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The City Of Westminster Lodge, No. 1563.
borne themselves throughout the ceremony , he firmly believed they would prove an accession of strength to the City of Westminster . After the E . A . P . song by Bro . Seymour Smith , the initiates severally responded in brief but modest terms , and the toast of the Visitors was then given ; tho W . M . expressing the pleasure ho felt at seeing present so many brethren of distinction , both from far and noar , and
confirming in words tho hoarty welcome they had already received . With tho toast were associated tho names of Bros . Cox of China , Kent , and others , and they severally responded ; Bro . Cox remarking that it was the first Lodge he had visited since his arrival from China , and assuring the brethren that if it fell to the lot of any among them to make a journey to that country , they might be sure of meeting
with a hearty welcome . All of those who spoke expressed their admiration at the able manner in whioh the work of the Lodge had been carried out , and the confidence they felt , that , under the genial conduct of so worthy a Master as Bro . Shand , The City of Westminster would increase in prosperity . The toast of the Past Masters followed , and the W . M . paid each of them a well-deserved
compliment . The name of Bro . Swallow , who had enacted the part of Installing Master , was , he said , a household word among the Westmonasteriensian brethren . Bro . White ' s ability was highly appreciated both in that and the other Lodges with whioh he was conneoted ; and last , but not least , Bro . Turner , his immediate predecessor , had so fulfilled his duties in the chair , that he ( Bro . Shand )
felt no small amount of diffidence in following in his footsteps . That his able services had called forth the approval of the brethren of the Lodge was evidenced by the fact of their having voted him a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of those services ; and it was his duty that evening—a duty which he need hardly say it gave him the greatest possible pleasnre to perform—to formally hand over to
Bro . Turner tho decoration in question . He sincerely trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would grant him very many years of health and strength to wear it , and as Bro . I . P . M . was about entering the Granite Lodge , that he would there experience the same amount of consideration as had been so deservedly accorded to him by the members of The City of Westminster . After a brief interval , Bro . Turner rose and
expressed his acknowledgments . He said he had never passed a more enjoyable year of office than that which had been brought to a close that afternoon . He thanked the members of the Lodge for their gift , a gift he should look upon with pleasure so long as he lived ; and especially did he express his gratitude to the W . M . for the handsome terms in which he had spoken of his services . The
toast of the Officers was next on the programme . In proposing it , Bro . Shand paid a handsome compliment to eaoh for the energy and ability they had hitherto shown , and especially to their worthy Treasurer , Bro . Swallow , who was the senior Past Master of the Lodge , and whom he hoped to see among them for many years . Bro Hammond , also , who is an Installed Master of the Trinity College
Lodge , No . 1765 , was highly complimented on his knowledge , and , by anticipation , on the proficiency he was certain to exhibit in the office he had just entered upon . Bros . Swallow P . M ., Treasurer , and Scott P . M . Secretary having severally acknowledged the compliments paid them individually , and to the officers generally , the
Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . The meeting was a complete success , thanks on the oue hand to the kindly presence of Bro . Shand in the chair , and the attention shown by the Stewards both to members and visitors ; and on the other , to the excellent musical programme , to which Bros . Seymour Smith , Lott , Durant , and others so ably contributed .
Shepherds' Bush Lodge, No. 1828.
SHEPHERDS' BUSH LODGE , No . 1828 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on the evening of Monday , the 22 nd ultimo , at the Athenseum , Goldhawk . road . Bro . Lewis Bryett W . M . presided , and was supported by Bro . A . B . Baker S . W . and W . M . elect , the rest of his Officers , and a numerous gathering of members , together with the following Visitors , namely—Bros . John 0 . Carter Prov . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , P . M . and Sec . 209 , C . Festa S 34 , J . M . Levy 185 , W . Cubitt 193 , Doran Witt 414 , J . Lichtwitz 1642 , W . Howard W . M . 181 , W .
Pierpoint J . W . 813 , S . Millis P . M . 157 , 0 . Hubbard P . M . 820 , Pye 193 ,
J . Williams S . W ., 1791 , Gorringe l . G . 834 , Knight-Smith I . P . M . 1441 , Walker Cooper W . M . 538 , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , Heath 1642 , G . Read P . M . 511 , Stephen Cooper W . M . 1637 , Baker 511 , S . Sraout W . M . 1642 . The Lodge having been opened with the usual preliminaries , the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report , which proved most satisfactory , was
submitted and accepted , after which Bro . Priest was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Bro . House was then passed , and a ballot having been successfully taken for Mr . Charles A . Alberger , that gentleman was initiated into the mysteries of the first degree of Freemasonry . The several ceremonies were most ably rendered by the W . M ., and those present silentl y
indicated their appreciation of the treat . Then followed the installation of Bro . Baker as W . M ., his immediate predecessor being the Installing Master . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . Alfred C Alais P . M ., and that to the Wardens by Bro . Fisher , while the charge to the brethren was given with masterly effect by the I . P . M . After the customary congratulations and salutations , the
several Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested , viz ., Bros . G . Harrison S . W ., R . Pierpoint J . W ., W . Game P . M . Treasurer , Alfred 0 . Alais P . M . Secretary , Richard Josey S . D ., Peter Burton J . D ., Fisher P . M . D . C , J . M . Pierpoint Steward , Brietbart Assist . Steward , and Schofield P . M . Tyler . A candidate was then proposed for
initiation , and a letter read from the Rov . Ambrose Hall P . P . G . Chap . P . P . G . S . Surrey , expressing the deep regret he felt that the state of his health was such as to prevent his being present . The I . P . M . Bro . Bryett was next presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , iu testimony of his able services in the chair during the first year ' s existence of the Lodge , and when the complimentary terms in which it was
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offered had beon acknowledged in words suitable to the occasion , steps were taken to complete the other business , and Lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down to a banquet which did the greatest credit to Bro . J . R . Ward , who had charge of all tho arrangements , and whoso taste in matters culinary is to be commended most highly . Tho wines , too , aro a credit to tho Lodge . Thoy havo their own
cellars , and aro , theroforo , in a position to secure vintages of a quality beyond what are supplied by tho ordinary restaurateur . At the close of tho repast , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of the Grand Officers Present and Past being acknowledged by Bro . Clarke A . G . Purs . Tho Worshipful Master ' s health was proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . I . P . M . Bryett , who expressed
his belief that the Lodge might anticipate a very prosperous _ year under its new Master . Bro . Baker acknowledged the compliment paid him , and hoped that during the term of his office he might be able to emulate the merits of his predecessor . He concluded by proposing the health of the Past Master , coupling with it the namo of Bro . Bryett , to whom it had been his great privilogo to present that
evening a Past Master ' s jewel , in token of tho Lodge's appreciation of his services . Bro . Bryett expressed his acknowledgments in heartfelt terms , and trusted he should for years to come be able to point with pride to the token he had that day received from the Shepherd's Bush Lodge of the appreciation in which his services during the first year of their existence had been held by his
comembers . The other customary toasts followed , and the brethren then separated , after a most enjoyable evening . We cannot , however , conclude our few remarks without drawing attention to the excellent arrangements made by this Lodge . The Hall in which it meets is admirably adapted for the purpose , and the cost of its meetings is light . It has , as we have already hinted , an admirable caterer in the person of Bro . J . R . Ward , while its wines leave nothing to be
desired , the Lodge having them under its immediate direction and control . These are points which fairly come within our province to direct attention to , and we should be glad if other Lodges exhibited a disposition to look more immediately after their own comforts in . stead of delegating that important duty to people who aro comparatively careless , and take no interest whatever in the clients who patronise them .
Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 , Barnet . —This Lodge held its regular meeting , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet , on Friday , the 26 th ult . Bro . Charles Gray W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . John Euerby S . W ., J . G . Yolland J . W ., R . F . Young P . M . Sec , C . Allen S . D ., G . Askew P . M . J . D ., Brittain D . C , Parrott I . G ., Hopkin and Trigg Stewards . After the confirmation of tba
minntes , a ballot was taken for Mr . J . F . Carrier , and proved unanimous in his favour . Mr . Carrier , however , was not present . When the Bye-laws and Inventory had been read , the Lodge proceeded to the election of W . Master for the ensuing year . The choice fell unanimously on Bro . John Euerby S . W ., who expressed his thanks for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Lowthin P . M . was
reelected Treasurer , Bros . Brittain , Hopkin , and G . Crutchloe were appointed Auditors , and Bro . Goddard P . M . Tyler . The motion of Bro . Young P . M . and Sec , to the effect that a sum be voted from the Lodge Funds in order to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel for presentation to Bro . Gray , at the close of his term of office as W . M ., was carried with acclamation . We congratulate Bro . Gray on this evidence of the
esteem and respect in which he is held by his Lodge , as well as on the proof it furnishes of the great proficiency he has shown in the fulfilment of his duties . The compliment may not have been looked for , but it cannot be said it was undeserved . The amount of five guineas was also voted to be placed on Bro . Yolland's list as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Bro .
Gray's motion , that a sum equivalent to 6 d per member be contributed from the funds towards defraying the expenses of printing the Provincial Calendar , was carried nnanimonsly . Lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren sat down to a dinner , for which Bro . Hall , who has sncceeded Bro . Fisher as host of this old established house , deserves not one , but many words of praise .
The usual toasts were honoured , that of the W . M . elect Bro . Euerby being proposed by the W . Master in a few well-chosen terms | of compliment , and modestly acknowledged . The toast of the W . M . was also most warmly received , and appropriately responded to . The evening passed off most pleasantly , a very liberal response being made to Bro . Yolland's earnest appeal on behalf of the Benevolent Fund .
King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —On 28 th ult ., at Bro . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-squarei Bros . F . Silvester W . M ., Birrell S . W ., L . Jncobs J . W ., Devine Treas ., L . Solomon Sec , N . Vallentine S . D ., Paul J . D ., B . Kauffmann I . G ., Hemming Preceptor , and Bros . H . C Booking , Edwards , Baker , Lambourne , C . Joseph , E . Storr , and H . M . Levy . After preliminaries .
the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Edwards acting as can didate . The first and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , assisted by Bro . Hemming . The ceremony of instal lation was then rehearsed , Bro . Lambourne acting as candidate . Both the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively conducted by the W . M . and the Officers . Bro . Birrell- was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 . —We have great pleasnre correcting a slight error which occurred in our report last week of the installation meeting of this Lodge . It was the new W . M . Bro . F . H . Clemow , not the retiring P . M . Bro . J . Donglass , who initiated Bros . A . E . Wauthier and J . S . A . Wilkes . We believe we are
correct in saying that Bro . Clemow has been working most assiduousl y in order to be able to fulfil his duties as accurately and impressively as possible . Bro . Clemow certainly made it apparent , by his conduct in the chair on the occasion , that he is well qualified to enact the Master's part .
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The City Of Westminster Lodge, No. 1563.
borne themselves throughout the ceremony , he firmly believed they would prove an accession of strength to the City of Westminster . After the E . A . P . song by Bro . Seymour Smith , the initiates severally responded in brief but modest terms , and the toast of the Visitors was then given ; tho W . M . expressing the pleasure ho felt at seeing present so many brethren of distinction , both from far and noar , and
confirming in words tho hoarty welcome they had already received . With tho toast were associated tho names of Bros . Cox of China , Kent , and others , and they severally responded ; Bro . Cox remarking that it was the first Lodge he had visited since his arrival from China , and assuring the brethren that if it fell to the lot of any among them to make a journey to that country , they might be sure of meeting
with a hearty welcome . All of those who spoke expressed their admiration at the able manner in whioh the work of the Lodge had been carried out , and the confidence they felt , that , under the genial conduct of so worthy a Master as Bro . Shand , The City of Westminster would increase in prosperity . The toast of the Past Masters followed , and the W . M . paid each of them a well-deserved
compliment . The name of Bro . Swallow , who had enacted the part of Installing Master , was , he said , a household word among the Westmonasteriensian brethren . Bro . White ' s ability was highly appreciated both in that and the other Lodges with whioh he was conneoted ; and last , but not least , Bro . Turner , his immediate predecessor , had so fulfilled his duties in the chair , that he ( Bro . Shand )
felt no small amount of diffidence in following in his footsteps . That his able services had called forth the approval of the brethren of the Lodge was evidenced by the fact of their having voted him a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of those services ; and it was his duty that evening—a duty which he need hardly say it gave him the greatest possible pleasnre to perform—to formally hand over to
Bro . Turner tho decoration in question . He sincerely trusted the G . A . O . T . U . would grant him very many years of health and strength to wear it , and as Bro . I . P . M . was about entering the Granite Lodge , that he would there experience the same amount of consideration as had been so deservedly accorded to him by the members of The City of Westminster . After a brief interval , Bro . Turner rose and
expressed his acknowledgments . He said he had never passed a more enjoyable year of office than that which had been brought to a close that afternoon . He thanked the members of the Lodge for their gift , a gift he should look upon with pleasure so long as he lived ; and especially did he express his gratitude to the W . M . for the handsome terms in which he had spoken of his services . The
toast of the Officers was next on the programme . In proposing it , Bro . Shand paid a handsome compliment to eaoh for the energy and ability they had hitherto shown , and especially to their worthy Treasurer , Bro . Swallow , who was the senior Past Master of the Lodge , and whom he hoped to see among them for many years . Bro Hammond , also , who is an Installed Master of the Trinity College
Lodge , No . 1765 , was highly complimented on his knowledge , and , by anticipation , on the proficiency he was certain to exhibit in the office he had just entered upon . Bros . Swallow P . M ., Treasurer , and Scott P . M . Secretary having severally acknowledged the compliments paid them individually , and to the officers generally , the
Tyler ' s toast was given , and the brethren separated . The meeting was a complete success , thanks on the oue hand to the kindly presence of Bro . Shand in the chair , and the attention shown by the Stewards both to members and visitors ; and on the other , to the excellent musical programme , to which Bros . Seymour Smith , Lott , Durant , and others so ably contributed .
Shepherds' Bush Lodge, No. 1828.
SHEPHERDS' BUSH LODGE , No . 1828 .
THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on the evening of Monday , the 22 nd ultimo , at the Athenseum , Goldhawk . road . Bro . Lewis Bryett W . M . presided , and was supported by Bro . A . B . Baker S . W . and W . M . elect , the rest of his Officers , and a numerous gathering of members , together with the following Visitors , namely—Bros . John 0 . Carter Prov . G . S . W . Berks and Bucks , P . M . and Sec . 209 , C . Festa S 34 , J . M . Levy 185 , W . Cubitt 193 , Doran Witt 414 , J . Lichtwitz 1642 , W . Howard W . M . 181 , W .
Pierpoint J . W . 813 , S . Millis P . M . 157 , 0 . Hubbard P . M . 820 , Pye 193 ,
J . Williams S . W ., 1791 , Gorringe l . G . 834 , Knight-Smith I . P . M . 1441 , Walker Cooper W . M . 538 , W . W . Morgan Sec . 211 , Heath 1642 , G . Read P . M . 511 , Stephen Cooper W . M . 1637 , Baker 511 , S . Sraout W . M . 1642 . The Lodge having been opened with the usual preliminaries , the minntes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report , which proved most satisfactory , was
submitted and accepted , after which Bro . Priest was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Bro . House was then passed , and a ballot having been successfully taken for Mr . Charles A . Alberger , that gentleman was initiated into the mysteries of the first degree of Freemasonry . The several ceremonies were most ably rendered by the W . M ., and those present silentl y
indicated their appreciation of the treat . Then followed the installation of Bro . Baker as W . M ., his immediate predecessor being the Installing Master . The address to the W . M . was delivered by Bro . Alfred C Alais P . M ., and that to the Wardens by Bro . Fisher , while the charge to the brethren was given with masterly effect by the I . P . M . After the customary congratulations and salutations , the
several Officers for the ensuing year were appointed and invested , viz ., Bros . G . Harrison S . W ., R . Pierpoint J . W ., W . Game P . M . Treasurer , Alfred 0 . Alais P . M . Secretary , Richard Josey S . D ., Peter Burton J . D ., Fisher P . M . D . C , J . M . Pierpoint Steward , Brietbart Assist . Steward , and Schofield P . M . Tyler . A candidate was then proposed for
initiation , and a letter read from the Rov . Ambrose Hall P . P . G . Chap . P . P . G . S . Surrey , expressing the deep regret he felt that the state of his health was such as to prevent his being present . The I . P . M . Bro . Bryett was next presented with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel , iu testimony of his able services in the chair during the first year ' s existence of the Lodge , and when the complimentary terms in which it was
Shepherds' Bush Lodge, No. 1828.
offered had beon acknowledged in words suitable to the occasion , steps were taken to complete the other business , and Lodge was closed . The brethren then sat down to a banquet which did the greatest credit to Bro . J . R . Ward , who had charge of all tho arrangements , and whoso taste in matters culinary is to be commended most highly . Tho wines , too , aro a credit to tho Lodge . Thoy havo their own
cellars , and aro , theroforo , in a position to secure vintages of a quality beyond what are supplied by tho ordinary restaurateur . At the close of tho repast , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , that of the Grand Officers Present and Past being acknowledged by Bro . Clarke A . G . Purs . Tho Worshipful Master ' s health was proposed in complimentary terms by Bro . I . P . M . Bryett , who expressed
his belief that the Lodge might anticipate a very prosperous _ year under its new Master . Bro . Baker acknowledged the compliment paid him , and hoped that during the term of his office he might be able to emulate the merits of his predecessor . He concluded by proposing the health of the Past Master , coupling with it the namo of Bro . Bryett , to whom it had been his great privilogo to present that
evening a Past Master ' s jewel , in token of tho Lodge's appreciation of his services . Bro . Bryett expressed his acknowledgments in heartfelt terms , and trusted he should for years to come be able to point with pride to the token he had that day received from the Shepherd's Bush Lodge of the appreciation in which his services during the first year of their existence had been held by his
comembers . The other customary toasts followed , and the brethren then separated , after a most enjoyable evening . We cannot , however , conclude our few remarks without drawing attention to the excellent arrangements made by this Lodge . The Hall in which it meets is admirably adapted for the purpose , and the cost of its meetings is light . It has , as we have already hinted , an admirable caterer in the person of Bro . J . R . Ward , while its wines leave nothing to be
desired , the Lodge having them under its immediate direction and control . These are points which fairly come within our province to direct attention to , and we should be glad if other Lodges exhibited a disposition to look more immediately after their own comforts in . stead of delegating that important duty to people who aro comparatively careless , and take no interest whatever in the clients who patronise them .
Gladsmuir Lodge , No . 1385 , Barnet . —This Lodge held its regular meeting , at the Red Lion Hotel , Barnet , on Friday , the 26 th ult . Bro . Charles Gray W . M . presided , and there were present Bros . John Euerby S . W ., J . G . Yolland J . W ., R . F . Young P . M . Sec , C . Allen S . D ., G . Askew P . M . J . D ., Brittain D . C , Parrott I . G ., Hopkin and Trigg Stewards . After the confirmation of tba
minntes , a ballot was taken for Mr . J . F . Carrier , and proved unanimous in his favour . Mr . Carrier , however , was not present . When the Bye-laws and Inventory had been read , the Lodge proceeded to the election of W . Master for the ensuing year . The choice fell unanimously on Bro . John Euerby S . W ., who expressed his thanks for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Lowthin P . M . was
reelected Treasurer , Bros . Brittain , Hopkin , and G . Crutchloe were appointed Auditors , and Bro . Goddard P . M . Tyler . The motion of Bro . Young P . M . and Sec , to the effect that a sum be voted from the Lodge Funds in order to purchase a P . M . ' s jewel for presentation to Bro . Gray , at the close of his term of office as W . M ., was carried with acclamation . We congratulate Bro . Gray on this evidence of the
esteem and respect in which he is held by his Lodge , as well as on the proof it furnishes of the great proficiency he has shown in the fulfilment of his duties . The compliment may not have been looked for , but it cannot be said it was undeserved . The amount of five guineas was also voted to be placed on Bro . Yolland's list as Steward at the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , and Bro .
Gray's motion , that a sum equivalent to 6 d per member be contributed from the funds towards defraying the expenses of printing the Provincial Calendar , was carried nnanimonsly . Lodge was shortly afterwards closed , and the brethren sat down to a dinner , for which Bro . Hall , who has sncceeded Bro . Fisher as host of this old established house , deserves not one , but many words of praise .
The usual toasts were honoured , that of the W . M . elect Bro . Euerby being proposed by the W . Master in a few well-chosen terms | of compliment , and modestly acknowledged . The toast of the W . M . was also most warmly received , and appropriately responded to . The evening passed off most pleasantly , a very liberal response being made to Bro . Yolland's earnest appeal on behalf of the Benevolent Fund .
King ' s Cross Lodge of Instruction , No . 1732 . —On 28 th ult ., at Bro . Devine ' s , Blue Posts , Charlotte-street , Fitzroy-squarei Bros . F . Silvester W . M ., Birrell S . W ., L . Jncobs J . W ., Devine Treas ., L . Solomon Sec , N . Vallentine S . D ., Paul J . D ., B . Kauffmann I . G ., Hemming Preceptor , and Bros . H . C Booking , Edwards , Baker , Lambourne , C . Joseph , E . Storr , and H . M . Levy . After preliminaries .
the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Edwards acting as can didate . The first and fourth sections of the first lecture were worked by the brethren , assisted by Bro . Hemming . The ceremony of instal lation was then rehearsed , Bro . Lambourne acting as candidate . Both the ceremonies were perfectly and impressively conducted by the W . M . and the Officers . Bro . Birrell- was elected W . M . for the ensuing week .
Royal Savoy Lodge , No . 1744 . —We have great pleasnre correcting a slight error which occurred in our report last week of the installation meeting of this Lodge . It was the new W . M . Bro . F . H . Clemow , not the retiring P . M . Bro . J . Donglass , who initiated Bros . A . E . Wauthier and J . S . A . Wilkes . We believe we are
correct in saying that Bro . Clemow has been working most assiduousl y in order to be able to fulfil his duties as accurately and impressively as possible . Bro . Clemow certainly made it apparent , by his conduct in the chair on the occasion , that he is well qualified to enact the Master's part .