drunk his health , he would only say , ever since he had undertaken the duty of Deputy Grand Master he had never met with a drawback or with a cantankerous
brother , and he would personally thank those of them who had come up from Warwickshire on the present occasion to see him fill the office which had been imposed upon him by the M . W . the Grand Master , whose order it would be an umnasonie act to disobey . Bro . FARNFIELD , the Secretary of the Institution , and who had also acted as honorary Secretary to the Board o" Stewards , here read the list of subscriptions , the highest amounts of which came through Bro . C . W . Elkington , of Warwickshire , . £ 250 l . v . ; Bro . Henry Bridges , Somersetshire , £ 201 10 _\; and Oxfordshire , £ 133 Ifl . v . ; other provinces also swelling the amount by excellent lists . The M . W- Grand Master sent
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The Masonic Mirror.
P . Prov . G . M . for Bengal ; Slight , J . G . D . ; Gray Clarke , G . Sec ; Potter , P . G . D . ; Chas . W . Elkington , P . G . S . B . and P . G . W ., Warwickshire ; Smith , G . Purs . ; Hyde Pullen , D . Prov . G . M ., Isle of Wight ; Rev . Ryland Bedford , Prov . G . Chaplain , Warwickshire ; Harry Winton , Prov . G . D ., Sussex ; and nearly two hundred other brethren , of whom close upon fifty came from Warwickshire to support their Prov . Grand Master . Amongst the Warwickshire brethren present , in addition to those already
named , ive observed Bros . Jno . S . Newton , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Frederick Empson , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Thos . Clarke , P . Prov . S . G . W . ; Geo . Hudson , Prov . G . Purs . ; K . Nason , Prov . G . S . B . ; Chas . Ratcliff , P . M . No . 689 ; J . T . Collins , P . M . No . GS 9 ; W . B . Briggs , AV . M . No . 51 ; Wm . Barwell , W . M . elect , No . 51 ; Jno . Machen , W . M ., Shakespear Lodge ; Henry Mulliner , W . M ., Guy's Lodge : J . H . Hobbes , W . M ., Bard of Avon Lodge ; Chas . Read , W . M ., Trinity Lodge ; 0 . Coke , W . M . No . SS ; Rev . J . Lucy ; E A . LinjarnProv . S . G . D . ; Jno . GoodeP . Prov . J . G . W .
, , After dinner grace was sung , and The CHAIRMAN then rose to propose the first toast . He said he believed that there was not in the United Kingdom a more loyal body of men than the members of the Craft , and therefore it was peculiarly appropriate that be should call upon them to drink the health of their mhst gracious sovereign the Queen—a monarch who justly reigned in the affections of her people . The toast having been drunk with all the honours ,
Tlie CHAIRMAN saidfhe had next to propose to them the "Health of H . R . H . the Prince Consort , the Prince of Wales , and the other branches of the Royal Family . " As Masons they had a peculiar pleasure in claiming « ne member of tbat faraily as a member of their Order . ( Hear , hear ) . There were no doubt many brethren present who recollected the appearance of Prince Frederick William of Prussia in that hall —( hear , hear )—• and here he was reminded that the present was a most auspicious occasion of drinking the toast he had mentioned to themfor it was the
, anniversary of the marriage of that illustrious brother with the beloved Princess Royal of England . ( Hear , hear ) . He trusted they ivould soon be able to drink the health of the Prince of Wales as a brother Mason , for he could not do better than follow in the steps of his brother-in-law , and of his late uncle the Duke of Sussex , formerly the Grand Master of the Order , [ whose beautiful statue crowned the room in which they
were assembled . ( Cheers ) . This toast having met with a hearty response , — The CHAIRMAN proceeded to say that the next toast ho had to propose to them was one which he was quite sure would be cordially received by all present ( hear , hear ) , and he had only to regret that the subject of it was not present to fill the chair which he ( Bro . Lord Leigh ) so unworthily occupied . ( No , no ) . Everyone who was acquainted with their Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , must feel an admiration and respect
for his manly and courteous conduct , for whether they met him in Grand liixlge or iu private life , they found him alike courteous and kind . ( Cheers ) . He felt that it was unnecessary for him to add anything more to what he had already stated , except to observe that perhaps there were many present who were not aware that one branch of the charity , on whose behalf they were assembled , received his lordship ' s sanction in 1 S 50 , and had been since greatly indebted to him for his support . ( Hoar , hear ) . The CHAIRMAN then observed that he had great pleasure in proto the brethren the next
posing toast , namely , "The health of the Deputy Grand Master , Lord Panmure , and the rest of the Grand Officers past and present . " They might , he thought , congratulate themselves upon having Lord Panmure as their Deputy Grand Master , distinguished as he was alike in public and private life . ( Hear , hear ) . With respect to the other Grand Officers , he was pleased to see so many of them present , aud among them his noble brother , Lord de Tabley , one of the principal officers of Grand Lodge , whose name he would couple with the present toast . Bro . Lord DEJ-TABLEY , in returning thanks for thc complimentsaid
, ho Swished the task of replying on behalf of the Grand Officers had fallen into bettor hands than his . He was , however , sure he spoke their sentiments when he said that their utmost efforts would be devoted to the promotion of tho groat interests and sublime principles upon which Masonry was based , and that they would never be found wanting in the performance of their duty . For himself he hoped he would be permitted to express the gratification which ho felt in seeing so many of his brethren met together to promote one of the princi pal characteristics ofthe Orderwhich
, they were always ready to do , when that sacred principle was held up as a rallying flag for the relief of the distressed . ( Cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN next called upon the brethren to fill a bumper , to drink the toast of the evening , and in inviting them to do so he hoped , that should he fail in doing justice to the noble charity which he had tho honour to advocate , the brethren would kindly excuse him . ( Hear , hear ) . They were probably aware , that one brancb of the institution —he meant the Asylum for Aged Freemasonshad been founded
, by the late M . W . Grand Master , the Duke of Sussex , in 1842 , and he was happy in being able to toll them , that since that time one hundred and fortj--uine aged Freemasons had been received into it , among whom there had been distributed no less a- sum than £ 14 , 203 15 s . ( Hear , hear ) . With regard to the Widows' Fund , it had been founded—or rather as he had before observed , it had been sanctioned by the present Grand Master , the Earl of Zetland , in 1 S 50 ; and to show the amount of which it had lished
good accomp , lie might observe that during the nine years it had been in existence , it had sheltered forty poor females , the widows of deceased brethren , and that they had received in alleviation
of their wants , ,- £ 2 , 535 12 s . 6 d . ( Hear , hear ) . He was informed that there wore at present upon the list of approved candidates the names of fourteen of their brethren , aud that there were applications from fifteen other brethren , whose claims had not as y ot been laid beforo the committee , to be placed in the same position . With regard to the candidates for admission to tho female branch of the charity , there were already the names of fourteen upon the approved list , and there were now awaiting
the consideration of thc committee the names of four others . ( Hear , hear ) . He had often heard it said by those who did not understand what Freemasonry really was , that Masons did nothing else but eat and enjoy themselves , but when these facts were borne in mind , he would leave them to judge if the brethren did not do something more than indulge themselves at convivial meetings . Since their last meeting there had been put aside for tho building fund the sum of -fc' 100 . ( Cheers ) . They mihtthereforeaugur well of the success of the institution , and
g , , that the funds ^ they might raise would be expended in the cause of true charity . This toast was drunk with enthusiasm . Bro . Colonel BURLTON then said that he had permission from the noble chairman to propose a toast , for whieh he hoped they would all fill to the brim . It was no unusual thing for one placed in his position to find his task lightened when the toast he had to propose was one which would strike upon their hearts with a sympathetic tone , and call
forth acclamations of heartfelt pleasure ; and though he who had to propose might be like himself only a rude and unlettered soldier , one in whose education elocution had been overlooked and forgotten , he might , when he knew that the toast be had to propose was a popular one , throw aside his fears and misgivings , and boldly step forward to discharge the duty imposed upon him . ( Hear , hear ) . It was thus that he undertook to be the humble means of laying before them the name of their noble brother—the Chairman . ( Loud cheers ) . He thanked them
heartily for the warmth with which they had received the mention of the name of his noble friend , since it proved that he was a true prophet ; but no one could feel surprised at their enthusiasm who was acquainted with his lordship ' s character as a Mason aud as a man , for as Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire , he was most active , most zealous , and most popular in the performance of his duties . He knew what those
duties were , and he performed them m regularly visiting the Lodges m his province . He was constantly among the brethren , and heart and soul he joined in all their undertakings . If any proof of that were needed , lie would simply point to the table before him , which was entirely filled by brethren from Warwickshire who had come up to London , regardless of personal inconvenience , to do honour to their Prov . Grand Master . Yes , there were brethren there from the fat pastures of Warwick , from smoky Birmingham , from the classic towns of Kenilworth
and Coventry , from the more fashionable Leamington , ancl last , not least , from Stratford upon Avon , tho birth place of the immortal Shakspeare . ( Hear , hear ) . It must bo , bethought , a j . roucl thing for his lordship to see so magnificent an assembly met together to support him , but still it was not to be wondered at , for on referring to that valuable and excellent publication , the Freemasons' Magazine and Masonic Mirror , he found that on retiring from the chair of his mother Lodge , the Lodge of Light , at Birmingham , he received from his brethren a
valuable testimonial of his services , and the very next day he was again installed Master of the Lodge at Stoneleigh , and from that Lodgo he received a magnificent gold snuffbox , from which he ( Col . Burlton ) had just taken a pinch of excellent snuff . The mention of Stonelei gh brought to his mind the princely hospitality with which , on a recent occasion , his lordship received two hundred of his brethren in his own mansion ( hear , hear ) , and where Masonic greeting was heard ivhere prebends and monks formerly revelled and grew fat . He did not say this offensively , for they were men who , in their time , did a great deal of good , but they also knew how to onjoy themselves to an extent , which they might not
have done had they been better acquainted with the laws of sanitary science . ( Hear , hear ) . He was sure that the institution for whicli his lordship was now pleading was deeply indebted to him , and if he ( Bro . Col . Burlton ) were to say anything more in his praise , he would merely mention , that his lordship , as lord lieutenant of the county , stood nobly forth in the performance of his duties , and was a perfect specimen of what a British nobleman ought to be . He would now call on them to drink " The health of their noble Chairman , Lord Leigh . "
Immense applause followed the proposal of this toast . The CHAIRMAN , in acknowledging the compliment , observed that although his gallant brother beside him had at the outset excused himself as not accustomed to public speaking , he ( the Chairman ) could only say that he envied him his eloquence . In responding to liis brethren for the kind manner iu which they had drunk his health , he would only say , ever since he had undertaken the duty of Deputy Grand Master he had never met with a drawback or with a cantankerous
brother , and he would personally thank those of them who had come up from Warwickshire on the present occasion to see him fill the office which had been imposed upon him by the M . W . the Grand Master , whose order it would be an umnasonie act to disobey . Bro . FARNFIELD , the Secretary of the Institution , and who had also acted as honorary Secretary to the Board o" Stewards , here read the list of subscriptions , the highest amounts of which came through Bro . C . W . Elkington , of Warwickshire , . £ 250 l . v . ; Bro . Henry Bridges , Somersetshire , £ 201 10 _\; and Oxfordshire , £ 133 Ifl . v . ; other provinces also swelling the amount by excellent lists . The M . W- Grand Master sent