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Article MANCHESTER LODGE, No. 179. ← Page 2 of 2 Article WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY, No. 663. Page 1 of 1 Article DOBIE LODGE, No. 889. Page 1 of 1 Article ROYAL SAVOY LODGE, No. 1744. Page 1 of 2 →
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Manchester Lodge, No. 179.
After tbe pleasant hours he had spent there that day he should endeavour not to lose any opportunity he might have of visiting them . Bro . Marsh followed . It was very interesting to see the retiring Master of a Lodge instal his successor , and to perform the oeremony as ably as had Bro . Hughes that day . The manner in
which the present Master had performed the work he had had to do since his installation was also most creditable , and augured well for the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Marsh referred to the Stewardship of the Worshipful Master for the Benevolent Institution , and forcibly urged the brethren to do their utmost on behalf of the Old People .
Bro . Smith added his thanks , and expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the Lodge in so prosperous a condition . Many of * his friends wero associated with it , and he felt special interest in its welfare Bro . Morgan also replied . While thanking the brethren for their hearty reception , he regretted the cause which brought him to the
Manchester Lodge , in place of the late Bro . Levy , who had so long represented the Masonic Press at the meetings of this Lodge . He concluded by hoping the Worshipful Master might have aprosperons year of office , and the Lodge a successful future . The toast of the Past Masters was next given , Bro . Hughes returning his sincere
thanks , and hoping the Past Masters deserved the many kind things which were said in their favour . They were always willing to help the Master or any of the members in any way that lay in their power . No task was too hard for them to attempt , but in the Man-Chester Lodge they had little or nothing to do , as the brethren who
were elected as its rulers were such apt workers as to need no help in the different ceremonies . He was pleased to see Bro . Ellwood in the chair , for although they had been accnstomed to good rulers in the Manchester Lodge , he felt the present head would excel his predecessors . The next toast , the Worshipful Master said , was a very
deserving one—the Masonic Charities . He was pleased to say the Manchester Lodge and its members were always ready and willing to support tbe Institutions of tbe Order . Bro . P . M . Hopekirk replied . The charity of Freemasons reflected great credit on the Order . It was the benevolence of the brethren which allowed the evening ' s
enjoyment to bear the morning s reflection . Bro . Hopekirk made « forcible appeal on behalf of the Institutions , asking each of the brethren to do their utmost in support of the list of the Worshipful Master for the coming Festival . None of them knew the amount of good they might do if they worked zealously ou behalf of the
Charities—for those who were in distress and unable to plead for themselves . The Officers of tbe Lodge were next toasted . The Worshipful Master felt sure the same cordial reception would be given to this toast as had been accorded to those which had preceded it . The brethren he had appointed to office were efficient , and would
do their best to perform the work required of them to the satisfaction of all ; he knew they would help him , and he hoped that together they would be able to manage the Lodge succesfully . Bro . Westman was very pleased the Worshipful Master had appointed him to so important a post , and ho trusted that ho mi ^ ht discharge the duties attached to it as much to the satisfaction of tho brethren as he had
that of Junior Warden , filled by him last year . His ambition was to assume the chair as soon as possible , and ho hoped he might merit tho approval of the brethren when he was eligible for it . Brother Hnghes also replied , expressing his tbauks . Bro . Kew Secretary followed . lb was , he thought , well-known that his desire was to
help any of tho members of the Manchester Lodgo and to do anything in his power to advance its interests . Other of the Officers having responded , the Tyler's toast was given and the brethren separated . Among the Visitors were Bros , Nathaniel Goorlchild P . M . 704 , J . Weston P . M . 1602 , E . W . Seat . tergood W . M . 753 , James Thorn 957 , J . Lawrence 1788 , J . Jiulge 829 , G . Moy 1744 , G . A .
Garratt P . M . 701 , Charles H . Thomas 1696 , C . Peters 575 , J . J . Marsh P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., G . H . Wood 1572 , A . Woolsey 228 , G . A . Stewart 1634 , T . C . Pratt 957 , Joseph Lichtenfeld 205 , J . W . Smith W . M . 1744 , H . Slyman P . M . 753 1637 W . M . 1900 , W . T . P . Montgomery S . W . 1705 , W . Sitch 1257 , W . Holland 141 , A . Giddings W . M . elect 1446 , G . W . Marsden jun . W . M . 1329 , Cecil Collard 8 , H . T . Underwood 780 , Harry Ellis 525 , and others .
Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity, No. 663.
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , No . 663 .
rpHE installation meeting of this Lodge took place at the Masonic JL Hall , Devizes , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . The W . M . elect Bro . F . S . Han . cock S . W . was dnly installed , the ceremony , at tho request of the W . M . Bro . W . H . Bush , being performed by Bro . Wm . Knott P . M .
P . P . J . G . W . Wilts . The newly-installed Master afterwards invested his Officers for tho ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . T . C . Hopkins S . W ., W . L . Tucker J . W ., W . Nott P . M . Treasurer , H . I . Ward P . M . Secretarv , H . J . Johnson S . D ., N . I . Beale P . M . 936 J . D ., W . II . Burt P . M . D . C ., F . Sloper I . G ., IT . Howse P . M ., W . Cooper and B . W .
Crees Stewards , C . R . Barnes Tyler . Tho Officers on investment were soverally addressed on their responsibilities by tho W . M ., who to tho Treasurer expressed lii 3 regret that he ( Bro . Nott ) had felt compelled to resign the more ne . tive duties of tho office of Secretary , which he had filled for the past sixteen yoars , though the Lodge
would still have the benefit of his assistance to the new Secretary , Bro . Ward . Tho nstial addresses to the Master , Wardens and Brethren were delivered by the Installing Master . In addition to those members already mentioned there were present Bros T II Chandler P . M . P . P . S . G . W . Wilts and J . A . Randell P . M ., whilst
amongst tho Visitors were Bros . A . J . Beaven P . M . 1271 P . P . G P Wilts , Jas . Leiker P . M . 135 , W . Wilson W . M . elect 906 P . P . G . D C Somerset , T . S . Hill P . M . 632 , J . H . Foley W . M . elect 632 , T E
Wilton J . W . 41 , H . Applegate J . D . 632 , Jas . Focock 632 , G . L . Palmer 632 , J . G . Wilton I . G . 41 , & c . After the Lodge was closed , tho brethren adjourned to the customary annual banquet , provided in oxcellent style by Bro . Beale , at the Bear Hotel .
Dobie Lodge, No. 889.
DOBIE LODGE , No . 889 .
HIGH festival was held at the Griffin Hotel , Kingston , on the 20 th instant , when over fifty brethren—members and visitors—assembled in Lodge to assist at the installation of Bro . Weaver as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The outgoing Master , Bro . Tisley , installed his successor with an exactitude and expression whioh called forth the highest praise from Bro . Case
P . G . D . P . M . of No . 1 , and Bro . Smales , a Past Provincial Grand Officer of Yorkshire . The W . M ., who is a P . M . of the Lily Lodge , 820 , appointed as his Officers : —Bros . Chapman S . W ., W . Drewett S . D . 1638 J . W ., Long P . M . Treasurer , Squire P . M . Secretary , F . Porter S . D ., George Wall J . D ., J . H . Jarvis I . G ., John Drewett
S . W . 1638 D . C . After labour a recherche banquet was provided by Bro . W . H . Sharp , at the Griffin Hotel , Kingston , and th « usual list ot toasts was gone through . Bros . Hodges , Drewett , Honeywell ,
Coppinger , and others contributed musio , which rendered the proceedings most enjoyable . The Dobie Lodge has voted fifty guineas during the past year to the three Masonic Charities , and his relieved a distressed member .
Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1744.
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street , W . C , under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Smith , the Worshipful Master of the past year . He was supported by W . M . Stiles LP . M ., James C . Smith S . W . W . M . elect , H . Dickey Secretary , W . Jaques S . D ., W . H . B irling J . D ., R . Ross D . C , C Holland I . G ., G . Mordey Organist , E . Perry
Steward , H . Verdin Asst . Steward , W . A . Sonrrah As-st . Secretary , H . Koester Tyler , and the following Visitors : —Bros . Charles Green , wood Past Grand Sword Bearer England , Frederick Binckes Past Grand Steward , Henry Stiles P . M . 1732 , C . J . Scales P . M . 1507 , T . E BathardP . M . 1287 , E . J . Day Org . 1681 , T . J . Spencer LP . M . 73
Francis Izaot 27 , A . W . Fenner P . M . 1693 , 1227 , James Thorn 957 , Alfred Woodliffe 87 , J . Howman S . W . 1381 , T . Clark P . M 1178 , M . Christian W . M . 860 . G . W . Thompson 169 , E . Ayling P . M . 975 , J , Mason P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , A . Cook 1366 , E Donaldson Treasurer 1763 , Thomas Markland P . M . 144 , M . J . Green 1987 . W . S .
Fann S . W . 538 , R . W . Fraser A . D . C 1507 , W . Fountain , G . Emblin S . D . 147 , A . H . Scurrah 2048 , W . Lewis Baker 1 , R . C . Luke-- P . M . 435 , C . G . Taylor 1319 , Joseph Gre » nway D . C . 1310 , Chas . A . Wdke * S . W . 858 , G . H . Tournay 1541 , J . Harrington 754 , R . J . Tavlor P . M . 144 , A . R . TaUor J . W . 144 . T . Chapman 1922 , Johu W . Hare Stwd .
1987 , T . C Edmonds J . W . 1507 , R . Andrews 35 F . Martin P . M . 252 , A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , G . W . Mitchell W . M . 615 , W . Thomas 1853 ,
J . D . Simmonds 72 , A . Bryant P . M . 1237 , Lewis Solvnon P . M . 1732 , T . G . W . Gwyer LP . M . 1288 , D . T . Davies 72 P . M ., Surrid e 2048 , W . Procter S . W . 1288 , P . J . Cook P . M . 913 , E . J . Sadgn . ™ 2047 , W . W . Lee 1897 , John Panl J . D . 1287 , B . Katiffmann J . W . 1732 , G . R . Bolton S . W . 1314 , J . J . Michael P . M . 1107 , G . Garr . tb
P . M . 1366 , W . F . Hughes P . M . 179 , A . D . Faulkner , James Hemmings S . D . 1287 , Paul Storr 811 , J . W . Cain , M D ., 179 . G . W . Meacock 752 , A . Samner S . W . 177 , M . J . Rowley 1507 , G . Dickinson S . D . 1861 , J . Irvine S . D . 862 , M . Bellury 1237 , A . H . Sandle W . M . 1599 , W . H . Wadham 1642 , H . Sillis A . D . C . 957 , Charles Dodd 1194 , Edwin Storr LP . M . 167 , and others .
The usal formalities having been observed , the report of tbe Audit Committee was received , after which Bro . J . C Smith was installed as W . M ., bis predecessor in the chair performing the ceremony with marked ability . The following brethren were appointed as tie new Officers : —Bros . Dickey S . W ., Jaques J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer ,
W . A . Sourrah SecretMry , Burling S . D ., Holland J . D ., Ross I . G ., Mordey and Verdin Stewnrds , H . E . Price Organist , Knightley Assistant Secretary , Koester Tyler . Previous to the closing of the Lodge the retiring Worshipful Master was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which bore the following inscriptions : — On tbe obverse : —
No . 1744 , ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , Founder ( Septimus ) . Presented to
Bro . J . W . SMITH P . M ., by the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of bis valuable services us W . M . 1885-6 .
After the conclusion of the business , the brethran repaired to tbe large hall of Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was served , and an enjoyable evening spent . About one hundred and fifty members and visitors sat down . At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual toasts were given from the chair . The Worshipful Master
said that in all grades of society tho toast of the Queen wa 3 always received with enthusiasm , but he felt sure it was never more thoroughly welcomed than when proposed at a Masonic meeting . Not only was the Queen beloved by Freemasons , as the mother of their Grand Master , sho was also a zealous supporter of tho noble
Charities associated with the Order . He had pleasure iu submitting her health , coupled with success to the Craft . In proposing the health of H . R . ET . tho Prince of Wales , he felt it was hardly necessary for him to dilate on tho many good qualities of tho Most Wor . Grand Master . Were he to attempt to do so , ho could only repeat what was
already known to those around him . The Masonic brethren were very pleased at having so distinguished a personage as tho heir to the throne at their heud , and respected him both for what he did to advance the interests of the Order and for his enthusiasm ou
behalf of the Charities . The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers was the next toast . The brethren wonld take an especial delight in drinking to the health of tho two noblemen at the head of this toast . In the absence of tho Grand Master , whose duties wero so numerous ns to prevent his
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Manchester Lodge, No. 179.
After tbe pleasant hours he had spent there that day he should endeavour not to lose any opportunity he might have of visiting them . Bro . Marsh followed . It was very interesting to see the retiring Master of a Lodge instal his successor , and to perform the oeremony as ably as had Bro . Hughes that day . The manner in
which the present Master had performed the work he had had to do since his installation was also most creditable , and augured well for the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Marsh referred to the Stewardship of the Worshipful Master for the Benevolent Institution , and forcibly urged the brethren to do their utmost on behalf of the Old People .
Bro . Smith added his thanks , and expressed the pleasure he felt in seeing the Lodge in so prosperous a condition . Many of * his friends wero associated with it , and he felt special interest in its welfare Bro . Morgan also replied . While thanking the brethren for their hearty reception , he regretted the cause which brought him to the
Manchester Lodge , in place of the late Bro . Levy , who had so long represented the Masonic Press at the meetings of this Lodge . He concluded by hoping the Worshipful Master might have aprosperons year of office , and the Lodge a successful future . The toast of the Past Masters was next given , Bro . Hughes returning his sincere
thanks , and hoping the Past Masters deserved the many kind things which were said in their favour . They were always willing to help the Master or any of the members in any way that lay in their power . No task was too hard for them to attempt , but in the Man-Chester Lodge they had little or nothing to do , as the brethren who
were elected as its rulers were such apt workers as to need no help in the different ceremonies . He was pleased to see Bro . Ellwood in the chair , for although they had been accnstomed to good rulers in the Manchester Lodge , he felt the present head would excel his predecessors . The next toast , the Worshipful Master said , was a very
deserving one—the Masonic Charities . He was pleased to say the Manchester Lodge and its members were always ready and willing to support tbe Institutions of tbe Order . Bro . P . M . Hopekirk replied . The charity of Freemasons reflected great credit on the Order . It was the benevolence of the brethren which allowed the evening ' s
enjoyment to bear the morning s reflection . Bro . Hopekirk made « forcible appeal on behalf of the Institutions , asking each of the brethren to do their utmost in support of the list of the Worshipful Master for the coming Festival . None of them knew the amount of good they might do if they worked zealously ou behalf of the
Charities—for those who were in distress and unable to plead for themselves . The Officers of tbe Lodge were next toasted . The Worshipful Master felt sure the same cordial reception would be given to this toast as had been accorded to those which had preceded it . The brethren he had appointed to office were efficient , and would
do their best to perform the work required of them to the satisfaction of all ; he knew they would help him , and he hoped that together they would be able to manage the Lodge succesfully . Bro . Westman was very pleased the Worshipful Master had appointed him to so important a post , and ho trusted that ho mi ^ ht discharge the duties attached to it as much to the satisfaction of tho brethren as he had
that of Junior Warden , filled by him last year . His ambition was to assume the chair as soon as possible , and ho hoped he might merit tho approval of the brethren when he was eligible for it . Brother Hnghes also replied , expressing his tbauks . Bro . Kew Secretary followed . lb was , he thought , well-known that his desire was to
help any of tho members of the Manchester Lodgo and to do anything in his power to advance its interests . Other of the Officers having responded , the Tyler's toast was given and the brethren separated . Among the Visitors were Bros , Nathaniel Goorlchild P . M . 704 , J . Weston P . M . 1602 , E . W . Seat . tergood W . M . 753 , James Thorn 957 , J . Lawrence 1788 , J . Jiulge 829 , G . Moy 1744 , G . A .
Garratt P . M . 701 , Charles H . Thomas 1696 , C . Peters 575 , J . J . Marsh P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., G . H . Wood 1572 , A . Woolsey 228 , G . A . Stewart 1634 , T . C . Pratt 957 , Joseph Lichtenfeld 205 , J . W . Smith W . M . 1744 , H . Slyman P . M . 753 1637 W . M . 1900 , W . T . P . Montgomery S . W . 1705 , W . Sitch 1257 , W . Holland 141 , A . Giddings W . M . elect 1446 , G . W . Marsden jun . W . M . 1329 , Cecil Collard 8 , H . T . Underwood 780 , Harry Ellis 525 , and others .
Wiltshire Lodge Of Fidelity, No. 663.
WILTSHIRE LODGE OF FIDELITY , No . 663 .
rpHE installation meeting of this Lodge took place at the Masonic JL Hall , Devizes , on Friday , the 15 th inst ., when there was a large gathering of members and visitors . The W . M . elect Bro . F . S . Han . cock S . W . was dnly installed , the ceremony , at tho request of the W . M . Bro . W . H . Bush , being performed by Bro . Wm . Knott P . M .
P . P . J . G . W . Wilts . The newly-installed Master afterwards invested his Officers for tho ensuing year , as follow : —Bros . T . C . Hopkins S . W ., W . L . Tucker J . W ., W . Nott P . M . Treasurer , H . I . Ward P . M . Secretarv , H . J . Johnson S . D ., N . I . Beale P . M . 936 J . D ., W . II . Burt P . M . D . C ., F . Sloper I . G ., IT . Howse P . M ., W . Cooper and B . W .
Crees Stewards , C . R . Barnes Tyler . Tho Officers on investment were soverally addressed on their responsibilities by tho W . M ., who to tho Treasurer expressed lii 3 regret that he ( Bro . Nott ) had felt compelled to resign the more ne . tive duties of tho office of Secretary , which he had filled for the past sixteen yoars , though the Lodge
would still have the benefit of his assistance to the new Secretary , Bro . Ward . Tho nstial addresses to the Master , Wardens and Brethren were delivered by the Installing Master . In addition to those members already mentioned there were present Bros T II Chandler P . M . P . P . S . G . W . Wilts and J . A . Randell P . M ., whilst
amongst tho Visitors were Bros . A . J . Beaven P . M . 1271 P . P . G P Wilts , Jas . Leiker P . M . 135 , W . Wilson W . M . elect 906 P . P . G . D C Somerset , T . S . Hill P . M . 632 , J . H . Foley W . M . elect 632 , T E
Wilton J . W . 41 , H . Applegate J . D . 632 , Jas . Focock 632 , G . L . Palmer 632 , J . G . Wilton I . G . 41 , & c . After the Lodge was closed , tho brethren adjourned to the customary annual banquet , provided in oxcellent style by Bro . Beale , at the Bear Hotel .
Dobie Lodge, No. 889.
DOBIE LODGE , No . 889 .
HIGH festival was held at the Griffin Hotel , Kingston , on the 20 th instant , when over fifty brethren—members and visitors—assembled in Lodge to assist at the installation of Bro . Weaver as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The outgoing Master , Bro . Tisley , installed his successor with an exactitude and expression whioh called forth the highest praise from Bro . Case
P . G . D . P . M . of No . 1 , and Bro . Smales , a Past Provincial Grand Officer of Yorkshire . The W . M ., who is a P . M . of the Lily Lodge , 820 , appointed as his Officers : —Bros . Chapman S . W ., W . Drewett S . D . 1638 J . W ., Long P . M . Treasurer , Squire P . M . Secretary , F . Porter S . D ., George Wall J . D ., J . H . Jarvis I . G ., John Drewett
S . W . 1638 D . C . After labour a recherche banquet was provided by Bro . W . H . Sharp , at the Griffin Hotel , Kingston , and th « usual list ot toasts was gone through . Bros . Hodges , Drewett , Honeywell ,
Coppinger , and others contributed musio , which rendered the proceedings most enjoyable . The Dobie Lodge has voted fifty guineas during the past year to the three Masonic Charities , and his relieved a distressed member .
Royal Savoy Lodge, No. 1744.
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , No . 1744 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Qneen-street , W . C , under the presidency of Bro . J . W . Smith , the Worshipful Master of the past year . He was supported by W . M . Stiles LP . M ., James C . Smith S . W . W . M . elect , H . Dickey Secretary , W . Jaques S . D ., W . H . B irling J . D ., R . Ross D . C , C Holland I . G ., G . Mordey Organist , E . Perry
Steward , H . Verdin Asst . Steward , W . A . Sonrrah As-st . Secretary , H . Koester Tyler , and the following Visitors : —Bros . Charles Green , wood Past Grand Sword Bearer England , Frederick Binckes Past Grand Steward , Henry Stiles P . M . 1732 , C . J . Scales P . M . 1507 , T . E BathardP . M . 1287 , E . J . Day Org . 1681 , T . J . Spencer LP . M . 73
Francis Izaot 27 , A . W . Fenner P . M . 1693 , 1227 , James Thorn 957 , Alfred Woodliffe 87 , J . Howman S . W . 1381 , T . Clark P . M 1178 , M . Christian W . M . 860 . G . W . Thompson 169 , E . Ayling P . M . 975 , J , Mason P . M . 309 , P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , A . Cook 1366 , E Donaldson Treasurer 1763 , Thomas Markland P . M . 144 , M . J . Green 1987 . W . S .
Fann S . W . 538 , R . W . Fraser A . D . C 1507 , W . Fountain , G . Emblin S . D . 147 , A . H . Scurrah 2048 , W . Lewis Baker 1 , R . C . Luke-- P . M . 435 , C . G . Taylor 1319 , Joseph Gre » nway D . C . 1310 , Chas . A . Wdke * S . W . 858 , G . H . Tournay 1541 , J . Harrington 754 , R . J . Tavlor P . M . 144 , A . R . TaUor J . W . 144 . T . Chapman 1922 , Johu W . Hare Stwd .
1987 , T . C Edmonds J . W . 1507 , R . Andrews 35 F . Martin P . M . 252 , A . G . Fidler W . M . 754 , G . W . Mitchell W . M . 615 , W . Thomas 1853 ,
J . D . Simmonds 72 , A . Bryant P . M . 1237 , Lewis Solvnon P . M . 1732 , T . G . W . Gwyer LP . M . 1288 , D . T . Davies 72 P . M ., Surrid e 2048 , W . Procter S . W . 1288 , P . J . Cook P . M . 913 , E . J . Sadgn . ™ 2047 , W . W . Lee 1897 , John Panl J . D . 1287 , B . Katiffmann J . W . 1732 , G . R . Bolton S . W . 1314 , J . J . Michael P . M . 1107 , G . Garr . tb
P . M . 1366 , W . F . Hughes P . M . 179 , A . D . Faulkner , James Hemmings S . D . 1287 , Paul Storr 811 , J . W . Cain , M D ., 179 . G . W . Meacock 752 , A . Samner S . W . 177 , M . J . Rowley 1507 , G . Dickinson S . D . 1861 , J . Irvine S . D . 862 , M . Bellury 1237 , A . H . Sandle W . M . 1599 , W . H . Wadham 1642 , H . Sillis A . D . C . 957 , Charles Dodd 1194 , Edwin Storr LP . M . 167 , and others .
The usal formalities having been observed , the report of tbe Audit Committee was received , after which Bro . J . C Smith was installed as W . M ., bis predecessor in the chair performing the ceremony with marked ability . The following brethren were appointed as tie new Officers : —Bros . Dickey S . W ., Jaques J . W ., Willing P . M . Treasurer ,
W . A . Sourrah SecretMry , Burling S . D ., Holland J . D ., Ross I . G ., Mordey and Verdin Stewnrds , H . E . Price Organist , Knightley Assistant Secretary , Koester Tyler . Previous to the closing of the Lodge the retiring Worshipful Master was presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which bore the following inscriptions : — On tbe obverse : —
No . 1744 , ROYAL SAVOY LODGE , Founder ( Septimus ) . Presented to
Bro . J . W . SMITH P . M ., by the Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 , as a mark of esteem , and in recognition of bis valuable services us W . M . 1885-6 .
After the conclusion of the business , the brethran repaired to tbe large hall of Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was served , and an enjoyable evening spent . About one hundred and fifty members and visitors sat down . At the conclusion of the banquet , the usual toasts were given from the chair . The Worshipful Master
said that in all grades of society tho toast of the Queen wa 3 always received with enthusiasm , but he felt sure it was never more thoroughly welcomed than when proposed at a Masonic meeting . Not only was the Queen beloved by Freemasons , as the mother of their Grand Master , sho was also a zealous supporter of tho noble
Charities associated with the Order . He had pleasure iu submitting her health , coupled with success to the Craft . In proposing the health of H . R . ET . tho Prince of Wales , he felt it was hardly necessary for him to dilate on tho many good qualities of tho Most Wor . Grand Master . Were he to attempt to do so , ho could only repeat what was
already known to those around him . The Masonic brethren were very pleased at having so distinguished a personage as tho heir to the throne at their heud , and respected him both for what he did to advance the interests of the Order and for his enthusiasm ou
behalf of the Charities . The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the rest of the Grand Officers was the next toast . The brethren wonld take an especial delight in drinking to the health of tho two noblemen at the head of this toast . In the absence of tho Grand Master , whose duties wero so numerous ns to prevent his