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advanced a degree , and these brethren were readmitted and regularly passed to Fellow Craffc . The report of the Auditors aa to the past year ' s accounts was given ; these showed a balance in favour of the Lodge . The report was unanimously adopted . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . W . Fenner P . M ., who proceeded
to instal Bro . John Strond , the W . M . elect . After obligation Lodge waa opened in the third degree , and the brethren below Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was now formed , and Bro . Stroud was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . After he had invested his I . P . M . the Board of Installed Masters was olosed .
The brethren were admitted and the new W . M . was saluted in the three degrees . The Officers were invested , as follow : —Bros . G . H . Clark S . W ., W . Hayward J . W ., C . Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Fenner P . M . Secretary , S . Toye S . D ., E . Hill J . D ., C . Schmidt I . G ., H . W . Sherwin Organist , N . Anstey W . S ., A . J . Millington D . C ,
W . J . Barnes A . D . C ., T . Bowler Tyler . The usual addresses were given by the Installing Master ; these elicited the approbation of all present . A member of the Lodge having recently met with an accident , by whioh hia leg was broken , it was unanimously resolved thafc a letter of sympathy be sent him throngh Bro . Secretary , expressing the
regret of the brethren , and expressing their hope of his speedy recovery . The Lodge was then olosed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was of ample character and was ably superintended by the genial manager of the Hotel ( Mr . Glover ) . We need hardly say it was done full justice to . The loyal toasts were heartily responded
to . In giving the toast of the new W . M . Bro . C . J . Free , the I . P . M . observed that the Lodge had had worthy and distinguished Masters in years gone by , and he was sure the present one would uphold the dignity of the office in as graceful a manner as his predecessors ; he felt sure Bro . Strond wonld strive to do all the good he could to
ensure the approbation of the members , and while he did that the officers and members of the Lodge would accord him their hearty snpport . The toast was heartily honoured . The W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Free for the kind way he had proposed his health , and the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to it ; he assured
them that he never felt the responsibilities of being Master until that night ; now he was at the head of fche Lodge he would do his utmost to merit the approbation and support of the brethren . He relied upon their unity in supporting him , as they had his predecessor , and he trusted nothing might occur to mar the harmony of the Lodge .
He trusted he shonld have a successful year of office , and hoped when the time came round he should retire with the good wishes of the brethren . The health of the I . P . M . was the next toast . Bro . Free , fche W . M . remarked , had done his utmost to carry out his duties during the year , and had succeeded to the satisfaction of the brethren .
No member of the Lodge had ifcs prosperity more at heart than Bro . Free , —be had been a hard working member since his initiation , had discharged the duties of the various offices he held wifch energy , and to the satisfaction of all , and now be had gained the proud distinction of I . P . M . of the Lodge . He ( the W . M . ) had great pleasnre in
presenting him with the P . M . ' s jewel , which the brethren had voted him , and which he was justly entitled to ; he hoped he might live many years to wear it . Afc the same time he would also present him with a handsome gold necklet and locket , for Mrs . Free ; this was the gift of the brethren , as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he was
held by the members of fche Lodge . The toasfc was cordially received Bro . Free , in reply , said he could scarcely find words sufficiently to express his feelings ; he assured them that both himself and his wife were deeply grateful for the handsome gifts of the brethren . He would strive to do his best to promote the prosperity of fche " Upton . "
He concluded by thanking the officers for the excellent manner they had performed their duties during his year of office . The visitors ' toast followed ; this the W . M . proposed in a neat speech , in which he congratulated the Lodge on having such visitors . In response , Bro . Garrod P . M . of the High Cross Lodge said he felfc a double pleasnre
in being present , on acconnt of his long friendship with the I . P . M . Bro . Free , who he sincerely congratulated on his obtaining the highest honour in the Lodge ; also in knowing many of its members , with whom he had worked Masonically , notably their respected Secretary
Bro . Fenner . He congratulated the W . M . ou his elevation to that office , and sincerely trusted he would have a successful and happy year . Having Masonry at heart he would like to make a long speech , but as Father Time was inexorable he must conclude with many thanks for the handsome manner in which he had been received .
Bros . Haddon , Flack , Kramm , Mead and Byrne also responded . The P . M . ' s , Treasurer and Secretary's toast was combined , and was given by the W . M . Ifc was responded to by Bro . Patrick P . M ., Bros . Treasurer and Secretary , in speeches which were much to the point .
The Officers' toast was then given , and Bro . G . H . Clark the S . W . responded . The Tyler brought to a close one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent in the Upton Lodge . Bros . Sherwin ( Pianist ) , Patrick P . M ., Free I . P . M . and G . H . Clark S . W . contributed some excellent music and singing .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE , No . 1278
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th instant , at fche Approach Tavern , Approachroad , Victoria Park , there being present Bros . Brittain W . M ., Weston S . W ., Jones J . W ., Perkins S . D ., Dale J . D ., and a large gathering of brethren . The minntes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Weston W . M . elect was installed into the chair of King Solomon according to ancient rites . The W . M . then appointed the following Officers : —Bros . Jones S . W ,, Perkins J . W ., Dale S . D ., Sturtevant J . D ., HaU I . G ., Arter Dir . of Cers ., Hill Steward . The appointments
being finished , the W . M . then initiated into fche mysteries of Freemasonry Mr . J . B . Abbott . We might consider , if this is an example of the W . M . ' s working , a successful year is open to the Burdett
Coutts Lodge . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Stewart . Fifty-two brethren were present at tho interesting ceremonies . The usual toasts were proposed and suitably responded to ; fchey were interspersed with harmony , and one of the most in-
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teresting and enjoyable meetings of the Burdett Coutts Lodge was thns brought to a close .
NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 .
AN emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich . Present—Bros . F . W . Cash W . M ., 0 . Grassi I . P . M ., J . D . Grahame S . W ., J . H . Meyer J . W ., T . Grunman P . M . Secretary , W . Cowley P . M . D . C , & o . Lodge being duly opened , a ballot was taken for Mr . Rodolfo Volpicelli , who was unanimously elected and duly initiated by Bro . Grassi
P . M . Bro . Homer was then raised by Bro . Cash W . M ,, and Bro . G . H . Boncey , of Pythagorean Lodge , No . 79 , after being duly balloted for , was admitted as member . Nothing more offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed .
BROWNRIGG LODGE , No . 1638 .
IN anticipation that there would be a very large attendance at the installation meeting of this Lodge , which took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the worthy Secretary , Bro . Abel Laurence , had applied for , and secured a dispensation , in order that the members might assemble in a larger building than the headquarters of fche Lodge present at the Sun Hotel , Kingston . Consequently it waa
arranged that the gathering should take place at the Albany Hall . At the last hour a hitch arose . However , a room at the Kingston Hotel , whioh is now under the management of Bro . Ratcliff , waa courteously placed afc the disposal of the Lodge . Here Lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock , when the following brethren were in attendance : —Bros . George Moorman P . G . P . W . M ., W . Drewett
P . G . S . W . M . 889 S . W ., H . W . Humphreys J . W ., C . E . Oldridge
P . P . G . S . B . P . M . Treasurer , A . Laurence P . P . S . G . D . Secretary , T . Montague S . D ., Bultz acting J . D ., F . J . Hunt Organist , H . W . Willis I . G ., F . J . Home P . P . G . Organist D . C , John Drewett I . P . M ., W . Lane P . M ., and W . Yonlden P . M . Visitors—Bros . R . Ratcliff 889 , W . Rivers 1341 , C . F . Davis 1981 , H . Wheatley W . M . 1312 ,
C . J . Pettifc 889 , R . T . Elsam P . P . G . D . C , P . Colron J . W . 889 , A . Wilson W . M . 2146 , J . Yonlden I . P . M . 1981 , H . J . Shelley J . W . 1981 , W . G . Jordon 1580 , E . J . Williams W . M . 1539 , John Hodges P . M . 1706 , 0 . Greenwood Provincial Grand Secretary , Frederick Binokes P . G . S . B ., A . Kenningham , Gilby , Stanley Smith , W . W . Lee
1897 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & c . & c . After the minutes of lasfc meeting had been read and confirmed , the Auditors' Report , which showed an improved balance , was received and adopted . Bros . Dorey and Bugler were passed , and Brothers Woodhouse and Clay were raised . The installation ceremony was next proceeded
wifch , and Bro . Henry Willard Humphreys , fche Junior Warden of the previous year , having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair as W . M . The following officers were appointed and invested—Bros . W . Drewett P . G . S . S . W ., Montague J . W ., Oldridge P . P . G . S . B . Treas ., Laurence P . P . S . G . D .
Sec , Willis S . D ., Home J . D ., Hunt P . P . G . O . Organist , Taylor I . G ., Rumblow D . of C , Treverton and Bultz Stewards , and Lane Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Moorman . The W . M . presented Brother Moorman I . P . M . with the P . M . ' s jewel of the Lodge , in recognition of valuable services
rendered . Bro . Humphreys said no effort had been spared by Bro . Moorman to keep the Lodge in a state of prosperity , and the members hoped he would continue to give bhe members fche benefit of his services . Bro . Moorman briefly acknowledged the kindly gift . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Ratcliff . for his courtesy
and kindness in placing his room at the disposal of the Lodge . After routine business the Lodge was closed . The brethren adjonrned to the Sun Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Frayling . After the Loyal toasts had been proposed by the W . M ., and full honour done them , the health
of the M . W . the Pro Grand Masfcer , the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers was proposed , and with it was associated tbe name of Brother F . Binckes , P . G . Sword Bearer , who in reply said the exceptional combination of fche toasb rendered his task very difficult , where under ordinary circumstances it would
have been easy . With reference to the M . W . the Grand Master he need hardly say no one had a power to take upon himself the right to return thanks for His Royal Highness . All they could do was to congratulate themselves on having at the head of the administration of the finest Society in the world the Heir Apparent . They all knew
the progress made under his wise rule . He mighfc be permitted on behalf of fcho Pro Grand Masfcer and the Deputy Grand Master to return thanks . They were two noblemen who were well-known and highly honoured , and to mention their names was to evoke a kindly reception for the services they render in assisting the M . W . the
Grand Masfcer in ruling the Order . This was fully understood by those who from time to time marked the assistance they gave the Grand Master in the discharge of his duties . As the Grand Masters of two important Provinces , they had for a series of years earned the highest tribute of praise , esteem , and respect . The Grand Officers
were a numerous body , and he had no doubt the names of many were familiar iu the Province of Surrey . He hoped the services they had rendered were recognised , and that there was no feeling of envy amongst those who had not obtained preferment . He trusted service in past years had justified the choice of the Grand
Master-They all knew the difficulty of selection was extreme , and that there were many nofc yefc honoured who deserved distinction . There was an old French proverb , "Every thing comes to him who waits ; " if they waited long enough he had no doubt there were some amongst the brethren present who would be numbered with the Grand Officers .
With reference fco the responsibilities of those who held office , down to the youngest initiate , he would say that from the highest to the lowest there was one obligation resting upon them—to do all in their power for the besfc interests of their magnificent Order . He felfc complimented thafc night , the first time he had had the pleasnre of visiting thoir Lodge , to have his name associated with this toast .
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advanced a degree , and these brethren were readmitted and regularly passed to Fellow Craffc . The report of the Auditors aa to the past year ' s accounts was given ; these showed a balance in favour of the Lodge . The report was unanimously adopted . The W . M . then vacated the chair in favour of Bro . A . W . Fenner P . M ., who proceeded
to instal Bro . John Strond , the W . M . elect . After obligation Lodge waa opened in the third degree , and the brethren below Installed Masters retired . A Board of Installed Masters was now formed , and Bro . Stroud was regularly installed into the chair of K . S . After he had invested his I . P . M . the Board of Installed Masters was olosed .
The brethren were admitted and the new W . M . was saluted in the three degrees . The Officers were invested , as follow : —Bros . G . H . Clark S . W ., W . Hayward J . W ., C . Gieseke P . M . Treasurer , A . W . Fenner P . M . Secretary , S . Toye S . D ., E . Hill J . D ., C . Schmidt I . G ., H . W . Sherwin Organist , N . Anstey W . S ., A . J . Millington D . C ,
W . J . Barnes A . D . C ., T . Bowler Tyler . The usual addresses were given by the Installing Master ; these elicited the approbation of all present . A member of the Lodge having recently met with an accident , by whioh hia leg was broken , it was unanimously resolved thafc a letter of sympathy be sent him throngh Bro . Secretary , expressing the
regret of the brethren , and expressing their hope of his speedy recovery . The Lodge was then olosed and the brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was of ample character and was ably superintended by the genial manager of the Hotel ( Mr . Glover ) . We need hardly say it was done full justice to . The loyal toasts were heartily responded
to . In giving the toast of the new W . M . Bro . C . J . Free , the I . P . M . observed that the Lodge had had worthy and distinguished Masters in years gone by , and he was sure the present one would uphold the dignity of the office in as graceful a manner as his predecessors ; he felt sure Bro . Strond wonld strive to do all the good he could to
ensure the approbation of the members , and while he did that the officers and members of the Lodge would accord him their hearty snpport . The toast was heartily honoured . The W . M . in reply thanked Bro . Free for the kind way he had proposed his health , and the brethren for the hearty reception they had given to it ; he assured
them that he never felt the responsibilities of being Master until that night ; now he was at the head of fche Lodge he would do his utmost to merit the approbation and support of the brethren . He relied upon their unity in supporting him , as they had his predecessor , and he trusted nothing might occur to mar the harmony of the Lodge .
He trusted he shonld have a successful year of office , and hoped when the time came round he should retire with the good wishes of the brethren . The health of the I . P . M . was the next toast . Bro . Free , fche W . M . remarked , had done his utmost to carry out his duties during the year , and had succeeded to the satisfaction of the brethren .
No member of the Lodge had ifcs prosperity more at heart than Bro . Free , —be had been a hard working member since his initiation , had discharged the duties of the various offices he held wifch energy , and to the satisfaction of all , and now be had gained the proud distinction of I . P . M . of the Lodge . He ( the W . M . ) had great pleasnre in
presenting him with the P . M . ' s jewel , which the brethren had voted him , and which he was justly entitled to ; he hoped he might live many years to wear it . Afc the same time he would also present him with a handsome gold necklet and locket , for Mrs . Free ; this was the gift of the brethren , as a mark of the respect and esteem in which he was
held by the members of fche Lodge . The toasfc was cordially received Bro . Free , in reply , said he could scarcely find words sufficiently to express his feelings ; he assured them that both himself and his wife were deeply grateful for the handsome gifts of the brethren . He would strive to do his best to promote the prosperity of fche " Upton . "
He concluded by thanking the officers for the excellent manner they had performed their duties during his year of office . The visitors ' toast followed ; this the W . M . proposed in a neat speech , in which he congratulated the Lodge on having such visitors . In response , Bro . Garrod P . M . of the High Cross Lodge said he felfc a double pleasnre
in being present , on acconnt of his long friendship with the I . P . M . Bro . Free , who he sincerely congratulated on his obtaining the highest honour in the Lodge ; also in knowing many of its members , with whom he had worked Masonically , notably their respected Secretary
Bro . Fenner . He congratulated the W . M . ou his elevation to that office , and sincerely trusted he would have a successful and happy year . Having Masonry at heart he would like to make a long speech , but as Father Time was inexorable he must conclude with many thanks for the handsome manner in which he had been received .
Bros . Haddon , Flack , Kramm , Mead and Byrne also responded . The P . M . ' s , Treasurer and Secretary's toast was combined , and was given by the W . M . Ifc was responded to by Bro . Patrick P . M ., Bros . Treasurer and Secretary , in speeches which were much to the point .
The Officers' toast was then given , and Bro . G . H . Clark the S . W . responded . The Tyler brought to a close one of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent in the Upton Lodge . Bros . Sherwin ( Pianist ) , Patrick P . M ., Free I . P . M . and G . H . Clark S . W . contributed some excellent music and singing .
BURDETT COUTTS LODGE , No . 1278
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , the 19 th instant , at fche Approach Tavern , Approachroad , Victoria Park , there being present Bros . Brittain W . M ., Weston S . W ., Jones J . W ., Perkins S . D ., Dale J . D ., and a large gathering of brethren . The minntes of the previous meeting having been read
and confirmed , a Board of Installed Masters was formed , and Bro . Weston W . M . elect was installed into the chair of King Solomon according to ancient rites . The W . M . then appointed the following Officers : —Bros . Jones S . W ,, Perkins J . W ., Dale S . D ., Sturtevant J . D ., HaU I . G ., Arter Dir . of Cers ., Hill Steward . The appointments
being finished , the W . M . then initiated into fche mysteries of Freemasonry Mr . J . B . Abbott . We might consider , if this is an example of the W . M . ' s working , a successful year is open to the Burdett
Coutts Lodge . The installation ceremony was performed by Bro . Stewart . Fifty-two brethren were present at tho interesting ceremonies . The usual toasts were proposed and suitably responded to ; fchey were interspersed with harmony , and one of the most in-
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teresting and enjoyable meetings of the Burdett Coutts Lodge was thns brought to a close .
NEW CROSS LODGE , No . 1559 .
AN emergency meeting was held on Wednesday , the 12 th instant , at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich . Present—Bros . F . W . Cash W . M ., 0 . Grassi I . P . M ., J . D . Grahame S . W ., J . H . Meyer J . W ., T . Grunman P . M . Secretary , W . Cowley P . M . D . C , & o . Lodge being duly opened , a ballot was taken for Mr . Rodolfo Volpicelli , who was unanimously elected and duly initiated by Bro . Grassi
P . M . Bro . Homer was then raised by Bro . Cash W . M ,, and Bro . G . H . Boncey , of Pythagorean Lodge , No . 79 , after being duly balloted for , was admitted as member . Nothing more offering for the good of Freemasonry , the Lodge was closed . A banquet followed .
BROWNRIGG LODGE , No . 1638 .
IN anticipation that there would be a very large attendance at the installation meeting of this Lodge , which took place on Wednesday , the 19 th inst ., the worthy Secretary , Bro . Abel Laurence , had applied for , and secured a dispensation , in order that the members might assemble in a larger building than the headquarters of fche Lodge present at the Sun Hotel , Kingston . Consequently it waa
arranged that the gathering should take place at the Albany Hall . At the last hour a hitch arose . However , a room at the Kingston Hotel , whioh is now under the management of Bro . Ratcliff , waa courteously placed afc the disposal of the Lodge . Here Lodge was opened soon after three o ' clock , when the following brethren were in attendance : —Bros . George Moorman P . G . P . W . M ., W . Drewett
P . G . S . W . M . 889 S . W ., H . W . Humphreys J . W ., C . E . Oldridge
P . P . G . S . B . P . M . Treasurer , A . Laurence P . P . S . G . D . Secretary , T . Montague S . D ., Bultz acting J . D ., F . J . Hunt Organist , H . W . Willis I . G ., F . J . Home P . P . G . Organist D . C , John Drewett I . P . M ., W . Lane P . M ., and W . Yonlden P . M . Visitors—Bros . R . Ratcliff 889 , W . Rivers 1341 , C . F . Davis 1981 , H . Wheatley W . M . 1312 ,
C . J . Pettifc 889 , R . T . Elsam P . P . G . D . C , P . Colron J . W . 889 , A . Wilson W . M . 2146 , J . Yonlden I . P . M . 1981 , H . J . Shelley J . W . 1981 , W . G . Jordon 1580 , E . J . Williams W . M . 1539 , John Hodges P . M . 1706 , 0 . Greenwood Provincial Grand Secretary , Frederick Binokes P . G . S . B ., A . Kenningham , Gilby , Stanley Smith , W . W . Lee
1897 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , & c . & c . After the minutes of lasfc meeting had been read and confirmed , the Auditors' Report , which showed an improved balance , was received and adopted . Bros . Dorey and Bugler were passed , and Brothers Woodhouse and Clay were raised . The installation ceremony was next proceeded
wifch , and Bro . Henry Willard Humphreys , fche Junior Warden of the previous year , having been presented as W . M . elect , was duly installed into the chair as W . M . The following officers were appointed and invested—Bros . W . Drewett P . G . S . S . W ., Montague J . W ., Oldridge P . P . G . S . B . Treas ., Laurence P . P . S . G . D .
Sec , Willis S . D ., Home J . D ., Hunt P . P . G . O . Organist , Taylor I . G ., Rumblow D . of C , Treverton and Bultz Stewards , and Lane Tyler . The usual addresses were delivered by the Installing Master , Bro . Moorman . The W . M . presented Brother Moorman I . P . M . with the P . M . ' s jewel of the Lodge , in recognition of valuable services
rendered . Bro . Humphreys said no effort had been spared by Bro . Moorman to keep the Lodge in a state of prosperity , and the members hoped he would continue to give bhe members fche benefit of his services . Bro . Moorman briefly acknowledged the kindly gift . A cordial vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Ratcliff . for his courtesy
and kindness in placing his room at the disposal of the Lodge . After routine business the Lodge was closed . The brethren adjonrned to the Sun Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Mrs . Frayling . After the Loyal toasts had been proposed by the W . M ., and full honour done them , the health
of the M . W . the Pro Grand Masfcer , the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers was proposed , and with it was associated tbe name of Brother F . Binckes , P . G . Sword Bearer , who in reply said the exceptional combination of fche toasb rendered his task very difficult , where under ordinary circumstances it would
have been easy . With reference to the M . W . the Grand Master he need hardly say no one had a power to take upon himself the right to return thanks for His Royal Highness . All they could do was to congratulate themselves on having at the head of the administration of the finest Society in the world the Heir Apparent . They all knew
the progress made under his wise rule . He mighfc be permitted on behalf of fcho Pro Grand Masfcer and the Deputy Grand Master to return thanks . They were two noblemen who were well-known and highly honoured , and to mention their names was to evoke a kindly reception for the services they render in assisting the M . W . the
Grand Masfcer in ruling the Order . This was fully understood by those who from time to time marked the assistance they gave the Grand Master in the discharge of his duties . As the Grand Masters of two important Provinces , they had for a series of years earned the highest tribute of praise , esteem , and respect . The Grand Officers
were a numerous body , and he had no doubt the names of many were familiar iu the Province of Surrey . He hoped the services they had rendered were recognised , and that there was no feeling of envy amongst those who had not obtained preferment . He trusted service in past years had justified the choice of the Grand
Master-They all knew the difficulty of selection was extreme , and that there were many nofc yefc honoured who deserved distinction . There was an old French proverb , "Every thing comes to him who waits ; " if they waited long enough he had no doubt there were some amongst the brethren present who would be numbered with the Grand Officers .
With reference fco the responsibilities of those who held office , down to the youngest initiate , he would say that from the highest to the lowest there was one obligation resting upon them—to do all in their power for the besfc interests of their magnificent Order . He felfc complimented thafc night , the first time he had had the pleasnre of visiting thoir Lodge , to have his name associated with this toast .