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Consecration Of The Montague Guest Chapter, No. 1900.
CONSECRATION OF THE MONTAGUE GUEST CHAPTER , No . 1900 .
WHEN * we take into consideration tho spirit and energy displayed by the Montague Guest Lodge , and the position it has secured for itself in the estimation of the Craft , we are not surprised that the earliest opportunity shonld be taken to form a Chapter in connection with it . The popularity of the esteemed First Principal
of this Chapter is sufficient to justify us in predicting as grand a snccess as has already been secured by the Lodge , while those who have been appointed to subordinate positions in it are Companions well able to support the First Principal in all that may be required of them . The consecration took place on Friday , the 13 th instant , at
the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , the consecrating officer being Comp . Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Scribe E ., who was assisted by Comps . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Superintendent of Essex as H ., Rev . C . W . Arnold P . Grand Chaplain as J ., Fenn President of Board of General Purposes as S . E ., R . Costa P . G . D . C . as S . N ., and Frank Richardson as D . C . At the conclusion of tho consecration
ceremony Comp . Gierke installed the three Principals : —John Montague Gnest , M . P ., P . G . N . Z ., Giovanni P . Festa J . 77 H ., and F . R . W . Hedges 1319 J . In due course the other Officers were appointed , as follows : —Comps . S . Brooks Z . 97 S S . E ., John Goddard Treasurer , Harry Slyman P . Z . S . N ., A . R . Carter P . Sojourner ,
W . H . Gardener First Assistant Sojourner , E . J . Petts Second Assistant Sojourner . The thanks of the First Principal having been expressed towards the Consecrating Officers , and the names of several brethren handed in as candidates for exaltation , the Chapter was closed in regular form , and the company adjourned to the
banquet room , where , after a most enjoyable repast , the customary Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were honoured . The M . E . Z . proposed the first in order—that of the Queen and Royal Arch Masonrywhich was followed by that of the Grand Z . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . The head of Royal Arch Masonry in this
country devoted himself to further its interests in every way that lay in his power . The benefit of his well-known energy and perseverance being felt in this , as in everything else with which he associates himself . He was about to introduce his eldest son into Freemasonry , a step which would give to the Order a worthy
snccessoi- to the present head , when he shonld vacate that position , which , however , all hoped would not occur for many years to come . The next toast was that of the Pro G . Z . and the rest of the Giand Officers Present and Past , and with it was coupled the name of Comp . Philbrick . That Companion in the course of his reply
referred to the presence among them of nine Grand Officers—equal in number to the Muses—and competent by themselves to form a Chapter . He took this as a happy augury of the success of the one they had assisted in constituting . The toast of the Grand Officers was always well received . Both the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl
of Lathom well deserved the thanks they secured from all quarters , while the same might be said of the other G . Officers . Comp . Gierke gave the health of the Three Principals , complimenting the Chapter on having secured so distinguished a Companion as Montague Guestwho had shown to advantage in all his Masonic connections—for its
First Principal . Comp . Festa was one well able to support him , and the same might justly be said of Comp . Hedges . The M . E . Z . replied , tendering his best thanks to those present . It was always interesting to witness fche birth and watch the life of a new Institution . Like a man , a Lodge or a Chapter had its up and downs . He looked
forward with confidence to a successful cereer for the Montague Guest Chapter . He then proposed the health of the Consecrating Officera Companion known and respected wherever Freemasonry was practised . Comp . Gierke responded . It had been a great pleasure to him to fulfil the duties he had undertaken in connection with
their new Capter . Companions Goodchild and Bush responded on behalf of the Visitors , aud then the toast of the Officers was given from the Chair . The Mosfc Excellent ; felt he had good material with which to creditably build the structure just commenced . They we-e particularly indebted to
Comp . Brooks for the way in which he had carried out the duties he had undertaken , and this was also the case with Comp . Slyman . He could not , however , omit a special reference to Comp . Festa . Much of the success of the Montague Guest Lodge was due to him , and to him was also due mosfc of the credit for having
brought the Montague Guest Chapter into existence . This toast having been replied to , that of the Charities was given , and to this Comp . Frank Richardson responded . With the Janitor ' s toast the meeting was brought fco a conclusion . The musical arrangements
were entrusted to Comp . Seymour Smith , who was supported by Comps . Hodges and Carter . Madame Festa contributed some very handsome floral table decorations , which were objects of general admiration .
The first meeting of the Board of Stewards in connec tion with the coming Festival of tho Royal Masonic In stitution for Girls was held at Freemasons' Hall on Mon day , the 16 th inst ., nnder the presidency of Bro . H . B
Marshall , Past G . Treasurer . The Officers of the Board of Stewards were chosen , as follows : Lient .-General Randolph , Prov . S . G . W . Sussex , President , Bro . D . P . Cama , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Patron of the Institntion , Treasurer
J . H . Matthews , Chairman of Ladies' Stewards , F . R . W
Hedges , Secretary of the Institution , Hon . Sec . of the Board . Music and Dinner Committees were appointed , and the Stewards' fee fixed at the usual sum , —two guineas . Other formal business having been disposed of , the meeting was brought to a conclusion with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Consecration Of The Montague Guest Chapter, No. 1900.
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The annual supper was held on Tnesday , the 17 th instant , at the Jolly Farmers ' ,
Southgate Road , N ., ( whero tho Lodge of Instruction hold-t its meetings every Saturday evening ) , under the presidency of Brother I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , tho Preceptor , who was supported by Bro . A . J . Powell 186 . The creatnre comforts were bounteously
provided by Brother Langdale , whose efforts to give satisfaction were duly appreciated . The cloth having been cleared , the President in able terms gave the Loyal and Masonic toasts . Success to the Percy Lodge of Instrnction was proposed by Brother Powell , who was one of the brethren who aided in its resuscitation ,
some ten years since . Boasting an existence of over one hundred years , it claims to be the oldest Lodge of Instruction , being originally part and parcel of the mother Lodge , whose members met together for the purposes of mutual instruction . It has passed through stages of prosperity aud adversity , even sometimes lapsing
into obscurity altogether . However , for the last ten years , under the patronage of the Officers of the mother Lodge , it has had an unequalled time of prosperity and usefulness , of whioh the members may well be proud . All work together with that harmony and brotherly love so essentially requisite for the
wellbeing and success of a Lodge . The toast was enthusiastically reoeived by the brethren , and responded to by Bro . Cohen . The Officers of the Lodge of Instruction was very flatteringly proposed bb the President , and responded to by Bro . A . W . Fenner Treasurer , aud R . W . Galer Secretary , who , in a few words ( brevity was the
order of the evening ) thanked the brethren' for tho support at all times accorded to his efforts , in conjunction with those of the Preceptor , to maintain the efficiency of the Lodge , and to inculcate the grand principle of Freemasonry—Charity . Iu
furtherance of this , sixteen months since , a Masonio Association was inaugurated ; it has been so far successful that in thafc period 22 ballots have taken place , thus benefitting the Institutions to the extent of £ 231 . The health of Bro . G . Lambert
P . G . S . B ., W . M . for the fourth time of the mother Lodge , with hia Officers , was well received , and we trust that the kindly feeling existing between the parent and its offspring will be maintained . Much regrefc was expressed afc their unavoidable absence . The President conld nofc allow the evening to pass without referring to the
ceremony whioh was being performed at that time in the Royal Alpha Lodge , where Prince Albert Victor was being initiated into Freemasonry by H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master . Bro . Cohen , with a few appropriate remarks , proposed the health of the Royal Initiate . Votes of thanks to the host , to the
pianists—Bros . Baynes and Wright—for their kindness in favouring with their services , were unanimously accorded . Thus a most ; enjoyable evening was brought to a close . Bro . Mullord undertook the musical arrangements . He was supported by Bros . Bayne , Wright , Gifford , Money , Snook , Woodman , and Langdale .
Rose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1622 . —On Tuesday
evening the annual supper of the above flourishing Lodge of Instruction was served at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , the W . M . of the mother Lodge , Bro . Goldschmidfc , presiding , Bros . D . Rose Preceptor , T . Grummant Secretary , and Stone Assistant Secretary , being present , with the following brethren : —
Martin , Penney , Vickery , Kettlewhifce , Woodwell , Terry , Hilton , Smith , Hamlyn , Addington , Burnett , Beneditti , Pefcherbridge , Sturdee , Channon , Dunn , Sadler , and J . J . Brinton . Bro . Hill , the host , in order that the repast should be supplied in ample form , had secured the services of Bro . C . G . Slawsou , the popular chef , of 736
Old Kent-road , who served a recherche meal , which elicited praise from all the guests . On the removal of tbe cloth , the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonio toasts were given from the chair , and heartily pledged . Brother W . Hamlyn proposed the health of the President , the I . P . M . of the Rose Lodge . Bro . Hamlyn
referred to the care and forethought of Bro . Goldschmidt as W . M . of the mother Lodge , and the time and energy he devoted to furthering the cause of the several Masonio Charities . The President acknowledged the compliment , and stated that the knowledge he had acquired in Freemasonry had been due to the instruction of Bro .
Preceptor Rose , who had , from the timo of his initiation , most carefully directed his steps . For this he cordially thanked him , and concluded by proposing his health , to which Bro . Rose responded in his nsual able manner . The President next proposed the health of the Visitors ; and then the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Cowley
and Grummant , were complimented . The latter responded in a mosfc feeling speech . The President next proposed the Stewards , to which Bro . Stone responded ; other toasts followed . The brethren
who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , musically and vocally , were Bros . White , Briant , C . White , Hamlyn , Voisey , and Murche , the editor of Funny Folks . Upwards of forty brethren were present , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
The regular meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence took p lace at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , when the President , Bro . Joshua Nunn P . G . S . B ., ancl the two Vice-Presidents , Bros . James Brett P . G . P . and C . A . Cottebrune
P . G . P ., occupied their respective chairs . Last month ' s recommendations—to the extent of £ 265—having been confirmed , the consideration of the forty-four new cases on
the list was proceeded with . Three of these were dismissed , seven deferred , and the remainder relieved to the extent of £ 755 . The grants made or recommended included two of £ 5 each , eight of £ 10 , five of £ 15 , six of £ 20 , one of £ 25 , seven of £ 30 , four of £ 49 , and one of £ 75 .
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Consecration Of The Montague Guest Chapter, No. 1900.
CONSECRATION OF THE MONTAGUE GUEST CHAPTER , No . 1900 .
WHEN * we take into consideration tho spirit and energy displayed by the Montague Guest Lodge , and the position it has secured for itself in the estimation of the Craft , we are not surprised that the earliest opportunity shonld be taken to form a Chapter in connection with it . The popularity of the esteemed First Principal
of this Chapter is sufficient to justify us in predicting as grand a snccess as has already been secured by the Lodge , while those who have been appointed to subordinate positions in it are Companions well able to support the First Principal in all that may be required of them . The consecration took place on Friday , the 13 th instant , at
the Inns of Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , the consecrating officer being Comp . Shadwell H . Gierke Grand Scribe E ., who was assisted by Comps . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Superintendent of Essex as H ., Rev . C . W . Arnold P . Grand Chaplain as J ., Fenn President of Board of General Purposes as S . E ., R . Costa P . G . D . C . as S . N ., and Frank Richardson as D . C . At the conclusion of tho consecration
ceremony Comp . Gierke installed the three Principals : —John Montague Gnest , M . P ., P . G . N . Z ., Giovanni P . Festa J . 77 H ., and F . R . W . Hedges 1319 J . In due course the other Officers were appointed , as follows : —Comps . S . Brooks Z . 97 S S . E ., John Goddard Treasurer , Harry Slyman P . Z . S . N ., A . R . Carter P . Sojourner ,
W . H . Gardener First Assistant Sojourner , E . J . Petts Second Assistant Sojourner . The thanks of the First Principal having been expressed towards the Consecrating Officers , and the names of several brethren handed in as candidates for exaltation , the Chapter was closed in regular form , and the company adjourned to the
banquet room , where , after a most enjoyable repast , the customary Loyal and Royal Arch toasts were honoured . The M . E . Z . proposed the first in order—that of the Queen and Royal Arch Masonrywhich was followed by that of the Grand Z . His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales . The head of Royal Arch Masonry in this
country devoted himself to further its interests in every way that lay in his power . The benefit of his well-known energy and perseverance being felt in this , as in everything else with which he associates himself . He was about to introduce his eldest son into Freemasonry , a step which would give to the Order a worthy
snccessoi- to the present head , when he shonld vacate that position , which , however , all hoped would not occur for many years to come . The next toast was that of the Pro G . Z . and the rest of the Giand Officers Present and Past , and with it was coupled the name of Comp . Philbrick . That Companion in the course of his reply
referred to the presence among them of nine Grand Officers—equal in number to the Muses—and competent by themselves to form a Chapter . He took this as a happy augury of the success of the one they had assisted in constituting . The toast of the Grand Officers was always well received . Both the Earl of Carnarvon and the Earl
of Lathom well deserved the thanks they secured from all quarters , while the same might be said of the other G . Officers . Comp . Gierke gave the health of the Three Principals , complimenting the Chapter on having secured so distinguished a Companion as Montague Guestwho had shown to advantage in all his Masonic connections—for its
First Principal . Comp . Festa was one well able to support him , and the same might justly be said of Comp . Hedges . The M . E . Z . replied , tendering his best thanks to those present . It was always interesting to witness fche birth and watch the life of a new Institution . Like a man , a Lodge or a Chapter had its up and downs . He looked
forward with confidence to a successful cereer for the Montague Guest Chapter . He then proposed the health of the Consecrating Officera Companion known and respected wherever Freemasonry was practised . Comp . Gierke responded . It had been a great pleasure to him to fulfil the duties he had undertaken in connection with
their new Capter . Companions Goodchild and Bush responded on behalf of the Visitors , aud then the toast of the Officers was given from the Chair . The Mosfc Excellent ; felt he had good material with which to creditably build the structure just commenced . They we-e particularly indebted to
Comp . Brooks for the way in which he had carried out the duties he had undertaken , and this was also the case with Comp . Slyman . He could not , however , omit a special reference to Comp . Festa . Much of the success of the Montague Guest Lodge was due to him , and to him was also due mosfc of the credit for having
brought the Montague Guest Chapter into existence . This toast having been replied to , that of the Charities was given , and to this Comp . Frank Richardson responded . With the Janitor ' s toast the meeting was brought fco a conclusion . The musical arrangements
were entrusted to Comp . Seymour Smith , who was supported by Comps . Hodges and Carter . Madame Festa contributed some very handsome floral table decorations , which were objects of general admiration .
The first meeting of the Board of Stewards in connec tion with the coming Festival of tho Royal Masonic In stitution for Girls was held at Freemasons' Hall on Mon day , the 16 th inst ., nnder the presidency of Bro . H . B
Marshall , Past G . Treasurer . The Officers of the Board of Stewards were chosen , as follows : Lient .-General Randolph , Prov . S . G . W . Sussex , President , Bro . D . P . Cama , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., Patron of the Institntion , Treasurer
J . H . Matthews , Chairman of Ladies' Stewards , F . R . W
Hedges , Secretary of the Institution , Hon . Sec . of the Board . Music and Dinner Committees were appointed , and the Stewards' fee fixed at the usual sum , —two guineas . Other formal business having been disposed of , the meeting was brought to a conclusion with a vote of thanks to the Chairman .
Consecration Of The Montague Guest Chapter, No. 1900.
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —The annual supper was held on Tnesday , the 17 th instant , at the Jolly Farmers ' ,
Southgate Road , N ., ( whero tho Lodge of Instruction hold-t its meetings every Saturday evening ) , under the presidency of Brother I . P . Cohen P . M . 205 , tho Preceptor , who was supported by Bro . A . J . Powell 186 . The creatnre comforts were bounteously
provided by Brother Langdale , whose efforts to give satisfaction were duly appreciated . The cloth having been cleared , the President in able terms gave the Loyal and Masonic toasts . Success to the Percy Lodge of Instrnction was proposed by Brother Powell , who was one of the brethren who aided in its resuscitation ,
some ten years since . Boasting an existence of over one hundred years , it claims to be the oldest Lodge of Instruction , being originally part and parcel of the mother Lodge , whose members met together for the purposes of mutual instruction . It has passed through stages of prosperity aud adversity , even sometimes lapsing
into obscurity altogether . However , for the last ten years , under the patronage of the Officers of the mother Lodge , it has had an unequalled time of prosperity and usefulness , of whioh the members may well be proud . All work together with that harmony and brotherly love so essentially requisite for the
wellbeing and success of a Lodge . The toast was enthusiastically reoeived by the brethren , and responded to by Bro . Cohen . The Officers of the Lodge of Instruction was very flatteringly proposed bb the President , and responded to by Bro . A . W . Fenner Treasurer , aud R . W . Galer Secretary , who , in a few words ( brevity was the
order of the evening ) thanked the brethren' for tho support at all times accorded to his efforts , in conjunction with those of the Preceptor , to maintain the efficiency of the Lodge , and to inculcate the grand principle of Freemasonry—Charity . Iu
furtherance of this , sixteen months since , a Masonio Association was inaugurated ; it has been so far successful that in thafc period 22 ballots have taken place , thus benefitting the Institutions to the extent of £ 231 . The health of Bro . G . Lambert
P . G . S . B ., W . M . for the fourth time of the mother Lodge , with hia Officers , was well received , and we trust that the kindly feeling existing between the parent and its offspring will be maintained . Much regrefc was expressed afc their unavoidable absence . The President conld nofc allow the evening to pass without referring to the
ceremony whioh was being performed at that time in the Royal Alpha Lodge , where Prince Albert Victor was being initiated into Freemasonry by H . R . H . tho Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master . Bro . Cohen , with a few appropriate remarks , proposed the health of the Royal Initiate . Votes of thanks to the host , to the
pianists—Bros . Baynes and Wright—for their kindness in favouring with their services , were unanimously accorded . Thus a most ; enjoyable evening was brought to a close . Bro . Mullord undertook the musical arrangements . He was supported by Bros . Bayne , Wright , Gifford , Money , Snook , Woodman , and Langdale .
Rose Lodge of Instruction , No . 1622 . —On Tuesday
evening the annual supper of the above flourishing Lodge of Instruction was served at the Stirling Castle Hotel , Church-street , Camberwell , the W . M . of the mother Lodge , Bro . Goldschmidfc , presiding , Bros . D . Rose Preceptor , T . Grummant Secretary , and Stone Assistant Secretary , being present , with the following brethren : —
Martin , Penney , Vickery , Kettlewhifce , Woodwell , Terry , Hilton , Smith , Hamlyn , Addington , Burnett , Beneditti , Pefcherbridge , Sturdee , Channon , Dunn , Sadler , and J . J . Brinton . Bro . Hill , the host , in order that the repast should be supplied in ample form , had secured the services of Bro . C . G . Slawsou , the popular chef , of 736
Old Kent-road , who served a recherche meal , which elicited praise from all the guests . On the removal of tbe cloth , the usual loyal , patriotic , and Masonio toasts were given from the chair , and heartily pledged . Brother W . Hamlyn proposed the health of the President , the I . P . M . of the Rose Lodge . Bro . Hamlyn
referred to the care and forethought of Bro . Goldschmidt as W . M . of the mother Lodge , and the time and energy he devoted to furthering the cause of the several Masonio Charities . The President acknowledged the compliment , and stated that the knowledge he had acquired in Freemasonry had been due to the instruction of Bro .
Preceptor Rose , who had , from the timo of his initiation , most carefully directed his steps . For this he cordially thanked him , and concluded by proposing his health , to which Bro . Rose responded in his nsual able manner . The President next proposed the health of the Visitors ; and then the Treasurer and Secretary , Bros . Cowley
and Grummant , were complimented . The latter responded in a mosfc feeling speech . The President next proposed the Stewards , to which Bro . Stone responded ; other toasts followed . The brethren
who contributed to the enjoyment of the evening , musically and vocally , were Bros . White , Briant , C . White , Hamlyn , Voisey , and Murche , the editor of Funny Folks . Upwards of forty brethren were present , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
The regular meeting of the Lodge of Benevolence took p lace at Freemasons' Hall on Wednesday , when the President , Bro . Joshua Nunn P . G . S . B ., ancl the two Vice-Presidents , Bros . James Brett P . G . P . and C . A . Cottebrune
P . G . P ., occupied their respective chairs . Last month ' s recommendations—to the extent of £ 265—having been confirmed , the consideration of the forty-four new cases on
the list was proceeded with . Three of these were dismissed , seven deferred , and the remainder relieved to the extent of £ 755 . The grants made or recommended included two of £ 5 each , eight of £ 10 , five of £ 15 , six of £ 20 , one of £ 25 , seven of £ 30 , four of £ 49 , and one of £ 75 .