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de"ree Bro . James Kershaw , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Midgley \ V ? M ., assisted by his Officers . At tho festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured , these being varied by songs and recitations given by Brothers xUcock , Fitzsimmous and Roberts . Brother Lightbown was the accompanist . To Bro . Hothersall was reserved the privilege of proposing tho health of the newly-raised Brother , to which the candidate suitably replied .
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . f"pHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on J _ Monday , the 25 th ult ., the following being present : —Bros . Cyril H . Beever W . M ., 0 . Harrop S . W ., Henry Nail P . M . J . W ., Fred Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . O . S . D ., Thos . Hamnett J . D , Sam Luke I . G ., S . H . Stubbs Std ., j . W . Lloyd P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , F . Todd , H . Bowes , Wm . Thos . Watts , Saml . Watts , A . W . Bennett , VV . F . Dearden , A . J . Holt .
Visitors : —Bros . N . Simpson 2326 P . P . S . G . W . ( West Lanes . ) , Wm . C Jones P . M . 1134 , Charles Shaw Sec . 1147 , E . Pleasance J . D . 633 , William Watts 2341 . Although one of the smallest meetings which we have had the pleasure of attending in connection with this Lodge , yet there was no diminution of interest evinced by those present .
The ceremony of Raising Bro . Samuel Lingard Watts to the sublime degree of a Master Mason was performed by Bro . Beever W . M . in a manner which fully sustained the reputation he has acquired for painstaking effort and excellent result . The various Officers too were equally good in their work , and though divested of the adventitious aid of a full musical accompaniment , the ceremony was uniformly good , Bro . Shaw having undertaken
at very short notice to officiate for the Organist , who was unavoidably absent . At the festive board , ihe Worshipful Master proposed the heath of the newly-raised Brother , saying that in the London Lodges it seemed not to be the habit of toasting the candidates to the same extent as was done in Lancashire , but he hoped this custom would never fall into disuse . Addressing the candidate , he reminded him that although he
had got through the three degrees , yet he must not imagine that he knew all about Masonry , for it was the lot of very few to be m that position . By carrying into practice the tenets and principles of the Craft , however , Brother Watts would live respected , and die regretted . Bro . Beever concluded a very capablo and characteristic speech by hoping that the candidate would for many years continue a member of the Lodge , and ultimately reach the chair which he himself occupied .
Bro . Watts responded , saying that he had again to thank the Brethren , as he had done on two former occasions , for the kind manner in which his health had been drunk , and the Worshipful Master particularly for the happy manner in which he had expressed himself . Through the whole of his progress into Masonry , he had been warmly welcomed , and he sincerely hoped that nothing might occur to mar the friendship which had thus been created between himself and the members .
Bro . Henry Nail P . M ., in proposing the health of the Visitors , regretted that illness had prevented most of the Past Masters from being present . He gave the guests a hearty welcome , and reverted with pride to the fact that at the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Lancaster , the Earl of Lathom Prov . G . M . had singled out for special mention one of their visitors of that evening . His lordship had made particular reference to Brother Simpson , for the admirable way in which he had performed his duties as Senior Grand Warden . The visitors responded .
Bros . Jones , Luke , Nail , Roberts , Shaw , Stubbs , and Todd were laid under contribution for songs and recitations , the evening passing away very pleasantly .
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . A MEETING was held at the Old Boar's Head , Manchester , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., the following being present - . —Bros . Jas . W . Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . O . Preceptor , Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . O . Sec , Geo . T . Lenard Treas ., R . Alf Hepworth , J . Townley Trotter , Eugene Loebell , J . J . Dean , George W . Davies , George R . Berry , John Horsfield , W . H . Lowry , T . T . Hardicker , A . E . Bishop , E . Roberts , and W . Forrest .
Bro . Hepworth having taken the Principal Chair , and Bros . Trotter and Dean those of S . W . and J . W . respectively , the minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Geo . R . Berry as candidate . Bro . Trotter explained the Working Tools .
Bro . Hepworth having advanced the Lodge , a Passing was rehearsed , the candidate being on this occasion Bro . Horsfield . Bro . T . T . Hardicker acted as Deacon during both ceremonies . Before the Lodge was closed , Bro . Davies submitted tho name of Bro . Wm . Goodman S . W . Ardwick Lodge , No . 2185 , to be balloted for as a member at the next meeting , which will be held on Thursday , the 11 th instant .
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ST . LEONARD CHAPTER , No . 1766 . THE first convocation of this Chapter since its consecration on 20 th February last , was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate btreet , E . C , on Wednesday , when no less than twelve candidates were ^¦ UVBU ior exaltation
. . Unlortunately , owing to illness and other unavoidable causes , only five of the number presented themselves , viz . Bros A . Preager , D . E . Leman , Henry Prenton , Albert A . Barnes and A . Greenwood , who were regularly admitted as Companions by the M . E . Z . Comp William Shurmur , assisted by Comps . James Speller asH .. S . 0 . Kaufman j William
Gover P . S ., G . H . Clark and Arthur Cunnington A . S . There were also present Comps . James Bolton P . Z . Treasurer , James Stephens P . Z . Scribe E ., James Bunker P . S . 1471 acting as Scribe N , W . D Church P . Z . 1471 , . W . S . Clark 2246 , M . Siegenberg 188 and Orlton Cooper
At the termination of the ceremony , when the newly-made Companions naci taken their seats in the Chapter , the Historical Lecture was delivered bv tomp . Kaufman , the Symbolical Lecture by Comp . Speller , and the Mystical Lecture by Comp . Shurmur . Tho admirable manner in which
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these beautiful and interesting lectures were rendered elicited the hearty approval of the Chapter . The M . E . Z . proposed that a vote of sympathy should be sent to Comp . H . E . Joyce the H . of tho Chapter , on his long continued illness , though he was pleased to say that Comp . J oyce was now convalescent and hoped to be present at tho next convocation .
There beiug no other business of the Chapter it was closed in due form and the Companions adjourned to dinner . The memory of the Three Grand Originals having been honoured , the usual Loyal and Arch toasts were submitted , after which Comp . James Stephens , in flattering but well deserved terms , proposed the M . E . Z . He remembered oue night at Chingford that it was stated what great things were done in America , but he thougnt the rise and progress of the Shurmur Lodge
would compare favourably with anything done on the other side of the Atlantic , it had taken a high position in Masonry , more especially with regard to upholding the Masonic Charities , and its success was entirely due to the energy oi Comp . Shurmur , whose many associations with Lodges and Chapters were well-known . It was the wish of all those who had witnessed his efforts in the past , and his devotion to the best interests of the Craft , that ho might long be spared to carry on the work .
Comp . Shurmur expressed his sincere thanks to Comp . Stephens for his kind words , and though it was a great honour to be First Principal of the Chapter , he could do nothing unless he had been well supported by his Officers . He thanked them for their hearty co-operation , ana was sure that success would be achioved . Comp . Speller , in responding for H ., greatly regretted the absence of Companion Joyce , and hoped for his speedy restoration to health .
Comp . Kaufman J . said that he had been closely connected with the M . E . Z . in Masonic matters , three times as Founder , and he should always be willing to support and follow him . He desired the Chapter to be a great success , but was more anxious to get good and true Masons than to have a large number .
In acknowledging the toast of the Exaltees , Comp . Preager said he was pleased to be received into the Chapter , as it seemed like entering a new Masonic world . Companion Leman also agreed that the ceremony came as great a surprise to him as at his initiation ; the more he saw of Freemasonry the better he liked it .
In proposing the Officers , the M . E . Z . announced that Companion James Stephens would be a candidate for the Board of General Purposes at the June meeting , and requested the support of all the Brethren who were entitled to vote . Comp . Jas . Stephens said he was much honoured in being associated with the M . E . Z . in founding the Chapter , and considered there was a great future
before it . The ritual was conducted by competent Officers , and he had seldom heard the addresses so accurately given . As a proof that he was in a position to give such an opinion he might state that he was a member of twenty-three Lodges and Chapters , of six of which he was a Founder . His wife was also a good Mason , and had on two occasions acted as Steward for Masonic Institutions , the total amount taken up exceeding £ 700 . She was now making a list for the third time , and had collected already about torn
Companion Gower said that two short years ago he knew nothing of Freemasonry , but thanks to the instruction received from Bro . Shurmur as Preceptor of the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction he would soon be able to take tne chair of W . M . He hoped by hard work to qualify himself as Principal of a Chapter . The other Officers also responded , and the Visitors having tendered their thanks and congratulations , the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a happy termination .
A " Masonic Newspaper Company ( Limited ) " has been formed in New Zealand , which proposes to carry on the " New Zealand Craftsman " as an accredited official organ of Grand Lodge . The publication , which was formerly dated from Auckland , will , under this new arrangement , have its head offices at Wellington , the capital and more central point of New Zealand .
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CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS . Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of five shillings per inch , to appear eacn week from the time the ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with order . BOYS SCHOOL . Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of FREDERICK SAMUEL LANG ( Aged 10 ) . Second Application . Son of the lato Frederick Alexander Giles Woolgar Lang , Master Tailor , of 114 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway , N ., who was initiated in tho New Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1695 , on the 17 th October 1882 , and was a subscribing member to the time of his death , October 1890 . Votes will be thankfully received by Bros . T . G . Hodges , E . T . Mackrill , C . W . Allen ; and Mrs . F . Lang , 8 Bird Street , Oxford Street , London , W .
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GIRLS SCHOOL . ETHEL BRANDON STANFORD , Daughter of the late Edwin Ernest Stanford Past Master of the Paxton Lodgo , No . 1686 , and Member of the Lodge of Union , No . 166 ; aged 74 , earnestly desires your vote and interest for the above Election . Her father died suddenly at the early age of 36 , leaving a Widow and Three Children unprovided for .
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BENEVOLENT INSTIlUTION . Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of BRO . THOMAS SAMUEL STOCKMAN , Who was born on 16 th May 1826 , and who has been a paying member for twenty-three years to True Love and Unity Lodge , No . 24 a , Brixham , Devon , Bro . Stockman has been confined to his bed with influenza and acute bronchitis for near a fortnight ; his wife also for two months ; previous to which he has earned very little—a mere pittance—by night watching , to which may be attributed his present illness .
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de"ree Bro . James Kershaw , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Midgley \ V ? M ., assisted by his Officers . At tho festive board which succeeded , Loyal and Masonic toasts were proposed and honoured , these being varied by songs and recitations given by Brothers xUcock , Fitzsimmous and Roberts . Brother Lightbown was the accompanist . To Bro . Hothersall was reserved the privilege of proposing tho health of the newly-raised Brother , to which the candidate suitably replied .
MINNEHAHA MINSTREL LODGE , No . 2363 . f"pHE regular meeting was held at the Victoria Hotel , Manchester , on J _ Monday , the 25 th ult ., the following being present : —Bros . Cyril H . Beever W . M ., 0 . Harrop S . W ., Henry Nail P . M . J . W ., Fred Hilton P . M . P . P . G . D . O . S . D ., Thos . Hamnett J . D , Sam Luke I . G ., S . H . Stubbs Std ., j . W . Lloyd P . M ., Edward Roberts P . M . 1459 ( FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) , F . Todd , H . Bowes , Wm . Thos . Watts , Saml . Watts , A . W . Bennett , VV . F . Dearden , A . J . Holt .
Visitors : —Bros . N . Simpson 2326 P . P . S . G . W . ( West Lanes . ) , Wm . C Jones P . M . 1134 , Charles Shaw Sec . 1147 , E . Pleasance J . D . 633 , William Watts 2341 . Although one of the smallest meetings which we have had the pleasure of attending in connection with this Lodge , yet there was no diminution of interest evinced by those present .
The ceremony of Raising Bro . Samuel Lingard Watts to the sublime degree of a Master Mason was performed by Bro . Beever W . M . in a manner which fully sustained the reputation he has acquired for painstaking effort and excellent result . The various Officers too were equally good in their work , and though divested of the adventitious aid of a full musical accompaniment , the ceremony was uniformly good , Bro . Shaw having undertaken
at very short notice to officiate for the Organist , who was unavoidably absent . At the festive board , ihe Worshipful Master proposed the heath of the newly-raised Brother , saying that in the London Lodges it seemed not to be the habit of toasting the candidates to the same extent as was done in Lancashire , but he hoped this custom would never fall into disuse . Addressing the candidate , he reminded him that although he
had got through the three degrees , yet he must not imagine that he knew all about Masonry , for it was the lot of very few to be m that position . By carrying into practice the tenets and principles of the Craft , however , Brother Watts would live respected , and die regretted . Bro . Beever concluded a very capablo and characteristic speech by hoping that the candidate would for many years continue a member of the Lodge , and ultimately reach the chair which he himself occupied .
Bro . Watts responded , saying that he had again to thank the Brethren , as he had done on two former occasions , for the kind manner in which his health had been drunk , and the Worshipful Master particularly for the happy manner in which he had expressed himself . Through the whole of his progress into Masonry , he had been warmly welcomed , and he sincerely hoped that nothing might occur to mar the friendship which had thus been created between himself and the members .
Bro . Henry Nail P . M ., in proposing the health of the Visitors , regretted that illness had prevented most of the Past Masters from being present . He gave the guests a hearty welcome , and reverted with pride to the fact that at the meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge , held at Lancaster , the Earl of Lathom Prov . G . M . had singled out for special mention one of their visitors of that evening . His lordship had made particular reference to Brother Simpson , for the admirable way in which he had performed his duties as Senior Grand Warden . The visitors responded .
Bros . Jones , Luke , Nail , Roberts , Shaw , Stubbs , and Todd were laid under contribution for songs and recitations , the evening passing away very pleasantly .
LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 581 . A MEETING was held at the Old Boar's Head , Manchester , on Tuesday , the 26 th ult ., the following being present - . —Bros . Jas . W . Abbott P . M . P . P . G . D . O . Preceptor , Alfred Hebden P . M . P . P . G . D . O . Sec , Geo . T . Lenard Treas ., R . Alf Hepworth , J . Townley Trotter , Eugene Loebell , J . J . Dean , George W . Davies , George R . Berry , John Horsfield , W . H . Lowry , T . T . Hardicker , A . E . Bishop , E . Roberts , and W . Forrest .
Bro . Hepworth having taken the Principal Chair , and Bros . Trotter and Dean those of S . W . and J . W . respectively , the minutes of the last meeting wero read and confirmed , after which the ceremony of Initiation was rehearsed , with Bro . Geo . R . Berry as candidate . Bro . Trotter explained the Working Tools .
Bro . Hepworth having advanced the Lodge , a Passing was rehearsed , the candidate being on this occasion Bro . Horsfield . Bro . T . T . Hardicker acted as Deacon during both ceremonies . Before the Lodge was closed , Bro . Davies submitted tho name of Bro . Wm . Goodman S . W . Ardwick Lodge , No . 2185 , to be balloted for as a member at the next meeting , which will be held on Thursday , the 11 th instant .
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ST . LEONARD CHAPTER , No . 1766 . THE first convocation of this Chapter since its consecration on 20 th February last , was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Bishopsgate btreet , E . C , on Wednesday , when no less than twelve candidates were ^¦ UVBU ior exaltation
. . Unlortunately , owing to illness and other unavoidable causes , only five of the number presented themselves , viz . Bros A . Preager , D . E . Leman , Henry Prenton , Albert A . Barnes and A . Greenwood , who were regularly admitted as Companions by the M . E . Z . Comp William Shurmur , assisted by Comps . James Speller asH .. S . 0 . Kaufman j William
Gover P . S ., G . H . Clark and Arthur Cunnington A . S . There were also present Comps . James Bolton P . Z . Treasurer , James Stephens P . Z . Scribe E ., James Bunker P . S . 1471 acting as Scribe N , W . D Church P . Z . 1471 , . W . S . Clark 2246 , M . Siegenberg 188 and Orlton Cooper
At the termination of the ceremony , when the newly-made Companions naci taken their seats in the Chapter , the Historical Lecture was delivered bv tomp . Kaufman , the Symbolical Lecture by Comp . Speller , and the Mystical Lecture by Comp . Shurmur . Tho admirable manner in which
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these beautiful and interesting lectures were rendered elicited the hearty approval of the Chapter . The M . E . Z . proposed that a vote of sympathy should be sent to Comp . H . E . Joyce the H . of tho Chapter , on his long continued illness , though he was pleased to say that Comp . J oyce was now convalescent and hoped to be present at tho next convocation .
There beiug no other business of the Chapter it was closed in due form and the Companions adjourned to dinner . The memory of the Three Grand Originals having been honoured , the usual Loyal and Arch toasts were submitted , after which Comp . James Stephens , in flattering but well deserved terms , proposed the M . E . Z . He remembered oue night at Chingford that it was stated what great things were done in America , but he thougnt the rise and progress of the Shurmur Lodge
would compare favourably with anything done on the other side of the Atlantic , it had taken a high position in Masonry , more especially with regard to upholding the Masonic Charities , and its success was entirely due to the energy oi Comp . Shurmur , whose many associations with Lodges and Chapters were well-known . It was the wish of all those who had witnessed his efforts in the past , and his devotion to the best interests of the Craft , that ho might long be spared to carry on the work .
Comp . Shurmur expressed his sincere thanks to Comp . Stephens for his kind words , and though it was a great honour to be First Principal of the Chapter , he could do nothing unless he had been well supported by his Officers . He thanked them for their hearty co-operation , ana was sure that success would be achioved . Comp . Speller , in responding for H ., greatly regretted the absence of Companion Joyce , and hoped for his speedy restoration to health .
Comp . Kaufman J . said that he had been closely connected with the M . E . Z . in Masonic matters , three times as Founder , and he should always be willing to support and follow him . He desired the Chapter to be a great success , but was more anxious to get good and true Masons than to have a large number .
In acknowledging the toast of the Exaltees , Comp . Preager said he was pleased to be received into the Chapter , as it seemed like entering a new Masonic world . Companion Leman also agreed that the ceremony came as great a surprise to him as at his initiation ; the more he saw of Freemasonry the better he liked it .
In proposing the Officers , the M . E . Z . announced that Companion James Stephens would be a candidate for the Board of General Purposes at the June meeting , and requested the support of all the Brethren who were entitled to vote . Comp . Jas . Stephens said he was much honoured in being associated with the M . E . Z . in founding the Chapter , and considered there was a great future
before it . The ritual was conducted by competent Officers , and he had seldom heard the addresses so accurately given . As a proof that he was in a position to give such an opinion he might state that he was a member of twenty-three Lodges and Chapters , of six of which he was a Founder . His wife was also a good Mason , and had on two occasions acted as Steward for Masonic Institutions , the total amount taken up exceeding £ 700 . She was now making a list for the third time , and had collected already about torn
Companion Gower said that two short years ago he knew nothing of Freemasonry , but thanks to the instruction received from Bro . Shurmur as Preceptor of the Walthamstow Lodge of Instruction he would soon be able to take tne chair of W . M . He hoped by hard work to qualify himself as Principal of a Chapter . The other Officers also responded , and the Visitors having tendered their thanks and congratulations , the Janitor ' s toast brought the proceedings to a happy termination .
A " Masonic Newspaper Company ( Limited ) " has been formed in New Zealand , which proposes to carry on the " New Zealand Craftsman " as an accredited official organ of Grand Lodge . The publication , which was formerly dated from Auckland , will , under this new arrangement , have its head offices at Wellington , the capital and more central point of New Zealand .
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CANDIDATES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS . Announcements are inserted under this head at the rate of five shillings per inch , to appear eacn week from the time the ballot papers are issued up to the day of election , for cash with order . BOYS SCHOOL . Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of FREDERICK SAMUEL LANG ( Aged 10 ) . Second Application . Son of the lato Frederick Alexander Giles Woolgar Lang , Master Tailor , of 114 Seven Sisters Road , Holloway , N ., who was initiated in tho New Finsbury Park Lodge , No . 1695 , on the 17 th October 1882 , and was a subscribing member to the time of his death , October 1890 . Votes will be thankfully received by Bros . T . G . Hodges , E . T . Mackrill , C . W . Allen ; and Mrs . F . Lang , 8 Bird Street , Oxford Street , London , W .
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GIRLS SCHOOL . ETHEL BRANDON STANFORD , Daughter of the late Edwin Ernest Stanford Past Master of the Paxton Lodgo , No . 1686 , and Member of the Lodge of Union , No . 166 ; aged 74 , earnestly desires your vote and interest for the above Election . Her father died suddenly at the early age of 36 , leaving a Widow and Three Children unprovided for .
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BENEVOLENT INSTIlUTION . Your Votes and Interest are earnestly solicited on behalf of BRO . THOMAS SAMUEL STOCKMAN , Who was born on 16 th May 1826 , and who has been a paying member for twenty-three years to True Love and Unity Lodge , No . 24 a , Brixham , Devon , Bro . Stockman has been confined to his bed with influenza and acute bronchitis for near a fortnight ; his wife also for two months ; previous to which he has earned very little—a mere pittance—by night watching , to which may be attributed his present illness .