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nerformed the ceremony , hejcould not think he did it as well as Bro . Henochsberg did it that evening . As the Lodge f israel was his alma mater it vvas very gratifying to find the work so ably performed . TheW . M . had been good enoug h to join the Corporation of London in this toastf He * lad sa ' ^ very recently , and he said it ao-aiii in asincerity , that he believed the Corporation
" dfd very much for that religious equality which vvas one of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry . The Corporation had done much for the race which was so largely represented in the Lodge of Israel , and he vvas therefore proud to be at once a Mason and a member ot the Corporation . In that Corporation were very many able zealous Masons . For some years past the brother
filling the office of Lord Mayor for the year had been appointed Grand Officer . How long that vvould continue he did not know . The Corporation had been threatened and sc had its existence . Therefore he would not say that he hoped that he should live long enough to be Lord Mayor of this great City . He might say he knew that if there was anything to which he might aspire he should have the
very best wishes of the brethren of the Israel Lodge . He concluded by thanking the brethren again for the great comp liment they had paid the Corporation and its very humble representative . Bros . Dr . Woodman , Soppet , Wall , W . M . iSS ; M . Hart ( Liverpool ); Davis , W . M . 1017 , replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " Bro . Hart stating that the
Lodge of Israel at Liverpool was the first to start a Benevolent Fund in the Province of West Lancashire , copying for that purpose the by-laws of the Lodgeof Israel , London , and now out of S 3 lodges in the province two thirds of them had a Benevolent Fund . Bro . Henochsberg himself and another brother originated the Benevolent Fund in lodge 1502 . The Worshipful Master gave " The Installing Master , "
who had performed the work so splendidly . The ceremony had made such an impression on him that he should never forget it . He had heard it five times in this lodge , but never had he seen it equalled . The I . P . M . was equally good at the banquet table . He had worked hard in Liverpool and was one of the founders of the Benevolent Fund there . His brain vvas always at work . He had done
much for the Lodge of Israel in London , also he vvas the Lunder of the ball of the Lodge of Israel which vvas to enhance the Benevolent Fund . Bro . Henochsberg , in reply . said he took no credit to himself for the success of his year ; it depended on his officers from whom he had received such remarkable support . He certainly did start the Lodge of Israel ball , but the work
had been carried out by the Stewards . As to his performance of the installation ceremony , it had been so splendidly rendered year after year that he made up his mind when he became Master to imitate the bright example which had been set him . To show the esteem in which the W . M . was held he would read the following telegram , just received from Hanover : " Sincere congratulations and every
success attend this and all your undertakings , from your friends , Sidney Isaacs and Dr . Kayserline . " That he looked upon as great compliment . Bros . Terry and Binckes replied for " The Charities , " Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., for "The Benevolent Fund ; " Bro . S . M . Harris , for "The Past Masters ; " and the S . W . and Bro .
Hogard for " The Officers , Treasurer , and Secretary . The Tyler ' s toast was given before the brethren separated . A splendid selection of songs and music vvas performed by Miss Maud Cameron , Miss White , Bro . Sidney Stanton , Bro . E . V . Page , Bro . I . White , Mr . L . Van Kollem , with Bro . J . Burns at the pianoforte .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( No . 813 ) . —An interesting meeting in connection with this old lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , City , when the W . M ., Bro . Charles Weeden , vvas supported by Bros . A . Perl , S . W . ; F . Perl , J . W . ; the Rev . C . Stevens , Chap . ; John Stillwell , P . M ., Treasurer ; R . R . Harper , P . M ., Secretary ; J . E . Chubb , S . D . ; C . H .
Ockelford , I . G . ; J . Boulton and J . R . Cordell , Stwds . ; A . J . Potter , I . P . M . ; L . C Haslip , P . M . ; A . J . Gabb , P . M . ; A . K . Turbefield , Tyler ; and many other brethren . The visitors included Bros . W . Thomason , 209 ; E . L . Conrad , late 813 ; J . H . Samson , 1364 ; A . J . Dixie , 453 J J' Draper , 1702 ; and others . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and
some time vvas expended on a motion to alter certain of the by-laws , there being no actual work on the agenda . It vvas intimated that the W . M . had consented to act as a Steward for the Boys' , Bro . T . J . Cusworth , P . M ., for the Girls ' , and Bro . C . H . Ockelford , I . G ., for the Old Peoples' Festivals ; and the sum of twenty-five guineas was voted towards Bro . Cusworth's list . A draw for a Life
Subscribership of one of the Institutions took place latter in the evening , the ballot resulting in favour of Bro . J . R . Cordell . At the banquet which followed , the customary toasts were honoured , after which Bro . A . Potter , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " observing that every one who had come into contact with Bro . Weeden proved him to be a good man and
Mason . He had been on intimate terms with their VV . M for some years , and knew he had been a friend indeed to many . This vvas the last time he should have the opportunity of sounding that brother's praises , and he did so with all sincerity . Bro . Weeden , W . M ., in responding , thanked the I . P . M . for his kindly eulogy , and trusted that he might long enjoy the esteem of the brethrenand that the good
under-, standing and harmony now pervading the lodge might ever continue to subsist . He then extended a very cordial welcome to the visitors , and observed that it was a character-I _ i ° ^ ^ ^ Concord Lodge that members of sister lodges vvere always assured of a hearty reception . , lhe toast vvas suitably acknowledged by the several visitors present . Li The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of
F ti , Masters , " whose continued interest in the welfare ° ' the lod ge was a most gratifying feature , and he thanked ne ™ one and all for the valuable assistance they had rendered him in carrying out the duties of his office . He fretted the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Cusorth , P . M ., whom he hoped soon to see in his accustomed Place .
. Bros . Potter , Gabb , Stillwell , Harper , and Haslip severlo / P ded , each expressing his unabated interest in . the en ' ^ c ' eMre to uphold the prestige it had so long „•* he Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was next «•ven b y the Worshipful Master , and in response Bro .
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Stilvvell said he vvas proud of the position he had filled so many years as Treasurer of the lodge , and while they had such a Secretary as Bro . Harper there need be no fear of the Iodge going wrong . Bro . Harper , in his reply , spoke of the cordial way in which he had worked with their excellent Treasurer , and said as long as the present happy condition of things
prevailed there vvas no apprehension of the lodge getting into debt , but would always be able to pay its way . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Masonic Charities , " spoke of the Benevolent Association attached to the New Concord Lodge of Instruction , which had been the means of sending up over £ 4000 to the various Institutions . He was very pleased that the lodge had proposed the
worthy Preceptor of that Iodge of instruction going as a Steward to the next Girls' Festival , and had voted ten guineas towards his list . He advised all the brethren to join the Association , which afforded them a very easy means of becoming Life Governors of the Institution . Bro . Harper thought it might be interesting to those who did not belong to the Association to know that , by means of
the small subscriptions begun last March , even if no other members joined , they vvould be able to send up 230 guineas to the Charities this year . All that vvas accomplished by the members contributing one shilling per week each . Bro . Haslip responded at some length , observing that the Institations of the Craft , though starting with small beginnings , had now so increased in volume that last year
no less a sum than £ 43 , 000 was raised for Charity . He honed they would never want more , but if double the amount were required the Masons of England vvould produce the money . Most Institutions had suffered through the depression of trade , but he vvas happy to say sufficient money had been found to maintain the Masonic Institutions in a high state of efficiency .
Speaking of the Benevolent Associations connected with lodges of Instruction , he said he belonged to one ( the Third City of London ) , which hoped to send up 1000 guineas to the Institutions . The Second City of London Association had sent up 900 guineas , and there vvere others doing proportionately good work . No brother felt the outgoing of is . per week , though he might not be able to put down
i o guineas at once , and these Associations , though somewhat snubbed at first , vvere now acknowledged to be doing a substantial amount of good . Alluding to the Board of Benevolence , he vvas sorry to say that during the last year or two it had had toexpend at the rateof between £ 10 , 000 and £ 11 , 000 a year . Its regular income was only about £ 8000 , and recently it had been found necessary to sell out £ 3000
worth of stock . At the December meeting 57 cases vvere brought before the Board , and at the last meeting there vvere 19 more , showing the vast amount of distress that existed amongst Masons . All these cases vvere attended to , and only three vvere sent empty away . He concluded by earnestl y advising all brethren to join the Benevolent Associations , and to support the Charities in every possible
way . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening vvas enlivened by some excellent songs and recitations .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the igth inst ., theW . M . being well supported by a large number of members and visitors , there being present Bros . G . W . Knight , W . M . ; T . C Edmunds , S . W . ; F . W . Dimsdale , J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , I . P . M . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Perks ,
Sec . ; J . F . Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; R . W . Fraser , acting S . D . ; W . F . Bates , J . D . ; Raney , I . G . j J . Bruton , D . C ; R . Allavvay , Steward ; Bruce , Org . ; P . M . ; J . J . Michael , C J . Scales , W . M . Stiles , H . Stiles , G . Edwards , and R . Whiting , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Powdrell , R . Ross , W . H . Ross , and A . Dickey , of 1 744 ; J . A . Ames , 390 ; W . D . Palmer and R . Bott , of 1949
G . Dickenson , 16 S 1 ; E . G . Cherry , S 61 ; J . Edmunds , 279 ; and others . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Saxby Trongi and Hawkins vvere passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , after which Bro . Wells was then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . A ballot was taken for the following gentlemen : Messrs
G . Evans , G . Davey , C Meschim , and C . Martigmni , which proved unanimous , and three being present vvere duly initiated into Freemasonry . A sum of 25 guineas vvas voted from the lodge funds for the W . M . 's list , he going up as Steward for the R . M . B . I . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given , Iodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , and under the personal
superintendance of Bro . A . Clemow an excellent banquet vvas partaken of and heartily enjoyed . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which vvere given and received in a very hearty manner . The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which vvas received by the brethren and visitors with enthusiasm .
The W . M . briefly replied , reminding the brethren that itwas eleven years ago that night he vvas initiated into the Metropolitan Lodge by Bro . Micheal , P . M ., and he sincerely thanked their Treasurer , P . M . Willing , for having seconded him on that occasion , and he hoped , being jubilee year , the brethren would send him up with a substantial list for the old people .
"The I . P . M . and Past Masters ' vvas then proposed by the W . M ., and the brethren gave them one and all a very hearty reception . The I . P . M ., Bro . Lovegrove ; and others , responded . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " and they having replied , "The Visitors " came in for a hearty welcome from the W . M . and
members , and they having responded , the next toast vvas " The Initiates , " who replied in a very happy strain . "The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast brought another of those successful meetings to a close , for which the Metropolitan Lodge is so truly and justly noted . Several brethren assisted during the evening with songs and recitations—Bros . G . Monk , R . W . Fraser , G . W . Knight , and others , with Bro . Dimsdale as accempanyist .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on Tuesday , at Freemasons ' Hall , when the W . M ., Bro . J . C Smith , opened the lodge , and Bros . R . T . West , J . Southern , and G . Comley were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot vvas then taken for five candidates , and four of them , being in' attendance , were initiated , namely : Messrs . E . A . H . Ainsworth , S . Wickens , C W . Harwood , and E . M , Weston . Bro . W .
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Baker , 1734 , was also admitted as a joining member , and the report of the Audit Committee having been presented and received , the ordinary lodge business was concluded . Bro . VV . M . Stiles then presented to the W . M . Bro . Henry Dickey , the VV . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The W . M ., Bro . Smith , then addressed the lodge on the subject , and thereafter administered the
preliminary obligation to Bro . Dickey , who then gave his assent in the customary form to the ancient charges , which vvere recited by the Secretary , Bro . Scurrah , from the Book ofi Constitutions . At this stage of the proceedings all brethren below the rank of Installed Master left the lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . H . Dickey took the Master ' s obligation , and was formally installed into the chair of
K . S . by Bro . Smith , W . M ., and vvas duly saluted by the members of the Board . The Board having been closed the brethren vvere re-admitted , and Bro . Dickey was proclaimed and saluted in the three Degrees , and then proceeded with the investiture of the officers for the ensuing year , of which the following is a list : Bros . J . C Smith , I . P . M . ; William Jaques
, S . W . ; William H . Darling , J . W . ; James Willing , Ireasurer ; W . A . Scurrah , Secretary ; C . I . Knightlev , Asst . Sec ; C H . Holland , S . D . ; R . Ross , J . D . ; E . Perry , I . G . ; W . M . Stiles , D . C ; Mordy and Holt , Asst . D . C . ' s ; 0 . Ruzicka and Dr . Powdrell , Stwds . ; Lieut .-Col . Haddon , Org . ; and Koester , Tyler . The customary addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , and tha other members vvere then
delivered by Bro . J . C Smith , as Installing Master , bringing to an end a ceremony which had been in every respect most ably performed . Bro . Dickey , W . M ., then said that it seemed to be a custom among lodges to pass a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , but the Royal Savoy Lodge considered it to be a duty incumbent on an outgoing Master to instal his
successor , and therefore it vvas not customary with them to pass such votes of thanks . The brethren , however , desired to show in a substantial manner their appreciation of the skill and ability with which Bro . J . C . Smith had performed the duties of VV . M . during the past year , and he had therfore now the very pleasing duty to present Bro . Smith with a Past Master's jewelwith which he hoped Bro . Smith
, vvould appear among them for many years to come . Bro . J . C . Smith said that when he entered the lodge he thought he should be able to make a very long soeech in reply , but he was really so much overcome by the kindness that had been shown him that he must confine himself to
a bare expression of his thanks . He had done his best to make them happy and comfortable during the past year and to do his duty as Master , and he tendered them his best thanks for the very handsome jewel which they had given him , as an intimation that his efforts had been successful .
Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., was then appointed to represent the Royal Savoy Lod ge as Steward at the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the lodge , desiring to do something more than usual on account of this being her Majesty ' s Jubilee year , passed a vote for 25 guineas to be placed on Bro . Stiles's list . After the banquet which followed the lodge proceedings
, at which about 140 brethren were present , the usual list of loyal and Masonic toasts received due attention , the W . M . remarking in proposing the first toast that this being the Queen s Jubilee year , he should endeavour to make it a good year in the history of the lodge . Bro . J . C Smith , in proposing " The Master ' s Health , " said that he had the privilege to propose the toast of the
evening . He was sure that no brother in the Royal Savoy Lodge had endeared himself to the brethren more than Bro . Dickey . They had had the privilege of knowing him from the date of his initiation . He thought that from the very moment of hisj initiation in . that lodge Bro . Dickey had made up his mind to become a good Mason , and that il fortune should favour him he would become Master of
the lodge . He had now attained to that object ot his ambition . He had always shown himself to be a good Mason , and they were all pleased to see him in the chair , and the great interest he had shown in the success of the lodge vvas a sufficient guarantee that he vvould make an excellent Master , and he ( Bro . Smith ) vvas quite sure that when Bro . Dickey left the chair thebrethren would have no
cause to regret his appointment . He vvas the right man in the right place . The Worshipful Master ( who vvas received with great applause ) said that he was deeply grateful for the kind expressions which the I . P . M . had employed in proposing that toast , and vvas also greatly impressed by the kindness and cordiality with which that toast had been received by the brethren . Bro . Smith had said that he was the right
man in the right place , and it would be his earnest endeavour to prove by his conduct that Bro . Smith was justified in saying that . It vvas the Queen ' s Jubilee year , and he felt it to be a great honour to be elected to the chair that year . It vvas a great year for Masonry . He should do his best for the Royal Savoy Lodge ; he felt greatly honoured in having attained to the proud position of the chair . He
hoped that 1 SS 7 wuuld be to them a good year , and he should do his best to make it so . The toast" Success to the Masonic Charities " was linked with "The Health of the P . M . 's , " which was replied toby the P . M . ' s present , when Bro . Stilss took the opportunity of referring to his Stewardship for the Benevolent Institution , which he vvould hold jointly for that lodge and the
Levander Chapter , and intimated that through the vote of the lodge of ^ 25 , and through the generosity of thebrethren now present , he had already got £ 101 16 s . 6 d . on his list . He could not hope to emulate Bro . Scurrah , who on a well-remembered occasion took up £ 600 ; but he hoped to increase his present amount very considerably . " The Visitors' " toast was replied to by Bros . Axford ,
2048 ; Summers , 177 ; Dickeson , 179 ; Silvester , 193 ; Saxelby , P . G . R . Surrey ; and Cleghorne , 12 S 7 . During the evening several songs and recitations vvere contributed by some ofthe brethren , and Mrs . Dickey , the wife of the W . M ., also favoured the company with some very pretty songs , which vvere warmly applauded . Among the many visitors present vvere Bros . Booth , Si ; A . Woodliffe , 87 ; W . T . Perry , S 61 ; I . H . Baker ,
S 60 ; W . Christian , S 60 ; J . Hooker , 1681 ; E . Brittain , 16 S 1 ; C . J . Axford , W . M . 204 S ; S . R . Lovett , 3 ; A . H . Scurrah , 204 S ; T . Markland , P . M . 144 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; C . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; R . Tucker , 2190 ; VV . Bennie , P . M . 1237 ; C J . Day , Org . 1641 ; J . Ellwood , I . P . M . 179 ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; G . Gregory , P . M . JS 38 ; J . T . Pilditch , P . M . 1257 ; M . Saxelby , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Surrey ; J . Hurdell , P . M . 1348 ; Dr . Kempster ,
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nerformed the ceremony , hejcould not think he did it as well as Bro . Henochsberg did it that evening . As the Lodge f israel was his alma mater it vvas very gratifying to find the work so ably performed . TheW . M . had been good enoug h to join the Corporation of London in this toastf He * lad sa ' ^ very recently , and he said it ao-aiii in asincerity , that he believed the Corporation
" dfd very much for that religious equality which vvas one of the fundamental principles of Freemasonry . The Corporation had done much for the race which was so largely represented in the Lodge of Israel , and he vvas therefore proud to be at once a Mason and a member ot the Corporation . In that Corporation were very many able zealous Masons . For some years past the brother
filling the office of Lord Mayor for the year had been appointed Grand Officer . How long that vvould continue he did not know . The Corporation had been threatened and sc had its existence . Therefore he would not say that he hoped that he should live long enough to be Lord Mayor of this great City . He might say he knew that if there was anything to which he might aspire he should have the
very best wishes of the brethren of the Israel Lodge . He concluded by thanking the brethren again for the great comp liment they had paid the Corporation and its very humble representative . Bros . Dr . Woodman , Soppet , Wall , W . M . iSS ; M . Hart ( Liverpool ); Davis , W . M . 1017 , replied to the toast of "The Visitors . " Bro . Hart stating that the
Lodge of Israel at Liverpool was the first to start a Benevolent Fund in the Province of West Lancashire , copying for that purpose the by-laws of the Lodgeof Israel , London , and now out of S 3 lodges in the province two thirds of them had a Benevolent Fund . Bro . Henochsberg himself and another brother originated the Benevolent Fund in lodge 1502 . The Worshipful Master gave " The Installing Master , "
who had performed the work so splendidly . The ceremony had made such an impression on him that he should never forget it . He had heard it five times in this lodge , but never had he seen it equalled . The I . P . M . was equally good at the banquet table . He had worked hard in Liverpool and was one of the founders of the Benevolent Fund there . His brain vvas always at work . He had done
much for the Lodge of Israel in London , also he vvas the Lunder of the ball of the Lodge of Israel which vvas to enhance the Benevolent Fund . Bro . Henochsberg , in reply . said he took no credit to himself for the success of his year ; it depended on his officers from whom he had received such remarkable support . He certainly did start the Lodge of Israel ball , but the work
had been carried out by the Stewards . As to his performance of the installation ceremony , it had been so splendidly rendered year after year that he made up his mind when he became Master to imitate the bright example which had been set him . To show the esteem in which the W . M . was held he would read the following telegram , just received from Hanover : " Sincere congratulations and every
success attend this and all your undertakings , from your friends , Sidney Isaacs and Dr . Kayserline . " That he looked upon as great compliment . Bros . Terry and Binckes replied for " The Charities , " Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., for "The Benevolent Fund ; " Bro . S . M . Harris , for "The Past Masters ; " and the S . W . and Bro .
Hogard for " The Officers , Treasurer , and Secretary . The Tyler ' s toast was given before the brethren separated . A splendid selection of songs and music vvas performed by Miss Maud Cameron , Miss White , Bro . Sidney Stanton , Bro . E . V . Page , Bro . I . White , Mr . L . Van Kollem , with Bro . J . Burns at the pianoforte .
NEW CONCORD LODGE ( No . 813 ) . —An interesting meeting in connection with this old lodge took place on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at the Guildhall Tavern , City , when the W . M ., Bro . Charles Weeden , vvas supported by Bros . A . Perl , S . W . ; F . Perl , J . W . ; the Rev . C . Stevens , Chap . ; John Stillwell , P . M ., Treasurer ; R . R . Harper , P . M ., Secretary ; J . E . Chubb , S . D . ; C . H .
Ockelford , I . G . ; J . Boulton and J . R . Cordell , Stwds . ; A . J . Potter , I . P . M . ; L . C Haslip , P . M . ; A . J . Gabb , P . M . ; A . K . Turbefield , Tyler ; and many other brethren . The visitors included Bros . W . Thomason , 209 ; E . L . Conrad , late 813 ; J . H . Samson , 1364 ; A . J . Dixie , 453 J J' Draper , 1702 ; and others . The lodge was opened with the usual formalities , and
some time vvas expended on a motion to alter certain of the by-laws , there being no actual work on the agenda . It vvas intimated that the W . M . had consented to act as a Steward for the Boys' , Bro . T . J . Cusworth , P . M ., for the Girls ' , and Bro . C . H . Ockelford , I . G ., for the Old Peoples' Festivals ; and the sum of twenty-five guineas was voted towards Bro . Cusworth's list . A draw for a Life
Subscribership of one of the Institutions took place latter in the evening , the ballot resulting in favour of Bro . J . R . Cordell . At the banquet which followed , the customary toasts were honoured , after which Bro . A . Potter , I . P . M ., proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " observing that every one who had come into contact with Bro . Weeden proved him to be a good man and
Mason . He had been on intimate terms with their VV . M for some years , and knew he had been a friend indeed to many . This vvas the last time he should have the opportunity of sounding that brother's praises , and he did so with all sincerity . Bro . Weeden , W . M ., in responding , thanked the I . P . M . for his kindly eulogy , and trusted that he might long enjoy the esteem of the brethrenand that the good
under-, standing and harmony now pervading the lodge might ever continue to subsist . He then extended a very cordial welcome to the visitors , and observed that it was a character-I _ i ° ^ ^ ^ Concord Lodge that members of sister lodges vvere always assured of a hearty reception . , lhe toast vvas suitably acknowledged by the several visitors present . Li The Worshipful Master then proposed "The Health of
F ti , Masters , " whose continued interest in the welfare ° ' the lod ge was a most gratifying feature , and he thanked ne ™ one and all for the valuable assistance they had rendered him in carrying out the duties of his office . He fretted the absence , through indisposition , of Bro . Cusorth , P . M ., whom he hoped soon to see in his accustomed Place .
. Bros . Potter , Gabb , Stillwell , Harper , and Haslip severlo / P ded , each expressing his unabated interest in . the en ' ^ c ' eMre to uphold the prestige it had so long „•* he Health of the Treasurer and Secretary " was next «•ven b y the Worshipful Master , and in response Bro .
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Stilvvell said he vvas proud of the position he had filled so many years as Treasurer of the lodge , and while they had such a Secretary as Bro . Harper there need be no fear of the Iodge going wrong . Bro . Harper , in his reply , spoke of the cordial way in which he had worked with their excellent Treasurer , and said as long as the present happy condition of things
prevailed there vvas no apprehension of the lodge getting into debt , but would always be able to pay its way . The Worshipful Master , in giving "The Masonic Charities , " spoke of the Benevolent Association attached to the New Concord Lodge of Instruction , which had been the means of sending up over £ 4000 to the various Institutions . He was very pleased that the lodge had proposed the
worthy Preceptor of that Iodge of instruction going as a Steward to the next Girls' Festival , and had voted ten guineas towards his list . He advised all the brethren to join the Association , which afforded them a very easy means of becoming Life Governors of the Institution . Bro . Harper thought it might be interesting to those who did not belong to the Association to know that , by means of
the small subscriptions begun last March , even if no other members joined , they vvould be able to send up 230 guineas to the Charities this year . All that vvas accomplished by the members contributing one shilling per week each . Bro . Haslip responded at some length , observing that the Institations of the Craft , though starting with small beginnings , had now so increased in volume that last year
no less a sum than £ 43 , 000 was raised for Charity . He honed they would never want more , but if double the amount were required the Masons of England vvould produce the money . Most Institutions had suffered through the depression of trade , but he vvas happy to say sufficient money had been found to maintain the Masonic Institutions in a high state of efficiency .
Speaking of the Benevolent Associations connected with lodges of Instruction , he said he belonged to one ( the Third City of London ) , which hoped to send up 1000 guineas to the Institutions . The Second City of London Association had sent up 900 guineas , and there vvere others doing proportionately good work . No brother felt the outgoing of is . per week , though he might not be able to put down
i o guineas at once , and these Associations , though somewhat snubbed at first , vvere now acknowledged to be doing a substantial amount of good . Alluding to the Board of Benevolence , he vvas sorry to say that during the last year or two it had had toexpend at the rateof between £ 10 , 000 and £ 11 , 000 a year . Its regular income was only about £ 8000 , and recently it had been found necessary to sell out £ 3000
worth of stock . At the December meeting 57 cases vvere brought before the Board , and at the last meeting there vvere 19 more , showing the vast amount of distress that existed amongst Masons . All these cases vvere attended to , and only three vvere sent empty away . He concluded by earnestl y advising all brethren to join the Benevolent Associations , and to support the Charities in every possible
way . Other toasts followed , and a pleasant evening vvas enlivened by some excellent songs and recitations .
METROPOLITAN LODGE ( No . 1507 ) . —A regular meeting of this lodge vvas held at Anderton ' s Hotel , on Wednesday , the igth inst ., theW . M . being well supported by a large number of members and visitors , there being present Bros . G . W . Knight , W . M . ; T . C Edmunds , S . W . ; F . W . Dimsdale , J . W . ; H . Lovegrove , I . P . M . ; J . Willing , jun ., P . M ., Treas . ; F . J . Perks ,
Sec . ; J . F . Saunders , Asst . Sec . ; R . W . Fraser , acting S . D . ; W . F . Bates , J . D . ; Raney , I . G . j J . Bruton , D . C ; R . Allavvay , Steward ; Bruce , Org . ; P . M . ; J . J . Michael , C J . Scales , W . M . Stiles , H . Stiles , G . Edwards , and R . Whiting , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . J . Powdrell , R . Ross , W . H . Ross , and A . Dickey , of 1 744 ; J . A . Ames , 390 ; W . D . Palmer and R . Bott , of 1949
G . Dickenson , 16 S 1 ; E . G . Cherry , S 61 ; J . Edmunds , 279 ; and others . The lodge vvas opened , and the minutes having been read and confirmed , Bros . Saxby Trongi and Hawkins vvere passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft , after which Bro . Wells was then raised to the Sublime Degree of M . M . A ballot was taken for the following gentlemen : Messrs
G . Evans , G . Davey , C Meschim , and C . Martigmni , which proved unanimous , and three being present vvere duly initiated into Freemasonry . A sum of 25 guineas vvas voted from the lodge funds for the W . M . 's list , he going up as Steward for the R . M . B . I . After " Hearty good wishes " had been given , Iodge was closed , and the brethren adjourned to the Pillar Room , and under the personal
superintendance of Bro . A . Clemow an excellent banquet vvas partaken of and heartily enjoyed . The W . M . gave the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which vvere given and received in a very hearty manner . The I . P . M . proposed "The Health of the W . M ., " which vvas received by the brethren and visitors with enthusiasm .
The W . M . briefly replied , reminding the brethren that itwas eleven years ago that night he vvas initiated into the Metropolitan Lodge by Bro . Micheal , P . M ., and he sincerely thanked their Treasurer , P . M . Willing , for having seconded him on that occasion , and he hoped , being jubilee year , the brethren would send him up with a substantial list for the old people .
"The I . P . M . and Past Masters ' vvas then proposed by the W . M ., and the brethren gave them one and all a very hearty reception . The I . P . M ., Bro . Lovegrove ; and others , responded . The Worshipful Master then gave "The Healths of the Treasurer and Secretary , " and they having replied , "The Visitors " came in for a hearty welcome from the W . M . and
members , and they having responded , the next toast vvas " The Initiates , " who replied in a very happy strain . "The Officers" and Tyler ' s toast brought another of those successful meetings to a close , for which the Metropolitan Lodge is so truly and justly noted . Several brethren assisted during the evening with songs and recitations—Bros . G . Monk , R . W . Fraser , G . W . Knight , and others , with Bro . Dimsdale as accempanyist .
ROYAL SAVOY LODGE ( No . 1744 ) . —The installation meeting vvas held on Tuesday , at Freemasons ' Hall , when the W . M ., Bro . J . C Smith , opened the lodge , and Bros . R . T . West , J . Southern , and G . Comley were passed to the Second Degree . The ballot vvas then taken for five candidates , and four of them , being in' attendance , were initiated , namely : Messrs . E . A . H . Ainsworth , S . Wickens , C W . Harwood , and E . M , Weston . Bro . W .
Craft Masonry.
Baker , 1734 , was also admitted as a joining member , and the report of the Audit Committee having been presented and received , the ordinary lodge business was concluded . Bro . VV . M . Stiles then presented to the W . M . Bro . Henry Dickey , the VV . M . elect , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . The W . M ., Bro . Smith , then addressed the lodge on the subject , and thereafter administered the
preliminary obligation to Bro . Dickey , who then gave his assent in the customary form to the ancient charges , which vvere recited by the Secretary , Bro . Scurrah , from the Book ofi Constitutions . At this stage of the proceedings all brethren below the rank of Installed Master left the lodge , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , Bro . H . Dickey took the Master ' s obligation , and was formally installed into the chair of
K . S . by Bro . Smith , W . M ., and vvas duly saluted by the members of the Board . The Board having been closed the brethren vvere re-admitted , and Bro . Dickey was proclaimed and saluted in the three Degrees , and then proceeded with the investiture of the officers for the ensuing year , of which the following is a list : Bros . J . C Smith , I . P . M . ; William Jaques
, S . W . ; William H . Darling , J . W . ; James Willing , Ireasurer ; W . A . Scurrah , Secretary ; C . I . Knightlev , Asst . Sec ; C H . Holland , S . D . ; R . Ross , J . D . ; E . Perry , I . G . ; W . M . Stiles , D . C ; Mordy and Holt , Asst . D . C . ' s ; 0 . Ruzicka and Dr . Powdrell , Stwds . ; Lieut .-Col . Haddon , Org . ; and Koester , Tyler . The customary addresses to the W . M ., the Wardens , and tha other members vvere then
delivered by Bro . J . C Smith , as Installing Master , bringing to an end a ceremony which had been in every respect most ably performed . Bro . Dickey , W . M ., then said that it seemed to be a custom among lodges to pass a vote of thanks to the Installing Master , but the Royal Savoy Lodge considered it to be a duty incumbent on an outgoing Master to instal his
successor , and therefore it vvas not customary with them to pass such votes of thanks . The brethren , however , desired to show in a substantial manner their appreciation of the skill and ability with which Bro . J . C . Smith had performed the duties of VV . M . during the past year , and he had therfore now the very pleasing duty to present Bro . Smith with a Past Master's jewelwith which he hoped Bro . Smith
, vvould appear among them for many years to come . Bro . J . C . Smith said that when he entered the lodge he thought he should be able to make a very long soeech in reply , but he was really so much overcome by the kindness that had been shown him that he must confine himself to
a bare expression of his thanks . He had done his best to make them happy and comfortable during the past year and to do his duty as Master , and he tendered them his best thanks for the very handsome jewel which they had given him , as an intimation that his efforts had been successful .
Bro . W . M . Stiles , P . M ., was then appointed to represent the Royal Savoy Lod ge as Steward at the approaching Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and the lodge , desiring to do something more than usual on account of this being her Majesty ' s Jubilee year , passed a vote for 25 guineas to be placed on Bro . Stiles's list . After the banquet which followed the lodge proceedings
, at which about 140 brethren were present , the usual list of loyal and Masonic toasts received due attention , the W . M . remarking in proposing the first toast that this being the Queen s Jubilee year , he should endeavour to make it a good year in the history of the lodge . Bro . J . C Smith , in proposing " The Master ' s Health , " said that he had the privilege to propose the toast of the
evening . He was sure that no brother in the Royal Savoy Lodge had endeared himself to the brethren more than Bro . Dickey . They had had the privilege of knowing him from the date of his initiation . He thought that from the very moment of hisj initiation in . that lodge Bro . Dickey had made up his mind to become a good Mason , and that il fortune should favour him he would become Master of
the lodge . He had now attained to that object ot his ambition . He had always shown himself to be a good Mason , and they were all pleased to see him in the chair , and the great interest he had shown in the success of the lodge vvas a sufficient guarantee that he vvould make an excellent Master , and he ( Bro . Smith ) vvas quite sure that when Bro . Dickey left the chair thebrethren would have no
cause to regret his appointment . He vvas the right man in the right place . The Worshipful Master ( who vvas received with great applause ) said that he was deeply grateful for the kind expressions which the I . P . M . had employed in proposing that toast , and vvas also greatly impressed by the kindness and cordiality with which that toast had been received by the brethren . Bro . Smith had said that he was the right
man in the right place , and it would be his earnest endeavour to prove by his conduct that Bro . Smith was justified in saying that . It vvas the Queen ' s Jubilee year , and he felt it to be a great honour to be elected to the chair that year . It vvas a great year for Masonry . He should do his best for the Royal Savoy Lodge ; he felt greatly honoured in having attained to the proud position of the chair . He
hoped that 1 SS 7 wuuld be to them a good year , and he should do his best to make it so . The toast" Success to the Masonic Charities " was linked with "The Health of the P . M . 's , " which was replied toby the P . M . ' s present , when Bro . Stilss took the opportunity of referring to his Stewardship for the Benevolent Institution , which he vvould hold jointly for that lodge and the
Levander Chapter , and intimated that through the vote of the lodge of ^ 25 , and through the generosity of thebrethren now present , he had already got £ 101 16 s . 6 d . on his list . He could not hope to emulate Bro . Scurrah , who on a well-remembered occasion took up £ 600 ; but he hoped to increase his present amount very considerably . " The Visitors' " toast was replied to by Bros . Axford ,
2048 ; Summers , 177 ; Dickeson , 179 ; Silvester , 193 ; Saxelby , P . G . R . Surrey ; and Cleghorne , 12 S 7 . During the evening several songs and recitations vvere contributed by some ofthe brethren , and Mrs . Dickey , the wife of the W . M ., also favoured the company with some very pretty songs , which vvere warmly applauded . Among the many visitors present vvere Bros . Booth , Si ; A . Woodliffe , 87 ; W . T . Perry , S 61 ; I . H . Baker ,
S 60 ; W . Christian , S 60 ; J . Hooker , 1681 ; E . Brittain , 16 S 1 ; C . J . Axford , W . M . 204 S ; S . R . Lovett , 3 ; A . H . Scurrah , 204 S ; T . Markland , P . M . 144 ; H . Stiles , P . M . 1732 ; C . Scales , P . M . 1507 ; R . Tucker , 2190 ; VV . Bennie , P . M . 1237 ; C J . Day , Org . 1641 ; J . Ellwood , I . P . M . 179 ; J . Driscoll , P . M . 30 ; G . Gregory , P . M . JS 38 ; J . T . Pilditch , P . M . 1257 ; M . Saxelby , P . M ., P . G . Reg . Surrey ; J . Hurdell , P . M . 1348 ; Dr . Kempster ,