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working , that the general body of Graud Officers were anxious to do their beat for the welfare of Freemasonry in general . Speaking personnlly he might soy tho Grand Registrar had to fill au appointment that afc times made serious calls on him . They wonld be surprised were he to take them into his Masonic confidence , and show them piles of despatches nnd corraspondeneo ho had to deal with from

colonial Lodges , which were very widely spread about , for it must be remembered that wherever the flag of England was flying there did English Freemasonry go . Not tbe least of tho difficulties that were referred to the homo authorities arose wheu it waa sought to crontn a new Grand body ; then grave questions had to be settled and differences adjusted . In all thoso matters they hud to respect

tho rights of cithers , while at tlie samo time upholding tho authority of their own Giuud Lodge—the premier Grand Lodge of tho world . Paraphrasing the words of a Queen ' s speech he might say that the Graud Lodge of England was at that moment at amity with all the great Masonic bodies of the world , and he hoped the same satisfactory condition would continue . The speaker then referred to the

remarks of the Muster nnenfc the altered circumstances of their chief in ESSPX . He failed to see how a change of name altered the man . Whether they called their ruler by the old and beloved title of Lord Brooke , or by his new designation of Warwick he felt sjjro there would be no difference in the Earl himself , while as for his ( Brother Philbrick's ) personal poeifcion he must say most emphatically tbat

the very last thonght that would enter bis head would be that of treason to his chief . The speaker concluded an interesting speech by congratulating the Lodgo on its prosperity , as evidenced by the desire of the members lo complete their work by the addition of a Royal Arch Chapter . Bro . J . A . Jones I'ast Mnster proposed tho health of the W . M . He had been asked to submit this toast as the Immediate Past

Master felt that the large amount of work he had had to transact had necessitated bis voice bping heard often enough in tbe Lodge thafc evening . As Senior Past Master among those present he feltan especial pleasure in responding to the reqifft . They must all hope the now Master would enjoy a prosperous und nosy term of office . He was already well known in Freemnsonrv , and had won distinction in

other quarters where his zenl had proved beneficial and had secured him respect and esteem . He might truly say thafc ifc would be impossible fco find a more zealous Mason anywhere in London . He had been nominated for the appointment of Grand Treasnrer of England , and in cordially asking the brethren to support his candidature he might truly say that if Brobber Shurmur was elected the office would

lose none of its lustre . In reply Bro . Shurmur felt he must first express his gratitude at being present . He had been very unwell , and had been afraid he would be obliged to stay away from the Lodge ; however , he had been able to attend , and thanked the Great Architect of the Uni . verse for it , and the brethren Cur their hearty reception . Ho had

been a member of the Lodge for some years , and had worked throngh most of its offices . He hoped it would be his lot to faithfully discharge the duties of the high office they had that night conferred upon him . He promised them he should devote himself to the utmost of his power so as to win their good opinion . There was always the feeliug that a brother who had

already passed the chr ir should be expected to do more than thoso who filled it for the first time , but even with this in mind he should endeavour to win tho approval of his Lndgn , the members of which he heartily thanked for their kind and flittering support . The next toast , given from the chair , was that of tbe Installing Master . It waa quite unnecessary to express any opinion as to how

the work had been done , because those present had £ oen for themselves how efficiently Bro . Kaufman had carried out the duties that devolved upon him . Speaking from a wide personal experience fche Master felt justified in congratulating his predecessor ou his efforts . Ifc must have been evident to all that ho had thrown hia whole heart into the work , and as a result he had succeeded . He was deserving

of praise for his sterling good qualities , and had well earned the jewel which it was now his privilege to present to him . In making the presentation he might conscientiously say that he did not know a brother more deserving of recognition than he . The members of the Lodge , however , had gone further , for tbey considered that the

Lodge jewel which was almost regarded as a matter of course did not sufficiently express their gratification at the working of Bro . Kaufmau , and in order to emphasise it they had deputed him to present a supplementary jewel as a personal gift from the members , and as a special mark of their appreciation .

The installing Master replied , thanking the brethren for their two handsome presentations . When he first took office his great ; ambition was to fulfil all the duties that appertained to the appointment , and he was pleased to think , now that he had passed the chair of She Lodge , that bis efforts had been somewhat successful . The decoration the Lodge presented to its outgoing Master was , j 3 rhaps , a sort of courtesy vote , but the same could not be said of the second jewel

he had just received , which really meant a true outburst of approval from thc brethren . Although he had now won all the distinction it was possible to win in the Lodge they might rely on him continuing to do all that lay in its power for its welfare and should thoy at auy time desire him to resume office they would find him ready and willing to do his best in it . Other toasts were given , including those of fche Past Masters , the Visitors and the Officers , and the company separated at a late hoc- .

GALLERY LODGE , No . 1928 . THE sitting of the House of Commons on Saturday did little to mar tho success of tho installation of this Lodge , which is mainly composed of journalists who fulfil their professional duty in the

Palace of Westminster . Thero had assembled to welcome Bro . John C . Manning , the new Master , an unpresedentedly largo number of visiting brethren , including Bro . Richard Evo Past Grand Treasurer

Bro . Burnie , M . P ., Past Provincial Grand Treasurer ( Sonth Wales ) , Colonel F . 0 . Maude , wbo won hia Victoria Cross in the Indian Mutiny ancl Bro . David Christie Murray . All these addressed tho assembl y in tbo course of the proceeding * . Bro . Eva emphasising the desirability of the Officers of Grand Lodge being drawn from a wider area than at present ; Bro . Burnie speaking of the universality of the

benevolence fostered by the Craft ; Colonel Mantle , in prcol of this , iiistinciug oases where Masonry during the mutiny had saved liven ; and Uro . Murray delighting his hearers with rmninisuont'iM of the Press G'lllery iu the latest days in whioh Diri'uoli led fcho Commons . The installation took place at AudorUm'a Hotol , Klvot Street . Bro . V . I \ . Moore , the outgoing' Master , ably inducted hi . s successor , Bro . J .

C . Maiming ( formerly and for many years resident in Swansea ) , who appointed and invested his principal Officers , as follow : —Bro . Chas . Lock S . W ., P . W . Husk J . W ., W . M . Duckworth Treasurer , W . T . Perkins Secretary , Rev . J . S . Barrass Chaplain , G . Tarran S . D ., B . Streim J . D ., S . James I . G ., E . E . Peacock D . G ., E . A . Peaohoy nnd R . S . Masson A . D . C . A gold Past Master ' s jewel was presented to

Bro . C K . Moore on leaving the chair , aa a mark of the appreciation in which he was held by the members of the Lodge . There was a large number of visitors present . Bro . Manning , the Worshipful Master , was initiated a member of the Indefatigable Lodge , Swansea , in 1 SG 2 , and advanced to the

degree of Mark Master in the Keystone Lodgo , No . 109 , Newport , Monmouthshire , in 1887 . He joined the Gallery Lodge in 1885 . At the banquet which followed the installation , Bro . Burnie took occasion to refer to Bro . Manning ' s long connection wifch South Wales .

A musical feature of the evening was the glee and madrigal singing of the famous Dillettanto Vocal Quartette , whose classical rendering of some of the most melodious of our old English compositions has produced quite a furore in the Metropolis whereever fchey have attended .

ANFIELD LODGE , No . 2215 . HpHE members held their sixth annual meeting at tho Sandon Hotel , -L Anfield , on the 23 rd ult . The Lodge was opened by Bro . J . Bain W . M . After some routine business Bro . James F . Booth S . VV . was installed- in the W . M . ' s chair by the retiring Master . The Officers were invested and Bro . J . Honlding P . P . G . R . unanimously elected Charity Representative . After the Lodge was closed the brethren

and guests sat down to a bauquet prepared in first-class style by Bro . Frisk , manager of the hotel , and the remainder of the evening wai devoted to songs , recitations , & o . Dnring the evening a P . M . ' s

jewel from the Lodge was presented to Brc . Bain by the W . M ., and a P . M . 's apron and collar from somo members nf tho L'ldge as a token of the high esteem in which Bro . Bain is held , liy Bro . J . Lloulding P . P . G . ( f ., thus closing a very happy and ei \ y > jntsl-t evening .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . rjlHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Victoria Hotel , I Manchester , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., Bio . W . A . Brabnet- W . M . Then * wero also present : —Bro . F . W . Wollustou I . P . M ., Cyril H . Beever S . W ., Charles Harrop J . W ., Jos . Hilton Treasurer , M . Thomas P . M . P . P . G . D . Secret iry , Henry Nail P . M . S . D ., Fred . Hilton Prov . Gr . D . of C . J . D ., Herbert W . Bro .-klw . k I . G ., J . C / omnfcon Wood

Prov . Gr . A . D . of C . Chap ., : s 0 th WnA-y I ' . M . D . .. ( ' C , Ehvin A . Sm ' i ' i Org ., Humphrey C . L l ! y Std ., Tin IIMJ liaim ^ 'i . t , tfc . l ., J . U . Lii . ) . i P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . Assi .-t . Prov . G . T . ( FKBEMASON ' Ciiiioxicr . E ) , A . J . Scb * . field , Rd . Brown , Sam Luke , W . W . Hitching , G . K . Ward . Visitors—Urns . Wm . GV . uV Ko / lo W . M . 1170 , Edgar Herbert Ritsou 1161 and I . G . 2461 , Wm . Il . imtnoud £ 95 , Joseph M .

Blackett 295 , John Couplaud 1375 , W . Lees 1496 . Tho minutes having been confirmed Bro . E . A . Smith was invested as Organist aud Bro . A . J . Schofield as Steward . A built fc as joining member was successfully taken for Bro . Thomas Black 1170 P . P . G . D ., after which Mr . Sheldon Harold Stubbs , Engineer , Longsight , was

initiated by the W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . Thomas P . M ., the latter giving the address in the N . E ., Bro . Harrop who explained the working tools , and Bro . Beever who rendered the ancient charge . Tho sum of £ 15 in equal amounts was contributed by threo worthy Officers of the Lodge , the samo to bo forwarded to tho charity funds in connection with the Masonic Renavolont Institutions .

At the festive board the Worshipfnl Master proposed the health of the newly-iuitiated brother in an excellent and characteristic speech , to which Bro . Stnbbs replied , the latter saying that being amongst those who knew so much he must plead ignorance , but he felfc that whatever was deficient in him would be put right . It waa perhaps a singular thing that the building in which he was made a Freemason wa *

built by his father , every stone of tho hotel having come from his yard . In conclusion he thanked Bro . Haranett for proposing him aud Bro . Thomas for seconding that proposal , as also the brethren generally for their kindness throughout . Bro . Wollaeton I . P . M . proposed the toasfc of the W . M ., and paid a very high tribute to Bro . Brabuer for having conformed to the working

of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge , even thongh the method differed from his own former practice , and further said thafc the ceremony of tbat day had been performed without a single mistake . Bro . Brabner W . M . in response said that he had been exceedingly flattered by the way in which Bro . Wollaston had proposed the tcast . For bis own part he felt that the position of Worshipful Muster should raise a feeling of pride in any man , and ho waa especially proud to

be W . M . of tbe Minnehaha Lodge . Ho reverted to his predecessors , and said that it would ba his aim to imitate them in trying to make hia Lodge one of the first in various ways . An erroneous impression had got abroad tbat none but those belonging to tbe Minneh > ha Minstrel troupe were entitled to join tbeir ranks , and he wished to dispel this illusion , for they had formed no such standard . ] They certainly had a jealous desire to admit none bat good men who would be

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working , that the general body of Graud Officers were anxious to do their beat for the welfare of Freemasonry in general . Speaking personnlly he might soy tho Grand Registrar had to fill au appointment that afc times made serious calls on him . They wonld be surprised were he to take them into his Masonic confidence , and show them piles of despatches nnd corraspondeneo ho had to deal with from

colonial Lodges , which were very widely spread about , for it must be remembered that wherever the flag of England was flying there did English Freemasonry go . Not tbe least of tho difficulties that were referred to the homo authorities arose wheu it waa sought to crontn a new Grand body ; then grave questions had to be settled and differences adjusted . In all thoso matters they hud to respect

tho rights of cithers , while at tlie samo time upholding tho authority of their own Giuud Lodge—the premier Grand Lodge of tho world . Paraphrasing the words of a Queen ' s speech he might say that the Graud Lodge of England was at that moment at amity with all the great Masonic bodies of the world , and he hoped the same satisfactory condition would continue . The speaker then referred to the

remarks of the Muster nnenfc the altered circumstances of their chief in ESSPX . He failed to see how a change of name altered the man . Whether they called their ruler by the old and beloved title of Lord Brooke , or by his new designation of Warwick he felt sjjro there would be no difference in the Earl himself , while as for his ( Brother Philbrick's ) personal poeifcion he must say most emphatically tbat

the very last thonght that would enter bis head would be that of treason to his chief . The speaker concluded an interesting speech by congratulating the Lodgo on its prosperity , as evidenced by the desire of the members lo complete their work by the addition of a Royal Arch Chapter . Bro . J . A . Jones I'ast Mnster proposed tho health of the W . M . He had been asked to submit this toast as the Immediate Past

Master felt that the large amount of work he had had to transact had necessitated bis voice bping heard often enough in tbe Lodge thafc evening . As Senior Past Master among those present he feltan especial pleasure in responding to the reqifft . They must all hope the now Master would enjoy a prosperous und nosy term of office . He was already well known in Freemnsonrv , and had won distinction in

other quarters where his zenl had proved beneficial and had secured him respect and esteem . He might truly say thafc ifc would be impossible fco find a more zealous Mason anywhere in London . He had been nominated for the appointment of Grand Treasnrer of England , and in cordially asking the brethren to support his candidature he might truly say that if Brobber Shurmur was elected the office would

lose none of its lustre . In reply Bro . Shurmur felt he must first express his gratitude at being present . He had been very unwell , and had been afraid he would be obliged to stay away from the Lodge ; however , he had been able to attend , and thanked the Great Architect of the Uni . verse for it , and the brethren Cur their hearty reception . Ho had

been a member of the Lodge for some years , and had worked throngh most of its offices . He hoped it would be his lot to faithfully discharge the duties of the high office they had that night conferred upon him . He promised them he should devote himself to the utmost of his power so as to win their good opinion . There was always the feeliug that a brother who had

already passed the chr ir should be expected to do more than thoso who filled it for the first time , but even with this in mind he should endeavour to win tho approval of his Lndgn , the members of which he heartily thanked for their kind and flittering support . The next toast , given from the chair , was that of tbe Installing Master . It waa quite unnecessary to express any opinion as to how

the work had been done , because those present had £ oen for themselves how efficiently Bro . Kaufman had carried out the duties that devolved upon him . Speaking from a wide personal experience fche Master felt justified in congratulating his predecessor ou his efforts . Ifc must have been evident to all that ho had thrown hia whole heart into the work , and as a result he had succeeded . He was deserving

of praise for his sterling good qualities , and had well earned the jewel which it was now his privilege to present to him . In making the presentation he might conscientiously say that he did not know a brother more deserving of recognition than he . The members of the Lodge , however , had gone further , for tbey considered that the

Lodge jewel which was almost regarded as a matter of course did not sufficiently express their gratification at the working of Bro . Kaufmau , and in order to emphasise it they had deputed him to present a supplementary jewel as a personal gift from the members , and as a special mark of their appreciation .

The installing Master replied , thanking the brethren for their two handsome presentations . When he first took office his great ; ambition was to fulfil all the duties that appertained to the appointment , and he was pleased to think , now that he had passed the chair of She Lodge , that bis efforts had been somewhat successful . The decoration the Lodge presented to its outgoing Master was , j 3 rhaps , a sort of courtesy vote , but the same could not be said of the second jewel

he had just received , which really meant a true outburst of approval from thc brethren . Although he had now won all the distinction it was possible to win in the Lodge they might rely on him continuing to do all that lay in its power for its welfare and should thoy at auy time desire him to resume office they would find him ready and willing to do his best in it . Other toasts were given , including those of fche Past Masters , the Visitors and the Officers , and the company separated at a late hoc- .

GALLERY LODGE , No . 1928 . THE sitting of the House of Commons on Saturday did little to mar tho success of tho installation of this Lodge , which is mainly composed of journalists who fulfil their professional duty in the

Palace of Westminster . Thero had assembled to welcome Bro . John C . Manning , the new Master , an unpresedentedly largo number of visiting brethren , including Bro . Richard Evo Past Grand Treasurer

Bro . Burnie , M . P ., Past Provincial Grand Treasurer ( Sonth Wales ) , Colonel F . 0 . Maude , wbo won hia Victoria Cross in the Indian Mutiny ancl Bro . David Christie Murray . All these addressed tho assembl y in tbo course of the proceeding * . Bro . Eva emphasising the desirability of the Officers of Grand Lodge being drawn from a wider area than at present ; Bro . Burnie speaking of the universality of the

benevolence fostered by the Craft ; Colonel Mantle , in prcol of this , iiistinciug oases where Masonry during the mutiny had saved liven ; and Uro . Murray delighting his hearers with rmninisuont'iM of the Press G'lllery iu the latest days in whioh Diri'uoli led fcho Commons . The installation took place at AudorUm'a Hotol , Klvot Street . Bro . V . I \ . Moore , the outgoing' Master , ably inducted hi . s successor , Bro . J .

C . Maiming ( formerly and for many years resident in Swansea ) , who appointed and invested his principal Officers , as follow : —Bro . Chas . Lock S . W ., P . W . Husk J . W ., W . M . Duckworth Treasurer , W . T . Perkins Secretary , Rev . J . S . Barrass Chaplain , G . Tarran S . D ., B . Streim J . D ., S . James I . G ., E . E . Peacock D . G ., E . A . Peaohoy nnd R . S . Masson A . D . C . A gold Past Master ' s jewel was presented to

Bro . C K . Moore on leaving the chair , aa a mark of the appreciation in which he was held by the members of the Lodge . There was a large number of visitors present . Bro . Manning , the Worshipful Master , was initiated a member of the Indefatigable Lodge , Swansea , in 1 SG 2 , and advanced to the

degree of Mark Master in the Keystone Lodgo , No . 109 , Newport , Monmouthshire , in 1887 . He joined the Gallery Lodge in 1885 . At the banquet which followed the installation , Bro . Burnie took occasion to refer to Bro . Manning ' s long connection wifch South Wales .

A musical feature of the evening was the glee and madrigal singing of the famous Dillettanto Vocal Quartette , whose classical rendering of some of the most melodious of our old English compositions has produced quite a furore in the Metropolis whereever fchey have attended .

ANFIELD LODGE , No . 2215 . HpHE members held their sixth annual meeting at tho Sandon Hotel , -L Anfield , on the 23 rd ult . The Lodge was opened by Bro . J . Bain W . M . After some routine business Bro . James F . Booth S . VV . was installed- in the W . M . ' s chair by the retiring Master . The Officers were invested and Bro . J . Honlding P . P . G . R . unanimously elected Charity Representative . After the Lodge was closed the brethren

and guests sat down to a bauquet prepared in first-class style by Bro . Frisk , manager of the hotel , and the remainder of the evening wai devoted to songs , recitations , & o . Dnring the evening a P . M . ' s

jewel from the Lodge was presented to Brc . Bain by the W . M ., and a P . M . 's apron and collar from somo members nf tho L'ldge as a token of the high esteem in which Bro . Bain is held , liy Bro . J . Lloulding P . P . G . ( f ., thus closing a very happy and ei \ y > jntsl-t evening .

MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . rjlHE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Victoria Hotel , I Manchester , on Monday , the 27 th ult ., Bio . W . A . Brabnet- W . M . Then * wero also present : —Bro . F . W . Wollustou I . P . M ., Cyril H . Beever S . W ., Charles Harrop J . W ., Jos . Hilton Treasurer , M . Thomas P . M . P . P . G . D . Secret iry , Henry Nail P . M . S . D ., Fred . Hilton Prov . Gr . D . of C . J . D ., Herbert W . Bro .-klw . k I . G ., J . C / omnfcon Wood

Prov . Gr . A . D . of C . Chap ., : s 0 th WnA-y I ' . M . D . .. ( ' C , Ehvin A . Sm ' i ' i Org ., Humphrey C . L l ! y Std ., Tin IIMJ liaim ^ 'i . t , tfc . l ., J . U . Lii . ) . i P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . Assi .-t . Prov . G . T . ( FKBEMASON ' Ciiiioxicr . E ) , A . J . Scb * . field , Rd . Brown , Sam Luke , W . W . Hitching , G . K . Ward . Visitors—Urns . Wm . GV . uV Ko / lo W . M . 1170 , Edgar Herbert Ritsou 1161 and I . G . 2461 , Wm . Il . imtnoud £ 95 , Joseph M .

Blackett 295 , John Couplaud 1375 , W . Lees 1496 . Tho minutes having been confirmed Bro . E . A . Smith was invested as Organist aud Bro . A . J . Schofield as Steward . A built fc as joining member was successfully taken for Bro . Thomas Black 1170 P . P . G . D ., after which Mr . Sheldon Harold Stubbs , Engineer , Longsight , was

initiated by the W . M ., who was assisted by Bro . Thomas P . M ., the latter giving the address in the N . E ., Bro . Harrop who explained the working tools , and Bro . Beever who rendered the ancient charge . Tho sum of £ 15 in equal amounts was contributed by threo worthy Officers of the Lodge , the samo to bo forwarded to tho charity funds in connection with the Masonic Renavolont Institutions .

At the festive board the Worshipfnl Master proposed the health of the newly-iuitiated brother in an excellent and characteristic speech , to which Bro . Stnbbs replied , the latter saying that being amongst those who knew so much he must plead ignorance , but he felfc that whatever was deficient in him would be put right . It waa perhaps a singular thing that the building in which he was made a Freemason wa *

built by his father , every stone of tho hotel having come from his yard . In conclusion he thanked Bro . Haranett for proposing him aud Bro . Thomas for seconding that proposal , as also the brethren generally for their kindness throughout . Bro . Wollaeton I . P . M . proposed the toasfc of the W . M ., and paid a very high tribute to Bro . Brabuer for having conformed to the working

of the Minnehaha Minstrel Lodge , even thongh the method differed from his own former practice , and further said thafc the ceremony of tbat day had been performed without a single mistake . Bro . Brabner W . M . in response said that he had been exceedingly flattered by the way in which Bro . Wollaston had proposed the tcast . For bis own part he felt that the position of Worshipful Muster should raise a feeling of pride in any man , and ho waa especially proud to

be W . M . of tbe Minnehaha Lodge . Ho reverted to his predecessors , and said that it would ba his aim to imitate them in trying to make hia Lodge one of the first in various ways . An erroneous impression had got abroad tbat none but those belonging to tbe Minneh > ha Minstrel troupe were entitled to join tbeir ranks , and he wished to dispel this illusion , for they had formed no such standard . ] They certainly had a jealous desire to admit none bat good men who would be

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