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New Year's Entertainment At The Benevolent Institution.
NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
r PHE usual New Tear ' s Entertainment was given to the residents at the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution at Croydon on Wednesday . The visitors arrived shortly before tiro o'clock , and were nob long in undertaking the various duties necessary to tho enjoyment of bhe " Old Folks . " Dr . Sbrong , the Honorary Surgeon
of the Institution , presided at the dinner table , whioh was well filled , aud we need hardly mention , rapidly emptied . All who took part in the repast appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselve ? , and where so much was done by those present to bring about this happy result it could hardly have been otherwise . As is customary at these
gatherings , a few toasts were indulged in previous to the commencement of the entertainment of the day , which on this occasion consisted of a selection of songs , recitations , humorous sketches , & c . Dr . Strong proposed the toast of the Queen , and followed this with the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , referring in kindly way to
the appearance of the old friends and annnitants he saw around him . If they looked somewhat older than they did a few years back , they also appeared to be even more lively than formerly . In connection with the Institution he wished to mention a lady who was associated with it—the Warden , Miss Norris . The residents in
the Institution knew how much they were indebted to her for the kind care , solicitude and watchfulness which she bestowed upon them . The Committee also knew how careful she was of the properby of bhe Institution , how she guarded its interests , and how she abnegated herself . Although in the present day ladies made speeches , Miss
Norris would rather not reply to this toast herself , and therefore he would call on Bro . Terry bo reply for her . Bro . Terry was tho life and soul of the Institution . To him they were all indebted for his watchfulness and care , and also for getting up both the New Tear ' s and the Summer ' s Entertainments to the Old People .
The toast was dnly honoured , and Brother Terry replied . Interpreting Miss Norris ' s feelings , he thanked the company very much for their hearty acceptance of tho toast . The guests sympathised with all the residents of the Institntion , and they felt that there could be no better successor to the late Brother
Norris in the office of Warden of the Institution than Miss Norris . That she might long bo spared to carry on her earnest work was the wish not only of tho Committee but of the residents . Although she had never bad the advantage of being a mother , yet she exercised motherlv care over tho annuitants at Croydon . He agreed perfectly
with what had beeu said with regard to Miss IN orris , and he thanked the company very much for the compliment paid lo her , which he might say was well deserved . Bro . Edgar Bowyer proposed Dr . Strong Chairman , aud that Brother replied . He had been connected with the Institution for 27 years , and in that time ha had seen a
great many changes . Many old friends had passed away , many new ones were made , and still the world rolled on . He had seen the Wardens pass away , but ho hoped ho should never see Miss Norris disp ' aced . He would now propose tbe Founders of tho Feast . The entertainment waa not provided oub of the funds of the Institution ,
but from voluntary contributions cheerfully made . It was very pleasant to find that though the brethren got oldor , they still bad the same desire they always had to Ljivo enjoyment to their leS 3 fortunate brothers and sisters . Ho would particularly mention Bros . Bowyer , Hastings Miller , Crutch , Now ton , Goode , and Berry , all of whom
assisted in providing these delightful festival- ' , to tho utmost of their ability , and with tho greatest heuitinoss . Bro . Thomas Goode , who was called on for a reply , said ho had been there several times , aud had assisted as far as ho could iu making their dear old friends happy and comfortable : but what little he had done towards the feast had been
amply rewarded—and ha waa suro that every other founder had beeu most amply rewarded—by seeing tho happy faces thero wero around him . Bro . Bowyer , who assumed the chair , proposed success to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and to this Brother Torry replied . He said that 1887 had been the most eventful year in tho history of
tho Masonic Institutions . He was proud to say that while tho two educational establishments had realised £ 33 , 000 dnring the year , the Benevolent Institution had tho honour of taking nearly £ 29 , 000 . It was problematical what would be tho result of the year 1888 . Tho number of Stewards for the old people was much smaller than
it was at that timo last year—there being now 180 against 255 . Thero was very hard work to be done before tho election . There wero 130 candidates and only 14 vacancies—11 men and 3 widows , and the Committee had not the power to make an addition . There was no question at all thafc tho Centenary of the Girls' School was
absorbing all tho interest of tha Craft . As far a . 3 he was concerned , during the twenty-four years he hid been connected with the Institution , he had never allowed himself abaenco from duty when his presence waa necc-tsary , and be hapid ho should continue to find the Institution with tho same promise of success ifc then enjoyed .
The Craffc had enabled it to achieve what ifc was now doing , and ho hoped when t'uoy met tln . t time next year , thero would be even bott . 'r prospects for it . Brother Raynham W . Stow ^ rt proposed the Chairman , Brother Bowyer , who replied . Brother Terry referred to the annual oritcrtainroent , similar to thoir own , which was then going
on afc tho Masonic Hal ! , Co-oper Stroll , M-assohoater . Tho Provinco of E isb Lancashire had for many years gathered together afc Manchester the annuil'Lr . ts 0 ? its Province , raying railway faro and cab hire in order to have thorn all together afc a Now Tear ' s treat in Manchester . Ho had just sent them tho following teletrrani : —
*• Tho Old Folks afc Croydon send fraternal greeting !* to brethren at Manchester , wishing them a Happy New Year and an enjoyable evening . " To this , later In tlio cvniv .:: ^ , tho following roplv was received : —
"Annuitant- ! and brethreu assembled here reciprocate ? yoarkiad expressions . Wishing you every success iu future . JE * . ¦ •' ¦ ' •••. is , Manchester .
New Year's Entertainment At The Benevolent Institution.
Bro . Bowyer proposed the health of Dr . Strong , and highly eulogised the devotion he had shown to the interests of the Institution for 27 years . Dr . Strong replied , and pointed out the vast improvements there had been in the Institution since he first became acquainted with it—the increase in the annuities , the greater comfort of the
annuitants , the enlargement of the hall , the provision of gas in lieu of oil and other lights , the gift of a library , and other improvements , which might be called luxuries , in comparison with what they would now call the bare necessaries of life . With regard to the library , he commended tho liberality of the Snpreme Council , 33 ° . Bros . J . G .
Stevens aud J . Mason replied respectively to a toast proposed by Bro . Bowyer in their honour , both hoping that this year wonld be a favourable one for the Institution , though at the same time fearing that the Girls' Centenary would absorb the principal part of the funds of the Craft . Then followed an agreeable drawing-room
entertainment , given by Bro . Charles Chumley , assisted by friends . Tho sketch given by Bro . Chumley himself , entitled "A few minutes with Professor Chum , " carried the palm of the evening , he being particularly clever in portraying the features of celebrities of the day . Part II . of tho programme included a negro-minstrel interlude , whioh also called forth some well-merited applause .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
— : o : — ST . JOHN'S FESTIVAL .
ON Tuesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the annual Festival of St . John was celebrated by the Inverness Masonio Lodges with the usual proceedings . The brethren of St . John's Lodge dined in the Caledonian Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . W . Burns R . W . M . There was a large attendance , and a happy evening was spent . The following office-bearers were reappointed for the ensning year : —Bros .
Wm . Burns R . W . M ., A . T . F . Fraser D . M ., Jamea Ross S . M ., W . Mackay S . W ., Jonathan Ross J . W ., T . G . Henderson Treasurer , James A . M . Watson Secretary , James Clarke S . D ., John H . Forsyth J . D ., E . Cesari I . G ., A . Macfarlane and A . Mackenzie Stewards , James Hay Tyler . The brethren of St . Mary ' s Lodge assembled at their
hall in School Lane at half past six . They formed into processional order , and headed by the fine band of the 1 st Volunteer Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders , under Bandmaster Sanderson , proceeded to the Victoria Hotel . In their march through the streets , to the inspiriting strains of the " Merry Masons , " the brethren excited
considerable attention . At the Festival Bro . Francis Sqnair R . W . M . presided . After dinner , Bro . Sqnair , in name of the members of the Lodge , presented Bro . John Ellis , Past Master , with a handsome silver cake basket . Iu making the presentation he mentioned that Bro . Ellis had become a member of bhe Lodge in 1811 , bhab he served
in different offices in the Lodge until the year 1869 , when the members of tbo Lodge unanimously elected him to the position of Right Worshipfnl Master—the highest honour they could confer upon him . That office he held first for seven years without a break , and again for a period of two years , making in all a period of nine years
—the longest time that ever any member held that position in the Lodgo . As to the way iu which he fulfilled tbo duties of the office , all the members wbo were then connected with the Lodge could testify ; suffice it to say , that , now since he had ceased to be coming so regularly amongst them , the brethren had , with one accord , asked
him to present this small token of their good-will and brotherly feeling . So hearty and enthusiastic were the expressions of goodwill , ho added , tho subscriptions had to bo limited to a small sum from each individual to keep the fund within bounds . Bro . Ellis suitably thanked tho brethreu for their kind present , and thereafter
a very pleasant evening was passed , during which the nsual deputations were exchanged with the sister Lodge . In course of the evening Bro . D . Macpherson , Drnmmond Street , Senior Warden , presented a handsome claymore to the Lodge . Tho gift was appropriately acknowledged by the R . W . M ., on behalf of the brethren .
The following are the office bearers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . Squair R . W . M ., Ellis P . M ., Miller D . M ., D . Macpherson S . W ., Mackenzie J . W ., Stewart S . D ., Fowler J . D ., John Mann I . G ., Hugh Mackintosh Tyler , Macgregor Secretary , James Macbean Treasurer , Ross Senior Steward , Clark Junior Steward .
Funeral Lodge.
FUNERAL LODGE .
A FUNERAL Lodgo in connection with the death of Lord Dal--j-j- honsie , Past Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire , was held oa tho evening of the 22 nd ult ., in tho Thistle Hall , Dundee . Bro . James Berry , Depufco Provincial Graud Master , presided , and there wero about 300 persons present , nearly all tho Lodges iu the
county being ropiosented . Bro . Jobn Heckford represented St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose . Tho orations were delivered by tbe Depute Grand Master and the Rov . Bro . Crabbe , Brechin , the Provincial Chaplain . Tho whole service was of a vory impressive character .
LONDON AND SOUTH- W ESTBRN RAILWAI * . —Travellers by this line will bo rejoiced to hoar that from the commencement of I 088 tho refreshment rooms afc tho various stations will bo iu the hands of Messrs . Spiora and Pond . Their contract includes tho v / iioio of the lino from Waterloo to E :: oter , Ilfraco : nbe , Devonport , and so forth ,
and passengers will be ablo to rely uputi well-served wholesome food , gnr . d oh tendance , and tho bos ; of Bass ' s beer , and wine aud spirits . This firm created a gu ^ trooomiu revolution when ifc first took our railway re fresh merit rooms iu hand , and has continued to deserve its high reputation .
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New Year's Entertainment At The Benevolent Institution.
NEW YEAR'S ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
r PHE usual New Tear ' s Entertainment was given to the residents at the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution at Croydon on Wednesday . The visitors arrived shortly before tiro o'clock , and were nob long in undertaking the various duties necessary to tho enjoyment of bhe " Old Folks . " Dr . Sbrong , the Honorary Surgeon
of the Institution , presided at the dinner table , whioh was well filled , aud we need hardly mention , rapidly emptied . All who took part in the repast appeared to thoroughly enjoy themselve ? , and where so much was done by those present to bring about this happy result it could hardly have been otherwise . As is customary at these
gatherings , a few toasts were indulged in previous to the commencement of the entertainment of the day , which on this occasion consisted of a selection of songs , recitations , humorous sketches , & c . Dr . Strong proposed the toast of the Queen , and followed this with the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , referring in kindly way to
the appearance of the old friends and annnitants he saw around him . If they looked somewhat older than they did a few years back , they also appeared to be even more lively than formerly . In connection with the Institution he wished to mention a lady who was associated with it—the Warden , Miss Norris . The residents in
the Institution knew how much they were indebted to her for the kind care , solicitude and watchfulness which she bestowed upon them . The Committee also knew how careful she was of the properby of bhe Institution , how she guarded its interests , and how she abnegated herself . Although in the present day ladies made speeches , Miss
Norris would rather not reply to this toast herself , and therefore he would call on Bro . Terry bo reply for her . Bro . Terry was tho life and soul of the Institution . To him they were all indebted for his watchfulness and care , and also for getting up both the New Tear ' s and the Summer ' s Entertainments to the Old People .
The toast was dnly honoured , and Brother Terry replied . Interpreting Miss Norris ' s feelings , he thanked the company very much for their hearty acceptance of tho toast . The guests sympathised with all the residents of the Institntion , and they felt that there could be no better successor to the late Brother
Norris in the office of Warden of the Institution than Miss Norris . That she might long bo spared to carry on her earnest work was the wish not only of tho Committee but of the residents . Although she had never bad the advantage of being a mother , yet she exercised motherlv care over tho annuitants at Croydon . He agreed perfectly
with what had beeu said with regard to Miss IN orris , and he thanked the company very much for the compliment paid lo her , which he might say was well deserved . Bro . Edgar Bowyer proposed Dr . Strong Chairman , aud that Brother replied . He had been connected with the Institution for 27 years , and in that time ha had seen a
great many changes . Many old friends had passed away , many new ones were made , and still the world rolled on . He had seen the Wardens pass away , but ho hoped ho should never see Miss Norris disp ' aced . He would now propose tbe Founders of tho Feast . The entertainment waa not provided oub of the funds of the Institution ,
but from voluntary contributions cheerfully made . It was very pleasant to find that though the brethren got oldor , they still bad the same desire they always had to Ljivo enjoyment to their leS 3 fortunate brothers and sisters . Ho would particularly mention Bros . Bowyer , Hastings Miller , Crutch , Now ton , Goode , and Berry , all of whom
assisted in providing these delightful festival- ' , to tho utmost of their ability , and with tho greatest heuitinoss . Bro . Thomas Goode , who was called on for a reply , said ho had been there several times , aud had assisted as far as ho could iu making their dear old friends happy and comfortable : but what little he had done towards the feast had been
amply rewarded—and ha waa suro that every other founder had beeu most amply rewarded—by seeing tho happy faces thero wero around him . Bro . Bowyer , who assumed the chair , proposed success to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and to this Brother Torry replied . He said that 1887 had been the most eventful year in tho history of
tho Masonic Institutions . He was proud to say that while tho two educational establishments had realised £ 33 , 000 dnring the year , the Benevolent Institution had tho honour of taking nearly £ 29 , 000 . It was problematical what would be tho result of the year 1888 . Tho number of Stewards for the old people was much smaller than
it was at that timo last year—there being now 180 against 255 . Thero was very hard work to be done before tho election . There wero 130 candidates and only 14 vacancies—11 men and 3 widows , and the Committee had not the power to make an addition . There was no question at all thafc tho Centenary of the Girls' School was
absorbing all tho interest of tha Craft . As far a . 3 he was concerned , during the twenty-four years he hid been connected with the Institution , he had never allowed himself abaenco from duty when his presence waa necc-tsary , and be hapid ho should continue to find the Institution with tho same promise of success ifc then enjoyed .
The Craffc had enabled it to achieve what ifc was now doing , and ho hoped when t'uoy met tln . t time next year , thero would be even bott . 'r prospects for it . Brother Raynham W . Stow ^ rt proposed the Chairman , Brother Bowyer , who replied . Brother Terry referred to the annual oritcrtainroent , similar to thoir own , which was then going
on afc tho Masonic Hal ! , Co-oper Stroll , M-assohoater . Tho Provinco of E isb Lancashire had for many years gathered together afc Manchester the annuil'Lr . ts 0 ? its Province , raying railway faro and cab hire in order to have thorn all together afc a Now Tear ' s treat in Manchester . Ho had just sent them tho following teletrrani : —
*• Tho Old Folks afc Croydon send fraternal greeting !* to brethren at Manchester , wishing them a Happy New Year and an enjoyable evening . " To this , later In tlio cvniv .:: ^ , tho following roplv was received : —
"Annuitant- ! and brethreu assembled here reciprocate ? yoarkiad expressions . Wishing you every success iu future . JE * . ¦ •' ¦ ' •••. is , Manchester .
New Year's Entertainment At The Benevolent Institution.
Bro . Bowyer proposed the health of Dr . Strong , and highly eulogised the devotion he had shown to the interests of the Institution for 27 years . Dr . Strong replied , and pointed out the vast improvements there had been in the Institution since he first became acquainted with it—the increase in the annuities , the greater comfort of the
annuitants , the enlargement of the hall , the provision of gas in lieu of oil and other lights , the gift of a library , and other improvements , which might be called luxuries , in comparison with what they would now call the bare necessaries of life . With regard to the library , he commended tho liberality of the Snpreme Council , 33 ° . Bros . J . G .
Stevens aud J . Mason replied respectively to a toast proposed by Bro . Bowyer in their honour , both hoping that this year wonld be a favourable one for the Institution , though at the same time fearing that the Girls' Centenary would absorb the principal part of the funds of the Craft . Then followed an agreeable drawing-room
entertainment , given by Bro . Charles Chumley , assisted by friends . Tho sketch given by Bro . Chumley himself , entitled "A few minutes with Professor Chum , " carried the palm of the evening , he being particularly clever in portraying the features of celebrities of the day . Part II . of tho programme included a negro-minstrel interlude , whioh also called forth some well-merited applause .
Scotland.
SCOTLAND .
— : o : — ST . JOHN'S FESTIVAL .
ON Tuesday evening , the 28 th ult ., the annual Festival of St . John was celebrated by the Inverness Masonio Lodges with the usual proceedings . The brethren of St . John's Lodge dined in the Caledonian Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . W . Burns R . W . M . There was a large attendance , and a happy evening was spent . The following office-bearers were reappointed for the ensning year : —Bros .
Wm . Burns R . W . M ., A . T . F . Fraser D . M ., Jamea Ross S . M ., W . Mackay S . W ., Jonathan Ross J . W ., T . G . Henderson Treasurer , James A . M . Watson Secretary , James Clarke S . D ., John H . Forsyth J . D ., E . Cesari I . G ., A . Macfarlane and A . Mackenzie Stewards , James Hay Tyler . The brethren of St . Mary ' s Lodge assembled at their
hall in School Lane at half past six . They formed into processional order , and headed by the fine band of the 1 st Volunteer Battalion of the Cameron Highlanders , under Bandmaster Sanderson , proceeded to the Victoria Hotel . In their march through the streets , to the inspiriting strains of the " Merry Masons , " the brethren excited
considerable attention . At the Festival Bro . Francis Sqnair R . W . M . presided . After dinner , Bro . Sqnair , in name of the members of the Lodge , presented Bro . John Ellis , Past Master , with a handsome silver cake basket . Iu making the presentation he mentioned that Bro . Ellis had become a member of bhe Lodge in 1811 , bhab he served
in different offices in the Lodge until the year 1869 , when the members of tbo Lodge unanimously elected him to the position of Right Worshipfnl Master—the highest honour they could confer upon him . That office he held first for seven years without a break , and again for a period of two years , making in all a period of nine years
—the longest time that ever any member held that position in the Lodgo . As to the way iu which he fulfilled tbo duties of the office , all the members wbo were then connected with the Lodge could testify ; suffice it to say , that , now since he had ceased to be coming so regularly amongst them , the brethren had , with one accord , asked
him to present this small token of their good-will and brotherly feeling . So hearty and enthusiastic were the expressions of goodwill , ho added , tho subscriptions had to bo limited to a small sum from each individual to keep the fund within bounds . Bro . Ellis suitably thanked tho brethreu for their kind present , and thereafter
a very pleasant evening was passed , during which the nsual deputations were exchanged with the sister Lodge . In course of the evening Bro . D . Macpherson , Drnmmond Street , Senior Warden , presented a handsome claymore to the Lodge . Tho gift was appropriately acknowledged by the R . W . M ., on behalf of the brethren .
The following are the office bearers for the ensuing year : —Bros . F . Squair R . W . M ., Ellis P . M ., Miller D . M ., D . Macpherson S . W ., Mackenzie J . W ., Stewart S . D ., Fowler J . D ., John Mann I . G ., Hugh Mackintosh Tyler , Macgregor Secretary , James Macbean Treasurer , Ross Senior Steward , Clark Junior Steward .
Funeral Lodge.
FUNERAL LODGE .
A FUNERAL Lodgo in connection with the death of Lord Dal--j-j- honsie , Past Provincial Grand Master of Forfarshire , was held oa tho evening of the 22 nd ult ., in tho Thistle Hall , Dundee . Bro . James Berry , Depufco Provincial Graud Master , presided , and there wero about 300 persons present , nearly all tho Lodges iu the
county being ropiosented . Bro . Jobn Heckford represented St . Peter ' s Lodge , Montrose . Tho orations were delivered by tbe Depute Grand Master and the Rov . Bro . Crabbe , Brechin , the Provincial Chaplain . Tho whole service was of a vory impressive character .
LONDON AND SOUTH- W ESTBRN RAILWAI * . —Travellers by this line will bo rejoiced to hoar that from the commencement of I 088 tho refreshment rooms afc tho various stations will bo iu the hands of Messrs . Spiora and Pond . Their contract includes tho v / iioio of the lino from Waterloo to E :: oter , Ilfraco : nbe , Devonport , and so forth ,
and passengers will be ablo to rely uputi well-served wholesome food , gnr . d oh tendance , and tho bos ; of Bass ' s beer , and wine aud spirits . This firm created a gu ^ trooomiu revolution when ifc first took our railway re fresh merit rooms iu hand , and has continued to deserve its high reputation .