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could nofc help feeling sorrowful that he had not rendered better service to the Craft . He might have placed himself in a higher position than he at present occupied had he worked as Brother Parkinson had done . He was appointed Senior Warden , but did not accept the office , because he had not then the time to perform
the duties of Masonry . He had been a Mason for thirty years , and in the United States , Australia , or wherever he had been , had had repeated hospitality offered him ; bnt had always declined the kind invitations . Why ? Because ho felt that he appreciated Masonry in its proper sense , and knew he did not work as a Mason ought ; he did
not wish to be considered a " knife and fork Mason . He had for some time been deprived of the pleasure of London society , but thought he might now come a little into the world , and press tho hands of dear old friends . He must congratulate himself that his re-entry into Masonry was made in this Lodge , and ho should be
happy to become a joining member . Any one who had wandered about the world could not fail to have been struck with the great good Masonry effected by bringing together all the different classes In every country in which he had been he had seen this . Here that night they had seen men of every walk of life shaking each other by
the hand . He had been pleased to see Bro . Harris installed aa Worshipful Master . He knew his father intimately , he also had worked hard for the stago . The father sowed and the aon had reaped . He had a sincere admiration for fche British Drama , whioh bad been honoured in times
past by the reigning Sovereigns . This was the Jubilee year of Her Majesty , and he hoped that Jubilee would bo marked with one momentous result . He hoped that the favours already received would only be the prelude for future favours to come . Drury Lane was the home of the Drama , and he hoped we may be honoured on
that stage by the sight of the Yeomen of the Guard , as in days gone by , and that we may see Victoria the Good extending hor patronage . Should this take place he had no doubt we should see a Jnbilee Meeting in this Lodge . In conclusion , he would express the delight
it afforded him fco make a second entry into Masonry and into onr truly honourable Craft . There were several other toasts given , but space precludes our giving further details .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodgo was held at tho Albion , Aldersgate-street , London , on the 9 th inst ., the brethren meeting on the Wednesday , instead of Tuesday , the regular day , under a special dispensation . Bro . Henry Martin opened the Lodge punctually afc four o'clock , when he was snpported by his
Officers , and the following Past Masters : —William Radcliffe ( Secretary ) , John Laver , Thos . H . Lavers , T . H . Peirce , Usher Back , A . Green , F . J . Hentsch , W . W . Morgan . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , E . M . Lotfc P . M . P . G . Organist , Ricks P . M . 33 , Pocock W . M . 263 , Bishop S . D . 1965 ,
Corkhill 901 , Watts 1269 , Greenwood 1982 , Eae 1611 , Gilkie , Tavlor 1767 ; Jennings 1530 , Morton 1965 , Williams 2005 , Newham , King " P . M . 172 , Woods 381 , Lockefcfc 1426 , Heathcote 1457 , Harding W . M . 201 , Cross J . W . 1791 , Davies 1767 , Stevens P . M . 1627 , Shalfcen W . M . 1599 ,
Sadler-Wood W . M . 2024 , Bartlett W . M . 1317 , Tremere , Moss P . M . ' s , Thompson 1929 , Collins 25 . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was brought into requistion for Mr . William John Dyer , who was proposed by Brother T . H . Lavers P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary .
The result was in favour of this candidate , and ho , with Messrs . Horace Henry Hunt , Arthur Henry Hancock , and Edmund Thomas Bagley—balloted for at the last meeting—were regularly intradnced and initiated into the Order . The next business was to pass Bro . F . H . Horscroft , and then Bro . Martin addressed himself to the ceremony of the day . Bro . Frederick Trotman Bennett
was presented as the Worshipful Master elect . He subscribed to tho customary obligation , and in due course a Board of Installed Masters was opened and Bro . Bennett was placed in the chair . On the re-admission of the brethren the Worshipful Master was saluted , and the following were invested with the collars of office : —
Bros . Dickson S . W . ' , Lindfield J . W ., A . Green P . M . Treas ., Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Goodall S . D ., King J . D ., Challen I . G ., Burr Steward , Banks Tyler . Brother Martin then delivered the addresses , which were rendered in a mosfc perfect manner ; in fact Bro . Martin throughout the term of his Mastership has acquitted himself in all
ceremonial work in a way that has reflected the highest credit upon himself , and has well sustained the popularity of this his mother Lodge . Tbe report of the Audit Committee was presented ; a balance of £ 66 stands to the credit side , and Bro . Bennett was complimented on the sound condition the Lodge stands in at the commencement
of his year of office . In consequence of the lateness of the hour and the heavy nature of the work which had been performed , the circular which had been received from tha Pro Grand Master was left for consideration to the next meeting . Bros . Cooper and Cockorell wero elected to serve on the Committee for General Purposes
of the Lodge . In the course of the Lodge proceedings the Past Master ' s jewel voted afc the last meeting was presented to Brofcher Martin . Hearty good wishes having been tendered by the numerous body of visitors , Lodge was closed . Afc tho banquet whioh followed , the members and their visitors , to the number of fifty , enjoyed
themselves under the presidency of the new Worshipfnl Master , v ; ho eloquently introduced the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was most loyally honoured . In speaking to tho second toast , the Moat Worshipful Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Brother Bennett said that since 1875 the most sanguine expectations of
Freemasonry ' s ardent well wishers had been more than realised . His Eoyal Highness had achieved a popularity in tho Craft that unquestionably had never been equalled in former days , and conic . not be excelled . He felt every confidence in offering the toast foi the acceptance of the brethren . The next on his list was that of the
Installation Meetings, &C.
Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and rest of the Graud Officers present and past . All experienced Masons could testify to the zeal displayed by tho Masonic rulers , and when they considered how largely the Craft had increased of late years they could fully realize how the claims on tho timo of tho Grand Officers had increased
in pqnal ratio . The St . Michael s Lodgo had tho honour that evening of having with them Bro . Philbrick tho Grand Registrar an 1 Bro . Lott Past ; Grand Organist . He , tho Worshipful Master , felfc he might describe Bro . Philbiick as the premier Grand Officer of the day , inasmuch as his duties wero of tho most onerous ancl responsible
character . But it was folly recognised that their talented guosfc brought to bear upon his labours a well balanced intellect with a vast experience . With respect to Bro . Lotfc , his massive and portly frame was but the impress of a massive and portly mind ; he was popular with all who knew him . Bro . Philbrick made an eloquent
and forcible reply , in tho course of which ho referred to the brilliant gathering he had attended tho night previous at fche Drury Lane Lodge , where he found the Deputy Grand Master of England taking a prominent part in the proceedings . What made him ( Bro . Philbrick ) late on thafc night was an important matter which was exercising the attention of the Grand Officers .
He congratulated this old Lodge on the kindly feeling that existed amongst its members . He was pleased to see the Lodge presided over by a Master whoso career ho had watched with a considerable amount of interest , one on whom he looked as being likely to take a high position in the Craft . The health of the Worshipful Master
was proposed by Bro . Martin who , in exercising the privilege that devolved upon him , said tho ground had been cleared away by fche agreeable testimony Bro . Philbrick had borne to the qualities of their Worshipful Master . Brofcher Bennett was an indefatigable Mason . His exertions in all the offices he had filled had been
appreciated by the Lodge , and he ( Brother Martin ) , from personal experience , could realise tho difficulties he had had fco contend with in acquiring so perfect a knowledge of the ceremonies as he now exhibited . He had much pleasure in calling npon tho brethren to honour the toast . Bro . Bennett , after tendering his thanks to the
Immediate Past Master and the brethren for their reception of the toasfc , and for the confidence they had placed in him , said he felt a vast amount of responsibility devolved upon him . He knew he had a great deal to do ore he could consider himself equal to compare with the ability displayed by Bro . Martin ; moreover , when ho looked
upon the long line of distinguished Masons who had filled the chair of tho St . Michael ' s Lodge the applause that had been showered upon him made him somewhat timorous . Still he felt he must bo brave and strive to distinguish himself . In response to the toast given on their behalf , the four initiates replied ,
expressing their satisfaction at having joined tho Order . Bro . Lott briefly acknowledged the toasb given in compliment fco the Visitors , and then the Past Masters w « re honoured , special reference being made to fche distinguished performances of Bro . Martin throughout his year of office . Bro . Martin suitably rcspjnded , and
then tho Treasurer and Secretary acknowledged fche toast given hi their favour . Af cer a toast had beeu giveu to the remaining Officers the Tyler gave the closing charge , and the meeting was brought to a
conclusion . A capital selection of music was given under the direction of Bro . Dr . E iwin M . Lotfc , who was assisted by Master Julius Schrapel , and Bros . E . W . Collins , Arthur Thompson , Edwin Moss , and T . Tremere .
ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE , No . 37 . A PHIS Lodge assembled at the Swan Hotel , Bolton , on Monday , the - * - 7 th insfc ., at 5 o ' clock in the afternoon , when thero were present ; Bros . John Hardcasfcle W . M , James W . Poyufcz I . P . M ., Harry Lomax S . W ., James Naylor J . W ., James Newton Treasurer , G . P . Brockbank Secretary ' , Robert Nightingale S . D ., William Golding J . D .,
Johnson Mills P . M . Dir . of Curs ., Wm . Forrest I . G ., Thos . Higson Tyler , Past Mast-r-t R . K . Freeman and W . H . Horrocks , P . W . Brockbank , J . VV " . Thompson Steward , tf . L . Hinnell , M . Robinson Steward , T . Murphy Steward , James Simpkin , Thomas Barnes . Visitors : Bros . Nicholson and Greenhalgh P . M . 's 1723 , Hunt P . M . 1009 1170 1993 , Smith 66 li , Walker W . M . 221 , J . W . Kenyon Past
Prov . G . Superintendent of Works , Bradburn P . M . 221 . The minutes of lust regular meeting ha . 04 bean confirmed , Lodge was advanced fco fche second degroe , when Bro . H . L . Hinnell passed a satisfatt > ry examination as a Follow Craft , and being entrusted , retired . Lodge was then opened iu fche third degree , and Bro . Nathaniel Nicholson P . M . having assumed the ch » ir , Bro . Hinnell was raised to the
sublime degree , the acting Worshipful Master also reciting the traditional history , and expla- ' ning the working tools . Tho Lodge was lowered fco the first , an J the ballot taken for three candidates for initiation , and for one joining member . All were unanimously elected . The chair was thou taken by Bro . G . P . Brockbank P . G . Stand . Bear ., and two candidates just balloted for—Messrs .
Broadbent and Greenba . lt . h—together with Mr . Geo . Crowther , wbo had previously passed the ballot , having each signed the requisite declaration , were respectively initiated into Freemasonry , the address at tho N . E . corner being deliveicd by Bro . Johnson Mills P . M ., the working tools explained by Bro . Harry Lomax S . W ., and the charge ijiveu by Bro . Brockbank . The circular letter from the Pro Grand
Master the Eur : Carnarvon , on tne subject of the Masonio celebration of the Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , was read , ancl ifc was agreed to report the Lodge as assenting to the proposition therein contii . tnid . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the various visiting brethren on behalf of tbeir respective Lodges ; after which a portion of the ancient rul , "H and charges wns read by the Senior Warden , and the Lodgo closed in peace and harmony .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
could nofc help feeling sorrowful that he had not rendered better service to the Craft . He might have placed himself in a higher position than he at present occupied had he worked as Brother Parkinson had done . He was appointed Senior Warden , but did not accept the office , because he had not then the time to perform
the duties of Masonry . He had been a Mason for thirty years , and in the United States , Australia , or wherever he had been , had had repeated hospitality offered him ; bnt had always declined the kind invitations . Why ? Because ho felt that he appreciated Masonry in its proper sense , and knew he did not work as a Mason ought ; he did
not wish to be considered a " knife and fork Mason . He had for some time been deprived of the pleasure of London society , but thought he might now come a little into the world , and press tho hands of dear old friends . He must congratulate himself that his re-entry into Masonry was made in this Lodge , and ho should be
happy to become a joining member . Any one who had wandered about the world could not fail to have been struck with the great good Masonry effected by bringing together all the different classes In every country in which he had been he had seen this . Here that night they had seen men of every walk of life shaking each other by
the hand . He had been pleased to see Bro . Harris installed aa Worshipful Master . He knew his father intimately , he also had worked hard for the stago . The father sowed and the aon had reaped . He had a sincere admiration for fche British Drama , whioh bad been honoured in times
past by the reigning Sovereigns . This was the Jubilee year of Her Majesty , and he hoped that Jubilee would bo marked with one momentous result . He hoped that the favours already received would only be the prelude for future favours to come . Drury Lane was the home of the Drama , and he hoped we may be honoured on
that stage by the sight of the Yeomen of the Guard , as in days gone by , and that we may see Victoria the Good extending hor patronage . Should this take place he had no doubt we should see a Jnbilee Meeting in this Lodge . In conclusion , he would express the delight
it afforded him fco make a second entry into Masonry and into onr truly honourable Craft . There were several other toasts given , but space precludes our giving further details .
ST . MICHAEL'S LODGE , No . 211
THE installation meeting of this popular Lodgo was held at tho Albion , Aldersgate-street , London , on the 9 th inst ., the brethren meeting on the Wednesday , instead of Tuesday , the regular day , under a special dispensation . Bro . Henry Martin opened the Lodge punctually afc four o'clock , when he was snpported by his
Officers , and the following Past Masters : —William Radcliffe ( Secretary ) , John Laver , Thos . H . Lavers , T . H . Peirce , Usher Back , A . Green , F . J . Hentsch , W . W . Morgan . Amongst the Visitors were Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Registrar , E . M . Lotfc P . M . P . G . Organist , Ricks P . M . 33 , Pocock W . M . 263 , Bishop S . D . 1965 ,
Corkhill 901 , Watts 1269 , Greenwood 1982 , Eae 1611 , Gilkie , Tavlor 1767 ; Jennings 1530 , Morton 1965 , Williams 2005 , Newham , King " P . M . 172 , Woods 381 , Lockefcfc 1426 , Heathcote 1457 , Harding W . M . 201 , Cross J . W . 1791 , Davies 1767 , Stevens P . M . 1627 , Shalfcen W . M . 1599 ,
Sadler-Wood W . M . 2024 , Bartlett W . M . 1317 , Tremere , Moss P . M . ' s , Thompson 1929 , Collins 25 . After the minutes of the last regular meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was brought into requistion for Mr . William John Dyer , who was proposed by Brother T . H . Lavers P . M ., and seconded by Bro . Radcliffe P . M . Secretary .
The result was in favour of this candidate , and ho , with Messrs . Horace Henry Hunt , Arthur Henry Hancock , and Edmund Thomas Bagley—balloted for at the last meeting—were regularly intradnced and initiated into the Order . The next business was to pass Bro . F . H . Horscroft , and then Bro . Martin addressed himself to the ceremony of the day . Bro . Frederick Trotman Bennett
was presented as the Worshipful Master elect . He subscribed to tho customary obligation , and in due course a Board of Installed Masters was opened and Bro . Bennett was placed in the chair . On the re-admission of the brethren the Worshipful Master was saluted , and the following were invested with the collars of office : —
Bros . Dickson S . W . ' , Lindfield J . W ., A . Green P . M . Treas ., Radcliffe P . M . Secretary , Goodall S . D ., King J . D ., Challen I . G ., Burr Steward , Banks Tyler . Brother Martin then delivered the addresses , which were rendered in a mosfc perfect manner ; in fact Bro . Martin throughout the term of his Mastership has acquitted himself in all
ceremonial work in a way that has reflected the highest credit upon himself , and has well sustained the popularity of this his mother Lodge . Tbe report of the Audit Committee was presented ; a balance of £ 66 stands to the credit side , and Bro . Bennett was complimented on the sound condition the Lodge stands in at the commencement
of his year of office . In consequence of the lateness of the hour and the heavy nature of the work which had been performed , the circular which had been received from tha Pro Grand Master was left for consideration to the next meeting . Bros . Cooper and Cockorell wero elected to serve on the Committee for General Purposes
of the Lodge . In the course of the Lodge proceedings the Past Master ' s jewel voted afc the last meeting was presented to Brofcher Martin . Hearty good wishes having been tendered by the numerous body of visitors , Lodge was closed . Afc tho banquet whioh followed , the members and their visitors , to the number of fifty , enjoyed
themselves under the presidency of the new Worshipfnl Master , v ; ho eloquently introduced the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was most loyally honoured . In speaking to tho second toast , the Moat Worshipful Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Brother Bennett said that since 1875 the most sanguine expectations of
Freemasonry ' s ardent well wishers had been more than realised . His Eoyal Highness had achieved a popularity in tho Craft that unquestionably had never been equalled in former days , and conic . not be excelled . He felt every confidence in offering the toast foi the acceptance of the brethren . The next on his list was that of the
Installation Meetings, &C.
Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and rest of the Graud Officers present and past . All experienced Masons could testify to the zeal displayed by tho Masonic rulers , and when they considered how largely the Craft had increased of late years they could fully realize how the claims on tho timo of tho Grand Officers had increased
in pqnal ratio . The St . Michael s Lodgo had tho honour that evening of having with them Bro . Philbrick tho Grand Registrar an 1 Bro . Lott Past ; Grand Organist . He , tho Worshipful Master , felfc he might describe Bro . Philbiick as the premier Grand Officer of the day , inasmuch as his duties wero of tho most onerous ancl responsible
character . But it was folly recognised that their talented guosfc brought to bear upon his labours a well balanced intellect with a vast experience . With respect to Bro . Lotfc , his massive and portly frame was but the impress of a massive and portly mind ; he was popular with all who knew him . Bro . Philbrick made an eloquent
and forcible reply , in tho course of which ho referred to the brilliant gathering he had attended tho night previous at fche Drury Lane Lodge , where he found the Deputy Grand Master of England taking a prominent part in the proceedings . What made him ( Bro . Philbrick ) late on thafc night was an important matter which was exercising the attention of the Grand Officers .
He congratulated this old Lodge on the kindly feeling that existed amongst its members . He was pleased to see the Lodge presided over by a Master whoso career ho had watched with a considerable amount of interest , one on whom he looked as being likely to take a high position in the Craft . The health of the Worshipful Master
was proposed by Bro . Martin who , in exercising the privilege that devolved upon him , said tho ground had been cleared away by fche agreeable testimony Bro . Philbrick had borne to the qualities of their Worshipful Master . Brofcher Bennett was an indefatigable Mason . His exertions in all the offices he had filled had been
appreciated by the Lodge , and he ( Brother Martin ) , from personal experience , could realise tho difficulties he had had fco contend with in acquiring so perfect a knowledge of the ceremonies as he now exhibited . He had much pleasure in calling npon tho brethren to honour the toast . Bro . Bennett , after tendering his thanks to the
Immediate Past Master and the brethren for their reception of the toasfc , and for the confidence they had placed in him , said he felt a vast amount of responsibility devolved upon him . He knew he had a great deal to do ore he could consider himself equal to compare with the ability displayed by Bro . Martin ; moreover , when ho looked
upon the long line of distinguished Masons who had filled the chair of tho St . Michael ' s Lodge the applause that had been showered upon him made him somewhat timorous . Still he felt he must bo brave and strive to distinguish himself . In response to the toast given on their behalf , the four initiates replied ,
expressing their satisfaction at having joined tho Order . Bro . Lott briefly acknowledged the toasb given in compliment fco the Visitors , and then the Past Masters w « re honoured , special reference being made to fche distinguished performances of Bro . Martin throughout his year of office . Bro . Martin suitably rcspjnded , and
then tho Treasurer and Secretary acknowledged fche toast given hi their favour . Af cer a toast had beeu giveu to the remaining Officers the Tyler gave the closing charge , and the meeting was brought to a
conclusion . A capital selection of music was given under the direction of Bro . Dr . E iwin M . Lotfc , who was assisted by Master Julius Schrapel , and Bros . E . W . Collins , Arthur Thompson , Edwin Moss , and T . Tremere .
ANCHOR AND HOPE LODGE , No . 37 . A PHIS Lodge assembled at the Swan Hotel , Bolton , on Monday , the - * - 7 th insfc ., at 5 o ' clock in the afternoon , when thero were present ; Bros . John Hardcasfcle W . M , James W . Poyufcz I . P . M ., Harry Lomax S . W ., James Naylor J . W ., James Newton Treasurer , G . P . Brockbank Secretary ' , Robert Nightingale S . D ., William Golding J . D .,
Johnson Mills P . M . Dir . of Curs ., Wm . Forrest I . G ., Thos . Higson Tyler , Past Mast-r-t R . K . Freeman and W . H . Horrocks , P . W . Brockbank , J . VV " . Thompson Steward , tf . L . Hinnell , M . Robinson Steward , T . Murphy Steward , James Simpkin , Thomas Barnes . Visitors : Bros . Nicholson and Greenhalgh P . M . 's 1723 , Hunt P . M . 1009 1170 1993 , Smith 66 li , Walker W . M . 221 , J . W . Kenyon Past
Prov . G . Superintendent of Works , Bradburn P . M . 221 . The minutes of lust regular meeting ha . 04 bean confirmed , Lodge was advanced fco fche second degroe , when Bro . H . L . Hinnell passed a satisfatt > ry examination as a Follow Craft , and being entrusted , retired . Lodge was then opened iu fche third degree , and Bro . Nathaniel Nicholson P . M . having assumed the ch » ir , Bro . Hinnell was raised to the
sublime degree , the acting Worshipful Master also reciting the traditional history , and expla- ' ning the working tools . Tho Lodge was lowered fco the first , an J the ballot taken for three candidates for initiation , and for one joining member . All were unanimously elected . The chair was thou taken by Bro . G . P . Brockbank P . G . Stand . Bear ., and two candidates just balloted for—Messrs .
Broadbent and Greenba . lt . h—together with Mr . Geo . Crowther , wbo had previously passed the ballot , having each signed the requisite declaration , were respectively initiated into Freemasonry , the address at tho N . E . corner being deliveicd by Bro . Johnson Mills P . M ., the working tools explained by Bro . Harry Lomax S . W ., and the charge ijiveu by Bro . Brockbank . The circular letter from the Pro Grand
Master the Eur : Carnarvon , on tne subject of the Masonio celebration of the Jubilee of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen , was read , ancl ifc was agreed to report the Lodge as assenting to the proposition therein contii . tnid . Hearty good wishes were expressed by the various visiting brethren on behalf of tbeir respective Lodges ; after which a portion of the ancient rul , "H and charges wns read by the Senior Warden , and the Lodgo closed in peace and harmony .
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