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the world . The W . M . said it was an important matter to consider , and to his mind every lodge should subscribe to the Freemason , and , in fact , that lodges should , if possible , possess a library of Masonic works . He felt sure that a number of the younger members of the lodge had no idea that there were any Masonic journals and books in existence , but such was not the case ; the books connected with
Freemasonry were innumerable , and new works were continually issuing from the press . If the brethren would accept of them , he desired to present to the lodge that night some 12 bound volumes of the Freemason and six volumes of the " History of Freemasonry , " by Bro . Gould , upon condition that they should form the nucleus of a Masonic library in connection with the lodge ,
and that they subscribed weekly to the Freemason , and regularly had them bound . He hoped other members would be able to add other books , and in time that the lodge should possess a collection of books that would be prized not only by the members but by all lovers of Masonic works . Bro . G . Williams , S . VV ., proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M ., and also that the lodge should have a library
and subscribe to the Freemason , which was seconded by Bro . E . R . Fisher , and carried unanimously . The VV . M . returned thanks , and asked for a Library Committee to be appointed , which was done . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and " Hearty good wishes " having been offered from the visitors , the lodge was closed . A supper was afterwards partaken of in a large room
adjoining the ante-room , and Bro . A . Grigsby , the caterer , deserves the highest encomiums for the way in which he attended to the many sharp appetites at the festive board . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . G . M . ; Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , J . P ., D . P . G . M . ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and
Past , " and remarked that there was no Mason in England who was more sincere to the Craft than Bro . Beach , who was only too pleased to attend to any function in the province , and was often applied to to preside in Grand Lodge . Bro . Le Feuvre was a brother who had the ritual at his fingers' ends , and was a capital support to the P . G . M . In Bro . Goble they had one who commanded the respect
and esteem _ of all . He was most courteous to all who applied to him for advice . The other officers were all well up in Masonry , and did their duties well . They had with them that evening a brother who had done a great deal for the Order—he referred to Bro . St . Clair on his right—and he coupled his name with the toast . Bro . VV . H . C . St . Clair , P . P . G . Reg ., P . D . S . G . W .
Malta , responded , and thanked all for the hearty reception given him that evening . He always felt happy when visiting lodges in that province , as he was always so well received . All the W . M . had said about the Prov . G . M . was true . To know Bro , Beach was to love and esteem him , and in that province every brother knew his worth . He congratulated the lodge upon the handsome present of books that evening ,
and urged the brethren to persevere and have a really good and valuable library . He was delighted to see such a large lodge that evening , and more so at the very admirable working therein . He hoped that he would have another opportunity of attending and see still further progress amongst the members . Bro . Mills , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M ., and spoke very highly of his Sirvices to the lodge and the way in which he worked the Degrees . Bro . P . H . Emanuel , W . M ., replied , and thanked the brethren for their support during the time he had been in the chair . It was a great source of gratification to see so many present , as it convinced him that he had endeavoured to meet the wishes of the brethren ; such was his desire . He
referred to the lodge library , and hoped great interest would be infused into its welfare . Before sitting down he spoke of the valuable support he had received from Bro . Miller , I . P . M ., who was ready at all times to give him advice and do anything for the prosperity of the lodge . He could not speak too highly of his services , and hoped the brethren would drink his health with enthusiasm .
Bro . Miller , I . P . M ., briefly responded , and said he had only done as those who had preceded him , and nothing would be wanting on his part to keep up the prestige of the lodge . Bro . H . J . Bryce proposed " The Visitors . " Bro . E . Nayler , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., replied , and spoke of the pleasure it afforded him , as one of the founders
of the lodge , to come amongst them as a visitor . He congratulated them upon having Bro . Emanuel in the chair , as anything he took in hand was always a success . He had known him from his childhood and all his family , who were most ardent Masons . He was pleased to see such a large lodge that evening , and also to think that they were about to adopt a plan that many lodges would be most envious of ,
and hoped the brethren would give the library every support . lie thanked them for the hospitable reception afforded the visitors , and expressed his admiration at the manner the officers of the lodge had carried out their duties . Bro . Pither proposed "The Health of the Initiate , " to which Bro . Lieut . Glennie replied .
The Worshipful Master eulogised the support received from his officers , one and all , to which the S . W ., J . W ., and Secretary replied . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening , which was most happily interspersed with harmony , Bro . T . Wilton ably presiding at the piano .
MALDON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1024 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the St . Peter ' s Masonic Hall , the picturesque tower of the old church of St . Peter , the rest of which went to decay over two centuries ago . The brethren present included Bros . Joseph Sadler ( ex-Mayor of Maldon ) , P . P . G .
Ireas ., W . M . ; W . Gower , S . W . ; C . Dibben , J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Honvood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; VV . Clover , S . D . ; C . R . Finch , J . D . ; C . F . Rush , Org . ; C R . Gowers , l . G . ; W . Howard-Flanders and F . H . Bri ght , Stewards ; G . Huxtable , Tyler ; Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., W . M . elect ; T . Oldham , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W . H . de
Caen , P . M . ; John Hutley , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . S . Blyth , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Humphreys , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; A . Barritt , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . ; F . Bird , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Megran , j . VV . Samms , H . W . Sadd , H . J . England , J . VV . Hawkes , Dr . Facey , P . M . Beaumont , R . Orttewell , and others . Visitors : Bros . T . Sadler , 25 ; F . J . Wiseman , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . ; James Blyth , P . M . 173 ; John Wood , 17 S ; T . Rymer Jarvis , VV . M .
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27 G , P . P . G . P . ; M . L . Sanders , Sec . 650 ; F . H . Facey , SiS ; R . Smith , W . M ., andG . Eustace , P . M . 1977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Ffrench Bromhead , W . M . 231 S ; Rev . T . Lloyd , VV . M ., P . P . G . C Staffordshire , R . Galpin , andG . Bawtree , of 2342 . Communications regretting- absence were read from Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg ., D . P . G . M . ; T . J . Railing ,
P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Sec ; A . Lucking , P . G . P . ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the W . M . presented Bro . Edward Gowers , P . P . G . O ., who had served the chair in 1 SS 5 , to Bro . F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., for installation , the ceremony being performed very admirably . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . 1 . Sadler ,
I . P . M . ; C . Dibben , S . W . ; VV . Clover , J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Horwood , Chap . ; H . J . Sansom , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; C . R . Finch , S . D . ; C R . Gowers , J . D . ; VV . Howard-Flanders and R . Orttewell , Stewards ; C . F . Rush , Org . ; F . H . Bright , l . G . ; and G . Huxtable , Tyler . A vote of thanks to the Installing Master was suitably acknowledged , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . was
unanimously elected to serve as representative of the lodge on the Essex Charity Committee . At the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the King's Head Hotel , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Mrs . Revett . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . the Grand Master " were given from the chair , and
enthusiastically received . Insubmittingthetoastof "The Grand Officers , Presentand Past , " the W . M . said it was advisable as far as possible at such gatherings as those to avoid all reference to depressing subjects , but they could not help feeling a tinge of sadness at the absence from that toast of the time-honoured name of the late Earl of Carnarvon . His excellent qualities ,
both as a Mason and outside Masonry were too well known to need comment . But he saw several brethren there who with him could not yet have forgotten the words which fell from the late distinguished brother on the occasion of his installing the late Bro . Lord Tenterden as Prov . G . M . of Essex , not mere empty words , but the eloquent expression of a deep-rooted regard for Masonry and its welfare in that
province . Truly in him the Craft had lost one of its most brilliant ornaments . For the rest of the Grand Officers let the well known merits of their Essex brethren , Bros . Philbrick , Railing , and Lucking , stand sponsor . All of which names were warmly received . The toast of "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., " was received with acclamation , the brethren fully indorsing
the VV . M . ' s remark that no better fellow or worthier Mason was to be found . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of " The D . P . G . M ., Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Reg ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said he must , as one of them , exclude himself from its operation and might , therefore , speak more freely in praise
of the noble purple army , of which he was pleased to see so strong a contingent present . Of the Deputy P . G . M . it was unnecessary to say one word , for his name only need be mentioned in any Essex Lodge to evoke the warmest brotherly reception . So far as his experience went the bulk of the Prov . Grand Officers were really active workers and had fairly earned their distinctions , and of course he gave all
those credit for having done so . Butmhisopinion the time was fast approaching when in view of the increasing number of lodges in the province some means would have to be respectfully submitted to the Prov . Grand Master by which the qualifications of all brethren eligible for promotion should be brought before him . It was , they all knew , impossible for Lord Brooke personally to make himself acquainted with
the brethren , and hence it was apparent that the submission of names was practically left in the hands of one brotherthe Prov . Grand Secretary . They held that officer in high esteem , but , let him be ever so worthy and impartial , it was physically impossible for him to sufficiently know the 31 lodges in the province to be able to distinguish the working bees from the drones . His own idea was that the provincial
officers in every lodge should annually submit the names of two brethren of their lodge whom they deemed qualified , giving full particulars of their qualifications , the work they had done , and a report on the way in which they had done it . From those the Prov . Grand Master might be asked to select his officers . That scheme would in no way interfere with the Prov . Grand Master's prerogative—far be it from
him to suggest it—but would rather tend to increase the general respect for its exercise , and it would certainly result in adding to the already august body of provincial officers only those who were fit to join them . That , however , was a matter for others' consideration , theirs whose immediate and very pleasant duty was to drink to the health of the officers of the present and past .
The toast was duly honoured , and responded to by Bro . T . Rymer Jarvis . The Immediate Past Master said sometimes they felt that their duties were rather more than they felt capable of carrying out , and he had a toast to propose to which he felt he could not do justice—it was the toast of " The VV . M . " He was sure they would drink it in a most
enthusiastic manner . Not only since he ( the I . P . M . ) had been a Mason , but for many years before , he had known Bro . Gowers , and he had been a most zealous and energetic Mason , seeking the interest not only of that lodge in particular , but of the Craft in general . When he went up as Steward on two occasions the interest he took in the Masonic Charities did him great credit . In connection with St .
Peter ' s , not only had he done the work of VV . M . in a masterly way , but during the past year he had acted as Preceptor at the lodge of instruction , and had also revised the by-laws in an excellent manner . He had taken the greatest interest in the lodge of instruction , which he believed would be the means of vastly increasing the privileges of the members of St . Peter ' s . Concluding with a
compliment to the Worshipful Master s earnestness , he asked the brethren to warmly honour the toast , which they did . The Worshipful Master , in a few words , acknowledged the very kind expressions made use of by Bro . Sadler , and the heartiness of the reception accorded to the toast of his health . His second elevation to the chair was an honour of
which he felt proud . Of the compliments paid him , he could only admit the truth of those which referred to his earnestness ; he certainly made a hobby of Masonry . He never felt more entirely happy than when in the bosom of St . Peter ' s , where all the brethren were his friends , and he could not perhaps better show his appreciation of the high honour they had conferred upon him than by continued
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devotion to the improvement of the working and the general welfare of the lodge . Bro . F . G . Green , the oldest P . M . of the lodge , gave in felicitous terms "The Health of the Visitors , " which was drunk with fitting enthusiasm . Bros . T . Sadler , Bromhead , and Lloyd , responded to the latter brilliantly and warmly , declaiming against the recent
action of the Pope with regard to Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The I . P . M . and the P . M . 's . " Bro . Sadler , he said , was an excellent instance of what indomitable perseverance and unceasing devotion to work might accomplish . Six years ago only he was initiated , but it soon became apparent that he was marked for promotion , and last year he reached the chair ,
the duties of which , notwithstanding that he had at the same time to perform the onerous functions of Mayor and Chief Magistrate , and to manage , not only his own business , but another of which he was trustee , besides going up as Steward for the " Old People , " and other duties of a less public nature , he had carried out to their satisfaction . His Masonic career had been crowned by his being elected P . G . Treas .
the toast was heartily received , and Bro . Sadler responded , charging young Masons from the moment of their initiation to work , work ! Bro . T . Oldham , a much respected P . M ., also responded . The Worshipful Master , in giving " The Installing Master , " was interrupted by warm applause at the very mention of Bro . Green ' s name . He claimed that in Bro .
Green they had the mainstay—the backbone , in fact—of the lodge . For 25 years he had never missed a lodge or lodge of instruction . He had performed every office , had worked the lectures , and seemed to be thoroughly imbued with Masonry . He himself intended , if he had sufficient support , to work the lectures as he did in his previous year , and he felt certain of Bro . Green ' s active assistance . Bro .
Green proposed him as an initiate , and installed him before , and when asked to do so this time tried to excuse himself on the ground of failing memory , but the way in which he had performed the ceremony that day showed there was nothing wrong with him at present . The brethren drank the toast most enthusiastically , and
Bro . Green feelingly replied . "The Masonic Charities" was proposed in an able speech by Bro . A . Barritt . Bro . James Blyth , who responded , gave an interesting description of the troubles the Provisional Committee ot the Boys' Institution , of whom he was one , had had to cope with .
"The other Officers , " given in complimentary terms by Bro . de Caen , and responded to by each , and "The Musical Brethren , " given by Bro . W . Howard-Flanders , and responded to by Bro . Rush , brought a very pleasantly-spent evening to a close just as on the strike of eleven the Tyler
impressively gave his toast . During the evening songs were contributed by Bros , Beaumont , Bird , the VV . M ., Orttewell , and Rush , and recitations by Bro . F . H . Facey , James Blyth , F . Wiseman , and A . Barritt .
SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when there was a large number of members and visitors present to witness the installation of Bro . A . H . Duffin , S . W ., W . M . elect , by Bro . Thomas McClelland , VV . M . The lodge was opened by the W . M .,
and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . H . Duffin was then presented to the Installing Master by Bro . S . Ayland , I . P . M . Subsequently a Hoard of Installed Masters was declared , the ceremony was proceeded with , and Bro . Duffin placed in the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren Bvo . Duffin was proclaimed and saluted , the working tools being presented
by Bro . VV . Nichols , P . M . The W . M . then invested his officers , and they were addressed by Bro . Samuel Ayland , P . M ., in the following order : Bros . George Smith , P . M ., S . W . ; Edward Webb , J . W . ; John Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; John Waring , P . M ., Sec . and D . C ; B . Eckersley , S . D . ; Charles Driver , J . D . ; H . Waterhouse , l . G . ; and John Simpson , VV . Flett , and R . C .
Gray , Stewards . The addresses were given respectively to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren by Bros . John Holroyd , P . M . ; J . Mainwaring , and W . Nichols , P . M . The ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of an anthem , " Behold how good , " beautifully rendered by the following : Bros . J . H . Greenwood , H . Bowley , S . E . Jupp , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; and Alfred Lewtas , P . M .
The Worshipful Master said the first duty he had to perform as W . M . of the Newall Lodge was one which gave him great gratification in every sense of the word , inasmuch as it not only conveyed his pleasure alone , but concerned every member of the lodge . As each one individually had shown his appreciation of the work done by Bro . McClelland as W . M . during the year that they had
unanimously subscribed to present him with the beautiful jewel he had in his hand , and he hoped he would be spared long - to wear it , and hand it down to his son as an evidence ot the high esteem in which he had been held with the members of the Newall Lodge , and begged him to accept it as an equal gift , and personal good feeling of every one . Bro . McClelland , who evidently spoke with emotion , thanked the and
VV . M . brethren for the very handsome jewel in acknowledgment of his services , and if he had carried out his duties to their satisfaction he was more than satisfied . The jewel is a very handsome one , iS-caratgold massive square and problem , the handle of the square being exquisitely engraved , the blade being dull gold , whilst on the ribbon is a scroll of solid gold with the words "Newall Lodge , 1134 , " with raised burnished letters , and
two massive bars above and below . The inscription was as follows : " Presented by the brethren of Newall Lodge , 1134 , to Bro . Thomas McClelland , P . M ., as a token " of esteem and recognition of his services as the W . M . Nov 4 th , 1890 . " Other important business was dispatched , and "Hearty good wishes" were expressed from numerous brethren members of other lodges . The lodge was closed in a
competent manner by the VV . M . Subsequently the brethren dined together in the hall , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Thefollowingbrethrenwere ' present : Bros . T . McClelland , W . M . ; S . Ayland , I . P . M . ' ; A . H . Duffin , S . W . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Holroyd , Treas . ; E . Webb , S . D . ; B . Eckersley , J . D . ; C . Driver , I , G . ; J . Simpson , Steward ; J . Waring , P . M . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ;
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the world . The W . M . said it was an important matter to consider , and to his mind every lodge should subscribe to the Freemason , and , in fact , that lodges should , if possible , possess a library of Masonic works . He felt sure that a number of the younger members of the lodge had no idea that there were any Masonic journals and books in existence , but such was not the case ; the books connected with
Freemasonry were innumerable , and new works were continually issuing from the press . If the brethren would accept of them , he desired to present to the lodge that night some 12 bound volumes of the Freemason and six volumes of the " History of Freemasonry , " by Bro . Gould , upon condition that they should form the nucleus of a Masonic library in connection with the lodge ,
and that they subscribed weekly to the Freemason , and regularly had them bound . He hoped other members would be able to add other books , and in time that the lodge should possess a collection of books that would be prized not only by the members but by all lovers of Masonic works . Bro . G . Williams , S . VV ., proposed a vote of thanks to the W . M ., and also that the lodge should have a library
and subscribe to the Freemason , which was seconded by Bro . E . R . Fisher , and carried unanimously . The VV . M . returned thanks , and asked for a Library Committee to be appointed , which was done . A candidate was proposed for initiation , and " Hearty good wishes " having been offered from the visitors , the lodge was closed . A supper was afterwards partaken of in a large room
adjoining the ante-room , and Bro . A . Grigsby , the caterer , deserves the highest encomiums for the way in which he attended to the many sharp appetites at the festive board . After the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , the Worshipful Master proposed "The Health of Bro . W . VV . B . Beach , M . P ., Prov . G . M . ; Bro . J . E . Le Feuvre , J . P ., D . P . G . M . ; and the Officers of Provincial Grand Lodge , Present and
Past , " and remarked that there was no Mason in England who was more sincere to the Craft than Bro . Beach , who was only too pleased to attend to any function in the province , and was often applied to to preside in Grand Lodge . Bro . Le Feuvre was a brother who had the ritual at his fingers' ends , and was a capital support to the P . G . M . In Bro . Goble they had one who commanded the respect
and esteem _ of all . He was most courteous to all who applied to him for advice . The other officers were all well up in Masonry , and did their duties well . They had with them that evening a brother who had done a great deal for the Order—he referred to Bro . St . Clair on his right—and he coupled his name with the toast . Bro . VV . H . C . St . Clair , P . P . G . Reg ., P . D . S . G . W .
Malta , responded , and thanked all for the hearty reception given him that evening . He always felt happy when visiting lodges in that province , as he was always so well received . All the W . M . had said about the Prov . G . M . was true . To know Bro , Beach was to love and esteem him , and in that province every brother knew his worth . He congratulated the lodge upon the handsome present of books that evening ,
and urged the brethren to persevere and have a really good and valuable library . He was delighted to see such a large lodge that evening , and more so at the very admirable working therein . He hoped that he would have another opportunity of attending and see still further progress amongst the members . Bro . Mills , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the
W . M ., and spoke very highly of his Sirvices to the lodge and the way in which he worked the Degrees . Bro . P . H . Emanuel , W . M ., replied , and thanked the brethren for their support during the time he had been in the chair . It was a great source of gratification to see so many present , as it convinced him that he had endeavoured to meet the wishes of the brethren ; such was his desire . He
referred to the lodge library , and hoped great interest would be infused into its welfare . Before sitting down he spoke of the valuable support he had received from Bro . Miller , I . P . M ., who was ready at all times to give him advice and do anything for the prosperity of the lodge . He could not speak too highly of his services , and hoped the brethren would drink his health with enthusiasm .
Bro . Miller , I . P . M ., briefly responded , and said he had only done as those who had preceded him , and nothing would be wanting on his part to keep up the prestige of the lodge . Bro . H . J . Bryce proposed " The Visitors . " Bro . E . Nayler , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br ., replied , and spoke of the pleasure it afforded him , as one of the founders
of the lodge , to come amongst them as a visitor . He congratulated them upon having Bro . Emanuel in the chair , as anything he took in hand was always a success . He had known him from his childhood and all his family , who were most ardent Masons . He was pleased to see such a large lodge that evening , and also to think that they were about to adopt a plan that many lodges would be most envious of ,
and hoped the brethren would give the library every support . lie thanked them for the hospitable reception afforded the visitors , and expressed his admiration at the manner the officers of the lodge had carried out their duties . Bro . Pither proposed "The Health of the Initiate , " to which Bro . Lieut . Glennie replied .
The Worshipful Master eulogised the support received from his officers , one and all , to which the S . W ., J . W ., and Secretary replied . The Tyler ' s toast concluded a very pleasant evening , which was most happily interspersed with harmony , Bro . T . Wilton ably presiding at the piano .
MALDON . St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 1024 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on VVednesday , the 5 th inst ., at the St . Peter ' s Masonic Hall , the picturesque tower of the old church of St . Peter , the rest of which went to decay over two centuries ago . The brethren present included Bros . Joseph Sadler ( ex-Mayor of Maldon ) , P . P . G .
Ireas ., W . M . ; W . Gower , S . W . ; C . Dibben , J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Honvood , P . M ., P . P . G . C , Chap . ; F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., Sec ; VV . Clover , S . D . ; C . R . Finch , J . D . ; C . F . Rush , Org . ; C R . Gowers , l . G . ; W . Howard-Flanders and F . H . Bri ght , Stewards ; G . Huxtable , Tyler ; Edmund Gowers , P . M ., P . P . G . O ., W . M . elect ; T . Oldham , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; W . H . de
Caen , P . M . ; John Hutley , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; C . S . Blyth , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . ; E . Humphreys , P . M ., P . P . G . Reg . ; A . Barritt , P . M ., P . P . A . G . Sec . ; F . Bird , P . M ., P . P . G . P . ; J . Megran , j . VV . Samms , H . W . Sadd , H . J . England , J . VV . Hawkes , Dr . Facey , P . M . Beaumont , R . Orttewell , and others . Visitors : Bros . T . Sadler , 25 ; F . J . Wiseman , P . M . 160 , P . P . J . G . W . ; James Blyth , P . M . 173 ; John Wood , 17 S ; T . Rymer Jarvis , VV . M .
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27 G , P . P . G . P . ; M . L . Sanders , Sec . 650 ; F . H . Facey , SiS ; R . Smith , W . M ., andG . Eustace , P . M . 1977 , P . P . G . S . B . ; M . Ffrench Bromhead , W . M . 231 S ; Rev . T . Lloyd , VV . M ., P . P . G . C Staffordshire , R . Galpin , andG . Bawtree , of 2342 . Communications regretting- absence were read from Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , G . Reg ., D . P . G . M . ; T . J . Railing ,
P . A . G . D . C , Prov . G . Sec ; A . Lucking , P . G . P . ; and others . The lodge having been opened , the W . M . presented Bro . Edward Gowers , P . P . G . O ., who had served the chair in 1 SS 5 , to Bro . F . G . Green , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W ., for installation , the ceremony being performed very admirably . The W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . 1 . Sadler ,
I . P . M . ; C . Dibben , S . W . ; VV . Clover , J . W . ; Rev . E . R . Horwood , Chap . ; H . J . Sansom , P . P . S . G . D ., Treas . ; C . R . Finch , S . D . ; C R . Gowers , J . D . ; VV . Howard-Flanders and R . Orttewell , Stewards ; C . F . Rush , Org . ; F . H . Bright , l . G . ; and G . Huxtable , Tyler . A vote of thanks to the Installing Master was suitably acknowledged , and ordered to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . was
unanimously elected to serve as representative of the lodge on the Essex Charity Committee . At the conclusion of business , the brethren adjourned to the King's Head Hotel , where a most sumptuous banquet was provided by Mrs . Revett . The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft" and "The M . W . the Grand Master " were given from the chair , and
enthusiastically received . Insubmittingthetoastof "The Grand Officers , Presentand Past , " the W . M . said it was advisable as far as possible at such gatherings as those to avoid all reference to depressing subjects , but they could not help feeling a tinge of sadness at the absence from that toast of the time-honoured name of the late Earl of Carnarvon . His excellent qualities ,
both as a Mason and outside Masonry were too well known to need comment . But he saw several brethren there who with him could not yet have forgotten the words which fell from the late distinguished brother on the occasion of his installing the late Bro . Lord Tenterden as Prov . G . M . of Essex , not mere empty words , but the eloquent expression of a deep-rooted regard for Masonry and its welfare in that
province . Truly in him the Craft had lost one of its most brilliant ornaments . For the rest of the Grand Officers let the well known merits of their Essex brethren , Bros . Philbrick , Railing , and Lucking , stand sponsor . All of which names were warmly received . The toast of "The Prov . G . M ., Bro . Lord Brooke , M . P ., " was received with acclamation , the brethren fully indorsing
the VV . M . ' s remark that no better fellow or worthier Mason was to be found . The Worshipful Master , in giving the toast of " The D . P . G . M ., Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C , Grand Reg ., and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " said he must , as one of them , exclude himself from its operation and might , therefore , speak more freely in praise
of the noble purple army , of which he was pleased to see so strong a contingent present . Of the Deputy P . G . M . it was unnecessary to say one word , for his name only need be mentioned in any Essex Lodge to evoke the warmest brotherly reception . So far as his experience went the bulk of the Prov . Grand Officers were really active workers and had fairly earned their distinctions , and of course he gave all
those credit for having done so . Butmhisopinion the time was fast approaching when in view of the increasing number of lodges in the province some means would have to be respectfully submitted to the Prov . Grand Master by which the qualifications of all brethren eligible for promotion should be brought before him . It was , they all knew , impossible for Lord Brooke personally to make himself acquainted with
the brethren , and hence it was apparent that the submission of names was practically left in the hands of one brotherthe Prov . Grand Secretary . They held that officer in high esteem , but , let him be ever so worthy and impartial , it was physically impossible for him to sufficiently know the 31 lodges in the province to be able to distinguish the working bees from the drones . His own idea was that the provincial
officers in every lodge should annually submit the names of two brethren of their lodge whom they deemed qualified , giving full particulars of their qualifications , the work they had done , and a report on the way in which they had done it . From those the Prov . Grand Master might be asked to select his officers . That scheme would in no way interfere with the Prov . Grand Master's prerogative—far be it from
him to suggest it—but would rather tend to increase the general respect for its exercise , and it would certainly result in adding to the already august body of provincial officers only those who were fit to join them . That , however , was a matter for others' consideration , theirs whose immediate and very pleasant duty was to drink to the health of the officers of the present and past .
The toast was duly honoured , and responded to by Bro . T . Rymer Jarvis . The Immediate Past Master said sometimes they felt that their duties were rather more than they felt capable of carrying out , and he had a toast to propose to which he felt he could not do justice—it was the toast of " The VV . M . " He was sure they would drink it in a most
enthusiastic manner . Not only since he ( the I . P . M . ) had been a Mason , but for many years before , he had known Bro . Gowers , and he had been a most zealous and energetic Mason , seeking the interest not only of that lodge in particular , but of the Craft in general . When he went up as Steward on two occasions the interest he took in the Masonic Charities did him great credit . In connection with St .
Peter ' s , not only had he done the work of VV . M . in a masterly way , but during the past year he had acted as Preceptor at the lodge of instruction , and had also revised the by-laws in an excellent manner . He had taken the greatest interest in the lodge of instruction , which he believed would be the means of vastly increasing the privileges of the members of St . Peter ' s . Concluding with a
compliment to the Worshipful Master s earnestness , he asked the brethren to warmly honour the toast , which they did . The Worshipful Master , in a few words , acknowledged the very kind expressions made use of by Bro . Sadler , and the heartiness of the reception accorded to the toast of his health . His second elevation to the chair was an honour of
which he felt proud . Of the compliments paid him , he could only admit the truth of those which referred to his earnestness ; he certainly made a hobby of Masonry . He never felt more entirely happy than when in the bosom of St . Peter ' s , where all the brethren were his friends , and he could not perhaps better show his appreciation of the high honour they had conferred upon him than by continued
Provincial Meetings.
devotion to the improvement of the working and the general welfare of the lodge . Bro . F . G . Green , the oldest P . M . of the lodge , gave in felicitous terms "The Health of the Visitors , " which was drunk with fitting enthusiasm . Bros . T . Sadler , Bromhead , and Lloyd , responded to the latter brilliantly and warmly , declaiming against the recent
action of the Pope with regard to Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master gave the toast of "The I . P . M . and the P . M . 's . " Bro . Sadler , he said , was an excellent instance of what indomitable perseverance and unceasing devotion to work might accomplish . Six years ago only he was initiated , but it soon became apparent that he was marked for promotion , and last year he reached the chair ,
the duties of which , notwithstanding that he had at the same time to perform the onerous functions of Mayor and Chief Magistrate , and to manage , not only his own business , but another of which he was trustee , besides going up as Steward for the " Old People , " and other duties of a less public nature , he had carried out to their satisfaction . His Masonic career had been crowned by his being elected P . G . Treas .
the toast was heartily received , and Bro . Sadler responded , charging young Masons from the moment of their initiation to work , work ! Bro . T . Oldham , a much respected P . M ., also responded . The Worshipful Master , in giving " The Installing Master , " was interrupted by warm applause at the very mention of Bro . Green ' s name . He claimed that in Bro .
Green they had the mainstay—the backbone , in fact—of the lodge . For 25 years he had never missed a lodge or lodge of instruction . He had performed every office , had worked the lectures , and seemed to be thoroughly imbued with Masonry . He himself intended , if he had sufficient support , to work the lectures as he did in his previous year , and he felt certain of Bro . Green ' s active assistance . Bro .
Green proposed him as an initiate , and installed him before , and when asked to do so this time tried to excuse himself on the ground of failing memory , but the way in which he had performed the ceremony that day showed there was nothing wrong with him at present . The brethren drank the toast most enthusiastically , and
Bro . Green feelingly replied . "The Masonic Charities" was proposed in an able speech by Bro . A . Barritt . Bro . James Blyth , who responded , gave an interesting description of the troubles the Provisional Committee ot the Boys' Institution , of whom he was one , had had to cope with .
"The other Officers , " given in complimentary terms by Bro . de Caen , and responded to by each , and "The Musical Brethren , " given by Bro . W . Howard-Flanders , and responded to by Bro . Rush , brought a very pleasantly-spent evening to a close just as on the strike of eleven the Tyler
impressively gave his toast . During the evening songs were contributed by Bros , Beaumont , Bird , the VV . M ., Orttewell , and Rush , and recitations by Bro . F . H . Facey , James Blyth , F . Wiseman , and A . Barritt .
SALFORD . Newall Lodge ( No . 1134 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Adelphi House , on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when there was a large number of members and visitors present to witness the installation of Bro . A . H . Duffin , S . W ., W . M . elect , by Bro . Thomas McClelland , VV . M . The lodge was opened by the W . M .,
and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . A . H . Duffin was then presented to the Installing Master by Bro . S . Ayland , I . P . M . Subsequently a Hoard of Installed Masters was declared , the ceremony was proceeded with , and Bro . Duffin placed in the chair of K . S . On the re-admission of the brethren Bvo . Duffin was proclaimed and saluted , the working tools being presented
by Bro . VV . Nichols , P . M . The W . M . then invested his officers , and they were addressed by Bro . Samuel Ayland , P . M ., in the following order : Bros . George Smith , P . M ., S . W . ; Edward Webb , J . W . ; John Holroyd , P . M ., P . P . G . S . of VV ., Treas . ; John Waring , P . M ., Sec . and D . C ; B . Eckersley , S . D . ; Charles Driver , J . D . ; H . Waterhouse , l . G . ; and John Simpson , VV . Flett , and R . C .
Gray , Stewards . The addresses were given respectively to the VV . M ., Wardens , and brethren by Bros . John Holroyd , P . M . ; J . Mainwaring , and W . Nichols , P . M . The ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of an anthem , " Behold how good , " beautifully rendered by the following : Bros . J . H . Greenwood , H . Bowley , S . E . Jupp , P . M ., P . G . Org . ; and Alfred Lewtas , P . M .
The Worshipful Master said the first duty he had to perform as W . M . of the Newall Lodge was one which gave him great gratification in every sense of the word , inasmuch as it not only conveyed his pleasure alone , but concerned every member of the lodge . As each one individually had shown his appreciation of the work done by Bro . McClelland as W . M . during the year that they had
unanimously subscribed to present him with the beautiful jewel he had in his hand , and he hoped he would be spared long - to wear it , and hand it down to his son as an evidence ot the high esteem in which he had been held with the members of the Newall Lodge , and begged him to accept it as an equal gift , and personal good feeling of every one . Bro . McClelland , who evidently spoke with emotion , thanked the and
VV . M . brethren for the very handsome jewel in acknowledgment of his services , and if he had carried out his duties to their satisfaction he was more than satisfied . The jewel is a very handsome one , iS-caratgold massive square and problem , the handle of the square being exquisitely engraved , the blade being dull gold , whilst on the ribbon is a scroll of solid gold with the words "Newall Lodge , 1134 , " with raised burnished letters , and
two massive bars above and below . The inscription was as follows : " Presented by the brethren of Newall Lodge , 1134 , to Bro . Thomas McClelland , P . M ., as a token " of esteem and recognition of his services as the W . M . Nov 4 th , 1890 . " Other important business was dispatched , and "Hearty good wishes" were expressed from numerous brethren members of other lodges . The lodge was closed in a
competent manner by the VV . M . Subsequently the brethren dined together in the hall , and the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were given and responded to . Thefollowingbrethrenwere ' present : Bros . T . McClelland , W . M . ; S . Ayland , I . P . M . ' ; A . H . Duffin , S . W . ; G . S . Smith , P . M ., J . W . ; J . Holroyd , Treas . ; E . Webb , S . D . ; B . Eckersley , J . D . ; C . Driver , I , G . ; J . Simpson , Steward ; J . Waring , P . M . ; J . Barker , P . M ., P . P . G . T . ;