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voted from the lodge funds to purchase a piece of plate to be presented to Bro . G . F . Butt , P . M ., for his iCi years' service as Treasurer of the lodge . The Auditors having given their report , which was adopted , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to them for their efficient services . The next important business was the installation of Bro . Robert Phillips , as W . M . for the ensuing year , and this duty was performed by Bro . Arthur Williams , P . M ., in a manner that made it impossible to have been better carried out .
The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested the following as his ofiicers : Bros . Hans Scharien , I . P . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; ] . Worth , J . W . ; G . F . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., Sec . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M ., Org . ,- E . D . Richards , S . D . ; Edwd . Lucas , J . D . ; H . Stokes , I . G . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., D . C . ; H . J . Inderwick , A . D . C . ; G . E . White and M . F . Wilkins , Stwds . ; and G . Mallett , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . C . Barker , P . M ., the father of the lodge , gave the customary addresses . The W . M ., Bro . R . Phillips , then initiated Messrs . H . A . Redhouse and R . B . Allen .
The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet . At the conclusion of the repast , the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft " and of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were proposed in brief , but very eloquent , terms by the W . M . The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He stated that all Masons were indebted to the Grand Oflicers for the way they carried out their high
duties . Bro . Hans Scharien , LP . M ., on rising to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " was accorded a hearty welcome . He stated that it fell to his honour and pleasure to submit the toast , and he was certain that it would be received with every enthusiasm , as it deserved to be . Bro . Phillips was well known to them all , and they had had plenty of opportunities to judge what he would be able to do during his reign . They were all proud of him , and he had no doubt that he would make a record for himself in the annals of the Ranelagh Lodge .
The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , and Bro . R . Phillips , W . M ., on rising was received with acclamation . He said that he was deeply sensible of the very kind words of Bro . Hans Scharien in proposing the toast in his honour , and for their great reception . He was proud that he was Master , and he earnestly hoped to do his very best to carry out the duties of his office , in order to merit their esteem and kind wishes .
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Hans Scharien , " and said that Bro . Scharien had had a very happy and successful year of office and he had endeared himself to them all , and he had a very difficult task to follow such a good man . The W . M . then presented Bro . Hans Scharien with a Past Master's jewel as a small return for his great services to the lodge , and he hoped they would see it on his breast for many years to come . Bro . Hans Scharien , I . P . M ., replied . He said that it was with great gratitude that he rose to respond to the toast and to acknowledge the flattering remarks of the W . M .
Before he took the _ chair of Master he well considered if he would be able to carry out the duties appertaining tp that high office and he plucked up courage to take that honourable position , and if he had given satisfaction he was more than glad . He hoped the Great Architect would grant him many years to wear the handsome jewel they had presented to him andto do in the future as he trusted he had done in the past , everything to promote the interests of their good old lodge . In giving " The Installing Masters , Bros . A . Williams and C . Barker , " the W . M . stated that they were both the best of Masons and he was honoured by their good services that evening , and they deserved their hearty thanks .
Bro . A . Williams , P . M ., responded in brief terms , remarking that it was always a great pleasure to him to do anything in the lodge . Bro . C . Barker , P . M ., said that when he came to the lodge that evening he had no idea that he would be called upon to give the addresses , and he was pleased to render that service . In presenting the toast of "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that he had begun his
year of office by having two initiates , which made him a proud man . He thought they would make good members , and he urged them to study well what they had gone through in the ceremony of their initiation and they would never regret having joined the ranks of Freemasonry . In response , Bro . H . A . Redhouse thanked them heartily for receiving him as a Mason , and stated that he was most anxious to go on with the other Degrees , which he understood would follow his initiation .
Bro . R . B . Allen also expressed his best thanks for the kind way the toast of the initiates had been received , and said he hoped the trust they had reposed in him would not be misplaced , and his earnest wish was to do everything a good Mason should do to promote the interests of the lodge and Freemasonry in general . At the request of the VV . M ., and in eloquent terms , Bro . Hans Scharien , I . P . M ., gave "The Masonic Charities , " making special mention of the P . ince of Wales's Hospital Fund , which he said should commend itself to the Masonic world . In the
name of Charity , and in commemoration of her Majesty ' s Diamond Jubilee , he urged the members to give freely—they would never miss it—and thus show that the Ranelagh Lodge was not forgetful of Charities outside Masonry . It was subsequently announced that the sum of £ 2 14 s . 3 d . had been subscribed to be sent to the Hospital Fund . "The Visitors" was next given b y the W . M ., who stated that it was a very important toast . They were honoured with the presence of a good number , and , on behalf of the members , he tendered them a very hearty welcome , with the hope that
what they had seen that evening would induce them to come again and again . The hour being then late , would not permit him to call upon them all to respond j but he joined the names of Bros . J . W . Spedding and G . C . Hughes with the toast . Bro . Spedding responded , and said he was proud to have had the privilege of being present . He was a Mason of 14 years' standing , but that was the pleasantest evening of his Masonic experience ; never had seen better working of the ritual , or had been better entertained . They had had a lot of work , perhaps too much for an installation
meeting , but what had been done was perfect . Immediately after a W . M . was installed it was a difficult task to have initiates , and their W . M . deserved the highest praise for his excellent work . Bro . G . C . Hughes also acknowledged the toast . The remaining toasts of "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" were given by the W . M . in a few well-chosen words , to which suitable responses were made . The Tyler ' s toast , at a very late hour , brought to a close a most enjoyable evening .
The whole of the proceedings were enlivened with a vocal entertainment of a high order , and was much appreciated by the members and visitors . The following were thc artistes : Miss Ida Hedges , Miss J . Rankin , and Bros . Jno . Bartlett and Bob Rae .
St . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , on the 12 th ult ., when there were present Bros . A . C . Bonham , W . M . j W . Humfrey , S . W . and W . M . elect ; J . Chaplain , Treas . ; | . J . Pope , P . M ., Sec . ; J . G . Head , S . D . j R . H . Head , J . D . ; J . Syme , I . G . j I . Hume , Stwd . ; J . Kist , Org . j R . Wright , P . M . j H . Ansell , P . M . ; F . Spurgin " , P . M . j E . White , P . M . j R . Raymond , P . M . ; W . D . Schwarz , P . M . ; S . R . J . Chapman , W . A . Shaw , H . T . Adams ,
C . J . Webbe , A . Orram , G . Cook , W . Dimond , H . Parfett , E . C . Lane , W . E . Colleson , A . Wheeler , J . Ellis , H . W . Williams , D . F . Tuflill , Thos . Durrans , J . P . Ealey , J . H . Birch , G . S . Beeching , W . C . Henderson , A . G . Renninson , J . J . Gomm , W . G . Seymour , W . F . Hill Phelps , and G . Couchman , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . S . B . Colwill , P . M . 1791 ; H . T . Weston , W . M . 1310 ; J . Mason , W . M . 220 G J Julius Williams , VV . M . 1310 ; R . Corderoy Sexton , Org . 23 G 1 j C . Crowther , I . P . M . 230 S ; A , H , Marks , I . P . M . 1563 J R . Baker , W . M . 1 C 24 ; Wm . Wilkinson , P . M . 24011 ; R . C
Best , W . M . 91 j F . H . Vant , W . M . 1 GS 1 j J . G . Doncaster , P . M . 834 ; J . Nielson , tSgi ; J . Welford , P . M . 733 ; las . Thorn , P . M . 2331 J H . VV . Douglas , 2535 ; J . M . Klempner , S . W . 1632- ; Wm . Chappie , P . M . 1425 ,- H . F . Roberts , 1425 ; A . II . P . Snow , J . D . 2191 j A . C . Kaufman , W . M . 174 j J . B . Bishop , 1 7 2 j Victor E . Gammon , 177 ; D . Kogminski , P . M . iSS ; Alfred Ellis ; C . Campbell Johnstone ,
S . W . 1791 ; C . Newman , 1791 ; H . S . Braman , W . M . 227 ; Thos . Adams , S . W . 227 ; Alex . Pope , 1 C 3 S ; F . A . Zeppenfeld , 12 S 7 ; Alfred Jeffreys , S . D . 159 S ; Isidore Marchand , LP . M . 1572 j G . Wily , S . D . 19 G 9 ; Fred . W . Stephens , P . M . 134 S j H . Fincham , P . M . and Sec . 134 S ; Ernest Webster , 957 ; Thomas Moreton , P . M . 410 J G . E . Crook , 1541 ; John Nanson , 1349 ; Vealbord , P . M . 1 GS 1 ; G . S . Recknell , Sec . 24 CO and 172 SJ and R . T , West , 1744 .
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The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . Humfrey , was presented and installed into the chair by the out-going Master , Bro . A . C . Bonham , in a manner that it would be difficult to excel . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers by the new VV . M . for the ensuing year : Bros . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M . ; W . Brett , S . W . ; J . G . Head , J . W . ; J . Chaplin , Treas . ; J . J . Pope . P . M ., Sec ; R . H . Head , S . D . j I . L . Syme ,
J . D . ; E . C . Lane , I . G . ; J . Hume , D . C . ; A . Wheeler and C . J . Webb , Stwds . ; J . Kift , Org . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . The installation ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . A . C . Bonham , who gave the usual addresses in a most impressive and praiseworthy manner . The VV . M . initiated Messrs . W . C . Seymour and T . F . H . Phelps in splendid form . The Auditors' report , showing a substantial amount in hand , was received and adopted . Letters regretting their inability to attend were read from Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , and Bailey , G . Treas . A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after other business the lodge was closed .
the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , which was well served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Oscar Sonderbye . After the banquet , the W . M , proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and in eloquent terms referred to her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee . "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " having been duly honoured ,
Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., proposed "The VVorshipful Master , Bro . Humfrey . " He said it was with very great pleasure he rose to submit the toast of one ] who was such an efficient Master , but it was with some regret that he had then passed that enviable position , and he was on the shelf , as now there would not be anything for him to do . They had seen that evening how perfect Bro . Humfrey was in the First Degree , and the lodge should be proud of one so able in the ritual . He could speak at length of his many virtues and abilities , but it was not necessary , as he was so well known to them , and , in wishing him a very happy and prosperous year of office , he felt he was expressing the sentiments of all the members .
Bro . W . Humfrey , W . M ., on rising to respond , received quite an ovation . He said the kind words of the LP . M . and the hearty reception ths membars had given the toast was a great encouragement to him . He would do his utmost to be a good Master—no one could do more—and he hoped his year of office would add prosperity to the lodg :. He thanked them for the honour they had paid him in electing him Master of that important lodge , and hoped they would never have occasion to regret their choice in plicing him in that high position . In conclusion , he made special reference to the Hospital Fund of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and urged the members to give liberally to such a deserving object .
In submitting the toast of "The Immediate Past and Installing Master , Bro . A . C . Bonham / ' the W . M . stated that it was certainly the one of the evening . ( Greatapplause . ) His invariable courtesy to all , his grand working of the ritual and the way he hid presided at the banqueting table , could not be surpassed . He had been told by many that evening that the installation ceremony was performed in a manner that was perfect and
he was of the same opinion . In presenting Bro . Bonham with a Past Master ' s jewel the W . M . observed that it was a small memento of his great services as Master of the St . Marylebone Lodge , and he hop ; d he might be long spared to wear it and be among them . He took that opportunity of thanking him sincerely for his great assistance to him that night and he wished the chair could always be occupied by one so good as Bro . Bonham , but that was impossible .
The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented by the St . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 , to Bro . A . C . Bonham , P . M ., for his valuable services as W . M . for the year iSyC-7 . " The toast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., on rising to respond . He thanked the W . M . for the kind things he had said of htm , but he wished they were deserved . He little thought that when he and the W . M . entered the lodge as initiates some years ago that they would ever be sitting side by side as W . M . and LP . M . Hc loved the Craft , and if he had done the work as Master to their
satisfaction he had done it to the best of his ability . He felt he had the good feeling of every member of the lodge and he hoped he should always be able to retain it . The handsome jewel which he had received he looked upon as evidence that he had not been quite a failure , and it would always remind him of his very happy term of office and it would always be a pleasure to him to do anything to promote the interests of the lodge . The toasts of " The Initiates " was next given by the W . M ., who stated that he was honoured to have two on his first night of office . They were both good men and well
worthy to join the lodge ; he had known them both for 13 years , and he felt certain that they would be an acquisition to the lodge and the Craft . Bro . W . C . Seymour said that it was a difficult matter for him to find words to adequately respond , but he would content himself by thankin » them from the botto n of his heart for making him a Mason , and he was proud thit his name was then enrolled as a member . He had many dear friends who were Freemasons , and he could see there
was a lot to learn , but he hoped they would never regret having received him into their lodge . Bro . T . F . H . Phelps also responded . He remarked that he was a bad speaker , but he hoped always to be able to follow his co-initiate , and he agreed with him that they had only seen a little , and had a lot to learn in the Craft . The W . M . here announced that the members had well responded to his appeal by subscribing 320 shillings to the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund , for which he thanked them .
The VV . M . gave " The Visitors , " and said they were only too glad to have plenty of guests to criticise their work and to remind them of their faults . They had a goodly array of visitors—49 j many of them were eminent in the Craft , but they were all welcome . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . J . Welford , P . M . ; I . G . Doncaster , P . M . j S . B . Colwill , P . M . ; and J . Nanson . Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., responded , and said he was exceedingly gratified to bs there j the splendid working had given him the greatest satisfaction , and he had had a Masonic treat . The W . M . had started well , and if he followed in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., he thought there was no doubt he would make one of the best of Masters .
Bro . J . G . Doncaster , P . M ., stated that he was pleased to be present to see the excellent working of the I . P . M ., | which excelled everything he had ever seen in the Craft Bros . S . B . Colwill , P . M ., and J . Nanson also acknowledged the toast , bearing testimony to the grand working of the W . M . and the I . P . M . and the way the visitors had been received and entertained . ln giving the toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . observed that they were the pilots who kept the W . M , out of all dangers , and their great services to the lodge were much appreciated by the members .
In replying , Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., said he had already spoken , and he left it to the other Past Masters , who he knew were bursting with eloquence to do the needful . He took that opportunity of thanking the Sec , Bro . Pope , and the members for their great assistance in the election of a girl at the recent election . Bro . W . D . Schwarz , P . M ., also responded . He said that he was proud to be a Past Master of such a distinguished lodge , and it was very gratifying to hear from the visitors that their working was the best in London .
Bros . R . Wright , P . M . j R . Raymond , P . M . j and H . Ansell , P . M ., also acknowlodged the toast in happy terms and to the point . The W . M . proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said they were both very old and respected friends , and they deserved their highest thanks for the great things they did for the lodge .
In response , Bro . J . Chaplin , Treas ., said that he was one of the founders of the lodge , and he would continue to do in the future what he hoped he had done in the past for the lodge , and he was honoured by bsing again elected to his office . •_ , T * J * J' ? " ' * '' ' " also acknowledged the toast . He did not deserve the kind things said of him , but he was grateful for their assurance that he was giving atisfaction .
The Worshipful Mister gave " The Oflicers of the Lodge , " and said he was proud of them and was sure they would in the future excel their excellent work that evening . He looked to them to make his duties lighter and he felt confident they would do so . Some good speeches were made in * response by Bros . J . G . Head , I . W . •f L Syme , J . D . j E . C . Lane , l . G . ; A . Wheeler and C . J . Webb , Stwds . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most happy and enjoyable gathering , on which the W . M . is to be congratulated , and there is no doubt that the St . Marylebone Lodge will be quite safe in his hands .
An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro . James Kift , in which the following artistes also took part : Miss Gertrude Sno v , Mis * Horence Venning , Bros . Fred . Stephens , P . M ., and Wills-Page , who received a w-. lldeserved encore .
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voted from the lodge funds to purchase a piece of plate to be presented to Bro . G . F . Butt , P . M ., for his iCi years' service as Treasurer of the lodge . The Auditors having given their report , which was adopted , a cordial vote of thanks was passed to them for their efficient services . The next important business was the installation of Bro . Robert Phillips , as W . M . for the ensuing year , and this duty was performed by Bro . Arthur Williams , P . M ., in a manner that made it impossible to have been better carried out .
The newly-installed W . M . then appointed and invested the following as his ofiicers : Bros . Hans Scharien , I . P . M . ; J . Banks , S . W . ; ] . Worth , J . W . ; G . F . Butt , P . M ., Treas . ; W . J . Coplestone , P . M ., Sec . ; F . J . Oliver , P . M ., Org . ,- E . D . Richards , S . D . ; Edwd . Lucas , J . D . ; H . Stokes , I . G . ; F . Craggs , P . M ., D . C . ; H . J . Inderwick , A . D . C . ; G . E . White and M . F . Wilkins , Stwds . ; and G . Mallett , P . M ., Tyler . Bro . C . Barker , P . M ., the father of the lodge , gave the customary addresses . The W . M ., Bro . R . Phillips , then initiated Messrs . H . A . Redhouse and R . B . Allen .
The lodge was afterwards closed , and the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet . At the conclusion of the repast , the toasts of "The Queen and the Craft " and of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., " were proposed in brief , but very eloquent , terms by the W . M . The W . M . gave "The Grand Officers , Present and Past . " He stated that all Masons were indebted to the Grand Oflicers for the way they carried out their high
duties . Bro . Hans Scharien , LP . M ., on rising to propose " The Health of the VV . M ., " was accorded a hearty welcome . He stated that it fell to his honour and pleasure to submit the toast , and he was certain that it would be received with every enthusiasm , as it deserved to be . Bro . Phillips was well known to them all , and they had had plenty of opportunities to judge what he would be able to do during his reign . They were all proud of him , and he had no doubt that he would make a record for himself in the annals of the Ranelagh Lodge .
The toast was drunk with great enthusiasm , and Bro . R . Phillips , W . M ., on rising was received with acclamation . He said that he was deeply sensible of the very kind words of Bro . Hans Scharien in proposing the toast in his honour , and for their great reception . He was proud that he was Master , and he earnestly hoped to do his very best to carry out the duties of his office , in order to merit their esteem and kind wishes .
The Worshipful Master proposed " The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Hans Scharien , " and said that Bro . Scharien had had a very happy and successful year of office and he had endeared himself to them all , and he had a very difficult task to follow such a good man . The W . M . then presented Bro . Hans Scharien with a Past Master's jewel as a small return for his great services to the lodge , and he hoped they would see it on his breast for many years to come . Bro . Hans Scharien , I . P . M ., replied . He said that it was with great gratitude that he rose to respond to the toast and to acknowledge the flattering remarks of the W . M .
Before he took the _ chair of Master he well considered if he would be able to carry out the duties appertaining tp that high office and he plucked up courage to take that honourable position , and if he had given satisfaction he was more than glad . He hoped the Great Architect would grant him many years to wear the handsome jewel they had presented to him andto do in the future as he trusted he had done in the past , everything to promote the interests of their good old lodge . In giving " The Installing Masters , Bros . A . Williams and C . Barker , " the W . M . stated that they were both the best of Masons and he was honoured by their good services that evening , and they deserved their hearty thanks .
Bro . A . Williams , P . M ., responded in brief terms , remarking that it was always a great pleasure to him to do anything in the lodge . Bro . C . Barker , P . M ., said that when he came to the lodge that evening he had no idea that he would be called upon to give the addresses , and he was pleased to render that service . In presenting the toast of "The Initiates , " the W . M . stated that he had begun his
year of office by having two initiates , which made him a proud man . He thought they would make good members , and he urged them to study well what they had gone through in the ceremony of their initiation and they would never regret having joined the ranks of Freemasonry . In response , Bro . H . A . Redhouse thanked them heartily for receiving him as a Mason , and stated that he was most anxious to go on with the other Degrees , which he understood would follow his initiation .
Bro . R . B . Allen also expressed his best thanks for the kind way the toast of the initiates had been received , and said he hoped the trust they had reposed in him would not be misplaced , and his earnest wish was to do everything a good Mason should do to promote the interests of the lodge and Freemasonry in general . At the request of the VV . M ., and in eloquent terms , Bro . Hans Scharien , I . P . M ., gave "The Masonic Charities , " making special mention of the P . ince of Wales's Hospital Fund , which he said should commend itself to the Masonic world . In the
name of Charity , and in commemoration of her Majesty ' s Diamond Jubilee , he urged the members to give freely—they would never miss it—and thus show that the Ranelagh Lodge was not forgetful of Charities outside Masonry . It was subsequently announced that the sum of £ 2 14 s . 3 d . had been subscribed to be sent to the Hospital Fund . "The Visitors" was next given b y the W . M ., who stated that it was a very important toast . They were honoured with the presence of a good number , and , on behalf of the members , he tendered them a very hearty welcome , with the hope that
what they had seen that evening would induce them to come again and again . The hour being then late , would not permit him to call upon them all to respond j but he joined the names of Bros . J . W . Spedding and G . C . Hughes with the toast . Bro . Spedding responded , and said he was proud to have had the privilege of being present . He was a Mason of 14 years' standing , but that was the pleasantest evening of his Masonic experience ; never had seen better working of the ritual , or had been better entertained . They had had a lot of work , perhaps too much for an installation
meeting , but what had been done was perfect . Immediately after a W . M . was installed it was a difficult task to have initiates , and their W . M . deserved the highest praise for his excellent work . Bro . G . C . Hughes also acknowledged the toast . The remaining toasts of "The Past Masters , " "The Treasurer and Secretary , " and "The Officers" were given by the W . M . in a few well-chosen words , to which suitable responses were made . The Tyler ' s toast , at a very late hour , brought to a close a most enjoyable evening .
The whole of the proceedings were enlivened with a vocal entertainment of a high order , and was much appreciated by the members and visitors . The following were thc artistes : Miss Ida Hedges , Miss J . Rankin , and Bros . Jno . Bartlett and Bob Rae .
St . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 . The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , on the 12 th ult ., when there were present Bros . A . C . Bonham , W . M . j W . Humfrey , S . W . and W . M . elect ; J . Chaplain , Treas . ; | . J . Pope , P . M ., Sec . ; J . G . Head , S . D . j R . H . Head , J . D . ; J . Syme , I . G . j I . Hume , Stwd . ; J . Kist , Org . j R . Wright , P . M . j H . Ansell , P . M . ; F . Spurgin " , P . M . j E . White , P . M . j R . Raymond , P . M . ; W . D . Schwarz , P . M . ; S . R . J . Chapman , W . A . Shaw , H . T . Adams ,
C . J . Webbe , A . Orram , G . Cook , W . Dimond , H . Parfett , E . C . Lane , W . E . Colleson , A . Wheeler , J . Ellis , H . W . Williams , D . F . Tuflill , Thos . Durrans , J . P . Ealey , J . H . Birch , G . S . Beeching , W . C . Henderson , A . G . Renninson , J . J . Gomm , W . G . Seymour , W . F . Hill Phelps , and G . Couchman , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . S . B . Colwill , P . M . 1791 ; H . T . Weston , W . M . 1310 ; J . Mason , W . M . 220 G J Julius Williams , VV . M . 1310 ; R . Corderoy Sexton , Org . 23 G 1 j C . Crowther , I . P . M . 230 S ; A , H , Marks , I . P . M . 1563 J R . Baker , W . M . 1 C 24 ; Wm . Wilkinson , P . M . 24011 ; R . C
Best , W . M . 91 j F . H . Vant , W . M . 1 GS 1 j J . G . Doncaster , P . M . 834 ; J . Nielson , tSgi ; J . Welford , P . M . 733 ; las . Thorn , P . M . 2331 J H . VV . Douglas , 2535 ; J . M . Klempner , S . W . 1632- ; Wm . Chappie , P . M . 1425 ,- H . F . Roberts , 1425 ; A . II . P . Snow , J . D . 2191 j A . C . Kaufman , W . M . 174 j J . B . Bishop , 1 7 2 j Victor E . Gammon , 177 ; D . Kogminski , P . M . iSS ; Alfred Ellis ; C . Campbell Johnstone ,
S . W . 1791 ; C . Newman , 1791 ; H . S . Braman , W . M . 227 ; Thos . Adams , S . W . 227 ; Alex . Pope , 1 C 3 S ; F . A . Zeppenfeld , 12 S 7 ; Alfred Jeffreys , S . D . 159 S ; Isidore Marchand , LP . M . 1572 j G . Wily , S . D . 19 G 9 ; Fred . W . Stephens , P . M . 134 S j H . Fincham , P . M . and Sec . 134 S ; Ernest Webster , 957 ; Thomas Moreton , P . M . 410 J G . E . Crook , 1541 ; John Nanson , 1349 ; Vealbord , P . M . 1 GS 1 ; G . S . Recknell , Sec . 24 CO and 172 SJ and R . T , West , 1744 .
Craft Masonry.
The minutes of the last lodge meeting having been read and confirmed , the W . M . elect , Bro . VV . Humfrey , was presented and installed into the chair by the out-going Master , Bro . A . C . Bonham , in a manner that it would be difficult to excel . The following brethren were appointed and invested officers by the new VV . M . for the ensuing year : Bros . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M . ; W . Brett , S . W . ; J . G . Head , J . W . ; J . Chaplin , Treas . ; J . J . Pope . P . M ., Sec ; R . H . Head , S . D . j I . L . Syme ,
J . D . ; E . C . Lane , I . G . ; J . Hume , D . C . ; A . Wheeler and C . J . Webb , Stwds . ; J . Kift , Org . ; and G . Couchman , Tyler . The installation ceremony was most ably performed by Bro . A . C . Bonham , who gave the usual addresses in a most impressive and praiseworthy manner . The VV . M . initiated Messrs . W . C . Seymour and T . F . H . Phelps in splendid form . The Auditors' report , showing a substantial amount in hand , was received and adopted . Letters regretting their inability to attend were read from Bros . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , and Bailey , G . Treas . A gentleman was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and after other business the lodge was closed .
the brethren adjourned to a recherche banquet , which was well served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Oscar Sonderbye . After the banquet , the W . M , proposed "The Oueen and the Craft , " and in eloquent terms referred to her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee . "The M . W . G . M ., H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , " and "The Grand Oflicers , Present and Past , " having been duly honoured ,
Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., proposed "The VVorshipful Master , Bro . Humfrey . " He said it was with very great pleasure he rose to submit the toast of one ] who was such an efficient Master , but it was with some regret that he had then passed that enviable position , and he was on the shelf , as now there would not be anything for him to do . They had seen that evening how perfect Bro . Humfrey was in the First Degree , and the lodge should be proud of one so able in the ritual . He could speak at length of his many virtues and abilities , but it was not necessary , as he was so well known to them , and , in wishing him a very happy and prosperous year of office , he felt he was expressing the sentiments of all the members .
Bro . W . Humfrey , W . M ., on rising to respond , received quite an ovation . He said the kind words of the LP . M . and the hearty reception ths membars had given the toast was a great encouragement to him . He would do his utmost to be a good Master—no one could do more—and he hoped his year of office would add prosperity to the lodg :. He thanked them for the honour they had paid him in electing him Master of that important lodge , and hoped they would never have occasion to regret their choice in plicing him in that high position . In conclusion , he made special reference to the Hospital Fund of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , and urged the members to give liberally to such a deserving object .
In submitting the toast of "The Immediate Past and Installing Master , Bro . A . C . Bonham / ' the W . M . stated that it was certainly the one of the evening . ( Greatapplause . ) His invariable courtesy to all , his grand working of the ritual and the way he hid presided at the banqueting table , could not be surpassed . He had been told by many that evening that the installation ceremony was performed in a manner that was perfect and
he was of the same opinion . In presenting Bro . Bonham with a Past Master ' s jewel the W . M . observed that it was a small memento of his great services as Master of the St . Marylebone Lodge , and he hop ; d he might be long spared to wear it and be among them . He took that opportunity of thanking him sincerely for his great assistance to him that night and he wished the chair could always be occupied by one so good as Bro . Bonham , but that was impossible .
The jewel bore the following inscription : " Presented by the St . Marylebone Lodge , No . 1305 , to Bro . A . C . Bonham , P . M ., for his valuable services as W . M . for the year iSyC-7 . " The toast was enthusiastically received , as was Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., on rising to respond . He thanked the W . M . for the kind things he had said of htm , but he wished they were deserved . He little thought that when he and the W . M . entered the lodge as initiates some years ago that they would ever be sitting side by side as W . M . and LP . M . Hc loved the Craft , and if he had done the work as Master to their
satisfaction he had done it to the best of his ability . He felt he had the good feeling of every member of the lodge and he hoped he should always be able to retain it . The handsome jewel which he had received he looked upon as evidence that he had not been quite a failure , and it would always remind him of his very happy term of office and it would always be a pleasure to him to do anything to promote the interests of the lodge . The toasts of " The Initiates " was next given by the W . M ., who stated that he was honoured to have two on his first night of office . They were both good men and well
worthy to join the lodge ; he had known them both for 13 years , and he felt certain that they would be an acquisition to the lodge and the Craft . Bro . W . C . Seymour said that it was a difficult matter for him to find words to adequately respond , but he would content himself by thankin » them from the botto n of his heart for making him a Mason , and he was proud thit his name was then enrolled as a member . He had many dear friends who were Freemasons , and he could see there
was a lot to learn , but he hoped they would never regret having received him into their lodge . Bro . T . F . H . Phelps also responded . He remarked that he was a bad speaker , but he hoped always to be able to follow his co-initiate , and he agreed with him that they had only seen a little , and had a lot to learn in the Craft . The W . M . here announced that the members had well responded to his appeal by subscribing 320 shillings to the Prince of Wales's Hospital Fund , for which he thanked them .
The VV . M . gave " The Visitors , " and said they were only too glad to have plenty of guests to criticise their work and to remind them of their faults . They had a goodly array of visitors—49 j many of them were eminent in the Craft , but they were all welcome . He coupled with the toast the names of Bros . J . Welford , P . M . ; I . G . Doncaster , P . M . j S . B . Colwill , P . M . ; and J . Nanson . Bro . J . Welford , P . M ., responded , and said he was exceedingly gratified to bs there j the splendid working had given him the greatest satisfaction , and he had had a Masonic treat . The W . M . had started well , and if he followed in the footsteps of the I . P . M ., he thought there was no doubt he would make one of the best of Masters .
Bro . J . G . Doncaster , P . M ., stated that he was pleased to be present to see the excellent working of the I . P . M ., | which excelled everything he had ever seen in the Craft Bros . S . B . Colwill , P . M ., and J . Nanson also acknowledged the toast , bearing testimony to the grand working of the W . M . and the I . P . M . and the way the visitors had been received and entertained . ln giving the toast of "The Past Masters , " the W . M . observed that they were the pilots who kept the W . M , out of all dangers , and their great services to the lodge were much appreciated by the members .
In replying , Bro . A . C . Bonham , I . P . M ., said he had already spoken , and he left it to the other Past Masters , who he knew were bursting with eloquence to do the needful . He took that opportunity of thanking the Sec , Bro . Pope , and the members for their great assistance in the election of a girl at the recent election . Bro . W . D . Schwarz , P . M ., also responded . He said that he was proud to be a Past Master of such a distinguished lodge , and it was very gratifying to hear from the visitors that their working was the best in London .
Bros . R . Wright , P . M . j R . Raymond , P . M . j and H . Ansell , P . M ., also acknowlodged the toast in happy terms and to the point . The W . M . proposed " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and said they were both very old and respected friends , and they deserved their highest thanks for the great things they did for the lodge .
In response , Bro . J . Chaplin , Treas ., said that he was one of the founders of the lodge , and he would continue to do in the future what he hoped he had done in the past for the lodge , and he was honoured by bsing again elected to his office . •_ , T * J * J' ? " ' * '' ' " also acknowledged the toast . He did not deserve the kind things said of him , but he was grateful for their assurance that he was giving atisfaction .
The Worshipful Mister gave " The Oflicers of the Lodge , " and said he was proud of them and was sure they would in the future excel their excellent work that evening . He looked to them to make his duties lighter and he felt confident they would do so . Some good speeches were made in * response by Bros . J . G . Head , I . W . •f L Syme , J . D . j E . C . Lane , l . G . ; A . Wheeler and C . J . Webb , Stwds . The Tyler ' s toast brought to a close a most happy and enjoyable gathering , on which the W . M . is to be congratulated , and there is no doubt that the St . Marylebone Lodge will be quite safe in his hands .
An excellent musical entertainment was provided under the able direction of Bro . James Kift , in which the following artistes also took part : Miss Gertrude Sno v , Mis * Horence Venning , Bros . Fred . Stephens , P . M ., and Wills-Page , who received a w-. lldeserved encore .