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Installation Meetings, &C.
presented by Bro .. C . Daniel P . M . 6 » to the Installing Master Bro . \ V . Foulsharn P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland , by whom Bro . J . Sartroant was duly installed iu tho chair of K . S . ; tho addresses were oiven in the most impressive manner by tho Installing Master . The W . M . then invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . II . Bnber S . W ., W IT . Ranson J . W ., W . Foulsharn P . M . Treasurer , II . M . Hobbs Sec ,
C . Tarry S . D ., F . Ridpath J . D ., J . Kilvingtou T . G ., K . Samuel D . C , \ V . Best Steward , W . Horton Assistant Steward , and J . Bavin Tyler . The names of two gentlemen having boon given in for initiation at the next meeting , and hearty good wishes expressed by tho Visitors , the Lodgo was closed in nnciont form . Tho annual banquet was afterwards held , under the presidency of tho Worshipful Master , when
the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly given and snitably responded to . In tho course of the evening the W . M . presented the LP . M . Bro . E . Whittakor with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in a few feeling words expressed tho hopo of tho Lodgo that ho would long bo spared to wear it as a memento of his successful year of offioe . Tho
enjoyment of tho evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Astington , Kilvingtou and Smith , and the very efficient manner in which Bro . Bnrry , P . P . G . Organist Surrey , presided at tho p iano . Quito a feature of the evening was au admirable recitatiou of the " Jackdaw of Rheims , " by Bro . T . Poore .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Hold at the Jolly Farmers , Southuate-road , N ., on Saturday last . Present—Bros . Richardson W . M ., Bullock S . W ., Ash ton J . W ., Ferrar S . D ., Turner J . D ., Woolveridge I . G ., Gush Acting Preceptor , and Guler Secretary ; also Bros . Gellen , Parker , Hirst , Gribbell , Fenner , Weeden , Western , and Gibbs . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes wero
coufirmed . Bro . Parkes offered himself as candidate , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Brother Galer , as candidate foi passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodgo opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Feunor worked the third seotion of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge closed
in the second , and Bro . Fenner worked the first section . Bro . Bullock was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for his able working . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed iu ancient form and adjonrned to Saturday , the 14 th instant .
Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 861 . —Held at Bro . Serjeant ' s , tho King and Qaeen , Norton Folgate , June lltb . Present :-Bros . Serjeant W . M ., Byott S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Pinder Preceptor , Logg S . D ., Gieseke J . D ., Millington Secretary , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Lambert candidate . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Byott was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At tho meeting held Monday last , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Crosbie W . M ., Western S . W ., Weeden J . W ., Collingridge Seoretary , Brock S . D ., Turner J . D ., Cusworth Acting Preceptor , Rhodes I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . Fenner , Jones , & c . Lodgo was opened in
due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Goddard as candidato for raising answered tho questions , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till Monday , 16 th June , Bro . Western having been elected to the chair for that eveninor .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of t ' no Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . Ool . Creaton , Past Grand Treasurer , occupied the chair . The list of members of the Committee of Management for the ensuing year was rend .
A letter from the Right Hon . Sir Michael E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., Past Grand Warden , Provincial Grand Master for Gloucestershire , expressing his consent to preside at the
next Festival of the Institution , on the 25 th February 1885 , was read . The death of one annuitant , elected on the 16 th ult ., -was reported . The members of the Finance and House Committees "were re-elected for the ensuing year .
During tbe past fortnight Brother John Welford P . M ., the head of the firm of Messrs . Welford and Sons , of the Home Farm , Willesden , has been honoured by a visit from several members of the Royal Household , to inspect his model farmyard and dairy , at the International Health
Inhibition . Over sixty-six thousand persons have attended this Exhibition , including a large number of members of the Craft , to whom Brother Welford is well known . ^ The process of milking and churning is shown to the visitors , and milk and fresh grass butter is sold on requisition .
The following Festival Meetings have been held at Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending 14 th June : — * Monday , 9 th—University Chapter ; Tuesday , lOth-lOGrd Raiment
tAoyat Bombay Fnsiliors ) ; Wednesday , llth-Unitod Law Clerks , ASt Kegiment ; Thursday , 12 th—Rose of Sharon Chaptor , Benevolent -citation for the Relief of Aged aud Infirm Journeymen Tailors , a ' TS ™ Society , . Friday , IStl .-Tho Bulls , 12 ; h S . iff . lk Kesri-Pill' ? -, llB S , u , out > Britannia Chapter Audit ; Saturday , 14 th " --" ¦ gnm Lodge .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
ROYAL NAVAL LODGE , No . 230 .
I MIE reL'iilar meeting of this o . velh-nt working Lodge was held 01 tho Oth inst ., at tho . Masonic Rooms , No . 8 a Red Lion-square Bros . H . W . Ilomaun jun . W . M . P . P . I . G . Berks and Oxon , J . Har S . W ., G . 11 . Onsey J . W ., Winnett S . O ., . 7 . Mcintosh J . O ., Goldnei . 7 . 1 ) ., Ferguson I . G ., S . 15 . Wilson ( i . Supt . of Works P . M . Secretary Rawlcs Tyler . Visitors—Bros . S . J . Thompson I . P . M . 301 ( Moil treal ) , H . M . Levy 131 ) , A . Millar 231 ! . Tho Lidgo was opened anc
tho minutes wero confirmed . Ballots wero taken for tho admission of Bros , tho Right . Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molosworth , Shadwel Clorke Lodge , No . 1910 ; F . R . W . Hedges , W . M . 1900 ; Rev . 7 . Robbins G . C . Grand Lodgo of England 1010 . The working of tho Worshipfnl Master and OlHoers was in every way perfect Tho installation of the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Hart , thet
took place . Bro . Matier performed tho cremonyin the nsual perfeel manner which characterizes his working . After tho enstomary salu . tations , tho W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . II . W Homnnn jun . I . P . M ., Right Hon . and Rev . Viscon'it Molessvorth S . W ., G . R . Ousoy J . W ., II . 8 . Gnodall M . O ., Jamos Mcintosh J . O ., S . B Wilson Treasurer , A . J . HmmGoldney Registrar of Marks , W . Winuetl
Secretary , F . J . Tylor S . D ., A . Ferguson J . D , George Emblin I . G ., Rov . G . Robbins C . C . G . L . of Eng . Chaplain , Daloy Tyler . Applause followed tho investitnro of each officer , and Bro . Matier P . M . was congratulated on tho conclusion of tho ceremony by every brother and visitor . Tho Lodgo was then closed until the 2 nd Monday in July . Tho brethren adjourned to tho Holborn Restaurant , where a
capital banquet and dessert was provided by Bros . Gordon and Hamp , Tho W . M . proposed tho nsual Loyal and . Mark Masons' toasts . These included tho health of tho Riirht ' llon . Bro . Lord Kiutore M . W . G . M ., and Bro . C . F . Matier Past Grand Warden responded . The toast of the Prov . G M . Sir Francis Bnrdett and tho rest of the Grand Officers was responded to by G . R . Onsey P . P . G . I . G . Middlesex and Surrey .
Bro . H . W . Homann I . P . M . said it was with great pleasure ho had to propose the health of the W . M ., whom they all respected , and all hoped ho would bo among them for many years . The W . M ., in brief and appropriate terms , returned thanks . Tbe toast of tho P . M . ' s followed ; the W . M . was suro all present would be pleased to honour these diatingnished brethren . Tho I . P . M . Bro . Homann and Bro . S . B . Wilson
had both done their duty in the Lodgo and in tho Province . Bros . Homann I . P . M . and S . B . Wilsou severally replied . With the toast of tho Visitors tho W . M . coupled tho names of Bros . Thompson P . G . M . O ., Miller and H . M . Levy , who in turn responded , and paid a just compliment to the W . M . for his able working , and to Bro . Matier as Installing Master . In speaking of the Mark Benevo .
lent Fund the W . M . alluded to the death of Bro . Dewar , who always advocated the claims of this Fund . Though it might be said to be only in its infancy , it is making groat strides , and will doubtless flourish . There was a brother present whoso name he wonld couple with tho toast ; Bro . C . F . Matier , whoso name is a household word in tho Craft ; while in tho Mark degree he will
shew thorn how ablo lie is to follow in tho footsteps of those who have preceded him . As Installing Master ho had given them a proof of bis Treat capabilities . Bro . C . F . Matier , in responding , said he felt lonoured in assisting in consecrating tho Lodge , when Bro . S . B . Wilson was tho first W . M . ; ho felt a groat pleasure in having to instal he present , Master , who is in everyway calculated to do honour to tho
Lodge . lie regretted tho absence of Bro . Binoke-, whoso eloquence wa 3 well known and appreciated . The Grand Mark Lodge had only been established sinco 1856 , bnt it had nearly £ 1 , 000 in funded property . Bro . Matier then made a powerful appeal on behalf of the Fund . There were now eleven boys and four girls being educated , " at a cost of 12 guineas per head ; he hoped all present would support tho Fund . In speaking of the Officers , the W . M . said he was sure
they would bo a credit to tho Lodge ,- their working and capabilities were well known : he would call upon Bro . Ouaey to respond . Bro . Ousey was pleased to seo Bro . Rev . Viscount Molesworth elected to the office of S . W . This appointment would reflect credit and hononr on tho Lodge . Tho junior officers were all workers , and were ready to fulfil any duty required of them . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . Tyler , Wicuett , S . B . Wilson and Emblin .
A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held on Thursday , the 12 th instant , at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Eoad , Canonbury .
Oomp . Sheffield filled the chair of Z ., Gregory H ., Shaw J ., Kadclift ' e S . N ., Money P . S . Taking into consideration the time of year , there was a good attendance . A very profitable evening wns spent .
We have boon favoured with a copy of Bro . Sir John Bennett ' s Address on tho " House of Lords , " delivered some time since at Colchester . It is in our worthy brother ' s usually racy style , and no donbt will be read with interest by those who hold the same political views .
Tloi . t . owxi-s' I ' . M . —Invalids distracted by indigestion ami ( U-coirragea in their seur .-h for its remedy shout I make a trial of this never- ' ailing' medicine . A lady , lntur amartvr to dyspeptic tortures , writes that Ilolloway ' * Pills matlo her foci as it" JI burden had been taken off her . Iter spirits , formerly low , have grcntty improved ; her capricious appetite has Riven p ' ace to healthy hunger ; lisir dull , sick headache has departed , and gradually to miuvollou * ' a change lias boon offected that alio is altogether a now creature , and again ( U . t '< ir her duties . These Tills may be administered with safety to the nns delicate . Thoy never act harobly , nor do they ever induce vve-. tku ' ess ; they rightly direct deranged , and control excessive action .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
presented by Bro .. C . Daniel P . M . 6 » to the Installing Master Bro . \ V . Foulsharn P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Northumberland , by whom Bro . J . Sartroant was duly installed iu tho chair of K . S . ; tho addresses were oiven in the most impressive manner by tho Installing Master . The W . M . then invested his Officers as follow : —Bros . II . Bnber S . W ., W IT . Ranson J . W ., W . Foulsharn P . M . Treasurer , II . M . Hobbs Sec ,
C . Tarry S . D ., F . Ridpath J . D ., J . Kilvingtou T . G ., K . Samuel D . C , \ V . Best Steward , W . Horton Assistant Steward , and J . Bavin Tyler . The names of two gentlemen having boon given in for initiation at the next meeting , and hearty good wishes expressed by tho Visitors , the Lodgo was closed in nnciont form . Tho annual banquet was afterwards held , under the presidency of tho Worshipful Master , when
the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly given and snitably responded to . In tho course of the evening the W . M . presented the LP . M . Bro . E . Whittakor with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in a few feeling words expressed tho hopo of tho Lodgo that ho would long bo spared to wear it as a memento of his successful year of offioe . Tho
enjoyment of tho evening was greatly enhanced by the excellent singing of Bros . Astington , Kilvingtou and Smith , and the very efficient manner in which Bro . Bnrry , P . P . G . Organist Surrey , presided at tho p iano . Quito a feature of the evening was au admirable recitatiou of the " Jackdaw of Rheims , " by Bro . T . Poore .
Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Hold at the Jolly Farmers , Southuate-road , N ., on Saturday last . Present—Bros . Richardson W . M ., Bullock S . W ., Ash ton J . W ., Ferrar S . D ., Turner J . D ., Woolveridge I . G ., Gush Acting Preceptor , and Guler Secretary ; also Bros . Gellen , Parker , Hirst , Gribbell , Fenner , Weeden , Western , and Gibbs . Lodge was opened in dne form , and the minutes wero
coufirmed . Bro . Parkes offered himself as candidate , and tho ceremony of initiation was rehearsed . Brother Galer , as candidate foi passing , was examined and entrusted . Lodgo opened in tho second degree , and the ceremony was rehearsed . Bro . Feunor worked the third seotion of the lecture , assisted by the brethren . Lodge closed
in the second , and Bro . Fenner worked the first section . Bro . Bullock was elected W . M . for the ensuing week . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to the W . M . for his able working . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed iu ancient form and adjonrned to Saturday , the 14 th instant .
Finsbury Lodge of Instruction , No . 861 . —Held at Bro . Serjeant ' s , tho King and Qaeen , Norton Folgate , June lltb . Present :-Bros . Serjeant W . M ., Byott S . W ., Pitt J . W ., Pinder Preceptor , Logg S . D ., Gieseke J . D ., Millington Secretary , & c . After preliminaries , the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Lambert candidate . Lodge was resumed , and Bro . Byott was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , No . 1693 . —At tho meeting held Monday last , at Bro . Baker ' s , Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Crosbie W . M ., Western S . W ., Weeden J . W ., Collingridge Seoretary , Brock S . D ., Turner J . D ., Cusworth Acting Preceptor , Rhodes I . G . ; P . M . 's Bros . Fenner , Jones , & c . Lodgo was opened in
due form , and the minutes of last meeting read and confirmed . Bro . Goddard as candidato for raising answered tho questions , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed . Lodge was closed in due form and adjourned till Monday , 16 th June , Bro . Western having been elected to the chair for that eveninor .
The monthly meeting of the General Committee of t ' no Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution was held on Wednesday , at Freemasons' Hall . Ool . Creaton , Past Grand Treasurer , occupied the chair . The list of members of the Committee of Management for the ensuing year was rend .
A letter from the Right Hon . Sir Michael E . Hicks-Beach , Bart ., Past Grand Warden , Provincial Grand Master for Gloucestershire , expressing his consent to preside at the
next Festival of the Institution , on the 25 th February 1885 , was read . The death of one annuitant , elected on the 16 th ult ., -was reported . The members of the Finance and House Committees "were re-elected for the ensuing year .
During tbe past fortnight Brother John Welford P . M ., the head of the firm of Messrs . Welford and Sons , of the Home Farm , Willesden , has been honoured by a visit from several members of the Royal Household , to inspect his model farmyard and dairy , at the International Health
Inhibition . Over sixty-six thousand persons have attended this Exhibition , including a large number of members of the Craft , to whom Brother Welford is well known . ^ The process of milking and churning is shown to the visitors , and milk and fresh grass butter is sold on requisition .
The following Festival Meetings have been held at Freemasons' Tavern during the week ending 14 th June : — * Monday , 9 th—University Chapter ; Tuesday , lOth-lOGrd Raiment
tAoyat Bombay Fnsiliors ) ; Wednesday , llth-Unitod Law Clerks , ASt Kegiment ; Thursday , 12 th—Rose of Sharon Chaptor , Benevolent -citation for the Relief of Aged aud Infirm Journeymen Tailors , a ' TS ™ Society , . Friday , IStl .-Tho Bulls , 12 ; h S . iff . lk Kesri-Pill' ? -, llB S , u , out > Britannia Chapter Audit ; Saturday , 14 th " --" ¦ gnm Lodge .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
ROYAL NAVAL LODGE , No . 230 .
I MIE reL'iilar meeting of this o . velh-nt working Lodge was held 01 tho Oth inst ., at tho . Masonic Rooms , No . 8 a Red Lion-square Bros . H . W . Ilomaun jun . W . M . P . P . I . G . Berks and Oxon , J . Har S . W ., G . 11 . Onsey J . W ., Winnett S . O ., . 7 . Mcintosh J . O ., Goldnei . 7 . 1 ) ., Ferguson I . G ., S . 15 . Wilson ( i . Supt . of Works P . M . Secretary Rawlcs Tyler . Visitors—Bros . S . J . Thompson I . P . M . 301 ( Moil treal ) , H . M . Levy 131 ) , A . Millar 231 ! . Tho Lidgo was opened anc
tho minutes wero confirmed . Ballots wero taken for tho admission of Bros , tho Right . Hon . and Rev . Viscount Molosworth , Shadwel Clorke Lodge , No . 1910 ; F . R . W . Hedges , W . M . 1900 ; Rev . 7 . Robbins G . C . Grand Lodgo of England 1010 . The working of tho Worshipfnl Master and OlHoers was in every way perfect Tho installation of the Worshipful Master , Bro . J . Hart , thet
took place . Bro . Matier performed tho cremonyin the nsual perfeel manner which characterizes his working . After tho enstomary salu . tations , tho W . M . appointed and invested his Officers : —Bros . II . W Homnnn jun . I . P . M ., Right Hon . and Rev . Viscon'it Molessvorth S . W ., G . R . Ousoy J . W ., II . 8 . Gnodall M . O ., Jamos Mcintosh J . O ., S . B Wilson Treasurer , A . J . HmmGoldney Registrar of Marks , W . Winuetl
Secretary , F . J . Tylor S . D ., A . Ferguson J . D , George Emblin I . G ., Rov . G . Robbins C . C . G . L . of Eng . Chaplain , Daloy Tyler . Applause followed tho investitnro of each officer , and Bro . Matier P . M . was congratulated on tho conclusion of tho ceremony by every brother and visitor . Tho Lodgo was then closed until the 2 nd Monday in July . Tho brethren adjourned to tho Holborn Restaurant , where a
capital banquet and dessert was provided by Bros . Gordon and Hamp , Tho W . M . proposed tho nsual Loyal and . Mark Masons' toasts . These included tho health of tho Riirht ' llon . Bro . Lord Kiutore M . W . G . M ., and Bro . C . F . Matier Past Grand Warden responded . The toast of the Prov . G M . Sir Francis Bnrdett and tho rest of the Grand Officers was responded to by G . R . Onsey P . P . G . I . G . Middlesex and Surrey .
Bro . H . W . Homann I . P . M . said it was with great pleasure ho had to propose the health of the W . M ., whom they all respected , and all hoped ho would bo among them for many years . The W . M ., in brief and appropriate terms , returned thanks . Tbe toast of tho P . M . ' s followed ; the W . M . was suro all present would be pleased to honour these diatingnished brethren . Tho I . P . M . Bro . Homann and Bro . S . B . Wilson
had both done their duty in the Lodgo and in tho Province . Bros . Homann I . P . M . and S . B . Wilsou severally replied . With the toast of tho Visitors tho W . M . coupled tho names of Bros . Thompson P . G . M . O ., Miller and H . M . Levy , who in turn responded , and paid a just compliment to the W . M . for his able working , and to Bro . Matier as Installing Master . In speaking of the Mark Benevo .
lent Fund the W . M . alluded to the death of Bro . Dewar , who always advocated the claims of this Fund . Though it might be said to be only in its infancy , it is making groat strides , and will doubtless flourish . There was a brother present whoso name he wonld couple with tho toast ; Bro . C . F . Matier , whoso name is a household word in tho Craft ; while in tho Mark degree he will
shew thorn how ablo lie is to follow in tho footsteps of those who have preceded him . As Installing Master ho had given them a proof of bis Treat capabilities . Bro . C . F . Matier , in responding , said he felt lonoured in assisting in consecrating tho Lodge , when Bro . S . B . Wilson was tho first W . M . ; ho felt a groat pleasure in having to instal he present , Master , who is in everyway calculated to do honour to tho
Lodge . lie regretted tho absence of Bro . Binoke-, whoso eloquence wa 3 well known and appreciated . The Grand Mark Lodge had only been established sinco 1856 , bnt it had nearly £ 1 , 000 in funded property . Bro . Matier then made a powerful appeal on behalf of the Fund . There were now eleven boys and four girls being educated , " at a cost of 12 guineas per head ; he hoped all present would support tho Fund . In speaking of the Officers , the W . M . said he was sure
they would bo a credit to tho Lodge ,- their working and capabilities were well known : he would call upon Bro . Ouaey to respond . Bro . Ousey was pleased to seo Bro . Rev . Viscount Molesworth elected to the office of S . W . This appointment would reflect credit and hononr on tho Lodge . Tho junior officers were all workers , and were ready to fulfil any duty required of them . Some excellent songs were given by Bros . Tyler , Wicuett , S . B . Wilson and Emblin .
A convocation of the North London Chapter of Improvement was held on Thursday , the 12 th instant , at the Alwyne Castle Tavern , St . Paul ' s Eoad , Canonbury .
Oomp . Sheffield filled the chair of Z ., Gregory H ., Shaw J ., Kadclift ' e S . N ., Money P . S . Taking into consideration the time of year , there was a good attendance . A very profitable evening wns spent .
We have boon favoured with a copy of Bro . Sir John Bennett ' s Address on tho " House of Lords , " delivered some time since at Colchester . It is in our worthy brother ' s usually racy style , and no donbt will be read with interest by those who hold the same political views .
Tloi . t . owxi-s' I ' . M . —Invalids distracted by indigestion ami ( U-coirragea in their seur .-h for its remedy shout I make a trial of this never- ' ailing' medicine . A lady , lntur amartvr to dyspeptic tortures , writes that Ilolloway ' * Pills matlo her foci as it" JI burden had been taken off her . Iter spirits , formerly low , have grcntty improved ; her capricious appetite has Riven p ' ace to healthy hunger ; lisir dull , sick headache has departed , and gradually to miuvollou * ' a change lias boon offected that alio is altogether a now creature , and again ( U . t '< ir her duties . These Tills may be administered with safety to the nns delicate . Thoy never act harobly , nor do they ever induce vve-. tku ' ess ; they rightly direct deranged , and control excessive action .