Nineteenth Annual Banquet Of The Logic Club.

NINETEENTH ANNUAL BANQUET OF THE LOGIC CLUB .

PRESENTATION TO BRO . J . P . FITZGERALD , P . M . A large number of members and friends of the Logic Club—to the number of over 100—assembled at the Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 28 th ult ., under the presidency of the esteemed Preceptor , Bro . Robert Manuel , P . M . 1196 , who was supported by Bros . R . D . Cummings , P . M . 216 S , Treas . ; J . J . Thomas , P . G . Std . Br ., Treasurer of the Charities Association ; Harry Nicholls , P . M . 2127 ;

Nathan Robinson , P . M . SS ; A . G . Duck , P . M . 898 ; C J . Grove , P . M . ; A . G . Neville , S . W . 2739 ; J . H . Barnes , J . W . 2127 ; Dr . Milsom Rees , S . W . 1584 ; Harry Manfield , G . Treasurer nominate ; J . M . McLeod , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . ; C . O . Hass , W . M . 1777 ; R . G . Robinson , W . M . 1531 ; C . Isler , W . M . 1471 I E . J . Gordon , W . M . 2319 ; Lionel Rignold , W . M . elect 2127 ; A . W . Watson , P . M . ; S . Garcia , P . M . ; W . G . Kent , P . M . ; O . Barnett , P . M . ; W . E .

Haycock , P . M . 1196 ; W . Foxton , J . Seaman , W . Thomas , P . M . ; M . J . Garcia , E , F . James , Gotthelf Greiner , J . W . 2076 ; J . R . Meyrick , M . Miroy , 19 ; E . Berg , E . Gatfield , John Le Hay , J . E . Hambleton , P . M . ; J . Steiner , J . T . Murray , 2127 ; G . Hering , Dr . A . Keightley , G . H . Peters , W . Blanchette , 2427 ; B . McNeill , 2127 ; J . Carnaby , G . Paxton , 43 s ; J . Madeley , 1716 ; and J . Percy Fitzgerald , P . M . 2168 , and Secretary of the Logic Club , in the vice-chair .

The following visitors were present : Bros . Richard Eve , P . G . Treas . ; G . W . Speth , P . A . G . D . C . ; J . Fernandez , P . A . G . D . C ; W . Lestocq , P . M . 1319 , Preceptor Genesius Club ; W . H . Marler , Sec . Genesius Club ; W . G . Smith , W . M . 1728 ; W . Curry , W . M . 435 ; E . Macbean , P . M . 2076 ; E . Greiner , P . M . 92 ; T . Butler , Sec . 1716 ; Sultan M . Khan , 2772 ; and W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and Messrs . R . O . Barnett , W . Arthur Bruce , F . W . Capps , E . J . Mott , and many others .

Bro . Sam Johnson , P . M . 1319 , for many years Treasurer of the Logic Club , and still a valued member of the Committee , was prevented attending by indisposition . Letters of regret for non-attendance were read from Bros , the Earl of Euston , P . G . M . Norths and Hunts ; G . Richards , Dist . G . M . Transvaal ; Henry Neville , P . A . G . D . C : Imre Kiralfy , P . A . G . D . C ; and many others .

The most interesting feature of the proceedings was a presentation to Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., of a handsome testimonial , consisting of a gold watch suitably inscribed , a gold chain and a gold bracelet for Mrs . Fitzgerald . The former bears the following inscription : "Presented to W . Bro . J . P . Fitzgerald , P . M ., by the members of the Logic Club , in sincere and fraternal appreciation of his unremitting services as Secretary for 19 years . January , 1900 . "

After banquet , " The Queen" was first honoured , followed by " The Grand Officers . " Bro . P .. EVE , P . G . Treas ., responding for the latter toast , said he did not know of any club that had done so much good for Masonry . It was the first time

he had been asked to reply for the Grand Officers on a Sunday , but they could not have a better day . Freemasonry gave them the opportunity of making themselves more extensively useful to their fellow creatures . That was a high position to attain , and every Mason should act for the benefit , not only of the Craft , but of their great humanity .

The CHAIRMAN proposed The Logic Club , and said it was their practice at these social gatherings to propose , early in the toast list , the health of an ideal . That ideal was the reverent , earnest , and accurate rendering of their beautiful ritual , with close attention to its details . In the Logic Club they strove for that ideal . He thought that since he last had the honour of presiding progress had been made towards attaining their ideal . He was very gratified to be able to announce

at this important and influential gathering one feature . They had added the graceful art of music to their rehearsals . In trying to effectively study the ritual of Freemasonry they found some differences of opinion as to the rendering of certain phrases , or the proper actions which should accompany certain stages in their ceremonies . In their club they had a working which seemed to have met with the approval of the members and also

influential approval outside . Those were the thoughts that occurred in proposing this ideal . Of the three Masons who started that ideal 19 years ago , two had passed away , and their portraits hung behind him . The one in the place of honour was deservedly so . The older members would ever remember with regret he was no longer present and have reverent regard for the memory of that charming , hearty and kindly English gentleman and loyal Mason , John Maclean .

With regard to George Buckland , he did not enjoy his acquaintance , but from all he knew , he was a worthy member of the triumvirate . One remained with them . For 19 years the one remaining had been the Secretary of the club . They knew what that that meant . During the whole of that time he had always acted on the square , done his level best , and retained his perpendicular . This was a fitting opportunity for trying to convey to the surviving founder the sense of their

appreciation of his loyal work for the club . He had stuck to the Club in its vicissitudes , never losing heart , and now when the sun of prospetity was shining they wanted to show him in a special manner their appreciation of his loyalty . This was their Bro . Jas . Percy Fitzgerald . On behalf of the club it was his privilege to ask Bro . Fiti-gerald's acceptance of a slight token of their esteem and regard ,

which he hoped would be equally gratifying to Mrs . Fitzgerald . They hoped the two recipients would live for many years to wear the gifts with pride and pleasure , and that their children would look upon them as evidence of the high regard in which they were both held by the brethren . The toast was " The Logic Club , " coupled with the name of its only surviving founder and 19 year-old Secretary , Bro . Fitzgerald .

Bro . J . PERCY FITZGERALD , P . M ., said that after the kind remarks of the Chairman and their cordial reception of the toast , it left him " poor indeed . " He felt that the year just closed was a record one in the history of the club . As the Preceptor had said , their early troubles had been serious , but they had stuck to it and , thank God , they had pulled through , and he hoped they would continue to be a factor in Masonry for many years to come . It was necessary for him to give

them some particulars as to the progress of the Logic Club during the last year . It had j . lways been the custom to place before them some figures . Thirty-six meetings had been held , the attendance reaching 1033 , or an average of 27 } . They had enrolled 49 new members . In the history of the club they had never had so successful a year . It was a record one . During the meetings they were visited by members of other lodges and these numbered 201 brethren . The Charities were a

strong point with them , for Charity was the fundamental principle upon which the Club was founded . He hoped he was not encroaching on any remarks to be made by Bro . J . J . Thomas , who looked after that portion of their work , when he told them that 2773 guineas had been subscribed by the Club . He held a letter from Bro . Richards , Dist . G . M . Transvaal , acknowledging 20 guineas sent him

for the benefit of brethren and families in South Africa in distress through the war ; 105 shillings had been subscribed to the Daily Telegraph Fund ; and £$ 5 s . to the City of London Imperial Volunteers . That showed they were doing their little best for Charity . He did not know what to say for their kindly recognition of his work , and could not find words to adequately express what he felt . He certainl y did indicate to the Preceptor that 19 years was a long time , and that

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a little retirement would be a good thing for him and probably a good thing for the Club . There were young members ; he thought one of their number might take the work . He approached one member on the subject ; but that brother said he would rather go to the front than take it . They had asked him to remain as Secretary , and he supposed he should have to do so . He felt there must be a

time when that important office would be well held by a younger member , and when they felt they wanted such a change they could tell him . He said " God bless them" for all they had done for him , and if he could at any time be ot assistance , as he hoped and trusted he had been to the younger members , his services were at their disposal .

The CHAIRMAN next gave 'The Guest of the Evening , Bro . H . Manfield . " The Mecca of all ambitious Masons was Grand Lodge—their guest had been elected by the Craft to the office of G . T ., and had won golden opinions by the courtesy with which he had conducted his candidature . Bro . HARRY MANMELD , in reply , expressed his appreciation of the honour the Craft had conferred upon him , and his gratification that the distinction had

this year been bestewed on a Provincial brother . Bro . WILLIAM THOMAS , P . M . 2168 , and Past Member of the Logic Club Committee , in proposing " The Chairman , " congratulated the club on its increasing success , and invited the members and their guests to cordially drink the health of Bro . Robert Manuel , their Chairman and Preceptor , to whose untiring efforts much of the recent progress was attributable .

The CHAIRMAN ( who was well received ) thanked his old and valued friend Bro . Wm . Thomas for the kind manner in which he had proposed the toast of the chair . The duty of presiding over the Logic Club , either when it was engaged in labour or refreshment , had its responsibilities , but really the gratifying progress of the club was largely due to the earnestness and sympathetic co-operation of the members .

Bro . J . J . THOMAS gave " The Masonic Charities , " to which Bro . J . M . MCLEOD , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . B . responded ; and Bro . Sultan MOHAMAD KHA . N , Bros . FERNANDEZ , LESTOCQ , and MARLER , responded for " The Visitors , " given by Bro . R . D . CUMMINGS . During the evening the following artistes entertained the brethren , under the

direction of Bro . J . S . Murray , Chairman of the Musical Committee : Mus Florence Daly ( who sang charmingly ) , Bros . Herbert and Edward Gatfield , Arthur Faber , Will Edwards , and McCall Chambers ; also instrumental solos by Bro . J . E . Hambleton ( 'Cello ) , Bro . E . F . James ( Bassoon ) , Bro . J . Steiner ( Flute ) , and Mr . Harlow ( Cornet ) . Miss Theresa Beney was an admirable accompanist . '

Recitations were given by Bro . J . H . Barnes ( Judas ) , Bro . Harry Nicholls ( The Property Room ) , and Bro . John Le Hay ( Entomology ) . After spending an evening of unalloyed pleasure , the large and representative gathering , before separating , joined in singing "Auld Lang Syne" and the National Anthem . Great praise is due to Bro . J . T . Murray for so ably organising the programme of Music , & c .

Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Of Derbyshire.

PROVINCIAL GRAND MARK LODGE OF DERBYSHIRE .

VISIT OF THE M . W . PRO GRAND MASTER , THE RIGHT HON . THE EARL OF EUSTON , AND HIS OFFICERS .

The annual meeting of the above Provincial Grand Lodge took place on Friday afternoon , the 2 nd instant , at the Masonic Hall , Gower-street , Derby , and proved to be the largest and most successful gathtring held since the constitution of the province under the control of Provincial Grand Master

Woodiwiss . Not merely was there a very influential attendance of Prov . Grand Officers and brethren from all parts of the shire , but the M . W . Pro Grand Master of England , Bro . the Earl of Euston , and a number of distinguished members of Mark Grand Lodge , honoured the meeting with their presence .

Bro . Woodiwiss opened the Provincial Grand Lodge , supported by the following : Bros . J . H . Lawson , D . P . G . M . ; Wm . Cooper , P . S . G . W . ; G . R . Capes , P . J . G . W . J C . F . Wardley , P . G . M . O . ; the Rev . C . W . Groves and the Rev . T . Orrell , P . G . Chaps . ; Percy Wallis , P . G . Treas . Eng ., P . G . Sec . ; W . Whittaker , P . G . Reg . i F . lliffe , P . G . D . C . ; S . F . Rowan , P . A . G . D . C . j W . P . Hall , P . P . S . G . D . ; R .

A . Little , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Woodiwiss , P . G . I . G . ; J . Walker , P . P . S . G . W . ; WJ . Piper , P . P . S . G . W . ; G . M . Bond , P . P . G . l . of W . ; W . Beadon Woodforde , P . P . J . G . W . ; J . E . Harrison , P . P . J . G . W . ; G . Tarver , P . P . J . G . W . ; E . J . H . Hoskyns , P . P . G . M . O . ; C . Webster , P . P . S . G . O . ; J . 0 . Manton , P . P . S . G . O . ; W . H . Wright , W . M . 302 ; E . Stockton , W . M . 339 , P . J . G . D . ; T . B . Cull , W . M . 153 ; W . H . Bass , W . M . 373 , P . G . Std . Br . ; W . Helliwell , W . M . 414 ; T . Shipton , S . W . 529 ; W . H . Edmunds , Sec . 529 ; T . Hearne , P . P . G . I . G . ; G .

Holderness , P . P . G . O . ; J . Cook , P . P . G . M . O . ; W . Salter , I . P . M . 339 ; W . C . Riley , Prov . G . Org . ; C . D . Hart , P . P . S . G . O . ; R . Lane , P . P . G . D . ; A . Oram , P . P . G . S . B . ; T . Oldham , P . P . G . l . of W . ; J . T . Spalding , Prov . G . Sec . Notts ; A . Page , Prov . S . G . W . Notts ; F . Stone , 302 ; H . Ofliler , 302 ; F . E . Leech , O-l ' ' ° ' w .... , j ~ - , ... U , UU „ W > ,

. 302 ; J . Close , 302 ; and many others . After the transaction of routine business , the M . W . Pro G . M ., the Earl of Euston , entered the lodge accompanied by the following : Bros . C . Letch Mason , Prov . G . M . W . Yorks ; Major J . W . Woodall , P . P . G . M . N . and E . Yorks j Sir Thomas Roe , G . J . W . ; C . F . Matier , P . G . W ., G .

Sec . ; C . Belton , P . G . M . O . ; Thos . Cox , P . S . G . O . ; Colonel Clifford Probyn , P . G . Treas . ; Percy Wallis , P . G . Treas . ; Rev . H . J . Mason , P . G . Chap ., P . G . Sec . Leicester ; R . Fitzhugh , D . P . G . M . Notts ; E . C . Milligan , P . D . P . G . M . ; Edgar Home , G . S . D . ; E . M . Kidd , P . G . D . ; H . E . Cousans , G . D . C ; T . P . Dorman , P . G . I . G . ; W . W . Jeudwine , W . M . 529 , J . R . Eastwood , P . M . 353 , and Isaac W . Woodiwiss , P . G . Stewards .

Having taken their seats upon the dais , the distinguished visitors were received with the honours due to their rank and station . The Prov . Grand Master appointed and invested his officers for the ensuing year in the following order : Bro . J . H . Lawson , P . G . Std . Br . Eng . ... D . P . G . M . „ William Whittaker ... ... ... p v . S . G . W .

.. Holland Rowbottom ... ... Pmu T fVW „ Holland Kowbottom ... ... ... Prov . J . G . W . „ A . W . Slack ... ... ... Prov . G . M . O . „ W . H . Wright ... ... ... Prov . S . G . O . „ W . H . Salter ... ... ... Prov . J . G . O . „ Rev . C . W . Groves ... ... ,.. , . „ J . Thwaites Mumford ... ... j I rov . G . Chaps .