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Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
been the second Master of the Metropolitan Lodge and the first Master of the King ' s Cross Lodge somewhat entitled him to the honour ; yet he felt his position was an unfortunate one , as he was wholly incapable of doing justice to tho task before him ; tax himself how he would , he could not apeak of Bro . Stiles as
thafc brother deserved . His position was also a mosfc pleasurable one , from the fact that ifc afforded him another opportunity of paying a compliment to their esteeraeed President , Bro . Stiles , than whom a more energetic or painstaking brother it would be difficult to discover . He was , however , speaking to those present on a subject
with which they were almost , if not quite , as intimate as he was himself , and therefore he should not do any more than call upon them to honour their President . The toast was drunk in the most enthusiastic manner , and in due course Bro . Stilea replied . He felt unable to adequately express his thanks for the hearty manner in whioh he had
been received among them , not only on that occasion , but also on many previous ones . He did not think he deserved anything like so mneh praise as had been given him , still , he had endeavoured to deserve it , and accordingly hoped some part of it was due . He was very happy in being associated with the two Lodges the festival of
which they were then celebrating , and proud , as their founder , that they had prospered as they had done . It was indeed gratifying to be called upon to preside over such a body of brethren as were assembled aronnd him . He next proposed the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction . It waa within a day of seven years since its foundation .
During the term of its existence it had had a most prosperous career . Much of its success was due to the exertions of its executive Officers . Bro . Solomon , the Secretary , was particularly to be mentioned in this regard . He was painstaking , energetic , and persevering in his work , and had had no small share in securing the
success which had characterised this Lodge of Instruction . The Preceptor , Bro . James Hemming ( whose name was greeted with hearty cheers ) had only to be mentioned to call forth such a burst of enthusiasm as unmistakably proved the estimation in which he was held ; he also had a very great share in securing the success which had .
attended them in the past . Known throughout the Craft for his ability , Bro . Hemming was nniversally respected and esteemed . He had been the tutor of many of the shining lights of Masonry of the present day , and conld point to many Lodges , now noted for the superiority of their working , whose Officers had perfected themselves
nnder his direction . Bro . Hemming had certainly tried his utmost to carry out his duties satisfactorily , and all praise was dne to him for the success he had achieved in hia self-imposed task . Speaking of the company present , Bro . Stiles felt that the members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction were very pleased to be associated with
the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction on such an occasion as the present , although it must be admitted there were very few members of either bnfc who belonged to both . Deeds were louder than words , and the actions of those present far in advance of anything he had said or could say . He would therefore at once proceed to tbe
task which he had been asked to undertake , which was to present to Bro . Hemming a memento in appreciation of the manner in which he discharged tho duties of Preceptor of the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction . The presentation took the form of a handsome gold watch and chain , the former bearing the following inscription on the case :
Presented , with a Gold Chain , To Bro . JAMES HEHMINS , J . D . 1287 , By members of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 , In appreciation of his valued services as Preceptor , and in token of the high esteem and regard in which he is held by his numerous Masonic friends .
March 16 th , 1885 . We do not remember having seen a more substantial or handsome present dnring the many years we have been associated with the Craft . Ifc reflected fche greatest crelifc on those who contributed towards it , and was a speaking testimonial of the taste and ability of
Bro . Kauffmann , to whom was entrusted the procuring and engraving the articles . In presenting it Bro . Stiles hoped that Bro . Hemming would long be spared to be among his fellow members of the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction , and continue to give them the benefit of his ability , Masonic knowledge , kindly and gentlemanly
conduct , and true brotherly bearing . All they desired was a continuance in future of the same services thab had been rendered in the pasfc . Bro . Stiles concluded by calling upon the brethren to drink the toast of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , coupling with it the name of their esteemed Preceptor . Bro . Hemming replied .
He thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they had associated his name with the Lodge of Instruction , and for their truly Masonio reception of the toast . As Preceptor of the Lodge he had striven to do his very best . It was quite true thafc seven years had all bufc elapsed since the foundation of the Lodge . Then there were
some eight or nine brethren who desired instruction , and eventually he was asked to undertake the duties of Preceptor . From the proceedings that night it would appear he had given some amount of satisfaction . They had had somo grand Masons , and they had had some grand meetings in the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction ,
and among the results had been the sending up by tho members of something like four hundred guineas to the Masouic Charities—this of itself was a result of which they were jnstly proud . The gift he had received afc their hands that night was a far more difficult matter to acknowledge than was the toast he had iust spoken to . Ifc
came quite as a surprise to him , he having no idea that anything of the Sort was proposed—it was , indeed , a grand present and one which he felt he never could repay them for . He had made many friends in Freemasonry , many of them iu the King's Cross Lodge of Instrnction . Ho hoped their friendship would continue for the remainder of his
hfe . That day , and the handsome gift of his brother Masons , would ever be stamped on his mind as one of the red letter days of his life . Bro . Stiles next proposed the health of the Vice-President of the evening—Bro . Solomon . The speaker had the pleasure of giving Brother Solomon his first instruction in Freemasonry . Since that time he had done a great deal of good work for the
Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
Order . ^ Both in the Lodges of Instruction and in regard to the Masonio Charities had Brother Solomon displayed hia energy , and both had felt the benefit of his exertions . Brother Solomon had laboiiiod hard to secure the auccess of the evening ' s Festival , and a great share of its success waa due to him . Brother
Solomon waa much delighted in filling the honourable position of Vice-President . It was a very great compliment to fill the post in connection with suoh a Chairman aa they then had , and the pleasure was much enhanced when he considered the special event of fche evening—the presentation to their worthy Preceptor . When fche
Lodge of Instruction was started , its members were seven in number , and those seven had considerable difficulty in even opening the Lodge . Now he felt that any one of them could acquit himself creditably in the matter , and they had to thank Brother Henv ming for their proficiency . Brother Solomon next proposed the
toast of fche Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction . He had never been called upon to submit a toasfc more sure of a hearty reception than this was . Brother Solomon briefly reviewed the history of the Lodge , referring to the active part taken in it by Bro . Stiles , the President of the evening , who , first aa
Seoretary and since as Preceptor , had secured for it a reputation enjoyed by few such institutions . In Bro . Storr , the present Secretary , the Lodge had a worthy successor to Bro . Stiles , but the work had outgrown even that brother ' s ability , and it had been found necessary to appoint an Assistant Secretary . Bro . Davis filled that office , and he
was doing his best to emulate the good example of his predecessora . Bro . Scales was an efficient Treasnrer , and completed a roll of per . manent officials who would do credit to any Lodge of Instruction . The Metropolitan he looked upon as a pattern school of Freemasonry . If all other Lodges were conducted in the same unanimous manner
it would materially add to the credit and reputation of Freemasonry . Bro . Stiles was the first to respond . He very much appredated what had been said of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instrucfcion on various occasions . He felt that its success was owing rather to the kindly feeling existing among its members than to anything
done by the permanent officials . He felt ifc a great honour to occupy the exalted position he did in connection with it . Brother Storr followed . The aim of the members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction was to secure good working and good fellowship . Bro . Scales spoke of the groat success they had achieved
in the past , and hoped they would go on with even improved prospects . They were always pleased to see new membera , and usually gave them such a welcome aa induced them to continue their asaooiation wifch the Lodge . The fees were small , but mounted np in such a manner as enabled them to do some good with them . They had already
contributed four grants of five guineas each to the Charities , and hoped shortly to be able to vote two more such sums . Bro . Davis also spoke to the toast , which was followed by that of the Visitors , given by Bro . Stiles . He hoped the welcome given to the Visitors that night had been sufficient to induce them fco seek further
acquaintance with the Lodges of Instruction , and that many of those present who were nofc members would soon become so . Bro . Griffiths replied . Aa Past Master of two Lodges he fully appreciated the value of Lodges of Instruction ; if what he had seen that night was a criterion of what was usual in the two Lodges of Instruction
whose festival they were celebrating , they must indeed be modela of perfection . Bro . Roberts was also much struck with what he had seen that night . Ifc proved the class of men who were connected with the Lodge when they could present such a testimonial as had that ni ^ hfc been given to their Preceptor . They
were also mindful of hospitality , which , although perhaps not a leading feature in Freemasonrv , was at least an important adjunct . Bro . Easmnn , March , Hemming sen . and others replied . Bro . Hemming was pleased , to an extent he did nob know how to express , to see the wav in which those assembled honoured his son . He waa
mneh gratified to find he was so beloved and respected as he evidently was by those with whom he was associated . The toasfc of the Officers of the Mother Lodgea was next given . Bro . Stilea was pleased to see Bro . E Iwards , the present W . M . of the Metropolitan Lodge among them , and regretted the absence of the presiding
Officer of the King ' s Cross Lodge . They had , however , a worthy substitute iu Bro . Michael , the first Worshipful Master of that Lodge . Tbe Lodges of Instruction were much indebted to the parent Lodgea fix permission to hold their meetings ; they endeavoured to faithfully discharge the trust reposed in them . Bro . Edwards expressed the
pleasure he felt in being present . Although not able to attend the meetings of the Lodge of Instruction as often as he dtsired , he yefc appreciated what was done in them for the welfare of fche Order . He considered Freemasonry owed much to the exertions of brethren who grave their time and ability in Lodges of Instruction .
Bro . Michael replied ou behalf of the King s Cross Lodge , and then fche Committee and Stewards of the Festival were toasted . There were nofc many , said Bro . Stiles , who had any idea of the a nount of work which had been performed by those who had had the arrangement of the banquet and testimonial . They had thoroughly done
their work , and were to be highly complimented on the result of their exertions . Bro . Kauffmann had been particularly active in the matter and he would be called upon first to respond . This brother expressed the pleasure it had been to him to act as he had done . He was amply repaid for the time he had devoted to the matter
when he saw the snccess the meeting had beeu . The seventh anniversary of their Lodge of Instruction , and the presentation of t ' io testimonial to their worthy Preceptor , would ever be pleasurable associations to him . Bros . McKay , Scurrah , Bolton , Knighfc and
others having spoken , Bro . Stiles resumed the active duties of Preceptor , and gavo the Tyler ' s toast" in trne Masonic style "—sympathy for the brethren in their distress , with hearty expression of good feel . ing towards them . The meeting was thns brought to a conclusion .
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Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
been the second Master of the Metropolitan Lodge and the first Master of the King ' s Cross Lodge somewhat entitled him to the honour ; yet he felt his position was an unfortunate one , as he was wholly incapable of doing justice to tho task before him ; tax himself how he would , he could not apeak of Bro . Stiles as
thafc brother deserved . His position was also a mosfc pleasurable one , from the fact that ifc afforded him another opportunity of paying a compliment to their esteeraeed President , Bro . Stiles , than whom a more energetic or painstaking brother it would be difficult to discover . He was , however , speaking to those present on a subject
with which they were almost , if not quite , as intimate as he was himself , and therefore he should not do any more than call upon them to honour their President . The toast was drunk in the most enthusiastic manner , and in due course Bro . Stilea replied . He felt unable to adequately express his thanks for the hearty manner in whioh he had
been received among them , not only on that occasion , but also on many previous ones . He did not think he deserved anything like so mneh praise as had been given him , still , he had endeavoured to deserve it , and accordingly hoped some part of it was due . He was very happy in being associated with the two Lodges the festival of
which they were then celebrating , and proud , as their founder , that they had prospered as they had done . It was indeed gratifying to be called upon to preside over such a body of brethren as were assembled aronnd him . He next proposed the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction . It waa within a day of seven years since its foundation .
During the term of its existence it had had a most prosperous career . Much of its success was due to the exertions of its executive Officers . Bro . Solomon , the Secretary , was particularly to be mentioned in this regard . He was painstaking , energetic , and persevering in his work , and had had no small share in securing the
success which had characterised this Lodge of Instruction . The Preceptor , Bro . James Hemming ( whose name was greeted with hearty cheers ) had only to be mentioned to call forth such a burst of enthusiasm as unmistakably proved the estimation in which he was held ; he also had a very great share in securing the success which had .
attended them in the past . Known throughout the Craft for his ability , Bro . Hemming was nniversally respected and esteemed . He had been the tutor of many of the shining lights of Masonry of the present day , and conld point to many Lodges , now noted for the superiority of their working , whose Officers had perfected themselves
nnder his direction . Bro . Hemming had certainly tried his utmost to carry out his duties satisfactorily , and all praise was dne to him for the success he had achieved in hia self-imposed task . Speaking of the company present , Bro . Stiles felt that the members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction were very pleased to be associated with
the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction on such an occasion as the present , although it must be admitted there were very few members of either bnfc who belonged to both . Deeds were louder than words , and the actions of those present far in advance of anything he had said or could say . He would therefore at once proceed to tbe
task which he had been asked to undertake , which was to present to Bro . Hemming a memento in appreciation of the manner in which he discharged tho duties of Preceptor of the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction . The presentation took the form of a handsome gold watch and chain , the former bearing the following inscription on the case :
Presented , with a Gold Chain , To Bro . JAMES HEHMINS , J . D . 1287 , By members of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 , In appreciation of his valued services as Preceptor , and in token of the high esteem and regard in which he is held by his numerous Masonic friends .
March 16 th , 1885 . We do not remember having seen a more substantial or handsome present dnring the many years we have been associated with the Craft . Ifc reflected fche greatest crelifc on those who contributed towards it , and was a speaking testimonial of the taste and ability of
Bro . Kauffmann , to whom was entrusted the procuring and engraving the articles . In presenting it Bro . Stiles hoped that Bro . Hemming would long be spared to be among his fellow members of the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction , and continue to give them the benefit of his ability , Masonic knowledge , kindly and gentlemanly
conduct , and true brotherly bearing . All they desired was a continuance in future of the same services thab had been rendered in the pasfc . Bro . Stiles concluded by calling upon the brethren to drink the toast of the King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , coupling with it the name of their esteemed Preceptor . Bro . Hemming replied .
He thanked the brethren for the cordial way in which they had associated his name with the Lodge of Instruction , and for their truly Masonio reception of the toast . As Preceptor of the Lodge he had striven to do his very best . It was quite true thafc seven years had all bufc elapsed since the foundation of the Lodge . Then there were
some eight or nine brethren who desired instruction , and eventually he was asked to undertake the duties of Preceptor . From the proceedings that night it would appear he had given some amount of satisfaction . They had had somo grand Masons , and they had had some grand meetings in the King's Cross Lodge of Instruction ,
and among the results had been the sending up by tho members of something like four hundred guineas to the Masouic Charities—this of itself was a result of which they were jnstly proud . The gift he had received afc their hands that night was a far more difficult matter to acknowledge than was the toast he had iust spoken to . Ifc
came quite as a surprise to him , he having no idea that anything of the Sort was proposed—it was , indeed , a grand present and one which he felt he never could repay them for . He had made many friends in Freemasonry , many of them iu the King's Cross Lodge of Instrnction . Ho hoped their friendship would continue for the remainder of his
hfe . That day , and the handsome gift of his brother Masons , would ever be stamped on his mind as one of the red letter days of his life . Bro . Stiles next proposed the health of the Vice-President of the evening—Bro . Solomon . The speaker had the pleasure of giving Brother Solomon his first instruction in Freemasonry . Since that time he had done a great deal of good work for the
Eccleston Lodge, No. 1624.
Order . ^ Both in the Lodges of Instruction and in regard to the Masonio Charities had Brother Solomon displayed hia energy , and both had felt the benefit of his exertions . Brother Solomon had laboiiiod hard to secure the auccess of the evening ' s Festival , and a great share of its success waa due to him . Brother
Solomon waa much delighted in filling the honourable position of Vice-President . It was a very great compliment to fill the post in connection with suoh a Chairman aa they then had , and the pleasure was much enhanced when he considered the special event of fche evening—the presentation to their worthy Preceptor . When fche
Lodge of Instruction was started , its members were seven in number , and those seven had considerable difficulty in even opening the Lodge . Now he felt that any one of them could acquit himself creditably in the matter , and they had to thank Brother Henv ming for their proficiency . Brother Solomon next proposed the
toast of fche Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction . He had never been called upon to submit a toasfc more sure of a hearty reception than this was . Brother Solomon briefly reviewed the history of the Lodge , referring to the active part taken in it by Bro . Stiles , the President of the evening , who , first aa
Seoretary and since as Preceptor , had secured for it a reputation enjoyed by few such institutions . In Bro . Storr , the present Secretary , the Lodge had a worthy successor to Bro . Stiles , but the work had outgrown even that brother ' s ability , and it had been found necessary to appoint an Assistant Secretary . Bro . Davis filled that office , and he
was doing his best to emulate the good example of his predecessora . Bro . Scales was an efficient Treasnrer , and completed a roll of per . manent officials who would do credit to any Lodge of Instruction . The Metropolitan he looked upon as a pattern school of Freemasonry . If all other Lodges were conducted in the same unanimous manner
it would materially add to the credit and reputation of Freemasonry . Bro . Stiles was the first to respond . He very much appredated what had been said of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instrucfcion on various occasions . He felt that its success was owing rather to the kindly feeling existing among its members than to anything
done by the permanent officials . He felt ifc a great honour to occupy the exalted position he did in connection with it . Brother Storr followed . The aim of the members of the Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction was to secure good working and good fellowship . Bro . Scales spoke of the groat success they had achieved
in the past , and hoped they would go on with even improved prospects . They were always pleased to see new membera , and usually gave them such a welcome aa induced them to continue their asaooiation wifch the Lodge . The fees were small , but mounted np in such a manner as enabled them to do some good with them . They had already
contributed four grants of five guineas each to the Charities , and hoped shortly to be able to vote two more such sums . Bro . Davis also spoke to the toast , which was followed by that of the Visitors , given by Bro . Stiles . He hoped the welcome given to the Visitors that night had been sufficient to induce them fco seek further
acquaintance with the Lodges of Instruction , and that many of those present who were nofc members would soon become so . Bro . Griffiths replied . Aa Past Master of two Lodges he fully appreciated the value of Lodges of Instruction ; if what he had seen that night was a criterion of what was usual in the two Lodges of Instruction
whose festival they were celebrating , they must indeed be modela of perfection . Bro . Roberts was also much struck with what he had seen that night . Ifc proved the class of men who were connected with the Lodge when they could present such a testimonial as had that ni ^ hfc been given to their Preceptor . They
were also mindful of hospitality , which , although perhaps not a leading feature in Freemasonrv , was at least an important adjunct . Bro . Easmnn , March , Hemming sen . and others replied . Bro . Hemming was pleased , to an extent he did nob know how to express , to see the wav in which those assembled honoured his son . He waa
mneh gratified to find he was so beloved and respected as he evidently was by those with whom he was associated . The toasfc of the Officers of the Mother Lodgea was next given . Bro . Stilea was pleased to see Bro . E Iwards , the present W . M . of the Metropolitan Lodge among them , and regretted the absence of the presiding
Officer of the King ' s Cross Lodge . They had , however , a worthy substitute iu Bro . Michael , the first Worshipful Master of that Lodge . Tbe Lodges of Instruction were much indebted to the parent Lodgea fix permission to hold their meetings ; they endeavoured to faithfully discharge the trust reposed in them . Bro . Edwards expressed the
pleasure he felt in being present . Although not able to attend the meetings of the Lodge of Instruction as often as he dtsired , he yefc appreciated what was done in them for the welfare of fche Order . He considered Freemasonry owed much to the exertions of brethren who grave their time and ability in Lodges of Instruction .
Bro . Michael replied ou behalf of the King s Cross Lodge , and then fche Committee and Stewards of the Festival were toasted . There were nofc many , said Bro . Stiles , who had any idea of the a nount of work which had been performed by those who had had the arrangement of the banquet and testimonial . They had thoroughly done
their work , and were to be highly complimented on the result of their exertions . Bro . Kauffmann had been particularly active in the matter and he would be called upon first to respond . This brother expressed the pleasure it had been to him to act as he had done . He was amply repaid for the time he had devoted to the matter
when he saw the snccess the meeting had beeu . The seventh anniversary of their Lodge of Instruction , and the presentation of t ' io testimonial to their worthy Preceptor , would ever be pleasurable associations to him . Bros . McKay , Scurrah , Bolton , Knighfc and
others having spoken , Bro . Stiles resumed the active duties of Preceptor , and gavo the Tyler ' s toast" in trne Masonic style "—sympathy for the brethren in their distress , with hearty expression of good feel . ing towards them . The meeting was thns brought to a conclusion .