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4 . 62 ] MASONS' MARKS . In the last monthly publication of the Society of Biblical Archaeology , edited by our able Bro . YV . H . Rylands , will be found the facsimiles of certain Kypriote inscriptions , and students will be struck at once with the remarkable similarity , indeed , complete resemblance , between these old alphabetical characters and the marks of the mediaeval Operative Masons . Some of these marks , which puzzle
students , are clearly thus Kypriotic in their origin . And when we remember that the " Runes " were also adopted by the Masons , the Runes bsing in all probability , as Mr . Taylor suggests , the adaptation by the Scandinavian nation of the Macedonian trading alphabet , which furnishes a key to the Runes , and that the so-called passage of the River , or the Angelic and Hermetic and Cabalistic alphabet in its
various forms may be found also in Masons' marks , that study of the marks , too much neglected , becomes of vital importance to Masonic archreologists . Everything is tending to prove the correctness and soundness of poor E . YV Shaw ' s real conclusions , ' and it may be hoped that some day his ' . remarkable and interesting papers may be given to the little world of Masonic students . MASONIC STUDENT .
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Craft jSasonrg . MOUNT MORIAH ~ LODGE ( No . 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Robert Alexander Meyer , W . M . ; Hales , S . YV . ; Wilton , J . YV . ; Parker , Treas . ; Artus , Sec ; Thorpe , S . D . ; YV . G . Gribbon , J . D . ; Lyon , Jenkins , Russell , Roberts , Ripon , Parker , Perkins , Waylett , and Date , P . M . ' s . ; and others . Visitors : Bros
A . M . Broadley , Ganz , Inglis , Plumbe , and others . The lodge was opened by the YV . M ., Bro . Meyer , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , Bros . Tredwen and Parker were examined previous to their being passed to the Second Degree . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bros . Tredwen and Parker were passed to the Degree of F . C . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the W . M . The
brethren afterwards proceeded to the election of YV . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . The lodge was then closed , and the banquet which followed was enlivened by excellent vocal and instrumental music , performed by Bros . W . Ganz and Levitus . The announcement that a P . M . ' s jewel had been voted to the W . M ., Bro . R . A . Meyer , was most cordially received by the brethren . —
——FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Jordan , YV . M . j Fromholtz , S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; YV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Hakim , YV . S . ; Steng , A . YV . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Clarke , I . P . M . j Cobham , P . M .: and others . Bros .
Clarke , 46 ; Langdale , 401 ; White , 1107 ; F . Smith , 1305 ; Cursons , 1 SC 1 ; and Nugent , 2021 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . YVelch and Sheppard were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Charles Ball was duly initiated into Craft mysteries , the ceremonies being well performed . Several minor matters having been satisfactorily disposed of the lodge was duly closed . There was no banquet .
LODGE OF HONOR AND GENEROSITY ( No . 165 ) . —The November meeting of the above lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . Charles Belton ,, P . P . G . D . Surrey , YV . M ., presiding ' . The lodge was opened in due form in the Three Degrees , and Bro . Poirez was then raised to the Third Degree by the YV . M ., who after resuming the lodge in the
First Degree , proceeded to initiate Mr . J . YV . H . Thompson , both ceremonies being performed to the great satisfaction of the brethren and visitors present . The YV . M . then stated that the pleasantduty devolved on him of presenting , on behalf of the lodge , a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . YV . H . Powell , the I . P . M ., in acknowledgment of the able , courteous , and genial manner in which he had presided
over the lodge during the past year . Bro . Powell having in graceful terms returned thanks , the YV . M . announced that he had given his name as Steward at the ensuing festivals , for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The lodge unanimously voted the sum of ten guineas for the former , leaving the consideration of the
latter until the next meeting . The lodge being then closed in ancient form , the brethren proceeded to the banquet , and aided , by the musical talent of Bro . Wilford Price , passed a most delightful evening . Among the visitors present were Bros . Raymond Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C . ; Serjeant Robinson , J . C . Collier , YV . M . 777 ; and others .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) This lodge met on the 20 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall , under the Mastership of Bro . Charles Kempton . The W . M . was supported by his officers and a large number of lay members and several visitors . The only work before the lodge was the initiation of one gentleman into the Order ,. and the YV . M . duly initiated Mr . Charles Tobias
ZichVinski as an E . A . Before the lodge was closed , two other gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The brethren afterwards banqueted at Freemasons ' Tavern , and honoured the usual toasts . After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " and "The PrcTG . M ., " 81 c , The YVorshipful Master proposed "The Initiate , " and said it was a proof of the universality of Freemasonry
that they had brought among them a brother not by birth one of their own countrymen ; he came from a land far distant , which had been called " the fair land of Poland . " But they welcomed him as much as if lie was an Englishman born . He did not suppose there was a Society in existence which welcomed a stranger to its heart as the Society of Freemasons did . In the name of the Great Northern Lodge , he welcomed him among them . He was proud to have initiated him . The intelligence he had dis-
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played in the ceremony was no doubt an earnest criterion of the intelligence he would exhibit in his career in Masonry , which he trusted would be a long one . Bro . Zichlinski , In responding , expressed his thanks to the W . M . and the brethren of the lodge for the kind way in which they had received him . He hoped he should remain a faithful brother as long as he lived . Bro . Owen , [ . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " They all
knew that the W . M . was very fond of work . He had not had so much as he would like ; but they must all have been impressed with the manner he had performed the ceremony of initiation that evening . He was quite certain that no YV . M . of the Great Northern Lodge had ever performed that ceremony better . The Worshipful Master , in repl }' , said it was a difficult task to speak of himself ; but , by their kind reception of
the toast , he was led to think they appreciated his small efforts . At that , of course , he felt very highly gratified . He felt highly honoured . He felt he held a very honourable position in being Master of such a lodge as the Great Northern . They believed they were a good lodge ; it was generally known . In obtaining the position of Master of this lodge he felt he had all the honour that could accrue to one holding that position . As he had done in the past , so
he should continue to do during the short time that remained of his year of office . He had had but little to do . He would have welcomed more work with pleasure . But what he did he did with very great pleasure , and with all the earnestness that a man could do . The longer he lived in Masonry the more he loved it ; it seemed tobeome a part of him . If Masonry was disseminated throughout the world he was certain it must make them all better—better
citizens , better men , loyally patriotic , loyal to Governments , whatever they might be , so long as they were good . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Visitors , " several of the visitors responding . " The Past Masters " was the next toast , and the YVorshipful Master in proposing it paid a high compliment to all the Past Masters of the lodge , including the Treasurer , Bro . YVebb ; Bro . Staton , Secretary : Bros . Reed ,
Cleghorn , and Owen , all of whom devoted themselves to the welfare of the lodge , and gave all the instruction and assistance they could , and were always ready to advise the W . M . in any difficulty that might arise . Bros . YVebb , Staton , and Cleghorn responded . The toast of " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Several of the brethren sang some capital songs during the evening .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , Cafe : Royal , Regent-street , on the 27 th ult . There was a numerous gathering of officers and brethren , in whose presence lodge was opened in accordance with ancient formalities , under the presidency of the Master , Bro . Thomas YV . Eastgate , who was supported by Bros . G . I . lones , S . W ., YV . M .
elect ; H . Lee , J . YV . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . ; W . C . Smith , S . D . ; F . Hill , J . D . ; E . J . Hoare , Org . ; E . B . Cox , I . G . ; YV . Brander , Stwd . ; and a nnmber of other members of the lodge Amongst the visitors , of whom there were over 50 present , were Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; H . B . Carrick , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; F . Seager Hunt , and a large number of the Masters and officers of sister lodges .
After the transaction of some routine business , the Auditor's report and balance sheet , which showed the lodge to be in an eminently satisfactory position , were submitted and approved . Two candidates were balloted for and initiated , and Bro . A . Ashby was raised to the Third Degree . All these ceremonies were performed with regularity and precision by the retiring Master , assisted by his officers . Bro . G . J . Jones was then presented for the benefit of
installation , and a Board of installed Masters having been constituted , that impressive rite was duly solemnised by the retiring Master . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Master was saluted with the customary honours , after which he proceeded to invest his officers for the year as follows : Bros , T . W . Eastg-ate , I . P . M . ; H . Lee , S . YV . ; YV . C . Smith , J . W . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . ( also founder and first
Secretary of The Abbey Lodge , YVestminster ); F . Hill , S . D . ; E . J . Hoare , P . M ., Organist ; E . Durrant , Inner Guard ; W . Bradner , Director of Ceremonies ; YV . J . Higgins , YV . S . ; C . Filhor , Asst . YV . S . ; and Potter , Tyler . The Secretary read letters of apology for unavoidable non-attendance from Bros . Sir F . llurdett , P . G . M . of Middlesex ; W . Burdett-Coutts , W . M . of The Abbey Lodge , and other brethren .
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the company , numbering over 100 , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , referring to the Queen as Patron of the Craft , and to the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of England . In responding for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain ,
expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be a member of the old Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and of the new and rising Abbey Lodge , of which he had the honour to be the Chaplain . " The Health of the newly-installed Master " was then proposed by Bro . Eastgate , I . P . M ., and the toast having been suitably acknowledged , the Master gave the health of his predecessor in the chair and Installing Officer to-day .
After eulogising the services Bro . Eastgate had rendered to the lodge , he asked that brother ' s acceptance of a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him by the brethren , " in recognition of the manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair . " In fastening the jewel to the breast of the Immediate Past Master he wished him health , happiness , and long life to enjoy the esteem and affection of all by whom he was surrounded .
Bro . Eastgate suitably acknowledged the gift and the kindly expressions which had accompanied it . "The Healths of the Initiates" followed , eliciting characteristic replies from Bros . Percy Phillpott and R . A . Price , after which the toast followed of " The W . M . and Officers of the Abbey Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Spink
P . M . ( who regretted the unavoidable absence of the YV . M ., Bro . W . Burdett-Coutts ) , Bros . W . H . Baker , S . W . ; and Seager Hunt , J . W . The Past Grand Chaplain , before leaving , observed that , amidst their festivities , he had just learned the melancholy intelligence , in which they were all deeply interested , that
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their esteemed Bro . Col . Creator ., late Grand Treasurer of England , departed this life at one o ' clock that afternoon . He need say no more than to remind them how actively Col . Creaton was associated with the Masonic Charities for many years , and by his true and noble conduct had gained the esteem and affection of every brother in the Craft . His death , therefore , would be heard of with profound sorrow throughout the whole fraternity . toasts followed
Several complimentary , including " The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer , Bro . J . Hammond , P . M ., " " The Secretary , Bro . J . E . Shand , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " the list being brought to a fitting termination by the Tylers' toast . During the evening a choice selection of vocal | and instrumental music was g iven by Mr . Jas . Bayne , Mr . Arthur WestonMr . J . A . Hamilton , and Masters YV . Hull and
, A . Marriott , Bro . E . J . Hoare lending efficient aid as accompanist on the pianoforte . Altogether , this gathering was pronounced one of the most successful ever held in connection with the City of YVestminster Lodge , in entertaining the officers of the _ Abbey Lodge , an example that ought to be followed by kindred lodges . The arrangements were made by the Secretary , Bro . Shand , P . M ., and were all that could be desired .
EVENING STAR LODGE ( No . 1719 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 26 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Magnus Ohren , YV . M ., presided . Before proceeding to the business of the evening he referred to what took place at the last meeting-. On that occasion Bro . Ohren was unable to preside , and he wrote to the lodge a letter which was laid before the brethren by the acting W . M ., stating that he was confined to
his bed and was quite unable to be present , as he was only just recovering from a serious illness . He expressed deep regret at his unavoidable absence , more especially as he had hoped to have the pleasure of initiating his friend Mr . A . Broadberry . Following upon this a unanimous vote of sympathy was passed to theW . M ., and it was agreed that the same be entered on the minutes . On YVednesday Bro . Ohren , alluding to this circumstance , thanked the brethren
for their vote , and stated that he was very happy to be able to resume his duties . The business of the lodge , which was on the paper , was then conducted , and Bro . Magnus Ohren passed Bro . Wm . H . Broadberry to the Second Degree . When this work was completed the W . M . resigned his gave ! to Bro . Wm . Sugg , P . M ., who wished to install his cousin , Bro . J . W . Sugg , elected at last meeting as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . YVm . Sugg
then installed Bro . John W . Sugg , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , as YV . M . of the lodge for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed to office : Bros . Arthur Mead , S . YV . ; Joseph Manwaring , J . W . ; C . T . Porter , D . D ., Chap . ; James Glaisher , P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Edward Hide , S . D . ; Joseph F . Porter , J . D . ; YVm . Sugg , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Henry Martin , l . G . j Wm . LiddalI , | S . S . ; and
YV alter King , j . S . After delivery of the addresses , and before the lodge was closed , on the motion of Bro . Green , P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Sugg , P . M ., a P . M . 's jewel of the value of £ 10 was voted to Bro . Magnus Ohren in recognition of his eminent services to the lodge . Bro . Ohren in responding for the gift said he had always endeavoured to do his duty in Masonry in whatever position
he had been placed in . This last year that he filled the chair of this lodge was the fourth time he had been Master of a lodge , and this was the last time he would ever fill that office . When he was one of the founders of the Evening-Star Lodge he made up his mind to do all he could to lead it to success , and he consented to become its Master , a position he felt very proud of . YVhile he was Master he had tried to sustain the honour of the position , and he
hoped that his efforts in this respect had been successful . It was announced by the Secretary that a letter had been received from a daughter of Bro . Macmillan informing him that her father had died on Tuesday evening . Bro . Macmillan , who was initiated in this lodge , was unfortunately subject to mental ill-health , which necessitated his confinement in an asylum . One of the children had been successful in obtaining admission to one of the Masonic Schools , and the
support of the brethren was asked for a second child , who would be a candidate for the Boys' School . The support of the brethren was asked for this case , a request which was most readily granted . The W . M . offered to take the Stewardship for this lodge at the Benevolent Institution Festival in February , and 10 guineas were voted to his list , ft was also announced by Bro . Glaisher , Treasurer , that if any brother would take the Stewardship for either of the other
Institutions , a further sum was at the disposal of the lodge for placing on his list , the funds of the lodge being in a most prosperous state . The balance-sheet of the lodge was submitted , and it showed a very large balance in favour of the lodge . The Benevolent Fund amounted to more than , £ 13 , and a sum was ordered to be given to a widow of a late member , who had a large family to support . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to Freemasons '
Tavern to an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Glaisher , P . M ., P . G . D ., returned thanks for the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and said it was always pleasing to Grand Officers to find that each successive year from the beginning of this lodge the Grand Officers had always been spoken of with respect and esteem . He believed this arose from the conviction that they were earnest men , who had entered Masonry with a determination to be
Masons at heart , and to do their work faithfully and well . Had they not done so they would not have been Grand Officers , and it was a fact in this lodge that they did not fail to do anything they could for the advancement of the lodge . He trusted that the feelingf would be eyer the same , and based upon the-same lasting foundation of faithful discharge of every duty which they engaged to do . That was a Masonic principle . A Mason who entered Masonry
engaged to perform certain duties , and those who faithfully discharged them were those who alone could wear the purple . He hoped that every one who performed his duty would meet with a similar reward . The toast of the Earl of Carnarvon and Earl of Lathom , who were faithful Masons , had from the first hour of meeting- of this lodge
ever been received kindly and pleasingly , and it was his hope and trust that the lodge would ever have a discriminating power to speak of persons as they found them , and lie also hoped that the Grand Officers would ever be found inheriting the same respect and esteem that they had just spoken of . With such assistance he hoped the lodge would never grow less than it was .
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4 . 62 ] MASONS' MARKS . In the last monthly publication of the Society of Biblical Archaeology , edited by our able Bro . YV . H . Rylands , will be found the facsimiles of certain Kypriote inscriptions , and students will be struck at once with the remarkable similarity , indeed , complete resemblance , between these old alphabetical characters and the marks of the mediaeval Operative Masons . Some of these marks , which puzzle
students , are clearly thus Kypriotic in their origin . And when we remember that the " Runes " were also adopted by the Masons , the Runes bsing in all probability , as Mr . Taylor suggests , the adaptation by the Scandinavian nation of the Macedonian trading alphabet , which furnishes a key to the Runes , and that the so-called passage of the River , or the Angelic and Hermetic and Cabalistic alphabet in its
various forms may be found also in Masons' marks , that study of the marks , too much neglected , becomes of vital importance to Masonic archreologists . Everything is tending to prove the correctness and soundness of poor E . YV Shaw ' s real conclusions , ' and it may be hoped that some day his ' . remarkable and interesting papers may be given to the little world of Masonic students . MASONIC STUDENT .
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Craft jSasonrg . MOUNT MORIAH ~ LODGE ( No . 34 ) . —A meeting of this lodge was held on the 27 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Present : Bros . Robert Alexander Meyer , W . M . ; Hales , S . YV . ; Wilton , J . YV . ; Parker , Treas . ; Artus , Sec ; Thorpe , S . D . ; YV . G . Gribbon , J . D . ; Lyon , Jenkins , Russell , Roberts , Ripon , Parker , Perkins , Waylett , and Date , P . M . ' s . ; and others . Visitors : Bros
A . M . Broadley , Ganz , Inglis , Plumbe , and others . The lodge was opened by the YV . M ., Bro . Meyer , and after the reading and confirmation of the minutes of the last meeting , Bros . Tredwen and Parker were examined previous to their being passed to the Second Degree . The lodge being opened in the Second Degree , Bros . Tredwen and Parker were passed to the Degree of F . C . The ceremony was most impressively performed by the W . M . The
brethren afterwards proceeded to the election of YV . M . and Treasurer for the ensuing year . The lodge was then closed , and the banquet which followed was enlivened by excellent vocal and instrumental music , performed by Bros . W . Ganz and Levitus . The announcement that a P . M . ' s jewel had been voted to the W . M ., Bro . R . A . Meyer , was most cordially received by the brethren . —
——FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met for the dispatch of business at Anderton's Hotel , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., when there were present Bros . Jordan , YV . M . j Fromholtz , S . W . ; Coop , J . W . ; Carter , P . M ., Treas . ; YV . Stuart , P . M ., Sec ; Hakim , YV . S . ; Steng , A . YV . S . ; E . Hopwood , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; C . Dairy , P . M . ; T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Clarke , I . P . M . j Cobham , P . M .: and others . Bros .
Clarke , 46 ; Langdale , 401 ; White , 1107 ; F . Smith , 1305 ; Cursons , 1 SC 1 ; and Nugent , 2021 , were visitors . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . YVelch and Sheppard were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Charles Ball was duly initiated into Craft mysteries , the ceremonies being well performed . Several minor matters having been satisfactorily disposed of the lodge was duly closed . There was no banquet .
LODGE OF HONOR AND GENEROSITY ( No . 165 ) . —The November meeting of the above lodge was held at the Inns of Court Hotel , on Tuesday , the 25 th ult ., Bro . Charles Belton ,, P . P . G . D . Surrey , YV . M ., presiding ' . The lodge was opened in due form in the Three Degrees , and Bro . Poirez was then raised to the Third Degree by the YV . M ., who after resuming the lodge in the
First Degree , proceeded to initiate Mr . J . YV . H . Thompson , both ceremonies being performed to the great satisfaction of the brethren and visitors present . The YV . M . then stated that the pleasantduty devolved on him of presenting , on behalf of the lodge , a P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . YV . H . Powell , the I . P . M ., in acknowledgment of the able , courteous , and genial manner in which he had presided
over the lodge during the past year . Bro . Powell having in graceful terms returned thanks , the YV . M . announced that he had given his name as Steward at the ensuing festivals , for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . The lodge unanimously voted the sum of ten guineas for the former , leaving the consideration of the
latter until the next meeting . The lodge being then closed in ancient form , the brethren proceeded to the banquet , and aided , by the musical talent of Bro . Wilford Price , passed a most delightful evening . Among the visitors present were Bros . Raymond Thrupp , P . G . A . D . C . ; Serjeant Robinson , J . C . Collier , YV . M . 777 ; and others .
GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) This lodge met on the 20 th inst . at Freemasons' Hall , under the Mastership of Bro . Charles Kempton . The W . M . was supported by his officers and a large number of lay members and several visitors . The only work before the lodge was the initiation of one gentleman into the Order ,. and the YV . M . duly initiated Mr . Charles Tobias
ZichVinski as an E . A . Before the lodge was closed , two other gentlemen were proposed for initiation . The brethren afterwards banqueted at Freemasons ' Tavern , and honoured the usual toasts . After the toasts of "The Oueen and the Craft , " "The M . W . G . M ., " and "The PrcTG . M ., " 81 c , The YVorshipful Master proposed "The Initiate , " and said it was a proof of the universality of Freemasonry
that they had brought among them a brother not by birth one of their own countrymen ; he came from a land far distant , which had been called " the fair land of Poland . " But they welcomed him as much as if lie was an Englishman born . He did not suppose there was a Society in existence which welcomed a stranger to its heart as the Society of Freemasons did . In the name of the Great Northern Lodge , he welcomed him among them . He was proud to have initiated him . The intelligence he had dis-
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played in the ceremony was no doubt an earnest criterion of the intelligence he would exhibit in his career in Masonry , which he trusted would be a long one . Bro . Zichlinski , In responding , expressed his thanks to the W . M . and the brethren of the lodge for the kind way in which they had received him . He hoped he should remain a faithful brother as long as he lived . Bro . Owen , [ . P . M ., proposed "The W . M . " They all
knew that the W . M . was very fond of work . He had not had so much as he would like ; but they must all have been impressed with the manner he had performed the ceremony of initiation that evening . He was quite certain that no YV . M . of the Great Northern Lodge had ever performed that ceremony better . The Worshipful Master , in repl }' , said it was a difficult task to speak of himself ; but , by their kind reception of
the toast , he was led to think they appreciated his small efforts . At that , of course , he felt very highly gratified . He felt highly honoured . He felt he held a very honourable position in being Master of such a lodge as the Great Northern . They believed they were a good lodge ; it was generally known . In obtaining the position of Master of this lodge he felt he had all the honour that could accrue to one holding that position . As he had done in the past , so
he should continue to do during the short time that remained of his year of office . He had had but little to do . He would have welcomed more work with pleasure . But what he did he did with very great pleasure , and with all the earnestness that a man could do . The longer he lived in Masonry the more he loved it ; it seemed tobeome a part of him . If Masonry was disseminated throughout the world he was certain it must make them all better—better
citizens , better men , loyally patriotic , loyal to Governments , whatever they might be , so long as they were good . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of " The Visitors , " several of the visitors responding . " The Past Masters " was the next toast , and the YVorshipful Master in proposing it paid a high compliment to all the Past Masters of the lodge , including the Treasurer , Bro . YVebb ; Bro . Staton , Secretary : Bros . Reed ,
Cleghorn , and Owen , all of whom devoted themselves to the welfare of the lodge , and gave all the instruction and assistance they could , and were always ready to advise the W . M . in any difficulty that might arise . Bros . YVebb , Staton , and Cleghorn responded . The toast of " The Officers " and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Several of the brethren sang some capital songs during the evening .
CITY OF WESTMINSTER LODGE ( No . 1563 ) . —The annual installation meeting of this popular lodge was held at the Regent Masonic Hall , Cafe : Royal , Regent-street , on the 27 th ult . There was a numerous gathering of officers and brethren , in whose presence lodge was opened in accordance with ancient formalities , under the presidency of the Master , Bro . Thomas YV . Eastgate , who was supported by Bros . G . I . lones , S . W ., YV . M .
elect ; H . Lee , J . YV . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . ; W . C . Smith , S . D . ; F . Hill , J . D . ; E . J . Hoare , Org . ; E . B . Cox , I . G . ; YV . Brander , Stwd . ; and a nnmber of other members of the lodge Amongst the visitors , of whom there were over 50 present , were Bros , the Rev . R . J . Simpson , P . G . Chap . ; H . B . Carrick , P . P . G . P . Sussex ; F . Seager Hunt , and a large number of the Masters and officers of sister lodges .
After the transaction of some routine business , the Auditor's report and balance sheet , which showed the lodge to be in an eminently satisfactory position , were submitted and approved . Two candidates were balloted for and initiated , and Bro . A . Ashby was raised to the Third Degree . All these ceremonies were performed with regularity and precision by the retiring Master , assisted by his officers . Bro . G . J . Jones was then presented for the benefit of
installation , and a Board of installed Masters having been constituted , that impressive rite was duly solemnised by the retiring Master . On the re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Master was saluted with the customary honours , after which he proceeded to invest his officers for the year as follows : Bros , T . W . Eastg-ate , I . P . M . ; H . Lee , S . YV . ; YV . C . Smith , J . W . ; J . Hammond , P . M ., Treas . ; J . E . Shand , P . M ., Sec . ( also founder and first
Secretary of The Abbey Lodge , YVestminster ); F . Hill , S . D . ; E . J . Hoare , P . M ., Organist ; E . Durrant , Inner Guard ; W . Bradner , Director of Ceremonies ; YV . J . Higgins , YV . S . ; C . Filhor , Asst . YV . S . ; and Potter , Tyler . The Secretary read letters of apology for unavoidable non-attendance from Bros . Sir F . llurdett , P . G . M . of Middlesex ; W . Burdett-Coutts , W . M . of The Abbey Lodge , and other brethren .
At the conclusion of the ceremonies the company , numbering over 100 , sat down to a sumptuous banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , who proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , referring to the Queen as Patron of the Craft , and to the Prince of Wales as Grand Master of England . In responding for "The Grand Officers , Present and Past , " the Rev . R . J . Simpson , Past Grand Chaplain ,
expressed the pleasure it afforded him to be a member of the old Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and of the new and rising Abbey Lodge , of which he had the honour to be the Chaplain . " The Health of the newly-installed Master " was then proposed by Bro . Eastgate , I . P . M ., and the toast having been suitably acknowledged , the Master gave the health of his predecessor in the chair and Installing Officer to-day .
After eulogising the services Bro . Eastgate had rendered to the lodge , he asked that brother ' s acceptance of a handsome gold Past Master ' s jewel , which had been voted to him by the brethren , " in recognition of the manner in which he had discharged the duties of the chair . " In fastening the jewel to the breast of the Immediate Past Master he wished him health , happiness , and long life to enjoy the esteem and affection of all by whom he was surrounded .
Bro . Eastgate suitably acknowledged the gift and the kindly expressions which had accompanied it . "The Healths of the Initiates" followed , eliciting characteristic replies from Bros . Percy Phillpott and R . A . Price , after which the toast followed of " The W . M . and Officers of the Abbey Lodge , " responded to by Bro . Spink
P . M . ( who regretted the unavoidable absence of the YV . M ., Bro . W . Burdett-Coutts ) , Bros . W . H . Baker , S . W . ; and Seager Hunt , J . W . The Past Grand Chaplain , before leaving , observed that , amidst their festivities , he had just learned the melancholy intelligence , in which they were all deeply interested , that
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their esteemed Bro . Col . Creator ., late Grand Treasurer of England , departed this life at one o ' clock that afternoon . He need say no more than to remind them how actively Col . Creaton was associated with the Masonic Charities for many years , and by his true and noble conduct had gained the esteem and affection of every brother in the Craft . His death , therefore , would be heard of with profound sorrow throughout the whole fraternity . toasts followed
Several complimentary , including " The Visitors , " "The Past Masters , " " The Treasurer , Bro . J . Hammond , P . M ., " " The Secretary , Bro . J . E . Shand , " and " The Officers of the Lodge , " the list being brought to a fitting termination by the Tylers' toast . During the evening a choice selection of vocal | and instrumental music was g iven by Mr . Jas . Bayne , Mr . Arthur WestonMr . J . A . Hamilton , and Masters YV . Hull and
, A . Marriott , Bro . E . J . Hoare lending efficient aid as accompanist on the pianoforte . Altogether , this gathering was pronounced one of the most successful ever held in connection with the City of YVestminster Lodge , in entertaining the officers of the _ Abbey Lodge , an example that ought to be followed by kindred lodges . The arrangements were made by the Secretary , Bro . Shand , P . M ., and were all that could be desired .
EVENING STAR LODGE ( No . 1719 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on the 26 th ult ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bro . Magnus Ohren , YV . M ., presided . Before proceeding to the business of the evening he referred to what took place at the last meeting-. On that occasion Bro . Ohren was unable to preside , and he wrote to the lodge a letter which was laid before the brethren by the acting W . M ., stating that he was confined to
his bed and was quite unable to be present , as he was only just recovering from a serious illness . He expressed deep regret at his unavoidable absence , more especially as he had hoped to have the pleasure of initiating his friend Mr . A . Broadberry . Following upon this a unanimous vote of sympathy was passed to theW . M ., and it was agreed that the same be entered on the minutes . On YVednesday Bro . Ohren , alluding to this circumstance , thanked the brethren
for their vote , and stated that he was very happy to be able to resume his duties . The business of the lodge , which was on the paper , was then conducted , and Bro . Magnus Ohren passed Bro . Wm . H . Broadberry to the Second Degree . When this work was completed the W . M . resigned his gave ! to Bro . Wm . Sugg , P . M ., who wished to install his cousin , Bro . J . W . Sugg , elected at last meeting as W . M . for the ensuing year . Bro . YVm . Sugg
then installed Bro . John W . Sugg , P . M ., P . P . G . S . D . Surrey , as YV . M . of the lodge for the year ensuing . The following brethren were appointed to office : Bros . Arthur Mead , S . YV . ; Joseph Manwaring , J . W . ; C . T . Porter , D . D ., Chap . ; James Glaisher , P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas . ; Magnus Ohren , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec ; Edward Hide , S . D . ; Joseph F . Porter , J . D . ; YVm . Sugg , P . M ., D . C . ; Thomas Henry Martin , l . G . j Wm . LiddalI , | S . S . ; and
YV alter King , j . S . After delivery of the addresses , and before the lodge was closed , on the motion of Bro . Green , P . M ., seconded by Bro . W . Sugg , P . M ., a P . M . 's jewel of the value of £ 10 was voted to Bro . Magnus Ohren in recognition of his eminent services to the lodge . Bro . Ohren in responding for the gift said he had always endeavoured to do his duty in Masonry in whatever position
he had been placed in . This last year that he filled the chair of this lodge was the fourth time he had been Master of a lodge , and this was the last time he would ever fill that office . When he was one of the founders of the Evening-Star Lodge he made up his mind to do all he could to lead it to success , and he consented to become its Master , a position he felt very proud of . YVhile he was Master he had tried to sustain the honour of the position , and he
hoped that his efforts in this respect had been successful . It was announced by the Secretary that a letter had been received from a daughter of Bro . Macmillan informing him that her father had died on Tuesday evening . Bro . Macmillan , who was initiated in this lodge , was unfortunately subject to mental ill-health , which necessitated his confinement in an asylum . One of the children had been successful in obtaining admission to one of the Masonic Schools , and the
support of the brethren was asked for a second child , who would be a candidate for the Boys' School . The support of the brethren was asked for this case , a request which was most readily granted . The W . M . offered to take the Stewardship for this lodge at the Benevolent Institution Festival in February , and 10 guineas were voted to his list , ft was also announced by Bro . Glaisher , Treasurer , that if any brother would take the Stewardship for either of the other
Institutions , a further sum was at the disposal of the lodge for placing on his list , the funds of the lodge being in a most prosperous state . The balance-sheet of the lodge was submitted , and it showed a very large balance in favour of the lodge . The Benevolent Fund amounted to more than , £ 13 , and a sum was ordered to be given to a widow of a late member , who had a large family to support . The brethren then closed the lodge , and adjourned to Freemasons '
Tavern to an excellent banquet . The usual toasts followed . Bro . Glaisher , P . M ., P . G . D ., returned thanks for the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and said it was always pleasing to Grand Officers to find that each successive year from the beginning of this lodge the Grand Officers had always been spoken of with respect and esteem . He believed this arose from the conviction that they were earnest men , who had entered Masonry with a determination to be
Masons at heart , and to do their work faithfully and well . Had they not done so they would not have been Grand Officers , and it was a fact in this lodge that they did not fail to do anything they could for the advancement of the lodge . He trusted that the feelingf would be eyer the same , and based upon the-same lasting foundation of faithful discharge of every duty which they engaged to do . That was a Masonic principle . A Mason who entered Masonry
engaged to perform certain duties , and those who faithfully discharged them were those who alone could wear the purple . He hoped that every one who performed his duty would meet with a similar reward . The toast of the Earl of Carnarvon and Earl of Lathom , who were faithful Masons , had from the first hour of meeting- of this lodge
ever been received kindly and pleasingly , and it was his hope and trust that the lodge would ever have a discriminating power to speak of persons as they found them , and lie also hoped that the Grand Officers would ever be found inheriting the same respect and esteem that they had just spoken of . With such assistance he hoped the lodge would never grow less than it was .