Masonic Illustrated June 1902
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The Masonic Illustrated - 1st June 1902
Eighty-fifth Anniversary Dinner of the Stability Lodge of Instruction
Presentation to Preceptor, Brother Frederick W. Golby, P.M. Neptune Lodge No.22
The Stability Lodge of Instruction, one of the first ever established, and which has been continuously working since its foundation in the year 1817, held its 85th anniversary dinner on Friday, the 2nd May, at the Frascati Restaurant, Oxford Street. The meeting was well attended, several well-known Masons being present, notably Bro. Henry Birdseye, P.M. and Treasurer of the Panmure Lodge, No.715, the Chairman of the evening; Bro. Henry Garrod, P.G.P.; Bro. Frederick W. Golby P.M. and Secretary of the Neptune Lodge, No.22, the Preceptor and Vice-Chairman; and many others.
After the dinner the toasts of " The King, the Protector of the Craft," and "The M. W. Grand Master, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught," were given in a felicitous manner by the Chairman and duly honoured.
The Chairman then gave the toast of the evening, "The Stability Lodge of Instruction," and coupled with it the name of the Preceptor, Bro. Frederick W. Golby, whose untiring energy and zeal in the interests of the Lodge of Instruction had materially aided in bringing about its present prosperous condition, and had earned for him the esteem of every one of the members; although he had only been acting Preceptor for two sessions, the members were so much impressed with the value of his (Bro. Golby's) services, that they had subscribed for a testimonial, which he then called upon Bro. Cowley to present.
The testimonial took the form of a handsome chased gilt and enamelled drawing-room time-piece, with an inscribed plate in the following terms :- " Presented to W.Bro. Frederick W. Golby, P.M., as a token of esteem and appreciation of valuable services generously given to the Stability Lodge of Instruction, during the years 1901 and 1902 - 2nd May, 1902."
In making the presentation, Bro. Cowley, in well-chosen words, expressed to Bro. Golby, the very great personal esteem and regard in which the members held him, and their thorough appreciation of his valuable services to the Lodge of Instruction, and the fervent hope of all of them that he might be spared many years of activity and live long after the clock had been worn out.
Bro. Golby, in reply, stated that twenty-eight years ago the Annual Festival of the Stability Lodge of Instruction had been attended by 172 brethren, many of them distinguished Grand Officers, and that, according to the minutes in the same year (1874), 359 members had subscribed to their funds. In the near future he hoped to see the Lodge of Instruction enjoying its former popularity. He expressed gratification at the handsome testimonial presented, and assured the members IIOAV highly he esteemed their kindness. He had frequently wondered whether his manner of conducting the Lodge of Instruction had commended itself to the members; their testimonial Avas an encouraging and generous answer, for which he was grateful.
Other toasts were cordially given and responded to, and a pleasant musical entertainment by the brethren was closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
Bro. Frederick W. Golby, whose portrait we give, has had a somewhat remarkable though short Masonic career. He was initiated in November, 1894, in the Neptune Lodge No.22, one of the very oldest lodges in the City of London, and was elected Worshipful Master five years later, serving that office during the year 1900. He is now P.M. and Secretary of his mother lodge, a member and the Director of Ceremonies of the Panmure Lodge, No.715, a member of the Jubilee Masters Lodge, No.2712, and Preceptor of the Stability Lodge of Instruction, one of the oldest in existence. He was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in May, 1896, and is now Principal Sojourner in the United Pilgrim's Chapter No.507. In the year 1900 he served as Steward, and is a Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution; and during the last and the present year he has inaugurated, and is the Secretary of, four Masonic Charitable Associations, which together subscribe forty-five guineas every year to one or other of the Masonic Charities. He is a member of the Board of Benevolence at Grand Lodge, and is nominated a member of the Board of General Purposes, his nomination being supported by several distinguished brethren. Altogether a brilliant Masonic career for so short a period.
The Stability Lodge of Instruction, one of the first ever established, and which has been continuously working since its foundation in the year 1817, held its 85th anniversary dinner on Friday, the 2nd May, at the Frascati Restaurant, Oxford Street. The meeting was well attended, several well-known Masons being present, notably Bro. Henry Birdseye, P.M. and Treasurer of the Panmure Lodge, No.715, the Chairman of the evening; Bro. Henry Garrod, P.G.P.; Bro. Frederick W. Golby P.M. and Secretary of the Neptune Lodge, No.22, the Preceptor and Vice-Chairman; and many others.
After the dinner the toasts of " The King, the Protector of the Craft," and "The M. W. Grand Master, H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught," were given in a felicitous manner by the Chairman and duly honoured.
The Chairman then gave the toast of the evening, "The Stability Lodge of Instruction," and coupled with it the name of the Preceptor, Bro. Frederick W. Golby, whose untiring energy and zeal in the interests of the Lodge of Instruction had materially aided in bringing about its present prosperous condition, and had earned for him the esteem of every one of the members; although he had only been acting Preceptor for two sessions, the members were so much impressed with the value of his (Bro. Golby's) services, that they had subscribed for a testimonial, which he then called upon Bro. Cowley to present.
The testimonial took the form of a handsome chased gilt and enamelled drawing-room time-piece, with an inscribed plate in the following terms :- " Presented to W.Bro. Frederick W. Golby, P.M., as a token of esteem and appreciation of valuable services generously given to the Stability Lodge of Instruction, during the years 1901 and 1902 - 2nd May, 1902."
In making the presentation, Bro. Cowley, in well-chosen words, expressed to Bro. Golby, the very great personal esteem and regard in which the members held him, and their thorough appreciation of his valuable services to the Lodge of Instruction, and the fervent hope of all of them that he might be spared many years of activity and live long after the clock had been worn out.
Bro. Golby, in reply, stated that twenty-eight years ago the Annual Festival of the Stability Lodge of Instruction had been attended by 172 brethren, many of them distinguished Grand Officers, and that, according to the minutes in the same year (1874), 359 members had subscribed to their funds. In the near future he hoped to see the Lodge of Instruction enjoying its former popularity. He expressed gratification at the handsome testimonial presented, and assured the members IIOAV highly he esteemed their kindness. He had frequently wondered whether his manner of conducting the Lodge of Instruction had commended itself to the members; their testimonial Avas an encouraging and generous answer, for which he was grateful.
Other toasts were cordially given and responded to, and a pleasant musical entertainment by the brethren was closed with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."
Bro. Frederick W. Golby, whose portrait we give, has had a somewhat remarkable though short Masonic career. He was initiated in November, 1894, in the Neptune Lodge No.22, one of the very oldest lodges in the City of London, and was elected Worshipful Master five years later, serving that office during the year 1900. He is now P.M. and Secretary of his mother lodge, a member and the Director of Ceremonies of the Panmure Lodge, No.715, a member of the Jubilee Masters Lodge, No.2712, and Preceptor of the Stability Lodge of Instruction, one of the oldest in existence. He was exalted into Royal Arch Masonry in May, 1896, and is now Principal Sojourner in the United Pilgrim's Chapter No.507. In the year 1900 he served as Steward, and is a Life Governor of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution; and during the last and the present year he has inaugurated, and is the Secretary of, four Masonic Charitable Associations, which together subscribe forty-five guineas every year to one or other of the Masonic Charities. He is a member of the Board of Benevolence at Grand Lodge, and is nominated a member of the Board of General Purposes, his nomination being supported by several distinguished brethren. Altogether a brilliant Masonic career for so short a period.
Bro. Frederick W. Golby
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