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present : Bros . W . F . Hughes , W . M . ; J . Ellwood , S . W . ; G . VVestman , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Kew , P . M ., Sec ; Walter Dickeson , P . M . ; H . A . Lovett , P . M . ; L . Dettmer , P . M . ; A . E . Hughes , S . D . ; F . J . Hughes , Stwd . ; H . Btinkraann , M . C . ; J . Herbert Kew , Assist . D . C ; J . W . Cain and W . G . Baker , Musical Directors . The usual routine business having
been disposed of , Bro . Ungar was raised and Bro . Bryant was passed , after which Bro . Elhvood was presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair of the lodge . He appointed the following as his officers : Bros . C . G . VVestman , S . W . ; A . Hughes , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Kew , P . M ., Sec ; C . Mulvey , S . D . ; j . Gittens , j . O . ; H . Brinkmann , l . G . ;
F . Hughes , Assist . Sec ; J . H . Kew , D . C ; W . Baker , A . D . C ; W . Dickeson , P . M ., Stwd . ; J . Cain and J . Bromley , Mus . Dirs . ; and Whiting , P . M . S 7 , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Messrs . Thos . Simkins , Charles Edward Oscar Walker , James Watts , and Wm . James were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the newly-installed Master . A joining member was elected , and formally welcomed as a member of the
lodge by the W . M ., who , in a few words , expressed the p leasure he and the other brethren of the lodge experienced in welcoming their new member . Auditors for the Benevolent Fund having been appointed , it was announced that after the next meeting of the lodge a soiree would be held , at which ladies would be welcome . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to
be placed on the list of the W . M ., who will act as Steward at the coming festival of that Institution , and aftec the transaction of some other business lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and at its conclusion the usual toasts were honoured . "The Health of the Queen " having been enthusiastically drunk , ~ The Worshipful Master proposed "The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " This toast , he said , was sure of as hearty a welcome as had been accorded to the previous one . The brethren all knew the great interest his Royal Highness took in the welfare of the Craft . Anything he could do for its welfare he was only too willing to perform . He could not , of course , be present at all the meetings where he would be welcomed or where he would
like to be , but as far as was possible he did everything needed for the welfare of Freemasonry . "The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were next toasted . The W . M . said the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and the other brethren comprised in this toast took a great interest in Freemasonry . It would , indeed , be a hard task
for the Grand Master were it not for the Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M ., who well and worthily perform many of the duties which would without them devolve on the head of the Order . The I . P . M ., Bro . Hughes , next assumed the gavel . The special toast he had to propose that night was a most important one ; indeed , no other proposed , or to be proposed ,
that evening was of so important a character to the members of the Manchester Lodge , it being that of " The Present W . M . " It was gratifying to the members of the lodge to know that the brother who had that night been installed as Master was capable of carrying out the duties attached to the office in a manner creditable to himself and the members of the lodge generally . He felt he could not
say sufficient in pratse of Bro . Ellwood ; but would call on the brethren to drink to his very good health , long life , and prosperity . The Worshipful Master tendered his thanks for the very kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received . As the proposer of the toast had said , he should do all that lay in his power to advance the interests of the lodge . He trusted the Great Architect of the Universe
would give him health and strength to carry out the work of his office as ably as the members might desire it carried out , and that when the time for his retirement came round the brethren would be able to say he had done his duty . He remembered that on the night of his initiation in the Manchester Lodge , when Bro . Lovett occupied the chair , he had said that from his brief experience of Freemasonry it would
be his desire to rise to the office of Master . He had never lost sight of that ambition , and now that he had risen to the dignity of ruler he could but heartily thank the brethren for the way in which they had elected him to the post , and for the hearty reception they had accorded him on the first occasion he had presided over the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of his
Predecesser , Bro . Hughes , the Installing Master of the Evening . " Bro . Hughes had performed the ceremony of installation most creditably , and had shown his ability in the other work required of him during his term of office . In having so able a brother sitting on his left , the W . M . felt he should at all times be sure of any assistance he might require , and there were times when the best of them needed a little
prompting . He had much pleasure in presenting to Bro . Hughes the very handsome emblem of past services , which had been voted to him by the members of the lodge . He ftlt that Bro . Hughes had eminently deserved the honour conferred on him , and , in presenting the jewel , he hoped he might be spared to wear it out . Bro . Hughes tendered his thanks for the very kind manner
in which the toast had been proposed , for its hearty reception , and for the handsome jewel which had just been presented to him . It was a great gratification to him to know that his year of office had ended so satisfactorily as it appeared to have done , and that the brethren were satisfied with what he had done as Master of the Manchester Lodge . He trusted the lodge would continue in its present state of
efficiency . Much of the success of a lodge depended on the W . M . ; but still more on the way in which the brethren rallied round their ruler . Wishing prosperity for the lodge , he again thanked the brethren for their many kindnesses to him . The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiates . " Without initiates the lodge would soon go
down , but such was hardly to be expected in the case of the Manchester Lodge if they went on as they had begun their present year , when they had had the pleasure of welcoming four initiates among them . The W . M . felt sure the Manchester Lodge would never suffer from a lack
of new members . For , although it was not possible for those in it to ask outsiders to join , yet they had many friends who were anxious to be admitted to the mysteries of Freemasonry , and who were well acquainted with the high standing of the Manchester Lodge . He heartily welcomed the four brethren who had been initiated that night .
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Bro . Simkins having returned his thanks , said he felt very proud to be admitted a member of the Manchester Lodge . He should at all times be pleased to be among the brethren , and do what he could to advance the welfare of Freemasonry . Bro . Walker thanked the brethren for the heartiness of the reception they had accorded him . He trusted that in
his after life he might do all that lay in his power to advance the interests and welfare of the Craft . Bro . Watts also thanked the brethren . He trusted he might follow in the footsteps of the Worshipful Maater , and attain to the highest position in the lodge . Bro . James felt the brethren had conferred a great honour on Wm that night . He hoped and trusted that he might
be long spared to be among them , and that he might so act as to become a thoroughly good Mason . The toast of " The Visistors " was next given , and to this several brethren responded . Bro . Goodchild had been especially delighted to see the way in which the ceremonies had been worked in the lodge .
Bro . Garratt was pleased to have been present . The installation ceremony had been most ably worked in a manner which any body of Masons might be proud of . He felt the Manchester Lodge would lose none of its lustre under the rule of its present Master , but that it would progress during the current year , as it had done in the past . He was sorry he had not been able to visit the lodge as
otten as he had been invited ; after the 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 W . M . of a lodge instal his successor , and to perform the ceremony 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 future of the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Marsh referred to the Stewardship of the W . M . for the Benevolent Institution , and fercibly 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 were associated with it , and he felt especial interest in its welfare . Bro . Morgan also replied . While thanking the brethren for their hearty reception , he regretted the cause which took him to the Manchester Lodge , in place of the late Bro . Levy , who had so long represented the Masonic Press at the meetings of the lodge . He concluded by hoping the
W . M . might have a prosperons 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 W . M . or any of the members in any way that lay in their power . task too hard
No was for them to attempt , but in the Manchester 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 accustomed to good rulers in the ftlanchester 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 the Institutions of the Order . Bro . Hopekirk , P . M ., in replying , said 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 also made a forcible appeal on behalf of the Institutions , and asked 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 on behalf of the Charities for those who were in distress and unable to plead for themselves .
" The Officers of the Lodge " was the ne : it toast . The Worshipful Master said he 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
successfully . Brc . Senior Warden was very pleased the Worshipful Master had appointed him to so important a post , and he trusted that he might discharge the duties attached to it as much to the satisfaction ot the 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 he hoped he
might merit the approval of the brethren when he was eligible for it . Bro . Junior Warden also replied , expressing his thanks . Bro . Kew , the Secretary of the lodge , followed . It was , he thought , well known that his desire was to help any of the members of the Manchester Lodge , 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 . Nathl . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; J . Weston , P . M . 1 C 02 ; E . W . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ! James Thorn , 957 ; J . Lawrence , 1788 ; I . Judge , 829 ; G . Moy , 1744 ; G . A . Garratt , P . M . 704 ; Charles H . Thomas , 1696 ; C . Peters , 575 ; I . 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 , 16 x 7 , W . M . 1900 ; VV . T . P . Montgomery , S . W . 1475 ; \ v ! Sitch , 1257 ; W . Holland , 141 ; A . Giddings , W . M . elect 144 6 ; G . W . Maisden , jun ., W . M . 1329 ; Cecil Collard , 8 ; H . T . Underwood , 7 S 0 ; Harry Ellis , 525 ; and others .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —On Tuesday evening , this old lodge held its installation meeting at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . E . H . Norden , W . M ., presided . The worthy brother was supported by a large array of P . M . ' sof the lodge , and his officers , numerous lay members , and a long list of visitors . Bro . H . J . Tuson was elected a joining member , after which Bro . Norden installed Bro . Alfred J . Henochsberg , P . M . 1502 , S . W . and W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the I ensuing year . The ceremony was most beautifully per-
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formed . The officers invested were Bros . S . Jacobs , S . W . R . I . Paton , J . W . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F ' Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . M . Haines , Chap . ; J . dc Mosquita , S . D . ; W . Hunter , J . D . ; J . Da Silva , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Hart , l . G . ; M . Bromet , A . O . C . ; S . Schmerl and J . Lichtenfeld , Stwds ; and Rawles , Tyler . When the ceremonies were completed , Bro . Henochsberg presented to Bro . Norden an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , and a Past Master ' s collar and ieivel ,
subscribed for by the brethren who were Bro . Norden's officers during his Mastership . The presentations were accompanied by an exceedingly neat speech by Bro . Henochsberg , in which he reminded Bro . Norden of the debt the lodge was under to him for his administration of
the lodge affairs during his year . Bro . Norden made an equally neat reply , and the lodge was then closed . A delightful banquet followed , after which the customary toasts were honoured .
At half-past five o ' clock the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , the company numbering upwards of 150 brethren and visitors . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , the W . M . expressed regret that Mr . Fredk . Paton , who had been engaged to undertake the direction of the musical arrangements of the evening , had unfortunately yesterday broken a blood vessel , and was unable to attend . Fortunately , however , they had one or two volunteers , who had agreed with their worthy J . W . to sing during the evening , and he hoped , under the circumstances , the company would extend to those friends their
kind indulgence . "The Health of the M . W . Grand Master" was next proposed and most enthusiastically received . In proposing " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . briefly observed that they were the righc men in the right places . They were honoured with the presence of four of them that night , and he associated with the toast the names of Bros , the Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., and Lewis Thomas .
P . A . D . C . Bro . the Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . C ., said , after the eloquent and expressive words which had fallen from the W . M . with regard to Lords Carnarvon and Lathom , he need scarcely say a single word . The Grand Officers deserved at their hands all honour , both as men and as Masons . He regarded it as a great privilege to be called upon to return thanks for the Grand Officers , and it was
a greater pleasure still to know thai , in whatever position they were placed by God's providence , they were always ready and able to do their duty . He felt particularly obliged to the W . M . for having spoken of him as indirectly connected with this lodge , inasmuch as he had the honour of taking a humble part in the consecration of the Chapter of Israel . He thanked Bro . Hogard , who had that night been mentioned by the W . M . as one who cemented , and he ( the speaker ) might add adorned , the chair , for having allowed him the privilege of being present
at a meeting of this ancient lodge . It was the first occasion he had done so , and he felt it a real pleasure , not because of the hospitality which had been shown to all , but for the effective manner in which the ritual had been carried out , both by the outgoing and incoming Masters . In a world marked b y divisions in politics , religions , and temperaments , as this was , marked by separations of all kinds , it was agreeable to find in a lodge ol this character a typical proof that Freemasonry combined all the elements of unitv . so that thev were able to meet totrether on the
grounds of perfect equality , and in perfect reverence and devotion to the great interests of a I that was holy and loyal with regard to their common country . He believed they met as a nation within a nation ; yet these two nations could join in worshipping one God , in paying obedience to one Sovereign , and in conducting , so tar as was pnssible , all their proceedings in subordination to one law—of obedience to the Queen and the laws of the country , thus carrying into social life those duties which bound them together as men of men , as well as Masons of Masons .
Bro . Lewis 1 nomas also responded , and , in the course of his remarks , observed he could not say this was the first time he had been present at the meetings of the good old Lodge of Israel . For many years he was the guest of their excellent Secretary , Bro . Hogard , and each time he came to this lodge he felt a greater endearment towards all the brethren and all their proceedings . Only last night he was present at the consecration of a new lodge , which ceremony was carried out with nreat splendour —Drurv
Lane Lodge—and from what he saw there he was fully convinced the Grand Officers were fully prepared to do their duty to the Craft . The Immediate Past Master then rose , and said for the first time since leaving the chair he took the gavel in his
hand , and they would all know it was for the purpose of proposing " The Health of their excellent Worshipful iMaster . " They all knew the working of Bro . Henochsberg , and it would be superfluous on his part to dilate upon his many admirable qualities . He had performed the duties of Mastership in another lodge , and had brought to London such a reputation with him , that it would be useless for him ( the speaker ) to say anything further . He had great pleasure in installing Bro . Henochsberg into the chaw that day , being an old friend of his who had worked
with him ever since they were schoolboys together . He was therefore very pleased and proud to see him in the exalted position he now occupied as Master of this lodge . He had just received a telegram from the Past Masters of the Lodge of Israel at Liverpool expressing to their W . M . their hearty good wishes .
The W . M ., who met with a cordial reception , said in rising to thank them for the hearty reception th " . y had given to the toast so eloquently proposed by their I . P . M . he did so most sincerely , and he deeply appreciated the enthusiastic manner with which the mention of his name had been received by the brethren . The proposer of the toast was good enough to say they had worked together since their schoolboy days , and that was a good many years ago—he hardly liked to say how many , but at least 30 years . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart
for having placed him in the proud and honourable position he now filled as Master of the lodge . It was 3 unitjuc position for a man to occupy , having twice served the office of Master of the Lodge of Israel . That lodge over which he first presided was formed on the lines of the old lodge ;
its bye-laws were drafted after their own ; and it was 10 years since he served the office of its second W . M , He was afraid they would be sadly disappointed with him during his year of office . ( No . ) Their I . P . M . had said that he ( the speaker ) brought a great reputation with him ;
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present : Bros . W . F . Hughes , W . M . ; J . Ellwood , S . W . ; G . VVestman , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; Jas . Kew , P . M ., Sec ; Walter Dickeson , P . M . ; H . A . Lovett , P . M . ; L . Dettmer , P . M . ; A . E . Hughes , S . D . ; F . J . Hughes , Stwd . ; H . Btinkraann , M . C . ; J . Herbert Kew , Assist . D . C ; J . W . Cain and W . G . Baker , Musical Directors . The usual routine business having
been disposed of , Bro . Ungar was raised and Bro . Bryant was passed , after which Bro . Elhvood was presented as W . M . elect , and duly installed into the chair of the lodge . He appointed the following as his officers : Bros . C . G . VVestman , S . W . ; A . Hughes , J . W . ; W . Hopekirk , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Kew , P . M ., Sec ; C . Mulvey , S . D . ; j . Gittens , j . O . ; H . Brinkmann , l . G . ;
F . Hughes , Assist . Sec ; J . H . Kew , D . C ; W . Baker , A . D . C ; W . Dickeson , P . M ., Stwd . ; J . Cain and J . Bromley , Mus . Dirs . ; and Whiting , P . M . S 7 , Tyler . At the conclusion of the installation ceremony , Messrs . Thos . Simkins , Charles Edward Oscar Walker , James Watts , and Wm . James were initiated into the mysteries of Freemasonry by the newly-installed Master . A joining member was elected , and formally welcomed as a member of the
lodge by the W . M ., who , in a few words , expressed the p leasure he and the other brethren of the lodge experienced in welcoming their new member . Auditors for the Benevolent Fund having been appointed , it was announced that after the next meeting of the lodge a soiree would be held , at which ladies would be welcome . The sum of 10 guineas was voted to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to
be placed on the list of the W . M ., who will act as Steward at the coming festival of that Institution , and aftec the transaction of some other business lodge was closed . A banquet followed , and at its conclusion the usual toasts were honoured . "The Health of the Queen " having been enthusiastically drunk , ~ The Worshipful Master proposed "The M . W . G . M .,
H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " This toast , he said , was sure of as hearty a welcome as had been accorded to the previous one . The brethren all knew the great interest his Royal Highness took in the welfare of the Craft . Anything he could do for its welfare he was only too willing to perform . He could not , of course , be present at all the meetings where he would be welcomed or where he would
like to be , but as far as was possible he did everything needed for the welfare of Freemasonry . "The Pro G . M ., the Deputy G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were next toasted . The W . M . said the Earl of Carnarvon , the Earl of Lathom , and the other brethren comprised in this toast took a great interest in Freemasonry . It would , indeed , be a hard task
for the Grand Master were it not for the Pro G . M . and the Deputy G . M ., who well and worthily perform many of the duties which would without them devolve on the head of the Order . The I . P . M ., Bro . Hughes , next assumed the gavel . The special toast he had to propose that night was a most important one ; indeed , no other proposed , or to be proposed ,
that evening was of so important a character to the members of the Manchester Lodge , it being that of " The Present W . M . " It was gratifying to the members of the lodge to know that the brother who had that night been installed as Master was capable of carrying out the duties attached to the office in a manner creditable to himself and the members of the lodge generally . He felt he could not
say sufficient in pratse of Bro . Ellwood ; but would call on the brethren to drink to his very good health , long life , and prosperity . The Worshipful Master tendered his thanks for the very kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received . As the proposer of the toast had said , he should do all that lay in his power to advance the interests of the lodge . He trusted the Great Architect of the Universe
would give him health and strength to carry out the work of his office as ably as the members might desire it carried out , and that when the time for his retirement came round the brethren would be able to say he had done his duty . He remembered that on the night of his initiation in the Manchester Lodge , when Bro . Lovett occupied the chair , he had said that from his brief experience of Freemasonry it would
be his desire to rise to the office of Master . He had never lost sight of that ambition , and now that he had risen to the dignity of ruler he could but heartily thank the brethren for the way in which they had elected him to the post , and for the hearty reception they had accorded him on the first occasion he had presided over the lodge . The W . M . next proposed "The Health of his
Predecesser , Bro . Hughes , the Installing Master of the Evening . " Bro . Hughes had performed the ceremony of installation most creditably , and had shown his ability in the other work required of him during his term of office . In having so able a brother sitting on his left , the W . M . felt he should at all times be sure of any assistance he might require , and there were times when the best of them needed a little
prompting . He had much pleasure in presenting to Bro . Hughes the very handsome emblem of past services , which had been voted to him by the members of the lodge . He ftlt that Bro . Hughes had eminently deserved the honour conferred on him , and , in presenting the jewel , he hoped he might be spared to wear it out . Bro . Hughes tendered his thanks for the very kind manner
in which the toast had been proposed , for its hearty reception , and for the handsome jewel which had just been presented to him . It was a great gratification to him to know that his year of office had ended so satisfactorily as it appeared to have done , and that the brethren were satisfied with what he had done as Master of the Manchester Lodge . He trusted the lodge would continue in its present state of
efficiency . Much of the success of a lodge depended on the W . M . ; but still more on the way in which the brethren rallied round their ruler . Wishing prosperity for the lodge , he again thanked the brethren for their many kindnesses to him . The Worshipful Master next proposed the toast of " The Initiates . " Without initiates the lodge would soon go
down , but such was hardly to be expected in the case of the Manchester Lodge if they went on as they had begun their present year , when they had had the pleasure of welcoming four initiates among them . The W . M . felt sure the Manchester Lodge would never suffer from a lack
of new members . For , although it was not possible for those in it to ask outsiders to join , yet they had many friends who were anxious to be admitted to the mysteries of Freemasonry , and who were well acquainted with the high standing of the Manchester Lodge . He heartily welcomed the four brethren who had been initiated that night .
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Bro . Simkins having returned his thanks , said he felt very proud to be admitted a member of the Manchester Lodge . He should at all times be pleased to be among the brethren , and do what he could to advance the welfare of Freemasonry . Bro . Walker thanked the brethren for the heartiness of the reception they had accorded him . He trusted that in
his after life he might do all that lay in his power to advance the interests and welfare of the Craft . Bro . Watts also thanked the brethren . He trusted he might follow in the footsteps of the Worshipful Maater , and attain to the highest position in the lodge . Bro . James felt the brethren had conferred a great honour on Wm that night . He hoped and trusted that he might
be long spared to be among them , and that he might so act as to become a thoroughly good Mason . The toast of " The Visistors " was next given , and to this several brethren responded . Bro . Goodchild had been especially delighted to see the way in which the ceremonies had been worked in the lodge .
Bro . Garratt was pleased to have been present . The installation ceremony had been most ably worked in a manner which any body of Masons might be proud of . He felt the Manchester Lodge would lose none of its lustre under the rule of its present Master , but that it would progress during the current year , as it had done in the past . He was sorry he had not been able to visit the lodge as
otten as he had been invited ; after the 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 W . M . of a lodge instal his successor , and to perform the ceremony 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 future of the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Marsh referred to the Stewardship of the W . M . for the Benevolent Institution , and fercibly 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 were associated with it , and he felt especial interest in its welfare . Bro . Morgan also replied . While thanking the brethren for their hearty reception , he regretted the cause which took him to the Manchester Lodge , in place of the late Bro . Levy , who had so long represented the Masonic Press at the meetings of the lodge . He concluded by hoping the
W . M . might have a prosperons 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 W . M . or any of the members in any way that lay in their power . task too hard
No was for them to attempt , but in the Manchester 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 accustomed to good rulers in the ftlanchester 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 the Institutions of the Order . Bro . Hopekirk , P . M ., in replying , said 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 also made a forcible appeal on behalf of the Institutions , and asked 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 on behalf of the Charities for those who were in distress and unable to plead for themselves .
" The Officers of the Lodge " was the ne : it toast . The Worshipful Master said he 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
successfully . Brc . Senior Warden was very pleased the Worshipful Master had appointed him to so important a post , and he trusted that he might discharge the duties attached to it as much to the satisfaction ot the 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 he hoped he
might merit the approval of the brethren when he was eligible for it . Bro . Junior Warden also replied , expressing his thanks . Bro . Kew , the Secretary of the lodge , followed . It was , he thought , well known that his desire was to help any of the members of the Manchester Lodge , 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 . Nathl . Goodchild , P . M . 704 ; J . Weston , P . M . 1 C 02 ; E . W . Scattergood , W . M . 753 ! James Thorn , 957 ; J . Lawrence , 1788 ; I . Judge , 829 ; G . Moy , 1744 ; G . A . Garratt , P . M . 704 ; Charles H . Thomas , 1696 ; C . Peters , 575 ; I . 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 , 16 x 7 , W . M . 1900 ; VV . T . P . Montgomery , S . W . 1475 ; \ v ! Sitch , 1257 ; W . Holland , 141 ; A . Giddings , W . M . elect 144 6 ; G . W . Maisden , jun ., W . M . 1329 ; Cecil Collard , 8 ; H . T . Underwood , 7 S 0 ; Harry Ellis , 525 ; and others .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —On Tuesday evening , this old lodge held its installation meeting at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon-street . Bro . E . H . Norden , W . M ., presided . The worthy brother was supported by a large array of P . M . ' sof the lodge , and his officers , numerous lay members , and a long list of visitors . Bro . H . J . Tuson was elected a joining member , after which Bro . Norden installed Bro . Alfred J . Henochsberg , P . M . 1502 , S . W . and W . M . elect , as Master of the lodge for the I ensuing year . The ceremony was most beautifully per-
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formed . The officers invested were Bros . S . Jacobs , S . W . R . I . Paton , J . W . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F ' Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; Rev . M . Haines , Chap . ; J . dc Mosquita , S . D . ; W . Hunter , J . D . ; J . Da Silva , P . M ., D . C . ; T . Hart , l . G . ; M . Bromet , A . O . C . ; S . Schmerl and J . Lichtenfeld , Stwds ; and Rawles , Tyler . When the ceremonies were completed , Bro . Henochsberg presented to Bro . Norden an elegant Past Master ' s jewel , voted by the lodge , and a Past Master ' s collar and ieivel ,
subscribed for by the brethren who were Bro . Norden's officers during his Mastership . The presentations were accompanied by an exceedingly neat speech by Bro . Henochsberg , in which he reminded Bro . Norden of the debt the lodge was under to him for his administration of
the lodge affairs during his year . Bro . Norden made an equally neat reply , and the lodge was then closed . A delightful banquet followed , after which the customary toasts were honoured .
At half-past five o ' clock the brethren sat down to an excellent banquet , the company numbering upwards of 150 brethren and visitors . The toast of " The Queen and the Craft" having been duly honoured , the W . M . expressed regret that Mr . Fredk . Paton , who had been engaged to undertake the direction of the musical arrangements of the evening , had unfortunately yesterday broken a blood vessel , and was unable to attend . Fortunately , however , they had one or two volunteers , who had agreed with their worthy J . W . to sing during the evening , and he hoped , under the circumstances , the company would extend to those friends their
kind indulgence . "The Health of the M . W . Grand Master" was next proposed and most enthusiastically received . In proposing " The Grand Officers , " the W . M . briefly observed that they were the righc men in the right places . They were honoured with the presence of four of them that night , and he associated with the toast the names of Bros , the Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . Chap ., and Lewis Thomas .
P . A . D . C . Bro . the Rev . R . Simpson , P . G . C ., said , after the eloquent and expressive words which had fallen from the W . M . with regard to Lords Carnarvon and Lathom , he need scarcely say a single word . The Grand Officers deserved at their hands all honour , both as men and as Masons . He regarded it as a great privilege to be called upon to return thanks for the Grand Officers , and it was
a greater pleasure still to know thai , in whatever position they were placed by God's providence , they were always ready and able to do their duty . He felt particularly obliged to the W . M . for having spoken of him as indirectly connected with this lodge , inasmuch as he had the honour of taking a humble part in the consecration of the Chapter of Israel . He thanked Bro . Hogard , who had that night been mentioned by the W . M . as one who cemented , and he ( the speaker ) might add adorned , the chair , for having allowed him the privilege of being present
at a meeting of this ancient lodge . It was the first occasion he had done so , and he felt it a real pleasure , not because of the hospitality which had been shown to all , but for the effective manner in which the ritual had been carried out , both by the outgoing and incoming Masters . In a world marked b y divisions in politics , religions , and temperaments , as this was , marked by separations of all kinds , it was agreeable to find in a lodge ol this character a typical proof that Freemasonry combined all the elements of unitv . so that thev were able to meet totrether on the
grounds of perfect equality , and in perfect reverence and devotion to the great interests of a I that was holy and loyal with regard to their common country . He believed they met as a nation within a nation ; yet these two nations could join in worshipping one God , in paying obedience to one Sovereign , and in conducting , so tar as was pnssible , all their proceedings in subordination to one law—of obedience to the Queen and the laws of the country , thus carrying into social life those duties which bound them together as men of men , as well as Masons of Masons .
Bro . Lewis 1 nomas also responded , and , in the course of his remarks , observed he could not say this was the first time he had been present at the meetings of the good old Lodge of Israel . For many years he was the guest of their excellent Secretary , Bro . Hogard , and each time he came to this lodge he felt a greater endearment towards all the brethren and all their proceedings . Only last night he was present at the consecration of a new lodge , which ceremony was carried out with nreat splendour —Drurv
Lane Lodge—and from what he saw there he was fully convinced the Grand Officers were fully prepared to do their duty to the Craft . The Immediate Past Master then rose , and said for the first time since leaving the chair he took the gavel in his
hand , and they would all know it was for the purpose of proposing " The Health of their excellent Worshipful iMaster . " They all knew the working of Bro . Henochsberg , and it would be superfluous on his part to dilate upon his many admirable qualities . He had performed the duties of Mastership in another lodge , and had brought to London such a reputation with him , that it would be useless for him ( the speaker ) to say anything further . He had great pleasure in installing Bro . Henochsberg into the chaw that day , being an old friend of his who had worked
with him ever since they were schoolboys together . He was therefore very pleased and proud to see him in the exalted position he now occupied as Master of this lodge . He had just received a telegram from the Past Masters of the Lodge of Israel at Liverpool expressing to their W . M . their hearty good wishes .
The W . M ., who met with a cordial reception , said in rising to thank them for the hearty reception th " . y had given to the toast so eloquently proposed by their I . P . M . he did so most sincerely , and he deeply appreciated the enthusiastic manner with which the mention of his name had been received by the brethren . The proposer of the toast was good enough to say they had worked together since their schoolboy days , and that was a good many years ago—he hardly liked to say how many , but at least 30 years . He thanked them from the bottom of his heart
for having placed him in the proud and honourable position he now filled as Master of the lodge . It was 3 unitjuc position for a man to occupy , having twice served the office of Master of the Lodge of Israel . That lodge over which he first presided was formed on the lines of the old lodge ;
its bye-laws were drafted after their own ; and it was 10 years since he served the office of its second W . M , He was afraid they would be sadly disappointed with him during his year of office . ( No . ) Their I . P . M . had said that he ( the speaker ) brought a great reputation with him ;