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tainment we are accustomed to at this Lodge being attempted . It was indeed a sad gathering , more marked because at this Lodge one is so accustomed to find mirth and entertainment of the most enjoyable character . * » » Hygreia Lodgre , No . 2664 .
AX emergency meeting was held on Thursday , 17 th ult ., those present including Bros . T . F . Strutt W . M ., J . M . Jones S . W ., W . H . Grigg acting J . W ., J . Young S . D ., Gathercole J . D ., Taylor I . G ., W . W . West , H . S . Schultess Young , T . G . Dee , A . J . Field , J . W . Whipp , J . P . Folland , H . Body , G . D . Lill , F . A . Aris , H . Marrable , A . McNair , H . Herriott , A . J . Bobbit , S . E . Bobbit , Karl Kaps , C . Phillips , T . W . Calverley .
The Lodge having been opened to the second degree , Bros . J . I . Roberts ( Karl Kaps ) and H . J . Schultess Young answered the questions and were entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree and they were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Bobbit , Phillips and Calverley were interrogated and entrusted , and then passed to the second degree .
A ballot was taken tor Mr . Harry J . J . Watson and Mr . John Metcalf , Sanitary Inspectors , and Mr . William Reuben Hitchcock , Vaccination Officer , and proved unanimous . At this stage Bro . W . H . Watson I . P . M . arrived , he having
been detained at the Westminster City Council , of which he is a member , and the W . M . vacated the chair to enable him to initiate the candidates , one being his son . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner , and was much appreciated by the Brethren present . The W . M . afterwards gave the charge .
Bro . Lacy being unavoidably absent , kindly arranged for his brother to preside at the organ during the ceremonies . The Masonic business being , ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . PROVINCIAL . — : e : —
Oakwood Lodgre , No . 1126 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . THOS . M . DRAPER . Ox the 19 th ult ., at the Sale Hotel , Sale , Bros . Jas . Rosser W . M ., Thos . M . Draper P . P . G . Std . S . W ., E . 1 . Greenhalgh J . W ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., G . J- Hugton Sec . The meeting being the St . John ' s Festival , fhe Brethren assembled at 2 . 30 p . m ., and the Lodge being duly opened , they
prepared to instal Bro . Thos . M . Draper P . P . G . Std . S . W . W . M .-elect . Bro . Jas . Rosser W . M . as Installing Master , was assisted by Bro . John ' Brine P . M . P . P . G . P . Director of Ceremonies and the Past Masters of the Lodge : J . 'W . Leathley P . M ., Thos . Walker P . M . P . P . G . P . Charity Representative , John Taylor P . M . P . P . G . Std . P . P . G . P ., Harry White P . M ., Henry Greenhalgh P . M . P . G . Std ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., and several Provincial Officers .
After the installation the Worshipful Master invested his Officers : Bros . James Rosser I . P . M ., E . I . Greenhalgh S . W ., Robt . Paterson J . W ., G . J . Hugton S . D ., J . Bertenshaw J . D ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., John Taylor P . M . P . P . G . Std . P . P . G . P . Sec , John Brine P . M . P . P . G . P . D . C ., J . A . Bennett I . G ., S . J . Bruford , G . A . Sainsbury , J . Berry , Thos . Dunham , J . Firth Stewards , John Clark Tyler , J . A . K . Cooper Organist .
After the Officers had been invested hearty good wishes were expressed a a number of visitors present too numerous to mention , including Bros . Richard Newhouse P . M . P . G . S . B . Prov . Grand Secretary , Fredk . Broadsmith P . M . P . P . S . G . W . I . P . M . 2703 . The Lodge was then closed in the usual form , and tie Brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . Molyneux .
Afterwards the Brethren joined the festive board , where the usual toasts were given , and songs were rendered during the evening by several of the Brethren present , under the direction of Bro . J . A . K . Cooper Organist . As the evening advanced , and most of the Brethren had to leave by train , the whole of the programme could not be gone through . Durino- the evening the Brethren expressed their appreciation of
the creditable manner in which the ceremonies had been performed . They also congratulated the Worshipful Master on the unique menu card , which contained a photo of himself and was of his own design . The Worshipful Master Bro . T . M . Draper P . P . G . Std ., on behalf of the Lodge presented Bro . Jas . Rosser I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a reward for the services rendered by him during his year of Office . The proceedings were brought to a close at 10 . 30 p . m . * *
• METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION . Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THERE was a large and enthusiastic gathering of Brethren at the usual weekly meeting on Wednesday evening , at the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , City , to support Bro . Green ,
who had been elected to take the chair . He was ably assisted by Bro . Metcalf Baillie S . W ., Bushell J . W ., Spice Preceptor , Done S . D ., By-grave J . D ., Scoones I . G ., Goovearts Treasurer , and the venerable Bro . Pitt Secretary .
Lodge was opened in the three degrees and resumed to the second , when Bro . Chittock , who had answered the questions and been entrusted , was passed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the ceremony- of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Haughton being candidate . Bro . Robinson P . M ., of Crescent Lodge , was unanimously elected a member . A vote of condolence was passed , and recorded on the minutes ,
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to Bro . Fells , on the loss he had sustained through the death of his mother , and the grand old Treasurer of the Mother Lodge on the loss of his devoted wife . Several Past Masters and Brethren who were present expressed their sympathy in well chosen tender words , and at a late hour the meeting was adjourned tillWednesday
next . • • Ranelagrh Lodgre , No . 834 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting was held at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , on Friday , 25 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Atkinson W . M ., F . F . Payne S . W ., J . Hallam J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., Arthur Williams P . M . Free , H . G . Cox S . D ., R . Reid P . M . J . D ., T . W . Hellyar I . G ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., M . F . Wilkins .
Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , and Brother Wilkins having proved his proficiency was entrusted . The Lodge being advanced to the third degree the rehearsal of the raising ceremony was gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off and on , after which the Brethren , with the assistance of the Preceptor , worked the second section of the first lecture .
By the unanimous vote of the Brethren Bro . J . H . Gumming was elected an honorary member . Thanking the W . M . and Brethren for the honour bestowed on him our Bro . Gumming incidentally remarked that he had been a member of the Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction for twenty-nine years . It was suggested by Bro . Craggs , and agreed , that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Henry Bone , of the Star Lodge , wishing him a speedy relief from his present painful illness .
The worthy Preceptor asked Bro . Craggs , on behalf of those present , to send a letter to the M . W . G . M . expressing their sympathy with him on the great loss he had sustained in the death of his august Mother .
* * * Metropolitan Lodgre , No . 1507 . A VERY good meeting was held on Monday , at the commodious quarters at the Globe , Finsbury Pavement , Moorgate Street , those present including Bros . J . W . Doubtfire W . M ., G . W . Collins S . W ., H . A . Badman J . W ., J . F . Saunders Dep . Prec , Chas . Johnson Sec , F . H . Witheridge S . D ., J . Webster J . D ., R . Hunt I . G ., H . F . Meadows P . M ., 'G . Ryon , J . J . Kern , W . Boyden , J . Wynman .
Bro . Saunders Dep . Preceptor , with the greatest regret said that since their last meeting the Craft and country had sustained the great loss of their most beloved Queen , the mother of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . Her excellent qualities were so widely known that it required no further words from him to propose that a sincere vote of condolence be entered on the minute books . Bro . Johnson Secretary said it was with the greatest regret he seconded .
It was so s . trange to them to realise that after having such a beloved Queen for their ruler for so many years for her to be taken away to the Grand Lodge above . She was a great Queen , loved by all nations , whether thev were black , green , blue or white . She was an exceptionally good Monarch and her death was a great loss to the Craft and country . She was good to the poor of every nationality .
Kensingrton Lodgre , No . 17 67 . Ox Tuesday , 22 nd ult ., the weekly meeting was held at the Town Hall Tavern , High Street , Kensington , and was well attended . Amongst those present were Bros . W . H . Dresden P . M . W . M ., H . Webster W . M . 1512 S . W ., R . N . Larter P . M . J . W ., \\ . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , F Craggs P . M . Sec , T . W . Biott r . M . S . D ., H . J . Cousens P . M . J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., Arthur Williams P . M ., J . H . Neville P . M .
Lodge was opened and Bro . WiUliams was examined and entrusted , after which Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the passing ceremony was gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Dresden vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cousens , who resumed the Lodge to the second degree and
the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , a Board of installed Masters being formed , Bro . A . Williams acting as D . C . Aftcr the usual formalities , the W . M . w ' as saluted , and the Lodge reduced to the first degree , when Bro . Cousens gave the three addresses .
We may mention that the installation ceremony' is worked in its entirety on several occasions during the session at this Lodge , as those who chiefly attend are cither occupants of or have passed the chair . Bro . Dresden resumed the chair and Bro . J . H . Gumming was unanimously elected an honorary member .
Bro . Craggs 'rose and in a few sentences alluded to the melancholy death of our lamented Queen , only three hours before , and on the recommendation of Bro . Arthur Williams it was decided that it be recorded on the minutes "that the members of the Kensington Lodge of Instruction assembled had received the news of the Queen ' s death with every possible regret . "
• « Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JAMES CLOUGH . THE usual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Bath Road ., Cleckheaton , on Monday , 28 th ult ., when a large number of visitors and members were present .
The installation of the Principals for the ensuing year took place , the following being installed and invested : Companions James Clough Z ., Sydney Mortimer H ., George Blackburn J . J . T . Last P . Z . S . E ., R . F . Rogcrson S . N ., Dr . Chas . Forshaw , F . R . S . L . ( FRKKMASOX ' CHROXICXE ) P . S ., H . Thornton ist Assist . Soj ., S . H . Pettyt 2 nd Assist . Soj ., Samuel Hailiday Treasurer , and C , H . Powell Janitor .
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tainment we are accustomed to at this Lodge being attempted . It was indeed a sad gathering , more marked because at this Lodge one is so accustomed to find mirth and entertainment of the most enjoyable character . * » » Hygreia Lodgre , No . 2664 .
AX emergency meeting was held on Thursday , 17 th ult ., those present including Bros . T . F . Strutt W . M ., J . M . Jones S . W ., W . H . Grigg acting J . W ., J . Young S . D ., Gathercole J . D ., Taylor I . G ., W . W . West , H . S . Schultess Young , T . G . Dee , A . J . Field , J . W . Whipp , J . P . Folland , H . Body , G . D . Lill , F . A . Aris , H . Marrable , A . McNair , H . Herriott , A . J . Bobbit , S . E . Bobbit , Karl Kaps , C . Phillips , T . W . Calverley .
The Lodge having been opened to the second degree , Bros . J . I . Roberts ( Karl Kaps ) and H . J . Schultess Young answered the questions and were entrusted . Lodge was opened in the third degree and they were raised to the sublime degree of M . M . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . Bobbit , Phillips and Calverley were interrogated and entrusted , and then passed to the second degree .
A ballot was taken tor Mr . Harry J . J . Watson and Mr . John Metcalf , Sanitary Inspectors , and Mr . William Reuben Hitchcock , Vaccination Officer , and proved unanimous . At this stage Bro . W . H . Watson I . P . M . arrived , he having
been detained at the Westminster City Council , of which he is a member , and the W . M . vacated the chair to enable him to initiate the candidates , one being his son . The ceremony was performed in a very impressive manner , and was much appreciated by the Brethren present . The W . M . afterwards gave the charge .
Bro . Lacy being unavoidably absent , kindly arranged for his brother to preside at the organ during the ceremonies . The Masonic business being , ended , the Lodge was closed in perfect harmony . PROVINCIAL . — : e : —
Oakwood Lodgre , No . 1126 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . THOS . M . DRAPER . Ox the 19 th ult ., at the Sale Hotel , Sale , Bros . Jas . Rosser W . M ., Thos . M . Draper P . P . G . Std . S . W ., E . 1 . Greenhalgh J . W ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., G . J- Hugton Sec . The meeting being the St . John ' s Festival , fhe Brethren assembled at 2 . 30 p . m ., and the Lodge being duly opened , they
prepared to instal Bro . Thos . M . Draper P . P . G . Std . S . W . W . M .-elect . Bro . Jas . Rosser W . M . as Installing Master , was assisted by Bro . John ' Brine P . M . P . P . G . P . Director of Ceremonies and the Past Masters of the Lodge : J . 'W . Leathley P . M ., Thos . Walker P . M . P . P . G . P . Charity Representative , John Taylor P . M . P . P . G . Std . P . P . G . P ., Harry White P . M ., Henry Greenhalgh P . M . P . G . Std ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., and several Provincial Officers .
After the installation the Worshipful Master invested his Officers : Bros . James Rosser I . P . M ., E . I . Greenhalgh S . W ., Robt . Paterson J . W ., G . J . Hugton S . D ., J . Bertenshaw J . D ., W . H . Roos P . M . Treas ., John Taylor P . M . P . P . G . Std . P . P . G . P . Sec , John Brine P . M . P . P . G . P . D . C ., J . A . Bennett I . G ., S . J . Bruford , G . A . Sainsbury , J . Berry , Thos . Dunham , J . Firth Stewards , John Clark Tyler , J . A . K . Cooper Organist .
After the Officers had been invested hearty good wishes were expressed a a number of visitors present too numerous to mention , including Bros . Richard Newhouse P . M . P . G . S . B . Prov . Grand Secretary , Fredk . Broadsmith P . M . P . P . S . G . W . I . P . M . 2703 . The Lodge was then closed in the usual form , and tie Brethren adjourned to the dining hall , where a sumptuous banquet had been prepared by Bro . Molyneux .
Afterwards the Brethren joined the festive board , where the usual toasts were given , and songs were rendered during the evening by several of the Brethren present , under the direction of Bro . J . A . K . Cooper Organist . As the evening advanced , and most of the Brethren had to leave by train , the whole of the programme could not be gone through . Durino- the evening the Brethren expressed their appreciation of
the creditable manner in which the ceremonies had been performed . They also congratulated the Worshipful Master on the unique menu card , which contained a photo of himself and was of his own design . The Worshipful Master Bro . T . M . Draper P . P . G . Std ., on behalf of the Lodge presented Bro . Jas . Rosser I . P . M . with a Past Master ' s jewel , as a reward for the services rendered by him during his year of Office . The proceedings were brought to a close at 10 . 30 p . m . * *
• METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION . Confidence Lodge , No . 193 . THERE was a large and enthusiastic gathering of Brethren at the usual weekly meeting on Wednesday evening , at the Hercules Tavern , Leadenhall Street , City , to support Bro . Green ,
who had been elected to take the chair . He was ably assisted by Bro . Metcalf Baillie S . W ., Bushell J . W ., Spice Preceptor , Done S . D ., By-grave J . D ., Scoones I . G ., Goovearts Treasurer , and the venerable Bro . Pitt Secretary .
Lodge was opened in the three degrees and resumed to the second , when Bro . Chittock , who had answered the questions and been entrusted , was passed . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , when the ceremony- of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Haughton being candidate . Bro . Robinson P . M ., of Crescent Lodge , was unanimously elected a member . A vote of condolence was passed , and recorded on the minutes ,
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to Bro . Fells , on the loss he had sustained through the death of his mother , and the grand old Treasurer of the Mother Lodge on the loss of his devoted wife . Several Past Masters and Brethren who were present expressed their sympathy in well chosen tender words , and at a late hour the meeting was adjourned tillWednesday
next . • • Ranelagrh Lodgre , No . 834 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting was held at the Six Bells Hotel , Hammersmith , on Friday , 25 th ult . Amongst those present were Bros . W . Atkinson W . M ., F . F . Payne S . W ., J . Hallam J . W ., F . Craggs P . M . Sec , W . Hinds P . M . Treas ., Arthur Williams P . M . Free , H . G . Cox S . D ., R . Reid P . M . J . D ., T . W . Hellyar I . G ., H . J . Cousens P . M ., J . H . Gumming P . M ., M . F . Wilkins .
Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees , and Brother Wilkins having proved his proficiency was entrusted . The Lodge being advanced to the third degree the rehearsal of the raising ceremony was gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and called off and on , after which the Brethren , with the assistance of the Preceptor , worked the second section of the first lecture .
By the unanimous vote of the Brethren Bro . J . H . Gumming was elected an honorary member . Thanking the W . M . and Brethren for the honour bestowed on him our Bro . Gumming incidentally remarked that he had been a member of the Ranelagh Lodge of Instruction for twenty-nine years . It was suggested by Bro . Craggs , and agreed , that a letter of sympathy be sent to Bro . Henry Bone , of the Star Lodge , wishing him a speedy relief from his present painful illness .
The worthy Preceptor asked Bro . Craggs , on behalf of those present , to send a letter to the M . W . G . M . expressing their sympathy with him on the great loss he had sustained in the death of his august Mother .
* * * Metropolitan Lodgre , No . 1507 . A VERY good meeting was held on Monday , at the commodious quarters at the Globe , Finsbury Pavement , Moorgate Street , those present including Bros . J . W . Doubtfire W . M ., G . W . Collins S . W ., H . A . Badman J . W ., J . F . Saunders Dep . Prec , Chas . Johnson Sec , F . H . Witheridge S . D ., J . Webster J . D ., R . Hunt I . G ., H . F . Meadows P . M ., 'G . Ryon , J . J . Kern , W . Boyden , J . Wynman .
Bro . Saunders Dep . Preceptor , with the greatest regret said that since their last meeting the Craft and country had sustained the great loss of their most beloved Queen , the mother of the Most Worshipful Grand Master . Her excellent qualities were so widely known that it required no further words from him to propose that a sincere vote of condolence be entered on the minute books . Bro . Johnson Secretary said it was with the greatest regret he seconded .
It was so s . trange to them to realise that after having such a beloved Queen for their ruler for so many years for her to be taken away to the Grand Lodge above . She was a great Queen , loved by all nations , whether thev were black , green , blue or white . She was an exceptionally good Monarch and her death was a great loss to the Craft and country . She was good to the poor of every nationality .
Kensingrton Lodgre , No . 17 67 . Ox Tuesday , 22 nd ult ., the weekly meeting was held at the Town Hall Tavern , High Street , Kensington , and was well attended . Amongst those present were Bros . W . H . Dresden P . M . W . M ., H . Webster W . M . 1512 S . W ., R . N . Larter P . M . J . W ., \\ . Hillier P . M . Preceptor , F Craggs P . M . Sec , T . W . Biott r . M . S . D ., H . J . Cousens P . M . J . D ., J . H . Gumming P . M . I . G ., Arthur Williams P . M ., J . H . Neville P . M .
Lodge was opened and Bro . WiUliams was examined and entrusted , after which Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the passing ceremony was gone through . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bro . Dresden vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Cousens , who resumed the Lodge to the second degree and
the ceremony of installation was rehearsed , a Board of installed Masters being formed , Bro . A . Williams acting as D . C . Aftcr the usual formalities , the W . M . w ' as saluted , and the Lodge reduced to the first degree , when Bro . Cousens gave the three addresses .
We may mention that the installation ceremony' is worked in its entirety on several occasions during the session at this Lodge , as those who chiefly attend are cither occupants of or have passed the chair . Bro . Dresden resumed the chair and Bro . J . H . Gumming was unanimously elected an honorary member .
Bro . Craggs 'rose and in a few sentences alluded to the melancholy death of our lamented Queen , only three hours before , and on the recommendation of Bro . Arthur Williams it was decided that it be recorded on the minutes "that the members of the Kensington Lodge of Instruction assembled had received the news of the Queen ' s death with every possible regret . "
• « Zetland Chapter , No . 603 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . JAMES CLOUGH . THE usual meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Bath Road ., Cleckheaton , on Monday , 28 th ult ., when a large number of visitors and members were present .
The installation of the Principals for the ensuing year took place , the following being installed and invested : Companions James Clough Z ., Sydney Mortimer H ., George Blackburn J . J . T . Last P . Z . S . E ., R . F . Rogcrson S . N ., Dr . Chas . Forshaw , F . R . S . L . ( FRKKMASOX ' CHROXICXE ) P . S ., H . Thornton ist Assist . Soj ., S . H . Pettyt 2 nd Assist . Soj ., Samuel Hailiday Treasurer , and C , H . Powell Janitor .