The Freemason - 15th July 1882
Report on the
Annual Banquet of the Temperance in the East Lodge of Instruction No.898
One of those agreeable gatherings, which diversify, in so pleasant a manner, the sober yet useful character of Lodge of Instruction meetings, was celebrated on the 5th inst., under the able presidency of Bro. S.T. Finch, P.M., 898, and the esteemed Preceptor of the above flourishing Lodge of Instruction. Our brother was ably supported by the following members of the mother lodge: Bros. Chapman, W.M., Gravely, S.W., Pulsford, J.W., C. Scrutton, P.M. (the indefatigable Secretary), Butcher, S.D. Byford, Past Masters, Newell, Cooper, Stewart and Wilson and many others. The neighbouring lodges were well represented by Bros. W. Millington, W.M., 1382; Carnaby, P.M., and Treasurer, 1382; Turquand P.M., 781; J. Charlton, 1259; and others.
The banquet having been disposed of and given great satisfaction, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and enthusiastically received. Bro. Chapman, W.M., 898, proposed the health of the presiding Master, and spoke in high terms of Bro. P. Master Finch's proficiency as a worker and a teacher. The latter being abundantly testified to by the great number of the brethren, who had received that sound knowledge at his hands to enable them to arrive at and acquit themselves of the highest honours to be gained in the lodge.
After a suitable reply in response to the health of the visitors (most cordially given and received) Bro. Turquand, P.M., impressed upon all the brethren, especially the younger brethren, the necessity and importance of a regular attendance at Lodges of Instruction whenever time would admit.
The remarks of Bro. Turquand were especially well received, speaking as he does as an old and experienced Preceptor.
The proceedings were enlivened by song and mirth, Bros. Butcher, Stewart, and Dixon giving a good account of their vocal abilities, and a highly successful evening was passed.
The banquet having been disposed of and given great satisfaction, the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly proposed and enthusiastically received. Bro. Chapman, W.M., 898, proposed the health of the presiding Master, and spoke in high terms of Bro. P. Master Finch's proficiency as a worker and a teacher. The latter being abundantly testified to by the great number of the brethren, who had received that sound knowledge at his hands to enable them to arrive at and acquit themselves of the highest honours to be gained in the lodge.
After a suitable reply in response to the health of the visitors (most cordially given and received) Bro. Turquand, P.M., impressed upon all the brethren, especially the younger brethren, the necessity and importance of a regular attendance at Lodges of Instruction whenever time would admit.
The remarks of Bro. Turquand were especially well received, speaking as he does as an old and experienced Preceptor.
The proceedings were enlivened by song and mirth, Bros. Butcher, Stewart, and Dixon giving a good account of their vocal abilities, and a highly successful evening was passed.
(Reproduced from The Freemason 15th July 1882, page 402)
