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and he thanked those brethren who had enabled him fco attain it . He proceeded fco propose the health of the Worshipful Master , which should be regarded aa the toasfc of the evening . Bro . Rackatraw was one of the most respected and honoured townsmen in the Borough of Gravesend , and one wbo conld carry out his dutiea in every respect . He thought there was a prosperous year in front of him and one
which would be remembered in the annals of the Lodge . In response , Bro . Racksfcraw thanked the brethren for the high honour they had conferred upon him and hoped he might have health and strength , as he had the desire , to carry out his duty in a proper manner . He was proud to belong to the Lodge of Freedom , as ifc was nearly the oldest Lodge in the Province , and he was pleased fco state that he bad
received promises from some good men to join the Craft . With suoh excellent Officers fco suppoifc him he looked forward to a very happy year of offioe . Bros . Colonel Hartley , Joaelyn and Montgomery suitably acknowledged the toiefc of the visitors , after whioh the Charity Box waa pa-Bed round and a goodly sum was collected . Bro . Frank Hitchena in earnest terms proposed the Masonio Charities , to
which Bro . William Rat-sell responded wifch a detailed account of the working nf the three Innt I tions . Among other mafctera be referred to tbo fuct thafc a perpet ' .. I presentation would henceforth only be purchased fur twelve hundred guineas instead of £ 1000 aa formerly . Bro . Jackson I . P . M ., responding for the Past Masters , remarked that
Horace ' s well known linos , " Lnsisti satis , edisti satis , atqne bibiat ' , Tempua abire tibi ' est , "" were the most appropriate to the occasion , for he thought th ' -y bad chaft ' -d the P . M . ' s quite enough , they had eaten quite enough of the banquet and had drunk enough of the good wine , so that it was quite time for them to depart . Brother John Russell who was P . M . in 1864 aud Bro . Beamish P . M . in 1889 also
spoke fco the toast . Bro . J . C Biggs responded for the Treasurer and Secretary , and said he would convey t ) Bro . Champion the sympathy of the brethren in his affliction . The new Officers of tbe Lodge were then complimented , and the Tyler's toast brought tbe proceedings to a pleasant termination .
UNITY LODGE , No . 267 . ON Thursday , the 20 th inst ., this Lodge celebrated fche Festival of St . John fche Baptist , the attendance being one of the largest
in the long history of the Lodge . The W . M . elect ( Bro . Councillor Edwin Crew ) introduced an innovation which tended greatly to the succesa of the Festival , and the comfort of tbe brethren , and which will doubtless be acted upon by both Lodgea in time to come . The meetings of both local Lodges are held in the spacious
Assembly Room afc the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , Macclesfield , and for ordinary gatherings the accommodation is ample , bufc on occasions of annual Festivals , with fche banquet taking place in the same room , there has been unavoidably much waste of time and no little inconvenience . The carrying oufc of Bro . Crew ' s excellent suggestion avoided both . Usually , on St . John's Days fche Lodge has met afc
two o'clock at fche Macclesfield Arms Hotel , and the banquet has taken place in fche same room at five o ' clock . On Thursday tbe Lodge was held in the Town Hall , at five o ' clock , and the banquet took place in the Assembly Room at the Macclesfield Arms Hotel ( Bro . CrowthcrV ) at seven o ' clock , so that brethreu were able , on the completion of the business of the Lodge , to go direct to the
banqnet , which was of a mosfc recherche character , and reflected the highest credit ou Bro . Crowther , not only in fche cuisine bufc in fcho " wailing , " which is always so impo-fc *» nt a feature in thesu functions . At Lodge Bro . R *» lph Edwards , assisted by Bros . Charles A . Hordorn P . M . P . G . S . D ., A . Cockayne P . M . P . P . A . D . C . D . C , and Alfred Frith P . M . P . P . G . S ., installed Bro . Crew as W . M . for the
ensuing year . Having received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , Bro . Crew appointed hia Officer ? , us follow : —Bros . Wm . Carswell I . P . M . , Geo . Fountain S . W ., Thomas Birchenough J . W ., Thomas Brough P . M . Treasurer , Alfred Frith P . M . Secretary , Chap . Sfconeley S . D ., William Lockett J . D ., A . Cockayne P . M . P . P . A . D . C . Dieetor of Ceremoniep , George Kershaw Inner Guard , William
Richmond Organist , J . R . Isherwood and Edwin Whitohurst Stewards , Daniel Maaon Tyler , Frank Hulme Assistant Tyler . At the banqurt the newly-elected W . M . presided , the Senior Warden occupying the vice-chair . Dinner over , the usual toasts were given and responded to in truly Masonic style , being pleasantly interspersed
with appropriate musical selections and accompaniments . The proceedings terminated before " the witching hour , " and it is safe to say that no better arranged or more thoroughly representative and enjoyable " St . John ' s" has taken place in connection with either of the local Lodges .
CAMDEN LODGE , No . 704 . TUE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 18 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under tbe presidency of Bro . Edwin Styles , who was snppoifced by Bro . David Ososki S . W . and W . M . elect , Dr . Nathaniel Goodchild P . M . Secretary , F . Robinson P . M ., H . E . Coffin P . M ., W . Morrill P . M ., Dr . N . J . Goodchild Assist . Secretary , H . N . Copleston S . D ., together with the
subordinate Officers , a large number of lay members , and about thirty visitors . The business of the meeting inclnded the raising of Bro . E . W . Churton , and the usual work of fche annual gathering . The Officers were appointed and invested , as follow : —Bros . A . A . Nottingham S . W ., H . N . Copleston J . W ., F . Trinder P . M . Treasurer , Dr . N . Goodchild P . M . Secretory . Dr . N . J . Goodchild
Aaaistant Secretary , C . Gammon S . D ., J . Simpson J . D ., N . B . Isaacs I . G ., F . Robinson P . M . D . C , W . Seaman A . D . C , P . Livingstone , A . J . Lace and A . Dopree Stewards , G . Niblett Oii- » n ict , G . F . Ch'illic Musical Director . Before closing the Lodge , the W"r » hipful Mamer presented to bis predecessor the handsome Pii-fc Meter ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the members of the Lodge , and he gave ifc , he said , with the
heartiest of good wishes , in the hope thafc fche recipient : might be spared for many yeara fco continue to givo tbe Camden Lodge the benefit cf his experience and support . He had also been aaked to present a Paat Master ' s jiwel and collar , together with a charity jewel for fche Immediate Pasfc Muster , and a gold bracelet for Mrs . Styles , all of which had been subscribed by a number of fche
admirers of the Immediate Past Master of the Camden Lodge . He need hardly say it was a very good motive power that induced tbe brethren of the Lodge to ask him to mako these special presentations , which , he might add , represented the free will offerings of some 63 brethren , who , at the iiiatanoe of Bi \> . Gammon , had considered that tbe vote of fche Lodge did not express by anv means all
ihey owed to their retiring rnhr . He had well deserved all thab oould be ( aid of him , and it was their unanimous wish thafc he might long be spared to be among them . Bro . Styles tendered hia sincere thanks for the many kind presents the members had beeu pleased to shower upon him that night , aud assured them that he would continue to do all thau lay in his power for the good of the Lodge . The
Muster then proceeded fco close the Lodge , and fche company adjourned to the banquet , at fche conclusion of which fche customary loyal toasts were honoured . Speaking of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the W . M . said he believed tho Grand Master ' s love for Freemasonry increased month by month , despite his many other engagements uud responsibilities . The toast of fche Pro Grand Master and
the other Grand Officers having been honoured , fche Immediate Past Maater submitted the health of the Worshipfnl Master , who , he said , waa bis co . initiate , and had woiked np with him in fche Lodge until thafc night thoy fonnd themselves side by side in the Eos \ The membera of the Lodgo had had many opportunities of making the acquaintance of the present Master , wbo , during tbe whole time that
he had filled office in tho Lodge—and he had worked up step by step —had shown ability , aud would doubtless satisfy fche members while he filled tho office of Master in fche Camden Lodge . Worshipful Master Ososki tendered hia sincere thanks , and assured the membera of his Lodge that although fche occupation of fche position he filled afforded a great amount of pleasure , still there waa a certain amount
of pain associated with it , aa had been made manifest -during fche evening in hia own case . He assured the brefchren he should endeavour to perform the work of his office in suoh a way aa to merit the approval he desired at tha end of fche year , and that his special effort would be devoted towards making the members happy and comfortable . He nexfc proposed the health of fche I . P . M ., who
as that brother had stated , waa initiated with him in the Lodge of whioh he now had the honour of being the Worshipful Master . Referring to the installation of last year the Worshipful Master said Brother Styles had been fortunate in having five iuitiatea on the occasion of his first presiding in the Lodge , and had carried out the work of tbe year with equal snccess . He bad lately undertaken fche
duties of Secretary of the Camden Lodge of Instruction , and had further devoted a portion of his time to the private tuition of a few of his more intimate friendp . He had entertained tbe members of the Lodge to n trip np the river , and had arranged a ball for them afc Freemasons' Tavorn , as a result of wlrob , after paying all expenses , they wore enabled to hand over a sum of forty guineas to the
Charitiep . But his work on behalt of the distrcased bad not ended theiv , for during his term of office the Lodge had contributed 250 guineas to the Charities , raised mainly throngh hia exertions . When he looked back on the work of his prodeceaaor ho felt he had no li ; , 'ht tn . sk before him to even eqnal what Brr > . Styles had donf , much less excel if . Tho Immediate Pant Master briefly replied .
Having dune what ho deemed to be hia ilnty to the Lodge he conld hardly believe that so much thanks wero duo to him aa had been showered ipon him that clay . The Worshipful Maater had spoken of his association with their Lidgo of Instruction , which he commended to tho n tice of every member , a ? by associating themselves with it they not only tended to improve their own working bufc might ;
add to the knowledge and ability of othera who might bo present . Ho fnlly appreciated all the kind remorka they had been good enongh to express on hia behalf that night , and , equally on behalf of hia wife , tendered his sincere aud hearty thanks to fcbem all . Tbe Worshipfnl Master next proposed the health of the Installing Master , Brother Past Master Robinson , whose work on behalf of the Lod <** -e
was well known and fully appreciated by tbe members . Brother Robinson having replied and the contonta of the Charity box having been disposed of at the price of £ 2 12 s , the Worshipful Master proposed tbe health of the Visitors , aeveral of theguesta acknowled ging the toast * , which waa followed by those of tho Paat Masters , the Treasnrer and Secretary , and the Officers . The brethren referred to suitably replied , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —Held ab the Prince Alfred , Roman Road , Barcsbury , on the 26 th iust . Among those present were Brew . Holdney W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Hainea J . W * ., Forgnaou Preceptor and Treasurer , Gregory Secretary , Edmonds S . D ., and Underbill J . D . Lodge waa opened in due form and tho minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Ferguson noting aa candidate . Lodge waa opened in the second degree . Bro . Ferguson worked the first section , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Ferguson worked the second section , assisted by fche brothroo . Brother Robinson was unanimously elected W . M . for the n"xt meeting .
Bro . Ferguson proposed a vote of thanks , to bo entered ou the minute ? , to Bro . Holduey ( or tbo painstaking aud earnest manner he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the first time . This was carried unanimously , and the Lodgo was closed in due form aud perfect harmony .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . — Held at the Moorgate , 15 Finsbury Pavement , on the 24 th inst . Among those present were the following : —Brothers W . Scurrah
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Notices Of Meetings.
and he thanked those brethren who had enabled him fco attain it . He proceeded fco propose the health of the Worshipful Master , which should be regarded aa the toasfc of the evening . Bro . Rackatraw was one of the most respected and honoured townsmen in the Borough of Gravesend , and one wbo conld carry out his dutiea in every respect . He thought there was a prosperous year in front of him and one
which would be remembered in the annals of the Lodge . In response , Bro . Racksfcraw thanked the brethren for the high honour they had conferred upon him and hoped he might have health and strength , as he had the desire , to carry out his duty in a proper manner . He was proud to belong to the Lodge of Freedom , as ifc was nearly the oldest Lodge in the Province , and he was pleased fco state that he bad
received promises from some good men to join the Craft . With suoh excellent Officers fco suppoifc him he looked forward to a very happy year of offioe . Bros . Colonel Hartley , Joaelyn and Montgomery suitably acknowledged the toiefc of the visitors , after whioh the Charity Box waa pa-Bed round and a goodly sum was collected . Bro . Frank Hitchena in earnest terms proposed the Masonio Charities , to
which Bro . William Rat-sell responded wifch a detailed account of the working nf the three Innt I tions . Among other mafctera be referred to tbo fuct thafc a perpet ' .. I presentation would henceforth only be purchased fur twelve hundred guineas instead of £ 1000 aa formerly . Bro . Jackson I . P . M ., responding for the Past Masters , remarked that
Horace ' s well known linos , " Lnsisti satis , edisti satis , atqne bibiat ' , Tempua abire tibi ' est , "" were the most appropriate to the occasion , for he thought th ' -y bad chaft ' -d the P . M . ' s quite enough , they had eaten quite enough of the banquet and had drunk enough of the good wine , so that it was quite time for them to depart . Brother John Russell who was P . M . in 1864 aud Bro . Beamish P . M . in 1889 also
spoke fco the toast . Bro . J . C Biggs responded for the Treasurer and Secretary , and said he would convey t ) Bro . Champion the sympathy of the brethren in his affliction . The new Officers of tbe Lodge were then complimented , and the Tyler's toast brought tbe proceedings to a pleasant termination .
UNITY LODGE , No . 267 . ON Thursday , the 20 th inst ., this Lodge celebrated fche Festival of St . John fche Baptist , the attendance being one of the largest
in the long history of the Lodge . The W . M . elect ( Bro . Councillor Edwin Crew ) introduced an innovation which tended greatly to the succesa of the Festival , and the comfort of tbe brethren , and which will doubtless be acted upon by both Lodgea in time to come . The meetings of both local Lodges are held in the spacious
Assembly Room afc the Macclesfield Arms Hotel , Macclesfield , and for ordinary gatherings the accommodation is ample , bufc on occasions of annual Festivals , with fche banquet taking place in the same room , there has been unavoidably much waste of time and no little inconvenience . The carrying oufc of Bro . Crew ' s excellent suggestion avoided both . Usually , on St . John's Days fche Lodge has met afc
two o'clock at fche Macclesfield Arms Hotel , and the banquet has taken place in fche same room at five o ' clock . On Thursday tbe Lodge was held in the Town Hall , at five o ' clock , and the banquet took place in the Assembly Room at the Macclesfield Arms Hotel ( Bro . CrowthcrV ) at seven o ' clock , so that brethreu were able , on the completion of the business of the Lodge , to go direct to the
banqnet , which was of a mosfc recherche character , and reflected the highest credit ou Bro . Crowther , not only in fche cuisine bufc in fcho " wailing , " which is always so impo-fc *» nt a feature in thesu functions . At Lodge Bro . R *» lph Edwards , assisted by Bros . Charles A . Hordorn P . M . P . G . S . D ., A . Cockayne P . M . P . P . A . D . C . D . C , and Alfred Frith P . M . P . P . G . S ., installed Bro . Crew as W . M . for the
ensuing year . Having received the hearty congratulations of the brethren , Bro . Crew appointed hia Officer ? , us follow : —Bros . Wm . Carswell I . P . M . , Geo . Fountain S . W ., Thomas Birchenough J . W ., Thomas Brough P . M . Treasurer , Alfred Frith P . M . Secretary , Chap . Sfconeley S . D ., William Lockett J . D ., A . Cockayne P . M . P . P . A . D . C . Dieetor of Ceremoniep , George Kershaw Inner Guard , William
Richmond Organist , J . R . Isherwood and Edwin Whitohurst Stewards , Daniel Maaon Tyler , Frank Hulme Assistant Tyler . At the banqurt the newly-elected W . M . presided , the Senior Warden occupying the vice-chair . Dinner over , the usual toasts were given and responded to in truly Masonic style , being pleasantly interspersed
with appropriate musical selections and accompaniments . The proceedings terminated before " the witching hour , " and it is safe to say that no better arranged or more thoroughly representative and enjoyable " St . John ' s" has taken place in connection with either of the local Lodges .
CAMDEN LODGE , No . 704 . TUE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 18 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , under tbe presidency of Bro . Edwin Styles , who was snppoifced by Bro . David Ososki S . W . and W . M . elect , Dr . Nathaniel Goodchild P . M . Secretary , F . Robinson P . M ., H . E . Coffin P . M ., W . Morrill P . M ., Dr . N . J . Goodchild Assist . Secretary , H . N . Copleston S . D ., together with the
subordinate Officers , a large number of lay members , and about thirty visitors . The business of the meeting inclnded the raising of Bro . E . W . Churton , and the usual work of fche annual gathering . The Officers were appointed and invested , as follow : —Bros . A . A . Nottingham S . W ., H . N . Copleston J . W ., F . Trinder P . M . Treasurer , Dr . N . Goodchild P . M . Secretory . Dr . N . J . Goodchild
Aaaistant Secretary , C . Gammon S . D ., J . Simpson J . D ., N . B . Isaacs I . G ., F . Robinson P . M . D . C , W . Seaman A . D . C , P . Livingstone , A . J . Lace and A . Dopree Stewards , G . Niblett Oii- » n ict , G . F . Ch'illic Musical Director . Before closing the Lodge , the W"r » hipful Mamer presented to bis predecessor the handsome Pii-fc Meter ' s jewel which had been unanimously voted to him by the members of the Lodge , and he gave ifc , he said , with the
heartiest of good wishes , in the hope thafc fche recipient : might be spared for many yeara fco continue to givo tbe Camden Lodge the benefit cf his experience and support . He had also been aaked to present a Paat Master ' s jiwel and collar , together with a charity jewel for fche Immediate Pasfc Muster , and a gold bracelet for Mrs . Styles , all of which had been subscribed by a number of fche
admirers of the Immediate Past Master of the Camden Lodge . He need hardly say it was a very good motive power that induced tbe brethren of the Lodge to ask him to mako these special presentations , which , he might add , represented the free will offerings of some 63 brethren , who , at the iiiatanoe of Bi \> . Gammon , had considered that tbe vote of fche Lodge did not express by anv means all
ihey owed to their retiring rnhr . He had well deserved all thab oould be ( aid of him , and it was their unanimous wish thafc he might long be spared to be among them . Bro . Styles tendered hia sincere thanks for the many kind presents the members had beeu pleased to shower upon him that night , aud assured them that he would continue to do all thau lay in his power for the good of the Lodge . The
Muster then proceeded fco close the Lodge , and fche company adjourned to the banquet , at fche conclusion of which fche customary loyal toasts were honoured . Speaking of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the W . M . said he believed tho Grand Master ' s love for Freemasonry increased month by month , despite his many other engagements uud responsibilities . The toast of fche Pro Grand Master and
the other Grand Officers having been honoured , fche Immediate Past Maater submitted the health of the Worshipfnl Master , who , he said , waa bis co . initiate , and had woiked np with him in fche Lodge until thafc night thoy fonnd themselves side by side in the Eos \ The membera of the Lodgo had had many opportunities of making the acquaintance of the present Master , wbo , during tbe whole time that
he had filled office in tho Lodge—and he had worked up step by step —had shown ability , aud would doubtless satisfy fche members while he filled tho office of Master in fche Camden Lodge . Worshipful Master Ososki tendered hia sincere thanks , and assured the membera of his Lodge that although fche occupation of fche position he filled afforded a great amount of pleasure , still there waa a certain amount
of pain associated with it , aa had been made manifest -during fche evening in hia own case . He assured the brefchren he should endeavour to perform the work of his office in suoh a way aa to merit the approval he desired at tha end of fche year , and that his special effort would be devoted towards making the members happy and comfortable . He nexfc proposed the health of fche I . P . M ., who
as that brother had stated , waa initiated with him in the Lodge of whioh he now had the honour of being the Worshipful Master . Referring to the installation of last year the Worshipful Master said Brother Styles had been fortunate in having five iuitiatea on the occasion of his first presiding in the Lodge , and had carried out the work of tbe year with equal snccess . He bad lately undertaken fche
duties of Secretary of the Camden Lodge of Instruction , and had further devoted a portion of his time to the private tuition of a few of his more intimate friendp . He had entertained tbe members of the Lodge to n trip np the river , and had arranged a ball for them afc Freemasons' Tavorn , as a result of wlrob , after paying all expenses , they wore enabled to hand over a sum of forty guineas to the
Charitiep . But his work on behalt of the distrcased bad not ended theiv , for during his term of office the Lodge had contributed 250 guineas to the Charities , raised mainly throngh hia exertions . When he looked back on the work of his prodeceaaor ho felt he had no li ; , 'ht tn . sk before him to even eqnal what Brr > . Styles had donf , much less excel if . Tho Immediate Pant Master briefly replied .
Having dune what ho deemed to be hia ilnty to the Lodge he conld hardly believe that so much thanks wero duo to him aa had been showered ipon him that clay . The Worshipful Maater had spoken of his association with their Lidgo of Instruction , which he commended to tho n tice of every member , a ? by associating themselves with it they not only tended to improve their own working bufc might ;
add to the knowledge and ability of othera who might bo present . Ho fnlly appreciated all the kind remorka they had been good enongh to express on hia behalf that night , and , equally on behalf of hia wife , tendered his sincere aud hearty thanks to fcbem all . Tbe Worshipfnl Master next proposed the health of the Installing Master , Brother Past Master Robinson , whose work on behalf of the Lod <** -e
was well known and fully appreciated by tbe members . Brother Robinson having replied and the contonta of the Charity box having been disposed of at the price of £ 2 12 s , the Worshipful Master proposed tbe health of the Visitors , aeveral of theguesta acknowled ging the toast * , which waa followed by those of tho Paat Masters , the Treasnrer and Secretary , and the Officers . The brethren referred to suitably replied , and then the Tyler ' s toast was given .
Fidelity Lodge of Instruction , No . 3 . —Held ab the Prince Alfred , Roman Road , Barcsbury , on the 26 th iust . Among those present were Brew . Holdney W . M ., Robinson S . W ., Hainea J . W * ., Forgnaou Preceptor and Treasurer , Gregory Secretary , Edmonds S . D ., and Underbill J . D . Lodge waa opened in due form and tho minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed ,
Bro . Ferguson noting aa candidate . Lodge waa opened in the second degree . Bro . Ferguson worked the first section , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when Bro . Ferguson worked the second section , assisted by fche brothroo . Brother Robinson was unanimously elected W . M . for the n"xt meeting .
Bro . Ferguson proposed a vote of thanks , to bo entered ou the minute ? , to Bro . Holduey ( or tbo painstaking aud earnest manner he had worked the ceremony of initiation for the first time . This was carried unanimously , and the Lodgo was closed in due form aud perfect harmony .
Metropolitan Lodge of Instruction , No . 1507 . — Held at the Moorgate , 15 Finsbury Pavement , on the 24 th inst . Among those present were the following : —Brothers W . Scurrah