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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
. w * GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .
THE month of January once more brings us to the celebration of the annual meeting of the Gladsmnir Lodge , held at the Red Iiion Hotel , Barnet , which has now completed ten years of its existence , and which can only be characterised as one of tho most successful Lodges . Situated within a short distance of the metropolis , it is truly a Provincial Lodge , and unlike many that—though coming under the rnle of a Provincial Grand Master—are little else
than assemblies of London brethren . We think indeed we may describe it as the nearest " oountry" Lodge to the great centre of Eng lish Freemasonry , and as snch ifc possesses a certain attraction among very many of the members of the Craft—more especially so on the occasion of its annual gathering—whioh is not to be found in London Lodges , or indeed in those of any large city where the
noise and bustle of business life cannot wholly be disassociated from the meeting . Celebrated in the " good old days " as the first stopping place , ont of London , of the north country coaches , Barnet possesses many points of interest , the mere name of the Lodge calling to mind the closing struggle of the War of the Koses , it being on Gladsmnir Heath that the deciding battle between the rival
forces was fonghfc , and where the famous Earl of Warwick met his death . On the occasion of the eleventh installation of the Lodge , whioh took plaoe on Friday , the 27 th nit ., everything was done by the W . M . elect and members to maintain the reputation the Lodge has acquired , and to give to their Visitors the heartiest of receptions , and there can be no question but that success
attended these efforts . The Lodge was Officered , at the opening , as follows : —Bros . J . Euerby W . M ., J . G . Yolland ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., C . W . Allen J . W ., E . Fisher Young P . M . Hon . Sec , James Cntbush P . M ., Charles Gray P . M ., G . Askew P . M . S . D ., J . Brittain J . D ., D . Sohraidt M . C ., F . W . Durham Organist , W . Lewis and Thomas F . Fillary Stewards . Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution , who is an honorary member of the Lodge , was also present , as were a large assembly of visitors , among them being Bro . C . C . Keyser W . M . 401 J . G . W . Herts , E . Francis J . W . 403 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , C . Miskin J . D . 1479 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , C . W . Eeynolds S . W . 1479 Prov . G . A . P ., F . Bryant , John Duden 179 , R . Biggar 820 , W . R . Crawford 172 , G . H . Chambers
W . M . 175 , C . S . Ewen 475 , John Lee S . W . 404 , J . Cussans W . M . 403 , and others . The Lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , it was advanced , and Bro . Mitchell was raised by Bro . Euerby , who deserves the greatest praise for the manner in which he carried out the work . Eesuming in the second degree , the W . M . elect was presented , and he received at the hands of his predeceessor the
benefits of installation , Bro . Euerby carrying out this ceremony also in a most commendable manner . Having received the congratulations of the assembled brethren , the appoiutment of Officers was proceeded with by the new W . M ., the following being invested with the respective collars , viz . Bros . Allen S . W ., Askew J . W ., Young Sec , Brittain S . D ., Schmidt I . G ., Lewis and Fillary M . C . 's , Durham
Steward , E . W . Goddard Tyler . Brother Lewis was also invested with the collar of Organist . Bro . T . S . Carter was elected by the Lodge to serve , on its behalf , on the Provincial Audit Committee , and other business in connection with the Lodge was transacted . The Worshipful Master , in appropriate terms , presented the 1 P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in doing so referred to
the pleasure he felt in investing Brother Enerby , he having taken an active part in the ceremonies of the Lodge at the time of the initiation of their Immediate Past Master . He considered thafc Brother Euerby ' s conduct of the Lodge during the past year was of such a nature as to merit the testimonial the brethren had been pleased to present him with , even if his work that evening had not alone been
sufficient cause for some special mark of appreciation . He hoped Bro . Enerby would be present on many occasions in the future to give the Lodge the benefit of his experience , and assist in the mutual enjoyment of tbe brethren . Bro , Enerby suitably replied , after which the Lodge was closed . We must not omit to refer to the remarks which Bro . Yolland addressed to each of his Officers at the
time of their investiture ; if not exactly an innovation , ifc was at least a departure from the regular conrse , and one which we think might be followed with advantage . It shonld be an easy matter for any Master who desires to do so to find in the ritual of the Order some points to which he may fairly refer on such occasions , and we think the Officers of a Lodge are more likely to attend to their
duties if some few words of encouragement accompany their investiture than otherwise would be the case . Business being concluded , the brethren sat down to banquet , which was served in most excellent style . The new Master presided , and in due course proposed the toasts of the Queen , the Grand Master , tbe Grand Officers , and the Provincial Grand Master . The W . M . felt it was
only stress of business that prevented the attendance of Bro . Halsey , who , it might be said , took particular interest in the Gladsmnir Lodge . He had frequently visited it in the past , and doubtless the ^ brethren would have many opportunities in the future of welcoming him among them . The toast having been honoured , that of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the P . G . Officers
was given . Of the Officers of the past in Hertfordshire Bro . Yolland , the W . M ., who was himself a member of thafc body , felt he need say but little . They had endeavoured to do their duty , and how well they had succeeded remained for the brethren to say . Of the present ones Bro . Keyser , the J . W . of the Province , conld perhaps tell them something . He felt it an honour to nnmber among thoir gnests
a brother so high in rank , and was pleased to couple his narae with the toast . Bro . Keyser first expressed his regret thafc Bro . lies , the Uepnt y Prov . Grand Master , was not present . He felt his absence was due to some cause over which he had no control , as ifc was well Known that ho always tried to attend the annual meetings of the several Lodges of the district . Speaking on behalf of the Provin .
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cial Grand Officers generally , he could only say how pleased they were to attend so successful a gathering as that of the Gladsmnir had been . It was , indeed , a privilege to be ranked among the Prov . Grand Officers , if only to have the opportunity of witnessing snch work as had that night been performed in the Lodge . Bro . Terry assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of the Founders
of tho Lodgo , of whom ho was pleased to see at least two present—the Worshipful Master and Brother Carter . Ho hoped they might be spared for many years to bo present at the various meetings of the Lodge , in which they must of necessity feel particular interest , and that whenever opportunity offered they would avail themselves of their right to take a share in its
proceedings . Wo may remark that the present Master would havo been elected to tho chair sevon years since had ho not then expressed a desire to be passed over . Since that time he has a second time served most of the jnnior offices . Bro . Carter replied , expressing the pleasure he had experienced in being present . It had been some trouble to him to attend , bnt he felt he oould not resist tbe kind
invitation of the W . M ., who had particularly desired the support of a brother founder . Looking at the Lodge under its present conditions , he thought he and the others who had been instrumental in starting it could not bnt feel proud of what had sprung up from the seed they had sown . The Master next gave the toast of the Yisitors . He considered it a very important toast , as without gnests their meetings
would be less interesting than was the case when friends wero present from all parts . On the present occasion they were honoured with Visitors from the north , east , south , and west ; Hertford , Watford , Luton , and St . Albans being each represented , as was also the Groat City , and he felt particular honour in being thus welcomed into the chair of K . S . The Lodge was at all times proud of entertaining
guests , and the members hoped they might always be able to afford some entertainment to such as honoured them . Bros . Lee , Chambers , Cnssans , Reynolds , and Bryant replied . Bro . Chambers , who felt he had suffered some loss in the past throngh not having attended the Gladsmnir meetings , referred to the particularly quiet , gentlemanly way in which the ceremonies had thnt evening been conducted
by the I . P . M . Not , he said , with that bluster and feeling of self-importance which sometimes characterised Masters , even when less entitled to claim it than was the I . P . M . of No . 1385 , but in a manner whioh could be appreciated by all who heard it . Bro . Enerby proposed the health of the W . M ., which he looked npon as the toast of the evening . The brethren had already had sufficient proof of the
way in which their new Master could carry out the work of Freemasonry , and he had little doubt but that in the ohair he wonld be able to fulfil every duty required of him as ably as he had done in the minor offices . The Master tendered his hearty thanks ; he felt it a great honour to be placed in the chair of K . S ., and assured the brethren it would not be from want of desire on his parfc if he did not sacceed to
their satisfaction , but rather from want of ability . Having been present at the birth of the Lodge , he hoped it wonld prosper , and trusted he might be a member of ifc and have the pleasure of being present at its meetings for many years to come . He next gave the health of the Installing Master , who he considered that night held a very prond position . Initiated in the Gladsmnir Lodge , he had served
every office in it , and was now numbered among its Past Masters . It was indeed a proud thing for so young a man to attain the position he then occupied . If they considered not only how he had thafc night worked the third degree , but had also admirably installed his successor , they must admit he was worthy of it . The members of the Lodge welcomed him most heartily among the numbor of the
Past Masters , among whom they could not wish to find better men than he who had that night assumed this rank . The I . P . M . heartily thanked the W . M . and brethren . Bro . Keyser assumed the gavel and proposed the health of the Past Masters , who he understood had done their duty well in the past , and had each contributed towards the success of the Lodge . Bros . Cutbush , Young , and Gray responded .
Bro . Cutbush then assumed the gavel and gave the toast of the Charities . Knowing how strongly he felt in regard to the Charities , those present might imagine the older members of the Lodge would not require to hear much from him ; they had had frequent opportunities in the past , still they would honour the toast , while tbe younger members might perhaps hear something which would touch
them , and induce them to do what lay in their power for the Charitable Institutions of the Order . He might say that the three Institutions stood out in bold relief , a credit to tbe few who supported them , bat a discredit to the many who did not . He had a proposition to make to the members of the Gladsmnir Lodge , and one which some of the visitors might also make a note of , it was this : He would suggest
that each of them should pnfc away each Sunday during the current year the snm of one shilling on behalf of the Charities . To any who wonld promise to thus support them , he should be most happy to present a box , and from the fact that the first day of the year was a Sunday , it wonld not be a bad thankoffering from those who had lived to see it . The proposal appeared to
to be well received , and we think it really rests with Brother Cutbush to prove that no inconsiderable sum may be realised in this way . The speaker referred to his connection with the three Charities , and more particularly acknowledgd the honour paid him by the Committee of the E . M . B . I ., which had conferred on him the rank of Honorary Life Governor . This he considered a compliment far in
advance of any other he had or could receive in Freemasonry . Bro . Terry replied . He could have wished that his two colleaguesthe Secretaries of the other Institutions—had been present to personally acknowledge the kindness displayed by the Gladsmnir Lodge in the past . Ever since its formation it had been a worthy sapporter of the Charities , and from the fact that one of its P . M . 's was working
as Steward for the Benevolent , aud auother member of that body had offered himself in a like capacity for the Girls , there was little fear but thafc its reputation would be maintained , at least in the more immediate future . The brother who proposed the toast was the owner of a name which would ever be remembered in connection with the Benevolent Institution at Croydon , so Jong as that establish .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
. w * GLADSMUIR LODGE , No . 1385 .
THE month of January once more brings us to the celebration of the annual meeting of the Gladsmnir Lodge , held at the Red Iiion Hotel , Barnet , which has now completed ten years of its existence , and which can only be characterised as one of tho most successful Lodges . Situated within a short distance of the metropolis , it is truly a Provincial Lodge , and unlike many that—though coming under the rnle of a Provincial Grand Master—are little else
than assemblies of London brethren . We think indeed we may describe it as the nearest " oountry" Lodge to the great centre of Eng lish Freemasonry , and as snch ifc possesses a certain attraction among very many of the members of the Craft—more especially so on the occasion of its annual gathering—whioh is not to be found in London Lodges , or indeed in those of any large city where the
noise and bustle of business life cannot wholly be disassociated from the meeting . Celebrated in the " good old days " as the first stopping place , ont of London , of the north country coaches , Barnet possesses many points of interest , the mere name of the Lodge calling to mind the closing struggle of the War of the Koses , it being on Gladsmnir Heath that the deciding battle between the rival
forces was fonghfc , and where the famous Earl of Warwick met his death . On the occasion of the eleventh installation of the Lodge , whioh took plaoe on Friday , the 27 th nit ., everything was done by the W . M . elect and members to maintain the reputation the Lodge has acquired , and to give to their Visitors the heartiest of receptions , and there can be no question but that success
attended these efforts . The Lodge was Officered , at the opening , as follows : —Bros . J . Euerby W . M ., J . G . Yolland ( W . M . elect ) S . W ., C . W . Allen J . W ., E . Fisher Young P . M . Hon . Sec , James Cntbush P . M ., Charles Gray P . M ., G . Askew P . M . S . D ., J . Brittain J . D ., D . Sohraidt M . C ., F . W . Durham Organist , W . Lewis and Thomas F . Fillary Stewards . Bro . James Terry , Secretary of the Royal
Masonic Benevolent Institution , who is an honorary member of the Lodge , was also present , as were a large assembly of visitors , among them being Bro . C . C . Keyser W . M . 401 J . G . W . Herts , E . Francis J . W . 403 , W . W . Morgan Seo . 211 , C . Miskin J . D . 1479 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , C . W . Eeynolds S . W . 1479 Prov . G . A . P ., F . Bryant , John Duden 179 , R . Biggar 820 , W . R . Crawford 172 , G . H . Chambers
W . M . 175 , C . S . Ewen 475 , John Lee S . W . 404 , J . Cussans W . M . 403 , and others . The Lodge having been opened with the usual formalities , it was advanced , and Bro . Mitchell was raised by Bro . Euerby , who deserves the greatest praise for the manner in which he carried out the work . Eesuming in the second degree , the W . M . elect was presented , and he received at the hands of his predeceessor the
benefits of installation , Bro . Euerby carrying out this ceremony also in a most commendable manner . Having received the congratulations of the assembled brethren , the appoiutment of Officers was proceeded with by the new W . M ., the following being invested with the respective collars , viz . Bros . Allen S . W ., Askew J . W ., Young Sec , Brittain S . D ., Schmidt I . G ., Lewis and Fillary M . C . 's , Durham
Steward , E . W . Goddard Tyler . Brother Lewis was also invested with the collar of Organist . Bro . T . S . Carter was elected by the Lodge to serve , on its behalf , on the Provincial Audit Committee , and other business in connection with the Lodge was transacted . The Worshipful Master , in appropriate terms , presented the 1 P . M . with a P . M . ' s jewel , and in doing so referred to
the pleasure he felt in investing Brother Enerby , he having taken an active part in the ceremonies of the Lodge at the time of the initiation of their Immediate Past Master . He considered thafc Brother Euerby ' s conduct of the Lodge during the past year was of such a nature as to merit the testimonial the brethren had been pleased to present him with , even if his work that evening had not alone been
sufficient cause for some special mark of appreciation . He hoped Bro . Enerby would be present on many occasions in the future to give the Lodge the benefit of his experience , and assist in the mutual enjoyment of tbe brethren . Bro , Enerby suitably replied , after which the Lodge was closed . We must not omit to refer to the remarks which Bro . Yolland addressed to each of his Officers at the
time of their investiture ; if not exactly an innovation , ifc was at least a departure from the regular conrse , and one which we think might be followed with advantage . It shonld be an easy matter for any Master who desires to do so to find in the ritual of the Order some points to which he may fairly refer on such occasions , and we think the Officers of a Lodge are more likely to attend to their
duties if some few words of encouragement accompany their investiture than otherwise would be the case . Business being concluded , the brethren sat down to banquet , which was served in most excellent style . The new Master presided , and in due course proposed the toasts of the Queen , the Grand Master , tbe Grand Officers , and the Provincial Grand Master . The W . M . felt it was
only stress of business that prevented the attendance of Bro . Halsey , who , it might be said , took particular interest in the Gladsmnir Lodge . He had frequently visited it in the past , and doubtless the ^ brethren would have many opportunities in the future of welcoming him among them . The toast having been honoured , that of the Deputy Prov . Grand Master and the rest of the P . G . Officers
was given . Of the Officers of the past in Hertfordshire Bro . Yolland , the W . M ., who was himself a member of thafc body , felt he need say but little . They had endeavoured to do their duty , and how well they had succeeded remained for the brethren to say . Of the present ones Bro . Keyser , the J . W . of the Province , conld perhaps tell them something . He felt it an honour to nnmber among thoir gnests
a brother so high in rank , and was pleased to couple his narae with the toast . Bro . Keyser first expressed his regret thafc Bro . lies , the Uepnt y Prov . Grand Master , was not present . He felt his absence was due to some cause over which he had no control , as ifc was well Known that ho always tried to attend the annual meetings of the several Lodges of the district . Speaking on behalf of the Provin .
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cial Grand Officers generally , he could only say how pleased they were to attend so successful a gathering as that of the Gladsmnir had been . It was , indeed , a privilege to be ranked among the Prov . Grand Officers , if only to have the opportunity of witnessing snch work as had that night been performed in the Lodge . Bro . Terry assumed the gavel , and proposed the health of the Founders
of tho Lodgo , of whom ho was pleased to see at least two present—the Worshipful Master and Brother Carter . Ho hoped they might be spared for many years to bo present at the various meetings of the Lodge , in which they must of necessity feel particular interest , and that whenever opportunity offered they would avail themselves of their right to take a share in its
proceedings . Wo may remark that the present Master would havo been elected to tho chair sevon years since had ho not then expressed a desire to be passed over . Since that time he has a second time served most of the jnnior offices . Bro . Carter replied , expressing the pleasure he had experienced in being present . It had been some trouble to him to attend , bnt he felt he oould not resist tbe kind
invitation of the W . M ., who had particularly desired the support of a brother founder . Looking at the Lodge under its present conditions , he thought he and the others who had been instrumental in starting it could not bnt feel proud of what had sprung up from the seed they had sown . The Master next gave the toast of the Yisitors . He considered it a very important toast , as without gnests their meetings
would be less interesting than was the case when friends wero present from all parts . On the present occasion they were honoured with Visitors from the north , east , south , and west ; Hertford , Watford , Luton , and St . Albans being each represented , as was also the Groat City , and he felt particular honour in being thus welcomed into the chair of K . S . The Lodge was at all times proud of entertaining
guests , and the members hoped they might always be able to afford some entertainment to such as honoured them . Bros . Lee , Chambers , Cnssans , Reynolds , and Bryant replied . Bro . Chambers , who felt he had suffered some loss in the past throngh not having attended the Gladsmnir meetings , referred to the particularly quiet , gentlemanly way in which the ceremonies had thnt evening been conducted
by the I . P . M . Not , he said , with that bluster and feeling of self-importance which sometimes characterised Masters , even when less entitled to claim it than was the I . P . M . of No . 1385 , but in a manner whioh could be appreciated by all who heard it . Bro . Enerby proposed the health of the W . M ., which he looked npon as the toast of the evening . The brethren had already had sufficient proof of the
way in which their new Master could carry out the work of Freemasonry , and he had little doubt but that in the ohair he wonld be able to fulfil every duty required of him as ably as he had done in the minor offices . The Master tendered his hearty thanks ; he felt it a great honour to be placed in the chair of K . S ., and assured the brethren it would not be from want of desire on his parfc if he did not sacceed to
their satisfaction , but rather from want of ability . Having been present at the birth of the Lodge , he hoped it wonld prosper , and trusted he might be a member of ifc and have the pleasure of being present at its meetings for many years to come . He next gave the health of the Installing Master , who he considered that night held a very prond position . Initiated in the Gladsmnir Lodge , he had served
every office in it , and was now numbered among its Past Masters . It was indeed a proud thing for so young a man to attain the position he then occupied . If they considered not only how he had thafc night worked the third degree , but had also admirably installed his successor , they must admit he was worthy of it . The members of the Lodge welcomed him most heartily among the numbor of the
Past Masters , among whom they could not wish to find better men than he who had that night assumed this rank . The I . P . M . heartily thanked the W . M . and brethren . Bro . Keyser assumed the gavel and proposed the health of the Past Masters , who he understood had done their duty well in the past , and had each contributed towards the success of the Lodge . Bros . Cutbush , Young , and Gray responded .
Bro . Cutbush then assumed the gavel and gave the toast of the Charities . Knowing how strongly he felt in regard to the Charities , those present might imagine the older members of the Lodge would not require to hear much from him ; they had had frequent opportunities in the past , still they would honour the toast , while tbe younger members might perhaps hear something which would touch
them , and induce them to do what lay in their power for the Charitable Institutions of the Order . He might say that the three Institutions stood out in bold relief , a credit to tbe few who supported them , bat a discredit to the many who did not . He had a proposition to make to the members of the Gladsmnir Lodge , and one which some of the visitors might also make a note of , it was this : He would suggest
that each of them should pnfc away each Sunday during the current year the snm of one shilling on behalf of the Charities . To any who wonld promise to thus support them , he should be most happy to present a box , and from the fact that the first day of the year was a Sunday , it wonld not be a bad thankoffering from those who had lived to see it . The proposal appeared to
to be well received , and we think it really rests with Brother Cutbush to prove that no inconsiderable sum may be realised in this way . The speaker referred to his connection with the three Charities , and more particularly acknowledgd the honour paid him by the Committee of the E . M . B . I ., which had conferred on him the rank of Honorary Life Governor . This he considered a compliment far in
advance of any other he had or could receive in Freemasonry . Bro . Terry replied . He could have wished that his two colleaguesthe Secretaries of the other Institutions—had been present to personally acknowledge the kindness displayed by the Gladsmnir Lodge in the past . Ever since its formation it had been a worthy sapporter of the Charities , and from the fact that one of its P . M . 's was working
as Steward for the Benevolent , aud auother member of that body had offered himself in a like capacity for the Girls , there was little fear but thafc its reputation would be maintained , at least in the more immediate future . The brother who proposed the toast was the owner of a name which would ever be remembered in connection with the Benevolent Institution at Croydon , so Jong as that establish .