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LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting o this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . W ., when there were present Bros . R . Sandland , W . M . ; J . Mason , S . W . ; A . Terry , J . W . ; J . Paul , Preceptor ; G . Hill , Treas . ; W . E . Willby , Sec . ; Geo . Ridout , S . D . ; E . Luke J . D . ; J . Kraus , I . G . ; W . Scurrah , P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; Frank Osborne , P . M . ; J . Thorn , P . M . ;
Cross , Sturgess , Schafer , Truman , and Dukas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and then resumed in the First . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the S . W ., Bro . Mason . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Schafer being the candidate . The 4 th
Section was worked by the Preceptor , and the 5 th by Bro . Thrm . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bros . Schafer , Stiles , and Dukas were elected joining members of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Mason was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) - —A meeting was held at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Queen ' s-road , Bayswater , on the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . G . Weaver , W . M .: S . Manne . S . W . ; W . Ingram , j . W . ; J . J . Hough , Treas . ; R . J . Rogers , W . M . 733 , S . D . ; H . Bonney . j . D . ; H . H . Bagnall , I . G . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Preceptor ; W . Bushy , J . R . Davis , and J . W . Norris .
Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Bushy as candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Davis as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Manne was elected
W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Weaver for the admirable manner he had rehearsed the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instrurtion , which compliment was duly acknowledged , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Testimonial To Bro Charles Truscott.
TESTIMONIAL TO BRO CHARLES TRUSCOTT .
We are glad to learn from a circular issued to the members of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall that a movement is on foot to recognise the services of a brother whose claims on their gratitude are many and strong . It is , of course , of supreme importance that the Stewards and those who organise the Charity
associations and other necessary means of collecting subscriptions should work with all energy for , the objects they have in view , and it is no less imperative , in view of the methods now adopted by each province to secure its full share of voting power , that the Charity Representative should be a thoroughly methodic and business man . Such a resresentative Cornwall
has been fortunate enough to possess in the person of Bro . Charles Truscott , who , after 12 years' successful work , has now retired from the position . Following as he did a brother of the calibre of Bro . W . J . Hughan , who was in the same oflice for an exactly similar period , and had worked with that zeal and energy which characterises all his undertakings , and whose
yearly record of success in carrying his cases was unmaikedbya single failure , the path of Bro . Truscott was not an easy one , but it was at once seen by those whose regular attendance at the elections gave them the best means of judging that the Cornwall Representative possessed a natural aptitude for the work , and we have reason to believe that on many occasions
to his skill and tact in negotiating with the representatives of other provinces many candidates from the province owe their success . Such devotion to the work , often at the cost of much time and expense , deserves recognition , and we trust the brethren of Cornwall will make the presentation a worthy and substantial one . Many of those from other provinces who have been for so many years associated with Bro . Truscott at the
clectior s will , we feel sure , also be glad of an opportunity to show their regard and esteem for him . A G mmittee from Bro . Truscott ' s mother lodge , Peace and Harmony , No . 49 6 , St . Austell , has been formed , and the movement is receiving the cordial support of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Bro . Anderton , P . G . Sec ; and Bro . B . F . Edyvean , Bro . Truscott ' s successor as Charity Representative .
East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The annual genera ! meeting of this Institution was held in Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the 2 ( 5 ib ult . Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . G . M ., President of the Institution , presided , supported by Bros . | . II . Sillitoe , Chairman ; J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chiiirm 111 ; W . jalfrey , Treas . ; James Heelis , Hon .
Sic ; J ones Newton , Se ' . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; and nearly 100 donors and subscribers . Alt- r reading the minutes of the previous annual men ting , ihe report of the Au lit and Finince Committee , together with the Treasurer ' s balance-sheet , were presented , and , both of them being of such a favourable nature , they were adopted , and passed with
acclamation . Fifteen brethren were elected upon the General Committee , and the President nominated five others , after which votes of thanks were passed to the General Committee , Sub-Committee , and Almoners .
East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
Bro . W . Jaffrey , after being cordially thanked for his past services , was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . James Heelis w ? s also thanked in very eulogistic terms , and again elected Hon . Sec . The Finance and Audit Committee was re-elected , and 12 brethren were also elected to form a Committee for the purpose of visiting the various lodges in the
province in order to promote the interests of the Institution . A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , Chairman , and Bro . J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chairman . A most successful and harmonious meeting was concluded by Bro . SILLITOE proposing a vote of thanks
to their esteemed President , Bro . Col . Starkie , which was received with loud applause . In reply , Bro . Col . STARKIE expressed the great pleasure it had always been to him to preside over the annual meeting of that Institution , and congratulated all concerned upon the continued success which had attended their endeavours .
Presentation To Bro. John Glass, P.P.G.S. Of W. Essex.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . JOHN GLASS , P . P . G . S . of W . ESSEX .
At a meeting of the Committee Dinner Club of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , held at the Holborn Restaurant on the 26 th ult . under the presidency of Bro . Willis H . Wilson , a testimonial was presented to Bro . J . Glass , P . M ., by Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., on
behalf of the members . The gift took the form of a handsome silver tea and coffee service bearing the following inscription : ' Presented by the members of the Committee Dinner Club of the R . M . I . Boys to W . Bro . John Glass , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Essex , Vice-President of the Institution , 26 th January , 1804 , in recognition of valuable services rendered to
Club as Hon . Treasurer and Secretary 1 S 90-1893 . " The Chairman , Bro . W . H . Wilson , was supported by Bros . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas .: R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; J . Willing , jun ., J . J . Thomas , Geo . Fairchild , J . Stephens , Rev . Hebb , Geo . Gardner , J . M . McLeod ( Hon . Treas . and Sec ) , W . Maple , H . Pritchard , G . Cook , G . H . Glass , J . Glass , and many
others . After dinner the preliminary toasts were disposed of , and Bro . GEO . EVERETT , P . G . Treas ., in a few preliminary remarks explained the reason for the unusual number present that evening to honour Bro . Glass . When a dark cloud , which had happily been now entirely dispelled , hung over the Boys' School , it was
to be expected that that Club , which was so closely associated , would suffer , and it then looked as though the ship was sinking . An opinion was expressed that the Club should come to an end , but some thought different , particularly Bro . John Glass , who stepped into the breach , and became Hon . Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Glass gave them entire satisfaction
for two years , and infused quite new life into the Club , whxh had been going on swimmingly ever since . When Bro . McLeod was elected Secretary of the Boys ' School , it was felt it would be well , to go back to the old order , and that he should occupy the position that the Secretary of the Institution had always been accustomed to . They felt they could not let Bro .
Glass depart from office without showing some appreciation of his many good services by making him a little presentation . He ( Bro . Everett ) was in a position to ask Bro . Eve , the Chairman of the Board of Management , to present a silver tea and coffee service weighing 60 ounces , in a nicely arranged case with a suitable inscription to Bro . Glass .
Bro . R . EVE , P . G . Treas ., expressed the pleasure he felt in having been selected by the contributors to this testimonial to be their mouthpiece . He felt that Bro . Glass was well entitled to all they could do for him , and he was certain there was no brother present connected with the Dinner Club but had the liveliest feeling of fraternal regard for him . They could not
express all they felt towards Bro . Glass , because he came out at a time when the right thing was required to be done at the right time , and a success had been the result . It would have been a sad thing for a Society like theirs , which had existed for a quarter of a century , to have collapsed , but thpy knew the stuff of which Bro . Glass was made , and the gathering that
day was a proof of his success . Bro . Glass was a thorough good man , a splendid Mason , and a capable worker in everything he undertook . They had had an opportunity of judging of his merits before they considered them with reference to that Club , and they knew there was no more devoted worker to the interests of the Boys' School than he . In opening the box , he
( Bro . Eve ) was delighted with the appearance of the contents , which formed a very pretty little present , They trusted to see Bro . Glass ' s burly form with them for many years to come , for strong as he was in body he was stronger in mind and heart . They felt the existence of the Club was due to him as its strong preserver , and that they could not do better than express in a
tangible form their high appreciation of his services . They hoped he would be surrounded for many years by his family of boys and girls , who would follow the example so worthily set them , and also trusted that when with his wife they were drinking tea or coffee from the vessels his thoughts would go to the donors .
Bro . J GLASS , P . P . G . S . of W . Essex , in acknowledging the gift , said the fulness of his heart would prevent him giving expression to the feelings that overwhelmed him on that occasion . That he deserved that kindness on their part he was too old to believe , by which he meant their goodness of heart was far beyond his deserts . It did not make his
Presentation To Bro. John Glass, P.P.G.S. Of W. Essex.
heart less grateful for that expression of their kindness and generosity towards him for performing a duty he undertook to do , and performed in a humble way , being fortunate enough to receive the support of many of his good friends and brother Masons . It would be the greatest ingratitude if he were to attempt to make a long speech . He could not
help thinking that on an occasion of this character one might review the history as shortly as possible , of this Club and its connection with that great reform which took place in the Boys' Institution a few years ago , When they started upon that question they were met and told by brethren , for whom he had the greatest regard and esteem , that they were doing a wrong thing .
He thought the result spoke for itself . He appealed to the brethren to consider the position of that Institution which they had nearest to their hearts , and their greatest possible regard , and which it was the object of that Club to promote . When the enquiry into the Institution was instituted they found the condition of things with regard to the Boys such as to necessitate a
change , and he appealed with the greatest confidence to the condition of the School at the present moment . This Club took its part in that reform , and in its promotion and carrying out , and he felt that whatever sins of omission might be recorded against the Provisional Management Committee , the active members had ai very large balance to their credit for their work , for a more
united , hard working Committee he never met . It was not known generally that this Club had a history worthy of its association with the Institution . He had never had the opportunity of saying before , but he now asked permission to refer to the conduct of Bro . Binckes , who was so highly respected . When Bro . Binckes left the Institution and severed his connection
with it he showed a true Masonic spirit at heart . He had received a letter from that brother which proved the saying that one never ascertained the best qualities of a man until one crossed swords with him . He then discovered some charms of character he had not observed before , and the letter he received on Bro . Binckes leaving the Club ' proved that he left it with the
very best feelings towards it and the members of the Provisional Management Committee . They had now a Club which would regard its first duty and charge to care for the . well being of the R . M . I , for Boys , which was the first principle and object of the Club . They had in the person of Bro . McLeod—the Secretary and Treasurer—one who would not lack in his duty to the
Institution , and who was a worthy successor to the post . He | felt extremely grateful to the brethren for the kind expressions used towards himself , and thanked them most heartily and kindly for their generous present . This handsome testimonial presented to him would , if God was willing to preserve him , be treasured by him for many years , and would be a heirloom in his family for generatious to come .
Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction , No. 1910.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BRIXTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1910 .
The annual festival of this well known lodge of instruction was held at the Prince Regent , Dufwichroad , Heme Hill , on the 23 rd ult ., when about 40 sat down to an excellent dinner , provided in good style by Messrs . Revell and Son . The President was Bro . John
Ellinger , W . M . 2222 , and there were also present Bros . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P . ; E . A . Francis , P . M . 183 , Preceptor ; C . Axford , P . M . 2048 , P . P . D . G . D . C Middx . ; G . R . Langley , P . M . 2381 , Prov . S . G . D . Middx . ; G . W . Castle , S . W . 2381 j H . Hooper , P . M . 1986 ; A . Blenkarn , P . M . 2381 , 1588 , 1922 ; J . N . Bate , P . M . 72 ; J . C . Manning , W . M . 1928 ;
S . W . S . Burridge , I . P . M . 1922 ; J . J . Newland , W . M . elect 1949 ; J . Hicks , J . W . 1949 ; Stanley , 435 ; Clout , 1269 ; Broughton , 1269 ; Syrett , 2381 ; Joel , 2381 ; Scott , 2381 ; Brown , 1446 ; Masters , 1446 ; Wood , 1446 ; Stevens , 2234 ; R . Bott , 1949 ; Salter , 2266 ; Wortley , 2222 ; Burgess , 45 ; Pearce , 2272 ; Morris , 1558 ; Cutler , 1949 ; A . Haine , 1949 ; Wilson , 1949 ;
Hooker , 1949 ; Douglas , 159 ; Wheeler , 2206 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The PRESIDENT gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with a few appropriate remarks . In responding for " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . MERCER stated that it was always a pleasure to respond to the toast . He took that
opportunity to thank the lodge for supporting the case of Doris Eagle , who he hoped would be successful at the Girls' election in April next . Bro . E . A . FRANCIS , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the President , Bro . Ellinger . " He said that he was a good fellow , an ardent worker , and a regular attendant at their lodge of instruction . It should be the aim of every Mason to become a good worker .
The toast was drunk with acclamation . Bro . ELLINGER , in reply , said that he felt somewhat small in occupying the chair that evening , surrounded as he was by so many good and distinguished members of the Craft . He had attended many meetings at that house where he had gained Masonic knowled ge . It had also been his good fortune to have been under Bro . W . M . Sti ' es , one of the best Preceptors in the Metropolis .
Bro . LANGLEY , P . M ., Sec , proposed " The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome . He was glad that Bro . W . M . Stiles , with his many Masonic engagements , had made a point of attending that evening . He was well known to them , and his qualifications were of the highest , and for what he had done for Freemasonry and the Charities he was deserving of high honours , which he hoped he would get by his ^ eing elected as Grand Treasurer of England in March
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Looges And Chapters Of Instruction.
LA TOLERANCE LODGE ( No . 53 S ) . —A meeting o this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street . W ., when there were present Bros . R . Sandland , W . M . ; J . Mason , S . W . ; A . Terry , J . W . ; J . Paul , Preceptor ; G . Hill , Treas . ; W . E . Willby , Sec . ; Geo . Ridout , S . D . ; E . Luke J . D . ; J . Kraus , I . G . ; W . Scurrah , P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . ; Frank Osborne , P . M . ; J . Thorn , P . M . ;
Cross , Sturgess , Schafer , Truman , and Dukas . The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and then resumed in the First . The 2 nd Section of the Lecture was worked by the S . W ., Bro . Mason . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . A . Schafer being the candidate . The 4 th
Section was worked by the Preceptor , and the 5 th by Bro . Thrm . The W . M . rose for the first time , when Bros . Schafer , Stiles , and Dukas were elected joining members of the lodge . The W . M . rose for the second time , when Bro . Mason was elected W . M . for the ensuing week , and appointed his officers in rotation . The W . M . rose for the third time , and all Masonic business being ended , the lodge was closed .
WESTBOURNE LODGE ( No . 733 ) - —A meeting was held at the Prince Alfred Hotel , Queen ' s-road , Bayswater , on the 24 th ult . Present : Bros . G . Weaver , W . M .: S . Manne . S . W . ; W . Ingram , j . W . ; J . J . Hough , Treas . ; R . J . Rogers , W . M . 733 , S . D . ; H . Bonney . j . D . ; H . H . Bagnall , I . G . ; H . Dehane , P . M . 1543 , Preceptor ; W . Bushy , J . R . Davis , and J . W . Norris .
Lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the last meeting read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Bushy as candidate . After the usual preliminaries , the lodge was opened in the Second Degree , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , with Bro . Davis as candidate . The lodge was resumed to the First Degree . Bro . Manne was elected
W . M . for the next meeting , and appointed his officers in rotation . A vote of thanks was passed , to be entered on the minutes , to Bro . Weaver for the admirable manner he had rehearsed the duties of the chair for the first time in this lodge of instrurtion , which compliment was duly acknowledged , and , after " Hearty good wishes , " the lodge was closed .
Testimonial To Bro Charles Truscott.
TESTIMONIAL TO BRO CHARLES TRUSCOTT .
We are glad to learn from a circular issued to the members of the Prov . Grand Lodge of Cornwall that a movement is on foot to recognise the services of a brother whose claims on their gratitude are many and strong . It is , of course , of supreme importance that the Stewards and those who organise the Charity
associations and other necessary means of collecting subscriptions should work with all energy for , the objects they have in view , and it is no less imperative , in view of the methods now adopted by each province to secure its full share of voting power , that the Charity Representative should be a thoroughly methodic and business man . Such a resresentative Cornwall
has been fortunate enough to possess in the person of Bro . Charles Truscott , who , after 12 years' successful work , has now retired from the position . Following as he did a brother of the calibre of Bro . W . J . Hughan , who was in the same oflice for an exactly similar period , and had worked with that zeal and energy which characterises all his undertakings , and whose
yearly record of success in carrying his cases was unmaikedbya single failure , the path of Bro . Truscott was not an easy one , but it was at once seen by those whose regular attendance at the elections gave them the best means of judging that the Cornwall Representative possessed a natural aptitude for the work , and we have reason to believe that on many occasions
to his skill and tact in negotiating with the representatives of other provinces many candidates from the province owe their success . Such devotion to the work , often at the cost of much time and expense , deserves recognition , and we trust the brethren of Cornwall will make the presentation a worthy and substantial one . Many of those from other provinces who have been for so many years associated with Bro . Truscott at the
clectior s will , we feel sure , also be glad of an opportunity to show their regard and esteem for him . A G mmittee from Bro . Truscott ' s mother lodge , Peace and Harmony , No . 49 6 , St . Austell , has been formed , and the movement is receiving the cordial support of the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Mount Edgcumbe , Bro . Anderton , P . G . Sec ; and Bro . B . F . Edyvean , Bro . Truscott ' s successor as Charity Representative .
East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
EAST LANCASHIRE SYSTEMATIC MASONIC EDUCATIONAL AND BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION .
The annual genera ! meeting of this Institution was held in Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the 2 ( 5 ib ult . Bro . Col . Le Gendre N . Starkie , Prov . G . M ., President of the Institution , presided , supported by Bros . | . II . Sillitoe , Chairman ; J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chiiirm 111 ; W . jalfrey , Treas . ; James Heelis , Hon .
Sic ; J ones Newton , Se ' . ; John Chadwick , Prov . G . Sec . ; and nearly 100 donors and subscribers . Alt- r reading the minutes of the previous annual men ting , ihe report of the Au lit and Finince Committee , together with the Treasurer ' s balance-sheet , were presented , and , both of them being of such a favourable nature , they were adopted , and passed with
acclamation . Fifteen brethren were elected upon the General Committee , and the President nominated five others , after which votes of thanks were passed to the General Committee , Sub-Committee , and Almoners .
East Lancashire Systematic Masonic Educational And Benevolent Institution.
Bro . W . Jaffrey , after being cordially thanked for his past services , was re-elected Treasurer . Bro . James Heelis w ? s also thanked in very eulogistic terms , and again elected Hon . Sec . The Finance and Audit Committee was re-elected , and 12 brethren were also elected to form a Committee for the purpose of visiting the various lodges in the
province in order to promote the interests of the Institution . A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . J . H . Sillitoe , Chairman , and Bro . J . T . Newbold , Vice-Chairman . A most successful and harmonious meeting was concluded by Bro . SILLITOE proposing a vote of thanks
to their esteemed President , Bro . Col . Starkie , which was received with loud applause . In reply , Bro . Col . STARKIE expressed the great pleasure it had always been to him to preside over the annual meeting of that Institution , and congratulated all concerned upon the continued success which had attended their endeavours .
Presentation To Bro. John Glass, P.P.G.S. Of W. Essex.
PRESENTATION TO BRO . JOHN GLASS , P . P . G . S . of W . ESSEX .
At a meeting of the Committee Dinner Club of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys , held at the Holborn Restaurant on the 26 th ult . under the presidency of Bro . Willis H . Wilson , a testimonial was presented to Bro . J . Glass , P . M ., by Bro . R . Eve , P . G . Treas ., on
behalf of the members . The gift took the form of a handsome silver tea and coffee service bearing the following inscription : ' Presented by the members of the Committee Dinner Club of the R . M . I . Boys to W . Bro . John Glass , P . M ., P . Z ., P . P . G . Supt . Wks . Essex , Vice-President of the Institution , 26 th January , 1804 , in recognition of valuable services rendered to
Club as Hon . Treasurer and Secretary 1 S 90-1893 . " The Chairman , Bro . W . H . Wilson , was supported by Bros . Geo . Everett , P . G . Treas .: R . Eve , P . G . Treas . ; J . Willing , jun ., J . J . Thomas , Geo . Fairchild , J . Stephens , Rev . Hebb , Geo . Gardner , J . M . McLeod ( Hon . Treas . and Sec ) , W . Maple , H . Pritchard , G . Cook , G . H . Glass , J . Glass , and many
others . After dinner the preliminary toasts were disposed of , and Bro . GEO . EVERETT , P . G . Treas ., in a few preliminary remarks explained the reason for the unusual number present that evening to honour Bro . Glass . When a dark cloud , which had happily been now entirely dispelled , hung over the Boys' School , it was
to be expected that that Club , which was so closely associated , would suffer , and it then looked as though the ship was sinking . An opinion was expressed that the Club should come to an end , but some thought different , particularly Bro . John Glass , who stepped into the breach , and became Hon . Treasurer and Secretary . Bro . Glass gave them entire satisfaction
for two years , and infused quite new life into the Club , whxh had been going on swimmingly ever since . When Bro . McLeod was elected Secretary of the Boys ' School , it was felt it would be well , to go back to the old order , and that he should occupy the position that the Secretary of the Institution had always been accustomed to . They felt they could not let Bro .
Glass depart from office without showing some appreciation of his many good services by making him a little presentation . He ( Bro . Everett ) was in a position to ask Bro . Eve , the Chairman of the Board of Management , to present a silver tea and coffee service weighing 60 ounces , in a nicely arranged case with a suitable inscription to Bro . Glass .
Bro . R . EVE , P . G . Treas ., expressed the pleasure he felt in having been selected by the contributors to this testimonial to be their mouthpiece . He felt that Bro . Glass was well entitled to all they could do for him , and he was certain there was no brother present connected with the Dinner Club but had the liveliest feeling of fraternal regard for him . They could not
express all they felt towards Bro . Glass , because he came out at a time when the right thing was required to be done at the right time , and a success had been the result . It would have been a sad thing for a Society like theirs , which had existed for a quarter of a century , to have collapsed , but thpy knew the stuff of which Bro . Glass was made , and the gathering that
day was a proof of his success . Bro . Glass was a thorough good man , a splendid Mason , and a capable worker in everything he undertook . They had had an opportunity of judging of his merits before they considered them with reference to that Club , and they knew there was no more devoted worker to the interests of the Boys' School than he . In opening the box , he
( Bro . Eve ) was delighted with the appearance of the contents , which formed a very pretty little present , They trusted to see Bro . Glass ' s burly form with them for many years to come , for strong as he was in body he was stronger in mind and heart . They felt the existence of the Club was due to him as its strong preserver , and that they could not do better than express in a
tangible form their high appreciation of his services . They hoped he would be surrounded for many years by his family of boys and girls , who would follow the example so worthily set them , and also trusted that when with his wife they were drinking tea or coffee from the vessels his thoughts would go to the donors .
Bro . J GLASS , P . P . G . S . of W . Essex , in acknowledging the gift , said the fulness of his heart would prevent him giving expression to the feelings that overwhelmed him on that occasion . That he deserved that kindness on their part he was too old to believe , by which he meant their goodness of heart was far beyond his deserts . It did not make his
Presentation To Bro. John Glass, P.P.G.S. Of W. Essex.
heart less grateful for that expression of their kindness and generosity towards him for performing a duty he undertook to do , and performed in a humble way , being fortunate enough to receive the support of many of his good friends and brother Masons . It would be the greatest ingratitude if he were to attempt to make a long speech . He could not
help thinking that on an occasion of this character one might review the history as shortly as possible , of this Club and its connection with that great reform which took place in the Boys' Institution a few years ago , When they started upon that question they were met and told by brethren , for whom he had the greatest regard and esteem , that they were doing a wrong thing .
He thought the result spoke for itself . He appealed to the brethren to consider the position of that Institution which they had nearest to their hearts , and their greatest possible regard , and which it was the object of that Club to promote . When the enquiry into the Institution was instituted they found the condition of things with regard to the Boys such as to necessitate a
change , and he appealed with the greatest confidence to the condition of the School at the present moment . This Club took its part in that reform , and in its promotion and carrying out , and he felt that whatever sins of omission might be recorded against the Provisional Management Committee , the active members had ai very large balance to their credit for their work , for a more
united , hard working Committee he never met . It was not known generally that this Club had a history worthy of its association with the Institution . He had never had the opportunity of saying before , but he now asked permission to refer to the conduct of Bro . Binckes , who was so highly respected . When Bro . Binckes left the Institution and severed his connection
with it he showed a true Masonic spirit at heart . He had received a letter from that brother which proved the saying that one never ascertained the best qualities of a man until one crossed swords with him . He then discovered some charms of character he had not observed before , and the letter he received on Bro . Binckes leaving the Club ' proved that he left it with the
very best feelings towards it and the members of the Provisional Management Committee . They had now a Club which would regard its first duty and charge to care for the . well being of the R . M . I , for Boys , which was the first principle and object of the Club . They had in the person of Bro . McLeod—the Secretary and Treasurer—one who would not lack in his duty to the
Institution , and who was a worthy successor to the post . He | felt extremely grateful to the brethren for the kind expressions used towards himself , and thanked them most heartily and kindly for their generous present . This handsome testimonial presented to him would , if God was willing to preserve him , be treasured by him for many years , and would be a heirloom in his family for generatious to come .
Annual Festival Of The Brixton Lodge Of Instruction , No. 1910.
ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE BRIXTON LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1910 .
The annual festival of this well known lodge of instruction was held at the Prince Regent , Dufwichroad , Heme Hill , on the 23 rd ult ., when about 40 sat down to an excellent dinner , provided in good style by Messrs . Revell and Son . The President was Bro . John
Ellinger , W . M . 2222 , and there were also present Bros . D . D . Mercer , P . G . P . ; E . A . Francis , P . M . 183 , Preceptor ; C . Axford , P . M . 2048 , P . P . D . G . D . C Middx . ; G . R . Langley , P . M . 2381 , Prov . S . G . D . Middx . ; G . W . Castle , S . W . 2381 j H . Hooper , P . M . 1986 ; A . Blenkarn , P . M . 2381 , 1588 , 1922 ; J . N . Bate , P . M . 72 ; J . C . Manning , W . M . 1928 ;
S . W . S . Burridge , I . P . M . 1922 ; J . J . Newland , W . M . elect 1949 ; J . Hicks , J . W . 1949 ; Stanley , 435 ; Clout , 1269 ; Broughton , 1269 ; Syrett , 2381 ; Joel , 2381 ; Scott , 2381 ; Brown , 1446 ; Masters , 1446 ; Wood , 1446 ; Stevens , 2234 ; R . Bott , 1949 ; Salter , 2266 ; Wortley , 2222 ; Burgess , 45 ; Pearce , 2272 ; Morris , 1558 ; Cutler , 1949 ; A . Haine , 1949 ; Wilson , 1949 ;
Hooker , 1949 ; Douglas , 159 ; Wheeler , 2206 ; W . M . Stiles , P . M . 1507 ; and R . T . West , 1744 . The PRESIDENT gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts with a few appropriate remarks . In responding for " The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " Bro . MERCER stated that it was always a pleasure to respond to the toast . He took that
opportunity to thank the lodge for supporting the case of Doris Eagle , who he hoped would be successful at the Girls' election in April next . Bro . E . A . FRANCIS , P . M ., proposed " The Health of the President , Bro . Ellinger . " He said that he was a good fellow , an ardent worker , and a regular attendant at their lodge of instruction . It should be the aim of every Mason to become a good worker .
The toast was drunk with acclamation . Bro . ELLINGER , in reply , said that he felt somewhat small in occupying the chair that evening , surrounded as he was by so many good and distinguished members of the Craft . He had attended many meetings at that house where he had gained Masonic knowled ge . It had also been his good fortune to have been under Bro . W . M . Sti ' es , one of the best Preceptors in the Metropolis .
Bro . LANGLEY , P . M ., Sec , proposed " The Visitors , " to whom he gave a hearty welcome . He was glad that Bro . W . M . Stiles , with his many Masonic engagements , had made a point of attending that evening . He was well known to them , and his qualifications were of the highest , and for what he had done for Freemasonry and the Charities he was deserving of high honours , which he hoped he would get by his ^ eing elected as Grand Treasurer of England in March