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¦ We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN . KENTISH CLUB OF INSTRUCTION .
THE Kentish Masonic Club has done much good work in the cause of Freemasonry since its formation some three years ago , says the " St . Pancras Gazette . " Its usefulness and vitality were publicly made known on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when the second annual dinner took place under conditions that augured well for the advancement of the Craft in the district . Bro . C . F . Quick P . M . occupied tho chair , and was well supported .
The President proposed tho toast of the evening , the Kentish Club of Instruction . He said that though theirs was a little club it had during the few years it had been in existence done much good work for the cause of Freemasonry . They had doubled their numbers sinco their last annual
dinner , and he behoved that thoy wero still going to add greatly to their membership , and make the Club one of the most successful in London . There was a large amount of work to do , and much of it rested with their Brother George Wheeler , who was one of the busiest men in ^ the North-West of London .
Bro . Wheeler was heartily greeted on rising to respond , and ho made an appropriate little speech . He said that their little club was started at Kentish Town in September 1892 , and passed through a number of vicissitudes , until at length they pitched their tent at Milton Hall , where they met every Sunday morning . It was satisfactory to record that during the present
session they had worked about thirty degrees in Freemasonry , and especially that three brothers had filled the chair for the first time . This last he considered a most important feature , because it was the aim of the club to bring young brethren forward so that they could eventually fill acceptably the office of Worshipful Master .
The important toast of the Blasonic Charities was proposed by Bro . A . Cocks . No one , he said , whether a Mason or not , could be instructed in anything more edifying than charity , particularly as practised by Freemasons . Freemasons did a great and glorious work of a philanthropic and benevolent kind . He urged that a good way of aiding the Masonic Charities was for Masons to make their children Life Governors , and concluded by making a special reference to the services of Bros . Dettmer and Hollis . With the name of the first-named Brother he coupled the toast .
Bro . C . A . Dettmer made an able response , remarking at the outset that the essence of Freemasonry was charity . True , their ritual was a gorgeous and beautiful one ; yet it would count for nothing if the brethren belonging to the Order were not given to charity . It was a great thing to help those who had fallen in the battle of life , defeated but not disgraced , and they ,
therefore , had abundant reason to be proud of their charities . The club had given a good sum of money to the Charities , and he hoped to see a large number of his neighbours in the membership , because it was the duty of every man to do what he could for his poorer neighbours , and to assist in making men honourable citizens .
In very complimentary terms Bro . H . Pickett proposed the President , who , he said , had been the mainstay of the club . All that was best in Freemasonry he had learned from the President , who was also their Preceptor , and than whom a more painstaking and competent Officer it would be impossible to find .
The President , in response , said that those who sought to do a little good well might be sure they were doing that which would last . He might be looked upon as a rather hard master , and some of the criticisms which he passed upon them might be regarded as not merited , although he thought they were merited , or he would not pass them . The next toast was the Visitors , proposed in a humorous speech by Bro . Muir Smith , and responded to by Bros . Bickerton , Chas . Lee , and others .
The President proposed the Committee and the Musical Director ( Bro . F . W . Middleditch . Several members of the Committee and Bro . Middleditch appropriately responded . o o o
PEOYINCIAL .
PALATINE LODGE , No . 97 . AT the last regular meeting , held in the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , Sunderland , a pleasing memento of the late Aid . B . Levy , in the shape of a portrait of the deceased , was unveiled by Bro . R . Hudson P . G . Sec . of Durham P . G . Std . B . England . The portrait is life size , from the studio of Mr . Thompson , and is an excellent representation of the deceased .
The Lodge was under the direction of Bro . A . Grundy I . P . M . acting W . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Robert Lee ) , Bro . T . Robinson S . W . and W . J . Robinson J . W . In unveiling the portrait , Bro . Hudson mentioned that he owed his introduction to Freemasonry to the late Aid . Levy . The deceased was
initiated in the Palatine Lodge so far back as 1851 , ancl assumed the Master ' s chair in 1857 . A fow months afterwards a leading light in Freemasonry—Bro . T . Hardy—died , and his place was filled by Bro . Levy for nearly forty years . By his dignified and effective rendering of their ceremonies , tho late Alderman eclipsed all who had gone before him in this respect , and his fame
spreadover that and the neighbouring Provinces , so much so that no special Masonic function was considered complete without he was present and took an active part . The portrait he had unveiled would be a fitting memento
of an excellent Mason and a good man . At the conclusion of tlie proceedings Bro . P . M . J . R . Pattison thanked Bro . Hudson in fitting terms , on behalf of the Lodge , for his kindness in coming to perform the ceremony .
ARBORETUM LODGE , No . 731 . THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on thc 13 th ult ., the following being present : Bros . G . H . Ward W . M ., W . W . Heywood S . W ., S . Tinkler J . W ., Rev . T . Orrell Chaplain , G . Sutherland P . M . Treasurer , A . Butterworth Secretary , J . A . Arnold SD ., B . Xoft J . D ., H . J . Burdett D . C , W . Forman Organist , E . Coates ns I . G ., T . J .
Reports Of Meetings.
Beck and A . Frazer Stewards , G . Moore Tyler . Past Masters : J . Jones I . P . M . P . G . S . of W ., Wm . Cooper , Thos . R . Gee P . P . G . T ., W . H . Roberts , F . G . Sanderson , C . Webster , W . H . Wright P . P . G . D . C , T . E . Yeomans , Geo . Tarver P . G . D . C , J . Bland P . P . S . G . D ., Thos . Cox P . P . S . G . W ., A . Woodiwiss P . P . S . G . W ., J . W . Brigg P . P . S . G . D ., J . Walker P . P . S . G . D ., E . Home
P . P . G . R ., and the following other Members : Bros . G . Bugden , W . G . Haslam , E . Coates , H . Home , J . W . Fletcher , F . C . Mahony , A . L . Mahony , A . J . Topple , D .. Woollatt , H . Skevington , W . N . Flint , J . V . Woodward , G . Lomas , A . Brown , E . Jophson , B . Varley , W . Sayer , W . Walkerdine , W . G . Carnt , J . F . Brindley , G . Hawkridge , J . Harrison , W . W . Bothamley , W . Millington , W . N . Toft .
The Visitors included : —Bros . W . H . Marsden P . M . 253 P . G . S . B . Eng . ; C D . Hart P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., L . Russell P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., A . Nicholson P . M ., A . Worsnop P . M ., W . Hart W . M ., T . Berridge S . W ., H . Offiler S . D ., E . Partridge J . D ., and C . J . Shackleton Std . of Hartington Lodge , No . 1085 ; A .
Brown P . M ., W . Eaton S . D ., W . J . Piper P . M . and S . Bennett of Repose Lodge , No . 802 ; W . B . Taylor W . M . and H . Hole of Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 1028 ; T . Parker P . M ., H . B . Boag P . M . and J . Sladen P . M . W . M . of Arkwright Lodge , No . 1495 ; A . Henry W . M . 2425 , W . J . H . Thompson 348 , S . J . Davis 22 , H . K . Simpson 47 .
Tho Lodge was opened at 5 30 p . m . and the minutes of the last regular Lodge , and the Lodgo of Emergency were read and confirmed . Brother W . W . Heywood was presented by Bros . T . R . Gee P . M . and C . Webster P . M . and was then installed by the retiring W . M . in a very impressive manner , boing afterwards saluted by tho Brethren .
Bro . Heywood presented the I . P . M . Bro . G . H . Ward with a very beautiful P . M . ' s Jewel , the gift of the Lodge , and this was acknowledged by Bro . Ward . The Lodge was closed in regular order and was followed by a banquet .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 . A VERY enthusiastic meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , on the 10 th inst ., to instal the W . M .-elect Bro . James Wylie S . W ., a very popular member of the Craft .
The ceremony was performed by Bro . J . Day P . M ., the chair being first taken by Bro . B . D . Scott W . M ., supported by his Officers and a large number of Visiting Brethren , among whom was Bro . W . Goodacre P . G . S . B . of England Prov . G . Sec .
During the evening a handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., on behalf of tho Lodge .
GILBERT GREENALL LODGE , No . 1250 . . AT the invitation of the Worshipful Master Bro . Robert T . Smith a concert , which proved to be of a most enjoyable character , was held on Monday , Sth inst ., in tho Assembly Room at the Lion Hotel , Warrington . There was a large attendance of Brethren and their families and friends ,
tho number being estimated at from 250 to 280 . This is , the "Crewe Guardian" understands , tho first concert which has been got up in connection with the Lodge , and it was so successful and so thoroughly appreciated that others will be arranged .
The local concert arrangements were under the charge of Bro . W . H . J . Jenkins , by whom thoy were most satisfactorily carried out , whilst Brother James Batchelder P . M ., the eminent pianist and composer , was responsible for the selection of the artistes and the programme .
THE festival of St . John was held on Monday , Sth inst ., at Alford , Lincolnshire , when Bro . H . B . Farnsworth was installed in the chair of K . S . by Bros . W . H . Kell I . P . M . and Fredk . Riggall , after which the newly-installed Master was saluted in tho ancient and accustomed manner and proceeded to invest his Officers . There was a notable number of Visiting Brethren from Boston , Grimsby , Horncastle and Louth .
HAMILTON LODGE , No . 1600 .
The labour of the evening being ended , tho Brethren adjourned to tho White Horse Hotel , where the banquet was served in Host Hibbitt ' s well known manner .
COLNE LODGE , No . 2477 . THE last meeting of the second session of the Lodge was held on Tuesday , 9 th inst ., when Brother Turner Ennew S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year . Bro . William Johnson was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Arthur Wright was re-elected Tyler . After the business the Brethren supped together at the Greyhound Inn , an excellent repast being provided by the Host .
EARL OF WARWICK LODGE , No . 2504 . THE first anniversary and second installation of this recently formed Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall attached to the Roebuck Hotel , Buckhurst Hill , on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., and will be memorable in the history of the Lodge .
The W . M .-elect Bro . Col . Lockwood , M . P ., left Liverpool Street Station for Buckhurst Hill accompanied by the Earl of Warwick Provincial Grand Master Essex , Viscount Dungarvan Provincial Grand Master Somersetshire , Bro . E . Letchworth Grand Secretary , and Bro . T . J . Railing Provincial Grand Secretary Essex .
On reaching the Hall , the distinguished Visitors were received with the honours due to their rank in the Craft , and Viscount Dungarvan , having taken the Chair , at once proceeded to instal Bro . Colonel Lockwood , M . P ., thc S . W . into the Master ' s Chair .
The new W . M . then invested his Officers for the year , who included Bro . the Rev . Thos . Lloyd ( Rector of Theydon Garnon—lately of Easthorpe ) as Chaplain , and Bro . Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., W . M . 2342 Prov . S . G . W . as Treasurer .
Bro . the Rev . Thos . Lloyd having been re-elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , the new W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the outgoing W . M . Bro . C . C . Black Prov . G . Stwd ., laying stress upon the excellent work that had been done by that Brother in the formation , and conduct during the first year , of the Lodge . Bro . Col . Lockwood proposed a vote of thanks to Viscount Dungarvan for his kindness in attending that day and performing the installation
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Reports Of Meetings.
EEPOKTS OE MEETINGS
¦ We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonio meetings for insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative to report Lodge or other proceedings .
CEAFT : METEOPOLITAN . KENTISH CLUB OF INSTRUCTION .
THE Kentish Masonic Club has done much good work in the cause of Freemasonry since its formation some three years ago , says the " St . Pancras Gazette . " Its usefulness and vitality were publicly made known on Wednesday , 3 rd inst ., at the Holborn Restaurant , when the second annual dinner took place under conditions that augured well for the advancement of the Craft in the district . Bro . C . F . Quick P . M . occupied tho chair , and was well supported .
The President proposed tho toast of the evening , the Kentish Club of Instruction . He said that though theirs was a little club it had during the few years it had been in existence done much good work for the cause of Freemasonry . They had doubled their numbers sinco their last annual
dinner , and he behoved that thoy wero still going to add greatly to their membership , and make the Club one of the most successful in London . There was a large amount of work to do , and much of it rested with their Brother George Wheeler , who was one of the busiest men in ^ the North-West of London .
Bro . Wheeler was heartily greeted on rising to respond , and ho made an appropriate little speech . He said that their little club was started at Kentish Town in September 1892 , and passed through a number of vicissitudes , until at length they pitched their tent at Milton Hall , where they met every Sunday morning . It was satisfactory to record that during the present
session they had worked about thirty degrees in Freemasonry , and especially that three brothers had filled the chair for the first time . This last he considered a most important feature , because it was the aim of the club to bring young brethren forward so that they could eventually fill acceptably the office of Worshipful Master .
The important toast of the Blasonic Charities was proposed by Bro . A . Cocks . No one , he said , whether a Mason or not , could be instructed in anything more edifying than charity , particularly as practised by Freemasons . Freemasons did a great and glorious work of a philanthropic and benevolent kind . He urged that a good way of aiding the Masonic Charities was for Masons to make their children Life Governors , and concluded by making a special reference to the services of Bros . Dettmer and Hollis . With the name of the first-named Brother he coupled the toast .
Bro . C . A . Dettmer made an able response , remarking at the outset that the essence of Freemasonry was charity . True , their ritual was a gorgeous and beautiful one ; yet it would count for nothing if the brethren belonging to the Order were not given to charity . It was a great thing to help those who had fallen in the battle of life , defeated but not disgraced , and they ,
therefore , had abundant reason to be proud of their charities . The club had given a good sum of money to the Charities , and he hoped to see a large number of his neighbours in the membership , because it was the duty of every man to do what he could for his poorer neighbours , and to assist in making men honourable citizens .
In very complimentary terms Bro . H . Pickett proposed the President , who , he said , had been the mainstay of the club . All that was best in Freemasonry he had learned from the President , who was also their Preceptor , and than whom a more painstaking and competent Officer it would be impossible to find .
The President , in response , said that those who sought to do a little good well might be sure they were doing that which would last . He might be looked upon as a rather hard master , and some of the criticisms which he passed upon them might be regarded as not merited , although he thought they were merited , or he would not pass them . The next toast was the Visitors , proposed in a humorous speech by Bro . Muir Smith , and responded to by Bros . Bickerton , Chas . Lee , and others .
The President proposed the Committee and the Musical Director ( Bro . F . W . Middleditch . Several members of the Committee and Bro . Middleditch appropriately responded . o o o
PEOYINCIAL .
PALATINE LODGE , No . 97 . AT the last regular meeting , held in the Masonic Hall , Park Terrace , Sunderland , a pleasing memento of the late Aid . B . Levy , in the shape of a portrait of the deceased , was unveiled by Bro . R . Hudson P . G . Sec . of Durham P . G . Std . B . England . The portrait is life size , from the studio of Mr . Thompson , and is an excellent representation of the deceased .
The Lodge was under the direction of Bro . A . Grundy I . P . M . acting W . M ., in the unavoidable absence of the W . M . ( Bro . Robert Lee ) , Bro . T . Robinson S . W . and W . J . Robinson J . W . In unveiling the portrait , Bro . Hudson mentioned that he owed his introduction to Freemasonry to the late Aid . Levy . The deceased was
initiated in the Palatine Lodge so far back as 1851 , ancl assumed the Master ' s chair in 1857 . A fow months afterwards a leading light in Freemasonry—Bro . T . Hardy—died , and his place was filled by Bro . Levy for nearly forty years . By his dignified and effective rendering of their ceremonies , tho late Alderman eclipsed all who had gone before him in this respect , and his fame
spreadover that and the neighbouring Provinces , so much so that no special Masonic function was considered complete without he was present and took an active part . The portrait he had unveiled would be a fitting memento
of an excellent Mason and a good man . At the conclusion of tlie proceedings Bro . P . M . J . R . Pattison thanked Bro . Hudson in fitting terms , on behalf of the Lodge , for his kindness in coming to perform the ceremony .
ARBORETUM LODGE , No . 731 . THE Installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall , Derby , on thc 13 th ult ., the following being present : Bros . G . H . Ward W . M ., W . W . Heywood S . W ., S . Tinkler J . W ., Rev . T . Orrell Chaplain , G . Sutherland P . M . Treasurer , A . Butterworth Secretary , J . A . Arnold SD ., B . Xoft J . D ., H . J . Burdett D . C , W . Forman Organist , E . Coates ns I . G ., T . J .
Reports Of Meetings.
Beck and A . Frazer Stewards , G . Moore Tyler . Past Masters : J . Jones I . P . M . P . G . S . of W ., Wm . Cooper , Thos . R . Gee P . P . G . T ., W . H . Roberts , F . G . Sanderson , C . Webster , W . H . Wright P . P . G . D . C , T . E . Yeomans , Geo . Tarver P . G . D . C , J . Bland P . P . S . G . D ., Thos . Cox P . P . S . G . W ., A . Woodiwiss P . P . S . G . W ., J . W . Brigg P . P . S . G . D ., J . Walker P . P . S . G . D ., E . Home
P . P . G . R ., and the following other Members : Bros . G . Bugden , W . G . Haslam , E . Coates , H . Home , J . W . Fletcher , F . C . Mahony , A . L . Mahony , A . J . Topple , D .. Woollatt , H . Skevington , W . N . Flint , J . V . Woodward , G . Lomas , A . Brown , E . Jophson , B . Varley , W . Sayer , W . Walkerdine , W . G . Carnt , J . F . Brindley , G . Hawkridge , J . Harrison , W . W . Bothamley , W . Millington , W . N . Toft .
The Visitors included : —Bros . W . H . Marsden P . M . 253 P . G . S . B . Eng . ; C D . Hart P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., L . Russell P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., A . Nicholson P . M ., A . Worsnop P . M ., W . Hart W . M ., T . Berridge S . W ., H . Offiler S . D ., E . Partridge J . D ., and C . J . Shackleton Std . of Hartington Lodge , No . 1085 ; A .
Brown P . M ., W . Eaton S . D ., W . J . Piper P . M . and S . Bennett of Repose Lodge , No . 802 ; W . B . Taylor W . M . and H . Hole of Royal Alfred Lodge , No . 1028 ; T . Parker P . M ., H . B . Boag P . M . and J . Sladen P . M . W . M . of Arkwright Lodge , No . 1495 ; A . Henry W . M . 2425 , W . J . H . Thompson 348 , S . J . Davis 22 , H . K . Simpson 47 .
Tho Lodge was opened at 5 30 p . m . and the minutes of the last regular Lodge , and the Lodgo of Emergency were read and confirmed . Brother W . W . Heywood was presented by Bros . T . R . Gee P . M . and C . Webster P . M . and was then installed by the retiring W . M . in a very impressive manner , boing afterwards saluted by tho Brethren .
Bro . Heywood presented the I . P . M . Bro . G . H . Ward with a very beautiful P . M . ' s Jewel , the gift of the Lodge , and this was acknowledged by Bro . Ward . The Lodge was closed in regular order and was followed by a banquet .
TEMPLE LODGE , No . 1094 . A VERY enthusiastic meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , on the 10 th inst ., to instal the W . M .-elect Bro . James Wylie S . W ., a very popular member of the Craft .
The ceremony was performed by Bro . J . Day P . M ., the chair being first taken by Bro . B . D . Scott W . M ., supported by his Officers and a large number of Visiting Brethren , among whom was Bro . W . Goodacre P . G . S . B . of England Prov . G . Sec .
During the evening a handsome P . M . 's jewel was presented to the retiring W . M ., on behalf of tho Lodge .
GILBERT GREENALL LODGE , No . 1250 . . AT the invitation of the Worshipful Master Bro . Robert T . Smith a concert , which proved to be of a most enjoyable character , was held on Monday , Sth inst ., in tho Assembly Room at the Lion Hotel , Warrington . There was a large attendance of Brethren and their families and friends ,
tho number being estimated at from 250 to 280 . This is , the "Crewe Guardian" understands , tho first concert which has been got up in connection with the Lodge , and it was so successful and so thoroughly appreciated that others will be arranged .
The local concert arrangements were under the charge of Bro . W . H . J . Jenkins , by whom thoy were most satisfactorily carried out , whilst Brother James Batchelder P . M ., the eminent pianist and composer , was responsible for the selection of the artistes and the programme .
THE festival of St . John was held on Monday , Sth inst ., at Alford , Lincolnshire , when Bro . H . B . Farnsworth was installed in the chair of K . S . by Bros . W . H . Kell I . P . M . and Fredk . Riggall , after which the newly-installed Master was saluted in tho ancient and accustomed manner and proceeded to invest his Officers . There was a notable number of Visiting Brethren from Boston , Grimsby , Horncastle and Louth .
HAMILTON LODGE , No . 1600 .
The labour of the evening being ended , tho Brethren adjourned to tho White Horse Hotel , where the banquet was served in Host Hibbitt ' s well known manner .
COLNE LODGE , No . 2477 . THE last meeting of the second session of the Lodge was held on Tuesday , 9 th inst ., when Brother Turner Ennew S . W . was unanimously elected Worshipful Master for tho ensuing year . Bro . William Johnson was unanimously elected Treasurer , and Bro . Arthur Wright was re-elected Tyler . After the business the Brethren supped together at the Greyhound Inn , an excellent repast being provided by the Host .
EARL OF WARWICK LODGE , No . 2504 . THE first anniversary and second installation of this recently formed Lodge was held at the Masonic Hall attached to the Roebuck Hotel , Buckhurst Hill , on Wednesday , 10 th inst ., and will be memorable in the history of the Lodge .
The W . M .-elect Bro . Col . Lockwood , M . P ., left Liverpool Street Station for Buckhurst Hill accompanied by the Earl of Warwick Provincial Grand Master Essex , Viscount Dungarvan Provincial Grand Master Somersetshire , Bro . E . Letchworth Grand Secretary , and Bro . T . J . Railing Provincial Grand Secretary Essex .
On reaching the Hall , the distinguished Visitors were received with the honours due to their rank in the Craft , and Viscount Dungarvan , having taken the Chair , at once proceeded to instal Bro . Colonel Lockwood , M . P ., thc S . W . into the Master ' s Chair .
The new W . M . then invested his Officers for the year , who included Bro . the Rev . Thos . Lloyd ( Rector of Theydon Garnon—lately of Easthorpe ) as Chaplain , and Bro . Sir W . Neville Abdy , Bart ., W . M . 2342 Prov . S . G . W . as Treasurer .
Bro . the Rev . Thos . Lloyd having been re-elected to represent the Lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , the new W . M ., on behalf of the Lodge , presented a handsome Past Master ' s jewel to the outgoing W . M . Bro . C . C . Black Prov . G . Stwd ., laying stress upon the excellent work that had been done by that Brother in the formation , and conduct during the first year , of the Lodge . Bro . Col . Lockwood proposed a vote of thanks to Viscount Dungarvan for his kindness in attending that day and performing the installation