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The Masonic Mirror.
greatest interest , having been connected with it for upwards of a quarter of a century . ( Cheers ) . He should scarcely discharge his duty if he did not thank them for the support they had afforded the institution— -though the noble lord had so closely and ably spoken to the toast he had proposed , as to leave nothing for him ( Bro . Cabbell ) to add . Time was short ; and the noble lord being anxious to leave early , he would not detain them , but he was sure the next toast would be cordially received—as they would all be anxious to drink to the health
of the noble lord who then filled the chair , the duties of which he had so ably discharged . ( Cheers ) . He felt that the institution must be much benefited by the proceedings of that evening—and here let him inform the ladies in the gallery that the brethren did not confine their charity to one institution ; they had a school in which to educate their female children and bring them up in the way they should go ; they had a boys school to fit them for after life , aud to give them those manly feelings whicli they might hereafter be called upon to display . in defence
of their country ; but whilst they had these schools they did not forget their aged brother in the decline of life , and more especially tho widow of him with whom sho had spent her earlier years—both of whom were cared and provided for . He would not detain them , as his excellent brother Sir Lucius Curtis was to propose the next toast , but he could assure them that to the last moment of his life he should be happy to do everything iu his power to promote the welfare of the institution . ( Cheers ) . Sin Lucius CURTIS , Prov . G . M ., Hampshire , then proposed " The
health of their noble chairman , " to whom the Craft were under deep obligations for the interest he had shown in her charitable institutions and more especially for the manner in which he had presided over them that day . ( Cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the manner iu which they had drunk the last toast , and Sir Lucius for the kindness with which he had proposed it . He had had great pleasure in presiding over the meeting that day , and felt much gratified by the kind indul
gence they had displayed towards him , and for having been allowed the honour of assisting them to promote the interests of that excellent institution to support which they had assembled . He would ever remember their kindness , and continue to do his best to support the charities of the Order to which he was proud to belong , and in the prosperity of which he took the deepest interest . ( Cheers ) . He must now ask the brethren to excuse him , as he had her Majesty's command to attend at Buckingham Palace , and must therefore resign his
chair to Bro . Bond Cabbell , their tried friend and excellent treasurer . ( Cheers ) . His lordship then left the room amidst loud applause , and was immediately followed by the children , who , prior to the health of the chairman being proposed , had sung " Good Night . " Bro . CABBELL , having taken the chair , proceeded to propose " The Medical Officers of the Institution , '' aud thank them for their gratuitous services ; but , owiug to the confusion consequent upon a large portion of the company leaving the room , not one word of what he said could be heard .
I he toast having been drunk , Bro . FaANOis CREW , the Secretary , proceeded to read the lists of subscriptions , which amounted to the munificent sum of £ 2 , 987 , with ten lists to come hi , so that the real amount will exceed £ 3 , 000 , of which the Province of AA est Yorkshire sent up £ 730 , and Brighton nearly £ 150 .
Bro . CABBELL having announced the amount of the subscriptions , and thanked the brethren for the handsome response to the appeal of the noble chairman , proposed "The other Masonic Charities—the Anuuity and AAldows' Funds , and the School for Boys , coupled with the name of Bro . Farnfield . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . FARNFIELD assured the brethren he was taken by surprise at being called upon to address them , though he had great pleasure in acknowledging the toast of the other charities which had received their
support at an earlier period of the year . It was certainly most gratifying to find that upwards of £ 2 , 100 having been subscribed at the Festival of the Benevofent Institution—whicli he had the honour to represent—and £ 1 , ( 300 to the Boys' School , the charity of the brethreu was so extensive as that evening to produce upwards of £ 3 , 000 to the girls school , the largest amount ever subscribed at one period to any Masonic charity . ( Cheers ) . Ho was glad to witness the prosperity of the various charities connected with their Orderand whicli lie trusted would
, , through the assistance of the brethren , continue to flourish and prosper . ( Cheers ) . He thanked them on his own behalf aud that of the charities for the compliment paid him . "The health of the Stewards" having been proposed , Bro . George Barrett—who , as Hon . Secretary , has worked with the greatest zeal aud assiduity to ensure the success of the festival—briefly returned thanks , assuring the brethren that the results of tho evening had amply repaid them for trouble they had taken .
any The company then broke up , it wanting only a few minutes to twelve o ' clock , and such of them as had the entree returned to the glee room , which was more crowded and inconvenient than ever , and in which consequently the entertainment was soon brought to a close Bro . Horsley , G . Organist , conducted the musical arrangements , assisted by Miss Stabbach , Miss Messeut , Miss Eyles , Miss Blanche Cole , aud Bros . Donald King , Lawlor , Young , and Champion . Bro . Harker acted as toastmaster .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
EASTERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 112 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on AVednesday , May 9 th , at the Rose aud Crown Tavern , Bromley , for the purpose of receiving two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . E . AV . Davis , AV . M ., presided , and raised to the third degree Bros . Griffiths aud AAflkinson . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Francis Hammond and Thomas P . Middlemist , which being unanimous in their favour , they were introduced aud initiated . There being no other business tho Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the hospitable board .
Bros . T . E . Davis and J . How were visitors , aud the latter , iu responding to the cordial welcome , congratulated the Lodge on the accession to its chair of so diligent a Mason as Bro . Davis , who had for the first time gone through the task of raising iu a way that showed he would be one of the ablest Masters of the Craft . A wish having been expressed for a summer festival of which the female relatives of the brethren might partake , a motion was formally proposed by Bvo . Sharp , S . AV ., to that effect , which was carried , as was another , to the intent of empowering the AA . M . to make the necessary arrangements for time and placa .
UNIVERSAL LODGE ( No . 212 ) . —The members of this Lodge held the last meeting of the season at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on Friday , the 27 th of April . The Lodge was opened in form and with solemn prayer iu the first and second degrees , by the AV . M ., Bro . Alfred Dickens . At the request of the AA . M ., Bro . AA ^ hartou , P . M ., then took the chair and proceeded to pass Bro . George Augustus Sala to the F . C . degree , Bro . Sala having satisfactorily answered the usual questions . The AV . M . again took the chair aud resumed the Lodge in
the first degree . Mr . Philip Henry Lawrence , solicitor , of 6 , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , and Mr . Lewis Henry Randall Lyne , were proposed by Bro . J . C . Parkinson , J . AV . and Sec , and seconded by the AA . M ., as fit aud proper persons to be made Masons . On the ballot being proved , it was declared unanimous in favour of their being admitted into the Order , and they were initiated accordingly by the AA . M . The AA . M . then said that he was commissioned by his friend Mr . Horace Mayhew , to tender his apologies to the Lodge . Mr . Mayhewalthough down on the list for
, initiation , was unavoidably absent , having sailed for Nova Scotia on the preceding Saturday . Under these circumstances , aud as he did not expect to be absent from England more than three months , Mr . Mayhew hoped that he should be allowed the privilege of becoming a member of the Craft at the October meeting of the Universal Lodge . Bros . Jcrwood , G . Steward , and P . M ., No . 183 ; Phillips , AV . M ., Old King ' s Arms Lodge , No . 30 ; Macken , late of No . 212 ; were unanimously elected joining members . AU business being endedthe brethren adjourned from labour
, to refreshment , and the Lodge was afterwards closed with solemn prayer aud in perfect harmony , and adjourned until the fourth Friday in October . Among the visitors present were Bros . Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky , U . S . ; H . T . Clements , P . M ., No . 5 % ; S . E . Carpenter , P . M ., No . 330 ; and E . AA . Mackuey , No . 207 .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . NEWBURY . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( So . 839 ) . —This Lodge was placed in mourning on Friday , the 1 th instant , in consequence of the decease of Bro . Capt . A ernon , M . P ., who had attained the rank of Fellow Craft therein . The following letter of condolence , which had been forwarded to Bro . Douglas Vernon ( Capt . A ernon ' s son ) was read , and received the approval of the Lodge . " Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . S 39 , Newbury , 27 th April , lSb' 0 . Dear Sir and Brother ,
—The many estimable qualities possessed by the late Capt . Vernon , endeared him in the recollection of many of his constituents who had not the honour of a personal acquaintance , but much more so thoso who were kindly admitted to a friendly intimacy with him , Amongst the foremost of the latter were the leading members of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , and it is by the command of the AA . M . ( Bro . AA . H . Cave ) , that I have the painful duty to express to you the deep regret experienced by them at losing from among them so dearly and much
respected a member aud brother , and to offer to you in their name the most heartfelt sentiments of condolence and consolation under this most sudden and afflicting bereavement . Sympathizing in silent grief , the Lodge will be in mourning the usual period , as a small tribute of respect to departed worth and merit , entertaining the fond hope that the excellent examples of vigour , zeal , assiduity , gentleness , kindness , tenderness , patience , and peace , he was at all times so happily disposed to present to hi 3 constituents and friends , may have made a
deep aud lasting impression on those who had the happiness of a knowledge of him . He has gone to his last and greatest trial before the G . A . O . T . U ., we trust , with a pure aud unsullied heart , with humility and resignation awaiting His verdict , who has in the volume of the Sacred Law marked out the limits of good and evil , for tho guidance of all men in this sublunary world , aud who will reward or reprove us according as we have observed or disregarded His divine commands ; and we entertain a most fervent hope that the issue will bea diadem briht
, g with glory iu the realms of bliss , all failings forgiven , all sins wiped away . In the name of the members of the Lodge , permit me to remain , dear sir and brother , most sincerely and fraternally yours , E . S . COSSENS , Sec , P . S . W . " The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired in silence .
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The Masonic Mirror.
greatest interest , having been connected with it for upwards of a quarter of a century . ( Cheers ) . He should scarcely discharge his duty if he did not thank them for the support they had afforded the institution— -though the noble lord had so closely and ably spoken to the toast he had proposed , as to leave nothing for him ( Bro . Cabbell ) to add . Time was short ; and the noble lord being anxious to leave early , he would not detain them , but he was sure the next toast would be cordially received—as they would all be anxious to drink to the health
of the noble lord who then filled the chair , the duties of which he had so ably discharged . ( Cheers ) . He felt that the institution must be much benefited by the proceedings of that evening—and here let him inform the ladies in the gallery that the brethren did not confine their charity to one institution ; they had a school in which to educate their female children and bring them up in the way they should go ; they had a boys school to fit them for after life , aud to give them those manly feelings whicli they might hereafter be called upon to display . in defence
of their country ; but whilst they had these schools they did not forget their aged brother in the decline of life , and more especially tho widow of him with whom sho had spent her earlier years—both of whom were cared and provided for . He would not detain them , as his excellent brother Sir Lucius Curtis was to propose the next toast , but he could assure them that to the last moment of his life he should be happy to do everything iu his power to promote the welfare of the institution . ( Cheers ) . Sin Lucius CURTIS , Prov . G . M ., Hampshire , then proposed " The
health of their noble chairman , " to whom the Craft were under deep obligations for the interest he had shown in her charitable institutions and more especially for the manner in which he had presided over them that day . ( Cheers ) . The CHAIRMAN thanked them from the bottom of his heart for the manner iu which they had drunk the last toast , and Sir Lucius for the kindness with which he had proposed it . He had had great pleasure in presiding over the meeting that day , and felt much gratified by the kind indul
gence they had displayed towards him , and for having been allowed the honour of assisting them to promote the interests of that excellent institution to support which they had assembled . He would ever remember their kindness , and continue to do his best to support the charities of the Order to which he was proud to belong , and in the prosperity of which he took the deepest interest . ( Cheers ) . He must now ask the brethren to excuse him , as he had her Majesty's command to attend at Buckingham Palace , and must therefore resign his
chair to Bro . Bond Cabbell , their tried friend and excellent treasurer . ( Cheers ) . His lordship then left the room amidst loud applause , and was immediately followed by the children , who , prior to the health of the chairman being proposed , had sung " Good Night . " Bro . CABBELL , having taken the chair , proceeded to propose " The Medical Officers of the Institution , '' aud thank them for their gratuitous services ; but , owiug to the confusion consequent upon a large portion of the company leaving the room , not one word of what he said could be heard .
I he toast having been drunk , Bro . FaANOis CREW , the Secretary , proceeded to read the lists of subscriptions , which amounted to the munificent sum of £ 2 , 987 , with ten lists to come hi , so that the real amount will exceed £ 3 , 000 , of which the Province of AA est Yorkshire sent up £ 730 , and Brighton nearly £ 150 .
Bro . CABBELL having announced the amount of the subscriptions , and thanked the brethren for the handsome response to the appeal of the noble chairman , proposed "The other Masonic Charities—the Anuuity and AAldows' Funds , and the School for Boys , coupled with the name of Bro . Farnfield . " ( Cheers . ) Bro . FARNFIELD assured the brethren he was taken by surprise at being called upon to address them , though he had great pleasure in acknowledging the toast of the other charities which had received their
support at an earlier period of the year . It was certainly most gratifying to find that upwards of £ 2 , 100 having been subscribed at the Festival of the Benevofent Institution—whicli he had the honour to represent—and £ 1 , ( 300 to the Boys' School , the charity of the brethreu was so extensive as that evening to produce upwards of £ 3 , 000 to the girls school , the largest amount ever subscribed at one period to any Masonic charity . ( Cheers ) . Ho was glad to witness the prosperity of the various charities connected with their Orderand whicli lie trusted would
, , through the assistance of the brethren , continue to flourish and prosper . ( Cheers ) . He thanked them on his own behalf aud that of the charities for the compliment paid him . "The health of the Stewards" having been proposed , Bro . George Barrett—who , as Hon . Secretary , has worked with the greatest zeal aud assiduity to ensure the success of the festival—briefly returned thanks , assuring the brethren that the results of tho evening had amply repaid them for trouble they had taken .
any The company then broke up , it wanting only a few minutes to twelve o ' clock , and such of them as had the entree returned to the glee room , which was more crowded and inconvenient than ever , and in which consequently the entertainment was soon brought to a close Bro . Horsley , G . Organist , conducted the musical arrangements , assisted by Miss Stabbach , Miss Messeut , Miss Eyles , Miss Blanche Cole , aud Bros . Donald King , Lawlor , Young , and Champion . Bro . Harker acted as toastmaster .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
EASTERN STAR LODGE ( NO . 112 ) . —An emergency meeting was held on AVednesday , May 9 th , at the Rose aud Crown Tavern , Bromley , for the purpose of receiving two gentlemen into the Order . Bro . E . AV . Davis , AV . M ., presided , and raised to the third degree Bros . Griffiths aud AAflkinson . A ballot was then taken for Messrs . Francis Hammond and Thomas P . Middlemist , which being unanimous in their favour , they were introduced aud initiated . There being no other business tho Lodge was closed and the brethren adjourned to the hospitable board .
Bros . T . E . Davis and J . How were visitors , aud the latter , iu responding to the cordial welcome , congratulated the Lodge on the accession to its chair of so diligent a Mason as Bro . Davis , who had for the first time gone through the task of raising iu a way that showed he would be one of the ablest Masters of the Craft . A wish having been expressed for a summer festival of which the female relatives of the brethren might partake , a motion was formally proposed by Bvo . Sharp , S . AV ., to that effect , which was carried , as was another , to the intent of empowering the AA . M . to make the necessary arrangements for time and placa .
UNIVERSAL LODGE ( No . 212 ) . —The members of this Lodge held the last meeting of the season at the Freemasons' Tavern , Great Queenstreet , on Friday , the 27 th of April . The Lodge was opened in form and with solemn prayer iu the first and second degrees , by the AV . M ., Bro . Alfred Dickens . At the request of the AA . M ., Bro . AA ^ hartou , P . M ., then took the chair and proceeded to pass Bro . George Augustus Sala to the F . C . degree , Bro . Sala having satisfactorily answered the usual questions . The AV . M . again took the chair aud resumed the Lodge in
the first degree . Mr . Philip Henry Lawrence , solicitor , of 6 , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , and Mr . Lewis Henry Randall Lyne , were proposed by Bro . J . C . Parkinson , J . AV . and Sec , and seconded by the AA . M ., as fit aud proper persons to be made Masons . On the ballot being proved , it was declared unanimous in favour of their being admitted into the Order , and they were initiated accordingly by the AA . M . The AA . M . then said that he was commissioned by his friend Mr . Horace Mayhew , to tender his apologies to the Lodge . Mr . Mayhewalthough down on the list for
, initiation , was unavoidably absent , having sailed for Nova Scotia on the preceding Saturday . Under these circumstances , aud as he did not expect to be absent from England more than three months , Mr . Mayhew hoped that he should be allowed the privilege of becoming a member of the Craft at the October meeting of the Universal Lodge . Bros . Jcrwood , G . Steward , and P . M ., No . 183 ; Phillips , AV . M ., Old King ' s Arms Lodge , No . 30 ; Macken , late of No . 212 ; were unanimously elected joining members . AU business being endedthe brethren adjourned from labour
, to refreshment , and the Lodge was afterwards closed with solemn prayer aud in perfect harmony , and adjourned until the fourth Friday in October . Among the visitors present were Bros . Elisha D . Cooke , of Kentucky , U . S . ; H . T . Clements , P . M ., No . 5 % ; S . E . Carpenter , P . M ., No . 330 ; and E . AA . Mackuey , No . 207 .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
BERKS AND BUCKS . NEWBURY . —Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope ( So . 839 ) . —This Lodge was placed in mourning on Friday , the 1 th instant , in consequence of the decease of Bro . Capt . A ernon , M . P ., who had attained the rank of Fellow Craft therein . The following letter of condolence , which had been forwarded to Bro . Douglas Vernon ( Capt . A ernon ' s son ) was read , and received the approval of the Lodge . " Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . S 39 , Newbury , 27 th April , lSb' 0 . Dear Sir and Brother ,
—The many estimable qualities possessed by the late Capt . Vernon , endeared him in the recollection of many of his constituents who had not the honour of a personal acquaintance , but much more so thoso who were kindly admitted to a friendly intimacy with him , Amongst the foremost of the latter were the leading members of the Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , and it is by the command of the AA . M . ( Bro . AA . H . Cave ) , that I have the painful duty to express to you the deep regret experienced by them at losing from among them so dearly and much
respected a member aud brother , and to offer to you in their name the most heartfelt sentiments of condolence and consolation under this most sudden and afflicting bereavement . Sympathizing in silent grief , the Lodge will be in mourning the usual period , as a small tribute of respect to departed worth and merit , entertaining the fond hope that the excellent examples of vigour , zeal , assiduity , gentleness , kindness , tenderness , patience , and peace , he was at all times so happily disposed to present to hi 3 constituents and friends , may have made a
deep aud lasting impression on those who had the happiness of a knowledge of him . He has gone to his last and greatest trial before the G . A . O . T . U ., we trust , with a pure aud unsullied heart , with humility and resignation awaiting His verdict , who has in the volume of the Sacred Law marked out the limits of good and evil , for tho guidance of all men in this sublunary world , aud who will reward or reprove us according as we have observed or disregarded His divine commands ; and we entertain a most fervent hope that the issue will bea diadem briht
, g with glory iu the realms of bliss , all failings forgiven , all sins wiped away . In the name of the members of the Lodge , permit me to remain , dear sir and brother , most sincerely and fraternally yours , E . S . COSSENS , Sec , P . S . W . " The Lodge was then closed , and the brethren retired in silence .