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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 . THERE was a fair attendance of the members of this Lodge ni , the meeting on Monday , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . A . J . Martin , and after observance of preliminaries , he proceeded to raise Bros . Israel , Isaacson , Roco , Isaacs , and Jonas . The ceremonies were most impressively carried ont . It
was officially intimated to the brethren that since the meeting of the Lodge ou ihe 5 th October , when the announcement was made of the death of Bro . H . M . Levy P . M ., the hand of death had again been felt in their midst . Bro . Bean , a much respected Past Master of the Joppa Lodge , departed this life on the 28 th , and was buried at
"Nunhend Cemetery on the 31 st ult . This intelligence was received with every manifestation of regret , and heartfelt sympathy was expressed with the relatives and family of the deceased . After some Tontine work the Lodge was closed , whereupon the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual toast list was gone through
Among the Visitors were Bros . M . J . Emannel 205 , A . Lester 1320 , E . Lester 1320 , W . F . Franklin 127 , 0 . A . Woods P . M . 145 , James Giffoid 105 , A . Benabo 212 , D . Samuels 765 , F . W . Joel Peace and Harmony , H . W . Tallater 1320 , Vickers 1632 , A . M . Hart 1552 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , E . Swanborough , Dr . Macintosh P . G . S .
LODGE OF ASAPH , No . 1319 . IN consequence of severe illness , Bro . Charles E . Tinney , the popular Master of thia flourishing Lodge , was unable to be present on Monday last , the day for the installation meeting . In his much to be regretted absence , however , the proceedings were admirably conducted by the Immediate Past Master , Brother
F . Delevante , an exponent of the Bitual of whom even the Lodge of Asaph—membership of which is restricted to brethren who are directly associated with the Dramatic or Musical professions—may well be proud . The meeting took place at the Freemasons * Hall , and in order to enable the brethren who comprise the Lodge to fulfil
their professional engagements in the evening , the call was made for the early hour of half-past one . A fevr minutes past this time Lodge was formally opened by Bro . Delevante , who was snpported by several of the Past Masters , the Officers , and the following among other Visitors : —Bros . A . E . Taylor 1201 Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works Surrey , W . Cross 1609 , S . Ballard
2101 , W . J . Pilcher P . M . 442 P . P . G . J . W ., P . S . Levi W . M . 1670 , J . M . Smith 718 , J . P . Fitzgerald I . P . M . 1304 . A . J . Burr
P . M . 1612 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , W . R . Davis W . M . 87 , H . Massey P . M . 619 1928 , H . Mackintosh P . M . 6 Past Grand Steward , R . P . Stevens S . D . 901 , A . Borsdorfe 571 , S . A . Macklin , James Kiffc 1791 , W . D . Scbwnrz 1348 , W . Jones 133 , W . J . Heath J . D . 766 , H . Jones P . M . 1460 , C . Hobbs 1351 , G . R . Ousey W . M . 59 , E . M . Hartfc 1987 ,
R . Gray 571 S . C , J . Addison 1987 , 0 . F . May P . M . 780 , H . G . Mantens 5 , J . H . Bath P . M . 22 , J . J . Hyam 1409 , W . W . Hemmings 311 , A . J . Lewis 140 , Egbert Roberts Steward 1623 . After the minutes of the Lodge of 6 th July had been read for con - firmation , the reports of the Audit Committee and of the Committee
of the Fund of Benevolence were received and adopted . Bro . William J . Kent , the W . M . elect , was then presented and obligated . After the brethren below the degree had retired , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Kent was installed in the chair of the Lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren were readmitted ,
and the W . M . was saluted in the three degrees . The following were then invested with the collars and badges of their several offices : — Bros . Henry Tinney S . W ., L . B . Wooldridge J . W ., Charles Coote Treasurer , J . M . Chamberlain P . M . Secretary , Walter Smith S . D ., Hitchings J . D ., G . Fairohild P . M . I . G ., Beveridge D . C , Mortin
Organist , Hentzell and Holmes Stewards , Gilbert Tyler . Brother Delevante then concluded his work b y giving , in excellent style , the addresses to Master , "Wardens , and Brethren . Routine work having been transacted , hearty good wishes were tendered and Lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the large hall of the
Freemasons' Tavern , under the superintendence of Bro . Madell . Full justice was done to the good things provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , and on the removal of the cloth Bro . Kent briefly introduced the Loyal toasts . The Queen and the Craft was followed by the National Anthem . After the toast of the M . W . the Grand Master
had been proposed and most cordially greeted by those assembled , the cnstomary compliment was paid to the zeal and energy of the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master ; the attention given to the business of the Craft by the Grand Officers at all times and in all seasons was fully recognized , and then Bro . Delevante was
again placed iu possession of the gavel . Our worthy brother alluded in sympathetic terms to the enforced absence of Bro . Tinney , whose illness all present so deeply regretted . He ( Bro . Delevante ) little thought the duty of proposing the health of their Worshipfnl Master would devolve npon him ; however , the doty undoubtedly would be
to him a most pleasurable one . Bro . Kent and he were very old acquaintances , and he had always looked upon him as an ardent and devoted stndent , seeking to gain all the Masonic knowledge he possibly could . In the various offices he had filled in the Asaph Lodge he had brought a goodly amount of zeal to bear ; had acquitted
himself well , and had secured the respect and esteem of all associated with the Lodge . Bro . Delevante felt assured Bro . Kent would receive every assistance from the Pasfc Masters , Officers and members , and that a happy future was before the Lodge of Asaph
under the rule of their new Master , whom he would now call upon all present to pledge in a bumper . In reply , Brother Kent expressed his gratification for the cordiality with which the brethren had received his name , and had honoured the toast . The assistance he hoped and felt assured he should receive from the
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members would not resolve itself into a system of bolstering up ; he wus prepared to carry out his duties in a manner that he trusted would dignify the Asaph Lodge , in which he felt such pride . Their worthy brother Henry Tinney had provided so excellent a programme that he would not further occupy their time ; ho would therefore
conclude by again thanking the brethren for tho honour they had dono him . hi speaking to the next toast , the health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Kent referred to the telegram that had been received iu an earlier stage of their proceedings from Bro . Charles E . Tinney , who had been compelled to undergo an operation . The
brethren were aware that part of his ( Bro . Kent ' s ) duty that day was to have presented Bro . Tinney with the Past Master's jewel that had been voted by the Lodge . This , however , must now be deferred , bnt he sincerely trusted that at their next meeting Bro . Tinney would have so far recovered as to be able to attend , when the formal
presentation would be made . He would now ask them to drink to Bro . Tinney's better health , ancl to his speedy reappearance amongst them . The next toast was the Past Masters , and as a matter of course allusion was made to the admirable manner in which Bro . Delevante had exercised the functions of Installing Officer . The qualities of
Bro . Chamberlain as Secretary were eloquently descanted on , while the interest taken in the Lodge by Bros . Maclean , Jekyll , Frevvin , and Edward Swanborough—the latter of whom had acted as Senior Warden during the evening—was spoken of in highly complimentary terms . After fitting replies had been made , the Visitors were
complimented , and the honour of a reply to this toast was entrusted to Bro , Dr . F . R . Mackintosh , who commenced his remarks by a well-expressed eulogy on the ability shewn by the Installing Officer . The hospitality displayed by the Lodge was next commented on , and then Dr . Macintosh concluded by a quotation from the song that had just
been so admirably rendered by Bro . Roberts , the recollections of this pleasant meeting would remain with him till " the sun grows cold , and the stars are old . " Bros . A . J . Burr and Llewellyn Jones also replied ; the latter testifying to the ability and care with which Bro . Tinney had prepared himself to carry out the ceremony of the day , and
expressing the regret of all his friends thafc illness had prevented him attending . After the Wardens and other Officers had been accorded the recognized compliment , the Tyler was summoned and the proceedings were brought to a close . A capital programme of vocal and instrumental musio , interspersed with recitations , was arranged for
the meeting . The artistes were Bros . H . Schartau , G . R . Egerton , Arthur Thompson , J . Kiffc , Egbert Roberts , H . Prenton , Ormond Yearsley , John Maclean P . M ., C . H . Stephenson , J . Egerton , J . C . Hambleton , Henry Tinney , and Arthur Thomas . Beale's quaint old madrigal "What ho ! " was capitally rendered . Bro . Hambleton'a
violoncello solo on " Irish Airs " evidenced that this gentleman possesses masterly command over his instrument . Hatton ' s " The Clown ' s Song " was not much to our taste , but we frankly confess it was most enthusiastically received by the audience . Next came Bro . J . Maclean ' s recitation ; the ability of this popular member of
the Asaph Lodge is always recognized by his fellow members , aud on this occasion he maintained his reputation . Bro . Egbert Roberts was in excellent voice , and both in the " Bedouin love song " and the old German air , " In cellar deep , " won hearty applause . Among the humorous selections were Corney Grain ' s " He did , and he didn't
know why , " given by Bro . Kift , and " Bill Grant " by Bro . Schartau . In this category we must not omit Bro . C . H . Stephenson ' s recitation " Only a pin , " which was given in this artist ' s best style . Bro . Tinney ' s pianoforte solo and Bro . Egerton ' s clarionet solo were highly
appreciated , and added much to the enjoyment of the company . Bro . Arthur Thomas kindly volunteered to take the turn of Bro . Henry Prenton , who was to have sung " I fear no foe , " but was prevented through hoarseness . Bro . Thomas's efforts were rewarded by an enthusiastic encore .
ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 . ONE of the most successful gatherings ever held under the auspices of this sound and prosperous Lodge took place on Wednesday evening last , at the Guildhall Tavern , City , when a numerous and distinguished company of the Brethren and Visitors assembled to witness the installation of Brother Lieutenant Henry Wright , of the Tower Hamlets Rifles , in succession to Bro . E .
Garnet-Man P . M . P . D . S . G . W . of British Burmah . Soon after half-past four o ' clock Lodge was opened with the usual solemnities , under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Smith P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the retiring Master , who was prevented by an important political engagement from occupying his accustomed place in the chair . The
acting Worshipful Master was supported by Bros . Lieutenant Henry Wright S . W . and Worshipful Master elect ; James Perkins , C . C ., J . Wi , Rev . G . J . Scott Chaplain , R . J . Pawley Treasnrer , Joseph E . Turner P . M . Secretary , H . Squire , CO ., S . D ., H . Clarke , C . C ., J . D . ; J . Perry Godfrey P . M . D . of C , F . A . Jewson Organist , Major T .
Davies Sewell P . M ., Sir John Monckton P . G . W ., L . F . Littell P . G . Pnrsnivanfc , Frank Green , CO ., P . G . D ., J . W . Hnghes , E . T . R . Wilde , E . Pugh , C . W . Bowley , W . T . Roberts , J . C . Whiddington , Vickers Dunfee , Frank S . Jackson , B . Emanuel , Beaumont Morice , N . G . Philips P . G . D ., H . C . Richards , H . F . Finnie , W . Bruce Clarke ,
F . Hill , A . Westcott , Lovell Tyler , and many others . Amongst the Visitors were Major General Bland Hunt ( Royal Marine Light Infantry ) P . M . 1174 , Colonel J . Peters Pasfc Grand Standard Bearer , T . Vincent P . M . 1076 Past Provincial Grand Standard Bearer Surrey , M . Bagge P . M . 7 , H . P . Squire P . M . 1356 P . J . W ., T . J . Weston P . M .
194 , J . A . Wild jun . P . M . 96 , Geo . Taylor P . M . 1539 , G . H . Bramley P . M . 759 , F . G . Brown P . M . Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , E . Gilardoni , John Little 193 , W . Woodward 1706 , & c . After the ordinary preliminaries had been observed , Lodge was advanced
to the second degree , and Bro . W . T . Roberts was passed , the ceremony being performed in excellent manner by the acting Worshipful Master . In due course Bro . Wright was presented for the benefit of installation , and Bro . Sir John Monckton having assumed the chair
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
— : o : — JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 . THERE was a fair attendance of the members of this Lodge ni , the meeting on Monday , at the Freemasons' Tavern . Lodge was opened by the W . M . Bro . A . J . Martin , and after observance of preliminaries , he proceeded to raise Bros . Israel , Isaacson , Roco , Isaacs , and Jonas . The ceremonies were most impressively carried ont . It
was officially intimated to the brethren that since the meeting of the Lodge ou ihe 5 th October , when the announcement was made of the death of Bro . H . M . Levy P . M ., the hand of death had again been felt in their midst . Bro . Bean , a much respected Past Master of the Joppa Lodge , departed this life on the 28 th , and was buried at
"Nunhend Cemetery on the 31 st ult . This intelligence was received with every manifestation of regret , and heartfelt sympathy was expressed with the relatives and family of the deceased . After some Tontine work the Lodge was closed , whereupon the brethren adjourned for refreshment , when the usual toast list was gone through
Among the Visitors were Bros . M . J . Emannel 205 , A . Lester 1320 , E . Lester 1320 , W . F . Franklin 127 , 0 . A . Woods P . M . 145 , James Giffoid 105 , A . Benabo 212 , D . Samuels 765 , F . W . Joel Peace and Harmony , H . W . Tallater 1320 , Vickers 1632 , A . M . Hart 1552 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , E . Swanborough , Dr . Macintosh P . G . S .
LODGE OF ASAPH , No . 1319 . IN consequence of severe illness , Bro . Charles E . Tinney , the popular Master of thia flourishing Lodge , was unable to be present on Monday last , the day for the installation meeting . In his much to be regretted absence , however , the proceedings were admirably conducted by the Immediate Past Master , Brother
F . Delevante , an exponent of the Bitual of whom even the Lodge of Asaph—membership of which is restricted to brethren who are directly associated with the Dramatic or Musical professions—may well be proud . The meeting took place at the Freemasons * Hall , and in order to enable the brethren who comprise the Lodge to fulfil
their professional engagements in the evening , the call was made for the early hour of half-past one . A fevr minutes past this time Lodge was formally opened by Bro . Delevante , who was snpported by several of the Past Masters , the Officers , and the following among other Visitors : —Bros . A . E . Taylor 1201 Past Provincial Grand Superintendent of Works Surrey , W . Cross 1609 , S . Ballard
2101 , W . J . Pilcher P . M . 442 P . P . G . J . W ., P . S . Levi W . M . 1670 , J . M . Smith 718 , J . P . Fitzgerald I . P . M . 1304 . A . J . Burr
P . M . 1612 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , W . R . Davis W . M . 87 , H . Massey P . M . 619 1928 , H . Mackintosh P . M . 6 Past Grand Steward , R . P . Stevens S . D . 901 , A . Borsdorfe 571 , S . A . Macklin , James Kiffc 1791 , W . D . Scbwnrz 1348 , W . Jones 133 , W . J . Heath J . D . 766 , H . Jones P . M . 1460 , C . Hobbs 1351 , G . R . Ousey W . M . 59 , E . M . Hartfc 1987 ,
R . Gray 571 S . C , J . Addison 1987 , 0 . F . May P . M . 780 , H . G . Mantens 5 , J . H . Bath P . M . 22 , J . J . Hyam 1409 , W . W . Hemmings 311 , A . J . Lewis 140 , Egbert Roberts Steward 1623 . After the minutes of the Lodge of 6 th July had been read for con - firmation , the reports of the Audit Committee and of the Committee
of the Fund of Benevolence were received and adopted . Bro . William J . Kent , the W . M . elect , was then presented and obligated . After the brethren below the degree had retired , a Board of Installed Masters was opened , and Bro . Kent was installed in the chair of the Lodge for the ensuing year . The brethren were readmitted ,
and the W . M . was saluted in the three degrees . The following were then invested with the collars and badges of their several offices : — Bros . Henry Tinney S . W ., L . B . Wooldridge J . W ., Charles Coote Treasurer , J . M . Chamberlain P . M . Secretary , Walter Smith S . D ., Hitchings J . D ., G . Fairohild P . M . I . G ., Beveridge D . C , Mortin
Organist , Hentzell and Holmes Stewards , Gilbert Tyler . Brother Delevante then concluded his work b y giving , in excellent style , the addresses to Master , "Wardens , and Brethren . Routine work having been transacted , hearty good wishes were tendered and Lodge was closed . The banquet was served in the large hall of the
Freemasons' Tavern , under the superintendence of Bro . Madell . Full justice was done to the good things provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond , and on the removal of the cloth Bro . Kent briefly introduced the Loyal toasts . The Queen and the Craft was followed by the National Anthem . After the toast of the M . W . the Grand Master
had been proposed and most cordially greeted by those assembled , the cnstomary compliment was paid to the zeal and energy of the Pro Grand Master and the Deputy Grand Master ; the attention given to the business of the Craft by the Grand Officers at all times and in all seasons was fully recognized , and then Bro . Delevante was
again placed iu possession of the gavel . Our worthy brother alluded in sympathetic terms to the enforced absence of Bro . Tinney , whose illness all present so deeply regretted . He ( Bro . Delevante ) little thought the duty of proposing the health of their Worshipfnl Master would devolve npon him ; however , the doty undoubtedly would be
to him a most pleasurable one . Bro . Kent and he were very old acquaintances , and he had always looked upon him as an ardent and devoted stndent , seeking to gain all the Masonic knowledge he possibly could . In the various offices he had filled in the Asaph Lodge he had brought a goodly amount of zeal to bear ; had acquitted
himself well , and had secured the respect and esteem of all associated with the Lodge . Bro . Delevante felt assured Bro . Kent would receive every assistance from the Pasfc Masters , Officers and members , and that a happy future was before the Lodge of Asaph
under the rule of their new Master , whom he would now call upon all present to pledge in a bumper . In reply , Brother Kent expressed his gratification for the cordiality with which the brethren had received his name , and had honoured the toast . The assistance he hoped and felt assured he should receive from the
Installation Meetings, &C.
members would not resolve itself into a system of bolstering up ; he wus prepared to carry out his duties in a manner that he trusted would dignify the Asaph Lodge , in which he felt such pride . Their worthy brother Henry Tinney had provided so excellent a programme that he would not further occupy their time ; ho would therefore
conclude by again thanking the brethren for tho honour they had dono him . hi speaking to the next toast , the health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Kent referred to the telegram that had been received iu an earlier stage of their proceedings from Bro . Charles E . Tinney , who had been compelled to undergo an operation . The
brethren were aware that part of his ( Bro . Kent ' s ) duty that day was to have presented Bro . Tinney with the Past Master's jewel that had been voted by the Lodge . This , however , must now be deferred , bnt he sincerely trusted that at their next meeting Bro . Tinney would have so far recovered as to be able to attend , when the formal
presentation would be made . He would now ask them to drink to Bro . Tinney's better health , ancl to his speedy reappearance amongst them . The next toast was the Past Masters , and as a matter of course allusion was made to the admirable manner in which Bro . Delevante had exercised the functions of Installing Officer . The qualities of
Bro . Chamberlain as Secretary were eloquently descanted on , while the interest taken in the Lodge by Bros . Maclean , Jekyll , Frevvin , and Edward Swanborough—the latter of whom had acted as Senior Warden during the evening—was spoken of in highly complimentary terms . After fitting replies had been made , the Visitors were
complimented , and the honour of a reply to this toast was entrusted to Bro , Dr . F . R . Mackintosh , who commenced his remarks by a well-expressed eulogy on the ability shewn by the Installing Officer . The hospitality displayed by the Lodge was next commented on , and then Dr . Macintosh concluded by a quotation from the song that had just
been so admirably rendered by Bro . Roberts , the recollections of this pleasant meeting would remain with him till " the sun grows cold , and the stars are old . " Bros . A . J . Burr and Llewellyn Jones also replied ; the latter testifying to the ability and care with which Bro . Tinney had prepared himself to carry out the ceremony of the day , and
expressing the regret of all his friends thafc illness had prevented him attending . After the Wardens and other Officers had been accorded the recognized compliment , the Tyler was summoned and the proceedings were brought to a close . A capital programme of vocal and instrumental musio , interspersed with recitations , was arranged for
the meeting . The artistes were Bros . H . Schartau , G . R . Egerton , Arthur Thompson , J . Kiffc , Egbert Roberts , H . Prenton , Ormond Yearsley , John Maclean P . M ., C . H . Stephenson , J . Egerton , J . C . Hambleton , Henry Tinney , and Arthur Thomas . Beale's quaint old madrigal "What ho ! " was capitally rendered . Bro . Hambleton'a
violoncello solo on " Irish Airs " evidenced that this gentleman possesses masterly command over his instrument . Hatton ' s " The Clown ' s Song " was not much to our taste , but we frankly confess it was most enthusiastically received by the audience . Next came Bro . J . Maclean ' s recitation ; the ability of this popular member of
the Asaph Lodge is always recognized by his fellow members , aud on this occasion he maintained his reputation . Bro . Egbert Roberts was in excellent voice , and both in the " Bedouin love song " and the old German air , " In cellar deep , " won hearty applause . Among the humorous selections were Corney Grain ' s " He did , and he didn't
know why , " given by Bro . Kift , and " Bill Grant " by Bro . Schartau . In this category we must not omit Bro . C . H . Stephenson ' s recitation " Only a pin , " which was given in this artist ' s best style . Bro . Tinney ' s pianoforte solo and Bro . Egerton ' s clarionet solo were highly
appreciated , and added much to the enjoyment of the company . Bro . Arthur Thomas kindly volunteered to take the turn of Bro . Henry Prenton , who was to have sung " I fear no foe , " but was prevented through hoarseness . Bro . Thomas's efforts were rewarded by an enthusiastic encore .
ALLIANCE LODGE , No . 1827 . ONE of the most successful gatherings ever held under the auspices of this sound and prosperous Lodge took place on Wednesday evening last , at the Guildhall Tavern , City , when a numerous and distinguished company of the Brethren and Visitors assembled to witness the installation of Brother Lieutenant Henry Wright , of the Tower Hamlets Rifles , in succession to Bro . E .
Garnet-Man P . M . P . D . S . G . W . of British Burmah . Soon after half-past four o ' clock Lodge was opened with the usual solemnities , under the presidency of Bro . J . H . Smith P . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the retiring Master , who was prevented by an important political engagement from occupying his accustomed place in the chair . The
acting Worshipful Master was supported by Bros . Lieutenant Henry Wright S . W . and Worshipful Master elect ; James Perkins , C . C ., J . Wi , Rev . G . J . Scott Chaplain , R . J . Pawley Treasnrer , Joseph E . Turner P . M . Secretary , H . Squire , CO ., S . D ., H . Clarke , C . C ., J . D . ; J . Perry Godfrey P . M . D . of C , F . A . Jewson Organist , Major T .
Davies Sewell P . M ., Sir John Monckton P . G . W ., L . F . Littell P . G . Pnrsnivanfc , Frank Green , CO ., P . G . D ., J . W . Hnghes , E . T . R . Wilde , E . Pugh , C . W . Bowley , W . T . Roberts , J . C . Whiddington , Vickers Dunfee , Frank S . Jackson , B . Emanuel , Beaumont Morice , N . G . Philips P . G . D ., H . C . Richards , H . F . Finnie , W . Bruce Clarke ,
F . Hill , A . Westcott , Lovell Tyler , and many others . Amongst the Visitors were Major General Bland Hunt ( Royal Marine Light Infantry ) P . M . 1174 , Colonel J . Peters Pasfc Grand Standard Bearer , T . Vincent P . M . 1076 Past Provincial Grand Standard Bearer Surrey , M . Bagge P . M . 7 , H . P . Squire P . M . 1356 P . J . W ., T . J . Weston P . M .
194 , J . A . Wild jun . P . M . 96 , Geo . Taylor P . M . 1539 , G . H . Bramley P . M . 759 , F . G . Brown P . M . Grand Master ' s Lodge , No . 1 , E . Gilardoni , John Little 193 , W . Woodward 1706 , & c . After the ordinary preliminaries had been observed , Lodge was advanced
to the second degree , and Bro . W . T . Roberts was passed , the ceremony being performed in excellent manner by the acting Worshipful Master . In due course Bro . Wright was presented for the benefit of installation , and Bro . Sir John Monckton having assumed the chair