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Royal Arch.
P . S ., Reinhardt Janitor . A Tory elegant jewel was presented to the retiring Z , for the able and efficient manner iu which he had condnoted the duties of the chair daring his year of office . Comp . Pilditch in suitable terms returned thanks for the gift . The Chapter was then closed until October . Later on , the company sat down to a very excellent banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the M . E . Z .,
who genially presided , proposed tho Loyal and R . A . toasts . In speaking of the Exaltees , the M . E . Z . said the two Companions who had joined that evening doubtless wonld prove a credit to the Chapter . Personally he knew their qualifications , and hoped in the course of time they might occupy prominent positions in the Royal Arch . Comp . Jaques , in reply , expressed himself deeply
impressed with tho ceremony , and appreciated the zeal displayed by the Companion who rendered it . It wonld ever be his aim to work in this exalted degree . Comp . Kennedy followed ; he also made some very pertinent remarks . Comp . Pilditch said it was a pleasing dnty for him to rise to propose a toast , one that devolved on him today for the first time—the health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Miller is
one who will undoubtedly be a credit to tho Chapter . He has hitherto filled each office with honour to himself and satisfaction to his Com - panions . What he has done in the past he will continue to do in the future , and with confidence they might predict an enjoyable year of office . The M' . E . Z . in reply thanked Comp . Pilditch for his kind expressions . To fill the ohair of so
important a Chapter as this had been the aim of his life . He hoped to do the dnties to their satisfaction , nnd trusted at the expiration of his year of office to have the same kind feeling shown to him . The toast of the Visitors waa next honoured , and each of those present responded ; all paying a jost compliment to Comp . Garrod P . Z . for his excellent working , and to the M . E . Z . for his able presidency .
In speaking to the toatt of the P . Z . ' s , Comp . Miller stated Comp . Worrell waa the first Z . in the Chapter ; they also had Comps . Garrod and Dr . Kempster , now Comp . Pilditch joined ; all had fulfilled their duties well , and were well known for their working ; this waa a guarantee any assistance he might require from them would be readily given . He asked for the toast a hearty reception . Comp .
Pilditch I . P . Z ., in a very able speech , responded ; his heart was with the Chapter ; if he had not done all the duties required of him , he had a very good helpmate in Comp . Garrod . He thanked them for the elegant jewel . Comp . Kempster followed ; he said the Chapter felt honoured by Comp . Gnrrod receiving grand honours . Comp . Garrod said he felt a pride in the fact of having been selected for
Grand Office . He was one of the Founders of the William Preston Chapter ; his services were always at their command . The H . and J . were next complimented ; both these Companions were able to fulfil any dnties required of them . Comp . Smart responded for this toast , and Comp . Wilkinson for the Officers . Companions Nettleship , Pilditch and Hudson contributed to the harmony of the meeting . The Janitor's toast closed the proceedings .
We are gratified to learn that a Chapter of Improvement is about to be established at Eichmond . This will supply a long felt want , as there is no other "within six miles . The opening meeting will take place at the
Greyhound Hotel , on Friday , 6 th June . Comp . D . Haslett P . Z . will be the Preceptor , and under his instruotion we feel sure there will be nothing wanting to ensure success for the project .
At the North London Chapter of Improvement on Thursday evening , 29 th May , Companion Edmonds filled the chair of Z , Sheffield H ., Rndcliffe J ., Knight S . K , Shaw P . S . This Chapter continues to command good attendances .
The following Festival Meetings have been held at Freemasons' Tavern during the week , ending 24 th May : — Monday , 26 th— Grenadier Guards , Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge , De Grey and Ripon Lodge ; Tuesday , 27 th—82 nd Regiment , 34 th Regiment , 30 th Regiment , Iron , Hardware , and
Metal Trades , Herefordshire Society , Tuscan Lodge , St . James ' s Union Chapter ; Wednesday , 28 th—Smeatonian Society , Lodge of Antiquity , Evening Star Lodgo ; Thursday , 29 th—Royal General Theatrical Fund , 62 nd Regiment , 19 th Regiment , 9 th Regiment , Caledonian Society ; Friday , 30 th—60 th Rifles .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere "Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — Hudson ' s Language of Floiuers Calendar . 1884 . Davies and Davies , Lithographers , Mediaeval Press , 71 and 73 , St . Mary Axe , E . C .
Mr . W . Hudson , whose Depositories , Offices , and Show and Sale Rooms are situated in Wilton-road , and in close proximity to the Victoria Station , Pimlico , has published one of the neatest little pocket calendars which has been brought under our notice , its chief recommendation being that it is out of the common run of such publications . Great
care has been tnken in the compilation and arrangement of the contents ; and , so far as our acquaintance with this language extends , the meanings ascribed to the different flowers appear to be correct . Tbe
arrangement is alphabetical , and in the case of the better known flora some appropriate lines from Wordsworth or other poet are quoted . The sty le in which the Calendar is printed and published is highly creditable to Messrs . Davies and Davies .
Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 .
A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Friday , 23 rd inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew , nnder tho presidency of Bro . J . J , Gunner the W . M . He was supported by Bro . W . D . Beoket S . W . , F . Botley J . W ., W . Hilton P . M . Secretary , C . E . Botley S . D ., C . Maton J . D ., T . J . Arnold I . G ., James Tarling D . C , and the following Past Masters : —G . A . Littlewood , B . E . Blasby , Walter Goss , C . F . May , W . Gardiner , H . Potter , & o . During the meeting the ballot
was brought into requisition on behalf of Bro . Herbert Ingles Davis , who was regularly admitted as a joining member of the Lodge . Bros . Walter Alfred Hanohet , Edwin Winter , and John Brooks were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The most important event of the day was the election of a Treasnrer io place of the late Bro Gomm , whose recent decease has been the subject of the greatest regret , not only
among the members of this Lodge , but also among all who knew him . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . B . E . Blasby , who waa accordingly invested by the W . M . We do not think the members of the Royal Alfred conld have made a better selection than they have done . Bro . Blasby is well-known to all of them as one who has the interests of Freemasonry at heart . He is a zealous supporter of tbe
Charities , and in many other ways is well suited for the office to which he haa been appointed , and to whioh , no doubt , he will add lustre . After the transaction of some other items of business , the Lodge was closed and the brethren repaired to the banquet hall , where an enjoyable evening was spent . At the conclusion of the banquet , the W . M . gave the nsual toasts . In proposing the first , he
remarked that wherever the British Empire extended , the name of Her Majesty the Qneen was justly revered and honoured . Recent bereavements had caused her much distress , bnt her tronble must have been greatly lessened when she saw the amount of sympath y felt for her by her subjects . Speaking of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the W . M . was glad to see that the Grand Master had at last
sought that repose he so well deserved . The Prince of Wales waa one who had an immense amount of responsibility , and had to work very hard in discharge of the dutiea he took on him . self to fulfil . In no cause was he more energetic than in the cause of oharity j in this respect he followed the example set by hia Royal Mother , and was invariably to be found in the fore .
most rank in all good works . He had conferred additional lustre ou the Masonio Order by again agreeing to act as its Grand Master , which position it was to be hoped he would long retain . Bro . Gunner next proposed the toast of the Graud Officers . Those at the head of affairs had a great amount of work to perform , which work they had hitherto carried out to tho entire satisfaction of the Craft . The
recent appointments in Grand Lodge were very popular , as evidenced by the applause which greeted the several brethren when they were formally invested . In no case was this more apparent than with the Lord Mayor of London , whose elevation to the office of Grand Warden called forth an additional round of applause . Bro . Blasby next assumed the gavel . It had been entrusted to him in order that he
might propose the toast of the evening—the health of the W . M . From the time that Bro . Gunner had been initiated he had worked hard to attain the position he now occupied . He had worked that evening , and indeed always , in a most creditable manner , and had shewn great efficiency in the work of Freemasonry whioh he had been called to carry out . Mneh of his success was due to the care with which he
had always -worked np for the various positions he had . been appointed to , while not a little of it was owing to his punctual attendance at the Lodge of Instruction . As W . M . he had carried ont the duties in a most satisfactory manner , and they could bnt hope that he might long continne among them to give the Lodge the benefit of his experience . Bro . Gnnner was very much obliged to Bro . Blasby aud to
the brethren for the way in which the mention of bis name had been received . He was really prond to occupy the position he did in the Royal Alfred Lodgej to see himself so well supported by Past Masters and others as he was then was an additional pleasure . He most sincerely wished the Royal Alfred Lodge and its members success and prosperity . If the brethren held together and worked
together they would not only retain for the Lodge that grand reputation it had so long enjoyed , but they wonld also add additional lustre to it . The toast of the Past Masters followed . Before referring to those who were then present the W . M . would like to say a few words of one who had been taken from among them—Bro . Gomm . Their dear old Brother and Past Master , respected by all who knew him ,
had been summoned to the Grand Lodge above . Although no longer with them in person , ifc would be many years before be would be forgotten by the brethren . Bro . Gunner said he had taken upon himself , as W . M . of the Lodge , to have a wreath prepared , to be placed on Bro . Gomm ' s coffin ; as a last token of respec from the Royal Alfred Lodge ; he did not know whether this wonld meet
the approval of tho members generally , but he felfc it was nothing more than they ought to have done for one who bad served them so faithfully as Bro . Gomm had done . ( We need hardly say that the approval of the brethren was unanimous . It was the general opinion that the W . M . had acted most judiciously ) . The W . M . concluded the proposition of tlie toast by a reference to the several Pasfc Masters
then present , and wished them all hearty good health . Each in turn responded , all expressing the pleasure they felt in advancing the welfare of the Lodge , and promising to do all in their power to further its interests . The health of the Visitors waa next giv' -n , and to this toasfc each of the guests replied . The newly-elected Treasnrer and the Secretary were then honoured , tho reception given the former showing the popularity of his appointment . He assumed the office
with great regret , on account of the cause which rendered it vacant . The death of Bro . Gomtn caused a vacancy in the Lodge which it would be all but impossible to fill . He had pleasure in undertaking fche dnties attached to the office , and felt that fcho example set him by its late holder would be an excellent one for hira to follow . Bro . Hilton P . M . and Sec . referred to the time , now 17 or 18 years back , when he and Bro . Gomm had been initiated together in the Lodge . They had worked side by side ever since , until the death of Bro .
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Royal Arch.
P . S ., Reinhardt Janitor . A Tory elegant jewel was presented to the retiring Z , for the able and efficient manner iu which he had condnoted the duties of the chair daring his year of office . Comp . Pilditch in suitable terms returned thanks for the gift . The Chapter was then closed until October . Later on , the company sat down to a very excellent banquet . On the removal of the cloth , the M . E . Z .,
who genially presided , proposed tho Loyal and R . A . toasts . In speaking of the Exaltees , the M . E . Z . said the two Companions who had joined that evening doubtless wonld prove a credit to the Chapter . Personally he knew their qualifications , and hoped in the course of time they might occupy prominent positions in the Royal Arch . Comp . Jaques , in reply , expressed himself deeply
impressed with tho ceremony , and appreciated the zeal displayed by the Companion who rendered it . It wonld ever be his aim to work in this exalted degree . Comp . Kennedy followed ; he also made some very pertinent remarks . Comp . Pilditch said it was a pleasing dnty for him to rise to propose a toast , one that devolved on him today for the first time—the health of the M . E . Z . Comp . Miller is
one who will undoubtedly be a credit to tho Chapter . He has hitherto filled each office with honour to himself and satisfaction to his Com - panions . What he has done in the past he will continue to do in the future , and with confidence they might predict an enjoyable year of office . The M' . E . Z . in reply thanked Comp . Pilditch for his kind expressions . To fill the ohair of so
important a Chapter as this had been the aim of his life . He hoped to do the dnties to their satisfaction , nnd trusted at the expiration of his year of office to have the same kind feeling shown to him . The toast of the Visitors waa next honoured , and each of those present responded ; all paying a jost compliment to Comp . Garrod P . Z . for his excellent working , and to the M . E . Z . for his able presidency .
In speaking to the toatt of the P . Z . ' s , Comp . Miller stated Comp . Worrell waa the first Z . in the Chapter ; they also had Comps . Garrod and Dr . Kempster , now Comp . Pilditch joined ; all had fulfilled their duties well , and were well known for their working ; this waa a guarantee any assistance he might require from them would be readily given . He asked for the toast a hearty reception . Comp .
Pilditch I . P . Z ., in a very able speech , responded ; his heart was with the Chapter ; if he had not done all the duties required of him , he had a very good helpmate in Comp . Garrod . He thanked them for the elegant jewel . Comp . Kempster followed ; he said the Chapter felt honoured by Comp . Gnrrod receiving grand honours . Comp . Garrod said he felt a pride in the fact of having been selected for
Grand Office . He was one of the Founders of the William Preston Chapter ; his services were always at their command . The H . and J . were next complimented ; both these Companions were able to fulfil any dnties required of them . Comp . Smart responded for this toast , and Comp . Wilkinson for the Officers . Companions Nettleship , Pilditch and Hudson contributed to the harmony of the meeting . The Janitor's toast closed the proceedings .
We are gratified to learn that a Chapter of Improvement is about to be established at Eichmond . This will supply a long felt want , as there is no other "within six miles . The opening meeting will take place at the
Greyhound Hotel , on Friday , 6 th June . Comp . D . Haslett P . Z . will be the Preceptor , and under his instruotion we feel sure there will be nothing wanting to ensure success for the project .
At the North London Chapter of Improvement on Thursday evening , 29 th May , Companion Edmonds filled the chair of Z , Sheffield H ., Rndcliffe J ., Knight S . K , Shaw P . S . This Chapter continues to command good attendances .
The following Festival Meetings have been held at Freemasons' Tavern during the week , ending 24 th May : — Monday , 26 th— Grenadier Guards , Royal Somerset House and Inverness Lodge , De Grey and Ripon Lodge ; Tuesday , 27 th—82 nd Regiment , 34 th Regiment , 30 th Regiment , Iron , Hardware , and
Metal Trades , Herefordshire Society , Tuscan Lodge , St . James ' s Union Chapter ; Wednesday , 28 th—Smeatonian Society , Lodge of Antiquity , Evening Star Lodgo ; Thursday , 29 th—Royal General Theatrical Fund , 62 nd Regiment , 19 th Regiment , 9 th Regiment , Caledonian Society ; Friday , 30 th—60 th Rifles .
Reviews.
REVIEWS .
All Books intended for Review should be addressed to the Editor of The Freemason ' s Chronicle , Belvidere "Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , N . — : o : — Hudson ' s Language of Floiuers Calendar . 1884 . Davies and Davies , Lithographers , Mediaeval Press , 71 and 73 , St . Mary Axe , E . C .
Mr . W . Hudson , whose Depositories , Offices , and Show and Sale Rooms are situated in Wilton-road , and in close proximity to the Victoria Station , Pimlico , has published one of the neatest little pocket calendars which has been brought under our notice , its chief recommendation being that it is out of the common run of such publications . Great
care has been tnken in the compilation and arrangement of the contents ; and , so far as our acquaintance with this language extends , the meanings ascribed to the different flowers appear to be correct . Tbe
arrangement is alphabetical , and in the case of the better known flora some appropriate lines from Wordsworth or other poet are quoted . The sty le in which the Calendar is printed and published is highly creditable to Messrs . Davies and Davies .
Royal Alfred Lodge, No. 780.
ROYAL ALFRED LODGE , No . 780 .
A MEETING of this Lodge was held on Friday , 23 rd inst ., at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew , nnder tho presidency of Bro . J . J , Gunner the W . M . He was supported by Bro . W . D . Beoket S . W . , F . Botley J . W ., W . Hilton P . M . Secretary , C . E . Botley S . D ., C . Maton J . D ., T . J . Arnold I . G ., James Tarling D . C , and the following Past Masters : —G . A . Littlewood , B . E . Blasby , Walter Goss , C . F . May , W . Gardiner , H . Potter , & o . During the meeting the ballot
was brought into requisition on behalf of Bro . Herbert Ingles Davis , who was regularly admitted as a joining member of the Lodge . Bros . Walter Alfred Hanohet , Edwin Winter , and John Brooks were passed to the degree of Fellow Craft . The most important event of the day was the election of a Treasnrer io place of the late Bro Gomm , whose recent decease has been the subject of the greatest regret , not only
among the members of this Lodge , but also among all who knew him . The choice of the brethren fell upon Bro . B . E . Blasby , who waa accordingly invested by the W . M . We do not think the members of the Royal Alfred conld have made a better selection than they have done . Bro . Blasby is well-known to all of them as one who has the interests of Freemasonry at heart . He is a zealous supporter of tbe
Charities , and in many other ways is well suited for the office to which he haa been appointed , and to whioh , no doubt , he will add lustre . After the transaction of some other items of business , the Lodge was closed and the brethren repaired to the banquet hall , where an enjoyable evening was spent . At the conclusion of the banquet , the W . M . gave the nsual toasts . In proposing the first , he
remarked that wherever the British Empire extended , the name of Her Majesty the Qneen was justly revered and honoured . Recent bereavements had caused her much distress , bnt her tronble must have been greatly lessened when she saw the amount of sympath y felt for her by her subjects . Speaking of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the W . M . was glad to see that the Grand Master had at last
sought that repose he so well deserved . The Prince of Wales waa one who had an immense amount of responsibility , and had to work very hard in discharge of the dutiea he took on him . self to fulfil . In no cause was he more energetic than in the cause of oharity j in this respect he followed the example set by hia Royal Mother , and was invariably to be found in the fore .
most rank in all good works . He had conferred additional lustre ou the Masonio Order by again agreeing to act as its Grand Master , which position it was to be hoped he would long retain . Bro . Gunner next proposed the toast of the Graud Officers . Those at the head of affairs had a great amount of work to perform , which work they had hitherto carried out to tho entire satisfaction of the Craft . The
recent appointments in Grand Lodge were very popular , as evidenced by the applause which greeted the several brethren when they were formally invested . In no case was this more apparent than with the Lord Mayor of London , whose elevation to the office of Grand Warden called forth an additional round of applause . Bro . Blasby next assumed the gavel . It had been entrusted to him in order that he
might propose the toast of the evening—the health of the W . M . From the time that Bro . Gunner had been initiated he had worked hard to attain the position he now occupied . He had worked that evening , and indeed always , in a most creditable manner , and had shewn great efficiency in the work of Freemasonry whioh he had been called to carry out . Mneh of his success was due to the care with which he
had always -worked np for the various positions he had . been appointed to , while not a little of it was owing to his punctual attendance at the Lodge of Instruction . As W . M . he had carried ont the duties in a most satisfactory manner , and they could bnt hope that he might long continne among them to give the Lodge the benefit of his experience . Bro . Gnnner was very much obliged to Bro . Blasby aud to
the brethren for the way in which the mention of bis name had been received . He was really prond to occupy the position he did in the Royal Alfred Lodgej to see himself so well supported by Past Masters and others as he was then was an additional pleasure . He most sincerely wished the Royal Alfred Lodge and its members success and prosperity . If the brethren held together and worked
together they would not only retain for the Lodge that grand reputation it had so long enjoyed , but they wonld also add additional lustre to it . The toast of the Past Masters followed . Before referring to those who were then present the W . M . would like to say a few words of one who had been taken from among them—Bro . Gomm . Their dear old Brother and Past Master , respected by all who knew him ,
had been summoned to the Grand Lodge above . Although no longer with them in person , ifc would be many years before be would be forgotten by the brethren . Bro . Gunner said he had taken upon himself , as W . M . of the Lodge , to have a wreath prepared , to be placed on Bro . Gomm ' s coffin ; as a last token of respec from the Royal Alfred Lodge ; he did not know whether this wonld meet
the approval of tho members generally , but he felfc it was nothing more than they ought to have done for one who bad served them so faithfully as Bro . Gomm had done . ( We need hardly say that the approval of the brethren was unanimous . It was the general opinion that the W . M . had acted most judiciously ) . The W . M . concluded the proposition of tlie toast by a reference to the several Pasfc Masters
then present , and wished them all hearty good health . Each in turn responded , all expressing the pleasure they felt in advancing the welfare of the Lodge , and promising to do all in their power to further its interests . The health of the Visitors waa next giv' -n , and to this toasfc each of the guests replied . The newly-elected Treasnrer and the Secretary were then honoured , tho reception given the former showing the popularity of his appointment . He assumed the office
with great regret , on account of the cause which rendered it vacant . The death of Bro . Gomtn caused a vacancy in the Lodge which it would be all but impossible to fill . He had pleasure in undertaking fche dnties attached to the office , and felt that fcho example set him by its late holder would be an excellent one for hira to follow . Bro . Hilton P . M . and Sec . referred to the time , now 17 or 18 years back , when he and Bro . Gomm had been initiated together in the Lodge . They had worked side by side ever since , until the death of Bro .