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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . THE installation meeting of this Lodsre was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . The Lodsre having been opened and the minntes of the previous mooting * confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , adopted , and ordered to be recorded on the minntes . The Lodge having been advanced , Bros . Harry Howe , Josiab G . Carter , and Frederic Stntfield were raised to the degree of M . M . Bro . T . Markland , fche T . P . M . of the past year performing the ceremony , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Cox the W . M . The same brother also worko I the
second degree on behalf of Bro . George Edwards , ancl then the ballot was taken for Mr . David Charles Tyrie , who was a candidate for initiation . The result proved unanimous in his favour , nnd he will doubtless be initiated at an early date . Mr . John Donnelly , another candidate for initiation , who had already been balloted for , being present , was admitted to a participation in the benefits of Freemasonry ,
Bro . Markland again acting as W . M . Bro . H . Cox now assumed his place in the Lodge , and having had the W . M . elect—Bro . Alfred Charles Rawlings—duly presented to him , proceeded to instal that brother into the chair , the Board of Masters comprising eighteen members . On the readmission of the brethren the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and then he appointed
the following Officers : —Broa . F . Coughlan S . W ., 0 . D . Ward J . W ., J . G . Unite P . M . Treasurer , E . Witts P . M . Secretary , R . Conlthard S . D ., W . J . Forsoutt J . D ., W . R . Brown I . G ., J . Maples P . M . D . C , H . Mann jun . Assistant Director of Ceremonies , R . J . Taylor Past Master , and H . Barham Stewards , R . Hughes Org ., T . Bowler Tyler . The ceremony ot installation was completed in the ordinary
manner . The name of a candidate for initiation was handed in . The Charity votes belonging to the Lodge were apportioned . Bro . Cox , the I . P . M ., made an appeal on behalf of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , for whioh Charity he announced his intention of acting as Steward at the Festival in February next ; a sum of ten guineas was voted , on the proposition of Bro . R . J . Taylor , from the
Lodge funds , to head Bro . Cox s hat . Other matters of detail were disposed of , and then the Lodge was closed . Among the visitors were Bros . J . W . T . Chapman W . M . 1922 , B . Kershaw I . P . M . 733 , J . R . Peile 198 , J . H . Matthews 1947 , M . L . Larlham P . M . 1216 , G . W . Evans S . W . 1922 , J . J . Marsh W . M . 1326 P . G . P . Middlesex , C . Tayler W . M . 1624 , Clifford White P . M . 299 , J . J . Thomas J . D . 753 , F . J .
Wray W . M . 1257 . A . Brooks 749 . W . G . Dickies P . M . 860 , C . J . Brown S . D . 733 , Horace White 1257 , John Chapman A . W . S . 1257 , H . Baldwin S . W . 1919 P . C . Std . B . Middlesex , W . Bennion 173 , R . Baker P . M . 1257 , C . Arkell P . M . 192 , J . Mason P . P . S . G . D . Middlx ., J . H . Howard 72 , T . J . Woolls 1475 , L . Barnett 105 , G . T . Carter
P . M . 382 , W . W . Morgan W . M . 211 , & c . The brethren afterwardsat down to banquet , when a full toast list was done ample justice to . The several toasts were interspersed with songs , glees , and duets , the whole being so arranged as to give general satisfaction to those assembled . Bros . Chapman , Clifford White , Carter , C . Taylor and T . B . Dodson being among those who contributed to the harmony .
UNIVERSAL LODGE , No . 181 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., under fche presidency of Bro . W , R . Norris W . M ., who was supported by Bro . F . Low tho S . W ., and a fair assemblage of members and visitors . Bro . J . N . Maskelyne was passed to the second degree , and , at the conclusion of the business of the Lodge , the company adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . After the repast the W . M . proposed the customary toasts ,
which were interspersed with some capital songs , given by Miss Madeline Hardy , Miss Mary Horton , Bro . Henry Taylor , Bro . Theodore Distin , and Mr . Lovetfc King . Having honoured the toasfc of fche Queen , the W . M . gave that of the Prince of Wales . This was at all times a toast welcomed by Freemasons . Owing to the manifold duties fche Grand Master had to perform , it was impossible for him
to give so much attention to Freemasonry as he desired . He did all that lay in his power to maintain tho prestige of fche Craft , and add lustre to the Order . The next toast was that of the Grand Officers . By the enforced absence of the Grand Master from Grancl Locige most of the duties attached to the office fell on the Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon . That nobleman was one in whom the brethren
bad the greatest confidence . They owed him a debt of gratitude for his punctual reply to the letter of the Pope of Route . He was ably seconded by the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , whilo the Grand Officers generally were men entitled to respect and esteem . The W . M . felfc fchafc Freemasonry would never have gained its present high position had it nofc been for the ability displayed by
those to whom had been entrusted the ruling of the Craft in the past . The next toast he had to propose had reference to that distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart—Charity . It had often been asked , What is the good of Freemasonry ? and while many brethren were unable to give any very definite answer to the question , they could always refer to the three great Institutions
connected with the Order . The Universal Lodge did its best to support these great Charities , but the only fund they had from which they could contribute was the subscriptions to the Charity box , which was sent round after each of their meetings . The W . M . therefore hoped that the brethren would liberally support ifc . The appeal of Bro .
Norris met with a hearty response , the total contributed being £ 2 4 s , an amount whioh , considering the number present , reflected the highest credit . The I . P . M . proposed the health of the Master . Once more he had the privilege of submitting this toast . The brethren knew what their present ruler had done in the past , and could imagine he would continue his efforts in the future . He had been a
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credit to the Lodge , ancl an honour to the offices ho had held . Bro . Norris replied . He thanked the brethren very much for the way in which they had honoured tho toast . Ho felt ho hardly deserved all tho good things which had so often been said about him . He had ono 1 'ieafc regret—that ho had not had moro work to do during his year of offioo . Ever since the timo of his initiation ho had never missed
; i single meeting of the Lodge , although on ono occasion a severe domestic affliction had kept him away from tho banquet whioh followed it . During the short timo he had to stay with them as Master he shonld do his utmost in advance the interests of the Lodge , whilo it wonld always ho his endeavour to assist in maintaining its reputation . Tho toast of the
Visiters next received attention . Hospitality was very dear to tho heart of every Freemason . The brethren of tho Universal Lodge wero never so happy as when visitors attended their meetings . The Lodge had a reputation for hospitality , whioh he thought they had maintained on the present occasion , but of that he would leave the guests to speak . In the namo of the Lodge ho gave the visiting
brethren a hearty welcome . Happy had thoy met , happy might thoy part , ancl happy might they meet again . Bro . Davis had to thank the W . M . for the exceedingly kind manner in which he had put tho toast before tho Lodge , and the brethren for fcho reception accorded it . Hospitality was , as they all knew , proverbial with Freemasons , but the " Universal" hospitality they had experienced
struck him as being even more cordial than was customary . Bro . Wylenski followed . He had been absent from Freemasonry for the past five years . He was pleased to have again attended a Masonio meeting , bnt particularly so such an enjoyable one as they had that evening spent in the Universal Lodge . The W . M . was very proud to propose the toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge . They deserved
well at the hands of the members . They wero usually honoured with many , but on that occasion three only were among them . The Pasfc Masters were ever ready to do what they could for fche Lodge . Their willingness and ability had that evening been demonstrated by the unavoidable absence of the Junior Warden , throwing his work on one of the Paat Masters , who undertook it both readily and
successfully . Their Secretary—Bro . Reed—another of their Past Masters , was kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact , his advice being at all times most valuable . It was only on attaining to the office of Master that a brother was able to fully appreciate the working of a good Secretary , ancl in Bro . Reed the Lodge had a thoroughly good one . Of Brother Fryer , the I . P . M ., much might be
said . The brethren , however , were well acquainted with his ability and kindly disposition , his term of office having left both fresh in their memory . Bros . Reed and Fryer having replied , the Officers were toasted . This toast was one dear to every Master . Brother Norris had the good fortune to be supported by a band of Officers well able to perform the duties attached to thoir respective positions , and that , too , in a manner whioh reflected great credit on the Lodge
of which they were members . The Senior Warden replied . Iu the name of his colleagues and on his own behalf he desired to express thanks . There was not ono among them but considered it an honour to be entrusted with office in the ancient and honourable Universal Lodge . The Tyler ' s to . ist having been given , tho Lodge was called from refreshment , to labour , and then closed in duo form . Among tho Visitors were Bros . J . G . MoEwan 1507 , J . Arnold 1491 , H . Davis 860 , H . Wyleuski 188 , H . Taylor 580 , and T . Distin 173 .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 221 . A MEETING was held on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at tho Commercial Hotel , Bolton , when there were present Bros . Edwin Melrose W . M ., Peter Bradburn S . W ., Charles Crompton J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Treasurer , James Walker S . D ., William Siddon T . G ., R . Cnerden and H . J . Briscoe Stewards ; P . M ' s John Isherwo-. d , J . Boothroyd , J . M . Rutter , Thomas Morris ; Bros . R . J . Chirnside ,
Draycofcfc , Crompton , Forrest , Halliwell , and W . H . Brown . Visitor—Bro . W . E . Bardsley S D . 1723 . Lodge was opened at five o'clock . After tho minutes had been read and confirmed , Bros . Draycoffc , Brown , and Stirling wero raised to tho degree of Master Mason , by Bro . Boothroyd , who explained the working tools . Lodge was closed
to first degree , when Mr . D . W . Stevenson and Mr . Frank Jackson wero ballofcted for , elected , and initiated by Bro . Isherwood .. Tho working tools of tha degree wero explained by the J . W ., aud the customary charge was given by Bro . Brockbank . Two gentlemen wero proposed as candidates for initiation , and fche Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
STAR IN THE EAST LODGE , No . G 50 . THE annual festival of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , 14 th instant , and passed off most successfully . The principal business of the day was the installation of Brother Frank Hales S . W . as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony incidental to which was most ably and impressively performed by the D . P . G . M . of the Province , Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Registrar . The Officers for tho year wero appointed aud invested as under : —Bros .
H . G . Everard P . G . Assistant Secretary I . P . M ., M . L . Sanders S . W ., T . Dunn J . W ., Rev . Eustace H . Crate P . P . G . C . Chaplain , W . Groom Treasurer , Richard Clowes P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , A . C . Parsons S . D ., G . Ilelsden J . D ., Thomas Jennings P . P . G . D . D . C , Salter Organist , Went I . G ., Howard and Hutchinson Stewards . A hearty vote of thanks havin <>* been passed by acclamation to the Deputy Provincial
Grand Master , for his kindness in attending , and duly acknowledged by Brother Philbrick , a handsome Pasfc Master ' s jewel was , by unanimous vote of fcho Lodge , presented to Brother H . G . Everard , in acknowledgment of his eminent services to fche Lodge as VV . M . durino * the past year , aud previously as Secretary . The presentation was mads in felicitous terms by the new W . M ., Bro . Hales , who
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — ST . LUKE'S LODGE , No . 144 . THE installation meeting of this Lodsre was held on Monday , the 6 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , E . C . The Lodsre having been opened and the minntes of the previous mooting * confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was submitted , adopted , and ordered to be recorded on the minntes . The Lodge having been advanced , Bros . Harry Howe , Josiab G . Carter , and Frederic Stntfield were raised to the degree of M . M . Bro . T . Markland , fche T . P . M . of the past year performing the ceremony , in the unavoidable absence of Bro . Cox the W . M . The same brother also worko I the
second degree on behalf of Bro . George Edwards , ancl then the ballot was taken for Mr . David Charles Tyrie , who was a candidate for initiation . The result proved unanimous in his favour , nnd he will doubtless be initiated at an early date . Mr . John Donnelly , another candidate for initiation , who had already been balloted for , being present , was admitted to a participation in the benefits of Freemasonry ,
Bro . Markland again acting as W . M . Bro . H . Cox now assumed his place in the Lodge , and having had the W . M . elect—Bro . Alfred Charles Rawlings—duly presented to him , proceeded to instal that brother into the chair , the Board of Masters comprising eighteen members . On the readmission of the brethren the W . M . was proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees , and then he appointed
the following Officers : —Broa . F . Coughlan S . W ., 0 . D . Ward J . W ., J . G . Unite P . M . Treasurer , E . Witts P . M . Secretary , R . Conlthard S . D ., W . J . Forsoutt J . D ., W . R . Brown I . G ., J . Maples P . M . D . C , H . Mann jun . Assistant Director of Ceremonies , R . J . Taylor Past Master , and H . Barham Stewards , R . Hughes Org ., T . Bowler Tyler . The ceremony ot installation was completed in the ordinary
manner . The name of a candidate for initiation was handed in . The Charity votes belonging to the Lodge were apportioned . Bro . Cox , the I . P . M ., made an appeal on behalf of the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , for whioh Charity he announced his intention of acting as Steward at the Festival in February next ; a sum of ten guineas was voted , on the proposition of Bro . R . J . Taylor , from the
Lodge funds , to head Bro . Cox s hat . Other matters of detail were disposed of , and then the Lodge was closed . Among the visitors were Bros . J . W . T . Chapman W . M . 1922 , B . Kershaw I . P . M . 733 , J . R . Peile 198 , J . H . Matthews 1947 , M . L . Larlham P . M . 1216 , G . W . Evans S . W . 1922 , J . J . Marsh W . M . 1326 P . G . P . Middlesex , C . Tayler W . M . 1624 , Clifford White P . M . 299 , J . J . Thomas J . D . 753 , F . J .
Wray W . M . 1257 . A . Brooks 749 . W . G . Dickies P . M . 860 , C . J . Brown S . D . 733 , Horace White 1257 , John Chapman A . W . S . 1257 , H . Baldwin S . W . 1919 P . C . Std . B . Middlesex , W . Bennion 173 , R . Baker P . M . 1257 , C . Arkell P . M . 192 , J . Mason P . P . S . G . D . Middlx ., J . H . Howard 72 , T . J . Woolls 1475 , L . Barnett 105 , G . T . Carter
P . M . 382 , W . W . Morgan W . M . 211 , & c . The brethren afterwardsat down to banquet , when a full toast list was done ample justice to . The several toasts were interspersed with songs , glees , and duets , the whole being so arranged as to give general satisfaction to those assembled . Bros . Chapman , Clifford White , Carter , C . Taylor and T . B . Dodson being among those who contributed to the harmony .
UNIVERSAL LODGE , No . 181 . THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on Thursday , the 16 th inst ., under fche presidency of Bro . W , R . Norris W . M ., who was supported by Bro . F . Low tho S . W ., and a fair assemblage of members and visitors . Bro . J . N . Maskelyne was passed to the second degree , and , at the conclusion of the business of the Lodge , the company adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern to banquet . After the repast the W . M . proposed the customary toasts ,
which were interspersed with some capital songs , given by Miss Madeline Hardy , Miss Mary Horton , Bro . Henry Taylor , Bro . Theodore Distin , and Mr . Lovetfc King . Having honoured the toasfc of fche Queen , the W . M . gave that of the Prince of Wales . This was at all times a toast welcomed by Freemasons . Owing to the manifold duties fche Grand Master had to perform , it was impossible for him
to give so much attention to Freemasonry as he desired . He did all that lay in his power to maintain tho prestige of fche Craft , and add lustre to the Order . The next toast was that of the Grand Officers . By the enforced absence of the Grand Master from Grancl Locige most of the duties attached to the office fell on the Pro G . M . the Earl of Carnarvon . That nobleman was one in whom the brethren
bad the greatest confidence . They owed him a debt of gratitude for his punctual reply to the letter of the Pope of Route . He was ably seconded by the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , whilo the Grand Officers generally were men entitled to respect and esteem . The W . M . felfc fchafc Freemasonry would never have gained its present high position had it nofc been for the ability displayed by
those to whom had been entrusted the ruling of the Craft in the past . The next toast he had to propose had reference to that distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason ' s heart—Charity . It had often been asked , What is the good of Freemasonry ? and while many brethren were unable to give any very definite answer to the question , they could always refer to the three great Institutions
connected with the Order . The Universal Lodge did its best to support these great Charities , but the only fund they had from which they could contribute was the subscriptions to the Charity box , which was sent round after each of their meetings . The W . M . therefore hoped that the brethren would liberally support ifc . The appeal of Bro .
Norris met with a hearty response , the total contributed being £ 2 4 s , an amount whioh , considering the number present , reflected the highest credit . The I . P . M . proposed the health of the Master . Once more he had the privilege of submitting this toast . The brethren knew what their present ruler had done in the past , and could imagine he would continue his efforts in the future . He had been a
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credit to the Lodge , ancl an honour to the offices ho had held . Bro . Norris replied . He thanked the brethren very much for the way in which they had honoured tho toast . Ho felt ho hardly deserved all tho good things which had so often been said about him . He had ono 1 'ieafc regret—that ho had not had moro work to do during his year of offioo . Ever since the timo of his initiation ho had never missed
; i single meeting of the Lodge , although on ono occasion a severe domestic affliction had kept him away from tho banquet whioh followed it . During the short timo he had to stay with them as Master he shonld do his utmost in advance the interests of the Lodge , whilo it wonld always ho his endeavour to assist in maintaining its reputation . Tho toast of the
Visiters next received attention . Hospitality was very dear to tho heart of every Freemason . The brethren of tho Universal Lodge wero never so happy as when visitors attended their meetings . The Lodge had a reputation for hospitality , whioh he thought they had maintained on the present occasion , but of that he would leave the guests to speak . In the namo of the Lodge ho gave the visiting
brethren a hearty welcome . Happy had thoy met , happy might thoy part , ancl happy might they meet again . Bro . Davis had to thank the W . M . for the exceedingly kind manner in which he had put tho toast before tho Lodge , and the brethren for fcho reception accorded it . Hospitality was , as they all knew , proverbial with Freemasons , but the " Universal" hospitality they had experienced
struck him as being even more cordial than was customary . Bro . Wylenski followed . He had been absent from Freemasonry for the past five years . He was pleased to have again attended a Masonio meeting , bnt particularly so such an enjoyable one as they had that evening spent in the Universal Lodge . The W . M . was very proud to propose the toast of the Past Masters of the Lodge . They deserved
well at the hands of the members . They wero usually honoured with many , but on that occasion three only were among them . The Pasfc Masters were ever ready to do what they could for fche Lodge . Their willingness and ability had that evening been demonstrated by the unavoidable absence of the Junior Warden , throwing his work on one of the Paat Masters , who undertook it both readily and
successfully . Their Secretary—Bro . Reed—another of their Past Masters , was kind and courteous to all with whom he came in contact , his advice being at all times most valuable . It was only on attaining to the office of Master that a brother was able to fully appreciate the working of a good Secretary , ancl in Bro . Reed the Lodge had a thoroughly good one . Of Brother Fryer , the I . P . M ., much might be
said . The brethren , however , were well acquainted with his ability and kindly disposition , his term of office having left both fresh in their memory . Bros . Reed and Fryer having replied , the Officers were toasted . This toast was one dear to every Master . Brother Norris had the good fortune to be supported by a band of Officers well able to perform the duties attached to thoir respective positions , and that , too , in a manner whioh reflected great credit on the Lodge
of which they were members . The Senior Warden replied . Iu the name of his colleagues and on his own behalf he desired to express thanks . There was not ono among them but considered it an honour to be entrusted with office in the ancient and honourable Universal Lodge . The Tyler ' s to . ist having been given , tho Lodge was called from refreshment , to labour , and then closed in duo form . Among tho Visitors were Bros . J . G . MoEwan 1507 , J . Arnold 1491 , H . Davis 860 , H . Wyleuski 188 , H . Taylor 580 , and T . Distin 173 .
ST . JOHN'S LODGE , No . 221 . A MEETING was held on Wednesday , the 15 th instant , at tho Commercial Hotel , Bolton , when there were present Bros . Edwin Melrose W . M ., Peter Bradburn S . W ., Charles Crompton J . W ., G . P . Brockbank Treasurer , James Walker S . D ., William Siddon T . G ., R . Cnerden and H . J . Briscoe Stewards ; P . M ' s John Isherwo-. d , J . Boothroyd , J . M . Rutter , Thomas Morris ; Bros . R . J . Chirnside ,
Draycofcfc , Crompton , Forrest , Halliwell , and W . H . Brown . Visitor—Bro . W . E . Bardsley S D . 1723 . Lodge was opened at five o'clock . After tho minutes had been read and confirmed , Bros . Draycoffc , Brown , and Stirling wero raised to tho degree of Master Mason , by Bro . Boothroyd , who explained the working tools . Lodge was closed
to first degree , when Mr . D . W . Stevenson and Mr . Frank Jackson wero ballofcted for , elected , and initiated by Bro . Isherwood .. Tho working tools of tha degree wero explained by the J . W ., aud the customary charge was given by Bro . Brockbank . Two gentlemen wero proposed as candidates for initiation , and fche Lodge was closed in peace and harmony .
STAR IN THE EAST LODGE , No . G 50 . THE annual festival of this Lodge took place on Tuesday , 14 th instant , and passed off most successfully . The principal business of the day was the installation of Brother Frank Hales S . W . as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year , the ceremony incidental to which was most ably and impressively performed by the D . P . G . M . of the Province , Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Registrar . The Officers for tho year wero appointed aud invested as under : —Bros .
H . G . Everard P . G . Assistant Secretary I . P . M ., M . L . Sanders S . W ., T . Dunn J . W ., Rev . Eustace H . Crate P . P . G . C . Chaplain , W . Groom Treasurer , Richard Clowes P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , A . C . Parsons S . D ., G . Ilelsden J . D ., Thomas Jennings P . P . G . D . D . C , Salter Organist , Went I . G ., Howard and Hutchinson Stewards . A hearty vote of thanks havin <>* been passed by acclamation to the Deputy Provincial
Grand Master , for his kindness in attending , and duly acknowledged by Brother Philbrick , a handsome Pasfc Master ' s jewel was , by unanimous vote of fcho Lodge , presented to Brother H . G . Everard , in acknowledgment of his eminent services to fche Lodge as VV . M . durino * the past year , aud previously as Secretary . The presentation was mads in felicitous terms by the new W . M ., Bro . Hales , who