Era Lodge, No. 1423.

ERA LODGE , No . 1423 .

TIIK seventh Installation Mooting of this Lodge took place on the 12 th ult ., at Tag-, ' 's Island Ifot ^ l , Hampton Court . Notwithstanding tho nnpropitious condition of t ' . io wcithor , which was moro like mid-winter than mid-spring , t'mre was a goodly number of members and visitors assembled . Thero were present—Bros . T . J . Sabine P . P . G . S . B . Midx . W . M ., G . W . Devorenx S . W . and W . M . elect , and nearly all the Officers ; also J . T . Moss P . P . G . R . P . P . G . D . Midx .

P . M . ( tho father of tho Lodge ) , E . II . Thiellay P . P . G . D . Midx . P . M ., J . Faulkner Hon . Dental Surgeon to the Royal Masonio Institution for Girls , E . T . Honman , T . G . Tagg , B . Wright , J . II . Pearson , J . B . Ryloy , G . S . Elliott , G . L . Wingato , and somo others . Tho Visitors were—Bros . Col . F . Burdett R . W . P . G . M . Midx . J . P ., Dr . Barringer P . P . G . W . Herts ., W . A . Simmonds P . M . 1559 , W . Doverenx

late 1423 , C . Graham 874 , Cash , and others whoso names we were unable to ascertain . Bro . T . J . Sabine opened the Lodge punctually at the time appointed in the summons . Tho minutes of the meeting held on Saturday October 5 th 1878 were read , unanimously confirmed , and signed by the W . M . The report of the Audit Committee , which shewed the Lodgo funds to be in a prosperous condition , was

received and adopted . In feeling terms fche W . M . referred to tho great loss which the Lodge had sustained by tho death of the S . D . Bro . John Johnson . Bro . B . Wright , the Secretary , was instructed to send a letter of condolence and sympathy to the widow and family . Tho only work before the Lodge was tho installation of the S . W . and W . M . elect , Bro . E . W . Devereux . He having been presented by

Bro . J . W . Baldwin P . M . for thafc honour , was duly installed in the presence of a largo board of installed Masters . On the readmission of the brethren , the Acting Director of the Ceremonies proclaimed the W . M ., and the brethen then saluted the newlyinstalled Master according to ancient custom . The appointment and investiture of officers were as follow—Bro . A . F . Lace S . W ., J .

Faulkner J . W ., J . W . Baldwin P . P . G . P . Midx . P . M . Treas ., Ben . Wright , Sec , J . H . Pearson S . D ., J . B . Ryley J . D ., G . S . Elliott ( W . M . 1623 ) I . G ., E . T . Henman D . C , G . C . Wingate Steward , John Gilbert P . G . Tyler Midx . Tyler . The Installing Master then gave in a very perfect and impressive manner tho three addresses , which when finished received the hearty applause of all present . Ifc was

unanimously resolved thafc a special vote of thanks be given to Brother Sabine ( and the same be entered on the Lodge minute-book ) for the very efficient manner in which he had carried out his duties as Installing Master . Bro . H . A . Dubois , late Treasurer , resigned his membership of tho Lodge , which was accepted with great regret . Bro . Frederick Walters , lato Secretory , resigned

his membership of the Lodge in consequence of his continued illhealth . His resignation was accepted with regret , and it was proposed to elect him an honorary member , the necessary notice having been given . A large number of names woro given in of candidates who wero anxious to be initiated into Freemasonry at the next Lodge meeting . Business onded , the Lodgo was closed and adjourned , to

meet on Satnrday , 14 th Jnne . Tho brethren and visitors adjourned to the banquetiug-room , where Bro . T . G . Tagg served up an excellent repast , and ample justice having been dono to the very well-served dinner , tho W . M . proposed the usual loyal and Masonic toasts , which were duly received and responded to with enthusiasm . In proposing the R . W . Prov . G . M . Midx . Bro . Col . F . Burdett , the W . M . said he

was exceedingly happy to welcome their venerated chief in the names of the members of the Lodge on thafc occasion . They must congratulate themselves on having his honoured name amongst their list of members . The P . G . M . had by a straightforward discharge of his duty won tho respect and esteem of all the Lodges in the province , which under his guiding care had very materially increased

since ifc was established a few years ago . Bro . Col . Burdett , in reply , thanked the brethren for the hearty welcome which he had received , and assured them thafc ifc was his earnest wish and desire to promote the interest of true Freemasonry , to keep all the Lodges in his province in a state of harmony and good working . He was glad to find that several of his Past

Grand Officers were present , and that ono had just left the chair of the Lodge , after installing his snecessor . The next toasfc was the Depnty Grand Master , Bro . Sir Charles Bright , and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers Present and Past , coupled with tho name of Bro . J . T . Moss . Bro . Moss , in reply , addressed the brethren in his usual humourous style , and attributed the success

of Freemasonry in Middlesex to the great interest which Bro . Col . F . Burdett took in the proper working of the Lodges . Bro . T . J . Sabine , in proposing tho health of the W . M ,, said—I cannot but congratulate the Lodge on the advance this day to tho Master ' s chair of one of the first of the brethren who were initiated in tho Era Lodge . It is an evidence of a new departure , and I trust one which

will bring with it a continuance of the prosperity which has hitherto attended the Lodge . It was originally arranged that the founders should pass through the chair , and as that arrangement commenced with Bro . J . T . Moss ( with a few exceptions—some caused by resignations , and one by ill health ) , so to-day it has ended with me . Hence , I take ifc , there is a new departure . The veterans

of the Lodge have laid the foundation ; those initiated in the Lod ge from day to continue the work . I have every confidence in the newly installed W . M ., who since the day of his initiation has passed through the various offices he has held with great credit to himself and unquestionable advantage to the Lodge . Ho has set an example , not only of constant attendance , bnt of perfect working ; and I feel certain that during his year of office he will bear out the

expressions of confidence I havo used . I ask you to drink his good health , long life , and prosperity , and a successful year of office . The "W . M ., in reply , thanked Bro . Sabine for the very flattering manner in which he had been pleased to speak of him and his work . He also thanked the members and Visitors for their hearty response . For himself , ho had made np his mind to do his duty , and afc the end of hia year of office shonld nofc fear to be judged by results . He

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much regretted that tho Easter holidays and tho Christmas weather had prevented many from attending . Ho thanked those Visitors who had favoured tho Lodgo with their presence , and ho trusted dnring his year of office to sco them again when tho lovely scenury of the district could bo enjoyed under moie congenial circumstances . Ho again thanked them for tho honour

conferred upon him thafc day , and for tho hearty expressions of success during the ensuing year . Tho W . M . next proposed tho health of the Past Masters of tho Lodge , and paid thorn collectively a high compliment for the work dono by them . Addressing his Immediate Past Master ( Bro . T . J . Sabine ) ho said : — " It is my pleasing duty to present yon , in tho name of the members of tho

Lodgo , with this handsome Past Master ' s jewel , which I hopo you may live many years to wear , and also with this elegant three-bottle liqueur stand , which , when used by you in your circle of friends , will serve at all times to remind you of the Era Lodge , which as a founder you helped to start , and which , as W . M ., you have helped to snpport , and which as P . M . you will be expected still to feel some

interest in . " The jewel and liqueur stand were engraved as follows : — " Presented April 12 th 1879 , by tho members of the Era Lodgo No . 1423 , to W . Bro . T . J . Sabine P . M . 73 , P . M . 1540 , P . P . G . S . B . Midx ., Founder and Past Treasurer of the Lodge , in appreciation of his valuable services as Worshipfnl Master , 1878-9 . " Bro . Sabine , in reply , said : —The Past Masters of the Lodgo have at all times felt

it a pleasurable duty not only to attend with becoming regularity , but to assist iu promoting the interests of the Lodgo . For myself , I can only say that from the day of consecration until this moment it has been to me a pleasure to attend and work with my fellow members . It is my hope if the G . A . O . T . U . gives me good health to be as frequently among you as ever . I cannot sit down without

thanking my brother members for the handsome gifts of the Lodge , which I shall treasnre as souvenirs of my pleasant connection with the Lodgo during my life . I think W . M . I may add , on the part of my brother Past Masters and myself , thafc you may rely on us to give you the assistance you may need , and at all times to support you in your laudable undertakings on behalf of the Lodge . The W . M .

then proposed . the Visitors in suitable terms , referring to tho working those present had dono in Freemasonry , and offering them a hearty welcome . Bro . Dr . Barringer replied , he thanked the brethren for the hearty way the toast had been received , and congratulated the new W . M . on his accession to the highest office the brethren can offer in his mother Lodge . He was also pleased with the excellent working

of tho installation ceremony by Bro . Sabine . He might have heard it given in a more showy and more brilliant manner , but never with more effective heartiness ; there was no attempt afc display . Ifc was given with earnest impressiveness , with almost faultless correctness , and delivered as if every word was heartily felt . Ho trusted to visit them again on some other occasion , for ho was sure

he should enjoy himself very much , not only in the Lodge , where ho should find careful workers , but outside the Lodge , for the pleasant prospect up and down the river was , in fine weather , most enchanting . Bros . C . Graham , Cook , and W . A . Simmons also replied . The Tyler's toasfc brought tlie proceedings to a close . During fche evening tho company were entertained with somo excellent singing by Bro . Dr . Barringer and others .

Creaton Lodge, No. 1791.

CREATON LODGE , No . 1791 .

ON Thursday , the 10 th ult ., the second regular meeting of this Lodge was held at Freemasons' Hall . The Lodge was opened by the Secretary , Bro . P . M . Cantle , who passed Bros . Rogers and Woltor to the second degree , in the able and impressive manner to be expected from one so well known for his excellent working as Bro , Cantle . The W . M . then resumed the Lodge in the first degree . A letter and telegram from two of the candidates for initiation , asking to

be excused for non-attendance , on account of illness in one case , and business in the other , was read . The W . M . then initiated Mr . Ed . Austin as a Member of the Order in his usually pleasing and effective style . Subsequently the W . M . invested Bro . P . M . Thurkelas Treasurer , who returned thanks in a few appropriate sentences for the honour dono him . There were three joining members ballotted for and admitted . Tho

Lodgo was thou closed in form and the brethren adjourned to the drawing-room and safc down to a banquet , which was admirably served , and reflected the greatest credit on Bro . Best , and gave general satisfaction . After the table was cleared , the W . M . proposed the usual Masonio toasts , which were heartily responded to by the brethren . Bro . P . M . Cantle , on rising to propose the health of tho W . M ., ex .

pressed , in very feeling terms , the gratification of the Members in being presided over by ono who , by his liberality and untiring zeal in tho cause of the Masonic Institutions , had been rewarded by Grand T . ^ lgo electing him to the proud position of Grand Treasurer . He then in . formed the W . M . that the Officers of the Lodge had desired him to present in their name his jewel of office , and to wish him health and

happiness long to wear it , and to enjoy the great honour to which he had been so unanimously elected . Bro . Cantle then fastened the jewel to tho W . M . 's collar , amidst the applause of fcho brethren . The pre . sentation was a very handsomely chased solid gold key . The W . M . j Lt .-Col . Creaton , thanked the brethren for bhe handsome present they

had made him , and assured them he highly appreciated their kindness . There was some excellent singing during the evening by Bros . Reynolds , Martin , Knight , Smith , and Cantle . Bro . Kift , the Organist of the Lodge , presided ab the pianoforte . Ib ia proposed to hold an emergency meeting in May .

Accounts are given of tho presentation of a P . M . ' s jewel , afc Honolulu , to his Majesty the King of the Sandwich Islands , by the brethren of Le Progress de l'Oceanie Lodge . The jewel is a very handsome ono—in gold , and garnished with a turquoise , a sapphire , and pearls .