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with him in his management of plays . Bro . Oscar Barrett had presented lately to the public three entertainments , second to non ; : had gone down to Birmingham where they had confessed that Oscar Barrett was lirst and they were nowhere . He would mike an admirable Master of the lodge , he possessed energy , and would bring to the chair an example of what should be done . Bro . J . H . Matthews , Sec , responded briefly to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .
Savage Club Lodge ( No . 2190 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when nearly 150 attended to honour Br . j . E ImuoTi Rosenthal , the VV . M . elect , a very popular and esteemed member of the lodge . Bro . John Northcott , W . M . presided , and amongst those present were Bros . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., Prov . G . M . Surrey ; H . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Rev . J . S . Browntigg , P . G . C , D . P G . M . Bucks . ; Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; T . L . Wilkinson , D . G . Reg . ; Thomas Fenn . Past President
Board of General Purposes ; li . Letchworth , P . G . D ., G . Sec . ; Robert Grey , President Board of Benevolence ; Frederick West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Surrey ; ] . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; Sir Stm-rs , Vine , P . M .. C . M . G ., P . G D ., Treas . ; Thomas Catling , P . M . ; Will . E . Chaoman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Bucks ., Sec . ; J . Ebbetts , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . J . Fisher , P . M . ; P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Gen . J . C Hay , C . B ., P . G . D . ; P . H . Waterlow , P . G . D . ; VV . Lennox Browne , D . G . D . C . ; J . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C ; VV . S . Penley ,
P . M . ; C . L . Carson ; Harry Nicholls , P . M . ; James Catling , W . M . 441 ; Charles Belton , t P . D . G . D . C . ; Maitland Coffin ; G . Ridout , P . M . 12 S 7 ; Oscar Barrett , 213 S ; Reginald Groome , 1929 ; W . Sampson 14 : J . Pursell , P . M ., 1671 ; J . Henry Smith , P . M . 271 ; ; lames Cook , P . M . 907 ; H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ; R . A . Lewis , jun ., J . Crook , F . Cleaver , 904 ; J . Wright , P . M . 1 S 97 ; J . Zeder , 1671 ; F . H . Macklin , W . M . 1319 ; A . C Bradley , 1307 ; F . W . Pattison , 192 S ; W . B . Fendick , P . S . G . D . Berks ; J . Gibhs , 002 ; W . S .
Hooper , J . W . 19 S 7 ; W . A . Tinney , P . M . 1319 ; F . Lawrance , P . M . 255 ; E . S . Matthews , G . Palmer , 2454 ; Jno . Chappell , 92 ; ) . S . Blayden , S 59 ; H . Crosthwaite , Col . J . Ward , C . B . Cecil Howard , 1559 ; F . ' S . Cornwallis , W . M . 1725 ; W . Vincent , 2257 ; J . F . Hunter , 15 S 9 ; C Stewart , 2 S 0 ; H . T . Walker , 3 ; C . Buck , Walter Hedgcock , Chas . Conyers , Franklin Give , Lieut . Dan Godfrey , Chas . Townley , I . Dalgety Henderson , Templar Saxe , W . Nicholl , c Barnett , A . L . Oswald , W . L . Barrett , J . Thornton , J . Budd , and R . T . West 1744 .
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the next important business was the installation of Bro . Edmund Rosenthal as W . M . for the ensuing year , and this duty was performed by Bro . Jno . Northcott in a most exemplary manner . The new W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . C L . Carson , S . W . ; Harry Nicholls , P . M ., J . W . ; Sir Somers Vine , C . M . G ., P . M ., Treas . ; Will E . Chapman , P . M ., Sec ; VV . S . Penley , P . M ., S . D . ; Eugene Barnett , I . D . ; R . I . Maitland Coffin , LG . ; R .
Bowdler Sharpe , LL . D ., D . of C . ; Harold Burke , Org . ; C . Townley , W . L . Barrett , P . S . Abraham , and Walter Rowley , Stwds . ; and G . F . Swan , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were very ably rendered by Bro . John Norihcott , and were listened to with marked attention , and he is to be congratulated for the efficient manner in which he carried out the whole of the installation ceremony . Ten guineas was voted to the " Boys , " and several gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , and three joining members for the next meeting ,
The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , where a recherche banquet awaited them . The band of the Grenadier Guards ( by permission of Col . Oliphant ) , under the direction of Bro . _ Lieut . Dan Godfrey , performed a beautiful selection of music , which was much appreciated . At the ckse of the repast , the W . M . said : Grand Officers , Officers , and Brethren , —The first toast that I have the honour to propose is one that appeals most strongly to
the feelings and sympathies of all loyal subjects of this great empire ; and , as no words of mine could possibly give additional lustre to that Crown , which has been so lavishly adorned by those virtues , consequent on a long , peaceful , and glorious reign , I give you , brethren , without further preface , "The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen—and Craft . " The next toast that I have the honour and privilege to propose is " The Health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " This toast , like the former , is always received with great enthusiasm by all classes of loyal Britons ,
more especiallyso when those Britons are Free and Accepted Masons . The great progress that the time-honoured Institution of Freemasonry has made in latter years , dates , no doubt , from that moment when his Royal Highness condescended to take the helm of our Masonic Craft . That he may long continue to be our navigating commander is , I feel assured , the earnest hope and desire of every British Freemason . Every member of this gigantic brotherhood owes a deep debt of gratitude to our Most Worshipful Grand Master , not only for the energy and zeal he has displayed , and the great influence
he has used to advance our noble Order , but likewise for the sympathy and affectionate thoughtfulness he has ever evinced on behalf of our afflicted and indigent brethren . For we all know that his Royal Highness is never happier than when he is engaged in some good and useful work for the benefit of suffering humanity , whether they be Masons or otherwise ; that no day is too long , no journey too far , and no fatigue too great , if his Royal Highness could , in the least degiee , ameliorate the condition of the people of this great Empire , or allrviate their sorrows and afflictions . It is these noble qualities , brethren , that
have endeared his Royal Highness to the hearts of the British people throughout the world , and which have also bound them to him by human nature ' s strongest tie ; that silken cord of affection which time cannot obliterate , and death alone can sever . Brethren , I give you " The Health , Long Life and Happiness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the Rest of the Royal Family . " Bro . Sir Somers Vine , C . M . G ., P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas ., submitted the toast of " The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the other Grand Officers , Present and
Past . " He stated that the brethren must forget that night that he was a Grand Officer . I hey were honoured with a goodly array of Grand Oliicers , which would compare favourably with those in attendance at the last installation meeting , There was no occasion for him to recite their many good qualities , as they were too well known , but they had rendered excellent services , which were recognised throughout the world , and , ; n conclusion , he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey . Bro . Col , Noel Money responded . He said that he could hardly do iustice to the
toast , but , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he returned his sincere thanks for what had taken place in the lodge and at the banqueting table . Their good W . M ., Bro . Rosenthal , | vas thoroughly acquainted with the ritual , and the lodge was to be congratulated on having so < fficient a Master . The hospitality of the lodge was proverbial , and , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he tendered their hearty good wishes to the W . M . and members for the continued success of the lodge . . The l . P . M ., Bro . J . Northcott , on rising to propose "The Health of the W . M ., "
had a hearty reception . He said it was a pleasure to him to submit the toast , which would be received with enthusiasm . Bro . Rosenthal had followed him ( Bro . Northcott ) as an initiate in the lodge , and it was superlluous to say anything of his great qualification . He was an earnest and conscientious Mason , and the lodge had never had such an energetic initiate . That he would have plenty of work there was no doubt , and be would do it with satisfaction , but the members knew him so well , that it was not necessary to expatiate further on his many virtues and qualities . The toast was drunk with acclamationand
, Bro . Rosenthal was enthusiastically received . He said : 1 am deeply grateful to y ° u , Immediate Past Master Northcott , ( or the terms in which you have proposed this toast , and likewise to the Grand Officers , officers , and brethren for the truly Masonic s Pint in which they have received the same . I assure you , Bro . Northcott , that I value most highly your expressions of goodwill , and 1 wish 1 were as convinced of iny own worthiness to accept such high commendation , as I am of the generosity and kindness of fjeart that prompted the bestowal of it . While I am deeply grateful for the great
li u re upon me , 1 aiso luuy appreciate tne responsiouitics attacnea to tne ™ gh office 1 am this day called upon to fill—the Master ot the Savage Club Lodge—* lodge , the reputation of which has , through the zeal and energy of my Predecessors , reached to almost every Masonic lodge in the world where Jne English tongue is spoken . It shall be my earnest endeavour , brethren , suh ma ta n ia re utat on to the utmost of my power and ability . Having filled all the -Ubordinate offices in this , my mother lodge , I may , I hope , be excused if I say I am proud to be its Master . And , brethren , I should feel even more proud if I thought that could by any effort or work of my own add one single inch to that sublime and colossal "onuincnt of " honour , truth , and virtue , " which has becnj . raiscd for our guidance ,
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admiration , and exatnoleby our illustrious Masonic forefathers . Although , brethren , I fear I may not accomolish that , I do trust that when the period comes round to hand over the insignia of my office to mv successor they miy be found as pure and unsullied as when they were entrusted to mv care . The next toast was "The Immediate PastMaster , Rro . John Northcott , " which was proposed by the W . M ., who said : Bro . Northcott is the onlv brother initiated in the Savage Club Lodge who has attained the proud position of I . P . M . —a position he has well earned and one . that he is justly entitled to . Everyone who has watched the career of Bro . Northcott since his initiation , will have noticed his special aptitude for Masonic
work . The zeal and energy which he has di'plaved in the di-charge of his Masonic duties have not only reflected honour on himself , but have set a brilliant example to those brethren who aspire to follow in his footsteps . Bro . Northcott , I now present you with this Past Master's jewel in token of the high esteem in which you are held by the officers and brethren of the Savage Club Lodge . The regularity ai . d punctuality of vour attendance and the earnestness which you have evinced in the dis : harge of the duties of the various offices you have filled , have won the admiration of your brethren , and they feel , as I do , that this Past Master ' s jewel which I now fasten on your breast is only a well-earned and fitting tribute to vour merit and ability .
Bro . John Northcot " , I . P . M ., who was again well received , said that to adequately respond to the toast was the most difficult part of his task that day , as he felt incapable of expressing in words his gratitude for all thdr kindness to him . The next toast was " Our Visiting Brethren , " which was prooosed by Bro . Thnmu Catling , P . M . He stated that it was a pleasurable duty to the members to give a
hearty welcome to the visitors . Bro . Col . Noel Money was kind enough to say that the lodge was very hospitable to their guests . The Grand Officers who had favoured them with their attendance had been referred to ( many of whom were good friends of the lodge ) , and in making special mention of Bros . Young , Cornwallis , Hunter , and James Catling , he hoped all the visitors would come again and again , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . James Catling , Hunter , and Cornwall's .
In response , Bro . James Catling , slid tint he had the honour of being present at the consecration of the lodge , and he had not missed an installation meeting since . The grand entertainment al vays given at the lodge after the banquet was splendid and it was quite worth—as in his case—a journey of 60 miles to be there . He hoped to be present at many more installation meetings , and he should always make a point of attending . Bro . Cornwallis also responded in eloquent terms .
Bro . VV . J . Fisher , P . M ., gave " 1 he Allied Lodges . " observing that it had been the custom of the lodge for years past to invite the Worshipful Masters of the allied lodges—the Gallery , Drury Lane , and the Asaph , the latter resembling more closely the Savage Club Lodge . They formed a quadruple alliance , and those 1 idges were evtr willing to help in the cause of Charity , and some of their present officers had
also taken office in those lodges . They were favoured that night with the presence of Bro . Macklin , W . M , of the Asaph Lodge , and , as everyone knew , an actor of great distinction , and one of the best Masters that lodge ever had . He also made special reference to Bro . Lock , W . M . of the Gallery Lodge , Bro . James Catling , another W . M ., and Bro . Oscar Barrett , W . M . elect of the Drury Lane Lodge , and , in conclusion , he joined the name of Bro . M icklin with the toast .
Bro . F . H . Macklin , VV . M . 1319 , stated that he had no id ^ a he would be called upon to respond . The Asaph was the olde-1 of the three lodges mentioned , but the Savage Club Lodge had some of their officers—not forgetting Bro . Penley—who were memb-rs of his lodge ( Asaph ) . The Gallery Lodge consisted of journalists , but the Asaoh Lodge was composed of actors and musicians , their charter not allowing others—not even journalists —to be admitted . He had from his youth regarded the W . M . with admiration , who was a credit to mu' -ic , the drama , and Masonry , and he wished him a very happy and successful year of office , which he justly deserved
The Worshipful Master then said : Grand Officers , Officers , and Brethren , —I have now the pleasing duty to propose " The Health of the Past Misters of the Savage Club Lodge . " I am very happy to say that this toast requires no recommendation from me , for the noble work done by our Past Masters is enrolled in the archives of the Savage Club Lodge ; in other words , in the hearts of the brethren . Why , this grand gathering here to-night is an outcome of the zeal , energy , industry , and indefatigable attention
which our Past Masters have given to those Masonic duties that have led to the great success which the Savage Club Lodge has attained . There has been no half-heartedness in their work ; it has all been well done and is complete . Where all have Hone so well , it would be invidious to attempt to draw comparisons . Sullice it to say that all the thanks and praise we can award our Past Masters they have conscientiously earned and are justly entitled to .
Bro . Thos . Catling , P . M ., responded . He stated that the body of Past Masters was good , and he ventured to think that no other lodge could boast of having those who took a greater interest in . Masonry . Every Past Master of the lodge was present that evening , and he hoped that each coming year would add to the prosperity of the lodge . In submitting the next toast , the Worshipful Master said : The last toast that I have the privilege to piopose this evening is "The Health of the Officers of the Savage Club Lodge . Although it is the last it is far from the least in importance , for we all know that , however efficient a Worshipful Master may be , the success of a lodge mainly
depends upon the officers . I hey should be regular and punctual in their attendance , courteous and affable in their behaviour , and diligent , earnest , and zealous Misons . All these qualifications I claim that my oliicers possess . MyS . W ., who is an initiate of the lodge , has given great satisfaction to two of my predecessors , and I feel assured that he will work as well and as energetically with me as he did with them . My J . W ., Bro . Nicholls , and my S . D ., Bio . W . S . Penley , are both Past Masters in the Craft , and are well-tried and distinguished Masons . So with the support of Bro . Penley on my right , Bro . Harry Nicholls on my left , and Bro . Carson , with Bros . Eugene Barnett , Harold
Burke , Bowdler Sharp , and Maitland Coffin in the West , I see no teason why we should not do some good , useful , and creditable work . It shall be our endeavour to cultivate peace , unity , and goodfellowship in the lodge , and to work with that love and hirmony which should at all times characterise Freemasons . Bro . C . L . Carson , S . W ., responded . He stated that after the very eloquent speeches , not much was wanting from him , but he was proud he had been appointed to his office , and he would do all he could for Masonry and the Savage Club Lodge in particular .
The Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant and memorable night , and one that will long be remembered . It goes without saying , that the entertainment which followed the banquet wis one of the very best , and was contributed by the following brethren : Bros . Jas . Budd , J . Dalgety Henderson , Franklin Clive , W . Nicholl , Jno . Ratcliffe , W . L . Barrett , Chas , Conyers , Frank Thornton , Arthur L . Oswald , Reginald Groome , Templer Saxe , Sam . Wright , Charles Townley , Victor Stevens , and Walter Hedgcock . Bro . Meads was Toastmaster .
Coi'dwainer Ward Lodge ( No . 2241 ) . —The usual January meeting was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . F . W . Potter , W . M ,, with Bros . Wilkinson-Pimbary , S . W . ; W . T . Buck , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . J . Adams , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; and many other brethren . The only business was the raising of Bros . Percy and Cyrus Braby . The deitnof Bro . Conrad J . Davis was announced , also that Bro . A . Bull had lost his wife , and suitable letters of condolence were ordered to be forwarded . The VV . M . ( lir > . Potter ) , the l . P . M . ( Bro . J . R . Reef ) , and the S . W . ( Bro . Mason ) had all lost their fathers within a few days .
Hiram Lodge ( No . 2416 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 23 rd ult . Bro . F . A . Powell , VV . M ., presided , and all the officers were in attendance , except Bro . F . R . F * rro . v , I ' reis ., wh 1 Wis u tavJidably absent , viz . : Bros . H . T . Bonner , S . W . ; G . Elkington , S . W . ; II . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . W . Drinkwater , P . M ., & c , S . D . ; Arthur F . Wrightson , J . D .,- W . West , I . G . ; W . J . Ebbetts , lion , member , and several meimers and visitors . The
Audit Report was received and adopted . Bro . Horace I ' . Bonner was presented and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Powell , the W . M ., who later received a Past Master ' s jewel of special design . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . G . Elkington , S . W . ; H . G . W . Drinkwater , J . W . ; F . R . Farroiv ( by proxy ) , Treas .-Henry Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; A . F . Wr ' ghtson , S . D . ; VV . West , J . D . ; S . Jacksm , I . G . ; II . J . Pain , Oig , ; VV . Heelis D . C . ; White and Rix , Suvds . ; and G . Austin , Janitor . An emergency meeting had been held a week prior to this meeting , when Bro . Sachs was raised , and Messrs . Frank Tapper White ( son of Bro . T . Chaeters White , P . M ., w ho was present ) , and C . Bassett-Smith , were initiated .
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with him in his management of plays . Bro . Oscar Barrett had presented lately to the public three entertainments , second to non ; : had gone down to Birmingham where they had confessed that Oscar Barrett was lirst and they were nowhere . He would mike an admirable Master of the lodge , he possessed energy , and would bring to the chair an example of what should be done . Bro . J . H . Matthews , Sec , responded briefly to the toast of "The Officers of the Lodge , " after which the Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated .
Savage Club Lodge ( No . 2190 ) . —The installation meeting of this distinguished lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , on Tuesday , the 5 th inst ., when nearly 150 attended to honour Br . j . E ImuoTi Rosenthal , the VV . M . elect , a very popular and esteemed member of the lodge . Bro . John Northcott , W . M . presided , and amongst those present were Bros . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., Prov . G . M . Surrey ; H . Sandeman , P . D . G . M . Bengal ; Rev . J . S . Browntigg , P . G . C , D . P G . M . Bucks . ; Edward Terry , P . G . Treas . ; T . L . Wilkinson , D . G . Reg . ; Thomas Fenn . Past President
Board of General Purposes ; li . Letchworth , P . G . D ., G . Sec . ; Robert Grey , President Board of Benevolence ; Frederick West , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . Surrey ; ] . Lewis Thomas , P . A . G . D . C ; C . F . Matier , P . G . Std . Br . ; Sir Stm-rs , Vine , P . M .. C . M . G ., P . G D ., Treas . ; Thomas Catling , P . M . ; Will . E . Chaoman , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . Bucks ., Sec . ; J . Ebbetts , P . M ., P . G . S . ; W . J . Fisher , P . M . ; P . de Lande Long , P . G . D . ; Frank Richardson , P . G . D . ; Gen . J . C Hay , C . B ., P . G . D . ; P . H . Waterlow , P . G . D . ; VV . Lennox Browne , D . G . D . C . ; J . H . Matthews , P . D . G . D . C ; VV . S . Penley ,
P . M . ; C . L . Carson ; Harry Nicholls , P . M . ; James Catling , W . M . 441 ; Charles Belton , t P . D . G . D . C . ; Maitland Coffin ; G . Ridout , P . M . 12 S 7 ; Oscar Barrett , 213 S ; Reginald Groome , 1929 ; W . Sampson 14 : J . Pursell , P . M ., 1671 ; J . Henry Smith , P . M . 271 ; ; lames Cook , P . M . 907 ; H . Massey , P . M . 192 S ; R . A . Lewis , jun ., J . Crook , F . Cleaver , 904 ; J . Wright , P . M . 1 S 97 ; J . Zeder , 1671 ; F . H . Macklin , W . M . 1319 ; A . C Bradley , 1307 ; F . W . Pattison , 192 S ; W . B . Fendick , P . S . G . D . Berks ; J . Gibhs , 002 ; W . S .
Hooper , J . W . 19 S 7 ; W . A . Tinney , P . M . 1319 ; F . Lawrance , P . M . 255 ; E . S . Matthews , G . Palmer , 2454 ; Jno . Chappell , 92 ; ) . S . Blayden , S 59 ; H . Crosthwaite , Col . J . Ward , C . B . Cecil Howard , 1559 ; F . ' S . Cornwallis , W . M . 1725 ; W . Vincent , 2257 ; J . F . Hunter , 15 S 9 ; C Stewart , 2 S 0 ; H . T . Walker , 3 ; C . Buck , Walter Hedgcock , Chas . Conyers , Franklin Give , Lieut . Dan Godfrey , Chas . Townley , I . Dalgety Henderson , Templar Saxe , W . Nicholl , c Barnett , A . L . Oswald , W . L . Barrett , J . Thornton , J . Budd , and R . T . West 1744 .
The lodge having been opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , the next important business was the installation of Bro . Edmund Rosenthal as W . M . for the ensuing year , and this duty was performed by Bro . Jno . Northcott in a most exemplary manner . The new W . M . then appointed and invested the following brethren as his officers : Bros . C L . Carson , S . W . ; Harry Nicholls , P . M ., J . W . ; Sir Somers Vine , C . M . G ., P . M ., Treas . ; Will E . Chapman , P . M ., Sec ; VV . S . Penley , P . M ., S . D . ; Eugene Barnett , I . D . ; R . I . Maitland Coffin , LG . ; R .
Bowdler Sharpe , LL . D ., D . of C . ; Harold Burke , Org . ; C . Townley , W . L . Barrett , P . S . Abraham , and Walter Rowley , Stwds . ; and G . F . Swan , P . M ., Tyler . The usual addresses were very ably rendered by Bro . John Norihcott , and were listened to with marked attention , and he is to be congratulated for the efficient manner in which he carried out the whole of the installation ceremony . Ten guineas was voted to the " Boys , " and several gentlemen having been proposed for initiation , and three joining members for the next meeting ,
The lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Freemasons' Tavern , where a recherche banquet awaited them . The band of the Grenadier Guards ( by permission of Col . Oliphant ) , under the direction of Bro . _ Lieut . Dan Godfrey , performed a beautiful selection of music , which was much appreciated . At the ckse of the repast , the W . M . said : Grand Officers , Officers , and Brethren , —The first toast that I have the honour to propose is one that appeals most strongly to
the feelings and sympathies of all loyal subjects of this great empire ; and , as no words of mine could possibly give additional lustre to that Crown , which has been so lavishly adorned by those virtues , consequent on a long , peaceful , and glorious reign , I give you , brethren , without further preface , "The Health of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen—and Craft . " The next toast that I have the honour and privilege to propose is " The Health of the Most Worshipful the Grand Master , H . R . H . the Prince of Wales . " This toast , like the former , is always received with great enthusiasm by all classes of loyal Britons ,
more especiallyso when those Britons are Free and Accepted Masons . The great progress that the time-honoured Institution of Freemasonry has made in latter years , dates , no doubt , from that moment when his Royal Highness condescended to take the helm of our Masonic Craft . That he may long continue to be our navigating commander is , I feel assured , the earnest hope and desire of every British Freemason . Every member of this gigantic brotherhood owes a deep debt of gratitude to our Most Worshipful Grand Master , not only for the energy and zeal he has displayed , and the great influence
he has used to advance our noble Order , but likewise for the sympathy and affectionate thoughtfulness he has ever evinced on behalf of our afflicted and indigent brethren . For we all know that his Royal Highness is never happier than when he is engaged in some good and useful work for the benefit of suffering humanity , whether they be Masons or otherwise ; that no day is too long , no journey too far , and no fatigue too great , if his Royal Highness could , in the least degiee , ameliorate the condition of the people of this great Empire , or allrviate their sorrows and afflictions . It is these noble qualities , brethren , that
have endeared his Royal Highness to the hearts of the British people throughout the world , and which have also bound them to him by human nature ' s strongest tie ; that silken cord of affection which time cannot obliterate , and death alone can sever . Brethren , I give you " The Health , Long Life and Happiness of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , the Princess of Wales , and the Rest of the Royal Family . " Bro . Sir Somers Vine , C . M . G ., P . M ., P . G . D ., Treas ., submitted the toast of " The M . W . Pro G . M ., the R . W . Deputy G . M ., and the other Grand Officers , Present and
Past . " He stated that the brethren must forget that night that he was a Grand Officer . I hey were honoured with a goodly array of Grand Oliicers , which would compare favourably with those in attendance at the last installation meeting , There was no occasion for him to recite their many good qualities , as they were too well known , but they had rendered excellent services , which were recognised throughout the world , and , ; n conclusion , he coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Col . G . Noel Money , C . B ., P . G . M . Surrey . Bro . Col , Noel Money responded . He said that he could hardly do iustice to the
toast , but , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he returned his sincere thanks for what had taken place in the lodge and at the banqueting table . Their good W . M ., Bro . Rosenthal , | vas thoroughly acquainted with the ritual , and the lodge was to be congratulated on having so < fficient a Master . The hospitality of the lodge was proverbial , and , on behalf of the Grand Officers , he tendered their hearty good wishes to the W . M . and members for the continued success of the lodge . . The l . P . M ., Bro . J . Northcott , on rising to propose "The Health of the W . M ., "
had a hearty reception . He said it was a pleasure to him to submit the toast , which would be received with enthusiasm . Bro . Rosenthal had followed him ( Bro . Northcott ) as an initiate in the lodge , and it was superlluous to say anything of his great qualification . He was an earnest and conscientious Mason , and the lodge had never had such an energetic initiate . That he would have plenty of work there was no doubt , and be would do it with satisfaction , but the members knew him so well , that it was not necessary to expatiate further on his many virtues and qualities . The toast was drunk with acclamationand
, Bro . Rosenthal was enthusiastically received . He said : 1 am deeply grateful to y ° u , Immediate Past Master Northcott , ( or the terms in which you have proposed this toast , and likewise to the Grand Officers , officers , and brethren for the truly Masonic s Pint in which they have received the same . I assure you , Bro . Northcott , that I value most highly your expressions of goodwill , and 1 wish 1 were as convinced of iny own worthiness to accept such high commendation , as I am of the generosity and kindness of fjeart that prompted the bestowal of it . While I am deeply grateful for the great
li u re upon me , 1 aiso luuy appreciate tne responsiouitics attacnea to tne ™ gh office 1 am this day called upon to fill—the Master ot the Savage Club Lodge—* lodge , the reputation of which has , through the zeal and energy of my Predecessors , reached to almost every Masonic lodge in the world where Jne English tongue is spoken . It shall be my earnest endeavour , brethren , suh ma ta n ia re utat on to the utmost of my power and ability . Having filled all the -Ubordinate offices in this , my mother lodge , I may , I hope , be excused if I say I am proud to be its Master . And , brethren , I should feel even more proud if I thought that could by any effort or work of my own add one single inch to that sublime and colossal "onuincnt of " honour , truth , and virtue , " which has becnj . raiscd for our guidance ,
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admiration , and exatnoleby our illustrious Masonic forefathers . Although , brethren , I fear I may not accomolish that , I do trust that when the period comes round to hand over the insignia of my office to mv successor they miy be found as pure and unsullied as when they were entrusted to mv care . The next toast was "The Immediate PastMaster , Rro . John Northcott , " which was proposed by the W . M ., who said : Bro . Northcott is the onlv brother initiated in the Savage Club Lodge who has attained the proud position of I . P . M . —a position he has well earned and one . that he is justly entitled to . Everyone who has watched the career of Bro . Northcott since his initiation , will have noticed his special aptitude for Masonic
work . The zeal and energy which he has di'plaved in the di-charge of his Masonic duties have not only reflected honour on himself , but have set a brilliant example to those brethren who aspire to follow in his footsteps . Bro . Northcott , I now present you with this Past Master's jewel in token of the high esteem in which you are held by the officers and brethren of the Savage Club Lodge . The regularity ai . d punctuality of vour attendance and the earnestness which you have evinced in the dis : harge of the duties of the various offices you have filled , have won the admiration of your brethren , and they feel , as I do , that this Past Master ' s jewel which I now fasten on your breast is only a well-earned and fitting tribute to vour merit and ability .
Bro . John Northcot " , I . P . M ., who was again well received , said that to adequately respond to the toast was the most difficult part of his task that day , as he felt incapable of expressing in words his gratitude for all thdr kindness to him . The next toast was " Our Visiting Brethren , " which was prooosed by Bro . Thnmu Catling , P . M . He stated that it was a pleasurable duty to the members to give a
hearty welcome to the visitors . Bro . Col . Noel Money was kind enough to say that the lodge was very hospitable to their guests . The Grand Officers who had favoured them with their attendance had been referred to ( many of whom were good friends of the lodge ) , and in making special mention of Bros . Young , Cornwallis , Hunter , and James Catling , he hoped all the visitors would come again and again , and he coupled with the toast the names of Bros . James Catling , Hunter , and Cornwall's .
In response , Bro . James Catling , slid tint he had the honour of being present at the consecration of the lodge , and he had not missed an installation meeting since . The grand entertainment al vays given at the lodge after the banquet was splendid and it was quite worth—as in his case—a journey of 60 miles to be there . He hoped to be present at many more installation meetings , and he should always make a point of attending . Bro . Cornwallis also responded in eloquent terms .
Bro . VV . J . Fisher , P . M ., gave " 1 he Allied Lodges . " observing that it had been the custom of the lodge for years past to invite the Worshipful Masters of the allied lodges—the Gallery , Drury Lane , and the Asaph , the latter resembling more closely the Savage Club Lodge . They formed a quadruple alliance , and those 1 idges were evtr willing to help in the cause of Charity , and some of their present officers had
also taken office in those lodges . They were favoured that night with the presence of Bro . Macklin , W . M , of the Asaph Lodge , and , as everyone knew , an actor of great distinction , and one of the best Masters that lodge ever had . He also made special reference to Bro . Lock , W . M . of the Gallery Lodge , Bro . James Catling , another W . M ., and Bro . Oscar Barrett , W . M . elect of the Drury Lane Lodge , and , in conclusion , he joined the name of Bro . M icklin with the toast .
Bro . F . H . Macklin , VV . M . 1319 , stated that he had no id ^ a he would be called upon to respond . The Asaph was the olde-1 of the three lodges mentioned , but the Savage Club Lodge had some of their officers—not forgetting Bro . Penley—who were memb-rs of his lodge ( Asaph ) . The Gallery Lodge consisted of journalists , but the Asaoh Lodge was composed of actors and musicians , their charter not allowing others—not even journalists —to be admitted . He had from his youth regarded the W . M . with admiration , who was a credit to mu' -ic , the drama , and Masonry , and he wished him a very happy and successful year of office , which he justly deserved
The Worshipful Master then said : Grand Officers , Officers , and Brethren , —I have now the pleasing duty to propose " The Health of the Past Misters of the Savage Club Lodge . " I am very happy to say that this toast requires no recommendation from me , for the noble work done by our Past Masters is enrolled in the archives of the Savage Club Lodge ; in other words , in the hearts of the brethren . Why , this grand gathering here to-night is an outcome of the zeal , energy , industry , and indefatigable attention
which our Past Masters have given to those Masonic duties that have led to the great success which the Savage Club Lodge has attained . There has been no half-heartedness in their work ; it has all been well done and is complete . Where all have Hone so well , it would be invidious to attempt to draw comparisons . Sullice it to say that all the thanks and praise we can award our Past Masters they have conscientiously earned and are justly entitled to .
Bro . Thos . Catling , P . M ., responded . He stated that the body of Past Masters was good , and he ventured to think that no other lodge could boast of having those who took a greater interest in . Masonry . Every Past Master of the lodge was present that evening , and he hoped that each coming year would add to the prosperity of the lodge . In submitting the next toast , the Worshipful Master said : The last toast that I have the privilege to piopose this evening is "The Health of the Officers of the Savage Club Lodge . Although it is the last it is far from the least in importance , for we all know that , however efficient a Worshipful Master may be , the success of a lodge mainly
depends upon the officers . I hey should be regular and punctual in their attendance , courteous and affable in their behaviour , and diligent , earnest , and zealous Misons . All these qualifications I claim that my oliicers possess . MyS . W ., who is an initiate of the lodge , has given great satisfaction to two of my predecessors , and I feel assured that he will work as well and as energetically with me as he did with them . My J . W ., Bro . Nicholls , and my S . D ., Bio . W . S . Penley , are both Past Masters in the Craft , and are well-tried and distinguished Masons . So with the support of Bro . Penley on my right , Bro . Harry Nicholls on my left , and Bro . Carson , with Bros . Eugene Barnett , Harold
Burke , Bowdler Sharp , and Maitland Coffin in the West , I see no teason why we should not do some good , useful , and creditable work . It shall be our endeavour to cultivate peace , unity , and goodfellowship in the lodge , and to work with that love and hirmony which should at all times characterise Freemasons . Bro . C . L . Carson , S . W ., responded . He stated that after the very eloquent speeches , not much was wanting from him , but he was proud he had been appointed to his office , and he would do all he could for Masonry and the Savage Club Lodge in particular .
The Tyler ' s toast ended a very pleasant and memorable night , and one that will long be remembered . It goes without saying , that the entertainment which followed the banquet wis one of the very best , and was contributed by the following brethren : Bros . Jas . Budd , J . Dalgety Henderson , Franklin Clive , W . Nicholl , Jno . Ratcliffe , W . L . Barrett , Chas , Conyers , Frank Thornton , Arthur L . Oswald , Reginald Groome , Templer Saxe , Sam . Wright , Charles Townley , Victor Stevens , and Walter Hedgcock . Bro . Meads was Toastmaster .
Coi'dwainer Ward Lodge ( No . 2241 ) . —The usual January meeting was held at the Cannon-street Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . F . W . Potter , W . M ,, with Bros . Wilkinson-Pimbary , S . W . ; W . T . Buck , P . M ., as J . W . ; H . J . Adams , P . G . S . B ., Treas . ; Henry Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; and many other brethren . The only business was the raising of Bros . Percy and Cyrus Braby . The deitnof Bro . Conrad J . Davis was announced , also that Bro . A . Bull had lost his wife , and suitable letters of condolence were ordered to be forwarded . The VV . M . ( lir > . Potter ) , the l . P . M . ( Bro . J . R . Reef ) , and the S . W . ( Bro . Mason ) had all lost their fathers within a few days .
Hiram Lodge ( No . 2416 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , on the 23 rd ult . Bro . F . A . Powell , VV . M ., presided , and all the officers were in attendance , except Bro . F . R . F * rro . v , I ' reis ., wh 1 Wis u tavJidably absent , viz . : Bros . H . T . Bonner , S . W . ; G . Elkington , S . W . ; II . Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec ; H . G . W . Drinkwater , P . M ., & c , S . D . ; Arthur F . Wrightson , J . D .,- W . West , I . G . ; W . J . Ebbetts , lion , member , and several meimers and visitors . The
Audit Report was received and adopted . Bro . Horace I ' . Bonner was presented and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Powell , the W . M ., who later received a Past Master ' s jewel of special design . The officers were invested as follows : Bros . G . Elkington , S . W . ; H . G . W . Drinkwater , J . W . ; F . R . Farroiv ( by proxy ) , Treas .-Henry Lovegrove , P . M ., Sec . ; A . F . Wr ' ghtson , S . D . ; VV . West , J . D . ; S . Jacksm , I . G . ; II . J . Pain , Oig , ; VV . Heelis D . C . ; White and Rix , Suvds . ; and G . Austin , Janitor . An emergency meeting had been held a week prior to this meeting , when Bro . Sachs was raised , and Messrs . Frank Tapper White ( son of Bro . T . Chaeters White , P . M ., w ho was present ) , and C . Bassett-Smith , were initiated .