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during tho evening was the desirability of some slight recognition being given to Bro . Forster Reynolds for his indefatigable exertions in the Lodge in his capacity of Treasurer . A notice of motion wag given that the Lodge vote a sum of money from its funds , and this will be brought forward for consideration at the next meeting . Letters expressing regret were read from Sir Francis Burdett , Bart .,
Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , Sir J . W . Ellis Past G . W ., and others , who were unable to be present . The death of a late member of the Lodge was officially announced , and it was agreed that a letter of sympathy and condolence be sent to hia widow . Thia completed the business , and Lodge was closed . The banquet-table was elegantly set ont by Bro . Mouflet , bnt the worthy host did not care to have his
arrangements upset ; neither do we ours . We have a particular fancy for the end seat at the inner table ; it suits onr convenience for what " work " we think fit to do . But we were requested to take a vacant seat at the end of the table . This we demurred to ; as a consequence we could not get our " fixings " for tbe banquet , and this put ns somewhat out of temper . However , in tbe end all went well , and so we will end onr sermon . As a matter of conrse tbe new
W . M . Bro . Albert Crew presided , and a capital President he makes . At the outset he told the brethren he should not favour long speeches , and tbis was adhered to thronghonfc the evening . The Loyal toasts and those in honour of our Masonio rulers were most ooroTially received , Bro . Skewes-Cor replying for the last one in a capital speech . Bro . Marjason proposed the health of the W . M . The
founders of the Lodge had now all passed throngh the ohair , and it was gratifying to know tbat those now in office in the Lodge were initiates of it . The W . M . waa a most earnest Mason , and all looked forward to a happy and prosperons year . In reply Bro . Crew , after expressing his gratification at the cordial reception given him , said he was present at the consecration meeting of the
Lodge , seven years ago , and had attended every meeting since . He assured the brethren he wonld do all he could to make his year of office a snecess , and he trusted the members would have a pleasant time of it . The next toast was the health of the initiate , and Bro . Crouoh responded in felicitous terms , assuring the brethren he had been mnoh impressed with the ceremony , and hoped to become
a bright and useful member of the Order . The Visitors next received a cordial greeting from the W . M ., and Bros . Forger , Bennett , Alec . Roberts , Butler , Morgan and others acknowledged the courtesy of the Lodge . The Installing Master of the day came in for his full share of praise , and in pinning the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge on his breast the W . M . expressed the satisfaction the members felt at the manner in which Bro . Marjason had acquitted himself ever
since he first took office . After ample response had been made , several other compliments were paid , bnfc the train service calls had somewhat thinned the attendance . Bro . Louis Honig waa the musical conductor of the evening ; he was assisted by Miss Annie Parsons , Misa Marion Borke , Bros . Arthnr Thomas , W . G . Reynolds , and several other artistes . Two well executed violin solos were contributed by M . Victor Opfermann .
PELHAM LODGE , No . 1330 . fPHE installation meeting took place at Lewea on tbe 24 th ult ., and JL waa marked by an unusually largo attendance of brethren . Tho W . M . elect waa Bro . Weston , aud he waa installed witb due ceremony by the retiring W . M . Bro . Wilson . The W . M . appointed hia Officers as follow : —Bros . Holman S . W ., Lnmetto J . W ., Whita Treasurer
Woolgar Secretary , Berry S . D ., Hunt J . D ., Langridge I . G ., Hall Tyler , Later on abont fifty brethren sat down to a banquet , provided at the White Hart Hotel by Bro . Tnff . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the I . P . M . Bro . Wilson , aud by a number of Prov . Grand Officers and others .
FRATERNITY LODGE , No . 1418 . rpHE meeting for installation was hold , on the 23 rd ult ., in the J- Masonic Hall , Stockton , when Brother John Wright Gait was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . invested the following brethren aa bis officers : —William Thormau I . P . M ., John Luther Green S . W ., William Hutchinson J . W ., William Jas . Watson
Treasurer , John Broome Secretary , Cbarled W . Anderson S . D ., John R . Crosthwaite J . D , Jaa . Wright I . G ., Jas . Tweedy Organist , James Jones S . S ., W . 0 . Folkard J . S ., Bedford It . Smith Tyler . At the conclusion of fche ceremony fche brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall .
St . AUGUSTINE'S LODGE , No . 1941 . fTlHE anniversary was celebrated at the Shrewsbury Arms , on ; * - Tuesday , ; 21 afc nit ., when Bro . Geo . Battery P . P . G . S . B . was installed aa Worshipful Master , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Foggo I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Gee P . M . P . G . Stand . B . The following Officers were appointed : —Bros . Foggo I . P . M ., Hacketb S . W ., Bullivant J . W ., Rev . Grier P . P . G . C . Chaplain , John Robinson
¦ treasurer , Lawrence Secretary , Webster S . D ., Hilton J . D ., Marples Dir . of Cers . 2263 , Coltman I . G ., Salmon Organist , Barkley , Fairley , and Tunnicliffe Stewards , Gilbert Almoner , Turner Tyler . The banquet waa attended by a large company , and the usual toasfc list "was duly honoured .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . fflHE first meeting of fche session of thia snccessfnl Lodge was held - * - at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., on the 21 sfc ult ., when there were present Bros . Tilton P . D . G . M . 7 th District New York City , P . M . 603 New York Citv . U . S . A .. Kedva T . P . V . Wnnlinv SW
Hancock J . W ., Rev . J . S . Brownrigg P . G . C . Chap ., Gumming Treas ., Reynolds Sec , G . IT . Reynolds S . D ., Burgess acting as J . D ., Rowe aal . G ., Harris D . C , Thrnsaell acting as Onr ., Jackson and Frigont Stewards , Paul , Snow , Atkinson , Bowie , Clark , Bagge , Lincoln , tfowles , Woodward , Spooner , Williams , Coltart , Jessurnn , 0 . Hiraob ,
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Crawley , Bortini , Bergholz . Visitors : Bros . Major-Generatf Lanrie P . G . M . Nova Scotia , Adams 5 fi Chioacro , Lancaster l ' . X . and Seo . 53 t , Johnson P . M . 1297 , Dowding I . P . M . 1297 , Hamilton P . M . 917 , Sucker 1589 , Philadelphia , U . S . A ., Mortimer 15 , Wedgwood P . M . 2397 . The Lodge having been opened , tho minute ' of tho last meeting wore read and confirmed . A talegram waa received from Bro . Harvey ,
B . A ., regretting that he waa unable to be present , being detained in Liverpool . He was to have been raised to the third degree . The by-laws aa amended , whioh had been unanimously adopted afc the last meeting , were read and confirmed . The resignation of Brother Clark P . M . w » a accepted . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were read from Bros . Baker P . M . ( through illness ) , Wulff Hayes District G . M . Sth Masonic Distrot N . Y . City , U . S . A . ( through
sickness ) , Schartau Organist , and Gates . Letters were also read from Bro . Sbryook M . W . G . M . Maryland , U . S . A ., sending " Hearty good wishes" to the Lodge , and wishing ifc prosperity , with letters from many other brethren in Baltimore ; also from Bro . Meyer , of Philadelphia , and other brethren , conveying tbe same gooii wishes , and a letter from Bro . the Hon . John Vrooman M . W . G . M . New York , U . S . A ., which ran as followa : —
Office of fche Grand Master of Masons in fche State of New York , Masonio Temple , New York City , 19 th Jan . 1891 . John W . Vrooman , Grand Master , To the Worahipful Master , Wardens and Brethren of tho Anglo
American Lodge , London , England . My Dear Brethren , It was my pleasure tn forward to you some time since by Express a copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York , which I trust may have the honour of a placo in yonr library . I shall never forget the kindness and conrtesy whioh was extended
to me by the good brethren of your Lodge daring my recent visit to London . I prize beyond expression yonr jewel of honorary membership , and esteem it a great honour to wear it alongside tbe jewel of fche Grand Master of New York . Ifc gives me muoh pleasure to state that fche greatest ; degree of
harmony and prosperity attends the brethren of thia grand jurisdiction , and I am snre that my Anglo-American brethren will be especially interested to know that on the 15 th day of May next we propose to lay the corner stone of our Masonio Home and School . We propose to make this Institution second to none in fche world . My report to the brethren here regarding your splendid Institutions in England has given ns great impetus in the direction of making our own a
success . We would most heartily welcome any of your brethren who might find ifc convenient to be present afc our ceremonies in May , and I am snre yon conld say something upon that occasion that would be of practical service to further our undertaking . Again thanking you for your kiudness and courtesy , and witb earnest wishes for the health and happiness of each member of yonr Lodge .
Sincerely and fraternally youra , JOHN W . VROOMAN . The names of two gentlemen were given in as candidates for initiation . Tho W . M . having received " Hoarly good wishes " from t ' ie visitors , tho Lodgo waa closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to the Prince's room , whero a capital banquet was served , nnder the personal
superintendence of Bro , G . P . Bertini , the respected manager . After the nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts had benn proposal , well received , and hononred , the W . M ., in proposing the toast of " Tne Sister Grand Lodges of tho United States of A merici and the Dominion of Canada , " said how pleased ho waa fco sea Bro . Mijor-General J . W . Lsuri ? , the Grand Master of Nova Scotia , with tbern that evening , and also two
or three other American brethren , which showed that the Anglo . American Lodge waa performing the work for which it was founded Thoy wonld always with pleasure welcome any number of American or Canadian brethren who would honour them with their presence . Bro . Major-General Laurie replied in a mosfc infcereating speech , giving an account of how Freemasonry had spread in America and
Canada , aud fche link of Anglo-American Lodgo was between them and England . He wished fche Lodge every prosperity . The W . M ., in acknowledging the toast of his health , whioh had been proposed in a few kind words by Bro . Eodge P . M ., said he thanked the brethren for all their kind indulgence , and for tbe assistance Bro . Kedge P . M . had been to him . Bro . Kedge P . M ., in acknowledging
the toasfc of " The Past Masters , " said he would do all in hia power for the welfare of the Lodge , and waa very sorry thafc illness had prevented Bro . Braokstone Baker from being with them that evening . He felt snre all the brethren missed him , and hoped with him ho would soon be well . Tho W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors '" toast ( amongst whom were many Grand Officers of England and
distinguished American and Canadian Masons ) , alluded to the fact tbat since the Lodge had been consecrated they had entertained 800 visitors , and he hoped all tho visitors present had had a pleasant time . They were always welcome . Tho Visitors assured tho brethren of the Lodge they had had n most pleasant evening ; and Bro . Adams gave an amusing account of Masonry in Chicago , and stated that
his grandfather and father had been Maeons in America . The Treasurer assnrcd the brethren that he wonld look well to the fnnda of the Lodge . The Secretory thanked tho brethren for the very kind manner in which he hnd been received after his severe accident , and hoped that be would be spared many years to bo of service to the Lodgp , nofc only to the W . M . 's , but to the brethren . Tho work at
times was anxious and laborious , but he was helped on by the kindnesa always shown towards him , and he had nt heart the pn sperity of the Lodge . The S . W . replied for " Tbo Officers . " The Tylor ' a toast brought to a . conclusion a most enjoyable and happy evening , to which Bros . Bagge , G . A . M . Bowles , Jamea Woodward , C . W , Adorns , W . J . Thrnssel ) , and other brethren contributed much by thoir musical abilities .
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Notices Of Meetings.
during tho evening was the desirability of some slight recognition being given to Bro . Forster Reynolds for his indefatigable exertions in the Lodge in his capacity of Treasurer . A notice of motion wag given that the Lodge vote a sum of money from its funds , and this will be brought forward for consideration at the next meeting . Letters expressing regret were read from Sir Francis Burdett , Bart .,
Prov . Grand Master Middlesex , Sir J . W . Ellis Past G . W ., and others , who were unable to be present . The death of a late member of the Lodge was officially announced , and it was agreed that a letter of sympathy and condolence be sent to hia widow . Thia completed the business , and Lodge was closed . The banquet-table was elegantly set ont by Bro . Mouflet , bnt the worthy host did not care to have his
arrangements upset ; neither do we ours . We have a particular fancy for the end seat at the inner table ; it suits onr convenience for what " work " we think fit to do . But we were requested to take a vacant seat at the end of the table . This we demurred to ; as a consequence we could not get our " fixings " for tbe banquet , and this put ns somewhat out of temper . However , in tbe end all went well , and so we will end onr sermon . As a matter of conrse tbe new
W . M . Bro . Albert Crew presided , and a capital President he makes . At the outset he told the brethren he should not favour long speeches , and tbis was adhered to thronghonfc the evening . The Loyal toasts and those in honour of our Masonio rulers were most ooroTially received , Bro . Skewes-Cor replying for the last one in a capital speech . Bro . Marjason proposed the health of the W . M . The
founders of the Lodge had now all passed throngh the ohair , and it was gratifying to know tbat those now in office in the Lodge were initiates of it . The W . M . waa a most earnest Mason , and all looked forward to a happy and prosperons year . In reply Bro . Crew , after expressing his gratification at the cordial reception given him , said he was present at the consecration meeting of the
Lodge , seven years ago , and had attended every meeting since . He assured the brethren he wonld do all he could to make his year of office a snecess , and he trusted the members would have a pleasant time of it . The next toast was the health of the initiate , and Bro . Crouoh responded in felicitous terms , assuring the brethren he had been mnoh impressed with the ceremony , and hoped to become
a bright and useful member of the Order . The Visitors next received a cordial greeting from the W . M ., and Bros . Forger , Bennett , Alec . Roberts , Butler , Morgan and others acknowledged the courtesy of the Lodge . The Installing Master of the day came in for his full share of praise , and in pinning the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge on his breast the W . M . expressed the satisfaction the members felt at the manner in which Bro . Marjason had acquitted himself ever
since he first took office . After ample response had been made , several other compliments were paid , bnfc the train service calls had somewhat thinned the attendance . Bro . Louis Honig waa the musical conductor of the evening ; he was assisted by Miss Annie Parsons , Misa Marion Borke , Bros . Arthnr Thomas , W . G . Reynolds , and several other artistes . Two well executed violin solos were contributed by M . Victor Opfermann .
PELHAM LODGE , No . 1330 . fPHE installation meeting took place at Lewea on tbe 24 th ult ., and JL waa marked by an unusually largo attendance of brethren . Tho W . M . elect waa Bro . Weston , aud he waa installed witb due ceremony by the retiring W . M . Bro . Wilson . The W . M . appointed hia Officers as follow : —Bros . Holman S . W ., Lnmetto J . W ., Whita Treasurer
Woolgar Secretary , Berry S . D ., Hunt J . D ., Langridge I . G ., Hall Tyler , Later on abont fifty brethren sat down to a banquet , provided at the White Hart Hotel by Bro . Tnff . The W . M . presided , and was supported by the I . P . M . Bro . Wilson , aud by a number of Prov . Grand Officers and others .
FRATERNITY LODGE , No . 1418 . rpHE meeting for installation was hold , on the 23 rd ult ., in the J- Masonic Hall , Stockton , when Brother John Wright Gait was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year . The W . M . invested the following brethren aa bis officers : —William Thormau I . P . M ., John Luther Green S . W ., William Hutchinson J . W ., William Jas . Watson
Treasurer , John Broome Secretary , Cbarled W . Anderson S . D ., John R . Crosthwaite J . D , Jaa . Wright I . G ., Jas . Tweedy Organist , James Jones S . S ., W . 0 . Folkard J . S ., Bedford It . Smith Tyler . At the conclusion of fche ceremony fche brethren adjourned to the banqueting hall .
St . AUGUSTINE'S LODGE , No . 1941 . fTlHE anniversary was celebrated at the Shrewsbury Arms , on ; * - Tuesday , ; 21 afc nit ., when Bro . Geo . Battery P . P . G . S . B . was installed aa Worshipful Master , the ceremony being performed by Bro . Foggo I . P . M ., assisted by Bro . Gee P . M . P . G . Stand . B . The following Officers were appointed : —Bros . Foggo I . P . M ., Hacketb S . W ., Bullivant J . W ., Rev . Grier P . P . G . C . Chaplain , John Robinson
¦ treasurer , Lawrence Secretary , Webster S . D ., Hilton J . D ., Marples Dir . of Cers . 2263 , Coltman I . G ., Salmon Organist , Barkley , Fairley , and Tunnicliffe Stewards , Gilbert Almoner , Turner Tyler . The banquet waa attended by a large company , and the usual toasfc list "was duly honoured .
ANGLO-AMERICAN LODGE , No . 2191 . fflHE first meeting of fche session of thia snccessfnl Lodge was held - * - at the Criterion , Piccadilly Circus , S . W ., on the 21 sfc ult ., when there were present Bros . Tilton P . D . G . M . 7 th District New York City , P . M . 603 New York Citv . U . S . A .. Kedva T . P . V . Wnnlinv SW
Hancock J . W ., Rev . J . S . Brownrigg P . G . C . Chap ., Gumming Treas ., Reynolds Sec , G . IT . Reynolds S . D ., Burgess acting as J . D ., Rowe aal . G ., Harris D . C , Thrnsaell acting as Onr ., Jackson and Frigont Stewards , Paul , Snow , Atkinson , Bowie , Clark , Bagge , Lincoln , tfowles , Woodward , Spooner , Williams , Coltart , Jessurnn , 0 . Hiraob ,
Notices Of Meetings.
Crawley , Bortini , Bergholz . Visitors : Bros . Major-Generatf Lanrie P . G . M . Nova Scotia , Adams 5 fi Chioacro , Lancaster l ' . X . and Seo . 53 t , Johnson P . M . 1297 , Dowding I . P . M . 1297 , Hamilton P . M . 917 , Sucker 1589 , Philadelphia , U . S . A ., Mortimer 15 , Wedgwood P . M . 2397 . The Lodge having been opened , tho minute ' of tho last meeting wore read and confirmed . A talegram waa received from Bro . Harvey ,
B . A ., regretting that he waa unable to be present , being detained in Liverpool . He was to have been raised to the third degree . The by-laws aa amended , whioh had been unanimously adopted afc the last meeting , were read and confirmed . The resignation of Brother Clark P . M . w » a accepted . Letters of regret at not being able to be present were read from Bros . Baker P . M . ( through illness ) , Wulff Hayes District G . M . Sth Masonic Distrot N . Y . City , U . S . A . ( through
sickness ) , Schartau Organist , and Gates . Letters were also read from Bro . Sbryook M . W . G . M . Maryland , U . S . A ., sending " Hearty good wishes" to the Lodge , and wishing ifc prosperity , with letters from many other brethren in Baltimore ; also from Bro . Meyer , of Philadelphia , and other brethren , conveying tbe same gooii wishes , and a letter from Bro . the Hon . John Vrooman M . W . G . M . New York , U . S . A ., which ran as followa : —
Office of fche Grand Master of Masons in fche State of New York , Masonio Temple , New York City , 19 th Jan . 1891 . John W . Vrooman , Grand Master , To the Worahipful Master , Wardens and Brethren of tho Anglo
American Lodge , London , England . My Dear Brethren , It was my pleasure tn forward to you some time since by Express a copy of the Proceedings of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York , which I trust may have the honour of a placo in yonr library . I shall never forget the kindness and conrtesy whioh was extended
to me by the good brethren of your Lodge daring my recent visit to London . I prize beyond expression yonr jewel of honorary membership , and esteem it a great honour to wear it alongside tbe jewel of fche Grand Master of New York . Ifc gives me muoh pleasure to state that fche greatest ; degree of
harmony and prosperity attends the brethren of thia grand jurisdiction , and I am snre that my Anglo-American brethren will be especially interested to know that on the 15 th day of May next we propose to lay the corner stone of our Masonio Home and School . We propose to make this Institution second to none in fche world . My report to the brethren here regarding your splendid Institutions in England has given ns great impetus in the direction of making our own a
success . We would most heartily welcome any of your brethren who might find ifc convenient to be present afc our ceremonies in May , and I am snre yon conld say something upon that occasion that would be of practical service to further our undertaking . Again thanking you for your kiudness and courtesy , and witb earnest wishes for the health and happiness of each member of yonr Lodge .
Sincerely and fraternally youra , JOHN W . VROOMAN . The names of two gentlemen were given in as candidates for initiation . Tho W . M . having received " Hoarly good wishes " from t ' ie visitors , tho Lodgo waa closed , ancl the brethren adjourned to the Prince's room , whero a capital banquet was served , nnder the personal
superintendence of Bro , G . P . Bertini , the respected manager . After the nsnal Loyal and Masonic toasts had benn proposal , well received , and hononred , the W . M ., in proposing the toast of " Tne Sister Grand Lodges of tho United States of A merici and the Dominion of Canada , " said how pleased ho waa fco sea Bro . Mijor-General J . W . Lsuri ? , the Grand Master of Nova Scotia , with tbern that evening , and also two
or three other American brethren , which showed that the Anglo . American Lodge waa performing the work for which it was founded Thoy wonld always with pleasure welcome any number of American or Canadian brethren who would honour them with their presence . Bro . Major-General Laurie replied in a mosfc infcereating speech , giving an account of how Freemasonry had spread in America and
Canada , aud fche link of Anglo-American Lodgo was between them and England . He wished fche Lodge every prosperity . The W . M ., in acknowledging the toast of his health , whioh had been proposed in a few kind words by Bro . Eodge P . M ., said he thanked the brethren for all their kind indulgence , and for tbe assistance Bro . Kedge P . M . had been to him . Bro . Kedge P . M ., in acknowledging
the toasfc of " The Past Masters , " said he would do all in hia power for the welfare of the Lodge , and waa very sorry thafc illness had prevented Bro . Braokstone Baker from being with them that evening . He felt snre all the brethren missed him , and hoped with him ho would soon be well . Tho W . M ., in proposing " The Visitors '" toast ( amongst whom were many Grand Officers of England and
distinguished American and Canadian Masons ) , alluded to the fact tbat since the Lodge had been consecrated they had entertained 800 visitors , and he hoped all tho visitors present had had a pleasant time . They were always welcome . Tho Visitors assured tho brethren of the Lodge they had had n most pleasant evening ; and Bro . Adams gave an amusing account of Masonry in Chicago , and stated that
his grandfather and father had been Maeons in America . The Treasurer assnrcd the brethren that he wonld look well to the fnnda of the Lodge . The Secretory thanked tho brethren for the very kind manner in which he hnd been received after his severe accident , and hoped that be would be spared many years to bo of service to the Lodgp , nofc only to the W . M . 's , but to the brethren . Tho work at
times was anxious and laborious , but he was helped on by the kindnesa always shown towards him , and he had nt heart the pn sperity of the Lodge . The S . W . replied for " Tbo Officers . " The Tylor ' a toast brought to a . conclusion a most enjoyable and happy evening , to which Bros . Bagge , G . A . M . Bowles , Jamea Woodward , C . W , Adorns , W . J . Thrnssel ) , and other brethren contributed much by thoir musical abilities .