Earl Of Carnarvon Lodge, No. 1642.

members of some particular art , profession , or science has called many others into being ; while the peculiar ideas of various sects have also been urged as sufficient excuse for the promotion of new Lodges . We do not remember whether either of these reasons were urged when the Earl of Carnarvon Locige was proposed , but wo do know thafc from its commencement the promotion of our Charities'

welfare has been among its watchwords , and that right nobly have its members worked to uphold that worthy desire . We have now arrived afc the period in the existence of this Lodge when its founders have the opportunity of proving to the Masonio world that the confidence reposed in them years back , when the Warrant was issued , was not misplaced . The first initiates and joining members of the Lodge are

now coming to the fore , and they bid fair to uphold the high reputation whioh the founders , who so far have occupied the chief positions , have secured to it . The regular installation meeting this year witnesses the retirement to the rank of P . M . of the brother first on the Lodge Register outside the actual founders , while his successor is another of those who joined the Lodge afc its first regular meeting .

Thns far the founders have every reason to be proud of their earlier selection . Bro . S . Smout jun ., the I . P . M . of the Lodge , has proved himself to be a brother worthy of every respect , while Bro . F . C . Frye , the present W . M ., displayed such talent on the night of his installation as to prove that he also is likely to add to the lustre already attached to his Lodge . Two of the first initiates , brethren

who were also admitted at the first regular meeting of the Lodge , we now find occupying the position of Wardens , with every prospect ; of promotion , and so on right through the offices ; the earlier members having regularly been invested with the several collars . This year ' s annual meeting took place on Thursday , the 8 th instant , afc the Ladbroke Hall , Netting Hill , and was presided over by Bro . S . Smout

jun . W . M ., who was supported by the following Officers : —Bros . Fred . 0 . Frye S . W ., James Bartle J . W ., Samuel H . Parkhouse P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , G . Penn P . M ., E . M . Lander P . M ., S . Smout sen . P . M ., W . Stephens Hon . P . M ., J . Woodmason S . D ., W . W . Buckland J . D ., Rev . P . M . Holden Chaplain , F . Delevante Organist , Robert Whitaker Steward , J . H . Wood T . G ., Robert

Schofield P . M . Tyler , and others . The minntes of last Lodge having been confirmed , Bro . Richard Trnine was regularly passed to the degree of Fellow Craft , and the W . M . elect ( Bro . Frye ) was installed into the chair . Having invested his Officers , the ceremony of instal . lation was completed . The Auditors' Eeporfc was presented and adopted , and a vote of thanks passed to the Auditors for their

services . A notice of motion was then given , that the sum cf fifty guineas should be voted to the Eoyal Masonic Institution for Girls , to be placed on the list of the I . P . M ., and several other matters of business having been disposed of , the Lodge was closed , and the brethren proceeded to the banquet hall , where a first-rate dinner , provided by Bro . J . Linscott , was enjoyed . At the conclusion of the repast the

W . M . proceeded to give the customary toasts . "The Queen and the Craft" having been honoured , that of the health of the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., followed . Our Grand Master was , the W . M . said , always foremost in doing anything to further the interests of the Craffc , in the welfare of which he appeared to take great interest . His recent advancement to the degree of Mark Master clearly proved

that his interest in the Order was not dying out . The toast of the Earl of Carnarvon came next , and from the intimate association of his lordship's name with the Lodge met with a hearty reception . The W . M . regretted they had never had the honour of a visit from the Pro G . M ., and hoped they might some day have thafc pleasure , when they would have an opportunity of proving to their

sponsor that they did nofc discredit him in bearing his name . The Earl of Lathom and the Grand Officers Present and Pasfc was next given . The Lodge was greatly honoured in the promotion of ono of its earliest members—Bro . W . Stephens—to office in Grand Lodge , and now had great pleasure in congratulating him on his good fortnno in securing the appointment of Assistant Grand Pursuivant .

They were also honoured with tho presence of Bro . Thomas Cubitt , a Past Officer of Grand Lodge , and also a brother well worthy of the distinction which had been conferred on him . Bro . Stephens expressed thanks on behalf of Lorcl Lathom and the Grancl Officers generally . Personally he thanked tho members of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge very much , as he had been associated with it from its

infancy . He was pleased to see the progress the Lodge had made . Every member of Grand Lodge endeavoured to do his duty , and he believed it was to the fact of his having always endeavoured to act on that principle thafc he in great measure owed his selection for Grand honours . He urged on those who were eligible to attend regularly the Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge , in order

that the welfare of the Order and of their respective Lodges might be looked after . He was gratified to find that no less a sum than £ 2 , 200 had been sent up to the Charities from the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge dnring its seven years' existence , and felt sure that its present position must be snbject for gratification to tho nobleman whose name they bore . Brother Cubitt followed , he particularly

referred to tho Masonic ability of tho Deputy Grancl Master ; who was equally at home in Grancl Lodge , in his Provincial Lodge , or at a Private Lodge . In all he was able to fufil any duty which might be required of him . The Pasfc Grand Officers had set an example which the present and future officers would do well to imitate . Bro . Smout tho I . P . M . proposed the health of the W . M . This he considered was

the toast of tho evening , ancl he hoped the brethren would give it a hearty welcome . The members wished their new Master a very happy and successful year of office . Bro . Frye tendei-ed his sincere thanks . If anything could dispel the diffidence he felfc in the position he had that nighfc been advanced to , it was the reception he had just met with . He was gratified to see so large an assembly to welcome

him on his first appearance as W . Master of the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , and more so at tho way in which they had expressed their welcome . He looked npon it as an augury of future benefit to the Lodge ; he felt that every brother associated with it would do his utmost to advance its interest and make his year of office a success . He had never regretted associating himself with the

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members of the Lodge , at whoso hands ho had always received that kindly reception which was so truly Masonic . He very highly esteemed tho confidence reposed in him . Ho hoped to perform his duties in such a manner as to merit tho approval of the brethren ami their kindl y support . Ho next proposed the toast of the visitors , expressing the pleasure ho and tho members generally

felt at the presence of so many guests . He hoped all had enjoyed themselves , aud that their experience of tho Earl of Carnarvon Lodge had equalled their expectations . Bro . Jordan P . M . No . 4 and W . M . G . Stewards' Lodge , replied . He had never heard a more gratify , ing statement than that which had been mado in reference to the Lodge ' s support of the Charities . That a Lodgo so young should

have done so much , reflected tho greatest credit on all who were associated with ; it he felt he could hardly find words to express hia feelings on this point . He could not hel p feeling ashamed of what his own Lodge had done in face of such a record as was attached to the Lodge of which he was thon a guest . Bros . Gold , Harding and Isaacs followed . The latter felt that nowhere was true and good

Freemasonry moro fully exemplified than in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , the Past Masters of which were a credit to the Order . The W . M . next proposed the toast of tho Installing Master , a toast which , although omitted from their printed lisfc , could on no account be omitted from their evening ' s programme . The work which tho I . P . M . had that day been called upon to perform had been carried

through most efficiently . The W . M . desired personally to thank Bro . Smout for the way in which he had performed his work , and he felt he might also thank him on behalf of the members generally , He had great pleasure in presenting Bro . Smout with the Paafe Master ' s jewel , which had been voted him at the last Lodge meeting , and hoped he might long live to enjoy the esteem of his brother Masons . Tho jewel bore the following inscription :

Presented by The Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , No . 1642 , to Bro . Samuel Smout jun . in recognition of his services as W . M . 1882-83 .

Bro . Smout tendered his thanks for being so highly complimented on performing what was really nothing more than his duty , When he was elected to the office of Master he made up his mind to carry out the duties of the office to the best of his ability , and to endeavour to give satisfaction . He was pleased beyond measure that his efforts had met with such approval as was evidenced in the kindly

expressions and handsome present accorded him . The health of the Treasurer and Secretary followed , the W . M . paying the highest compliments to the two brethren who filled those positions . Bro . Mnrlis tendered his hearty thanks , as also did Bro . Parkhouse . The W . M . proposed the health of Bro . Trnine . They had not had the pleasure of initiating any one that day , but on the last occasion they

received into their midst a gentleman they were pleased now to welcome . They had not had an opportunity of drinking his health on the day of his initiation , and as he ( the Worshipful Master ) considered that the customary welcome should , in such cases , be given at the first available opportunity , he now had the pleasure

to propose his health , and to tender him a hearty welcome . Bro . Truino having replied , the health of the Past Masters was g _ iven , and that having in turn been replied to , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion with the customary closing toast . An entertaining musical programme was carried through by Miss Pushman and Messrs . H . Linscott and Louis Stephens . Amongst the Visitois were—Bros .

C . Webster S . D . 1637 , George Amos Duke 1608 , R . A . Fraser l . G . 1567 , Eobert Fairclonsjh I . P . M . 155 , J . M . Jefferson 1637 , W . Hucka 834 , J . Shipley W . M . 30 , A . G . Gold 1615 , Henry Gold 1615 , Henry Walter Gilbey 25 , J . Jordan P . M . 4 W . M . G . S . Lodge , J . N . Frye 195 , J . H . Watson 1641 , W . Weaver W . M . 1238 , J . H . Pe irson P . M . 1567 , G . C . Harding P . M . 1238 , G . D . Unite 55 , Sir C . W . Dilke 834 , J . E . C . Bodley P . P . G . Sec . Oxon , T . Fisher 733 , F . G . Baker P . M . 753 , C . W . Keep l . G . 195 , Thomas Cubitt P . G . P ., Samuel Dyer W . M . 1612 , W . 0 . Williams J . D . 1585 , Charles Davey P . M . 30 , David Hughes S . W . 901 , John Hughes W . M . 901 , H . Dehane I . P . M . 1543 P . P . G . S . D . Middlesex , T . Hastings Miller P . M . 907 W . M . 1904 P . P . G . D . Essex , Canon Holder ,, H . Massey P . M . 619 1928 , W . Lang , ridge Treasurer 1425 , Lewis II . Isaacs P . M . 873 , Georgo Davis P . M . 167 , A . Nicols W . M . 1974 , S . Elborn P . M . 511 , J . W . Cuff P . M . 1608 .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , No . 198 . —Hold at the Jolly Farmers , Sonthgate-road , N ., on Saturday , 10 th inst . Present—Bros . Jones W . M ., Liebman S . W ., Gribbell J . W ., Gellen S . D ., Aston I . G ., Pearcy Preceptor , Galer Secretary ; also Bros . Weeden , Dixie , Cohen , Ferrar , O'Donnell , Parker , Robinson , Gilderslen , Richardson , Glass , Fenner , Bidder , R . Pearcy , Moss , Wright and Annoy . Lodgo

was opened in due form , ancl the minutes of tho last meeting were read ancl confirmed . Bro . Glass having offered himself as candidate , was examined ancl entrusted . Lodgo was opened in the second , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . Cohen worked tho first section of tho lectnre , assisted by the brethren . Lodge was closed in tho second degree . Bro . Liebman was

unanimonsly elected W . M . for the ensuing week . Bro . Fenner was elected Treasurer in the placo of Bro . 0 . Lorkin , resigned . Nothing further having offered for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge was closed in ancient form , and adjourned to Saturday , " tho 17 th instant . The business on this occasion was completed earlier than usual in order to elect Officers and a Committee for a Masonic Charities Association . The first meeting will be held on Saturday , the 24 th inst ., and after

thafc date , on the last Saturday in every month . The subscriptions will bo Is per week , payable monthly ; aud as often as sufficient funds are in hand a Life Governorshi p for one of tho Masonic Institutions will bo ballot-ted for . Any Brother wishing * to join can do so by forwarding his name ancl address aud No . of Lodgo , to the Secretary , Bro . R . W . Galer , 12 Green Lanes , N ., who will bo pleased to afford any further information that may be required .