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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . AS is frequently tho c \ se on occasions when in onr Lodges what is termed an " off" night , occurs , a very pleasant meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th , instant , at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , 1 . C , under the presidency of Bro . Sol . Barnett . For this particular Lodge the attendance was small , while at the same time the business of the evening not too onerous . The dnties , however , were admirably performed , not only by the W . M ., but by his Officers
, and even Bro . Ephraim Barnett , upon whom the Fellow Craft degree was conferred gavo promise of distinction during his examination by the intelligent and impressive delivery of his replies to the nsnal questions . In pursuance of a notice of motion by the Treasurer , Past Master Bayley , the sum often gnineas was voted to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who will represent the Lodge at the ensning Festival
of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Tho proceedings of the Lodge being ended , and after the enjoyment of an ample spread , the W . M , gave the toast of Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , and permitted the assembly to indulge in exhaling the fumes of the fragrant weed , at the same time enjoining them to enjov the
vocal entertainment , to which Bros . Bayley , Tipper , and Thompson contributed . Bro . Barnett P . M . and Organist presided at the piano . A most forcible rendering of " The Chirge of the Light Brigade " was given by Bro . Peartree J . W ., who was very favourably received . The toasts were few , and brief were the replies . The W . M . thought that Bro . Staley I . P . M . had formed a too partial conception of his efforts ,
but if the brethren were satisfied he was amply repaid . The I . P . M . in his response , returned the compliment by saying that the W . M . had enumerated his poor services in too flattering terms . The W . M ., in proposing tho health of the Treasnrer and Seoretary , remarked that only the presiding Master could adequately estimate the great services rendered by these Officers to the Lodge . Bro . Bayley , in reply , said
that duty done and acknowledged is all tbe recompense they looked for . Bro . Higgins , a visitor , expressed his sincere thank 3 for the reception accorded to him ; while the Officers responded in suitable terms , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evening . The only visitor was Bro . Higgins P . M . Tpdnstry Lodge , No . 421 , The P . M . 's were Bros . Stalev , Bayley , Moss " , Croker , Barnett , and Gottheit .
POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . THE first meeting for the present session of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , 13 th insfc . The W . M ., J . J . Rentz , was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Bieling S . W ., Oliver Bryant J . W ., Tongue S . D ., ApseyJ . D ., Lancaster P . M . Seoretary , S . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., Banks Tyler . After tho minutes had been confirmed , ballots were taken for the admission of Mr . Wm . H . Vaughan , and proving
unanimous in his favour , he was initiated by the W . M . The next business was to receive the report of the Committee , appointed in April , to consider the best means of expressing the appreciation of the brethren for the very zealous manner in whioh Bro . Wm . Paas had performed the duties of Secretary to the Lodge for the period of twenty-eight years . This , in strict accordance with the wishes of
Bro . Paas , is to take the form of a testimonial on vellum , which will be signed by all the brethren . In consequence of the death of Bro . Major Charles Szulczwski P . M . ( who was the last of tbe original founders of the Polish National Lodge in 1846 ) the brethren were requested to appear in mourning . The Lodge also was draped . Two gentlemen were proposad as candidates for the next Lodge .
The following P . M . 's were present : —Dr . Corrie Jackson , Dr . Jagielski , F . Rath and W . Paas . The rest of the usual business having been concluded , Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the banquet-room . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been attended to , Dr . Jackson , who was acting as I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M ., who had this evening performed his duties in so able and conrteons a manner . He felt sure that the brethren
would join in wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The W . M . having replied , made touching allusion to the loss the Lodge had sustained in the death of Major Szulczewski , who was the last of the seven Poles who had founded the Lodge in 1846 . He was one of a band of men who had in many instances resigned tbeir homes , property and families , when suffering under injustice . The health of
the P . M . ' s was proposed and dnly honoured . Next followed that of the Initiate . The E . A . song being given with good taste by Bro . Gordon . After the Initiate had suitably replied , the health of the Visitors was proposed , and answered by Bros . Saegert , Villiers , & o . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Among the Visitors were Bros . Norn ' s W . M . 181 , Thos . J . Robertson I . P . M . 1538 , Saegert P . M . 548 , Gordon P . M . 907 , Paterson 19 , Thos . Heather
1973 , C . J . Chambers 834 , E . W . Postans 34 , Frond 548 and R . E Villiers 780 .
UNITED BROTHERS' LODGE , No . 1069 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge took place at the Grosvenor Hotel , Southsea , on Thursday , 13 th instant , when Bro . Henry Cook was installed as W . M . for the ensning year . The ceremony of installation was ably conducted by Bro . Mark E . Frost , who was supported by a large assemblage of the Craftincluding Bros . H . Cawte ,
, R . J . Rastrick , J . E . Buck , Gordon Miller , H . P . Holley , J . Westaway , A . R . Holbrook , J . Brickwood , C . J . E . Mumby , W . E . Atkins , T - P . Palgrave , George Whitehall , G . D . Lovegrove , Harry Love , J . W . Gieve , J . T . Thackara , W . T . Dnpree , C . J . Lawrence , House , T . E . Smith , P , H . Emanuel , G . Backler , H . Long , & c . A handsome
Installation Meetings, &C.
P . M . 's jewrl was presented to Bro . Mnmby , in recognition of hia services dnrir < g the past year . Bro . Cook appointed his Officers for tho year ns follows : —Bro . Mnmby I . P . M ., Dnpree S . W ., Whitehall ¦ J . W ., Rastrick Treasnrer , Lawrence S D ., Jenkins J . D ., House D . C .,
MOSM I . G ., Smith and Parsons Stewards , Exell Tyler . At the con . clnsion of the business a sumptuous banquet was provided b y Mr . T . W . Scaddan , proprietor of the Grosvenor Hotel . Bro . Cook presided , and the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured .
GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 . ON Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the annual installation of the Officers took place in the Masonio Hall , Reading , when the imposing ceremony was again conducted by the Installing Master W . W . Moxhay , in a most able and impressive manner . There was a very full gathering , including the following Officers : —Bros . W . W . RidlevW . M ., John H . Hawkes S . W . ( W . M . eleot ) , R . C . Prickett J . W .. J . T . Stransom Treasnrer , W . P . Ivoy P . M . Seoretary , J .
Greenaway Jim . Sec , W . Ravenscroft S . D ., Henry Creed J . D ., T . J . Pulley P . M . D . C ., William Hiokie Organist , W . Cordery I . G ., T . R . Vowles , W . Collins and M . Sands Stewards . The Past Masters were Bros . R . C . Hurley , W . Ferguson , R . Dowsett I . P . M ., Edward Margrett , Arthur Welch , E . J . Blaokwell , W . G . Flanagan W . M . 2043 . The members of 1101 were Bros . W . A . Hukins , F . Coates , C . Slaughter ,
E . W . Ridley , E . Whitefield , Dr . Leighton Coleman , Giles Ayres , B . W . Bennett , W . E . Parkes , W . J . James , S . Knight , F . H . George , F . Brown , W . W . Moxhay Installing Master , R . S . Kemp and James Tegg . The Visitors present , were Bros . B . Hunn W . M . 1895 , D . Webb W . M . eleot 1894 , F . R . Spender I . G . 1566 , H . F . Oliver W . M . 1894 , T . Peet W . M . 190 , W . Morris W . M . 1566 , H . W . Marshall
I . P . M . 303 , John Egginton P . M . 414 , M . J . Withers S . W . 414 , G . Gadd 1247 , W . E . Penett P . M . 1222 , F . H . Cozens Organist 907 , F . Bevan 1706 , R . W . Heney 144 , J . W . Lindars S . W . 1714 , W . H . Harrison 1895 , C . G . Hawkes Stwd . 414 , T . Langdon W . M . 1170 , F . Marsh S . W . 1895 , G . H . Stubbington Seo . 2043 , R . Bradley Prov . G . Sec , John Wilson P . M . 209 , John Stollery S . D . 209 , W . G . Millar
414 , S . Wheeler jnn . W . M . 414 , Ac Before the ceremony of installation was performed , a report from the Permanent Committee was read , in reference to the resignation of P . M . Ivey as Secretary . Bro . Ivey was the first W . M . of Greyfriars Lodge , and for the last twelve years he has performed the important and laborious duties of Secretary with the utmost ability and zeal . He has recently removed
from Reading to the neighbourhood of Theale , and being consequently unable to attend Lodge , he has been compelled , muoh to the regret of the members , to resign his office . In consideration of his important and valuable services , Bro . Ivey has been elected an Hon . Life Member of the Lodge , and in addition to this the brethren have resolved to recognise his ability aud zeal in a more substantial
manner . The new Officers of the Lodge are as follows : —Bros . W . W . Ridley I . P . M ., J . H . Hawkes W . M ., R . C . Prickett S . W ., W . Ravenscroft J . W ., Dr . Leighton Coleman Chaplain , J . T . Stransom Treas ., Joseph Greenaway Seoretary , H . Creed S . D ., T . R . Vowles J . D ., W . Hiokie Organist , T . J . Palley P . M . D . C ., W . Collins I . G ., Sands ,
Slaughter and Wheatley Stewards . After Lodge had been closed according to ancient form , the brethren adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where the installation banquet was served by Bro . Flanagan in a way which gave the utmost satisfaction . A party of musical brethren , under the direction of Bro . Hickie , attended , and their performances greatly enhanced the pleasures of the evening .
SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . ON Saturday afternoon the brethren of this Lodge assembled at the Masonio Hall , Camberwell New-road , for the purpose of installing Bro . J . J . Brinton J . W ., as Worshipful Master for the ensning year , and for the transaction of other business . The W . M ., Bro . Middleraass , opened the Lodge , after whioh the report of the Andit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Brinton having
been installed , invested his Officers . Bros . G . W . Marsden S . W ., R . J . Voisy J . W ., P . A . Nairne D . C ., J . C . Reynolds sen . Treasnrer , C . Wilson Secretary , J . Hernaman S . D ., T . Goldsohmidt J . D ., D . Mercer I . G ., C . Gooding Steward , aud G . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Mansell proposed that a jewel and collar be presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Middlemass , which proposal was seconded by Bro . Thornhill ,
aud passed unanimously . Formal business was then transacted , and tho Lodge was closed . The brethren thereupon adjourned to the banqueting hall , in which Bro . Slawsou had provided a most enjoyable repast . On the removal of the oloth the W . M . gave the Queen and the Craft , which having been pledged , the National Anthem was sung . He next proposed the health of the Moat Worshipful the
Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , when Bros . Voisey , Wallis , Simons , and Prichett vocalised " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The health of the Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M . the Earl of Lathom , and the other Grand Officers Past and Present , coupled with the name of Bro . C . Greenwood , followed , Bro . Greenwood responded iu a clever and practical speech . The
I . P . M . then proposed the health of the W . Master , and he , in response , said that owing to Bro . Reynolds jnn . the S . W . having retired from tho Lodge , a circumstance he regretted strongly , the choice of the brethren had fallen on himself . No man could possibly feel the deep responsibility of holding such a position msre than he did . He would do all in his power to discharge the onerous duties associated
therewith in the best possible manner . The Visitors , the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , were then given from tho chair in rapid succession , and responded to . In proposing the Officers of the Lodge , the W . M . remarked that all of them regretted that one of their number , Bro . H . Forbes , their respected Steward , was absent , owing to severe indisposition . At some other time , and
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
TRANQUILLITY LODGE , No . 185 . AS is frequently tho c \ se on occasions when in onr Lodges what is termed an " off" night , occurs , a very pleasant meeting was held on Monday , the 17 th , instant , at the Guildhall Tavern , Greshamstreet , 1 . C , under the presidency of Bro . Sol . Barnett . For this particular Lodge the attendance was small , while at the same time the business of the evening not too onerous . The dnties , however , were admirably performed , not only by the W . M ., but by his Officers
, and even Bro . Ephraim Barnett , upon whom the Fellow Craft degree was conferred gavo promise of distinction during his examination by the intelligent and impressive delivery of his replies to the nsnal questions . In pursuance of a notice of motion by the Treasurer , Past Master Bayley , the sum often gnineas was voted to be placed on the list of the W . M ., who will represent the Lodge at the ensning Festival
of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution for Aged Freemasons and Widows of Freemasons . Tho proceedings of the Lodge being ended , and after the enjoyment of an ample spread , the W . M , gave the toast of Loyalty to the Throne and devotion to the best interests of the Craft , and permitted the assembly to indulge in exhaling the fumes of the fragrant weed , at the same time enjoining them to enjov the
vocal entertainment , to which Bros . Bayley , Tipper , and Thompson contributed . Bro . Barnett P . M . and Organist presided at the piano . A most forcible rendering of " The Chirge of the Light Brigade " was given by Bro . Peartree J . W ., who was very favourably received . The toasts were few , and brief were the replies . The W . M . thought that Bro . Staley I . P . M . had formed a too partial conception of his efforts ,
but if the brethren were satisfied he was amply repaid . The I . P . M . in his response , returned the compliment by saying that the W . M . had enumerated his poor services in too flattering terms . The W . M ., in proposing tho health of the Treasnrer and Seoretary , remarked that only the presiding Master could adequately estimate the great services rendered by these Officers to the Lodge . Bro . Bayley , in reply , said
that duty done and acknowledged is all tbe recompense they looked for . Bro . Higgins , a visitor , expressed his sincere thank 3 for the reception accorded to him ; while the Officers responded in suitable terms , and the Tyler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evening . The only visitor was Bro . Higgins P . M . Tpdnstry Lodge , No . 421 , The P . M . 's were Bros . Stalev , Bayley , Moss " , Croker , Barnett , and Gottheit .
POLISH NATIONAL LODGE , No . 534 . THE first meeting for the present session of this Lodge was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen-street , on Thursday , 13 th insfc . The W . M ., J . J . Rentz , was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Bieling S . W ., Oliver Bryant J . W ., Tongue S . D ., ApseyJ . D ., Lancaster P . M . Seoretary , S . Nowakowski P . M . Treas ., Banks Tyler . After tho minutes had been confirmed , ballots were taken for the admission of Mr . Wm . H . Vaughan , and proving
unanimous in his favour , he was initiated by the W . M . The next business was to receive the report of the Committee , appointed in April , to consider the best means of expressing the appreciation of the brethren for the very zealous manner in whioh Bro . Wm . Paas had performed the duties of Secretary to the Lodge for the period of twenty-eight years . This , in strict accordance with the wishes of
Bro . Paas , is to take the form of a testimonial on vellum , which will be signed by all the brethren . In consequence of the death of Bro . Major Charles Szulczwski P . M . ( who was the last of tbe original founders of the Polish National Lodge in 1846 ) the brethren were requested to appear in mourning . The Lodge also was draped . Two gentlemen were proposad as candidates for the next Lodge .
The following P . M . 's were present : —Dr . Corrie Jackson , Dr . Jagielski , F . Rath and W . Paas . The rest of the usual business having been concluded , Lodge was closed , and the brethren retired to the banquet-room . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts had been attended to , Dr . Jackson , who was acting as I . P . M ., proposed the health of the W . M ., who had this evening performed his duties in so able and conrteons a manner . He felt sure that the brethren
would join in wishing him a happy and prosperous year of office . The W . M . having replied , made touching allusion to the loss the Lodge had sustained in the death of Major Szulczewski , who was the last of the seven Poles who had founded the Lodge in 1846 . He was one of a band of men who had in many instances resigned tbeir homes , property and families , when suffering under injustice . The health of
the P . M . ' s was proposed and dnly honoured . Next followed that of the Initiate . The E . A . song being given with good taste by Bro . Gordon . After the Initiate had suitably replied , the health of the Visitors was proposed , and answered by Bros . Saegert , Villiers , & o . The Tyler ' s toast concluded the proceedings . Among the Visitors were Bros . Norn ' s W . M . 181 , Thos . J . Robertson I . P . M . 1538 , Saegert P . M . 548 , Gordon P . M . 907 , Paterson 19 , Thos . Heather
1973 , C . J . Chambers 834 , E . W . Postans 34 , Frond 548 and R . E Villiers 780 .
UNITED BROTHERS' LODGE , No . 1069 . THE annual meeting of this Lodge took place at the Grosvenor Hotel , Southsea , on Thursday , 13 th instant , when Bro . Henry Cook was installed as W . M . for the ensning year . The ceremony of installation was ably conducted by Bro . Mark E . Frost , who was supported by a large assemblage of the Craftincluding Bros . H . Cawte ,
, R . J . Rastrick , J . E . Buck , Gordon Miller , H . P . Holley , J . Westaway , A . R . Holbrook , J . Brickwood , C . J . E . Mumby , W . E . Atkins , T - P . Palgrave , George Whitehall , G . D . Lovegrove , Harry Love , J . W . Gieve , J . T . Thackara , W . T . Dnpree , C . J . Lawrence , House , T . E . Smith , P , H . Emanuel , G . Backler , H . Long , & c . A handsome
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P . M . 's jewrl was presented to Bro . Mnmby , in recognition of hia services dnrir < g the past year . Bro . Cook appointed his Officers for tho year ns follows : —Bro . Mnmby I . P . M ., Dnpree S . W ., Whitehall ¦ J . W ., Rastrick Treasnrer , Lawrence S D ., Jenkins J . D ., House D . C .,
MOSM I . G ., Smith and Parsons Stewards , Exell Tyler . At the con . clnsion of the business a sumptuous banquet was provided b y Mr . T . W . Scaddan , proprietor of the Grosvenor Hotel . Bro . Cook presided , and the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts were duly honoured .
GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 . ON Wednesday , the 12 th inst ., the annual installation of the Officers took place in the Masonio Hall , Reading , when the imposing ceremony was again conducted by the Installing Master W . W . Moxhay , in a most able and impressive manner . There was a very full gathering , including the following Officers : —Bros . W . W . RidlevW . M ., John H . Hawkes S . W . ( W . M . eleot ) , R . C . Prickett J . W .. J . T . Stransom Treasnrer , W . P . Ivoy P . M . Seoretary , J .
Greenaway Jim . Sec , W . Ravenscroft S . D ., Henry Creed J . D ., T . J . Pulley P . M . D . C ., William Hiokie Organist , W . Cordery I . G ., T . R . Vowles , W . Collins and M . Sands Stewards . The Past Masters were Bros . R . C . Hurley , W . Ferguson , R . Dowsett I . P . M ., Edward Margrett , Arthur Welch , E . J . Blaokwell , W . G . Flanagan W . M . 2043 . The members of 1101 were Bros . W . A . Hukins , F . Coates , C . Slaughter ,
E . W . Ridley , E . Whitefield , Dr . Leighton Coleman , Giles Ayres , B . W . Bennett , W . E . Parkes , W . J . James , S . Knight , F . H . George , F . Brown , W . W . Moxhay Installing Master , R . S . Kemp and James Tegg . The Visitors present , were Bros . B . Hunn W . M . 1895 , D . Webb W . M . eleot 1894 , F . R . Spender I . G . 1566 , H . F . Oliver W . M . 1894 , T . Peet W . M . 190 , W . Morris W . M . 1566 , H . W . Marshall
I . P . M . 303 , John Egginton P . M . 414 , M . J . Withers S . W . 414 , G . Gadd 1247 , W . E . Penett P . M . 1222 , F . H . Cozens Organist 907 , F . Bevan 1706 , R . W . Heney 144 , J . W . Lindars S . W . 1714 , W . H . Harrison 1895 , C . G . Hawkes Stwd . 414 , T . Langdon W . M . 1170 , F . Marsh S . W . 1895 , G . H . Stubbington Seo . 2043 , R . Bradley Prov . G . Sec , John Wilson P . M . 209 , John Stollery S . D . 209 , W . G . Millar
414 , S . Wheeler jnn . W . M . 414 , Ac Before the ceremony of installation was performed , a report from the Permanent Committee was read , in reference to the resignation of P . M . Ivey as Secretary . Bro . Ivey was the first W . M . of Greyfriars Lodge , and for the last twelve years he has performed the important and laborious duties of Secretary with the utmost ability and zeal . He has recently removed
from Reading to the neighbourhood of Theale , and being consequently unable to attend Lodge , he has been compelled , muoh to the regret of the members , to resign his office . In consideration of his important and valuable services , Bro . Ivey has been elected an Hon . Life Member of the Lodge , and in addition to this the brethren have resolved to recognise his ability aud zeal in a more substantial
manner . The new Officers of the Lodge are as follows : —Bros . W . W . Ridley I . P . M ., J . H . Hawkes W . M ., R . C . Prickett S . W ., W . Ravenscroft J . W ., Dr . Leighton Coleman Chaplain , J . T . Stransom Treas ., Joseph Greenaway Seoretary , H . Creed S . D ., T . R . Vowles J . D ., W . Hiokie Organist , T . J . Palley P . M . D . C ., W . Collins I . G ., Sands ,
Slaughter and Wheatley Stewards . After Lodge had been closed according to ancient form , the brethren adjourned to the Great Western Hotel , where the installation banquet was served by Bro . Flanagan in a way which gave the utmost satisfaction . A party of musical brethren , under the direction of Bro . Hickie , attended , and their performances greatly enhanced the pleasures of the evening .
SPHINX LODGE , No . 1329 . ON Saturday afternoon the brethren of this Lodge assembled at the Masonio Hall , Camberwell New-road , for the purpose of installing Bro . J . J . Brinton J . W ., as Worshipful Master for the ensning year , and for the transaction of other business . The W . M ., Bro . Middleraass , opened the Lodge , after whioh the report of the Andit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . Brinton having
been installed , invested his Officers . Bros . G . W . Marsden S . W ., R . J . Voisy J . W ., P . A . Nairne D . C ., J . C . Reynolds sen . Treasnrer , C . Wilson Secretary , J . Hernaman S . D ., T . Goldsohmidt J . D ., D . Mercer I . G ., C . Gooding Steward , aud G . Harrison Tyler . Bro . Mansell proposed that a jewel and collar be presented to the I . P . M ., Bro . Middlemass , which proposal was seconded by Bro . Thornhill ,
aud passed unanimously . Formal business was then transacted , and tho Lodge was closed . The brethren thereupon adjourned to the banqueting hall , in which Bro . Slawsou had provided a most enjoyable repast . On the removal of the oloth the W . M . gave the Queen and the Craft , which having been pledged , the National Anthem was sung . He next proposed the health of the Moat Worshipful the
Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , when Bros . Voisey , Wallis , Simons , and Prichett vocalised " God bless the Prince of Wales . " The health of the Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon , the Deputy G . M . the Earl of Lathom , and the other Grand Officers Past and Present , coupled with the name of Bro . C . Greenwood , followed , Bro . Greenwood responded iu a clever and practical speech . The
I . P . M . then proposed the health of the W . Master , and he , in response , said that owing to Bro . Reynolds jnn . the S . W . having retired from tho Lodge , a circumstance he regretted strongly , the choice of the brethren had fallen on himself . No man could possibly feel the deep responsibility of holding such a position msre than he did . He would do all in his power to discharge the onerous duties associated
therewith in the best possible manner . The Visitors , the Past Masters , the Treasurer and Secretary , were then given from tho chair in rapid succession , and responded to . In proposing the Officers of the Lodge , the W . M . remarked that all of them regretted that one of their number , Bro . H . Forbes , their respected Steward , was absent , owing to severe indisposition . At some other time , and