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Bradstow Lodge , No . 2448 . RE-INSTALLATION OF BRO . WILLIAM F . WHITEING
As already known to own readers , the W . M . of the past year was re-elected to preside over this Lodge for another term , a fact which in itself is testimony of efficiency , and a compliment which stamps a Master as outside the ordinary run of presiding Officers , wherever and whenever he is so honoured . The W . M . of the Broadstairs Lodge is no exception in this particular , and so it was with
considerable satisfaction we attended the Lodge on the occasion of his re-installation , which took place on Wednesda } ' of last week , at the Masonic Temple of the popular sea-side town . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , among the latter being Bro . W . J . Elvin P . P . J . G . W . of Kent , who was recently honoured with appointment to past rank as D . C . in Grand Lodge of England , and several other Officers of the Province .
The W . M . was supported bv Bros . W . H . White I . P . M ., Salmon P . M . acting S . W ., F . L . Pettman W . M . 427 acting J . W ., A . H . Hale P . P . A . G . D . C Treasurer , J . T . May P . M . Secretary , T . P . Swaine S . D ., H . B . Langham J . D ., W . H . Northover I . G ., J .
Batten Organist , G . J . Hamilton Tyler ; Past Masters Edgar H . White , Harvey , A . G . Hasey , and F . Brightman ; with Bros . John King , John A . Wright , A . H . Clark , J . C Aalbregt , J . Roach , A . A . Tyler , W . E . Seeker , F . S . Setterfield , J . Wallace , G . Grey , G . E . Scott , W . Emery , W . Stamford , J . H . Snow , F . W . Wood , J . F . Ferrier , & c .
Amongst the other visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . W . H . Moses D . C . 1209 , A . W . Anderson W . M . 972 , W . Hornc J . W . 1449 , G . A . Rumney 1209 , C . Briggs 429 , W . Gurr 429 , G . Miriams I . G . 429 , S . L-evine 429 , John Bushell 1209 , F . Wraight S . W . 429 , A . Larkin S . W . 1209 , E . R . T . Croxall 1209 , E . Barnes I . P . M . 276 3 , T . Barling 127 , C J . Elliott P . M . 429 , C . Purdon
Clark P . M . 1196 , W . F . Franklin P . M . 127 , J . Gadd P . M . 1209 , G . Goodbourne P . M . 429 , E . T . Bugden . W . M . 127 , W . H . Bennett J . W . 127 , T . S . Chayney , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge being formed was opened with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was adopted .
The principal business of the day was next proceeded with , the Worshipful Master Bro . W . T . Whiteing being presented as W . M .-elect , by Bro . J . T . May P . M . Secretary , to Bro . W . J . Elvin P . A . G . D . C , who kindly acted as Installing Master . Bro . Whiteing having again signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations the lay Brethren retired and a strong Board of
Installed Masters was formed , when Bio . Whiteing was for the second year inducted into the chair of King Solomon , as ruler of the Bradstow Lodge . The Brethren having been re-admitted the W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , Bro . A . H . Hale P . M ., & c . making an excellent Director of Ceremonies .
The following Officers were invested : Bros . W . Nation ( by deputy in his unavoidable absence ) S . W ., Swaine J . W .. Hale P . M . Treasurer , May P . M . Secretary , Langham S . D ., Northover J . D ., J . Emery I . G ., A . A . Barnaschina D . C , J . A . Wright A . D . C , Batten Organist , J . H . Snow and C . Grey Stewards , Hamilton Tyler .
I he continuation of the ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . J . Elvin , whose excellent delivery of the addresses elicited the hearty approbation of those present . Many letters and telegrams were read by the Secretary , and the Charity Box was not forgotten . Bro . May P . M . Sec . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be
passed , to be recorded on the minutes , for the very able manner in which Bro . Elvin had fulfilled the duties of Installing Master . He felt the Brethren had enjoyed a real Masonic treat that day . Bro . Hale P . M . Treas . said he had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition , which was carried unanimously . The W . M ., in announcing the same to Bro . Elvin , said he sincerely thanked Bro .
Elvin for having installed him in so excellent a manner . He considered it a great honour , and recognised that Bro . Elvin must have been put to a great deal of inconvenience in being present . Bro . Elvin thanked W . M . and Brethren for their unanimous vote ; he did not consider it an honour for the W . M . to be installed by him ; the compliment was more on the other side—it was
folium to say that it had been an honour to instal the Master . He was , at the same time , pleased to hear the installation ceremony had given satisfaction , and wished the W . M . a prosperous year of Office . After having received the hearty good wishes of the visitors the W . M . closed the Lodge , the whole of the proceedings having : worked well and smoothly ; indeed , there was no undue haste or hesitation , everything being excellently arranged .
Afterwards the Brethren retired to the Grand Hotel , where they were welcomed by the genial manager Bro . Arthur J . Holland in most hearty manner and conducted to the magnificent banqueting room , which presented a really beautiful appearance , the tables being decorated with choice flowers and finest of fruit . The dinner , wine , cigars , and liqueurs provided were alike a credit to the magnificent establishment , and a testimony to the ability of Brother Holland as a caterer .
After the company had clone justice to the excellent repast the W . M ., in a short but eloquent speech , gave the toast of the King and the Craft , which sentiment was most cordially received . Miss Annie Robinson sang the National Anthem in good style . The Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was next honoured . The W . M . said he was sure the new ruler would look after the interests of the Craft as abl y and zealously as did his brother before him .
The toast of the Officers of Grand Lodge was next given coupled with the name of Bro . W . J . Elvin P . A . G . D . C . who , in an eloquent speech responded . Bro . Elvin then , by desire of the W . M . submitted the toast of
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the Provincial Grand Master , and Officers of Prov . G . Lodge , to which Bros . Hale , Harvey , and Fossett responded . Bro . W . H . White I . P . M . next assumed the gavel , and said he had the greatest of pleasure in proposing the health of the W . M . They all knew him to be a good Master , otherwise they would not
have elected him for a second term . He was a grand teacher , and had given ample proofs of his ability . He had shown sound judgment and wisdom as a ruler . He hoped the coming year would be even more prosperous than the last , and confidently called upon the Brethren to drink to the health of the W . M . The Brethren heartily responded .
Bro . Whiteing sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for his compliments and hearty good wishes , and also thanked the Brethren for receiving the toast in so cordial a manner . If he had done only one half of what the I . P . M . had given him credit for he should feel satisfied . AVhatever he did in the future would be to the best of his judgment and ability . He promised to continue to study the welfare of the
Lodge , and would follow the same course as he had pursued in the past year . He hoped to give satisfaction to the Brethren and thanked them for their cordial reception . . The W . M . next submitted the toast of the Installing Master , whom he highly eulogised and again thanked for his attendance and help .
Bro . Elvin returned thanks . He wished the W . M . a prosperous year of Office , and was pleased to sec such a good attendance . It was highly gratifying to him to have had the pleasure of installing such a good worker . He finished bv wishing the W . M . health and prosperity .
Bro . Harvey P . M ., by request of the W . M ., had very much pleasure in giving a toast which was always well received , and would , he was convinced , be again most heartily honoured , it being the toast of the Visitors . In the name of the W . M . and " Brethren
of the Lodge he accorded them a most hearty welcome . Bro . Anderson thanked Bro . Harvey for having coupled his name with the toast . It had given him great pleasure to see the W . M . again installed that night . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for their cordial reception , and was delighted with the working he had witnessed .
Bro . Clark said he was sorry he was unable to attend the first installation of the W . M ., but was very pleased to have been able to be present that evening . He also thanked all the members for their cordial hospitality . Several other visitors made suitable acknowledgment of the compliments paid them .
Bro . May P . M . Sec . gave the toast of the Masonic Institutions . Bro . Brightman . P . M . Charity Representative thanked the W . M . for having appointed him to that honourable position . He must have done some- good to have been selected for the post . He assured the W . M . he should try and follow the good example of Bro . Morley . ' 1
The toast of the Past Masters and Officers was next given . The W . M . sincerely thanked the Past Masters and Officers for their
support during the past year . The Treasurer and Secretary had especially rendered good service . He was proud to be surrounded by such able Officers . Bro . W . H . White I . P . M . said the W . M . might rely upon him to render all the assistance that was required . He was a member of the Union Lodge , and a founder of St . John Lodge , and would do anything for the welfare of those Lodges ; and especially for the Bradstow Lodge .
Bro . May P . M . Sec . said that whatever he did for the Lodge was done out of pure Brotherly Love . He promised to give them advice to the best of his ability , and desired to add his congratulalations to the W . M . on having such excellent Officers . He hoped they would work harmoniously together , so as to make the Lodge still more prosperous than it was at present .
Bro . A . H . Hale P . P . A . G . D . C . Treas . said the W . M . could depend on his sunport , he was pleased to say the Lodge was in a good financial position . Whatever the Past Masters , the Secretary , and himself did was for the welfare and harmony of the Lodge . Sould there unfortunately be unpleasantness among a few of the Brethren he trusted they would let it remain outside the Lodge . They must kindly remember not to bring it into the Bradstow Lodge , where there must be no . animosity .
Bro . Swaine J . W . and other Officers also responded , and the Tyler's toast brought the very enjoyable proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Miss Annie Robinson , Messrs . H . S . Boyland and G . F . Ofiekl . Bro . W . H . Hughes , J . P ., gave an excellent recitation . Mr . C . W . Ring officiated at the piano .
— : o : — Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . THE first meeting of the winter season took place on Monday , at 3 o'clock , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone's ) Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket . Bro . W . H . Making kindly officiated as W . M ., with Bros . J . E . Culverhouse S . W ., S . Firminger J . W ., A . Elliott S . D ., J . G . Lobb J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., M . Taylor P . M ., T Gourmant P . M ., D . Gunnerfelder , J . Williamson , J . Francis .
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The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Gourmant was presented as W . M .-elect , and was regularly installed , being afterwards saluted in the various degrees . He then proceeded to invest the Officers . Bro . Making P . M . delivered the addresses in perfect manner . Bro . Francis answered the questions previous to passing and that ceremony was gone through . Bro . Culverhouse was elected W . M . for " Monday next .
It was proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able way in which the W . Mi . had fulfilled the duties of the chair , and a further expression of congratulation on his recent promotion ia his profession .
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Bradstow Lodge , No . 2448 . RE-INSTALLATION OF BRO . WILLIAM F . WHITEING
As already known to own readers , the W . M . of the past year was re-elected to preside over this Lodge for another term , a fact which in itself is testimony of efficiency , and a compliment which stamps a Master as outside the ordinary run of presiding Officers , wherever and whenever he is so honoured . The W . M . of the Broadstairs Lodge is no exception in this particular , and so it was with
considerable satisfaction we attended the Lodge on the occasion of his re-installation , which took place on Wednesda } ' of last week , at the Masonic Temple of the popular sea-side town . There was a large attendance of members and visitors , among the latter being Bro . W . J . Elvin P . P . J . G . W . of Kent , who was recently honoured with appointment to past rank as D . C . in Grand Lodge of England , and several other Officers of the Province .
The W . M . was supported bv Bros . W . H . White I . P . M ., Salmon P . M . acting S . W ., F . L . Pettman W . M . 427 acting J . W ., A . H . Hale P . P . A . G . D . C Treasurer , J . T . May P . M . Secretary , T . P . Swaine S . D ., H . B . Langham J . D ., W . H . Northover I . G ., J .
Batten Organist , G . J . Hamilton Tyler ; Past Masters Edgar H . White , Harvey , A . G . Hasey , and F . Brightman ; with Bros . John King , John A . Wright , A . H . Clark , J . C Aalbregt , J . Roach , A . A . Tyler , W . E . Seeker , F . S . Setterfield , J . Wallace , G . Grey , G . E . Scott , W . Emery , W . Stamford , J . H . Snow , F . W . Wood , J . F . Ferrier , & c .
Amongst the other visitors we had the pleasure of seeing Bros . W . H . Moses D . C . 1209 , A . W . Anderson W . M . 972 , W . Hornc J . W . 1449 , G . A . Rumney 1209 , C . Briggs 429 , W . Gurr 429 , G . Miriams I . G . 429 , S . L-evine 429 , John Bushell 1209 , F . Wraight S . W . 429 , A . Larkin S . W . 1209 , E . R . T . Croxall 1209 , E . Barnes I . P . M . 276 3 , T . Barling 127 , C J . Elliott P . M . 429 , C . Purdon
Clark P . M . 1196 , W . F . Franklin P . M . 127 , J . Gadd P . M . 1209 , G . Goodbourne P . M . 429 , E . T . Bugden . W . M . 127 , W . H . Bennett J . W . 127 , T . S . Chayney , J . Wynman , & c . The Lodge being formed was opened with solemn prayer , and the minutes of the last regular and emergency meetings were read and confirmed . The Auditors' report was adopted .
The principal business of the day was next proceeded with , the Worshipful Master Bro . W . T . Whiteing being presented as W . M .-elect , by Bro . J . T . May P . M . Secretary , to Bro . W . J . Elvin P . A . G . D . C , who kindly acted as Installing Master . Bro . Whiteing having again signified his assent to the ancient charges and regulations the lay Brethren retired and a strong Board of
Installed Masters was formed , when Bio . Whiteing was for the second year inducted into the chair of King Solomon , as ruler of the Bradstow Lodge . The Brethren having been re-admitted the W . M . was saluted in the various degrees , Bro . A . H . Hale P . M ., & c . making an excellent Director of Ceremonies .
The following Officers were invested : Bros . W . Nation ( by deputy in his unavoidable absence ) S . W ., Swaine J . W .. Hale P . M . Treasurer , May P . M . Secretary , Langham S . D ., Northover J . D ., J . Emery I . G ., A . A . Barnaschina D . C , J . A . Wright A . D . C , Batten Organist , J . H . Snow and C . Grey Stewards , Hamilton Tyler .
I he continuation of the ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . W . J . Elvin , whose excellent delivery of the addresses elicited the hearty approbation of those present . Many letters and telegrams were read by the Secretary , and the Charity Box was not forgotten . Bro . May P . M . Sec . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be
passed , to be recorded on the minutes , for the very able manner in which Bro . Elvin had fulfilled the duties of Installing Master . He felt the Brethren had enjoyed a real Masonic treat that day . Bro . Hale P . M . Treas . said he had very much pleasure in seconding the proposition , which was carried unanimously . The W . M ., in announcing the same to Bro . Elvin , said he sincerely thanked Bro .
Elvin for having installed him in so excellent a manner . He considered it a great honour , and recognised that Bro . Elvin must have been put to a great deal of inconvenience in being present . Bro . Elvin thanked W . M . and Brethren for their unanimous vote ; he did not consider it an honour for the W . M . to be installed by him ; the compliment was more on the other side—it was
folium to say that it had been an honour to instal the Master . He was , at the same time , pleased to hear the installation ceremony had given satisfaction , and wished the W . M . a prosperous year of Office . After having received the hearty good wishes of the visitors the W . M . closed the Lodge , the whole of the proceedings having : worked well and smoothly ; indeed , there was no undue haste or hesitation , everything being excellently arranged .
Afterwards the Brethren retired to the Grand Hotel , where they were welcomed by the genial manager Bro . Arthur J . Holland in most hearty manner and conducted to the magnificent banqueting room , which presented a really beautiful appearance , the tables being decorated with choice flowers and finest of fruit . The dinner , wine , cigars , and liqueurs provided were alike a credit to the magnificent establishment , and a testimony to the ability of Brother Holland as a caterer .
After the company had clone justice to the excellent repast the W . M ., in a short but eloquent speech , gave the toast of the King and the Craft , which sentiment was most cordially received . Miss Annie Robinson sang the National Anthem in good style . The Grand Master H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught was next honoured . The W . M . said he was sure the new ruler would look after the interests of the Craft as abl y and zealously as did his brother before him .
The toast of the Officers of Grand Lodge was next given coupled with the name of Bro . W . J . Elvin P . A . G . D . C . who , in an eloquent speech responded . Bro . Elvin then , by desire of the W . M . submitted the toast of
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the Provincial Grand Master , and Officers of Prov . G . Lodge , to which Bros . Hale , Harvey , and Fossett responded . Bro . W . H . White I . P . M . next assumed the gavel , and said he had the greatest of pleasure in proposing the health of the W . M . They all knew him to be a good Master , otherwise they would not
have elected him for a second term . He was a grand teacher , and had given ample proofs of his ability . He had shown sound judgment and wisdom as a ruler . He hoped the coming year would be even more prosperous than the last , and confidently called upon the Brethren to drink to the health of the W . M . The Brethren heartily responded .
Bro . Whiteing sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for his compliments and hearty good wishes , and also thanked the Brethren for receiving the toast in so cordial a manner . If he had done only one half of what the I . P . M . had given him credit for he should feel satisfied . AVhatever he did in the future would be to the best of his judgment and ability . He promised to continue to study the welfare of the
Lodge , and would follow the same course as he had pursued in the past year . He hoped to give satisfaction to the Brethren and thanked them for their cordial reception . . The W . M . next submitted the toast of the Installing Master , whom he highly eulogised and again thanked for his attendance and help .
Bro . Elvin returned thanks . He wished the W . M . a prosperous year of Office , and was pleased to sec such a good attendance . It was highly gratifying to him to have had the pleasure of installing such a good worker . He finished bv wishing the W . M . health and prosperity .
Bro . Harvey P . M ., by request of the W . M ., had very much pleasure in giving a toast which was always well received , and would , he was convinced , be again most heartily honoured , it being the toast of the Visitors . In the name of the W . M . and " Brethren
of the Lodge he accorded them a most hearty welcome . Bro . Anderson thanked Bro . Harvey for having coupled his name with the toast . It had given him great pleasure to see the W . M . again installed that night . He sincerely thanked the Brethren for their cordial reception , and was delighted with the working he had witnessed .
Bro . Clark said he was sorry he was unable to attend the first installation of the W . M ., but was very pleased to have been able to be present that evening . He also thanked all the members for their cordial hospitality . Several other visitors made suitable acknowledgment of the compliments paid them .
Bro . May P . M . Sec . gave the toast of the Masonic Institutions . Bro . Brightman . P . M . Charity Representative thanked the W . M . for having appointed him to that honourable position . He must have done some- good to have been selected for the post . He assured the W . M . he should try and follow the good example of Bro . Morley . ' 1
The toast of the Past Masters and Officers was next given . The W . M . sincerely thanked the Past Masters and Officers for their
support during the past year . The Treasurer and Secretary had especially rendered good service . He was proud to be surrounded by such able Officers . Bro . W . H . White I . P . M . said the W . M . might rely upon him to render all the assistance that was required . He was a member of the Union Lodge , and a founder of St . John Lodge , and would do anything for the welfare of those Lodges ; and especially for the Bradstow Lodge .
Bro . May P . M . Sec . said that whatever he did for the Lodge was done out of pure Brotherly Love . He promised to give them advice to the best of his ability , and desired to add his congratulalations to the W . M . on having such excellent Officers . He hoped they would work harmoniously together , so as to make the Lodge still more prosperous than it was at present .
Bro . A . H . Hale P . P . A . G . D . C . Treas . said the W . M . could depend on his sunport , he was pleased to say the Lodge was in a good financial position . Whatever the Past Masters , the Secretary , and himself did was for the welfare and harmony of the Lodge . Sould there unfortunately be unpleasantness among a few of the Brethren he trusted they would let it remain outside the Lodge . They must kindly remember not to bring it into the Bradstow Lodge , where there must be no . animosity .
Bro . Swaine J . W . and other Officers also responded , and the Tyler's toast brought the very enjoyable proceedings to a close . During the evening some excellent songs were given by Miss Annie Robinson , Messrs . H . S . Boyland and G . F . Ofiekl . Bro . W . H . Hughes , J . P ., gave an excellent recitation . Mr . C . W . Ring officiated at the piano .
— : o : — Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . THE first meeting of the winter season took place on Monday , at 3 o'clock , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s ( Stone's ) Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket . Bro . W . H . Making kindly officiated as W . M ., with Bros . J . E . Culverhouse S . W ., S . Firminger J . W ., A . Elliott S . D ., J . G . Lobb J . D ., J . Wynman I . G ., M . Taylor P . M ., T Gourmant P . M ., D . Gunnerfelder , J . Williamson , J . Francis .
METROPOLITAN : INSTRUCTION .
The Lodge was opened to the second degree , when Bro . Gourmant was presented as W . M .-elect , and was regularly installed , being afterwards saluted in the various degrees . He then proceeded to invest the Officers . Bro . Making P . M . delivered the addresses in perfect manner . Bro . Francis answered the questions previous to passing and that ceremony was gone through . Bro . Culverhouse was elected W . M . for " Monday next .
It was proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be recorded on the minutes for the able way in which the W . Mi . had fulfilled the duties of the chair , and a further expression of congratulation on his recent promotion ia his profession .