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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for Insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CRAFT : METROPOLITAN
DORIC LODGE , No . 933 . THE final meeting of the season of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . Bro . J . Rushforth I . P . M . acted as W . M ., and there were present Bros . Sherry S . W ., R . Ayton jun . J . W ., A . Calver P . M . Secretary , R . Ayton P . M . Treasurer , H . J . Seal S . D ., Walter Gladding J . D ., R . Liddiard I . G ., J . Boswell Steward , Past Masters Moss , Scott , Jas . Smith , John West , W .
Oaslake , and R . Tucker , & c . „ „ , , „ ¦ ... „ -. _ . Visitors : —Bros . J . Boulton G . P . England , and H . Claud Hamilton 2454 . After transacting formal business , the Brethren enjoyed a well served supper , and the usual toasts followed , some capital songs being given in the interval by Bros . Sole , Boswell , Seal , Scott , and H . Claud Hamilton ; Bro . Calver gave a spirited recitation . Bro . Hamilton acted throughout as accompanist in a talented manner , and his vocal assistance also was much appreciated .
MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1446 . THE regular meeting was held on Saturday ; 10 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , Bro . A . E . Mullins W . M . in the chair . The W . M .. having initiated in an impressive manner Messrs . Thomas Edwards and Wm . Avens , the Lodge resolved ( 1 ) that the Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction be removed from the Havelock Arms , Peckham , to the Rockingham , Newington Causeway ; ( 2 ) that a Lodge of Emergency be held for the initiation of waiting candidates .
After the banquet the usual toasts were heartily given , and some capital songs sung by Bros . Richards , Stone , Harris ( " The Mocking Bird " ) , Brown , and others .
SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE , No . 1539 . THE annual Ladies banquet , concert and ball was held in the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., and proved a perfect success . On other occasions the banquet has been held at midnight , this year it preceded the terpsichorean efforts , and was attended by 140 Brethren , their wivesdaughtersand friends , says the" South London Observer . "
, , Bro . L . E . Side W . M . presided , and alter the menu had been discussed proposed the usual toasts . In giving that of the Queen Bro . Side reminded the company that she was always first in the cause of charity , and therefore had the true Masonic instinct , which was also exemplified by the prompt manner in which she expressed her sympathy with the afflicted in every
calamity and disaster . The toast was loyally honoured , and the W . M . followed with that of the Prince of Wales Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , and trusted the heir to the throne , who was always foremost in all matters which were for the good of Masonry , would live long to add lustre to the Craft .
Bro . J . Morgan I . P . M . proposed the Worshipful Master , and just as the latter had told them they had every reason to be proud of the Grand Master of England , so they had reason to be proud of the Master of the Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , for everything he had undertaken in connection with his office had been performed in an unsurpassable manner , which reflected
credit not only upon himself but upon the Lodge . He asked the company to wish him , his wile and family long life and prosperity , and on their behalf he was sure he could tender to the W . M . their sense of gratitude for the splendid banquet whioh had been set before them , the arrangements for which had been personally supervised by him .
The W . M ., in a neat speech of response , took credit to himself for one thing only—that he had done his best ; and if they were pleased with his work he was gratified . The W . M . then humorously gave the toast of the Ladies , and said some of them wondered why the feminine gender was never initiated . It was because secrets and . ladies did not go well together . Bro . A . Jones suitably replied .
INSTRUCTION ,
WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday of last week , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bro . C . T . Brown W . M . 733 W . M ., Wortham S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., Geo . Mogford P . M . Sec , T . Mogford W . M . S . D ., W . Busby J . D ., H . H . Bagnall I . G ., C . Halston , Wynman , Beesley , and others .
The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Beesley , having offered himself as candidate for raising , answered the questions , and the ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off and on . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . Halston as candidate , and later on that of initiation , with Bro . W . Busby as candidate .
ANNUAL SUPPER PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THE annual supper of this Lodge of Instruction took place on Monday , 12 th inst ,, at Ridler ' s Hotel , Holborn , E . C ., when , as is customary on such occasions , preliminaries were commenced by the opening of Lodge , which was done under the presidency of Bro . J . Gemmell as W . M ., with A . Collins S . W ., J . W- Rozier J . W ., T . Collins I . G ., J . H . Bridgman acting Secretary , and others .
The minutes having been confirmed the W . M . rose to receive propositions , when the following Brethren were proposed for Membership : —T . J . Bolton P . M . 1687 , Louis Verdier 590 and 1687 P . P . G . S . Jersey , J . T . Wood 548 , J .
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Buddock 1949 , J . Eberstein 2562 , C . M . Nisser 2562 , and A . Morgan 1949 . These Brethren were regularly elected , and each acknowledged the kindly greeting offered by the presiding Offioer . A letter was read from Bro . Shaw stating his inability to attend , on account of his brother having met with a serious street acoident , which had terminated fatally the previous Friday . Great regret was expressed by the Brethren , and it was proposed and unanimously agreed to that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . Shaw .
Other items of business having been disposed of the Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the supper room , where a very pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of Bro . G . S . Daunton P . M . Sec , who was supported by Bros . B . Poore P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . A . D . C . as Vice-Chairman , A . Collins Treasurer , J . Gemmell and J . Elam Stewards , with others belonging to the Committee .
There were also present Bros . R . Davies P . M . 1288 P . Z . 725 206 & c , J . H . Bridgman , F . Collins , J . Milroy , C . Courtney , H . Saunion , A . R . MacDonald , H . Rattle jun ., H . Rattle , A . J . Cove P . M ., G . Hagborg , Rusden Odell , A . Eades , J . J . Newland P . M . 1949 , L . Gwynne Jones 1351 , Charles Earris , A . Morgan , J . Wynman , and several others .
After an enjoyable repast the Chairman submitted the toast of the Queen , feeling that in this , her jubilee year , the Brethren would at least give Her Majesty a double greeting . This was followed by the toast of the Grand Master , the Chairman comparing Freemasonry , and especially its Charitable Funds at the present time , with what it was when the Prince of Wales was first chosen as ruler of the Order .
Bro . J . Gemmell W . M . of the evening proposed the toast of the Perseverance Lodge of Instruction , saying the Lodge was formed to give assistance to Brethren who desired to work their way up to such an extent as to be able to fulfil any duties they might be called upon to perform in their Mother Lodge . The Perseverance Lodge was not , however , formed for
beginners alone , but for Past Masters also , for it might truly be said the beginners required the assistance of the Past Masters . The little he knew of Freemasonry , continued Bro . Gemmell , he had to thank Bro . Poore for , and he was one who always did his utmost to instruct those who placed themselves under his Preceptorship .
The Chairman asked Bro . Bridgman , as being one of the oldest members of the Lodge , to respond to the toast , and he did so in hearty terms . He thought all had to" thank Bro . Gemmell for the able manner in which he had introduced the toast of their Instruction Lodge , and felt the Brethren were as gratfied as he was to see its prosperity . He was pleased to recognise in
Bro . Daunton and himself the oldest members of the Lodge , and felt that as long as Bro . Poore remained as Preceptor , with Bro . Daunton as Secretary , the Lodge would continue to progress . He felt that Brethren wishing to gain knowledge could not do better than join the Perseverance , for it would be a great difficulty to find a better Preceptor than they possessed in Bro . Poore .
The Preceptor next proposed the toast of the chairman , feeling both happy and proud to be in the position to submit the health of Bro . Daunton for the consideration of the company . He was pleased to say that as Secretary their chairman was known as a hard working member of the Lodge . The speaker said he was Secretary of the United Pilgrims Lodge , and at the present time filled that office in the Brixton Lodge , so that he knew the hard work attached to the appointment , and could judge of the readiness with which Bro . Daunton fulfilled its duties . The last time he had
acted on behalf of the Masonic Institutions he had secured a list of £ 138 10 s , the principal part of which had been contributed through their Lodge of Instruction . Were he to continue for hours he could not speak too highly of their Secretary , the esteem for whom was evidenced by the fact that the Brethren had subscribed together and now desired him to present to Bro .
Daunton a microscope , which they hoped would be handy in his business and also afford him the means of enjoying his leisure time . It was presented in recognition of the kindness always evinced by Bro . Daunton towards the Brethren , and because he had done everything in his power to raise the Lodge of Instruction to its present position . The Brethren all hoped the Secretary would use their gift , in health , for many years .
Bro . Daunton , who on rising was received with quite an ovation , said he had been Secretary for over four years . The work he performed was really a labour of love , and in recognition of it a vote of thanks was annually recorded on the minutes , but he never expected such a handsome present as that he had just received at the hands of Bro . Poore . He had done his best for their Lodge , and hoped to continue doing so . He not only thanked the Brethren for their gift , but also for having put him in the proud position he occupied that night . He had the pleasure of being initiated by their worthy
Preceptor some eleven years back , and had worked side by side with Bro . Poore ever since . Bro . Poore had usually occupied the chair on such occasions as the present , but had persuaded him very much to occupy it that night . He had rather demurred , but Bro . Poore persisted , and he accepted—now he could see why Bro . Poore had so persisted . He could but say again how sincerely he thanked them for their handsome present , which he hoped to use for many years to come . So long as the Brethren were satisfied with him as their Secretary he should be happy to continue in the office .
Bro . J . T . Newland P . M . proposed the health of the Preceptor , whom they all knew as one of the very best . He had the pleasure of being initiated by Bro . Poore , the same as Bro . Daunton had been , and could testify to his being a good worker—one who did everything to ensure satisfaction . Bro . Poore , in reply , tendered his thanks . It was perfectly true he had
had the pleasure of initiating Bros . Newland and Daunton into Freemasonry , and had since given them all the assistance that lay in his power . He was particularly pleased to see how ably they installed their successors , and was glad to know that many others had followed in their footsteps . He invited all who desired to progress to attend on Monday nights and receive instruction at the Perseverance Lodge .
Bro . Newland next proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . He was particularly pleased in being called upon to submit this toast , as he regarded it as one of the most important on their programme . They had two hard working members in Bros . A . Collins and Daunton , and the Brethren knew , far better than he could tell them , how much the Instruction Lodge was indebted to them .
The Treasurer and Secretary each replied , and then the Preceptor proposed the toast of the visitors , to which Bro . Bolton replied . He felt sure from what he had seen the Perseverance Instruction Lodge did credit to its name .
Bro . A . Morgan submitted the toast of the Dinner Committee , also the musical entertainers , and this brought forth suitable responses from Bros . A . Collins , J . Elam , and others . Among those who assisted in maintaining the harmony of the meeting were Bros . Gemmell , Bridgman , Lander , Louis Verdier , and others . Bro . R , Odell presided at the piano .
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for Insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CRAFT : METROPOLITAN
DORIC LODGE , No . 933 . THE final meeting of the season of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street . Bro . J . Rushforth I . P . M . acted as W . M ., and there were present Bros . Sherry S . W ., R . Ayton jun . J . W ., A . Calver P . M . Secretary , R . Ayton P . M . Treasurer , H . J . Seal S . D ., Walter Gladding J . D ., R . Liddiard I . G ., J . Boswell Steward , Past Masters Moss , Scott , Jas . Smith , John West , W .
Oaslake , and R . Tucker , & c . „ „ , , „ ¦ ... „ -. _ . Visitors : —Bros . J . Boulton G . P . England , and H . Claud Hamilton 2454 . After transacting formal business , the Brethren enjoyed a well served supper , and the usual toasts followed , some capital songs being given in the interval by Bros . Sole , Boswell , Seal , Scott , and H . Claud Hamilton ; Bro . Calver gave a spirited recitation . Bro . Hamilton acted throughout as accompanist in a talented manner , and his vocal assistance also was much appreciated .
MOUNT EDGCUMBE LODGE , No . 1446 . THE regular meeting was held on Saturday ; 10 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , Bro . A . E . Mullins W . M . in the chair . The W . M .. having initiated in an impressive manner Messrs . Thomas Edwards and Wm . Avens , the Lodge resolved ( 1 ) that the Mount Edgcumbe Lodge of Instruction be removed from the Havelock Arms , Peckham , to the Rockingham , Newington Causeway ; ( 2 ) that a Lodge of Emergency be held for the initiation of waiting candidates .
After the banquet the usual toasts were heartily given , and some capital songs sung by Bros . Richards , Stone , Harris ( " The Mocking Bird " ) , Brown , and others .
SURREY MASONIC HALL LODGE , No . 1539 . THE annual Ladies banquet , concert and ball was held in the Surrey Masonic Hall , on Tuesday , 13 th inst ., and proved a perfect success . On other occasions the banquet has been held at midnight , this year it preceded the terpsichorean efforts , and was attended by 140 Brethren , their wivesdaughtersand friends , says the" South London Observer . "
, , Bro . L . E . Side W . M . presided , and alter the menu had been discussed proposed the usual toasts . In giving that of the Queen Bro . Side reminded the company that she was always first in the cause of charity , and therefore had the true Masonic instinct , which was also exemplified by the prompt manner in which she expressed her sympathy with the afflicted in every
calamity and disaster . The toast was loyally honoured , and the W . M . followed with that of the Prince of Wales Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , and trusted the heir to the throne , who was always foremost in all matters which were for the good of Masonry , would live long to add lustre to the Craft .
Bro . J . Morgan I . P . M . proposed the Worshipful Master , and just as the latter had told them they had every reason to be proud of the Grand Master of England , so they had reason to be proud of the Master of the Surrey Masonic Hall Lodge , for everything he had undertaken in connection with his office had been performed in an unsurpassable manner , which reflected
credit not only upon himself but upon the Lodge . He asked the company to wish him , his wile and family long life and prosperity , and on their behalf he was sure he could tender to the W . M . their sense of gratitude for the splendid banquet whioh had been set before them , the arrangements for which had been personally supervised by him .
The W . M ., in a neat speech of response , took credit to himself for one thing only—that he had done his best ; and if they were pleased with his work he was gratified . The W . M . then humorously gave the toast of the Ladies , and said some of them wondered why the feminine gender was never initiated . It was because secrets and . ladies did not go well together . Bro . A . Jones suitably replied .
INSTRUCTION ,
WESTBOURNE LODGE , No . 733 . ON Tuesday of last week , at the Oliver Arms , Westbourne Terrace North , Harrow Road , W ., Bro . C . T . Brown W . M . 733 W . M ., Wortham S . W ., G . Weaver J . W ., H . Dehane P . M . Preceptor , R . J . Rogers P . M . Treas ., Geo . Mogford P . M . Sec , T . Mogford W . M . S . D ., W . Busby J . D ., H . H . Bagnall I . G ., C . Halston , Wynman , Beesley , and others .
The Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Beesley , having offered himself as candidate for raising , answered the questions , and the ceremony was rehearsed . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off and on . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of passing , with Bro . Halston as candidate , and later on that of initiation , with Bro . W . Busby as candidate .
ANNUAL SUPPER PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 . THE annual supper of this Lodge of Instruction took place on Monday , 12 th inst ,, at Ridler ' s Hotel , Holborn , E . C ., when , as is customary on such occasions , preliminaries were commenced by the opening of Lodge , which was done under the presidency of Bro . J . Gemmell as W . M ., with A . Collins S . W ., J . W- Rozier J . W ., T . Collins I . G ., J . H . Bridgman acting Secretary , and others .
The minutes having been confirmed the W . M . rose to receive propositions , when the following Brethren were proposed for Membership : —T . J . Bolton P . M . 1687 , Louis Verdier 590 and 1687 P . P . G . S . Jersey , J . T . Wood 548 , J .
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Buddock 1949 , J . Eberstein 2562 , C . M . Nisser 2562 , and A . Morgan 1949 . These Brethren were regularly elected , and each acknowledged the kindly greeting offered by the presiding Offioer . A letter was read from Bro . Shaw stating his inability to attend , on account of his brother having met with a serious street acoident , which had terminated fatally the previous Friday . Great regret was expressed by the Brethren , and it was proposed and unanimously agreed to that a letter of condolence be sent to Bro . Shaw .
Other items of business having been disposed of the Lodge was closed and the Brethren adjourned to the supper room , where a very pleasant evening was spent under the presidency of Bro . G . S . Daunton P . M . Sec , who was supported by Bros . B . Poore P . M . P . Z . P . P . G . A . D . C . as Vice-Chairman , A . Collins Treasurer , J . Gemmell and J . Elam Stewards , with others belonging to the Committee .
There were also present Bros . R . Davies P . M . 1288 P . Z . 725 206 & c , J . H . Bridgman , F . Collins , J . Milroy , C . Courtney , H . Saunion , A . R . MacDonald , H . Rattle jun ., H . Rattle , A . J . Cove P . M ., G . Hagborg , Rusden Odell , A . Eades , J . J . Newland P . M . 1949 , L . Gwynne Jones 1351 , Charles Earris , A . Morgan , J . Wynman , and several others .
After an enjoyable repast the Chairman submitted the toast of the Queen , feeling that in this , her jubilee year , the Brethren would at least give Her Majesty a double greeting . This was followed by the toast of the Grand Master , the Chairman comparing Freemasonry , and especially its Charitable Funds at the present time , with what it was when the Prince of Wales was first chosen as ruler of the Order .
Bro . J . Gemmell W . M . of the evening proposed the toast of the Perseverance Lodge of Instruction , saying the Lodge was formed to give assistance to Brethren who desired to work their way up to such an extent as to be able to fulfil any duties they might be called upon to perform in their Mother Lodge . The Perseverance Lodge was not , however , formed for
beginners alone , but for Past Masters also , for it might truly be said the beginners required the assistance of the Past Masters . The little he knew of Freemasonry , continued Bro . Gemmell , he had to thank Bro . Poore for , and he was one who always did his utmost to instruct those who placed themselves under his Preceptorship .
The Chairman asked Bro . Bridgman , as being one of the oldest members of the Lodge , to respond to the toast , and he did so in hearty terms . He thought all had to" thank Bro . Gemmell for the able manner in which he had introduced the toast of their Instruction Lodge , and felt the Brethren were as gratfied as he was to see its prosperity . He was pleased to recognise in
Bro . Daunton and himself the oldest members of the Lodge , and felt that as long as Bro . Poore remained as Preceptor , with Bro . Daunton as Secretary , the Lodge would continue to progress . He felt that Brethren wishing to gain knowledge could not do better than join the Perseverance , for it would be a great difficulty to find a better Preceptor than they possessed in Bro . Poore .
The Preceptor next proposed the toast of the chairman , feeling both happy and proud to be in the position to submit the health of Bro . Daunton for the consideration of the company . He was pleased to say that as Secretary their chairman was known as a hard working member of the Lodge . The speaker said he was Secretary of the United Pilgrims Lodge , and at the present time filled that office in the Brixton Lodge , so that he knew the hard work attached to the appointment , and could judge of the readiness with which Bro . Daunton fulfilled its duties . The last time he had
acted on behalf of the Masonic Institutions he had secured a list of £ 138 10 s , the principal part of which had been contributed through their Lodge of Instruction . Were he to continue for hours he could not speak too highly of their Secretary , the esteem for whom was evidenced by the fact that the Brethren had subscribed together and now desired him to present to Bro .
Daunton a microscope , which they hoped would be handy in his business and also afford him the means of enjoying his leisure time . It was presented in recognition of the kindness always evinced by Bro . Daunton towards the Brethren , and because he had done everything in his power to raise the Lodge of Instruction to its present position . The Brethren all hoped the Secretary would use their gift , in health , for many years .
Bro . Daunton , who on rising was received with quite an ovation , said he had been Secretary for over four years . The work he performed was really a labour of love , and in recognition of it a vote of thanks was annually recorded on the minutes , but he never expected such a handsome present as that he had just received at the hands of Bro . Poore . He had done his best for their Lodge , and hoped to continue doing so . He not only thanked the Brethren for their gift , but also for having put him in the proud position he occupied that night . He had the pleasure of being initiated by their worthy
Preceptor some eleven years back , and had worked side by side with Bro . Poore ever since . Bro . Poore had usually occupied the chair on such occasions as the present , but had persuaded him very much to occupy it that night . He had rather demurred , but Bro . Poore persisted , and he accepted—now he could see why Bro . Poore had so persisted . He could but say again how sincerely he thanked them for their handsome present , which he hoped to use for many years to come . So long as the Brethren were satisfied with him as their Secretary he should be happy to continue in the office .
Bro . J . T . Newland P . M . proposed the health of the Preceptor , whom they all knew as one of the very best . He had the pleasure of being initiated by Bro . Poore , the same as Bro . Daunton had been , and could testify to his being a good worker—one who did everything to ensure satisfaction . Bro . Poore , in reply , tendered his thanks . It was perfectly true he had
had the pleasure of initiating Bros . Newland and Daunton into Freemasonry , and had since given them all the assistance that lay in his power . He was particularly pleased to see how ably they installed their successors , and was glad to know that many others had followed in their footsteps . He invited all who desired to progress to attend on Monday nights and receive instruction at the Perseverance Lodge .
Bro . Newland next proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . He was particularly pleased in being called upon to submit this toast , as he regarded it as one of the most important on their programme . They had two hard working members in Bros . A . Collins and Daunton , and the Brethren knew , far better than he could tell them , how much the Instruction Lodge was indebted to them .
The Treasurer and Secretary each replied , and then the Preceptor proposed the toast of the visitors , to which Bro . Bolton replied . He felt sure from what he had seen the Perseverance Instruction Lodge did credit to its name .
Bro . A . Morgan submitted the toast of the Dinner Committee , also the musical entertainers , and this brought forth suitable responses from Bros . A . Collins , J . Elam , and others . Among those who assisted in maintaining the harmony of the meeting were Bros . Gemmell , Bridgman , Lander , Louis Verdier , and others . Bro . R , Odell presided at the piano .