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Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.
he ( Bro . Woodman ) was at the present time ruler . Other Visitor having responded , the Worshipful Master gave the toast of the P . M . ' s , to which Bros . Western , Hawkins , Fenner , and Hall responded . The Officers of the Lodge were toasted , and oach of those present having
replied , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . An excellent programme of music was provided , under the direction of Bro . J . A . Collings , the harmony being fully appreciated . Great praise is due to W . G . Akehurst for his contributions , especially "Toreador , " from " Carmen . " We wish the Lodge and its new ruler a prosperous future .
Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
STRAND LODGE , No . 1987 .
IF it is true that "they that thrive well take counsel of thou friends , " the founders and members of tho Strand Lodgo must have had many friends , and must have availed themselves of tho counsel they gave , for at the present time it stands out prominently as oneof tbe greatest snccesses of modern Freemasonry . Numbers ,
we know , are not always a criterion of success , and for a Lodgo after an existence of a little over two years to muster some ninety members , may not be considered as unqualified evidence of prosperity , but in the case of the Strand Lodge it may bo so regarded ; whilo the fact of its having introduced so many new members into the
Order will be recognised as an advantage by any who take the trouble to make themselves acquainted with the character of the brethren concerned . The installation meeting of tho Lodge was held on Thursday , at tho Criterion , Piccadilly , on which occasion Bro . James Willing ( the first Master of tho Lodge ) vacated the chair in favour of
his former J . W . —he also a veterau in the cause , and an able exponent of Masonry—in the person of Bro . Jonathan Richard Stacey P . M . of both the St , James ' s Union and tho Alexandra Palace Lodges . Bro . Willing opened his Lodge , and was supported by a number of members and visitors , among them being Bros . J . R . Stacey Jnnior
Warden , W . M . Stiles P . M . Secretary , W . Harris Junior Deacon , W . T . Madge I . G ., J . T . Buston and J . Hare Stewards ; and the following guests . —G . A . Payne P . M . 933 . H . Sillis A . D . C . 957 , W . A . Scurrah WM . 204 S , C . Veal P . S . G . D . Surrey , E . W . R . Dury 1834 , T . L . Jenkins P . M . 34 , J . H . Batty P . M ., F . W . Dimsdale J . D . 1507 ,
G . W . Brunei ! , J . Enerby P . M . 1385 , J . C Mason P . M . 1532 , H . Massey P . M . 6191928 . Stunt W . M . 1320 , Smith 73 , J . H . Bennett 1744 , C . J . Axford S . W . 2048 , J . W . Chapman I . P . M . 1922 , L . Sonnenfeld I . G . 1735 , R . Soutar 1319 , S . Spnoner 1470 , J . W . Smith W . M . 1744 , B . Kanffmann J . W . 1732 . G . Everett P . M . 177 , W . H . M . Smith S . W .
463 , W G . Temple P . M . 194 , PL J . Smith 1475 . Mr . W . H . Laurence was initiated during the evening , and the following brethren appointed by Bro . Stacey aa his Officers for the year : —John Douglass S . W ., W . Harris P . M . J . W ., J . Willing P . M . Treasnrer , W . M . Stiles
P . M . Secretary , W . T . Madge S . D ., Leon J . D ., Buston I . G ., J . C . Harrison ( first initiate of the Lodge ) D . C , J . G . Shand A . D . C . and Assistant Secretary , Hare Steward , Dale Assistant Steward , R . Whiting P . M . T y ler . A very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Willing bearing the following inscription : —
" Presented to Bro . James Willing PM ., by tho Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of his able and valued services as first and second W . M ., 1883-S 4-85 . " A candidate for initiation having been proposed , and some general business disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren
adjonrned to banquet . This was served in tho large room of the Criterion , and reflected great credit on the caterers , Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited . At the conclusion of the banqnet grace was said , and the W . M . proposed tho health of the Queen , followed by that of th" * Prince of Wales Grand Master and by tho Pro Grand Master .
the Depnty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . The Grand Officers , said Bro . Stacey , were good workers in the Craft , doing all they could to advance its interests and facilitate its progress . Bro . Willing then assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of tbe W . M . He knew of no more genial brother or genuine
Mason than the one elected to preside over the Strand Lodge during the coming year . He had already acquired experience as Master of two other Lotties , and had earned the respect and esteem of brethren in all directions . He was an efficient tutor of the Masonic art , and as Preceptor of several Lodges of Instruction had done much
to extend the knowledge of tho ritual . The brethren must , be pleased to see him in his present position , and could but hope that ho would long occupy the some high place in the affections of his fellows he at preser . t enjoyed . His geniality , kindness of heart , and abilit y in the work would make it very difficult for a less experienced brother to
follow him successfully in the ruling of the Lodge , bnt of one thing his successors might be assured—they would have in him a valuable help and an ablo adviser . Bro . Stacey was ono who was ever anxious to please all with whom he came in contact , and was most deserving of the hearty support of the members of tho Lodge . Bro .
Stacey tendered his thanks for the very kino reception which had been accorded him . Ho was very proud of being one of those who had brought tho Strand Lodge into existence . The Immediate Past Master and himself had worked together and bad started the Strand Lodge as he felt , a Lodge should be started
Bro . Willing , Bro . Stiles and himself had had no light task to per . form , but their efforts had been crowned with sue :. - 'ss , and his- hopi was that he might be ablo to leive tho Lodge nt the end of hiterm of office .-is good it Lodge as it was when handed over to him by its first Master . He was , indeed , proud of the high no-it io ;
attained by the Lodge , aud hoped it might continue to occupy tin rank it did then . Ho next pmposed the toast of the Inst .-illin-Master—The Immediate P . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Willing . fL thought it , was scarcely oopsible to find a better Master than Bro
Willing had been to the Strand Lodge , or that any brother could have better performed the ceremony of installation than h < bad dom-. The founder of the Lodge , Bro . Willim , had carried cut tbe work of it so far in the most gratifying manner . He felt thob any words he could titter wet' 6 poor
Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
cm behalf of a Master who had dono so much on behalf of the Lodge . He wishod him long life and prosperity . Brother Willing replied , thanking tho W . M . and brethren for the toast . They had started the Lodge some two years ago with seven members , they now numbered about ninety . Then , as now , thov were a local Lodge in name , and
so they must continue to be considered aa long as the authorities so regarded an important Lodge like the Strand ; but thoy were really a general Lodge , and would so continue in the future . Brother Stacey had told the brethren how they had worked iu tho formation of tho Lodge . He was very pleased he had done so , and was
gratified at the snecess they had met with . If their work had bpeu hard it had also been happily and contentedly carried ou , and had resulted most satisfactorily . As Freemasons they did not ask anything from the outside world , their main desire was to do what they could for one another , and when any ono came to know tho work
done by Freemaaoas—more especially in connection with the Charitable Institutions of the Order—they could but appreciate the principles of the Craft . Freomasom-y really meant working for those who it was a ploasure to work for , and who wo shonld hope would work for us if wo shonld over bo so unfortunate as to need it , and so
long as Masons wero actuated towards each other by such feelings the Order would be worthy of support . The Worshipful Master had done him a great honour in giving him credit for much of the success which had attended the Lodge . He should certainly continue his exertions on its behalf , aud h > ped the Lodgo might always be as
successful as it had been in its early days . They wero indebted to many brethren for aid and advice , and the very handsome jewel which had that day been presented to him reminded him of one or two in particular . Brother Jenkins had assisted them with the arras of tho Strand Board of Works , which was depicted
on the jewel , and Brother KanfFman had carried out the wishes of i lie Lodgo in regard to the construction of tho jewel in such a manner as to bo worthy of especial mention . He was indebted to the Officers of tho p ; st for the aid they hid rendered him in tho conduct , of tho Lodge , an I to hi-i successor for the general
endorsement he had given to his selections by reapp tinting the several Officers in rotation . Bro . Stacey next proposed the health of the Initiate . He spoke of the days of his childhood , and of tho many happy hours spent with his mo-h ' r . The newly-admitted member had that day found a new parent—a Masonic mother—with whom he
hoped he wonld spend many happy and profitable hoars . Ho might say that few men paid mora attention to the ceremony of initiation than had their candidate that day , aud ho felt that he would not only pass throngh tho several degrees with credit , but that he would eventually make for himself a name iu Freemasonry . The initiate
having replied , the toast of tho Visitors was submitted . The W . M . said he had been an obsorvcr of Masonic rights and ceremonies during the whole of his Masonic career , whioh was not a short one , aud strove to obtaiu perfection . The Visitors had no doubt como among them for a similar purpose ,
to study the ways and means of tho Strand Lodge . Not ways and means from a financial point of view , but the ways and means they used in carrying on tho Lodge . He felt the Strand Lodge was bound to make a name for itself in the future , and he hoped that tho Visitors then present might , in years to como , attend again and find'tbe
Lodgo in ovon a better condition than what it was now in . Several brothreu responded . Bro . Scurrah felt the brethren would agree with him that when they visited a Lodge they were not only gratified by sitting down to a good banquet , but , they also liked to witness good work . The Immediate Past , Master of tho Lodge had dono
wonders during his presidency , and had displayed great forethought in arranging that Bro . Stacy should bo one of his ' earliest successors . The Master having proposed the health of the Officers of the Lodgeincluding the Treasurer aud Secretary—those brethren severally returned thanks , after which the Tyler brought the proceedings to a close in the usual manuer .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , JNO . 65 . —At the meeting on Tuesday last , at Bra . Lashbrook's , Hercules Taveru , Leadenhall Street , Bros Dyson W . M ., Sainte S . W ., Sadd J . W ., Walker Secretary , Brown S . D ., Rich I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bros .
Btfg'jitis , B . Haynes , Roberts , Webb . Lodge having beeu opened in duo form , the first and second ceremonies were rehearsed , Bros . Rich and Walker candidates . Bro . Sainte was electod W . M . for Tuesday next , at 7 o ' clock , when Brother C . H . Webb will rehearse the installation ceremony .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the Jolly Farmers Tavern , Southgnte-road , on Saturday , 3 rd inst . Bros . Cross W . M ., Kirk S . W ., Barnotfc J . W ., Ashton S . D ., Harrower J . D ., Nioholls I . G ., Cohen Preceptor , and Gale Secretary ; also Bros . Looker , Griffiths , CauUfiald , Fenner , Davidson , Jeukins , Lower ,
Turner , Peirce , Dixie , nnd Weeden . Lodgo was opened in duo form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Griffiths candidate . Bro . Cohen worked the first , second , third and fifth sactiona of the lecture , and Bro . Jenkins the fourth , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Griffiths ,
of tho East Surrey Lodge of Co ¦< cord , was electod a member . Bro , Kirk wits appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the Lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned . The winter Session having commenced with
some very favourable attendances , the Officers trust , with the assistance of Caftsmen , to make this the " Percy" Lodge of Instruction second to none in usefulness . Bro . I . P . Cohen still continues his services as Preceptor
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At die Hercules Tavern , 11 !) Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Wednesday , 7 th inst ., Bro-. W . A . Cnbitt W . M ., John Egan S . W ., John Gildersleeve J . W ., J . K . Pitt yec , W . Saint S . D ., John Little J . D ., John Lash-
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Kingsland Lodge, No. 1693.
he ( Bro . Woodman ) was at the present time ruler . Other Visitor having responded , the Worshipful Master gave the toast of the P . M . ' s , to which Bros . Western , Hawkins , Fenner , and Hall responded . The Officers of the Lodge were toasted , and oach of those present having
replied , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . An excellent programme of music was provided , under the direction of Bro . J . A . Collings , the harmony being fully appreciated . Great praise is due to W . G . Akehurst for his contributions , especially "Toreador , " from " Carmen . " We wish the Lodge and its new ruler a prosperous future .
Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
STRAND LODGE , No . 1987 .
IF it is true that "they that thrive well take counsel of thou friends , " the founders and members of tho Strand Lodgo must have had many friends , and must have availed themselves of tho counsel they gave , for at the present time it stands out prominently as oneof tbe greatest snccesses of modern Freemasonry . Numbers ,
we know , are not always a criterion of success , and for a Lodgo after an existence of a little over two years to muster some ninety members , may not be considered as unqualified evidence of prosperity , but in the case of the Strand Lodge it may bo so regarded ; whilo the fact of its having introduced so many new members into the
Order will be recognised as an advantage by any who take the trouble to make themselves acquainted with the character of the brethren concerned . The installation meeting of tho Lodge was held on Thursday , at tho Criterion , Piccadilly , on which occasion Bro . James Willing ( the first Master of tho Lodge ) vacated the chair in favour of
his former J . W . —he also a veterau in the cause , and an able exponent of Masonry—in the person of Bro . Jonathan Richard Stacey P . M . of both the St , James ' s Union and tho Alexandra Palace Lodges . Bro . Willing opened his Lodge , and was supported by a number of members and visitors , among them being Bros . J . R . Stacey Jnnior
Warden , W . M . Stiles P . M . Secretary , W . Harris Junior Deacon , W . T . Madge I . G ., J . T . Buston and J . Hare Stewards ; and the following guests . —G . A . Payne P . M . 933 . H . Sillis A . D . C . 957 , W . A . Scurrah WM . 204 S , C . Veal P . S . G . D . Surrey , E . W . R . Dury 1834 , T . L . Jenkins P . M . 34 , J . H . Batty P . M ., F . W . Dimsdale J . D . 1507 ,
G . W . Brunei ! , J . Enerby P . M . 1385 , J . C Mason P . M . 1532 , H . Massey P . M . 6191928 . Stunt W . M . 1320 , Smith 73 , J . H . Bennett 1744 , C . J . Axford S . W . 2048 , J . W . Chapman I . P . M . 1922 , L . Sonnenfeld I . G . 1735 , R . Soutar 1319 , S . Spnoner 1470 , J . W . Smith W . M . 1744 , B . Kanffmann J . W . 1732 . G . Everett P . M . 177 , W . H . M . Smith S . W .
463 , W G . Temple P . M . 194 , PL J . Smith 1475 . Mr . W . H . Laurence was initiated during the evening , and the following brethren appointed by Bro . Stacey aa his Officers for the year : —John Douglass S . W ., W . Harris P . M . J . W ., J . Willing P . M . Treasnrer , W . M . Stiles
P . M . Secretary , W . T . Madge S . D ., Leon J . D ., Buston I . G ., J . C . Harrison ( first initiate of the Lodge ) D . C , J . G . Shand A . D . C . and Assistant Secretary , Hare Steward , Dale Assistant Steward , R . Whiting P . M . T y ler . A very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to Bro . Willing bearing the following inscription : —
" Presented to Bro . James Willing PM ., by tho Strand Lodge , No . 1987 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of his able and valued services as first and second W . M ., 1883-S 4-85 . " A candidate for initiation having been proposed , and some general business disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren
adjonrned to banquet . This was served in tho large room of the Criterion , and reflected great credit on the caterers , Messrs . Spiers and Pond Limited . At the conclusion of the banqnet grace was said , and the W . M . proposed tho health of the Queen , followed by that of th" * Prince of Wales Grand Master and by tho Pro Grand Master .
the Depnty Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers . The Grand Officers , said Bro . Stacey , were good workers in the Craft , doing all they could to advance its interests and facilitate its progress . Bro . Willing then assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of tbe W . M . He knew of no more genial brother or genuine
Mason than the one elected to preside over the Strand Lodge during the coming year . He had already acquired experience as Master of two other Lotties , and had earned the respect and esteem of brethren in all directions . He was an efficient tutor of the Masonic art , and as Preceptor of several Lodges of Instruction had done much
to extend the knowledge of tho ritual . The brethren must , be pleased to see him in his present position , and could but hope that ho would long occupy the some high place in the affections of his fellows he at preser . t enjoyed . His geniality , kindness of heart , and abilit y in the work would make it very difficult for a less experienced brother to
follow him successfully in the ruling of the Lodge , bnt of one thing his successors might be assured—they would have in him a valuable help and an ablo adviser . Bro . Stacey was ono who was ever anxious to please all with whom he came in contact , and was most deserving of the hearty support of the members of tho Lodge . Bro .
Stacey tendered his thanks for the very kino reception which had been accorded him . Ho was very proud of being one of those who had brought tho Strand Lodge into existence . The Immediate Past Master and himself had worked together and bad started the Strand Lodge as he felt , a Lodge should be started
Bro . Willing , Bro . Stiles and himself had had no light task to per . form , but their efforts had been crowned with sue :. - 'ss , and his- hopi was that he might be ablo to leive tho Lodge nt the end of hiterm of office .-is good it Lodge as it was when handed over to him by its first Master . He was , indeed , proud of the high no-it io ;
attained by the Lodge , aud hoped it might continue to occupy tin rank it did then . Ho next pmposed the toast of the Inst .-illin-Master—The Immediate P . M . of the Lodge , Bro . Willing . fL thought it , was scarcely oopsible to find a better Master than Bro
Willing had been to the Strand Lodge , or that any brother could have better performed the ceremony of installation than h < bad dom-. The founder of the Lodge , Bro . Willim , had carried cut tbe work of it so far in the most gratifying manner . He felt thob any words he could titter wet' 6 poor
Strand Lodge, No. 1987.
cm behalf of a Master who had dono so much on behalf of the Lodge . He wishod him long life and prosperity . Brother Willing replied , thanking tho W . M . and brethren for the toast . They had started the Lodge some two years ago with seven members , they now numbered about ninety . Then , as now , thov were a local Lodge in name , and
so they must continue to be considered aa long as the authorities so regarded an important Lodge like the Strand ; but thoy were really a general Lodge , and would so continue in the future . Brother Stacey had told the brethren how they had worked iu tho formation of tho Lodge . He was very pleased he had done so , and was
gratified at the snecess they had met with . If their work had bpeu hard it had also been happily and contentedly carried ou , and had resulted most satisfactorily . As Freemasons they did not ask anything from the outside world , their main desire was to do what they could for one another , and when any ono came to know tho work
done by Freemaaoas—more especially in connection with the Charitable Institutions of the Order—they could but appreciate the principles of the Craft . Freomasom-y really meant working for those who it was a ploasure to work for , and who wo shonld hope would work for us if wo shonld over bo so unfortunate as to need it , and so
long as Masons wero actuated towards each other by such feelings the Order would be worthy of support . The Worshipful Master had done him a great honour in giving him credit for much of the success which had attended the Lodge . He should certainly continue his exertions on its behalf , aud h > ped the Lodgo might always be as
successful as it had been in its early days . They wero indebted to many brethren for aid and advice , and the very handsome jewel which had that day been presented to him reminded him of one or two in particular . Brother Jenkins had assisted them with the arras of tho Strand Board of Works , which was depicted
on the jewel , and Brother KanfFman had carried out the wishes of i lie Lodgo in regard to the construction of tho jewel in such a manner as to bo worthy of especial mention . He was indebted to the Officers of tho p ; st for the aid they hid rendered him in tho conduct , of tho Lodge , an I to hi-i successor for the general
endorsement he had given to his selections by reapp tinting the several Officers in rotation . Bro . Stacey next proposed the health of the Initiate . He spoke of the days of his childhood , and of tho many happy hours spent with his mo-h ' r . The newly-admitted member had that day found a new parent—a Masonic mother—with whom he
hoped he wonld spend many happy and profitable hoars . Ho might say that few men paid mora attention to the ceremony of initiation than had their candidate that day , aud ho felt that he would not only pass throngh tho several degrees with credit , but that he would eventually make for himself a name iu Freemasonry . The initiate
having replied , the toast of tho Visitors was submitted . The W . M . said he had been an obsorvcr of Masonic rights and ceremonies during the whole of his Masonic career , whioh was not a short one , aud strove to obtaiu perfection . The Visitors had no doubt como among them for a similar purpose ,
to study the ways and means of tho Strand Lodge . Not ways and means from a financial point of view , but the ways and means they used in carrying on tho Lodge . He felt the Strand Lodge was bound to make a name for itself in the future , and he hoped that tho Visitors then present might , in years to como , attend again and find'tbe
Lodgo in ovon a better condition than what it was now in . Several brothreu responded . Bro . Scurrah felt the brethren would agree with him that when they visited a Lodge they were not only gratified by sitting down to a good banquet , but , they also liked to witness good work . The Immediate Past , Master of tho Lodge had dono
wonders during his presidency , and had displayed great forethought in arranging that Bro . Stacy should bo one of his ' earliest successors . The Master having proposed the health of the Officers of the Lodgeincluding the Treasurer aud Secretary—those brethren severally returned thanks , after which the Tyler brought the proceedings to a close in the usual manuer .
Prosperity Lodge of Instruction , JNO . 65 . —At the meeting on Tuesday last , at Bra . Lashbrook's , Hercules Taveru , Leadenhall Street , Bros Dyson W . M ., Sainte S . W ., Sadd J . W ., Walker Secretary , Brown S . D ., Rich I . G ., Moss Preceptor ; also Bros .
Btfg'jitis , B . Haynes , Roberts , Webb . Lodge having beeu opened in duo form , the first and second ceremonies were rehearsed , Bros . Rich and Walker candidates . Bro . Sainte was electod W . M . for Tuesday next , at 7 o ' clock , when Brother C . H . Webb will rehearse the installation ceremony .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 193 . —At the Jolly Farmers Tavern , Southgnte-road , on Saturday , 3 rd inst . Bros . Cross W . M ., Kirk S . W ., Barnotfc J . W ., Ashton S . D ., Harrower J . D ., Nioholls I . G ., Cohen Preceptor , and Gale Secretary ; also Bros . Looker , Griffiths , CauUfiald , Fenner , Davidson , Jeukins , Lower ,
Turner , Peirce , Dixie , nnd Weeden . Lodgo was opened in duo form , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Griffiths candidate . Bro . Cohen worked the first , second , third and fifth sactiona of the lecture , and Bro . Jenkins the fourth , assisted by the brethren . Bro . Griffiths ,
of tho East Surrey Lodge of Co ¦< cord , was electod a member . Bro , Kirk wits appointed W . M . for tho ensuing week . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry the Lodge was closed in ancient form and adjourned . The winter Session having commenced with
some very favourable attendances , the Officers trust , with the assistance of Caftsmen , to make this the " Percy" Lodge of Instruction second to none in usefulness . Bro . I . P . Cohen still continues his services as Preceptor
Confidence Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —At die Hercules Tavern , 11 !) Leadenhall-street , E . G ., on Wednesday , 7 th inst ., Bro-. W . A . Cnbitt W . M ., John Egan S . W ., John Gildersleeve J . W ., J . K . Pitt yec , W . Saint S . D ., John Little J . D ., John Lash-