-
Articles/Ads
Article TURKEY. ← Page 2 of 2 Article TURKEY. Page 2 of 2 Article ROYAL ARCH. Page 1 of 1 Article RED CROSS KNIGHTS OF CONSTANTINE. Page 1 of 2 →
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Turkey.
the representatives of the lodges , who had favoured them with their company that evening" —expressed his personal thanks as well as those of the brethren generally for their kindness in assisting them in the duties of the evening . Bro . G . Laurie , returned thanks for the Bulwer Lodge , in a speech of much dry quaint humour , and felicitous illustrations , which was peculiarly impressive on the visiting brethren , whose appreciation was testified by loud applause . Bro . S . Aznevour , returned thanks
on behalf of the Ser ( Armenian ) Lodge of the Grand Orient of France , and Bro . G . Guarraeino , W . M ., of the Phcenix ( Italian ) Lodge , in acknowledging the toast on behalf of his lodge , said he felt hound to express not merely the pleasure he had derived from being present on that occasion , but the real instruction he had derived from their admirable working . He rejoiced at being able to assist in the promotion of that true Masonic harmony which he had witnessed with such unmingled satisfaction
that evening . It would ever remain as a pleasing souvenir . It was the first time he had been amongst them , and he assured them that he hoped to meet the brethren of the lodge on many future occasions . In conclusion he proposed , in a bumper , "The Prosperity of the Leinster Lodge . At the request of the W . M . Bro . Carleton replied , and concluded by yvopoamg " Sv . ece . ss , to the Masonic Charities . " The W . M . in proposing " The Visitors , " said that he was happy to see so many present . One of the
distinguishing characteristics of the Leinster Lodge was it large hospitality . He should always be glad to have both in the lodge and at the banquet board brethren of every jurisdiction . He could not only enjoy the feast of reason and flow of soul , but stimulate each other in that course of Masonic fraternity which enabled us to go forth into the outer world thrice armed against its discouraging influences . He was only speaking what he believed to be the sentiment of every one present , when he said that the lodge he had now the honour to
preside over , was ever foremost in promoting whatever tended to a fraternal interchange of feeling , the presence of visitors was therefore peculiarly pleasurable to them—drunk with full Masonic honours . Bro . Iskinder , of Beyrout , replied ( in Arabic ) , in a brief but eloquent speech which was translated by Bro . S . Aznevour . Bro . Carleton said he had by permission of the chair been permitted to propose a health which he knew would meet with a hearty response . The name of Bro . J . Smorfitt was so
intimately associated with the Leinster Lodge as its founder and earnest supporter , that it was only necessary for him ( Bro . Carleton ) to say that although the worshipful brother had been well and willingly supported , the great progress made by the lodge , not merely in point of numbers , but in the efficiency of its working and admirable order as had been so gracefully alluded to by Bro . Guarraeino , was mainly due to the tact ,
ability , and sound judgment of their worthy Bro . Smorfitt . He trusted he would long be spared to adorn the lodge , and his name would ever be associated with it for the eminent services he had so effectively rendered to it ; the toast was drunk with Masonic honours and considerable applause . Bro . Smorfitt in returning thanks , said that whatever servicts he had in his humble way been able to render to the Craft in generalor this
, lodge in particular , was amply recompensed by the many marks of confidence they had shown him , and not the least was that of the present reception with which they had greeted his name . It was a cheering consideration that all honest work in the Masonic cause was sure to be liberally recognised , and whatever discouragement we might encounter in our onward course , the certainty of a good result would , he felt assured , always keep
them steadily progressing . After the Tyler's toast had been duly honoured , the brethren adjourned to the beautiful grounds of the hotel , where coffee was served , shortly after separating , having spent a most agreeable evening .
SMYRNA . HOMER LODGE ( No . 806 ) . —By an accidental oversight we omitted to record previous to this the ^ presentation to Bro . J . O'Connor , tbe I . P . M . of this lodge , of a very handsome P . M . 's jewel and address on his leaving the chair . As this is the first instance on which such a presentation has been made in Smyrna it lought not to pass unnoticed . Few brethren ever had so arduous a task as Bro . O'Connor during his two of office
years . On takin the chair he found the greatest irregularity , apathy , and positive ill-feeling—the lodge in a very low state—by a display of the highest Masonic qualities , united with energy and abilit y of something more than the Levant type Bro . O'Connor soon gained the respect and regard of the brethren ,
Turkey.
and raised the Homer to its now creditable state . He well merits the compliment paid to him . It is useless to offer any reproach to those whose grossly irregular and unmasonic conduct had reduced Masonry in Smyrna to so low an ebb , they have passed away , and let us bury their great faults in oblivion . It would he an omission not to speak in high terms of the assistance Bro . O'Connor has from time to time received from Bro . S . Stab and the brethren of the Dekran 1014 ( Armenian Lodge ) . Bro . O'Connor has well appreciated this .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —This chapter met at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , and was opened by Comps . F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E ., as M . E . Z . ( in the absence of Comp . R . Galloway , C . E ., the M . E . Z ., who was out of town ); C . T . Dorey , H . ; and J . Lacey , J . Bro . T . Quihampton , J . W . 176 , was exalted . For the ensuing year the officers will be : —
Comps . O . T . Dorey , M . E . X . ; J . Lacey , 0 .,- P . A . Nairne , J . ; R Galloway , C . E ., Treas ., re-elected ; P . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . reelected ; P . Browne , S . N . ; M . Scott , Prin . Soj ., re-elected ; R . S . Foreman , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; A . Williams , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; E . Stidolph , Dir . of Cers ., who were all unanimously elected . The chapter was closed . Besides those named , there were present , Coinps . P . A . Nairne , S . N . ; A . Avery , R . S . Foreman , and A . Williams . Visitors : —Coinps . A . D . Loewenstark , M . E . Z . 185 ; J . W . Halsey , M . E . Z . 507 ; and D . Thomson , P . Z . 33 ° . - ., from America .
THE STRAWBERRY HILL CHAPTER ( No . 946 ) . —This excellent chapter held a meeting at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep * Twickenham , in the preceding month . Comp . W . Watson , in the absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . A . J . Codner , occupied the first chair , supported by Comps . J . Faithful , H ; Wm . Smeed , J . ; and the rest of the officers . Chapter being declared opened the minutes of last meeting were read and approved of . The election of officers for the next twelve months then took place ,
which resulted in the unanimous re-election of three principals , viz ., Comps . A . J . Codner , Z . ; J . Faithful , H . ; and Wm . Smeed , J . After this a ballot was taken for Bro . Walter Gresham Buck of , the New Concord Lodge No . 831 , proposed by Comp . McMahon , S . N ., and seconded by Comp . Piatt , P . Z . and S . E . We need scarcely say that , upon such a recommendation , the ballot was unanimously in favour of the brother saeking this high and sublime degree . Bro . Buck being present was
duly exalted , and expressed himself highly impressed with the splendid ceremony . Bro . George Rongier—balloted for and elected at a previous meeting—baing also present , received his additional light in Masonry . Chapter business ended , the compainons sat down to a most reherche banquet . Comp . Bendy , the worthy host , if possible , surpassing all previous efforts . The only visitor was Comp . Wren , J . of the Sincerity Chapter 176 . The usual toasts followed ; some excellent speeches being
rendered by the companions , which our limited space prevents giving in detail . To add to tlie harmony of tlie evening a variety of good singing emanated from Comps . Smeed , Thompson , and Piatt . The meeting broke up at an early hour , the companions expressing themselves highly gratified with theentertainment .
Red Cross Knights Of Constantine.
RED CROSS KNIGHTS OF CONSTANTINE .
CHANNEL ISLANDS , JERSEY . CONCORD CONCLAVE ( NO . 8 ) . —The ceremony of inaugurating and dedicating this new conclave took place on Thursday , July 19 th , at the Masonic Temple . After the formal dedication the following brethren were installed as founders , viz .: —A . SchmittP . M . 590 P . Z . 244590 P . W . BenhamP . M . 244
, , , ; , , 1003 , P . Z . 214 , 491 ; K . Luce Manuel , P . M . 590 , I . 590 ; M . Tracy , P . M . 244 ; J . Iggleden , W . M . 244 ; P . Binet , P . M . 491 ? P . Z . 491 ; E . D . Le Couteur , P . M . 491 , P . Z . 491 ; J . Oatley , W . M . 590 ; J . Cooper , 244 ; J . Blampied , 590 ; W . H . Longs , P . M . 958 , and Geo . Rogers , P . M . 1009 , The installation ceremony and the solemn rite of inauguration were performed with great effect by E . Sir Knt . R . W . Little , G . Recorder , delegated
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Turkey.
the representatives of the lodges , who had favoured them with their company that evening" —expressed his personal thanks as well as those of the brethren generally for their kindness in assisting them in the duties of the evening . Bro . G . Laurie , returned thanks for the Bulwer Lodge , in a speech of much dry quaint humour , and felicitous illustrations , which was peculiarly impressive on the visiting brethren , whose appreciation was testified by loud applause . Bro . S . Aznevour , returned thanks
on behalf of the Ser ( Armenian ) Lodge of the Grand Orient of France , and Bro . G . Guarraeino , W . M ., of the Phcenix ( Italian ) Lodge , in acknowledging the toast on behalf of his lodge , said he felt hound to express not merely the pleasure he had derived from being present on that occasion , but the real instruction he had derived from their admirable working . He rejoiced at being able to assist in the promotion of that true Masonic harmony which he had witnessed with such unmingled satisfaction
that evening . It would ever remain as a pleasing souvenir . It was the first time he had been amongst them , and he assured them that he hoped to meet the brethren of the lodge on many future occasions . In conclusion he proposed , in a bumper , "The Prosperity of the Leinster Lodge . At the request of the W . M . Bro . Carleton replied , and concluded by yvopoamg " Sv . ece . ss , to the Masonic Charities . " The W . M . in proposing " The Visitors , " said that he was happy to see so many present . One of the
distinguishing characteristics of the Leinster Lodge was it large hospitality . He should always be glad to have both in the lodge and at the banquet board brethren of every jurisdiction . He could not only enjoy the feast of reason and flow of soul , but stimulate each other in that course of Masonic fraternity which enabled us to go forth into the outer world thrice armed against its discouraging influences . He was only speaking what he believed to be the sentiment of every one present , when he said that the lodge he had now the honour to
preside over , was ever foremost in promoting whatever tended to a fraternal interchange of feeling , the presence of visitors was therefore peculiarly pleasurable to them—drunk with full Masonic honours . Bro . Iskinder , of Beyrout , replied ( in Arabic ) , in a brief but eloquent speech which was translated by Bro . S . Aznevour . Bro . Carleton said he had by permission of the chair been permitted to propose a health which he knew would meet with a hearty response . The name of Bro . J . Smorfitt was so
intimately associated with the Leinster Lodge as its founder and earnest supporter , that it was only necessary for him ( Bro . Carleton ) to say that although the worshipful brother had been well and willingly supported , the great progress made by the lodge , not merely in point of numbers , but in the efficiency of its working and admirable order as had been so gracefully alluded to by Bro . Guarraeino , was mainly due to the tact ,
ability , and sound judgment of their worthy Bro . Smorfitt . He trusted he would long be spared to adorn the lodge , and his name would ever be associated with it for the eminent services he had so effectively rendered to it ; the toast was drunk with Masonic honours and considerable applause . Bro . Smorfitt in returning thanks , said that whatever servicts he had in his humble way been able to render to the Craft in generalor this
, lodge in particular , was amply recompensed by the many marks of confidence they had shown him , and not the least was that of the present reception with which they had greeted his name . It was a cheering consideration that all honest work in the Masonic cause was sure to be liberally recognised , and whatever discouragement we might encounter in our onward course , the certainty of a good result would , he felt assured , always keep
them steadily progressing . After the Tyler's toast had been duly honoured , the brethren adjourned to the beautiful grounds of the hotel , where coffee was served , shortly after separating , having spent a most agreeable evening .
SMYRNA . HOMER LODGE ( No . 806 ) . —By an accidental oversight we omitted to record previous to this the ^ presentation to Bro . J . O'Connor , tbe I . P . M . of this lodge , of a very handsome P . M . 's jewel and address on his leaving the chair . As this is the first instance on which such a presentation has been made in Smyrna it lought not to pass unnoticed . Few brethren ever had so arduous a task as Bro . O'Connor during his two of office
years . On takin the chair he found the greatest irregularity , apathy , and positive ill-feeling—the lodge in a very low state—by a display of the highest Masonic qualities , united with energy and abilit y of something more than the Levant type Bro . O'Connor soon gained the respect and regard of the brethren ,
Turkey.
and raised the Homer to its now creditable state . He well merits the compliment paid to him . It is useless to offer any reproach to those whose grossly irregular and unmasonic conduct had reduced Masonry in Smyrna to so low an ebb , they have passed away , and let us bury their great faults in oblivion . It would he an omission not to speak in high terms of the assistance Bro . O'Connor has from time to time received from Bro . S . Stab and the brethren of the Dekran 1014 ( Armenian Lodge ) . Bro . O'Connor has well appreciated this .
Royal Arch.
ROYAL ARCH .
METROPOLITAN . CAVEAC CHAPTER ( No . 176 ) . —This chapter met at Radley ' s Hotel , New Bridge-street , Blackfriars , and was opened by Comps . F . Walters , P . Z ., S . E ., as M . E . Z . ( in the absence of Comp . R . Galloway , C . E ., the M . E . Z ., who was out of town ); C . T . Dorey , H . ; and J . Lacey , J . Bro . T . Quihampton , J . W . 176 , was exalted . For the ensuing year the officers will be : —
Comps . O . T . Dorey , M . E . X . ; J . Lacey , 0 .,- P . A . Nairne , J . ; R Galloway , C . E ., Treas ., re-elected ; P . Walters , P . Z ., S . E . reelected ; P . Browne , S . N . ; M . Scott , Prin . Soj ., re-elected ; R . S . Foreman , 1 st Assist . Soj . ; A . Williams , 2 nd Assist . Soj . ; E . Stidolph , Dir . of Cers ., who were all unanimously elected . The chapter was closed . Besides those named , there were present , Coinps . P . A . Nairne , S . N . ; A . Avery , R . S . Foreman , and A . Williams . Visitors : —Coinps . A . D . Loewenstark , M . E . Z . 185 ; J . W . Halsey , M . E . Z . 507 ; and D . Thomson , P . Z . 33 ° . - ., from America .
THE STRAWBERRY HILL CHAPTER ( No . 946 ) . —This excellent chapter held a meeting at the Grotto Hotel , Cross Deep * Twickenham , in the preceding month . Comp . W . Watson , in the absence of the M . E . Z ., Comp . A . J . Codner , occupied the first chair , supported by Comps . J . Faithful , H ; Wm . Smeed , J . ; and the rest of the officers . Chapter being declared opened the minutes of last meeting were read and approved of . The election of officers for the next twelve months then took place ,
which resulted in the unanimous re-election of three principals , viz ., Comps . A . J . Codner , Z . ; J . Faithful , H . ; and Wm . Smeed , J . After this a ballot was taken for Bro . Walter Gresham Buck of , the New Concord Lodge No . 831 , proposed by Comp . McMahon , S . N ., and seconded by Comp . Piatt , P . Z . and S . E . We need scarcely say that , upon such a recommendation , the ballot was unanimously in favour of the brother saeking this high and sublime degree . Bro . Buck being present was
duly exalted , and expressed himself highly impressed with the splendid ceremony . Bro . George Rongier—balloted for and elected at a previous meeting—baing also present , received his additional light in Masonry . Chapter business ended , the compainons sat down to a most reherche banquet . Comp . Bendy , the worthy host , if possible , surpassing all previous efforts . The only visitor was Comp . Wren , J . of the Sincerity Chapter 176 . The usual toasts followed ; some excellent speeches being
rendered by the companions , which our limited space prevents giving in detail . To add to tlie harmony of tlie evening a variety of good singing emanated from Comps . Smeed , Thompson , and Piatt . The meeting broke up at an early hour , the companions expressing themselves highly gratified with theentertainment .
Red Cross Knights Of Constantine.
RED CROSS KNIGHTS OF CONSTANTINE .
CHANNEL ISLANDS , JERSEY . CONCORD CONCLAVE ( NO . 8 ) . —The ceremony of inaugurating and dedicating this new conclave took place on Thursday , July 19 th , at the Masonic Temple . After the formal dedication the following brethren were installed as founders , viz .: —A . SchmittP . M . 590 P . Z . 244590 P . W . BenhamP . M . 244
, , , ; , , 1003 , P . Z . 214 , 491 ; K . Luce Manuel , P . M . 590 , I . 590 ; M . Tracy , P . M . 244 ; J . Iggleden , W . M . 244 ; P . Binet , P . M . 491 ? P . Z . 491 ; E . D . Le Couteur , P . M . 491 , P . Z . 491 ; J . Oatley , W . M . 590 ; J . Cooper , 244 ; J . Blampied , 590 ; W . H . Longs , P . M . 958 , and Geo . Rogers , P . M . 1009 , The installation ceremony and the solemn rite of inauguration were performed with great effect by E . Sir Knt . R . W . Little , G . Recorder , delegated