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he was made a Mason . Bro . Stevens P . M . sang the Entered Apprentice . " Bro . Colman thankod tho brethren for the cordiality with which his name had been received , and said that he was determined to prove himself a good Mason . The Worshipful Master next gave the Pasfc Masters of the Lodge , to which Bros . Baber ,
Sfceveus , Headon , Freeman , Kibble , Keeble , and Blackie severally responded . The Worshipfnl Master said tho next toast he had to propose was thafc of the Visitors , who wero always weloome at The Groat City Lodge . That night they had not so many as usual , bnt those who were present might well bear comparison in point of
quality , and in the name of the Lodge he gave them a hearty welcome . The Visitors severally returned thanks , expressing the pleasure they had experienced in seeing the working of the Lodge , as well as the hospitality which had been extended towards them . Bro . James Terry , Secretary to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution ,
speaking on behalf of the Masonic Charities , said , that was nofc tho first time he had been the guest and received the hospitality of The Great City Lodge , as he was present at its consecration aud saw Bro . Stevens , its first Master , installed into the chair , and ho believed that he was the first Steward , when the Lodge gave £ 50 to appear on
his list . Their Worshipful Master would this year represent the Lodge as its Steward , and he hoped thafc his list would be a successful one on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The list of applications was now closed , and numbered 136 , bnt there wore only 16 vacancies . That was a very unwelcome state of
things , and especially so as amongst the candidates there were several over 60 , some over 70 , and some over 80 years of age , all sacking the benefits of this Institution . As all these candidates were men and women treading the down hill of life , it was a very serious thing to think of ; also how such a state of things could be met . Boys
and girls were often adopted by charitable and benevolent people , but he had never yefc heard of any one adopting an old man or a woman , and there was no other place than the workhouse thafc was open to them unless this Institution took them in hand . It was an injunction impressed upon them , and indeed it was the duty of all to
assist them in the declining years of their life , aud make the closing days of it happy and comfortable . He felt sure thafc if the brethren could see the painful and distressing cases which were brought before the Committee of this Institntion they would double the amount of the subscriptions they intended to place in the hands of their
Worshipful Master . He wished to mention one fact which had occurred , when a brother 80 years of age applied to the Committee to become a candidate for the benefits of this Institution , but it appeared that he had only subscribed for 8 g years , whereas a subscription of 10 years was required to give him a qualification . He accordingly
continued to subscribe , and at 84 years of age he was placed upon the funds , which he enjoyed for 18 years , and recently died , being then 102 years of age . This venerable centariau held a certificate of his birth , and therefore his age was kuowu to be a fact . It is also a remarkable circumstance that this man left a widow upwards
of 70 years of age , who now fiuds a home in tho Institution , Let them seo what they could do in support of tho Worshipful Master ' s list , and aid the cause which they had so much at heart . Many could help ono , and as ho was addressing City men hi knew thio if a
good case waa brought before them they would support their Worshipful Master in a successful manner , and the first fruits of it would bo to bring relief to their poor and distressed members , Several other toasts were given .
ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 ,
' pHE members of this popular Lodge , which is mainly composed of - * - the officials of the Corporation of the City of London , met , for the first timo since the installation of Bro . Lieut . Henry Wright ns Worshipfnl Master , at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday evening last . Tho W . M . was supported by Bros . Colonel T . Davies
Sewell P . M ., J . Perkins S . W ., 0 . W . Bowley P . M . acting as J . W ., R . Pawley P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Turner P . M . Secretary , Major J . Perry Godfrey J . D ., T . Whiddington D . C , T . Lovell Tyler , Liont . V . Dunfee , E . F . Fitch , W . E . Bush , E . Pugh , H . E . Richards , Roberts , Williams ( Visitor ) , and others . After the usual preliminaries , some
routine business was transacted , but in consequenco of many members of the Lodge having accepted invitations to tho Lady Mayoress ' s juvenile fancy dress ball at the Mansion House , it was deemed advisable to postpone the more important business on the agenda until the emergency meeting convened for Wednesday . At the close
of the Lodgo the brethreu and visitors dined together , under the presidency of the W . M ., an excellent repast being provided , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Newton . In proposing the loyal toasts the W . M . observed that on an occasion like the present he did not proposo to mako any lengthy set speeches , but there was one
tcast which was always drunk wherever loyal Englishmen , Scotchmen , and Irishmen assembled , and thafc was the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Qneen . Her Majesty , as Patron of tho Craft , took a deep interest in Freemasonry , hnd testified that interest by becoming a patron of the Masonio Charitable Institutions . In
proposing tho health of the Pnneo of Wales tho W . M . expressed tho hopo that His Royal Highness might ; long continue in tho capacity of Most Worshipful Grand Master . Ho had succeeded to a long line of Grand Masters . His predecessor , the Marquis of Ripon , was a most popular member of tho Fraternity ; before hirn was tho Earl of
Zetland ; and in earlier times tho office was held by uncles of the Prince of Wales , the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York . The Prince ol Wales did not appear qnito so frequently amongst them as a Most
Worshipful Grand Blaster might do were he a commoner , bnt ho took a great interest in all that concerned Freemasonry , and they knew also that although he was not often amongst them , yet ho was cognisant of all tint transoired in connection with the Craft . The
W . M . next proposed the health of th . ; Pro Grand Master tho Eail of Carnarvon , the D-pnty Grand Master the Earl of Lnthom , and the rest of the Grand Officers Present nnd Past , in doing-which ho alluded to the Ear ! of Carnarvon ns Lord Lieutenant cf Ireland , and
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said his name would no doubt be frequently mentioned during the next few months , and he would have great anxiety ou his mind . His lordshi p was known as a man of worth in the region of politics , and in Masonry , and more especially so in respect of antiquarian re . searches as vice-president of the Society of Antiquarians . The Earl
of Lathorn was also well-known in tho Craft and in society . Both took a deep interest in all that concerned Freemasonry . Tbey were not merely formal members , but both knew the ritual from beginning to end . There were many members of Grand Lodge belonging to the Alliance , but other duties had prevented them from attending on
this occasion . Bro . C . W . Bowley P . M . then assumed the gavel , and in proposing the health of the W . M . sincerely congratulated the Lodge upon having so able and zealous a president ; and said the manner in which he lately performed the ceremony of the investiture of his officers was something to be remembered . The Worshipful
Master , after returning thanks for tho compliment paid him , hoped that during his term of office he should merit the confidence and esteem of the brethren , if so , he shonld feel he had not occupied the chair in vain . Of course it was a vory laudable ambition on the part of every Mason to become Master of his Lodge . He had looked
forward to thafc distinction with considerable pleasare , and hoped to hand down the warrant of the Lodge pure and unsullied as he received it from his predecessors . He regretted that during the year there bad been apparently a lack of interest in the working , but thafc nrose from the fact of the Lodge being full . They were limited to
40 members , and that number wns completed by the nomination that evening of Mr . Homewood Crauford , the City Solicitor . He knew there were several other gentlemen desirous of joining the Alliance Lodge , bnt unless tho bye-laws were extended they could nofc be admitted . He should like the bye-laws to be extended , so aa to have more
work to do , but ; there seemed to be a feeling against it , though some wore of a different opinion . He did not wish , however , having begun his Mastership so well , to hurt the feelings of any one , and , as two or three members had said they were not in favour of increasing their number at the present time , he shonld not propose that they do so .
The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was next given from the chair , and in doing so the W . M . expressed regret thafc their esteemed Secretary Bro . Turner had been called away early in the evening . Speaking of Bro . Pawley , as Treasurer of tho Lodge since its commencement , he referred to tho recognition of that brother ' s services
by the presentation to him of a special jewel , voted to him unanimously by the brethren . By his kindness and courtesy Bro . Pawley had won the esteem of the brethren generally , and was in every res . pect one of its most active and valued members . Bro . Pawley P . M . in responding , returned his heartfelt and fraternal thanks for hia
name having been associated with the toast . He was one of the first instigators of the Lodge , and ever since he joined it the ntmost kindness and respect had been shown towards him by every one of ita members . Ifc was to him a matter of satisfaction that in no single instance had a black mark been brought against him in respect of
anything he had proposed or done I i the Lodgo . All he had done had been with the greatest possible earnestness , for the purpose of seeing tho Alliance Lodge second to nono ; and he hoped to soo it still better than it was . Ho was told he had given tho greatest satisfaction to all the brethren , and hoped they would never find a blot upon hia
escutcheon as their Treasurer . The W . M . next proposed the Oif ' ueis of tbo Lodge , in doing which he said no man , however efficient he might be , could carry on the duties of his office unles 3 ho wero ably seconded by those under him . He was thankful to say that the Officers ho had chosen wore qnite ecinal to the duties they were called
upon to perform , though he was sorry many of them were absent this evening , having accepted invitations to the Lirly Mayoress ' s ball afc tho Mansion Honse . Ho then stated that it was through the kindness of Bro . Sir John Monckfcon that he had rison to the position he now occupied , and he hoped all the Officers would work up to the chair ,
and fulfil their duty to tho Alliance Lodge . Next Saturday ( the 9 th inst . ) he was to have the hononr of installing the successor of Dr . Benjamin Ward Richardson , as Master of tho King Solomon Lo ge , No . 2029 , afc 8 A Red Lion Square . Thafc was a Temperance Lodge , tho only one in London , and a large tathering of Masons wa 3
expeoted . In conclusion ho invited as many of tbe brethren as could make it convenient to be present on that occasion . Tho toast was snitably acknowledged by Bro . C . W . Bowley P . M ., Major Godfrey , and Bro . Whiddington ; and Bros . H . C . Richards , E . Pugh , W . E . Bush , and Roberts responded for the lay members of the Lodge . The
W . M . coupled with the Visitors tho name of Bro . Williams , whoso acquaintance he had made at The Great City Lodge of Instruction , which was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basiughall Street , every Thursday evening , at 6 . 30 p . m . Bro . Williams had passed through the chair of his Lodge at Eaher , the pariah iu which the late Bro . the
Dnkoof Albany P . G . W , and Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire resided , and he had . recently installed his successor there , according to established custom . Rro . Williams , after returning tlr nka , said from the way in which he had heard Bro . Lieut . Wright ' s working , ho was sure ho
would prove a credit to Masonry , and to this Lodge in particular ; and it would be a great loss to the Lodge if he had no initiates to take through the various ceremonies . He echoed what tho W . M . hid sail respecting tho excellence of The Great City Lodge of Instruction , and recommended all who wisihol to advance in tho Craft , to attend ifc .
Some other complimentary toasts wero honoured , and a very pleasant evening wa 3 diversified with singing and recitations . At the close of the meeting the W . M . and Bro . H . C . Richards , by invitation of B .-o . Augustus Harris , attended the Baddeley Festival afc Dmry Lane Theatre .
IIoiir , owAY ' s OINTMENT ASD Put ? . —Whilst the irihibitaiits o' eurgreit eitiaj suffer from tho effects ot ' ovei'crowcling and atl its attendant evils , 1 > > th physical and moral , the more robust and cnevgrctic emigrant wi 1 in his fc . n-n !> a liable to suffer in his new homo from tU- want of ruailv skill M . ; rl I ' . IC L ; I >; . . 5 medical resources of his native ' and alw .-ivs at comrmnrl . 'L'iic ! iwf -idvicj ; i , friend can give is for him to take a supply ot * these well known ro ¦ > -- 'dins as part of his outfit , for by attention to the easily understood and yet ampla dirrvtions which accompany each box and pot ho will never be at fault when ii ' cn ill or under any adverse sanitary conditions of life .
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he was made a Mason . Bro . Stevens P . M . sang the Entered Apprentice . " Bro . Colman thankod tho brethren for the cordiality with which his name had been received , and said that he was determined to prove himself a good Mason . The Worshipful Master next gave the Pasfc Masters of the Lodge , to which Bros . Baber ,
Sfceveus , Headon , Freeman , Kibble , Keeble , and Blackie severally responded . The Worshipfnl Master said tho next toast he had to propose was thafc of the Visitors , who wero always weloome at The Groat City Lodge . That night they had not so many as usual , bnt those who were present might well bear comparison in point of
quality , and in the name of the Lodge he gave them a hearty welcome . The Visitors severally returned thanks , expressing the pleasure they had experienced in seeing the working of the Lodge , as well as the hospitality which had been extended towards them . Bro . James Terry , Secretary to the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution ,
speaking on behalf of the Masonic Charities , said , that was nofc tho first time he had been the guest and received the hospitality of The Great City Lodge , as he was present at its consecration aud saw Bro . Stevens , its first Master , installed into the chair , and ho believed that he was the first Steward , when the Lodge gave £ 50 to appear on
his list . Their Worshipful Master would this year represent the Lodge as its Steward , and he hoped thafc his list would be a successful one on behalf of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution . The list of applications was now closed , and numbered 136 , bnt there wore only 16 vacancies . That was a very unwelcome state of
things , and especially so as amongst the candidates there were several over 60 , some over 70 , and some over 80 years of age , all sacking the benefits of this Institution . As all these candidates were men and women treading the down hill of life , it was a very serious thing to think of ; also how such a state of things could be met . Boys
and girls were often adopted by charitable and benevolent people , but he had never yefc heard of any one adopting an old man or a woman , and there was no other place than the workhouse thafc was open to them unless this Institution took them in hand . It was an injunction impressed upon them , and indeed it was the duty of all to
assist them in the declining years of their life , aud make the closing days of it happy and comfortable . He felt sure thafc if the brethren could see the painful and distressing cases which were brought before the Committee of this Institntion they would double the amount of the subscriptions they intended to place in the hands of their
Worshipful Master . He wished to mention one fact which had occurred , when a brother 80 years of age applied to the Committee to become a candidate for the benefits of this Institution , but it appeared that he had only subscribed for 8 g years , whereas a subscription of 10 years was required to give him a qualification . He accordingly
continued to subscribe , and at 84 years of age he was placed upon the funds , which he enjoyed for 18 years , and recently died , being then 102 years of age . This venerable centariau held a certificate of his birth , and therefore his age was kuowu to be a fact . It is also a remarkable circumstance that this man left a widow upwards
of 70 years of age , who now fiuds a home in tho Institution , Let them seo what they could do in support of tho Worshipful Master ' s list , and aid the cause which they had so much at heart . Many could help ono , and as ho was addressing City men hi knew thio if a
good case waa brought before them they would support their Worshipful Master in a successful manner , and the first fruits of it would bo to bring relief to their poor and distressed members , Several other toasts were given .
ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 ,
' pHE members of this popular Lodge , which is mainly composed of - * - the officials of the Corporation of the City of London , met , for the first timo since the installation of Bro . Lieut . Henry Wright ns Worshipfnl Master , at the Guildhall Tavern , on Wednesday evening last . Tho W . M . was supported by Bros . Colonel T . Davies
Sewell P . M ., J . Perkins S . W ., 0 . W . Bowley P . M . acting as J . W ., R . Pawley P . M . Treasurer , J . E . Turner P . M . Secretary , Major J . Perry Godfrey J . D ., T . Whiddington D . C , T . Lovell Tyler , Liont . V . Dunfee , E . F . Fitch , W . E . Bush , E . Pugh , H . E . Richards , Roberts , Williams ( Visitor ) , and others . After the usual preliminaries , some
routine business was transacted , but in consequenco of many members of the Lodge having accepted invitations to tho Lady Mayoress ' s juvenile fancy dress ball at the Mansion House , it was deemed advisable to postpone the more important business on the agenda until the emergency meeting convened for Wednesday . At the close
of the Lodgo the brethreu and visitors dined together , under the presidency of the W . M ., an excellent repast being provided , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Newton . In proposing the loyal toasts the W . M . observed that on an occasion like the present he did not proposo to mako any lengthy set speeches , but there was one
tcast which was always drunk wherever loyal Englishmen , Scotchmen , and Irishmen assembled , and thafc was the health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Qneen . Her Majesty , as Patron of tho Craft , took a deep interest in Freemasonry , hnd testified that interest by becoming a patron of the Masonio Charitable Institutions . In
proposing tho health of the Pnneo of Wales tho W . M . expressed tho hopo that His Royal Highness might ; long continue in tho capacity of Most Worshipful Grand Master . Ho had succeeded to a long line of Grand Masters . His predecessor , the Marquis of Ripon , was a most popular member of tho Fraternity ; before hirn was tho Earl of
Zetland ; and in earlier times tho office was held by uncles of the Prince of Wales , the Duke of Sussex and the Duke of York . The Prince ol Wales did not appear qnito so frequently amongst them as a Most
Worshipful Grand Blaster might do were he a commoner , bnt ho took a great interest in all that concerned Freemasonry , and they knew also that although he was not often amongst them , yet ho was cognisant of all tint transoired in connection with the Craft . The
W . M . next proposed the health of th . ; Pro Grand Master tho Eail of Carnarvon , the D-pnty Grand Master the Earl of Lnthom , and the rest of the Grand Officers Present nnd Past , in doing-which ho alluded to the Ear ! of Carnarvon ns Lord Lieutenant cf Ireland , and
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said his name would no doubt be frequently mentioned during the next few months , and he would have great anxiety ou his mind . His lordshi p was known as a man of worth in the region of politics , and in Masonry , and more especially so in respect of antiquarian re . searches as vice-president of the Society of Antiquarians . The Earl
of Lathorn was also well-known in tho Craft and in society . Both took a deep interest in all that concerned Freemasonry . Tbey were not merely formal members , but both knew the ritual from beginning to end . There were many members of Grand Lodge belonging to the Alliance , but other duties had prevented them from attending on
this occasion . Bro . C . W . Bowley P . M . then assumed the gavel , and in proposing the health of the W . M . sincerely congratulated the Lodge upon having so able and zealous a president ; and said the manner in which he lately performed the ceremony of the investiture of his officers was something to be remembered . The Worshipful
Master , after returning thanks for tho compliment paid him , hoped that during his term of office he should merit the confidence and esteem of the brethren , if so , he shonld feel he had not occupied the chair in vain . Of course it was a vory laudable ambition on the part of every Mason to become Master of his Lodge . He had looked
forward to thafc distinction with considerable pleasare , and hoped to hand down the warrant of the Lodge pure and unsullied as he received it from his predecessors . He regretted that during the year there bad been apparently a lack of interest in the working , but thafc nrose from the fact of the Lodge being full . They were limited to
40 members , and that number wns completed by the nomination that evening of Mr . Homewood Crauford , the City Solicitor . He knew there were several other gentlemen desirous of joining the Alliance Lodge , bnt unless tho bye-laws were extended they could nofc be admitted . He should like the bye-laws to be extended , so aa to have more
work to do , but ; there seemed to be a feeling against it , though some wore of a different opinion . He did not wish , however , having begun his Mastership so well , to hurt the feelings of any one , and , as two or three members had said they were not in favour of increasing their number at the present time , he shonld not propose that they do so .
The health of the Treasurer and Secretary was next given from the chair , and in doing so the W . M . expressed regret thafc their esteemed Secretary Bro . Turner had been called away early in the evening . Speaking of Bro . Pawley , as Treasurer of tho Lodge since its commencement , he referred to tho recognition of that brother ' s services
by the presentation to him of a special jewel , voted to him unanimously by the brethren . By his kindness and courtesy Bro . Pawley had won the esteem of the brethren generally , and was in every res . pect one of its most active and valued members . Bro . Pawley P . M . in responding , returned his heartfelt and fraternal thanks for hia
name having been associated with the toast . He was one of the first instigators of the Lodge , and ever since he joined it the ntmost kindness and respect had been shown towards him by every one of ita members . Ifc was to him a matter of satisfaction that in no single instance had a black mark been brought against him in respect of
anything he had proposed or done I i the Lodgo . All he had done had been with the greatest possible earnestness , for the purpose of seeing tho Alliance Lodge second to nono ; and he hoped to soo it still better than it was . Ho was told he had given tho greatest satisfaction to all the brethren , and hoped they would never find a blot upon hia
escutcheon as their Treasurer . The W . M . next proposed the Oif ' ueis of tbo Lodge , in doing which he said no man , however efficient he might be , could carry on the duties of his office unles 3 ho wero ably seconded by those under him . He was thankful to say that the Officers ho had chosen wore qnite ecinal to the duties they were called
upon to perform , though he was sorry many of them were absent this evening , having accepted invitations to the Lirly Mayoress ' s ball afc tho Mansion Honse . Ho then stated that it was through the kindness of Bro . Sir John Monckfcon that he had rison to the position he now occupied , and he hoped all the Officers would work up to the chair ,
and fulfil their duty to tho Alliance Lodge . Next Saturday ( the 9 th inst . ) he was to have the hononr of installing the successor of Dr . Benjamin Ward Richardson , as Master of tho King Solomon Lo ge , No . 2029 , afc 8 A Red Lion Square . Thafc was a Temperance Lodge , tho only one in London , and a large tathering of Masons wa 3
expeoted . In conclusion ho invited as many of tbe brethren as could make it convenient to be present on that occasion . Tho toast was snitably acknowledged by Bro . C . W . Bowley P . M ., Major Godfrey , and Bro . Whiddington ; and Bros . H . C . Richards , E . Pugh , W . E . Bush , and Roberts responded for the lay members of the Lodge . The
W . M . coupled with the Visitors tho name of Bro . Williams , whoso acquaintance he had made at The Great City Lodge of Instruction , which was held at Masons' Hall Tavern , Basiughall Street , every Thursday evening , at 6 . 30 p . m . Bro . Williams had passed through the chair of his Lodge at Eaher , the pariah iu which the late Bro . the
Dnkoof Albany P . G . W , and Prov . G . M . of Oxfordshire resided , and he had . recently installed his successor there , according to established custom . Rro . Williams , after returning tlr nka , said from the way in which he had heard Bro . Lieut . Wright ' s working , ho was sure ho
would prove a credit to Masonry , and to this Lodge in particular ; and it would be a great loss to the Lodge if he had no initiates to take through the various ceremonies . He echoed what tho W . M . hid sail respecting tho excellence of The Great City Lodge of Instruction , and recommended all who wisihol to advance in tho Craft , to attend ifc .
Some other complimentary toasts wero honoured , and a very pleasant evening wa 3 diversified with singing and recitations . At the close of the meeting the W . M . and Bro . H . C . Richards , by invitation of B .-o . Augustus Harris , attended the Baddeley Festival afc Dmry Lane Theatre .
IIoiir , owAY ' s OINTMENT ASD Put ? . —Whilst the irihibitaiits o' eurgreit eitiaj suffer from tho effects ot ' ovei'crowcling and atl its attendant evils , 1 > > th physical and moral , the more robust and cnevgrctic emigrant wi 1 in his fc . n-n !> a liable to suffer in his new homo from tU- want of ruailv skill M . ; rl I ' . IC L ; I >; . . 5 medical resources of his native ' and alw .-ivs at comrmnrl . 'L'iic ! iwf -idvicj ; i , friend can give is for him to take a supply ot * these well known ro ¦ > -- 'dins as part of his outfit , for by attention to the easily understood and yet ampla dirrvtions which accompany each box and pot ho will never be at fault when ii ' cn ill or under any adverse sanitary conditions of life .