Grey Friars Lodge, No. 1101.

GREY FRIARS LODGE , No . 1101 .

ON Wednesday , 13 th inst ., at the Masonio Hall , Reading , there were present Bros . R . C Prickett W . M ., J . II . Hawkes I . P . M ., W . Ravenscroft S . W ., W . Ferguson P . M . acting as J . W ., J . T . Stransom Treasurer , Joseph Greenaway Secretary , T . J . Pulley P . M . D . C , B . W . Bennett acting S . D ., VV . Hickie J . D ., 0 . Slaughter I . G ., fl . G . Sherwin acting Org ., J . Sparrow Steward ; P . M . ' s Flanagan , E . J .

Blackwoll , R . Dowsott , and E . Margrett j Bros . E . W . Ridley , H . D . Jones , VV . E . Parkes , Smallwood , J . Stewart , aud W . Hemmiugs Ty ler . Visitor—Cyril B . Tnbbs J . W . 2043 . Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of last regular meeting were read and confirmed . Mr .

Robert Eli Hodder , approved at the last regular Lodgo , was duly initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The ballot was taken for tho election of W . M ., and Bro . W . Ravenscroft S . W . was declared to be elected . The ballot was also taken for the election of

Treasurer , and Bro . J . T . Strausom was re-elected . Bro . VV . Hemmiugs was re-elected Tyler . Tho W . M . elect nominated Bros . P . M . Pulley , J . Sparrow , and F . Brown as his banquet Stewards . Bro . Pulley suggested that an advertisement bo inserted in the Freemason and the FREEMASON ' S CHKONICLE , returning tho thanks

of tho W . M . aud Brethren to the Patron , Vice Patrons , President , Vice Presidents , Governors aud Subscribers for their votes and interest in securing tbe election of Harry Freeman into tho Uoyal Masonio Institution for Boys , with 1874 votes , ho being fourth on the poll . This was agreed to . Bro . Margrett proposed , and Bro . Hawkes

seconded , that a P . M . s jewel be presented to Bro . Prickett , on his vacating the chair , and this was duly carried . Bro . Prickett returned thanks . Bro . Pulley proposed as a joining member Bro . Walter Sowdon P . M . Panmure Lodge 723 , P . P . G . J . D . Hampshire and Isle

of Wight , of the Ship Hotel , Reading ; this was seconded by Bro . Margrett . Bro . Margrett proposed , and Bro . Stransom seconded , a gentleman as a candidate for initiation , Bro . Pulley suggested that a bookcase be made and fixed iu the ante-room to contain tho books

belonging to the Lodge for the use of the members generally . The W . M . thought it wonld be better to delay ordering it , until they could ascertain the cost , and the sanction to fix it had been obtained from tbe W . M . of 414 . Bro . Ravenscroft kindly offered to prepare

a sketch and obtain an estimate from Bro . Sparrow , for which the thanks of the Lodge WRS accorded . The labours of the evening having ended , Lodge was closed in due form according to ancient custom , and adjourned nnfcil the second Wednesday iu November .

Royal Hanover Lodge, No. 1777.

ROYAL HANOVER LODGE , No . 1777 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , the 23 rd inst ., at the Town Hall , Twickenham , on which occasion Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall , J . P ., CO ., Past Grand Treasurer of England , was installed as W . M . It may be in the recollection of our readers that when , some eight years since , Bro . Marshall was initiated he signalised the event by making a donation of one

hundred guineas to one of the Masonic Institutions . On tho occasion of taking his second aud third degrees he further exercised his munificence by contributing n similar sum to each of the other Institutions . Since 'hen he has constantly shown an interest in the Charities , and in Freemasonry generally , by taking an active part in

the working of the several degrees , and in the affairs of the Charities . His zeal for tbe Craft was recognised by his election to the office of Grand Treasurer , aud now his mother Lodgo has conferred the highest honour iu its power to swell the long list of preferments which have already been showered upon him . The installation

ceremony was performed by Bro . G . Clark jun ,, and iu due course the Officers for the ensuing year were invested , as follows : —J . Holliday S . W ., R . R . Johnston J . W ., G . Clark jun . P . M . Treasurer , C 0 . Cruikshanks P . M . Secretary , H . H . Room S . D ., C . A . White J . D ., J . B . Clark I G ., R . Whiting P . M . T yler . Bro . Edgar Bowyer P . G .

Standard Bearer delivered the address to the Master , while those to Wardens and Brethren wero delivered by Bro . Clark , who throughout the c ° reraony displayed great ability . Tho ballot was then taken for Mr . Horace Brooks Marshall jun . It being unanimous in his favour , ho was regularly initiated by his father . It ia

at all times a source of gratification , both to the principals engaged and to those who witness tho ceremony , when one member has the privilege of initiating another of his famil y , and this is especially enhanced when the relationship is that of father and son . It is wellknown that Bro . Marshall performs the functions he takes upon

himself in no half-henrted manner , arid the deep solemnity and fervency ho exhibited on this occasion will not readily bo forgotten . The son was as equally impressed as his worthy sire ; he also hns shewn his interest in the Masonic Institutions , as previous to hia initiation he had qualified himself as Patron of our three central

Charities . After the transaction of some other business , tho Lodge was closed , and the brethren repaired to tho Albany Hotel . After the banquet the Worshi pful Master roso to propose the Loyal toasts . The health of Her Most Gracious Majesty was most cordiall y proposed , nnd responded to . In speaking of the Grand Master Bro .

Marshall stated that the interest shown by tho Prince of Wales had unquestionably attracted attention to tho Craft , and it had consequently become more popular than it might otherwise have been . For the Grand Officers Bro . Edgar Bowyer responded . In speaking to the next toast , the Rig ht , Worshipful Provincial Grand Master of

Middlesex , Col . Sir Francis Bnrdott , Bart , Bro . Marshall said that aiuce he trni initiated , in 1878 , no less than six Provincial Grand Lodge collars had been given to members of their Lodge . Thoy warmly thanked tho Provincial Grand Mas ! or of Middlesex , Colonel Sir Francis Burdett , for the honour which had thus been conferred

upon them . With the Provincial Grand Officers of Middlesex , Past and Piesi-nt , ho would couple the name of Bo . G . Kenning , whom he heartily thanked for generous support given him on many occasion , ; After a brief , but tiltimr reply from Bro . Kenning , Bro . W . Ramsey I . P . M . proposed the health of the Muster , whom ho had very "Teat

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pleasure in seeing in the chair of their Lodgo . Bro . Marshall ' s position was most exceptional , inasmuch as on the night of his instal . lation as Worshipful Master of the Royal Hanover Lodge he had hia sou by his side as an initiate . No doubt this would he ono of the principal episodes of their lives , and one which would be borne in

mind by them for very many years to come . Their Master had performed the initiation ceremony in a manner most impressive and in a way which had appealed most effectuall y to the heart . He ( Bro . Ramsey ) had p ' easu . e in asking those present to drink the toast . In reply , Bro . Marshall thanked the

brethren sincerely for tho cordial manner in which they had received tho toast . It was with some hesitation that he accepted the position of Master of tho Lodgo--to which he was elected by favour of the brethren in Jnly last—owing to the multiplicity of his engagements and the claims on his time in connection with the philanthropic

works with which he was associated . About the time of his election he was invited to lay tho fonndation-stono of a middle-class college iu the Cathedral City of Canterbury , and those concerned , with that generosity which was characteristic of members of the Craft , pre . sen ted him with tho tools with which to perform tha ceremony .

Upon the magnificent silver trowel was engraved the words , " labor omnia vincit , " aud ho resolved , npon reading it , to apply that motto to his own case , aud determined that if by perseverance and labour it . was possible to properly perform the splendid ritnal of the Order , they should not bo wanting ou his part . Ho ouly hoped that at the

end of his year of office they might be able to say he had performed the duties of his important position to their entire satisfaction . For the Visitors Bros . VV . VV . Morgan and J . H . Hawkins replied . The other toasts comprised the Immediate Past Master ; the Installing Officer ; the Past Masters ; tho Initiate : the Officers

of the Lodge ; the Masonic Charities ; and that of the Tyler , During the evening a splendid vocal entertainment was given b y the members . Especially worthy to be mentioned was the song by Bro . Cranch , "Hear tho wild winds blow ; " Bro . Leonard ' s "Mary of Argyle ; "Bro . Dunkley ' s " Let each man learn to know himself ;"

"Only once more , by Brother Holliday ; while as to the duet" Excelsior "—by Bros . Holliday and Odell , it has seldom—if ever —been better rendered . In the course of the evening the claims of our poorer brethren were not overlooked ; the Charity Box was passed round , and the sum of £ 2 16 s 6 d was realised .

Amongst those present as Visitors were Bros . E . Bowyer P . G . St . B ., J . H . Hawkins P . M . 65 , G . Keuning P . M . P . P . G . D . Middlesex , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , A . Cranch P . M . 1660 , 0 . I . Axford WM . 2048 , T . Minstrel ! P . M . 87 , & c . In closing this report we may

state that we believe the fact that an Entered Apprentice being a Patron of each of our Masonic Institutions is unique , and we look forward to Bro . Horace Brooks Marshall the younger taking as active an interest in tho welfare of our Charities as has characterised the Masonic career of bis worthy parent .

1 Eoyal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction . j No . 1585 . —On Monday last , at the Railway Hotel , Putney . 1 Present : —Bros . Featherstone W . M ., Bigler S . W ., Langley J . W ., ' Grnudy Sec , Williams S . D ., Collide J . D ., Taylor D . C , Webb I . G . 5 i Carter P . M ., Benjamin P . M . 1366 , and Burrows 129 . Lodgo was

; opened iu duo form , aud tho minutes of last meeting were read and ' confirmed . Tho installation ceremony was rehearsed by Preceptor I Taylor P . M ., and tho officers were invested by Bro . Featherstone W . M . i Bros . Benjamin and Barrows wore elected members of this Lodgo of Instruction , and Bro . Bigler was elected W . M . for next week . A

discussion followed on the subject of Bro . Featbersfcono ' s honorary membership ; it was proposed by Bro . Bigler S . W ., and seconded by Preceptor Taylor P . M ., " That the evidence of the entry by the late Secretary of Bro . Featherstone ' s namo as an honorary member be taken as sufficient proof , and this resolution be entered on the minutes . " This was carried , and Bro . Featherstone thanked the Lodge , which was then closed iu due form .

Creaton Lodge of Instruction , No . 1791 . —On Thursday , fit tho Wheatsltoaf Hotel , Goldhavvk Road , W . Present—Bros , Jolrn Davies W . M ., Jesse Callings P . M . S . W ., Sims P . M . J . W ., Ohalfonfc P . M . Sec , Purdao P . M . S . D ., Cochrane J . D ., Craggs I . G . Past Musters — Bros . Spiegel , Child , Corston , Cubitt , Hanson ,

Josey , Gillingham , Reynolds , Geo . Davis , J . C . ntle ; also Bros . II . H . Williams , H . F . Williams , A . Williams , Wood , Jennings , Thompson , Barrow , Broitbart , Cavers , Whittle , Marsh , Mauder , Hardy , Lindfiold , Chatwin , Garrett , Govv . an , Valentine-Wirur , Rogers , Stonnil , Austin , Lore , Long , W . VV . Williams , Stroud , Head ,

Cross , Murrel . After preliminaries , the fifteen sections were worked iua very efficient manner . Bros . Valentino Wing 1585 , Corston 805 , R . H . Williams 865 , Barrow 1425 , were elected members of the Lodge of Instruction . Lodge was closed aud adjourned until Thursday next .

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