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lodge , notwithstanding they stood in rebellion ; they kept everything , particularly this Bible , and it was extant still ; and they sent it to the old 46 th regiment that night , and under a guard so that it should be kept safe . It was still held bv that regiment . This incident showed that Freemasonry had a hold when itcame to influence rebels . Such a feeling ought to be more extended throughout the whole world . It was not such a very

good world , but it was good enough for him ; he did not want to leave it ; he did not know a better ; and he believed it was the duty of all Masons to do their duty in it ; observe loyalty to the Master in the chair , to their Grand Master upon the throne , and charity to all men . Those were Masonic principles , and long might they be transmitted through this lodge and all lodges .

Bro . R . J . Smerdon , I . P . M ., proposed " The W . M ., " who had filled the chair in another lodge , who was a good fellow , and those who knew him best respected him most . All the brethren knew how Bro . Nash did his work in the minor offices ; and from what they had seen of him that evening they could form a very good idea of what his workwould be in the future . Bro . 1 . Nash , VV . M ., responding , said he felt very proud to be in the position of Alas ' er of " the Derby Allcroft Lodge . He would endeavo'ir during his year of office to do whatever he could to further the cause not only of Freemasonry , but also of that lodge , so that when he left the chair he might leave it with the best wishes of all the members of the Iodge .

In proposing the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " Bro . Nash , W . M ., said that that year he was going to be Steward for the Aged Institution . Bro . James Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I ., responded , and , after referring to the Boys' and Girls' Schools , said that the Benevolent Institution had 475 annuitants on its books—the men with £ 40 a year and the widows with £ 32 a year each . If a married male annuitant died his widow had half his annuity for five years , or until she could get elected within that time . The Institution had another good Samaritan clause—the

Committee could place an old man or old woman on the funds without the trouble of an election if she or he had been twice unsuccessful and had passed 80 years of age . The present year had been a crucial one for the Girls' School and the Benevolent Institution , because the brethren rightly supported the Boys' School Centenary , in honour of the Prince of Wales , to the extent of £ 141 , 000 . Consequently the girls and the aged had

had to stand by ; the girls got £ 9000 ; £ 1 6 , 000 was wanted yearly to pay the annuities , and after the first two quarters of the year had been met the Benevolent Institution had to draw £ scoo . He hoped that next February under Lord Llangattock it would return to its old state of prosperity and take on some additional annuitants ; and he was glad the Worshipful Master of the Derby Allcroft Lodge was going to be a Steward at that Festival .

Bro . J . Nash , W . M ., proposed " The I . P . M ., " and presented him with a handsome Past Master's jewel . Bro . Smerdon , I . P . M ., thanked the brethren . The other toasts were honoured before the meeting was brought to a close with the Tyler ' s toast .

Tivoli Lodge , No . 2150 . This successful lodge held its installation meeting at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , on the ist inst ., when there was a large attendance of brethren , including 55 visitors . Bro . Felix Schmitz , P . M . 907 , W . AL , was supported by Bros . Wm . Godson , S . W . : W . J . Stratton , P . M . ; VV . R . Carpenter , J . W . ; W . T . Farthing , P . AL ; J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , P . M ., Sec . ; J . [ . Thomas , P . G . S . B . ; W . J . Mason , V . Pres . Bd . G . P . ; A . Craddock ; H . E . Weston ; L . Mantell , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros .

J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C . ; J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . B . I . ; J . Page , P . M . 733 ; F . Farrow , P . M . 1196 ; G . Rossiter , W . M . 907 ; E . VV . Browning , W . M . 245 ; , ; J . G . Vigo , LP . M . 1671 ; E . Monson , P . P . G . S . Wks . Aliddx . ; J . Weston , P . M . 1 G 02 ; Geo . Davis , P . M . 1642 ; H . Enson , P . M . 907 ; A . Badeker , P . M . 907 : F . L . Chandler , P . AL 1656 ; H . Tatton Sykes , P . M . 172 ; W . Flack , W . AI . 1656 ; A . IL Oldrey , P . M . 2361 ; A . Ritchie , W . AI . 173 ; R . D . Cummings , P . AL 2158 ; H . T . Brickwell , P . M . 245-i : J . Willing , jun ., P . M . 177 ; R . J . Godson , D . C . 2452 ; G . Godson , 132 S ;

B . Haylor , S . D . 2362 ; W . Imbrey , 2372 ; J . Sims , P . P . G . S . Wks ., Bucks ; H . Grunsdall , VV . M . 2549 ; J . Miller , P . M . 173 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others . Lodge was opened , the minutes confirmed , and Bro . Wm . Conrad passed to the Second Degree . Bro . Wm . Godson was next presented as W . M . elect , and was installed into the chair by Bro . Felix Schmitz in an impressive and able manner , worthy of all praise . The officers invested were : Bros . A . Craddock , S . W . ; E . P . Aloore ,

I . W . ; I . Turk Lacey . P . M ., Treas . ; J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , Sec . ; H . E . Weston , S . D . ; Ii . W . Hart , J . D . ; W . T . Farthing , P . M ., D . C . ; A . Morrell , I . G . ; E . C Weston and J . T . Calton , Stwds . ; and H . Thomas , Tyler . The Audit report , which was adcpted , showed a very substantial balance ; and on the proposition of the ' , Secretary , Bro . Stephens , a sum of 20 guineas was voted to the Royal Alasonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the W . Al . ' s list . Other business was transacted , and lodge was closed . ...

A * recherche banquet was followed by the usual toasts and an excellent programme of music by Aliss Edith Sexton , Aliss Florence Venning , and Bros . H . Emlyn , Barry Lindon , and Arthur W . Briggs . the latter presiding at the pianoforte . Bro . W . T . Farthing , P . AL , at the request of the VV . AI ., proposed the toast of "The Grand Officers , " and alluded to the presence of Bro . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , whose father was Secretary of his ( Bro . Farthing's ) lodge when he was initiated . The other G . Officers present were Bros . Stephens , Terry , and Thomas .

Bro . J . A . Farnfield , P . A . G . D . C , said the brethren would be glad to learn that the Grand Secretary had received a telegram from the Provincial Grand Secretary of West Lancashire informing him that the Pro G . M . was rapidly recovering . As far as the Grand Officers > vere concerned , the members of this lndge had a good sample of the bulk in Bros . Stephens and J . J . Thomas . Without trespassing on the toast reserved for Bro . Terry , he would , as Treasurer of the Benevolent Institution , sincerely thank the Iodge for its handsome donation of 20 guineas .

Bro . F . Schmitz , I . P . M ., then said that for the first time in this lodge he had been entrusted with the gavel for the purpose of proposing "The Health of the AIaster . " From sc me part of the installation service most of the brethren were perforce absent , but he would to a certain extent enlighten them as to what took place . He told the W . M . he felt convinced he would fulfil his duties to the gratification ot the bret hren who had placed him in that position . Those words he would repeat , tor he was certain they would find an echo in their hearts . They had known the W . M . since his Alasonic and at his initiation the older Alasons

birth , for Bro . Godson was a child of this Iodge , congratulated themselves on the arrival of so promising a youngster . The W . AL had well fulfilled that early promise , having in all the offices shown himself to be imbued with the true spirit of Alasonry . As regards the W . M . ' s personal qualifications , he ( the I . P . AL ) was a poor hand at flattery , but he would say that to know Bro . Godson , was to respect him , and to have his friendship was an honour , for he was one of the right sort in the best sense of the word . Bro . Wm . Godson , W . AL , returned thanks , and said that that diy was a red-letter

day in his life , being one he had looked forward to since his initiation seven years ago . Some of his most pleasant evenings had been spent amongst the brethren , and he was looking forward to spend many more , lt was with diffidence he had accepted the ollice because of the array of Past Masters who had preceded him in the chair , and done such noble seivice in the Craft . He was , however , proud ot his position , and delighted to be W . M . of the Tivoli Lodge , where brotherly love and harmony existed amongst all . No effort would be spared on his part to make his year equal to the past . It was not his ambition to excel ; he only wished to justify their conlidence ; and he heartily thanked them for placing him in that position .

, „_ ,,, . ~ Bro . J . Stephen ? , P . D . G . D . C , proposed " The Masonic Charities , " and said that Vro . Teny , who had already attended another meeting , was anxious to get away to vii . it a third . Having referred to the Girls' and Boys' Schools , Bro . Stephens said there were nearly 500 annuitants on the list of the Benevolent Institution , all of whom had seen moie than Co summers . In the past the Tivoli Lodge had done its duty for the the Charities , and he was glad to hive taken the initiative that evening in proposing to vote a sum of money , as that year was the Jubilee year of the Widows' Fund .

Uro . J . Terry , P . G . S . B ., Sec R . M . B . I ., thanked the lodge for its donation , and thanked the VV . M . for being kind enough to take the office of Stevard . He hoped the W . M . would take up a list worthy of the lodge . The present year had been a blank for the Benevolent Institution , and fjr the lirst time they had been compelled to draw from their capital account . He hoped and trusted that in December they would not

again have to entrench on the money put by , but it rested with the brethren to say whether this would occur . After the grand result of the Boys' School Centenary he hoped they would go on in the old way and have enough brought in each year to enable them to pay their way . In giving " The I . P . M ., " the W . M . referred to the brilliant work of Bro . Schmitz , and

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said that that work had never been excelled by a foreign born subject of the Queen . The visitors had had a good idea from his rendering of the installation ceremony , tn-e m emory of which would linger with them for many years to come . He had great pleasure in presenting to Bro . Schmitz a Past Master's jewel , which carried with it the affection and esteem of every member of the lodge . He trusted the I . P . M . would be spared to wear it for many years to come .

Bro . Felix Schmitz , I . P . M ., thanked them from the bottom of his heart . He could tell them honestly and frankly that he was sorry his year had come to an end , because it had been made happy by their unvarying kindness and generous assistance . He should carry with him in the future a remembrance of that year as one of the happiest of his Masonic life . He could not miss this opportunity of expressing his personal thanks to thejofficers to whom he was indebted for any amount of success in the ceremonies . He especially was indebted to the Treasarer and Secretary for their support and assistance , the former having increased the balance by £ 40 , while the latter always did everything in the right way an d at the right time .

" The Visitors " was next honoured , and in response Bros . Rossiter , VV . M . 907 ; Ball , VV . M . ; and Browning , W . M ., returned thanks . Other toasts were given before the Tyler ' s toast warned the brethren that the time had passed all too quickly , and that another successful gathering had been added to the lengthy list already rerorded by the Tivoli Lodge .

Sancta Maria Lodge , No . 2682 . This lodge which was consecrated a year ago with the distinguished honour of H . R . H . the M . W . G . M . as the \ V . M ., held its first installation meeting at Mark Masons' Hall , Great Q aeon-street , on Monday , the 14 th instant . The Deputy Master , Bro . Edmund Owen , " was succeeded in the chair by Bro . the Hon . R . Bootle Wilbraham , and with a son of the Pro Grand Master to rule the lodge it is safe to predict another successful year .

The members present included Bros . Edmund Owen , Deputy Master ; R . B . Wilbraham , S . W . ; J . E . Lane , J . W . ; Malcolm Morris , P . G . D ., Treas . ; A . P . Luff , S D . ; H . Pearce , f . D . ; E . A . Priddle , D . C . ; S . Spicer , Org . ; M . Mitchell-Bird , C . D . Leyden , and W . J . Gow , Stewards ; H . R . Rose , P . G . O . ; Dr . Stewart Brown , P . G . D . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . W . M . Graham , I . G . 21 S 3 ; E . J . D . Wigginton , 1 S 20 ; E . H . Cartwright , P . M . 69 , W . M . 26 73 ; R . Deane Sweeting , P . AI . 10 ; R . Percy F . Simpson , P . M . S 59 ; Dundas Grant , P . M . 140 ; E . P . Turner , 2095 ; W . W . Lee , P . M . ; and others .

Lodge having been opened , it was unanimously resolved that the best thanks of the members be tendered to the M . W . G . M . for the great honour conferred upon the lodge by his acceptance of the office of W . M . A resolution was also passed expressing sympathy with the Pro Grand AIaster in his severe illness , and best wishes for a speedy recovery . A Past Alaster ' s jewelwas voted to the Deputy Master , Bro . E . Owen . Messrs . Ealand , F . H . Dayns , M . R . C . S . ; V . W . Low , F . R . C . S ., M . D ., B . S . ; and L . J . Paton , B . A ., were next initiated into Freemasonry , the ceremony concluding with

an effective rendering of the ancient charge by the Deputy AIaster . Bro . Dr . Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., then installed Bro . the Hon . R . Bootle Wilbraham as W . AI ., and the following officers were invested : Bros . J . E . Lane , S . W . ; A . P . Luff , J . W . ; Rev . J . Cronin , Chap . ; Malcolm Alorris , P . G . D ., Treas . ; Al . Handheld Jones , P . G . S ., Sec . ; H . Pearce , S . D . ; P . P . Whitcombe , J . D . ; E . A . Priddle , I . G . ; Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., D . C . ; S . Spicer , Org . ; J . P . Field , C . D . Leyden , and W . J . Gow , Stwds . The usual addresses were ably rendered by Bro . C . D . Leyden , P . M ., and the lodge was closed .

A banquet was afterwards held at Freemasons' Tavern , at which the W . M . presided , and the usual toasts followed . "The Queen and the Craft" and "H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , M . W . G . M ., the first W . M . of the lodge " were first heartily honoured . The W . M . next proposed " The Grand Officers , " and said that those who were

present at the consecration knew how deeply they were indebted to the Grand Officers for their great assistance and kindness . There were two Grand Officers present that evening—Bro . Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., one of the most energetic and prominent of the founders , and Bro . Rose , P . G . O ., who so ably looked after the musical arrangements on the occasion of the consecration .

Bro . H . Rose , P . G . O ., expressed his diffidence in replying before his senior , Bro . Stewart Brown , to whom they were grateful for his energetic work in founding the lodge . The Craft felt most deeply the sad news of the ill-health of the Pro G . M ., w ' vo consecrated the lodge in such a truly Masonic manner . To hear that ceremony performed by the Pro G . M . was a lesson to every Master or Past Alister . He would ask the VV . M . to convey to the Pro G . M . their sympathy and best wishes . Bro . Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., said he little thought he should again propose

" The Health of the W . AI . " of this lodge , but professional engagements had taken the I . P . AI . away . It was a particular pleasure to propose this toast , and he would enli g hten those who did not know why . A while ago the W . M . took a holiday , having been recommended change of scene , and went to North Canadi , where he met with a severe accident whilst riding untrained horses . Fortunately , however , they saw him again in the lodge , and very little worse forthe arduous times he had gone through . It was a delightful pleasure to all the members to be able to drink the health of a son

of the distinguished brother who consecrated the lodge , the Pro . Grand Master , as the second AIaster . They had already in the lodge expressed their sympathy with him and his family , and they would like to see the Earl of Lathom present at the right hand of his son . The W . AL had expressed his intention of working every ceremony during the year , and he would have the able assistance of Bro . Owen , I . P . M . The W . AL said that after the kind speech of the acting I . P . M . he was at a loss for

words in which to express his thanks . It would give him very sincere pleasure to tell his father of the kind words spoken of him that evening ; he was perfectly certain the Pro G . Master would be intensely gratified by the sympathy shown in the lodge and also in that room . With regard to the other parts of the acting 1 . P . Al . ' s speech , he could only say it was very difficult for a young and inexperienced Mason to follow such an able AIaster as Bro . Owen . He intended to do his best and would only again thank them for their kindness .

Bro . J . E . Lane , P . M ., S . W ., proposed the health of "The Initiates , " all of whom are past or present students of St . Alary ' s Hospital , from which this lodge emanates . The toast having been duly responded to , " The Visitors " was cordially given . Bros . Percy Simpson , P . P . G . D . Cambs ., and Cartwright , W . M . 2693 , acknowledged the thanks of the visiting brethren . The W . AL , in giving "The Installing AIaster , " alluded to the excellent and energetic work of Bro . Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., in Freemasonry generally , and especially in that lodge . They knew it was due to his enterprise and forethought that the lodge was started , and was doing so well .

Bro . Stewart Brown , P . G . D ., said that Bros . Line and Leyden , two of the founders were initiated in the Royal Hampton Court Lodge , and from that small beginnin ? tht Sancta Maria Lodge was started . They did not hurry , but looked up all St . Miry ' s men who were Masons , and , as far as he knev , there were only four su ; h raj-i w . i > dil not sign the petition . He took that opportunity of thanking Bro . Leyde . i for taking part of the installation ceremony , and also thanked Bro . Lane , S . VV ., for the active part taken in the foundation of the lodge . "The Officers " was honoured , and the lodge was closed .

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Hengist Chapter , No . 195 . A meeting was held on Wednesday , the gth instant , at the Alasonic Hall , Bournemouth , when there were present Comps . j . j . Brazier , M . E . Z . ; C . J . Whiting , H ., M . E . Z . elect ; F . Mapp , J ., H . elect ; C Pearce , J . elect ; H . J . Atkins , Treas . ; F . T . Cutler , S . K . ; and others . A good number of P . Zs ., companions , and visitors were present , including Comp . J . E . Le Feuvre , P . G . S . B ., Prov . G . H . Thechapler having been opened , the Treasurer ' s statement of accounts , showing a handsome balance in hand , was presented , after which the Principals were installed by Comps . II . J . Atkins , J . Harvey , and D . VV . Preston , the addresses being delivered by the I . P . Z ., who was subsequently presented with a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel in recognition of his services as Al . E . Z .