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he had desired . He waa always ready and willing to answer the call of the Lodge , although he was of opinion his services would not be again called into requisition for Installing Master . The idea of the present day seemed to be that each Master should instal his successor , and as a consequence the older Masons , such as he ,
were nofc so much in demand aa hitherto . The Worshipful Master next submitted the toast of the Past Masters , to each of whom he devoted a few words of enlogium . It was to them the members must look for instruction , and considering thafc they were an influential body he did not think fchey would look in vain . The members all
regretted the loss of their late Treasurer , Bro . Thnrtle P . M ., but fche reason he bad assigned for his resignation was of such a character tbat they had to accept it , although they all regretted bis decision . The Past Masters of the Vitruvian Lodge were as good a body of brethren as any Lodge could wish for . Bro . Whiting replied . He
had had the pleasure of responding to this toast so often that he felt there was really nothing fresh to say in regard to it . The present condition of the Lodge reminded him of what it was twenty-five years ago , when they had Masters who could , and did , perform the ceremonies . Such was their present condition . He considered ,
however , that no Master should be called npon on the day of his installation to work a ceremony . He had quite enough to do , what with investing his Officers , looking after the routine of fche Lodge , and presiding at the banquet table . Any other work should be undertaken by the Past Masters , who , in their case , were
quite equal to the task . Indeed , if afc any time their services were required , he waa sure they would show themselves ready , able and willing to perform any duty which might be required . Bro . Hopkins followed , calling to mind the time when he initiated the present ruler of the Lodge , and briefly
sketching its career since . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary waa next on the list . Bro . Bale was so far an untried member in the office of Treasurer , but they knew what he was capable of , and bearing in mind tbe example set him by hia predecessor there waa little fear of his falling short of their expectations . Of the Secretary he
had already spoken that day ; it was impossible to say too much in his favour , and almost as hard to find any words to adequately portray hia good qualities . In the course of hia reply , Bro . Bale said he could only promise to do his utmost . He was new to the work they had been pleased to entrust
him with , bufc hoped to satisfy them . Of one thing he would assure them , the money wonld have to be paid into the Lodge before ifc was expended , so that to a considerable extent their doings in the future would depend on themselves . Bro . Stuart followed . He considered they h » d some really good men in the Lodge . Men who
hnd worked hard , and had undertaken duties at critical periods , with the result that they had made for the Lodge a proud name . His was a somewhat disagreeable office , aa he was , so fco speak , the bum bailiff of the Lodge , always dunning its members for monev ,
and having to make them acqnainted with all the disagreeables it was their lot to encounter . Yet in spite of all this they seemed to like him , and he might really say thoro was nofc one but greeted him with a kindly expression . The Charities was proposed , and with the toast was associated the name of Bro . Martin . That brother
was proud in the knowledge thafc the Vitruvian Lodge had subscribed so well to the Charities in years gone by as to rank aa Vice Patron of two of the Institutions and Vice-President of the other . He referred to the work which their Bro . Nightingale had undertaken in connection with the last Election for the Boys' School , when
he had secured the return of one of their old member's sons on the first application . To do this , as Bro . Nightingale had told them , several votes had been borrowed . On this account he appealed to the members to send as many proxies c \ s they could secure in order that Bro . Nightingale might be relieved of his responsibility .
He also spoke of the Stewardship which their Treasurer had undertaken on behalf of the Girla' School , and hoped a good list would result . The toast of the Officers was next given , and this having been acknowledged , the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment . In addition to the songs already mentioned , several others were given during the evening , as also a recitation , by Bro . Smith .
PORTSMOUTH LODGE , No . 487
THE installation of Bro . James Jenkins as Worshipful Master of this Lodge , in succession to Bro . J . W . Boughton , took place at tho Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth , on Thursday afternoon , the 8 th inst ., in the presence of a large nnmber of present and past Provincial Officers , Masters , and visitors from several
Lodges in tho district . The ceremony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . T . P . Palsgrave , and at its conclusion tho newly installed W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . W . Bonghton I . P . M ., Bealo S . W ., Woodhouse J . W ., Palsgrave Treas , Holley Sec , Sanderson S . D ., Anthill J . D ., Ontridgo D . C , Snell
A . D . C , Pearman Org ., Reading I . G ., Curtis and Bamblo Stewards , Exell Tyler , Smith Asst . Tyler . Before vacating the chair the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Boughton ) presented a handsome Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . H . P . Holley , which had been subscribed for by the members , in recognition of the tact ;
ancl ability displayed by him in discharging fche duties of the Secretariat . The Secretary suitably responded . Another jewel was then presented to Bro . lt . AV . Beale , in acknowledgment of the services rendered by him on the Charities Committee . In making tha presentation Bro . Broughton remarked thafc Past Master Bealo had spent
much time and money in conection with thc Committee , and the brethren in recognition of his invaluable services now asked him to accept this slight token of their high appreciation aud esteem . His ( Bro . Be . ile's ) breast was already adorned with a large number of
jewels and emblems , which testified to the deep interest ho took in tho welfare ancl prosperity of Freemasonry , bnt he trusted ho would bo able to find a corner in which to place the one of which he now asked his acceptance . Bro . Beale suitably returned thanks . On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Outvitlge , a rote of thanks was
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accorded the Installing Master for the efficient manner in which hi had carried out his duties . The W . M . said it now became his plea * sanfc duty to refer to the excellent manner in which Bro . Boughton had discharged the important duties of Master of the Lodge during the past year , aud to ask him in the name of the brethren to accept ,
as a souvenir of hia term of office , and aa a mark of their high esteem and fraternal regard , a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Boughton , who was received with loud applause , warmly thanked the biethen for the handsome jewel which they had presented him . On the occas on of his installation , twelve months ago , he promised the members of
the Lodge that he would keep the example which had been set by the many worthy Masons who had passed through the chair of the Portsmouth Lodge always before him . He had done so to the best of his ability , and that he had succeeded was , he ventured to think , proved by the appreciation of his services conveyed by the
presentation of a handsome jewel now that his time came to yield np the gavel to another . It was difficult for him to realise the fact thtt twelve months had actually passed since he was hononred by being installed in the chair of K . S ., and the fact that the time had flown by so swifily was a clear indication thafc hia y-ar of office bad been a
remarkably pleasant and happy one . Other Lodge basnets having been transacted the brethren adjourned to tbe banqueting ball , where an elaborate banquet was served , by the proprietor of fche Albany Hotel , Landport , during which a selection of musio was
performed by the string band of the 2 nd Connaught ; Eangers , under the direction of Bro . James Evans . After dinner the usnal Maionio toasts were honoured . Bro . Boughton , in proposing the Yf . il ., congratulated the members of the Lodge on having so enthuaias'io and hard-working a Mason at their head . Bro . Jenkins held va > ioia
officea in the Order , which required real hard work , and he had always acquitted himself most satisfactorily . He had gone up step by step in the offices of the Portsmouth Lodge , and hail given mnoh attention to the duties of Senior Warden , indeed hia conduct in thafc important office merited the highest praise . He heartily wished him
a prosperous year . The W . M . who was loudly applauded on rising to respond , said he waa deeply grateful for the hononr which tha brethren had conferred upon him by electing him to fche Mastership of the Lodge . The position was one which ifc had always been his ambition to serve . He had endeavoured to do his duty thoroughly in
all the junior offices , and he should follow the same line of conduct in the office qf W . M . He subsequently proposed the health of Bro . J . W . Boughton , whom he warmly enlogised for the manner in which he had carried out hia duties during the past year . Bro . Boughton , in responding , said his term of office had been a most pleasurable one ,
thanks to the cordial assistance and cooperation of the Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of the Lodge , and if they accorded the new W . M . fche same support there was no doubt thafc he wonld have an eqnally prosperous year . He regarded the office of VV . M . ai a most important and honourable one , and he waa glad to know that his efforts to discharge its duties had met with their approbation .
ROTAL YORK LODGE , No . 513 . nHHE annual installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., J- in the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . Beaumont , who was supported by his Officers .
The Lodge was honoured with the attendance of the following visitors , viz ., tho V . W . Bro . Gerard Ford P . G . D . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Bros . F . F . J . Greenfield W . M . 1465 Prov . G . Chaplain , C . F . Lewis VV . M . 2187 Prov . S . G . W ., W . W . D'Albiac
W . M . 1466 , S . Peter * W . M . 311 P . P . G . P ., R . B . Y . Powell W . M . 1829 , R . Willard VV . M . 732 , G . Rawlinson W . M . 1797 , R . Pearce W . M . 1821 , C J . Heald VV . M . 636 , 0 . F . Field W . M . 1726 , C W .
Jemmefct W . M . 851 , A . H . Smith P . M . 56 , 0 . T . Cowley 2030 , 0 . Cowley 511 , G . Fieldas 1829 , J . Newbnry J . W . 574 , J . H . Bussey 744 , J . H . Glassington S . D . 19 17 , W . Rogers P . M . 91 , M . Lelew 1821 , J . H . Coleman P . M . 907 , A . N . Olding 271 , P . W . Hollands 1636 , G . Cole P . M . 1636 , A . Russell D . C . 311 , R . Clowes J . W . 2202 , H . Tuff
1273 , J . J . Clark 1917 , E . A . Buchanan 1829 . The principal bnsinest of the meeting was the installation of the newly elected vV . M . Bro . G . R . Godfree . The ceremony was admirably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . H . Beaumont , who also gave the charge to the W . M ., those to the Wardens and the Brethren being delivered by
Bro . J . W . Stride P . M . j and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master respectively . The W . M . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year : those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz ., Brothers Beaumont I . P . M ., Styer S . W ., Terry J . W ., Kent Secretary , Hudson Treasurer , Eberall
Charity Steward , Devin Organist , Rye S . D ., Cooke J . D ., Carter D . of C , Kent I . G ., Payne and Bioletti Stewards , Hughes Tyler . Bro . H . Beaumont was presented with a Past Master's jewel , in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . during fche past ; year . The Lodge having baen
closed fche brethren sat down to a banquet , supplied by Bro . J . Sayers , of Western Road , Brighton . The newly installed W . M . Bro . G . R . Godfree presided . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The Depnty Provincial Grand Master , who was very cordially received , responded on behalf of the toast of the Officers
of Grand Lodge , proposed by Bro . A . J . Hawkes , and the R . W . the Dnke of Connaught Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , the V . W . Bro . Gerard Ford Depnty Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , present and past . After speaking of the excellent government of the Grand Lodge , and fcho great interest the Dnke of
Connaught took in the Province , he said thafc for his own part he had endeavoured to follow in tho Masonic traditions he had received from his immediate predecessnr tho late lamented Brother J . Henderson Scott . The latter came from an old Masonic family , ancl
he ( Bro . Ford ) , whose family bad been closely associated with Freemasonry for a hundred years , would make it his earnest endeavour to maintain those principles of the Crtiffc which they all so highly honoured . Assisted , shoulder to shoulder , by his fellow Officers , hia aim would bo fco uphold the dignity and stability of fche
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he had desired . He waa always ready and willing to answer the call of the Lodge , although he was of opinion his services would not be again called into requisition for Installing Master . The idea of the present day seemed to be that each Master should instal his successor , and as a consequence the older Masons , such as he ,
were nofc so much in demand aa hitherto . The Worshipful Master next submitted the toast of the Past Masters , to each of whom he devoted a few words of enlogium . It was to them the members must look for instruction , and considering thafc they were an influential body he did not think fchey would look in vain . The members all
regretted the loss of their late Treasurer , Bro . Thnrtle P . M ., but fche reason he bad assigned for his resignation was of such a character tbat they had to accept it , although they all regretted bis decision . The Past Masters of the Vitruvian Lodge were as good a body of brethren as any Lodge could wish for . Bro . Whiting replied . He
had had the pleasure of responding to this toast so often that he felt there was really nothing fresh to say in regard to it . The present condition of the Lodge reminded him of what it was twenty-five years ago , when they had Masters who could , and did , perform the ceremonies . Such was their present condition . He considered ,
however , that no Master should be called npon on the day of his installation to work a ceremony . He had quite enough to do , what with investing his Officers , looking after the routine of fche Lodge , and presiding at the banquet table . Any other work should be undertaken by the Past Masters , who , in their case , were
quite equal to the task . Indeed , if afc any time their services were required , he waa sure they would show themselves ready , able and willing to perform any duty which might be required . Bro . Hopkins followed , calling to mind the time when he initiated the present ruler of the Lodge , and briefly
sketching its career since . The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary waa next on the list . Bro . Bale was so far an untried member in the office of Treasurer , but they knew what he was capable of , and bearing in mind tbe example set him by hia predecessor there waa little fear of his falling short of their expectations . Of the Secretary he
had already spoken that day ; it was impossible to say too much in his favour , and almost as hard to find any words to adequately portray hia good qualities . In the course of hia reply , Bro . Bale said he could only promise to do his utmost . He was new to the work they had been pleased to entrust
him with , bufc hoped to satisfy them . Of one thing he would assure them , the money wonld have to be paid into the Lodge before ifc was expended , so that to a considerable extent their doings in the future would depend on themselves . Bro . Stuart followed . He considered they h » d some really good men in the Lodge . Men who
hnd worked hard , and had undertaken duties at critical periods , with the result that they had made for the Lodge a proud name . His was a somewhat disagreeable office , aa he was , so fco speak , the bum bailiff of the Lodge , always dunning its members for monev ,
and having to make them acqnainted with all the disagreeables it was their lot to encounter . Yet in spite of all this they seemed to like him , and he might really say thoro was nofc one but greeted him with a kindly expression . The Charities was proposed , and with the toast was associated the name of Bro . Martin . That brother
was proud in the knowledge thafc the Vitruvian Lodge had subscribed so well to the Charities in years gone by as to rank aa Vice Patron of two of the Institutions and Vice-President of the other . He referred to the work which their Bro . Nightingale had undertaken in connection with the last Election for the Boys' School , when
he had secured the return of one of their old member's sons on the first application . To do this , as Bro . Nightingale had told them , several votes had been borrowed . On this account he appealed to the members to send as many proxies c \ s they could secure in order that Bro . Nightingale might be relieved of his responsibility .
He also spoke of the Stewardship which their Treasurer had undertaken on behalf of the Girla' School , and hoped a good list would result . The toast of the Officers was next given , and this having been acknowledged , the Tyler gave the concluding sentiment . In addition to the songs already mentioned , several others were given during the evening , as also a recitation , by Bro . Smith .
PORTSMOUTH LODGE , No . 487
THE installation of Bro . James Jenkins as Worshipful Master of this Lodge , in succession to Bro . J . W . Boughton , took place at tho Masonic Hall , Highbury-street , Portsmouth , on Thursday afternoon , the 8 th inst ., in the presence of a large nnmber of present and past Provincial Officers , Masters , and visitors from several
Lodges in tho district . The ceremony of installation was efficiently performed by Bro . T . P . Palsgrave , and at its conclusion tho newly installed W . M . appointed and invested his Officers , as follow : —Bros . J . W . Bonghton I . P . M ., Bealo S . W ., Woodhouse J . W ., Palsgrave Treas , Holley Sec , Sanderson S . D ., Anthill J . D ., Ontridgo D . C , Snell
A . D . C , Pearman Org ., Reading I . G ., Curtis and Bamblo Stewards , Exell Tyler , Smith Asst . Tyler . Before vacating the chair the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Boughton ) presented a handsome Past Secretary ' s jewel to Bro . H . P . Holley , which had been subscribed for by the members , in recognition of the tact ;
ancl ability displayed by him in discharging fche duties of the Secretariat . The Secretary suitably responded . Another jewel was then presented to Bro . lt . AV . Beale , in acknowledgment of the services rendered by him on the Charities Committee . In making tha presentation Bro . Broughton remarked thafc Past Master Bealo had spent
much time and money in conection with thc Committee , and the brethren in recognition of his invaluable services now asked him to accept this slight token of their high appreciation aud esteem . His ( Bro . Be . ile's ) breast was already adorned with a large number of
jewels and emblems , which testified to the deep interest ho took in tho welfare ancl prosperity of Freemasonry , bnt he trusted ho would bo able to find a corner in which to place the one of which he now asked his acceptance . Bro . Beale suitably returned thanks . On the motion of the W . M ., seconded by Bro . Outvitlge , a rote of thanks was
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accorded the Installing Master for the efficient manner in which hi had carried out his duties . The W . M . said it now became his plea * sanfc duty to refer to the excellent manner in which Bro . Boughton had discharged the important duties of Master of the Lodge during the past year , aud to ask him in the name of the brethren to accept ,
as a souvenir of hia term of office , and aa a mark of their high esteem and fraternal regard , a Past Master's jewel . Bro . Boughton , who was received with loud applause , warmly thanked the biethen for the handsome jewel which they had presented him . On the occas on of his installation , twelve months ago , he promised the members of
the Lodge that he would keep the example which had been set by the many worthy Masons who had passed through the chair of the Portsmouth Lodge always before him . He had done so to the best of his ability , and that he had succeeded was , he ventured to think , proved by the appreciation of his services conveyed by the
presentation of a handsome jewel now that his time came to yield np the gavel to another . It was difficult for him to realise the fact thtt twelve months had actually passed since he was hononred by being installed in the chair of K . S ., and the fact that the time had flown by so swifily was a clear indication thafc hia y-ar of office bad been a
remarkably pleasant and happy one . Other Lodge basnets having been transacted the brethren adjourned to tbe banqueting ball , where an elaborate banquet was served , by the proprietor of fche Albany Hotel , Landport , during which a selection of musio was
performed by the string band of the 2 nd Connaught ; Eangers , under the direction of Bro . James Evans . After dinner the usnal Maionio toasts were honoured . Bro . Boughton , in proposing the Yf . il ., congratulated the members of the Lodge on having so enthuaias'io and hard-working a Mason at their head . Bro . Jenkins held va > ioia
officea in the Order , which required real hard work , and he had always acquitted himself most satisfactorily . He had gone up step by step in the offices of the Portsmouth Lodge , and hail given mnoh attention to the duties of Senior Warden , indeed hia conduct in thafc important office merited the highest praise . He heartily wished him
a prosperous year . The W . M . who was loudly applauded on rising to respond , said he waa deeply grateful for the hononr which tha brethren had conferred upon him by electing him to fche Mastership of the Lodge . The position was one which ifc had always been his ambition to serve . He had endeavoured to do his duty thoroughly in
all the junior offices , and he should follow the same line of conduct in the office qf W . M . He subsequently proposed the health of Bro . J . W . Boughton , whom he warmly enlogised for the manner in which he had carried out hia duties during the past year . Bro . Boughton , in responding , said his term of office had been a most pleasurable one ,
thanks to the cordial assistance and cooperation of the Past Masters , Officers and Brethren of the Lodge , and if they accorded the new W . M . fche same support there was no doubt thafc he wonld have an eqnally prosperous year . He regarded the office of VV . M . ai a most important and honourable one , and he waa glad to know that his efforts to discharge its duties had met with their approbation .
ROTAL YORK LODGE , No . 513 . nHHE annual installation meeting was held on Tuesday , the 6 th inst ., J- in the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . The Lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . H . Beaumont , who was supported by his Officers .
The Lodge was honoured with the attendance of the following visitors , viz ., tho V . W . Bro . Gerard Ford P . G . D . Deputy Provincial Grand Master , and Bros . F . F . J . Greenfield W . M . 1465 Prov . G . Chaplain , C . F . Lewis VV . M . 2187 Prov . S . G . W ., W . W . D'Albiac
W . M . 1466 , S . Peter * W . M . 311 P . P . G . P ., R . B . Y . Powell W . M . 1829 , R . Willard VV . M . 732 , G . Rawlinson W . M . 1797 , R . Pearce W . M . 1821 , C J . Heald VV . M . 636 , 0 . F . Field W . M . 1726 , C W .
Jemmefct W . M . 851 , A . H . Smith P . M . 56 , 0 . T . Cowley 2030 , 0 . Cowley 511 , G . Fieldas 1829 , J . Newbnry J . W . 574 , J . H . Bussey 744 , J . H . Glassington S . D . 19 17 , W . Rogers P . M . 91 , M . Lelew 1821 , J . H . Coleman P . M . 907 , A . N . Olding 271 , P . W . Hollands 1636 , G . Cole P . M . 1636 , A . Russell D . C . 311 , R . Clowes J . W . 2202 , H . Tuff
1273 , J . J . Clark 1917 , E . A . Buchanan 1829 . The principal bnsinest of the meeting was the installation of the newly elected vV . M . Bro . G . R . Godfree . The ceremony was admirably performed by the retiring W . M . Bro . H . Beaumont , who also gave the charge to the W . M ., those to the Wardens and the Brethren being delivered by
Bro . J . W . Stride P . M . j and the Deputy Provincial Grand Master respectively . The W . M . appointed his Officers for the ensuing year : those present being invested with the insignia of their respective offices , viz ., Brothers Beaumont I . P . M ., Styer S . W ., Terry J . W ., Kent Secretary , Hudson Treasurer , Eberall
Charity Steward , Devin Organist , Rye S . D ., Cooke J . D ., Carter D . of C , Kent I . G ., Payne and Bioletti Stewards , Hughes Tyler . Bro . H . Beaumont was presented with a Past Master's jewel , in appreciation of the excellent manner in which he had discharged the duties of W . M . during fche past ; year . The Lodge having baen
closed fche brethren sat down to a banquet , supplied by Bro . J . Sayers , of Western Road , Brighton . The newly installed W . M . Bro . G . R . Godfree presided . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . The Depnty Provincial Grand Master , who was very cordially received , responded on behalf of the toast of the Officers
of Grand Lodge , proposed by Bro . A . J . Hawkes , and the R . W . the Dnke of Connaught Prov . Grand Master of Sussex , the V . W . Bro . Gerard Ford Depnty Prov . Grand Master , and the Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , present and past . After speaking of the excellent government of the Grand Lodge , and fcho great interest the Dnke of
Connaught took in the Province , he said thafc for his own part he had endeavoured to follow in tho Masonic traditions he had received from his immediate predecessnr tho late lamented Brother J . Henderson Scott . The latter came from an old Masonic family , ancl
he ( Bro . Ford ) , whose family bad been closely associated with Freemasonry for a hundred years , would make it his earnest endeavour to maintain those principles of the Crtiffc which they all so highly honoured . Assisted , shoulder to shoulder , by his fellow Officers , hia aim would bo fco uphold the dignity and stability of fche