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bad worker as an officer . He was delighted to have witnessed the perfect installing of the VV . M ., to whom he wished a successful year , and whom he congratulated upon such a capital staff of officers to assist him . lie most heartily thanked the brethren on behalf of the visiters for such a warm greeting . Bros . Garner , Godfrey , Clements , and Robins also ably responded , the latter payinir a very graceful compliment to Bro . David Rose , the first Master of the lodge , and under whose tuition , some 25 years ago , he had learned much of the splendid ritual .
Ihe W . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " which , he said , was of the greatest importance , as they were ever ready to give their valuable assistance when required . There were present Bros . Rose , Vickcry , and Webb—the only three of the founders left since its consecration 20 years ago—also Bros . Loader , Dunn , and Pickett . Bro . Jeffery had sent a telegram wishing hearty congratulations . The brethren looked
up to such Past Masters as those of the Rose Lodge , whom they tried their utmost to emulate . A pleasing duty of the W . M . was the pinning to the breast of Bro . Webb , I . P . M ; , the handsome jewel , so unanimously voted and richly deserved . In fact , in the performance of the installation ceremony Bro . Webb had surpassed himself . All wished him health and happiness to wear the token for many years .
In reply , Bro . Webb said the receiving of such a testimony was indeed an unalloyed pleasure , and the proudest moment in his fife was when he joined the Rose Lodge . He was deeply gratified to have given satisfaction in the working of the lodge , which had always been appreciated , and none better throughout London , lie must congratulate the W . M . on hissplendid working , which had been so justly commended by the visitors .
He was confident that at the end of the year he , too , would richly deserve such a recognition . For such a handsome jewel he was grateful , and for the great honour done him , and he cculd conscientiously say that the Rose Lodge would ever be held the first in his esteem . Bro . Vickery also replied very suitably .
At the request ol the brethren , Bro . Rose was induced to make a few remarks , stating that it was Eome few years row since he had responded , but , after such a spontaneous desire , he would say that it gave him very great pleasure to witness the work carried on in such an excellent manner , and to find his efforts for very many years had been crowned with success , livery P . M . on leaving the chair had installed his successor , and that night it had been ably performed . He felt very proud indeed to say a few words and especially as one of the three founders left within the lodge . He was now in his 72 nd year , and so long as life lasted he trusted he should hear such testimony from the visitors as to the working .
The W . M . next presented the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " two such exemplary Masons , in fact the lodge could not possibly have more able officers . He was proud to have the advice of Bro . Loader , P . M ., Sec , who was quite the father of the lodge and carried out the duties most admirably . Bros . Dunn , in reply , stated the pleasure it gave him to sec the W . M . installed , who he might say was his child seven years ago . The funds of the lodge were in a flourishing condition .
Bro . Loader , in a very exhaustive speech , thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks and thought he might claim him as his grandchild , seeing he initiated Bro . Dunn . However , in the capacity of Secretary he would do all in his power to assist the VV . M . and the brethren with his advice , and to further the interest of the lodge would always be his study . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Officers" in eulogistic terms , which was ably responded to by Bros . Dawson and Jeffery . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful evening , quite an epoch in the history of the lodge .
The inscription on the jewel was— " Presented to Bro . E . Webb , P . M ., by the brethren of the Rose Lodge , No . 1 O 22 , as a token of their appreciation of his services as W . M . IS 95-9 G . " An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . F . Choveaux , Organist of the lodge , most ably assisted by Miss Bessie Spells , Madame Alice Sampson , Mr . J . W . Josey , Bros . T . W . Turner , and S . J . Deiham , P . M ., D . C . ( flautist ) . Bro . F . li . Choveaux , Org ., was the able pianist .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting of this lodge , and which was numerously attended , was held on the 2 Sth ultimo , at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , when there were present Bros . J . M . Murphy , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Webb , J . W . ; II . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; G . J . Cawthotne , D . C . ; B . P . Lucas , l . G . ; E . Mallett , Tyler ; C . Bachoffner , I . P . M . ; Capt T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Strugnell , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; G . Herbert . P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; Lite , C . C ; and Leach Lewis , J . P .
In consequence of the recent and lamented death of Bro . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., & c , the lodge was draped in mourning . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . O . Spelling was raised to the Third Degree and Bro . K . R . Clemmers passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . A vote of condolence to the family of the late Bro . Marshall was moved in very kind and elcquent terms by Bro . 11 . J . Lardner , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Capt . Walls , P . M ., supported also by two old friends of the deceased—Bros . Lilc and L . Mason—and carried unanimously . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . II . Jackson ,
P . M ., Sec ; 11 . Herbert , P . M . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ; and others . Ihe name of Bro . II . B . Marshall , M . A ., J . P ., P . M ., was proposed and seconded as a joining member lor ballot at the next meeting . Refreshment of a substantial nature followed labour . Ihe W . M . presided in a quiet , yet effective , manner ; but , in consequence of the sad event that has recentl y befallen the lodge , the proceedings lacked that joyous flow ol conviviality which is one of the characteristics of this highly successful and prosperous City lodge .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., when a large number of brethren—including several distinguished Grand Officers—assembled to witness the installation of Bro . W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., as W . M . The popularity of this energetic brother wis evidenced by the fact that there were 42 brethren present at the Board of Installed Masters , including 12 members of the Board of Management of the Boys'School . The members
in attendance included Bros . J . Irvine , W . M . ; R . I . Chattey , I P . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., S . W . ; C Jacob , J . W . ; II . Longman , P . M ., Sec ; R . Chattey , S . D . ; T . Parker , J . D . ; G . F . Vine , D . C ; A . Cuzner , Org . ; F . Cuzncr and C . VV . Matthews , Stwds . ; R . G . Webster , M . P ., P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; Rev . F . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; K . Letchworth , G . Sec ; and others . Visitors : Bros . G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; j . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . D . ; G . Fairchild , P . A . G . D . C ; F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . I , for Girls ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; Major
T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stwd . ; O . Papworth , P . G . Sec . Cambridge ; J . J . Thomas , Vice-Pn-ident Board of General Purposes ; G . Corbie , P . P . J . G . W . Essex ; G . H . Lewi :,, P . M . 2106 ; J . Bridgewater , 10 S ; R . Weller , P . M . 191 , 7 j F . Dickinson , W . M .-J ^ ; II . R . Myers , P . M . 1494 ; VV . Tyler , S . D . SCu ; T . ll . Jarvis , S . W . S 02 ; G . II . Wavell , P . M . SO 2 ; G . D . Mugford , W . M , 2362 ; J . F . Saunders , W . M . 1507 ; A . 11 . Cole , I . P . M . 17 . 14 ; T . ) cileries , W . M . 1744 ; E . Sloir , P . M . 167 ; Rev . 11 . Ilebb , P . P . G . Chap . Devon ; C . ) . Knightley , P . M . 17 . 14 ; R . D . Cummings , P . M . 2 iCN ; R . Webb , 704 ; II . Pritchard , P . P . S . G . D .
Middx . ; S . Lloyd , P . M . 2999 ; G . Samuel , S . W . 1 / 0 S ; h . VV . Standford , J . D . 2 ou 0 ; J . C Nicholson , P . M . 12 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . Ihe lodge was opened , and after th « j confirmation of the minutes and the transaction of other business , Bio . I liggin :, was passed to the Second Degree . Bvu ; VV . C Woodrow , P . M ., was elected a joining member . Bro . \ V . A . Scurrah waj presented for installation as W . M . and was duly inducted into the chair by the rctiiing Master , Bro . J . Irvine , who was heartily congratulated on hU rendering of the ritual . The
following officers were appointed—Bros . C Jacob , S . W . ; T . Parker , J . W . ; II . Graham , M . P ., Treas . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Sec ; G . Rice , S . D . ; G . F . Vine , J . D . ; F . Cuzner , l . G . ; C VV . Matthews , D . C . ; E . Verrall and \ V . Chatty , Stwds . ; J . R . Je / Terson , Org . ; and Whiting , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of eminent services rendered to the lodge was presented to Bro , J . Irvine , P . M ., who cordially acknowledged the gift , and the kindly words of the W . M . with which it was accompanied . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced Irom a large number of distinguished brethren , and the lodge was closed .
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A well-served banquet was followed by a hcuty proposition and reception of the customary toasts . "The Queen and the Craft" and " 1 I . R . U . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., '' having been niven , The VV . M . proposed " The Grand Officers , " and made a [ Uttering reference to the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master . It had been said that some of the Grand Officers were simply selected as ornaments to Freemasonry , but that was not quite
correct . 1 hey must have a few ornaments in I'reemasonry , such as the Grand Wardens , but it added to the dignity of the Craft when they saw noblemen put on the apron and accept office in Grand Lodge . There were a great many brethren appointed who had earned their offices . Who had worked harder than the P . G . Chaplain . Bro . the R ° . v . J . S . Brownrigg—one of the hardest worked Masons they could find ? All the Grand Officers present that evening were hard working Masons , and had gained their position by hard work . He was heartily delighted to see the Grand Secretary , who had put off other engagements to attend .
Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., said he had the greatest possible pleasure in returning thanks for the ornamental section of the Grand Officers . As they grew older they grew less ornamental , but as long as that lodge invited them to be present they would try and be as ornamental as they could . He left the Grand Secretary to answer for the useful section . Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , assured the W . Master that he regarded it as a great compliment to be associated with the toast , and as the unworthy representative of the
distinguished body of Grand Officers , he tendered their earnest thanks . It was difficult to say much with regard to the Grand Officers that had not been previously said over and over again . He trusted the brethren believed they were all animated by one wishto advance as far as they possibly could—the best interests of the Order . He was sure that of the Grand Officers , his Royal Highness , the M . W . G . M ., had been pleased to appoint for the present year , none was more cordially welcomed by his colleagues than the brother who so worthily filled the chair of the St . Pancras Lodge .
Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., then said he had the greatest pleasure in proposing the next toast , and hisrhly appreciated the honour . It was decidedly the toast of the evening , and they would one and all respond to it in that heartv and enthusiastic manner which would prove to the W . M . —if proof were wanting—the high estimation and respect in which they held him . He ( the I . P . M . ) need not remind them how well their W . M . had conducted the duties of a ruler of the Craft , not only in that lodge , but in many others with which he was connected . Many of those present had been shown the
light of Masonry by their W . M ., and they knew how obliging he was to the members , both in and out of the lodge . He willingly gave all the information he could , not only to members , but Freemasons generally . From the consecration of the lodge , and even at an earlier period , the W . M . had taken supreme emi . ninJ . Ho could tell them that their W . M . was a commander who would take no refusil whether for time or distance , and that whatever orders were given had to be executed , whether possible or not . There was not a brother present who did not loyc the VV . M ., and the smiling faces looking
towards the chair indicated that many were mentally saying good old schoolniister . " lie ( the I . P . M . ) was echoing the sentiments of all in saying they were exceedingly proud to have such a man to rule over them . It hal been mentioned by the Grand Secretary that Bro . Scurrah ' s services had not only been recognised but rewarded by his Royal Highness in exalting him to the dignity of a Grand Officer . Having had the privilegeof installing the VV . M . into the chair of K . S ., he offered him his personal congratulations , and asked the brethren to drink to the long life , health , happiness , and prosperity of their respected W . M .
Bro . W . A . Scuarah , G . Std , Br ., W . M ., in reply , said he could not express his thanks to the I . P . M . for the kind and flattering remarks made respecting him . He felt very proud of being the W . M . of so distinguished a lodge . He must confess he had done , as' far as he possibly could , everything for the benefit of the lodge . He hid taken a leading part from the consecration , and in fact hid it not been for his protnis : to Sir Robert Fowler the lodge would not have been in existence . He would at all times do the best he could to help on the prosperity of the lodge , for if it was small in numbers
it was at any rate one they could be proud of . There was no member who did not feel a pleasure in belonging to the lodge . He would not further detain them as there were other toasts to be disposed of , but simply thank them most heartily for the kind reception given him . The VV . M . next gave "The I . P . M . and Installing Master and Past Masters , " and referred to the able manner in which the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . livine , I . P . M .
Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., in responding , said that as they must be tired of hearing his voice , he would simply thank them , and especially the officers , for the kind assistance given him . He told them at the beginning of the year that nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge a success and the brethren happy . They might have success without happiness , but the members were as happy as any lodge that could be found . Bro . R . G . Webster , M . P ., P . M ., also replied .
Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . lor Girls , replied for " The Masonic Charities , " and thanked the VV . M . for his promise to act as Steward on behalf of the lodge . He asked the brethren to treat the three Institutions fairly and liberally , and i ( he asked their attention to a few particulars with reference to the Girls' School , it was simply because their VV . M . was about to serve as Steward . There were 209 girls being educated in the Institution , which was second to none in the country and perhaps in the world .
" The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bros . Sanders , VV . M . 1507 ; Corbie , P . P G . W . Essex ; Mogford , W . M . 23 G 2 ; Parsons , I . P . M . 2206 ; and Wavell , I . P . M . IS 6 J "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast conclud-: d the proceedings . Bro . Jefferson , Org ., was assisted in the musical programme by Messrs . W . G Wcod and A . Walters and Bro . S . J . Derham .
Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The anniversary meeting of this nourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall ; Woking , on Thursday , the ist instant , when there was a good attendance of member and visitors to witness the installation ol the W . M . elect . Among those present were Bros . J . VV . H . Littleboy , W . M . ; Capt . ) . Hoey , P . M . 13 ( 10 , S . W . '; C F . Passmore , P . M ., as J . W . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . T . Tomlinson , S . D . ; R . Clamp . J . D . ; J . II . Askham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , l . G . ; C Pulman , P . M . ; II .
VV . Gloster , G . J . Woolridge , A . F .. Gunning , A . Althorpc , A . II . Gale , Nelson Dadgc J . VVcnham , and F . Milward Wikins . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; Arthur II . Bowles , W . M . 1395 , P . P . G . D . ; C . T . Tyler , Prov . G . Sec ; S . C . Knight , P . M . ' 395 i R- Mossop , S . W . 1395 ; Ernest J . Eastes , Org . 2394 ; T . F . Bailey , Org . 2 i- ° i R . Hunt , VV . M . elect 2521 ; E . A . Brown , Sec . 2521 ; K . Head , J . D . 1 OS 1 ; G . W . Smith , 1 OS 1 ; T . L . Smith , S . W . 15 O 4 ; J . Cawse , W . M . 13 G 0 ; A . E . Half hide , 1360 : and A . G . Clinton , J . D . 723 .
The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a very satisfactory report from the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . A Fellow Craft ' s lodge was then formed , and the S . W ., Bro . Capt . J . Hoey , having been duly presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation ; the beautiful ceremony was proceeded with , and the W . M . elect placed in the chair , proclaimed , and saluted . The following officers were then appointed , and thuw present duly invested : Bros . J . VV . H . Littleboy , I . P . M . ; J . II . Askham , S . W . ; . )• T . Tomlinson , J . W . ; Maj . G . Collins , Treas . ; | . B . S . Lancaster , Sec . ; R . Clamp ,
S . D . ; II . Whitburn , J . D . ; G . J . Woolridge , l . G . ; II . , W . Gloster and A . J . I ' - Gunning , Stwds . ; and G . J . Mason , Tyler . The Installing Officer , Bro . Littleboy , I . P . M ., then gave the addresses in a most eloquent and impressive manner , and thu ^ concludcda ceremony , which either for ritualistic fidelity or solemnity of dictioncould hardly have been surpassed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master . Bro-Lancaster , P . M ., Sec , was re-elected as Charity Representative for the provincf . Several letters of apology for non-attendance were read , and there being no lurcher Im ^ inr-tL' ; . tin- Iodide was rlnsril .
The brethren afterwards $ at down to an excellent dinner , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts followed . . In proposing "the Queen and the Craft , " the Worshipful Master alluded < n graceful terms to the long and happy reign of their beloved Sovereign , and the toa SI was received with much enthusiasm . ,, "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , was also drunk in bumpers . After which , in giving "the Pro Grand Mister , the Earl of Lathom , the Depi'y , Grand Master , Earl Amherst , and the rest of . the Grand Officers , Present and P » '
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bad worker as an officer . He was delighted to have witnessed the perfect installing of the VV . M ., to whom he wished a successful year , and whom he congratulated upon such a capital staff of officers to assist him . lie most heartily thanked the brethren on behalf of the visiters for such a warm greeting . Bros . Garner , Godfrey , Clements , and Robins also ably responded , the latter payinir a very graceful compliment to Bro . David Rose , the first Master of the lodge , and under whose tuition , some 25 years ago , he had learned much of the splendid ritual .
Ihe W . M . next gave the toast of " The Past Masters , " which , he said , was of the greatest importance , as they were ever ready to give their valuable assistance when required . There were present Bros . Rose , Vickcry , and Webb—the only three of the founders left since its consecration 20 years ago—also Bros . Loader , Dunn , and Pickett . Bro . Jeffery had sent a telegram wishing hearty congratulations . The brethren looked
up to such Past Masters as those of the Rose Lodge , whom they tried their utmost to emulate . A pleasing duty of the W . M . was the pinning to the breast of Bro . Webb , I . P . M ; , the handsome jewel , so unanimously voted and richly deserved . In fact , in the performance of the installation ceremony Bro . Webb had surpassed himself . All wished him health and happiness to wear the token for many years .
In reply , Bro . Webb said the receiving of such a testimony was indeed an unalloyed pleasure , and the proudest moment in his fife was when he joined the Rose Lodge . He was deeply gratified to have given satisfaction in the working of the lodge , which had always been appreciated , and none better throughout London , lie must congratulate the W . M . on hissplendid working , which had been so justly commended by the visitors .
He was confident that at the end of the year he , too , would richly deserve such a recognition . For such a handsome jewel he was grateful , and for the great honour done him , and he cculd conscientiously say that the Rose Lodge would ever be held the first in his esteem . Bro . Vickery also replied very suitably .
At the request ol the brethren , Bro . Rose was induced to make a few remarks , stating that it was Eome few years row since he had responded , but , after such a spontaneous desire , he would say that it gave him very great pleasure to witness the work carried on in such an excellent manner , and to find his efforts for very many years had been crowned with success , livery P . M . on leaving the chair had installed his successor , and that night it had been ably performed . He felt very proud indeed to say a few words and especially as one of the three founders left within the lodge . He was now in his 72 nd year , and so long as life lasted he trusted he should hear such testimony from the visitors as to the working .
The W . M . next presented the toast of " The Treasurer and Secretary , " two such exemplary Masons , in fact the lodge could not possibly have more able officers . He was proud to have the advice of Bro . Loader , P . M ., Sec , who was quite the father of the lodge and carried out the duties most admirably . Bros . Dunn , in reply , stated the pleasure it gave him to sec the W . M . installed , who he might say was his child seven years ago . The funds of the lodge were in a flourishing condition .
Bro . Loader , in a very exhaustive speech , thanked the W . M . for his kind remarks and thought he might claim him as his grandchild , seeing he initiated Bro . Dunn . However , in the capacity of Secretary he would do all in his power to assist the VV . M . and the brethren with his advice , and to further the interest of the lodge would always be his study . The Worshipful Master next gave the toast of "The Officers" in eulogistic terms , which was ably responded to by Bros . Dawson and Jeffery . The Tyler ' s toast closed an eventful evening , quite an epoch in the history of the lodge .
The inscription on the jewel was— " Presented to Bro . E . Webb , P . M ., by the brethren of the Rose Lodge , No . 1 O 22 , as a token of their appreciation of his services as W . M . IS 95-9 G . " An excellent programme of music was arranged under the direction of Bro . F . Choveaux , Organist of the lodge , most ably assisted by Miss Bessie Spells , Madame Alice Sampson , Mr . J . W . Josey , Bros . T . W . Turner , and S . J . Deiham , P . M ., D . C . ( flautist ) . Bro . F . li . Choveaux , Org ., was the able pianist .
Farringdon Without Lodge , No . 1745 . A meeting of this lodge , and which was numerously attended , was held on the 2 Sth ultimo , at the Viaduct Hotel , Holborn , when there were present Bros . J . M . Murphy , W . M . ; Evans , S . W . ; Webb , J . W . ; II . J . Lardner , P . M ., P . G . S ., Treas . ; G . J . Cawthotne , D . C . ; B . P . Lucas , l . G . ; E . Mallett , Tyler ; C . Bachoffner , I . P . M . ; Capt T . C . Walls , P . M ., P . G . S ., P . G . S . B . ; J . Strugnell , P . M . ; T . Simpson , P . M . ; J . Young , P . M . ; G . Herbert . P . M . ; E . Schultz , P . M . ; N . P . Lardner , P . M . ; Lite , C . C ; and Leach Lewis , J . P .
In consequence of the recent and lamented death of Bro . H . B . Marshall , J . P ., C . C , P . M ., P . G . Treas ., & c , the lodge was draped in mourning . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bro . O . Spelling was raised to the Third Degree and Bro . K . R . Clemmers passed to the Second Degree by the W . M . A vote of condolence to the family of the late Bro . Marshall was moved in very kind and elcquent terms by Bro . 11 . J . Lardner , P . M ., seconded by Bro . Capt . Walls , P . M ., supported also by two old friends of the deceased—Bros . Lilc and L . Mason—and carried unanimously . Apologies for non-attendance were received from Bros . W . II . Jackson ,
P . M ., Sec ; 11 . Herbert , P . M . ; Dr . Lott , P . G . Org . ; and others . Ihe name of Bro . II . B . Marshall , M . A ., J . P ., P . M ., was proposed and seconded as a joining member lor ballot at the next meeting . Refreshment of a substantial nature followed labour . Ihe W . M . presided in a quiet , yet effective , manner ; but , in consequence of the sad event that has recentl y befallen the lodge , the proceedings lacked that joyous flow ol conviviality which is one of the characteristics of this highly successful and prosperous City lodge .
St . Pancras Lodge , No . 2271 . The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Midland Grand Hotel , St . Pancras , on Thursday , the 1 st inst ., when a large number of brethren—including several distinguished Grand Officers—assembled to witness the installation of Bro . W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., as W . M . The popularity of this energetic brother wis evidenced by the fact that there were 42 brethren present at the Board of Installed Masters , including 12 members of the Board of Management of the Boys'School . The members
in attendance included Bros . J . Irvine , W . M . ; R . I . Chattey , I P . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , G . Std . Br ., S . W . ; C Jacob , J . W . ; II . Longman , P . M ., Sec ; R . Chattey , S . D . ; T . Parker , J . D . ; G . F . Vine , D . C ; A . Cuzner , Org . ; F . Cuzncr and C . VV . Matthews , Stwds . ; R . G . Webster , M . P ., P . M . ; W . M . Stiles , P . G . Treas . ; Rev . F . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap . ; K . Letchworth , G . Sec ; and others . Visitors : Bros . G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; j . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . D . ; G . Fairchild , P . A . G . D . C ; F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . I , for Girls ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; Major
T . C . Walls , P . G . S . B . ; H . J . Lardner , P . G . Stwd . ; O . Papworth , P . G . Sec . Cambridge ; J . J . Thomas , Vice-Pn-ident Board of General Purposes ; G . Corbie , P . P . J . G . W . Essex ; G . H . Lewi :,, P . M . 2106 ; J . Bridgewater , 10 S ; R . Weller , P . M . 191 , 7 j F . Dickinson , W . M .-J ^ ; II . R . Myers , P . M . 1494 ; VV . Tyler , S . D . SCu ; T . ll . Jarvis , S . W . S 02 ; G . II . Wavell , P . M . SO 2 ; G . D . Mugford , W . M , 2362 ; J . F . Saunders , W . M . 1507 ; A . 11 . Cole , I . P . M . 17 . 14 ; T . ) cileries , W . M . 1744 ; E . Sloir , P . M . 167 ; Rev . 11 . Ilebb , P . P . G . Chap . Devon ; C . ) . Knightley , P . M . 17 . 14 ; R . D . Cummings , P . M . 2 iCN ; R . Webb , 704 ; II . Pritchard , P . P . S . G . D .
Middx . ; S . Lloyd , P . M . 2999 ; G . Samuel , S . W . 1 / 0 S ; h . VV . Standford , J . D . 2 ou 0 ; J . C Nicholson , P . M . 12 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . Ihe lodge was opened , and after th « j confirmation of the minutes and the transaction of other business , Bio . I liggin :, was passed to the Second Degree . Bvu ; VV . C Woodrow , P . M ., was elected a joining member . Bro . \ V . A . Scurrah waj presented for installation as W . M . and was duly inducted into the chair by the rctiiing Master , Bro . J . Irvine , who was heartily congratulated on hU rendering of the ritual . The
following officers were appointed—Bros . C Jacob , S . W . ; T . Parker , J . W . ; II . Graham , M . P ., Treas . ; H . Longman , P . M ., Sec ; G . Rice , S . D . ; G . F . Vine , J . D . ; F . Cuzner , l . G . ; C VV . Matthews , D . C . ; E . Verrall and \ V . Chatty , Stwds . ; J . R . Je / Terson , Org . ; and Whiting , Tyler . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of eminent services rendered to the lodge was presented to Bro , J . Irvine , P . M ., who cordially acknowledged the gift , and the kindly words of the W . M . with which it was accompanied . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced Irom a large number of distinguished brethren , and the lodge was closed .
Craft Masonry.
A well-served banquet was followed by a hcuty proposition and reception of the customary toasts . "The Queen and the Craft" and " 1 I . R . U . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., '' having been niven , The VV . M . proposed " The Grand Officers , " and made a [ Uttering reference to the Pro Grand Master and Deputy Grand Master . It had been said that some of the Grand Officers were simply selected as ornaments to Freemasonry , but that was not quite
correct . 1 hey must have a few ornaments in I'reemasonry , such as the Grand Wardens , but it added to the dignity of the Craft when they saw noblemen put on the apron and accept office in Grand Lodge . There were a great many brethren appointed who had earned their offices . Who had worked harder than the P . G . Chaplain . Bro . the R ° . v . J . S . Brownrigg—one of the hardest worked Masons they could find ? All the Grand Officers present that evening were hard working Masons , and had gained their position by hard work . He was heartily delighted to see the Grand Secretary , who had put off other engagements to attend .
Bro . Rev . J . S . Brownrigg , P . G . Chap ., said he had the greatest possible pleasure in returning thanks for the ornamental section of the Grand Officers . As they grew older they grew less ornamental , but as long as that lodge invited them to be present they would try and be as ornamental as they could . He left the Grand Secretary to answer for the useful section . Bro . E . Letchworth , G . Sec , assured the W . Master that he regarded it as a great compliment to be associated with the toast , and as the unworthy representative of the
distinguished body of Grand Officers , he tendered their earnest thanks . It was difficult to say much with regard to the Grand Officers that had not been previously said over and over again . He trusted the brethren believed they were all animated by one wishto advance as far as they possibly could—the best interests of the Order . He was sure that of the Grand Officers , his Royal Highness , the M . W . G . M ., had been pleased to appoint for the present year , none was more cordially welcomed by his colleagues than the brother who so worthily filled the chair of the St . Pancras Lodge .
Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., then said he had the greatest pleasure in proposing the next toast , and hisrhly appreciated the honour . It was decidedly the toast of the evening , and they would one and all respond to it in that heartv and enthusiastic manner which would prove to the W . M . —if proof were wanting—the high estimation and respect in which they held him . He ( the I . P . M . ) need not remind them how well their W . M . had conducted the duties of a ruler of the Craft , not only in that lodge , but in many others with which he was connected . Many of those present had been shown the
light of Masonry by their W . M ., and they knew how obliging he was to the members , both in and out of the lodge . He willingly gave all the information he could , not only to members , but Freemasons generally . From the consecration of the lodge , and even at an earlier period , the W . M . had taken supreme emi . ninJ . Ho could tell them that their W . M . was a commander who would take no refusil whether for time or distance , and that whatever orders were given had to be executed , whether possible or not . There was not a brother present who did not loyc the VV . M ., and the smiling faces looking
towards the chair indicated that many were mentally saying good old schoolniister . " lie ( the I . P . M . ) was echoing the sentiments of all in saying they were exceedingly proud to have such a man to rule over them . It hal been mentioned by the Grand Secretary that Bro . Scurrah ' s services had not only been recognised but rewarded by his Royal Highness in exalting him to the dignity of a Grand Officer . Having had the privilegeof installing the VV . M . into the chair of K . S ., he offered him his personal congratulations , and asked the brethren to drink to the long life , health , happiness , and prosperity of their respected W . M .
Bro . W . A . Scuarah , G . Std , Br ., W . M ., in reply , said he could not express his thanks to the I . P . M . for the kind and flattering remarks made respecting him . He felt very proud of being the W . M . of so distinguished a lodge . He must confess he had done , as' far as he possibly could , everything for the benefit of the lodge . He hid taken a leading part from the consecration , and in fact hid it not been for his protnis : to Sir Robert Fowler the lodge would not have been in existence . He would at all times do the best he could to help on the prosperity of the lodge , for if it was small in numbers
it was at any rate one they could be proud of . There was no member who did not feel a pleasure in belonging to the lodge . He would not further detain them as there were other toasts to be disposed of , but simply thank them most heartily for the kind reception given him . The VV . M . next gave "The I . P . M . and Installing Master and Past Masters , " and referred to the able manner in which the installation ceremony was performed by Bro . livine , I . P . M .
Bro . J . Irvine , I . P . M ., in responding , said that as they must be tired of hearing his voice , he would simply thank them , and especially the officers , for the kind assistance given him . He told them at the beginning of the year that nothing should be wanting on his part to make the lodge a success and the brethren happy . They might have success without happiness , but the members were as happy as any lodge that could be found . Bro . R . G . Webster , M . P ., P . M ., also replied .
Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . lor Girls , replied for " The Masonic Charities , " and thanked the VV . M . for his promise to act as Steward on behalf of the lodge . He asked the brethren to treat the three Institutions fairly and liberally , and i ( he asked their attention to a few particulars with reference to the Girls' School , it was simply because their VV . M . was about to serve as Steward . There were 209 girls being educated in the Institution , which was second to none in the country and perhaps in the world .
" The Visitors " was acknowledged by Bros . Sanders , VV . M . 1507 ; Corbie , P . P G . W . Essex ; Mogford , W . M . 23 G 2 ; Parsons , I . P . M . 2206 ; and Wavell , I . P . M . IS 6 J "The Officers" and the Tyler ' s toast conclud-: d the proceedings . Bro . Jefferson , Org ., was assisted in the musical programme by Messrs . W . G Wcod and A . Walters and Bro . S . J . Derham .
Bisley Lodge , No . 2317 . The anniversary meeting of this nourishing lodge was held at the Masonic Hall ; Woking , on Thursday , the ist instant , when there was a good attendance of member and visitors to witness the installation ol the W . M . elect . Among those present were Bros . J . VV . H . Littleboy , W . M . ; Capt . ) . Hoey , P . M . 13 ( 10 , S . W . '; C F . Passmore , P . M ., as J . W . ; J . B . S . Lancaster , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; J . T . Tomlinson , S . D . ; R . Clamp . J . D . ; J . II . Askham , P . M ., P . P . G . D . C , l . G . ; C Pulman , P . M . ; II .
VV . Gloster , G . J . Woolridge , A . F .. Gunning , A . Althorpc , A . II . Gale , Nelson Dadgc J . VVcnham , and F . Milward Wikins . Visitors : Bros . R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; Arthur II . Bowles , W . M . 1395 , P . P . G . D . ; C . T . Tyler , Prov . G . Sec ; S . C . Knight , P . M . ' 395 i R- Mossop , S . W . 1395 ; Ernest J . Eastes , Org . 2394 ; T . F . Bailey , Org . 2 i- ° i R . Hunt , VV . M . elect 2521 ; E . A . Brown , Sec . 2521 ; K . Head , J . D . 1 OS 1 ; G . W . Smith , 1 OS 1 ; T . L . Smith , S . W . 15 O 4 ; J . Cawse , W . M . 13 G 0 ; A . E . Half hide , 1360 : and A . G . Clinton , J . D . 723 .
The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , a very satisfactory report from the Audit Committee was presented and adopted . A Fellow Craft ' s lodge was then formed , and the S . W ., Bro . Capt . J . Hoey , having been duly presented to the W . M . to receive at his hands the benefit of installation ; the beautiful ceremony was proceeded with , and the W . M . elect placed in the chair , proclaimed , and saluted . The following officers were then appointed , and thuw present duly invested : Bros . J . VV . H . Littleboy , I . P . M . ; J . II . Askham , S . W . ; . )• T . Tomlinson , J . W . ; Maj . G . Collins , Treas . ; | . B . S . Lancaster , Sec . ; R . Clamp ,
S . D . ; II . Whitburn , J . D . ; G . J . Woolridge , l . G . ; II . , W . Gloster and A . J . I ' - Gunning , Stwds . ; and G . J . Mason , Tyler . The Installing Officer , Bro . Littleboy , I . P . M ., then gave the addresses in a most eloquent and impressive manner , and thu ^ concludcda ceremony , which either for ritualistic fidelity or solemnity of dictioncould hardly have been surpassed . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring Master . Bro-Lancaster , P . M ., Sec , was re-elected as Charity Representative for the provincf . Several letters of apology for non-attendance were read , and there being no lurcher Im ^ inr-tL' ; . tin- Iodide was rlnsril .
The brethren afterwards $ at down to an excellent dinner , at the conclusion of which the usual toasts followed . . In proposing "the Queen and the Craft , " the Worshipful Master alluded < n graceful terms to the long and happy reign of their beloved Sovereign , and the toa SI was received with much enthusiasm . ,, "The Health of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Most Worshipful Grand Master , was also drunk in bumpers . After which , in giving "the Pro Grand Mister , the Earl of Lathom , the Depi'y , Grand Master , Earl Amherst , and the rest of . the Grand Officers , Present and P » '