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Royal Freemasons' School For Female Children .
Tbo minutes of the various committees were read by Bro . Patten , and confirmed ; and the Treasurer was authorised to sign cheques for tbo tradesmen ' s bills . The following motion by Bro . Symonds , seconded by Bro . Raynham Stewart , was carried : — " That the Treasurer be authorised and directedto place a further sum of £ 1000 on
_ , deposit with tbe London and AA estminster Bank , thereby making the amount £ 3 , 000 , and that the House Committee be requested to take legal opinion as to the power of tbe Institution with respect to investments in freehold property , and the liabilities they would incur in so doing . " Twenty-three candidates were placed on the list for next
election . Eleven , with their friends , were introduced to the Board . Out of the twenty-three on the list nine are to be elected . A vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed by Bro . J . "Udall and seconded by Br . E . Cox , concluded tbe proceedings . The annual Christmas treat was given to the children at tbe
School-house , New Wandsworth , on Tuesday evening . About 120 visitors were present , ancl the whole proceedings were of a most satisfactory character . It may be interesting to the subscribing brethren to know that the pupils thoroughly enjoyed themselves .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
Oin CO- CORD LODGE ( No . 172 . ) Centenary ' Year . ' The hundredth anniversary meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The occasion was naturally one of great interest ; especially to the members of it , and attracted a number of visitors . Amoncrst them were tbe following : Bros . Meymott
, P . MM ; Burches , P . G . S . GO ; Lilly , P . M . 69 ; Davis . P . M . 95 and 172 ; Hart , P . M . 410 ; Osmond . P . M . 813 ; Thompson , P . M . 177 , andW . AV . 1158 ; Bertram , P . M . 7-1-2 ; Reed , P . M 101 ; Stowe , P . M . 77 ; Shafoe , P . M . 554-, A . Adams , P . M . 25 ; Massey , S . \ A . 619 ; Taylor , 177 ; Humphreys , 91 ; Jones , 60 ; Goodwer , S 3 ; Stroud , 657 ; Fisk , IOS ; Reed , 413 ; Charles Thompson , 177 and 1 , 158 ; Norman , 91 ; Potter , 742 ; Simpson ,
33 ; Parker , 53 S ; Green , 177 ; Hadley , 55 ; Macnamara , 3 ; Beard , P . M . 101 ; and many others . Bro . A . Sallust , AV . M ., presided . The business of the lodge consisted of one passing and two raisings , aftor which Mr . John Hancock was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Emmens , P . M ., then assumed tho chair , and Bro . Langhlin , Chaplain of the lodge , presented Bro . Waters , the AV . M . elect , to receive at bis bands the benefit of installation , accompanying tbe same by some remarks upon bis qualifications
for the duties of the office , that being the second time the choice of the brethren had fallen upon him . Bro . Emmens then recited the usual ritual observed upon such occasions , and , the lodge being opened in tbe third degree , all tbe brethren below tbe rank of an installed master retired . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , consisting of twenty-four P . M . 's , when Bro . Waters n-as installed according to ancient customand in due form as WMof the Old Concord
, .. Lodge for tho ensuing year . The rest of the brethren were then admitted , and the new W . M . received the customary salutes from them on his appointment to that important office . Bro . Emmens then proceeded with tbo rest of tbe installation ceremony and delivered the charges in his usual impressive manner , for which he received the unanimous approbation of the brethren , manifested by loud cheering .
The AV . M . then made the following appointment of officers for the year : Bros . King , S . W . ; Masterman , J . W . ; the Rev . J . AA .. Langhlin , Chap . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , Treas . ; Emmens , P . M . Sec ; Nicholson , D . C . anclW . S . ; Morrin , S . D . ; Holland , J . D . ; Lawson , I . G . ; and Speight , Tyler . A very satisfactory report of ths- financial condition of tbe . Benevolent Fund attached to the lodgo bavins been read , notwithstanding the unusuall y heavy calls made " upon it during the past year , D
Metropolitan.
Bro . Emaien ? said as that was the centenary year or tbe lodge , bo thought they ought to mark the occasion by some act that should be worthy of it , and show to the Craft at large that , although tbey had a Benevolent Fund of their own , from which any brother . could bo at once relieved whenever occasion required , they did not wish to aggrandise the benefit of it entirely to themselves , although it was raised and subscribed to solelbtho members of tbe lodge . Their object was charity ,
y y wherever that charity was required ; and they had no selfish views in raising it to its present state , their only object being to do good in the hour of misfortune . He therefore gave notice that at their next meeting be stould move that fifty guineas be voted to the funds of the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and their Widows ; fifty gufneas to the Girls ' Schooland fifty guineas to the Boys' Schoolso that from
, , thenceforth the lodge would be Vice President of all their Masonic Institutions . That would absorb a large sum of money , but he believed they were in a condition to afford that to be done . It would be necessary , however , before they could do that they should suspend the first bye-laws of the Benevolent Fund , and he accordingly gave notice that at their next meeting be would move its suspension .
Bro . Dr . Hogg said he had much pleasure in seconding both , motions . It was then agreed that both motions should appear on the summons for discussion at the next meeting . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer The brethren then adjourned to the new and splendid
ballroom , where the banquet was to take place , this being the first time it was used for such a purpose . It is really a magnificent and spacious ' apartment , elegantly fitted up , lighted mainly by a brilliant " sunlight" in tbe centre , and several chandeliers , and tbe chaste and harmonious decorations excited general admiration . The dinner was served up a la Hesse , and the tables were studded with vases of flowers and elegant devices . The fare consisted of thing that the season could affordand
every , , under the careful superintendence of Bro . Gosden , the indefatigable manager to the Freemasons' Tavern Company , it left nothingto be desired , for everything gave tbe most entire satisfaction . On the withdrawal of tiie cloth , grace was said by Bro . Staboc , which was followed by the toast of " The Queen ^ ancl the Craft . " Tbe National Anthem was sung by the professional singerstbe ' solo parts bBro . AVoollams .
, y The AV . M . gave next " Tho Health of the Worshipful Earl foil Zetland , Grand Master of Masons , " and said that he was the right man in the right place , whose heart and soul was in Freemasonry , and from his high and distinguished position he was sure to do all he could to promote the interests of their honourable society . He hoped that be would be spared to occupy that position for many years , and he also hoped that the brethren of
that lodge might for many years have an opportunity of bearing testimony to his worth . The toast was cordially responded to . Song , Mr . Elmore— " Thou art so near and yet so far , " This gentleman does not belong to our Order , but nothing can exceed the delig ht which bis exquisite rendering of the song produced ; it was loudly and cordially encored , but be afterwards substituted for it " Eily Mavourneen , " which was given in an equally rich and faultless manner .
The AV . M . next gave " The Earl de Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Hogg , G . D . Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg returned thanks , ancl said he felt it to be a great honour conferred upon him to serve under so distinguished a nobleman as the Earl de Grey and Ripon , who was anxious to take part in everything for the good of Freemasonry , and ha believed there was no brother more anxious and
conscientious in the discharge of his duties than the Deputy Grand Master . He ( Bro . Hogg ) felt proud of being a member of the Grand Lodge , and be thanked them in the name of the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers for the kind and sincere manner in which their healths had been drunk . Bro . the Rev . J . AV . Laughlin said lie had been honoured by tho W . M . by being entrusted with his gavel , while he proposed the next toast . He would not detain them longalthough he
, felt it to be a great honour to be called upon to propose the toast ; still he thought there must be some mistake about it . Allien they opened the Grand Lodge tbe A \ . M . G . Master began with tbe junior officer amongst them , and somewhat adopting that course , he had to propose the health of the most junior member amongst them , and he welcomed him with the greatest
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Royal Freemasons' School For Female Children .
Tbo minutes of the various committees were read by Bro . Patten , and confirmed ; and the Treasurer was authorised to sign cheques for tbo tradesmen ' s bills . The following motion by Bro . Symonds , seconded by Bro . Raynham Stewart , was carried : — " That the Treasurer be authorised and directedto place a further sum of £ 1000 on
_ , deposit with tbe London and AA estminster Bank , thereby making the amount £ 3 , 000 , and that the House Committee be requested to take legal opinion as to the power of tbe Institution with respect to investments in freehold property , and the liabilities they would incur in so doing . " Twenty-three candidates were placed on the list for next
election . Eleven , with their friends , were introduced to the Board . Out of the twenty-three on the list nine are to be elected . A vote of thanks to the Chairman , proposed by Bro . J . "Udall and seconded by Br . E . Cox , concluded tbe proceedings . The annual Christmas treat was given to the children at tbe
School-house , New Wandsworth , on Tuesday evening . About 120 visitors were present , ancl the whole proceedings were of a most satisfactory character . It may be interesting to the subscribing brethren to know that the pupils thoroughly enjoyed themselves .
Metropolitan.
METROPOLITAN .
Oin CO- CORD LODGE ( No . 172 . ) Centenary ' Year . ' The hundredth anniversary meeting of this distinguished lodge was held on Tuesday evening , the 7 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall . The occasion was naturally one of great interest ; especially to the members of it , and attracted a number of visitors . Amoncrst them were tbe following : Bros . Meymott
, P . MM ; Burches , P . G . S . GO ; Lilly , P . M . 69 ; Davis . P . M . 95 and 172 ; Hart , P . M . 410 ; Osmond . P . M . 813 ; Thompson , P . M . 177 , andW . AV . 1158 ; Bertram , P . M . 7-1-2 ; Reed , P . M 101 ; Stowe , P . M . 77 ; Shafoe , P . M . 554-, A . Adams , P . M . 25 ; Massey , S . \ A . 619 ; Taylor , 177 ; Humphreys , 91 ; Jones , 60 ; Goodwer , S 3 ; Stroud , 657 ; Fisk , IOS ; Reed , 413 ; Charles Thompson , 177 and 1 , 158 ; Norman , 91 ; Potter , 742 ; Simpson ,
33 ; Parker , 53 S ; Green , 177 ; Hadley , 55 ; Macnamara , 3 ; Beard , P . M . 101 ; and many others . Bro . A . Sallust , AV . M ., presided . The business of the lodge consisted of one passing and two raisings , aftor which Mr . John Hancock was initiated into the mysteries and privileges of Freemasonry . Bro . Emmens , P . M ., then assumed tho chair , and Bro . Langhlin , Chaplain of the lodge , presented Bro . Waters , the AV . M . elect , to receive at bis bands the benefit of installation , accompanying tbe same by some remarks upon bis qualifications
for the duties of the office , that being the second time the choice of the brethren had fallen upon him . Bro . Emmens then recited the usual ritual observed upon such occasions , and , the lodge being opened in tbe third degree , all tbe brethren below tbe rank of an installed master retired . A board of Installed Masters was then formed , consisting of twenty-four P . M . 's , when Bro . Waters n-as installed according to ancient customand in due form as WMof the Old Concord
, .. Lodge for tho ensuing year . The rest of the brethren were then admitted , and the new W . M . received the customary salutes from them on his appointment to that important office . Bro . Emmens then proceeded with tbo rest of tbe installation ceremony and delivered the charges in his usual impressive manner , for which he received the unanimous approbation of the brethren , manifested by loud cheering .
The AV . M . then made the following appointment of officers for the year : Bros . King , S . W . ; Masterman , J . W . ; the Rev . J . AA .. Langhlin , Chap . ; Dr . Jabez Hogg , Treas . ; Emmens , P . M . Sec ; Nicholson , D . C . anclW . S . ; Morrin , S . D . ; Holland , J . D . ; Lawson , I . G . ; and Speight , Tyler . A very satisfactory report of ths- financial condition of tbe . Benevolent Fund attached to the lodgo bavins been read , notwithstanding the unusuall y heavy calls made " upon it during the past year , D
Metropolitan.
Bro . Emaien ? said as that was the centenary year or tbe lodge , bo thought they ought to mark the occasion by some act that should be worthy of it , and show to the Craft at large that , although tbey had a Benevolent Fund of their own , from which any brother . could bo at once relieved whenever occasion required , they did not wish to aggrandise the benefit of it entirely to themselves , although it was raised and subscribed to solelbtho members of tbe lodge . Their object was charity ,
y y wherever that charity was required ; and they had no selfish views in raising it to its present state , their only object being to do good in the hour of misfortune . He therefore gave notice that at their next meeting be stould move that fifty guineas be voted to the funds of the Royal Benevolent Institution for aged Freemasons and their Widows ; fifty gufneas to the Girls ' Schooland fifty guineas to the Boys' Schoolso that from
, , thenceforth the lodge would be Vice President of all their Masonic Institutions . That would absorb a large sum of money , but he believed they were in a condition to afford that to be done . It would be necessary , however , before they could do that they should suspend the first bye-laws of the Benevolent Fund , and he accordingly gave notice that at their next meeting be would move its suspension .
Bro . Dr . Hogg said he had much pleasure in seconding both , motions . It was then agreed that both motions should appear on the summons for discussion at the next meeting . There being no further business , the lodge was closed in due form , and with solemn prayer The brethren then adjourned to the new and splendid
ballroom , where the banquet was to take place , this being the first time it was used for such a purpose . It is really a magnificent and spacious ' apartment , elegantly fitted up , lighted mainly by a brilliant " sunlight" in tbe centre , and several chandeliers , and tbe chaste and harmonious decorations excited general admiration . The dinner was served up a la Hesse , and the tables were studded with vases of flowers and elegant devices . The fare consisted of thing that the season could affordand
every , , under the careful superintendence of Bro . Gosden , the indefatigable manager to the Freemasons' Tavern Company , it left nothingto be desired , for everything gave tbe most entire satisfaction . On the withdrawal of tiie cloth , grace was said by Bro . Staboc , which was followed by the toast of " The Queen ^ ancl the Craft . " Tbe National Anthem was sung by the professional singerstbe ' solo parts bBro . AVoollams .
, y The AV . M . gave next " Tho Health of the Worshipful Earl foil Zetland , Grand Master of Masons , " and said that he was the right man in the right place , whose heart and soul was in Freemasonry , and from his high and distinguished position he was sure to do all he could to promote the interests of their honourable society . He hoped that be would be spared to occupy that position for many years , and he also hoped that the brethren of
that lodge might for many years have an opportunity of bearing testimony to his worth . The toast was cordially responded to . Song , Mr . Elmore— " Thou art so near and yet so far , " This gentleman does not belong to our Order , but nothing can exceed the delig ht which bis exquisite rendering of the song produced ; it was loudly and cordially encored , but be afterwards substituted for it " Eily Mavourneen , " which was given in an equally rich and faultless manner .
The AV . M . next gave " The Earl de Grey and Ripon , Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , " coupling with the toast the name of Bro . Dr . Hogg , G . D . Bro . Dr . Jabez Hogg returned thanks , ancl said he felt it to be a great honour conferred upon him to serve under so distinguished a nobleman as the Earl de Grey and Ripon , who was anxious to take part in everything for the good of Freemasonry , and ha believed there was no brother more anxious and
conscientious in the discharge of his duties than the Deputy Grand Master . He ( Bro . Hogg ) felt proud of being a member of the Grand Lodge , and be thanked them in the name of the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers for the kind and sincere manner in which their healths had been drunk . Bro . the Rev . J . AV . Laughlin said lie had been honoured by tho W . M . by being entrusted with his gavel , while he proposed the next toast . He would not detain them longalthough he
, felt it to be a great honour to be called upon to propose the toast ; still he thought there must be some mistake about it . Allien they opened the Grand Lodge tbe A \ . M . G . Master began with tbe junior officer amongst them , and somewhat adopting that course , he had to propose the health of the most junior member amongst them , and he welcomed him with the greatest