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The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . E . Chapman , S . W . ; Thos . Burnside , J . W . ; W . J . Ebbetts , S . D . ; W . J . Fisher , J . D . ; JohnNorthcott , I . G . ; Edward Terry , Treas . ; John Paige , Sec . ; J . D . Beveridge , D . C . ; W . S . Penley , Org . ; P . Soman , E . Rosenthal , Dr . M . Coffin , and H . Nicholls , Stwds ; and G . F . Swan . Tyler .
To each the WORSHIPFUL MASTER addressed a few words of acknowledgment of past services , and of encouragement for the future . In the absence of Bro . Burnside ( who is shortly expected back from America ) , the collar of J . W . was taken by Bro . Edmund Rosenthal . Bro , Harry Nicholls was also unable to attend in consequence of duties elsewhere . Immediately the necessary formalities had been concluded ,
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said : Brethren , —It is with extreme satisfaction that I rise to propose the election as an honorary member of the Savage Club Lodge of the Right Worshipful H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , P . G . W . Two years ago , his illustrious father , the M . W . the Grand Master , conferred signal honour upon this lodge by becoming its first honorary member ; and I am sure the further
announcement I have to make will be received with acclamation . Not only does Prince Albert Victor say it will afford him much pleasure to become an honorary member of the Savage Club Lodge , but his Royal Highness most kindly adds that "he hopes to be able , during the ensuing spring or summer , to have the gratification of meeting the brethren at dinner . " I am sure that I may promise him , in your name , not only a Masonic , but also a truly Savage , welcome .
The motion for the election of Prince Albert Victor as an honorary member was seconded by Bro . CHAPMAN , and was unanimously agreed to amid a scene of marked enthusiasm . The W . M . explained that , owing to the departure of Bro . Sir Somers Vine , the I . P . M ., on a mission connected with the Imperial Institute , he
had already been presented with the P . M . s jewel , which he was desirous of wearing in India and in Austral ia , particularly the latter colony . Sir Somers could not be present in the flesh , but he was there in the spirit , as the following telegram ( read by the W . M . ) testified ; Singapore .
Convey my kindest fraternal greetings to Bro . Catling , and all my brethren of the Savage Club Lodge . My heart is with them . I will drink their health half-an-hour after midnight , when they will be sitting down to dinner . Soon afterwards the lodge was closed , and the manner in which the business was conducted evoked warm commendation from the visiting brethren .
A procession was marshalled by the D . of C-, and the company adjourned to the Grand Hall of the Freemasons' Tavern . The W . M ., of course , presided . On his right in the order named were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q C , G . Reg . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; Sir H . Isaacs , P . M . ; Gordon Smith , P . M , ; Capt . Potter , P . M . ; Col . Hare ,
and Dr . I . Zacharie , P . G . M . California . On the left of the W . M . were the Installing Master , Bro . Edward Terry . P . M ., P . G . S . ; Sir F . W . Truscolt , P . M . and P . G . W . ; Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . and Pres . Board of Gen . Purps . ; R . Clutton , P . G . D . ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . S . M . Hancock , P . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; and Lennox Browne , P . M .
The other brethren and visitors , together considerably over a hundred , included—Bros . G . S . Jealous , Major Harvey Stuart , George Tarran , W . E . ' Stewart , John Northcott , H . Johnson . C . B . Birch , W . R . Ingram , T . B . Hardy . M . Phipps Jackson , Hawes Craven , Walter Clifford . Deane Brand , J . Crawford Wilson , Alfred Morrell , James
Catling , of Cambridge , Major C . F . Roe , F . J . Potter , Samson George , Harry Nicholls , Herbert Campbell , W . Ganz , P . G . O . ; H . Van der Weyde , D . Law , A . H . Haigh , E . Rosenthal , Major Cook , John Terry , C . C . ; Oscar Barrett ; the veteran Henry Russell , of ' - ' Cheer . Boys , Cheer , " fame ; Wm . Senior , M . R . Mayer , Leo P . Thomas , J . L . Toole , H . Beerbohm-Tree , Dr . Eugene Goddard , E . Seigeant Lee , H . S . Wellcome , R . C . Sudlow , Tito Mattei , W . B . Fendick , W . Bohm , J . P . Ft-arfield , Sir W . L . Young ,
H . E . Diamond , D . G . Anderson , J . W . Thorpe , W . Lake , G . Fairchild , Bishop , W . S . Penley , F . H . Macklin , J . D . Beveridge , Charles Townley , P . Soman , M'Naughton Jones , A . Gordon Sa ' amon , E . Sneiling , T . W . Wenman , J . Fernandez , W . Lestocq , VV . Tinney , W . H . Cobb , Hugsett , R . E . Goffin , G . Hatch , Courtice Pounds , Ben . Davies , Franklin Clive , H . E . Thorndike , J . Radcliffe , ] . L . Cross , E . Alpe , E . Milner , W . S . Humphrey , E . Bending , E . A . Perry , Major " G . D . Giles , E . J . Odell , T . Drew , R . Baker , Dan Godfrey , and J . Lobb , C . C .
The banquet was splendidly served under the direction of Bro . Madell , the courteous and very efficient manager to Messrs . S piers and Pond , and during its progress the following selection of operatic , dance , and classical music was played under the direction of Bro . Lieut . Dan Godfrey Overture , " Die Felsenm'ihle ; " selection , " Pepita ; " valse , " Atalanta ;"
cornet solo , " Standchen , " Sergt , Knight ; Polish dances ( Nos . i and 2 ) ; Hungarian dance , arranged by D . Godfrey , jun . ; selection , " The Yeomen ofthe Guard ; " valse Espagnol , "Natalia ; " cornet solo , "Love ' s old sweet song , " Sergt . Knight ; and selection of Spanish dances , arranged by D . Godfrey , jun .
Several of these performances were loudly applauded , and , undoubtedly , gave great delight to the listener at intervals in the animated
conversation . The W . M ., in proposing the first toast , said ; In reading the other day the volume of speeches by H . R . H . the Grand Master , I observed one in which he referred to the objections felt in some circles to secret societies . The Prince went on to say " I am convinced that her Majesty has no more
loyal subjects than are the Freemasons of England . " ( Cheers . ) With that assurance , and with the knowledge that the members of the Savage Club are especially loyal , feeling as we do that we owe very much to the Grand Master , I give you the toast of "The Queen and the Craft . " ( Cheers . ) The National Anthem having been played by the band ,
The W . M . said : " Brethren , I have two pleasant announcements to make —For the next hour there will be no speeches , and you may smoke . " This double intimation was received with laughter and applause , the interval b ing arranged in order to enable those brethren who had professional engagements to give their respective entertainments bftfore leaving . The W . M ., in resuming the toasts , gave "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " He said i The announcements I have already made in
The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
the lodge will testify to the growing interest of H . R . H . the Grand Master in the Savage Club Lodge . H . R . H . andother friends showed great interest in the establishment of the lodge , and when the desire of the members of the Club was placed before his Royal Highness , he at once graciously consented to become the first honorary member of the lodge . A year ago , he sent by the hands of my esteemed predecessor , Sir Somers Vine , that
handsome memorial of his goodwill towards the lodge in the shape of the silver and ivory gavel used by her Majesty in laying the foundation-stone of the Imperial Institute . And on this occasion , when 1 ventured to ask his Royal Highness for some further mark of his favour , he was graciously pleased to assent . The intimation sent that the R . W . H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor , P . G . W ., would become an honorary member of this lodge , was graciously
accepted and we have had this afternoon the pleasure of electing him . ( Cheers . ) In sending the announcement of his consent , Prince Albert Victor said : " It will afford me much pleasure to become an honorary member of the lodge , and , further , to hope that during the ensuing spring or summer to have the gratification of meeting the brethren at dinner . "
( Cheers . ) These are matters which appeal to us specially as members of this lodge . With regard to the interest taken by his Royal Highness the Grand Master in the Craft , there are those at this table who know better than I do how much his Royal Highness has laboured lo spread and increase Freemasonry in this country . ( Cheers . )
In proposing "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said ; This toast is a very important one , because the Grand Officers not only took a kindly interest in the commencement of this lodge , but by endeavouring to be present with us on all occasions—not only at our festive gatherings , but at the work of the lodge—have greatly encouraged us . On the present occasion
the R . W . the Dep . G . M . hoped to be here down to two or three days ago . I have had three letters from him couched in the kindest terms , and expressing the great gratification he had derived from being present at our gatherings , and stating that nothing but absence from London would prevent his attendance . We are , however , honoured by a number of Grand Officers
whose names are honoured wherever Freemasonry is known . I need not attempt in the presence of so many well-known brethren to enlarge on the merits and claims of the Grand Officers , but will only assure them that the Savage Club entertain for the executive the deepest feelings of gratitude . I will couple with the toast the name of Bro . Sir John Monckton . ( Applause . )
Bro . Sir J . B . MONCKTON , P . G . W ., in responding , humorously referred to a forthcoming book on the use and abuse of after-dinnerspeeches , remarking thattherewerefewwhofortheirsins had to listen to more after-dinner speaking than he had , whilst few hated it more cordially . On ihe part of the Grand Officers he thanked them for the kindly manner in which they had received the toast , and said he was sure they would not desire him to occupy the place of those who had so kindly consented to entertain them on the platform .
Bro . F . A , PHILBRICK , Q . C , G . Reg ., in proposing the next toast , "The Savage Club Lodge , " said : I feel great trepidation in standing between this company for one moment and the entertainment which is provided for us , and to which we listen with so much pleasure and delight , but I am quite sure that all of us , even those who contribute so kindly to our amusement this evening , would feel that the programme was indeed wanting
did we not drink success to the Savage Club Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Your W . M . has said that the foundation of this lodge was regarded with great interest by those who have the direction of the affairs of Masonry , and that from the highest—from the Grand Master of the Craft downwards—the greatest interest has been shown in the success and prosperity of this lodge . Those of us who are your guests this evening are especially glad lo be able
to recall the success which you have achieved , and to witness the prosperity of this lodge . VVe feel that a lodge founded as this is responds to one of the wants—the common wants—of Masons , considered as human beings . If I were to appeal to my distinguished friend and brother , who was recently on my right , Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., I think he would account in the medical fashion for obscure symptoms
on the ground of reflex action . Some of us consider that the products of civilisation are best shown by the reflex action of the age . I am quite satisfied that the ultra kind of civilisation to which we have attained , which has its object apparently in turning us all out much in the fashion of bricks , moulded on the same pattern , has a yearning for a little difference and a little distinction ; and that we feel in reverting for one
moment to the wilder elements of mankind , in bringing back , as it were , a reminiscence of its savagestate , we may supply a wholesome corrective to that dead-level machine which is called modern civilisation . I am sure that in founding the Savage Club Lodge this sentiment was cherished , and will be appreciated . I am sure that in all that tends to cultivate amongst Masons a little of that individuality and a little of that spirit which
distinguishes each brother from the brother who sits on his right and on his left the Savage Club Lodge has fulfilled a great and worlhy object . ( Cheers . ) The progress of this lodge verifies in a singular degree the truth I have uttered . I had the honour of being present at the consecration of the lodge , when Sir Francis W . Truscott was made ils first Master , and it has had a very successful and prosperous career during the two years of its
life . It comprises the names of 67 members on its roll , and of those 67 I believe nearly one-half are initiates in the lodge ; and I may say , as one having something to do with the administration of Masonry in one of the provinces , that that in itself is a sign and seal of success , to which few lodges haye the privilege of attaining . Happy I am to congratulate the lodge on its position , and on the fact that on this occasion there are no
fewer than three gentlemen who have been proposed as initiates in this lodge , which will bring the number of members up to 70 . It is material as showing that the success of the lodge is assured , and that it has a career before it in which it will go on prospering and to prosper . ( Cheers ) . That it should do so is , I know , the sincere wish of its members , and , 1 believe , of all ihose who are privileged to be here on the present occasion ; whilst
the multiplication of lodges , especially in the London district , has been restricted in recent years , I am satisfied that the more lodges there are like the Savage Club Lodge , in the principles on which they are founded and the fidelity with which they keep to the true traditions of the Craft and in the way in which they are worked , the better will it be
lor ihe great cause of Freemasonry , which we all have at heart , and the more will the status of our great Order be promoted and increased . ( Cheers . ) 1 will not trespass on your time further than to assure you that in the career of the lodge you have ihe hearty good wishes of all who feel that Masonry is a great power in the land and a great power for good . ( Cheers . ) Long may it continue and flourish , and may all the lodges of the
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The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
his officers for the ensuing year : Bros . W . E . Chapman , S . W . ; Thos . Burnside , J . W . ; W . J . Ebbetts , S . D . ; W . J . Fisher , J . D . ; JohnNorthcott , I . G . ; Edward Terry , Treas . ; John Paige , Sec . ; J . D . Beveridge , D . C . ; W . S . Penley , Org . ; P . Soman , E . Rosenthal , Dr . M . Coffin , and H . Nicholls , Stwds ; and G . F . Swan . Tyler .
To each the WORSHIPFUL MASTER addressed a few words of acknowledgment of past services , and of encouragement for the future . In the absence of Bro . Burnside ( who is shortly expected back from America ) , the collar of J . W . was taken by Bro . Edmund Rosenthal . Bro , Harry Nicholls was also unable to attend in consequence of duties elsewhere . Immediately the necessary formalities had been concluded ,
The WORSHIPFUL MASTER said : Brethren , —It is with extreme satisfaction that I rise to propose the election as an honorary member of the Savage Club Lodge of the Right Worshipful H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor of Wales , P . G . W . Two years ago , his illustrious father , the M . W . the Grand Master , conferred signal honour upon this lodge by becoming its first honorary member ; and I am sure the further
announcement I have to make will be received with acclamation . Not only does Prince Albert Victor say it will afford him much pleasure to become an honorary member of the Savage Club Lodge , but his Royal Highness most kindly adds that "he hopes to be able , during the ensuing spring or summer , to have the gratification of meeting the brethren at dinner . " I am sure that I may promise him , in your name , not only a Masonic , but also a truly Savage , welcome .
The motion for the election of Prince Albert Victor as an honorary member was seconded by Bro . CHAPMAN , and was unanimously agreed to amid a scene of marked enthusiasm . The W . M . explained that , owing to the departure of Bro . Sir Somers Vine , the I . P . M ., on a mission connected with the Imperial Institute , he
had already been presented with the P . M . s jewel , which he was desirous of wearing in India and in Austral ia , particularly the latter colony . Sir Somers could not be present in the flesh , but he was there in the spirit , as the following telegram ( read by the W . M . ) testified ; Singapore .
Convey my kindest fraternal greetings to Bro . Catling , and all my brethren of the Savage Club Lodge . My heart is with them . I will drink their health half-an-hour after midnight , when they will be sitting down to dinner . Soon afterwards the lodge was closed , and the manner in which the business was conducted evoked warm commendation from the visiting brethren .
A procession was marshalled by the D . of C-, and the company adjourned to the Grand Hall of the Freemasons' Tavern . The W . M ., of course , presided . On his right in the order named were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q C , G . Reg . ; E . Letchworth , P . G . D . ; C F . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br . ; Sir H . Isaacs , P . M . ; Gordon Smith , P . M , ; Capt . Potter , P . M . ; Col . Hare ,
and Dr . I . Zacharie , P . G . M . California . On the left of the W . M . were the Installing Master , Bro . Edward Terry . P . M ., P . G . S . ; Sir F . W . Truscolt , P . M . and P . G . W . ; Sir John B . Monckton , P . G . W . ; Thomas Fenn , P . G . D . and Pres . Board of Gen . Purps . ; R . Clutton , P . G . D . ; J . H . Matthews , P . G . Std . Br . ; A . S . M . Hancock , P . M . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; J . D . Langton , P . P . G . W . Surrey ; and Lennox Browne , P . M .
The other brethren and visitors , together considerably over a hundred , included—Bros . G . S . Jealous , Major Harvey Stuart , George Tarran , W . E . ' Stewart , John Northcott , H . Johnson . C . B . Birch , W . R . Ingram , T . B . Hardy . M . Phipps Jackson , Hawes Craven , Walter Clifford . Deane Brand , J . Crawford Wilson , Alfred Morrell , James
Catling , of Cambridge , Major C . F . Roe , F . J . Potter , Samson George , Harry Nicholls , Herbert Campbell , W . Ganz , P . G . O . ; H . Van der Weyde , D . Law , A . H . Haigh , E . Rosenthal , Major Cook , John Terry , C . C . ; Oscar Barrett ; the veteran Henry Russell , of ' - ' Cheer . Boys , Cheer , " fame ; Wm . Senior , M . R . Mayer , Leo P . Thomas , J . L . Toole , H . Beerbohm-Tree , Dr . Eugene Goddard , E . Seigeant Lee , H . S . Wellcome , R . C . Sudlow , Tito Mattei , W . B . Fendick , W . Bohm , J . P . Ft-arfield , Sir W . L . Young ,
H . E . Diamond , D . G . Anderson , J . W . Thorpe , W . Lake , G . Fairchild , Bishop , W . S . Penley , F . H . Macklin , J . D . Beveridge , Charles Townley , P . Soman , M'Naughton Jones , A . Gordon Sa ' amon , E . Sneiling , T . W . Wenman , J . Fernandez , W . Lestocq , VV . Tinney , W . H . Cobb , Hugsett , R . E . Goffin , G . Hatch , Courtice Pounds , Ben . Davies , Franklin Clive , H . E . Thorndike , J . Radcliffe , ] . L . Cross , E . Alpe , E . Milner , W . S . Humphrey , E . Bending , E . A . Perry , Major " G . D . Giles , E . J . Odell , T . Drew , R . Baker , Dan Godfrey , and J . Lobb , C . C .
The banquet was splendidly served under the direction of Bro . Madell , the courteous and very efficient manager to Messrs . S piers and Pond , and during its progress the following selection of operatic , dance , and classical music was played under the direction of Bro . Lieut . Dan Godfrey Overture , " Die Felsenm'ihle ; " selection , " Pepita ; " valse , " Atalanta ;"
cornet solo , " Standchen , " Sergt , Knight ; Polish dances ( Nos . i and 2 ) ; Hungarian dance , arranged by D . Godfrey , jun . ; selection , " The Yeomen ofthe Guard ; " valse Espagnol , "Natalia ; " cornet solo , "Love ' s old sweet song , " Sergt . Knight ; and selection of Spanish dances , arranged by D . Godfrey , jun .
Several of these performances were loudly applauded , and , undoubtedly , gave great delight to the listener at intervals in the animated
conversation . The W . M ., in proposing the first toast , said ; In reading the other day the volume of speeches by H . R . H . the Grand Master , I observed one in which he referred to the objections felt in some circles to secret societies . The Prince went on to say " I am convinced that her Majesty has no more
loyal subjects than are the Freemasons of England . " ( Cheers . ) With that assurance , and with the knowledge that the members of the Savage Club are especially loyal , feeling as we do that we owe very much to the Grand Master , I give you the toast of "The Queen and the Craft . " ( Cheers . ) The National Anthem having been played by the band ,
The W . M . said : " Brethren , I have two pleasant announcements to make —For the next hour there will be no speeches , and you may smoke . " This double intimation was received with laughter and applause , the interval b ing arranged in order to enable those brethren who had professional engagements to give their respective entertainments bftfore leaving . The W . M ., in resuming the toasts , gave "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " He said i The announcements I have already made in
The Savage Club Lodge, No. 2190.
the lodge will testify to the growing interest of H . R . H . the Grand Master in the Savage Club Lodge . H . R . H . andother friends showed great interest in the establishment of the lodge , and when the desire of the members of the Club was placed before his Royal Highness , he at once graciously consented to become the first honorary member of the lodge . A year ago , he sent by the hands of my esteemed predecessor , Sir Somers Vine , that
handsome memorial of his goodwill towards the lodge in the shape of the silver and ivory gavel used by her Majesty in laying the foundation-stone of the Imperial Institute . And on this occasion , when 1 ventured to ask his Royal Highness for some further mark of his favour , he was graciously pleased to assent . The intimation sent that the R . W . H . R . H . Prince Albert Victor , P . G . W ., would become an honorary member of this lodge , was graciously
accepted and we have had this afternoon the pleasure of electing him . ( Cheers . ) In sending the announcement of his consent , Prince Albert Victor said : " It will afford me much pleasure to become an honorary member of the lodge , and , further , to hope that during the ensuing spring or summer to have the gratification of meeting the brethren at dinner . "
( Cheers . ) These are matters which appeal to us specially as members of this lodge . With regard to the interest taken by his Royal Highness the Grand Master in the Craft , there are those at this table who know better than I do how much his Royal Highness has laboured lo spread and increase Freemasonry in this country . ( Cheers . )
In proposing "The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the W . M . said ; This toast is a very important one , because the Grand Officers not only took a kindly interest in the commencement of this lodge , but by endeavouring to be present with us on all occasions—not only at our festive gatherings , but at the work of the lodge—have greatly encouraged us . On the present occasion
the R . W . the Dep . G . M . hoped to be here down to two or three days ago . I have had three letters from him couched in the kindest terms , and expressing the great gratification he had derived from being present at our gatherings , and stating that nothing but absence from London would prevent his attendance . We are , however , honoured by a number of Grand Officers
whose names are honoured wherever Freemasonry is known . I need not attempt in the presence of so many well-known brethren to enlarge on the merits and claims of the Grand Officers , but will only assure them that the Savage Club entertain for the executive the deepest feelings of gratitude . I will couple with the toast the name of Bro . Sir John Monckton . ( Applause . )
Bro . Sir J . B . MONCKTON , P . G . W ., in responding , humorously referred to a forthcoming book on the use and abuse of after-dinnerspeeches , remarking thattherewerefewwhofortheirsins had to listen to more after-dinner speaking than he had , whilst few hated it more cordially . On ihe part of the Grand Officers he thanked them for the kindly manner in which they had received the toast , and said he was sure they would not desire him to occupy the place of those who had so kindly consented to entertain them on the platform .
Bro . F . A , PHILBRICK , Q . C , G . Reg ., in proposing the next toast , "The Savage Club Lodge , " said : I feel great trepidation in standing between this company for one moment and the entertainment which is provided for us , and to which we listen with so much pleasure and delight , but I am quite sure that all of us , even those who contribute so kindly to our amusement this evening , would feel that the programme was indeed wanting
did we not drink success to the Savage Club Lodge . ( Cheers . ) Your W . M . has said that the foundation of this lodge was regarded with great interest by those who have the direction of the affairs of Masonry , and that from the highest—from the Grand Master of the Craft downwards—the greatest interest has been shown in the success and prosperity of this lodge . Those of us who are your guests this evening are especially glad lo be able
to recall the success which you have achieved , and to witness the prosperity of this lodge . VVe feel that a lodge founded as this is responds to one of the wants—the common wants—of Masons , considered as human beings . If I were to appeal to my distinguished friend and brother , who was recently on my right , Bro . Lennox Browne , P . M ., I think he would account in the medical fashion for obscure symptoms
on the ground of reflex action . Some of us consider that the products of civilisation are best shown by the reflex action of the age . I am quite satisfied that the ultra kind of civilisation to which we have attained , which has its object apparently in turning us all out much in the fashion of bricks , moulded on the same pattern , has a yearning for a little difference and a little distinction ; and that we feel in reverting for one
moment to the wilder elements of mankind , in bringing back , as it were , a reminiscence of its savagestate , we may supply a wholesome corrective to that dead-level machine which is called modern civilisation . I am sure that in founding the Savage Club Lodge this sentiment was cherished , and will be appreciated . I am sure that in all that tends to cultivate amongst Masons a little of that individuality and a little of that spirit which
distinguishes each brother from the brother who sits on his right and on his left the Savage Club Lodge has fulfilled a great and worlhy object . ( Cheers . ) The progress of this lodge verifies in a singular degree the truth I have uttered . I had the honour of being present at the consecration of the lodge , when Sir Francis W . Truscott was made ils first Master , and it has had a very successful and prosperous career during the two years of its
life . It comprises the names of 67 members on its roll , and of those 67 I believe nearly one-half are initiates in the lodge ; and I may say , as one having something to do with the administration of Masonry in one of the provinces , that that in itself is a sign and seal of success , to which few lodges haye the privilege of attaining . Happy I am to congratulate the lodge on its position , and on the fact that on this occasion there are no
fewer than three gentlemen who have been proposed as initiates in this lodge , which will bring the number of members up to 70 . It is material as showing that the success of the lodge is assured , and that it has a career before it in which it will go on prospering and to prosper . ( Cheers ) . That it should do so is , I know , the sincere wish of its members , and , 1 believe , of all ihose who are privileged to be here on the present occasion ; whilst
the multiplication of lodges , especially in the London district , has been restricted in recent years , I am satisfied that the more lodges there are like the Savage Club Lodge , in the principles on which they are founded and the fidelity with which they keep to the true traditions of the Craft and in the way in which they are worked , the better will it be
lor ihe great cause of Freemasonry , which we all have at heart , and the more will the status of our great Order be promoted and increased . ( Cheers . ) 1 will not trespass on your time further than to assure you that in the career of the lodge you have ihe hearty good wishes of all who feel that Masonry is a great power in the land and a great power for good . ( Cheers . ) Long may it continue and flourish , and may all the lodges of the