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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
Lodge of Harmony , No . 133 , Faversham — On Monday last the annual meeting for tho installation of Worshipful Master and appointment of Officers was held at the Volunteer Drill Hall , Faversham , and the Lodge must bo congratulated on tho great success of the meeting . A largo muster of influential brethren wero present to do honour to the occasion , and the ceremony of installation was
worked by the retiring P . M ., Bro . Penton . Afc the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Newsom , as a Mason of forty years standing , said he could not allow tho present opportunity to pass without congratulating the Lodge in general , and I . P . M . Bro . Ponton in particular , on tho admirable way in which ho had conducted the proceedings . He . Bro . Newsom , had installed as mauy as ten Masters , and ho had
never heard the ceremony moro ably performed than he had that day . Bro . Spears , of Sheerness , also spoke in complimentary terms , and Bro . Binckes said ho had been an installing Master many years , and during that time he had never heard the ceremony moro ably performed . As this was Bro . Penton's first attempt , ifc reflected most highly to his credit . Afterwards a vote of thanks was
proposed by Bro . Giraud , and seconded by Bro . Griggs , and carried unanimously . Bro . Penton , in reply , said he had always endeavoured to do all in his power for the Masonic cause , and thanked the brethren sincerely for tho vote of thanks accorded him , and the visiting brethren for their gonerons remarks . Tho W . M . then appointed his Officers for tho present year , as follow : — Bros . W . A . Hill
G . C . P . G . C . Chaplain , F . Whiting S . W ., W . II . Drake J . W ., P . W . Undordown S . D ., S . Payne J . D ., E . K . Mitting I . G ., J . G . Cook Tyler . Lodge was then closed in tho usual manner . Amoncrst tho brethren present wero tho following : —Bros . llev . W . A . Hill G . Chaplain P . G . C , P . Binckes Grand Steward , P . M ., Secretary of tho Eoyal Masonic Boys' School . Brethren from Lodge 1273 , Sittiu » bonrne
—P . F . Scale W . M ., II . Tuff S . W ., 11 . G . Sutton J . W ., T . Newman See ., G . Payne P . M ., B . Taylor P . M . ; Bros . II . Black , A . Tucker , P . G . Kennett , J . Owens P . M ., W . Wood P . M . Brethren from Sheerness , Lodges 158 and 10 S 9—E . T . Penny W . M ., J . Hancock P . M ., A . Spears P . M ., J . Watts AV . M ., E . Studding ; Joseph ITarnden W M 181 , J . K . Hale P . M . 31 , H . J . Naylor W . M . 1419 , E . Terry W . M .
1200 , H . Mirkin S . D . 1419 , G . Broach 181 , E . J . Ac worth 1012 E . B . Newsomo W . M . 1092 P . P . G . S . B . Kent , J . Overy Evo WM 1209 , Geo . Page P . P . G . J . D . P . M . 1209 , J . Keef W . M . 180 , Alfred Aubrey 121 . Bros . Benton , Longhurst , F . A . Whiting , W . II . Drake , F . Jackson , 11 . Griggs , C . A . Pawn , P . P . Giraud P . M . P . P . G . J . D . I E . K . Mitting , E . Hogben , S . Tnyne , F . W . Underdown , G . Trench
and T . E . Cooke represented the entertainers , Lodge of Harmony 133 . Tho brethren then adjourned to tho Ship Hotel , where a capital banquet had keen prepared . Tho Chaplain having said grace , the W . M . remarked that before ho commenced tho toast list it would be necessary to state that as several of the visiting brethren would , from railway necessity , be compelled to leave at an early hour , aud as
the toast list was a very long one , and as he was anxious to reach the Visitors' toast beforo their leaving , some of tho speeches would , of necessity , have to bo short ; he proposed that his own speeches shonld bo torso so far as ifc was possible , an arrangement that would suit him admirably . Ho then proceeded to give tho Queen and tho Craft , saying that of all tho loyal subjects whom Her Majesty
possessed none were more loyal than Freemasons . He spoke of her not only as a great queen , whom we ought to honour , but as a good woman , whom we ought to respect . He reminded the brethren ' that allegiance to their queen was ono of their first duties , and after a few allusions to tho past aud present of tho Craft , concluded by saying that ho believed a great and glorious futnro was in store for ifc ;
it could not be otherwise if Masons wero truo to its principlesprinciples which could not fail to win their way in tho world . After tho National Anthem had been sung , the W . M . proceeded to give the M . W . Grand Master of England . He said it was a toast ^ he was suro would be responded to with enthusiasm . We owed more than our allegiance to our Grand Master , we owed him onr gratitude for
having , by his name , his position , and his influence , raised us high in the estimation of the world . Ho ( the W . M . ) regretted that he was not present at tho re-installation at Grand Lodge , but , like many others , had he known that the Prince and his illustrious guest wero to havo been there he certainly should have attended . He was about to follow a precedent that was set on that occasion , and to add to
the toast the name of the Princess . He paid the Princess many graceful compliments , and remarked that he supposed uevor before in the annals of history had a foreign princess so quickl y and so thoroughly gained the hearts of a nation . Englishmen wero noted for their strong insular prejudices , but these had all melted like ice before the sun in the genial presence of this amiable lady . He then
made an allusion to an article which appeared iu tho Times with reference to tho late installation , quoting what the writer had said with respect to the ladies . Reverting to our Eoyal Master , the speaker said that such patronage raised our Grand Lodgo to tho first rank among the Grand Lod ges of the world . He would also presume to say that among tho many titles of distinction held by His Hihness
Eoyal g , that of Grand Master of the Freemasons of England was not tho least honourable , although every one must ncknow ? edr » o that the Prince reflected equal lustre on tho Craft . Although the brethren were unable to reflect so much honour on the ° Craft by their position in life , yet each conld do so in a degree by strict integrity and uprightness of life , and by not giving any occasion to its enemies to scoff . The toast was most enthusiastically received ,
with musical honours . The W . M . then gave the E . W . Pro . Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and in doing so said ho was nofc propos . ing tho health of a Minister or an ex-Minister , but that of the Pro Grand Master of England , and as such he would call upon the brethren present to respond heartil y to it . The next toast was that of the E . W . Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . In proposing this toast the W . M . said it was one which on that occasion had an especial interest ,
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since there was present around that festive board a member and an officer of tho Lodge who was one of tho Grand Officers . Ho congratulated Bro . Hill ou tho distinction conferred on him , and said it was tho opinion of all the brethren that he richly deserved tho honour of being Chaplain to Grand Lodge . Ho assured Bro . Hill that he had gained the respect and affection of every member of the Lodgo by his
kind geniality and heartiness of manner . Alluding to tho other Grand Officers , tho W . M . congratulated tho Craffc upon its affairs boing in such gond hands , remarking that although he did not know the other Grand Officers personally , yet he was suro if Bro . Hill was a fair sample of them they must indeed boa good sot of men . Bro . Hill , in responding , said lie had been a Mason for upwards of thirty
vcars , during which time ho had gone through the various departments connected with the Craffc , but never , until tho present year , had he been called upon to accept office at Grand Lodge , and even when ho first heard that he was about to bo appointed to office , it came npon him so suddenly that lie considered it to be a joke . However , ho felfc he had had conferred npon him a very " great honour ,
and one ho thoroughly appreciated . From what ho saw afc Grand Lodsro ho could but bo impressed with one idea , and that was , he considered everything was done thero to make tho brethren as happy and comfortable as possible . Bro . Spears then proposed the R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Kent , Viscount Holmesdale , and in doing so alluded to that distinguished brother in a mosfc flattering manner . Ho said
ho had been for a number of years tho Provincial Grand Master for Kent , and it must bo apparent to every Mason how well tho Order had progressed in that connty since he had held the office . Bro . Spears felfc sure that all ho conld say in praise of the Prov . Grand Master of Kent would fall short of his due , hoboing ready at all times to further the progress of Masonry . It only remained for him to
state , as a Past Provincial Graud Officer , the pleasure it gave him ia proposing tho toast , which it is needless to say was very heartily received . Bro . Penton then proposed tho Very Worshipful Depaty Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Eastes ) and tho rest of the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present . After alluding in eulogistic terms to tho merits of Bro . Eastes , he said this toast deserved special
distinetion from tho fact of their having amongst them an old and distin . gnished friend and brother—Bro . Payne of Sittingbourne—who had recently been appointed ono of tho Stewards of the Province , a reward he richly deserved ; and he bogged to couple this namo with tho toast . Bro . Payne , in acknowledging tho kindness of Bro . Penton ' s remarks , said ho had no idea he shonld havo been selected
to respond to such a toast . All ho could say had already been said by many brethren that evening ; ifc was in tho province of all to rise and receive tho samo amount of privilege as he had , and he regrotted extremely he was not so perfect as ho ought to be in his duties . Ho then briefly exhorted all young Masons to cultivate a lovo for the Craffc . Bro . Hill then proposed tho health of tho W . M .
After making somo passing allusions to the good old Lodge of Harmony , he said that tho time had again arrived when tbe members had chosen another Master to preside over them for a year ; and in doing so they had selected a brother , who was sitting before them in early blown beanty ; and when he considered who that brother was , he could come to but ono opinion respecting him , and thab was , he had
proved himself singularly worthy of the honour the Lodgo had con . forred upon him . Tho talents ho had displayed that evening fully convinced tho brethren that , besides being ablo to speak , he possessed other great qualifications necessary in a Master of a Lodge . Bro . Hill concluded his very suitable and impressive remarks by asking the brethren present to respond heartily to the toast . This
having been done , the W . M . said he had to thank tho brethren for the unanimous vote which had p laced him in his present position . He could not be otherwise than proud and gratified when he glanced at their centenary jewel , and found himself Master of such an ancient Lodge ; nor when he glanced around him , and saw so many distinguished brethren assembled to do him honour . After a
short retrospect of the pleasant time he had spent since he was first initiated in that Lodgo , Bro . Longhurst remarked ho felt sure tho Lodge would bo true to its old traditions , that tho brethren would rally round and support him , and thus add a happier year to its Masonic experiences . He was afraid ho had not deserved all that had been said abonb him by Bro . Hill , but it should bo his
watchword to earn and deserve such a high opinion . The Masonic Charities was then proposed by Bro . Giraud , in a very suitable manner , and Bro . Binckes in responding said he did not want to lose a moment in expressing his thanks for tho honour the Lodgo had done him in inviting him thero ; he was delighted to think he was ablo to attend and renew his visit to them . In this province ,
during the past twenty years , he had found a large number of friends , but nowhere more than in the Lodgo he was visiting that day . He passed a well deserved compliment upon the last W . M ., and in doing so said how delighted ho was to sec tho ceremony of installation so admirably worked as it had been that day . Afterwards he mado an earnest appeal for those with whom his duties associated him ,
viz ., the poor and tlistressedTsons of Masons , remarking that it was a duty which , if ho might associate a phrase , was done " behind the curtain ; " nevertheless , it was desirable that those who could lend a helping hand towards their poorer brethren shonld feel it incumbent upon them to do so . The Visitors was then proposed by Bro . Penton , who alluded to tho fact that as so many of the brethren would be
compelled to leave early , in consequence of the trains , the toast he was about to propose was a little out of its order . He felt it a great hononr to have this important toast placed iu his hands . _ During his year of office he had greatly availed himself of the hospitality of the Lodges iu the Province , aud he should ever remember with joy the many friends he had made , aud the pleasant evenings passed . The
brother he had intended to call on to respond had been obliged to leave ; iuhis absence he would couple with the toast the name of a young and indefatigable Mason , one of whom they had heard much ; Bro . Sutton . Tbo W . M . then gave the Past Masters . He made allusion to Past Masters being the bulwarks and props of a Lodge , and congratulated the brethren upon possessing such able men as Bros .
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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
Lodge of Harmony , No . 133 , Faversham — On Monday last the annual meeting for tho installation of Worshipful Master and appointment of Officers was held at the Volunteer Drill Hall , Faversham , and the Lodge must bo congratulated on tho great success of the meeting . A largo muster of influential brethren wero present to do honour to the occasion , and the ceremony of installation was
worked by the retiring P . M ., Bro . Penton . Afc the conclusion of the ceremony Bro . Newsom , as a Mason of forty years standing , said he could not allow tho present opportunity to pass without congratulating the Lodge in general , and I . P . M . Bro . Ponton in particular , on tho admirable way in which ho had conducted the proceedings . He . Bro . Newsom , had installed as mauy as ten Masters , and ho had
never heard the ceremony moro ably performed than he had that day . Bro . Spears , of Sheerness , also spoke in complimentary terms , and Bro . Binckes said ho had been an installing Master many years , and during that time he had never heard the ceremony moro ably performed . As this was Bro . Penton's first attempt , ifc reflected most highly to his credit . Afterwards a vote of thanks was
proposed by Bro . Giraud , and seconded by Bro . Griggs , and carried unanimously . Bro . Penton , in reply , said he had always endeavoured to do all in his power for the Masonic cause , and thanked the brethren sincerely for tho vote of thanks accorded him , and the visiting brethren for their gonerons remarks . Tho W . M . then appointed his Officers for tho present year , as follow : — Bros . W . A . Hill
G . C . P . G . C . Chaplain , F . Whiting S . W ., W . II . Drake J . W ., P . W . Undordown S . D ., S . Payne J . D ., E . K . Mitting I . G ., J . G . Cook Tyler . Lodge was then closed in tho usual manner . Amoncrst tho brethren present wero tho following : —Bros . llev . W . A . Hill G . Chaplain P . G . C , P . Binckes Grand Steward , P . M ., Secretary of tho Eoyal Masonic Boys' School . Brethren from Lodge 1273 , Sittiu » bonrne
—P . F . Scale W . M ., II . Tuff S . W ., 11 . G . Sutton J . W ., T . Newman See ., G . Payne P . M ., B . Taylor P . M . ; Bros . II . Black , A . Tucker , P . G . Kennett , J . Owens P . M ., W . Wood P . M . Brethren from Sheerness , Lodges 158 and 10 S 9—E . T . Penny W . M ., J . Hancock P . M ., A . Spears P . M ., J . Watts AV . M ., E . Studding ; Joseph ITarnden W M 181 , J . K . Hale P . M . 31 , H . J . Naylor W . M . 1419 , E . Terry W . M .
1200 , H . Mirkin S . D . 1419 , G . Broach 181 , E . J . Ac worth 1012 E . B . Newsomo W . M . 1092 P . P . G . S . B . Kent , J . Overy Evo WM 1209 , Geo . Page P . P . G . J . D . P . M . 1209 , J . Keef W . M . 180 , Alfred Aubrey 121 . Bros . Benton , Longhurst , F . A . Whiting , W . II . Drake , F . Jackson , 11 . Griggs , C . A . Pawn , P . P . Giraud P . M . P . P . G . J . D . I E . K . Mitting , E . Hogben , S . Tnyne , F . W . Underdown , G . Trench
and T . E . Cooke represented the entertainers , Lodge of Harmony 133 . Tho brethren then adjourned to tho Ship Hotel , where a capital banquet had keen prepared . Tho Chaplain having said grace , the W . M . remarked that before ho commenced tho toast list it would be necessary to state that as several of the visiting brethren would , from railway necessity , be compelled to leave at an early hour , aud as
the toast list was a very long one , and as he was anxious to reach the Visitors' toast beforo their leaving , some of tho speeches would , of necessity , have to bo short ; he proposed that his own speeches shonld bo torso so far as ifc was possible , an arrangement that would suit him admirably . Ho then proceeded to give tho Queen and tho Craft , saying that of all tho loyal subjects whom Her Majesty
possessed none were more loyal than Freemasons . He spoke of her not only as a great queen , whom we ought to honour , but as a good woman , whom we ought to respect . He reminded the brethren ' that allegiance to their queen was ono of their first duties , and after a few allusions to tho past aud present of tho Craft , concluded by saying that ho believed a great and glorious futnro was in store for ifc ;
it could not be otherwise if Masons wero truo to its principlesprinciples which could not fail to win their way in tho world . After tho National Anthem had been sung , the W . M . proceeded to give the M . W . Grand Master of England . He said it was a toast ^ he was suro would be responded to with enthusiasm . We owed more than our allegiance to our Grand Master , we owed him onr gratitude for
having , by his name , his position , and his influence , raised us high in the estimation of the world . Ho ( the W . M . ) regretted that he was not present at tho re-installation at Grand Lodge , but , like many others , had he known that the Prince and his illustrious guest wero to havo been there he certainly should have attended . He was about to follow a precedent that was set on that occasion , and to add to
the toast the name of the Princess . He paid the Princess many graceful compliments , and remarked that he supposed uevor before in the annals of history had a foreign princess so quickl y and so thoroughly gained the hearts of a nation . Englishmen wero noted for their strong insular prejudices , but these had all melted like ice before the sun in the genial presence of this amiable lady . He then
made an allusion to an article which appeared iu tho Times with reference to tho late installation , quoting what the writer had said with respect to the ladies . Reverting to our Eoyal Master , the speaker said that such patronage raised our Grand Lodgo to tho first rank among the Grand Lod ges of the world . He would also presume to say that among tho many titles of distinction held by His Hihness
Eoyal g , that of Grand Master of the Freemasons of England was not tho least honourable , although every one must ncknow ? edr » o that the Prince reflected equal lustre on tho Craft . Although the brethren were unable to reflect so much honour on the ° Craft by their position in life , yet each conld do so in a degree by strict integrity and uprightness of life , and by not giving any occasion to its enemies to scoff . The toast was most enthusiastically received ,
with musical honours . The W . M . then gave the E . W . Pro . Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , and in doing so said ho was nofc propos . ing tho health of a Minister or an ex-Minister , but that of the Pro Grand Master of England , and as such he would call upon the brethren present to respond heartil y to it . The next toast was that of the E . W . Deputy Grand Master Lord Skelmersdale and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present . In proposing this toast the W . M . said it was one which on that occasion had an especial interest ,
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since there was present around that festive board a member and an officer of tho Lodge who was one of tho Grand Officers . Ho congratulated Bro . Hill ou tho distinction conferred on him , and said it was tho opinion of all the brethren that he richly deserved tho honour of being Chaplain to Grand Lodge . Ho assured Bro . Hill that he had gained the respect and affection of every member of the Lodgo by his
kind geniality and heartiness of manner . Alluding to tho other Grand Officers , tho W . M . congratulated tho Craffc upon its affairs boing in such gond hands , remarking that although he did not know the other Grand Officers personally , yet he was suro if Bro . Hill was a fair sample of them they must indeed boa good sot of men . Bro . Hill , in responding , said lie had been a Mason for upwards of thirty
vcars , during which time ho had gone through the various departments connected with the Craffc , but never , until tho present year , had he been called upon to accept office at Grand Lodge , and even when ho first heard that he was about to bo appointed to office , it came npon him so suddenly that lie considered it to be a joke . However , ho felfc he had had conferred npon him a very " great honour ,
and one ho thoroughly appreciated . From what ho saw afc Grand Lodsro ho could but bo impressed with one idea , and that was , he considered everything was done thero to make tho brethren as happy and comfortable as possible . Bro . Spears then proposed the R . W . Prov . Grand Master of Kent , Viscount Holmesdale , and in doing so alluded to that distinguished brother in a mosfc flattering manner . Ho said
ho had been for a number of years tho Provincial Grand Master for Kent , and it must bo apparent to every Mason how well tho Order had progressed in that connty since he had held the office . Bro . Spears felfc sure that all ho conld say in praise of the Prov . Grand Master of Kent would fall short of his due , hoboing ready at all times to further the progress of Masonry . It only remained for him to
state , as a Past Provincial Graud Officer , the pleasure it gave him ia proposing tho toast , which it is needless to say was very heartily received . Bro . Penton then proposed tho Very Worshipful Depaty Provincial Grand Master ( Bro . Eastes ) and tho rest of the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present . After alluding in eulogistic terms to tho merits of Bro . Eastes , he said this toast deserved special
distinetion from tho fact of their having amongst them an old and distin . gnished friend and brother—Bro . Payne of Sittingbourne—who had recently been appointed ono of tho Stewards of the Province , a reward he richly deserved ; and he bogged to couple this namo with tho toast . Bro . Payne , in acknowledging tho kindness of Bro . Penton ' s remarks , said ho had no idea he shonld havo been selected
to respond to such a toast . All ho could say had already been said by many brethren that evening ; ifc was in tho province of all to rise and receive tho samo amount of privilege as he had , and he regrotted extremely he was not so perfect as ho ought to be in his duties . Ho then briefly exhorted all young Masons to cultivate a lovo for the Craffc . Bro . Hill then proposed tho health of tho W . M .
After making somo passing allusions to the good old Lodge of Harmony , he said that tho time had again arrived when tbe members had chosen another Master to preside over them for a year ; and in doing so they had selected a brother , who was sitting before them in early blown beanty ; and when he considered who that brother was , he could come to but ono opinion respecting him , and thab was , he had
proved himself singularly worthy of the honour the Lodgo had con . forred upon him . Tho talents ho had displayed that evening fully convinced tho brethren that , besides being ablo to speak , he possessed other great qualifications necessary in a Master of a Lodge . Bro . Hill concluded his very suitable and impressive remarks by asking the brethren present to respond heartily to the toast . This
having been done , the W . M . said he had to thank tho brethren for the unanimous vote which had p laced him in his present position . He could not be otherwise than proud and gratified when he glanced at their centenary jewel , and found himself Master of such an ancient Lodge ; nor when he glanced around him , and saw so many distinguished brethren assembled to do him honour . After a
short retrospect of the pleasant time he had spent since he was first initiated in that Lodgo , Bro . Longhurst remarked ho felt sure tho Lodge would bo true to its old traditions , that tho brethren would rally round and support him , and thus add a happier year to its Masonic experiences . He was afraid ho had not deserved all that had been said abonb him by Bro . Hill , but it should bo his
watchword to earn and deserve such a high opinion . The Masonic Charities was then proposed by Bro . Giraud , in a very suitable manner , and Bro . Binckes in responding said he did not want to lose a moment in expressing his thanks for tho honour the Lodgo had done him in inviting him thero ; he was delighted to think he was ablo to attend and renew his visit to them . In this province ,
during the past twenty years , he had found a large number of friends , but nowhere more than in the Lodgo he was visiting that day . He passed a well deserved compliment upon the last W . M ., and in doing so said how delighted ho was to sec tho ceremony of installation so admirably worked as it had been that day . Afterwards he mado an earnest appeal for those with whom his duties associated him ,
viz ., the poor and tlistressedTsons of Masons , remarking that it was a duty which , if ho might associate a phrase , was done " behind the curtain ; " nevertheless , it was desirable that those who could lend a helping hand towards their poorer brethren shonld feel it incumbent upon them to do so . The Visitors was then proposed by Bro . Penton , who alluded to tho fact that as so many of the brethren would be
compelled to leave early , in consequence of the trains , the toast he was about to propose was a little out of its order . He felt it a great hononr to have this important toast placed iu his hands . _ During his year of office he had greatly availed himself of the hospitality of the Lodges iu the Province , aud he should ever remember with joy the many friends he had made , aud the pleasant evenings passed . The
brother he had intended to call on to respond had been obliged to leave ; iuhis absence he would couple with the toast the name of a young and indefatigable Mason , one of whom they had heard much ; Bro . Sutton . Tbo W . M . then gave the Past Masters . He made allusion to Past Masters being the bulwarks and props of a Lodge , and congratulated the brethren upon possessing such able men as Bros .