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Tottenham And Enfield Masonic Charitable Associations.
TOTTENHAM AND ENFIELD MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS .
THE inauguration of a Fourth Association , the object of which is to obtain for each of its members a life governorship in one of the Boyal Masonic Charitable Institutions , took p \ aco on Friday evening last , nnder the most interesting auspices , between fifty and sixty gentlemen dining together at the Seven Sisters' Hotel , Page-green , Tottenham . The assemblage was not purely Masonic , the peculiar
constitution of these associations , which have been productive of so much practical good , being to extend their advantage to others , out . side the pale of the Craft . According to the rules we fiud that by a subscription of one shilling per week , payable monthly , as soon as the Treasurer is in possession of ten guineas , members are entitled to
draw for a life . governorship in one of the Charities , tho successful member having the choice as to which Institution shall receive the amount . Membership of the Association is not confined to the Craft only , bnt any lady or gentleman may be proposed as a member ,
though , of course , they are not entitled to any voice in its management . Thus it will be seen that the single aim and object of the society is to enlist sympathy and help to our excellent Charities ; and the substantial help rendered by the three Associations which have run their successful course at Tottenham should be an incentive
to many other Lodges to emulate an example so eminently practical and beneficial . Bro . Oddy provided a capital dinner , which had the advantage of being well served , and tho company sat down under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Thompson P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 1237 ( President ) , who was supported by Bros . IT . V . Clements P . M . 754 ,
P . P . A . G . S . Middlesex , and J . Garrod P . M . 754 ( in the vice-chairs ); Bros . A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex ( Treasurer ) , W . Binnie W . M . 1237 P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks ( Secretary ) , A . Bryant P . M . 1237 P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , E . J . Evordell P . M . 1579 : J . D . Birkin J . W ., L . E . Wilson , J . Oddy , Voller and
Mills , representing Lodge 754 ; Bros . H . Woodley 1237 , T . Sawyer , G Richards 1237 , C . J . Knightley 1744 and 1237 , J . Howlett 1327 Sharp , M . Hart , Wheelhouse 1237 , Moseley 228 , J . Pindev 1707 , Mr F . Fidler , Mr . J . Thompson jun ., Mr . A . Marsh , Mr . A . Binnie , Mr . E Rudston , Mr . R . Hart , Mr . A . Clark , Mr . J . Webb , Mr . Batchelor , Mr
Glover , and other gentlemen . After discussing the good things provided , the loyal toasts were given from the chair , and received with musical honours . Bro . Garrod , in proposing "Prosperity to the Fourth Tottenham and Enfield Masonic Charitable Association , " said no one wished
prosperity to this movement more earnestly than he did himself . They had met this evening for the dual purpose of doing honour to their Bro . Fidler , the energetic and indefatigable Secretary of the Third Association , and also to inaugurate a new Association , which was now in its infancy . In making the announcement that this was
the fourth of a series of societies which had been called into existence for Masonic charity , it would show to those gentlemen who were unacquainted with the subject that for a considerable number of years they had been practically carrying out the great object of Freemasonry , which was Charity . He was not going to disclose any
of the secrets of tho Fraternity ; but he might safely say that one of the chief watchwords of Freemasonry was " Charity . " They were about to inaugurate the Fourth Association under the presidency of their esteemed Bro . Thompson , with Bro . G . Tegg W . M . 1879 ( whose absence they much regretted ) as Vice-President , and Bro , A . G .
Fidler ( the guest of the evening ) as Treasurer ; and last , though by no means least , Bro . W . Binnie , as Secretary . He had said that this Association was as yet in its infancy , but as they went on they would find it develop into robuBt youth and honourable age . The object of the movement was to accumulate their loose cash into large sums for
the benefit of their indigent brethren , who , as in all other institutions , might happen to have been reduced to unfortunate circumstances in life . They need hardly be reminded that in Freemasonry there were three great Charitable Institutions for the Boys and Girls of Masons , for Aged and Decayed Masons or their Widows , and this
Association was for the purpose of collecting money for their benefit . They had one of those Charities—the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys—in their immediate locality , of which they had reason to be justly proud . He trusted this Association would go on as
successfully as its predecessors had done ; and he was sure that , under the presidency of the names he had jnsfc mentioned , ifc could nofc be otherwise . In fact , he could not see how it could fail to become the greatest of the four . He concluded by again wishing all prosperity to their new venture , and he associated with the fcoasfc the name of
its excellent Secretary , Bro . Binnie . Bro . W . Binnie , who on rising to respond , was received with loud applause , remarked that this Association was scarcely three months old , yet ifc already numbered 84 members , and he hoped they would go on increasing until the time when , according to their rules , it
would be closed , excepting to members to be elected by ballot . As they had got so near the century he should like the number to be made up to a hundred by gentlemen who were not already members ; and he assured them they could not do better than to join the Assooiation at once . Referring to the vast amount of good accomplished
by the three grand Institutions of the Craft , let them look at the boys who walked round Tottenham and Edmonton , and they must admit the little fellows were a credit to the neighbourhood . Go to Battersea Rise , and see how the girls were cared for , educated , and looked after in every way . And what comfort and happiness was
provided for the " old people at their splendid Institution at Croydon . Taking all these circumstances into consideration , they must all admit that their money was not thrown away , but was expended in the most judicious manner . These Institutions were
supported , year after year , not only by the most influential men in the country , but also by the middle and industrial classes ; and every man who had once taken the Masonic obligation had impressed npon his memory that charity was the first thing that he should observe . He could only say once more that he thanked them very much for
Tottenham And Enfield Masonic Charitable Associations.
the cordial way in which they had received the toast , and if any gentleman present felt anxious to place their names upon the list of members he should be most happy to take them . The President said the next toast might be designated the toast of tho evening , and that was , " The Health of Bro . Fidler , Seoretary of
tho last or Third Association . " It had been his pleasure and privilege to have been associated with Bro . Fidler for Borne years , ever since ho came into Freemasonry . During the whole of that time their esteemed brother had worked most harmoniously with himself and those associated with him in the cause of charity , and had left no
stone unturned to further tho interests and bring to a successful issne these Associations . They all knew the kindness of heart that always reigned in Freemasonry , and Bro . Fidler had proved himself ever ready and willing to further the interests not only of Freemasonry but of every good cause that had come under his notice .
If ho wore to speak for a very long time he did not know that he conld say too much in Bro . Fidler ' s favour . Thoy wore all delighted to be his friends and acquaintances , and to know him was to love him . A very pleasing and gratifying task now devolved upon him , as President of the Fourth Association , to present to Bro . Fidler a
testimonial which had been subscribed for by the members and friends of the last Association . The first part of it was an illnminated address , the text of which was as follows : — " This TESTIMONIAL , together with a liqueur stand , is presented to Brother A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , by
the members of tho Third Tottenham and Enfield Masouic Charitable Association , and a few friends , as a mark of their esteem and in appreciation of his services as Secretary of the Association . ( Signed ) J . Mailer P . M . 754 President , E . Poore P . M . 1237 Vice-President , J . II . Thompson P . M . 1237 and 1707 Treasurer , James Garrod P . M . 754 , M . E . Z . 1237 . —May 21 st 1886 . "
The address was accompanied by a liqueur stand , and in asking Bro . Fidler ' s acceptance of the gifts , he wished him , on behalf of all present , long life and happiness , and that he might be spared many years to use that stand with the best creatures which he could put into those bottles . He wished Bro . Fidler and his family health and
happiness , and might he long continue to help them in the good work of charity in the future as he had done in the past . He trusted they might long have Bro . Fidler amongst them as a Mason and a friend . ( The toasfc was received with enthusiastic cheering and musical honours ) .
The address wa 3 beautifully engrossed on vellum , illuminated , and embellished with Masonic emblems , by Bro . H . V . Clements , of 1 Mark-lane , and was enclosed in a handsome gilt frame and glazed . The electro silver liqueur-stand was very massive , and fitted with superb bottles of cut crystal glass , supplied by Bro . A . Money , of 49
King ' s-square , Goswell-road . On the stand was inscribed : — " Pre . sented to Bro . A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middieses . —May 1886 . " Bro . Fidler , who was heartily cheered on rising to acknowledge the compliment which had been paid to him , felt he could not adequately
thank them for the cordial reception they had given to the toast of his health , for the very kind and eulogistio manner in which it had been proposed from the chair , and for the splendid gifts they had been good enough to present to him ; but he begged them to accept his grateful thanks for theso tangible proofs of their esteem , which
he should highly prize and cherish as long as he lived . They were pleased to appoint him Secretary of the Third Association , an office he was proud to hold ; and he should have been sadly wanting in regard had he not carried out the duties of that position in as satisfactory a manner as he possibly could . He had tried to do so , and
he was glad his efforts had met with their approbation . He regretted the last Association was not able to show quite ' so good a balancesheet as its predecessors , but he supposed that bad times and other circumstances militated against it . But sufficient was done to show that the spirit of charity beat warmly in the hearts of the brethren
in this neighbourhood . That spirit had again blazed forth brightly , and what they were unable to accomplish in the Third he hoped would be more than achieved by the Fourth Association , which had been started under such favourable auspices . Ifc would , he was sure , stimulate them in furthering the interests of the noble cause they had so
much at heart , in assisting those who wore placed in less fortunate circumstances than themselves , in rendering the declining years of the aged happy and comfortable , and educating and maintaining their children . As their worthy Secretary had told them , a very small sacrifice on their individual parts would achieve that object . He
hoped they would all do that they could to render the new Association a success far exceeding those which had preceded ifc . He thanked them again for their kindness , and assured them that he highly esteemed and valued their good wishes . Bro . H . V . Clements , in proposing the " health of the President , " said
Bro . Thompson had been associated intimately with these charitable Associations ever since they were started . He was the Secretary and pioneer of the First , and was one of the main canses of these movements being originated in Tottenham . He had gradually risen from the rank of Secretary to that of Treasurer of the Second and Third
Associations , and was now President of what promised to become the largest of the four . That was something for him to be proud of . He ( the speaker ) , together with some of the friends around him , had been associated with their esteemed President for a number of years ; and they had had many happy meetings , whilst promoting the cause of
charity . He hoped Bro . Thompson might be spared for many years to help them in the good work , and to see the younger ones rising up and following in his footsteps for the benefit of the Charities of the Craft . A draw hero took place for five life governorships , which the
President pointed out , meant fifty guineas to the funds of the Masonic Charities . The gentlemen who drew the numbers were entitled to life-governorships in either of the Charities , and had two votes in the elections for boys or girls , and four votes for the old people . Ladie 3 drawing successful numbers had double that number of votes . The draw resulted in favour of Master Knightley ,
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Tottenham And Enfield Masonic Charitable Associations.
TOTTENHAM AND ENFIELD MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATIONS .
THE inauguration of a Fourth Association , the object of which is to obtain for each of its members a life governorship in one of the Boyal Masonic Charitable Institutions , took p \ aco on Friday evening last , nnder the most interesting auspices , between fifty and sixty gentlemen dining together at the Seven Sisters' Hotel , Page-green , Tottenham . The assemblage was not purely Masonic , the peculiar
constitution of these associations , which have been productive of so much practical good , being to extend their advantage to others , out . side the pale of the Craft . According to the rules we fiud that by a subscription of one shilling per week , payable monthly , as soon as the Treasurer is in possession of ten guineas , members are entitled to
draw for a life . governorship in one of the Charities , tho successful member having the choice as to which Institution shall receive the amount . Membership of the Association is not confined to the Craft only , bnt any lady or gentleman may be proposed as a member ,
though , of course , they are not entitled to any voice in its management . Thus it will be seen that the single aim and object of the society is to enlist sympathy and help to our excellent Charities ; and the substantial help rendered by the three Associations which have run their successful course at Tottenham should be an incentive
to many other Lodges to emulate an example so eminently practical and beneficial . Bro . Oddy provided a capital dinner , which had the advantage of being well served , and tho company sat down under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Thompson P . P . G . S . B . Middlesex , P . M . 1237 ( President ) , who was supported by Bros . IT . V . Clements P . M . 754 ,
P . P . A . G . S . Middlesex , and J . Garrod P . M . 754 ( in the vice-chairs ); Bros . A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex ( Treasurer ) , W . Binnie W . M . 1237 P . P . G . S . B . Berks and Bucks ( Secretary ) , A . Bryant P . M . 1237 P . P . G . J . D . Middlesex , E . J . Evordell P . M . 1579 : J . D . Birkin J . W ., L . E . Wilson , J . Oddy , Voller and
Mills , representing Lodge 754 ; Bros . H . Woodley 1237 , T . Sawyer , G Richards 1237 , C . J . Knightley 1744 and 1237 , J . Howlett 1327 Sharp , M . Hart , Wheelhouse 1237 , Moseley 228 , J . Pindev 1707 , Mr F . Fidler , Mr . J . Thompson jun ., Mr . A . Marsh , Mr . A . Binnie , Mr . E Rudston , Mr . R . Hart , Mr . A . Clark , Mr . J . Webb , Mr . Batchelor , Mr
Glover , and other gentlemen . After discussing the good things provided , the loyal toasts were given from the chair , and received with musical honours . Bro . Garrod , in proposing "Prosperity to the Fourth Tottenham and Enfield Masonic Charitable Association , " said no one wished
prosperity to this movement more earnestly than he did himself . They had met this evening for the dual purpose of doing honour to their Bro . Fidler , the energetic and indefatigable Secretary of the Third Association , and also to inaugurate a new Association , which was now in its infancy . In making the announcement that this was
the fourth of a series of societies which had been called into existence for Masonic charity , it would show to those gentlemen who were unacquainted with the subject that for a considerable number of years they had been practically carrying out the great object of Freemasonry , which was Charity . He was not going to disclose any
of the secrets of tho Fraternity ; but he might safely say that one of the chief watchwords of Freemasonry was " Charity . " They were about to inaugurate the Fourth Association under the presidency of their esteemed Bro . Thompson , with Bro . G . Tegg W . M . 1879 ( whose absence they much regretted ) as Vice-President , and Bro , A . G .
Fidler ( the guest of the evening ) as Treasurer ; and last , though by no means least , Bro . W . Binnie , as Secretary . He had said that this Association was as yet in its infancy , but as they went on they would find it develop into robuBt youth and honourable age . The object of the movement was to accumulate their loose cash into large sums for
the benefit of their indigent brethren , who , as in all other institutions , might happen to have been reduced to unfortunate circumstances in life . They need hardly be reminded that in Freemasonry there were three great Charitable Institutions for the Boys and Girls of Masons , for Aged and Decayed Masons or their Widows , and this
Association was for the purpose of collecting money for their benefit . They had one of those Charities—the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys—in their immediate locality , of which they had reason to be justly proud . He trusted this Association would go on as
successfully as its predecessors had done ; and he was sure that , under the presidency of the names he had jnsfc mentioned , ifc could nofc be otherwise . In fact , he could not see how it could fail to become the greatest of the four . He concluded by again wishing all prosperity to their new venture , and he associated with the fcoasfc the name of
its excellent Secretary , Bro . Binnie . Bro . W . Binnie , who on rising to respond , was received with loud applause , remarked that this Association was scarcely three months old , yet ifc already numbered 84 members , and he hoped they would go on increasing until the time when , according to their rules , it
would be closed , excepting to members to be elected by ballot . As they had got so near the century he should like the number to be made up to a hundred by gentlemen who were not already members ; and he assured them they could not do better than to join the Assooiation at once . Referring to the vast amount of good accomplished
by the three grand Institutions of the Craft , let them look at the boys who walked round Tottenham and Edmonton , and they must admit the little fellows were a credit to the neighbourhood . Go to Battersea Rise , and see how the girls were cared for , educated , and looked after in every way . And what comfort and happiness was
provided for the " old people at their splendid Institution at Croydon . Taking all these circumstances into consideration , they must all admit that their money was not thrown away , but was expended in the most judicious manner . These Institutions were
supported , year after year , not only by the most influential men in the country , but also by the middle and industrial classes ; and every man who had once taken the Masonic obligation had impressed npon his memory that charity was the first thing that he should observe . He could only say once more that he thanked them very much for
Tottenham And Enfield Masonic Charitable Associations.
the cordial way in which they had received the toast , and if any gentleman present felt anxious to place their names upon the list of members he should be most happy to take them . The President said the next toast might be designated the toast of tho evening , and that was , " The Health of Bro . Fidler , Seoretary of
tho last or Third Association . " It had been his pleasure and privilege to have been associated with Bro . Fidler for Borne years , ever since ho came into Freemasonry . During the whole of that time their esteemed brother had worked most harmoniously with himself and those associated with him in the cause of charity , and had left no
stone unturned to further tho interests and bring to a successful issne these Associations . They all knew the kindness of heart that always reigned in Freemasonry , and Bro . Fidler had proved himself ever ready and willing to further the interests not only of Freemasonry but of every good cause that had come under his notice .
If ho wore to speak for a very long time he did not know that he conld say too much in Bro . Fidler ' s favour . Thoy wore all delighted to be his friends and acquaintances , and to know him was to love him . A very pleasing and gratifying task now devolved upon him , as President of the Fourth Association , to present to Bro . Fidler a
testimonial which had been subscribed for by the members and friends of the last Association . The first part of it was an illnminated address , the text of which was as follows : — " This TESTIMONIAL , together with a liqueur stand , is presented to Brother A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , by
the members of tho Third Tottenham and Enfield Masouic Charitable Association , and a few friends , as a mark of their esteem and in appreciation of his services as Secretary of the Association . ( Signed ) J . Mailer P . M . 754 President , E . Poore P . M . 1237 Vice-President , J . II . Thompson P . M . 1237 and 1707 Treasurer , James Garrod P . M . 754 , M . E . Z . 1237 . —May 21 st 1886 . "
The address was accompanied by a liqueur stand , and in asking Bro . Fidler ' s acceptance of the gifts , he wished him , on behalf of all present , long life and happiness , and that he might be spared many years to use that stand with the best creatures which he could put into those bottles . He wished Bro . Fidler and his family health and
happiness , and might he long continue to help them in the good work of charity in the future as he had done in the past . He trusted they might long have Bro . Fidler amongst them as a Mason and a friend . ( The toasfc was received with enthusiastic cheering and musical honours ) .
The address wa 3 beautifully engrossed on vellum , illuminated , and embellished with Masonic emblems , by Bro . H . V . Clements , of 1 Mark-lane , and was enclosed in a handsome gilt frame and glazed . The electro silver liqueur-stand was very massive , and fitted with superb bottles of cut crystal glass , supplied by Bro . A . Money , of 49
King ' s-square , Goswell-road . On the stand was inscribed : — " Pre . sented to Bro . A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , P . M . 1237 , P . P . G . S . D . Middieses . —May 1886 . " Bro . Fidler , who was heartily cheered on rising to acknowledge the compliment which had been paid to him , felt he could not adequately
thank them for the cordial reception they had given to the toast of his health , for the very kind and eulogistio manner in which it had been proposed from the chair , and for the splendid gifts they had been good enough to present to him ; but he begged them to accept his grateful thanks for theso tangible proofs of their esteem , which
he should highly prize and cherish as long as he lived . They were pleased to appoint him Secretary of the Third Association , an office he was proud to hold ; and he should have been sadly wanting in regard had he not carried out the duties of that position in as satisfactory a manner as he possibly could . He had tried to do so , and
he was glad his efforts had met with their approbation . He regretted the last Association was not able to show quite ' so good a balancesheet as its predecessors , but he supposed that bad times and other circumstances militated against it . But sufficient was done to show that the spirit of charity beat warmly in the hearts of the brethren
in this neighbourhood . That spirit had again blazed forth brightly , and what they were unable to accomplish in the Third he hoped would be more than achieved by the Fourth Association , which had been started under such favourable auspices . Ifc would , he was sure , stimulate them in furthering the interests of the noble cause they had so
much at heart , in assisting those who wore placed in less fortunate circumstances than themselves , in rendering the declining years of the aged happy and comfortable , and educating and maintaining their children . As their worthy Secretary had told them , a very small sacrifice on their individual parts would achieve that object . He
hoped they would all do that they could to render the new Association a success far exceeding those which had preceded ifc . He thanked them again for their kindness , and assured them that he highly esteemed and valued their good wishes . Bro . H . V . Clements , in proposing the " health of the President , " said
Bro . Thompson had been associated intimately with these charitable Associations ever since they were started . He was the Secretary and pioneer of the First , and was one of the main canses of these movements being originated in Tottenham . He had gradually risen from the rank of Secretary to that of Treasurer of the Second and Third
Associations , and was now President of what promised to become the largest of the four . That was something for him to be proud of . He ( the speaker ) , together with some of the friends around him , had been associated with their esteemed President for a number of years ; and they had had many happy meetings , whilst promoting the cause of
charity . He hoped Bro . Thompson might be spared for many years to help them in the good work , and to see the younger ones rising up and following in his footsteps for the benefit of the Charities of the Craft . A draw hero took place for five life governorships , which the
President pointed out , meant fifty guineas to the funds of the Masonic Charities . The gentlemen who drew the numbers were entitled to life-governorships in either of the Charities , and had two votes in the elections for boys or girls , and four votes for the old people . Ladie 3 drawing successful numbers had double that number of votes . The draw resulted in favour of Master Knightley ,