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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Their Widows.
are not unmindful of them by largely increasing our lands The Asylum , as you aro aware , is situated at Croydon . It contains apartments for thirty-four inmates , each inmate having a couple of rooms , with all the adjuncts necessary to make them comfortable . That asylum is free from debt . It has a funded property amounting to £ 1 , 000 , which is sufficient to meet all the expenditure which may be required to maintain the building ;
and therefore we have the building , with all its comforts and accommodation , without having to come upon our subscriptions for any outlay in that respect . These are devoted entirely to the annuitants residing there and a large number also are located at their own homes . Now , brethren , I beg that you will not allow this institution to go backward , as it has been going ,
and that you will , although I am so inadequate to the task of enforcing all I feel upon it , joyously , as Masons , supply my shortcomings by generously , hclpingly , make up all I am deficient in ; and if you do I know there will be a very large addition to our funds . Now , Brethren , I will conclude , as I do not feel that it is necessary to appeal more to you . The institution speaks for
itself . The figures speak for themselves , and they are not creditable to the Craft . I beg to remind you of a time which we all remember , when we were initiated in Craft Masonry , when we were told that among the thousands who are ranged under Masonry ' s banners there are many who , from unavoidable circumstances of calamity and misfortune , are reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . We are theii told that it is
the usual custom on their behalf to awaken our sympathies by such a claim on our charity as our circumstances in life may warrant . You all know the answer you gave to that appeal ; and I trust to-night , and I trust in future , that you will remember when you admit men to Masonry , these decayed men and these poor women who are in the midst of us , and think if we
only give one sovereign from our pleasures—and there are many who spend several sovoreigus that way—to this charity , we should produce a sum which would render us independent of any difficulties . I now simply ask you to do the best you cfu in tho future , and to join with me in drinking " Success to the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons aud Widows . "
Ihe toast having been drunk , and the Stewards' lists read , amounting in the whole to £ 3 , 206 14 s ., with six lists to come in . Bros . S . Tomkins , G . Treas ., proposed the " Health of the Chairman . " The Chairman having replied , proposed " The other Masonic
Charities . " Bro . Binekes responded , and , after congratulating the Craft on what they had already done , stated that he had often been told that it was impossible to collect as much as £ 10 , 000 at one festival . However , at the last festival of the Boys' Sohool , he had the pride of announcing subscriptions above £ 12 , 200 . He
hoped , also , at the next festival to announce a similar sum ; aud , as he had been successful in getting the Prince of Wales to take the chair , he expected that the brethren would come forward and wipe out all the debt which remained hanging over the Boys' School . The day tor the festival was not yet fixed , but he had received His Royal Highness ' s commands to attend Sir Win . Knollys , and after he had seen him he should be able to make known what Wednesday in March was selected .
Bro . Joseph Smith , Chairman of the Board of Stewards responded for "The Ladies , " and Bro . T . Fenn for - 'The Steward * , " and the company afterwards adjourned to the "leeroom .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . METROPOLITAN .
ROYAX SOMERSET HOUSE AND I ITVEENESS L ODGE ( No . 4 ) . — The brethren of this lodge met at the Freemason ' s Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 24 th ult . Bro . A . A . Joseph , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by P . M . ' s Bros . Rosburgb , P . G . Reg . ; Diplock , P . P . S . ; Greenhalgh , P . G . S . ; Lumley , P . G . S . ; Banning , P . G . Sec . joint Sec . ; Jordan , S . W . ; Bailev , J . W . ; Ganz , Org . ; Teevan , S . D . ; King , J . D . Bros . Turner , P . M . Social ; L . Harris , P . M . No . 100 , Dublin , were present as visitors . The only business of the evening was the
election of W . M for the ensuing year . NEPTTJKE LODGE ( No . 23 ) . —The anniversary festival meeting of this excellent , ancient , and well-worked lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Bridgestreet , Blackfriars . Bro . Salter , W . M ., took the chair , Bro . Eoshwell , P . M .,. acting as S . W ., in the absence , through illness , of Bro . Thredder ; Bro . Thomas White ( who was also suffering from indisposition ) in his lace JWand he was also
was p as .., the W . M . elect , and assisted by the rest of his officers , Bros . Wilcox , Treas . ; Hughes , P . M ., and Sec ; Neats , Steward ; and the following P . M . ' s : —Padnage , Marshall , Goodwin , Pratt , Allingham , Harcourt , Roshwell , & c . There were also a number of visitors , and amongst whom were Bros . H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1 , 158 ; Thomas ; P . M . 860 , 857 , 720 , 507 , & c . ; Dodson , W . M . 72 ; Oxford . P . M . 72 ; Gluckstein , P . M . 53 ; Mondelet , 72
141 ; Job Austin , Prov . G . Org . Essex ; H . J . Wright , S . W . ; Child , 1 , 150 ; White , P . M . 45 ; M'Crae , & c . The lodge having been opened with- solemn prayer , the minutes of the last lodge were road and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and two members were advanced as F . C . 's , in a most able manner by Bro . Salter , the W . M . In consequence of a sort of prescriptive right conceded in this lodge Salter
to Bro . Partridge , the senior P . M . of the lodge , Bro . vacated the chair to him , and Bro . Ashwell , P . M ., presented Thomas White , J . W ., and W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , he introducing that worthy brother in a few very appropriate observations . The brethren below the chair were requested to retire , and Bro . White was then regularly installed according to ancient custom into the chair of K . S . Tho brethren were then re-admitted and the
W . M . was saluted by them in the different degrees . After an impressive address by Bro . Partridge to the W . M ., the latter appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Waterall , S . W . ; Lawrence , J . W . ; Wilcox , Treas . ; Hughes , Sec ; Crawford , S . D . ; Russen , J . D . ; Gray , I . G , ; Eumes , Dir . of Cers . ; Neats , W . S . The addresses to the Wardens and brethren were then given , and excited general approbation . Several votes to the Masonic Charities having been agreed toit was proposed that
, a jewel of the usual value should be presented to Bro . Salter , the retiring W . M ., as a testimony of the brethren of the important services he had rendered to the lodge . Notice of motion was also given , that in consideration of the eminent services rendered for several years by Bro . Hughes , the Hon . Sec , to the lodge , that a jewel be presented to him as an acknowledgement of the same . The new W . M . immediately commenced
the duties of his office , and most ably initiated 3 Ir . C . Bcrgor , a candidate , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was thon closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was provided in Bro . Hurt ' s famed and bountitul-sbyle , the fare being all that could be desired . The W . M . presided at the banquet table for a short time , but in conof illness he was compelled to retireand his lace was
sequence , p supplied by Bro . Salter , I . P . M . On the withdrawal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , " The Health of Bro . the Prince of Wales" being drunk wilh great enthusiasm . Bro . Salter proposed " The Hoalth of their newlyinitiated brother , " ( Burger ) , and said be had no doubt he would prove an honourable addition to their lodge , for which he returned thanks . Bro . Marshall proposed " The Health of Bro .
Salter , their acting W . M ., " and spoke of his high qualifications , which had be ^ n fully exemplified during the hitter paitof his Mastership , a toast which was cordially responded to . Bro . Salter , in suit-able terms , acknowledged the compliment that had been paid to him , stating that during the time he had been in office he had endeavoured to discharge his duty to tho best of
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution For Aged Freemasons And Their Widows.
are not unmindful of them by largely increasing our lands The Asylum , as you aro aware , is situated at Croydon . It contains apartments for thirty-four inmates , each inmate having a couple of rooms , with all the adjuncts necessary to make them comfortable . That asylum is free from debt . It has a funded property amounting to £ 1 , 000 , which is sufficient to meet all the expenditure which may be required to maintain the building ;
and therefore we have the building , with all its comforts and accommodation , without having to come upon our subscriptions for any outlay in that respect . These are devoted entirely to the annuitants residing there and a large number also are located at their own homes . Now , brethren , I beg that you will not allow this institution to go backward , as it has been going ,
and that you will , although I am so inadequate to the task of enforcing all I feel upon it , joyously , as Masons , supply my shortcomings by generously , hclpingly , make up all I am deficient in ; and if you do I know there will be a very large addition to our funds . Now , Brethren , I will conclude , as I do not feel that it is necessary to appeal more to you . The institution speaks for
itself . The figures speak for themselves , and they are not creditable to the Craft . I beg to remind you of a time which we all remember , when we were initiated in Craft Masonry , when we were told that among the thousands who are ranged under Masonry ' s banners there are many who , from unavoidable circumstances of calamity and misfortune , are reduced to the lowest ebb of poverty and distress . We are theii told that it is
the usual custom on their behalf to awaken our sympathies by such a claim on our charity as our circumstances in life may warrant . You all know the answer you gave to that appeal ; and I trust to-night , and I trust in future , that you will remember when you admit men to Masonry , these decayed men and these poor women who are in the midst of us , and think if we
only give one sovereign from our pleasures—and there are many who spend several sovoreigus that way—to this charity , we should produce a sum which would render us independent of any difficulties . I now simply ask you to do the best you cfu in tho future , and to join with me in drinking " Success to the Boyal Masonic Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons aud Widows . "
Ihe toast having been drunk , and the Stewards' lists read , amounting in the whole to £ 3 , 206 14 s ., with six lists to come in . Bros . S . Tomkins , G . Treas ., proposed the " Health of the Chairman . " The Chairman having replied , proposed " The other Masonic
Charities . " Bro . Binekes responded , and , after congratulating the Craft on what they had already done , stated that he had often been told that it was impossible to collect as much as £ 10 , 000 at one festival . However , at the last festival of the Boys' Sohool , he had the pride of announcing subscriptions above £ 12 , 200 . He
hoped , also , at the next festival to announce a similar sum ; aud , as he had been successful in getting the Prince of Wales to take the chair , he expected that the brethren would come forward and wipe out all the debt which remained hanging over the Boys' School . The day tor the festival was not yet fixed , but he had received His Royal Highness ' s commands to attend Sir Win . Knollys , and after he had seen him he should be able to make known what Wednesday in March was selected .
Bro . Joseph Smith , Chairman of the Board of Stewards responded for "The Ladies , " and Bro . T . Fenn for - 'The Steward * , " and the company afterwards adjourned to the "leeroom .
Craft Masonry.
Craft Masonry .
ENGLISH CONSTITUTION . METROPOLITAN .
ROYAX SOMERSET HOUSE AND I ITVEENESS L ODGE ( No . 4 ) . — The brethren of this lodge met at the Freemason ' s Hall , Great Queen-street , on Monday , the 24 th ult . Bro . A . A . Joseph , W . M ., occupied the chair , supported by P . M . ' s Bros . Rosburgb , P . G . Reg . ; Diplock , P . P . S . ; Greenhalgh , P . G . S . ; Lumley , P . G . S . ; Banning , P . G . Sec . joint Sec . ; Jordan , S . W . ; Bailev , J . W . ; Ganz , Org . ; Teevan , S . D . ; King , J . D . Bros . Turner , P . M . Social ; L . Harris , P . M . No . 100 , Dublin , were present as visitors . The only business of the evening was the
election of W . M for the ensuing year . NEPTTJKE LODGE ( No . 23 ) . —The anniversary festival meeting of this excellent , ancient , and well-worked lodge was held on Thursday evening , the 27 th ult ., at Radley ' s Hotel , Bridgestreet , Blackfriars . Bro . Salter , W . M ., took the chair , Bro . Eoshwell , P . M .,. acting as S . W ., in the absence , through illness , of Bro . Thredder ; Bro . Thomas White ( who was also suffering from indisposition ) in his lace JWand he was also
was p as .., the W . M . elect , and assisted by the rest of his officers , Bros . Wilcox , Treas . ; Hughes , P . M ., and Sec ; Neats , Steward ; and the following P . M . ' s : —Padnage , Marshall , Goodwin , Pratt , Allingham , Harcourt , Roshwell , & c . There were also a number of visitors , and amongst whom were Bros . H . Thompson , P . M . 177 and 1 , 158 ; Thomas ; P . M . 860 , 857 , 720 , 507 , & c . ; Dodson , W . M . 72 ; Oxford . P . M . 72 ; Gluckstein , P . M . 53 ; Mondelet , 72
141 ; Job Austin , Prov . G . Org . Essex ; H . J . Wright , S . W . ; Child , 1 , 150 ; White , P . M . 45 ; M'Crae , & c . The lodge having been opened with- solemn prayer , the minutes of the last lodge were road and confirmed . The lodge was then opened in the second degree , and two members were advanced as F . C . 's , in a most able manner by Bro . Salter , the W . M . In consequence of a sort of prescriptive right conceded in this lodge Salter
to Bro . Partridge , the senior P . M . of the lodge , Bro . vacated the chair to him , and Bro . Ashwell , P . M ., presented Thomas White , J . W ., and W . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , he introducing that worthy brother in a few very appropriate observations . The brethren below the chair were requested to retire , and Bro . White was then regularly installed according to ancient custom into the chair of K . S . Tho brethren were then re-admitted and the
W . M . was saluted by them in the different degrees . After an impressive address by Bro . Partridge to the W . M ., the latter appointed his officers as follows : —Bros . Waterall , S . W . ; Lawrence , J . W . ; Wilcox , Treas . ; Hughes , Sec ; Crawford , S . D . ; Russen , J . D . ; Gray , I . G , ; Eumes , Dir . of Cers . ; Neats , W . S . The addresses to the Wardens and brethren were then given , and excited general approbation . Several votes to the Masonic Charities having been agreed toit was proposed that
, a jewel of the usual value should be presented to Bro . Salter , the retiring W . M ., as a testimony of the brethren of the important services he had rendered to the lodge . Notice of motion was also given , that in consideration of the eminent services rendered for several years by Bro . Hughes , the Hon . Sec , to the lodge , that a jewel be presented to him as an acknowledgement of the same . The new W . M . immediately commenced
the duties of his office , and most ably initiated 3 Ir . C . Bcrgor , a candidate , into the mysteries and privileges of ancient Freemasonry . The lodge was thon closed , and the brethren adjourned for refreshment , which was provided in Bro . Hurt ' s famed and bountitul-sbyle , the fare being all that could be desired . The W . M . presided at the banquet table for a short time , but in conof illness he was compelled to retireand his lace was
sequence , p supplied by Bro . Salter , I . P . M . On the withdrawal of the cloth , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given , " The Health of Bro . the Prince of Wales" being drunk wilh great enthusiasm . Bro . Salter proposed " The Hoalth of their newlyinitiated brother , " ( Burger ) , and said be had no doubt he would prove an honourable addition to their lodge , for which he returned thanks . Bro . Marshall proposed " The Health of Bro .
Salter , their acting W . M ., " and spoke of his high qualifications , which had be ^ n fully exemplified during the hitter paitof his Mastership , a toast which was cordially responded to . Bro . Salter , in suit-able terms , acknowledged the compliment that had been paid to him , stating that during the time he had been in office he had endeavoured to discharge his duty to tho best of