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The Freemasons And The Poor Of Margate.
a mere juvenile , acquitted" himself very creditably , and betrayed a little of the dramatic instinct , no too , wag encored , and responded by repenting the most telling portion of the soner . A charming duet , "Two Merry Hearts , " was given with fine effect by Mrs . Fagg and Mrs . Owen , who were deservedly applauded . Mrs . Lane and
Mrs . Fagg rendered excellent service at the pianoforte as aecompanyists . The programme closed with the National Anthem . Daring the proceedings , the Rev . G . B . Ithinci was called npon to speak . He said he supposed he was asked to occupy that position as representing the Vicar of Margate , who was absent from their
gathering that day . He was sure that the Yicar wonld have been very pleased indeed to have been amongst thorn , and to havo oxpressed the gratitude he felt to the Freemasons for the i > eiierons act of that day , and his cordial sympathy with tho poor people present . He thought they would bo glad to hear that the Vicar was
recovering , and that he hoped to be back amongst thorn again by Easter day , thoroughly restored to health . He had sent a letter ti him ( Bro . Rhind ) , expressing tho hope that all of them wonld have a very good day , and said it was a very kindly act nn tho part of tho Freemasons to give them that treat . Ho ( Bro . Rhind ) also owed a
debt of gratitude to that worshipfnl body . They applied to him to send them a list of the names of the deserving poor of tho parish of St . John ' s , nil ; he was limited to a certain nnmber . Ho and the chnrchwardens had , however , ventured to increase that number very much , and he was very { jratofnl to the Freemasons , for not a single
person sent was rejected . A gathering of that kin 1 showed that there is a good feeling existing anions tho people of tho town—that they wero bound together in the bonds of charity and goodwill towards one another . He knew a largi number of the persons whom ho saw before him , and know that many oF them had been much
straightened in their circumstances during tho present , winter , distress having been so prevalent . Tho Freemasons , however , had proved that they were not insensible to the distress which had been felt by the people residing in certain parts of the town ; they had held out the hand of fellowship to them , feeling that , though some
of them had been placed in higher and some in lower circumstances in life , yet they were all brothers and sisters together , and that they should be animated with feelings of love one towards another . The Rev . J . James , who was also called upon to say a few w rds , remarked that a stranger in the town had said to him " What , n
wonderful good people these are . " He thought all of them would feel that it was exceeding thoughtful on the part of the Freomasons to provide that feast , which had been so well anticipated and so great in its profusion and variety , and , he thought he might add , so heartily enjoyed by all who were present—that was , bv most of
those he saw before him , for many had only seen the fun . The " Masons , " they knew , regarded themselves as builders ; some of them were even master Masons , and belonged to the Grand Lodge . Now , there were many ways of building . They talked sometimes of * ' building up the constitution , " and ho thought that tho " Masons "
had that day beon building np tho constitutions of their guests in a very real and true sense indeed . And ho thought they would he none the worse for thafc kind of bnilding up . no only trusted that some other good society in Margate would follow tho example now set , and that a feast of the present kind would nofc be the last they
would enjoy during the present year . He remembered that about six years ago there was a dinner of that kind held iu tho Hall-by . the-Sea , and he thought that ifc was provided by public subscription . There was a very large number of persons present on that occasion , and then , as now , all who met together were very well pleased with
ifc . Just now , when his mind reverted to that occasion , he could not help thinking , " How many who were with us then have passed away ! " He could remember many from his own church and congregation who enjoyed the festivities of six or seven years ago . Tint afternoon they had had a vory touching and beautiful son?—all
about the sweetness of home , and he dare say thafc many of them felt , although it was very enjoyable to come there as they had done that clay , yet that there was no place like home . Now , ho had bepn asked to say a few words to them about reli gion , and ho accepted the responsibility and the duty with very great pleasure , because he
knew thafc the subject of religion wonld not bo distasteful to the Freemasons , and ho was certain it would nofc be inappropriate , for ho knew thafc a great many of those who were present were always pleased to hear about good things—tho best thing . There was a home to which God was calling them , and he had been thinking thafc
afternoon abonfc the place which had been provided for them and for all . With what readiness they had come to that entertainment , and yefc it might be thafc some of them wero very dilatory in accepting tbo invitation to the great feast which God in Hi :- ! lore had provided for them . He belioved that tho true enjoyment of life consisted in
associating religion with everything ; therefore , ho was glad they were prepared that ; afternoon to hear a fow words from him about the claims of God and tho blessedness of religion , no would take the opportunity of personally thanking tho Freemasons for the kindness they had shown to some of his congregation , and lie wan
sure thafc all of them wonld heartily thank tho donors of tho feast given that day . The Mayor of Margate said ho had fco thank the promoters of thafc feast for giving him , as Mayor of the Borough , an opportunity of being preseut thero thafc afternoon . Ho appreciated the kindness which had prompted tho invitation , which he had
accepted as readily as any which had been sent to him since he came to occupy the position of Mayor . Ho felt thafc ifc nl ? n-dcd him n grand opportunity of meeting with many old inhabitants who perhaps did not know him personally—and let him tell tho poorest there that tho Mayor of the Borough had regard to tho humblest ; as well
as to tho highest citizens in tho town . Ho was tho servant of them all . On tho 9 th Novonber last , he put off self and put on duty , which he had tried honestly and faithfully to perform during tho time he
had been in the position he now held . Ho was indeed gratified to be present there thafc afternoon ; ifc was a pleasure to him . Let them go away with one feeling and desire , and thafc was , to assist ono another just a little—ever so little—and ifc would redound to their
The Freemasons And The Poor Of Margate.
p leasure and eemo bar-k to them a hundredfold . They had the promise of thafc in tho Oid Book . Ho could assure tho Freemasons that gatherings of that kind were likely to do incalculable good , inasmuch as they served the purposo of bringing together various classes of people . The nre-eut gathering had shown that the poor
had the sympathy and respect of others in the town , and ho believed that all of them had felt pleased to he waited npon as they had been at tho dinner table . TTo trusted thafc tho example sot by the Freemasons would be followed by others , and he would lend all the
assistance in his power to farther a movement of that kind . Bro . John Crawford . . LP ., said ho had been asked , on behalf of tho Freemasons , to say how glad they wero to seo tho guests present ; it had been their wish that , nothing should bo wanting . lie assured his
hearers thafc there wore no secrets in the Lodge ; all they had was a spirt' of charity and brotherly lovo to all , and as a proof of this , they did not forgpt their poorer brethren , but endeavoured , to help thorn in every possible way . He hoped they had onj ' oyed themselves , and that the Union Lodge would , in course of timo , invite them thero again . In conclusion he called for three cheers for the
Worshipfnl Master of the Lodge . The cheers were heartily given . The Worshi pful Master ( Bro . H . Wootton ) , suitably acknowledged the hononr done him , bnt , he thought thafc tho other brethren of the Lodgo had ecpals claims fco bo honoured for helping to provide that dinner . He confirmed tho testimony of Bro . Crawford that tho
objects of Masonry , pure and simple , wero to afford relief in times of distress . The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to tho Chairmau , who he remarked had left his professional duties in order to be present with them thafc afternoon . Tho Rev . J . Drew seconded , and the resolution was cordially adopted . The Chairman , in response , said
it had been a pleasure as well as a privilege to preside over them that afternoon , and he was greatly obliged to them for the way in which they had received the voto of thanks . He concluded by proposing a voto of thanks to the vocalists nnd instrumentalists who had ' . so kindly contributed towards tho pleasnre of all of them that afternoon .
This was cordially agreed to , and subsequently tea and other refreshments wero served to the company . Afc a latter stage of the proceedings , the gnests having retired , ladies and gentlemen who had attended to their wants partook of a high tea . The chair was
occupied by the Worshipful Master , nnd tho vice-chair by Bro . W . Jones Lane S . W . Tho toasts of the Working Committee , Ladies , Visitors , and Caterer , were proposed and responded fco , by Bros . W . Jones Lane , Newell , Harris , and Hume respectively . The proceed , ings then closed . —Keble ' s Gazette .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
MONTAGUE GUEST OHAPTBE , No . 1900 .
np nFi installation meeting of this Chapter took placo at tho Inns of « - Courfe Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the lOfcb . inst . Present : Comps . Montague Guest , M . E . Z ., G . P . Festa H , F . R , W . Hedges J ., S . Books P . Z . S . E ., If . Slyman P . Z . S . N ., E . J . Petts 2 nd A . S ., Colonel Shadu-ell IT . Clerko G . S . E . ( Hon . Member ) , F . Richard . son P . G . P . S . ( Hon . Member ) , T . Fenn Pres . B . of G . P . ( Hon . Member ) ,
F . Philbrick G . Reg . ( Hon . Member ) , R . Henwooil , and W . W . Good . man . Visitors : —Comps . J . W . Woodall G . Treasurer , J . Bnzzogoli 719 , E . Baxter P . Z . 8 . A . F sh P . Z . 95 , J . Faulkner P . Z . 1423 , Hugh D . Sandeman P . G . Supr , Bengal , Raphael Costa P . Z . P . G . D . ( Hon Member ) , T . II . Filton 2 , E . Bowyer P . G . Std . B ., Raymond
Thrupp P . G . Std . B ., W . Lake P . Z . 1297 and 1539 , and others . L'tters of regret afc bring unable to attend were received from Visc'Hinfc Hohncsdale Prov . G . Snpt . Kent ,, General Brownrigg Prov . G . Supr . Surrey , Sir Francis Burdett Prov . G . Supfc . Middle , sex , Sir John Mor . ekton , Capt . Philips P . G . S . NT ., J . S . Eastes P . G .
Swd . B ., and others . Tho Chapter was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of tho last convocation were read and confirmed . The report of tho Audit Committee was received and adopted . Tho M . E . Z . then vacated tho chair , which was occupied by Comp . Col . Shadwcll H . C ' erko C . S . E ., who had kindly undertaken the
duty nf Installing Principal . Comp . G . P . Festa was then instalWI a ? , First Principal , Comp . F . II . W . Hedges a 9 Second Principal , and Comp . Brookes as Third Principal . Cotnp . Festa then rose aud said ho had a most agreeable task to perform—viz ., to present to tho retiring M . E . Z . a Pasfc Principal ' s
jewel . He referred briefly to the satisfaction tho Companions felt at having so distingnishol a Mns ) n as the Provincial Grand Master of Dorset as their Founder and First Principal . lie felt save tho gift would bo nee -p ' . rd by him as rui expression of the hearty go . r . l-will of the niernb' -iw of ¦ h" Chanter , and h ) trusted ho would live long fco
wear it . Camp . MontagLii Givj . sfc , who wai evidently taken by surprise at , this part of tho proceeding' :, thanked tho Cotnp inious moat heartily for the acknowledgment of his service . ? . Ho trusted ho should have ! he satisfaction of often wearing the jewel at their futnro nicotines . The jewel boro tho Mont ' -guo Guest e . rnia and moct ' " > ,
with the Arch emblem : ' , s- 'fc with eight diaui . n ' . ds , and was of very chaste design and workmanship ; it was manufactured by C > rap . Georgo Kenning . Tho Chapter was then dosed , and tho Comp miona idjouruod to a Lauquet , under tho presidency of Camp . Festa . Tho Oueon and Royal Arch Masonry , Tho M . E . First Principal 11 . 11 . 11 .
the Trince of Walo 3 , and tho ofchor Royal Arch toasts , were given and loyally received . Comp . Phiibrick , Grand Registrar , in responding for tho Grand Officers , said ifc v / a . i always a sign of vitality when a new Lodge took unto itself a Chapter . Grand Master . ? Ledge , No . 1 ,
after the lapse of over a century had only just done s > , however . Th .: ; - > in Grand Odiec always . L . ) d ; the kin-hvfc laterj . -d , in tho H-eose of Royal Arch Masonry . Aa the M . K % . lead said , they had among -S them groat nines , of which c > ' •• y - . ' , is'unau shonld bo proud , aed if , was a , lin f V r ' . 'eod th t ' . comm w \ !• d universal respect . ) Comp . Montague Guest thou rose to prep > .-. c th-. j health of tho
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The Freemasons And The Poor Of Margate.
a mere juvenile , acquitted" himself very creditably , and betrayed a little of the dramatic instinct , no too , wag encored , and responded by repenting the most telling portion of the soner . A charming duet , "Two Merry Hearts , " was given with fine effect by Mrs . Fagg and Mrs . Owen , who were deservedly applauded . Mrs . Lane and
Mrs . Fagg rendered excellent service at the pianoforte as aecompanyists . The programme closed with the National Anthem . Daring the proceedings , the Rev . G . B . Ithinci was called npon to speak . He said he supposed he was asked to occupy that position as representing the Vicar of Margate , who was absent from their
gathering that day . He was sure that the Yicar wonld have been very pleased indeed to have been amongst thorn , and to havo oxpressed the gratitude he felt to the Freemasons for the i > eiierons act of that day , and his cordial sympathy with tho poor people present . He thought they would bo glad to hear that the Vicar was
recovering , and that he hoped to be back amongst thorn again by Easter day , thoroughly restored to health . He had sent a letter ti him ( Bro . Rhind ) , expressing tho hope that all of them wonld have a very good day , and said it was a very kindly act nn tho part of tho Freemasons to give them that treat . Ho ( Bro . Rhind ) also owed a
debt of gratitude to that worshipfnl body . They applied to him to send them a list of the names of the deserving poor of tho parish of St . John ' s , nil ; he was limited to a certain nnmber . Ho and the chnrchwardens had , however , ventured to increase that number very much , and he was very { jratofnl to the Freemasons , for not a single
person sent was rejected . A gathering of that kin 1 showed that there is a good feeling existing anions tho people of tho town—that they wero bound together in the bonds of charity and goodwill towards one another . He knew a largi number of the persons whom ho saw before him , and know that many oF them had been much
straightened in their circumstances during tho present , winter , distress having been so prevalent . Tho Freemasons , however , had proved that they were not insensible to the distress which had been felt by the people residing in certain parts of the town ; they had held out the hand of fellowship to them , feeling that , though some
of them had been placed in higher and some in lower circumstances in life , yet they were all brothers and sisters together , and that they should be animated with feelings of love one towards another . The Rev . J . James , who was also called upon to say a few w rds , remarked that a stranger in the town had said to him " What , n
wonderful good people these are . " He thought all of them would feel that it was exceeding thoughtful on the part of the Freomasons to provide that feast , which had been so well anticipated and so great in its profusion and variety , and , he thought he might add , so heartily enjoyed by all who were present—that was , bv most of
those he saw before him , for many had only seen the fun . The " Masons , " they knew , regarded themselves as builders ; some of them were even master Masons , and belonged to the Grand Lodge . Now , there were many ways of building . They talked sometimes of * ' building up the constitution , " and ho thought that tho " Masons "
had that day beon building np tho constitutions of their guests in a very real and true sense indeed . And ho thought they would he none the worse for thafc kind of bnilding up . no only trusted that some other good society in Margate would follow tho example now set , and that a feast of the present kind would nofc be the last they
would enjoy during the present year . He remembered that about six years ago there was a dinner of that kind held iu tho Hall-by . the-Sea , and he thought that ifc was provided by public subscription . There was a very large number of persons present on that occasion , and then , as now , all who met together were very well pleased with
ifc . Just now , when his mind reverted to that occasion , he could not help thinking , " How many who were with us then have passed away ! " He could remember many from his own church and congregation who enjoyed the festivities of six or seven years ago . Tint afternoon they had had a vory touching and beautiful son?—all
about the sweetness of home , and he dare say thafc many of them felt , although it was very enjoyable to come there as they had done that clay , yet that there was no place like home . Now , ho had bepn asked to say a few words to them about reli gion , and ho accepted the responsibility and the duty with very great pleasure , because he
knew thafc the subject of religion wonld not bo distasteful to the Freemasons , and ho was certain it would nofc be inappropriate , for ho knew thafc a great many of those who were present were always pleased to hear about good things—tho best thing . There was a home to which God was calling them , and he had been thinking thafc
afternoon abonfc the place which had been provided for them and for all . With what readiness they had come to that entertainment , and yefc it might be thafc some of them wero very dilatory in accepting tbo invitation to the great feast which God in Hi :- ! lore had provided for them . He belioved that tho true enjoyment of life consisted in
associating religion with everything ; therefore , ho was glad they were prepared that ; afternoon to hear a fow words from him about the claims of God and tho blessedness of religion , no would take the opportunity of personally thanking tho Freemasons for the kindness they had shown to some of his congregation , and lie wan
sure thafc all of them wonld heartily thank tho donors of tho feast given that day . The Mayor of Margate said ho had fco thank the promoters of thafc feast for giving him , as Mayor of the Borough , an opportunity of being preseut thero thafc afternoon . Ho appreciated the kindness which had prompted tho invitation , which he had
accepted as readily as any which had been sent to him since he came to occupy the position of Mayor . Ho felt thafc ifc nl ? n-dcd him n grand opportunity of meeting with many old inhabitants who perhaps did not know him personally—and let him tell tho poorest there that tho Mayor of the Borough had regard to tho humblest ; as well
as to tho highest citizens in tho town . Ho was tho servant of them all . On tho 9 th Novonber last , he put off self and put on duty , which he had tried honestly and faithfully to perform during tho time he
had been in the position he now held . Ho was indeed gratified to be present there thafc afternoon ; ifc was a pleasure to him . Let them go away with one feeling and desire , and thafc was , to assist ono another just a little—ever so little—and ifc would redound to their
The Freemasons And The Poor Of Margate.
p leasure and eemo bar-k to them a hundredfold . They had the promise of thafc in tho Oid Book . Ho could assure tho Freemasons that gatherings of that kind were likely to do incalculable good , inasmuch as they served the purposo of bringing together various classes of people . The nre-eut gathering had shown that the poor
had the sympathy and respect of others in the town , and ho believed that all of them had felt pleased to he waited npon as they had been at tho dinner table . TTo trusted thafc tho example sot by the Freemasons would be followed by others , and he would lend all the
assistance in his power to farther a movement of that kind . Bro . John Crawford . . LP ., said ho had been asked , on behalf of tho Freemasons , to say how glad they wero to seo tho guests present ; it had been their wish that , nothing should bo wanting . lie assured his
hearers thafc there wore no secrets in the Lodge ; all they had was a spirt' of charity and brotherly lovo to all , and as a proof of this , they did not forgpt their poorer brethren , but endeavoured , to help thorn in every possible way . He hoped they had onj ' oyed themselves , and that the Union Lodge would , in course of timo , invite them thero again . In conclusion he called for three cheers for the
Worshipfnl Master of the Lodge . The cheers were heartily given . The Worshi pful Master ( Bro . H . Wootton ) , suitably acknowledged the hononr done him , bnt , he thought thafc tho other brethren of the Lodgo had ecpals claims fco bo honoured for helping to provide that dinner . He confirmed tho testimony of Bro . Crawford that tho
objects of Masonry , pure and simple , wero to afford relief in times of distress . The Mayor proposed a vote of thanks to tho Chairmau , who he remarked had left his professional duties in order to be present with them thafc afternoon . Tho Rev . J . Drew seconded , and the resolution was cordially adopted . The Chairman , in response , said
it had been a pleasure as well as a privilege to preside over them that afternoon , and he was greatly obliged to them for the way in which they had received the voto of thanks . He concluded by proposing a voto of thanks to the vocalists nnd instrumentalists who had ' . so kindly contributed towards tho pleasnre of all of them that afternoon .
This was cordially agreed to , and subsequently tea and other refreshments wero served to the company . Afc a latter stage of the proceedings , the gnests having retired , ladies and gentlemen who had attended to their wants partook of a high tea . The chair was
occupied by the Worshipful Master , nnd tho vice-chair by Bro . W . Jones Lane S . W . Tho toasts of the Working Committee , Ladies , Visitors , and Caterer , were proposed and responded fco , by Bros . W . Jones Lane , Newell , Harris , and Hume respectively . The proceed , ings then closed . —Keble ' s Gazette .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
MONTAGUE GUEST OHAPTBE , No . 1900 .
np nFi installation meeting of this Chapter took placo at tho Inns of « - Courfe Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the lOfcb . inst . Present : Comps . Montague Guest , M . E . Z ., G . P . Festa H , F . R , W . Hedges J ., S . Books P . Z . S . E ., If . Slyman P . Z . S . N ., E . J . Petts 2 nd A . S ., Colonel Shadu-ell IT . Clerko G . S . E . ( Hon . Member ) , F . Richard . son P . G . P . S . ( Hon . Member ) , T . Fenn Pres . B . of G . P . ( Hon . Member ) ,
F . Philbrick G . Reg . ( Hon . Member ) , R . Henwooil , and W . W . Good . man . Visitors : —Comps . J . W . Woodall G . Treasurer , J . Bnzzogoli 719 , E . Baxter P . Z . 8 . A . F sh P . Z . 95 , J . Faulkner P . Z . 1423 , Hugh D . Sandeman P . G . Supr , Bengal , Raphael Costa P . Z . P . G . D . ( Hon Member ) , T . II . Filton 2 , E . Bowyer P . G . Std . B ., Raymond
Thrupp P . G . Std . B ., W . Lake P . Z . 1297 and 1539 , and others . L'tters of regret afc bring unable to attend were received from Visc'Hinfc Hohncsdale Prov . G . Snpt . Kent ,, General Brownrigg Prov . G . Supr . Surrey , Sir Francis Burdett Prov . G . Supfc . Middle , sex , Sir John Mor . ekton , Capt . Philips P . G . S . NT ., J . S . Eastes P . G .
Swd . B ., and others . Tho Chapter was opened in duo form , and tho minutes of tho last convocation were read and confirmed . The report of tho Audit Committee was received and adopted . Tho M . E . Z . then vacated tho chair , which was occupied by Comp . Col . Shadwcll H . C ' erko C . S . E ., who had kindly undertaken the
duty nf Installing Principal . Comp . G . P . Festa was then instalWI a ? , First Principal , Comp . F . II . W . Hedges a 9 Second Principal , and Comp . Brookes as Third Principal . Cotnp . Festa then rose aud said ho had a most agreeable task to perform—viz ., to present to tho retiring M . E . Z . a Pasfc Principal ' s
jewel . He referred briefly to the satisfaction tho Companions felt at having so distingnishol a Mns ) n as the Provincial Grand Master of Dorset as their Founder and First Principal . lie felt save tho gift would bo nee -p ' . rd by him as rui expression of the hearty go . r . l-will of the niernb' -iw of ¦ h" Chanter , and h ) trusted ho would live long fco
wear it . Camp . MontagLii Givj . sfc , who wai evidently taken by surprise at , this part of tho proceeding' :, thanked tho Cotnp inious moat heartily for the acknowledgment of his service . ? . Ho trusted ho should have ! he satisfaction of often wearing the jewel at their futnro nicotines . The jewel boro tho Mont ' -guo Guest e . rnia and moct ' " > ,
with the Arch emblem : ' , s- 'fc with eight diaui . n ' . ds , and was of very chaste design and workmanship ; it was manufactured by C > rap . Georgo Kenning . Tho Chapter was then dosed , and tho Comp miona idjouruod to a Lauquet , under tho presidency of Camp . Festa . Tho Oueon and Royal Arch Masonry , Tho M . E . First Principal 11 . 11 . 11 .
the Trince of Walo 3 , and tho ofchor Royal Arch toasts , were given and loyally received . Comp . Phiibrick , Grand Registrar , in responding for tho Grand Officers , said ifc v / a . i always a sign of vitality when a new Lodge took unto itself a Chapter . Grand Master . ? Ledge , No . 1 ,
after the lapse of over a century had only just done s > , however . Th .: ; - > in Grand Odiec always . L . ) d ; the kin-hvfc laterj . -d , in tho H-eose of Royal Arch Masonry . Aa the M . K % . lead said , they had among -S them groat nines , of which c > ' •• y - . ' , is'unau shonld bo proud , aed if , was a , lin f V r ' . 'eod th t ' . comm w \ !• d universal respect . ) Comp . Montague Guest thou rose to prep > .-. c th-. j health of tho