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Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
admirably worked . On resuming , the ballot was prepared for Mr . A . Cheney , who had been nominated by Bro . J . H . Hawkins S . D ., and seconded by the W . M . The voting was unanimous in hia favour , and Mr . Cheney waa dnly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , the working being all that could be desired . Tbe breth . ren then proceeded to the election of W . M ., and the choice fell
unanimously on Bro . Sohadler , who received the hearty congratulations of all present . Bro . Goodwin P . M ., who , unfortunately , was not well enough in health to enable him to attend the meeting , was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight Prov . G . Tyler for Surrey Tyler . An Audit Committee was appointed , and after the transaction of acme formal buaineas , the brethren and visitors adjourned to a
banquet , which waa served in the throne-room . After dessert , the nsual prefatory toasts were honoured j then Bro . Chicken gave the health of the W . M ., alluding in felicitous terms to the ability diap layed by Bro . Roberta dnring his year of office , and the active and unwearied interest he had manifested in the welfare of the Lodge . In response , Bro . Roberts thanked the brethren for the gratifying
compliment which had been paid him , and said he had done hia utmost to discharge the responsibilitiea of the high position whioh he had been called upon to occupy , through the kindness of the breth . ren . The W . M . tendered hia acknowledgmenta to the Past Masters and his Officera for the very valuable assistance they had rendered him during hia year of office , and trusted that hia successor might
reap the same advantage , and perform the duties with even greater satisfaction to the brethren than he had himself been able to do . He then proposed the health of the Initiate , whom he waa pleased to welcome amongst them , and who he felt sure would prove a very useful acqniaition to the Lodge . Before aitting down he reminded them that this waa the last meeting of tbe Lodge prior to the Festival
of the Royal Maaonic Benevolent Inatitution , and expressed the hope that the brethren would liberally support his list , which he had the pleasure of stating had now almost reached three figures . Brother Speight having sang the Entered Apprensice song , the chorus of which waa lnatily sustained , Bro . Cheuey thanked the company for the kind manner in whioh the mention of hia name had been
received } as he was yet so little acquainted with the subject he might be excused from responding at any length . The only thing he could say waa it ahould be hia aim and interest to do all he could for the benefit of Freemasonry in general , and the Prosperity Lodge in particular . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Visitors , whom he regretted were fewer in nuuiber than was usual in
this Lodge . One or two other friends had been expected , but for various reasons they had been nnable to attend . He could only say that nowhere were visitors more heartily welcome than at the assemblies of the Prosperity Lodge . Bro . Thompson in reply , said he hud so frequently enjoyed the friendly association of the brethren of this Lodge , that he conld not hardly regard himself as a stranger ;
indeed , here he always felt qnite at home . He heartily wished for the Lodge the utmost realization of its title—Prosperit y . Bros . Harnett and Eastbrook responded in a few happily-chosen sentences . The W . M . then gave the health of the W . M . elect , the toast being received with a genuine round of applause . In doing so he said ifc was a very pleasing dnty to congratulate Bro . Schadler upon the
prospect of that position to whioh he had that day been elected by the unanimous voice of the brethren ; they had worked together , hand in hand , in Freemasonry for the last eleven years . In fact they sat side by side for five years , bnt at last they were separated . They were initiated on the same evening , bnt in the course of events they had been for the last four years separated at the banquet table .
Nex t Lodge night , however , he hoped to have Bro . Sohadler again by his side , and that matters wonld go on swimmingly after that- He was very glad that the brethren had fixed npon their excelle nt Senior Warden as W . M . for the ensuing year . The admirable way in which he had filled the chair at the Lodge of Instruction was well known to all of them , and he felt assured Bro . Schadler would
acquit himself with satisfaction when he assumed a similar position in the mother Lodge . This he was sure to do if he only received the same kindness , courtesy , and assistance as had been so generously extended to him dnring his year of office . The Worshipfnl Master elect , who was received with prolonged applause , said very sincerely indeed did he thank the brethren for the kind manner in which
they had received the toast , and for the dignity thoy had conferred upon him that day . Although they had elected him as their President—their general—he wished them to bear in mind that no general , however efficient he might be , could sncoeed without the cooperation of his Officers and the rank and file ; without ; them he was a powerless individual . What possible victory could Gen . Wolseley
have gained in Egypt without the co-operation of his officers and men ? He , therefore , asked them , one and all , to give him their support and co-operation , and he had no hesitation in saying that at the end of his year of office the Lodge of Prosperity would have lost none of its present lustre . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the health of the Past Masters , said they were highly honoured on the
present occasion by having no less than seven of the veterans amongst them . Whoever occupied the chair had to look to them for connsel , assistance and advice during his year of office . He again acknowled ged the advantage he had himself received through their kindness , and submitted the toast with a vast amount of pleasure for acceptance by the brethren . Bro . Chicken I . P . M . could only say
that at all times he and the other Past Masters were ready to do their utmost to assist the W . M . in carrying out thedntiesof the Lod ge ; he trusted that the same harmony and thorough good feeling which now pervaded the Lodge would always continue to subsist . As long as he was a member , and able to attend their meet-Wgs , which he hoped might be for many years to come , he should
always be happy to render whatever assistance he could , and to promote in every possible way the best interests of the Lodge . Brother Arnold also acknowledged the kindness with which they had received his name ; and Brother Leins said it afforded him great pleasure to recal the fact that eleven years ago he initiated both their Worshipful Master and Bro . Sohadler , who had that evening been elected to hia
Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
distinguished position in the Lodge . Having had that privilege , he had watched their Masonic career with natural interest , and waa highly gratified to see them rising , from time to time , until they attained the proud position which he himself once held . He assured them it would always be his endeavour to do hia duty to the utmost of hia ability , and trusted he might long be spared to continue those
efforts in the same direction . Brother Daniel did not think there was any Lodge in London in which the Past Masters were more united than they were in the Lodge of Prosperity , and had been for many years past . He undertook to say they would all remain true and faithful Past Masters , and as long as they did so , they could do no other than go on aud prosper . Brother Leins had referred to the
gratification it had afforded him to see Bros . Roberts and Schadler rising on the Masonio ladder , and he was snre he and the rest of the P . M . ' s all hoped to see their children attaining to the enviable position of W . Master of the Lodge , and be a credit and an ornament to it . Bro . Brown , in thanking them in a very few words for the kind
manner iu whioh they had received the toast , said he had watched the progress of their excellent Worshipful Master with great interest , inasmuch as it was his privilege to give Bro . Roberts his first collar . As to the good feeling existing between the Past Masters of the Lodge , he was very forcibly reminded of the words of the poem he learnt when a very little boy , written by Eliza
Cook" 'Tis good to see strong men agree , Held fast by silken link ; With lips that seek to wisely speak , And brain that dares to think . " Such was the feeling existing between the Past Masters of this Lodge . It waa four years since he had the pleasure of aitting in
that chair , and he had never yet heard a single wry word uttered in the Lodge , though they had all " spoken their minds" unreservedly . During the past few weeks he had received very great kindnesses from the Past Masters of the Lodge , for which he took this oppor . tuuity of thanking them . He hoped it might be his privilege to be a Past Master of the Lodge for many yeara to come , and to be
received by the brethren with the same kindness as on this and all former occasions . Brother Ferry also responded , and said he had returned from the Isle of Wight , which he had been visiting , to show respect and fraternal greeting to the Worshipful Master and Worshipful Master elect . The Worshipful Master wished now to propose a toast which was not on the list before them , and heartily
he wished success to the Prosperity Chapter . With that toast he would associate the name of their valued Preceptor , Bro . Chicken , and informed the brethren that if they wanted to reach the climax of Freemasonry , they mast join the Chapter formed in connection with their Lodge . Those who did not belong to it , must do so if they wonld secure a full knowledge of the Order , and if they did so they
would meet some very able and agreeable companions . Brother Chicken M . E . Z . did not expect this toast , which had been brought forward to-night , he had therefore been taken somewhat by surprise ; but , on behalf of the Chapter he retnrned them his heartfelt thanka . As the Prosperity Lodge had . prospered , so it was the intention of the Companions that tbe Chapter should go forward . He
must say that up to the present time , there had been a slight paucity of members , considering the nnmber on the roll of their Lodge ; and Master Masons ought to be informed that after all they had learned in the Craft they must go to the Chapter to gain the "grand secret" of Masonry . It was , in fact , the completion of all they had learned in the Craft . He was therefore surprised that more members
of the Lodge had not come forward . The Chapter , so far as its working was concerned , had been a snccoss ; he hoped before his term of office expired they shonld double the number of its members . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , in doing which he regretted the unavoidable absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Goodwin , who had that evening been again elected to
the post he so well filled as Treasurer of the Lodge , and congratulated Bro . Brown , their excellent Secretary , upon the new sphere of life he was accepting for himself , and in which the brethren desired for him every possible success . He acknowledged the valuable aid he had received from Bro . Brown on every occasion he required it , during his term of office , and he only hoped he-would stick to London , when
he might rest assured the brethren would stick to him . Bro . Brown said it was scarcely necessary for him to apologise for the absence of their valued Treasurer , who would have been present bnt for his old enemy . So far as he himself was concerned , he assured them the duties of Secretary had been a labour of love , and hoped they would be , for some time yet to come . The Worshipful Master had been
good enough to allude to the fact that he intended to start in business on his own account ; he conld only say he hoped it might turn ont successfully . He hinted just now that during the past fortnight or three weeks he had received great kindness from the members of this Lodge . He had not yet decided upon what particular part of the town he shonld settle in , but hoped before next
Lodge night he shonld have definitely fixed his new sphere of work . If it waa their pleasure that he should continue as their Secretary , and it did not interfere with him in his bnsiness , he should be very happy to retain the confidence that had hitherto been reposed in bim . It was an office he was very prond of ; indeed , he had always considered the office of Secretary was second to
none in the Craft . It was an honourable office , particularly for so comparatively young a Mason to hold . As the adviser of the Worshipful Master , and to whom the members conld come in any time of difficulty or anxiety , both Masonically and privately , at all times of the day , it was an office which involved a considerable amonnt of responsibility ; but the brethren might rest assured that in the future
they would not have snob frequent opportunities of seeing him as they had had hitherto . The little ability he possessed , and the time he had at his disposal , would be gladly devoted to the interests of the Lodge of Prosperity ; but directly he fonnd the duties interfered with his business , he should relinquish the office , as a man ought to to do . Several other toasts were honoured , and the Tyler ' s closed
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Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
admirably worked . On resuming , the ballot was prepared for Mr . A . Cheney , who had been nominated by Bro . J . H . Hawkins S . D ., and seconded by the W . M . The voting was unanimous in hia favour , and Mr . Cheney waa dnly initiated into the mysteries and privileges of the Order , the working being all that could be desired . Tbe breth . ren then proceeded to the election of W . M ., and the choice fell
unanimously on Bro . Sohadler , who received the hearty congratulations of all present . Bro . Goodwin P . M ., who , unfortunately , was not well enough in health to enable him to attend the meeting , was reelected Treasurer , and Bro . Speight Prov . G . Tyler for Surrey Tyler . An Audit Committee was appointed , and after the transaction of acme formal buaineas , the brethren and visitors adjourned to a
banquet , which waa served in the throne-room . After dessert , the nsual prefatory toasts were honoured j then Bro . Chicken gave the health of the W . M ., alluding in felicitous terms to the ability diap layed by Bro . Roberta dnring his year of office , and the active and unwearied interest he had manifested in the welfare of the Lodge . In response , Bro . Roberts thanked the brethren for the gratifying
compliment which had been paid him , and said he had done hia utmost to discharge the responsibilitiea of the high position whioh he had been called upon to occupy , through the kindness of the breth . ren . The W . M . tendered hia acknowledgmenta to the Past Masters and his Officera for the very valuable assistance they had rendered him during hia year of office , and trusted that hia successor might
reap the same advantage , and perform the duties with even greater satisfaction to the brethren than he had himself been able to do . He then proposed the health of the Initiate , whom he waa pleased to welcome amongst them , and who he felt sure would prove a very useful acqniaition to the Lodge . Before aitting down he reminded them that this waa the last meeting of tbe Lodge prior to the Festival
of the Royal Maaonic Benevolent Inatitution , and expressed the hope that the brethren would liberally support his list , which he had the pleasure of stating had now almost reached three figures . Brother Speight having sang the Entered Apprensice song , the chorus of which waa lnatily sustained , Bro . Cheuey thanked the company for the kind manner in whioh the mention of hia name had been
received } as he was yet so little acquainted with the subject he might be excused from responding at any length . The only thing he could say waa it ahould be hia aim and interest to do all he could for the benefit of Freemasonry in general , and the Prosperity Lodge in particular . The W . M . then proposed the health of the Visitors , whom he regretted were fewer in nuuiber than was usual in
this Lodge . One or two other friends had been expected , but for various reasons they had been nnable to attend . He could only say that nowhere were visitors more heartily welcome than at the assemblies of the Prosperity Lodge . Bro . Thompson in reply , said he hud so frequently enjoyed the friendly association of the brethren of this Lodge , that he conld not hardly regard himself as a stranger ;
indeed , here he always felt qnite at home . He heartily wished for the Lodge the utmost realization of its title—Prosperit y . Bros . Harnett and Eastbrook responded in a few happily-chosen sentences . The W . M . then gave the health of the W . M . elect , the toast being received with a genuine round of applause . In doing so he said ifc was a very pleasing dnty to congratulate Bro . Schadler upon the
prospect of that position to whioh he had that day been elected by the unanimous voice of the brethren ; they had worked together , hand in hand , in Freemasonry for the last eleven years . In fact they sat side by side for five years , bnt at last they were separated . They were initiated on the same evening , bnt in the course of events they had been for the last four years separated at the banquet table .
Nex t Lodge night , however , he hoped to have Bro . Sohadler again by his side , and that matters wonld go on swimmingly after that- He was very glad that the brethren had fixed npon their excelle nt Senior Warden as W . M . for the ensuing year . The admirable way in which he had filled the chair at the Lodge of Instruction was well known to all of them , and he felt assured Bro . Schadler would
acquit himself with satisfaction when he assumed a similar position in the mother Lodge . This he was sure to do if he only received the same kindness , courtesy , and assistance as had been so generously extended to him dnring his year of office . The Worshipfnl Master elect , who was received with prolonged applause , said very sincerely indeed did he thank the brethren for the kind manner in which
they had received the toast , and for the dignity thoy had conferred upon him that day . Although they had elected him as their President—their general—he wished them to bear in mind that no general , however efficient he might be , could sncoeed without the cooperation of his Officers and the rank and file ; without ; them he was a powerless individual . What possible victory could Gen . Wolseley
have gained in Egypt without the co-operation of his officers and men ? He , therefore , asked them , one and all , to give him their support and co-operation , and he had no hesitation in saying that at the end of his year of office the Lodge of Prosperity would have lost none of its present lustre . The Worshipful Master , in proposing the health of the Past Masters , said they were highly honoured on the
present occasion by having no less than seven of the veterans amongst them . Whoever occupied the chair had to look to them for connsel , assistance and advice during his year of office . He again acknowled ged the advantage he had himself received through their kindness , and submitted the toast with a vast amount of pleasure for acceptance by the brethren . Bro . Chicken I . P . M . could only say
that at all times he and the other Past Masters were ready to do their utmost to assist the W . M . in carrying out thedntiesof the Lod ge ; he trusted that the same harmony and thorough good feeling which now pervaded the Lodge would always continue to subsist . As long as he was a member , and able to attend their meet-Wgs , which he hoped might be for many years to come , he should
always be happy to render whatever assistance he could , and to promote in every possible way the best interests of the Lodge . Brother Arnold also acknowledged the kindness with which they had received his name ; and Brother Leins said it afforded him great pleasure to recal the fact that eleven years ago he initiated both their Worshipful Master and Bro . Sohadler , who had that evening been elected to hia
Lodge Of Prosperity, No. 65.
distinguished position in the Lodge . Having had that privilege , he had watched their Masonic career with natural interest , and waa highly gratified to see them rising , from time to time , until they attained the proud position which he himself once held . He assured them it would always be his endeavour to do hia duty to the utmost of hia ability , and trusted he might long be spared to continue those
efforts in the same direction . Brother Daniel did not think there was any Lodge in London in which the Past Masters were more united than they were in the Lodge of Prosperity , and had been for many years past . He undertook to say they would all remain true and faithful Past Masters , and as long as they did so , they could do no other than go on aud prosper . Brother Leins had referred to the
gratification it had afforded him to see Bros . Roberts and Schadler rising on the Masonio ladder , and he was snre he and the rest of the P . M . ' s all hoped to see their children attaining to the enviable position of W . Master of the Lodge , and be a credit and an ornament to it . Bro . Brown , in thanking them in a very few words for the kind
manner iu whioh they had received the toast , said he had watched the progress of their excellent Worshipful Master with great interest , inasmuch as it was his privilege to give Bro . Roberts his first collar . As to the good feeling existing between the Past Masters of the Lodge , he was very forcibly reminded of the words of the poem he learnt when a very little boy , written by Eliza
Cook" 'Tis good to see strong men agree , Held fast by silken link ; With lips that seek to wisely speak , And brain that dares to think . " Such was the feeling existing between the Past Masters of this Lodge . It waa four years since he had the pleasure of aitting in
that chair , and he had never yet heard a single wry word uttered in the Lodge , though they had all " spoken their minds" unreservedly . During the past few weeks he had received very great kindnesses from the Past Masters of the Lodge , for which he took this oppor . tuuity of thanking them . He hoped it might be his privilege to be a Past Master of the Lodge for many yeara to come , and to be
received by the brethren with the same kindness as on this and all former occasions . Brother Ferry also responded , and said he had returned from the Isle of Wight , which he had been visiting , to show respect and fraternal greeting to the Worshipful Master and Worshipful Master elect . The Worshipful Master wished now to propose a toast which was not on the list before them , and heartily
he wished success to the Prosperity Chapter . With that toast he would associate the name of their valued Preceptor , Bro . Chicken , and informed the brethren that if they wanted to reach the climax of Freemasonry , they mast join the Chapter formed in connection with their Lodge . Those who did not belong to it , must do so if they wonld secure a full knowledge of the Order , and if they did so they
would meet some very able and agreeable companions . Brother Chicken M . E . Z . did not expect this toast , which had been brought forward to-night , he had therefore been taken somewhat by surprise ; but , on behalf of the Chapter he retnrned them his heartfelt thanka . As the Prosperity Lodge had . prospered , so it was the intention of the Companions that tbe Chapter should go forward . He
must say that up to the present time , there had been a slight paucity of members , considering the nnmber on the roll of their Lodge ; and Master Masons ought to be informed that after all they had learned in the Craft they must go to the Chapter to gain the "grand secret" of Masonry . It was , in fact , the completion of all they had learned in the Craft . He was therefore surprised that more members
of the Lodge had not come forward . The Chapter , so far as its working was concerned , had been a snccoss ; he hoped before his term of office expired they shonld double the number of its members . The W . M . next proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary , in doing which he regretted the unavoidable absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Goodwin , who had that evening been again elected to
the post he so well filled as Treasurer of the Lodge , and congratulated Bro . Brown , their excellent Secretary , upon the new sphere of life he was accepting for himself , and in which the brethren desired for him every possible success . He acknowledged the valuable aid he had received from Bro . Brown on every occasion he required it , during his term of office , and he only hoped he-would stick to London , when
he might rest assured the brethren would stick to him . Bro . Brown said it was scarcely necessary for him to apologise for the absence of their valued Treasurer , who would have been present bnt for his old enemy . So far as he himself was concerned , he assured them the duties of Secretary had been a labour of love , and hoped they would be , for some time yet to come . The Worshipful Master had been
good enough to allude to the fact that he intended to start in business on his own account ; he conld only say he hoped it might turn ont successfully . He hinted just now that during the past fortnight or three weeks he had received great kindness from the members of this Lodge . He had not yet decided upon what particular part of the town he shonld settle in , but hoped before next
Lodge night he shonld have definitely fixed his new sphere of work . If it waa their pleasure that he should continue as their Secretary , and it did not interfere with him in his bnsiness , he should be very happy to retain the confidence that had hitherto been reposed in bim . It was an office he was very prond of ; indeed , he had always considered the office of Secretary was second to
none in the Craft . It was an honourable office , particularly for so comparatively young a Mason to hold . As the adviser of the Worshipful Master , and to whom the members conld come in any time of difficulty or anxiety , both Masonically and privately , at all times of the day , it was an office which involved a considerable amonnt of responsibility ; but the brethren might rest assured that in the future
they would not have snob frequent opportunities of seeing him as they had had hitherto . The little ability he possessed , and the time he had at his disposal , would be gladly devoted to the interests of the Lodge of Prosperity ; but directly he fonnd the duties interfered with his business , he should relinquish the office , as a man ought to to do . Several other toasts were honoured , and the Tyler ' s closed