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Installation Meetings, &C.
sense than that usually appertaining to him , and as such he now offered to Bro . Pratt a small token of sincere regard , ancl an earnest of tho sincerity of their appreciation of all his efforts , and their thankful acknowledgment thereof . The spontaneous gift of his brethren which he now asked Bro . Pratt to accept
would doubtless be valued by him ten thousand times more when ho reflected upon the work which has merited it , and ho felt sure that there was not one present who did not pray the G . A . O . T . U . to spare him many years to wear it . * The Deputy P . G . M . hero attached a very handsome and massive gold P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Pratt ' s breast ,
and referring to his own P . M . ' s jewel , of many years ago , and the great pride with whioh he had worn ifc , paraphrased " Verdant Green " by saying , " Which I ' ve been a P . M . myself , sir , ancl I knows yer feelings , " and called npon the brethren to drink to tho health of their Immediate Past Master . Bro . Pratt ' s reception was
a " a good second " to that of the W . M . After a brief expression of thanks for the kind words of Bro Martyn and the present which had accompanied them , in acknowledgment , as ho said , of " work done for the lovo of Masonry and not in expectancy of return , " Bro . Pratt proposed the Masonic Charities , enlarging on the manner
in which the grand principles of the Order—Brotherly Lovo and Charity—were being carried out in the present day , and reading some very interesting statistics relating to the several Institutions . He was pleased to find Bro . Binckes , the Secretary of tho Boys ' School , and Bro . Terry , the Secretary of the Benevolent Institution ,
amongst their guests on this occasion , and would couple their names with the toast . We have not space to give at length the excellent speeches of those Brethren in response . It is only necessary to observe that they severally set forth the particular benefits rendered by the respective Institutions to which they are accredited , and
acknowledged much assistance heretofore rendered by tho Lodge . It is always interesting to listen to tho very excellent addresses these worthy Brethren deliver on such occasions . On this they somewhat
excelled themselves , and though the hour was late their remarks were generally appreciated ; so much so , that a collection in aid of an intending Steward ( Bro . Oliver P . M . 1008 ) for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution was made on the conclusion of Brother
Terry ' s speech , resulting in a total of £ 13 . Bro . W . Cuthbert Quilter , M . P . for the Western Division of West Suffolk , proposed the health of the Initiates , to which thoso Brethren severally responded , in choice terms of thankful acknowledgment to the Lodge , The toast of the Visitors , thirty-five in number , was responded to by
Bro . James Stevens . That of the Past Masters and Officers was proposed by Bro . C . A . Row ; and the Mayor of Sudbury ( Bro . R . S . Joy ) proposed the Musical Brethren , in reference to which toast wo cannot conclude our report without congratulating both vocalists and instrumentalists on the full success which attended their efforts to
add to the enjoyment of all present . The violin solo by Bro . F . B . Smythies deserves special mention as a brilliant execution of a very difficult composition . Tho Tyler ' s toast , at tho most nnusual hour of midnight , terminated a festival which will be loug remembered in Sudbury , and which was certainly one of the most interesting and enjoyable reunions ifc has been our good fortune to attend .
LANDPORT LODGE , No . 177 G . rPHE installation of Bro . Reuben E . Buckle as Worshipfnl Master J- of this Lodge took p lace in the presence of a large number of the brethren at the Masonic Hall , Commercial Road , Laudport , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . The brethren present wero Bros . J . Godding W . M . 1776 , S . R . Ellis P . M ., C . J . Adams P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., William
Miles P . M . P . G . D . C , J . P . Foster I . P . M . P . G . S ., E . S . Main P . M P . P . G . D . C , W . J . Stanley P . M . P . D . S . G . W . ( Gibraltar ) , W . R Fowler P . M ., E . Naylor P . M . P . P . G . S ., W . A . Hill W . M . 309 T . Whiteman 309 , W . Beufctell W . M . 342 , W . Guunell P . M . 312 H . Crouchcr P . M . 342 , A . G . German W . M . 10 G 9 , J . Mitchell W . M
1428 , C . W . Bevis W . M . 1834 , W . J . Borrow W . M . 1958 , W . Dart W . M . 2074 , E . A . Wells P . M ., A . E . Bone 1834 , J . H . Lyon 309 , G . Huggett 487 , H . Simes 487 , W . Bate 187 , B . Hardy , W . J . Pawsey 2153 , J . E . Spurrell 177 , G . C . Inkpen 257 , T . Pengeley 202 ,
it . Coleman 1428 , T . W . Holdstock 2153 , R . E . Buckle S . W . 177 ( 5 , G . A ylward J . W ., W . F . Westerman Sec , W . White jun . S . D ., W . L . Green J . D ., John Guyatt D . C , T . F . Wilton Organist , W . J . White Assistant Organist , H . Cook Steward , J . Colyer , R . A . Ren free ,
H . J . Brock , W . M . Brock , H . Pack , W . Aldridge , J . Biden , W . Learmouth , W . Perry , E . Buuri , E . Izod , E . Palmer , G . Leggatt , A . Grant , E . J . Quiutou , G . Chamberlain , H . L . Woodesou , W . Mead , J . E . vV . Guyatt , W . Maybour , G . H . Mead , and Parkinson and Exell T ylers . The ceremony of installation was carried out in a most able and
impressive manner by Bro . W . Miles , and won tho approbation of all present . Subsequently the W . M . appointed and invested his Oflicers for the ensuing year : —Bros , Aylward S . W ., Westerman J . W ., Fowler Treasurer , Guyatt Secretary , Izod S . W ., Cooke J . D ., Ronfree I . G ., Stanley D . C , Learmouth and Pack Stewards , Wilton and Whito
Organists . The Tylers wero also reappointed . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Godding ) , " "U recognition of the satisfactory manner in which he had discharged his duties during his year of office , and t ie retiring Treasurer ( Bro . Hancox ) was made a vice-president , with ten votes ,
* n the Hampshire and Isle of Wig ht Benevolent Institution , for his services during the last four years as Treasurer . At the conclusion of the proceedings in the Lodge , the brethren adjourned to tho banqueting hall , where a recherche banquet was served in a manner
reflecting great credit upon Mr . Peace , the Steward of tho Freemasons' Club . The customary Masonic toasts having been dul y honoured ( interspersed with vocal aad instrumental music ) , the proceedings were brought to a close at 11 . 30 p . m ., the brethren having spent a moat enjoyable evening .
The Royal Commemoration Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1585.
THE ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1585 .
MONDAY evening last may bo fitly described as an " extnordinary oue in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , when an unprecedentedly largo number of members ancl visitors assembhd at the Railway Hotel , High Street , Putney , in anticipation of a visr .
from Bro . Frederick Binckes P . G . S ., P . G . Sword Bearer , Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . It had been previousl y announced that Bro . Binckes had kindly consented to rehearse tho ceremonies of consecration aud installation , au announcement , that
attracted this numerous mi'stor , m spite of fcho unfavourable weather . Although , in tho strict sense of tho word it was a rehearsal , yet the ceremonies wore invested with such realistic force , vigour , and solemnity , that we should not be doing justice fco thoso who took leading parts if we did not say fcho whole of the ritual
was carried out in a manner more approaching a highly finished performance than anything we havo witnessed for many a long day . All throughout the evening a spirit of harmony aud devotion to the work in hand pervaded tho assembly , which was certainly one of the most successful and enjoyable ovi r remembered in the annals of the Royal
Commemoration Lodge of Instruction . Every preparation for tha reception of the company had been made by Bro . Webb , proprietor of tho hotel , whose arrangements afforded the utmost satisfaction . Lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . Edward Ayling P . M ., who was supported in tho Wardens' chairs by Bros . Collick I . P . M . of
tho mother Lodge , ancl W . Radcliffe P . M . 211 , whilst amongst others present were Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . G . W . N . ancl E . Yorks , Major Godson Godson P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Usher Back P . M . 211 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Jamos Stevens P . M . P . Z . D . of C , W . Carter P . M . 141 I . G ., G . Bugler P . M . 975 , C . Radford P . M . 1420 , M . Spiegel
Past Master 188 , E . Dare Senior Warden 2032 , II . Sapsworth J . W . 2032 , Feathorston , Webb , and between forty and fifty others . The Presiding Officer having appointed his Officers pro tem , Lodge was opened iu the three degrees , and the brethren being arranged iu order , the hymn " Hail ! Eternal ; by whose aid" was sung , the
musical arrangements being efficiently directed by Bro . J . A . Collings Organist 1693 . The presiding Officer then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting , as follows : — We aro assembled here this evening for the ostensible purpose of constituting and consecrating a new Lodge of the Order of
Freemasonry , and I have complied with a request to preside with a very large amount of gratitude , and with feelings of extreme pleasure . The constitution ancl consecration of a new Lodgo must always be an object of interest in the Order , inasmuch as it affords another opportunity of enlisting under its banners additional Brethren who will exert themselves to the
utmost in promoting the sublime principles on which our Order is founded—an Order which we sincerely and justifiably think is ranked amongst the finest Institutions in existence for the mitigati n of human distress and the promotion of human happiness . I accept this position with a large amount of diffidence , and I shonld cui \ ail
my observations woro it not that I desire to explain why I occupy so high a position this evening . I am the more induced . to do so after the too severely eulogistic terms in which your Worshipful Master , Bro . Ayling , has brought me under your notice . I hope yon will give me credit for sincerity iu the few remarks I am
abont to make to you , ancl which are not those usually addressed to Brethren on occasions like fche present ; but ; as we have no banquet to follow this ceremony , ancl consequently no opportunity will be offered to express myself on tho subject , I will do so now , and will be as brief as possible in tho observations that I have to make .
I am one of those who never desire to have credit attached to one fco whom it does not justifiably belong . Never , in the course of my thirty-five years' career as a Mason , and an attendant at our Masonic ceremonials , have I professed to be a preceptor or instructor . I have always been content to occupy the position of a
learner . Occasionally I have undertaken fche duties which I am about to endeavour to discharge this evening . Whether the ritual as you will hear it from me is a standard or accurate one , or that which you will be bound to follow implicitly , I will not say . I am an admirer of fche ceremonials of Freemasonry , one who loves to listen to tbe
rendering of them when those ceremonies are performed in a dignified manner . Tho more accurate and tbe more impressive the better . Although I have never professed a strict adherence to word perfectuess , yefc I love to hear the ceremonies correctly and impressivel y performed . Every one who has had any experience will agree with
mo that fcho impression made npon a candidate will be but a poor impression if the ceremony is slurred over or rendered imperfectly . At the same time , I am prepared to admit that from the initiation ooremony up to the installation , I have attended meetings which have been marred , from my point of view , either from being hurried
through or more or less imperfectly performed—or from an overelaborate attempt at finished ornfcnry—in each case an unacceptable substitute for a careful , bufc studied elocutionary delivery . There are three ways of doing anything—you may do it , you may do it imperfectly , or you may do it well . Many are content with" doing
it . I counsel till to strive to '" do it well . Now , in reference to our Masonic ceremonies , lam quite content if I find Brethren who will tako care ; if they will bo distinct in their pronunciation , and give tha requisite emphasis to their delivery . Do not expect , ine to come np fco i ho ideal I havo placed before you . I am nofc here to give you
instruction . This is the first tune I have been present in your Lodge , and I esteem it an honour and privilege to have been permitted to perform the ceremony of consecration ancl installation hvre . I do nob wHi fco be thought a dogmatic professor of any portion of our Masonio ritual . I have delivered it to the be-it of my ability ,
aod so I will now ; and , as a stranger—although I do not like to use the term in connection with Freemasonry—I am sure I slndl have your sympathy and indulgent assistance . The position I occupy in a Lodge like this involves a considerable amount of responsibility , and I ask yon simpl y to bear with me , assisted by the talented Brethren
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Installation Meetings, &C.
sense than that usually appertaining to him , and as such he now offered to Bro . Pratt a small token of sincere regard , ancl an earnest of tho sincerity of their appreciation of all his efforts , and their thankful acknowledgment thereof . The spontaneous gift of his brethren which he now asked Bro . Pratt to accept
would doubtless be valued by him ten thousand times more when ho reflected upon the work which has merited it , and ho felt sure that there was not one present who did not pray the G . A . O . T . U . to spare him many years to wear it . * The Deputy P . G . M . hero attached a very handsome and massive gold P . M . ' s jewel to Bro . Pratt ' s breast ,
and referring to his own P . M . ' s jewel , of many years ago , and the great pride with whioh he had worn ifc , paraphrased " Verdant Green " by saying , " Which I ' ve been a P . M . myself , sir , ancl I knows yer feelings , " and called npon the brethren to drink to tho health of their Immediate Past Master . Bro . Pratt ' s reception was
a " a good second " to that of the W . M . After a brief expression of thanks for the kind words of Bro Martyn and the present which had accompanied them , in acknowledgment , as ho said , of " work done for the lovo of Masonry and not in expectancy of return , " Bro . Pratt proposed the Masonic Charities , enlarging on the manner
in which the grand principles of the Order—Brotherly Lovo and Charity—were being carried out in the present day , and reading some very interesting statistics relating to the several Institutions . He was pleased to find Bro . Binckes , the Secretary of tho Boys ' School , and Bro . Terry , the Secretary of the Benevolent Institution ,
amongst their guests on this occasion , and would couple their names with the toast . We have not space to give at length the excellent speeches of those Brethren in response . It is only necessary to observe that they severally set forth the particular benefits rendered by the respective Institutions to which they are accredited , and
acknowledged much assistance heretofore rendered by tho Lodge . It is always interesting to listen to tho very excellent addresses these worthy Brethren deliver on such occasions . On this they somewhat
excelled themselves , and though the hour was late their remarks were generally appreciated ; so much so , that a collection in aid of an intending Steward ( Bro . Oliver P . M . 1008 ) for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution was made on the conclusion of Brother
Terry ' s speech , resulting in a total of £ 13 . Bro . W . Cuthbert Quilter , M . P . for the Western Division of West Suffolk , proposed the health of the Initiates , to which thoso Brethren severally responded , in choice terms of thankful acknowledgment to the Lodge , The toast of the Visitors , thirty-five in number , was responded to by
Bro . James Stevens . That of the Past Masters and Officers was proposed by Bro . C . A . Row ; and the Mayor of Sudbury ( Bro . R . S . Joy ) proposed the Musical Brethren , in reference to which toast wo cannot conclude our report without congratulating both vocalists and instrumentalists on the full success which attended their efforts to
add to the enjoyment of all present . The violin solo by Bro . F . B . Smythies deserves special mention as a brilliant execution of a very difficult composition . Tho Tyler ' s toast , at tho most nnusual hour of midnight , terminated a festival which will be loug remembered in Sudbury , and which was certainly one of the most interesting and enjoyable reunions ifc has been our good fortune to attend .
LANDPORT LODGE , No . 177 G . rPHE installation of Bro . Reuben E . Buckle as Worshipfnl Master J- of this Lodge took p lace in the presence of a large number of the brethren at the Masonic Hall , Commercial Road , Laudport , on Thursday , the 17 th ult . The brethren present wero Bros . J . Godding W . M . 1776 , S . R . Ellis P . M ., C . J . Adams P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., William
Miles P . M . P . G . D . C , J . P . Foster I . P . M . P . G . S ., E . S . Main P . M P . P . G . D . C , W . J . Stanley P . M . P . D . S . G . W . ( Gibraltar ) , W . R Fowler P . M ., E . Naylor P . M . P . P . G . S ., W . A . Hill W . M . 309 T . Whiteman 309 , W . Beufctell W . M . 342 , W . Guunell P . M . 312 H . Crouchcr P . M . 342 , A . G . German W . M . 10 G 9 , J . Mitchell W . M
1428 , C . W . Bevis W . M . 1834 , W . J . Borrow W . M . 1958 , W . Dart W . M . 2074 , E . A . Wells P . M ., A . E . Bone 1834 , J . H . Lyon 309 , G . Huggett 487 , H . Simes 487 , W . Bate 187 , B . Hardy , W . J . Pawsey 2153 , J . E . Spurrell 177 , G . C . Inkpen 257 , T . Pengeley 202 ,
it . Coleman 1428 , T . W . Holdstock 2153 , R . E . Buckle S . W . 177 ( 5 , G . A ylward J . W ., W . F . Westerman Sec , W . White jun . S . D ., W . L . Green J . D ., John Guyatt D . C , T . F . Wilton Organist , W . J . White Assistant Organist , H . Cook Steward , J . Colyer , R . A . Ren free ,
H . J . Brock , W . M . Brock , H . Pack , W . Aldridge , J . Biden , W . Learmouth , W . Perry , E . Buuri , E . Izod , E . Palmer , G . Leggatt , A . Grant , E . J . Quiutou , G . Chamberlain , H . L . Woodesou , W . Mead , J . E . vV . Guyatt , W . Maybour , G . H . Mead , and Parkinson and Exell T ylers . The ceremony of installation was carried out in a most able and
impressive manner by Bro . W . Miles , and won tho approbation of all present . Subsequently the W . M . appointed and invested his Oflicers for the ensuing year : —Bros , Aylward S . W ., Westerman J . W ., Fowler Treasurer , Guyatt Secretary , Izod S . W ., Cooke J . D ., Ronfree I . G ., Stanley D . C , Learmouth and Pack Stewards , Wilton and Whito
Organists . The Tylers wero also reappointed . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Godding ) , " "U recognition of the satisfactory manner in which he had discharged his duties during his year of office , and t ie retiring Treasurer ( Bro . Hancox ) was made a vice-president , with ten votes ,
* n the Hampshire and Isle of Wig ht Benevolent Institution , for his services during the last four years as Treasurer . At the conclusion of the proceedings in the Lodge , the brethren adjourned to tho banqueting hall , where a recherche banquet was served in a manner
reflecting great credit upon Mr . Peace , the Steward of tho Freemasons' Club . The customary Masonic toasts having been dul y honoured ( interspersed with vocal aad instrumental music ) , the proceedings were brought to a close at 11 . 30 p . m ., the brethren having spent a moat enjoyable evening .
The Royal Commemoration Lodge Of Instruction, No. 1585.
THE ROYAL COMMEMORATION LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 1585 .
MONDAY evening last may bo fitly described as an " extnordinary oue in connection with this Lodge of Instruction , when an unprecedentedly largo number of members ancl visitors assembhd at the Railway Hotel , High Street , Putney , in anticipation of a visr .
from Bro . Frederick Binckes P . G . S ., P . G . Sword Bearer , Secretary of tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . It had been previousl y announced that Bro . Binckes had kindly consented to rehearse tho ceremonies of consecration aud installation , au announcement , that
attracted this numerous mi'stor , m spite of fcho unfavourable weather . Although , in tho strict sense of tho word it was a rehearsal , yet the ceremonies wore invested with such realistic force , vigour , and solemnity , that we should not be doing justice fco thoso who took leading parts if we did not say fcho whole of the ritual
was carried out in a manner more approaching a highly finished performance than anything we havo witnessed for many a long day . All throughout the evening a spirit of harmony aud devotion to the work in hand pervaded tho assembly , which was certainly one of the most successful and enjoyable ovi r remembered in the annals of the Royal
Commemoration Lodge of Instruction . Every preparation for tha reception of the company had been made by Bro . Webb , proprietor of tho hotel , whose arrangements afforded the utmost satisfaction . Lodge was opened under the presidency of Bro . Edward Ayling P . M ., who was supported in tho Wardens' chairs by Bros . Collick I . P . M . of
tho mother Lodge , ancl W . Radcliffe P . M . 211 , whilst amongst others present were Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . G . W . N . ancl E . Yorks , Major Godson Godson P . G . Std . Br . Surrey , Usher Back P . M . 211 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Jamos Stevens P . M . P . Z . D . of C , W . Carter P . M . 141 I . G ., G . Bugler P . M . 975 , C . Radford P . M . 1420 , M . Spiegel
Past Master 188 , E . Dare Senior Warden 2032 , II . Sapsworth J . W . 2032 , Feathorston , Webb , and between forty and fifty others . The Presiding Officer having appointed his Officers pro tem , Lodge was opened iu the three degrees , and the brethren being arranged iu order , the hymn " Hail ! Eternal ; by whose aid" was sung , the
musical arrangements being efficiently directed by Bro . J . A . Collings Organist 1693 . The presiding Officer then addressed the brethren on the nature of the meeting , as follows : — We aro assembled here this evening for the ostensible purpose of constituting and consecrating a new Lodge of the Order of
Freemasonry , and I have complied with a request to preside with a very large amount of gratitude , and with feelings of extreme pleasure . The constitution ancl consecration of a new Lodgo must always be an object of interest in the Order , inasmuch as it affords another opportunity of enlisting under its banners additional Brethren who will exert themselves to the
utmost in promoting the sublime principles on which our Order is founded—an Order which we sincerely and justifiably think is ranked amongst the finest Institutions in existence for the mitigati n of human distress and the promotion of human happiness . I accept this position with a large amount of diffidence , and I shonld cui \ ail
my observations woro it not that I desire to explain why I occupy so high a position this evening . I am the more induced . to do so after the too severely eulogistic terms in which your Worshipful Master , Bro . Ayling , has brought me under your notice . I hope yon will give me credit for sincerity iu the few remarks I am
abont to make to you , ancl which are not those usually addressed to Brethren on occasions like fche present ; but ; as we have no banquet to follow this ceremony , ancl consequently no opportunity will be offered to express myself on tho subject , I will do so now , and will be as brief as possible in tho observations that I have to make .
I am one of those who never desire to have credit attached to one fco whom it does not justifiably belong . Never , in the course of my thirty-five years' career as a Mason , and an attendant at our Masonic ceremonials , have I professed to be a preceptor or instructor . I have always been content to occupy the position of a
learner . Occasionally I have undertaken fche duties which I am about to endeavour to discharge this evening . Whether the ritual as you will hear it from me is a standard or accurate one , or that which you will be bound to follow implicitly , I will not say . I am an admirer of fche ceremonials of Freemasonry , one who loves to listen to tbe
rendering of them when those ceremonies are performed in a dignified manner . Tho more accurate and tbe more impressive the better . Although I have never professed a strict adherence to word perfectuess , yefc I love to hear the ceremonies correctly and impressivel y performed . Every one who has had any experience will agree with
mo that fcho impression made npon a candidate will be but a poor impression if the ceremony is slurred over or rendered imperfectly . At the same time , I am prepared to admit that from the initiation ooremony up to the installation , I have attended meetings which have been marred , from my point of view , either from being hurried
through or more or less imperfectly performed—or from an overelaborate attempt at finished ornfcnry—in each case an unacceptable substitute for a careful , bufc studied elocutionary delivery . There are three ways of doing anything—you may do it , you may do it imperfectly , or you may do it well . Many are content with" doing
it . I counsel till to strive to '" do it well . Now , in reference to our Masonic ceremonies , lam quite content if I find Brethren who will tako care ; if they will bo distinct in their pronunciation , and give tha requisite emphasis to their delivery . Do not expect , ine to come np fco i ho ideal I havo placed before you . I am nofc here to give you
instruction . This is the first tune I have been present in your Lodge , and I esteem it an honour and privilege to have been permitted to perform the ceremony of consecration ancl installation hvre . I do nob wHi fco be thought a dogmatic professor of any portion of our Masonio ritual . I have delivered it to the be-it of my ability ,
aod so I will now ; and , as a stranger—although I do not like to use the term in connection with Freemasonry—I am sure I slndl have your sympathy and indulgent assistance . The position I occupy in a Lodge like this involves a considerable amount of responsibility , and I ask yon simpl y to bear with me , assisted by the talented Brethren