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City Of Westminster Lodge, No. 1563.
On due application two members were placed on tho country list , and two resignations were tendered . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Jones for his valuablo services during the year , and shortly afterwards Lodge was closed . Tho brethren ( 48 in number ) then dined at the Cafe Royal ( which wo may stato is now fitted up with
the electric light ); the repast was served under the superintendence of Bro . Eugene Delacoste P . M . 1627 . Bros . IT . Tinney S . D . 1319 , Eastgate , Hammond and others contributed some excellent music , and Bro . Bolt , a recitation . Altogether tho tirno was spent most pleasantly . Tho brethren separated until tho installation mooting , 4 th Thursday in November .
Perseverance Lodge, No. 1743.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place at tho Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , on Saturday , the 12 th ult . Bro . Eade , the W . M . of the past year , opened the Lodge , and after tho transaction of routine business vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Leins P . M . and Treasurer , who in due course installed Bro . W . Mollindinia ,
the late Senior Warden . Bro . J . L . Mather acted as Director of Ceremonies during the proceedings . The Worshipful Master having been saluted , appointed tho following as his Officers : Bros . Reed S . W ., Mitchell J . W ., Loins P . M . Treas ., Ferry P . M . Sec , Smith S . D ., Fox J ; D ., SalterI . G ., LovellD . C , Swire Asst . D . C ., Chamberlayn St .,
Clements Asst . St ., and Goddard P . M . Tyler . The ceremony of installation having been completed , tho Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was creditably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bogbie , the Manager of tho Hotel . At tho conclusion of the repast the nsnal toast list was done
justice to . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Eade , submitted the toast of the Worship ful Master . Most of those present were aware that Bro . Mollindinia had taken an active part in the formation of the Lodge , and during its early days had zealously fulfilled the duties of Secretarv . It was true he had not been through every office in the
Lodge , but was nevertheless an excellent Mason , thoroughly qnalified to discharge the duties of Worshipful Master . Bro . Eade concluded by expressing a hope that his successor would enjoy a prosperous year . Tho Worshipfnl Master returned h ' s best thanks . He fully appreciated the responsibility of tho office he had undertaken , and having
a desire that the Lodgo shonld progress was anxions to impart a little more motion to it . Theirs was a young Lodgo ; it had done very well so far . Ho hoped he might have a busy term of officp , as he felt competent to perform any atnonnt of work that might be required of him . The toast of the Visitors was next proposed by
the W . M . He did not know what , the Lodge of Perseverance would do "without euests—it was the aim of the members to make visitors happy and comfortable during their stay in tho Lodge . The toast was responded to by Bro . Keeble I . P . M . 1426 , and others . Bro . Kccble referred to his presence at tho Inst five or six installations of this
Lodge , and expressed a hope that it might continue to prosper in the fnture . Tho health of Bro . Eade , tho Immediate Past Master , followed . The W . M ., in proposing this toast , said Bro . Eade had carried out ( ho duties of his year of office with a great amount of skill . The work imposed on Bro . Eade had been heavy , and ho had
carried it out . successfully . In the name of the brethren the Worshipful Master then presented to his predecessor a Past Master ' s jewel , expressing the hope that Brother Eade might have the best of health to wear it for many years to come . Brother Eade , in acknowledging the
presentation , said it was with feelings of deep gratification he tendered his thanks . He feared he had not done enough work during his year of office to entitle him to such a memento as he had just receivod . The health of tho Installing Master—Bro . Leins—was proposed by tho W . M . Tho mere mention of this brother ' s name was ,
he said , sufficient to ensure a cordial response in the Lodge of Perseverance . Bro . Leins was entitled to their esteem as the Father of the Lodge , and a true friend to Masonry . Bro . Leins was the Masonic fathn - of a large family , and as their Installing Master had earned additional honour . Bro . Lcius had much pleasure in
returning thank ? . He did not think he deserved all tho kind things that had been said of him . He was proud of having had the opportunity of installing Bro . Mollindinia , as but a few years since he had initiated him into the Order . Since that time they had worked harmoniously a id conscientiously together . Ho had always found
Bro . Mollindinia a truo and faithful brother . Brother Loins urged on the brethren to strive to work harmoniously together at all times , and iu conclusion expressed a hope that God might spare his Masonic children for many years , and make them work in harmony
with each other . Tho toast of tho Tast Masters was acknowledged by Bros . Kearney , Marley , and others , aud that of the Treasurer and Secretary by those two brethren . The Officers were toasted and the two Wardens having acknowledged tho compliment , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Henry Levander Lodge, No. 2048.
HENRY LEVANDER LODGE , No . 2048 .
• T J ilS not in mortals to command succc ?; -:. " flow ofiei : wo find - * - tho words of tho poet exemplified iu our Lodges . The quotation with which wo have headed ouv present remarks applies perhaps more than any other to the condition of Masonic Lodges and the means by which that condition has been arrived at . Our Lodges
cannot command success , but thoy may be HO conducted as to deserve it , r . s many of the most successful organisations ou the roll of Grand Lodge testify . The brethren of tho Henry Lnvaudcr Lodge appear to recognise the truth cf our text , a ; : tl a : e
striving their utmost to secure that success which can only result from taking step 3 to deserve it . Consecrated but twelve months before , there was of course much that the Lodgo wanted wLou its { . resent Master , JJio . W . A . Scurrah , assumed itii vovcru-
Henry Levander Lodge, No. 2048.
ment . Furniture had not been provided , as it was thought better for the members to avail themselves of the kind offer of the Citadel Lodge , to buid theirs at a small rental , rather than cucumber the Lodge with a debt by tho purchase of its own . To remed y this omission appears to have been ono of the first thoughts of the new
Master , and ho has tho gratification of knowing that within two months of his installation , on the occasion of his first presidency at a regular meeting , tho furniture used was the property of the Lodge ; obtained , not by creating a debt for the Lodge to struggle under for years to come , but by the free-will offorings of its members . This is a
step on tho road to tho deserving of success , and if it does not have tho effect of secnr ing it we shall be much disappointed . At au emergency meeting of the Lodge , held iu August , Bro . Scnrrah suggested that the presentation of a set of furniture to tho Lodge would be a
graceful act on the part of its membors . Ho made a start by offering to contribute the pedestals , and was so warmly supported by those around him that on Saturday last , wheu the regular meeting was held , tho following presentations were formally made to the Treasurer , on behalf of the Lodge : —¦
Presented by Three pedestals - - - Bro . W . A . Scurrah W . M . Tripod and Perfect Ashlar - - C . J . Axford S . W . Two Columns for the Wardens - . Phillip Cheek J . W .
Three cushions - - - . [ Wornl ^ S . ^ ? B . M . Surridge S . D . Three Tracing Boards - - - < E . R . Cluun ( . A . W . Wace
mu n n i- I S W . H . Burgess J . D . IhrcoCandloslicks . - - -j H . Webb LG . Three gavels and sounding boards - Arthur Scnrrah Volume of the Sacred Law - - Frederick Levander
In formally handing these gifts over to tho custody of the Treasurer , Bro . Scurrah expressed the pleasure he felt in having made a proposal which had resulted so successfully for tho Lodge . Speaking for himself , aud on behalf of the other donors , he said the gifts were cheerfully made , with the hope that they would prove of service to
the Lodge . Bro . Lovogrovo thanked the brethren . It was , of course , a great advantage for a Lodge to have its own furniture , but not when tho obtaining it threw tho L-xlgo into debt , from which it had to struggle for years and years to free itself . The presents ho was sure wero offered with tho heartiest good wishes of tho donors , and were therefore all tho more valuable , for , as Shakspearo hath said ,
" Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind . " Tho Worshipful Master said he had not recounted all their good fortune yet . He had another presentation to announce , but had pur posely kept all mention of it distinct from the others . Brother W M . Stiles had been kind enough to contribute the Square and
Compasses towards their furniture , a further proof of his interest in the Lodgo . Bro . Stiles had materially assisted them in the past , and was always willing to do anything iu his power to advance their iuterests , even though his so doing might upset other arrangements ; this was evidenced when ho postponed his holiday in order to be present at
thoir emergency meeting the previous month . As a email recognition of all that Bro . Stiles had doue for the Lodge Bro . Scnrrah proposed that ho bo elected an honorary member , au honour which was conferred with acclamation . Bro . Stiles briefly acknowledged the compliment . He should do his best to merit in the fnture a continuance
of tho kind feeling which had been evinced towards him . in tho past . A vote of thanks to Bro . Frederick Levander , brother of the distinguished Mason after whom the Lodge was named , wa 3 next proposed , for his presentation of the Volume of tho Sacred Law , and was unanimously carried . The W . M . then enumerated the other articles
which were required to complete the furnishing of the Lodge and expressed his willingness to receive presentations . Iu answer to his invitation , Bro . Alfred W . Gerrard , who had that day been passed , promised to provide tho wands , and we have no doubt that ere the Lodge is much older the other necessaries will be forthcoming .
So far we have digressed . We have recorded the concluding business of the Lodge , and omitted all mention of what preceded it . This consisted of the working of the three degrees and the acceptance of a joining member . The Lodge was opened at the Railway Station Hotel , Harrow , by tbe W . M ., who was supported by Henry
Lovegrove I . P . M . and Treasurer , C . J . Axford S . W-, Phillip Cheek J . W ., C . P . McKay Secretary , B . M . Surridge S . D ., W . Heath Burgess J . D .. H . Webb I . G ., T . E . Worrall D . C ., S . Reece Steward , John Road P . M . 720 Organist , and the following , among other Visitors : J .
Hearsum 167 , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , W . R . Palmer 143 , W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 , II . Dickoy Sec . 1744 , J . Terry P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , B . Ross D . C . 1741 , Chas . Pnnnock 1658 , and Lane 167 . The minutes having been confirmed , Bros . Arthur Henry Scurrah , Frank Charles Joseph , II . W . Parker , and William Dent Dickenson
were raised ; Bro . B . W . Gerrard was passed , and Messrs . James Hunt , Edwin James Sadgrove , and George Powell were initiated . Bro . J . Barry was unanimously elected a joining member . Previous to closing the Lodge tho Worshipful Master announced his iutention to serve as a Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution : and Bro . Lovegrove announced that tho
monument to the late Bro . Henry Levander would shortly be completed , and placed in position over that brother ' s grave . An enjoyable banquet followed the closing of the Lodge , and at its conclusion tho ciiftomary toasts were honoured . In due course the health of the Provincial Giand Master , Sir Francis Bnrdett , Bart ., ¦
i . i iru- \\ r - \ r .. _ r i L I . I .. . . .. . i __ T- > • i win honoured . The W . M . referred to tho interest the Provincial Grand Master took in his district and the kindness he always evinced to members of his Province whenever he met them . Brother Axford responded on behalf of the Deputy Grand Master and other
Provincial Officers , and then Brother Lovegrove proposed the health of tho W . M . Brother Scnrrah replied , thanking the brethren , and assuring them he fell very proud , very pleased , aud very haopy to be at the
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City Of Westminster Lodge, No. 1563.
On due application two members were placed on tho country list , and two resignations were tendered . A Past Master ' s jewel was voted to Bro . Jones for his valuablo services during the year , and shortly afterwards Lodge was closed . Tho brethren ( 48 in number ) then dined at the Cafe Royal ( which wo may stato is now fitted up with
the electric light ); the repast was served under the superintendence of Bro . Eugene Delacoste P . M . 1627 . Bros . IT . Tinney S . D . 1319 , Eastgate , Hammond and others contributed some excellent music , and Bro . Bolt , a recitation . Altogether tho tirno was spent most pleasantly . Tho brethren separated until tho installation mooting , 4 th Thursday in November .
Perseverance Lodge, No. 1743.
PERSEVERANCE LODGE , No . 1743 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodgo took place at tho Imperial Hotel , Holborn Viaduct , on Saturday , the 12 th ult . Bro . Eade , the W . M . of the past year , opened the Lodge , and after tho transaction of routine business vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Leins P . M . and Treasurer , who in due course installed Bro . W . Mollindinia ,
the late Senior Warden . Bro . J . L . Mather acted as Director of Ceremonies during the proceedings . The Worshipful Master having been saluted , appointed tho following as his Officers : Bros . Reed S . W ., Mitchell J . W ., Loins P . M . Treas ., Ferry P . M . Sec , Smith S . D ., Fox J ; D ., SalterI . G ., LovellD . C , Swire Asst . D . C ., Chamberlayn St .,
Clements Asst . St ., and Goddard P . M . Tyler . The ceremony of installation having been completed , tho Lodgo was closed , and tho brethren adjourned to banquet , whioh was creditably served under the personal superintendence of Bro . Bogbie , the Manager of tho Hotel . At tho conclusion of the repast the nsnal toast list was done
justice to . The Immediate Past Master , Bro . Eade , submitted the toast of the Worship ful Master . Most of those present were aware that Bro . Mollindinia had taken an active part in the formation of the Lodge , and during its early days had zealously fulfilled the duties of Secretarv . It was true he had not been through every office in the
Lodge , but was nevertheless an excellent Mason , thoroughly qnalified to discharge the duties of Worshipful Master . Bro . Eade concluded by expressing a hope that his successor would enjoy a prosperous year . Tho Worshipfnl Master returned h ' s best thanks . He fully appreciated the responsibility of tho office he had undertaken , and having
a desire that the Lodgo shonld progress was anxions to impart a little more motion to it . Theirs was a young Lodgo ; it had done very well so far . Ho hoped he might have a busy term of officp , as he felt competent to perform any atnonnt of work that might be required of him . The toast of the Visitors was next proposed by
the W . M . He did not know what , the Lodge of Perseverance would do "without euests—it was the aim of the members to make visitors happy and comfortable during their stay in tho Lodge . The toast was responded to by Bro . Keeble I . P . M . 1426 , and others . Bro . Kccble referred to his presence at tho Inst five or six installations of this
Lodge , and expressed a hope that it might continue to prosper in the fnture . Tho health of Bro . Eade , tho Immediate Past Master , followed . The W . M ., in proposing this toast , said Bro . Eade had carried out ( ho duties of his year of office with a great amount of skill . The work imposed on Bro . Eade had been heavy , and ho had
carried it out . successfully . In the name of the brethren the Worshipful Master then presented to his predecessor a Past Master ' s jewel , expressing the hope that Brother Eade might have the best of health to wear it for many years to come . Brother Eade , in acknowledging the
presentation , said it was with feelings of deep gratification he tendered his thanks . He feared he had not done enough work during his year of office to entitle him to such a memento as he had just receivod . The health of tho Installing Master—Bro . Leins—was proposed by tho W . M . Tho mere mention of this brother ' s name was ,
he said , sufficient to ensure a cordial response in the Lodge of Perseverance . Bro . Leins was entitled to their esteem as the Father of the Lodge , and a true friend to Masonry . Bro . Leins was the Masonic fathn - of a large family , and as their Installing Master had earned additional honour . Bro . Lcius had much pleasure in
returning thank ? . He did not think he deserved all tho kind things that had been said of him . He was proud of having had the opportunity of installing Bro . Mollindinia , as but a few years since he had initiated him into the Order . Since that time they had worked harmoniously a id conscientiously together . Ho had always found
Bro . Mollindinia a truo and faithful brother . Brother Loins urged on the brethren to strive to work harmoniously together at all times , and iu conclusion expressed a hope that God might spare his Masonic children for many years , and make them work in harmony
with each other . Tho toast of tho Tast Masters was acknowledged by Bros . Kearney , Marley , and others , aud that of the Treasurer and Secretary by those two brethren . The Officers were toasted and the two Wardens having acknowledged tho compliment , the proceedings were brought to a conclusion .
Henry Levander Lodge, No. 2048.
HENRY LEVANDER LODGE , No . 2048 .
• T J ilS not in mortals to command succc ?; -:. " flow ofiei : wo find - * - tho words of tho poet exemplified iu our Lodges . The quotation with which wo have headed ouv present remarks applies perhaps more than any other to the condition of Masonic Lodges and the means by which that condition has been arrived at . Our Lodges
cannot command success , but thoy may be HO conducted as to deserve it , r . s many of the most successful organisations ou the roll of Grand Lodge testify . The brethren of tho Henry Lnvaudcr Lodge appear to recognise the truth cf our text , a ; : tl a : e
striving their utmost to secure that success which can only result from taking step 3 to deserve it . Consecrated but twelve months before , there was of course much that the Lodgo wanted wLou its { . resent Master , JJio . W . A . Scurrah , assumed itii vovcru-
Henry Levander Lodge, No. 2048.
ment . Furniture had not been provided , as it was thought better for the members to avail themselves of the kind offer of the Citadel Lodge , to buid theirs at a small rental , rather than cucumber the Lodge with a debt by tho purchase of its own . To remed y this omission appears to have been ono of the first thoughts of the new
Master , and ho has tho gratification of knowing that within two months of his installation , on the occasion of his first presidency at a regular meeting , tho furniture used was the property of the Lodge ; obtained , not by creating a debt for the Lodge to struggle under for years to come , but by the free-will offorings of its members . This is a
step on tho road to tho deserving of success , and if it does not have tho effect of secnr ing it we shall be much disappointed . At au emergency meeting of the Lodge , held iu August , Bro . Scnrrah suggested that the presentation of a set of furniture to tho Lodge would be a
graceful act on the part of its membors . Ho made a start by offering to contribute the pedestals , and was so warmly supported by those around him that on Saturday last , wheu the regular meeting was held , tho following presentations were formally made to the Treasurer , on behalf of the Lodge : —¦
Presented by Three pedestals - - - Bro . W . A . Scurrah W . M . Tripod and Perfect Ashlar - - C . J . Axford S . W . Two Columns for the Wardens - . Phillip Cheek J . W .
Three cushions - - - . [ Wornl ^ S . ^ ? B . M . Surridge S . D . Three Tracing Boards - - - < E . R . Cluun ( . A . W . Wace
mu n n i- I S W . H . Burgess J . D . IhrcoCandloslicks . - - -j H . Webb LG . Three gavels and sounding boards - Arthur Scnrrah Volume of the Sacred Law - - Frederick Levander
In formally handing these gifts over to tho custody of the Treasurer , Bro . Scurrah expressed the pleasure he felt in having made a proposal which had resulted so successfully for tho Lodge . Speaking for himself , aud on behalf of the other donors , he said the gifts were cheerfully made , with the hope that they would prove of service to
the Lodge . Bro . Lovogrovo thanked the brethren . It was , of course , a great advantage for a Lodge to have its own furniture , but not when tho obtaining it threw tho L-xlgo into debt , from which it had to struggle for years and years to free itself . The presents ho was sure wero offered with tho heartiest good wishes of tho donors , and were therefore all tho more valuable , for , as Shakspearo hath said ,
" Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind . " Tho Worshipful Master said he had not recounted all their good fortune yet . He had another presentation to announce , but had pur posely kept all mention of it distinct from the others . Brother W M . Stiles had been kind enough to contribute the Square and
Compasses towards their furniture , a further proof of his interest in the Lodgo . Bro . Stiles had materially assisted them in the past , and was always willing to do anything iu his power to advance their iuterests , even though his so doing might upset other arrangements ; this was evidenced when ho postponed his holiday in order to be present at
thoir emergency meeting the previous month . As a email recognition of all that Bro . Stiles had doue for the Lodge Bro . Scnrrah proposed that ho bo elected an honorary member , au honour which was conferred with acclamation . Bro . Stiles briefly acknowledged the compliment . He should do his best to merit in the fnture a continuance
of tho kind feeling which had been evinced towards him . in tho past . A vote of thanks to Bro . Frederick Levander , brother of the distinguished Mason after whom the Lodge was named , wa 3 next proposed , for his presentation of the Volume of tho Sacred Law , and was unanimously carried . The W . M . then enumerated the other articles
which were required to complete the furnishing of the Lodge and expressed his willingness to receive presentations . Iu answer to his invitation , Bro . Alfred W . Gerrard , who had that day been passed , promised to provide tho wands , and we have no doubt that ere the Lodge is much older the other necessaries will be forthcoming .
So far we have digressed . We have recorded the concluding business of the Lodge , and omitted all mention of what preceded it . This consisted of the working of the three degrees and the acceptance of a joining member . The Lodge was opened at the Railway Station Hotel , Harrow , by tbe W . M ., who was supported by Henry
Lovegrove I . P . M . and Treasurer , C . J . Axford S . W-, Phillip Cheek J . W ., C . P . McKay Secretary , B . M . Surridge S . D ., W . Heath Burgess J . D .. H . Webb I . G ., T . E . Worrall D . C ., S . Reece Steward , John Road P . M . 720 Organist , and the following , among other Visitors : J .
Hearsum 167 , E . C . Massey P . M . 1297 , W . R . Palmer 143 , W . M . Stiles P . M . 1507 , II . Dickoy Sec . 1744 , J . Terry P . P . S . G . W . Norths and Hunts , B . Ross D . C . 1741 , Chas . Pnnnock 1658 , and Lane 167 . The minutes having been confirmed , Bros . Arthur Henry Scurrah , Frank Charles Joseph , II . W . Parker , and William Dent Dickenson
were raised ; Bro . B . W . Gerrard was passed , and Messrs . James Hunt , Edwin James Sadgrove , and George Powell were initiated . Bro . J . Barry was unanimously elected a joining member . Previous to closing the Lodge tho Worshipful Master announced his iutention to serve as a Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masouic Benevolent Institution : and Bro . Lovegrove announced that tho
monument to the late Bro . Henry Levander would shortly be completed , and placed in position over that brother ' s grave . An enjoyable banquet followed the closing of the Lodge , and at its conclusion tho ciiftomary toasts were honoured . In due course the health of the Provincial Giand Master , Sir Francis Bnrdett , Bart ., ¦
i . i iru- \\ r - \ r .. _ r i L I . I .. . . .. . i __ T- > • i win honoured . The W . M . referred to tho interest the Provincial Grand Master took in his district and the kindness he always evinced to members of his Province whenever he met them . Brother Axford responded on behalf of the Deputy Grand Master and other
Provincial Officers , and then Brother Lovegrove proposed the health of tho W . M . Brother Scnrrah replied , thanking the brethren , and assuring them he fell very proud , very pleased , aud very haopy to be at the