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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation .
CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . — : o : —
Earls Court Lodge , No . 27 65 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . C . G . HATT .
ALTHOUGH only consecrated in 18 99 Earls Court Lodge has made its mark in the aristocratic borough of Kensington . The Founders were wise in securing the Royal Palace Hotel as a place of meeting , not only for its central position , but also for the spacious apartments that the management place at its disposal . On the occasion of this years installation the W . M . Bro . John Worth P . M . called the Brethren together at the early hour of 4 p . m .,
in order that the large amount of work that was mentioned on the summons should be got through without that hurry or haste which we have noticed is frequently the case on the night of Installation . We were glad to notice also that all the Officers were punctual in their attendance , due in no small measure to the good example set them at all times by Bro . Worth , who is known in the neighbourhood by the title of " Punctual John . "
The Lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Augustus M . Stark was examined and entrusted . The Lodge being opened in the third degree Bro . Stark was raised as a Master Mason .
The next business was the installation , and Bro . Worth invited Bro . P . Langford P . M . to undertake the post of D . C . He presented the W . M .-elect Bro . C . G . Hatt P . M . to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was carried out in so impressive a manner that the Board of twenty Installed
Masters must have thought he was a practised hand at the ceremony . Without any hesitation and with perfect confidence Bro . Worth went through the whole of the details of the ritual , and the three addresses were so perfectly and impressively rendered as to call forth the hearty congratulations of all present .
The Officers for the ensuing year were invested by the W . M . in an able manner , as follow : Bros . J . J . Orr S . W ., W . S . Lyon J . W ., P . Langford P . M . Treas .,- C . E . Belts P . M . Sec , W . F . Packer P . M . Org ., A . J . Taylor S . D ., J . Copper J . D ., S . Mussell I . G ., S . Keene P . M . D . C , H . W . AViiliams A . D . C , A . Dorman and E . A . D . Jones Stewards .
The Lodge being resumed to the first degree the ballot was taken for Mr . Arthur J . Kember , and Mr . J . A . F . Hall . Having been unanimously elected , those gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of the Entered Apprentice degree , Bro . Hatt showing that he was as perfect in his working as ever ; for he has occupied the Master ' s chair in three other Lodges .
The Lodge adopted the Auditors' report , showing the finances to be in a sound condition , and received propositions for several candidates for initiation , and also joining members . Bro . Worth was presented with a Past Masters jewel . The Lodge being closed the Brethren adjourned to the magnificent hall of the Hotel , where an elegant banquet awaited them . The decorations of the hall and the tables were most beautiful , rare plants and flowers meeting the eye at every turn .
Ample justice having been done to the dinner , the health of King Edward VII . Protector of Freemasons was given and honoured with enthusiasm as was also that of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . The other Masonic toasts followed , the initiates responding to that of their health in neat and modest terms .
The toast of the Visitors was replied to by several Past Grand Officers of the Province of Middlesex , but undoubtedly the reply of Bro . Arthur Williams was awaited with a great deal of interest . This Brother is widely known throughout the Kensington and Hammersmith districts , not only as the Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , but as one of the most hardworking Preceptors of several Lodges of Instruction , and has turned out scores of
Masonic students , to occupy the Master ' s chair in their respective Lodges . Bro . Williams is endowed with a most commanding appearance , and his elocutionary powers are of the first order . He complimented Bro . Worth on the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties as Installing Master , also congratulating the W . M . on his excellent selection of Officers , without which , he observed , no Lodge could possibly succeed . ¦
The Past Masters , Treasurer and Secretary also returned thanks , and the Tyler ' s toast brought one of the most enjoyable of evenings to a termination . We must not omit to refer to the splendid selection of music provided b y Bro . W . F . Packer P . M . Organist of the Lodge . Who'll buy my Lavender" and the "Glee Maiden" were most effectively rendered by Miss Gertrude Maxted , Mr . Pontis-Lines gave " Son of Mine " and " The Revel , " with great effect , and Bro .
i acker was complimented on his rendering of " Sally in our Alley . " Mr . Will Boyer was responsible for several comic songs . M 4 LMJt-M . X-lt . SLie . * .
INSTRUCTION . Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25-A VMY good meeting took place on Tuesday , at the frascati
Reports Of Meetings.
Restaurant , Oxford Street , those present including Bros . W . H Snowden W . M ., Jos . Lieven S . W ., C . N . Modena J . W ., T . Robin son P . M . acting Preceptor , H . Jones Sec , W . C . Evans S . D ., E . C Tiff en J . D ., J . Sweeney I . G ., Ross Carbar , C . Jarratt , W . Giles , E F . Groom , A . C . Watkins , E . S . Eccles , J . Wynman .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Groom acting as candidate . The W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . E . F . Groom , who intimated his intention of rehearsing the second ceremony . Bro . Eccles answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed including the explanation of the working tools . This and
the former ceremony was perfectly rendered and highly appreciated by the Brethren . The W . M . having taken his position resumed the Lodge to the first degree . Bro . E . S . Eccles 2620 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . Jos . Lieven was elected W . M . for
Tuesday next . Bro . Mulvey P . Ml P . G . P . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had presided at the Lodge for the second time . Bro . Mulvey said he was sorry that it had been an oversight on the first occasion , as unfortunately he had had to leave the Lodge before closing .
Bro . Snowden in a few well chosen words returned thanks . Bro . Tiff en , who was visibly affected , thanked the W . M . and Brethren for the sincere condolence and sympathy they had expressed at the untimely death of his father .
********** Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . ON Wednesday of last week , at the Hercules , Lcadenhall Street , one of those social Masonic meetings usual at this Lodge took place , when Bro . S . Fells W . M . of the Mother Lodge officiated
with Bros . J . M'ears P . M . W . M . of the Crescent Lodge S . W ., A . Green J . W ., G . J . Davey P . M . acting Preceptor , J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . Done S . D ., W . Chittock J . D ., W . Russ I . G ., Metcalfe Baillie Steward , T . A . Stenner P . M ., E . W . Bullock , C . Field , F . W . Tisbury , J . E . Turner , A . Smith , G . Bushill , W . Plaughton , R . C . Schnitzer , J . Wynman .
The Lodge having been formed the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in grand style , Bro . Bullock acting as candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . A . Green J . W . gave the ancient charge in a faultless manner . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Metcalfe Baillie S . W . 193 , who opened the Lodge in the second degree and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Stenner P . M . kindly acting as candidate . Bro . R . C . Schnitzer 193 was elected a member .
********** Friendship Lodge , No . 20 6 . THIS steadily improving Lodge of Instruction held' its meeting on Monday , at 5 . 30 , at Simpson's Restaurant , Bird in Hand Court ; Cheapside .
Bro . H . L . Stile Secretary of the Lodge officiated as W . M ., with Bros . G . A . Marchall S . W ., E . D . Dodds J . W ., W . F . Bates P . M . Preceptor , Dr . Chisholm Williams W . M . 206 acting Secretary , Dr . Christy Clark S . D ., C . S . Lepine J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., Herbert Clarke-, & c .
The usual formalities having been observed , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Clarke acting as candidate . High praise is clue to the W . M . for his rendering of the ceremony , his work including the full explanation of the working tools in a faultless manner .
The Lodge having been resumed to the first degree Bro . G . A Marchall was elected W . M . for Monday .
* - *»•* ¦* » - * - »* Upton Lodge , No . 122 7 . THE perfect working of this Lodge is well known , and as a result there was an excellent meeting on Monday , at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , when we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . F . J . Rover in the chair , assisted by Bros . A . B . Noble S . W .
J . Cohn W . M . 166 S J . W ., W . J . Carroll I . P . M . 1227 Preceptor , H . Hyde' P . M . Assistant Preceptor , C . Free P . M . Treasurer , G . A Peters P . M . Sec , R . Thain S . D ., W . T . Hustwayte J . D ., G . Smith I . G ., J . Mears P . M ., E . M . Jeffery P . M ., J . Clark , F . Binns , W . T . Lamg , P . C . Neill , H . Dale , F . Newman , R . F . Thomson W . M . 122 7 , A . Green , C . W . Cooper , J . Brickland , J . Wynman .
The ceremony of initiation , including the ancient charge , was rehearsed , Bro . Binns candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the second and third degrees and resumed to the second . Bro . R . F . Thomson was presented as W . M .-elect , and having agreed to the ancient charges was duly installed , proclaimed and saluted . Bro .
E . M . Jeffery P . M ., in his usual old dashing style , delivered the three addresses , for which he was deservedly heartily greeted . The W . M . having resumed the chair , Bro . A . Green 193 and Bros . F , Binns and J . Brickland who were initiated on the previous Thursday at the Mother Lodge , No . 1227 , were elected members , which compliment was duly acknowledged .
Bro . A . B . Noble S . AV . of the Mother Lodge was elected W . M . for Monday and he being very popular with the Brethren we expect to see an exceptionally good attendance . Amongst others we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Doctor Geo . Kaufman , of Dunster House , Mincing Lane ; we congratulate him on his safe return from South Africa , and wish him every prosperity in the future , '
* * ****** Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . THJS weekly meeting on the 7 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , was presided over by Bro . John H . Gumming P . M . ; and he was supported by Bros . R , H . Williams P . P . J GD
Note: This text has been automatically extracted via Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software.
Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings as our representative without a specific invitation .
CRAFT : METROPOLITAN . — : o : —
Earls Court Lodge , No . 27 65 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . C . G . HATT .
ALTHOUGH only consecrated in 18 99 Earls Court Lodge has made its mark in the aristocratic borough of Kensington . The Founders were wise in securing the Royal Palace Hotel as a place of meeting , not only for its central position , but also for the spacious apartments that the management place at its disposal . On the occasion of this years installation the W . M . Bro . John Worth P . M . called the Brethren together at the early hour of 4 p . m .,
in order that the large amount of work that was mentioned on the summons should be got through without that hurry or haste which we have noticed is frequently the case on the night of Installation . We were glad to notice also that all the Officers were punctual in their attendance , due in no small measure to the good example set them at all times by Bro . Worth , who is known in the neighbourhood by the title of " Punctual John . "
The Lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . Augustus M . Stark was examined and entrusted . The Lodge being opened in the third degree Bro . Stark was raised as a Master Mason .
The next business was the installation , and Bro . Worth invited Bro . P . Langford P . M . to undertake the post of D . C . He presented the W . M .-elect Bro . C . G . Hatt P . M . to the W . M ., to receive at his hands the benefit of installation , which was carried out in so impressive a manner that the Board of twenty Installed
Masters must have thought he was a practised hand at the ceremony . Without any hesitation and with perfect confidence Bro . Worth went through the whole of the details of the ritual , and the three addresses were so perfectly and impressively rendered as to call forth the hearty congratulations of all present .
The Officers for the ensuing year were invested by the W . M . in an able manner , as follow : Bros . J . J . Orr S . W ., W . S . Lyon J . W ., P . Langford P . M . Treas .,- C . E . Belts P . M . Sec , W . F . Packer P . M . Org ., A . J . Taylor S . D ., J . Copper J . D ., S . Mussell I . G ., S . Keene P . M . D . C , H . W . AViiliams A . D . C , A . Dorman and E . A . D . Jones Stewards .
The Lodge being resumed to the first degree the ballot was taken for Mr . Arthur J . Kember , and Mr . J . A . F . Hall . Having been unanimously elected , those gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of the Entered Apprentice degree , Bro . Hatt showing that he was as perfect in his working as ever ; for he has occupied the Master ' s chair in three other Lodges .
The Lodge adopted the Auditors' report , showing the finances to be in a sound condition , and received propositions for several candidates for initiation , and also joining members . Bro . Worth was presented with a Past Masters jewel . The Lodge being closed the Brethren adjourned to the magnificent hall of the Hotel , where an elegant banquet awaited them . The decorations of the hall and the tables were most beautiful , rare plants and flowers meeting the eye at every turn .
Ample justice having been done to the dinner , the health of King Edward VII . Protector of Freemasons was given and honoured with enthusiasm as was also that of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught . The other Masonic toasts followed , the initiates responding to that of their health in neat and modest terms .
The toast of the Visitors was replied to by several Past Grand Officers of the Province of Middlesex , but undoubtedly the reply of Bro . Arthur Williams was awaited with a great deal of interest . This Brother is widely known throughout the Kensington and Hammersmith districts , not only as the Vice-President of the Board of General Purposes , but as one of the most hardworking Preceptors of several Lodges of Instruction , and has turned out scores of
Masonic students , to occupy the Master ' s chair in their respective Lodges . Bro . Williams is endowed with a most commanding appearance , and his elocutionary powers are of the first order . He complimented Bro . Worth on the admirable manner in which he had carried out his duties as Installing Master , also congratulating the W . M . on his excellent selection of Officers , without which , he observed , no Lodge could possibly succeed . ¦
The Past Masters , Treasurer and Secretary also returned thanks , and the Tyler ' s toast brought one of the most enjoyable of evenings to a termination . We must not omit to refer to the splendid selection of music provided b y Bro . W . F . Packer P . M . Organist of the Lodge . Who'll buy my Lavender" and the "Glee Maiden" were most effectively rendered by Miss Gertrude Maxted , Mr . Pontis-Lines gave " Son of Mine " and " The Revel , " with great effect , and Bro .
i acker was complimented on his rendering of " Sally in our Alley . " Mr . Will Boyer was responsible for several comic songs . M 4 LMJt-M . X-lt . SLie . * .
INSTRUCTION . Robert Burns Lodge , No . 25-A VMY good meeting took place on Tuesday , at the frascati
Reports Of Meetings.
Restaurant , Oxford Street , those present including Bros . W . H Snowden W . M ., Jos . Lieven S . W ., C . N . Modena J . W ., T . Robin son P . M . acting Preceptor , H . Jones Sec , W . C . Evans S . D ., E . C Tiff en J . D ., J . Sweeney I . G ., Ross Carbar , C . Jarratt , W . Giles , E F . Groom , A . C . Watkins , E . S . Eccles , J . Wynman .
The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Groom acting as candidate . The W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of Bro . E . F . Groom , who intimated his intention of rehearsing the second ceremony . Bro . Eccles answered the questions and was entrusted . The Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed including the explanation of the working tools . This and
the former ceremony was perfectly rendered and highly appreciated by the Brethren . The W . M . having taken his position resumed the Lodge to the first degree . Bro . E . S . Eccles 2620 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged . Bro . Jos . Lieven was elected W . M . for
Tuesday next . Bro . Mulvey P . Ml P . G . P . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the very able manner in which the W . M . had presided at the Lodge for the second time . Bro . Mulvey said he was sorry that it had been an oversight on the first occasion , as unfortunately he had had to leave the Lodge before closing .
Bro . Snowden in a few well chosen words returned thanks . Bro . Tiff en , who was visibly affected , thanked the W . M . and Brethren for the sincere condolence and sympathy they had expressed at the untimely death of his father .
********** Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . ON Wednesday of last week , at the Hercules , Lcadenhall Street , one of those social Masonic meetings usual at this Lodge took place , when Bro . S . Fells W . M . of the Mother Lodge officiated
with Bros . J . M'ears P . M . W . M . of the Crescent Lodge S . W ., A . Green J . W ., G . J . Davey P . M . acting Preceptor , J . K . Pitt P . M . Sec , J . Done S . D ., W . Chittock J . D ., W . Russ I . G ., Metcalfe Baillie Steward , T . A . Stenner P . M ., E . W . Bullock , C . Field , F . W . Tisbury , J . E . Turner , A . Smith , G . Bushill , W . Plaughton , R . C . Schnitzer , J . Wynman .
The Lodge having been formed the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed in grand style , Bro . Bullock acting as candidate . By desire of the W . M . Bro . A . Green J . W . gave the ancient charge in a faultless manner . The W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Metcalfe Baillie S . W . 193 , who opened the Lodge in the second degree and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , Bro . Stenner P . M . kindly acting as candidate . Bro . R . C . Schnitzer 193 was elected a member .
********** Friendship Lodge , No . 20 6 . THIS steadily improving Lodge of Instruction held' its meeting on Monday , at 5 . 30 , at Simpson's Restaurant , Bird in Hand Court ; Cheapside .
Bro . H . L . Stile Secretary of the Lodge officiated as W . M ., with Bros . G . A . Marchall S . W ., E . D . Dodds J . W ., W . F . Bates P . M . Preceptor , Dr . Chisholm Williams W . M . 206 acting Secretary , Dr . Christy Clark S . D ., C . S . Lepine J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., Herbert Clarke-, & c .
The usual formalities having been observed , the ceremony of passing was rehearsed , Bro . Clarke acting as candidate . High praise is clue to the W . M . for his rendering of the ceremony , his work including the full explanation of the working tools in a faultless manner .
The Lodge having been resumed to the first degree Bro . G . A Marchall was elected W . M . for Monday .
* - *»•* ¦* » - * - »* Upton Lodge , No . 122 7 . THE perfect working of this Lodge is well known , and as a result there was an excellent meeting on Monday , at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , when we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . F . J . Rover in the chair , assisted by Bros . A . B . Noble S . W .
J . Cohn W . M . 166 S J . W ., W . J . Carroll I . P . M . 1227 Preceptor , H . Hyde' P . M . Assistant Preceptor , C . Free P . M . Treasurer , G . A Peters P . M . Sec , R . Thain S . D ., W . T . Hustwayte J . D ., G . Smith I . G ., J . Mears P . M ., E . M . Jeffery P . M ., J . Clark , F . Binns , W . T . Lamg , P . C . Neill , H . Dale , F . Newman , R . F . Thomson W . M . 122 7 , A . Green , C . W . Cooper , J . Brickland , J . Wynman .
The ceremony of initiation , including the ancient charge , was rehearsed , Bro . Binns candidate . The Lodge was advanced to the second and third degrees and resumed to the second . Bro . R . F . Thomson was presented as W . M .-elect , and having agreed to the ancient charges was duly installed , proclaimed and saluted . Bro .
E . M . Jeffery P . M ., in his usual old dashing style , delivered the three addresses , for which he was deservedly heartily greeted . The W . M . having resumed the chair , Bro . A . Green 193 and Bros . F , Binns and J . Brickland who were initiated on the previous Thursday at the Mother Lodge , No . 1227 , were elected members , which compliment was duly acknowledged .
Bro . A . B . Noble S . AV . of the Mother Lodge was elected W . M . for Monday and he being very popular with the Brethren we expect to see an exceptionally good attendance . Amongst others we had the pleasure of seeing Bro . Doctor Geo . Kaufman , of Dunster House , Mincing Lane ; we congratulate him on his safe return from South Africa , and wish him every prosperity in the future , '
* * ****** Chiswick Lodge , No . 2012 . THJS weekly meeting on the 7 th inst ., at the Windsor Castle Hotel , Hammersmith , was presided over by Bro . John H . Gumming P . M . ; and he was supported by Bros . R , H . Williams P . P . J GD