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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings asourrepre , sontativtt without a specific invitation .
ROYAL ARCH . — : o : — Sympathy Chapter , No . 483 . A CONVOCATION was held at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., when Comp . William Hawker M . E . Z . presided . The other chairs were filled by Comps . Robert J . Beamish P . Z . as H ., and Frank Kitchens P . P . G . Reg , as J .
The Chapter having been formally opened the Companions were admitted , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . David Thomas Mulley , who had been previously elected ,
was then introduced and was regularly exalted to the supreme degree . The ceremony was creditably rendered by Comps . Hawker , C . Percy Bowen P . S ., and Ernest Ingman S . N . The lectures were delivered by Comps . Orlton Cooper S . E ., J . Percy White P . P . G . Std . Bearer , and Hawker .
It was decided to have a Chapter of Improvement in connection with the Chapter , and the necessary' expenses were voted by the members . There being no further business the convocation was brought to a termination , and the Companions subsequently dined together . * # * # *** # **
Plume Chapter , No . 1024 . INSTALLATION OF COMPANION J . PHILLIPS SAYER . THE annual meeting was held ( by dispensation from the Provincial Grand Superintendent His Honour Judge Philbrick , K . C . ) , in the new Masonic Hal ] , Maldon , on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., when the Principals for the ensuing year were installed as under , the ceremony being ably performed by Comp . John J . C . Turner P . Z . 51 P . P . G . J ., Comps . J . Phillips Sayer Z ., Donald Gotto H ., and E . E . Eve J .
A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Turner for his kindness in attending and performing so ably the installation ceremony , ana that Companion , in responding , stated that this was the eleventh time he had worked this ceremony for the Chapter , and he had the unique and distinguished honour of having installed all the Principals of the Chapter since its consecration .
Pursuant to notice it was decided to apply to the Supreme Grand Chapter for permission to hold the future meetings of the Chapter in the new Masonic Hall . The Companions afterwards dined together at the Blue Boar Hotel , an excellent repast being , as usual , served by the hostess , Mrs . Hickford .
********** Philbrick Chapter , No . 1662 . THE installation meeting was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , on Tuesday , 19 th ult . The M . E . Z .-elect Comp . W . Gower P . P . G . Reg . Essex was unable to be present and the chair , both in the Chapter and at the banquet , was taken by Comp . W . Shurmur P . G . St . B .
Comp . Amos Oakden H .-elect had not previously occupied the chair of J ., and accordingly a dispensation was obtained from Grand Chapter allowing his promotion . This was read , and he was installed as J . and then as H . Comp . G . H . Pizey was installed J ., and Comp . Shurmur invested the Officers .
The report and balance sheet , submitted to the members , were highly satisfactory . A candidate was proposed for exaltation and this concluding the proceedings Chapter was closed . The . customary toasts were proposed and responded to with more than usual cordiality , the I . P . Z . Comp . J . H . Wildash being especially complimentary to the Installing Principal Comp . Shurmur , for the dignified and impressive manner in which he had performed his duties . Songs were sung by Comps . Geo . H . Pizey , Alderman Bishop , Chas . Papworth , W . W . West , J . Hopkins , and T . Holmes .
Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . ON Friday , 22 nd ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , Paddington , W ., Comps A F Hardyment P . G . D . C . Norfolk J . 1489 M . E . Z ., E . Lloyd H . 8 90 H , Butters
A , L . J . S 90 J ., H . Dehane Past Prov . G . P . S . Essex P . Z 8 90 Scribe E ., W . J . Lewis Scribe N . S 90 and 173 Scribe N ., H Foskett M . E . Z . 185 890 Treasurer , F . Marchant P . S . 8 90 P . S G F . Ridge First A . S . S 90 First A . S ., R . N . Larter M . E . Z . 186 , ' H J . Dunaway 59 , H . J . Pearn J .-elect 2621 , C . Webster J . 1642 , E Stevens - ] $ ? ,. Visitor : Comp . H . G . Handover 185 .
The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pearn acting as candidate .
Comp . Handover was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp , Lloyd for the able manner
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in which he had rehearsed the duties of H . for the first time . The M . E . Z . having risen , "hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the Chapter closed . ********** CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .
Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . THE annual election meeting was held on Thursday of last week , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Those present included Bros . Thomas John Raylings W . M ., R . Gabell I . P . M ., W . J . Farmer S . W ., E . S . Rice J . W ., W . Croxson P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Boys P . M . Secretary , J . W . Sandell S . D ., W . E . Bennett J . D ., H . Townsend Org ., E . H . Smyth A . D . C ., E . A . Wass Stwd ., Frank Lloyd I . G ., Charles Plant P . M . Tyler .
The minutes being confirmed , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . E . H . C . Smyth was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third , and in due course that Brother was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . W . A . Trathen and John Goff answered the questions , were entrusted and retired . Lodge was resumed in the second degree and those Brethren were passed .
Lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Ernest Joseph Bird having been highly recommended by Bro . T . A . Rawlings and by the Worshipful Master , was , after the usual formalities , duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . The whole of the working was perfectly carried out .
The W . M . announced that the annual election of Worshipful Master , Treasurer and Tyler would then take place . Bro . Earle Douglas Side P . M . said it was decided amongst the Past Masters that they withdraw from the ballot , and they hoped that the vote would be unanimous in favour of Bro . James Farmer S . W . The
election then took place , and we were pleased to hear the announcement from the chair that Bro . Farmer was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . In making the announcement , the W . M . said the chosen Brother was fully qualified for the high position . He sincerely congratulated him .
Bro . Farmer , m a few well chosen woixls , thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their unanimous vote , and promised he would endeavour to discharge every duty that was expected of him . Bro . W . Croxson P . M ., the popular Treasurer , was re-eiected ; while Bro . Charles Plant P . M . on account of failing health having resigned his position as Tyler , Bro . J . Whiteman was elected to succeed him .
It was proposed that the outgoing Master should be presented on his retirement from the chair with the usual Past Master ' s jewel , for the able way in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during his year of Office . This proposition was enthusiastically received and agreed to , and the W . M . acknowledged the vote in his usual quiet way , and with evident sincerit ) ' .
The W . M ., Past Masters , and Officers , with the assistance of Bros . J . Hibble , T . Jones , J . S . Smith , and D . Gunter were appointed Auditors . It was proposed and unanimously agreed to , that Bro . Plant , on his retirement as Tyler , should be presented with a testimonial for his past services .
Bro . Boys P . M . Secretary read a letter from a Brother who made an application for assistance , and on his proposition the applicant was relieved with ten guineas . Bro . Boys , in the name of the Brother , thanked the W . M . and members for their kindness . The resignation of a Brother was accepted with regret , but the
names of seven gentlemen were brought forward as candidates for nitiation . After some other transactions the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where a nice repast was served , in the usual satisfactory manner we are accustomed to from the esteemed hostess Mrs . Venables .
After the repast the W . M . submitted the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Gabell I . P . M . assumed the gavel , and said he had a most important toast to submit , the health of the W . M ., who was now rapidly drifting towards becoming one of the old fossils of the Lodge . He was pleased to say there were several of them , and that the W . M . would make an additional ornament among them . He
had been hard at work during his year of Office , and judging by appearances it would be the same with the W . M .-elect . The present W . M . was a . thoroughly good worker , he had again that evening gone through the three degrees , and the working had been done well , in fact it had been all that could be desired . He called upon the Brethren to heartily drink the health of the W . M ., and the toast was received with good Masonic fire ,
The W . M ., in response , thanked the Brethren most cordially for the way they had received the toast given by Bro . Gabell I . P . M . He was pleased to hear he had given satisfaction ; he had not so much assurance as some of the Past Masters , but from the d . ay he had been initiated he had always endeavoured to gain the position he then occupied . His heart was with the Skelmersdale Lodge , and he hoped to show it still more in the future .
The W . M . next proposed the toast of the I . P . M . , whom he described as a Brother always willing to help . He had received great assistance and continued support from him during + he past year . Whenever he was in trouble Bro . Gabell was ahv-. ys ready to assist him .
Bro . Gabell , in impressive terms thanked the Brethren for their kind reception on all occasions . The next toast the W . M . said required a " thundering" fireit was the health of the initiate . Neither that nor any other Lodge could go on without candidates , During the last three or four years
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Reports Of Meetings.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS .
We shall be pleased to receive particulars of Masonic meetings tor insertion in our columns , and where desired will endeavour to send a representative , to report Lodge or other proceedings . We do not sanction anyone attending Lodge meetings asourrepre , sontativtt without a specific invitation .
ROYAL ARCH . — : o : — Sympathy Chapter , No . 483 . A CONVOCATION was held at the Clarendon Hotel , Gravesend , on Tuesday , 25 th ult ., when Comp . William Hawker M . E . Z . presided . The other chairs were filled by Comps . Robert J . Beamish P . Z . as H ., and Frank Kitchens P . P . G . Reg , as J .
The Chapter having been formally opened the Companions were admitted , when the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . Bro . David Thomas Mulley , who had been previously elected ,
was then introduced and was regularly exalted to the supreme degree . The ceremony was creditably rendered by Comps . Hawker , C . Percy Bowen P . S ., and Ernest Ingman S . N . The lectures were delivered by Comps . Orlton Cooper S . E ., J . Percy White P . P . G . Std . Bearer , and Hawker .
It was decided to have a Chapter of Improvement in connection with the Chapter , and the necessary' expenses were voted by the members . There being no further business the convocation was brought to a termination , and the Companions subsequently dined together . * # * # *** # **
Plume Chapter , No . 1024 . INSTALLATION OF COMPANION J . PHILLIPS SAYER . THE annual meeting was held ( by dispensation from the Provincial Grand Superintendent His Honour Judge Philbrick , K . C . ) , in the new Masonic Hal ] , Maldon , on Wednesday , 20 th ult ., when the Principals for the ensuing year were installed as under , the ceremony being ably performed by Comp . John J . C . Turner P . Z . 51 P . P . G . J ., Comps . J . Phillips Sayer Z ., Donald Gotto H ., and E . E . Eve J .
A hearty vote of thanks was unanimously passed to Comp . Turner for his kindness in attending and performing so ably the installation ceremony , ana that Companion , in responding , stated that this was the eleventh time he had worked this ceremony for the Chapter , and he had the unique and distinguished honour of having installed all the Principals of the Chapter since its consecration .
Pursuant to notice it was decided to apply to the Supreme Grand Chapter for permission to hold the future meetings of the Chapter in the new Masonic Hall . The Companions afterwards dined together at the Blue Boar Hotel , an excellent repast being , as usual , served by the hostess , Mrs . Hickford .
********** Philbrick Chapter , No . 1662 . THE installation meeting was held at the Great Eastern Hotel , Liverpool Street , on Tuesday , 19 th ult . The M . E . Z .-elect Comp . W . Gower P . P . G . Reg . Essex was unable to be present and the chair , both in the Chapter and at the banquet , was taken by Comp . W . Shurmur P . G . St . B .
Comp . Amos Oakden H .-elect had not previously occupied the chair of J ., and accordingly a dispensation was obtained from Grand Chapter allowing his promotion . This was read , and he was installed as J . and then as H . Comp . G . H . Pizey was installed J ., and Comp . Shurmur invested the Officers .
The report and balance sheet , submitted to the members , were highly satisfactory . A candidate was proposed for exaltation and this concluding the proceedings Chapter was closed . The . customary toasts were proposed and responded to with more than usual cordiality , the I . P . Z . Comp . J . H . Wildash being especially complimentary to the Installing Principal Comp . Shurmur , for the dignified and impressive manner in which he had performed his duties . Songs were sung by Comps . Geo . H . Pizey , Alderman Bishop , Chas . Papworth , W . W . West , J . Hopkins , and T . Holmes .
Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . ON Friday , 22 nd ult ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , Paddington , W ., Comps A F Hardyment P . G . D . C . Norfolk J . 1489 M . E . Z ., E . Lloyd H . 8 90 H , Butters
A , L . J . S 90 J ., H . Dehane Past Prov . G . P . S . Essex P . Z 8 90 Scribe E ., W . J . Lewis Scribe N . S 90 and 173 Scribe N ., H Foskett M . E . Z . 185 890 Treasurer , F . Marchant P . S . 8 90 P . S G F . Ridge First A . S . S 90 First A . S ., R . N . Larter M . E . Z . 186 , ' H J . Dunaway 59 , H . J . Pearn J .-elect 2621 , C . Webster J . 1642 , E Stevens - ] $ ? ,. Visitor : Comp . H . G . Handover 185 .
The minutes of the last convocation were read and confirmed . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pearn acting as candidate .
Comp . Handover was elected a member , and acknowledged the compliment . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp , Lloyd for the able manner
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in which he had rehearsed the duties of H . for the first time . The M . E . Z . having risen , "hearty good wishes" were accorded , and the Chapter closed . ********** CRAFT : METROPOLITAN .
Skelmersdale Lodge , No . 1658 . THE annual election meeting was held on Thursday of last week , at the Surrey Masonic Hall , Camberwell . Those present included Bros . Thomas John Raylings W . M ., R . Gabell I . P . M ., W . J . Farmer S . W ., E . S . Rice J . W ., W . Croxson P . M . Treasurer , W . H . Boys P . M . Secretary , J . W . Sandell S . D ., W . E . Bennett J . D ., H . Townsend Org ., E . H . Smyth A . D . C ., E . A . Wass Stwd ., Frank Lloyd I . G ., Charles Plant P . M . Tyler .
The minutes being confirmed , the Lodge was advanced to the second degree , when Bro . E . H . C . Smyth was examined and entrusted . The Lodge was opened in the third , and in due course that Brother was raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason . Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and Bros . W . A . Trathen and John Goff answered the questions , were entrusted and retired . Lodge was resumed in the second degree and those Brethren were passed .
Lodge was again resumed to the first degree , and Mr . Ernest Joseph Bird having been highly recommended by Bro . T . A . Rawlings and by the Worshipful Master , was , after the usual formalities , duly initiated into the mysteries of Ancient Freemasonry . The whole of the working was perfectly carried out .
The W . M . announced that the annual election of Worshipful Master , Treasurer and Tyler would then take place . Bro . Earle Douglas Side P . M . said it was decided amongst the Past Masters that they withdraw from the ballot , and they hoped that the vote would be unanimous in favour of Bro . James Farmer S . W . The
election then took place , and we were pleased to hear the announcement from the chair that Bro . Farmer was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing twelve months . In making the announcement , the W . M . said the chosen Brother was fully qualified for the high position . He sincerely congratulated him .
Bro . Farmer , m a few well chosen woixls , thanked the W . M . and Brethren for their unanimous vote , and promised he would endeavour to discharge every duty that was expected of him . Bro . W . Croxson P . M ., the popular Treasurer , was re-eiected ; while Bro . Charles Plant P . M . on account of failing health having resigned his position as Tyler , Bro . J . Whiteman was elected to succeed him .
It was proposed that the outgoing Master should be presented on his retirement from the chair with the usual Past Master ' s jewel , for the able way in which he had fulfilled the duties of the chair during his year of Office . This proposition was enthusiastically received and agreed to , and the W . M . acknowledged the vote in his usual quiet way , and with evident sincerit ) ' .
The W . M ., Past Masters , and Officers , with the assistance of Bros . J . Hibble , T . Jones , J . S . Smith , and D . Gunter were appointed Auditors . It was proposed and unanimously agreed to , that Bro . Plant , on his retirement as Tyler , should be presented with a testimonial for his past services .
Bro . Boys P . M . Secretary read a letter from a Brother who made an application for assistance , and on his proposition the applicant was relieved with ten guineas . Bro . Boys , in the name of the Brother , thanked the W . M . and members for their kindness . The resignation of a Brother was accepted with regret , but the
names of seven gentlemen were brought forward as candidates for nitiation . After some other transactions the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren repaired to the banquet room , where a nice repast was served , in the usual satisfactory manner we are accustomed to from the esteemed hostess Mrs . Venables .
After the repast the W . M . submitted the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . Gabell I . P . M . assumed the gavel , and said he had a most important toast to submit , the health of the W . M ., who was now rapidly drifting towards becoming one of the old fossils of the Lodge . He was pleased to say there were several of them , and that the W . M . would make an additional ornament among them . He
had been hard at work during his year of Office , and judging by appearances it would be the same with the W . M .-elect . The present W . M . was a . thoroughly good worker , he had again that evening gone through the three degrees , and the working had been done well , in fact it had been all that could be desired . He called upon the Brethren to heartily drink the health of the W . M ., and the toast was received with good Masonic fire ,
The W . M ., in response , thanked the Brethren most cordially for the way they had received the toast given by Bro . Gabell I . P . M . He was pleased to hear he had given satisfaction ; he had not so much assurance as some of the Past Masters , but from the d . ay he had been initiated he had always endeavoured to gain the position he then occupied . His heart was with the Skelmersdale Lodge , and he hoped to show it still more in the future .
The W . M . next proposed the toast of the I . P . M . , whom he described as a Brother always willing to help . He had received great assistance and continued support from him during + he past year . Whenever he was in trouble Bro . Gabell was ahv-. ys ready to assist him .
Bro . Gabell , in impressive terms thanked the Brethren for their kind reception on all occasions . The next toast the W . M . said required a " thundering" fireit was the health of the initiate . Neither that nor any other Lodge could go on without candidates , During the last three or four years