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and the Rev . J . H . Chadwiolc were successful in the duet " Secret voices" ( Marziale ) , as were also Miss Ellen Ward and Mr . H . E . Powell in the pianoforte duet " Spanish Dances " ( Mozkowski ) . The programme being concluded , the Chairman , who had been full of merriment during tho evening , referred in eloquent terms to the
galaxy of beauty and the musical talent which had been so conspicuous in this splendid entertainment , which had been originated and brought to a successful issue by Bro . Dew , with the object not only of providing a pleasant evening , bnt of bringing a little grist to the mill—in other words , to replenish the funds of the Cottage
Hospital . He ( the Chairman ) was quite oonfident that there was great talent in tho Oakley Lodge , and when he reported thi 3 concert to the Provincial Grand Master , he would no doubt sanction his challen < nn <» any other Lodge to produce a body of performers with
snob great talent and such good looks . Dr . Hayes proposed a vote of thanks to Mr . Barker for taking the chair , and this having been briefly replied to , the Masonic National Anthem brought the concert to a close . Financially the result has been that Bro . Dew has been enabled to add £ 20 to the funds of the cottage Hospital .
EUPHRATES LODGE , No . 212 .
THROUGH a variety of circumstances , many of whioh are unforseen and wholly nnpreventable , it occasionally happens that our Lodges have to change their place of meeting , and although in many cases the change is for the ultimate benefit of the Lodge , there are occasions when , either from the loss of old associations , or other
causes , the reverse is the case . The brethren of the Euphrates Lodge have just made a change from the Masons' Hall Tavern , Basingball-sfcreefc , where the Lodge has met for many years , and we venture to think that the selection they have made for their new home must prove of great advantage to their Lodge in the future ,
they having been fortunate enough to find accommodation at the Holborn Restaurant , the proprietors of which establishment have lately intimated their willingness to accommodate Lodges , both as regards their actual working as well as at the banquets which follow labour , the lack of which feature has long been , to some extent , detri .
mental to the establishment being recognised as a Masonic centre . The first meeting of the Lodgo at it 3 new quarters took place on Wednesday , the 24 th inst ., and a departure from the ordinary course tf proceeding was made on this occasion , for the ladies were invited to participate in the banquet and festivities which followed . A most
successful meeting was the result , and the way in which everything was arranged reflected the greatest credit , alike on tho W . M ., Bro . W . J . Cooper , his Officers , and the executive of the Holborn Restaurant . Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . W . F . Bassett S . W ., T . Boyden J . W ., F . G .
BnrstowS . D ., J . West J . D ., H . Wagstaffl . G ., and the following Past Masters : —W . W . Ricknell , T . Rushton , C . G . Cutler , J . C . Franks , J . Carter , Louis Stean , T . It . Martin , J . J . Marsh , and John Halsey . Having proceeded to submit the minutes of the previous meeting for cot firmation , the Worshipful Master advanced the Lodge , and
confi rred the third degree on Bro . White . Lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquetting-room , accom . pan ' ed by their ladies . When all were seated , the assembly presented a most imposing gathering , inasmuch as there were between eighty and ninety guests present , among them being the following visitors to the
Lodge : —Bros . W . E . Haylcck J . D . 901 , G . H . Stephens IPM 1693 , Henry Forss I . P . M . 917 , W . W . Lee 1897 , John Cooper 1471 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , W . Ball 1472 , E . Prosser 8 G 0 , John Day lil , G . Stevens 1076 , T . A . Davies 174 ; with the following ladies Mesdames Cooper , Glass , Martin , Halsey , Edwards , Bourne , Pryor
Boyden , Taylor , Wains , Prosser , Allister , White , Davies , TCippel , Smith , Day , Bolton , & c . ; Misses K . and E . Halsey , McLean , Ricknell , A . Ricknell , Bassett , Carter , and Woods . Afc the conclusion of tbe banquet , which was served in the ample manner which has gained for the Holborn Restaurant its present
hi < j ; h reputation , and under the personal superintendence of Brother llamp , the W . M . gave the customary toasts , in their modified form , having rpgard to those who wore present . Bro . P . M . Martin proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and in doing so spoke of the interest displayed by Bro . Cooper in the welfare of the Lodge , and
the efforts ho bronght to bear to promote tho comfort and happiness of its members . After a spirit rendering of " The Men of Harlech . " By Bm . E . Pressor , the W . M , rose to reply . Having thanked the company for the way in which they had received the toast , he referred to tho gratification he experienced at seeing so large an assembly to
do honour to the occasion . lie ( rusted the ladies were enjoying themselves , and hoped they would go away with happy recollections or the evening they had spent with the brethren of Euphrates Lod ^ e . In accordance with the wish of the W . M . Bro . Morgan rose to propose the next toast , the health of tbe Ladies . He did so with a vast
puvmnt of gratification ; ifc had been urged that the brethren were that evening embarking on an innovation that might disturb the harmony and regulaiity with which tbe proceedings had for so very many years been conducted , but all who had listened to the remarks that had been made in this regard felt
convinced thafc they were urged , not in a spirit of opposition , but as a mild form of protest . The evening , so far , had gone off most ploasnrably ; and , in offering the toast for tho acceptance of the brethren , Bro . Mcrgna said ho felt convinced tlia ladies would appreciate the arrangements that had b > en made for their enjoy .
men ' . Natnrally , ou such occasions , when tho fair sex were assembled , speculation was rife as to how fir ladies might participate in Freemasonry , and the quesiion had been asked , " Were ' there any tidy Freemasons ? " This had been answered in the affirmative b
y one of the fair sisterhood present , who had stated she possessed a portrait of a lady Freemason . This he ( B : o . Morgan ) thought doubtloss referred to the portrait ofthe Hon . Mis . Aldworih , who ° he might tell the ladies present , had been regularly initiated into Free-
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masonry . This event occurred when she was a mere girl , and ifc was recorded , amongst the legends of the Craft , that she afterwards married , and no doubt became tbe mother of mauy good and true Masons , some of whose descendants might be present that night There were other instances on record of lady Freemasons , even in
this country ; but here , however , the majority of the brethren deemed it advisable thafc the ladies should confine themselves to the exercise of the virtue of charity , in association with their husbands and brothers . Here they conld render valuable service , and if they would avail themselves of the opportunities
offered of inspecting the Institutions , more especially on tbe occasion of the distribution of prizes—an event which would shortly take place at the Royal Masonic Girls' School , at Battersea Rise—they would have an opportunity of seeing the excellent manner in which the girls wero trained . Bro . W . W . Lee responded ; he expressed
the gratification the ladies felt afc being present , and hoped that would not be the last opportunity they might have of attending the meetings of the Lodge . For tho Past Masters Bro . Cutler replied , and after a few other toasts , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion , the company joining with spirit in the singing of " Auld
Lang Syne . During the evening some excellent songs were given , by Bros . Wells , Edwards , Lee , Prior , and others . Miss Woods favoured the company with a song— " Is this a dream ? " —which she rendered most artistically , whio Bros Carter , Woods and Morgan contributed recitations .
GREY PEIARS LODGE , No . 1101 .
AT the regular meeting , on the 10 th instant , there were present Bros . R . C . Prickett W . M ., J . H . Hawkes I . P . M ., E . J . Blackwell acting S . W ., R . Dowaetfc acting J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treasurer , J . Greenaway Secretary , B . W . Bennett acting S . D ., W . Hickie J . D ., Chas . Slaughter I . G ., J . Sparrow Steward , Past Masters W . Ferguson , E . Margrett , W . W . Ridley , Bros . Bigo ; s , Knight , and
Stewart . Visitors—C . Holbrook jan . 2013 , F . Blackwell W . M . 414 , A . Livings 414 . After preliminaries , Bro . E . Margrett P . M . gavo a very lucid and interesting lecture . The sum of twogniueas was voted from the funds to a case of distress brought before tbe Lodge . Bro .
W . Hickie J . D . gave notice of motion , "Thafc it was desirable greater facilities be afforded to the brethren for perfecting themselves in Masonic Eitual . " The labours of the evening being ended , Lodge was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned .
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 .
A MEETING was held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., afc the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct . Bro . W . H . Mollindinia , the W . M ., was prevented from being present through ill healfcb , and in his absence Bro . Louis A . Loius , the father of the Lodge , presided . The work comprised all throe ceremonie ? , and each was carried out with perfect accuracy . Careful as to the way in which he performed his
own work , Bro . Leins was admirably seconded by his Officers . There were four candidates for raising , namely , Bros . Watts , Draper , Park , and Wells , who were conducted through the ceremony two and two up to the obligation , and were afterwards all raised together . Bros . Wainwrighfc and Corsham were then passed to the degree of Fellow
Craft , and lastly , Mr . John Morris Broad , who was proposed by Bro . Chamberlayne , and seconded by Bro . Ferry Sec , and Mr . George Augustus Tim me , proposed by Bro . Lovell D . C , and seconded by Bro . W . Smith S . D ., were initiated . During the evening the desirability of having a ladies' gathering at next Lodge meeting was
considered . Bro . Leins explained this was a matter which could not be disposed of by a resolution of the Lodge , but must depend upon an agreement between the brethren individually . Some dosired that the Lodge meeting should be held on the usual Saturday , and thafc some other day in the week should be fixed to hold the dinner ,
because if Saturday was adhered to the dance must necessarily be strictly of a Cinderella character . On the other hand ifc was pointed out that such a proceeding would make the meeting altogether independent of the Lodge—which was not desired—and would moreover increase the expense . Ifc was ultimately agreed by a majority
that ladies shonld attend the banquet , after the Lodge meeting in April , and a Committee was nominated to arrange the necessary details , it being suggested that an unusually early hour shonld be fixed for opening the Lodge and getting through the work , so as to admit of the possibility of an early dinner honr . After routine work tho
Lodge was closed . Later on , the brethren and their guest 3 supped together , Bro . Leins presiding . It is often said thafc Freemasons shonld nofc be parties to introducing any one into the Craft whom they would hesitate to introduce to their families ; there can be no doubt that Bro . Leins acts on this principle , and he showed his
confidence in "his children" as he calls them , of the Perseverance Lodge on this occasion , by bringing three of his daughters—admirable musicians—to enliven the intervals between the toasts . The brethren owe their thanks to Bro . Leins , and their moat respectful gratitude to the young ladies themselves . The toasts
comprised the Queen and Craft , the Most Worshipful Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Grand Officers , the Worshipful Master , tho Initiates , the Visitors , the Past Masters , the Secretary , the Officers of the Lodge , and tha Press , 'lhe Immediate Past Master , in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , said ifc was a toast
which was always heartily received by the brethren of the Perseverance . The brethren had heard the statement made in Lodge by the W . M . in the chair thafc Bro . Mollitidinia was unable to attend in consequence of illness ; this they all regretted , and they sympathised
deeply with Bro . Mollindmia . Bro . Leins , however , was always to the fore to fulfil the duties of any absent brother , and there was no one whom the brethren of the Lodge would wish to see in tho chair on such an occasion rather than Bro . Leins . He was the father of the Lodge , and there was no occasion to say more . He would there-
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and the Rev . J . H . Chadwiolc were successful in the duet " Secret voices" ( Marziale ) , as were also Miss Ellen Ward and Mr . H . E . Powell in the pianoforte duet " Spanish Dances " ( Mozkowski ) . The programme being concluded , the Chairman , who had been full of merriment during tho evening , referred in eloquent terms to the
galaxy of beauty and the musical talent which had been so conspicuous in this splendid entertainment , which had been originated and brought to a successful issue by Bro . Dew , with the object not only of providing a pleasant evening , bnt of bringing a little grist to the mill—in other words , to replenish the funds of the Cottage
Hospital . He ( the Chairman ) was quite oonfident that there was great talent in tho Oakley Lodge , and when he reported thi 3 concert to the Provincial Grand Master , he would no doubt sanction his challen < nn <» any other Lodge to produce a body of performers with
snob great talent and such good looks . Dr . Hayes proposed a vote of thanks to Mr . Barker for taking the chair , and this having been briefly replied to , the Masonic National Anthem brought the concert to a close . Financially the result has been that Bro . Dew has been enabled to add £ 20 to the funds of the cottage Hospital .
EUPHRATES LODGE , No . 212 .
THROUGH a variety of circumstances , many of whioh are unforseen and wholly nnpreventable , it occasionally happens that our Lodges have to change their place of meeting , and although in many cases the change is for the ultimate benefit of the Lodge , there are occasions when , either from the loss of old associations , or other
causes , the reverse is the case . The brethren of the Euphrates Lodge have just made a change from the Masons' Hall Tavern , Basingball-sfcreefc , where the Lodge has met for many years , and we venture to think that the selection they have made for their new home must prove of great advantage to their Lodge in the future ,
they having been fortunate enough to find accommodation at the Holborn Restaurant , the proprietors of which establishment have lately intimated their willingness to accommodate Lodges , both as regards their actual working as well as at the banquets which follow labour , the lack of which feature has long been , to some extent , detri .
mental to the establishment being recognised as a Masonic centre . The first meeting of the Lodgo at it 3 new quarters took place on Wednesday , the 24 th inst ., and a departure from the ordinary course tf proceeding was made on this occasion , for the ladies were invited to participate in the banquet and festivities which followed . A most
successful meeting was the result , and the way in which everything was arranged reflected the greatest credit , alike on tho W . M ., Bro . W . J . Cooper , his Officers , and the executive of the Holborn Restaurant . Lodge was opened by the Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . W . F . Bassett S . W ., T . Boyden J . W ., F . G .
BnrstowS . D ., J . West J . D ., H . Wagstaffl . G ., and the following Past Masters : —W . W . Ricknell , T . Rushton , C . G . Cutler , J . C . Franks , J . Carter , Louis Stean , T . It . Martin , J . J . Marsh , and John Halsey . Having proceeded to submit the minutes of the previous meeting for cot firmation , the Worshipful Master advanced the Lodge , and
confi rred the third degree on Bro . White . Lodge was subsequently closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquetting-room , accom . pan ' ed by their ladies . When all were seated , the assembly presented a most imposing gathering , inasmuch as there were between eighty and ninety guests present , among them being the following visitors to the
Lodge : —Bros . W . E . Haylcck J . D . 901 , G . H . Stephens IPM 1693 , Henry Forss I . P . M . 917 , W . W . Lee 1897 , John Cooper 1471 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , W . Ball 1472 , E . Prosser 8 G 0 , John Day lil , G . Stevens 1076 , T . A . Davies 174 ; with the following ladies Mesdames Cooper , Glass , Martin , Halsey , Edwards , Bourne , Pryor
Boyden , Taylor , Wains , Prosser , Allister , White , Davies , TCippel , Smith , Day , Bolton , & c . ; Misses K . and E . Halsey , McLean , Ricknell , A . Ricknell , Bassett , Carter , and Woods . Afc the conclusion of tbe banquet , which was served in the ample manner which has gained for the Holborn Restaurant its present
hi < j ; h reputation , and under the personal superintendence of Brother llamp , the W . M . gave the customary toasts , in their modified form , having rpgard to those who wore present . Bro . P . M . Martin proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , and in doing so spoke of the interest displayed by Bro . Cooper in the welfare of the Lodge , and
the efforts ho bronght to bear to promote tho comfort and happiness of its members . After a spirit rendering of " The Men of Harlech . " By Bm . E . Pressor , the W . M , rose to reply . Having thanked the company for the way in which they had received the toast , he referred to tho gratification he experienced at seeing so large an assembly to
do honour to the occasion . lie ( rusted the ladies were enjoying themselves , and hoped they would go away with happy recollections or the evening they had spent with the brethren of Euphrates Lod ^ e . In accordance with the wish of the W . M . Bro . Morgan rose to propose the next toast , the health of tbe Ladies . He did so with a vast
puvmnt of gratification ; ifc had been urged that the brethren were that evening embarking on an innovation that might disturb the harmony and regulaiity with which tbe proceedings had for so very many years been conducted , but all who had listened to the remarks that had been made in this regard felt
convinced thafc they were urged , not in a spirit of opposition , but as a mild form of protest . The evening , so far , had gone off most ploasnrably ; and , in offering the toast for tho acceptance of the brethren , Bro . Mcrgna said ho felt convinced tlia ladies would appreciate the arrangements that had b > en made for their enjoy .
men ' . Natnrally , ou such occasions , when tho fair sex were assembled , speculation was rife as to how fir ladies might participate in Freemasonry , and the quesiion had been asked , " Were ' there any tidy Freemasons ? " This had been answered in the affirmative b
y one of the fair sisterhood present , who had stated she possessed a portrait of a lady Freemason . This he ( B : o . Morgan ) thought doubtloss referred to the portrait ofthe Hon . Mis . Aldworih , who ° he might tell the ladies present , had been regularly initiated into Free-
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masonry . This event occurred when she was a mere girl , and ifc was recorded , amongst the legends of the Craft , that she afterwards married , and no doubt became tbe mother of mauy good and true Masons , some of whose descendants might be present that night There were other instances on record of lady Freemasons , even in
this country ; but here , however , the majority of the brethren deemed it advisable thafc the ladies should confine themselves to the exercise of the virtue of charity , in association with their husbands and brothers . Here they conld render valuable service , and if they would avail themselves of the opportunities
offered of inspecting the Institutions , more especially on tbe occasion of the distribution of prizes—an event which would shortly take place at the Royal Masonic Girls' School , at Battersea Rise—they would have an opportunity of seeing the excellent manner in which the girls wero trained . Bro . W . W . Lee responded ; he expressed
the gratification the ladies felt afc being present , and hoped that would not be the last opportunity they might have of attending the meetings of the Lodge . For tho Past Masters Bro . Cutler replied , and after a few other toasts , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion , the company joining with spirit in the singing of " Auld
Lang Syne . During the evening some excellent songs were given , by Bros . Wells , Edwards , Lee , Prior , and others . Miss Woods favoured the company with a song— " Is this a dream ? " —which she rendered most artistically , whio Bros Carter , Woods and Morgan contributed recitations .
GREY PEIARS LODGE , No . 1101 .
AT the regular meeting , on the 10 th instant , there were present Bros . R . C . Prickett W . M ., J . H . Hawkes I . P . M ., E . J . Blackwell acting S . W ., R . Dowaetfc acting J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treasurer , J . Greenaway Secretary , B . W . Bennett acting S . D ., W . Hickie J . D ., Chas . Slaughter I . G ., J . Sparrow Steward , Past Masters W . Ferguson , E . Margrett , W . W . Ridley , Bros . Bigo ; s , Knight , and
Stewart . Visitors—C . Holbrook jan . 2013 , F . Blackwell W . M . 414 , A . Livings 414 . After preliminaries , Bro . E . Margrett P . M . gavo a very lucid and interesting lecture . The sum of twogniueas was voted from the funds to a case of distress brought before tbe Lodge . Bro .
W . Hickie J . D . gave notice of motion , "Thafc it was desirable greater facilities be afforded to the brethren for perfecting themselves in Masonic Eitual . " The labours of the evening being ended , Lodge was closed according to ancient form , and adjourned .
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 .
A MEETING was held on Saturday , the 13 th inst ., afc the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct . Bro . W . H . Mollindinia , the W . M ., was prevented from being present through ill healfcb , and in his absence Bro . Louis A . Loius , the father of the Lodge , presided . The work comprised all throe ceremonie ? , and each was carried out with perfect accuracy . Careful as to the way in which he performed his
own work , Bro . Leins was admirably seconded by his Officers . There were four candidates for raising , namely , Bros . Watts , Draper , Park , and Wells , who were conducted through the ceremony two and two up to the obligation , and were afterwards all raised together . Bros . Wainwrighfc and Corsham were then passed to the degree of Fellow
Craft , and lastly , Mr . John Morris Broad , who was proposed by Bro . Chamberlayne , and seconded by Bro . Ferry Sec , and Mr . George Augustus Tim me , proposed by Bro . Lovell D . C , and seconded by Bro . W . Smith S . D ., were initiated . During the evening the desirability of having a ladies' gathering at next Lodge meeting was
considered . Bro . Leins explained this was a matter which could not be disposed of by a resolution of the Lodge , but must depend upon an agreement between the brethren individually . Some dosired that the Lodge meeting should be held on the usual Saturday , and thafc some other day in the week should be fixed to hold the dinner ,
because if Saturday was adhered to the dance must necessarily be strictly of a Cinderella character . On the other hand ifc was pointed out that such a proceeding would make the meeting altogether independent of the Lodge—which was not desired—and would moreover increase the expense . Ifc was ultimately agreed by a majority
that ladies shonld attend the banquet , after the Lodge meeting in April , and a Committee was nominated to arrange the necessary details , it being suggested that an unusually early hour shonld be fixed for opening the Lodge and getting through the work , so as to admit of the possibility of an early dinner honr . After routine work tho
Lodge was closed . Later on , the brethren and their guest 3 supped together , Bro . Leins presiding . It is often said thafc Freemasons shonld nofc be parties to introducing any one into the Craft whom they would hesitate to introduce to their families ; there can be no doubt that Bro . Leins acts on this principle , and he showed his
confidence in "his children" as he calls them , of the Perseverance Lodge on this occasion , by bringing three of his daughters—admirable musicians—to enliven the intervals between the toasts . The brethren owe their thanks to Bro . Leins , and their moat respectful gratitude to the young ladies themselves . The toasts
comprised the Queen and Craft , the Most Worshipful Grand Master the Prince of Wales , the Grand Officers , the Worshipful Master , tho Initiates , the Visitors , the Past Masters , the Secretary , the Officers of the Lodge , and tha Press , 'lhe Immediate Past Master , in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , said ifc was a toast
which was always heartily received by the brethren of the Perseverance . The brethren had heard the statement made in Lodge by the W . M . in the chair thafc Bro . Mollitidinia was unable to attend in consequence of illness ; this they all regretted , and they sympathised
deeply with Bro . Mollindmia . Bro . Leins , however , was always to the fore to fulfil the duties of any absent brother , and there was no one whom the brethren of the Lodge would wish to see in tho chair on such an occasion rather than Bro . Leins . He was the father of the Lodge , and there was no occasion to say more . He would there-