Annual Supper Of The Covent Garden Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1614.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE COVENT GARDEN LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1614 .

The supper of this well known and prosperous lodge of instruction took place at the Criterion ( second east room ) , Piccadilly . S . W ., on the gth inst ., under the chairmanship of Bro . George Reynolds , W . M . of the mother lodge , Secretary of the Anglo-American Lodge , No . 2191 , also Secretary to the lodge of instruction . There were a large

number of brethren present , who gave him a very hearty greeting . In the absence of Bro . W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 , Precep tor of the lodge of instruction ( who was away at his mother lodge ) , the vice-chair was taken by Bro . F . M . Noakes , I . G . 2148 . There were present Bros . G . Coleman , T . A . Dickson , S . Hewett , G . H . Reynolds , W . Hancock , Collins , G . H .

Marsden , Williams , Wright Barringer , W . Honeyball , J . Rowe , W . Richards , W . Fowles , W . Larkins , J . Peck , j . Woodward , F . Jackson , J . Callipsie , R . E . Cursons , G . S . Peachey , Mayo , H . Esling , A . Samuelli , Harper , Foan , A . Bullen , Luff , G . S . Russell , R . J . Harnell , J . R . Harnell , Frenguellucci , F . Hill , Chilcott , Ponter , A . Proudfoot , Marsh , J . D . Graham , A . Darch , A . Ferguson , Pearce

Dickenson , F . Moss , T . Skinner , Brewer , and Faulks . After the brethren had done good justice to an excellent supper provided by Bro . G . P . Bertini , manager of the Criterion , Bro . G . REYNOLDS , the Chairman , said in his opening remarks that before the toasts were begun , he hoped the brethren in their speeches would be as brief as possible .

They metthat evening for a genial and pleasant time . The meetings in lodges were once a month for six months , with a banquet , as a rule , at each meeting , but with the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction the brethren met every Thursday evening , and only had a supper , not a banquet , once in the fifty-two meetings . As there was present a large amount of musical and other talent , he trusted all would

enjoy themselves . The CHAIRMAN , in giving the toast of " The Queen , " said the hearts of all Masons were in sympathy with her Majesty in the loss of her august aunt , the Duchess of Cambridge , and all prayed that the G . A . O . T . U . would support her in her trial . In proposing " The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of

Wales , " the CHAIRMAN said all Masons loved him ; he was kind , genial , and thoughtful ; his heart was in Masonry ; and he worked hard and seriously as their M . W . G . Master . The toast was drunk heartily . Bro . GEO . COLEMAN , P . M . 1614 , in proposing "The Chairman and Success to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , " said all knew the kindness and geniality of

their worthy Chairman , Bro . G . Reynolds , W . M . of the mother lodge , and the toast did not require many words to recommend it . Their Chairman ( who had succeeded him as its Secretary ) had worked hard for the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction , and he could safely say , through Bro . G . Reynolds' exertions , that it was now one of the most popular lodges of instruction in London—always doing

good work . All who came in contact with Bro . G . Reynolds at the lodge of instruction spoke well of him , and the way the business was always carried on . They generally met in the Masonic Temple or a large room where any brother could work well , no matter what work he may have to do , and it was entirely through their worthy Chairman that the lodge of instruction came to the

Criterion , which no one could regret . He asked the brethren to drink the toast in a bumper , and wish Bro . G . Reynolds good health , and prosperity to the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction . The CHAIRMAN , in reply , thanked Bro . G . Coleman , P . M ., for the kind words which had fallen from his lips , with regard to himself , and the heaity manner in which

the brethren had drunk his ( the Chairman ' s ) health . He was pleased to say that the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction was doing good work , and hoped it would always prosper . It bad grown wonderfully , and last year it had even exceeded his expectations , for , after paying all expenses ( and the expenses could not help being heavy where the number of members are great ) , they had

managed to have two ballots for the Royal Masonic Institutions , _ independent of having the second Charitable Association in good working order . The lodge of instruction had always met on Thursday evenings throughout the year , and it could boast of having amongst its honorary members well-known American brethren , viz ., Bros . T . J . Shryock , M . W . G . M . of Maryland , and who was a member

of the Charitable Association ; Gen . Graves , P . D . G . M . New York ; Theodore H . Tilton , P . D . G . M . New York City ; and the Rev . j . G . McGonigle , P . H . P . of Pennsylvania . They had also presented to their late worthy Preceptor , Bro . W . C . Smith , with the Emblematic , Londesborough , and Eclectic Lodges of Instruction , a very handsome testimonial , in recognition of his valuable

services as Preceptor . The meetings at the Criterion had proved successful , and thanks were due to Bro . G . P . Bertini , the much respected manager , for his kind attention . There was scarcely a meeting held without new or joining members being proposed , and he hoped most sincerely lhat the lodge of instruction would continue to prosper , and assured the brethren they might rely upon him doing his

very best for its success and prosperity . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "The Health of the Visitors , " said he was pleased to say they had many visitors with them that evening , and from whispers he had beard , some would not be visitors long , but become members of the lodge of instruction , which was gratifying . He hoped the visitors had enjoyed themselves and had a

Pleasant evening . Bros . C . COLLINS and W . WILLIAMS replied . The CHAIRMAN then proposed "The Health of the preceptor , Bro . W . Brindley ; and the Deputy Preceptor , oro . James Greenway . " Bro . VV . Brindley was compelled to be away at his mother lodge—the Wanderers—but he had not forgotten them , and had sent his best wishes for a successful evening . AH the members of the lodge of instruction

felt that in Bro . W . Brindley they had a woithy successor to Bro . W . C . Smith , their late Preceptor . Both had worked together hard for many years . To be a Preceptor meant very hard work , especially when Section work Was carried out , for in their lodge of instruction not only 'he ceremonies were taught , but the beautiful Sectionsreall y the backbone of Masonry . The brethren would be sorry to hear that Bro . James Greenway , their Deputy "eceptor , had for some time been suffering from a severe

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throat complaint , and he was sure that all the brethren wished him a speedy recovery , and that he would soon resume his position amongst them . The members of the lodge of instruction greatly appreciated the hard and good work the Preceptors were doing amongst them . Their hearts were in their work , and they both wished every success to the lodge of instruction , and nothing gave them greater

pleasure than to see brethren persevere in their different offices . He was glad to see amongst them Bro . W . Hancock ( who he should always remember ) and Bro . R . E . Cursons , both hel p ing a very great deal in the work of the lodge of instruction , and he would call upon them to respond to the toast , bro . W . HANCOCK , in replying , said he was sorry

that both Preceptors were absent , but assured the brethren that it always gave him a great deal of pleasure to be with their worthy chairman , for there was no one in Masonry he loved so well . He had to thank the Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction for the introduction . Singularly , _ Bro . Reynolds and himself were born on the same day , in the same month , and the same year . When serving the

Covent Garden Lodge of Instruction he felt he was helping Bro . Reynolds to continue the success which he was always anxious to have . As a Preceptor , he knew of no lodge of instruction like the Covent Garden . The Preceptor had anxious and onerous duties to perform , but all worked with that love and harmony with which should at all times characterise Freemasonry .

He would rather have had the Preceptors respond for themselves , but the chairman placed the toast in his hands , at which he felt complimented , and he could assure them that the Preceptors , although absent in body , were with them in spirit , and he knew that both had the interest of the lodge of instruction at heart , and would do all in their power for the benefit and the instruction of those brethren who sought to make headway in their respective lodges . He

could promise he would do his share of work , and as a proof ot the interest he took in the lodge of instruction , there was scarcely a Thursday evening that he was absent . In conclusion , he trusted that Bros . W . Brindley and James Greenway would have good health to continue their duties . Bro . R . E . CURSONS thanked the Chairman for coupling his name with the toast , and said he would render any assistance he could for the success of the Lodge of

Instruction . Bro . T . A . DICKSON , P . M ., in proposing " The Health of the Treasurer and Secretary , " said it needed few words from him , all knew how well the duties were performed by their worthy Chairman . The CHAIRMAN , in responding , thanked the brethren for their continued confidence . He somehow or the other

felt he was somewhat mixed up . What with _ W . M ., Chairman , Treasurer , and Secretary , and one thing and the other—especially the other—he hardly knew what to say . As Treasurer , he was happy to say their funds were prospering , they stood as well , if not better , than this time last year . As Secretary , he was glad to know that his services were appreciated by the brethren of the lodge of

instruction . To make up minutes every week ( not forgetting the report to the Freemason ) was at times hard work , and he assured the brethren when they were comfortable in bed he was , as Bro . T . A . Dickson once said , quill driving , but as it happened he had a great objection to quills . For the work of the lodge of instruction lor the year 18 S 8 , he , as the lawyers say , must refer the

brethren to the Freemason , Vol . XXII ., page 66 . One thing he was glad to say the number of members attending the lodge of instruction in the year 1888 had been the largest since he had acted as Secretary . He thanked all for the hearty manner in which the toast had been received , not forgetting the kind way in which the brethren had always received him , both in the mother lodge and in

the lodge of instruction . The next toast was " The Stewards , " to which Bro . G . H . REYNOLDS , J . . 1614 , responded . The CHAIRMAN , in proposing "The Health of the Vice-Chairman , ' said that they had to sincerely thank him for the success of the evening . He had worked hard . To the Chairman it was a / ways a pleasure to work with Bro . F .

M . Noakes , no matter what the work consisted of—whether it was as Assistant Secretary or in the Charitable Association . AH was done cheerfully , and he would ask the brethren to drink the toast in a bumper . The VICE-CHAIRMAN , in reply , said he had been well rewarded by seeing so many brethren present , and he could see by their faces they had enjoyed themselves .

With respect to the kind remarks of the Chairman , he could say it was always a pleasure to him to be with him to work . Before concluding , the CHAIRMAN proposed a vote of condolence to Bro . T . C . Seary , the Organist of the lodge of instruction , on account of his severe illness . Bro . T . C . Seary helped much with his musical talent to render the

ceremonies very interesting . Seconded by Bro . G . H , MARSDEN ; carried unanimously . The CHAIRMAN promised to write to Bro . T . C . Seary . The following brethren , by their musical talent , & c , added much to the success of the evening : Bros . G . H Marsden , W . Honeyball , J . Rowe , W . Richards , W .

Fowles ( recitation ) , W . Larkins , J . Peck , Wright Barringer , J . Woodward , F . M . Noakes , F . Jackson , J . Callipsie , G . P . Bertini , and others . The brethren , on parting , expressed themselves as having spent a most enjoyable and genial evening . Bros . Collins and Samuelli most efficiently presided at the piano .

Annual Supper Of The Hyde Park Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1425.

ANNUAL SUPPER OF THE HYDE PARK LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1425 .

The annual supper of the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1423 , was held on Monday , the 15 th inst ., at the Porchester Hotel , Leinster-p / ace , Cleveland-square . Bro . Allman , the W . M . of the mother lodge , presided , and was supported by the following brethren : Bros . Chalfont , S . W . ; Cruttenden , J . VV . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 . Sec . ; Bond ,

W . M . elect 1425 ; Jackman , Woodman , Craig , P . M . 1425 ; Guntrip , Major Ferris , Whitehead , Chappie , Grant , J . H . Taylor , Hayes , Edwards , Seaman , Battley , J . Millington , A . B . Northcroft , Wadham , Day , Pritchard , Buckwell , Goslin , Matthews , Rosenberg , Inderwick , W . J . Mason , W . J . Hakim , W . M . 141 : C . G . Wetzlar , J . Smith , J . Stephens , P . M . 1425 ; W . Thomas , P . M . 2045 ; Cranfield , A . B . Ramsay , 1707 ; J . Davies , Preceptor 1791 ; W .

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Death , W . M . 511 ; C . J . Morse , M . Rubenstein , J . T . Mickelburg , P . M . 1425 ; J . Laurence , P . M . 1326 ; Conway , and R . Andrews . After justice had been done to the good things provided , the W . M . gave " The Queen and the Craft , " and alluded in feeling terms to the great loss just sustained by our Gracious Sovereign .

The toast of " The M . W . Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was next given . " The Mother Lodge" having been given , was atily responded to by the W . M . elect , Bro . BOND , who said how pleased the brethren of the lodge were to avail themselves of the opportunity afforded them on " officers' niijrit , " and every occasion on which they took their turn at duty in

rotation . The toast of the evening , "Success to the Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , " was received with a very considerable amount of applause . The W . M ., dwelling on its use to the many members belonging to it , considered gatherings like this were conducive to its prosperity , and that its Preceptor , who so kindly gave time , trouble , and his

experience in teaching , had enabled many brethren to acquit themselves with great proficiency when they reached the proud position they all coveted , viz ., the chair . Bro . Read had many duties to perform , and had , by the vote ol the Craft , been elected on the Board of General Purposes , where his counsel , he had no doubt , was valued by its members . The VV . M . then alluded to the services of the

Secretary , Bro . Dehane , and congratulated the brethren that they had such a Secretary , who was always punctual and ready to render the assistance requisite to keep the lodge of instruction so prosoerous . He considered the Secretary as important an officer as the Preceptor , and trusted both would long continue to guide the affairs with the same success as they had now done for many years . The

Deputy Preceptor , Bro . Chalfont , had the good word of all for his genial manner and readiness to take the post in the absence of Bro . Read . The W . M . then called upon the brethren to receive the toast with that heartiness and fraternal good feeling those brethren forming the executive deserved . Bro . DEHANE , who was received with much applause

responded , and thanked them all for their good wishes , and said he would continue Secretary so long as his health enabled him to , and they continued to respose the confidence they had in him by electing him to the post . He also alluded to the many eminent Masons who had received their instruction among them , and also that the fees they had paid had enabled the lodge to have the large number

of 15 votes in perpetuity for the three great Charities . Bro . CHALFONT also thanked the brethren for their kindness to him . Eversince he was initiated he had been a regular attendant , and had now the honour and privilege of being the Deputy Preceptor , to which position he had been placed by them , and would continue to instruct to the best of his ability .

Bro . HAKIM then proposed ""The . W . M . " in very appropriate terms , and added his testimony to the value of the instruction he had received . Bro . ALLMAN replied briefly , and concluded by proposing a vote of thanks to the host , Bro . Smith , and his wife for their universal attention to the comfort of the brethren , and the excellent supper they had provided at considerable trouble to themselves .

Bro . SMITH acknowledged the compliment , and said how pleased both Mrs . Smith and he were to have conduced to the comfort of them all , and should always be glad as a Mason to do all he could to help the good cause . The evening was enlivened by songs , recitations , an much good humour . Among the singers were Bros . Cha font , Stephens , Bond , Northcroft , Mason , Cruttenden , an Smith . Bro . Day presided very ably at the piano .

Board Of Benevolence .

BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE .

The monthly meeting of the Board of Benevolence was held on Wednesday evening , the 17 th instant . Bro . Robert Grey , P . G . D ., President of the Board , occupied the President ' s chair ; Bro . James Brett , P . G . P ., Senior Vice-President , was in his allotted scat ; and Bro . VV . H . Perryman , P . G . P ., occupied the Junior Vice-President ' s

chair . Bros . Cul . Shadwell H . Clerke , G . Src . ; A . A . Pendlebury , Asst . G . Sec . ; W . Dodd , and VV . H . Lee represented Grand Secretary ' s Office . The other brethren present were Bros . G . P . Britten , F . R . Spaull , W . P . Brown , Henry Garrod , David P . Mercer , L . C Haslip , Chas . Fredk . Hogard , J . B . Grieve , F . W . Whitmarsh , A . C . Woodward , Walter Hopekirk , Charles Dairy , Rev .

J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . C . ; G . S . Judge , George 8 . Chapman , J . B . G . Sherring , T . II . Thompson , Bentley Haynes , R . V . Harman , G . Reynolds , H . Hooper , H . Massey , S . C . Hill , Forster Reynolds , vVm . Pound , Thos . Brooks , Edward Mappin , Cyril B . Tubbs , Samuel Smithers , James Dawkins , L . Stean , E . C . Porter , F . M . Bilby , I . Botibol , Thos . C . Pratt , W . Perrin , S . E . Anderson ,

Eustace Anderson , jun ., J . T . Kimpper , E . Squirrell , E . A . Smith , T . Markland , W . I . Fortescue , and H . Sadler , G . Tyler . The brethren first confirmed recommendations to the M . W . G . M . to the amount of £ 330 . On the new list were 42 cases , qualified by lodges in the London district , and at Hull , Lowestoft , Cannanore , E . I ., Liverpool , Poole ,

Durham , Dudley , Nevvcutle-on-Tyne , Jersey , Slough , Whitworth , Hastings , Ireland , Douglas ( Isle of Man ) , Willington Quay , Birmingham , Sleaford , Derby , Jersey , King ' s Lynn , Reading , Devonport , Enfield , Exmouth , Sunderland , and Fcltham . The total sum granted was £ 802 , which consisted of

three recommendations to Grand Lodge for £ 50 each , three recommendations to the M . W . G . M . for , { , 40 each , three for £ 30 each , and one for £ 25 , 17 grants of £ 20 each , five of £ 10 each , and one of £ 2 . Four cases were dismissed , three were deferred , and one petition was withdrawn at the petitioner's request , he hiving obtained per . manent employment .

* NOMINATION OE SHKKIVFS . —The Lord Mayor nominated Mr , W . H . Harris , citizen and innholder , and Mr . A . T . Hawkings , c tizen and turner , as Sheriffs for the ensuing year . A meeting was held at Aldershot on Wednesday , at which Bro . Major General Sir Evelyn Wood presided , and at which it was decided to hold a grand military tournament at the Camp on the 20 th and 21 st prox .