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being responded to by Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., and W- Ganz , P . G . O . ; that of "The Visitors" by Bros . Owens , P . P . J . G . D . Surrey , and James Moon , P . M . 49 ; and that of "The Masonic Charities , " in a very impressive speech , by Bro . Binckes , P . G . S . B . The pleasure of the
evening was most materially added to by the excellent singing of the musical Bros . Hodges , Gawthorp , and Shepley , under the direction of Bro . Ganz , P . G . O , The brethren eventually separated at a late hour after a most enjoyable meeting .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at th City Terminus Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Solomon Jacobs , W . M . The meeting was a very large one , no less than 130 brethren , including the Past Masters of the lodge and visitors , being present . The list included among others the following names : Bros . A . M .
Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; A . Ba = sington , P . M . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . M . Harris , P . M . ; E . H . Norden , P . M . ; 1 . P . Cohen , P . M . ; S . M . Harris , P . M . ; M . J . Emanuel , P . M . ; J . A . Gartley , P . M . ; H . J . Phillips , P . M . ; L . Norden , P . M . ; J . Da Silva , P . M . ; S . Landon , P . M . ; and W . Littaur , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Lestocq , W . M . 1319 ; John L .
Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; C . A . Grammer , P . M . 27 ; F , Wallman , S . D . 27 ; F . Hill , S . W . 1563 ; F . Burgess , S . D . 29 ; H . Bromet , 1 iss ; A . R . Cranch , P . M . 1216 ; J . H . Tipper , W . M . 185 ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; E . E . Peacock , A . D . C . 192 S ; J . D . Collins , 193 ; W . Tomson , 1324 ; J . R . Morford , 569 ; Edgar Bowyer , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; A . Myers , Sec . 1 S 5 ; D . M . Davis
I . P . M . 1017 ; W . Maple , P . M . 657 ; M . Cohen , P . M 185 ; L . Lyons , 305 ; J . Beadon , J . D . 1772 ; VV . Towey , S ; J . Hart , 195 ; H . Friedlander , 1446 ; W . Burridge , I . G . 1922 ; G . M . Lion , W . M . 1 S 8 ; J . Smith , J . W . 933 ! - J- Mason , J . D . 132 S ; J . Chapman , P . M . 191 : J . H . Israel , R . Maguire , Chap . 1964 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 194 ; J . Tayler , 91 ; J . Manger , W . M . 1017 ; E .
Levy , 1766 ; H . Cohen , J . W . 165 S ; C . E . Soppet , P . G . S . ; Edward Terry , P . M . 29 ; I . Israel , P . M . 1 S 8 ; A . M . Walker , I . G . 1772 ; W . Hopekirk , A . G . P . ; B . Nicholson , 1766 ; J . Start , Stwd . 1743 ; C . S . Danks , 1 S 8 ; J . Davis , W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; H . Clitham , 1017 ; J . Williams , 15 ; R . J . Harvey , 197 ; R . Eve , G . Treas . ; Fr . Binckes , P . G . S . ; J . Badkin , H . Massey , P . M . 1928 ; and others .
The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the lodge of emergency of 22 nd Dec , 1 SS 7 , having been confirmed , the minutes of the Audit Committee were read and verified , and the report of the Commiltee of the Benevolent Fund was read and received , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , W . M ., next installed , in a style which met with the warmest commendations of the brethren , Bro . Robert James Paton ,
S . W . and W . M . elect , who was presented to him as dulv elected by Bro . Da Silva , P . M . 'The brethren inves ' . ed as officers of the lodge for the year ensuing were Bros . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M . ; J . Bueno De Mesquita , S . W . ; Marcus Bromet , I . W . ; M . Haines , Chap . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; S . Schmerl , S . D . ; J . Lichtenfeld , J . D . ; J . Da Silva ,
P . M ., D . C . ; S . Dancyger , I . G . ; A . L . Harris , A . D . C ; E . J . Ehrenberg and M . Bash , Stwds . ; and Robert ] . Morley , Tyler . The new W . M . alterwards presented in the name of the lodge a magnificent P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Solomon lacnbs , P . M ., and after the worthy brother had acknowledged in warm terms the gift , added in the name of the oliicers for the past year a P . M . ' s collar and jewel
as a testimonial of the pleasmt and happy year which they had had und » r his rule . The remainder of the business was merely formal , and the brethren , after assisting the W M . to close the lodge , adjourned to a choice banque 1- , which they thoroughly enjoyed , and after grace the toasts were proposed . Ingi / mg " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said it
was needless to say anything about the Queen , as it was only neccessary for the brethren to have * seen the good feeling exhibited during the last year to her Majesty , on her Jubilee , to be assured of the hearty sympathy between the people and herself . The W . M ., in giving "The M . W . G . M ., " said all those brethren who where present at the meeting at the Royal
Albert Hall , on the 13 th June , when the Masons passed a vote of congratulation to her Majesty on her completing the 50 th year of her reign , must have felt very deeply indeed the good feeling that existed between the Craft and the Grand Master . The W . M ., in proposing "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , "
said the brethren were all pretty well aware of the deep interest taken by the Grand Officers he had mentioned in the welfare of the Craft . Those who had attended the meetings of Grand Lodge had seen the faces ot many of them on several occasions , and he was sure the interest they took in the Craft was not only known to the brethren in London , but to the brethren throughout the length and
breadth of the world . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . R . Eve , G . Treas , and Bro . Gould , P . G . D ., the greatest historian of Freemasonry . Bro . R . Eve , G . Treas ., in returning thanks , said that as one of the brethren standing up to express their pleasure at being present at the Lodge of Israel , he was pleased to find that it was not onl y a numerous but a strong lodge .
It rombined in its members men of different faiths , and of var ous modes of thought and action . It was a lodge of a cosmopolitan character , and embodied various nationalities . They all took their seats together , and were united in peace and comfort . In his position he had only to speak of the present . His Bro . Gould , as a Masonic historian and a Past Grand Officer , represented lhs past . If he
( Bro . Eve ) spoke in reference to the present state of things he would take up too much time , but he might say the Craft \ yas never in better order tha 1 now , and England never had v better Grand Master than the Prince of Wales , or abetter body of Grand Officers . The Order had done a great deal of good , and was extending its beni gn and beneficial influence on all c ' asses . It was capable of even a greater
amount of good , and it was gratifying to find that the London Masons were doing something for the poor . It was a great satisfaction to him to see that £ 500 had been voted by Grand Lodge to the poor of the metropolis , and that the Grand Master had sent round cheques to the poor boxes of the police courts . This showed that the Freemasons were not selfish , but considered those outside their ranks . He believed that Masonry was doing much g-ood
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outside the Order , and he thought it ought to do a little more . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., said he had been spoken of in connection with Masonic literature , and he could assure the brethren that there was no subject which he could approach with greaterveneration or respect . The subject was one that had been very little studied in times past , and so much was that the case that those who took it in hand were those who ,
it was thought , had nothing else to do , and brought to the task a certain amount of genuine but misapplied enthu siasm . Until the present generation the very sight of a Masonic book was enough to sicken any student of Masonry . The movement which took place in the work alluded to by the W . M . was commenced by brethren of the present generation . He would not mention them all , but there
were present that night some of them who had made their mark and done a great deal towards stamping the subject on the popular imagination . Of these Bro . Binckes wa > the foremost . Thirty years ago he was an enthusiastic Masonic student , and expressed himself in Masonic journals of that time , and imbued him ( Bro . Gould ) with a desire to follow his steps in Masonic research . If Bro .
Binckes had followed up his course he would have been the brightest ornament of the Body . He had also the pleasure of seeing brethren present who had done a g'ood deal for Masonic research and Masonic literature . Bro . Massey had done a great deal in giving to the world matters that interested it in Masonry , which , but for him , would have passed by altogether . And another worker
in the same field was Bro . Morgan . _ Of himself ( Bro . Gould ) he had nothing to say , as he did not wish to be as as prolix as his volumes . But it was very kind of the brethren to recognise his services with regard to Masonic literature . Without Masonic literature , without an honest record of what was done , without an honest criticism of what was passing in the Masonic world , Masonry and
the Masonic Institutions would be in a very poor way . Bro . Gould concluded by passing high praise on Bro . Solomon Jacob ' s performance of the work of the lodge . Bro . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M ., in pioposing "The VV . Master , " said many of the brethren would be pleased to see him rise once more in that Iodge , but they would not be pleased if he rose for himself . When , however , he
said he rose for the W . M ., he was sure they would be very much pleased . It was a great pleasure indeed for him , being so young a P . M ., to have the gratification of proposing the health of so young a Master as Bro . Paton . They were both young , but although they were young , he could assure the brethren that the W . M . would endeavour to rank with the old P . M . 's of the Lodge of Israel , and he
felt sure when his year of office had expired it would be said that he had fulfilled the duties of the chair in a manner that was satisfactory to all the brethren who had voted him to it . Bro . Paton , whose acquaintance he had had for a considerable time , had always taken the liveliest interest in everything that concerned Masonry . Since his election he had volunteered to represent the lodge as a Steward
for one of the Chanties , and that showed that he reall y had Masonry at heart . When the time came round for Bro . Paton to take his seat among the P . M . ' s , no brother would regret the confidence they had placed in him . The VVorshipful ) Master , in reply , said he had to thank the I . P . M . for the very kind way in which he had spoken of him , and the brethren for the spontaneous way in which
they had responded . He hoped they would believe him when he said that he should endeavour to do throughout his year of office everything for the interest of the lodge . When he joined the lodge it was his intention , if possible , to become its VV . M . That day he had arrived at that proud position , and now that he had done so , he should try to leave it with a certain amount of lustre , and he hoped with
no discredit . The W . M . in giving the toast of "The Visitors , " said the Lodge of Israel was always pleased to see its visitors . The more there were of them the merrier , and that night it had a very large number , and as it was impossible to read out the whole of the names , he would simply satisfy himself by giving them all a hearty welcome , and call on
Bros . Harry Tipper and the Rev . Dr . Maguire to respond . Bros . Harry Tipper , W . M . 1 S 5 , and the Rev . Robt . Maguire responded to the toast . The W . M . in proposing "The Installing Master , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M ., " said those who had had the pleasure of working under Bro . Jacobs during the year would agree that a more courteous or able , or a better
Master , it would be impossible to have . He had been excelsior in everything he had undertaken . He ( the VV . M . ) trusted that now Bro . Jacobs had arrived at the position of P . M . he would for many years come among thebrethren , and look after the Master in the chair . He sincerel y trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would give Bro . Jacobs health and strength and wisdom in all his undertakings ,
and enable him to come up and support him during his year of office , becouse he felt sure he should require it . Bro . Solomon Jacobs , in responding , said he wished to dispel any illusion the W . M . might have as to a want of support during his year of office . He should be happy to render him any assistance , but he was quite sure it would not be wanted . Such assistance had been given to
himself , for during his year Bros . Gartley and H . Phillips had taught him the installation ceremony , which he felt it was necessary to learn in order properly to complete his term of office . It was a difficult task , but he was happy to say he had accomplished it . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . Swd . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " which he felt would meet with
a response in the heart of every-Mason present . The present year was one of crucial anxiety , because the Girls ' School Centenary gave that Institution a claim upon the support of the brethren . _ He had no wish to interfere with it , for on the Committee of that Institution he fir 0 t served ; but he must claim assistance for the other Institutions .
Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., responded to the toast of " The Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . " Subscriptions amounting to seven guineas were then announced as having been made to this Fund . Bro . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., replied for "The P . M . 's , " and the S . VV . and other officers responded tothe toast of "The Officers , " and the brethren , after the Tyler's toast ,
separated . During the intervals between the toasts a charming selection of music was performed , under the direction of Bro . A . Cranch , P . M . 1669 , and S . W . 1216 , by Miss Annie Matthews , Miss White , Miss Annie Wilson , R . A . M . ; Mr . Henry Ganney , Bros . T . White , Arthur Cranch , with D . M . Davis , P . M . 1017 , at the pianoforte .
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GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) .-Fhere was a large attendance of brethren atthe installation meeting of this Iodge , which took place at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 19 th inst . The members included rtros . Edwin Lancaster , W . M . ; Joseph Edgar , S . VV . ; ] . Hemming , J . VV . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . H . Staton , P . M ., Sec ; John Paul , S . D . ; H . Bell , J . D . ;
Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ; James C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., D . C . ; H . T . Reed , P . M . ; R . Cane , " . M . j P . G . Jupe , P . M . ; T . E . Bathard , P . M . ; C . Kempton , P . M . ; T . Oiven , P . M . ; and many others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B . Kauffmann , W . M . 1732 ; W . J ; Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; A E . Barrett , S . D . 176 S ; | . Thorn , S . VV , 22 o 5 ; Jno . Barnett , jun ., l . D . 2193 ; ( no .
Glenn , W . M . 19 ; E . Jago , S 5 S ; G . F . Warne , P . M , 193 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; W . D . Schwarz , 136 S ; W . White , VV . M . 1671 ; C . W . Blake , 1507 ; C . J . Henti , 1216 ; W , VV . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge having been formally opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bros . Russell and Steer were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . W . Thorn was initiated into
Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were performed in an able manner by the VV . Master . Bro . Joseph Edgar , S . W ., was next presented as VV . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . Hemming , S . VV . ; John Paul , I . W .: Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ;
Saml . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . H . Staton , P . M ., Sec ; H . Bell , S . D . ; George Flint , J . D . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., D . C . ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; Thos . Cross , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The customary addressses were effectively rendered by Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., the Installing Master . The Auditor ' s report was then received and adopted . Bro . Webb , P . M ., Treas .,
gave notice of motion to place the sum of 15 guineas on ihe list of Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., who intends representing the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the R . M . I , for Girls . The lodge was then closed , and an adjournment was made to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was admirably served .
After the removal of the cloth , the usual toast list received the customary attention . "The Health of the W . Master" was given by Bro , Lancaster , I . P . M ., who remarked that a most pleasant task had devolved upon him in introducing this toast to the notice of the brethren . It was a toast which had met with a wonderful reception in past years , and , therefore , as the
I . P . M ., he felt great pleasure in proposing the health of their W . M . Those brethren who had seen Bro . Edgar , W . M ., in the various minor offices , knew how thoroughly the duties of those offices hid been performed by him . But for an unexpected circumstance , they would have heard the working of the W . M . ; he would , however , assure them that it would have been in every respect very good . He ,
therefore , asked them to drink to the health of their newly , installed VV . M ., wishing him a long life and a successful year of office . Bro . J oseph Edgar , \ V . M ., in reply , said it was impossible for him to express his happiness at the cordial reception accorded the toast of his health . He thought that the fe . ver words he said the better , and he should therefore only
say that he would endeavour to realise their expectations , and would try to copy the excellent example set by the preceding VV . Masters . His efforts would be used for the good of Masonry in general , and their lodge in particular . He thanked them most heartily for their kind expression of good feeling . In giving "The Initiate , " the Worshipful Master said
that their newly-initiated brother came into the Order with the intention of doing as much good as possible . He was convinced he could not join a communit y where the opportunity was so readily afforded for doing good as in the Masonic Fraternity , which offered numberless avenues for good and charitable work . Bro . Thorn having replied in appropriate terms ,
I he Visitors was given by the VVorshipful Master , who characterised visitingasone of the blessings of Masonry . If Ihey did not receive visitors from other lodges they were apt to be narrow in their ideas and sympathies , and therefore they were pleased to come into social intercourse with visiting brethren . Bro . j . Barnett , jun ., J . D . 2192 , said he felt very keenly
the honour the W . M . had conferred upon him by nominating him to respond for the large array of visitors . He did not know the W . M . ' s reason for doing so , unless it was that that happened to be his first visit to their lodge . He was present through the kindness of Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., whom they knew to have a knack of making others happy , but amongst all the many compliments that distinguished
brother had paid him , he had never given him one that afforded him greater pleasure than the opportunity of visiting them on the present occasion . He trusted the W . M . would have plenty of work during his year of office , and was sure that hospitality would not be forgotten . Bros . Kauffmann , W . M . 1732 ; Barrett , S . D . 1768 ; and Glenn , VV . M . 19 , also responded .
The Worshiplul Master then proposed " The I . P . M . and P . M . 's , " and said that it was impossible to say too much respecting the I . P . M . Thevisitors had testified to his good working , a fact of which the members were fully aware . Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., also brought a certain qualification to the banquet table by his ability to preside over the brethren in a kind and genial manner , which was a great
acquisition . Amongst the P . M . ' s were many distinguished Ma = ons , several being Preceptors of lodges of instruction . If they differed individually , they had but one object in view , and that was the good of the Iodge . They each studied the well-being of the lodge to the greatest extent , and its success was due to their excellent work . A pleasing duty devolved upon him , the object being to honour the
I . P . M . He had much pleasure in placing on Bro . Lancaster ' s breast a jewel , voted by the lodge as a token of the very excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M ., and as a mark of the appreciation of the brethren for his valuable services . He congratulated the I . P . M ., and hoped he would live for many years to wear it . Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., in reply , said he did not feel
equal to the task of thanking the W . M . and brethren for the kindly manner in which his health had been proposed and drunk , for the many kindnesses he had received at their hands had overwhelmed him . He should treasure the recollection of that night ' s proceedings as one of the most pleasurable in his career . Everything he had done had been with the object of being happy and communicating'
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being responded to by Bros . F . Binckes , P . G . S . B ., and W- Ganz , P . G . O . ; that of "The Visitors" by Bros . Owens , P . P . J . G . D . Surrey , and James Moon , P . M . 49 ; and that of "The Masonic Charities , " in a very impressive speech , by Bro . Binckes , P . G . S . B . The pleasure of the
evening was most materially added to by the excellent singing of the musical Bros . Hodges , Gawthorp , and Shepley , under the direction of Bro . Ganz , P . G . O , The brethren eventually separated at a late hour after a most enjoyable meeting .
LODGE OF ISRAEL ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge was held on Tuesday , the 24 th inst ., at th City Terminus Hotel , under the presidency of Bro . Solomon Jacobs , W . M . The meeting was a very large one , no less than 130 brethren , including the Past Masters of the lodge and visitors , being present . The list included among others the following names : Bros . A . M .
Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., Sec ; A . Ba = sington , P . M . ; A . J . Henochsberg , P . M . ; H . M . Harris , P . M . ; E . H . Norden , P . M . ; 1 . P . Cohen , P . M . ; S . M . Harris , P . M . ; M . J . Emanuel , P . M . ; J . A . Gartley , P . M . ; H . J . Phillips , P . M . ; L . Norden , P . M . ; J . Da Silva , P . M . ; S . Landon , P . M . ; and W . Littaur , P . M . Visitors : Bros . W . Lestocq , W . M . 1319 ; John L .
Mather , P . A . G . D . C ; C . A . Grammer , P . M . 27 ; F , Wallman , S . D . 27 ; F . Hill , S . W . 1563 ; F . Burgess , S . D . 29 ; H . Bromet , 1 iss ; A . R . Cranch , P . M . 1216 ; J . H . Tipper , W . M . 185 ; C . A . Cottebrune , P . G . P . ; E . E . Peacock , A . D . C . 192 S ; J . D . Collins , 193 ; W . Tomson , 1324 ; J . R . Morford , 569 ; Edgar Bowyer , Prov . G . Std . Br . ; A . Myers , Sec . 1 S 5 ; D . M . Davis
I . P . M . 1017 ; W . Maple , P . M . 657 ; M . Cohen , P . M 185 ; L . Lyons , 305 ; J . Beadon , J . D . 1772 ; VV . Towey , S ; J . Hart , 195 ; H . Friedlander , 1446 ; W . Burridge , I . G . 1922 ; G . M . Lion , W . M . 1 S 8 ; J . Smith , J . W . 933 ! - J- Mason , J . D . 132 S ; J . Chapman , P . M . 191 : J . H . Israel , R . Maguire , Chap . 1964 ; C . Hunt , P . M . 194 ; J . Tayler , 91 ; J . Manger , W . M . 1017 ; E .
Levy , 1766 ; H . Cohen , J . W . 165 S ; C . E . Soppet , P . G . S . ; Edward Terry , P . M . 29 ; I . Israel , P . M . 1 S 8 ; A . M . Walker , I . G . 1772 ; W . Hopekirk , A . G . P . ; B . Nicholson , 1766 ; J . Start , Stwd . 1743 ; C . S . Danks , 1 S 8 ; J . Davis , W . W . Morgan , P . M . 211 ; R . F . Gould , P . G . D . ; H . Clitham , 1017 ; J . Williams , 15 ; R . J . Harvey , 197 ; R . Eve , G . Treas . ; Fr . Binckes , P . G . S . ; J . Badkin , H . Massey , P . M . 1928 ; and others .
The minutes of the last regular meeting and of the lodge of emergency of 22 nd Dec , 1 SS 7 , having been confirmed , the minutes of the Audit Committee were read and verified , and the report of the Commiltee of the Benevolent Fund was read and received , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , W . M ., next installed , in a style which met with the warmest commendations of the brethren , Bro . Robert James Paton ,
S . W . and W . M . elect , who was presented to him as dulv elected by Bro . Da Silva , P . M . 'The brethren inves ' . ed as officers of the lodge for the year ensuing were Bros . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M . ; J . Bueno De Mesquita , S . W . ; Marcus Bromet , I . W . ; M . Haines , Chap . ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . ; C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; S . Schmerl , S . D . ; J . Lichtenfeld , J . D . ; J . Da Silva ,
P . M ., D . C . ; S . Dancyger , I . G . ; A . L . Harris , A . D . C ; E . J . Ehrenberg and M . Bash , Stwds . ; and Robert ] . Morley , Tyler . The new W . M . alterwards presented in the name of the lodge a magnificent P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Solomon lacnbs , P . M ., and after the worthy brother had acknowledged in warm terms the gift , added in the name of the oliicers for the past year a P . M . ' s collar and jewel
as a testimonial of the pleasmt and happy year which they had had und » r his rule . The remainder of the business was merely formal , and the brethren , after assisting the W M . to close the lodge , adjourned to a choice banque 1- , which they thoroughly enjoyed , and after grace the toasts were proposed . Ingi / mg " The Queen and the Craft , " the W . M . said it
was needless to say anything about the Queen , as it was only neccessary for the brethren to have * seen the good feeling exhibited during the last year to her Majesty , on her Jubilee , to be assured of the hearty sympathy between the people and herself . The W . M ., in giving "The M . W . G . M ., " said all those brethren who where present at the meeting at the Royal
Albert Hall , on the 13 th June , when the Masons passed a vote of congratulation to her Majesty on her completing the 50 th year of her reign , must have felt very deeply indeed the good feeling that existed between the Craft and the Grand Master . The W . M ., in proposing "The Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , "
said the brethren were all pretty well aware of the deep interest taken by the Grand Officers he had mentioned in the welfare of the Craft . Those who had attended the meetings of Grand Lodge had seen the faces ot many of them on several occasions , and he was sure the interest they took in the Craft was not only known to the brethren in London , but to the brethren throughout the length and
breadth of the world . He coupled with the toast the names of Bro . R . Eve , G . Treas , and Bro . Gould , P . G . D ., the greatest historian of Freemasonry . Bro . R . Eve , G . Treas ., in returning thanks , said that as one of the brethren standing up to express their pleasure at being present at the Lodge of Israel , he was pleased to find that it was not onl y a numerous but a strong lodge .
It rombined in its members men of different faiths , and of var ous modes of thought and action . It was a lodge of a cosmopolitan character , and embodied various nationalities . They all took their seats together , and were united in peace and comfort . In his position he had only to speak of the present . His Bro . Gould , as a Masonic historian and a Past Grand Officer , represented lhs past . If he
( Bro . Eve ) spoke in reference to the present state of things he would take up too much time , but he might say the Craft \ yas never in better order tha 1 now , and England never had v better Grand Master than the Prince of Wales , or abetter body of Grand Officers . The Order had done a great deal of good , and was extending its beni gn and beneficial influence on all c ' asses . It was capable of even a greater
amount of good , and it was gratifying to find that the London Masons were doing something for the poor . It was a great satisfaction to him to see that £ 500 had been voted by Grand Lodge to the poor of the metropolis , and that the Grand Master had sent round cheques to the poor boxes of the police courts . This showed that the Freemasons were not selfish , but considered those outside their ranks . He believed that Masonry was doing much g-ood
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outside the Order , and he thought it ought to do a little more . Bro . R . F . Gould , P . G . D ., said he had been spoken of in connection with Masonic literature , and he could assure the brethren that there was no subject which he could approach with greaterveneration or respect . The subject was one that had been very little studied in times past , and so much was that the case that those who took it in hand were those who ,
it was thought , had nothing else to do , and brought to the task a certain amount of genuine but misapplied enthu siasm . Until the present generation the very sight of a Masonic book was enough to sicken any student of Masonry . The movement which took place in the work alluded to by the W . M . was commenced by brethren of the present generation . He would not mention them all , but there
were present that night some of them who had made their mark and done a great deal towards stamping the subject on the popular imagination . Of these Bro . Binckes wa > the foremost . Thirty years ago he was an enthusiastic Masonic student , and expressed himself in Masonic journals of that time , and imbued him ( Bro . Gould ) with a desire to follow his steps in Masonic research . If Bro .
Binckes had followed up his course he would have been the brightest ornament of the Body . He had also the pleasure of seeing brethren present who had done a g'ood deal for Masonic research and Masonic literature . Bro . Massey had done a great deal in giving to the world matters that interested it in Masonry , which , but for him , would have passed by altogether . And another worker
in the same field was Bro . Morgan . _ Of himself ( Bro . Gould ) he had nothing to say , as he did not wish to be as as prolix as his volumes . But it was very kind of the brethren to recognise his services with regard to Masonic literature . Without Masonic literature , without an honest record of what was done , without an honest criticism of what was passing in the Masonic world , Masonry and
the Masonic Institutions would be in a very poor way . Bro . Gould concluded by passing high praise on Bro . Solomon Jacob ' s performance of the work of the lodge . Bro . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M ., in pioposing "The VV . Master , " said many of the brethren would be pleased to see him rise once more in that Iodge , but they would not be pleased if he rose for himself . When , however , he
said he rose for the W . M ., he was sure they would be very much pleased . It was a great pleasure indeed for him , being so young a P . M ., to have the gratification of proposing the health of so young a Master as Bro . Paton . They were both young , but although they were young , he could assure the brethren that the W . M . would endeavour to rank with the old P . M . 's of the Lodge of Israel , and he
felt sure when his year of office had expired it would be said that he had fulfilled the duties of the chair in a manner that was satisfactory to all the brethren who had voted him to it . Bro . Paton , whose acquaintance he had had for a considerable time , had always taken the liveliest interest in everything that concerned Masonry . Since his election he had volunteered to represent the lodge as a Steward
for one of the Chanties , and that showed that he reall y had Masonry at heart . When the time came round for Bro . Paton to take his seat among the P . M . ' s , no brother would regret the confidence they had placed in him . The VVorshipful ) Master , in reply , said he had to thank the I . P . M . for the very kind way in which he had spoken of him , and the brethren for the spontaneous way in which
they had responded . He hoped they would believe him when he said that he should endeavour to do throughout his year of office everything for the interest of the lodge . When he joined the lodge it was his intention , if possible , to become its VV . M . That day he had arrived at that proud position , and now that he had done so , he should try to leave it with a certain amount of lustre , and he hoped with
no discredit . The W . M . in giving the toast of "The Visitors , " said the Lodge of Israel was always pleased to see its visitors . The more there were of them the merrier , and that night it had a very large number , and as it was impossible to read out the whole of the names , he would simply satisfy himself by giving them all a hearty welcome , and call on
Bros . Harry Tipper and the Rev . Dr . Maguire to respond . Bros . Harry Tipper , W . M . 1 S 5 , and the Rev . Robt . Maguire responded to the toast . The W . M . in proposing "The Installing Master , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , I . P . M ., " said those who had had the pleasure of working under Bro . Jacobs during the year would agree that a more courteous or able , or a better
Master , it would be impossible to have . He had been excelsior in everything he had undertaken . He ( the VV . M . ) trusted that now Bro . Jacobs had arrived at the position of P . M . he would for many years come among thebrethren , and look after the Master in the chair . He sincerel y trusted that the G . A . O . T . U . would give Bro . Jacobs health and strength and wisdom in all his undertakings ,
and enable him to come up and support him during his year of office , becouse he felt sure he should require it . Bro . Solomon Jacobs , in responding , said he wished to dispel any illusion the W . M . might have as to a want of support during his year of office . He should be happy to render him any assistance , but he was quite sure it would not be wanted . Such assistance had been given to
himself , for during his year Bros . Gartley and H . Phillips had taught him the installation ceremony , which he felt it was necessary to learn in order properly to complete his term of office . It was a difficult task , but he was happy to say he had accomplished it . Bro . F . Binckes , P . G . Swd . Br ., replied to the toast of "The Masonic Charities , " which he felt would meet with
a response in the heart of every-Mason present . The present year was one of crucial anxiety , because the Girls ' School Centenary gave that Institution a claim upon the support of the brethren . _ He had no wish to interfere with it , for on the Committee of that Institution he fir 0 t served ; but he must claim assistance for the other Institutions .
Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas ., responded to the toast of " The Lodge of Israel Benevolent Fund . " Subscriptions amounting to seven guineas were then announced as having been made to this Fund . Bro . Hogard , P . G . Std . Br ., replied for "The P . M . 's , " and the S . VV . and other officers responded tothe toast of "The Officers , " and the brethren , after the Tyler's toast ,
separated . During the intervals between the toasts a charming selection of music was performed , under the direction of Bro . A . Cranch , P . M . 1669 , and S . W . 1216 , by Miss Annie Matthews , Miss White , Miss Annie Wilson , R . A . M . ; Mr . Henry Ganney , Bros . T . White , Arthur Cranch , with D . M . Davis , P . M . 1017 , at the pianoforte .
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GREAT NORTHERN LODGE ( No . 1287 ) .-Fhere was a large attendance of brethren atthe installation meeting of this Iodge , which took place at Freemasons ' Hall , on Thursday , the 19 th inst . The members included rtros . Edwin Lancaster , W . M . ; Joseph Edgar , S . VV . ; ] . Hemming , J . VV . ; S . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . H . Staton , P . M ., Sec ; John Paul , S . D . ; H . Bell , J . D . ;
Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ; James C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., D . C . ; H . T . Reed , P . M . ; R . Cane , " . M . j P . G . Jupe , P . M . ; T . E . Bathard , P . M . ; C . Kempton , P . M . ; T . Oiven , P . M . ; and many others . Amongst the visitors were Bros . B . Kauffmann , W . M . 1732 ; W . J ; Ferguson , P . M . 177 ; A E . Barrett , S . D . 176 S ; | . Thorn , S . VV , 22 o 5 ; Jno . Barnett , jun ., l . D . 2193 ; ( no .
Glenn , W . M . 19 ; E . Jago , S 5 S ; G . F . Warne , P . M , 193 ; F . Bevan , 1706 ; W . D . Schwarz , 136 S ; W . White , VV . M . 1671 ; C . W . Blake , 1507 ; C . J . Henti , 1216 ; W , VV . Lee , 1 S 97 ; and others . Lodge having been formally opened , and the minutes confirmed . Bros . Russell and Steer were passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . W . Thorn was initiated into
Freemasonry . Both ceremonies were performed in an able manner by the VV . Master . Bro . Joseph Edgar , S . W ., was next presented as VV . M . elect , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , he was impressively installed into the chair by Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M . The following officers were appointed and invested : Bros . J . Hemming , S . VV . ; John Paul , I . W .: Rev . John H . Rose , Chap . ;
Saml . Webb , P . M ., Treas . ; Thos . H . Staton , P . M ., Sec ; H . Bell , S . D . ; George Flint , J . D . ; VV . Cleghorn , P . M ., D . C . ; J . C . Smith , P . M ., Org . ; Thos . Cross , I . G . ; H . T . Reed , P . M ., Stwd . ; and J . Rawles , Tyler . The customary addressses were effectively rendered by Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., the Installing Master . The Auditor ' s report was then received and adopted . Bro . Webb , P . M ., Treas .,
gave notice of motion to place the sum of 15 guineas on ihe list of Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., who intends representing the lodge at the Centenary Festival of the R . M . I , for Girls . The lodge was then closed , and an adjournment was made to Freemasons' Tavern , where an excellent banquet was admirably served .
After the removal of the cloth , the usual toast list received the customary attention . "The Health of the W . Master" was given by Bro , Lancaster , I . P . M ., who remarked that a most pleasant task had devolved upon him in introducing this toast to the notice of the brethren . It was a toast which had met with a wonderful reception in past years , and , therefore , as the
I . P . M ., he felt great pleasure in proposing the health of their W . M . Those brethren who had seen Bro . Edgar , W . M ., in the various minor offices , knew how thoroughly the duties of those offices hid been performed by him . But for an unexpected circumstance , they would have heard the working of the W . M . ; he would , however , assure them that it would have been in every respect very good . He ,
therefore , asked them to drink to the health of their newly , installed VV . M ., wishing him a long life and a successful year of office . Bro . J oseph Edgar , \ V . M ., in reply , said it was impossible for him to express his happiness at the cordial reception accorded the toast of his health . He thought that the fe . ver words he said the better , and he should therefore only
say that he would endeavour to realise their expectations , and would try to copy the excellent example set by the preceding VV . Masters . His efforts would be used for the good of Masonry in general , and their lodge in particular . He thanked them most heartily for their kind expression of good feeling . In giving "The Initiate , " the Worshipful Master said
that their newly-initiated brother came into the Order with the intention of doing as much good as possible . He was convinced he could not join a communit y where the opportunity was so readily afforded for doing good as in the Masonic Fraternity , which offered numberless avenues for good and charitable work . Bro . Thorn having replied in appropriate terms ,
I he Visitors was given by the VVorshipful Master , who characterised visitingasone of the blessings of Masonry . If Ihey did not receive visitors from other lodges they were apt to be narrow in their ideas and sympathies , and therefore they were pleased to come into social intercourse with visiting brethren . Bro . j . Barnett , jun ., J . D . 2192 , said he felt very keenly
the honour the W . M . had conferred upon him by nominating him to respond for the large array of visitors . He did not know the W . M . ' s reason for doing so , unless it was that that happened to be his first visit to their lodge . He was present through the kindness of Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., whom they knew to have a knack of making others happy , but amongst all the many compliments that distinguished
brother had paid him , he had never given him one that afforded him greater pleasure than the opportunity of visiting them on the present occasion . He trusted the W . M . would have plenty of work during his year of office , and was sure that hospitality would not be forgotten . Bros . Kauffmann , W . M . 1732 ; Barrett , S . D . 1768 ; and Glenn , VV . M . 19 , also responded .
The Worshiplul Master then proposed " The I . P . M . and P . M . 's , " and said that it was impossible to say too much respecting the I . P . M . Thevisitors had testified to his good working , a fact of which the members were fully aware . Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., also brought a certain qualification to the banquet table by his ability to preside over the brethren in a kind and genial manner , which was a great
acquisition . Amongst the P . M . ' s were many distinguished Ma = ons , several being Preceptors of lodges of instruction . If they differed individually , they had but one object in view , and that was the good of the Iodge . They each studied the well-being of the lodge to the greatest extent , and its success was due to their excellent work . A pleasing duty devolved upon him , the object being to honour the
I . P . M . He had much pleasure in placing on Bro . Lancaster ' s breast a jewel , voted by the lodge as a token of the very excellent manner in which he had performed the duties of W . M ., and as a mark of the appreciation of the brethren for his valuable services . He congratulated the I . P . M ., and hoped he would live for many years to wear it . Bro . Lancaster , I . P . M ., in reply , said he did not feel
equal to the task of thanking the W . M . and brethren for the kindly manner in which his health had been proposed and drunk , for the many kindnesses he had received at their hands had overwhelmed him . He should treasure the recollection of that night ' s proceedings as one of the most pleasurable in his career . Everything he had done had been with the object of being happy and communicating'