MASONIC BANQUET.

Kumara Times, Issue 1042, 2 February 1880, Page 2

MASONIC BANQUET.

T?he annual installation banqubt of the Later Lodge E.C;, was hold at the Public Hall last Friday evening) over siicty of the brethren being present. The tables, which literally groaned undel* thß sumptuous fare provided were most artistically and tastefullydecorated) the hundred arid One boqueta of flowers interspersed with illuminated colored paper towers, most ingenuoltsly arranged, together with the scintillations emitted from the splendid display of cut glasses of all sites and hues On the tables formed a picture that even a hungry man (we cannot say a hungry brother*, for they are supposed to be unknown in the craft) would hardly Care to disarrange. That the Caterer, Mr Gilbert Stewart, had most efficiently carried out his portion of the pro- ‘ gramme could not even by the most fastidious epicure be for One mdroeht denied. The wines which were supplied by Brother Foldiej were highly commended for their boquet and purity; The newly-installed Worshipful Master’) Bro. Williams occupied the chair, supported on his right by Bro. Bevdit, D.D;G.M;; Bro. Hudson, P.D.G.S.W.j and a number of other officers of the District Graiid Lodge of Westland. On his left were seated Bro/ Furby, 1.P.M.; Bro; Bevan, R.W.M. Pacific Lodge, E.C., and Bro. Michel, R;W.M. Kilwinning Lodge) S;C; During the evening Bro. Gosson, D.G.0., presided at the harmonium. After ample justice had been done to the good things of this lift, ' The Worshipful Master proposed—- “ The health of Her Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria, the mother of a Mason, the daughter of a Mason, and the sister of a Mason.” Toast—“ The Queen and Graft.” Chorus, with accompaniment, “ God save the Queen.” Toast—“ The most Worshipful Grand Master of England, his Royal High- - dess the Prince of Wales.” ‘ 1* Chorus, with accompaniment, “ God '■ , bless tiie Prince of Wales.” Toast—“ The most Worshipful Gbaud Masters of the Scotch and Irish Constitutions.” , The Worshipful Master, in'proposing “The health of the-Deputy -District ■ Grand Master of Westland," said that from the manner in which he had ducted the installation ceremony that day, he had shown a bright example for their guidance, and he trusted- that ’ the spirit of emulation amongst the brethren would lead them to follow in the footsteps of the brother whose health he now proposed. The toast was drunk -with musical and masonic honors; : Song—“ Three times three.” by Bro. Williams. The Deputy District Grand Master, in responding to the toast of his health, and referring to the large number‘of the craft present on the occasion, 'said : that although he missed many Well*"* ‘ known and genial faces, still the fact of such a large gathering—one he believed as large as ever been held within fotir walls in‘Westland—augered Well for the spirit of Masonry. He was highly gratified to find such a large assemblage present and also at the installation ceremony, joined together in brotherly love and accord with one another. He' had spent twenty-three years of his life in connection with Masonry, and he trusted he might yet spend another twenty-three similarly engaged. -As Masons they had before them a bright ornament to emulate—one who was now gone to rest—their late District Grand Master Bro; Lazar. He again thanked them for-their cordial greeting and hearty reception. Song “ WeTl drown it in the bowl,” by Bro. Wilby, .• Bro. Bevan, D.D.G.M., in proposing “ The health of the newlyinstalled Worshipful Master of the Lazar Lodge, Bro. Williams,” said W that he was well worthy of the honor r to which he had that day been elevated, as his zeal in the craft and the rapid strides he had taken in the paths of Masonry well qualified him for the office of Master of the Lodge. He considered that the interests of the craft would be sustained in the hands of Bro. Wil- • Hams, and he would prove a worthy . successor to their late Worshipful Master. He had great pleasure in wishing him long life and happiness, and asking those presentto toast the newly-installed Worshipful Master.—[Applause.]

The toast was drank with musical honors. S^.ig—“ Bear it like a man,” Bro. Bering. The Worshipful Master, in thanking them very heartily for the manner in which they had received the toast, said be ft?lt bruly proud of the position he occupied, and he trusted none would have ‘danse to regret his accession to office. With the assistance of every brother they would, he felt assured, work together with that peace and harmony, which was so conducive to the gbtfd of the lodge and the craft generally. HoU'g—“ My Grandfather’s Clock,” Bro. Pollock* Bio. Hudson, P.D.G.S.W., proposed “ The heath of the Immediate Past Master Pro. Furby,” and said he gave the toast with pleasure combined with bain, inasmuch aS he learned that Bro. Furby was shortly to be transferred from the district* That the Lodge bad thriven under the brother whose health he was proposing was plainly evident from the large attendance that day and also- then present. He had successfully filled the chair for the last twelve months in a most efficient manner, and his loss would be regretted by every member of the craft. But wherever his future lot might be cast, he (the speaker) felt assured that Bro. Fur by would Work zealously in the cause of Masonry. The toast was drunk with musical honors and three times three. Song—“ Nancy Lee,” by Bro. Pollock. Bro. Furby, 1.P.M., could assure the bretheru that it afforded, him great gratification to find that his humble efforts as Worshipful Master of the Lazar Lodge had met with approval. He deeply regretted bis removal from Kumara, as he might conscientiously say he had passed three of the happiest years of his life here; but he trusted that although out of sight, he would not be out of mind. He intended to again become a candidate on some future, day on the other side of the range, and should he again visit them hC trusted to see the- same pleasant gathering there was on this occasion. [Applause.] Song—“ A married Man,” by Bro. Wells. The “ newly-installed Officers of the Lodge,” coupled with the name of the senior and junior wardens was proposed by Bros. Benning, D.G.J.W., and suit-ably-acknowledged by Bros. Ford and Block. “ The Sist&r Lodges, coupled with the names of the W.Ms. of the Pacific and Kilwinning Lodges,” was proposed by. Bid. Furby, 1.P.M., and responded to. fey Bros. Bevan and Midhel. Song—the Marsaillaise, by Bro. Mailboy. The toast of “ Our Visitors,” Coupled with the names of Bros. ScOglund, Mutiyprd, Drummond, and Kebble, was duly honored and respectively acknowledged by those mentioned. Sbng—“ Let me like a soldier fall/’ by Bro. Nicholson. “The Master Elect of the Pacific Lodge, Bro* Hyamsj” the next toast, was cordially rCCeivCd and suitably acknowledged. Recitation by, Bro. Kennedy. “ The Retiring officers of the Lazar Lodge,” coupled with the names of Brbs-. Nicholson, Everett, and Miller, was duly toasted and responded to by the. two ; fi rst-men tiohed brethren. Song—by Bro. Rogers. Recitation—" The game of life,” by Bro. ScOglund. The following toasts were then given and heartily responded to :—“ The daughters, and wives of Freemasons “ Absent brethren, coUpled with the names of Bros. King, Ancher, and. Greig“ The last-initiated brother f apd “ The Press.” The-singing of the National Anthem concluded one of the most enjoyable Masonic banquets ever held on this Coast