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Installation Meetings, &C.
Sturgeon , after expressing hia regret that unavoidable circumstances had prevented some of that body from attending , remarked thafc he felt be spoke tbe sentiments of all when he stated they did not consider their zeal should be relaxed now they had passed the chair He felt all desired their association with the Lodge should continne for many years . For the Visitors , to whom the W . M . gave a hearty
welcome , Bro . Morgan replied . He regretted that owing to the exigencies of the train service several had been compelled to leave , but be felt he could express the gratification all felt at the snecess of the day ' s proceedings . He congratulated the Lodge on the estimation in which it was held , as evidenced by the great accession to its roll of members dnring the past year , and tendered thanks for
the genial spirit of hospitality displayed by the brethren . The Masonic Institutions were next referred to , the W . M . urging the brethren to a consistent and steady support . For the Officers , Bro . J . W ., in the absence of the S . W ., replied . Bro . F . J . W . Wingrove regretted the absence of Bro . Bartlett . He fully appreciated the honour that had been conferred upon him by the W . M . He pleaded
guilty to the fact of being imbued with a spirit of ambition—a laudable ambition he trusted—and looked forward in due course to occupy tbe chair of the Lodge . He expressed his satisfaction at the reception that had been given to the toast . The proceedings were interspersed with some capital songs , Bros . Cuming , Mills ,
Wingrove , and others exerting themselves successfully . The following brethren were present as Visitors-. —Bros . Robert Grey P . G . D . England , A . Lucking Prov . G . D . C . Essex , Thos . J . Barrett W . M . \ 000 G . S . Essex , W . W . Lockey 1000 , H . J . Mills Phoenix 412 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , and H . D . Stephens 77 .
STUART LODGE , No . 1632 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the 27 th ult . Lodge was opened , in the temporary absence of tbe W . M ., by Bro . Stewart Barker P . M ., and there were present dnring the evening the following brethren : —Donald Clark W . M ., George Lilley S . W ., Gilham J . W ., Thomas Poore P . M . and Secretary , W . Job S . D ., E . Bessell J . D ., A . Bannister Organist , H . Baldwin W . S ., R . Barham I . G ., T .
Bowler Tyler ; also Bros . P . M . ' s Stuart Barker , J . Walmsley , G . Thomas , G . Gilham ; Bros . E . Cromwell , H . Clamp , C . Linsey , R . Coulthard , Mann , G . Evans , and others . Visitors—Bros . W . Gilbert P . M . P . P . J . G . W . Herts , James Stevens P . M . 1426 , & c . A . A . Parks 23 , C . Williams 276 , D . Trusley P . M ., S . Ash , G . R . Smith , G . Mulley , and A . Barton , all of 720 , H . W . Sichett 144 , J . A . Hunt 569 , R . J .
Taylor 144 , S . Morley 1853 , E . Woodman 1950 , A . Mullord 1288 . 0 . Evans 1922 , J . W . Chapman 1922 , W . Haamer 1539 , and J . Coe 1339 . The minutes of previous meeting were confirmed , and the report of the audit committee received . Bro . Thomas Poore , as Installing Master then mosfc ably installed Brother George Lilley into the chair of K . S . It is needlesa to say that the admirably efficient manner in
which the beautiful ceremony was rendered by Brother Poore called forth expressions of great satisfaction from the numerous brethren who were on thia occasion the guests , of the Lodge . The newly-installed W . M . gave proof of his proficiency by his forcible addresses to the Officers , whom he appointed and invested in rotation , and there being no further business before the Lodge , closed
it in due form and with solemn prayer . A choice banquet followed labour , and the customary toasts were briefly but pertinently given by the W . M . In the course of the evening a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the Immediate Past Master Brother Donald Clark . To the toast of the Visitors several responses were made , the guests vieing with each other in their expression of great satis .
faction with both labour and refreshment . An excellent programme of music and recitations was fully carried through , and especial reference may be made to the snccessfnl vocal efforts of Brothers Chapman , R . J . Taylor , Bannister , C . W . Evans , and of the recitations by Bros . Stevens ( "Mason'sVows" ) , and J . W . Chapman ,
A most enjoyable evening , and one greatly redounding to the credit of the Stuart Lodge , was spent by all present , and the installation of Bro . Lilley as the W . M . for the ensuing year ia not likely to be soon forgotten . It speaks well for that worthy brother that so many members of the Lodge held at his hotel at Balham attended to support him on this occasion .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 .-At the meeting afc the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , on Friday evening last , there was a goodly attendance of brethren . Bro . H . E . Frances opened the Lodge punctually at 7 . 30 , and was supported by Bros . A . Bute as S . W ., Perks J . W ., Planfc Martin 8 . D ., Thurston
J . D ., Williams I . G ., J . S . Terry Secretary , James Stevens Preceptor ; Bros . J . W . Watts P . M . 507 , J . B . Sargeant , Chambers , and other members were also present . The first section , the ceremony of initiation , and the fourth section , were carefully worked , and subsequentl y a discussion and explanation of several points of ritual
ensued . This arrangement of " question time" was evidently highly appreciated , and earnestly availed of by the members and Visitors . Several points of divergence from uniform working were settled * S » the future practice of this Lodge of Instruction . It was announced that afc the meeting on Friday , the 31 st instant , Bro . W . W . Morgan , Secretary No . 211 , would occupy " question time " by delivering a lecture on "The Masonic Institutions ; their establishment and
development ; " and the brethren generally were invited to prepare " Wort essays on Masonic subjects for delivery on future occasions , fne Lod ge was closed at 9 . 30 , after a most agreeable and instinctive e vening . The Hon . Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , is appointed to Preside afc the ensuing meeting , when it is anticipated that the lecturer ( Bro , Morgan ) will be received by a large gathering of South London Freemasons .
"Finis Coronat Opus."
" FINIS CORONAT OPUS . "
FROM THE KEYSTONE . THE work of Masonry is of supreme dignity and importance . Ifc is hallowed by the memories of the past , and is glorious in both history and story . The lectures of the Craft trace its ori gin to King Solomon , bufc there are traditions that refer it to a period far anterior to that of tbe building of the Temple . Like human history , that of Masonry is lost in antiquity . But we have our monuments , which are landmarks indicating to us the progress of the Craft .
We were born of a race of builders—Temple builders . Our fore , fathers in the Craft were members of the mediaeval and oriental building fraternities , or operative guilds . Among the landmarks thafc monument our history , are the magnificent Abbeys and Cathedrals of mediaeval Europe , the temples of Greece , Rome aud the Orient , King Solomon ' s Temple , the Great Pyramids of Egypt , and the massive
constructions of Assyria , Babylon , and other Oriental Empires . The work of Masonry is a legacy from the remotest past . Concerning the early origin of Masonry there can be but one opinion among intelligent investigators ; but , however the Craft may be dignified with years , after all , finis coronat opus—it is the end thafc crowns the work . Freemasonry must be respected for what it is
rather than for what it was . It has its roots in the past , but those roots are under ground . Its past is dead and buried , aud now only a rememqrance , and sometimes merely a tradition , while its present is seen , and felt , and known . The Freemasonry that confronts us , and is visible , tangible , material . It is with us and for us . It made ua Masons , and not we ourselves . We are a part of it . It breathed
into us the breath of Masonic life , and flashed upou ns the meridian splendour of Masonio light . It owes nothing to profane hands , or human laws . No act of incorporation can lend it stability or honour . Its work is by itself , and for itself . It does not make a public spectaole of itself . Its principles are not secret , but ITS WORK IS , and how it initiates , none but Craftsmen may know . At its elections the
profane may neither vote , nor gaze upon the voters from tbe gallery . With its installation of oflicers "tbe public" have nothing to do . Ifc exists for itself , and by itself . The work of the Lodge is all esoteric . There are occasions when its light is seen in the outer world , but these are all distinct from the work of the Lodge . When the Masonio dead are buried , or the corner-stones of public edifices are laid , or a
notable Masonio anniversary calls the brethren to appear iu procession , then Freemasons come in their persons and profession before the world , bnt only then . They never rightly , Masonically , invite the world to come aud observe them perform in their Temples their esoteric ceremonies . Such an end wonld mar , and ultimatel y destroy , uot crown , their work .
Pessimists see nothing beautiful or noble in the natural , social , political or moral world . The earth is build upon Volcanoes , and mnst eventually " go up . " Governments are all temporary human constructions , and mnst in their turn " go down . " The ground ia seeded to weeds , and thorns and thistles , and requires intense persua . sion to produce anything else . Everything is for the worse , say
these unhappy , wilful , blind prognosticators . But they are premature in their judgments . It is the end that crowns the work . Men are nofc now as bad as they seem . The earth is rich in its fruits , when diligently cultivated . And there comes a time when both the earth and man shall be regenerated . There shall be a new earth , and a new man upon it—both new , and yet both old . Both will he
crowned with glory and honour . The end will jostifiy the works of the Grand Architect of the Universe from the very beginning . If any one be inclined to despond concerning the present , or the past , let him call to mind the future . Wait till the end . In the evening there shall be light . A new Lodge is constituted . Ifc starts out under tbe happiest
auspices . Its roll of members is unusually full , its treasury replenished with funds , and its doors echo with the knocks of applicants for admission , Will it always continne so ? If the wisdom that originated continues to bnild , but not otherwise . Stone must be laid upon stone skilfully and well . Truth , prudence , justice and charity must actuate the membership . The ashlars mnst be perfect , so that
the sides and corners of the Temple maybe polished . Who can tell whether this Lodge will go on , prospering and to prosper , or go out in darkness , its warrant surrendered , or sequestrated , or revoked ? Finis coronat opus . An applicant ; is made a Mason . He receives all the degrees . He ia elected to many stations of honour in the gift of tbe Craft . Will he
continue steadfast ? Or , when he approaches the horizon of death will his sun set in a murky cloud ? No one can surely tell till tbe end comes . It becomes every one , therefore , to be watchful and beware . We have seen more than one life gilded with Masonio hononr , ruined by a misguided step at its close . Look always to the end , for finis coronat opus . Freemasons' Lodges and Grand Lodges , are all the work of human hands ; but thero comes a time , and a
place , wherein all the mistakes of earth shall be rectified . Bad men are sometimes , through the ignorance of a section of tbe Craft , made Masons , bnt they shall not continue in " good standing "for ever . In the Celestial Lodge only tbe true Mason will find admittance . Hia work npon earth mnst have been square work . He must have been Mason in heart and in life , as well as in name . Hence , to every individual Freemason the assertion is startlingly true—THE END CROWNS THE WORK .
HOLIOWAY ' FILM are securities of health to all nations , of whatever clime . They have given hope , relief , and comfort to millions . In constitutions debilitated by excesses of any kind , or in general prostration of the system , their effect is tonic and restorative . They eradicate from the system the mortal cause health and
of ailnwnt , and renew in the frame its pristine animation , vigour . They greatly increase the appetite , give tone to the stomach , Assist the digestion , and inipart elasticity to the spirits ; their essence enters the circulation , and carried through its coarse exerts its cleansing power over every organ . In the Inngs they effect most striking changes , converting the impure venous into pure arterial blood , by which the whole frame is recruited and interstitial deposits removed ,
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Installation Meetings, &C.
Sturgeon , after expressing hia regret that unavoidable circumstances had prevented some of that body from attending , remarked thafc he felt be spoke tbe sentiments of all when he stated they did not consider their zeal should be relaxed now they had passed the chair He felt all desired their association with the Lodge should continne for many years . For the Visitors , to whom the W . M . gave a hearty
welcome , Bro . Morgan replied . He regretted that owing to the exigencies of the train service several had been compelled to leave , but be felt he could express the gratification all felt at the snecess of the day ' s proceedings . He congratulated the Lodge on the estimation in which it was held , as evidenced by the great accession to its roll of members dnring the past year , and tendered thanks for
the genial spirit of hospitality displayed by the brethren . The Masonic Institutions were next referred to , the W . M . urging the brethren to a consistent and steady support . For the Officers , Bro . J . W ., in the absence of the S . W ., replied . Bro . F . J . W . Wingrove regretted the absence of Bro . Bartlett . He fully appreciated the honour that had been conferred upon him by the W . M . He pleaded
guilty to the fact of being imbued with a spirit of ambition—a laudable ambition he trusted—and looked forward in due course to occupy tbe chair of the Lodge . He expressed his satisfaction at the reception that had been given to the toast . The proceedings were interspersed with some capital songs , Bros . Cuming , Mills ,
Wingrove , and others exerting themselves successfully . The following brethren were present as Visitors-. —Bros . Robert Grey P . G . D . England , A . Lucking Prov . G . D . C . Essex , Thos . J . Barrett W . M . \ 000 G . S . Essex , W . W . Lockey 1000 , H . J . Mills Phoenix 412 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , and H . D . Stephens 77 .
STUART LODGE , No . 1632 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell , on Monday , the 27 th ult . Lodge was opened , in the temporary absence of tbe W . M ., by Bro . Stewart Barker P . M ., and there were present dnring the evening the following brethren : —Donald Clark W . M ., George Lilley S . W ., Gilham J . W ., Thomas Poore P . M . and Secretary , W . Job S . D ., E . Bessell J . D ., A . Bannister Organist , H . Baldwin W . S ., R . Barham I . G ., T .
Bowler Tyler ; also Bros . P . M . ' s Stuart Barker , J . Walmsley , G . Thomas , G . Gilham ; Bros . E . Cromwell , H . Clamp , C . Linsey , R . Coulthard , Mann , G . Evans , and others . Visitors—Bros . W . Gilbert P . M . P . P . J . G . W . Herts , James Stevens P . M . 1426 , & c . A . A . Parks 23 , C . Williams 276 , D . Trusley P . M ., S . Ash , G . R . Smith , G . Mulley , and A . Barton , all of 720 , H . W . Sichett 144 , J . A . Hunt 569 , R . J .
Taylor 144 , S . Morley 1853 , E . Woodman 1950 , A . Mullord 1288 . 0 . Evans 1922 , J . W . Chapman 1922 , W . Haamer 1539 , and J . Coe 1339 . The minutes of previous meeting were confirmed , and the report of the audit committee received . Bro . Thomas Poore , as Installing Master then mosfc ably installed Brother George Lilley into the chair of K . S . It is needlesa to say that the admirably efficient manner in
which the beautiful ceremony was rendered by Brother Poore called forth expressions of great satisfaction from the numerous brethren who were on thia occasion the guests , of the Lodge . The newly-installed W . M . gave proof of his proficiency by his forcible addresses to the Officers , whom he appointed and invested in rotation , and there being no further business before the Lodge , closed
it in due form and with solemn prayer . A choice banquet followed labour , and the customary toasts were briefly but pertinently given by the W . M . In the course of the evening a very handsome P . M . ' s jewel was presented to the Immediate Past Master Brother Donald Clark . To the toast of the Visitors several responses were made , the guests vieing with each other in their expression of great satis .
faction with both labour and refreshment . An excellent programme of music and recitations was fully carried through , and especial reference may be made to the snccessfnl vocal efforts of Brothers Chapman , R . J . Taylor , Bannister , C . W . Evans , and of the recitations by Bros . Stevens ( "Mason'sVows" ) , and J . W . Chapman ,
A most enjoyable evening , and one greatly redounding to the credit of the Stuart Lodge , was spent by all present , and the installation of Bro . Lilley as the W . M . for the ensuing year ia not likely to be soon forgotten . It speaks well for that worthy brother that so many members of the Lodge held at his hotel at Balham attended to support him on this occasion .
United Pilgrims Lodge of Instruction , No . 507 .-At the meeting afc the Surrey Masonio Hall , Camberwell , on Friday evening last , there was a goodly attendance of brethren . Bro . H . E . Frances opened the Lodge punctually at 7 . 30 , and was supported by Bros . A . Bute as S . W ., Perks J . W ., Planfc Martin 8 . D ., Thurston
J . D ., Williams I . G ., J . S . Terry Secretary , James Stevens Preceptor ; Bros . J . W . Watts P . M . 507 , J . B . Sargeant , Chambers , and other members were also present . The first section , the ceremony of initiation , and the fourth section , were carefully worked , and subsequentl y a discussion and explanation of several points of ritual
ensued . This arrangement of " question time" was evidently highly appreciated , and earnestly availed of by the members and Visitors . Several points of divergence from uniform working were settled * S » the future practice of this Lodge of Instruction . It was announced that afc the meeting on Friday , the 31 st instant , Bro . W . W . Morgan , Secretary No . 211 , would occupy " question time " by delivering a lecture on "The Masonic Institutions ; their establishment and
development ; " and the brethren generally were invited to prepare " Wort essays on Masonic subjects for delivery on future occasions , fne Lod ge was closed at 9 . 30 , after a most agreeable and instinctive e vening . The Hon . Preceptor , Bro . James Stevens , is appointed to Preside afc the ensuing meeting , when it is anticipated that the lecturer ( Bro , Morgan ) will be received by a large gathering of South London Freemasons .
"Finis Coronat Opus."
" FINIS CORONAT OPUS . "
FROM THE KEYSTONE . THE work of Masonry is of supreme dignity and importance . Ifc is hallowed by the memories of the past , and is glorious in both history and story . The lectures of the Craft trace its ori gin to King Solomon , bufc there are traditions that refer it to a period far anterior to that of tbe building of the Temple . Like human history , that of Masonry is lost in antiquity . But we have our monuments , which are landmarks indicating to us the progress of the Craft .
We were born of a race of builders—Temple builders . Our fore , fathers in the Craft were members of the mediaeval and oriental building fraternities , or operative guilds . Among the landmarks thafc monument our history , are the magnificent Abbeys and Cathedrals of mediaeval Europe , the temples of Greece , Rome aud the Orient , King Solomon ' s Temple , the Great Pyramids of Egypt , and the massive
constructions of Assyria , Babylon , and other Oriental Empires . The work of Masonry is a legacy from the remotest past . Concerning the early origin of Masonry there can be but one opinion among intelligent investigators ; but , however the Craft may be dignified with years , after all , finis coronat opus—it is the end thafc crowns the work . Freemasonry must be respected for what it is
rather than for what it was . It has its roots in the past , but those roots are under ground . Its past is dead and buried , aud now only a rememqrance , and sometimes merely a tradition , while its present is seen , and felt , and known . The Freemasonry that confronts us , and is visible , tangible , material . It is with us and for us . It made ua Masons , and not we ourselves . We are a part of it . It breathed
into us the breath of Masonic life , and flashed upou ns the meridian splendour of Masonio light . It owes nothing to profane hands , or human laws . No act of incorporation can lend it stability or honour . Its work is by itself , and for itself . It does not make a public spectaole of itself . Its principles are not secret , but ITS WORK IS , and how it initiates , none but Craftsmen may know . At its elections the
profane may neither vote , nor gaze upon the voters from tbe gallery . With its installation of oflicers "tbe public" have nothing to do . Ifc exists for itself , and by itself . The work of the Lodge is all esoteric . There are occasions when its light is seen in the outer world , but these are all distinct from the work of the Lodge . When the Masonio dead are buried , or the corner-stones of public edifices are laid , or a
notable Masonio anniversary calls the brethren to appear iu procession , then Freemasons come in their persons and profession before the world , bnt only then . They never rightly , Masonically , invite the world to come aud observe them perform in their Temples their esoteric ceremonies . Such an end wonld mar , and ultimatel y destroy , uot crown , their work .
Pessimists see nothing beautiful or noble in the natural , social , political or moral world . The earth is build upon Volcanoes , and mnst eventually " go up . " Governments are all temporary human constructions , and mnst in their turn " go down . " The ground ia seeded to weeds , and thorns and thistles , and requires intense persua . sion to produce anything else . Everything is for the worse , say
these unhappy , wilful , blind prognosticators . But they are premature in their judgments . It is the end that crowns the work . Men are nofc now as bad as they seem . The earth is rich in its fruits , when diligently cultivated . And there comes a time when both the earth and man shall be regenerated . There shall be a new earth , and a new man upon it—both new , and yet both old . Both will he
crowned with glory and honour . The end will jostifiy the works of the Grand Architect of the Universe from the very beginning . If any one be inclined to despond concerning the present , or the past , let him call to mind the future . Wait till the end . In the evening there shall be light . A new Lodge is constituted . Ifc starts out under tbe happiest
auspices . Its roll of members is unusually full , its treasury replenished with funds , and its doors echo with the knocks of applicants for admission , Will it always continne so ? If the wisdom that originated continues to bnild , but not otherwise . Stone must be laid upon stone skilfully and well . Truth , prudence , justice and charity must actuate the membership . The ashlars mnst be perfect , so that
the sides and corners of the Temple maybe polished . Who can tell whether this Lodge will go on , prospering and to prosper , or go out in darkness , its warrant surrendered , or sequestrated , or revoked ? Finis coronat opus . An applicant ; is made a Mason . He receives all the degrees . He ia elected to many stations of honour in the gift of tbe Craft . Will he
continue steadfast ? Or , when he approaches the horizon of death will his sun set in a murky cloud ? No one can surely tell till tbe end comes . It becomes every one , therefore , to be watchful and beware . We have seen more than one life gilded with Masonio hononr , ruined by a misguided step at its close . Look always to the end , for finis coronat opus . Freemasons' Lodges and Grand Lodges , are all the work of human hands ; but thero comes a time , and a
place , wherein all the mistakes of earth shall be rectified . Bad men are sometimes , through the ignorance of a section of tbe Craft , made Masons , bnt they shall not continue in " good standing "for ever . In the Celestial Lodge only tbe true Mason will find admittance . Hia work npon earth mnst have been square work . He must have been Mason in heart and in life , as well as in name . Hence , to every individual Freemason the assertion is startlingly true—THE END CROWNS THE WORK .
HOLIOWAY ' FILM are securities of health to all nations , of whatever clime . They have given hope , relief , and comfort to millions . In constitutions debilitated by excesses of any kind , or in general prostration of the system , their effect is tonic and restorative . They eradicate from the system the mortal cause health and
of ailnwnt , and renew in the frame its pristine animation , vigour . They greatly increase the appetite , give tone to the stomach , Assist the digestion , and inipart elasticity to the spirits ; their essence enters the circulation , and carried through its coarse exerts its cleansing power over every organ . In the Inngs they effect most striking changes , converting the impure venous into pure arterial blood , by which the whole frame is recruited and interstitial deposits removed ,