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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAPT : PROVINCIAL . MERCHANTS LODGE , No . 241 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge , which celebrated the centenary of its existence several years ago , and now occupies a conspicuous position in the extensive Province of West Lancashire , was held on Tuesday afternoon , 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , where there was a gathering of about 120 Brethren of varied ranks , a large number of Provincial Grand Officers being present .
The retiring Masonic chief Bro . Richard Brown concluded an excellent year's work by most effectively installing Bro . Robert William Richards as Worshipful Master for 1900-1901 . In the course of the proceedings Bro . R . Brown was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , an epergne , and suite of silver in recognition of his valuable aerviuea to the Merchants . "
After banquet a musical programme was given in the intervals between the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts .
MINERVA LODGE , No . 250 . THE annual festival of St . John was celebrated on the 25 th ult ., at the Minerva Rooms , Dagger Lane , Hull , when Bro . Erank Hall was installed .
There was a large company of visiting Brethren and a strong muster of the Lodge members . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . R . R . Hawley P . M ., assisted by the retiring Master Bro . John Watson and Past Masters L . E . Stephenson and J . T . Towler . The new Master invested his Officers .
A sumptuous installation banquet was provided at the close of the business by Bro . Feller , of the Imperial Hotel . The new Master occupied the chair and was well supported . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M ., in submitting that
of the Provincial Grt . nd Officers , stated that the Provincial Grand Lodge would visit Hull on the 5 th July , on the invitation of the Minerva Lodge , and he trusted on that occasion to have the support , not only of the Brethren of the Minerva , but also of the Brethren of the sister Lodges in Hull and the Province .
Bro . J . G . Wallis P . M . Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies briefly outlined the arrangements made for the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and trusted tbat the Brethren of the Province would help to make the gathering a success . Bro . M . C . Peck P . M . submitted the sentiment of the W . M . of the Minerva Lodge and the newly-appointed Officers . Speaking with reference
to the new Master , he congratulated the Lodge on having made a most judicious choice , being confident that Bro . Erank Hall would worthily support the dignity and honour of the Lodge and enhance its reputation . The W . M . and several Officers replied to the compliment . Bro . John Watson I . P . M . acknowledged the sentiment of the Immediate Past Master and the retiring Officers .
Other toasts followed , and what with song and sentiment the evening was thoroughly enjoyable , and a conspicuous success throughout .
* * * ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN LODGE , No . 1067 . rflHE annual festival was held on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., at the Town Hall , JL Newnham . The installation of Bro . Cbas . A . J . Hall S . W . was peiformed by Bro . G . D . Woodman , and the new W . M . afterwards invested the Officers . A banquet was subsequently served in tbe Town Hall , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
* * » DE SHURLAND LODGE , No . 1089 . ON Tuesday afternoon , 19 th ult ., Bro . George Thwaites , headmaster of the Mile Town Junior School at Sheerness , was installed into the Office of Worshipful Master . The installation ceremony took place in the Mann Memorial Hall , and the banquet at the Britannia Hotel .
DUNDAS LODGE , No . 1255 . FTTHE annual installation banquet took place on the 25 th ult ., at the A . Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . The recently-installed W . M . Bro . E . J . Jarvis presided , and was supported by his Officers .. and a full assembly of other Brethren . ' The usual Loyal toasts were honoured , after which , in responding on behalf of tbe Prov . Grand Lodge , Bro . J . B . ' Gover referred to the loss which the Province had sustained through the death of Bro . Brewer , of Barnstaple , a Mason who had set them ail a bright example .
The toast of the evening , the health of the W . M . Bro . E . J . Jarvis , was submitted by the S . W . Bro . F . Gover , who said they looked forward with confidence to the next twelve months whilst they had such a Brother to preside over the Lodge . They knew that Bro . Jarvis , whom they all respected and esteemed , would do his very best for Dundas .
Replying , Bro . Jarvis thanked the Brethren for the cordial manner in which they had drunk his health , and assured them that he fully appreciated the honour of ruling such an important Lodge . He looked forward to a successful year , characterised by the most harmonious feelings , as he was supported by well-tried Past Masters and energetic Officers . He should do his best to emulate the example set by their retiring Master Bro . H . Bulceel . . . In toatting the I . P . M . and the Past Masters , the W . M . regretted tbat ill-health accounted for the absence of the first-named , who was to have been
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presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , subscribed for by the Lodge , in token of their appreciation of valuable services rendered during the past year . Bros . Lavers , Botterell , and Potts responded . Eulogistic references were made to the services of the Treasurer Bro . J . Hammond and the Secretary Bro . W . H . Botterell . The last named responded , and other toasts followed .
LEBANON LODGE , No . 1326 . THE election meeting was held at the Railway Hotel Assembly Rooms , Foltbam , on Saturday , 16 th ult ., when Bro . Gordan Lamer W . M presided over a large attendance . Mr . Charles Cronin was initiated into the Craft , and there were three
passings . The new W . M . was elected , and the installation was fixed for the 21 st July . In view of the fact that there are three candidates awaiting initiation , it was decided to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday , 5 th inst . * * *
ROLL CALL LODGE , No . 2523 . THE quarterly meeting was held at the Oddfellows Hall , Hounslow , on Thursday , 14 th ult ., when Bro . J . Price W . M . presided over a large attendance Bro . E . C . P . Hodgkinson was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Saunders was elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . H . Dulfy Tyler . Bra . Ralph Grist was appointed Secretary of the Lodge , in place of Bro . W . A . Jutton , who is serving at the front . The installation takes place next Thursday .
ALDERMASTON LODGE , No . 2760 . MEMBERS of tbe Lodges in Berkshire and adjacent Provinces assembled in goodly numbers in the picturesque village of Aldermaston on Wednesday afternoon , 20 th ult ., on the occasion of the installation of the Senior Warden of this Lodge Bro . Thomas Salway Cambridge as Worshipful Master , in succession to Bro . Charles E . Keyser , of Aldermaston Court , who was the chief Pounder of the Lodge . The Brethren , who arrived between three and four o'clock , met with a cordial reception at the hands of the W . M ., the W . M .-electand other Officers of the Lodge .
, The Lodge was opened by Bro . Keyser about four o'clock , in the large room at the Hind ' s Head Hotel , where in byegone days the families of the district were wont to meet occasionally for a dance . After the usual preliminaries Bro . Bonny Secretary read the report and balance-sheet of the first year ' s working of the Lodge , which appeared to be in a flourishing condition , financially and otherwise . The membership
already numbered thirty-four , and on this occasion several new members were proposed . In connection with the Lodge a benevolent fund had been formed , and the sum of £ 2 , 2 s was voted therefrom , in aid of the distressed Masons in the Transvaal . During the past twelve months a contribution of ten guineas had been made from the Lodge funds to each of the three great Masonic Charities . The report was unanimously adopted , on the proposal of Bro . Fergusonseconded by Bro . Prince .
, The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , being performed in an impressive manner by the outgoing Master , who was complimented upon the complete way in which the ritual of the Order was carried out . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then appointed and invested the Lodge Officers for the ensuing year .
The next item on the agenda was the presentation to Bro . Keyser of a valuable Masonic jewel , in recognition of the eminent services he had rendered to the Lodge . This duty devolved upon the W . M . Bro . Cambridge , who observed that most of the Brethren present knew how keenly Brother Keyser took up the suggestion to form a summer Lodge at Aldermaston , and also with what energy and liberality he took the necessary steps to carry out
the proposal . Several well-known Brethren gave their cordial support to the scheme , and the result was a splendid success . Indeed , it rarely happened that a Masonic Lodge commenced its career under such favourable auspices as the Aldermaston Lodge . They had had the advantage of being presided over during the past year by Bro . Keyser , who had set a very high stand a . 'd of efficiency before them . His remarkable zeal and great benevolence in the
cause of Masonry were familiar to all who took an interest in the welfare of the Craft , and it was within his personal knowledge that Bro . Keyser devoted a considerable portion of his life and energies in advancing the best interests of the Masonic Order . They were all agreed that it was a great privilege and honour to have had Bro . Keyser as the first Master of the Aldermaston Lodge ,
and on behalf of the Brethren he had the pleasure of handing to Bro . Keyser a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of their appreciation of the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties as W . M . of the Lodge . They desired to tender him their best wishes , and to express their hope that he might long be spared to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Craft .
Bro . Keyser , who on rising was greeted with applause , assured the W . M . and Brethren that he valued the presentation very highly . He could only say tbat he had occupied the chair of W . M . in a number of Lodges in different parts of the country , and he had always endeavoured to fulfil his duties to the best of his ability . He trusted that this would prove only the first of a series of jewels presented for good Masonic work performed by successive Masters of
the Aldermaston Lodge . Bro . Keyser assured the Brethren that it would give him much pleasure to occupy the office of Treasurer of the Lodge , on behalf of Colonel Gerald Ricardo . until the gallant officer's return from South Africa . He had ' the pleasure of receiving a letter a few days ago from Colonel Bicardo , who no doubt wrote it with the idea of its reaching him just before the present gathering . In that letter Colonel Eicardo desired him to mention
to the Brethren that he often had the Aldermaston Lodge in memory , and hoped to rejoin them all as soon as the war was over . He was glad to say that Col , Ricardo wars filling a post at Kimberley which must be quite congenial to his feelings . He had been appointed to look after the supply of horses for the army . The Colonel was a very good judge of a horse , and there
could be no doubt that bo would fill the responsible position in question with advantage to the army and entire credit to himself . Bro . Keyser suggested that immediately after the Lodge they should telegraph their hearty good wishes to Bro . Colonel Ricardo . This proposal was fully approved , and a message despatched accordingly .
The Lodge proceedings , which had occupied near ' y two hours , having concluded , tbe Brethren accepted the kind invitation of Bro . Keyser to stroll through the grounds surrounding Aldermaston Court . Some of the visitors with antiquarian tastes halted within the walls of the parish church , where the work of restoration and decoration ia still proceeding , the cost being generously defrayed by Bro . Keyser . At seven o ' clock the Brethren returned tQ the Hotel ) and sat dowa to ft
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAPT : PROVINCIAL . MERCHANTS LODGE , No . 241 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodge , which celebrated the centenary of its existence several years ago , and now occupies a conspicuous position in the extensive Province of West Lancashire , was held on Tuesday afternoon , 26 th ult ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , where there was a gathering of about 120 Brethren of varied ranks , a large number of Provincial Grand Officers being present .
The retiring Masonic chief Bro . Richard Brown concluded an excellent year's work by most effectively installing Bro . Robert William Richards as Worshipful Master for 1900-1901 . In the course of the proceedings Bro . R . Brown was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel , an epergne , and suite of silver in recognition of his valuable aerviuea to the Merchants . "
After banquet a musical programme was given in the intervals between the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts .
MINERVA LODGE , No . 250 . THE annual festival of St . John was celebrated on the 25 th ult ., at the Minerva Rooms , Dagger Lane , Hull , when Bro . Erank Hall was installed .
There was a large company of visiting Brethren and a strong muster of the Lodge members . The installation ceremony was impressively performed by Bro . R . R . Hawley P . M ., assisted by the retiring Master Bro . John Watson and Past Masters L . E . Stephenson and J . T . Towler . The new Master invested his Officers .
A sumptuous installation banquet was provided at the close of the business by Bro . Feller , of the Imperial Hotel . The new Master occupied the chair and was well supported . After the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts , the W . M ., in submitting that
of the Provincial Grt . nd Officers , stated that the Provincial Grand Lodge would visit Hull on the 5 th July , on the invitation of the Minerva Lodge , and he trusted on that occasion to have the support , not only of the Brethren of the Minerva , but also of the Brethren of the sister Lodges in Hull and the Province .
Bro . J . G . Wallis P . M . Prov . Grand Director of Ceremonies briefly outlined the arrangements made for the visit of the Provincial Grand Lodge , and trusted tbat the Brethren of the Province would help to make the gathering a success . Bro . M . C . Peck P . M . submitted the sentiment of the W . M . of the Minerva Lodge and the newly-appointed Officers . Speaking with reference
to the new Master , he congratulated the Lodge on having made a most judicious choice , being confident that Bro . Erank Hall would worthily support the dignity and honour of the Lodge and enhance its reputation . The W . M . and several Officers replied to the compliment . Bro . John Watson I . P . M . acknowledged the sentiment of the Immediate Past Master and the retiring Officers .
Other toasts followed , and what with song and sentiment the evening was thoroughly enjoyable , and a conspicuous success throughout .
* * * ROYAL FOREST OF DEAN LODGE , No . 1067 . rflHE annual festival was held on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., at the Town Hall , JL Newnham . The installation of Bro . Cbas . A . J . Hall S . W . was peiformed by Bro . G . D . Woodman , and the new W . M . afterwards invested the Officers . A banquet was subsequently served in tbe Town Hall , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured .
* * » DE SHURLAND LODGE , No . 1089 . ON Tuesday afternoon , 19 th ult ., Bro . George Thwaites , headmaster of the Mile Town Junior School at Sheerness , was installed into the Office of Worshipful Master . The installation ceremony took place in the Mann Memorial Hall , and the banquet at the Britannia Hotel .
DUNDAS LODGE , No . 1255 . FTTHE annual installation banquet took place on the 25 th ult ., at the A . Freemasons' Hall , Plymouth . The recently-installed W . M . Bro . E . J . Jarvis presided , and was supported by his Officers .. and a full assembly of other Brethren . ' The usual Loyal toasts were honoured , after which , in responding on behalf of tbe Prov . Grand Lodge , Bro . J . B . ' Gover referred to the loss which the Province had sustained through the death of Bro . Brewer , of Barnstaple , a Mason who had set them ail a bright example .
The toast of the evening , the health of the W . M . Bro . E . J . Jarvis , was submitted by the S . W . Bro . F . Gover , who said they looked forward with confidence to the next twelve months whilst they had such a Brother to preside over the Lodge . They knew that Bro . Jarvis , whom they all respected and esteemed , would do his very best for Dundas .
Replying , Bro . Jarvis thanked the Brethren for the cordial manner in which they had drunk his health , and assured them that he fully appreciated the honour of ruling such an important Lodge . He looked forward to a successful year , characterised by the most harmonious feelings , as he was supported by well-tried Past Masters and energetic Officers . He should do his best to emulate the example set by their retiring Master Bro . H . Bulceel . . . In toatting the I . P . M . and the Past Masters , the W . M . regretted tbat ill-health accounted for the absence of the first-named , who was to have been
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presented with a handsome Past Master's jewel , subscribed for by the Lodge , in token of their appreciation of valuable services rendered during the past year . Bros . Lavers , Botterell , and Potts responded . Eulogistic references were made to the services of the Treasurer Bro . J . Hammond and the Secretary Bro . W . H . Botterell . The last named responded , and other toasts followed .
LEBANON LODGE , No . 1326 . THE election meeting was held at the Railway Hotel Assembly Rooms , Foltbam , on Saturday , 16 th ult ., when Bro . Gordan Lamer W . M presided over a large attendance . Mr . Charles Cronin was initiated into the Craft , and there were three
passings . The new W . M . was elected , and the installation was fixed for the 21 st July . In view of the fact that there are three candidates awaiting initiation , it was decided to hold an emergency meeting on Thursday , 5 th inst . * * *
ROLL CALL LODGE , No . 2523 . THE quarterly meeting was held at the Oddfellows Hall , Hounslow , on Thursday , 14 th ult ., when Bro . J . Price W . M . presided over a large attendance Bro . E . C . P . Hodgkinson was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , Bro . Saunders was elected Treasurer , and Bro . W . H . Dulfy Tyler . Bra . Ralph Grist was appointed Secretary of the Lodge , in place of Bro . W . A . Jutton , who is serving at the front . The installation takes place next Thursday .
ALDERMASTON LODGE , No . 2760 . MEMBERS of tbe Lodges in Berkshire and adjacent Provinces assembled in goodly numbers in the picturesque village of Aldermaston on Wednesday afternoon , 20 th ult ., on the occasion of the installation of the Senior Warden of this Lodge Bro . Thomas Salway Cambridge as Worshipful Master , in succession to Bro . Charles E . Keyser , of Aldermaston Court , who was the chief Pounder of the Lodge . The Brethren , who arrived between three and four o'clock , met with a cordial reception at the hands of the W . M ., the W . M .-electand other Officers of the Lodge .
, The Lodge was opened by Bro . Keyser about four o'clock , in the large room at the Hind ' s Head Hotel , where in byegone days the families of the district were wont to meet occasionally for a dance . After the usual preliminaries Bro . Bonny Secretary read the report and balance-sheet of the first year ' s working of the Lodge , which appeared to be in a flourishing condition , financially and otherwise . The membership
already numbered thirty-four , and on this occasion several new members were proposed . In connection with the Lodge a benevolent fund had been formed , and the sum of £ 2 , 2 s was voted therefrom , in aid of the distressed Masons in the Transvaal . During the past twelve months a contribution of ten guineas had been made from the Lodge funds to each of the three great Masonic Charities . The report was unanimously adopted , on the proposal of Bro . Fergusonseconded by Bro . Prince .
, The installation ceremony was then proceeded with , being performed in an impressive manner by the outgoing Master , who was complimented upon the complete way in which the ritual of the Order was carried out . The newly-installed Worshipful Master then appointed and invested the Lodge Officers for the ensuing year .
The next item on the agenda was the presentation to Bro . Keyser of a valuable Masonic jewel , in recognition of the eminent services he had rendered to the Lodge . This duty devolved upon the W . M . Bro . Cambridge , who observed that most of the Brethren present knew how keenly Brother Keyser took up the suggestion to form a summer Lodge at Aldermaston , and also with what energy and liberality he took the necessary steps to carry out
the proposal . Several well-known Brethren gave their cordial support to the scheme , and the result was a splendid success . Indeed , it rarely happened that a Masonic Lodge commenced its career under such favourable auspices as the Aldermaston Lodge . They had had the advantage of being presided over during the past year by Bro . Keyser , who had set a very high stand a . 'd of efficiency before them . His remarkable zeal and great benevolence in the
cause of Masonry were familiar to all who took an interest in the welfare of the Craft , and it was within his personal knowledge that Bro . Keyser devoted a considerable portion of his life and energies in advancing the best interests of the Masonic Order . They were all agreed that it was a great privilege and honour to have had Bro . Keyser as the first Master of the Aldermaston Lodge ,
and on behalf of the Brethren he had the pleasure of handing to Bro . Keyser a Past Master ' s jewel as a token of their appreciation of the excellent manner in which he had discharged his duties as W . M . of the Lodge . They desired to tender him their best wishes , and to express their hope that he might long be spared to promote the welfare and prosperity of the Craft .
Bro . Keyser , who on rising was greeted with applause , assured the W . M . and Brethren that he valued the presentation very highly . He could only say tbat he had occupied the chair of W . M . in a number of Lodges in different parts of the country , and he had always endeavoured to fulfil his duties to the best of his ability . He trusted that this would prove only the first of a series of jewels presented for good Masonic work performed by successive Masters of
the Aldermaston Lodge . Bro . Keyser assured the Brethren that it would give him much pleasure to occupy the office of Treasurer of the Lodge , on behalf of Colonel Gerald Ricardo . until the gallant officer's return from South Africa . He had ' the pleasure of receiving a letter a few days ago from Colonel Bicardo , who no doubt wrote it with the idea of its reaching him just before the present gathering . In that letter Colonel Eicardo desired him to mention
to the Brethren that he often had the Aldermaston Lodge in memory , and hoped to rejoin them all as soon as the war was over . He was glad to say that Col , Ricardo wars filling a post at Kimberley which must be quite congenial to his feelings . He had been appointed to look after the supply of horses for the army . The Colonel was a very good judge of a horse , and there
could be no doubt that bo would fill the responsible position in question with advantage to the army and entire credit to himself . Bro . Keyser suggested that immediately after the Lodge they should telegraph their hearty good wishes to Bro . Colonel Ricardo . This proposal was fully approved , and a message despatched accordingly .
The Lodge proceedings , which had occupied near ' y two hours , having concluded , tbe Brethren accepted the kind invitation of Bro . Keyser to stroll through the grounds surrounding Aldermaston Court . Some of the visitors with antiquarian tastes halted within the walls of the parish church , where the work of restoration and decoration ia still proceeding , the cost being generously defrayed by Bro . Keyser . At seven o ' clock the Brethren returned tQ the Hotel ) and sat dowa to ft