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Leigh Lodge, No. 957.
LEIGH LODGE , No . 957 .
THE installation meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on tho 12 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qncen-street , unde r tho presidency of the W . M ., Bro . BramW-y ; Von Joel S . W . and Worship ful Master elect , Woodruff J . W .. J . Diproso P . M . Trea . surer , Cottebrnne P . G . P . Secretary , Corboy J . D ., George I . G ., P . M . ' s Marx , James , Pratt , & c . Amongst the Visitors were Bros .
Kent 571 , Girling 1611 , Blundell P . M . 742 , ReidlSG , Blum P . M . 511 , Vincent P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Williams P . M . 105 R . Wilson 136 fi , Smith 1563 , Dickeson W . M . 179 , Coop 141 , Coltena W . M . 76 G , Smeed 1585 , Stead W . M . 1997 , Lambonrn 87 , Mason P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Sieh , Norris P . M . 181 , Smith 1744 , Stilts 1744 , Hawkins P . M ., Dickie 1741 , Hamp den P . P . G . S . W ., Herts . Eastman 179 , Peacock 201 , Elwood
179 , Eield 1744 , Bay 1624 , Hiifi-hes 179 , May P . M . 673 , E . Perrv 1382 , Hemming 1287 , Kew 179 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The And / tors' Report , which showed the Lodge to bo in a flourishing condition , was nuanimously adopted . In dno course , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Von Joel S . W . and W . M .
elect was presented , and dnly installed into the chair by Bro . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., who performed the ceremony with his nsnal ability . On tho admission of tho brethren , the customary salutations were given , and the W . M . appointed and invested the following
as his Officers : —Bros . Bramley I . P . M ., Woodruff S . W ., Corby J . W ., DiproseP . M . Treasurer , Cottebrnne P . G . P . Secretary , George S . D ., Moffrey J . D ., Klein I . G ., Marx P . M . D . C , A ^ cr Steward , Harnett A . S ., Woodstock P . M . Tyler . Bro . Taylor P . M . 141 presided at the harmonium . Ballots were nest taken for tho admission of Messrs .
J . Harris , W . Blunt , J . T . Eobinson , W . J . Miller , and W . Parkyn . The newly-installed Master , though bnt a young Mason , showed his capacity for office by initiating these gentlemen into the Order , and conducting the ceremony in a faultless manner , that reflected great credit on him . We may add here that the new Officers were equally perfect : indeed , it was a pleasure to listen to the ceremony .
Bro . Bramley said it was now 21 years since this Lodge was founded . They had only one of the Founders with them ; Bro . Cottebrnne P . G . P . was present at tho consecration of tho Lodge on the 15 th of May 1863 , when Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson officiated as the Officer of the day . Brother Cottebrnne was tho first Worshipful Master . Ho ( Brother Bramley ) was proud to say their Lodge had
now attained its majority ; it had hitherto always been successful , and with regard to its future , under the guidance of tho present Master nothing aeed ^ be feared . To Bro . Cottebrnne the Lodge owed its present position . This worthy Brother ' s services have been recognised in the highest quarter , and he has been honoured by having the purple bestowed on bira . In his more direct association with
the brethren , in his capacity of Secretary , he has won the esteem and respect of one and all . The brethren fully appreciated his services , and desired to mark their appreciation in an acceptable form . All were aware Bro . Cottebrnne was in possession of jewels ; jewels which he had received for good snit and service done the Mason Craft , and it was fully recognised that the work bo had undertaken
during his long Masonic career , was ever carried out with a care and persistency that demanded and met with sneeess . His labours had necessarily kept him much away from home , and doubtless his family had frequently missed his genial society . The brethren , fully alive to this , had decided to hand him over , for the use of Mrs . Cottebrnne , a cheque for a small amountwhich they trusted
, would be accepted somewhat as a solatium for the loss she has sustained by her husband ' s enforced absence , consequent on the demands Freemasonry made on his time . In handing over tho gift of the brethren , he ( Bro . Bramley ) hoped it might be accepted by Mrs . Cottebrnne in tho same spirit in which it was offered . Bro . Cottobrune , in feeling terms , returned thanks for the kindness of tho
members "ftbe Lodge . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that a letter be sent to Lord Leigh , P . G . M . Warwickshire , announcing that the Lod ge had completed its majority ; wishing him health and long hfe , and regretting his absence on this auspicious occasion . Hearty good wishes wera th-m given by the Visitors , and Lodgo was closed until the second Monday in October . The banquet took place in the
largo hall , which wag artistically decorated with an elegant trophy , while flovvers were in abundance . Credit is due to Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and Bro . E . Dawkins , for the sumptuous repnsfc provided . There were 90 guests present . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the loyal toasts . With the toast of the Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers of the G . L . of England was
coupled the name , of Bro . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., who , as Founder , Proceptor and Secretary of the Lodge , received a cordial reception . Bro . bramley I . p . M . nextrose ; the duties of a Master of a Lod ge , he sa , d > were many and onerous . Amongst other things he was caller ! on to look after the sick and afflicted ; to visit them and minister ™ their necessities , so far as he possibly conld . Tho Worshipful icc
»» ot their Lodge was equal to this ; he took a prhta in frying ont his duties , and as to his capability for work that hud sen evidenced that evening in the way ho h ; ul initiated tho live Wnairfate s who had presented thqmselves . JIo ( Brother Bramley ) a ed on the brethren to wwh their new Master health and strength Preside over them , and a happy and prosperous year of office . In PP Jing to the toast Bro . Von . Tool said he saw around him minv
and sincere friends ; several Visitors had put themselves tt great ^ convenience to do hirn honour by attending at his installatior . ' Iff . ^ ncerel y thanked Bro . Bramley for the kind remarks he h ; id indulged rp " P ° posing the toast ; he was mnch gratified also in noting tlio ceptjon given him by the members of tho Lodge . It was rot his
fro ° " tlOD ' nowever > to indulge in long speeches , so vvonld rohitin jf ) n ! 00 nn Pying their time any further . The next toast give u was fefp , ' * '" ° f tne Initiates , and suitable response was made by those W If t 0 ' ^ " introducing tho toast of the Past Maste -s , the Bro ' ^ a ^ e illusion to the zeal displayed by those who were present . 8 , krone ' s services as Installing Master of the day wore Peciall y alluded to ; the Immediate Past Master , Brother Bn . mley ,
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had won golden opinions by tho way ho had carried out tho duties of his year , and each of the others , in turn , worn referred to Mid thanked for their services . It was his ( I ' m . Von . fool's ) privilege to present Bro . Bramley with ( ho j-vvel voted him by tho brethren of tho Lodge at their last meeting , which they all trusted ho might live long to worn : Bro . Bramley ( hanked ' tho Lodge for its valuable gift , lie trusted they might long see it on his breast ; he
should never forget the circnmstiinces attending its presentation . To Bro . Cottebrnne ho was especially indebted for tho way in which ho had conducted the installation . This conld not . possibly have been excelled . Tho remaining toasts received full recognition , and dnring tho evening allusion was Hindu to tho liberal support given by tho Lodge to tho Masonic Institutions . Dnring tho evening Bros . Hawkins , Vine , Smith , Dickeson and Eastwood contributed to the harmony . Bro . Wilson kindly officiated as toastmastor .
The Local Freemason's And The Ports Mouth Scholarship.
THE LOCAL FREEMASON'S AND THE PORTS MOUTH SCHOLARSHIP .
ON tho 12 th Decembor last a grand ball was held at Cawto ' s Assembly Rooms , Sonthsea , for tho purpose of aiding the funds for establishing a Portsmouth scholarship at tho Royal College of Mnsie . Tho varions Lodges ol tho borough divided tho expenses between them , so that tho total proceeds might bo banded over to
Alderman J . G . Whitcombe , who has just received a cheque for £ 65 18 s 9 d from Mr . Ernest Hall , who , in conjunction with other prominent members of the ancient Craft , rendered valuable assist , mice in carrying out this successful effort . Alderman Whitcombo has sent the following lotfer , which , with a balance sheet , is being circulated amongst the Lodges : —
" Dear Sir , —In acknowledging tho receipt of cheque for £ 6 * 5 18 s 9 d , the proceeds of the grand Masonio ball , let me heartily and gratefully thank yon and yonr brother Masons of this noble Order for this true and valuable evidence of your desire to assist in the grand work to secure the the scholarship that will prove for all time invalnable to the youth of Portsmouth . In addition let me recognise the generous example you set , which should be a stimulus to others
who organised entertainments for tho same object , and by their energetic efforts for the completion of the scholarship have now reaVy made it a question that three or four months will solve . Please convey my warmest thanks to your Masonic brethren for all their kindnesses , and specially accept the same yourself . From , my dear Sir , yours faithful and obliged , J . G . WiriTCOMBE , ex-Mayor . " —Portsmouth Times .
brightened when the news spread far and wide that Mr . Austin had succeeded in getting them one dinner more before the New Mission Hall , Salmon's Lane , Limehouse , finally closed its doors , for dinners at least , till tho end of the year . Those weekly dinners , given during tho winter months to the children and old folks , form bnt ono feature in the work of the London Cottage Mission . Besides the regular
ser-THE LONDON COTTAGE MISSION—Thanks to tho unexpected kindness of a generous friend of this deserving charity , several hundreds of tho wretched little starvelings of tho East End had n hnppy surprise on Wednesday , 14 th inst . It had been announced to them the preceding week ' s Irish Stew Dinner would be the last of tho season , and we can easily imagine how the sorrowful hunger-pinchorl faces
vices on Sunday at the New Hall , there are also on other days Mothers' Meetings , over which Miss Napton , tho Lady Snperin . tondonf , presides , as well as others , and throughout the indescribable wretchedness of tho miserable slums in which they exist the Mission ' s Messengers of Mercy pay their charitable visits to the poor and destitute . At no time since its institution , some 15 years u . ^ o , have the funds of this Charity been at a lower ebb than now , ju ^ t at tho
moment when tho heaviest demands are being mado npon them ; and it is earnestly to bo hoped that all who would aid in the good work will do so without delay and forward their contributions to the Bankers , the London and South Western Bunk , 7 Penehurch Street , E . G ., to the Lady Superintendent , Miss Naptou , 304 BardeU Road , Limehouse , E ., or to M' \ Walter Austin , the Director of tho Mission , 44 Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., who will most thankfully receive and acknowledge them .
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RICHARD PEARCY , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER , 31 PACKINGTON STREET , ISLINGTON , LONDON , N . Watches Made and Eepaired in the very best manner . IlgDIIO JBW 1 LS ,
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MASONIC LECTURE . "KIOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEWI N ' S P . M . P . 'A . is open to accept invitations for the cMivor . v of this LncTcrtr ; in JfETRorDLrt . is- or I ' Koviyci u , LODGES , or LODGES OF IssTRt / cTioy . No Lecture Fee ; travelling' expenses onlyuccopt jd . Address—Cinphnm , S . W .
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FIFE AT FREEMASONS' HALL I } ' ARGE photographs of the Temple , taken immediately after the ^ i fire , on -Ith ifciy ( suitalilc for fr . uoiri'j ) , 5 s each ; or framed in <> ak , securely packed , sent to any address in the United Kingdom , carriage paid , o-iv receipt of cheque tor 153 . Mn . ster .-t of Lodges should secure this memovnl of tho old Temple for their Lodge rooms . W . G-. PAEKBB , Photographer , 40 High Holborn , W . C £ » tnblJ 8 lic <( 23 yeiu-8 .
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Leigh Lodge, No. 957.
LEIGH LODGE , No . 957 .
THE installation meeting of this excellent working Lodge was held on tho 12 th instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qncen-street , unde r tho presidency of the W . M ., Bro . BramW-y ; Von Joel S . W . and Worship ful Master elect , Woodruff J . W .. J . Diproso P . M . Trea . surer , Cottebrnne P . G . P . Secretary , Corboy J . D ., George I . G ., P . M . ' s Marx , James , Pratt , & c . Amongst the Visitors were Bros .
Kent 571 , Girling 1611 , Blundell P . M . 742 , ReidlSG , Blum P . M . 511 , Vincent P . G . S . B . Middlesex , Williams P . M . 105 R . Wilson 136 fi , Smith 1563 , Dickeson W . M . 179 , Coop 141 , Coltena W . M . 76 G , Smeed 1585 , Stead W . M . 1997 , Lambonrn 87 , Mason P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Sieh , Norris P . M . 181 , Smith 1744 , Stilts 1744 , Hawkins P . M ., Dickie 1741 , Hamp den P . P . G . S . W ., Herts . Eastman 179 , Peacock 201 , Elwood
179 , Eield 1744 , Bay 1624 , Hiifi-hes 179 , May P . M . 673 , E . Perrv 1382 , Hemming 1287 , Kew 179 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , & o . Lodge was formally opened , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The And / tors' Report , which showed the Lodge to bo in a flourishing condition , was nuanimously adopted . In dno course , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Von Joel S . W . and W . M .
elect was presented , and dnly installed into the chair by Bro . C . A . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., who performed the ceremony with his nsnal ability . On tho admission of tho brethren , the customary salutations were given , and the W . M . appointed and invested the following
as his Officers : —Bros . Bramley I . P . M ., Woodruff S . W ., Corby J . W ., DiproseP . M . Treasurer , Cottebrnne P . G . P . Secretary , George S . D ., Moffrey J . D ., Klein I . G ., Marx P . M . D . C , A ^ cr Steward , Harnett A . S ., Woodstock P . M . Tyler . Bro . Taylor P . M . 141 presided at the harmonium . Ballots were nest taken for tho admission of Messrs .
J . Harris , W . Blunt , J . T . Eobinson , W . J . Miller , and W . Parkyn . The newly-installed Master , though bnt a young Mason , showed his capacity for office by initiating these gentlemen into the Order , and conducting the ceremony in a faultless manner , that reflected great credit on him . We may add here that the new Officers were equally perfect : indeed , it was a pleasure to listen to the ceremony .
Bro . Bramley said it was now 21 years since this Lodge was founded . They had only one of the Founders with them ; Bro . Cottebrnne P . G . P . was present at tho consecration of tho Lodge on the 15 th of May 1863 , when Bro . Stephen Barton Wilson officiated as the Officer of the day . Brother Cottebrnne was tho first Worshipful Master . Ho ( Brother Bramley ) was proud to say their Lodge had
now attained its majority ; it had hitherto always been successful , and with regard to its future , under the guidance of tho present Master nothing aeed ^ be feared . To Bro . Cottebrnne the Lodge owed its present position . This worthy Brother ' s services have been recognised in the highest quarter , and he has been honoured by having the purple bestowed on bira . In his more direct association with
the brethren , in his capacity of Secretary , he has won the esteem and respect of one and all . The brethren fully appreciated his services , and desired to mark their appreciation in an acceptable form . All were aware Bro . Cottebrnne was in possession of jewels ; jewels which he had received for good snit and service done the Mason Craft , and it was fully recognised that the work bo had undertaken
during his long Masonic career , was ever carried out with a care and persistency that demanded and met with sneeess . His labours had necessarily kept him much away from home , and doubtless his family had frequently missed his genial society . The brethren , fully alive to this , had decided to hand him over , for the use of Mrs . Cottebrnne , a cheque for a small amountwhich they trusted
, would be accepted somewhat as a solatium for the loss she has sustained by her husband ' s enforced absence , consequent on the demands Freemasonry made on his time . In handing over tho gift of the brethren , he ( Bro . Bramley ) hoped it might be accepted by Mrs . Cottebrnne in tho same spirit in which it was offered . Bro . Cottobrune , in feeling terms , returned thanks for the kindness of tho
members "ftbe Lodge . It was proposed , seconded , and carried , that a letter be sent to Lord Leigh , P . G . M . Warwickshire , announcing that the Lod ge had completed its majority ; wishing him health and long hfe , and regretting his absence on this auspicious occasion . Hearty good wishes wera th-m given by the Visitors , and Lodgo was closed until the second Monday in October . The banquet took place in the
largo hall , which wag artistically decorated with an elegant trophy , while flovvers were in abundance . Credit is due to Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and Bro . E . Dawkins , for the sumptuous repnsfc provided . There were 90 guests present . Grace having been said , the W . M . proposed the loyal toasts . With the toast of the Pro G . M . and the rest of the Grand Officers of the G . L . of England was
coupled the name , of Bro . Cottebrnne P . G . P ., who , as Founder , Proceptor and Secretary of the Lodge , received a cordial reception . Bro . bramley I . p . M . nextrose ; the duties of a Master of a Lod ge , he sa , d > were many and onerous . Amongst other things he was caller ! on to look after the sick and afflicted ; to visit them and minister ™ their necessities , so far as he possibly conld . Tho Worshipful icc
»» ot their Lodge was equal to this ; he took a prhta in frying ont his duties , and as to his capability for work that hud sen evidenced that evening in the way ho h ; ul initiated tho live Wnairfate s who had presented thqmselves . JIo ( Brother Bramley ) a ed on the brethren to wwh their new Master health and strength Preside over them , and a happy and prosperous year of office . In PP Jing to the toast Bro . Von . Tool said he saw around him minv
and sincere friends ; several Visitors had put themselves tt great ^ convenience to do hirn honour by attending at his installatior . ' Iff . ^ ncerel y thanked Bro . Bramley for the kind remarks he h ; id indulged rp " P ° posing the toast ; he was mnch gratified also in noting tlio ceptjon given him by the members of tho Lodge . It was rot his
fro ° " tlOD ' nowever > to indulge in long speeches , so vvonld rohitin jf ) n ! 00 nn Pying their time any further . The next toast give u was fefp , ' * '" ° f tne Initiates , and suitable response was made by those W If t 0 ' ^ " introducing tho toast of the Past Maste -s , the Bro ' ^ a ^ e illusion to the zeal displayed by those who were present . 8 , krone ' s services as Installing Master of the day wore Peciall y alluded to ; the Immediate Past Master , Brother Bn . mley ,
Leigh Lodge, No. 957.
had won golden opinions by tho way ho had carried out tho duties of his year , and each of the others , in turn , worn referred to Mid thanked for their services . It was his ( I ' m . Von . fool's ) privilege to present Bro . Bramley with ( ho j-vvel voted him by tho brethren of tho Lodge at their last meeting , which they all trusted ho might live long to worn : Bro . Bramley ( hanked ' tho Lodge for its valuable gift , lie trusted they might long see it on his breast ; he
should never forget the circnmstiinces attending its presentation . To Bro . Cottebrnne ho was especially indebted for tho way in which ho had conducted the installation . This conld not . possibly have been excelled . Tho remaining toasts received full recognition , and dnring tho evening allusion was Hindu to tho liberal support given by tho Lodge to tho Masonic Institutions . Dnring tho evening Bros . Hawkins , Vine , Smith , Dickeson and Eastwood contributed to the harmony . Bro . Wilson kindly officiated as toastmastor .
The Local Freemason's And The Ports Mouth Scholarship.
THE LOCAL FREEMASON'S AND THE PORTS MOUTH SCHOLARSHIP .
ON tho 12 th Decembor last a grand ball was held at Cawto ' s Assembly Rooms , Sonthsea , for tho purpose of aiding the funds for establishing a Portsmouth scholarship at tho Royal College of Mnsie . Tho varions Lodges ol tho borough divided tho expenses between them , so that tho total proceeds might bo banded over to
Alderman J . G . Whitcombe , who has just received a cheque for £ 65 18 s 9 d from Mr . Ernest Hall , who , in conjunction with other prominent members of the ancient Craft , rendered valuable assist , mice in carrying out this successful effort . Alderman Whitcombo has sent the following lotfer , which , with a balance sheet , is being circulated amongst the Lodges : —
" Dear Sir , —In acknowledging tho receipt of cheque for £ 6 * 5 18 s 9 d , the proceeds of the grand Masonio ball , let me heartily and gratefully thank yon and yonr brother Masons of this noble Order for this true and valuable evidence of your desire to assist in the grand work to secure the the scholarship that will prove for all time invalnable to the youth of Portsmouth . In addition let me recognise the generous example you set , which should be a stimulus to others
who organised entertainments for tho same object , and by their energetic efforts for the completion of the scholarship have now reaVy made it a question that three or four months will solve . Please convey my warmest thanks to your Masonic brethren for all their kindnesses , and specially accept the same yourself . From , my dear Sir , yours faithful and obliged , J . G . WiriTCOMBE , ex-Mayor . " —Portsmouth Times .
brightened when the news spread far and wide that Mr . Austin had succeeded in getting them one dinner more before the New Mission Hall , Salmon's Lane , Limehouse , finally closed its doors , for dinners at least , till tho end of the year . Those weekly dinners , given during tho winter months to the children and old folks , form bnt ono feature in the work of the London Cottage Mission . Besides the regular
ser-THE LONDON COTTAGE MISSION—Thanks to tho unexpected kindness of a generous friend of this deserving charity , several hundreds of tho wretched little starvelings of tho East End had n hnppy surprise on Wednesday , 14 th inst . It had been announced to them the preceding week ' s Irish Stew Dinner would be the last of tho season , and we can easily imagine how the sorrowful hunger-pinchorl faces
vices on Sunday at the New Hall , there are also on other days Mothers' Meetings , over which Miss Napton , tho Lady Snperin . tondonf , presides , as well as others , and throughout the indescribable wretchedness of tho miserable slums in which they exist the Mission ' s Messengers of Mercy pay their charitable visits to the poor and destitute . At no time since its institution , some 15 years u . ^ o , have the funds of this Charity been at a lower ebb than now , ju ^ t at tho
moment when tho heaviest demands are being mado npon them ; and it is earnestly to bo hoped that all who would aid in the good work will do so without delay and forward their contributions to the Bankers , the London and South Western Bunk , 7 Penehurch Street , E . G ., to the Lady Superintendent , Miss Naptou , 304 BardeU Road , Limehouse , E ., or to M' \ Walter Austin , the Director of tho Mission , 44 Finsbury Pavement , E . G ., who will most thankfully receive and acknowledge them .
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RICHARD PEARCY , WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER , 31 PACKINGTON STREET , ISLINGTON , LONDON , N . Watches Made and Eepaired in the very best manner . IlgDIIO JBW 1 LS ,
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MASONIC LECTURE . "KIOBS AND EXCRESCENCES . " BRO . JAMES STEWI N ' S P . M . P . 'A . is open to accept invitations for the cMivor . v of this LncTcrtr ; in JfETRorDLrt . is- or I ' Koviyci u , LODGES , or LODGES OF IssTRt / cTioy . No Lecture Fee ; travelling' expenses onlyuccopt jd . Address—Cinphnm , S . W .
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FIFE AT FREEMASONS' HALL I } ' ARGE photographs of the Temple , taken immediately after the ^ i fire , on -Ith ifciy ( suitalilc for fr . uoiri'j ) , 5 s each ; or framed in <> ak , securely packed , sent to any address in the United Kingdom , carriage paid , o-iv receipt of cheque tor 153 . Mn . ster .-t of Lodges should secure this memovnl of tho old Temple for their Lodge rooms . W . G-. PAEKBB , Photographer , 40 High Holborn , W . C £ » tnblJ 8 lic <( 23 yeiu-8 .