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P M . ' 62 ; ^ •Steer , 12 S 7 ; W . Lincoln , S . W . 534 ; S . Cooper , P . M . 1647 ; G . Rawle , P . M . 16 S 5 ; T . C . Allengaim , P 5 S : Frank Langdon , S . W . 214 ; F . Southerland , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; J . H . Pasmore , 2205 ; R . '' . Stevens , 901 ; W . Omney , LP . VI . 129 G ; J . Moor , i . 13 ; J- W . Norris , 733 ; and E . Whitworth , 704 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the last meeting
read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Wm . Faulkner , James Wright , and Arthur George Theobald , who were afterwards duly initiated . Bros . Almeida and Bowden were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Captain Ralph Harvey Lyon , S . VV ., being presented , was installed in the chair of K . S ., and appointed and invested his officers as
follows : Bros . Surridge , S . VV . ; Le Y . D . Anley , J . VV . ; 1 . Mander , P . M ., Treas . ; Aithur E . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ; Haworth ( by deputy ) , S . D . ; H . P . Anley , J . D . ; lourden , I . G . j C . J . Richardson , P . M ., Org . ; Dr . S . Lloyd , P . M ., D . C . ; Reside , A . D . C ; VV . H . Munday , P . M ., and W . Parker , P . M ., Stwds . ; and Potter , Tyler . The ceremonies were worked in a most able and impressive manner
by Bro . C . H . Chauffourier . Bro . Johnson , Deputy Grand Master ( S . C ) , India , who , on entering the lodge as a visitor was saluted according to his rank , vvas elected an honorary member . A Past Master ' s jewel vvas presented to the I . P . M ., and a Past Master ' s collar and jewel to Bro . I . Leach Barrett .
The proposition of a gentleman for initiation at the next meeting brought the arduous labours of the evening to a close , and after something like four hours continuous work the brethren were quite ready for , and did ample justice to , the banquet prepared for them in the adjoining establishment .
Great Northern Lodge ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when members and visitors attended to the number of about 105 to celebrate its coming of age . The former included Bros . J . Paul , VV . M . ; H . Bell , S . W . ; Rev . j . H . Rose , Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Osborne , S . D . j C . Kempton , P . M ., D . of C . ;
[ . Baston , I . G . ; f . Owen , P . M . ; K . Cane , P . M . ; H . J , ' Reid , P . M . ; j . B . Lancaster , P . M . ; J . Elgar , P . M . ; J . Hemming , P . M . ; E . Lancaster , P . M .: P . J . Jupe , P . M . ; James Terry , P . G . Sword Bearer , Sec . R . M . Benevolent Institution ; and many others . Visitors Bros . R . C . Wilson , J . D . 766 ; H . Needing , P . M . 140 ; C . Tuckvvood , 16 79 : B . Stone , P . M . 6 < j ; R . A . Bradshaw .
1 S 02 ; VV . Jordan , 170 S ; J . H . Marsh , 1 S 92 ; C . J . Turner , P . M . 157 ; J . Avery , P . VI . 511 ; VV . E . Wellby , J . W . 538 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ; C Lloyd , 1141 ; M . T . Tuck , J . W . 1343 ; C . F . Benneritz , 2030 ; A . Portway , P . M . 1769 ; R . S . Richeter , 1706 ; H . H . Nuding , W . M . 1924 ; C Wheeler , 1329 ; K . H . Paul , P . M . 1 97 , P . G . S . ; W . Lloyd , W . M . 145 ; H . T . Rouchetti , 1 GS 7 ; J . M . Cabe , 1200 ;
VV . Baker , 2205 ; A . flint , 2012 ; E . H . Gale Crovvdy , VV . M . 2317 ; VV . Parker , P . M . 1851 ; G . A . Fletcher , P . M . 1 S 0 ; J . H . Rutnerington , J . D . 1 . 64 S ; F . Bevan ; VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge being opened , and the minutes confirmed , Messrs . G . Scarman and W . Northam were impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Bell vvas then installed into
the chair as W . M . by Bro . J . Paul , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Flint , S . W . ; F . Osborne , J . W . ; Rev . J . R . Rose , Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; G . Ridout , S . D . ; J . Bastow , J . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; C . Davis , I . G . j H . T . Reid , P . M ., Steward ;
Doughty , A . D . C . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . An able rendering of the addresses by the Installing Master , Bro . Paul , I . P . M ., and the adoption of a highly satisfactory Auditors ' report concluded the business of the lodge . The brethren afterwards assembled in the Crown Room , Freemasons Tavern , where an excellent banquet was enjoyed , and the usual toasts honoured .
Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said that when the VV . M . spoke of the late Earl of Carnarvon he was speaking of as good and true a man as it vvas possible to know , and one who did more to cement the bonds of Masonry than any man who had lived during the past 100 years . In Australia the late Pro Grand Master cemented the District Grand Lodges into one Grand Lodge ,
and they all owed him a debt of gratitude for such a splendid task . On behalf of the Grand Officers he thanked them for the compliment paid that body , and hoped that that lodge , which that night celebrated its coming of age , would have a long and prosperous career in the future , and at its centenary meeting might the recollections of its 21 st anniversary be regarded in such a way that it would give
the brethren of the lodge the impression that the founders were not unmindful of the duties devolving upon thein , and that they carried them out in a proper manner . Bro . J . Paul , I . P . M ., in proposing " I he Health of the W . M ., " said that Bro . Bell in undertaking the duties of the 22 nd Master would do his utmost to uphold the good name and good working of the lodge . The VV . M . vvas a
regular attendant at the lodge of instruction , which vvas the proper school where the working of Freemasonry was learned , and had met with his due reward in being installed as the VV . M . of their Iodge . He ( the I . P . M . ) appreciated a similar honour a year ago , and that evening he appreciated the honour of installing such a good Mason into the chair . If a Mason attended regularly at lodges of
instruction and took an interest in the ritual they knew he would Ptuve himself a good Mason . Bro . Bell had done all that , and the members would be pleased with his working . . Bro . H . Bell , VV . M ., in reply said the events of the evening had served to remind him of a good many years ago when a boy stepped up to receive his first good conduct prize . He vvas that little boy , and he remembered with what feelings of awe and proud satisfaction he stepped
up to the chair to receive the coveted distinction conferred upon him , but he never knew why he had been successful heyond the fact that he had done the best he could . On the pretent occasion the boy vvas reflected in the man , for 58 he stood there , some ieelmgs which thrilled him then now somewhat filled his breast , and he felt that the honour received
vvas altogether beyond his merits . He , however , undertook , and wa- determined as previously to do all that ay in his power to enhance the reputation of his school ? nd his lodge . He remembered the kindly assistance and instruction he received from his masters , and he bad to mank the Past Masters for all the kindly help he had received from them . He had also to thank Bro . Paul and e brethren for the hearty manner in which they had drunk
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his health , and which reminded him of the flattering approval of his masters and the applause of his fellow scholars in those happy by-gone days . " The Initiates" vvas next cordially given , and responded to by Bros . Scarman and Northam . The Worshipful Master then said he had to perform a little ceremony , which he sincerely wished vvas placed in
more able hands . It would be within the recollection of every brother present at the November meeting that Bro . Steer proposed , the J . VV . seconded , and it vvas resolved unanimously that the founders should be decorated . The two months that had elapsed had been used in preparing the two handsome jewels which he proposed to pin on the breasts of Bros . Webb , P . M ., and Reid , P . M . He would
call the attention of the brethren to the fact that those two brethren were the only remaining founders , and he did not know of any function in Freemasonry which had given him greater or more genuine pleasure than to be the channel through which those gifts were to pass . They were celebrating the coming of age of the lodge , and the past 21 years had seen Bros . Webb and Reid , month in
and month out , constantly in attendance , always ready and willing to bring their great experience to bear for the interests of the lodge , and ever watchful that the child which they had brought into the world should continue in the paths of virtue , and should be efficiently brought up . The lodge figuratively shook Bros . Webb and Reid by the hand , and wished them long life , prosperity , and many years to be
with the lodge , and when the time came for those two worthy brethren to give up the gavel , he felt sure that St . Peter , who keeps the keys , would not refuse them admittance into the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . They would be pleased to hear a few words from Bro . James Terry , who performed the ceremony of consecration 21 years ago .
Bro . H . T . Reid , P . M ., having returned thanks , said he had no hesitation in saying that the jewel given to him and the cordial greeting he had received would go a long way towards colouring the rest of his life a little brighter . He believed his steps in life , after that compliment , would be a little lighter , and he thought that in al lprobability he should be a little prouder . For the very kind way in which
the VV . M . had spoken of them , he thought he ought to give some return , and the return he had to offer was to advise any brother who , for his future happiness , vvas desirous of doing something that would bring comfort to him in middle age , he did not mind whispering that the best thing he could do if , anticipating a return , vvas to found a lodge . He vvas happy to say that , having been a
constant attendant at the lodge for 21 years , the whole of his experience had left him without a single regret . He certainly had one regret , which was that someone else who helped to f' -rm the lodge , and whom they loved very sincerely , had gone from them . Any man might well be proud to have helped in founding such an insu ' tution as that lodge , which was stalwart in its growth and with
broad shoulders , but , not only that , it vvas a lodge with good manners and good credit . Reasonably they were proud of such a lodge , for Masonry was practised in its pure form , and the Charities had benefited by hundreds of pounds . The contemplation of the jewel presented to him would do something towards making him happier all his life , and would remind him of the 21 years of happy
Masonry he had spent in the lodge . Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., also replied , and said the founders had always endeavoured to thebe ^ tof their ability to maintain the honour and dignity of the lodge . Thelodge vvas established by Bro . Keid and himself , and his colleagues were initiated by him whilst Master of the Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . He hoped the Iodge would go on and
prosper for the next 21 years as well as it had during the past term . There could be no doubt in the mind of any brother present that the lodge had succeeded , and vvas in a good financial condition . He vvas most anxious that the general prosperity should be maintained . He thanked them very much for the jewel , which he should consider a memento as
long as he lived . It would not be long before he proposed a resolution to give more money to the Charities . They had always given 5 per cent , from their receipts , but he hoped they would give 10 per cent . They were Vice-Presidents of all the Institutions , but he trusted that before 10 years had passed they would be Presidents . Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., having responded ,
Ihe Installing and Immediate Past Master" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who remarked that the work of Bro . Paul , I . P . M ., had been so recently in evidence that it would be impossible to say anything to enhance their good opinion of him . During Bro . Paul ' s Mastership they had had a good year , and a most successful financial year of the lodge . The
I . P . M . had presided in an amiable manner , with a quiet dignity , and an unmistakeable desire to make them happy . It therefore afforded him ( the W . M . ) great pleasure to pin the Past Master ' s jewel upon Bro . Paul ' s breast , and to express the wish that he would long be spared to give them the benefit of his great experience . Bro . J . Paul , I . P . M ., said that date would always be a
red-letter day in his memory . He felt he had arrived at he acme of his profession , and had attained the highest position in the lodge , and he vvas gratified to hear he had performed his duties to their satisfaction . He had done his best , as he promised , for the interests of the lodge , and if anything more was expected or desired , he vvas willing to fulh ' l any office required .
" 1 he Visitors" vvas acknowledged by Bros . Paul , Lloyd , Nuding , and Stone , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . J . C . Smith , P . M ., Organist , an excellent programme of music vvas carried out by Bros . F . Bevan , W . . Lloyd , S . Webb , P . M ., Peck . Shuter , and others .
Emblematic Lodge ( No . 1321 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . Bro . J . H . Price , W . M ., presided , and was supported by , among others , Bros . F . J . Potter , S . W . and VV . M elect ; W . G . Kent , J . W . ; and H . Esling , I . P . M .
i he minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . J . Potter vvas then installed as W . M . for the ensumg year , the ceremony being very ably and creditably periormed by Bro . J . H . Pi ice . The newlyinstalled W . M . then presented Bro . Price with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and , in doing so , gracefully alluded to the very valuable services of Bro . Price to the lodge , and
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the success of his year of office . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers for the year : Bros . W . G . Kent , S . W . ; VV . I . Harris , J . VV . ; VV . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . Wheatcroft , J . D . ; W . O . Welsford , D . C . ; J . Howell and J . Evans , A . D . C's ; T . M Clark , Org . ; A . A . Barnes , I . G . ; H . Matthews and E . L . Berry , Stwds . ;
and G Austin , Tyler . The Audit Committee ' s report vvas received and adopted , after which the lodge vvas closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet , among the visitors sitting down being Bros . J . P . Fitzgerald , 2168 ; H . Luff , 1624 j VV . Weston , 1624 ; J . E . Burman , 1572 ; C . Hurler , 2150 ; VV . Thomas , 2045 ; VV . H . Rice , 226 9 ; D . A . Mostyn , 216 S ; S . A . Caldvvard , 14 S 9 ; J . VV .
Sparrow , 14 S 9 ; A . E . Towers , 15 ; A . Lundie , 13 S 1 ; W . M . Mead , 1 S 05 ; J . D . Hunt , 15 ; W . J . Goode , 2096 ; R . Bird , S 69 ; C . Butcher , 1728 ; J . Greenway , 1310 ; J . G . Churchill , 1507 ; W . Fowler , 1728 ; W . Hamlyn , 1622 ; W . VV . Futcher , 1365 ; H . Marks , 1349 J A - Edwards , 214 S ; H . Tildesley , 1585 ; F . T . Ridpath , 1790 and 2096 ; E . Stimson , 15 ; VV . Truman , 957 ; J . Hopps , 1900 ; R . P .
J . Laundy , 2309 ; J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; A . treeman , 1614 ; VVm . T . Massey , 160 and 1928 ; F . Smith , 1963 ; S . A . Cooper , 1637 ; K . D . Cummings , 216 S ; R . W . Steggles , 19 S 7 ; R . P . Stevens , 901 ; and N . Robinson . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft . " In proposing the second toast , that of " The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the VV . M . said he ventured to think that the success of Freemasonry vvas in a great measure due to the interest his Royal Highness took in the Craft , and he had done probably more than anybody else for the good of the Craft . The toast having been enthusiastically received , The Worshipful Master rose to propose " The Health of
the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , aud the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said they all knew what they owed to the Grand Officers , and the valuable assistance they always rendered to them , and of their willingness to come amongst them whenever it was possible . He had hoped that evening to have seen Bros . Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; Augustus Harris , G . Treas . j and George
Everett , G . Treas . nominate , but those brethren were unable to be present . In proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " Bro . J . H . Price , I . P . M ., said he vvas sure that everybody who vvas associated with Bro . Potter in Masonry and in daily life loved him , and they were delighted to see him in the position in which he vvas that night . They all hoped
that he might nave health and strength to pertorm the duties of that office ; if he had health lie would pe > tonn his duties in the right way . The VV . vl . ' s geniality , kindness , and courtesy must have been felt by everyone , and it needed no words ot his ( Bro . Priee ) to tell them that they were only doing an honour tvnich was due to the vV . M . in electing him to that position . The vV . M . saw his way through
his duties , and Bro . Price Concluded by saying he hoped he should have tne privilege ot seeing tne W .. VI . do the duties of his office during tne year . In responding , the vVorshipful Master thanked the I . P . M . most sincerely for the way he had propose ! the toast , and the brethren lor the cordial manner in which they had received it . They had heard so much of his voice that evening
that he vvouid not trouble them with a long speech , for 11 he were to speak for a week he cou . d not tell them now grateful he was lor their kindness to mm . In putting mm in that position , the only assurance he could give them was that he would do his Dest ; he could not do more . " The I . P . M . and Installing Master " vvas the next toast . The W . M . said , in proposing it , tnat he wished it c mid oe
proposed by someone mucn more qualified to give the lionour to it which vvas due . If the I . P . M . would excuse him in saying so , he thought Bro . Price had fairly excelled himself during his year . For his valuable services he ( the W . M ) had tne great pleasme ot presenting to the I . P . M . a second jewel which had been unanimously voted by the brethren . Bro . Price would have the sa istaction of
knowing that the jewel had been given him tor services well rendered . He deserved it , and as long as he lived , and all hoped he would live many years , he would have the satisfaction of saying he deserved it , he prized and honoured it . Bro . Price said he hardly knew how to reply in any adequate form for the kind way the toast had been proposed and received . His feelings at that moment were those of
sincere gratefulness , and when he said the lodge had worked as one he vvas sure he was speaking the truth . Bro . Price alluded to the consecration of the Emblematic Chapter , for which they had now 25 or 26 exaltees . He must admit he had done but his duty . He undertook to do his best , and conscientiously he had done it according to his capabilities , said he vvas pleased to leave the chair with the good opinion
ot the brethren . 'The toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said , was one which vvas always well received in the Emole . natic Lodge . They were always pleased to see them , and liked to se e them more often round their board . Bros . J . P . Fitzgerald , William Thomas , Cummings , Stevens , Nathan Robinson , Stunson , Butcher , Cooper ,
Mostyn , and Chas . Hurter responded . In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . said it was not mentioned in the lodge that he had undertaken to go up at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys as Steward . He wished to say the Institution required lunds very badly . He asked the brethren to give as mucn as they could , so that the
Emblematic Lodge should be in no way behind in representing the Charities . Bro . McLtod , the Secretary of the R . M . I , for Boys , in a very able and forcible speech , dwelt on the good the Institution vvas doing and of its present wants . He urged the brethren to give freely , so that the Institution might wipe off arrears and begin anew .
The toast of " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " vvas responded to by Bro . Fendick , 'Treas ., and Bro . Inglefield , P . M . Bro . VV . G . Kent , S . VV ., responded to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " proposed by the VV . M ., and the Tyler s toast closed the proceedings .
I he following ladies and gentlemen having kindly tendered their valuable services appeared during the evening : Mr . Frank Percival , Bro . Howard Reynolds , Bro . harry Freeman , Mr . Paul de Lara , Mr . Giles , Mr . Dudley Causton , Mr . Norman Appleton , Miss St . Quinten , Miss Marie Le Blanc , Mr . Theodore Distin , and Bro . VV . J . Harris , J . VV .
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P M . ' 62 ; ^ •Steer , 12 S 7 ; W . Lincoln , S . W . 534 ; S . Cooper , P . M . 1647 ; G . Rawle , P . M . 16 S 5 ; T . C . Allengaim , P 5 S : Frank Langdon , S . W . 214 ; F . Southerland , P . M . Grand Stewards' Lodge ; J . H . Pasmore , 2205 ; R . '' . Stevens , 901 ; W . Omney , LP . VI . 129 G ; J . Moor , i . 13 ; J- W . Norris , 733 ; and E . Whitworth , 704 . The lodge being opened , the minutes of the last meeting
read and confirmed , and the report of the Audit Committee adopted , the ballot was taken for Messrs . Wm . Faulkner , James Wright , and Arthur George Theobald , who were afterwards duly initiated . Bros . Almeida and Bowden were raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Captain Ralph Harvey Lyon , S . VV ., being presented , was installed in the chair of K . S ., and appointed and invested his officers as
follows : Bros . Surridge , S . VV . ; Le Y . D . Anley , J . VV . ; 1 . Mander , P . M ., Treas . ; Aithur E . Taylor , P . M ., Sec ; Haworth ( by deputy ) , S . D . ; H . P . Anley , J . D . ; lourden , I . G . j C . J . Richardson , P . M ., Org . ; Dr . S . Lloyd , P . M ., D . C . ; Reside , A . D . C ; VV . H . Munday , P . M ., and W . Parker , P . M ., Stwds . ; and Potter , Tyler . The ceremonies were worked in a most able and impressive manner
by Bro . C . H . Chauffourier . Bro . Johnson , Deputy Grand Master ( S . C ) , India , who , on entering the lodge as a visitor was saluted according to his rank , vvas elected an honorary member . A Past Master ' s jewel vvas presented to the I . P . M ., and a Past Master ' s collar and jewel to Bro . I . Leach Barrett .
The proposition of a gentleman for initiation at the next meeting brought the arduous labours of the evening to a close , and after something like four hours continuous work the brethren were quite ready for , and did ample justice to , the banquet prepared for them in the adjoining establishment .
Great Northern Lodge ( No . 12 S 7 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., when members and visitors attended to the number of about 105 to celebrate its coming of age . The former included Bros . J . Paul , VV . M . ; H . Bell , S . W . ; Rev . j . H . Rose , Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; F . Osborne , S . D . j C . Kempton , P . M ., D . of C . ;
[ . Baston , I . G . ; f . Owen , P . M . ; K . Cane , P . M . ; H . J , ' Reid , P . M . ; j . B . Lancaster , P . M . ; J . Elgar , P . M . ; J . Hemming , P . M . ; E . Lancaster , P . M .: P . J . Jupe , P . M . ; James Terry , P . G . Sword Bearer , Sec . R . M . Benevolent Institution ; and many others . Visitors Bros . R . C . Wilson , J . D . 766 ; H . Needing , P . M . 140 ; C . Tuckvvood , 16 79 : B . Stone , P . M . 6 < j ; R . A . Bradshaw .
1 S 02 ; VV . Jordan , 170 S ; J . H . Marsh , 1 S 92 ; C . J . Turner , P . M . 157 ; J . Avery , P . VI . 511 ; VV . E . Wellby , J . W . 538 ; H . Massey , P . M . 619 ; C Lloyd , 1141 ; M . T . Tuck , J . W . 1343 ; C . F . Benneritz , 2030 ; A . Portway , P . M . 1769 ; R . S . Richeter , 1706 ; H . H . Nuding , W . M . 1924 ; C Wheeler , 1329 ; K . H . Paul , P . M . 1 97 , P . G . S . ; W . Lloyd , W . M . 145 ; H . T . Rouchetti , 1 GS 7 ; J . M . Cabe , 1200 ;
VV . Baker , 2205 ; A . flint , 2012 ; E . H . Gale Crovvdy , VV . M . 2317 ; VV . Parker , P . M . 1851 ; G . A . Fletcher , P . M . 1 S 0 ; J . H . Rutnerington , J . D . 1 . 64 S ; F . Bevan ; VV . VV . Lee , S . W . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge being opened , and the minutes confirmed , Messrs . G . Scarman and W . Northam were impressively initiated into Freemasonry . Bro . Henry Bell vvas then installed into
the chair as W . M . by Bro . J . Paul , and invested his officers as follows : Bros . G . Flint , S . W . ; F . Osborne , J . W . ; Rev . J . R . Rose , Chap . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., Sec ; G . Ridout , S . D . ; J . Bastow , J . D . ; C . Kempton , P . M ., D . C ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; C . Davis , I . G . j H . T . Reid , P . M ., Steward ;
Doughty , A . D . C . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . An able rendering of the addresses by the Installing Master , Bro . Paul , I . P . M ., and the adoption of a highly satisfactory Auditors ' report concluded the business of the lodge . The brethren afterwards assembled in the Crown Room , Freemasons Tavern , where an excellent banquet was enjoyed , and the usual toasts honoured .
Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said that when the VV . M . spoke of the late Earl of Carnarvon he was speaking of as good and true a man as it vvas possible to know , and one who did more to cement the bonds of Masonry than any man who had lived during the past 100 years . In Australia the late Pro Grand Master cemented the District Grand Lodges into one Grand Lodge ,
and they all owed him a debt of gratitude for such a splendid task . On behalf of the Grand Officers he thanked them for the compliment paid that body , and hoped that that lodge , which that night celebrated its coming of age , would have a long and prosperous career in the future , and at its centenary meeting might the recollections of its 21 st anniversary be regarded in such a way that it would give
the brethren of the lodge the impression that the founders were not unmindful of the duties devolving upon thein , and that they carried them out in a proper manner . Bro . J . Paul , I . P . M ., in proposing " I he Health of the W . M ., " said that Bro . Bell in undertaking the duties of the 22 nd Master would do his utmost to uphold the good name and good working of the lodge . The VV . M . vvas a
regular attendant at the lodge of instruction , which vvas the proper school where the working of Freemasonry was learned , and had met with his due reward in being installed as the VV . M . of their Iodge . He ( the I . P . M . ) appreciated a similar honour a year ago , and that evening he appreciated the honour of installing such a good Mason into the chair . If a Mason attended regularly at lodges of
instruction and took an interest in the ritual they knew he would Ptuve himself a good Mason . Bro . Bell had done all that , and the members would be pleased with his working . . Bro . H . Bell , VV . M ., in reply said the events of the evening had served to remind him of a good many years ago when a boy stepped up to receive his first good conduct prize . He vvas that little boy , and he remembered with what feelings of awe and proud satisfaction he stepped
up to the chair to receive the coveted distinction conferred upon him , but he never knew why he had been successful heyond the fact that he had done the best he could . On the pretent occasion the boy vvas reflected in the man , for 58 he stood there , some ieelmgs which thrilled him then now somewhat filled his breast , and he felt that the honour received
vvas altogether beyond his merits . He , however , undertook , and wa- determined as previously to do all that ay in his power to enhance the reputation of his school ? nd his lodge . He remembered the kindly assistance and instruction he received from his masters , and he bad to mank the Past Masters for all the kindly help he had received from them . He had also to thank Bro . Paul and e brethren for the hearty manner in which they had drunk
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his health , and which reminded him of the flattering approval of his masters and the applause of his fellow scholars in those happy by-gone days . " The Initiates" vvas next cordially given , and responded to by Bros . Scarman and Northam . The Worshipful Master then said he had to perform a little ceremony , which he sincerely wished vvas placed in
more able hands . It would be within the recollection of every brother present at the November meeting that Bro . Steer proposed , the J . VV . seconded , and it vvas resolved unanimously that the founders should be decorated . The two months that had elapsed had been used in preparing the two handsome jewels which he proposed to pin on the breasts of Bros . Webb , P . M ., and Reid , P . M . He would
call the attention of the brethren to the fact that those two brethren were the only remaining founders , and he did not know of any function in Freemasonry which had given him greater or more genuine pleasure than to be the channel through which those gifts were to pass . They were celebrating the coming of age of the lodge , and the past 21 years had seen Bros . Webb and Reid , month in
and month out , constantly in attendance , always ready and willing to bring their great experience to bear for the interests of the lodge , and ever watchful that the child which they had brought into the world should continue in the paths of virtue , and should be efficiently brought up . The lodge figuratively shook Bros . Webb and Reid by the hand , and wished them long life , prosperity , and many years to be
with the lodge , and when the time came for those two worthy brethren to give up the gavel , he felt sure that St . Peter , who keeps the keys , would not refuse them admittance into the Grand Lodge above , where the world ' s Great Architect lives and reigns for ever . They would be pleased to hear a few words from Bro . James Terry , who performed the ceremony of consecration 21 years ago .
Bro . H . T . Reid , P . M ., having returned thanks , said he had no hesitation in saying that the jewel given to him and the cordial greeting he had received would go a long way towards colouring the rest of his life a little brighter . He believed his steps in life , after that compliment , would be a little lighter , and he thought that in al lprobability he should be a little prouder . For the very kind way in which
the VV . M . had spoken of them , he thought he ought to give some return , and the return he had to offer was to advise any brother who , for his future happiness , vvas desirous of doing something that would bring comfort to him in middle age , he did not mind whispering that the best thing he could do if , anticipating a return , vvas to found a lodge . He vvas happy to say that , having been a
constant attendant at the lodge for 21 years , the whole of his experience had left him without a single regret . He certainly had one regret , which was that someone else who helped to f' -rm the lodge , and whom they loved very sincerely , had gone from them . Any man might well be proud to have helped in founding such an insu ' tution as that lodge , which was stalwart in its growth and with
broad shoulders , but , not only that , it vvas a lodge with good manners and good credit . Reasonably they were proud of such a lodge , for Masonry was practised in its pure form , and the Charities had benefited by hundreds of pounds . The contemplation of the jewel presented to him would do something towards making him happier all his life , and would remind him of the 21 years of happy
Masonry he had spent in the lodge . Bro . S . Webb , P . M ., Treas ., also replied , and said the founders had always endeavoured to thebe ^ tof their ability to maintain the honour and dignity of the lodge . Thelodge vvas established by Bro . Keid and himself , and his colleagues were initiated by him whilst Master of the Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . He hoped the Iodge would go on and
prosper for the next 21 years as well as it had during the past term . There could be no doubt in the mind of any brother present that the lodge had succeeded , and vvas in a good financial condition . He vvas most anxious that the general prosperity should be maintained . He thanked them very much for the jewel , which he should consider a memento as
long as he lived . It would not be long before he proposed a resolution to give more money to the Charities . They had always given 5 per cent , from their receipts , but he hoped they would give 10 per cent . They were Vice-Presidents of all the Institutions , but he trusted that before 10 years had passed they would be Presidents . Bro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., having responded ,
Ihe Installing and Immediate Past Master" was proposed by the Worshipful Master , who remarked that the work of Bro . Paul , I . P . M ., had been so recently in evidence that it would be impossible to say anything to enhance their good opinion of him . During Bro . Paul ' s Mastership they had had a good year , and a most successful financial year of the lodge . The
I . P . M . had presided in an amiable manner , with a quiet dignity , and an unmistakeable desire to make them happy . It therefore afforded him ( the W . M . ) great pleasure to pin the Past Master ' s jewel upon Bro . Paul ' s breast , and to express the wish that he would long be spared to give them the benefit of his great experience . Bro . J . Paul , I . P . M ., said that date would always be a
red-letter day in his memory . He felt he had arrived at he acme of his profession , and had attained the highest position in the lodge , and he vvas gratified to hear he had performed his duties to their satisfaction . He had done his best , as he promised , for the interests of the lodge , and if anything more was expected or desired , he vvas willing to fulh ' l any office required .
" 1 he Visitors" vvas acknowledged by Bros . Paul , Lloyd , Nuding , and Stone , and the Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings . Under the direction of Bro . J . C . Smith , P . M ., Organist , an excellent programme of music vvas carried out by Bros . F . Bevan , W . . Lloyd , S . Webb , P . M ., Peck . Shuter , and others .
Emblematic Lodge ( No . 1321 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Thursday , the 15 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge . Bro . J . H . Price , W . M ., presided , and was supported by , among others , Bros . F . J . Potter , S . W . and VV . M elect ; W . G . Kent , J . W . ; and H . Esling , I . P . M .
i he minutes of the last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . F . J . Potter vvas then installed as W . M . for the ensumg year , the ceremony being very ably and creditably periormed by Bro . J . H . Pi ice . The newlyinstalled W . M . then presented Bro . Price with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and , in doing so , gracefully alluded to the very valuable services of Bro . Price to the lodge , and
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the success of his year of office . The VV . M . then invested the following as his officers for the year : Bros . W . G . Kent , S . W . ; VV . I . Harris , J . VV . ; VV . B . Fendick , P . M ., Treas . ; R . G . Cooper , P . M ., Sec ; G . E . Grimes , S . D . ; J . Wheatcroft , J . D . ; W . O . Welsford , D . C . ; J . Howell and J . Evans , A . D . C's ; T . M Clark , Org . ; A . A . Barnes , I . G . ; H . Matthews and E . L . Berry , Stwds . ;
and G Austin , Tyler . The Audit Committee ' s report vvas received and adopted , after which the lodge vvas closed . The brethren then partook of an excellent banquet , among the visitors sitting down being Bros . J . P . Fitzgerald , 2168 ; H . Luff , 1624 j VV . Weston , 1624 ; J . E . Burman , 1572 ; C . Hurler , 2150 ; VV . Thomas , 2045 ; VV . H . Rice , 226 9 ; D . A . Mostyn , 216 S ; S . A . Caldvvard , 14 S 9 ; J . VV .
Sparrow , 14 S 9 ; A . E . Towers , 15 ; A . Lundie , 13 S 1 ; W . M . Mead , 1 S 05 ; J . D . Hunt , 15 ; W . J . Goode , 2096 ; R . Bird , S 69 ; C . Butcher , 1728 ; J . Greenway , 1310 ; J . G . Churchill , 1507 ; W . Fowler , 1728 ; W . Hamlyn , 1622 ; W . VV . Futcher , 1365 ; H . Marks , 1349 J A - Edwards , 214 S ; H . Tildesley , 1585 ; F . T . Ridpath , 1790 and 2096 ; E . Stimson , 15 ; VV . Truman , 957 ; J . Hopps , 1900 ; R . P .
J . Laundy , 2309 ; J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . I . B . ; A . treeman , 1614 ; VVm . T . Massey , 160 and 1928 ; F . Smith , 1963 ; S . A . Cooper , 1637 ; K . D . Cummings , 216 S ; R . W . Steggles , 19 S 7 ; R . P . Stevens , 901 ; and N . Robinson . The Worshipful Master proposed " The Queen and the Craft . " In proposing the second toast , that of " The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of VVales , " the VV . M . said he ventured to think that the success of Freemasonry vvas in a great measure due to the interest his Royal Highness took in the Craft , and he had done probably more than anybody else for the good of the Craft . The toast having been enthusiastically received , The Worshipful Master rose to propose " The Health of
the D . G . M ., the Earl of Lathom , aud the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He said they all knew what they owed to the Grand Officers , and the valuable assistance they always rendered to them , and of their willingness to come amongst them whenever it was possible . He had hoped that evening to have seen Bros . Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; Augustus Harris , G . Treas . j and George
Everett , G . Treas . nominate , but those brethren were unable to be present . In proposing "The Health of the Worshipful Master , " Bro . J . H . Price , I . P . M ., said he vvas sure that everybody who vvas associated with Bro . Potter in Masonry and in daily life loved him , and they were delighted to see him in the position in which he vvas that night . They all hoped
that he might nave health and strength to pertorm the duties of that office ; if he had health lie would pe > tonn his duties in the right way . The VV . vl . ' s geniality , kindness , and courtesy must have been felt by everyone , and it needed no words ot his ( Bro . Priee ) to tell them that they were only doing an honour tvnich was due to the vV . M . in electing him to that position . The vV . M . saw his way through
his duties , and Bro . Price Concluded by saying he hoped he should have tne privilege ot seeing tne W .. VI . do the duties of his office during tne year . In responding , the vVorshipful Master thanked the I . P . M . most sincerely for the way he had propose ! the toast , and the brethren lor the cordial manner in which they had received it . They had heard so much of his voice that evening
that he vvouid not trouble them with a long speech , for 11 he were to speak for a week he cou . d not tell them now grateful he was lor their kindness to mm . In putting mm in that position , the only assurance he could give them was that he would do his Dest ; he could not do more . " The I . P . M . and Installing Master " vvas the next toast . The W . M . said , in proposing it , tnat he wished it c mid oe
proposed by someone mucn more qualified to give the lionour to it which vvas due . If the I . P . M . would excuse him in saying so , he thought Bro . Price had fairly excelled himself during his year . For his valuable services he ( the W . M ) had tne great pleasme ot presenting to the I . P . M . a second jewel which had been unanimously voted by the brethren . Bro . Price would have the sa istaction of
knowing that the jewel had been given him tor services well rendered . He deserved it , and as long as he lived , and all hoped he would live many years , he would have the satisfaction of saying he deserved it , he prized and honoured it . Bro . Price said he hardly knew how to reply in any adequate form for the kind way the toast had been proposed and received . His feelings at that moment were those of
sincere gratefulness , and when he said the lodge had worked as one he vvas sure he was speaking the truth . Bro . Price alluded to the consecration of the Emblematic Chapter , for which they had now 25 or 26 exaltees . He must admit he had done but his duty . He undertook to do his best , and conscientiously he had done it according to his capabilities , said he vvas pleased to leave the chair with the good opinion
ot the brethren . 'The toast of "The Visitors , " the W . M . said , was one which vvas always well received in the Emole . natic Lodge . They were always pleased to see them , and liked to se e them more often round their board . Bros . J . P . Fitzgerald , William Thomas , Cummings , Stevens , Nathan Robinson , Stunson , Butcher , Cooper ,
Mostyn , and Chas . Hurter responded . In proposing the toast of " The Masonic Charities , " the W . M . said it was not mentioned in the lodge that he had undertaken to go up at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys as Steward . He wished to say the Institution required lunds very badly . He asked the brethren to give as mucn as they could , so that the
Emblematic Lodge should be in no way behind in representing the Charities . Bro . McLtod , the Secretary of the R . M . I , for Boys , in a very able and forcible speech , dwelt on the good the Institution vvas doing and of its present wants . He urged the brethren to give freely , so that the Institution might wipe off arrears and begin anew .
The toast of " The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary , " vvas responded to by Bro . Fendick , 'Treas ., and Bro . Inglefield , P . M . Bro . VV . G . Kent , S . VV ., responded to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " proposed by the VV . M ., and the Tyler s toast closed the proceedings .
I he following ladies and gentlemen having kindly tendered their valuable services appeared during the evening : Mr . Frank Percival , Bro . Howard Reynolds , Bro . harry Freeman , Mr . Paul de Lara , Mr . Giles , Mr . Dudley Causton , Mr . Norman Appleton , Miss St . Quinten , Miss Marie Le Blanc , Mr . Theodore Distin , and Bro . VV . J . Harris , J . VV .