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collar of Prov . G . Org . Anything calculated to make this lodge better to increase it numbers—although they wanted quality not quantity—he would endeavour to do during his year . He then proposed " The Installing Master . " Bro . F . Smith , I . P . M ., replied , and Bro . Foskett and others answered for "The Visitors . "
"The Treasurer and Secretary , " and other toasts also received full recognition The Lyric Vocal Quartette supplied an excellent musical entertainment .
Ordnance Lodge , No . 2399 . The above lodge is a happy mixture of military and civil brethren , being originally founded for the purposes of the Ordnance soldiers , chiefly Army Service Corps , and the storeholders and principal employes of the Ordnance departments of H . M . ' s ^ Government . Lately civilians have been admitted at full rates , and the consequence is a really strong , sound , and progressive lodge . The installation of the W . M . and investiture of officers took place on Friday , the nth instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant ,
Plumstead , and so well was the work cariied out , and the arrangements for the happiness and comfort of the brethren perfected , that it was simply a pleasant and gratifying function from first to last . Bro . J . Wheatley , W . M ., opened the lodge , and as soon as the preliminary work had been rendered , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Bilton , P . M ., who , as Installing Officer , at once proceeded with his onerous and important duty , and installed Bro . R . Rawlinson , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . I . Wheatlev . I . P . M .: W . Steer , S . W . ; E . Reynolds , J . W . ;
Capt . Penstone , Treas .,- J . Truscott , Sec . ; W . Kenny , Asst . Sfc . ; R . Price , S . D . ; B . Hubbard , J . D . ; H . F . Furlong , I . G . ; E . Woods , D . C . ; and J . Rose , R . Worthington , G . Hanson , and W . T . Tyler , Stewards . The investiture was admirably done by the W . M ., and then Bro . Bilton concluded his portion of the work by giving the usual addresses in an eloquent and effective manner . The LP . M . was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel and also with his collar and appendage , for which he returned his hearty thanks . Bro . Bilton was awarded a hearty vote of thanks for his excellent services as Installing Officer , and then the Iod * Ee was closed .
The banquet was served in the fine assembly room of the establishment , and was a very nice one . The platform was prettily decorated with shrubs and flowers , and a portion of the Royal Artillery band , under Band Sergt . Parsons , performed selections during the dinner . Amongst the other brethren present were : Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent , G . Dyer , P . M ., C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M . and Sec , 1472 , P . M . and Sec . 2184 , and P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; G . Head , J . Radford , H . May , A . Pownal , R . Worthington , J . Boner , A . Gounes , T . Haise , W . Lambert , R . Ryder , J . Rose , A . Dowd , T . Taylor , G . Cooper , W . Bradger , las . Judge , T . Brown , W . Lucus , R .
Almond , W . Hilches , E . Crooks , E . Som ; rs , J . Sammons , W . Broadley , G . Alexander , J . Dyer , H . West , J . Ior . es , A . Huntley , W . Gosden , and W . Kenny , all of thelodge ; H . Jacobs , W . M ., H . S . Syer , P . M . and Treas . and W . M . 829 , F . G . Dickson , J . Quick , S . W ., and G . Davies , P . M ., of 13 ; W . Chambers , S . W ., G . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; W . Honey and H . Pamment , P . M ., of 700 ; E . M . Taylor , W . M ., 913 ; T . Holiver , 913 ; E . Sinnett , P . M . and Sec , and P . P . G . S . B . Kent , A . Simmons , W . M ., and J . Howe , S . W ., of 1536 ; D . Ross , W . M ., and S . Chaplin , S . W ., of 1472 ; A , Gardener , - ) W . M ., 2707 ; J . D . Brooks . S . W ., 1973 ; and others .
In giving the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of the Order , " Bro . Ronaldson spoke sympathetically ofthe dastardly attack made upon his Royal Highness in Brussels , and said it had evoked not only through England , but throughout the world such a feeling of 1 espe ct , loyalty , and admiration , -for our Grand Master , that must have been gratifying and consolatory to his august mother , his wife , and his family . He asked them to drink the toast as Masons and Englishmen , and " God save the Prince of Wales . "
Bro . Wheatley , in proposing , ( he toast of " The W . M ., " congratulated Bro . Ronaldson at having achieved the distinction of Master of such a lodge , and the lodge upon such a Master . Bro . Ronaldson was quite prepared to carry out the duties of his important trust . He had been an excellent officer in the minor offices he had filled , and they were qu te prepared to find that his year of office would be an honour to himself , and a benefit to the lodge . Bro . Ronaldson , in reply , said they had given him a difficult task to attempt to do justice to the kind words of Bro . Wheatley , and their generous acceptance of the toast
of his health- He should endeavour to d 0 his duty to their satisfacti on . and in accordance with the landmarks , and ancient ceremonies of the Order . He should not introduce any innovations in the ritual , nor allow any . The old ritual had stood for many years , and was good enough for him to stand by . For himielf he thanked them most cordiilly for their great kindness to him ever since he wis a member , but above all he thanked them for placing him in the proud posit ! in he occuoied th it day , and they might depend upon his doing all in his power to prove himself worthy of their confidence , and
to maintain the honour and progress of the lodge . Bro . Bilton , in response to a hearty eulogium pronounced upon him by the W . M . in proposing his health as Installing Officer , said it had been a very pleasing duty for him to instal Bro . Ronaldson . He hid the honour of initiating their W . M , into Masonry , and he said then that time would show that in the person of Bro . Ronaldson thty had a brother that would mike his mirk amongst them . The only thing no * wanted was to make their W . M . ' s year a happy and prosperous one by cordially
supporting hira in'the chair , by constant attendance when practicable , and by introducing good and true men into Masonry under his auspices . So far as his ( Bro . Bi'ton ' s ) office as Installing Master was concerned , he might remind them that it was a difficult : task to fi I to the satisfaction of every one . It was an office that might fall to a brother once or twice during his Masonic career . He had had the honour of installing three or four Masters , which was a record for him at least . Now , if he had performed the ceremony to their satisfaction he was very glad of it , and he thanked them kindly for their
appreciation of his services and reception of the toast . Bro . Capt . George Spinks , P . M ., the doyen of the lodge , in responding for " The Past Masters , " in the course of an eloquent speech , more particularly dwelt upon the splendid work lately done in the district in the cause of the Charities , and more especially for the B > ys and Girls . At the Provincial Charity meeting of the Province of Kent he had spoken for the case of both the children of the late Bro . Curtis , and the Committee had kindly given some 3000 votes in the case of the boy Benjamin , and 500 for the girl
Dorothy , both of whom , he was glad to say , were successful on three applications . Then *>& ain , the had been able to succeed in the case of a boy of the late Bra . Shipmin , of the Ubique Ludge . It showed them that although the Past Masters hid nothing to say lor lhen . ; elv < s , they were able to help in doing good to those who required and deserved it-. It was not the storm that brought out the green leaves ; it wa * the constant dripping on the stone that wore it away , and so it was by the silent and quiet working of the Part Masters that the permanent success and progress of a lodge was achieved and Perpetuated .
Bros . Dyer , Bilton , Wheatley , and Jolly also responded . Bros . J acobs , Syer , Taylor , Ross , and others responded for " The Visitors , " and after " The Officers , " "The Treasurer , " and the Tyler ' s toasts , the proceedings , which were most pleasant and enjoyable , came to an end . The musical portion ot the evening was contributed to by Miss Ethel Ashdown , a wonderful player on the violin ; Miss Jean Hunter , who sang splendidly , her articulation being perfect ; Messrs . W . Bamforth , S . Gregory , Phil Payne , Bro . Parsons , who is the king of euphonium players , and the Vernham Male Quartette , who sang several glees and part songs admirably .
Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 . , The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the nth instant . There was a large attendance of members and visitors present to see the raising of Bro . Charles Neufeld ( the 12 years' prisoner of the Khalifa ) . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . C . K . Smith . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken for
r > ro . h . Thomas , P . M . 2350 , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . W . E . Davies , J . W ., gave the E . A . charge to Bros . Neufeld and Taylor . ° [ ° * W . R . West was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . R . J . Brew , P . M . Bro . Charles Neufeld was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . A . C . *• Smith , who also gave the traditional history and lyorking tools in a most impressive
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After " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Were given and responded to . Bro . W , B . Akerman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , in proposing "The Health of the newly-raised Bro . Charles Neufeld , " spoke of the very high esteem in which he was held by all the brethren of the Manchester Lodge , and , as a small token of that same esteem , it was his verv oleasiner dutv to present to him his M . M . ' s apron and case , and
trusted that he would live a very long time to wear it . The apron was mounted with beautiful silver tassels and the box was of calf skin and bore the following inscription : " Presented by the brethren of the Manchester Lodge , No .-2554 , as a mark of their esteem . May nth , 1900 . " Bro . Neufeld in a long and interesting speech responded to the toast and said he thanked the brethren from his heart for the very nice present they had made him , and he felt proud that he had earned their esteem , and prouder still that they had done him
the honour of making him a brother in their lodge . He assured them he would always think of this night with the greatest amount of pleasure . The following brethren were present : Bros . A . C . K . Smith , W . M . ; W . A . Boyer , P . D . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; A . B . Smith , S . W . ; W . E . Davies , J . W . ; J . A . Thompson , Treas . ; F . J . Large , Sec . ; F . J . Burt , S . D . ; J . Jordan , I . G . ; W . B . Akerman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Char . Rep ., D . C ; W . H . Crawford , Stwd . ; W . Charlton , LP .. P . M . ; R . J . BrewP . M . ; F . Thomas , Walter Gibbons , H . Taylor Nicholson ,
, W . Rowland West , Hiram Taylor , Arthur J . Hoyland , Max Karge , Charles Neufeld , and P . Cryer . Visitors : Bros . C . D . Cheetham , P . M . 993 , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . F . Farrington , P . M . 1633 , P . G . R . ; Nathan Heywood , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . R . ; G . L . Vaughan , P . M . 1030 , P . P . G . R . ; C . S . Allott , P . M . 1009 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . H . Marsh , P . M . 2229 , P . P . S . G . D . ; Robt . Thomson , P . M . 44 ; S . Gaskill , P . M . 163 ; C . Baumen , P . M .
302 ; W . Brocklehurst , I . P . M . 317 ; C . H . Griffiths , I . P . M . 581 ; S . Staton , P . M . 317 ; F . S . Arnold , P . M . 370 ; Cyril H . Beever , P . M . 1375 and 2363 ; Jas . W . Berra , P . M . 2109 ; A . G . Lunn , Sec . 317 ; J . W . Bedell , 2368 ; F . J . Yates , 317 ; M . Haidey , 317 ; G . J . Critchley , 1161 ; A . T . Browne , 1387 ; G . Gledhill , 1514 ; J . A . Netherwood , 1514 ; Isaac Bell , 1633 ; B . B . Wilson , 2107 ; S . A . Bicker , 2109 ; B . Proctor , 2109 ; and W . J . Sherlock , 2109 .
Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Frascati ' s Restaura nt on the Sth instant , Bro . R . J . Reece , M . D . Brux ., W . M ., being in the chair . Bro . H . E . Thompson , M . B . Lond ., was admitted to the Third Degree . Bro . Walter Gripper , M . B . Cantab , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Clement Godson , M . D . Aberd ., was re-elected Treasurer . The brethren and the guests afterwards dined together .
Old Masonian ' s Lodge , No . 2700 . This interesting and successful lodge usually attracts a goodly number of brethren , and the gathering held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street on the 2 Sth ult . proved no exception . The memberrs present included Bros . R . S . Chandler , W . M . ; C . E , Keyser , P . G . D ., LP . M .,- E . Roehrich , W . M . elect ; R . Harold Williams . Treasurer ; P . O'Doherty , Secretary ; J . Sarjeant , Organist ; R . H . McLeod , J . M . McLeod ,
P . G . S . B .,: Sec R . M . I . B . ; W . Peter Brown , P . G . Std . Br . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . E . E . Harding , P . A . G . D . C . ; H . Paul Monckton , W . M . 1150 ; J . Oppenheim , W . M . 2060 ; H . Mondehas , W . M . 2796 ; D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; A . E . Stearns , P . M . 69 ; H . Wellwood Ker , P . M . 194 ; Frank Swinford , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Yates , P . M . 2395 ; E . Lansberger , P . M . 10 S ; C . B . Jones ( Australia ) , Harrison , 194 ; H . Fox , W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and many others .
After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J . A . M . Barnes , P . D . G . S . of Wks . Argentine Republic , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . C . E . Keyser , P . M ., was presented with a Past Master's jewel which he was unable to attend to receive earlier in the year . Bro . E . Roehtich was then impressively installed as W . M . by Bro . R . S . Chandler , and the following officers were invested : Bros . H . Bowler , S . W . ; R . E . Barnes , J . W . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; R . Harold Williams , Treas . ; P . O'Doherty , Secretary ; J . Sarjeant , Org . ; G . Allison , S . D . ;
R . H . McLeod , J . D . ; R . H . Ward , D . C . ; W . J . Packer , I . G . ; E . A . S . Gough and H . Lewis , Stwds . ; and Goidard , Tyler . Ten guineas we re voted to the R . M . I , Boys and a similar sum to the R . M . L Girls . The W . Master presented the lodge with a handsome banner and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks . A lengthy discussion ensued on a motion to remove the lodge , and the subject was deferred . Lodge was closed , and a banquet was followed by the usual toasts . Bro . E . E . Harding , P . A . G . D . C , briefly replied for "The Grand Officers . "
Bro , R . S . Chandler , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of "The W . M ., " and said all were deligh'ed to see Bro . Roehrich occupying the position . From the first day their W . M . came amongst them as one of the founders , he had shown deep interest in the welfare of the lodge by many generous gifts , and that evening he had presented them with a banner on which would be inscribed the names of the W . Ms . There was another thing which endeared the W . M . to the members and that was his generosity to the three Masonic Institutions , for he was Patron of the Boys' School , and Vice-Patron of
the Girls' School and Benevolent Institution . They hoped the W . M . 's year would be a prosperous one , and it would be the endeavour of all the members to make it a happy and enjoyable one . Bro . E . Roehrich , W . M ., in reply , thanked the LP . M . and brethren . He did not deserve the kind things said of him , but as long as he remained a member he would do his very best to make the lodge prosperous , and he was convinced it would be a great lodge . They began well with Bro C . E , Keyser for the first Master , and were now a successful lodge . During the coming year he ( the _ W . M . ) wou'd keep the standard of the lodge up , and although English was not his native tongue , he would no his best .
The W . M . then gave " The Installing Master , " and said it was extremely difficult to follow such an excellent worker as Bro . Chandler , who deserved every credit for his performance that evening . In presenting Bro . Chandler with a Past Master ' s jewel he knew that that brother , as an Old Masonian , would nevei forget his year of office as W . M . of the lodge . Bro . R . S . Chandler , I . P . M ., expressed his pleasure and pride at having been W . M . of that lodge . As a Past Master it would be his duty and pleasure to assist as far as possible in this lodge , which was so closely allied to the School .
Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . L for Boys , responded for "The R . M . L for Boys and the other Masonic Institutions . " " The Visitors" and other toasts followed . Bro . F . Swinford , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the piano . Madame Llewellyn Parker rendered several songs in a charming manner , and Bros . A . Withers , H . Yates , P . O'Doherty , Sarjeant , and others also assisted .
Grove Park Lodge , No . 2732 . This lodge which was consecrated by Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M ., in February of last year , held its installation meeting on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Hall , Bushey , Herts , when the following brethren were present : Bros . T . J . Mercer , P . M ., W . M . ; Geo . Chapman , S . W . ; I * . J . Perrett , J . W . ; W . C . Tebbit , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; E . Catesby , Treas . ; W . Atkinson , Sec . ; P . Wilson , S . D . ; W . E , Catesby . J . D . ; W . Jaques , l . G . ; T . Carmichael D . C ; J . W . Oldfield , Stwd . ;
S . Ellis , P . M ., Tyler ; A . G . Catesby , Fred Hardwicke , P . Simon , J . C . Richards , G . W . Pridmore , W . R . Hoare , E . C . Gough , G . E . Anderton , F . C . Adams , W . Hobley , and John Chapman . Visitors : Bros . K . Sumner-Knyvett , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; S . Hussey , W . M . 2045 , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx . ; W . G . Smith , W . M . 1728 ; F . S . Priest , P . M . and Sec . 1637 ; S . W . Hunt , D . C . 1549 ; H . Meyer , S . W . 2549 ; F . J . Norton , 2323 ; J . Bartlett , 1637 ; Harry Williams , Org . 3427 ; A . Holmes , J . W . 2556 ; H . P . Hewson , J . W . 2427 ; C . A . Underwood , S . D . 2427 j and J . j . Hiimnhrpv . InRfi .
The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Richards and Anderton , initiated at the last meeting , were then passed to the Degree of F . C . The brethren duly saluted the Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . F . S . Priest , P . M ., acting D . C , having presented Bro . George Chapman , S . W ., and W . M . elect , he was regularly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being impressively rendered by the retiring W . M . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . J , Perrett , S . W . ; W , C Tebbit , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Catesby , Treas . ; Wm , Atkinson ,
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collar of Prov . G . Org . Anything calculated to make this lodge better to increase it numbers—although they wanted quality not quantity—he would endeavour to do during his year . He then proposed " The Installing Master . " Bro . F . Smith , I . P . M ., replied , and Bro . Foskett and others answered for "The Visitors . "
"The Treasurer and Secretary , " and other toasts also received full recognition The Lyric Vocal Quartette supplied an excellent musical entertainment .
Ordnance Lodge , No . 2399 . The above lodge is a happy mixture of military and civil brethren , being originally founded for the purposes of the Ordnance soldiers , chiefly Army Service Corps , and the storeholders and principal employes of the Ordnance departments of H . M . ' s ^ Government . Lately civilians have been admitted at full rates , and the consequence is a really strong , sound , and progressive lodge . The installation of the W . M . and investiture of officers took place on Friday , the nth instant , at Freemasons' Hall , Mount Pleasant ,
Plumstead , and so well was the work cariied out , and the arrangements for the happiness and comfort of the brethren perfected , that it was simply a pleasant and gratifying function from first to last . Bro . J . Wheatley , W . M ., opened the lodge , and as soon as the preliminary work had been rendered , vacated the chair in favour of Bro . John Bilton , P . M ., who , as Installing Officer , at once proceeded with his onerous and important duty , and installed Bro . R . Rawlinson , S . W ., W . M . elect , into the chair of K . S . The W . M . invested his officers as follows : Bros . I . Wheatlev . I . P . M .: W . Steer , S . W . ; E . Reynolds , J . W . ;
Capt . Penstone , Treas .,- J . Truscott , Sec . ; W . Kenny , Asst . Sfc . ; R . Price , S . D . ; B . Hubbard , J . D . ; H . F . Furlong , I . G . ; E . Woods , D . C . ; and J . Rose , R . Worthington , G . Hanson , and W . T . Tyler , Stewards . The investiture was admirably done by the W . M ., and then Bro . Bilton concluded his portion of the work by giving the usual addresses in an eloquent and effective manner . The LP . M . was presented with a handsome and valuable Past Master ' s jewel and also with his collar and appendage , for which he returned his hearty thanks . Bro . Bilton was awarded a hearty vote of thanks for his excellent services as Installing Officer , and then the Iod * Ee was closed .
The banquet was served in the fine assembly room of the establishment , and was a very nice one . The platform was prettily decorated with shrubs and flowers , and a portion of the Royal Artillery band , under Band Sergt . Parsons , performed selections during the dinner . Amongst the other brethren present were : Bros . Capt . G . Spinks , P . M ., P . P . G . S . W . Kent , G . Dyer , P . M ., C . Jolly , P . M . ( Hon . ) , P . M . and Sec , 1472 , P . M . and Sec . 2184 , and P . P . A . G . D . C . Essex ; G . Head , J . Radford , H . May , A . Pownal , R . Worthington , J . Boner , A . Gounes , T . Haise , W . Lambert , R . Ryder , J . Rose , A . Dowd , T . Taylor , G . Cooper , W . Bradger , las . Judge , T . Brown , W . Lucus , R .
Almond , W . Hilches , E . Crooks , E . Som ; rs , J . Sammons , W . Broadley , G . Alexander , J . Dyer , H . West , J . Ior . es , A . Huntley , W . Gosden , and W . Kenny , all of thelodge ; H . Jacobs , W . M ., H . S . Syer , P . M . and Treas . and W . M . 829 , F . G . Dickson , J . Quick , S . W ., and G . Davies , P . M ., of 13 ; W . Chambers , S . W ., G . Nichols , P . M ., P . P . G . Std . Br . Middx . ; W . Honey and H . Pamment , P . M ., of 700 ; E . M . Taylor , W . M ., 913 ; T . Holiver , 913 ; E . Sinnett , P . M . and Sec , and P . P . G . S . B . Kent , A . Simmons , W . M ., and J . Howe , S . W ., of 1536 ; D . Ross , W . M ., and S . Chaplin , S . W ., of 1472 ; A , Gardener , - ) W . M ., 2707 ; J . D . Brooks . S . W ., 1973 ; and others .
In giving the toast of " H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . Grand Master of the Order , " Bro . Ronaldson spoke sympathetically ofthe dastardly attack made upon his Royal Highness in Brussels , and said it had evoked not only through England , but throughout the world such a feeling of 1 espe ct , loyalty , and admiration , -for our Grand Master , that must have been gratifying and consolatory to his august mother , his wife , and his family . He asked them to drink the toast as Masons and Englishmen , and " God save the Prince of Wales . "
Bro . Wheatley , in proposing , ( he toast of " The W . M ., " congratulated Bro . Ronaldson at having achieved the distinction of Master of such a lodge , and the lodge upon such a Master . Bro . Ronaldson was quite prepared to carry out the duties of his important trust . He had been an excellent officer in the minor offices he had filled , and they were qu te prepared to find that his year of office would be an honour to himself , and a benefit to the lodge . Bro . Ronaldson , in reply , said they had given him a difficult task to attempt to do justice to the kind words of Bro . Wheatley , and their generous acceptance of the toast
of his health- He should endeavour to d 0 his duty to their satisfacti on . and in accordance with the landmarks , and ancient ceremonies of the Order . He should not introduce any innovations in the ritual , nor allow any . The old ritual had stood for many years , and was good enough for him to stand by . For himielf he thanked them most cordiilly for their great kindness to him ever since he wis a member , but above all he thanked them for placing him in the proud posit ! in he occuoied th it day , and they might depend upon his doing all in his power to prove himself worthy of their confidence , and
to maintain the honour and progress of the lodge . Bro . Bilton , in response to a hearty eulogium pronounced upon him by the W . M . in proposing his health as Installing Officer , said it had been a very pleasing duty for him to instal Bro . Ronaldson . He hid the honour of initiating their W . M , into Masonry , and he said then that time would show that in the person of Bro . Ronaldson thty had a brother that would mike his mirk amongst them . The only thing no * wanted was to make their W . M . ' s year a happy and prosperous one by cordially
supporting hira in'the chair , by constant attendance when practicable , and by introducing good and true men into Masonry under his auspices . So far as his ( Bro . Bi'ton ' s ) office as Installing Master was concerned , he might remind them that it was a difficult : task to fi I to the satisfaction of every one . It was an office that might fall to a brother once or twice during his Masonic career . He had had the honour of installing three or four Masters , which was a record for him at least . Now , if he had performed the ceremony to their satisfaction he was very glad of it , and he thanked them kindly for their
appreciation of his services and reception of the toast . Bro . Capt . George Spinks , P . M ., the doyen of the lodge , in responding for " The Past Masters , " in the course of an eloquent speech , more particularly dwelt upon the splendid work lately done in the district in the cause of the Charities , and more especially for the B > ys and Girls . At the Provincial Charity meeting of the Province of Kent he had spoken for the case of both the children of the late Bro . Curtis , and the Committee had kindly given some 3000 votes in the case of the boy Benjamin , and 500 for the girl
Dorothy , both of whom , he was glad to say , were successful on three applications . Then *>& ain , the had been able to succeed in the case of a boy of the late Bra . Shipmin , of the Ubique Ludge . It showed them that although the Past Masters hid nothing to say lor lhen . ; elv < s , they were able to help in doing good to those who required and deserved it-. It was not the storm that brought out the green leaves ; it wa * the constant dripping on the stone that wore it away , and so it was by the silent and quiet working of the Part Masters that the permanent success and progress of a lodge was achieved and Perpetuated .
Bros . Dyer , Bilton , Wheatley , and Jolly also responded . Bros . J acobs , Syer , Taylor , Ross , and others responded for " The Visitors , " and after " The Officers , " "The Treasurer , " and the Tyler ' s toasts , the proceedings , which were most pleasant and enjoyable , came to an end . The musical portion ot the evening was contributed to by Miss Ethel Ashdown , a wonderful player on the violin ; Miss Jean Hunter , who sang splendidly , her articulation being perfect ; Messrs . W . Bamforth , S . Gregory , Phil Payne , Bro . Parsons , who is the king of euphonium players , and the Vernham Male Quartette , who sang several glees and part songs admirably .
Manchester Lodge , No . 2554 . , The regular meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , the nth instant . There was a large attendance of members and visitors present to see the raising of Bro . Charles Neufeld ( the 12 years' prisoner of the Khalifa ) . The lodge was opened by the W . M ., Bro . A . C . K . Smith . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , the ballot was then taken for
r > ro . h . Thomas , P . M . 2350 , as a joining member , which proved unanimous in his favour . Bro . W . E . Davies , J . W ., gave the E . A . charge to Bros . Neufeld and Taylor . ° [ ° * W . R . West was passed to the Second Degree by Bro . R . J . Brew , P . M . Bro . Charles Neufeld was raised to the Sublime Degree of a M . M . by the W . M ., Bro . A . C . *• Smith , who also gave the traditional history and lyorking tools in a most impressive
Craft Masonry.
After " Hearty good wishes" from the visiting brethren , the lodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the social board , where the usual loyal and Masonic toasts Were given and responded to . Bro . W , B . Akerman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , in proposing "The Health of the newly-raised Bro . Charles Neufeld , " spoke of the very high esteem in which he was held by all the brethren of the Manchester Lodge , and , as a small token of that same esteem , it was his verv oleasiner dutv to present to him his M . M . ' s apron and case , and
trusted that he would live a very long time to wear it . The apron was mounted with beautiful silver tassels and the box was of calf skin and bore the following inscription : " Presented by the brethren of the Manchester Lodge , No .-2554 , as a mark of their esteem . May nth , 1900 . " Bro . Neufeld in a long and interesting speech responded to the toast and said he thanked the brethren from his heart for the very nice present they had made him , and he felt proud that he had earned their esteem , and prouder still that they had done him
the honour of making him a brother in their lodge . He assured them he would always think of this night with the greatest amount of pleasure . The following brethren were present : Bros . A . C . K . Smith , W . M . ; W . A . Boyer , P . D . G . Reg ., I . P . M . ; A . B . Smith , S . W . ; W . E . Davies , J . W . ; J . A . Thompson , Treas . ; F . J . Large , Sec . ; F . J . Burt , S . D . ; J . Jordan , I . G . ; W . B . Akerman , P . M ., P . P . A . G . D . C , Char . Rep ., D . C ; W . H . Crawford , Stwd . ; W . Charlton , LP .. P . M . ; R . J . BrewP . M . ; F . Thomas , Walter Gibbons , H . Taylor Nicholson ,
, W . Rowland West , Hiram Taylor , Arthur J . Hoyland , Max Karge , Charles Neufeld , and P . Cryer . Visitors : Bros . C . D . Cheetham , P . M . 993 , P . P . J . G . W . ; W . F . Farrington , P . M . 1633 , P . G . R . ; Nathan Heywood , P . M . 44 , P . P . G . R . ; G . L . Vaughan , P . M . 1030 , P . P . G . R . ; C . S . Allott , P . M . 1009 , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . H . Marsh , P . M . 2229 , P . P . S . G . D . ; Robt . Thomson , P . M . 44 ; S . Gaskill , P . M . 163 ; C . Baumen , P . M .
302 ; W . Brocklehurst , I . P . M . 317 ; C . H . Griffiths , I . P . M . 581 ; S . Staton , P . M . 317 ; F . S . Arnold , P . M . 370 ; Cyril H . Beever , P . M . 1375 and 2363 ; Jas . W . Berra , P . M . 2109 ; A . G . Lunn , Sec . 317 ; J . W . Bedell , 2368 ; F . J . Yates , 317 ; M . Haidey , 317 ; G . J . Critchley , 1161 ; A . T . Browne , 1387 ; G . Gledhill , 1514 ; J . A . Netherwood , 1514 ; Isaac Bell , 1633 ; B . B . Wilson , 2107 ; S . A . Bicker , 2109 ; B . Proctor , 2109 ; and W . J . Sherlock , 2109 .
Rahere Lodge , No . 2546 . An ordinary meeting of this lodge was held at Frascati ' s Restaura nt on the Sth instant , Bro . R . J . Reece , M . D . Brux ., W . M ., being in the chair . Bro . H . E . Thompson , M . B . Lond ., was admitted to the Third Degree . Bro . Walter Gripper , M . B . Cantab , was elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Bro . Clement Godson , M . D . Aberd ., was re-elected Treasurer . The brethren and the guests afterwards dined together .
Old Masonian ' s Lodge , No . 2700 . This interesting and successful lodge usually attracts a goodly number of brethren , and the gathering held at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet-street on the 2 Sth ult . proved no exception . The memberrs present included Bros . R . S . Chandler , W . M . ; C . E , Keyser , P . G . D ., LP . M .,- E . Roehrich , W . M . elect ; R . Harold Williams . Treasurer ; P . O'Doherty , Secretary ; J . Sarjeant , Organist ; R . H . McLeod , J . M . McLeod ,
P . G . S . B .,: Sec R . M . I . B . ; W . Peter Brown , P . G . Std . Br . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . E . E . Harding , P . A . G . D . C . ; H . Paul Monckton , W . M . 1150 ; J . Oppenheim , W . M . 2060 ; H . Mondehas , W . M . 2796 ; D . Harlow , P . M . 65 ; A . E . Stearns , P . M . 69 ; H . Wellwood Ker , P . M . 194 ; Frank Swinford , P . P . G . Org . ; H . Yates , P . M . 2395 ; E . Lansberger , P . M . 10 S ; C . B . Jones ( Australia ) , Harrison , 194 ; H . Fox , W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and many others .
After the confirmation of the minutes , Bro . J . A . M . Barnes , P . D . G . S . of Wks . Argentine Republic , was unanimously elected a joining member . Bro . C . E . Keyser , P . M ., was presented with a Past Master's jewel which he was unable to attend to receive earlier in the year . Bro . E . Roehtich was then impressively installed as W . M . by Bro . R . S . Chandler , and the following officers were invested : Bros . H . Bowler , S . W . ; R . E . Barnes , J . W . ; Rev . C . J . Martyn , P . G . Chap ., Chap . ; R . Harold Williams , Treas . ; P . O'Doherty , Secretary ; J . Sarjeant , Org . ; G . Allison , S . D . ;
R . H . McLeod , J . D . ; R . H . Ward , D . C . ; W . J . Packer , I . G . ; E . A . S . Gough and H . Lewis , Stwds . ; and Goidard , Tyler . Ten guineas we re voted to the R . M . I , Boys and a similar sum to the R . M . L Girls . The W . Master presented the lodge with a handsome banner and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks . A lengthy discussion ensued on a motion to remove the lodge , and the subject was deferred . Lodge was closed , and a banquet was followed by the usual toasts . Bro . E . E . Harding , P . A . G . D . C , briefly replied for "The Grand Officers . "
Bro , R . S . Chandler , I . P . M ., submitted the toast of "The W . M ., " and said all were deligh'ed to see Bro . Roehrich occupying the position . From the first day their W . M . came amongst them as one of the founders , he had shown deep interest in the welfare of the lodge by many generous gifts , and that evening he had presented them with a banner on which would be inscribed the names of the W . Ms . There was another thing which endeared the W . M . to the members and that was his generosity to the three Masonic Institutions , for he was Patron of the Boys' School , and Vice-Patron of
the Girls' School and Benevolent Institution . They hoped the W . M . 's year would be a prosperous one , and it would be the endeavour of all the members to make it a happy and enjoyable one . Bro . E . Roehrich , W . M ., in reply , thanked the LP . M . and brethren . He did not deserve the kind things said of him , but as long as he remained a member he would do his very best to make the lodge prosperous , and he was convinced it would be a great lodge . They began well with Bro C . E , Keyser for the first Master , and were now a successful lodge . During the coming year he ( the _ W . M . ) wou'd keep the standard of the lodge up , and although English was not his native tongue , he would no his best .
The W . M . then gave " The Installing Master , " and said it was extremely difficult to follow such an excellent worker as Bro . Chandler , who deserved every credit for his performance that evening . In presenting Bro . Chandler with a Past Master ' s jewel he knew that that brother , as an Old Masonian , would nevei forget his year of office as W . M . of the lodge . Bro . R . S . Chandler , I . P . M ., expressed his pleasure and pride at having been W . M . of that lodge . As a Past Master it would be his duty and pleasure to assist as far as possible in this lodge , which was so closely allied to the School .
Bro . J . M . McLeod , Sec . R . M . L for Boys , responded for "The R . M . L for Boys and the other Masonic Institutions . " " The Visitors" and other toasts followed . Bro . F . Swinford , P . P . G . Org ., presided at the piano . Madame Llewellyn Parker rendered several songs in a charming manner , and Bros . A . Withers , H . Yates , P . O'Doherty , Sarjeant , and others also assisted .
Grove Park Lodge , No . 2732 . This lodge which was consecrated by Bro . T . F . Halsey , M . P ., Prov . G . M ., in February of last year , held its installation meeting on Thursday , the ioth inst ., at the Hall , Bushey , Herts , when the following brethren were present : Bros . T . J . Mercer , P . M ., W . M . ; Geo . Chapman , S . W . ; I * . J . Perrett , J . W . ; W . C . Tebbit , P . M ., as I . P . M . ; E . Catesby , Treas . ; W . Atkinson , Sec . ; P . Wilson , S . D . ; W . E , Catesby . J . D . ; W . Jaques , l . G . ; T . Carmichael D . C ; J . W . Oldfield , Stwd . ;
S . Ellis , P . M ., Tyler ; A . G . Catesby , Fred Hardwicke , P . Simon , J . C . Richards , G . W . Pridmore , W . R . Hoare , E . C . Gough , G . E . Anderton , F . C . Adams , W . Hobley , and John Chapman . Visitors : Bros . K . Sumner-Knyvett , P . G . D ., Dep . Prov . G . M . ; S . Hussey , W . M . 2045 , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx . ; W . G . Smith , W . M . 1728 ; F . S . Priest , P . M . and Sec . 1637 ; S . W . Hunt , D . C . 1549 ; H . Meyer , S . W . 2549 ; F . J . Norton , 2323 ; J . Bartlett , 1637 ; Harry Williams , Org . 3427 ; A . Holmes , J . W . 2556 ; H . P . Hewson , J . W . 2427 ; C . A . Underwood , S . D . 2427 j and J . j . Hiimnhrpv . InRfi .
The lodge having been opened , the minutes were read and confirmed . Bros . Richards and Anderton , initiated at the last meeting , were then passed to the Degree of F . C . The brethren duly saluted the Deputy Prov . G . Master . Bro . F . S . Priest , P . M ., acting D . C , having presented Bro . George Chapman , S . W ., and W . M . elect , he was regularly installed as W . M ., the ceremony being impressively rendered by the retiring W . M . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . J , Perrett , S . W . ; W , C Tebbit , P . M ., J . W . ; E . Catesby , Treas . ; Wm , Atkinson ,