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First Festival Of The Grand Masters' Lodge Of Instruction.
FIRST FESTIVAL OF THE GRAND MASTERS' LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
This event took place on Wednesday last with great eclat , there being between 60 and 70 brethren present , the Masonic Hall in Red Lion-square presenting a most brilliant appearance . The lodge was opened in due form , the members of the Permanent Committee filling the principal offices—Bros . Lord J . VV . Taylour , P . G . W ., as VV . M . ;
J . L . Mather , S . VV . ; R . Berridge , G . D . C , J . W . ; Hogard , P . G . S ., M . O . ; G . Cooper , P . G . D ., S . O . ; Ramsey , J . O . ; A . Williams , P . G . D ., LP . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Sec . ; and S . B . Wilson , P . G . L cf VV ., LG . After the confirmation of the minutes , the resignation of Bro . F . Binckes , G . Sec , the Treasurer of the lodge , was received with very great regret . The lodge proceeded to elect a Treasurer in the place of Bro . Binckes , the election
being unanimous in favour of Bro . A . Williams , P . G . D . The following brethren were unanimously elected members of the Permanent Committee : Bros . Lord J . W . Taylour , C . F . Hogard , G . Cooper , S . B . Wilson , J . L . Mather , R . Berridge , C . H . Driver , F . Richardson , Hoare , J . Ramsey , J . Moon , A . Tisley ; and Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., was unanimously re-elected Secretary . Bro . Poore , P . G . I . G ., then gave the lecture on the tracing boardin a most perfect
manner , for which the lodge passed him a unanimous vote of thanks , and elected him an honorary member , and the names of 15 brethren were then proposed as joining members . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet at the Holborn Restaurant . Amongst those present we noticed the following brethren : Bros . Lord John W . Taylour , P . G . W . ; Alfred Williams ,
P . G . D . ; J . L . Mather , P . M ., O . K . T . L ; C . H . Driver , P . G . I , of VV . ; J . Moon , G . Treas . ; George Cooper , P . G . D . ; R . Berridge , G . D . C ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . S ., John Ramsey , W . M ., O . K . T . L ; S . B . VVilson , P . G . L of W . ; E . J . Hoare , G . Org . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; A . Tisley , A . G . D . C ; E . M . Money , O . K . I ' . L ; H . Pidgeon , jun ., 320 ; E . L . Shepherd , P . G . D . ; H . C . Heard , No . 1 ; A . H . Moves , 334 ; T . Cohu , No . 1 ; J .
Mainwaring , P . G . S . ; G . Graveley , G . I . G . ; J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 19 S ; C . J . Axford , W . M . 234 ; B . H . Ridge , 19 S ; G . P . Festa , VV . M . S ; J . Shilcock , W . M . 4 ; J . Brittain , 241 ; VV . Winnett , 239 ; J . T . Rowe , No . 1 ; J . J . Thomas , No . 1 ; W . Vincent , 4 ; D . Morris , O . K . 1 " . I . ; R . Clowes , 145 ; T . Cubitt , P . G . M . O . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; E . H . Thiellay , No . 1 ; A . F . Church , Rev . J . Baker , M . Mildred , W . H . Bale , and F . B . Scott , all of
104 ; C . J . Knightley , 355 ; H . H . Shirley , No . 1 ; L , Steele , 350 ; F . Davison , P . G . W ., Dep . P . G . M . Middx . and Surrey ; A . F . Godson , P . G . M . Worcester ; D . P . Cama , G . Stwd . ; A . Greatrex , P . G . Stwd . ; P . Saillard , 144 ; H . Venn , O . K . T . L ; E . Sweny , P . G . Stwd . ; Dr . George Mickley , G . J . D . ; W . F . Boughey , No . 1 ; H . Rogers , 350 ; J . Boulton , P . P . G . J . O . Middx . and Surrey ; G . Flint , 266 ; C . Quennell , W . M . 144 ; A . Walton ,
144 ; M . D . Fracis , 13 ; VV . A . Scurrah , A . H . Scurrah , F . W . Huddleston , and W . M . Stiles , all of 35 s ; A . Escott , 294 ; J . M . Collins , VV . M . Bon Accord ; R . P . Spice , G . S . D . ; and E . Mills , VV . M . 350 . After grace by Bro . Dr . MORRIS , the Chairman , R . W . Bro . Lord J . TAYLOUR proposed the toast of "The Queen and Mark Masonry , which was duly honoured . The CHAIRMAN in proposing the toast of "The M . W ,
the G . M .. the Earl of Kintore , " felt sure that every Mack Alaster Mason must feel great satisfaction with the very great progress that Mark Masonry had made during the last few years , and anyone who could remember it , as he could , twenty-two years ago , could only marvel at the position of the Mark Degree at the present time . Very valuable as the services of the M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Past Grand Masters had been in days gone by . there was
no doubt that now the Prince of VVales , whose name as M . W . G . M . elect he begged leave to couple with the toast , was going to be the head of the Order , he was sure that the progress of Mark Masonry would be as great , if not greater , in the future as it had been in the past . The CHAIRMAN then gave the toast of "The R . W . D . G . M ., Lord Egerton of Tatton , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " This toast required
very few words from him to recommend it to the notice of the brethren , as it was mainly due to the efficient manner in which the brethren who had been honoured with ofiice in Grand Lodge fulfilled their duties , as well as the very great interest they took in this Degree , that Mark Masonry owed its present proud position . With this toast he would couple the name of V . W . Bro . Davison , P . G . Treasurer . Bro . DAVISON , in replying , said that there was no fear of
the Mark Degree falling off while they had such distinguished brethren as their Chairman to come and help them , at very often considerable inconvenience to themselves , whenever required . W . Bro . WILLIAMS then proposed "The Health of the Chairman , the R . VV . Bro . Lord John Taylour , " who had come all the way from the Isle of Wight on purpose to preside over them that day . While they had such a worthy
and distinguished brother , who took such an interest in the Degree as to attend whenever and wherever his presence was required to give an eclat to any meeting , the least they could do was to wish him long life and happiness for many years to come . Bro . Lord ] . TAYLOUR , in responding , thanked liro . Williams and the brethren present for the very high honour they had done him by asking him to be the Chairman of
of this , the first festival of the Grand Masters' Lodge Instruction . It had been one of the pleasantest days he had ever spent in Masonry , and had fully repaid him for any little trouble he had had in attending . He was highly gratified at the very successful meeting they had had , and he begged to thank the numerous and distinguished brethren present for coming in such numbers to support him in the chair .
Thenext toast was "The Permanent Committee , " to which W . Bro . R . BERRIDGE , G . D . C , replied . The CHAIRMAN then rjave "The Mark Benevolent Fund , " couplied with the name of Bro . Matier . Bro . MATIER regretted the absence of his official chief , Bro . Binckes , who would have responded in a much more
able manner than he could . The Mark Benevolent Fund now consisted not only of the Educational Fund , which was a sum of jfigoo Consols , but a Benevolent Fund of about £ 1300 , and a Fund for the Aged of a nearly similar amount . These funds were managed without any expense except that of stamps and printing , so that every penny
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given to the Mark Benevolent Fund went in Charity . They had now the names of 93 Stewards fur this year's Festival , which he hoped would be as salisfactory as last year's , when a sum of £ 1700 was subscribed , which was more than double the amount of any previous Festival . " The Health of the Visitors , " to which Bro . Dr . MORRIS
replied ; of " Bro . Poore , " for his very able lecture on the tracing board , and the Tyler's toast , brought a most pleasant evening to a very successful termination , the whole of the arrangements being made and carried out by a sub-Committee of the Permanent Committee , consisting of Bros . A . Williams , I . L . Mather , and C F . Matier .
Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .
Tlic annual supper in connection with this lodge of instruction took place in the Victoria Hall of the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the gth inst ., when there were assembled nearly 100 brethren . Bro . Harry VV . Kcdgley , VV . M . of
the mother lodge , occupied thc chair , and Bro . John J acobs , I . P . M ., acted as vice-chairman , thc Stewards being Bros . G . P . Bertini , W . M . 1559 ; J . Bromley , 179 ; T . A . Dickson , S . W . 1 C 14 ; R . | . Harnell , 511 ; J . R . Harnell , 20 : 1 ; Wilkie Jones , S . W . S 20 ; l * . Kedge , 749 ; R . Kirk , 16 S 1 ; II . G . Marsden , 73 ; C . Ralph , " A . W . S . 1614 ; D . Stroud , 55 ; E . L . P . Valeriani , W . M . There
were present Bros . Albert Fish , P . M . 13 C 6 , P . Z . 95 , 13 G 6 ; VV . Bourne , P . M . 749 , P . M . and Sec . 1348 , 5 ( 314 , P . Z . and S . E . 749 , P . Z . 134 S ; J . Skinner , P . M . 538 ; J . Robins , P . M . 25 ; G . Coleman , P . M . 1614 ; W . Honeyball , P . M . 16 S 1 ; R . Blum , P . M . 511 ; G . Stacey , P . M . 1 C 14 ; V . Green , P . M . K 5 S 7 ; A . Clark , P . M . 19 S 7 ; R . F . Potter , P . M . 749 ; Grieve , W . M . 1351 ; C . Holland , VV . M .
1 CS 1 ; R . A . Kirkaldy , W . M . 1321 ; VV . I * . B . McQueen , S . D . 11 ; E . ] . Dickens : VV . Docker , P . M . 16 S 1 ; " Frank Gulliford , 1 G 14 ; C . R ' eif , G . H . Foan , 1 G 14 ; C . H . McQueen , I . G . 11 ; James Woodward , 1 O 14 ; E . R . Gun , 733 ; B . Holyman , 73 ; Jackson , 19 S 7 ; S . Hewitt , 1 G 14 ; John Potter , 1614 ; J . W . Belcham , 733 , 1 G 14 ; Rowe , 1559 ; W . Dobson , 1 GS 1 ; G . H . Reynolds , 1 G 14 ;
C J . Shannon , 1 G 14 ; R . Jackson , tGSi ; J . T . Worthy , GG 9 ; H . Honychurcli , J . Briely , Green , Dickinson , 16 S 1 ; Ashbcrn , ) . R . Harnell , 511 ; D . Buckney , 1351 ; A . Arrowsmith , J . VV . A . Germany , 1 G 94 ; Holditch , 1 G 14 ; VV . Roots , W . Wingham , Higgins , C . Reif , 12 ; S . P . Cross , 13 GG ; G . Deaton , 25 ; C . Robinson , 1 GS 1 ; Fowler , W . Fowles , 134 S ; T . Dowling-, 1614 ; G . Freeman
1 G 14 ; H . Willes , 1614 ; | . Alexander , 1 O 14 ; L . Isaacs , 1 G 14 ; C . C O . Walker , i 79 ; John Williams , 359 ; W . Unwin , 1 G 14 ; Dustcrwald , 15 S 6 ; T . C . Artand , L . Gargini , John Lucas , 1559 ; J . R . Hughes , W . Lincoln , 534 ; W . V . Thorpe , J . D . 1 G 14 ; Grassi , S . VV . 1550 ; Simpson , John Pullen , 1614 ; J . M . Potter , 1 G 14 ; VV . C . Smith , S . W . 1 S 0 , the Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , S . D .
1 G 14 , Secretary , and others . After the brethren had done good justice to the excellent supper placed before them by Bro . G . P . Bertini , the courteous and obliging manager of the Criterion , The CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which having been honoured in grand style , Bro . J J ACOBS , I . P . AI . 1 C 14 , proposed "Thc
Health of the Chairman , " and in doing so alluded to the custom of the Iodge of instruction to ask the Master of the mother lodge for thc time being to take the chair at tlie annual supper , and he felt sure that Bro . Harry VV . Kedgley must feel pleased to preside over such a large body of brethren as were then present . It was the largest lodge of instruction supper lie had ever attended . All the
members of the lodge knew their worthy chairman as a Mason ; hc was proficient in his work , and that working was that of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where he had been a good attendant . He asked the brethren to drink his health most heartily . 'I'he CHAIRMAN said he hardly knew how to reply to the kind manner in which Bro . John Jacobs , I . P . M ., had
proposed his health . He had thc good fortune to be the W . M . of the mother lodge , of which lie was proud , but he was equally so to bc chairman of that meeting , which was the largest assemblage of brethren yet known attending the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction supper . He was pleased to see so many brethren of their own lodge present , showing thc Masonic interest they had at heart . Hc still
hoped to see the number increase next year . Brethren attending lodges of instruction were of the Third and not the Fourth Degree . He thanked them most heartily for the kind manner in which his health had been drunk . 'I'he CHAIRMAN , in proposing "Tlic Health of thc Visitors , " said it was always a pleasant toast in the mother lodge , but especially so at this supper , and hc hoped to see
their faces in the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction . Hc felt sure if they attended they would be delighted with thc working , and also induce many brethren to accompany them . He would call upon Bro . Robins , P . M . of the Robert Burns Lodge , and Bro . Kirkaldy , VV . M . of the Emblematic Lodge , to respond . Bro . ROBINS , P . M ., in making an amusing reply for thc
visitors , said it was a mistake to say they were visitors , as their worthy ; Secretary would , no doubt , call upon them in his energetic manner for their cash . He thanked him for his-kind reminder of the supper , which was by a letter he had in his pocket addressed to " Pa " Robins . In Bro . G . Reynolds the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction possessed a capital Secretary , but he must tell them that the lodge
had kidnapped him , for as his son he should belong to the Robert Burns Lodge , and he still hoped to have him amongst them . He wished the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction every success in its good work , and hoped the number of brethren attending the same would increase yearly . He thanked them ior the hearty manner in which the visitors ' health had been drunk .
Bro . R . A . KIRKALDY , W . M . 1 . 321 , followed , after which Thc CHAIRMAN next proposed " Success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . " In doing so he said their number was not so large as other lodges at present , but the work done was highly satisfactory and second to none . Tlie
brethien who attended received good sound teaching , and prepared them well for the position he was pleased to say he now occupied in the mother lodge . He asked them all to join most heartily in drinking success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , ancl would couple with it thc name of Bro . G . Coleman , P . M .
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Bro . G . COLEMAN , P . M ., responded . The CHAIRMAN next proposed "The Health of the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and , in doing so , said the lodge of instruction was fortunate in having such a worthy and persevering brother as Bro . W . C Smith for Preceptor . It was an onerous position to hold , and he sustained it in an admirable manner . No Mason could desire to sit under a more patient and genial Preceptor , and he
felt sure those whom he had helped would express the same opinion . He was pleased to sec his health so much improved , and hoped it would continue to do so . As to Bro . G . Reynolds , the Treasurer and Secretary , all knew him well , and that it was mainly due to his perseverance that on this occasion they had such a large meeting . Thc lodge of instruction at one time had but few members , and its increase was entirely due to his indefatigable exertions . Ho
would ask them to drink this toast with" bumpers . Bro . W . C . SMITH , in reply , said hc thanked both the chairman and brethren for thc exceedingly kind way in which his health had been proposed and drank . He must tell them that hc felt it a great honour to hold llic position of Preceptor to thc Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and hoped to discharge his pleasant duties to thc satisfaction of all thc brethren , and that they would always work
harmoniously together . Hc was also delighted to know that the lodge of instruction was in a " flourishing condition , and hoped that being now held in such a noble building , it would considerably increase . Great honour was due to their Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , who was affable and always energetic in his work , which had helped to bring this lodge of instruction to its present success . Thc working of the Master and I . P . M . was exceedingly good ; also
that of Bvo . G . Coleman , P . M ., -whose knowledge was derived from the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . It would always g ive him pleasure to assist the brethren of thc mother lodge in their respective duties . Bro . G . REYNOLDS , in replying as Treasurer and Secretary , said he felt deeply grateful for the kind and hearty manner in which his health had been drunk and received . It quite proved to him how well his best endeavours had
been appreciated , to thc kind remarks of his old friend , Bro . Robins , P . M ., whom he had known for many years before they met in Masonry , he only wished he had to call upon him for the attendance of eight other brethren , as they would then havc mustered the number he longed for at the supper , that of 100 . Bro . Robins , P . M ., had not yet paid a visit to the lodge of instruction , but he hoped to sec . his beaming face amongst them soon . Thc number of
brethren assembled that evening was much larger than last year . At their lodge of instruction during the year 1 SS 5 thc attendance of brethren had also been larger , and they would be pleased to hear more had been done , both in ceremonial and sectional work . At all the meetings some sections were worked , from which they gained some beautiful knowledge . A ballot had taken place " from thc funds for a Lifc-Subscribership to one of the Royal Masonic Institutions ,
which had fallen to Bro . I * . Kedge , 749 , the lodge in which lie was initiated . During the year 1 SS 5 42 members had joined the lodge of instruction . They laboured hard , and had only called off once from labour to refreshment during the 49 meetings . Amongst the smiling faces before him he could see brethren who had received instruction from thc Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Some had gone through the chair , others were in it , and some following on
in their respective lodges ; it was pleasant to know that he , in his little way , had helped them to attain so much success . They had been unfortunate in losing the services of their Preceptor for some time , through severe illness during last year . He was delighted to see his health so improved as to be able to be amongst them and occupy his position . They had always worked harmoniously together for the good of the lodge of instruction . During Bro . VV . C . Smith ' s
absence several P . Ms ., Masters , and brethren had taken his place as Preceptor , and so assisted him , he might sav , to keep thc ball rolling , as they had always been able " to open the lodge of instruction and work . To these brethren he returned his most sincere thanks for their kind help . To the worthy chairman , vice-chairman , and stewards he felt much indebted for the success of the supper that evening , not forgetting Bro . C . Ralph , who had assisted with thc musical part , and to those who had aided him . On Thursday
evening their I . P . M ., Bro . John Jacobs , would rehearse the ceremony of installation , and lie hoped to see many of the brethren now present to witness tlie same , and that they would also support this lodge of instruction in its new quarters . Since he had joined the Covent Garden Lodge and its lodge of instruction , he had received much kindness and friendship from the biethreu , which he valued and hoped to retain in the future . His work had been performed as a labour of love , and he had been rewarded with great
success . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "The Health of tin * . Stewards , " remarked that their exertions had been well rewarded that evening , and hc hoped it would help to stimulate them on another occasion . Hc would call upon Bros . Bertini , Kirk , Valeriani , and A . C . Ralph , who had assisted so much in the musical part of this evening's entertainment , to reply . IXvr . f . P ltl ? OVIVI ' .,, i-i . t . 1 .. . -. 1 . 1 I .:.- U „ .,.. t- ....... . 1 - j ^ L . X 11 . 11 11 V 111 aiwu
.. v . v . . . .... .., I ^ J . IJ , r > nm III . T .. waa ^ a with the Covent Garden Lodge cf Instruction , and he appreciated all the kind expressions of the brethren . Hi : felt happy with them , and grateful for the knowledge hc had gained there . He hoped the lodge of instruction being - located in this quarter would be a great help to its success , and he would do all in his power to add to its number of members . Hc had spent a most enjoyable evening , and wished there were more brethren of his own lodge with him .
Bros . E . L . P . VALERIANI , R . KIRK , and C . RALIMI also responded . The CHAIRMAN next proposed "The Health of the Vice-Chairman , Bro . John J acobs , I . P . M ., " and thanked him much for his kind co-operation that evening . He always took a great interest in the lodge of instruction , was a good worker , and a brother who had assisted him much . He would ask them to drink to his health and wish him well .
The VICE-CHAIRMAN ( Bro . John Jacobs ) , responded . Durinjr the evening a very pleasing programme of songs and recitations was gone through nnd gave great-satisfaction , and cheers for the ladies and the brethren who had assisted brought this pleasant evening to a close , and the brethren on parting expressed themselves delighted with their entertainment . Thc handsome menu cards , with the songs and recitations , were printed by Bro . George Kenning , and were much admired ,
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First Festival Of The Grand Masters' Lodge Of Instruction.
FIRST FESTIVAL OF THE GRAND MASTERS' LODGE OF INSTRUCTION .
This event took place on Wednesday last with great eclat , there being between 60 and 70 brethren present , the Masonic Hall in Red Lion-square presenting a most brilliant appearance . The lodge was opened in due form , the members of the Permanent Committee filling the principal offices—Bros . Lord J . VV . Taylour , P . G . W ., as VV . M . ;
J . L . Mather , S . VV . ; R . Berridge , G . D . C , J . W . ; Hogard , P . G . S ., M . O . ; G . Cooper , P . G . D ., S . O . ; Ramsey , J . O . ; A . Williams , P . G . D ., LP . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., Sec . ; and S . B . Wilson , P . G . L cf VV ., LG . After the confirmation of the minutes , the resignation of Bro . F . Binckes , G . Sec , the Treasurer of the lodge , was received with very great regret . The lodge proceeded to elect a Treasurer in the place of Bro . Binckes , the election
being unanimous in favour of Bro . A . Williams , P . G . D . The following brethren were unanimously elected members of the Permanent Committee : Bros . Lord J . W . Taylour , C . F . Hogard , G . Cooper , S . B . Wilson , J . L . Mather , R . Berridge , C . H . Driver , F . Richardson , Hoare , J . Ramsey , J . Moon , A . Tisley ; and Bro . C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., was unanimously re-elected Secretary . Bro . Poore , P . G . I . G ., then gave the lecture on the tracing boardin a most perfect
manner , for which the lodge passed him a unanimous vote of thanks , and elected him an honorary member , and the names of 15 brethren were then proposed as joining members . After the lodge was closed , the brethren adjourned to a most recherche banquet at the Holborn Restaurant . Amongst those present we noticed the following brethren : Bros . Lord John W . Taylour , P . G . W . ; Alfred Williams ,
P . G . D . ; J . L . Mather , P . M ., O . K . T . L ; C . H . Driver , P . G . I , of VV . ; J . Moon , G . Treas . ; George Cooper , P . G . D . ; R . Berridge , G . D . C ; C . F . Hogard , P . G . S ., John Ramsey , W . M ., O . K . T . L ; S . B . VVilson , P . G . L of W . ; E . J . Hoare , G . Org . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W . ; A . Tisley , A . G . D . C ; E . M . Money , O . K . I ' . L ; H . Pidgeon , jun ., 320 ; E . L . Shepherd , P . G . D . ; H . C . Heard , No . 1 ; A . H . Moves , 334 ; T . Cohu , No . 1 ; J .
Mainwaring , P . G . S . ; G . Graveley , G . I . G . ; J . R . Hubbard , W . M . 19 S ; C . J . Axford , W . M . 234 ; B . H . Ridge , 19 S ; G . P . Festa , VV . M . S ; J . Shilcock , W . M . 4 ; J . Brittain , 241 ; VV . Winnett , 239 ; J . T . Rowe , No . 1 ; J . J . Thomas , No . 1 ; W . Vincent , 4 ; D . Morris , O . K . 1 " . I . ; R . Clowes , 145 ; T . Cubitt , P . G . M . O . ; T . Poore , P . G . I . G . ; E . H . Thiellay , No . 1 ; A . F . Church , Rev . J . Baker , M . Mildred , W . H . Bale , and F . B . Scott , all of
104 ; C . J . Knightley , 355 ; H . H . Shirley , No . 1 ; L , Steele , 350 ; F . Davison , P . G . W ., Dep . P . G . M . Middx . and Surrey ; A . F . Godson , P . G . M . Worcester ; D . P . Cama , G . Stwd . ; A . Greatrex , P . G . Stwd . ; P . Saillard , 144 ; H . Venn , O . K . T . L ; E . Sweny , P . G . Stwd . ; Dr . George Mickley , G . J . D . ; W . F . Boughey , No . 1 ; H . Rogers , 350 ; J . Boulton , P . P . G . J . O . Middx . and Surrey ; G . Flint , 266 ; C . Quennell , W . M . 144 ; A . Walton ,
144 ; M . D . Fracis , 13 ; VV . A . Scurrah , A . H . Scurrah , F . W . Huddleston , and W . M . Stiles , all of 35 s ; A . Escott , 294 ; J . M . Collins , VV . M . Bon Accord ; R . P . Spice , G . S . D . ; and E . Mills , VV . M . 350 . After grace by Bro . Dr . MORRIS , the Chairman , R . W . Bro . Lord J . TAYLOUR proposed the toast of "The Queen and Mark Masonry , which was duly honoured . The CHAIRMAN in proposing the toast of "The M . W ,
the G . M .. the Earl of Kintore , " felt sure that every Mack Alaster Mason must feel great satisfaction with the very great progress that Mark Masonry had made during the last few years , and anyone who could remember it , as he could , twenty-two years ago , could only marvel at the position of the Mark Degree at the present time . Very valuable as the services of the M . W . G . M . and the rest of the Past Grand Masters had been in days gone by . there was
no doubt that now the Prince of VVales , whose name as M . W . G . M . elect he begged leave to couple with the toast , was going to be the head of the Order , he was sure that the progress of Mark Masonry would be as great , if not greater , in the future as it had been in the past . The CHAIRMAN then gave the toast of "The R . W . D . G . M ., Lord Egerton of Tatton , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " This toast required
very few words from him to recommend it to the notice of the brethren , as it was mainly due to the efficient manner in which the brethren who had been honoured with ofiice in Grand Lodge fulfilled their duties , as well as the very great interest they took in this Degree , that Mark Masonry owed its present proud position . With this toast he would couple the name of V . W . Bro . Davison , P . G . Treasurer . Bro . DAVISON , in replying , said that there was no fear of
the Mark Degree falling off while they had such distinguished brethren as their Chairman to come and help them , at very often considerable inconvenience to themselves , whenever required . W . Bro . WILLIAMS then proposed "The Health of the Chairman , the R . VV . Bro . Lord John Taylour , " who had come all the way from the Isle of Wight on purpose to preside over them that day . While they had such a worthy
and distinguished brother , who took such an interest in the Degree as to attend whenever and wherever his presence was required to give an eclat to any meeting , the least they could do was to wish him long life and happiness for many years to come . Bro . Lord ] . TAYLOUR , in responding , thanked liro . Williams and the brethren present for the very high honour they had done him by asking him to be the Chairman of
of this , the first festival of the Grand Masters' Lodge Instruction . It had been one of the pleasantest days he had ever spent in Masonry , and had fully repaid him for any little trouble he had had in attending . He was highly gratified at the very successful meeting they had had , and he begged to thank the numerous and distinguished brethren present for coming in such numbers to support him in the chair .
Thenext toast was "The Permanent Committee , " to which W . Bro . R . BERRIDGE , G . D . C , replied . The CHAIRMAN then rjave "The Mark Benevolent Fund , " couplied with the name of Bro . Matier . Bro . MATIER regretted the absence of his official chief , Bro . Binckes , who would have responded in a much more
able manner than he could . The Mark Benevolent Fund now consisted not only of the Educational Fund , which was a sum of jfigoo Consols , but a Benevolent Fund of about £ 1300 , and a Fund for the Aged of a nearly similar amount . These funds were managed without any expense except that of stamps and printing , so that every penny
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given to the Mark Benevolent Fund went in Charity . They had now the names of 93 Stewards fur this year's Festival , which he hoped would be as salisfactory as last year's , when a sum of £ 1700 was subscribed , which was more than double the amount of any previous Festival . " The Health of the Visitors , " to which Bro . Dr . MORRIS
replied ; of " Bro . Poore , " for his very able lecture on the tracing board , and the Tyler's toast , brought a most pleasant evening to a very successful termination , the whole of the arrangements being made and carried out by a sub-Committee of the Permanent Committee , consisting of Bros . A . Williams , I . L . Mather , and C F . Matier .
Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.
ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .
Tlic annual supper in connection with this lodge of instruction took place in the Victoria Hall of the Criterion , Piccadilly , W ., on the gth inst ., when there were assembled nearly 100 brethren . Bro . Harry VV . Kcdgley , VV . M . of
the mother lodge , occupied thc chair , and Bro . John J acobs , I . P . M ., acted as vice-chairman , thc Stewards being Bros . G . P . Bertini , W . M . 1559 ; J . Bromley , 179 ; T . A . Dickson , S . W . 1 C 14 ; R . | . Harnell , 511 ; J . R . Harnell , 20 : 1 ; Wilkie Jones , S . W . S 20 ; l * . Kedge , 749 ; R . Kirk , 16 S 1 ; II . G . Marsden , 73 ; C . Ralph , " A . W . S . 1614 ; D . Stroud , 55 ; E . L . P . Valeriani , W . M . There
were present Bros . Albert Fish , P . M . 13 C 6 , P . Z . 95 , 13 G 6 ; VV . Bourne , P . M . 749 , P . M . and Sec . 1348 , 5 ( 314 , P . Z . and S . E . 749 , P . Z . 134 S ; J . Skinner , P . M . 538 ; J . Robins , P . M . 25 ; G . Coleman , P . M . 1614 ; W . Honeyball , P . M . 16 S 1 ; R . Blum , P . M . 511 ; G . Stacey , P . M . 1 C 14 ; V . Green , P . M . K 5 S 7 ; A . Clark , P . M . 19 S 7 ; R . F . Potter , P . M . 749 ; Grieve , W . M . 1351 ; C . Holland , VV . M .
1 CS 1 ; R . A . Kirkaldy , W . M . 1321 ; VV . I * . B . McQueen , S . D . 11 ; E . ] . Dickens : VV . Docker , P . M . 16 S 1 ; " Frank Gulliford , 1 G 14 ; C . R ' eif , G . H . Foan , 1 G 14 ; C . H . McQueen , I . G . 11 ; James Woodward , 1 O 14 ; E . R . Gun , 733 ; B . Holyman , 73 ; Jackson , 19 S 7 ; S . Hewitt , 1 G 14 ; John Potter , 1614 ; J . W . Belcham , 733 , 1 G 14 ; Rowe , 1559 ; W . Dobson , 1 GS 1 ; G . H . Reynolds , 1 G 14 ;
C J . Shannon , 1 G 14 ; R . Jackson , tGSi ; J . T . Worthy , GG 9 ; H . Honychurcli , J . Briely , Green , Dickinson , 16 S 1 ; Ashbcrn , ) . R . Harnell , 511 ; D . Buckney , 1351 ; A . Arrowsmith , J . VV . A . Germany , 1 G 94 ; Holditch , 1 G 14 ; VV . Roots , W . Wingham , Higgins , C . Reif , 12 ; S . P . Cross , 13 GG ; G . Deaton , 25 ; C . Robinson , 1 GS 1 ; Fowler , W . Fowles , 134 S ; T . Dowling-, 1614 ; G . Freeman
1 G 14 ; H . Willes , 1614 ; | . Alexander , 1 O 14 ; L . Isaacs , 1 G 14 ; C . C O . Walker , i 79 ; John Williams , 359 ; W . Unwin , 1 G 14 ; Dustcrwald , 15 S 6 ; T . C . Artand , L . Gargini , John Lucas , 1559 ; J . R . Hughes , W . Lincoln , 534 ; W . V . Thorpe , J . D . 1 G 14 ; Grassi , S . VV . 1550 ; Simpson , John Pullen , 1614 ; J . M . Potter , 1 G 14 ; VV . C . Smith , S . W . 1 S 0 , the Preceptor ; G . Reynolds , S . D .
1 G 14 , Secretary , and others . After the brethren had done good justice to the excellent supper placed before them by Bro . G . P . Bertini , the courteous and obliging manager of the Criterion , The CHAIRMAN gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which having been honoured in grand style , Bro . J J ACOBS , I . P . AI . 1 C 14 , proposed "Thc
Health of the Chairman , " and in doing so alluded to the custom of the Iodge of instruction to ask the Master of the mother lodge for thc time being to take the chair at tlie annual supper , and he felt sure that Bro . Harry VV . Kedgley must feel pleased to preside over such a large body of brethren as were then present . It was the largest lodge of instruction supper lie had ever attended . All the
members of the lodge knew their worthy chairman as a Mason ; hc was proficient in his work , and that working was that of the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , where he had been a good attendant . He asked the brethren to drink his health most heartily . 'I'he CHAIRMAN said he hardly knew how to reply to the kind manner in which Bro . John Jacobs , I . P . M ., had
proposed his health . He had thc good fortune to be the W . M . of the mother lodge , of which lie was proud , but he was equally so to bc chairman of that meeting , which was the largest assemblage of brethren yet known attending the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction supper . He was pleased to see so many brethren of their own lodge present , showing thc Masonic interest they had at heart . Hc still
hoped to see the number increase next year . Brethren attending lodges of instruction were of the Third and not the Fourth Degree . He thanked them most heartily for the kind manner in which his health had been drunk . 'I'he CHAIRMAN , in proposing "Tlic Health of thc Visitors , " said it was always a pleasant toast in the mother lodge , but especially so at this supper , and hc hoped to see
their faces in the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction . Hc felt sure if they attended they would be delighted with thc working , and also induce many brethren to accompany them . He would call upon Bro . Robins , P . M . of the Robert Burns Lodge , and Bro . Kirkaldy , VV . M . of the Emblematic Lodge , to respond . Bro . ROBINS , P . M ., in making an amusing reply for thc
visitors , said it was a mistake to say they were visitors , as their worthy ; Secretary would , no doubt , call upon them in his energetic manner for their cash . He thanked him for his-kind reminder of the supper , which was by a letter he had in his pocket addressed to " Pa " Robins . In Bro . G . Reynolds the Covent Garden Lodgeof Instruction possessed a capital Secretary , but he must tell them that the lodge
had kidnapped him , for as his son he should belong to the Robert Burns Lodge , and he still hoped to have him amongst them . He wished the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction every success in its good work , and hoped the number of brethren attending the same would increase yearly . He thanked them ior the hearty manner in which the visitors ' health had been drunk .
Bro . R . A . KIRKALDY , W . M . 1 . 321 , followed , after which Thc CHAIRMAN next proposed " Success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . " In doing so he said their number was not so large as other lodges at present , but the work done was highly satisfactory and second to none . Tlie
brethien who attended received good sound teaching , and prepared them well for the position he was pleased to say he now occupied in the mother lodge . He asked them all to join most heartily in drinking success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , ancl would couple with it thc name of Bro . G . Coleman , P . M .
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Bro . G . COLEMAN , P . M ., responded . The CHAIRMAN next proposed "The Health of the Preceptor , Treasurer , and Secretary , " and , in doing so , said the lodge of instruction was fortunate in having such a worthy and persevering brother as Bro . W . C Smith for Preceptor . It was an onerous position to hold , and he sustained it in an admirable manner . No Mason could desire to sit under a more patient and genial Preceptor , and he
felt sure those whom he had helped would express the same opinion . He was pleased to sec his health so much improved , and hoped it would continue to do so . As to Bro . G . Reynolds , the Treasurer and Secretary , all knew him well , and that it was mainly due to his perseverance that on this occasion they had such a large meeting . Thc lodge of instruction at one time had but few members , and its increase was entirely due to his indefatigable exertions . Ho
would ask them to drink this toast with" bumpers . Bro . W . C . SMITH , in reply , said hc thanked both the chairman and brethren for thc exceedingly kind way in which his health had been proposed and drank . He must tell them that hc felt it a great honour to hold llic position of Preceptor to thc Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and hoped to discharge his pleasant duties to thc satisfaction of all thc brethren , and that they would always work
harmoniously together . Hc was also delighted to know that the lodge of instruction was in a " flourishing condition , and hoped that being now held in such a noble building , it would considerably increase . Great honour was due to their Secretary , Bro . G . Reynolds , who was affable and always energetic in his work , which had helped to bring this lodge of instruction to its present success . Thc working of the Master and I . P . M . was exceedingly good ; also
that of Bvo . G . Coleman , P . M ., -whose knowledge was derived from the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . It would always g ive him pleasure to assist the brethren of thc mother lodge in their respective duties . Bro . G . REYNOLDS , in replying as Treasurer and Secretary , said he felt deeply grateful for the kind and hearty manner in which his health had been drunk and received . It quite proved to him how well his best endeavours had
been appreciated , to thc kind remarks of his old friend , Bro . Robins , P . M ., whom he had known for many years before they met in Masonry , he only wished he had to call upon him for the attendance of eight other brethren , as they would then havc mustered the number he longed for at the supper , that of 100 . Bro . Robins , P . M ., had not yet paid a visit to the lodge of instruction , but he hoped to sec . his beaming face amongst them soon . Thc number of
brethren assembled that evening was much larger than last year . At their lodge of instruction during the year 1 SS 5 thc attendance of brethren had also been larger , and they would be pleased to hear more had been done , both in ceremonial and sectional work . At all the meetings some sections were worked , from which they gained some beautiful knowledge . A ballot had taken place " from thc funds for a Lifc-Subscribership to one of the Royal Masonic Institutions ,
which had fallen to Bro . I * . Kedge , 749 , the lodge in which lie was initiated . During the year 1 SS 5 42 members had joined the lodge of instruction . They laboured hard , and had only called off once from labour to refreshment during the 49 meetings . Amongst the smiling faces before him he could see brethren who had received instruction from thc Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . Some had gone through the chair , others were in it , and some following on
in their respective lodges ; it was pleasant to know that he , in his little way , had helped them to attain so much success . They had been unfortunate in losing the services of their Preceptor for some time , through severe illness during last year . He was delighted to see his health so improved as to be able to be amongst them and occupy his position . They had always worked harmoniously together for the good of the lodge of instruction . During Bro . VV . C . Smith ' s
absence several P . Ms ., Masters , and brethren had taken his place as Preceptor , and so assisted him , he might sav , to keep thc ball rolling , as they had always been able " to open the lodge of instruction and work . To these brethren he returned his most sincere thanks for their kind help . To the worthy chairman , vice-chairman , and stewards he felt much indebted for the success of the supper that evening , not forgetting Bro . C . Ralph , who had assisted with thc musical part , and to those who had aided him . On Thursday
evening their I . P . M ., Bro . John Jacobs , would rehearse the ceremony of installation , and lie hoped to see many of the brethren now present to witness tlie same , and that they would also support this lodge of instruction in its new quarters . Since he had joined the Covent Garden Lodge and its lodge of instruction , he had received much kindness and friendship from the biethreu , which he valued and hoped to retain in the future . His work had been performed as a labour of love , and he had been rewarded with great
success . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "The Health of tin * . Stewards , " remarked that their exertions had been well rewarded that evening , and hc hoped it would help to stimulate them on another occasion . Hc would call upon Bros . Bertini , Kirk , Valeriani , and A . C . Ralph , who had assisted so much in the musical part of this evening's entertainment , to reply . IXvr . f . P ltl ? OVIVI ' .,, i-i . t . 1 .. . -. 1 . 1 I .:.- U „ .,.. t- ....... . 1 - j ^ L . X 11 . 11 11 V 111 aiwu
.. v . v . . . .... .., I ^ J . IJ , r > nm III . T .. waa ^ a with the Covent Garden Lodge cf Instruction , and he appreciated all the kind expressions of the brethren . Hi : felt happy with them , and grateful for the knowledge hc had gained there . He hoped the lodge of instruction being - located in this quarter would be a great help to its success , and he would do all in his power to add to its number of members . Hc had spent a most enjoyable evening , and wished there were more brethren of his own lodge with him .
Bros . E . L . P . VALERIANI , R . KIRK , and C . RALIMI also responded . The CHAIRMAN next proposed "The Health of the Vice-Chairman , Bro . John J acobs , I . P . M ., " and thanked him much for his kind co-operation that evening . He always took a great interest in the lodge of instruction , was a good worker , and a brother who had assisted him much . He would ask them to drink to his health and wish him well .
The VICE-CHAIRMAN ( Bro . John Jacobs ) , responded . Durinjr the evening a very pleasing programme of songs and recitations was gone through nnd gave great-satisfaction , and cheers for the ladies and the brethren who had assisted brought this pleasant evening to a close , and the brethren on parting expressed themselves delighted with their entertainment . Thc handsome menu cards , with the songs and recitations , were printed by Bro . George Kenning , and were much admired ,