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trusted that any shortcomings would be overlooked by them . In conclusion , he proposed "The Health of the Installing Master and the Past Masters . " Bro . W . Sindall having suitably replied , Bro . B . Chennell likewise acknowledged the toast as senior P . M ., and in very feeling terms alluded to his dear old friend Bro . Andrew H . Moyes . There wis a time when each expressed to the other a fervent wish to s » e his son infilled in -h : ch lir of K . S . He ( Bro . Chennell ) had not long ago the privilege of installing his ovn son , hut
unfortunately it was otherwise with the late Bro . Moyes . With regard to the conplimentary reference of Bro . W . P . Brown Eo his * ' old conventional ritual " in the Charges , it was indeed a pleasure to have praise from such high phces . He might m ntion that both his father and grandfather were Fretma-ons , and he inherited much of his work from them . Some of it , too , was derived from a former W . M . of that lodge , the late Bro . J . Neal York . It was , indeed , a pleasure to find that the old ritual gave satisfaction to a Grand Officer of England . Bro . W . T . Spalding , P . M ., in a hanov soeech . srave the tonst of " The Visitors . "
This was responded toby Bros . F . R . Leach , W . M . 441 ; W . H . Francis , P . M . S 59 ; W . d'A . Barnard , P . M . 12 G 5 ; R . T . Scarr , P . M . 2103 ; and J . S . Williamson , J . W . 12 S 0 . The W . M . was heartily congratulated upon being called upon to rule a lodge which his worthy father had successfully presided over , and everyone wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . Barnard remarked that the archaic way of working the charges was a perfect treat , and he could wish that it was embodied in the Emulation work .
It should be stated that the harmony of the evening was much enhanced by the vocal efforts of three artistes—Miss Florence Venning , Miss Jessie Hotine , and Mr . W . Duver , with Bro . F . Dewberry , 'Mus . Bac , at the pianoforte .
Royal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 . The members of the above lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on the ' 3 th instant , when Bro . C . J . Slurp , S . W ., wis instiilel as W . M . in the presence of a large gathering . The Board of Installed M isrers wis made up of Bros . A . J . Leach , W : M . ; C W . A . Jellicoe , P . P . J . G . D . ; K . Sharoe , P . P . S
G . D . ; J . Cole , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . W . Lees , P . P . S . G . D . ; B . Harfield , P . P . J . G . W . ; L . Steele , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Boughton-Smith , and C T . Penny , of the lodge ; T . E . Smith , W . M . ; J . Adams , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Cross , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Patsrone , P . P . A . G . D . C ; and A . J . Blackman , P . P . G . Stwd ., of 359 : A . Doggrell , W . M ., and H . Lashmore , P . P . S . G . D ., of 394 ; A . Paris , 7 S 5 , P . G . Reg . ; R . C . W . Dixon , P . P . S . G . D ., and W . Pearce , of 1112 : W . Chapmin , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Fowler , and [ . Martin , of 14 C 1 J Prowse , W . M ., and H . Hussey , of 17 S 0 ; and Harrison , W . M . 1 SS 3 .
The ceremony ( which was shorter than usual , as the W . M . elected had already passed the chair of the Twelve Brothers Lodge ) , was ably performed by Bro .. J . Cole , who was heartily thanked for bis services . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . A . J . Leach , I . P . M . ; Rev . F . J . Ashmill , S . W . ; T . A . Cleveland , J . W . ; R . W . Lees , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Cole , P . M ., Sec . ; A . ] . V . Bagshaw , S . D . ; 1 . M . Soper , J . D . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . M ., D . C ; J . Brierley , I . G . ; J . E .
Dawc and C . A . Emanuel , Stewards ; and W . Vare , Tyler . The after-business included a vote of thanks to the retiring Master , Bro . Leach , who was voted a Past Master's jewel from the lodge funds , and the report of grants to the Southampton Masonic Benevolent [ Association and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Association . A letter was announced from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Le Feuvre , P . P . G . D ., who is a P . M . of the lodge , apologising for non-attendance , owing to his being away in London .
the brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Biggs . lhe new Master presided , and the usual Masonic toasts were honoured , all the speakers cordially wishing the Chairman a happy and prosperous year as the ruling spirit of the old lodge . A musical programme was interpreted by the Misses Ethel , Ida , and Evelyn Cross , Miss Racine , and Master Grainger , a very pleasant evening being spent .
Unity Lodge , No . 132 . The annual festival and installation meeting of this lodge was c : lelrated in the Masonic Hall , Ringwood , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when a large company of brethren , including several visiting brethren , assembled to witness the installation of Bro . Fred Hibbs , the retiring S . W ., as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was very ably and impressively performed by Bro . C . T . Miles , P . M . >' J 5 i 215 s , 220 S , P . P . G . S . of W ., who was assisted by Bro . Pearce , P . M . 220 S , who
presented the working tools , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . J . J . Fisher , I . P . M . ; H . A . WoofT , S . W . ; A . Macklin , J . W . ; F . A . Lane , P . M ., Chap . ; A . T . Hicks , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Farrance , P . M ., Sec ; J . C . Webber , P . M ., D . C . j VV . G . Abbott , S . D . ; J . W . Davis , J . D . ; R . Homewood , I . G . ; W . P . Stickland and D . Galbraith , Stwds . ; and C Bursey , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented , and a cordial vote . of thanks was given to the I . P . M . for his services during the past year , which has been a very successful one in the history of the lodge ,
and a similar compliment was accorded to the Installing Master and his assistant . An interesting feature of the meeting was the presentation , through thi lodge , of a valu ib' . e jewel to Bro . W . Farrance , Secretary , by some unknown brother or Icisnd as a mirk of esteem and respect and for his valuable services to the lodge . Bro . Farrance thanked the unknown donor through the Worshipful Master for the valuable presjnt , and said he should always treasure it with a great amount of pride and hoped that he should
long be spared to render all the assistance he could to the lodge and the brethren generally . The whole of the proceedings pissed off mast successfully . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet in the dining hall , when the newly-installed W . M . presided , the usuil round of loyal and M isonic toasts were gone through , " Hearty good wishes" being on all hanJs expressed toward ! Bro . F . llibhs that his year of office might be a happy and successful one .
During- the evening many capital songs were rendered , and a very pleasint ti .-ns was passed . Amongst tho ^ c oresent were Bros . J . J . Fisher , W . M . ; S . Minty , I . P . M . ; F . A . Johns , P . P . S . G . D . ; ' A . W . Ward , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Tarrance , Sec , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Webber , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . II . Rolls , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . C . Halliday . P . P . G . Stwd . ; A . T . Hicks , P . M ., Treas . ; C Wilkes , P . M . ; S . B . Morse , P . M . ; ) . Phillips , P . M . ; F . A . Lane , P . M ., Chip . ; F . Hibbi , S . W ., W . M . elect ; II . A . Wooff
J . W . ; A . Macklin , S . D . ; J . Abbott , J . D . ; J . W . Divis , I . G . ; Alexander , Frampton , Rase , Stickland , Barnes , Rohjrts , D / mind , Kirby , Loyd , Dixon , BartUtt , Owen , Morgan , Homewood , Smooker , Withers , Holmyard , Brooker , Galbraith , Lister , Ghrinus , Lambert , Kitchcr , and Cove . The visitors incluled Bros . C . T . M les , P . M . > 95 , 215 S , 2- > o 3 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . B . Atkinson , P . M . 220 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; K . Smith , P . M . 137 , P . P . G . S . B . Dorset ; C . Pearce , P . M . 220 S ; H . Voungman , I ' . M . 220 S ; A . James , 137 ; j . A . Crawshmv , J . W . iy 5 ; S . G . Wbitcombe , 195 ; J . Cox , 22 cS ; J . W . Manuel , 195 ; J . Selby , 319 ; A . C . Curtis , 220 S ; and others .
St . James ' s Lodge , No 448 . The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual Festival of St . John the Evangelist at the Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax , on Tuesday , the i ith instant , when Bro . Arthur E . Spencer was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ptifoimed by Bros . H . S . Holdsworth , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , and A . Robertshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . D . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . 11 . Thompson , I . P . M . ; Rufus C Syks , S . W . ; G . Tinker , J . W . ; S . liroadbenr ,
Chap . ; CT . Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; I . Jessop , P . M ., Sec . ; C . E . Rose , Asst . Sec ; E . Hanson , S . D . ; J . Milligan , ) . Xf . ; Wm . Fielding , D . C ; Sutcliffe Hanson , I . G . ; A . Haigh , Org . ; G . Whitley , Asst . Org . ; H . Wilson , Almoner ; H . Batuc , R . Town , Arthur Worsnop , Wm , Oates , J . S . Haitley , W . H . Kaye , and Morris Greenwood , Stwds . ; A . Robertshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Charity Steward ; J ' .
Whitehy , Librarian ; and Wm . Crabtice , Tyler . At the close of the ceremony , Bro . J . C Malcolm , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., presented to Bro . T . II . Thompson , I . P . M ., a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a token of respect from the brethren and appreciati ) . n for the efficient way he had discharged the duties of his office as W . M . during the past year . Bro . Thompson acknowledged the gift , and ' returned thanks to the brethren for such a proof of their recognition of his services .
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The brethren then adjourned to the dimng-hall , where the usual installation banquet took place , Mr . T . Hind being the caterer , and providing a first-class menu , which gave every satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Among-st the guests were Bros . Malcolm , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; the Prov . G . Sec . ; and many other Prov . G . Officers ; sister lodges an J lodges situated . in other parts of Halifax being represented by their respective senior officers .
Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , P . G . M ., and other brethren wrote , expressingdeep regret at being unavoidably prevented from being present . A most enjoyable evening was spent , a number of the brethren contributing to the harmony of the meeting . Special reference should be made of Bros . S . Broadbcnti E . Hanson , and A . Alderson , while Bros . Haigh and Whitley were most efficient as accompanists .
Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . The regular meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , presided over by Bro . j . A . Blount , W . M ., who was supported bv Bros . A . Cox , [ . P . M . ; E . J . Harrison , S . W . ; CIsler , J . W , ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; E . Horst , S . D . ; W . Taylor , J . D . ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C . ; G . E . Walker and J . Amand , Stwds . ; E . H . Bury , Org . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; R . Loonies , P . M . ; L . Danielsson , G . A . Hopkins , VV . F . Roberts , W . Pannell , J . F . Wahlers , J . Johnson , F . Simmonds , E . A . Wagstaff , G . Fullbrook , A . Buckland . T . Spotswood , R . Blunden , 1 . R . White , W . Gorimr , I . H .
Thurman , C . G . Spencer , E . J . Bury , A . Pope , G . Yexley , T . E . Newman , E . H . Yexley , and D . C . Attwater . Visitors : Bros . A . Djfton , 221 S ; B . J . Woods , 127 S ; and R . Eddie , S . W . 742 . The first business of the meeting was the raising of Bros . C . G . Spencer , J . F .
Wahlers , and A . Buckland , which ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A . Cox , I . P . M . Bro . E . J . Harrison , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . S . Napper , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . G . Couchman , re-elected Tyler , for the ensuing year ; in each case by the unanimous vote of the brethren . Two candidates were proposed for im ' tiatic n , and the sum of five guineas voted to the widow of a late member . This terminated the business of the evening , and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , which was followed by the usual toasts and a very interesting programme of music . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , No . 2362 . This successful volunteer lodge , which is in every way a credit to the old-established corps to which it is attached , held its installation meeting at the Head-quarters , Chenies-street , W . C , on the 12 th inst ., and attracted a numerous gathering of members and visitors . The former included Bros . T . W . Mogford , W . M . ; f . L . Miller , S . W . ; G . W . Barter , J . W . ; H . R . Myers , Treas . ; G . J ackson Crow , Sec . ; C . E . Gilbert , S . D . ; G . Chandler , J . D . ; A . Marshall , D . C . ; C E . Cowtan . Org . j G . Groome . I . G .: G . A . Moeford . P . M .: Claud Sr-ntK P . M .- C K . r . rim » =
P . M . ; II . Sillis , P . M . ; M . H . Hale , P . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . 6 . ; W . O . Welsford , P . M . r 32 i ; and others . Vis'tirs : Bros . VV . Vincent , G . S . B . ; W . J . Mason , VicePres . B . G . P . ; E . L . Berry , P . M . 2473 , Prov . G . S . of Wks . Bucks ; H . Dehane , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; G . C Butcher , 733 ; C Burridge , 1326 "; R . J . Rogers , P . M . 733 ; W . Press , 2 i » a ; W . J . Hillyar , P . M . 2 C 5 i ; T . Phillips , P . G . D . ; G . A . Knight , P . M . 15 S 5 ; W . Kingshott , 16 S 1 ; J . Collett Smith , I . G . 1965 ; R . Douglas Smith , P . M . 27 ; r . King , 215 ; VV . Blackburn , P . M . tylj ; F . Isiac , I . G . 227 ; G . W . Andrews , 2021 ; T . J . Bolton , I . P . M . 16 . 57 ; F . J . Ashby Lincoln ( New Zealand )
W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . ; and others . Lodge was opened and the minu' . es confirmed , after which Bro . J . L . Miller was presented as W . M . elect , and was impressively and ably installed by the retiring Master , Bro . T . VV . Mogford . The following officers were invested-. Bros . G . W . Barter , S . W . ; C E . Gilbert , J . W . ; H . R . Myers , Treas . ; G . Jackson Crow , Sec ; G . Chandler , S . D . j A . Marshall , J . D . ; G . Stevenson , LG . ; G . E . Grime ; , P . M ., D . C . ; C E . Coivtan , Ow . ; C . W . Steele and G . Grooms , Stwds . ; and S .
Ingram , P . M ., lyler . The W . M . then proved his ability to occupy the chair by ably initiating Messrs . Godley and Healey into Freemasonry , after which the lodge wis closed . After a substantial repast , the usuil toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . W . Vincent , G . Std . Br ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " said he was glad to hear from the remarks of the W . M . that the sympathy of the brethren had not flagged in refeience to the intense bereavement suffered by the Pro . G . M . The G Officers were those who had held offices in lodges or had been connected with the inner
working of Masonry on Committees , whilst others had been z : alous in giving instructioi in this and other Degrees . Some G . Officers travelled about a great ilea } , and without speaking- egotistically , he might say he had been all over Britain , and was an honorary member of 54 lodges . He was present at the memorable occasion of the consecration of that lodge , and had been present on two other occasion ; < once when they initiated , and again when they installed , that distinguished voljn ' . eer , Col . Smi h Richard i . He
regarded those meetings as memorable occisioas , but that night he looked upon witi higher pride . The W . M . and himself had been colleagues for nearly 30 years , and he hoped their friendship was as warm as it ever was . Bro . Miller was a good colleague , a careful worker in all duties , and an enthusiastic volunteer . They had had a simple of what the VV . AI . could do as a Freemason from the manner in which he initiated the two candidates that evening . It was a pleasure to see such a brother doing the lodge honour and credit , knowing how to do his duty and doing it in the right way .
"the Health of the Worshipful Mister" was given by Bro . T . W . Mogford , I . P . M ., who said it needed few words to recommend it . The members had seen the work done by lhe W . M . when he occupied the important offi .-e of VVarden and as Secretary . 'There was another thing he need not bring to their lecollection , and that was his good work done in founding thtir lodge , for there was no doubt that he wis absolutely the fithcr of the lodge . The W . M . wis , moreover , the oldest Mison , not only in the lodge , but with them that night , having been initiated abaut IS 5 I . The brethren had elected him to fill the ihair , and would not legret their choice , and there was every assurance that his work-in the future would surpass his pist efforts .
Bro . J . L . Miller , W . M ., said he could only thank them for the kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received . He fully intended t > fill the office and carry out the duties to the best of his ability . As he had asked that the speeches should be brief , he would only thank them once again most heartily . " The Initiates " was responded to by Bros . Gjdley and Healey , who said that the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion hid exc-. eded their anttcioations .
lhe W . M ., in submitting " The Installing Master and Past Masters , " said the hearty thanks ot the lodge was due to the Past . Master .,. He thought their lodge was unique , for the first W . M . set a brilliant cximple which had besn copied by his successors , and the high pos tion of the lodge maintained . He would couple with the toast the names of the I . P . M . and their first Master , to whom they owed great respect and allegiance—Bro . Sco't , P . M . He had an interesting ceremony to perform in presenting to the I P . M . a jewel unanimously voted by the lodge . All the preceding Past Masters had been weU and worthily entitled to the jewel ; but no P . M . was more entitled to it than the I P . M ., who , as a young Alison , had worked hard and mad : great progress .
lire . I . W . Mogiord , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said he hoped he had succeeded in following the example set by the Past Misters . He thanked the officers for their suppjrt , for he hid been heartily supported by all , and hoped they would do the same for the present W . M . He intended going up as a Steward for the Boys' School , and hoped the members would again give tneir cordial assistance . Bro . C . Scott , P . M , also responded , and , as father of the lodge , expressed his delight at seeing his child growing so strong and well . He would continue to do his best lor it , and , although some of the Past Misters had surpassed him , yet none had a greater affection for the lodge .
Bro . W . J . Mason , P . P . G . D ., V .-Pres . B . of G . P ., replied for "The Visitors , " and said the meeting had recalled the pleasant experiences of a year ago , whei the I . P . M . was installed by his brother . He was delighted with his visit , for he wis always pleased to support unselfishness , tor Volunteers were unselfish , and Freemasons should be so . lie wished the lodge God-speed , and hoped it would maintain its
reputation for hospitality and good working . Bros . Dehane , P . P . G . D ., and Ashby , N . Z ., also replied . 0 : her toasts were given before the pleasant proceedings were brought to a close . Bro . C E . Cowtan , Org ., presided over the musicil acrangements , and was assisted by Mus Helen Saunders , Miss Emily Waters , Miss Nar . cv Miller , Mr , W , E . KUser , and H . Walter , and Bro . t ' red Isaac .
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trusted that any shortcomings would be overlooked by them . In conclusion , he proposed "The Health of the Installing Master and the Past Masters . " Bro . W . Sindall having suitably replied , Bro . B . Chennell likewise acknowledged the toast as senior P . M ., and in very feeling terms alluded to his dear old friend Bro . Andrew H . Moyes . There wis a time when each expressed to the other a fervent wish to s » e his son infilled in -h : ch lir of K . S . He ( Bro . Chennell ) had not long ago the privilege of installing his ovn son , hut
unfortunately it was otherwise with the late Bro . Moyes . With regard to the conplimentary reference of Bro . W . P . Brown Eo his * ' old conventional ritual " in the Charges , it was indeed a pleasure to have praise from such high phces . He might m ntion that both his father and grandfather were Fretma-ons , and he inherited much of his work from them . Some of it , too , was derived from a former W . M . of that lodge , the late Bro . J . Neal York . It was , indeed , a pleasure to find that the old ritual gave satisfaction to a Grand Officer of England . Bro . W . T . Spalding , P . M ., in a hanov soeech . srave the tonst of " The Visitors . "
This was responded toby Bros . F . R . Leach , W . M . 441 ; W . H . Francis , P . M . S 59 ; W . d'A . Barnard , P . M . 12 G 5 ; R . T . Scarr , P . M . 2103 ; and J . S . Williamson , J . W . 12 S 0 . The W . M . was heartily congratulated upon being called upon to rule a lodge which his worthy father had successfully presided over , and everyone wished him a prosperous and happy year of office . Bro . Barnard remarked that the archaic way of working the charges was a perfect treat , and he could wish that it was embodied in the Emulation work .
It should be stated that the harmony of the evening was much enhanced by the vocal efforts of three artistes—Miss Florence Venning , Miss Jessie Hotine , and Mr . W . Duver , with Bro . F . Dewberry , 'Mus . Bac , at the pianoforte .
Royal Gloucester Lodge , No . 130 . The members of the above lodge celebrated the Festival of St . John at the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on the ' 3 th instant , when Bro . C . J . Slurp , S . W ., wis instiilel as W . M . in the presence of a large gathering . The Board of Installed M isrers wis made up of Bros . A . J . Leach , W : M . ; C W . A . Jellicoe , P . P . J . G . D . ; K . Sharoe , P . P . S
G . D . ; J . Cole , P . P . G . Reg . ; R . W . Lees , P . P . S . G . D . ; B . Harfield , P . P . J . G . W . ; L . Steele , P . P . S . G . W . ; R . Boughton-Smith , and C T . Penny , of the lodge ; T . E . Smith , W . M . ; J . Adams , P . P . G . D . C ; G . Cross , P . P . G . D . C ; J . Patsrone , P . P . A . G . D . C ; and A . J . Blackman , P . P . G . Stwd ., of 359 : A . Doggrell , W . M ., and H . Lashmore , P . P . S . G . D ., of 394 ; A . Paris , 7 S 5 , P . G . Reg . ; R . C . W . Dixon , P . P . S . G . D ., and W . Pearce , of 1112 : W . Chapmin , P . P . J . G . D . ; W . Fowler , and [ . Martin , of 14 C 1 J Prowse , W . M ., and H . Hussey , of 17 S 0 ; and Harrison , W . M . 1 SS 3 .
The ceremony ( which was shorter than usual , as the W . M . elected had already passed the chair of the Twelve Brothers Lodge ) , was ably performed by Bro .. J . Cole , who was heartily thanked for bis services . The officers for the year were invested as follows : Bros . A . J . Leach , I . P . M . ; Rev . F . J . Ashmill , S . W . ; T . A . Cleveland , J . W . ; R . W . Lees , P . M ., Treas . ; J . Cole , P . M ., Sec . ; A . ] . V . Bagshaw , S . D . ; 1 . M . Soper , J . D . ; R . Boughton-Smith , P . M ., D . C ; J . Brierley , I . G . ; J . E .
Dawc and C . A . Emanuel , Stewards ; and W . Vare , Tyler . The after-business included a vote of thanks to the retiring Master , Bro . Leach , who was voted a Past Master's jewel from the lodge funds , and the report of grants to the Southampton Masonic Benevolent [ Association and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Masonic Educational and Benevolent Association . A letter was announced from the Deputy Provincial Grand Master , Bro . Le Feuvre , P . P . G . D ., who is a P . M . of the lodge , apologising for non-attendance , owing to his being away in London .
the brethren afterwards partook of an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Biggs . lhe new Master presided , and the usual Masonic toasts were honoured , all the speakers cordially wishing the Chairman a happy and prosperous year as the ruling spirit of the old lodge . A musical programme was interpreted by the Misses Ethel , Ida , and Evelyn Cross , Miss Racine , and Master Grainger , a very pleasant evening being spent .
Unity Lodge , No . 132 . The annual festival and installation meeting of this lodge was c : lelrated in the Masonic Hall , Ringwood , on Thursday , the 13 th inst ., when a large company of brethren , including several visiting brethren , assembled to witness the installation of Bro . Fred Hibbs , the retiring S . W ., as W . M . of the lodge for the ensuing year . The installation ceremony was very ably and impressively performed by Bro . C . T . Miles , P . M . >' J 5 i 215 s , 220 S , P . P . G . S . of W ., who was assisted by Bro . Pearce , P . M . 220 S , who
presented the working tools , after which the following officers were invested : Bros . J . J . Fisher , I . P . M . ; H . A . WoofT , S . W . ; A . Macklin , J . W . ; F . A . Lane , P . M ., Chap . ; A . T . Hicks , P . M ., Treas . ; W . Farrance , P . M ., Sec ; J . C . Webber , P . M ., D . C . j VV . G . Abbott , S . D . ; J . W . Davis , J . D . ; R . Homewood , I . G . ; W . P . Stickland and D . Galbraith , Stwds . ; and C Bursey , Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel was presented , and a cordial vote . of thanks was given to the I . P . M . for his services during the past year , which has been a very successful one in the history of the lodge ,
and a similar compliment was accorded to the Installing Master and his assistant . An interesting feature of the meeting was the presentation , through thi lodge , of a valu ib' . e jewel to Bro . W . Farrance , Secretary , by some unknown brother or Icisnd as a mirk of esteem and respect and for his valuable services to the lodge . Bro . Farrance thanked the unknown donor through the Worshipful Master for the valuable presjnt , and said he should always treasure it with a great amount of pride and hoped that he should
long be spared to render all the assistance he could to the lodge and the brethren generally . The whole of the proceedings pissed off mast successfully . The brethren subsequently sat down to an excellent banquet in the dining hall , when the newly-installed W . M . presided , the usuil round of loyal and M isonic toasts were gone through , " Hearty good wishes" being on all hanJs expressed toward ! Bro . F . llibhs that his year of office might be a happy and successful one .
During- the evening many capital songs were rendered , and a very pleasint ti .-ns was passed . Amongst tho ^ c oresent were Bros . J . J . Fisher , W . M . ; S . Minty , I . P . M . ; F . A . Johns , P . P . S . G . D . ; ' A . W . Ward , P . P . S . G . D . ; W . Tarrance , Sec , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; J . Webber , P . P . G . Std . Br . ; G . II . Rolls , P . P . G . S . B . ; J . C . Halliday . P . P . G . Stwd . ; A . T . Hicks , P . M ., Treas . ; C Wilkes , P . M . ; S . B . Morse , P . M . ; ) . Phillips , P . M . ; F . A . Lane , P . M ., Chip . ; F . Hibbi , S . W ., W . M . elect ; II . A . Wooff
J . W . ; A . Macklin , S . D . ; J . Abbott , J . D . ; J . W . Divis , I . G . ; Alexander , Frampton , Rase , Stickland , Barnes , Rohjrts , D / mind , Kirby , Loyd , Dixon , BartUtt , Owen , Morgan , Homewood , Smooker , Withers , Holmyard , Brooker , Galbraith , Lister , Ghrinus , Lambert , Kitchcr , and Cove . The visitors incluled Bros . C . T . M les , P . M . > 95 , 215 S , 2- > o 3 , P . P . G . Supt . of Works ; J . B . Atkinson , P . M . 220 S , P . P . J . G . W . ; K . Smith , P . M . 137 , P . P . G . S . B . Dorset ; C . Pearce , P . M . 220 S ; H . Voungman , I ' . M . 220 S ; A . James , 137 ; j . A . Crawshmv , J . W . iy 5 ; S . G . Wbitcombe , 195 ; J . Cox , 22 cS ; J . W . Manuel , 195 ; J . Selby , 319 ; A . C . Curtis , 220 S ; and others .
St . James ' s Lodge , No 448 . The brethren of this lodge celebrated their annual Festival of St . John the Evangelist at the Freemasons' Hall , St . John ' s-place , Halifax , on Tuesday , the i ith instant , when Bro . Arthur E . Spencer was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . The ceremony was ptifoimed by Bros . H . S . Holdsworth , P . M ., P . P . D . G . D . C , and A . Robertshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . D . The W . M . appointed and invested his officers as follows : Bros . T . 11 . Thompson , I . P . M . ; Rufus C Syks , S . W . ; G . Tinker , J . W . ; S . liroadbenr ,
Chap . ; CT . Rhodes , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Treas . ; I . Jessop , P . M ., Sec . ; C . E . Rose , Asst . Sec ; E . Hanson , S . D . ; J . Milligan , ) . Xf . ; Wm . Fielding , D . C ; Sutcliffe Hanson , I . G . ; A . Haigh , Org . ; G . Whitley , Asst . Org . ; H . Wilson , Almoner ; H . Batuc , R . Town , Arthur Worsnop , Wm , Oates , J . S . Haitley , W . H . Kaye , and Morris Greenwood , Stwds . ; A . Robertshaw , P . M ., P . P . G . D ., Charity Steward ; J ' .
Whitehy , Librarian ; and Wm . Crabtice , Tyler . At the close of the ceremony , Bro . J . C Malcolm , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M ., presented to Bro . T . II . Thompson , I . P . M ., a handsome Past Master's jewel , as a token of respect from the brethren and appreciati ) . n for the efficient way he had discharged the duties of his office as W . M . during the past year . Bro . Thompson acknowledged the gift , and ' returned thanks to the brethren for such a proof of their recognition of his services .
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The brethren then adjourned to the dimng-hall , where the usual installation banquet took place , Mr . T . Hind being the caterer , and providing a first-class menu , which gave every satisfaction . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured . Among-st the guests were Bros . Malcolm , P . G . D ., D . P . G . M . ; the Prov . G . Sec . ; and many other Prov . G . Officers ; sister lodges an J lodges situated . in other parts of Halifax being represented by their respective senior officers .
Bro . the Right Hon . W . L . Jackson , P . G . M ., and other brethren wrote , expressingdeep regret at being unavoidably prevented from being present . A most enjoyable evening was spent , a number of the brethren contributing to the harmony of the meeting . Special reference should be made of Bros . S . Broadbcnti E . Hanson , and A . Alderson , while Bros . Haigh and Whitley were most efficient as accompanists .
Islington Lodge , No . 1471 . The regular meeting was held on Thursday , the 13 th instant , at the Cock Tavern , Highbury , presided over by Bro . j . A . Blount , W . M ., who was supported bv Bros . A . Cox , [ . P . M . ; E . J . Harrison , S . W . ; CIsler , J . W , ; S . Napper , P . M ., Treas . ; E . Blinkhorn , P . M ., Sec ; E . Horst , S . D . ; W . Taylor , J . D . ; C M . Coxon , P . M ., P . P . G . D . Herts , D . C . ; G . E . Walker and J . Amand , Stwds . ; E . H . Bury , Org . ; H . B . Harding , P . M . ; R . Loonies , P . M . ; L . Danielsson , G . A . Hopkins , VV . F . Roberts , W . Pannell , J . F . Wahlers , J . Johnson , F . Simmonds , E . A . Wagstaff , G . Fullbrook , A . Buckland . T . Spotswood , R . Blunden , 1 . R . White , W . Gorimr , I . H .
Thurman , C . G . Spencer , E . J . Bury , A . Pope , G . Yexley , T . E . Newman , E . H . Yexley , and D . C . Attwater . Visitors : Bros . A . Djfton , 221 S ; B . J . Woods , 127 S ; and R . Eddie , S . W . 742 . The first business of the meeting was the raising of Bros . C . G . Spencer , J . F .
Wahlers , and A . Buckland , which ceremony was ably performed by Bro . A . Cox , I . P . M . Bro . E . J . Harrison , S . W ., was elected W . M . ; Bro . S . Napper , P . M ., re-elected Treasurer ; and Bro . G . Couchman , re-elected Tyler , for the ensuing year ; in each case by the unanimous vote of the brethren . Two candidates were proposed for im ' tiatic n , and the sum of five guineas voted to the widow of a late member . This terminated the business of the evening , and the lodge was closed .
The brethren then sat down to an excellent banquet , which was followed by the usual toasts and a very interesting programme of music . The Tyler ' s toast closed the proceedings .
Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , No . 2362 . This successful volunteer lodge , which is in every way a credit to the old-established corps to which it is attached , held its installation meeting at the Head-quarters , Chenies-street , W . C , on the 12 th inst ., and attracted a numerous gathering of members and visitors . The former included Bros . T . W . Mogford , W . M . ; f . L . Miller , S . W . ; G . W . Barter , J . W . ; H . R . Myers , Treas . ; G . J ackson Crow , Sec . ; C . E . Gilbert , S . D . ; G . Chandler , J . D . ; A . Marshall , D . C . ; C E . Cowtan . Org . j G . Groome . I . G .: G . A . Moeford . P . M .: Claud Sr-ntK P . M .- C K . r . rim » =
P . M . ; II . Sillis , P . M . ; M . H . Hale , P . M . ; W . A . Scurrah , P . G . S . 6 . ; W . O . Welsford , P . M . r 32 i ; and others . Vis'tirs : Bros . VV . Vincent , G . S . B . ; W . J . Mason , VicePres . B . G . P . ; E . L . Berry , P . M . 2473 , Prov . G . S . of Wks . Bucks ; H . Dehane , P . P . S . G . D . Essex ; G . C Butcher , 733 ; C Burridge , 1326 "; R . J . Rogers , P . M . 733 ; W . Press , 2 i » a ; W . J . Hillyar , P . M . 2 C 5 i ; T . Phillips , P . G . D . ; G . A . Knight , P . M . 15 S 5 ; W . Kingshott , 16 S 1 ; J . Collett Smith , I . G . 1965 ; R . Douglas Smith , P . M . 27 ; r . King , 215 ; VV . Blackburn , P . M . tylj ; F . Isiac , I . G . 227 ; G . W . Andrews , 2021 ; T . J . Bolton , I . P . M . 16 . 57 ; F . J . Ashby Lincoln ( New Zealand )
W . W . Lee , P . P . G . D . ; and others . Lodge was opened and the minu' . es confirmed , after which Bro . J . L . Miller was presented as W . M . elect , and was impressively and ably installed by the retiring Master , Bro . T . VV . Mogford . The following officers were invested-. Bros . G . W . Barter , S . W . ; C E . Gilbert , J . W . ; H . R . Myers , Treas . ; G . Jackson Crow , Sec ; G . Chandler , S . D . j A . Marshall , J . D . ; G . Stevenson , LG . ; G . E . Grime ; , P . M ., D . C . ; C E . Coivtan , Ow . ; C . W . Steele and G . Grooms , Stwds . ; and S .
Ingram , P . M ., lyler . The W . M . then proved his ability to occupy the chair by ably initiating Messrs . Godley and Healey into Freemasonry , after which the lodge wis closed . After a substantial repast , the usuil toasts received hearty recognition . Bro . W . Vincent , G . Std . Br ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " said he was glad to hear from the remarks of the W . M . that the sympathy of the brethren had not flagged in refeience to the intense bereavement suffered by the Pro . G . M . The G Officers were those who had held offices in lodges or had been connected with the inner
working of Masonry on Committees , whilst others had been z : alous in giving instructioi in this and other Degrees . Some G . Officers travelled about a great ilea } , and without speaking- egotistically , he might say he had been all over Britain , and was an honorary member of 54 lodges . He was present at the memorable occasion of the consecration of that lodge , and had been present on two other occasion ; < once when they initiated , and again when they installed , that distinguished voljn ' . eer , Col . Smi h Richard i . He
regarded those meetings as memorable occisioas , but that night he looked upon witi higher pride . The W . M . and himself had been colleagues for nearly 30 years , and he hoped their friendship was as warm as it ever was . Bro . Miller was a good colleague , a careful worker in all duties , and an enthusiastic volunteer . They had had a simple of what the VV . AI . could do as a Freemason from the manner in which he initiated the two candidates that evening . It was a pleasure to see such a brother doing the lodge honour and credit , knowing how to do his duty and doing it in the right way .
"the Health of the Worshipful Mister" was given by Bro . T . W . Mogford , I . P . M ., who said it needed few words to recommend it . The members had seen the work done by lhe W . M . when he occupied the important offi .-e of VVarden and as Secretary . 'There was another thing he need not bring to their lecollection , and that was his good work done in founding thtir lodge , for there was no doubt that he wis absolutely the fithcr of the lodge . The W . M . wis , moreover , the oldest Mison , not only in the lodge , but with them that night , having been initiated abaut IS 5 I . The brethren had elected him to fill the ihair , and would not legret their choice , and there was every assurance that his work-in the future would surpass his pist efforts .
Bro . J . L . Miller , W . M ., said he could only thank them for the kind way in which the toast had been proposed and received . He fully intended t > fill the office and carry out the duties to the best of his ability . As he had asked that the speeches should be brief , he would only thank them once again most heartily . " The Initiates " was responded to by Bros . Gjdley and Healey , who said that the grandeur and solemnity of the occasion hid exc-. eded their anttcioations .
lhe W . M ., in submitting " The Installing Master and Past Masters , " said the hearty thanks ot the lodge was due to the Past . Master .,. He thought their lodge was unique , for the first W . M . set a brilliant cximple which had besn copied by his successors , and the high pos tion of the lodge maintained . He would couple with the toast the names of the I . P . M . and their first Master , to whom they owed great respect and allegiance—Bro . Sco't , P . M . He had an interesting ceremony to perform in presenting to the I P . M . a jewel unanimously voted by the lodge . All the preceding Past Masters had been weU and worthily entitled to the jewel ; but no P . M . was more entitled to it than the I P . M ., who , as a young Alison , had worked hard and mad : great progress .
lire . I . W . Mogiord , I . P . M ., returned thanks , and said he hoped he had succeeded in following the example set by the Past Misters . He thanked the officers for their suppjrt , for he hid been heartily supported by all , and hoped they would do the same for the present W . M . He intended going up as a Steward for the Boys' School , and hoped the members would again give tneir cordial assistance . Bro . C . Scott , P . M , also responded , and , as father of the lodge , expressed his delight at seeing his child growing so strong and well . He would continue to do his best lor it , and , although some of the Past Misters had surpassed him , yet none had a greater affection for the lodge .
Bro . W . J . Mason , P . P . G . D ., V .-Pres . B . of G . P ., replied for "The Visitors , " and said the meeting had recalled the pleasant experiences of a year ago , whei the I . P . M . was installed by his brother . He was delighted with his visit , for he wis always pleased to support unselfishness , tor Volunteers were unselfish , and Freemasons should be so . lie wished the lodge God-speed , and hoped it would maintain its
reputation for hospitality and good working . Bros . Dehane , P . P . G . D ., and Ashby , N . Z ., also replied . 0 : her toasts were given before the pleasant proceedings were brought to a close . Bro . C E . Cowtan , Org ., presided over the musicil acrangements , and was assisted by Mus Helen Saunders , Miss Emily Waters , Miss Nar . cv Miller , Mr , W , E . KUser , and H . Walter , and Bro . t ' red Isaac .