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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
: 0 : WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 766 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodgo took place on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , when tho following Officers were present : —Bros . W . J . Collens W . M ., A . LeGrand S . W ., J . II . Brookes J . W ., Wm . Trrrett Miller P . M . Treas ., Wm . Worrell P . M . Sec , A . C . Rees S . D ., C . Boy J . D ., W . J . neath
I . G ., W . F . Smart P . M ., E . Kidman P . M . Steward , C . Cntmore P . M ., G . Newman P . M ., A . Braun P . M ., W . Johnston Assistant Steward . The usual business of the installation was performed in a very pleasing manner by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . W . J . Collons , ho placing Bro . Alfred LeGrand in the Chair of Kinsr Solomon . The other
bnsiness of the day comprised the confirmation of the minntes , the receipt of tho Auditors' Report , the raising of Bro . Harker , the passing of Bros . Price and Crawford nnd the enstomary appointment of Officers for the ensning year . At the banquet which followed , the newly installed W . M . was well supported by the Pant Musters , the brethren , and the following visitors : —Bro ? . Henrv Garrod A . G . P .,
L . Ferguson 1997 , D . Jonos 1586 , J . Peckett J . W . 256 , J . A . Rnbson W . M . 1445 , II . Goodwin , . T . L . Apsey I . G . 534 , J . C . Innes W . M . 795 , II . Von Joel W . M . 957 , & o . At the conclusion of the repast grace was snng and then tho W . M . gave the first toast—that of the Queen ' and the Craft . The next business was of n somewhat novel obaracter > and was a matter whioh might well be copied bv other Lodges . It
consisted in putting up tho contents of the Charity box to nuction . Bro . Newman P . M . efficiently acted as salesman , and in introdncing "the desirable property" to the notice of the members , remarked that the sale was a time-honoured institntion in the William Preston Lodge , which he thought created a little amusement , added to the fund available for the cause of Chnritv , nnd gave everv brother an
opportunity of extonding his liberality beyond the amount he had already contributed . The idea originated in the William Preston Lodge , and was a good one worthy of imitation in others . The modus operandi was simplicity itself . There was the Charity box , and it would be " knocked down" to the hisrhest bidder . The fortunate brother who seenred it would have the privilege of recouping himself
the amount of his expenditure from the contents if ho conld—and nny balanco wonld b- > added to tho purohnso money , which was intended to benefit the Charity Fnnd of the Lodge . There was ample scope for speculation , as the contents might far exceed the highest bid , when the brother who succeeded in securing the " lot " would have the gratification of knowing there was a largo surplus
to swell his munificence . On the other hand if the contents fell short of the bid , well , there wonld then be the gratifying feeling that the collection made had been increased by the difference . The operation seemed to be somewhat in favour of the Fnnd , but all was fair in tho cause of " Cbaritv . " The bids soon reached forty shillings and then a little friendly rivalry took place , three members vieing
with each other until 53 / - was roached , at which price the contents fonnd a purchaser . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Grand Officers , expressing the pleasure ho and the members felt in being honoured by the presence of a member of that body , in tho person of Bro . Henry Garrod , Assist . G . Purs . Bro . Garrod had mnch pleasure in returning thanks . Since his last visit to the Lodge ho had had
the honour of the purple conferred on him , a compliment he fully appreciated . The working of the Grand Officers refleoted credit on them as a body . While the very large attendance of Past Grand Officers at the regular meetings of Grand Lodge proved that their interest in the Crnft did not stop at the closo of their term of office . Bro . Collens I . P . M . then assumed the gavel . They had that evening
installed into the Chair a Worshipfnl Master ' who , from the way in which ho had performed the duties leading np to the position , gave every promise of accomplishing tho work of Master to tho satisfaction of them all . He felt sure that at tho close of his year of Office there wonld be no question as to the way in which he had managed the affairs of the Lod ge . Bro . Collens felt sure the brethren would
unite with him in wishing Bro . LoGrand a very successful and prosperous term of office , hoping that when he had to retire he would do so with the thanks and hearty good wishes of every member of the Lodge . The W . M . tendered his thanks . He had undertaken the responsibilities of the office he then held with great diffidence , as he had feared his business engngements wonld prevent his givino- ns much attention
to ifc as ho should desire . Having , however , put his hand to the plough he shonld do his best to carry ont his duties to their satisfaction and for the benefit of tho Lodge . He could only hope for the assistance of the brethren . It wonld be his endeavour to promote that True Friendship which shonld at all times actuate Freemasons . He hopel especially to have tho support of the Past
Masters and Officers of the Ledge . Ho looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to receiving several initiates during his year of office , and hoped that any who were proposed would prove to havo been well selected—not drag 3 on the Order , but true ornaments of which they might be prond . It was a duty—a most pleasing dntywhich ho had now to perform . It was to give expression to the
resolution passed in Lodge , to present to the retiring W . M . a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Collens had been a most efficient Master , and if he ( the W . M . ) could onl y carry out the work of tho Lodge during his year of office in anything approaching a similar manner he should feel very gratified . Bro . Collens tendered his thanks , both for the jewel tho brethren had been ploasod to present him with and for the reception they had always accorded him . It had afforded him <* reat
pleasure to do what he had done iu discharge of his dnties in the chair . He had been materially assisted in thi 3 respect by the Officers and members , and again he desired to thank them . Tho toast of tho Visitors followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Robson and Innes . The Past Masters were next honoured , tho Master reiterating tho sentiment of his predecessors in regard to the ability of those who in years gone by had occupied the position he then had I lie
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honour to fill . Bro . Miller Treasurer responded . The Past Masters ono and all endeavrnr to lender Masonry ii th'i William Preston Lodge as happy , as comfortable , and as pleasing ns it is possible to make it . To the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Worrell suitably responded , and then tho Tyler was summoned to give the
closing toast . We can but congratulate the Lodge on its continued prosperity , and on its prospects for the future . The banners of the Past Masters , whioh in this Lodge are always displayed , form , as we have before said , ono of tho most pleasing effects it is possible to imagine . It is certainly to be regretted that this cus t om is not more general in our Lodges .
CITY OP WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . THE annual installation meoting of this popular Lodge was held at ma the Regent Masonio Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 27 th ult . There was a ntimornng gathering of Officors snd brethren , in whoso presence Lodge was opened in accordance with anoient formalitios about fire o ' clock , under tho presidency of the Master , Bro . Thomas W . Eastgate , who was supported hy Bros . Jones W . M . elect S . W ., LeeJ . W ., Hammond Treasurer , Shaw Secretary , Smith S . D .,
Hill J . D ., Hoare Organist , Cox I . G ., Brandor Steward , and a number of other members of tho Lodge . Amongst the visitors , of whom there over fifty present , wero B' os . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . Chaplain of England , Carrick P . P . G . Sussex , F . Seigar Hunt J . W . 1304 and 2030 , and a large number of the Masters and Offieers of sister Lodges . After the transaction of some routine bnsiness , the Auditor ' s Report and
balance-sheet , whioh showed tho Lodge Bonevolont Fund to be in an eminently satisfactory position wero sub nitted and approved . Two candidates , Messrs . P . Phil pott and Henry Price , were ballotted for and initiated , and Bro . Ashby was passed to the second degree . All these ceremonies were performed with regularity and precision by the retiring Master , assisted by his Officers . Bro . Jones was then
presented for the benefit , of installation , a Board of Installed Masters having been constituted , that impressive rite was duly solemnised by the retiring Master . On the re-admission of the brethron , the newlyinstalled Master was sainted with the customary honours , after which ho proceeded to invest his Officers for the year as follows : —Bros . Eastgate I . P . M ., Lee S . W ., Smith J . W .. Hammond P . M . Treasurer ,
Shand Secretary , Hill S . D ., Cox J . D , Hoare P . M . Organist , Durant I . G ., Bradner D . C .. Higgins W . S .. Filhor Assistant W . S ., Potter Tyler . Tho Secretary read letters of apology for unavoidable nonattendance from Sir F . Burdett Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex and Surrey , W . Burdett-Contts , Master of the Abbey Lodge , and other brethren . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the company sat
down to banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , who , after dessert , proposed the Loyal toasts , referring to the Queen as Patron of the Craft , and to the Prinoe of Wales as G . M . of Engiand , who was thoroughly devoted to the interests of Masonry . In responding for the Grand Officers Present and Past , the Rev . R . J . Sampson Past Grand
Chaplain , expressed tho pleasure it afforded him to be a member of the old Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and of the new and rising Abbey Lodge of which he had tho honour to be the Chaplain . Without attempting a speech , he took this opportunity of saying that at tho present timo Freemasonry was becoming a subject of disenssion to a very considerable extent—so much so , that that day
ho saw a red , flaming newspaper " contents shoot " the line , Freemasonry saved me . Let them not for a moment imagine he had any oommission on that advertisement , for he never had the honour of seeing the paper in question . But these words were significant , apart from any touting for a newspaper . He knew of an eminent citizen in London who for a long period was held in considerable
doubt upon his religious conviction ? , and as to what course be should pursue , when his attention was arrested by a study of the principles and teachings of Freemasonry , and he became a different man . He was saved by Freemasonry . When we came to consider that superstition and atheism stood like Scylla and Charybdis on either side of them , it was a happy thing to be able to steer their bark clear from
the troubled world in so good a ship as Freemasonry . Moreover , there was nothing that brought out the domestic affections , all that was high , and lofty , and beautiful in home life , more than Freemasonry ; nothing that led to more thorough loyalty to tho State ; that taught men not to be narrow-minded , but to extend their charity to all around them .
Therefore , they ought to consider it an honour and privilege to belong to the Order . It was pleasing also to think that their charity was not merely confined to the Craft , bnt extended to thousands in the outer world . Only that day two gentlemen and he ( the speaker ) made an attack upon the City of London , as trustees of the Rowland Hill Benevolent Fund , on behalf of the widows and orphans of
lettercarriers , of whom they were no fewer than 23 , 000 in the country . In two hours they received promises for £ 1 , 100 . The first firm they went to was Jewish , and tho second Christian , and from each they got £ 250 . He mentioned this lo show that the principle of charity , which was one of the cardinal points of Freemasonry , was thoroughly upheld in the City of London . The health of the newly-installed
Master was then proposed by Bro . Eastgate I . P . M . The brethren had had ample opportunities during the past of judging of the capabilities of their new Master . He had discharged his duties in each of the offices to which he had been appointed in a most satisfactory manner , and would no doubt add lustre to his reputation during the coining year . It was five years since he had been initiated in the Lodge , and during that timo he had gained the
respect and esteem of the brethren . The W . M . tendered his thanks . He would do his utmost for the welfare of the City of Westminster Lodge and the comfort of its members . He then proposed the health of his predecessor in the chair and installing Officer of that day . After eulogising the services of Bro . Eastgate had rendered to the Lodge , ho asked that brother's acceptance of a handsome gold Past Muster ' s jewel , which hud been voted him by the brethren , "in
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
: 0 : WILLIAM PRESTON LODGE , No . 766 . THE annual installation meeting of this Lodgo took place on Thursday , 27 th ult ., at the Cannon-street Hotel , when tho following Officers were present : —Bros . W . J . Collens W . M ., A . LeGrand S . W ., J . II . Brookes J . W ., Wm . Trrrett Miller P . M . Treas ., Wm . Worrell P . M . Sec , A . C . Rees S . D ., C . Boy J . D ., W . J . neath
I . G ., W . F . Smart P . M ., E . Kidman P . M . Steward , C . Cntmore P . M ., G . Newman P . M ., A . Braun P . M ., W . Johnston Assistant Steward . The usual business of the installation was performed in a very pleasing manner by tho retiring W . M ., Bro . W . J . Collons , ho placing Bro . Alfred LeGrand in the Chair of Kinsr Solomon . The other
bnsiness of the day comprised the confirmation of the minntes , the receipt of tho Auditors' Report , the raising of Bro . Harker , the passing of Bros . Price and Crawford nnd the enstomary appointment of Officers for the ensning year . At the banquet which followed , the newly installed W . M . was well supported by the Pant Musters , the brethren , and the following visitors : —Bro ? . Henrv Garrod A . G . P .,
L . Ferguson 1997 , D . Jonos 1586 , J . Peckett J . W . 256 , J . A . Rnbson W . M . 1445 , II . Goodwin , . T . L . Apsey I . G . 534 , J . C . Innes W . M . 795 , II . Von Joel W . M . 957 , & o . At the conclusion of the repast grace was snng and then tho W . M . gave the first toast—that of the Queen ' and the Craft . The next business was of n somewhat novel obaracter > and was a matter whioh might well be copied bv other Lodges . It
consisted in putting up tho contents of the Charity box to nuction . Bro . Newman P . M . efficiently acted as salesman , and in introdncing "the desirable property" to the notice of the members , remarked that the sale was a time-honoured institntion in the William Preston Lodge , which he thought created a little amusement , added to the fund available for the cause of Chnritv , nnd gave everv brother an
opportunity of extonding his liberality beyond the amount he had already contributed . The idea originated in the William Preston Lodge , and was a good one worthy of imitation in others . The modus operandi was simplicity itself . There was the Charity box , and it would be " knocked down" to the hisrhest bidder . The fortunate brother who seenred it would have the privilege of recouping himself
the amount of his expenditure from the contents if ho conld—and nny balanco wonld b- > added to tho purohnso money , which was intended to benefit the Charity Fnnd of the Lodge . There was ample scope for speculation , as the contents might far exceed the highest bid , when the brother who succeeded in securing the " lot " would have the gratification of knowing there was a largo surplus
to swell his munificence . On the other hand if the contents fell short of the bid , well , there wonld then be the gratifying feeling that the collection made had been increased by the difference . The operation seemed to be somewhat in favour of the Fnnd , but all was fair in tho cause of " Cbaritv . " The bids soon reached forty shillings and then a little friendly rivalry took place , three members vieing
with each other until 53 / - was roached , at which price the contents fonnd a purchaser . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Grand Officers , expressing the pleasure ho and the members felt in being honoured by the presence of a member of that body , in tho person of Bro . Henry Garrod , Assist . G . Purs . Bro . Garrod had mnch pleasure in returning thanks . Since his last visit to the Lodge ho had had
the honour of the purple conferred on him , a compliment he fully appreciated . The working of the Grand Officers refleoted credit on them as a body . While the very large attendance of Past Grand Officers at the regular meetings of Grand Lodge proved that their interest in the Crnft did not stop at the closo of their term of office . Bro . Collens I . P . M . then assumed the gavel . They had that evening
installed into the Chair a Worshipfnl Master ' who , from the way in which ho had performed the duties leading np to the position , gave every promise of accomplishing tho work of Master to tho satisfaction of them all . He felt sure that at tho close of his year of Office there wonld be no question as to the way in which he had managed the affairs of the Lod ge . Bro . Collens felt sure the brethren would
unite with him in wishing Bro . LoGrand a very successful and prosperous term of office , hoping that when he had to retire he would do so with the thanks and hearty good wishes of every member of the Lodge . The W . M . tendered his thanks . He had undertaken the responsibilities of the office he then held with great diffidence , as he had feared his business engngements wonld prevent his givino- ns much attention
to ifc as ho should desire . Having , however , put his hand to the plough he shonld do his best to carry ont his duties to their satisfaction and for the benefit of tho Lodge . He could only hope for the assistance of the brethren . It wonld be his endeavour to promote that True Friendship which shonld at all times actuate Freemasons . He hopel especially to have tho support of the Past
Masters and Officers of the Ledge . Ho looked forward with pleasurable anticipation to receiving several initiates during his year of office , and hoped that any who were proposed would prove to havo been well selected—not drag 3 on the Order , but true ornaments of which they might be prond . It was a duty—a most pleasing dntywhich ho had now to perform . It was to give expression to the
resolution passed in Lodge , to present to the retiring W . M . a Past Master ' s jewel . Bro . Collens had been a most efficient Master , and if he ( the W . M . ) could onl y carry out the work of tho Lodge during his year of office in anything approaching a similar manner he should feel very gratified . Bro . Collens tendered his thanks , both for the jewel tho brethren had been ploasod to present him with and for the reception they had always accorded him . It had afforded him <* reat
pleasure to do what he had done iu discharge of his dnties in the chair . He had been materially assisted in thi 3 respect by the Officers and members , and again he desired to thank them . Tho toast of tho Visitors followed , and was acknowledged by Bros . Robson and Innes . The Past Masters were next honoured , tho Master reiterating tho sentiment of his predecessors in regard to the ability of those who in years gone by had occupied the position he then had I lie
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honour to fill . Bro . Miller Treasurer responded . The Past Masters ono and all endeavrnr to lender Masonry ii th'i William Preston Lodge as happy , as comfortable , and as pleasing ns it is possible to make it . To the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary , Bro . Worrell suitably responded , and then tho Tyler was summoned to give the
closing toast . We can but congratulate the Lodge on its continued prosperity , and on its prospects for the future . The banners of the Past Masters , whioh in this Lodge are always displayed , form , as we have before said , ono of tho most pleasing effects it is possible to imagine . It is certainly to be regretted that this cus t om is not more general in our Lodges .
CITY OP WESTMINSTER LODGE , No . 1563 . THE annual installation meoting of this popular Lodge was held at ma the Regent Masonio Hall , Cafe Royal , Regent-street , on the 27 th ult . There was a ntimornng gathering of Officors snd brethren , in whoso presence Lodge was opened in accordance with anoient formalitios about fire o ' clock , under tho presidency of the Master , Bro . Thomas W . Eastgate , who was supported hy Bros . Jones W . M . elect S . W ., LeeJ . W ., Hammond Treasurer , Shaw Secretary , Smith S . D .,
Hill J . D ., Hoare Organist , Cox I . G ., Brandor Steward , and a number of other members of tho Lodge . Amongst the visitors , of whom there over fifty present , wero B' os . Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . Chaplain of England , Carrick P . P . G . Sussex , F . Seigar Hunt J . W . 1304 and 2030 , and a large number of the Masters and Offieers of sister Lodges . After the transaction of some routine bnsiness , the Auditor ' s Report and
balance-sheet , whioh showed tho Lodge Bonevolont Fund to be in an eminently satisfactory position wero sub nitted and approved . Two candidates , Messrs . P . Phil pott and Henry Price , were ballotted for and initiated , and Bro . Ashby was passed to the second degree . All these ceremonies were performed with regularity and precision by the retiring Master , assisted by his Officers . Bro . Jones was then
presented for the benefit , of installation , a Board of Installed Masters having been constituted , that impressive rite was duly solemnised by the retiring Master . On the re-admission of the brethron , the newlyinstalled Master was sainted with the customary honours , after which ho proceeded to invest his Officers for the year as follows : —Bros . Eastgate I . P . M ., Lee S . W ., Smith J . W .. Hammond P . M . Treasurer ,
Shand Secretary , Hill S . D ., Cox J . D , Hoare P . M . Organist , Durant I . G ., Bradner D . C .. Higgins W . S .. Filhor Assistant W . S ., Potter Tyler . Tho Secretary read letters of apology for unavoidable nonattendance from Sir F . Burdett Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex and Surrey , W . Burdett-Contts , Master of the Abbey Lodge , and other brethren . At the conclusion of the ceremonies the company sat
down to banquet , under the presidency of the newly-installed Master , who , after dessert , proposed the Loyal toasts , referring to the Queen as Patron of the Craft , and to the Prinoe of Wales as G . M . of Engiand , who was thoroughly devoted to the interests of Masonry . In responding for the Grand Officers Present and Past , the Rev . R . J . Sampson Past Grand
Chaplain , expressed tho pleasure it afforded him to be a member of the old Westminster and Keystone Lodge , and of the new and rising Abbey Lodge of which he had tho honour to be the Chaplain . Without attempting a speech , he took this opportunity of saying that at tho present timo Freemasonry was becoming a subject of disenssion to a very considerable extent—so much so , that that day
ho saw a red , flaming newspaper " contents shoot " the line , Freemasonry saved me . Let them not for a moment imagine he had any oommission on that advertisement , for he never had the honour of seeing the paper in question . But these words were significant , apart from any touting for a newspaper . He knew of an eminent citizen in London who for a long period was held in considerable
doubt upon his religious conviction ? , and as to what course be should pursue , when his attention was arrested by a study of the principles and teachings of Freemasonry , and he became a different man . He was saved by Freemasonry . When we came to consider that superstition and atheism stood like Scylla and Charybdis on either side of them , it was a happy thing to be able to steer their bark clear from
the troubled world in so good a ship as Freemasonry . Moreover , there was nothing that brought out the domestic affections , all that was high , and lofty , and beautiful in home life , more than Freemasonry ; nothing that led to more thorough loyalty to tho State ; that taught men not to be narrow-minded , but to extend their charity to all around them .
Therefore , they ought to consider it an honour and privilege to belong to the Order . It was pleasing also to think that their charity was not merely confined to the Craft , bnt extended to thousands in the outer world . Only that day two gentlemen and he ( the speaker ) made an attack upon the City of London , as trustees of the Rowland Hill Benevolent Fund , on behalf of the widows and orphans of
lettercarriers , of whom they were no fewer than 23 , 000 in the country . In two hours they received promises for £ 1 , 100 . The first firm they went to was Jewish , and tho second Christian , and from each they got £ 250 . He mentioned this lo show that the principle of charity , which was one of the cardinal points of Freemasonry , was thoroughly upheld in the City of London . The health of the newly-installed
Master was then proposed by Bro . Eastgate I . P . M . The brethren had had ample opportunities during the past of judging of the capabilities of their new Master . He had discharged his duties in each of the offices to which he had been appointed in a most satisfactory manner , and would no doubt add lustre to his reputation during the coining year . It was five years since he had been initiated in the Lodge , and during that timo he had gained the
respect and esteem of the brethren . The W . M . tendered his thanks . He would do his utmost for the welfare of the City of Westminster Lodge and the comfort of its members . He then proposed the health of his predecessor in the chair and installing Officer of that day . After eulogising the services of Bro . Eastgate had rendered to the Lodge , ho asked that brother's acceptance of a handsome gold Past Muster ' s jewel , which hud been voted him by the brethren , "in