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Installation Meetings, &C.
services rendered to Freemasonry in tbe diserict by Bro . Stokes , bnt especially to the Castle Lodge , and he was sure the brethren felt gratitude beyond expression to Bro . Stokes for having not only been mainly instrumental in founding the Lodge , bnt in carefully nursiti ™ it during its tender years and developing it into a well grounded Institution . Although Bro . Stokes had resided at Dudley , between
which and Bridgnorth the railway communication was very difficult , often necessitating a long drivo in cold weather , he was regular in his attendance , and had acted as Installing Master until this year . It was a heavy cloud which seemed to overshadow tho brethren when they thought on tho cause of his absence , and although , the health of
Bro . Stokes had failed so much that be could not now be expoeted to attend the duties of tho Castle Lodge , tho hearty desiro of the brethren was that he might be spared as a blessing to his family and friends . The motion was very ably supported by P . M . 's Chittey , Pratt and Simms , and carried unanimously , after which Lodge was closed und tbe brethren adjourned for refreshment .
CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . A REGULAR meeting of the above Lodge took place on Wednesday , 21 st November , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , under the presidency of Bro . F . Rothschild P . M . acting W . M . Tho business before the Lodge consisted of a passing and a raising , both ceremonies being rendered in a most masterly and impressive manner by Brother Rothschild . A large muster of tho members of the
Lodgo were present , who with the visitors adjourned to a banquet , excellently and expeditiously served by Bro . Begbie . The W . M . was brief with the toasts , enabling a long musical evening to be spent . Bro . Collings , Organist 1693 , kindly officiated at the piano , and gave
two selections , which were much applauded . Songs were given by Bros . Hopper , Casely , Woodman , Cummings and others . The following visitors were present—Bros . W . Rest W . M . 1288 , E . Woodman J . W . 1950 , and J . A . Collings Organist 1693 .
HONOR OAK LODGE , No . 1986 . THI S Lodge held a regular meeting on Wednesday , the 14 th nit ., at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak . The W . M ., Bro . Walter Hopekirk P . M . was supported by the following officers and members : Bros . Darcb P . M . acting I . P . M ., John Hammond P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., Phillips J . W ., Bye sen . Treas ., Williams Sec , Hartley J . D . aoting S . D ., Knight W . S . acting J . D ., Hooper I . G ., Johnston Org .,
Aldwinokle Assist . Sec ; Bros . Crofts jun ., France , Morday , Cox , Simons , Wootton , Hakim P . M ., Longhurst . Visitors—Bros . Cranch W . M . 1669 , Williams P . M . 104 , Coe P . M . 1339 , Harper P . M . 1616 , Gunner M . M . 720 , Baldwin J . W . 1949 , Richardson S . D . 183 , Francis 1658 , Tear 72 , Tucker 1273 , J . H . W . Tear Org . 72 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the two previous meetings were read and
confirmed . Bro . C . Longhnrst , a candidate for passing , was questioned , and having proved bis proficiency satisfactorily , was entrusted and passed . On the agenda was given the name of a brother who was to have been raised ; he had , however , been suddenly called away from town , the work of the evening was consequently somewhat curtailed . Several letters of apology for non-attendance having
been read , and a proposal for initiation given in , hearty good wishes were expressed , aud the Lodge was closed . After dinner ( on tho cloth being , removed ) the W . M . proceeded to give the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . That of tho Visitors was received by the brethren of the Lodge with enthusiasm . All expressed their thanks for the hospitality and kindness of the Lodge , and admiration
at the working of the officers . Bro . Williams said that he bad never entered a Lodge room more perfect in its appointments , and whore the embellishments were in more perfect taste . Bro . J . Hammond , in responding for the Masonic Charities , referred to the support already given by the members of this Lodge on the occasion of the W . M . going up as Steward at the last Festival of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . This was especially creditable , as but a few months had passed since the consecration of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Hammond ) hoped to represent the Lodge as a Steward at the next Festival for the " Old Folks ; " he trusted to be as well supported by the brethren as the W . M . had been iu his year of office . The
other toasts comprised the acting I . P . M ., the Treasurer and Secretary , and the OiEcers . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a close . During the evening some beautiful music was excellently rendered by tbe following brethren : —Bros . Cranch , Cropp , Johnston , Simons , G . I . Tear and J . H . W . Tear . Bro . J . H . W . Tear most efficiently acted as accompanyist .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , 2 * o . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Ueptford . Bros . J . W . Freeman W . M ,, Good S . W ., J . Bedford Williams J . W ., S . R , Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Ingram P . M . L . G ., Hutchinga P . M .
Preceptor , and several other brethren . The work comprised the rehearsal of tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Penrose personatiug the candidate . Lodge was then advauced to tho third degree , aud closed to tho first . After other business had been disposal of , Lodgo was closed in due form .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , JNo . 780 . —On Friday , 23 rd ultimo , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw Bridge , Bros . James Terry P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , & c . W . M ., C , Andrews P . M . S . W ., B . Blasby P . M . J . W ., Tucker W . M . 1612 Treasurer , C . E . Botley Secretary , Hodges 199 S . D ., ITirsch J . D ., Sperring I . G ., Gunner W . M . 780 I . P . M ., and about forty other brethren , including twenty visitors . Lodgo having beeu opened iu the usual
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manner , aud tho minutes of the previous mooting road , coU ' firmed , and signed , was advanced to tho second and third degree , Bro . Terry thou proceeded with the rehearsal of tho ceremony of consecrating a Lodge , in his usual impressivo manner , which was much aided by tho musical arrangements of tho Organist . The Installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and tho brethren below tho chair having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed . Tho
brethren were then re-admitted in order . Rro . Gunner , who had been placed iu the chair , appointed his Officers . Tho following brethren wore olected members .- —Bros . H . Howard Hodges 1996 P . l ' . G . S . W . Berks and Bncks , A . 11 . Strong 1585 , W . H . Causton S . W . 1726 , J . E . Terry 1761 , J . Edwards 1 G 62 , II . S . Boiiison 1702 , F . J . Tyler 59 . Lodge was then closed aud adjourned until the 30 th Novoraber , when Bro . F . Botley will occupy the chair .
Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meeting was hold on Monday evening last , the 26 th ult ., at the Fountain Abbey Hotel , 111 Praed-street , Paddington , W ., when wore present Bros . W . A . Vincont W . M 1139 W . M ., J . Lawrence S . W ., W . H . Clmlfont W . M . 1425 J . W ., H . Dehauo P . M . 1513 S . D ., J . J . Humfries J . D ., W . Middlowick I . G ., C . S . Moto Steward ; Past Masters
James Stevens 720 , 1216 , 1426 ; M . S . Spiegel 188 , and S . Smout 1612 ; also Bros . E . F . Ferris , W . Percy , It . Cullon , A . Hardy , F . Chandler , J . C . Rhind , C . Hot-ton , W . J . Mason , G . Dickenson , J . J . Thomas , J . Reid , W . Mathews , J . Murch , H . Robinson , C . J . Morse , G . Simpson ; . and Visitor , Bro . S . Barnett S . W . 185 . The Lodgo was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of tho
previous meeting wore read and confirmed . The Lodge was called off , and tho brethren were instructed by Boo . Stevens iu entvy drill . The Lodgo was called on and opened in the secoud degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hardy as candidate . The lecturo on tho socond tracing board , procoded by tho delivery of tho second section , was given by Bro . Stevens . Tho Lodge was opened in tho third degree , aud then closed in due course to the firafc .
Bro . Barnott was elected a member . Bro . Lawrence was elocted W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . Stevens for his services during the evening ; and it was announced that , at tho meeting ou Monday next , that brother would give , for the first time , and in this Lodge , a lecture explanatory of the ceremonial of the second degree . The report of the Auditors of this prosperous Lodge of Instruction was read and received , and thanks voted to tho Auditors for thoir services . After a full business
evening , which gave great satisfaction to all present , the Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony , and tho meeting adjourned to tho 3 rd December .
United Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . — A meeting was held on Monday , 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Canterbury . Bros . Webb W . M ., Geddes S . W ., Abbs J . W ., Blamires Treasurer , Develin S . D ., Beardsley ( Sec . ) J . D ., Carter M . C ., Clements ( E . A . ) Steward , Caddington I . G ., Ewell Tyler , and Tomblings . Lodge was opened in the first degree . Tho minutes of last Lodgo of Instruction were read and confirmed . The tools of an E . A .
wero explained by Bro . Webb , and repeated by several brethren . The charge of this degree was given to Brother Caddington by Brother Blamires . The Lodge was called off , and again brought ou for Masonic work . The questions leading from ' first to second degroe wero put to tho brethren present . Nothing further having been offered for tho benefit of Freemasonry in geiicra , l or this Lodge of Instruction in particular , tho same was closed in ancient form .
New Pinsbury Park Lodge of Instructor No . 1695 , —At Hornsoy Wood Tavern , Finsbury Park , on Tuesday , 27 th ult , Bros . Bolt VOL , Scott S . W ., Oldis J . W ., Berry Secretary , F » l ! ett as Preceptor , Fetch S . D ., Moon J . D ., Stead I . G ., and Bros , Kingston , Richards , Eldridge , Gribble , Smethurst , Amoy , Hildreth , Hall , and Morris . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last
meeting having been confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Berry , and the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed . The chair was then resumed by Bro . Bolt , and Bro . Seott was elected to fill the office of W . M . at the next meeting , after which the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening next at eight o ' clock .
We must again crave indulgence from our friends Several Lodge reports are unavoidably held over .
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VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR MRS . JANE TRIBE , aged 63 , WIDOW of Brother George Henry Tribe , who was initiated 1858 in No . ROt , Lyttolton , New Zealand ; joined No . tiOO , ( Jhristclitirch , Now Zealand ; was first Worshipful Minster of No . 12 tl , Koss , Now Zealand ; subsequently . District Grand Chaplain Westland ; and District Grand Treasurer North Island , New Zealand . Votes thankfully received by Mr . G . BECKINGHA 1 I , -115 Strand ; or by Bro . 0 . J . PERCEVAL ( V . P . ) , 8 Thurloo Place , S . W .
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The Bevised Book of Constitutions ; Critically Considered , and Compared with , the Old Edition . London : Simpkin , Marshall & Co ., 4 Stationers' Hall Court , B . C . Sent on receipt of stamps . One Shilling , by "W . "W . Morgan , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , If . —( ADVT ) .
Ad00704
1 ^ RO . R . HIRST engages to provide , at short notice , an efficient j > "Band for Annual Banmicts , Dinners , Excursions and Quadrille Parties . For terms apply to " R , Hirst , The Throe Crowns , 237 Mile " 3 nd Boad , E . "
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Installation Meetings, &C.
services rendered to Freemasonry in tbe diserict by Bro . Stokes , bnt especially to the Castle Lodge , and he was sure the brethren felt gratitude beyond expression to Bro . Stokes for having not only been mainly instrumental in founding the Lodge , bnt in carefully nursiti ™ it during its tender years and developing it into a well grounded Institution . Although Bro . Stokes had resided at Dudley , between
which and Bridgnorth the railway communication was very difficult , often necessitating a long drivo in cold weather , he was regular in his attendance , and had acted as Installing Master until this year . It was a heavy cloud which seemed to overshadow tho brethren when they thought on tho cause of his absence , and although , the health of
Bro . Stokes had failed so much that be could not now be expoeted to attend the duties of tho Castle Lodge , tho hearty desiro of the brethren was that he might be spared as a blessing to his family and friends . The motion was very ably supported by P . M . 's Chittey , Pratt and Simms , and carried unanimously , after which Lodge was closed und tbe brethren adjourned for refreshment .
CRUSADERS LODGE , No . 1677 . A REGULAR meeting of the above Lodge took place on Wednesday , 21 st November , at the Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , under the presidency of Bro . F . Rothschild P . M . acting W . M . Tho business before the Lodge consisted of a passing and a raising , both ceremonies being rendered in a most masterly and impressive manner by Brother Rothschild . A large muster of tho members of the
Lodgo were present , who with the visitors adjourned to a banquet , excellently and expeditiously served by Bro . Begbie . The W . M . was brief with the toasts , enabling a long musical evening to be spent . Bro . Collings , Organist 1693 , kindly officiated at the piano , and gave
two selections , which were much applauded . Songs were given by Bros . Hopper , Casely , Woodman , Cummings and others . The following visitors were present—Bros . W . Rest W . M . 1288 , E . Woodman J . W . 1950 , and J . A . Collings Organist 1693 .
HONOR OAK LODGE , No . 1986 . THI S Lodge held a regular meeting on Wednesday , the 14 th nit ., at the Moore Park Hotel , Honor Oak . The W . M ., Bro . Walter Hopekirk P . M . was supported by the following officers and members : Bros . Darcb P . M . acting I . P . M ., John Hammond P . P . G . D . Middx ., S . W ., Phillips J . W ., Bye sen . Treas ., Williams Sec , Hartley J . D . aoting S . D ., Knight W . S . acting J . D ., Hooper I . G ., Johnston Org .,
Aldwinokle Assist . Sec ; Bros . Crofts jun ., France , Morday , Cox , Simons , Wootton , Hakim P . M ., Longhurst . Visitors—Bros . Cranch W . M . 1669 , Williams P . M . 104 , Coe P . M . 1339 , Harper P . M . 1616 , Gunner M . M . 720 , Baldwin J . W . 1949 , Richardson S . D . 183 , Francis 1658 , Tear 72 , Tucker 1273 , J . H . W . Tear Org . 72 . Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the two previous meetings were read and
confirmed . Bro . C . Longhnrst , a candidate for passing , was questioned , and having proved bis proficiency satisfactorily , was entrusted and passed . On the agenda was given the name of a brother who was to have been raised ; he had , however , been suddenly called away from town , the work of the evening was consequently somewhat curtailed . Several letters of apology for non-attendance having
been read , and a proposal for initiation given in , hearty good wishes were expressed , aud the Lodge was closed . After dinner ( on tho cloth being , removed ) the W . M . proceeded to give the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . That of tho Visitors was received by the brethren of the Lodge with enthusiasm . All expressed their thanks for the hospitality and kindness of the Lodge , and admiration
at the working of the officers . Bro . Williams said that he bad never entered a Lodge room more perfect in its appointments , and whore the embellishments were in more perfect taste . Bro . J . Hammond , in responding for the Masonic Charities , referred to the support already given by the members of this Lodge on the occasion of the W . M . going up as Steward at the last Festival of the Royal Masonic
Institution for Boys . This was especially creditable , as but a few months had passed since the consecration of the Lodge . He ( Bro . Hammond ) hoped to represent the Lodge as a Steward at the next Festival for the " Old Folks ; " he trusted to be as well supported by the brethren as the W . M . had been iu his year of office . The
other toasts comprised the acting I . P . M ., the Treasurer and Secretary , and the OiEcers . The Tyler ' s toast brought a pleasant meeting to a close . During the evening some beautiful music was excellently rendered by tbe following brethren : —Bros . Cranch , Cropp , Johnston , Simons , G . I . Tear and J . H . W . Tear . Bro . J . H . W . Tear most efficiently acted as accompanyist .
Justice Lodge of Instruction , 2 * o . 147 . —On Thursday , 29 th ult ., at the Brown Bear , High-street , Ueptford . Bros . J . W . Freeman W . M ,, Good S . W ., J . Bedford Williams J . W ., S . R , Speight P . M . Secretary , Penrose S . D ., Ingram P . M . L . G ., Hutchinga P . M .
Preceptor , and several other brethren . The work comprised the rehearsal of tho ceremony of initiation , Bro . Penrose personatiug the candidate . Lodge was then advauced to tho third degree , aud closed to tho first . After other business had been disposal of , Lodgo was closed in due form .
Royal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , JNo . 780 . —On Friday , 23 rd ultimo , at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kcw Bridge , Bros . James Terry P . P . G . S . W . Norths and Hunts , & c . W . M ., C , Andrews P . M . S . W ., B . Blasby P . M . J . W ., Tucker W . M . 1612 Treasurer , C . E . Botley Secretary , Hodges 199 S . D ., ITirsch J . D ., Sperring I . G ., Gunner W . M . 780 I . P . M ., and about forty other brethren , including twenty visitors . Lodgo having beeu opened iu the usual
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manner , aud tho minutes of the previous mooting road , coU ' firmed , and signed , was advanced to tho second and third degree , Bro . Terry thou proceeded with the rehearsal of tho ceremony of consecrating a Lodge , in his usual impressivo manner , which was much aided by tho musical arrangements of tho Organist . The Installation ceremony was next proceeded with , and tho brethren below tho chair having retired , a Board of Installed Masters was formed . Tho
brethren were then re-admitted in order . Rro . Gunner , who had been placed iu the chair , appointed his Officers . Tho following brethren wore olected members .- —Bros . H . Howard Hodges 1996 P . l ' . G . S . W . Berks and Bncks , A . 11 . Strong 1585 , W . H . Causton S . W . 1726 , J . E . Terry 1761 , J . Edwards 1 G 62 , II . S . Boiiison 1702 , F . J . Tyler 59 . Lodge was then closed aud adjourned until the 30 th Novoraber , when Bro . F . Botley will occupy the chair .
Hyde Park Lodge of Instruction , No . 1425 . —A meeting was hold on Monday evening last , the 26 th ult ., at the Fountain Abbey Hotel , 111 Praed-street , Paddington , W ., when wore present Bros . W . A . Vincont W . M 1139 W . M ., J . Lawrence S . W ., W . H . Clmlfont W . M . 1425 J . W ., H . Dehauo P . M . 1513 S . D ., J . J . Humfries J . D ., W . Middlowick I . G ., C . S . Moto Steward ; Past Masters
James Stevens 720 , 1216 , 1426 ; M . S . Spiegel 188 , and S . Smout 1612 ; also Bros . E . F . Ferris , W . Percy , It . Cullon , A . Hardy , F . Chandler , J . C . Rhind , C . Hot-ton , W . J . Mason , G . Dickenson , J . J . Thomas , J . Reid , W . Mathews , J . Murch , H . Robinson , C . J . Morse , G . Simpson ; . and Visitor , Bro . S . Barnett S . W . 185 . The Lodgo was opened in due form and with solemn prayer , and the minutes of tho
previous meeting wore read and confirmed . The Lodge was called off , and tho brethren were instructed by Boo . Stevens iu entvy drill . The Lodgo was called on and opened in the secoud degree . The ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Hardy as candidate . The lecturo on tho socond tracing board , procoded by tho delivery of tho second section , was given by Bro . Stevens . Tho Lodge was opened in tho third degree , aud then closed in due course to the firafc .
Bro . Barnott was elected a member . Bro . Lawrence was elocted W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks was given to Bro . Stevens for his services during the evening ; and it was announced that , at tho meeting ou Monday next , that brother would give , for the first time , and in this Lodge , a lecture explanatory of the ceremonial of the second degree . The report of the Auditors of this prosperous Lodge of Instruction was read and received , and thanks voted to tho Auditors for thoir services . After a full business
evening , which gave great satisfaction to all present , the Lodgo was closed in perfect harmony , and tho meeting adjourned to tho 3 rd December .
United Military Lodge of Instruction , No . 1449 . — A meeting was held on Monday , 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Temple , Canterbury . Bros . Webb W . M ., Geddes S . W ., Abbs J . W ., Blamires Treasurer , Develin S . D ., Beardsley ( Sec . ) J . D ., Carter M . C ., Clements ( E . A . ) Steward , Caddington I . G ., Ewell Tyler , and Tomblings . Lodge was opened in the first degree . Tho minutes of last Lodgo of Instruction were read and confirmed . The tools of an E . A .
wero explained by Bro . Webb , and repeated by several brethren . The charge of this degree was given to Brother Caddington by Brother Blamires . The Lodge was called off , and again brought ou for Masonic work . The questions leading from ' first to second degroe wero put to tho brethren present . Nothing further having been offered for tho benefit of Freemasonry in geiicra , l or this Lodge of Instruction in particular , tho same was closed in ancient form .
New Pinsbury Park Lodge of Instructor No . 1695 , —At Hornsoy Wood Tavern , Finsbury Park , on Tuesday , 27 th ult , Bros . Bolt VOL , Scott S . W ., Oldis J . W ., Berry Secretary , F » l ! ett as Preceptor , Fetch S . D ., Moon J . D ., Stead I . G ., and Bros , Kingston , Richards , Eldridge , Gribble , Smethurst , Amoy , Hildreth , Hall , and Morris . The Lodge was opened , and the minutes of last
meeting having been confirmed , the chair was taken by Bro . Berry , and the ceremonies of initiation and raising were rehearsed . The chair was then resumed by Bro . Bolt , and Bro . Seott was elected to fill the office of W . M . at the next meeting , after which the Lodge was closed , and the meeting adjourned to Tuesday evening next at eight o ' clock .
We must again crave indulgence from our friends Several Lodge reports are unavoidably held over .
Ad00702
VOTES AND INTEREST ARE SOLICITED FOR MRS . JANE TRIBE , aged 63 , WIDOW of Brother George Henry Tribe , who was initiated 1858 in No . ROt , Lyttolton , New Zealand ; joined No . tiOO , ( Jhristclitirch , Now Zealand ; was first Worshipful Minster of No . 12 tl , Koss , Now Zealand ; subsequently . District Grand Chaplain Westland ; and District Grand Treasurer North Island , New Zealand . Votes thankfully received by Mr . G . BECKINGHA 1 I , -115 Strand ; or by Bro . 0 . J . PERCEVAL ( V . P . ) , 8 Thurloo Place , S . W .
Ad00703
The Bevised Book of Constitutions ; Critically Considered , and Compared with , the Old Edition . London : Simpkin , Marshall & Co ., 4 Stationers' Hall Court , B . C . Sent on receipt of stamps . One Shilling , by "W . "W . Morgan , Freemason ' s Chronicle Office , Belvidere Works , Hermes Hill , Pentonville , London , If . —( ADVT ) .
Ad00704
1 ^ RO . R . HIRST engages to provide , at short notice , an efficient j > "Band for Annual Banmicts , Dinners , Excursions and Quadrille Parties . For terms apply to " R , Hirst , The Throe Crowns , 237 Mile " 3 nd Boad , E . "