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Laying The Corner Stone Of A New Church At Egremont.
Bro . ROBSON , W . M ., next requested Bro . Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow to lay the corner stone , and , in compliance thereto , he delivered the following customary address : Bc it known unto you , that we , being lawful Masons , true and faithful to the laws of our country , although not ourselves operative Masons , have , from time immemorial , been associated with thc erection of buildings raised for the benefit of mankind and the glory of the " Great Architect of the
Universe . We have among us secrets concealed from those who are not Masons ; but tbey are lawful and honourable , and are not opposed to the laws either of God or man . They were entrusted to Masons in ancient times , and have been faithfully transmitted to us , and it is our duty to convey them down to our posterity . Wc arc assembled here in the presence of you all to erect a house for the worship and praise of the Most High ; and I pray that God will bless it .
A hymn "was next sung . After the cement had been spread on the lower stone , a handsome silver trowel was handed to Bio . Burns-Lindow , which was inscribed as follows : " Presented to Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , Esq ., of lrton Hall , on the occasion of his laying a stone with Masonic rites in the north-east corner of Egremont New Parish Church . April 5 th , 1 SS 1 . "
The stone having been slowly lowered on its last restingplace , under the superintendence of Bro . Smith , the builder , Bro . BURNS-LINDOW then , addressing Bro . Robson , VV . M ., inquired , "Have you applied the square to the parts of the stone that should be squared ? " Bro . ROBSON , having " squared " the work , replied , " 1 have so applied it , worshipful sir , and find it to be true . " He next
asked Bro . Knkconel , S . W ., " Have you applied the level to the stone ? " Bro . KIRKCONEI . answered , " I havedone so , worshipful sir , and find it to be well founded . " Bro . BURNS-LINDOW now questioned Bro . J . J . Wilson , J . ., " Have you applied the plumb to the " several edges of the stone ? " when the reply was "I have done so , worshipful sir , and find thc stone perfect and trustworthy . "
Bro . Lindow then tapped the stone thrice with a polished oaken mallet , on which was an engraved silver plate recording : "Oak , being date iGgS , taken from the roof of the ancient parish church of Egremont , used in laying a stone in the north-east corner of the chancel of the new parish church , by Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , Esq ., of lrton Hall , April 5 , 1 SS 1 . "
The Secretary of Kenlis Lodge , Bro . TYSON , next read the inscription on a brass plate , to be fixed to thc stone , as follows : " This corner-stone was laid with Masonic rites , on behalf of the Kenlis Lodge of Freemasons , No . 12 G 7 , Egremont , by Brother Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , a Past Master of the lodge , and Provincial Grand Senior Warden of this province , Aprils , A . D . 1 SS 1 , A . L . 5 SS 1 . "
The cornucopia , containing corn , was then handed to Bro . Burns-Lindow , who said : " I scatter corn upon this stone as an emblem of abundance and plenty . " Next pouring wine on the stone , he resumed : — " I pour wine upon this stone as the symbol of strength and gladness ; " and finally , with the ewer of oil , said , " 1 sprinkle this stone with oil , the emblem of peace and harmony . "
Bro . Rev . W . H . STRICKLAND then delivered the dedication prayer as follows : Almighty and Everlasting God , we beseech Thee to let 'Thy blessing rest upon this stone which we have laid this day in the faithful fear of Thy Holy Name . Grant that the superstructure to be raised thereon may be perfect in its parts and to the honour and glory and praise of 'Thee .
May the foundation of this house bc holiness ever unto the Lord ; may its walls be salvation and its gates praise ; and grant lhat whosoever comes here to worship may be so led and guided by the precepts of 'Thy Holy Law that , passing safely through the intricacies and trials of this mortal life , he may enter at last into the house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . Grant this for Thy great name's sake . Amen .
The architect , Bro . T . L . Banks , was presented to Bro . Burns-Lindow , who , after inspecting his plans returned them , together with the tools used in proving the position of the stone , and desired him to proceed without loss of time to the completion of thc work . After this Bro . Chapman , Treasurer of Kenlis Lodge , placed upon the stone a light blue silk bag containing the money subscribed by thc brethren in the lodge-room . Bro . Rev . W . E . STRICKLAND then pronounced the benediction as follows : —
Unto God ' s gracious mercy and direction we commit you . The Lord bless you and keep you . The Lord be gracious and merciful unto you . 'The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace now and for evermore .
finally , the hundredth psalm was sung . This concluded thc Masonic ceremony , which was performed by Bro . Burns-Lindow in a most workmanlike manner . The proceedings , from first to last , were witnessed with the deepest interest by the large assemblage ; and certainly every credit is due to thc officers and brethren or Kenlis Lodge for their admirably-perfected
arrangements . On the conclusion of thc work , the Freemasons again formed in procession , and returned to the Oddfellows ' Hall , where , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Burns-Lindow , by thc brethren of Kenlis Lodge , for the able manner in which he had performed thc ceremony of the day . In reply , Bro . Burns-Lindow assured the brethren that he considered it a proud honour to be
privileged to take so important a part as he had in thc proceedings ; and he further assured them that that day would never fade from his memory . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered by the representatives of the visiting lodges , the lodge was closed in due form . Subsequently a public luncheon was held in the Cooperative Hall , under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . VV . 11 . Strickland , vicar of Egremont .
The Building Exhibition, Now Being Held At The Agricultural Hall, Will Remain Open Until The 19th Inst.
The Building Exhibition , now being held at the Agricultural Hall , will remain open until the 19 th inst .
HuLi . nw . iv's 01 NT M EXT . ixn I'n . i . s . —All infallible rcniedv for bail legs ami all kimls of wmimls . Tlie surprising sale of these invaluable medicines in every part ( if the civilised world Is Ihe must con-VIIIUIIJ ; proof of their eliicacy . Thcv spec-lib- cure hail legs , ohl wounds , scrofula , ami diseases of the * skin . Thousands of persons suflerinfrothese dreadful maladies
- ; m have heen cured Iiv them after every other means hail failed ; ami it is a fail hevnnd all dmilit that there is no rase , however obstinate or lout ; slan ' diug , but mav bc quickly relieved and ultimatel y cured bv these wonderful medicines . Their united action is irresistible ;' more need not bc said in praise of Ihesc celebrated Pills . ] . i | , OSe who doubt their excellence give them a trial . —fAnvT . *)
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft Masonry
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 . )—This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Tuesday , the 29 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . Morrison , W . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; " Rumball , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Clark , S . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Kendall , W . S . ; Fromholtz ,
D . C ; Green , P . M . ; Themans , P . M . ; Mallett , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Robins , 25 ; Wright , S 13 ; Shearan , 1076 ; Veal , 130 C ; Sollis , 1531 ; Sly , 1625 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in a most able and impressive manner , performed the ceremonies of passing and raising .
The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts received full justice . "The W . M . " was given in a few brief but well-chosen sentences by the I . P . M . This toast having been warmly drunk , the W . M . made a modest response . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . took occasion to congratulate the Faith Lodge upon receiving
visits that evening from several verv well-known Masons . He believed that the practice of visiting various lodges was highly to be commended , because it gave brethren an opportunity of not only studying the " working , " but of cementing tl-. e bonds of Masonic brotherhood . This toast having been duly honoured , Bros . Robins , Veal , and others , replied . In the course of their respective speeches they each congratulated the lodge upon thc excellent " working "
of the W . M ., which they said could not bc surpassed . " The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of thc I . P . M ., followed . Bro . Rumball having replied , the toast of " The Oflicers " came next in order , and was acknowledged by Bros . Stuart , Walls , and Clark . Previous to thc Tyler being called upon to discharge his duty , " Thc Health of Bro . Shearan , " who had largely contributed to the amusement of the brethren by his artistic , instrumental , and vocal selections , was enthusiastically drunk .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last , the nth inst ., under the Mastership of Bio . George Kenning * . There were also present Bros . A . Brookman , S . W . ; Rev . Dr . P . | H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., I . W . ; Anderton , Jolliffe , Jones ,
Benskin , Webb , and Hudson . Visitors : Bros . Barnes , William Preston Lodge , and De Lucca , Temple Lodge . Bros . Webb and Hudson received the Third Degree . A distressed brother from Nottingham was relieved with the sum of two guineas , supplemented by Bro . De Lucca with one guinea . The brethren dined together .
MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Saturday , thc 9 th inst . Bro . Johannes Bergmann , Worshipful Master , presided , and there were present Bros . Nelson Reed , P . M ., Sec . ; David Rankin Still , P . M . ; Walter William Medcalf , I . P . M . ; Henri' Gustavus Buss , 'Thomas Henry Wiles ,
James Jackson Avciy , Carl Schmidt , S . W . and W . M . elect ; William John Hugo Klotgen , Richard Aneurin Morgan , I . W . ; George Coppard , George Lewis , D . C . ; Henry Halifax Wells , S . D . ; Henry Warden , J . D . ; Philip Alpeter , Charles William Meiter , Org . ; Charles Horatio Flack , Albert Rolando Cartwright , William Henry Downey , Emile Clavel , Edwin Moore , George de Sylla Zucco , Philipp
Feick , Henry Yelf Kelleway , John Peacock " , Henry White , Frank Wereat Roberts , Charles Gould Heyman ; and the following honorary members of the lodge : V . W . Bros . Rev . Robert J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain ; Sir John B . Monckton , President of Board of General Purposes ; and W . Bro . James Terry , P . Prov . J . G . W . Herts . Visitors : Bros . R . L . Sindall , P . M . 1293 , P . P . G . S . B .
Middx . -, C . R . Ellis , P . M . S 09 , P . P . G . S . B . Cambridge ; J . Cutbush , P . M . 13 S 5 , P . P . G . D . C . Herts ; Karl Bergmann , W . M . 23 S ; J . Hamer , W . M . 1426 ; S . Gamman , 20 G ; J . M . Hodden , 217 ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . 742 ; T . Cunningham , P . M . 754 ; J . Slade Brown , P . M . 105 ( 1 ; Edward Terry , P . M . 1319 ; W . J . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; G . Briggs , P . M . 1572 ; A . J . Roberts , P . M . 1702 ; A . W .
Wells , S . W . 2 i )< j ; A . Brookman , S . W . 1 W 7 ; C . Warren , J . W . 23 S ; II . Saunders , 1437 ; W . Goodyear , J . D . 170 S ; A . Watkins , I . G . 227 ; A . Pearce , I . G . 1-572 j A . Hartmann , Treas . 23 S ; W . L . Cox , i <); W . W . Rust , 2 S ; S . Greenfield , 45 ; J . Comfort , Co ; G . Hartmann , 23 S ; M . Muller , 23 S ; " W . 1 " . Lotz , 23 S ; C . Wilson , 53 S ; A . Scblaepfer , 53 S ; G . Rawlinson , 754 ; C .
Dollmann , 792 ; II . Warden , sen ., 715 ; D . Ormond , S 27 ; T . Hart , nfn ; G . Jackson , 12 S 7 ; C . Fisher , 14 S 9 ; C . Sturge , 1 , 72 ; F . " Wilcocks , 1572 ; J . Clarricoats , 1572 ; W . Jennings , 15 SO ; 11 . Sturgeon , 1 O 13 ; G . Harlow , 1 ( 113 ; II . Clemens , 1 OG 2 ; Mark Hart , 1161 ; Robt , Nicholson , S . W . 1566 ; and W . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ) .
The minutes of thc regular meeting of the 15 th of February and of the emergency meeting on the 12 th of March were read and confirmed ; and Bro . Charles G . Heyman was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Bergmann then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . F . L . Carl Schmidt , which ceremony was performed in the most able and impressive manner ; and the following brethren were
appointed as officers for the year : Bros . Johannes Bergmann , I . P . M . ; R . A . Morgan , S . W . ; H . H . Wells , J . W . ; J . J . Avery , Treas . ; Nelson Reed , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Warden , S . D . ; G . Lewis , J . D . ; A . R . Cattiight , D of C ; W . E . Downey , Org . ; and C . W . Meiter , I . G . Thc report of the Audit Committee having been pre , sented , and a favourable balance-sheet read by the Seer ; .
tary , Uro . Medcalf ' s motion that the sum of five guineas be given from their Benevolent Fund was unanimously carried . Bro . Nelson Rccd then , on behalf of the retiring W . M ., Bro . Bergmann , presented to the W . M . for thc use of the lodge a very handsome ivory maul . In a few well-chosen words Bro . Reed alluded to the eminent services of thc
donor , and expressed a hope that ( lie handsome gavel that had just been handed to thc W . M . would for ever remind the members of the Mizpah Lodge of his successful term of office . Bro . H . G . Buss , who from the first has ably filled the office of Secretary , having cxpresssed a desire to retire from that position , Bro , Nelson Reed , the first
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
W . M ., and one of the founders , was appointed in bis place , the brethren , amid the regret of losing the services of such a distinguished Mason as Bro . Buss , signifying unmistakably their pleasure at his place being filled by such an efficient successor . After " Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors present the lodge was closed . A banquet followed of the choicest description . The W . M . in proposing the toast of "The Oueen , " said
that theirs was of necessity a Royal Art from its connection with Her Majesty , whom they were all proud to bonour . The toast of "The M . W . G . M . " followed , and Bro . Bergmann remarked that he was beloved and honoured among Masons , not only on account of his birth and high position , but because he applied himself to his Masonic duties . He was sure that all the bretliren would rejoice with him that H . R . H . had returned from his long journey , and painful
mission , in safety and good health . The toast of "The Grand Officers " was next given . They had present that evening members of Grand Lodge in the persons of Bros . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Sir John Monckton , Pres . of the Board of General Purposes , and Bro . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary , each of whom they prided themselves on being able to call members of the Mizpah Lodge . He called on Bros . Simpson and Sir John Monckton to respond . Bro .
Simpson , in reply , said it was very difficult to collect one's thoughts for anything in the shape of a speech after such a very humorous song as they had just listened to , but he was consoled by thc fact that he had a " belter half" in Bro . Sir John lUonckton , on whom he could throw the burden of the reply . Thc W . M . had so briefly , but eloquently , alluded to Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom , that he could not do better than aim at his brevity , and simply
endorse thc high and just terms in which he had spoken of those two noble brothers . After several months of absence from Masonic or other gatherings , owing to severe domestic affliction , he deemed himself happy and fortunate in being present at the installation that day , not merely because he was present at the birth of the lodge , or recognised thc faces of so many cxcell ent Masons and friends around him , nor vet because the W . M . had been good
enough to honour him with the collar of Chaplain of the Mizpah Lodge , but above all because of the genuine pleasure , and real comfort , he had derived from hearing their beautiful installation ceremony so accurately , so impressively , and so solemnly rendered by the P . M ., Bro . Bergmann—rendered in a manner which he had never heard surpassed for the last thirty years . It was to him not only an intellectual treat , but a heartfelt
solace , and had proved to him more than ever that Masonry , when earnestly and eloquently interpreted , could bring consolation to thc burthencd heart , as well as instruct the mind and elevate the soul . The outer world did not give Masonry sufficient credit as one of the great educational forces of the day . But it was so . To take a single point . Sitting as they were in the midst of that great centre of commerce , what more significant lesson could bc
conveyed than that contained in thc moral of the skirret , thc pencil , and the compasses—in fact , three Masonic R . ' s—Rectitude , Responsibility , Reward . How happy would it be if those engaged in any position of trust would bear in mind those three cardinal points . He prayed every true Mason would do so—remembering that the straight path was the only safe one ; the account of Stewardship would one dav have to be rendered , and a glorious reward bc
surely looked for by the good ancl faithful servant . He asked them to forgive their Chaplain thus early venturing on what might appear grave counsel to himself and to them , but they should put some of thc blame on their W . M ., who so kindly appointed him to that office , and thus tempted him to speak . 15 ro . Sir John Monckton said that their excellent and gifted Bro . Edward ' 1 crry had rattled off a long list of al I
the complaints he knew ; but he was wrong for once , as he had omitted one that he suffered from at that moment , and that was having to follow such an eloquent brother as their Chaplain in response to the same toast . Bro . Simpson had spoken so well that he could add but little to it . He had been for four years an honorary member of the lodge , in fact , since its consecration by the late Bro . John Hervey , of whom no man could speak without respect ; he had taken
an bumble sbare m tbe work of consecration , and was glad to find it in so short a time in such a position . His love for Masonry had not diminished , and he never visited a lodge where he saw more signs of brotherl y love and harmony than in the Mizpah Lodge . The beautiful ceremony of installation had been perfectly rendered ; and he congratulated the members on having such a working brother among them as Bro . Bergmann . The I . P . M . then proposed the
toast of " The Worshipful Master . " He said the pleasure lie had in proposing that toast was greatly increased by the fact that they had been intimate friends before either were Masons . Ilro . Schmidt was one of the founders of the lodge , had filled all thc offices , and was now in the one in which he ought to be . He bad always done his duty earnestly and efficiently , and he wished him all possible happiness during liis year of office . Bro . Schmidt , in reply , said
that Bro . Bergmann had spoken in such eulogistic terms of bim that he could hardly find words to reply . lt was true he had tried to do his duty , although he might have done belter . Bro . Bergmann had alluded to their long acquaintance before they became Masons , and it was a pleasant surprise when , by accident , they discovered they were both Masons . Had they made known their intentions to each other , no doubt they would have endeavoured to join the
same lodge . He trusted that during Ins year of office he should be actuated by the same desire to do his duty as when he was appointed , a few days after being raised , as Inner Guard . Bro . Nelson Reed rather prided himself on selecting his officers with the view of their becoming good Masters , and he was proud that he had been the first one to put the collar round his neck . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . Bergmann . " He
said that in the time of the Romans on the eve of every important undertaking the people were called together , and by the flight of birds , especially the raven , they presagdd the success or failure of thc enterprise ; they predicted , by what they knew of his energy and ability in thc offices lie had already filled , that they could expect great things of him , and he had far surpassed their mostsanguine
anticipations . All present must have been impressed with the seriousness and pathos which he had thrown into the ceremony just performed—no man could have done it better . Bro . Bergmann had alluded to their long friendship , and it gave him peculiar pleasure lo present him , in thc name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel . He had no hesitation in saying that such a presentation was never made to a worthier man or Mason . A silver salver , which ha
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Laying The Corner Stone Of A New Church At Egremont.
Bro . ROBSON , W . M ., next requested Bro . Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow to lay the corner stone , and , in compliance thereto , he delivered the following customary address : Bc it known unto you , that we , being lawful Masons , true and faithful to the laws of our country , although not ourselves operative Masons , have , from time immemorial , been associated with thc erection of buildings raised for the benefit of mankind and the glory of the " Great Architect of the
Universe . We have among us secrets concealed from those who are not Masons ; but tbey are lawful and honourable , and are not opposed to the laws either of God or man . They were entrusted to Masons in ancient times , and have been faithfully transmitted to us , and it is our duty to convey them down to our posterity . Wc arc assembled here in the presence of you all to erect a house for the worship and praise of the Most High ; and I pray that God will bless it .
A hymn "was next sung . After the cement had been spread on the lower stone , a handsome silver trowel was handed to Bio . Burns-Lindow , which was inscribed as follows : " Presented to Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , Esq ., of lrton Hall , on the occasion of his laying a stone with Masonic rites in the north-east corner of Egremont New Parish Church . April 5 th , 1 SS 1 . "
The stone having been slowly lowered on its last restingplace , under the superintendence of Bro . Smith , the builder , Bro . BURNS-LINDOW then , addressing Bro . Robson , VV . M ., inquired , "Have you applied the square to the parts of the stone that should be squared ? " Bro . ROBSON , having " squared " the work , replied , " 1 have so applied it , worshipful sir , and find it to be true . " He next
asked Bro . Knkconel , S . W ., " Have you applied the level to the stone ? " Bro . KIRKCONEI . answered , " I havedone so , worshipful sir , and find it to be well founded . " Bro . BURNS-LINDOW now questioned Bro . J . J . Wilson , J . ., " Have you applied the plumb to the " several edges of the stone ? " when the reply was "I have done so , worshipful sir , and find thc stone perfect and trustworthy . "
Bro . Lindow then tapped the stone thrice with a polished oaken mallet , on which was an engraved silver plate recording : "Oak , being date iGgS , taken from the roof of the ancient parish church of Egremont , used in laying a stone in the north-east corner of the chancel of the new parish church , by Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , Esq ., of lrton Hall , April 5 , 1 SS 1 . "
The Secretary of Kenlis Lodge , Bro . TYSON , next read the inscription on a brass plate , to be fixed to thc stone , as follows : " This corner-stone was laid with Masonic rites , on behalf of the Kenlis Lodge of Freemasons , No . 12 G 7 , Egremont , by Brother Jonas Lindow Burns-Lindow , a Past Master of the lodge , and Provincial Grand Senior Warden of this province , Aprils , A . D . 1 SS 1 , A . L . 5 SS 1 . "
The cornucopia , containing corn , was then handed to Bro . Burns-Lindow , who said : " I scatter corn upon this stone as an emblem of abundance and plenty . " Next pouring wine on the stone , he resumed : — " I pour wine upon this stone as the symbol of strength and gladness ; " and finally , with the ewer of oil , said , " 1 sprinkle this stone with oil , the emblem of peace and harmony . "
Bro . Rev . W . H . STRICKLAND then delivered the dedication prayer as follows : Almighty and Everlasting God , we beseech Thee to let 'Thy blessing rest upon this stone which we have laid this day in the faithful fear of Thy Holy Name . Grant that the superstructure to be raised thereon may be perfect in its parts and to the honour and glory and praise of 'Thee .
May the foundation of this house bc holiness ever unto the Lord ; may its walls be salvation and its gates praise ; and grant lhat whosoever comes here to worship may be so led and guided by the precepts of 'Thy Holy Law that , passing safely through the intricacies and trials of this mortal life , he may enter at last into the house not made with hands , eternal in the heavens . Grant this for Thy great name's sake . Amen .
The architect , Bro . T . L . Banks , was presented to Bro . Burns-Lindow , who , after inspecting his plans returned them , together with the tools used in proving the position of the stone , and desired him to proceed without loss of time to the completion of thc work . After this Bro . Chapman , Treasurer of Kenlis Lodge , placed upon the stone a light blue silk bag containing the money subscribed by thc brethren in the lodge-room . Bro . Rev . W . E . STRICKLAND then pronounced the benediction as follows : —
Unto God ' s gracious mercy and direction we commit you . The Lord bless you and keep you . The Lord be gracious and merciful unto you . 'The Lord lift up the light of His countenance upon you and give you peace now and for evermore .
finally , the hundredth psalm was sung . This concluded thc Masonic ceremony , which was performed by Bro . Burns-Lindow in a most workmanlike manner . The proceedings , from first to last , were witnessed with the deepest interest by the large assemblage ; and certainly every credit is due to thc officers and brethren or Kenlis Lodge for their admirably-perfected
arrangements . On the conclusion of thc work , the Freemasons again formed in procession , and returned to the Oddfellows ' Hall , where , a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Burns-Lindow , by thc brethren of Kenlis Lodge , for the able manner in which he had performed thc ceremony of the day . In reply , Bro . Burns-Lindow assured the brethren that he considered it a proud honour to be
privileged to take so important a part as he had in thc proceedings ; and he further assured them that that day would never fade from his memory . " Hearty good wishes " having been tendered by the representatives of the visiting lodges , the lodge was closed in due form . Subsequently a public luncheon was held in the Cooperative Hall , under the presidency of Bro . the Rev . VV . 11 . Strickland , vicar of Egremont .
The Building Exhibition, Now Being Held At The Agricultural Hall, Will Remain Open Until The 19th Inst.
The Building Exhibition , now being held at the Agricultural Hall , will remain open until the 19 th inst .
HuLi . nw . iv's 01 NT M EXT . ixn I'n . i . s . —All infallible rcniedv for bail legs ami all kimls of wmimls . Tlie surprising sale of these invaluable medicines in every part ( if the civilised world Is Ihe must con-VIIIUIIJ ; proof of their eliicacy . Thcv spec-lib- cure hail legs , ohl wounds , scrofula , ami diseases of the * skin . Thousands of persons suflerinfrothese dreadful maladies
- ; m have heen cured Iiv them after every other means hail failed ; ami it is a fail hevnnd all dmilit that there is no rase , however obstinate or lout ; slan ' diug , but mav bc quickly relieved and ultimatel y cured bv these wonderful medicines . Their united action is irresistible ;' more need not bc said in praise of Ihesc celebrated Pills . ] . i | , OSe who doubt their excellence give them a trial . —fAnvT . *)
Reports Of Masonic Meetings.
REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .
( Craft Masonry
FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 . )—This lodge met for the dispatch of business on Tuesday , the 29 th ult . Among those in attendance were Bros . Morrison , W . M . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., acting S . W . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., J . W . ; " Rumball , I . P . M . ; Carter , P . M ., Treasurer ; W . Stuart , P . M ., Secretary ; Clark , S . D . ; Jordan , I . G . ; Kendall , W . S . ; Fromholtz ,
D . C ; Green , P . M . ; Themans , P . M . ; Mallett , P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; and Cobham , P . M . Among the visitors were Bros . Robins , 25 ; Wright , S 13 ; Shearan , 1076 ; Veal , 130 C ; Sollis , 1531 ; Sly , 1625 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M ., in a most able and impressive manner , performed the ceremonies of passing and raising .
The lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet , which was admirably served . Upon the removal of the cloth the usual toasts received full justice . "The W . M . " was given in a few brief but well-chosen sentences by the I . P . M . This toast having been warmly drunk , the W . M . made a modest response . In giving "The Visitors , " the W . M . took occasion to congratulate the Faith Lodge upon receiving
visits that evening from several verv well-known Masons . He believed that the practice of visiting various lodges was highly to be commended , because it gave brethren an opportunity of not only studying the " working , " but of cementing tl-. e bonds of Masonic brotherhood . This toast having been duly honoured , Bros . Robins , Veal , and others , replied . In the course of their respective speeches they each congratulated the lodge upon thc excellent " working "
of the W . M ., which they said could not bc surpassed . " The Past Masters , " coupled with the name of thc I . P . M ., followed . Bro . Rumball having replied , the toast of " The Oflicers " came next in order , and was acknowledged by Bros . Stuart , Walls , and Clark . Previous to thc Tyler being called upon to discharge his duty , " Thc Health of Bro . Shearan , " who had largely contributed to the amusement of the brethren by his artistic , instrumental , and vocal selections , was enthusiastically drunk .
ALDERSGATE LODGE ( No . 1657 ) . — An emergency meeting of this lodge was held at the Castle and Falcon Hotel , Aldersgate-street , on Monday last , the nth inst ., under the Mastership of Bio . George Kenning * . There were also present Bros . A . Brookman , S . W . ; Rev . Dr . P . | H . Ernest Brette , P . M ., I . W . ; Anderton , Jolliffe , Jones ,
Benskin , Webb , and Hudson . Visitors : Bros . Barnes , William Preston Lodge , and De Lucca , Temple Lodge . Bros . Webb and Hudson received the Third Degree . A distressed brother from Nottingham was relieved with the sum of two guineas , supplemented by Bro . De Lucca with one guinea . The brethren dined together .
MIZPAH LODGE ( No . 1671 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Albion Tavern , Aldersgate-street , on Saturday , thc 9 th inst . Bro . Johannes Bergmann , Worshipful Master , presided , and there were present Bros . Nelson Reed , P . M ., Sec . ; David Rankin Still , P . M . ; Walter William Medcalf , I . P . M . ; Henri' Gustavus Buss , 'Thomas Henry Wiles ,
James Jackson Avciy , Carl Schmidt , S . W . and W . M . elect ; William John Hugo Klotgen , Richard Aneurin Morgan , I . W . ; George Coppard , George Lewis , D . C . ; Henry Halifax Wells , S . D . ; Henry Warden , J . D . ; Philip Alpeter , Charles William Meiter , Org . ; Charles Horatio Flack , Albert Rolando Cartwright , William Henry Downey , Emile Clavel , Edwin Moore , George de Sylla Zucco , Philipp
Feick , Henry Yelf Kelleway , John Peacock " , Henry White , Frank Wereat Roberts , Charles Gould Heyman ; and the following honorary members of the lodge : V . W . Bros . Rev . Robert J . Simpson , P . G . Chaplain ; Sir John B . Monckton , President of Board of General Purposes ; and W . Bro . James Terry , P . Prov . J . G . W . Herts . Visitors : Bros . R . L . Sindall , P . M . 1293 , P . P . G . S . B .
Middx . -, C . R . Ellis , P . M . S 09 , P . P . G . S . B . Cambridge ; J . Cutbush , P . M . 13 S 5 , P . P . G . D . C . Herts ; Karl Bergmann , W . M . 23 S ; J . Hamer , W . M . 1426 ; S . Gamman , 20 G ; J . M . Hodden , 217 ; H . T . Thompson , P . M . 742 ; T . Cunningham , P . M . 754 ; J . Slade Brown , P . M . 105 ( 1 ; Edward Terry , P . M . 1319 ; W . J . Whitaker , P . M . 1572 ; G . Briggs , P . M . 1572 ; A . J . Roberts , P . M . 1702 ; A . W .
Wells , S . W . 2 i )< j ; A . Brookman , S . W . 1 W 7 ; C . Warren , J . W . 23 S ; II . Saunders , 1437 ; W . Goodyear , J . D . 170 S ; A . Watkins , I . G . 227 ; A . Pearce , I . G . 1-572 j A . Hartmann , Treas . 23 S ; W . L . Cox , i <); W . W . Rust , 2 S ; S . Greenfield , 45 ; J . Comfort , Co ; G . Hartmann , 23 S ; M . Muller , 23 S ; " W . 1 " . Lotz , 23 S ; C . Wilson , 53 S ; A . Scblaepfer , 53 S ; G . Rawlinson , 754 ; C .
Dollmann , 792 ; II . Warden , sen ., 715 ; D . Ormond , S 27 ; T . Hart , nfn ; G . Jackson , 12 S 7 ; C . Fisher , 14 S 9 ; C . Sturge , 1 , 72 ; F . " Wilcocks , 1572 ; J . Clarricoats , 1572 ; W . Jennings , 15 SO ; 11 . Sturgeon , 1 O 13 ; G . Harlow , 1 ( 113 ; II . Clemens , 1 OG 2 ; Mark Hart , 1161 ; Robt , Nicholson , S . W . 1566 ; and W . Lake , P . M . 131 , P . P . G . Reg . ( Freemason ) .
The minutes of thc regular meeting of the 15 th of February and of the emergency meeting on the 12 th of March were read and confirmed ; and Bro . Charles G . Heyman was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Bergmann then proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . F . L . Carl Schmidt , which ceremony was performed in the most able and impressive manner ; and the following brethren were
appointed as officers for the year : Bros . Johannes Bergmann , I . P . M . ; R . A . Morgan , S . W . ; H . H . Wells , J . W . ; J . J . Avery , Treas . ; Nelson Reed , P . M ., Sec . ; H . Warden , S . D . ; G . Lewis , J . D . ; A . R . Cattiight , D of C ; W . E . Downey , Org . ; and C . W . Meiter , I . G . Thc report of the Audit Committee having been pre , sented , and a favourable balance-sheet read by the Seer ; .
tary , Uro . Medcalf ' s motion that the sum of five guineas be given from their Benevolent Fund was unanimously carried . Bro . Nelson Rccd then , on behalf of the retiring W . M ., Bro . Bergmann , presented to the W . M . for thc use of the lodge a very handsome ivory maul . In a few well-chosen words Bro . Reed alluded to the eminent services of thc
donor , and expressed a hope that ( lie handsome gavel that had just been handed to thc W . M . would for ever remind the members of the Mizpah Lodge of his successful term of office . Bro . H . G . Buss , who from the first has ably filled the office of Secretary , having cxpresssed a desire to retire from that position , Bro , Nelson Reed , the first
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W . M ., and one of the founders , was appointed in bis place , the brethren , amid the regret of losing the services of such a distinguished Mason as Bro . Buss , signifying unmistakably their pleasure at his place being filled by such an efficient successor . After " Hearty good wishes" from the numerous visitors present the lodge was closed . A banquet followed of the choicest description . The W . M . in proposing the toast of "The Oueen , " said
that theirs was of necessity a Royal Art from its connection with Her Majesty , whom they were all proud to bonour . The toast of "The M . W . G . M . " followed , and Bro . Bergmann remarked that he was beloved and honoured among Masons , not only on account of his birth and high position , but because he applied himself to his Masonic duties . He was sure that all the bretliren would rejoice with him that H . R . H . had returned from his long journey , and painful
mission , in safety and good health . The toast of "The Grand Officers " was next given . They had present that evening members of Grand Lodge in the persons of Bros . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; Sir John Monckton , Pres . of the Board of General Purposes , and Bro . Buss , Asst . G . Secretary , each of whom they prided themselves on being able to call members of the Mizpah Lodge . He called on Bros . Simpson and Sir John Monckton to respond . Bro .
Simpson , in reply , said it was very difficult to collect one's thoughts for anything in the shape of a speech after such a very humorous song as they had just listened to , but he was consoled by thc fact that he had a " belter half" in Bro . Sir John lUonckton , on whom he could throw the burden of the reply . Thc W . M . had so briefly , but eloquently , alluded to Lord Carnarvon and Lord Lathom , that he could not do better than aim at his brevity , and simply
endorse thc high and just terms in which he had spoken of those two noble brothers . After several months of absence from Masonic or other gatherings , owing to severe domestic affliction , he deemed himself happy and fortunate in being present at the installation that day , not merely because he was present at the birth of the lodge , or recognised thc faces of so many cxcell ent Masons and friends around him , nor vet because the W . M . had been good
enough to honour him with the collar of Chaplain of the Mizpah Lodge , but above all because of the genuine pleasure , and real comfort , he had derived from hearing their beautiful installation ceremony so accurately , so impressively , and so solemnly rendered by the P . M ., Bro . Bergmann—rendered in a manner which he had never heard surpassed for the last thirty years . It was to him not only an intellectual treat , but a heartfelt
solace , and had proved to him more than ever that Masonry , when earnestly and eloquently interpreted , could bring consolation to thc burthencd heart , as well as instruct the mind and elevate the soul . The outer world did not give Masonry sufficient credit as one of the great educational forces of the day . But it was so . To take a single point . Sitting as they were in the midst of that great centre of commerce , what more significant lesson could bc
conveyed than that contained in thc moral of the skirret , thc pencil , and the compasses—in fact , three Masonic R . ' s—Rectitude , Responsibility , Reward . How happy would it be if those engaged in any position of trust would bear in mind those three cardinal points . He prayed every true Mason would do so—remembering that the straight path was the only safe one ; the account of Stewardship would one dav have to be rendered , and a glorious reward bc
surely looked for by the good ancl faithful servant . He asked them to forgive their Chaplain thus early venturing on what might appear grave counsel to himself and to them , but they should put some of thc blame on their W . M ., who so kindly appointed him to that office , and thus tempted him to speak . 15 ro . Sir John Monckton said that their excellent and gifted Bro . Edward ' 1 crry had rattled off a long list of al I
the complaints he knew ; but he was wrong for once , as he had omitted one that he suffered from at that moment , and that was having to follow such an eloquent brother as their Chaplain in response to the same toast . Bro . Simpson had spoken so well that he could add but little to it . He had been for four years an honorary member of the lodge , in fact , since its consecration by the late Bro . John Hervey , of whom no man could speak without respect ; he had taken
an bumble sbare m tbe work of consecration , and was glad to find it in so short a time in such a position . His love for Masonry had not diminished , and he never visited a lodge where he saw more signs of brotherl y love and harmony than in the Mizpah Lodge . The beautiful ceremony of installation had been perfectly rendered ; and he congratulated the members on having such a working brother among them as Bro . Bergmann . The I . P . M . then proposed the
toast of " The Worshipful Master . " He said the pleasure lie had in proposing that toast was greatly increased by the fact that they had been intimate friends before either were Masons . Ilro . Schmidt was one of the founders of the lodge , had filled all thc offices , and was now in the one in which he ought to be . He bad always done his duty earnestly and efficiently , and he wished him all possible happiness during liis year of office . Bro . Schmidt , in reply , said
that Bro . Bergmann had spoken in such eulogistic terms of bim that he could hardly find words to reply . lt was true he had tried to do his duty , although he might have done belter . Bro . Bergmann had alluded to their long acquaintance before they became Masons , and it was a pleasant surprise when , by accident , they discovered they were both Masons . Had they made known their intentions to each other , no doubt they would have endeavoured to join the
same lodge . He trusted that during Ins year of office he should be actuated by the same desire to do his duty as when he was appointed , a few days after being raised , as Inner Guard . Bro . Nelson Reed rather prided himself on selecting his officers with the view of their becoming good Masters , and he was proud that he had been the first one to put the collar round his neck . The W . M . then gave the toast of "The Installing Master , Bro . Bergmann . " He
said that in the time of the Romans on the eve of every important undertaking the people were called together , and by the flight of birds , especially the raven , they presagdd the success or failure of thc enterprise ; they predicted , by what they knew of his energy and ability in thc offices lie had already filled , that they could expect great things of him , and he had far surpassed their mostsanguine
anticipations . All present must have been impressed with the seriousness and pathos which he had thrown into the ceremony just performed—no man could have done it better . Bro . Bergmann had alluded to their long friendship , and it gave him peculiar pleasure lo present him , in thc name of the lodge , with a Past Master ' s jewel . He had no hesitation in saying that such a presentation was never made to a worthier man or Mason . A silver salver , which ha