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Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
FESTIVAL OF THE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND .
TAKING into consideration tho vast strides made by the Mark Master Masons of England and Wales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of tho British Crown , dnring the last few years , and bearing in mind the popularity that attaches to this Festival — whicb has been over and over again described as " The most enjoyable meetinsr of the year "—we are not astonished to find thafc we havo to
chronicle another success as regards the gathering of Wednesday last . Tbe Chairman whom the Execntive had secured for tho occasion , to use his own words , had no great stomach for making a speech , bnt if they wonld set some work before him , ho felt he could show them how ifc could be carried out . However this may be , we are inclined to accept Bro . Matier's assertion
that Sir Pryse Pryse had nofc been an idle man , when he stated that he loft Paris on Sunday , and in fche interval had attended a Masonio meeting in South Wales , whence ho had to return , by tho "Flving Dutchman , " to keep the appointment at fche Crystal Palace on Wednesday last . One source of regret was prevalent throughout the evening;—the absence of Bro . Frederick Binckes , who is
endeavouringto recruit his overtaxed energies at quiet little " Clacton-on-Sea . " It is nofc too mnch to say that the Mark Benevolent Fund owes mnch of the success that attaches to ifc entirely to the zeal of tho Grand Secretary of the Mark Degrpe , and we feel no one conld possibly have regretted enforced absence on such an occasion as this Annnal Festival more than our esteemed brother . The Chairman of the day
was snpported by Bros , the Baron de Ferripres , M . P ., and Alfred Williams P . G . D ., who filled the Vice-Presidents' chairs ; Rev . J . Marsden D . P . G . M . South Wales , J . Moon Old Kent Lodge , W . Barklpy P . M . 59 P . G . Steward , J . H . Banks P . M . 151 60 G . I . G ., H . R . Hatberley G . M . O . P . G . S . Notts ., C . S . Lane P . G . D ., J . Jenkyn Jones W . M . 116 , W . Watkins G . Std . Br . Prov . Grand Sec . Monmouthshire ,
P . Davison Grand Treasurer , D . M . Dewar Assistant Grand Secretary , C . F . Matier P . G . W ., J . H . Wynne P . G . Steward , W . Maple Old Kent Lodge , John Lane W . M . 319 , Edgar Bowyer W . M . 315 , J . MoDavis W . M . 265 , C . Conpland P . M . 226 , G . Powell Treasnrer 1 , G . Hollington P . M . 173 , W . March 173 , F . Laurence P . M . 13 , R . Thrnpp P . G . J . O ., A . H . Jefferis 32 . Henri Brett S . W . 235 , T . J .
Pulley P . M . 235 266 54 75 Prov . Grand Secretary Berks and Oxon , John Skinner Old Kent Lodge , William Lake P . M . 78 Provincial Grand Registrar Cornwall , H . Massey , W . W . Morgan , & c . & c . After the banquet , which gave every satisfaction , the chairman gave the Loyal toast—the Qneen and Mark Masonry . Frequently as this toast is given , it never is put forward with more acclaim than among
Mark Master Masons . In speaking to the second fconsfc—tbe Most Worshipfnl Mark Master Mason , the Right Hon . Lord Hennikerthe chairman said that , punctual , painstaking , thoroughly understanding his work , as Lord Henniker did , he at the same time possessed a clear perception which enabled him to win the esteem of all with whom he was associated . It was well recognised that the
Grand Mark Master was untiring in his endeavonrs to promote tho welfare of the degree . Now , if any of his Lordship ' s coadjutors would give him an intimation to the effect that should he at any time pay a visit to the far-off Province of South Wales , he ( Sir Pryse Pryse ) conld assure him tho brethren there would give him a cordial welcome .
Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., proposed the next toast , —The Past Grand Mark Master Masons , the Dnke of Albany , Lord Leigh , the Ear ] of Carnarvon , Lord Holmesdale , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Canon Portal , Earl Percy , the Earl of Limerick , and the Earl of Lathom . According to the custom of the Mark Degree the Grand Masters only presided over them for the space of three years , consequently there was a series of Past Masters on the roll of whom all Mark Masons
were justly proud . In drinking their health tho brethren had to remember thafc the Past Grand Masters had done-much for Mark Masonry , and through their efforts the degree stood much higher than it did some years ago . Thanks were due to them for their zeal in the cause , and the exertions they had made in promoting its success . As to the Dnke of Albany , although he was the youngest
of the Past Grand Masters , yet his social rank entitled him to be placed first on the roll . He had done mnch for Mark Masonry , and the brethren were pleased at the position he had taken . For the other Past Grand Masters , nothing could be said of them bufc would redound to their credit . Bro . Edgar Bowyer proposed the next toast—the R . W . Deputy
Grand Mark Master Mason , the Earl of Kintore , and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Pasfc . All recognise the zeal of the Earl of Kintore , while the other Grand Officers have fully evinced the interest they take in the advancement of the Order . Bro . Matier , in responding , said this toast was one of the most comprehensive character that could possibly be proposed in Mark Masonry . Ifc was the health of those who had carried on , and who would continue to carry
on , tbe work of the Order from day to day , and from week to week . Lord Kintore afc some future day , probably nofc very long distant , would be the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master of the English Mark Degree , and ho was certain that . when the brethren found his lordshi p in that position , they would find him the same genial , hearty , and earnest ruler thafc they had fonnd him in the position of Depnt y Grand Master . So far as regarded himself he conld say bnt
"ttle , but let him call tho attention of fche brethren present to the services of some of the other Grand Officers who wore pre ? eut , nnd . of others who were absent . He asked the ladies and tho brethren to | >' P- cordial recognition to the services of Bro . Frederick Binckes , tne Grand Secretary , who , unfortunately , owing to ilinoss , was absent for the first time since these Festivals of tho Mark Benevolent mill
were established . Ho was sure all regretted his absence , and Hoped he would be speedily restored to health and strength . Ho would now ask them to pay a tribute of respect , of well-deserved admiration , to one who was present , the Assistant Grand Secretary , 18 S ° od friend Brother Dewar . No one knew better the atten-
Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
tion Bro . Dewar bestowed upon the duties which devolved upon him ; no ono knew better than ho did how faithfully and honestly thoso duties were discharged . In proposing the health of tho Chairman Bro . Matier recounted the heavy labour Sir Pryse Pryse had gone through in order that ho might fulfil his engagement that evening . The amonnt of energy he
had displayed demanded from tho brethren the largest recognition , and he was sure they would givo it . Tho Chairman assured tho brethren that when ho was nsked to fill tho post that he now held ho consented with great reluctance ; ho might say at onco and openly , he was a very bad hand at after dinnor speeches or talking generally . In his own Province he was willing to undertake any work ;
but ho wished to bo left alono after dinner . If he had his own way he wonld like to havo tho speaking got through before dinner , as he might then not suffer from dyspepsia . He should prefer having to work all tho ceremonies in the Degree than to make a speech . He trusted that the fnnd had not lost from any lapse on his part ; indeed , ho thought ho might say it had not . Ho believed the fund
would benefit to-night more than it did last year , and tho result be nearer £ 1000 than it was last year . After a Welsh melody , tastefully rendered by Bro . fche Rev . Jonathan Marsden , tho Chairman proposed tho toasfc of the evening—Prosperity to tho Mark Grand Benevolent Fund . Ho folt some difficulty about this toasfc ; ho took great blame to himself because ho thonght it was essential to fche duty of a Mark
Master Mason , let alono one in the position ho now held , to know tho working of the Charities of Masonry , so thafc they might , afc any rate , be ablo to ansvvor any questions or explain any points thafc might be pnt to them about tho disbursement of the funds , and any other points regarding it . Tho bye-laws of the fund laid down tho principles on which ifc was distributed , and in respect to this tho Assist .
G . Secretary had given him some figures . The fnnd waa instituted in 1868 , and from thafc timo the sums collected and invested with interest thereon amounted to £ 3 , 850 . During that period GG petitioners had been relieved , with grants amounting to £ 938 , and thero had been transferred fo tho Educational Fund a snm of £ 1 , 018 , and to the Benevolent Fund £ 1 , 800 . There had also been invested on account
of tho Benevolent Fnnd another sum of £ 900 . Tho subscription list last year was large , but he believed this year it would be larger . Eleven boys and two girls were educated at the expense of the Educational Fund , afc an annual cost of £ 106 , and there were three more candidates for those benefits . The children were not removed from the charge of their parents , but wero educated near their homes .
He now co / mo to an itom which he thought spoke for itself , as it showed how economically fche fnnd was administered . Hitherto the working expenses had been only £ 74 . He knew something about accounts , and he was sure nothing could bo worked more economically than this fund . With these few words he -proposed the
toast of Success to the Mark Benevolent Fund . In responding , Bro . Dewar said he had that day received a note from Bro . Binckes , who was staying at Clacton-on-Sea , saying that ho felt in such very uncertain health thafc ho thonght a few clays more rest advisable . Bro . Dewar then read the list of subscriptions , which were as follows : —
£ a d Crawshaw Bailey ( Monmouthshire ) - - 52 9 6 George Dalrymple ( Cumberland and Westmoreland ) - 26 10 0 Charles S Lane ( Northumberland and Durham ) - 28 7 0 John Lane ( Dovon ) - •- - - - 15 15 0 Eev J Marsden ( Sonth Wales ) - 40 0 0 Rp . v 0 J Martyn ( East Anglia )
J W Woodall ( N and E Yorkshire ) - - 22 1 O Chas H Driver ( Four Kings' Council , Allied Degrees ) - 31 10 0 E B Florence ( Bon Accord T . I . ) - - 21 0 0 H R Hatherly ( Newstead T . I . ) - - 20 17 6 James Moon ( Old Kent T . T . ) - - 61 7 6 George Lambert ( Grand Masters' Lodge ) - - 5 5 0
Wm March ( Unattached ; - - - - 10 10 0 Alfred Williams ( Unattached ) - - . 5 5 0 William Barkley - ¦ - No . 59 10 10 0 J H Banks - - - - 60 26 2 6 H G Barwell - - - - 92 15 15 0 Edgar Bowyer - - - - 315 10 10 0 Henri Brett - - - 235 27 6 0
Charles Conpland ... 226 43 13 0 J Mc N Davis - - - - 265 16 4 0 Henri Faija .... 144 10 10 0 Edwin Gilbert .... 223 John Harrison - - - - 62 21 15 0 George Hollington - - - 173 12 0 0 A H Jefferis - - - - 32 10 10 0 S . G . Kirchoffer .... 54 10 10 0
G F Lancaster .... 305 47 7 0 FLanranco - - - - 13 26 5 0 H 0 Miller - - - - 34 13 0 0 Wm Morris - - - . 257 0 1 0 George Powell - - - - 1 550
John Smith - - - - 302 21 5 0 WE Stewart .... 7 21 0 0 John Tomkins - - - - 225 21 5 0 G . L . Woodley - - - - 38 5 10 0 Two years ago , Bro . Dewa" said the ! subscription list amounted to £ 553 ; last year it was £ 557 . They had not anticipated a very largo
increase ou thafc amount ; but it was his privilege and pleasure to announce that , under tho presidency of Sir Pryse Pryse , tho subscription list this year amounted to the magnificent sum of £ 723 Is . When the Fund was established , £ 100 , £ 120 , or £ 130 was regarded as a liberal subscription ; and when they received as much as £ 500 it
waa considered they had got as much as they might expect . The contributions now exceeded their most sanguine expectations . The other toasts were the Board of Stewards , responded to by Bro . James Moon ; The Ladies , proposed by Bro . Alfred Williams , and responded to most eloquently by Bro . R . P . Spice .
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Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
FESTIVAL OF THE MARK BENEVOLENT FUND .
TAKING into consideration tho vast strides made by the Mark Master Masons of England and Wales , and the Colonies and Dependencies of tho British Crown , dnring the last few years , and bearing in mind the popularity that attaches to this Festival — whicb has been over and over again described as " The most enjoyable meetinsr of the year "—we are not astonished to find thafc we havo to
chronicle another success as regards the gathering of Wednesday last . Tbe Chairman whom the Execntive had secured for tho occasion , to use his own words , had no great stomach for making a speech , bnt if they wonld set some work before him , ho felt he could show them how ifc could be carried out . However this may be , we are inclined to accept Bro . Matier's assertion
that Sir Pryse Pryse had nofc been an idle man , when he stated that he loft Paris on Sunday , and in fche interval had attended a Masonio meeting in South Wales , whence ho had to return , by tho "Flving Dutchman , " to keep the appointment at fche Crystal Palace on Wednesday last . One source of regret was prevalent throughout the evening;—the absence of Bro . Frederick Binckes , who is
endeavouringto recruit his overtaxed energies at quiet little " Clacton-on-Sea . " It is nofc too mnch to say that the Mark Benevolent Fund owes mnch of the success that attaches to ifc entirely to the zeal of tho Grand Secretary of the Mark Degrpe , and we feel no one conld possibly have regretted enforced absence on such an occasion as this Annnal Festival more than our esteemed brother . The Chairman of the day
was snpported by Bros , the Baron de Ferripres , M . P ., and Alfred Williams P . G . D ., who filled the Vice-Presidents' chairs ; Rev . J . Marsden D . P . G . M . South Wales , J . Moon Old Kent Lodge , W . Barklpy P . M . 59 P . G . Steward , J . H . Banks P . M . 151 60 G . I . G ., H . R . Hatberley G . M . O . P . G . S . Notts ., C . S . Lane P . G . D ., J . Jenkyn Jones W . M . 116 , W . Watkins G . Std . Br . Prov . Grand Sec . Monmouthshire ,
P . Davison Grand Treasurer , D . M . Dewar Assistant Grand Secretary , C . F . Matier P . G . W ., J . H . Wynne P . G . Steward , W . Maple Old Kent Lodge , John Lane W . M . 319 , Edgar Bowyer W . M . 315 , J . MoDavis W . M . 265 , C . Conpland P . M . 226 , G . Powell Treasnrer 1 , G . Hollington P . M . 173 , W . March 173 , F . Laurence P . M . 13 , R . Thrnpp P . G . J . O ., A . H . Jefferis 32 . Henri Brett S . W . 235 , T . J .
Pulley P . M . 235 266 54 75 Prov . Grand Secretary Berks and Oxon , John Skinner Old Kent Lodge , William Lake P . M . 78 Provincial Grand Registrar Cornwall , H . Massey , W . W . Morgan , & c . & c . After the banquet , which gave every satisfaction , the chairman gave the Loyal toast—the Qneen and Mark Masonry . Frequently as this toast is given , it never is put forward with more acclaim than among
Mark Master Masons . In speaking to the second fconsfc—tbe Most Worshipfnl Mark Master Mason , the Right Hon . Lord Hennikerthe chairman said that , punctual , painstaking , thoroughly understanding his work , as Lord Henniker did , he at the same time possessed a clear perception which enabled him to win the esteem of all with whom he was associated . It was well recognised that the
Grand Mark Master was untiring in his endeavonrs to promote tho welfare of the degree . Now , if any of his Lordship ' s coadjutors would give him an intimation to the effect that should he at any time pay a visit to the far-off Province of South Wales , he ( Sir Pryse Pryse ) conld assure him tho brethren there would give him a cordial welcome .
Baron de Ferrieres , M . P ., proposed the next toast , —The Past Grand Mark Master Masons , the Dnke of Albany , Lord Leigh , the Ear ] of Carnarvon , Lord Holmesdale , W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., Canon Portal , Earl Percy , the Earl of Limerick , and the Earl of Lathom . According to the custom of the Mark Degree the Grand Masters only presided over them for the space of three years , consequently there was a series of Past Masters on the roll of whom all Mark Masons
were justly proud . In drinking their health tho brethren had to remember thafc the Past Grand Masters had done-much for Mark Masonry , and through their efforts the degree stood much higher than it did some years ago . Thanks were due to them for their zeal in the cause , and the exertions they had made in promoting its success . As to the Dnke of Albany , although he was the youngest
of the Past Grand Masters , yet his social rank entitled him to be placed first on the roll . He had done mnch for Mark Masonry , and the brethren were pleased at the position he had taken . For the other Past Grand Masters , nothing could be said of them bufc would redound to their credit . Bro . Edgar Bowyer proposed the next toast—the R . W . Deputy
Grand Mark Master Mason , the Earl of Kintore , and the rest of the Grand Officers Present and Pasfc . All recognise the zeal of the Earl of Kintore , while the other Grand Officers have fully evinced the interest they take in the advancement of the Order . Bro . Matier , in responding , said this toast was one of the most comprehensive character that could possibly be proposed in Mark Masonry . Ifc was the health of those who had carried on , and who would continue to carry
on , tbe work of the Order from day to day , and from week to week . Lord Kintore afc some future day , probably nofc very long distant , would be the Most Worshipfnl Grand Master of the English Mark Degree , and ho was certain that . when the brethren found his lordshi p in that position , they would find him the same genial , hearty , and earnest ruler thafc they had fonnd him in the position of Depnt y Grand Master . So far as regarded himself he conld say bnt
"ttle , but let him call tho attention of fche brethren present to the services of some of the other Grand Officers who wore pre ? eut , nnd . of others who were absent . He asked the ladies and tho brethren to | >' P- cordial recognition to the services of Bro . Frederick Binckes , tne Grand Secretary , who , unfortunately , owing to ilinoss , was absent for the first time since these Festivals of tho Mark Benevolent mill
were established . Ho was sure all regretted his absence , and Hoped he would be speedily restored to health and strength . Ho would now ask them to pay a tribute of respect , of well-deserved admiration , to one who was present , the Assistant Grand Secretary , 18 S ° od friend Brother Dewar . No one knew better the atten-
Festival Of The Mark Benevolent Fund.
tion Bro . Dewar bestowed upon the duties which devolved upon him ; no ono knew better than ho did how faithfully and honestly thoso duties were discharged . In proposing the health of tho Chairman Bro . Matier recounted the heavy labour Sir Pryse Pryse had gone through in order that ho might fulfil his engagement that evening . The amonnt of energy he
had displayed demanded from tho brethren the largest recognition , and he was sure they would givo it . Tho Chairman assured tho brethren that when ho was nsked to fill tho post that he now held ho consented with great reluctance ; ho might say at onco and openly , he was a very bad hand at after dinnor speeches or talking generally . In his own Province he was willing to undertake any work ;
but ho wished to bo left alono after dinner . If he had his own way he wonld like to havo tho speaking got through before dinner , as he might then not suffer from dyspepsia . He should prefer having to work all tho ceremonies in the Degree than to make a speech . He trusted that the fnnd had not lost from any lapse on his part ; indeed , ho thought ho might say it had not . Ho believed the fund
would benefit to-night more than it did last year , and tho result be nearer £ 1000 than it was last year . After a Welsh melody , tastefully rendered by Bro . fche Rev . Jonathan Marsden , tho Chairman proposed tho toasfc of the evening—Prosperity to tho Mark Grand Benevolent Fund . Ho folt some difficulty about this toasfc ; ho took great blame to himself because ho thonght it was essential to fche duty of a Mark
Master Mason , let alono one in the position ho now held , to know tho working of the Charities of Masonry , so thafc they might , afc any rate , be ablo to ansvvor any questions or explain any points thafc might be pnt to them about tho disbursement of the funds , and any other points regarding it . Tho bye-laws of the fund laid down tho principles on which ifc was distributed , and in respect to this tho Assist .
G . Secretary had given him some figures . The fnnd waa instituted in 1868 , and from thafc timo the sums collected and invested with interest thereon amounted to £ 3 , 850 . During that period GG petitioners had been relieved , with grants amounting to £ 938 , and thero had been transferred fo tho Educational Fund a snm of £ 1 , 018 , and to the Benevolent Fund £ 1 , 800 . There had also been invested on account
of tho Benevolent Fnnd another sum of £ 900 . Tho subscription list last year was large , but he believed this year it would be larger . Eleven boys and two girls were educated at the expense of the Educational Fund , afc an annual cost of £ 106 , and there were three more candidates for those benefits . The children were not removed from the charge of their parents , but wero educated near their homes .
He now co / mo to an itom which he thought spoke for itself , as it showed how economically fche fnnd was administered . Hitherto the working expenses had been only £ 74 . He knew something about accounts , and he was sure nothing could bo worked more economically than this fund . With these few words he -proposed the
toast of Success to the Mark Benevolent Fund . In responding , Bro . Dewar said he had that day received a note from Bro . Binckes , who was staying at Clacton-on-Sea , saying that ho felt in such very uncertain health thafc ho thonght a few clays more rest advisable . Bro . Dewar then read the list of subscriptions , which were as follows : —
£ a d Crawshaw Bailey ( Monmouthshire ) - - 52 9 6 George Dalrymple ( Cumberland and Westmoreland ) - 26 10 0 Charles S Lane ( Northumberland and Durham ) - 28 7 0 John Lane ( Dovon ) - •- - - - 15 15 0 Eev J Marsden ( Sonth Wales ) - 40 0 0 Rp . v 0 J Martyn ( East Anglia )
J W Woodall ( N and E Yorkshire ) - - 22 1 O Chas H Driver ( Four Kings' Council , Allied Degrees ) - 31 10 0 E B Florence ( Bon Accord T . I . ) - - 21 0 0 H R Hatherly ( Newstead T . I . ) - - 20 17 6 James Moon ( Old Kent T . T . ) - - 61 7 6 George Lambert ( Grand Masters' Lodge ) - - 5 5 0
Wm March ( Unattached ; - - - - 10 10 0 Alfred Williams ( Unattached ) - - . 5 5 0 William Barkley - ¦ - No . 59 10 10 0 J H Banks - - - - 60 26 2 6 H G Barwell - - - - 92 15 15 0 Edgar Bowyer - - - - 315 10 10 0 Henri Brett - - - 235 27 6 0
Charles Conpland ... 226 43 13 0 J Mc N Davis - - - - 265 16 4 0 Henri Faija .... 144 10 10 0 Edwin Gilbert .... 223 John Harrison - - - - 62 21 15 0 George Hollington - - - 173 12 0 0 A H Jefferis - - - - 32 10 10 0 S . G . Kirchoffer .... 54 10 10 0
G F Lancaster .... 305 47 7 0 FLanranco - - - - 13 26 5 0 H 0 Miller - - - - 34 13 0 0 Wm Morris - - - . 257 0 1 0 George Powell - - - - 1 550
John Smith - - - - 302 21 5 0 WE Stewart .... 7 21 0 0 John Tomkins - - - - 225 21 5 0 G . L . Woodley - - - - 38 5 10 0 Two years ago , Bro . Dewa" said the ! subscription list amounted to £ 553 ; last year it was £ 557 . They had not anticipated a very largo
increase ou thafc amount ; but it was his privilege and pleasure to announce that , under tho presidency of Sir Pryse Pryse , tho subscription list this year amounted to the magnificent sum of £ 723 Is . When the Fund was established , £ 100 , £ 120 , or £ 130 was regarded as a liberal subscription ; and when they received as much as £ 500 it
waa considered they had got as much as they might expect . The contributions now exceeded their most sanguine expectations . The other toasts were the Board of Stewards , responded to by Bro . James Moon ; The Ladies , proposed by Bro . Alfred Williams , and responded to most eloquently by Bro . R . P . Spice .