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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
CLAREMONT LODGE , No . 1861 . ONE of those clear bright summer afternoons , when the sun is not too glaring , and soft fleecy clouds fleck the skies , modulating tho temperature into a refreshing coolness , tempted a goodly number of visitors from town , and from tho country side also , to pay a visit to the quaint little village of Eshor on Monday afternoon , to witness the installation of Bro . F . W . T . Goddard into the chair of the Claremont Lodge . The name in itself is significant , and it is unnecessary
to remind out- readers of the days when tho Qneen of the exiled Lonis Philippe resided here , and received within her magnificent demesne the representative of thoso illustrious Frenchmen who aro just now engrossing the attention of political students everywhere . For the present Claromont Park is the home of our distinguished brother the youngest son of her Majesty , and it is only to be noted that the presence
of the Dnkeand Dnchess of Albany has restored to the secluded and picturesque locality of Esher and Claremont more than all the vivacity nnd importance it enjoyed when the regal palace was tenanted by tho ill-starred , but wo venture to think esteemed , representative of the Imperial nobility of France . But wo have not here to deal with politics . All institutions in the world except Freemasonry know the
meaning of Sic transit gloria mundi . The accession to the chair of K . S . of tho fourth Worshipfnl Master of this young , but exceedingly compact working Lodge , w , as an event of sufficient interest to stir up a considerable amount of pleasurable excitement among the brethren of the Province of Surrey , ancl the muster , though not so numerous as we have met on some other occasions , was nevertheless satisfactory ,
nnd what was wanting in point of numbers was made up for in oon . fcoin . ime aud heartiness of spirit . A cluster of brethren from town assembled on the Waterloo platform shortly before three o ' clock , and left by the train , in which special accommodation was provided for them , picking np a few brethren at Surbiton , whilst others followed by a later train . The drive along by the downs , with Sandown
racecourse on tho one side and a stretch of beautifully-wooded country lying beyond the common , was most refreshing after the oppressive heat of tho City , and was thoroughly enjoyed . Soon after four o ' clock the Lodge was opened in tho School Boom , Park-road , the interior of tbe building having been adapted to the purpose by a suitable adornment of flags , & c , whilst the handsome silk banners
presented by the present ancl former Masters of tho Lodge showed to advantage beside the dais . Tho retiring W . M . Bro . F . A Manning presided , supported by Bros . F . W . T . Goddard S . W , and W . M . elect , B . Williams J . W ., T . Vincent P . M . Prov . G . S . B . Treasurer , H . E . Frances P . M . P . Prov . D . C . Secretary , T . Snowden S . D ., S . Ward J . D ., J . M . Barstone I . G . ; Martin Sharp , A . Fisher , F
Woodin , W . Woodin , V . W . Morfitfc , E . Pincott , T . Rucker , T . Bowler Tyler , and others . The visitors included Bros . W . H , Boswell P . M . 1686 , W . T . Buck P . M . 1702 , Dr . J . Best ( Cripplegate Lodge ) , J . Tickle P . M . 1702 P . P . G . E ,., Charles M . Ohren W . M . 452 , J . Rhodes 463 Prov . Grand Organist , F . McAlpin P . M . 229 , A . J . Dickinson P . M . 452 , Dr . W . Porcheron 12 , W . Crossley 1702 , Thomas Charlton 1702 ,
E . Stockdale 1702 , F . Tyler 1702 , W . Willan 452 , W . 3 . Russell S . D . 194 , W . G . Hunter 412 , H . T . Brown 27 , & c . Business having been inaugurated with the customary ancient rites , nnd the report of the Audit Committee ( which was very satisfactory ) received , Brother Goddard was presented as the W . M . elect , and having assented in the usual form to tho responsibilities of the office * , a Board of Installed
Masters was duly constitnted , and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Brother Manning P . M . On tho re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipful Master was proclaimed and sainted in the various degrees , the processional music being admirably rendered by Bro . Rhodes Prov . Grand Organist , ancl Bro . H . E . Frances P . M . acting as Director of Ceremonies . In
handing the warrant to tbe new Master , the Installing Officer observed that ifc had not passed through the hands of many distinguished Masons , the Lodge being only a little over three years old * but ho had no doubt whatever that it would pass through the hands of Brother Goddard as unsullied as he now received it . The first of the charges was delivered by the Immediate Pasfc Master , and that to the Wardens
by Brother Vincent P . M ., the third being rendered in eloquent manner by Bro . H . E . Frances . At the close of tho rite , the newlyinstalled Master invested his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . F . A . Manning I . P . M ., Benjamin Williams S . W ., T . Snowden J . W ., Thomas Yincenfc P . M . Treasnrer , H . E . Frances P . M . Secretary , S . Ward S . D ., J . M . Barstone J . D ., A . Fisher I . G ., T . Rucker W . S ., aud
Thomas Bowler Tyler . In bestowing the collars , the W . M . addressed a few words to each Officer in explanation of his duties . After the investiture the W . M ., addressing his Immediate Past Master , said it was bis privilege , on behalf of tbe whole of the brethren , to present to him a jewel , as a mark of their high appreciation of the services
he bad rendered to the Lodge during his year of office , and of the interest he had manifested in the welfare of the Lodge . Accompanying the gift was a beautifully illuminated address in blue and gold , aud enclosed iu a massive gilt frame , the work having been executed by Bro . H . E . Frances * P . M . The text was as follows : —
CLAUEUONT LODGE , NO . 1861 . This testimonial , with the jewel of the Lodge , was presented to BRO . F . A . MATXNIM * P . M ., to mark the appreciation of Ihe brethren of the efficient services he has rendered in founding the Lodge , and filling the office cf Worshipful Mastr-r ; and as a token of the esteem in whieh he is held by them .
9 th July 1883 . In accepting the gifts , Bro . Manning said he thanked the brethren heartily for the very kind words which the W . M . had addressed to him in presenting him with the jewel of tho Lodge . That jewel would be regarded as tbe memento of a very happy year of office amongst
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them . He thanked them also most heartily for the kind expressions with which they bad accompanied the jewel , in the form of this testimonial . They had indeed appreciated bis efforts in connection with the Lodge mosfc highly—a greafc deal more so than ho himself thought deserving . He did not , however , thank them the less on that account . Ho concluded by onco more gratefully acknowledging the expressions
of their cordial goodwill towards him . The Worshipful Master then asked tho acceptance by the Lodge of a banner , bearing the name of fcho Lodge and his armorial bearings , genially observing that he did not know he possessed any such heraldic distinction until Bro . Frances told him . Bro . Vincent , in accepting the gift , observed that the Claremont wns a banner Lodge , and as each W . M . seceded from the
chair , he set an example which Bro . Goddard had just imitated . Tbey mig ht hope in time to see the walls of the Lodge resplendent numerous banners of tho kind . He was sure the Claremont Lodge would always be looked upon by tbe founders , and those brethren who hacl the happiness of being initiated in ifc , as a Lodge deserving of tbeir appreciation . If it only progressed as ifc had done since its
formation , it would become one of the foremost in the Province of Surrey . It was on account of this Lodge that the Provincial Grand Master presented him with tho purple , and he hoped the Claremont Lodge would always continue to hold the position it bad gained in the estimation of Provincial Grand Lodge . The Secretary said he had been desired by the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . General Studholme
Brownrigg , K . C . B ., and the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , the Rev . C . W . Arnold , to express their regret at not being able to attend this meeting . After a few other matters of business , Lodge was closed in form , and the brethren then proceeded on a saunter round the pretty village , visiting the quaint old church , and the more modern structure on the hill , not forgetting the cosy looking hostelry , the Bear , the courteous
proprietors of which pointed out the natural curiosities with which the hall is adorned , and otherwise entertained their gnests . The perambulation of the village was much enjoyed , and at half-past six the brethren returned with sharpened appetites to the school room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them . After dinner the CUB - ternary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Iu responding for
the Provincial Grand Officers of Surrey , Bro . Vincent remarked that the Provinces vied with each other in promoting the interests of the Craft . When they considered that at the last Festival for the Boys ' School the sum of nearly £ 23 , 000 was collected , ifc was a matter wbich made them proud of belonging to Freemasonry . Tbey could point to every Charity in the outside world , and say , though men did
not know what Masonry was , and perhaps never would know , yefc Masonry did this—in the six months past it had collected £ 23 , 000 for one of its Institutions , £ 14 , 000 for another , and probably £ 10 , 000 or £ 11 , 000 for the third . If that was not a matter of which Masons might be proud , be did not know what was . He could only say he never regretted having become a Mason ; his only regret was
that he had not done so earlier . If they continued to uphold the Craft in the manner he had indicated , people outside , who thonght they had secrets which were meaning less and of no good , would be com . pelled to admit that in promulgating the principles of Charity and Brotherly Love Freemasonry set an example worthy of emulation by all other " institutions iu tho universe . The Immediate Past Master
then assumed the gavel , for the purpose of proposing the toast of the day , in doing which he referred to tho admirable manner in which their newly-installed Worshipfnl Master had discharged his duties in tho minor offices throngh which he had passed ; he was sure the brethren would endorse all that ho might be disposed to say in Bro . Goddard's praise . There was no brother in this or any other Lodge
who had more zealously performed his duties , or evinced moro active interest in promoting the welfare of the Craft in general , aud of this Lodge in particular . With one or two exceptions he had been present at all the meetings since the Lodgo was founded , and had done his duty well . The toast was cordially received , and the Worshipfnl Master , in responding , thanked the brethren most heartily for the
kind manner in which they had accepted the mention of his name . It had been his endeavour to do his duty thoroughly , and if he had acquitted himself to their satisfaction their approbation was his best reward . He then proposed the Visitors , to whom he extended the heartiest welcome , and associated the name of Bro . C . Ohren with the toast . Bro . Ohren , in a few happily-chosen
sentences , thanked the W . M . for tho cordiality and abundance of the welcome he had offered to the Visitors . He had been much pleased and interested with the working in the Lodge , which he thought could not bo excelled , and he might be permitted to say that the Claremont was a Lodge of emulation , the perfection of whose working was only equalled by the abundance of its hospitality . Bro . Frances
then sent rouud the charity box , wbich he afterwards duly submitted to sale by auction , the incident provoking a considerable amount of good-humoured fun . The contents of the box were at length bought by a brother , who , after some '' spirited bidding , " enjoyed tho privilege of adding a little to the bargain in aid of the Charities . The health of the Past Masters camo next , and in proposing tho toast
the W . M . observed that the Lodgo was vastly indebted to them , aud especially to Bro . Vincent , who had been their Treasnrer from the outset , and had admirably discharged tho duties of that office . Bro , Collins was another able Past Master , but unfortunately he was not with them that ni ght . They were under great obligations to their I . P . M . Bro . Manning , and all appreciated the way in whioh
he carried out the duties of the chair lasfc year . Personally , ho was much obliged to Bro . Manning for his kindness in undertaking tbe installation ceremony that day , and for the able way in which he had carried it out . Bro . T . Vincent , who was heartily received , thanked the brethren for the kind way in which his health , in association with the toasfc of the Pasfc Ma ? ters , hacl been drmk . The
office he held as Treasurer was a pleasant one , and , as its first Master , he would be ungrateful indeed if he did nofc do all he could to enhance the best interests of the Claremont Lodge . The I . P . M . also briefly , but suitably , responded . The Worship fnl Master then proposed the health of the Secretary and Treasurer , the toast being cordially received . In response Bro . Frances observed
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
CLAREMONT LODGE , No . 1861 . ONE of those clear bright summer afternoons , when the sun is not too glaring , and soft fleecy clouds fleck the skies , modulating tho temperature into a refreshing coolness , tempted a goodly number of visitors from town , and from tho country side also , to pay a visit to the quaint little village of Eshor on Monday afternoon , to witness the installation of Bro . F . W . T . Goddard into the chair of the Claremont Lodge . The name in itself is significant , and it is unnecessary
to remind out- readers of the days when tho Qneen of the exiled Lonis Philippe resided here , and received within her magnificent demesne the representative of thoso illustrious Frenchmen who aro just now engrossing the attention of political students everywhere . For the present Claromont Park is the home of our distinguished brother the youngest son of her Majesty , and it is only to be noted that the presence
of the Dnkeand Dnchess of Albany has restored to the secluded and picturesque locality of Esher and Claremont more than all the vivacity nnd importance it enjoyed when the regal palace was tenanted by tho ill-starred , but wo venture to think esteemed , representative of the Imperial nobility of France . But wo have not here to deal with politics . All institutions in the world except Freemasonry know the
meaning of Sic transit gloria mundi . The accession to the chair of K . S . of tho fourth Worshipfnl Master of this young , but exceedingly compact working Lodge , w , as an event of sufficient interest to stir up a considerable amount of pleasurable excitement among the brethren of the Province of Surrey , ancl the muster , though not so numerous as we have met on some other occasions , was nevertheless satisfactory ,
nnd what was wanting in point of numbers was made up for in oon . fcoin . ime aud heartiness of spirit . A cluster of brethren from town assembled on the Waterloo platform shortly before three o ' clock , and left by the train , in which special accommodation was provided for them , picking np a few brethren at Surbiton , whilst others followed by a later train . The drive along by the downs , with Sandown
racecourse on tho one side and a stretch of beautifully-wooded country lying beyond the common , was most refreshing after the oppressive heat of tho City , and was thoroughly enjoyed . Soon after four o ' clock the Lodge was opened in tho School Boom , Park-road , the interior of tbe building having been adapted to the purpose by a suitable adornment of flags , & c , whilst the handsome silk banners
presented by the present ancl former Masters of tho Lodge showed to advantage beside the dais . Tho retiring W . M . Bro . F . A Manning presided , supported by Bros . F . W . T . Goddard S . W , and W . M . elect , B . Williams J . W ., T . Vincent P . M . Prov . G . S . B . Treasurer , H . E . Frances P . M . P . Prov . D . C . Secretary , T . Snowden S . D ., S . Ward J . D ., J . M . Barstone I . G . ; Martin Sharp , A . Fisher , F
Woodin , W . Woodin , V . W . Morfitfc , E . Pincott , T . Rucker , T . Bowler Tyler , and others . The visitors included Bros . W . H , Boswell P . M . 1686 , W . T . Buck P . M . 1702 , Dr . J . Best ( Cripplegate Lodge ) , J . Tickle P . M . 1702 P . P . G . E ,., Charles M . Ohren W . M . 452 , J . Rhodes 463 Prov . Grand Organist , F . McAlpin P . M . 229 , A . J . Dickinson P . M . 452 , Dr . W . Porcheron 12 , W . Crossley 1702 , Thomas Charlton 1702 ,
E . Stockdale 1702 , F . Tyler 1702 , W . Willan 452 , W . 3 . Russell S . D . 194 , W . G . Hunter 412 , H . T . Brown 27 , & c . Business having been inaugurated with the customary ancient rites , nnd the report of the Audit Committee ( which was very satisfactory ) received , Brother Goddard was presented as the W . M . elect , and having assented in the usual form to tho responsibilities of the office * , a Board of Installed
Masters was duly constitnted , and the ceremony of installation was impressively performed by Brother Manning P . M . On tho re-admission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipful Master was proclaimed and sainted in the various degrees , the processional music being admirably rendered by Bro . Rhodes Prov . Grand Organist , ancl Bro . H . E . Frances P . M . acting as Director of Ceremonies . In
handing the warrant to tbe new Master , the Installing Officer observed that ifc had not passed through the hands of many distinguished Masons , the Lodge being only a little over three years old * but ho had no doubt whatever that it would pass through the hands of Brother Goddard as unsullied as he now received it . The first of the charges was delivered by the Immediate Pasfc Master , and that to the Wardens
by Brother Vincent P . M ., the third being rendered in eloquent manner by Bro . H . E . Frances . At the close of tho rite , the newlyinstalled Master invested his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . F . A . Manning I . P . M ., Benjamin Williams S . W ., T . Snowden J . W ., Thomas Yincenfc P . M . Treasnrer , H . E . Frances P . M . Secretary , S . Ward S . D ., J . M . Barstone J . D ., A . Fisher I . G ., T . Rucker W . S ., aud
Thomas Bowler Tyler . In bestowing the collars , the W . M . addressed a few words to each Officer in explanation of his duties . After the investiture the W . M ., addressing his Immediate Past Master , said it was bis privilege , on behalf of tbe whole of the brethren , to present to him a jewel , as a mark of their high appreciation of the services
he bad rendered to the Lodge during his year of office , and of the interest he had manifested in the welfare of the Lodge . Accompanying the gift was a beautifully illuminated address in blue and gold , aud enclosed iu a massive gilt frame , the work having been executed by Bro . H . E . Frances * P . M . The text was as follows : —
CLAUEUONT LODGE , NO . 1861 . This testimonial , with the jewel of the Lodge , was presented to BRO . F . A . MATXNIM * P . M ., to mark the appreciation of Ihe brethren of the efficient services he has rendered in founding the Lodge , and filling the office cf Worshipful Mastr-r ; and as a token of the esteem in whieh he is held by them .
9 th July 1883 . In accepting the gifts , Bro . Manning said he thanked the brethren heartily for the very kind words which the W . M . had addressed to him in presenting him with the jewel of tho Lodge . That jewel would be regarded as tbe memento of a very happy year of office amongst
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them . He thanked them also most heartily for the kind expressions with which they bad accompanied the jewel , in the form of this testimonial . They had indeed appreciated bis efforts in connection with the Lodge mosfc highly—a greafc deal more so than ho himself thought deserving . He did not , however , thank them the less on that account . Ho concluded by onco more gratefully acknowledging the expressions
of their cordial goodwill towards him . The Worshipful Master then asked tho acceptance by the Lodge of a banner , bearing the name of fcho Lodge and his armorial bearings , genially observing that he did not know he possessed any such heraldic distinction until Bro . Frances told him . Bro . Vincent , in accepting the gift , observed that the Claremont wns a banner Lodge , and as each W . M . seceded from the
chair , he set an example which Bro . Goddard had just imitated . Tbey mig ht hope in time to see the walls of the Lodge resplendent numerous banners of tho kind . He was sure the Claremont Lodge would always be looked upon by tbe founders , and those brethren who hacl the happiness of being initiated in ifc , as a Lodge deserving of tbeir appreciation . If it only progressed as ifc had done since its
formation , it would become one of the foremost in the Province of Surrey . It was on account of this Lodge that the Provincial Grand Master presented him with tho purple , and he hoped the Claremont Lodge would always continue to hold the position it bad gained in the estimation of Provincial Grand Lodge . The Secretary said he had been desired by the Prov . Grand Master , Bro . General Studholme
Brownrigg , K . C . B ., and the Dep . Prov . Grand Master , the Rev . C . W . Arnold , to express their regret at not being able to attend this meeting . After a few other matters of business , Lodge was closed in form , and the brethren then proceeded on a saunter round the pretty village , visiting the quaint old church , and the more modern structure on the hill , not forgetting the cosy looking hostelry , the Bear , the courteous
proprietors of which pointed out the natural curiosities with which the hall is adorned , and otherwise entertained their gnests . The perambulation of the village was much enjoyed , and at half-past six the brethren returned with sharpened appetites to the school room , where a sumptuous banquet awaited them . After dinner the CUB - ternary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . Iu responding for
the Provincial Grand Officers of Surrey , Bro . Vincent remarked that the Provinces vied with each other in promoting the interests of the Craft . When they considered that at the last Festival for the Boys ' School the sum of nearly £ 23 , 000 was collected , ifc was a matter wbich made them proud of belonging to Freemasonry . Tbey could point to every Charity in the outside world , and say , though men did
not know what Masonry was , and perhaps never would know , yefc Masonry did this—in the six months past it had collected £ 23 , 000 for one of its Institutions , £ 14 , 000 for another , and probably £ 10 , 000 or £ 11 , 000 for the third . If that was not a matter of which Masons might be proud , be did not know what was . He could only say he never regretted having become a Mason ; his only regret was
that he had not done so earlier . If they continued to uphold the Craft in the manner he had indicated , people outside , who thonght they had secrets which were meaning less and of no good , would be com . pelled to admit that in promulgating the principles of Charity and Brotherly Love Freemasonry set an example worthy of emulation by all other " institutions iu tho universe . The Immediate Past Master
then assumed the gavel , for the purpose of proposing the toast of the day , in doing which he referred to tho admirable manner in which their newly-installed Worshipfnl Master had discharged his duties in tho minor offices throngh which he had passed ; he was sure the brethren would endorse all that ho might be disposed to say in Bro . Goddard's praise . There was no brother in this or any other Lodge
who had more zealously performed his duties , or evinced moro active interest in promoting the welfare of the Craft in general , aud of this Lodge in particular . With one or two exceptions he had been present at all the meetings since the Lodgo was founded , and had done his duty well . The toast was cordially received , and the Worshipfnl Master , in responding , thanked the brethren most heartily for the
kind manner in which they had accepted the mention of his name . It had been his endeavour to do his duty thoroughly , and if he had acquitted himself to their satisfaction their approbation was his best reward . He then proposed the Visitors , to whom he extended the heartiest welcome , and associated the name of Bro . C . Ohren with the toast . Bro . Ohren , in a few happily-chosen
sentences , thanked the W . M . for tho cordiality and abundance of the welcome he had offered to the Visitors . He had been much pleased and interested with the working in the Lodge , which he thought could not bo excelled , and he might be permitted to say that the Claremont was a Lodge of emulation , the perfection of whose working was only equalled by the abundance of its hospitality . Bro . Frances
then sent rouud the charity box , wbich he afterwards duly submitted to sale by auction , the incident provoking a considerable amount of good-humoured fun . The contents of the box were at length bought by a brother , who , after some '' spirited bidding , " enjoyed tho privilege of adding a little to the bargain in aid of the Charities . The health of the Past Masters camo next , and in proposing tho toast
the W . M . observed that the Lodgo was vastly indebted to them , aud especially to Bro . Vincent , who had been their Treasnrer from the outset , and had admirably discharged tho duties of that office . Bro , Collins was another able Past Master , but unfortunately he was not with them that ni ght . They were under great obligations to their I . P . M . Bro . Manning , and all appreciated the way in whioh
he carried out the duties of the chair lasfc year . Personally , ho was much obliged to Bro . Manning for his kindness in undertaking tbe installation ceremony that day , and for the able way in which he had carried it out . Bro . T . Vincent , who was heartily received , thanked the brethren for the kind way in which his health , in association with the toasfc of the Pasfc Ma ? ters , hacl been drmk . The
office he held as Treasurer was a pleasant one , and , as its first Master , he would be ungrateful indeed if he did nofc do all he could to enhance the best interests of the Claremont Lodge . The I . P . M . also briefly , but suitably , responded . The Worship fnl Master then proposed the health of the Secretary and Treasurer , the toast being cordially received . In response Bro . Frances observed