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¦ . _ . rflciencv for the benefit of the Craft in a most self-denying manner , and they were ¦ ntoM the " Stars of the Country . " Bro . F- Lewin , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms proposed the most important toast , that t "The W . M . " All the brethren with him wished the W . M . health and strength to ble him to carry out his duties during the coming year . He was a most zealous e " ^ ker and had succeeded the I . P . M . in every office year after year in a most capable * ° . ! therefore , all could well imagine his great interest in the W . M . Since Bro .
Wttv ' s initiation he had taken the deepest interest in the lodge , and as each installation me round he had always provided the tables with beautiful decorations , hut never had installation meeting presented such a lovely display . He had the thanks that '" ening fr 0 m every brother of the lodge for his great kindness . The officers were a ost capable body , and he trusted the W . M . would have a most successful and happy wear of office . , . . „ The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . Bro . Witty , who , on rising , received quite an ovation , said he had always bsen a orker and not a speech-maker , and should notinflict long speeches upon them either ?__ .. cr anv other meeting . He was not born either a parson or a lawyer , but a plain
hlunt Yorkshireman . He was very thankful to see such an excellent array of brethren nresent , many of whom had witnessed his initiation in the lodge . That evening had been anxiously looked forward too for some years past , and sometimes he doubted if ever he should succeed to such an honourable position , but he had been encouraged by his dear wife to persevere , and he had done so , for she was a thorough Mason , and knew that he was always in good company among Masons . _ He hoped to have a good year , with plenty of work , so that he might fully justify their choice , and he most cordially
The W . M . next presented the toast of " Bro . Lewin , I . P . jil . and Installing Master , " and said that during the last few months Bro . Lewin had rendered him most valuable assistance , and he was confident that the same would be extended during the coming year , for every young W . M . needed hearty support . It gave him the greatest nleasure to present the jewel so unanimously voted by the brethren for able services
rendered to the lodge , and he was echoing tne wisnor every Brother that he might live many many years , and wear the same in the Excelsior Lodge . He would ask the brethren to drink most heartily to the toast . Bro . F . Lewin , in reply , said he was more than thankful for the many kindnesses he had always received from the brethren , and his sincere desire was that he might live for many years and wear the token of their regard and esteem . The W . M . could rest assured that at all times when his services were required he should be ever ready to
glVe The toast of "The Initiate" was presented by the W . M . in most cordial terms , and duly responded to . ... In proposing that of" The Visitors , " the W . M . said there was a long and influential array of 32 in number . The brethren were delighted to see them , and he gave them all a iolly good Yorkshire welcome . Bros . Berry , l . P . M . j Thos . Grummant , P . M . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . ; John Ellinger , P . M . ; Jos . Pointon , P . M . ; H . Kemp , P . M . ; and Amos Oakdene , W . M . 2472 , very ably responded . The W . M ., in appreciative and very laudatory terms , proposed the toasts of "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers of the Lodge , " which were duly responded
The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable and happy meeting . An excellent programme of music was arranged , the artistes being Bros . C . Clark , Kendall Ward , W . Simmons , Thos . Grummant ( Reciter ) , C E . Nott ( in Burlesque Sketch and Quick Change Sketch ) , loudly encored ; Ralph Pembroke , Thos . Bugler , M . Strong ( Reciter ) , and P . Richbell . Bro . E . S . Cockton , Organist of the lodge , very ably presided at the piano . inwaieu 111 '" ixtciiur i served ait
DIO . J . n . Willy , w . m ., was ioy ^ * - " * » ^ - -uugeana the offices . He joined the Hortus Lodge four years since , in which heis J . D . He was exalted in the Star Chapter , No . 1275 , and has filled each office with great credit and in which no doubt at the next convocation he will succeed to a chair . He was a Steward and is a Life Governor of the Benevolent Institution , and is standing at the next Boys ' Festival . Professionally , the W . M . is a most successful horticulturist , and from his early boyhood "Excelsior" seems to have been his motto , for he commenced his
apprenticeship in a nursery in Yorkshire , and step by step succeeded to the nurseries of nobility and even Royalty , H . R . H . the then Prince of Wales , and also at Buckingham Palace . His services are required very frequently all over the country and even on the Continent adjudicating at various floral exhibitions . He has also been a very successful exhibitor , and is the holder of many medals . Such a career would appear to have its well-merited reward in his attaining the chair of the Excelsior Lodge , and all wish him still further prosperity .
Duncombe Lodge , No . 1486 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . J . WHITE . At the last meeting of the above lodge , held at Kingsbridge , Devon , Bro . Robert Chase installed Bro . W . J . White as W . M . The charge to the W . M . was given by Bro . G . Hooper , and the charge to the officers and the brethren by Bro . J . R . Gill . The
W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . C . Penton , S . W . ; H . S . Nicholls , J . W . ; Rev . T . C . Lewis , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Joseph Foale , Treas . ; R . Chase , Sec ; E . Calkin , S . D . ; T . Willing , J . D . ; J . O . S . Cranch , Org . ; G . E . Toms , I . G . ; E . H . Boon , R . T . O . Robinson , and J . E . Isaac , Stewards ; G . Hooper , P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C ; W . K . Mundy , A . D . C ; and J . Lee , Tyler .
The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Albion Hotel , when a large number of brethren assembled , the chair being occupied by the W . M ., and the vice-chair by the S . W . About 20 brethren from Dartmouth attended .
Tilbury Lodge , No . 2006 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . GEORGE RYAN . The annual installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge was held at the Tilbury Hotel , Tilbury , on Saturday , the nth instant . Bro . A . J . Brickwell , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . J . Burton , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C . ; P . C .
Walker , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Clark , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C ; A . J . Constable , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; R . Clowes , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., P . P . S . G . W . ; T . J . Ralling , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , P . G . Sec . The visitors included the following Past Masters : Bros . Hardy , 13 SC ; Pascall , 2090 ; Fowling , 1472 ; Elgar , 1329 ; Cooper , 534 ; Budd , 2521 ; Hayser , 2521 ; Bates , 1507 J and Harry , 1507 .
The lodge having been opened , routine business was transacted , the Treasurer ' s report showing a balance of £ 45 to the credit of the Lodge Benevolent Fund . Bro . G . Bernard Gilbert , of the Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 , was balloted for as a joining member and admitted . Bro . Geo . Ryan , the W . M . elect , was then installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony of installation being most admirably performed by the retiring Master , the solemnity of the proceedings being greatly enhanced by Bro . Brickwell ' s elocutionary attainments and impressive delivery . The newly-installed
W . M . invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . J . Brickwell , ' P -M . j H . Long , P . M . 79 , S . W . ; J . R . Hill , P . M . 157 , J . W . ; F . Clark , P . M ., Ireas . ; J . Bruton , P . M ., Sec ; M . C . Elwell , S . D . ; J . Webster , J . D . ; Dr . b . R . P . Taylor , I . G . ; A . J . Constable , P . M ., D . ot C . ; G . B . Gilbert , Po ' -i IAV' J * Crun > P . P . M .. P . A . G . D . C , P . P . J . G . W ., A . J . Dudgeon , P . M ., ri A D and H" Johnson > Stwds . ; and Martin , P . G . fyler , Tyler . Mr . George ]? i ndRev . Charles Major Jenkins were then balloted for as candidates for initiation
. , , el i' ! t ' P rovin R favourable they were both duly initiated . The W . M . was elected to serve as representative of the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and propositions for a joining member and for an initiate wsre received . Bro . th x , » L announced that he had been instructed by the Prov . G . M . to convey his inanns to the lodge for the assistance rendered at the festival of the Royal Masonic ty . * * - - ¦"_ ¦ - iui 111 c a- _ i _ i _ . nce renu-icu a . mc le-tivai ui tne rvuyai M-.-UU ' . enevolent
Institution when the Province of Essex contributed the record sum of £ 4000 . Mart' * nB i the lodge the W , M * P'esei-Uec 1 Bro . A . J . Brickwell , I . P . M ., with a Past nlim . » J 1 u on bel , alf of the lodge , and in doing so paid him a well-deserved com-Th ° h u excellence of his work during his tenure of ollice . h * A v .. Drethr en subsequently adjourned to the dining hall where an elegant banquet had been prepared for their delectation . Kino- \ h . _ ik J '' ? P ° P ° ' K tbe toast of " The King and the Craft , " observed that as 'K mey nad only known King Edward a short time , but as Grand Master they had
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known and honoured him for a quarter of a century , and trusted he would long be spared as their Protector . The singing of the National Anthem was followed by the usual Masonic toasts , the W . M . coupling with the toast of " The Grand Officers , " the names of Bros . Railing , Clowes , Crump ( first Mayor of Islington ) , and Lieut .-Col . Lucking , the last named
being unfortunately absent , the first time for many years , through ill-health . Bro . T . Railing , in responding to the toast , observed that the Grand Lodge wis standing on the threshold of a new epoch , and they were looking forward to the installation of a new Grand Master . Though they regretted his Majesty the King was no longer their Grand Master , yet they rejoiced that he was succeeded by one allied to him in blood and resembling him in the interest he took in the Craft .
The toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Walker , Clark , Bruton , Constable , Crump , Ralling , and Dudgeon , the last-named , one of the founders of the lodge , being unavoidably absent . Bro . Walker , in response , expressed the Prov . G . Officers' appreciation of the rank conferred on them , and their consciousness of the duty devolving on them to do all they
could to promote Masonry in the Province of Essex . He was glad to see the Tilbury Lodge in such a flourishing condition . The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " complimented him on the pains he had taken to master the ritual and on the early age at which he had been elected to the chair . 1
The W . M ., in reply , expressed his gratitude for the . esteem in which the Iodge held him , and for the enthusiastic manner in which the brethren had received the toast . While in the chair he would do the work to the utmost of his ability , and considered himself fortunate in being supported by principal officers who were all Past Masters . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , - " again took the opportunity afforded him of paying Bro . Brickwell a well-merited compliment on the success that had attended his Masonic studies and on his performance of the installation ceremony , which had been admired by all the officers . Bro . Brickwell , I . P . M ., briefly responded in suitable terms .
The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Initiates , assured the brethren that Bro . Day , whom he had known for many years , would make a true Mason ; while he looked forward to investing Bro . the Rev . C . M . Jenkins as the first Chaplain of the Tilbury Lodge . Bro . Jenkins commenced by expressing the pleasure it gave him to be able to rise as an initiate . There were two thoughts present with him during the whole of the ceremony he had just passed through which had never before entered his head , though
he had been told many things about Freemasonry which he now founi to be very wide of the mark—indeed , very far from the truth . ( Laughter . ) Regarding the ceremony he had just passed through from the aspect of a tyro , the first thought that had struck him was the majestic and solemn nature of the function he was taking part in . He had been present at many functions in his life before , but none of them were comparable to this for simplicity , dignity , and solemn majesty . The second thought that had struck him was what a wonderful spirit of camxraderie and good fellowship prevailed
among those who were called Masons , and he looked forward with pleasure to the years to come during which he would be called a member of their dignified Order . He would try to attain to the high ideals placed before him by Masonry , and constitute another element of strength and unity of mind and soul . Bro . Day also responded , pledging himself to do all he could to uphold the dignity and honour of the Order , and expressiog the hope that he would prove of use to the Craft .
The toast of " The Visitors " was replied to by Bros . Bates and Harper , and that of "The Past Masters and the Officers" by Bros . Long , Clark , and Bruton , the lastnamed conveying an invitation to the lodge from the Earl of Warwick , Prov . G . M . of Essex , to be represented at a fete to be given by him at Warwick Castle on the 29 th prox . An excellent programme of music was rendered during the evening by Bros . S . Noble , F . G . Gilbert , D . Attwater , R . Dennant , and W . Edwards , the proceedings being brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem .
Ordnance Lodge , No . 2399 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WILLIAM STEER . The continued progress of the above lodge , during the to years or so of its existence , is most extraordinary , and is the theme of much speculation among the other lodges in the neighbourhood , as to its ultimate strength ; it has , at the present time , some 1 C 0 odd members , and bids fair to double the number in a few years . The meeting under notice took place on Friday , the ioth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount
Pleasant , Plumstead . Bro . Robert Rawlinson , W . M ,, opened his lodge at 5 p . m ., and after the preliminary business had been settled , proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . W . Steer , S . W . and W . M . elect , which ceremony he performed discreetly and well . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Rawlinson , LP . M . ; E . Reynolds , S . W . ; R . Price , J . W . ; Capt . Penstone , Treas . ; J . Truscott , Sec . ; W . \ r A— . C « . R C U .. kV . Ar * 1 QI * k . U I 7 ..-1 nM » 111 . 17 \\ 1 1 _ r r > . AsstSec BGHubbardSD HFurlong EWoods
Kenny , . . ; . . , .. ; . , J . D . ; . , I . G . 5 W . Rose , D . C ; R . Worthington , B . Hanson , W . Taylor , H . May , Cooper , and Lucas , Stwds . ; and T . Brown , Org . The charges were then admiraly rendered by Bro . Rawlinson , who was complimented on his excellent working , and accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . He was also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel as a mark of es ' . eem of the brethren , and for his valuable services during his year of office , for which he returned his sincere thanks , and then the lodge was closed .
The banquet was partaken of in the concert room of the establishment , the platform of which was bordered with beautiful shrubs and choice flowers , and on which platform a portion of the Royal Artillery Band , under the direction of Bro . Sergeant Chambers , played selections of opera and other music during the repast . Among other brethren present were : Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . M . 153 * 5 , P . P . J . G . W . Kent ; J . Wheatley , P . M . ; J . Bilton , P . M ., P . M . 1536 ; G . Dyer , P . M . ; C . lolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) P . M . and Sec . 1472 , P . M . and Sec , 2184 , P . P . A . G . D . C .
Essex ; H . Roberts , G . Johnson , W . Graham , J . Radford , G . Cooper , W . Southin , J . Lamb , A . Willis , R . Buxton , A . Grover , R . Short , W . Hibbert , E . Heather , C . Todd , H . Grute , E . Alexander , H . Rhodes , J . Furlong , F . Ntylor , £ . Brooks , G . Hanson , T . Harris , W . Levy , A . Cowling , W . Quadling , R . Rydsr , W . Bridger , F . Widgery , J . Aylen , W . Campbell , C Peters , W . Roper , A . Djwd , W . Lucus , H . West , E . Dud , E . Avery , W . Taylor , W . Brackenbury , H . May , A . Djivner , W . Broadley , H . liaise , J . Dyer , J . Sammons , W . Lambert , J . Anderson , G . Lindley , H . Cooper ,
W . Uglow , W . Hurst , W . Baker , Jas . Syne , b . Redford , Kenny , T . Taylor , S . lose , and A . Huntley , all of the lodge . Among the visitors were ; Bros . G . R . Nichols , P . M . 700 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; E . W . Sinnett , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; J . Quick , W . M ., H . Grant and A . Butterfist , 0 ( 13 ; E . J . Vallon , W . M . 615 ; W . Chambers , W . M ., E . W . Carter , P . M ., H . Pamment , P . M ., and J . Roland , of 700 ; A . Moore , W . M ., E . Taylor , P . M ., F . Hoar , S . D ., S . Back , J . H . Bull , J . W .,
T . Arnold and T . Oliver , ot 913 ; J . Howe , W . M ., VV . Shackleton , S . W ., R . Cockrane , J . W ., G . Ingle , P . M ., and E . Brooke , of 1536 ; J . D . Brooks , W . M . 1973 ; A . S . Gardener , P . M . 2707 ; S . H . Chaplin , W . M . 1472 ; H . A . Penstone , S . D . 1707 ; R . Spillane , 371 ; H . Lonergan , 860 ; A . Chapman , S . W ., and W . Eveleigh , 829 ; K . Bennet , 183 ; H . Nutshed , 169 ; R . Humphreys , 191 ; S . Enever , S . D . 1423 ; A . Paul , S . D . 871 j and W . Phillips , 871 .
After the banquet the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The toast of ' * The King and the Craft" was received most enthusiastically , as was that of " Earl Amherst , Pro G . M ., " who , as the Prov . G . M . of Kent , is everywhere well known and beloved . " The Deputy G . M . and the rest of the G . Officers , Present and Past , " having been honoured , Bro . Rawlinson , I . P . M ., proposed , in a most effective speech , the toast of " The W . M . " He said the gavel was placed in his hands , as was the ancient custom of the
Order , so that he might be in a position to propose the toast of the evening—that of their esteemed W . M . For the past 12 months he , as their W . M ., had been entitled to the constant use of it ; but he had had to resign it into the hands of a good Mason and brother , whose duty it was with it to keep good order , especially in the east . ( Applause . ) He ( Bro . Rawlinson ) had now subsided into the peaceful and placid shade of the left of the chair , hence it was that the toast was placid in his hands . Well , he could assure them that in their W . M . they had one who would sustain the high reputation of the lodge for good working , good older , and good hospitality . The prestige of the lodge was safe in
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¦ . _ . rflciencv for the benefit of the Craft in a most self-denying manner , and they were ¦ ntoM the " Stars of the Country . " Bro . F- Lewin , I . P . M ., in eulogistic terms proposed the most important toast , that t "The W . M . " All the brethren with him wished the W . M . health and strength to ble him to carry out his duties during the coming year . He was a most zealous e " ^ ker and had succeeded the I . P . M . in every office year after year in a most capable * ° . ! therefore , all could well imagine his great interest in the W . M . Since Bro .
Wttv ' s initiation he had taken the deepest interest in the lodge , and as each installation me round he had always provided the tables with beautiful decorations , hut never had installation meeting presented such a lovely display . He had the thanks that '" ening fr 0 m every brother of the lodge for his great kindness . The officers were a ost capable body , and he trusted the W . M . would have a most successful and happy wear of office . , . . „ The toast was drunk most enthusiastically . Bro . Witty , who , on rising , received quite an ovation , said he had always bsen a orker and not a speech-maker , and should notinflict long speeches upon them either ?__ .. cr anv other meeting . He was not born either a parson or a lawyer , but a plain
hlunt Yorkshireman . He was very thankful to see such an excellent array of brethren nresent , many of whom had witnessed his initiation in the lodge . That evening had been anxiously looked forward too for some years past , and sometimes he doubted if ever he should succeed to such an honourable position , but he had been encouraged by his dear wife to persevere , and he had done so , for she was a thorough Mason , and knew that he was always in good company among Masons . _ He hoped to have a good year , with plenty of work , so that he might fully justify their choice , and he most cordially
The W . M . next presented the toast of " Bro . Lewin , I . P . jil . and Installing Master , " and said that during the last few months Bro . Lewin had rendered him most valuable assistance , and he was confident that the same would be extended during the coming year , for every young W . M . needed hearty support . It gave him the greatest nleasure to present the jewel so unanimously voted by the brethren for able services
rendered to the lodge , and he was echoing tne wisnor every Brother that he might live many many years , and wear the same in the Excelsior Lodge . He would ask the brethren to drink most heartily to the toast . Bro . F . Lewin , in reply , said he was more than thankful for the many kindnesses he had always received from the brethren , and his sincere desire was that he might live for many years and wear the token of their regard and esteem . The W . M . could rest assured that at all times when his services were required he should be ever ready to
glVe The toast of "The Initiate" was presented by the W . M . in most cordial terms , and duly responded to . ... In proposing that of" The Visitors , " the W . M . said there was a long and influential array of 32 in number . The brethren were delighted to see them , and he gave them all a iolly good Yorkshire welcome . Bros . Berry , l . P . M . j Thos . Grummant , P . M . ; Isaac Dunn , P . M . ; John Ellinger , P . M . ; Jos . Pointon , P . M . ; H . Kemp , P . M . ; and Amos Oakdene , W . M . 2472 , very ably responded . The W . M ., in appreciative and very laudatory terms , proposed the toasts of "The Past Masters , " and "The Officers of the Lodge , " which were duly responded
The Tyler ' s toast closed a most enjoyable and happy meeting . An excellent programme of music was arranged , the artistes being Bros . C . Clark , Kendall Ward , W . Simmons , Thos . Grummant ( Reciter ) , C E . Nott ( in Burlesque Sketch and Quick Change Sketch ) , loudly encored ; Ralph Pembroke , Thos . Bugler , M . Strong ( Reciter ) , and P . Richbell . Bro . E . S . Cockton , Organist of the lodge , very ably presided at the piano . inwaieu 111 '" ixtciiur i served ait
DIO . J . n . Willy , w . m ., was ioy ^ * - " * » ^ - -uugeana the offices . He joined the Hortus Lodge four years since , in which heis J . D . He was exalted in the Star Chapter , No . 1275 , and has filled each office with great credit and in which no doubt at the next convocation he will succeed to a chair . He was a Steward and is a Life Governor of the Benevolent Institution , and is standing at the next Boys ' Festival . Professionally , the W . M . is a most successful horticulturist , and from his early boyhood "Excelsior" seems to have been his motto , for he commenced his
apprenticeship in a nursery in Yorkshire , and step by step succeeded to the nurseries of nobility and even Royalty , H . R . H . the then Prince of Wales , and also at Buckingham Palace . His services are required very frequently all over the country and even on the Continent adjudicating at various floral exhibitions . He has also been a very successful exhibitor , and is the holder of many medals . Such a career would appear to have its well-merited reward in his attaining the chair of the Excelsior Lodge , and all wish him still further prosperity .
Duncombe Lodge , No . 1486 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . W . J . WHITE . At the last meeting of the above lodge , held at Kingsbridge , Devon , Bro . Robert Chase installed Bro . W . J . White as W . M . The charge to the W . M . was given by Bro . G . Hooper , and the charge to the officers and the brethren by Bro . J . R . Gill . The
W . M . then invested his officers as follows : Bros . A . C . Penton , S . W . ; H . S . Nicholls , J . W . ; Rev . T . C . Lewis , P . P . G . C , Chap . ; Joseph Foale , Treas . ; R . Chase , Sec ; E . Calkin , S . D . ; T . Willing , J . D . ; J . O . S . Cranch , Org . ; G . E . Toms , I . G . ; E . H . Boon , R . T . O . Robinson , and J . E . Isaac , Stewards ; G . Hooper , P . P . G . S . of W ., D . C ; W . K . Mundy , A . D . C ; and J . Lee , Tyler .
The annual banquet was afterwards held at the Albion Hotel , when a large number of brethren assembled , the chair being occupied by the W . M ., and the vice-chair by the S . W . About 20 brethren from Dartmouth attended .
Tilbury Lodge , No . 2006 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . GEORGE RYAN . The annual installation ceremony in connection with the above lodge was held at the Tilbury Hotel , Tilbury , on Saturday , the nth instant . Bro . A . J . Brickwell , W . M ., presided , and was supported by Bros . J . Burton , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C . ; P . C .
Walker , P . M ., P . P . S . G . W . ; F . Clark , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C ; A . J . Constable , P . M ., P . P . G . Stwd . ; R . Clowes , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., P . P . S . G . W . ; T . J . Ralling , P . M ., P . A . G . D . C , P . G . Sec . The visitors included the following Past Masters : Bros . Hardy , 13 SC ; Pascall , 2090 ; Fowling , 1472 ; Elgar , 1329 ; Cooper , 534 ; Budd , 2521 ; Hayser , 2521 ; Bates , 1507 J and Harry , 1507 .
The lodge having been opened , routine business was transacted , the Treasurer ' s report showing a balance of £ 45 to the credit of the Lodge Benevolent Fund . Bro . G . Bernard Gilbert , of the Woodgrange Lodge , No . 2409 , was balloted for as a joining member and admitted . Bro . Geo . Ryan , the W . M . elect , was then installed in the chair of K . S ., the ceremony of installation being most admirably performed by the retiring Master , the solemnity of the proceedings being greatly enhanced by Bro . Brickwell ' s elocutionary attainments and impressive delivery . The newly-installed
W . M . invested the following officers for the ensuing year : Bros . A . J . Brickwell , ' P -M . j H . Long , P . M . 79 , S . W . ; J . R . Hill , P . M . 157 , J . W . ; F . Clark , P . M ., Ireas . ; J . Bruton , P . M ., Sec ; M . C . Elwell , S . D . ; J . Webster , J . D . ; Dr . b . R . P . Taylor , I . G . ; A . J . Constable , P . M ., D . ot C . ; G . B . Gilbert , Po ' -i IAV' J * Crun > P . P . M .. P . A . G . D . C , P . P . J . G . W ., A . J . Dudgeon , P . M ., ri A D and H" Johnson > Stwds . ; and Martin , P . G . fyler , Tyler . Mr . George ]? i ndRev . Charles Major Jenkins were then balloted for as candidates for initiation
. , , el i' ! t ' P rovin R favourable they were both duly initiated . The W . M . was elected to serve as representative of the lodge on the Essex Provincial Charity Committee , and propositions for a joining member and for an initiate wsre received . Bro . th x , » L announced that he had been instructed by the Prov . G . M . to convey his inanns to the lodge for the assistance rendered at the festival of the Royal Masonic ty . * * - - ¦"_ ¦ - iui 111 c a- _ i _ i _ . nce renu-icu a . mc le-tivai ui tne rvuyai M-.-UU ' . enevolent
Institution when the Province of Essex contributed the record sum of £ 4000 . Mart' * nB i the lodge the W , M * P'esei-Uec 1 Bro . A . J . Brickwell , I . P . M ., with a Past nlim . » J 1 u on bel , alf of the lodge , and in doing so paid him a well-deserved com-Th ° h u excellence of his work during his tenure of ollice . h * A v .. Drethr en subsequently adjourned to the dining hall where an elegant banquet had been prepared for their delectation . Kino- \ h . _ ik J '' ? P ° P ° ' K tbe toast of " The King and the Craft , " observed that as 'K mey nad only known King Edward a short time , but as Grand Master they had
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known and honoured him for a quarter of a century , and trusted he would long be spared as their Protector . The singing of the National Anthem was followed by the usual Masonic toasts , the W . M . coupling with the toast of " The Grand Officers , " the names of Bros . Railing , Clowes , Crump ( first Mayor of Islington ) , and Lieut .-Col . Lucking , the last named
being unfortunately absent , the first time for many years , through ill-health . Bro . T . Railing , in responding to the toast , observed that the Grand Lodge wis standing on the threshold of a new epoch , and they were looking forward to the installation of a new Grand Master . Though they regretted his Majesty the King was no longer their Grand Master , yet they rejoiced that he was succeeded by one allied to him in blood and resembling him in the interest he took in the Craft .
The toast of " The Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past , " was coupled with the names of Bros . Walker , Clark , Bruton , Constable , Crump , Ralling , and Dudgeon , the last-named , one of the founders of the lodge , being unavoidably absent . Bro . Walker , in response , expressed the Prov . G . Officers' appreciation of the rank conferred on them , and their consciousness of the duty devolving on them to do all they
could to promote Masonry in the Province of Essex . He was glad to see the Tilbury Lodge in such a flourishing condition . The I . P . M ., in proposing "The Health of the W . M ., " complimented him on the pains he had taken to master the ritual and on the early age at which he had been elected to the chair . 1
The W . M ., in reply , expressed his gratitude for the . esteem in which the Iodge held him , and for the enthusiastic manner in which the brethren had received the toast . While in the chair he would do the work to the utmost of his ability , and considered himself fortunate in being supported by principal officers who were all Past Masters . The W . M ., in proposing " The Health of the I . P . M . and Installing Master , - " again took the opportunity afforded him of paying Bro . Brickwell a well-merited compliment on the success that had attended his Masonic studies and on his performance of the installation ceremony , which had been admired by all the officers . Bro . Brickwell , I . P . M ., briefly responded in suitable terms .
The W . M ., in proposing the toast of "The Initiates , assured the brethren that Bro . Day , whom he had known for many years , would make a true Mason ; while he looked forward to investing Bro . the Rev . C . M . Jenkins as the first Chaplain of the Tilbury Lodge . Bro . Jenkins commenced by expressing the pleasure it gave him to be able to rise as an initiate . There were two thoughts present with him during the whole of the ceremony he had just passed through which had never before entered his head , though
he had been told many things about Freemasonry which he now founi to be very wide of the mark—indeed , very far from the truth . ( Laughter . ) Regarding the ceremony he had just passed through from the aspect of a tyro , the first thought that had struck him was the majestic and solemn nature of the function he was taking part in . He had been present at many functions in his life before , but none of them were comparable to this for simplicity , dignity , and solemn majesty . The second thought that had struck him was what a wonderful spirit of camxraderie and good fellowship prevailed
among those who were called Masons , and he looked forward with pleasure to the years to come during which he would be called a member of their dignified Order . He would try to attain to the high ideals placed before him by Masonry , and constitute another element of strength and unity of mind and soul . Bro . Day also responded , pledging himself to do all he could to uphold the dignity and honour of the Order , and expressiog the hope that he would prove of use to the Craft .
The toast of " The Visitors " was replied to by Bros . Bates and Harper , and that of "The Past Masters and the Officers" by Bros . Long , Clark , and Bruton , the lastnamed conveying an invitation to the lodge from the Earl of Warwick , Prov . G . M . of Essex , to be represented at a fete to be given by him at Warwick Castle on the 29 th prox . An excellent programme of music was rendered during the evening by Bros . S . Noble , F . G . Gilbert , D . Attwater , R . Dennant , and W . Edwards , the proceedings being brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem .
Ordnance Lodge , No . 2399 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . WILLIAM STEER . The continued progress of the above lodge , during the to years or so of its existence , is most extraordinary , and is the theme of much speculation among the other lodges in the neighbourhood , as to its ultimate strength ; it has , at the present time , some 1 C 0 odd members , and bids fair to double the number in a few years . The meeting under notice took place on Friday , the ioth inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , Mount
Pleasant , Plumstead . Bro . Robert Rawlinson , W . M ,, opened his lodge at 5 p . m ., and after the preliminary business had been settled , proceeded to instal his successor , Bro . W . Steer , S . W . and W . M . elect , which ceremony he performed discreetly and well . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . R . Rawlinson , LP . M . ; E . Reynolds , S . W . ; R . Price , J . W . ; Capt . Penstone , Treas . ; J . Truscott , Sec . ; W . \ r A— . C « . R C U .. kV . Ar * 1 QI * k . U I 7 ..-1 nM » 111 . 17 \\ 1 1 _ r r > . AsstSec BGHubbardSD HFurlong EWoods
Kenny , . . ; . . , .. ; . , J . D . ; . , I . G . 5 W . Rose , D . C ; R . Worthington , B . Hanson , W . Taylor , H . May , Cooper , and Lucas , Stwds . ; and T . Brown , Org . The charges were then admiraly rendered by Bro . Rawlinson , who was complimented on his excellent working , and accorded a hearty vote of thanks , the same to be inscribed on the minutes of the lodge . He was also presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel as a mark of es ' . eem of the brethren , and for his valuable services during his year of office , for which he returned his sincere thanks , and then the lodge was closed .
The banquet was partaken of in the concert room of the establishment , the platform of which was bordered with beautiful shrubs and choice flowers , and on which platform a portion of the Royal Artillery Band , under the direction of Bro . Sergeant Chambers , played selections of opera and other music during the repast . Among other brethren present were : Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . M . 153 * 5 , P . P . J . G . W . Kent ; J . Wheatley , P . M . ; J . Bilton , P . M ., P . M . 1536 ; G . Dyer , P . M . ; C . lolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) P . M . and Sec . 1472 , P . M . and Sec , 2184 , P . P . A . G . D . C .
Essex ; H . Roberts , G . Johnson , W . Graham , J . Radford , G . Cooper , W . Southin , J . Lamb , A . Willis , R . Buxton , A . Grover , R . Short , W . Hibbert , E . Heather , C . Todd , H . Grute , E . Alexander , H . Rhodes , J . Furlong , F . Ntylor , £ . Brooks , G . Hanson , T . Harris , W . Levy , A . Cowling , W . Quadling , R . Rydsr , W . Bridger , F . Widgery , J . Aylen , W . Campbell , C Peters , W . Roper , A . Djwd , W . Lucus , H . West , E . Dud , E . Avery , W . Taylor , W . Brackenbury , H . May , A . Djivner , W . Broadley , H . liaise , J . Dyer , J . Sammons , W . Lambert , J . Anderson , G . Lindley , H . Cooper ,
W . Uglow , W . Hurst , W . Baker , Jas . Syne , b . Redford , Kenny , T . Taylor , S . lose , and A . Huntley , all of the lodge . Among the visitors were ; Bros . G . R . Nichols , P . M . 700 , P . P . G . S . B . Middx . ; E . W . Sinnett , P . M . 1536 , P . P . G . Std . Br . Kent ; J . Quick , W . M ., H . Grant and A . Butterfist , 0 ( 13 ; E . J . Vallon , W . M . 615 ; W . Chambers , W . M ., E . W . Carter , P . M ., H . Pamment , P . M ., and J . Roland , of 700 ; A . Moore , W . M ., E . Taylor , P . M ., F . Hoar , S . D ., S . Back , J . H . Bull , J . W .,
T . Arnold and T . Oliver , ot 913 ; J . Howe , W . M ., VV . Shackleton , S . W ., R . Cockrane , J . W ., G . Ingle , P . M ., and E . Brooke , of 1536 ; J . D . Brooks , W . M . 1973 ; A . S . Gardener , P . M . 2707 ; S . H . Chaplin , W . M . 1472 ; H . A . Penstone , S . D . 1707 ; R . Spillane , 371 ; H . Lonergan , 860 ; A . Chapman , S . W ., and W . Eveleigh , 829 ; K . Bennet , 183 ; H . Nutshed , 169 ; R . Humphreys , 191 ; S . Enever , S . D . 1423 ; A . Paul , S . D . 871 j and W . Phillips , 871 .
After the banquet the W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts . The toast of ' * The King and the Craft" was received most enthusiastically , as was that of " Earl Amherst , Pro G . M ., " who , as the Prov . G . M . of Kent , is everywhere well known and beloved . " The Deputy G . M . and the rest of the G . Officers , Present and Past , " having been honoured , Bro . Rawlinson , I . P . M ., proposed , in a most effective speech , the toast of " The W . M . " He said the gavel was placed in his hands , as was the ancient custom of the
Order , so that he might be in a position to propose the toast of the evening—that of their esteemed W . M . For the past 12 months he , as their W . M ., had been entitled to the constant use of it ; but he had had to resign it into the hands of a good Mason and brother , whose duty it was with it to keep good order , especially in the east . ( Applause . ) He ( Bro . Rawlinson ) had now subsided into the peaceful and placid shade of the left of the chair , hence it was that the toast was placid in his hands . Well , he could assure them that in their W . M . they had one who would sustain the high reputation of the lodge for good working , good older , and good hospitality . The prestige of the lodge was safe in