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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
LILY OF RICHMOND LODGE , No . 820 .
THERE are few places within easy reach of tho metropolis which are so well worthy of being visited—ancl especially at this season of tho year—as Richmond . The situation on the banks of Old Father Thames , which hereabouts gives peoplo some idea of a pellucid stream , its magnificent hill , its glorious old park , with tho timid bub graceful doer bounding throngh its glades , tho cattle lowing and
frisking hither and thither in the bright sunshine—all these combine to make it ono of the loveliest of the comparatively fow attractions which are easily accessible by tho denizens of smoky and prosaic business-like Londinopolis . For those who thoroughly appreciate the old dolcefar niente principle of taking their pleasure , we know of no spot where the acme of perfect and contented delight can be so
completely enjoyed . A lounge on tho green sward , looking down from the heights of Richmond Hill , a lazy paddle towards Twickenham Eyot and Teddington Lock , a steady jaunt across Ham Meadows , or , in the case of tho moro energetic visitor , a good swinging walk ont by the Robin Hood Gate to Wimbledon and its picturesque Common—what can be more delightful than either or all of theso ? Then for those
who love old associations , and associations , too , of the mosfc varied character , where shall we find a place thafc is richer ? The historian may carry back his mind to the old palace of Shene , whore the gallant Edward IV . held his Court . The old mill afc Wimbledon , hard by , has many painful associations in connection with tho duello , now happily an effete custom . Admirers of statesmanship may recal
visions of Sir William Temple ancl his house afc East Sheen , where Swift first acquired notice as a man of genius . No ono can walk throngh the Park without thinking of Thompson and his " Seasons , " or moon along tho Thames without awakening memories of Pope or of Horace Walpolo . Even political exiles in tho person of the Duke d'Anmale have lent additional lustro to this time-honoured resort of
royal , noble , and talented personages ; and now ono of tho most popular and fashionable clubs is located within easy reach of Park and Hill . We may go further , and say that at a short distance only—or to be as explioib as possible , afc the neighbouring hamlet of Kew—took place one of tho brightest scones connected with the early history of Freemasonry . If our memory serves us , it was afc the old Palace of
Kew that Frederick Prince of Wales , father of George IL , and greatgreat-grandfather , therefore , of our present Grand Master , was mado a Mason . Since this auspicious ovont happened , nofc far short of a century and a half has elapsed , and during that period of timo there has been almost without a break a continuity of Royal members of tho English Brotherhood of Freemasons . First , sons of Frederick ,
following their father ' s bright example , joined our ranks ; then nearly all George III . ' s sons did tho same , and now three of the sons of Queen Victoria have received , in one case tho highest honour ifc is in our power to bestow , while in that of the other two they also have received well-merited distinctions , and in duo timo will doubtless obtain still higher rank . Then , to tho genial-minded brother , who
considers it the reverse of a sin to enjoy in season the good things Providence has bestowed on us , thero are many well-known hostelries whose fame extends very far beyond tho limits of this delightful town , ancl among these one of the best , though at the samo time one of the least pretentious , is tho Greyhound , where Bro . Palmer formerly administered creature comforts to all
who sought solace and refreshment within his gates , and where onr esteemed Brother Mouflet now worthily reigns in his stead . And here ifc was thafc on Wednesday afternoon we were rapidly carried by train in order to assist , as our Gallic neighbours have ifc , afc the installation meeting of tho Lily of Richmond Lodge , a Lodge which , though dating back its origin only to 1860 , has in its brief
career shown a zeal and energy in the work of Freemasonry which is in the highest degree creditable . Nor has its career been without its vicissitudes , though even the cloud which temporarily obscured its labours was due to an excess rather than a defect of energy . In point of numbers the Lil y is not one of our strongest bodies , but it has about it the makings of a good Lodge , and the members will
doubtless pardon us for suggesting that , if a greater degree of harmony prevailed amongst them , they would rapidly increase in strength . They are not unmindful of the most important duties of Freemasonry . They have a Benevolent Fund of their own which has already exceeded the respectable sum of £ 100 , and though it is quite possible the accounts mi ghfc be rendered in a more business-like
manner , still tho financial position of the Lodge appears to be very satisfactory . But to our story , which is the moro immediate concern of the moment . At 4 p . m . on the 12 th instant , tho day and hour fixed in the programme of business , the chair of the Lodge was taken by Bro . Charles Hubbard W . M . —we are not in a position to say if our worthy brother is or is nofc a descendant of the venerable dame in the
nursery rhyme , who charitabl y explored the innermost recesses of her cupboard in order to give her poor dog a bone j but we believe we are justified in saying that during the whole of his private and Masonic career he has been actuated b y the same worthy motives of kindness and compassionate regard for others as was the ancient dame we have referred to . Be this as it may , Brother Hubbard was lovallv
supported by his principal and subordinate Officers and the members of the Lodge , as well as by a fair muster of visitors from the immediate and surrounding neighbourhood as well as from more distant localities . The usual preliminaries having been studiously observed , the Report of tho Audit Committeo was read and submitted for
acceptance , me statement was on tho whole satisfactory , though it strikes us , in common with somo members of the Lodge , that , iu tho case of one or two items which aro brought forward annually as still outstanding , it would be better if they wero dropped into a kind of suspense account till snch timo as an arrangement can be made for their settlement . Bro . P . M . Myers , who throughout the day filled tho duties of D . of C . most creditably , then presented Bro , Young , the
Installation Meetings, &C.
W . M . elect , to tho Master to receive afc his hands tho benefit of installation . In dno course a Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Young inducted into the chair of K . S . with tho customary ceremonial , tho work being both ably ancl impressively dono by tho retiring Master Bro . Hubbard . After salutation and congratulation , Bro . Young proceeded with tho appointment and investiture of tho
following brethren as his Officers for tho ensuing year , namely : — Bros . C . Phillips S . W ., W . F . Reynolds J . W ., Giles P . M . Treas ., Myers P . M . Sec , Chas . Page Deano S . D ., W . Chesswas J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Hammond W . S . and Gilbert Tyler . Inquiry having been made by a brother as to themodo of procedure to bo adopted iu making application for assistance from tho Lodgo Benevolent Fund , and tho desired
information having been given , a letter was read from Bro . Pasfc Master Koch , in which that worthy brother—who bo ifc remarked was present in the flesh , and was as gonial and happy as wo have ever seen him—sought permission to bo entered , for some timo at least , on the roll of country members , tho reason being that he was on the point of paying a visit to the United States . It is
needless to say the request was graciously accorded , and we trust Bro . Koch will derive all the benefit he anticipates from his temporary expatriation . A letter from Bro . Myers , soliciting tho samo favour , had been received , bnt as we havo noted already , Bro . Myors waa appointed to the office of Secretary , having at the request of members generally gracefully withdrawn his communication . The Lodgo was
then closed , and the brethren , among whom was Bro . Joshua Nunn , one of the founders of tho Lodge , adjourned to a mosfc excellent banquet , both the quality and selection of the viands , as well as tho service , leaving nothing to be desired . In duo timo , Bro . Young proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , accompanying each with a few pertinent remarks . With that of tho Depnty Grand Master , tho
Earl of Lathom and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present was associated tho name of R . W . Bro . Colonel Bnrdett , a Past Grand Warden and Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , who possessing as ho does a keen appreciation of the beauties of natnre , has chosen Richmond for his placo . of residence . In his roply , Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed warmly his thanks for tho compliment Ihey had paid him .
The present Grand Officers , ho remarked , woro tho right men in tho right place , and all thoso who woro entitled to occupy a placo on tho dais of Grand Lodge wore only too happy when their engagements permitted of their visiting Lodges . Col . Burdett laid great stress on the work done by onr Institutions , in whioh , he said , of necessity all brethren worthy of the name took a deep interest , and ho took
occasion to suggest—a suggestion by the way in which wo mosfc heartily concur—thafc the custom of presenting Worshipful Masters on their retirement from tho chair of office with Pasfc Masters' jewels should give place to tho far worthier custom of presenting them with Lifo Governorships to our different Institutions ; tho compliment ; would be as great , while the
recipient would enjoy the inestimable advantage of being ablo to exhibit for the rest of his life a deep interest in the work of ono or other o ? our Institutions . It was very well for a brother to wear ono Past Master ' s jewel , given him in token of his services as Master , but nothing was to be gained , except display , by a multiplication of jewels , whereas the gift of a Lifo Governorship would carry with ib
certain life-long advantages , such as ho had indicated . Bro . Aunn supplemented Bro . Col . Burdett ' s remarks briefly , but to tho point . Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , responded to tho toasfc of " The Masonio Institutions , " pointing out , in the course of ono of those elaborate speeches which tell so greatly , aud seem to como as a matter of course from him , that whilo in tho year 1872 the sums
raised for the threo Institutions amounted in the aggregate to £ 16 , 000 , last year no less than £ 44 , 000 was subscribed towards their maintenance and support . There were , he likewise noted , no less than 325 annuitants on tho Funds of the Institntion with which he was more immediately associated , while the two Schools woro equally successful in the good work they did . Bro . Hubbard , having
assumed the gavel , then rose and proposed the _ health of tho W . M ., who was well known to them all , had been initiated in the Lodge , and in his own quiet way had already g iven them a taste of his quality . Ho trusted the W . M . would havo a pleasant . year of office , and felb sure he would leave no stone unturned in order to fulfil his duties and uphold the honour of tho Lodge .
Brother Young , in his reply , briefly expressed his thanks for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received , and declared he would do all in his power to make his year of office a success . He concluded by expressing tho pleasure he felt thafc ifc had fallen to his lot to present , on bohalf of the Lodge , tho Pasfc Master's jewel , which had been voted to Bro .
Hubbard for his eminent services in the chair during two consecutive years of office , and he hoped that Brother might live many , many years to wear that memento of tho kindly feeling and respect they all entertained for him . The jewel , which was very handsome and exhibited great taste on the part of the maker , having been affixed to Bro . Hubbard's breast , that brother rose and feelingly acknowledged
the compliment paid him , and tho very great honour he esteemed ib to have received so beautiful a reminder of their kindness towards him during his two years occupancy of the chair . The toast of tho Visitors , who received a hearty welcome , was responded to in the first instance by Bro . J . L . Mather , who expressed the gratification ifc afforded him to be present on so interesting an occasion , Bros .
Cusworth , Crauford , and Nissen of Bombay also made a few remarks to a like purport . Among the remaining toasts was included as special to the occasion one proposed by Col . Burdett , viz ., Prosperity to tho Lily Lodge of Richmond , the R . W . Brother ' s speech being marked by singularly good taste and good feeling . Tho Tyler's toast concluded tho list , ancl the brethren then rose and departed for tho evening .
One familiar face wo miasod—thafc of the lato Bro . Kyezor , who at tho installation , for tho second time , of Bro . Hubbard last year , was appointed to fill tho chair of Senior Warden , bub died during his term of office . We could wish ib had been otherwise , but life and death are in the hands of Him who has created all things . If , however , thero was absent the
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
LILY OF RICHMOND LODGE , No . 820 .
THERE are few places within easy reach of tho metropolis which are so well worthy of being visited—ancl especially at this season of tho year—as Richmond . The situation on the banks of Old Father Thames , which hereabouts gives peoplo some idea of a pellucid stream , its magnificent hill , its glorious old park , with tho timid bub graceful doer bounding throngh its glades , tho cattle lowing and
frisking hither and thither in the bright sunshine—all these combine to make it ono of the loveliest of the comparatively fow attractions which are easily accessible by tho denizens of smoky and prosaic business-like Londinopolis . For those who thoroughly appreciate the old dolcefar niente principle of taking their pleasure , we know of no spot where the acme of perfect and contented delight can be so
completely enjoyed . A lounge on tho green sward , looking down from the heights of Richmond Hill , a lazy paddle towards Twickenham Eyot and Teddington Lock , a steady jaunt across Ham Meadows , or , in the case of tho moro energetic visitor , a good swinging walk ont by the Robin Hood Gate to Wimbledon and its picturesque Common—what can be more delightful than either or all of theso ? Then for those
who love old associations , and associations , too , of the mosfc varied character , where shall we find a place thafc is richer ? The historian may carry back his mind to the old palace of Shene , whore the gallant Edward IV . held his Court . The old mill afc Wimbledon , hard by , has many painful associations in connection with tho duello , now happily an effete custom . Admirers of statesmanship may recal
visions of Sir William Temple ancl his house afc East Sheen , where Swift first acquired notice as a man of genius . No ono can walk throngh the Park without thinking of Thompson and his " Seasons , " or moon along tho Thames without awakening memories of Pope or of Horace Walpolo . Even political exiles in tho person of the Duke d'Anmale have lent additional lustro to this time-honoured resort of
royal , noble , and talented personages ; and now ono of tho most popular and fashionable clubs is located within easy reach of Park and Hill . We may go further , and say that at a short distance only—or to be as explioib as possible , afc the neighbouring hamlet of Kew—took place one of tho brightest scones connected with the early history of Freemasonry . If our memory serves us , it was afc the old Palace of
Kew that Frederick Prince of Wales , father of George IL , and greatgreat-grandfather , therefore , of our present Grand Master , was mado a Mason . Since this auspicious ovont happened , nofc far short of a century and a half has elapsed , and during that period of timo there has been almost without a break a continuity of Royal members of tho English Brotherhood of Freemasons . First , sons of Frederick ,
following their father ' s bright example , joined our ranks ; then nearly all George III . ' s sons did tho same , and now three of the sons of Queen Victoria have received , in one case tho highest honour ifc is in our power to bestow , while in that of the other two they also have received well-merited distinctions , and in duo timo will doubtless obtain still higher rank . Then , to tho genial-minded brother , who
considers it the reverse of a sin to enjoy in season the good things Providence has bestowed on us , thero are many well-known hostelries whose fame extends very far beyond tho limits of this delightful town , ancl among these one of the best , though at the samo time one of the least pretentious , is tho Greyhound , where Bro . Palmer formerly administered creature comforts to all
who sought solace and refreshment within his gates , and where onr esteemed Brother Mouflet now worthily reigns in his stead . And here ifc was thafc on Wednesday afternoon we were rapidly carried by train in order to assist , as our Gallic neighbours have ifc , afc the installation meeting of tho Lily of Richmond Lodge , a Lodge which , though dating back its origin only to 1860 , has in its brief
career shown a zeal and energy in the work of Freemasonry which is in the highest degree creditable . Nor has its career been without its vicissitudes , though even the cloud which temporarily obscured its labours was due to an excess rather than a defect of energy . In point of numbers the Lil y is not one of our strongest bodies , but it has about it the makings of a good Lodge , and the members will
doubtless pardon us for suggesting that , if a greater degree of harmony prevailed amongst them , they would rapidly increase in strength . They are not unmindful of the most important duties of Freemasonry . They have a Benevolent Fund of their own which has already exceeded the respectable sum of £ 100 , and though it is quite possible the accounts mi ghfc be rendered in a more business-like
manner , still tho financial position of the Lodge appears to be very satisfactory . But to our story , which is the moro immediate concern of the moment . At 4 p . m . on the 12 th instant , tho day and hour fixed in the programme of business , the chair of the Lodge was taken by Bro . Charles Hubbard W . M . —we are not in a position to say if our worthy brother is or is nofc a descendant of the venerable dame in the
nursery rhyme , who charitabl y explored the innermost recesses of her cupboard in order to give her poor dog a bone j but we believe we are justified in saying that during the whole of his private and Masonic career he has been actuated b y the same worthy motives of kindness and compassionate regard for others as was the ancient dame we have referred to . Be this as it may , Brother Hubbard was lovallv
supported by his principal and subordinate Officers and the members of the Lodge , as well as by a fair muster of visitors from the immediate and surrounding neighbourhood as well as from more distant localities . The usual preliminaries having been studiously observed , the Report of tho Audit Committeo was read and submitted for
acceptance , me statement was on tho whole satisfactory , though it strikes us , in common with somo members of the Lodge , that , iu tho case of one or two items which aro brought forward annually as still outstanding , it would be better if they wero dropped into a kind of suspense account till snch timo as an arrangement can be made for their settlement . Bro . P . M . Myers , who throughout the day filled tho duties of D . of C . most creditably , then presented Bro , Young , the
Installation Meetings, &C.
W . M . elect , to tho Master to receive afc his hands tho benefit of installation . In dno course a Board of Installed Masters was formed and Bro . Young inducted into the chair of K . S . with tho customary ceremonial , tho work being both ably ancl impressively dono by tho retiring Master Bro . Hubbard . After salutation and congratulation , Bro . Young proceeded with tho appointment and investiture of tho
following brethren as his Officers for tho ensuing year , namely : — Bros . C . Phillips S . W ., W . F . Reynolds J . W ., Giles P . M . Treas ., Myers P . M . Sec , Chas . Page Deano S . D ., W . Chesswas J . D ., Johnson I . G ., Hammond W . S . and Gilbert Tyler . Inquiry having been made by a brother as to themodo of procedure to bo adopted iu making application for assistance from tho Lodgo Benevolent Fund , and tho desired
information having been given , a letter was read from Bro . Pasfc Master Koch , in which that worthy brother—who bo ifc remarked was present in the flesh , and was as gonial and happy as wo have ever seen him—sought permission to bo entered , for some timo at least , on the roll of country members , tho reason being that he was on the point of paying a visit to the United States . It is
needless to say the request was graciously accorded , and we trust Bro . Koch will derive all the benefit he anticipates from his temporary expatriation . A letter from Bro . Myers , soliciting tho samo favour , had been received , bnt as we havo noted already , Bro . Myors waa appointed to the office of Secretary , having at the request of members generally gracefully withdrawn his communication . The Lodgo was
then closed , and the brethren , among whom was Bro . Joshua Nunn , one of the founders of tho Lodge , adjourned to a mosfc excellent banquet , both the quality and selection of the viands , as well as tho service , leaving nothing to be desired . In duo timo , Bro . Young proposed the usual Loyal and Masonio toasts , accompanying each with a few pertinent remarks . With that of tho Depnty Grand Master , tho
Earl of Lathom and tho rest of the Grand Officers Past and Present was associated tho name of R . W . Bro . Colonel Bnrdett , a Past Grand Warden and Prov . Grand Master of Middlesex , who possessing as ho does a keen appreciation of the beauties of natnre , has chosen Richmond for his placo . of residence . In his roply , Bro . Colonel Burdett expressed warmly his thanks for tho compliment Ihey had paid him .
The present Grand Officers , ho remarked , woro tho right men in tho right place , and all thoso who woro entitled to occupy a placo on tho dais of Grand Lodge wore only too happy when their engagements permitted of their visiting Lodges . Col . Burdett laid great stress on the work done by onr Institutions , in whioh , he said , of necessity all brethren worthy of the name took a deep interest , and ho took
occasion to suggest—a suggestion by the way in which wo mosfc heartily concur—thafc the custom of presenting Worshipful Masters on their retirement from tho chair of office with Pasfc Masters' jewels should give place to tho far worthier custom of presenting them with Lifo Governorships to our different Institutions ; tho compliment ; would be as great , while the
recipient would enjoy the inestimable advantage of being ablo to exhibit for the rest of his life a deep interest in the work of ono or other o ? our Institutions . It was very well for a brother to wear ono Past Master ' s jewel , given him in token of his services as Master , but nothing was to be gained , except display , by a multiplication of jewels , whereas the gift of a Lifo Governorship would carry with ib
certain life-long advantages , such as ho had indicated . Bro . Aunn supplemented Bro . Col . Burdett ' s remarks briefly , but to tho point . Bro . Terry , Secretary of the Benevolent Institution , responded to tho toasfc of " The Masonio Institutions , " pointing out , in the course of ono of those elaborate speeches which tell so greatly , aud seem to como as a matter of course from him , that whilo in tho year 1872 the sums
raised for the threo Institutions amounted in the aggregate to £ 16 , 000 , last year no less than £ 44 , 000 was subscribed towards their maintenance and support . There were , he likewise noted , no less than 325 annuitants on tho Funds of the Institntion with which he was more immediately associated , while the two Schools woro equally successful in the good work they did . Bro . Hubbard , having
assumed the gavel , then rose and proposed the _ health of tho W . M ., who was well known to them all , had been initiated in the Lodge , and in his own quiet way had already g iven them a taste of his quality . Ho trusted the W . M . would havo a pleasant . year of office , and felb sure he would leave no stone unturned in order to fulfil his duties and uphold the honour of tho Lodge .
Brother Young , in his reply , briefly expressed his thanks for the kind manner in which his health had been proposed and received , and declared he would do all in his power to make his year of office a success . He concluded by expressing tho pleasure he felt thafc ifc had fallen to his lot to present , on bohalf of the Lodge , tho Pasfc Master's jewel , which had been voted to Bro .
Hubbard for his eminent services in the chair during two consecutive years of office , and he hoped that Brother might live many , many years to wear that memento of tho kindly feeling and respect they all entertained for him . The jewel , which was very handsome and exhibited great taste on the part of the maker , having been affixed to Bro . Hubbard's breast , that brother rose and feelingly acknowledged
the compliment paid him , and tho very great honour he esteemed ib to have received so beautiful a reminder of their kindness towards him during his two years occupancy of the chair . The toast of tho Visitors , who received a hearty welcome , was responded to in the first instance by Bro . J . L . Mather , who expressed the gratification ifc afforded him to be present on so interesting an occasion , Bros .
Cusworth , Crauford , and Nissen of Bombay also made a few remarks to a like purport . Among the remaining toasts was included as special to the occasion one proposed by Col . Burdett , viz ., Prosperity to tho Lily Lodge of Richmond , the R . W . Brother ' s speech being marked by singularly good taste and good feeling . Tho Tyler's toast concluded tho list , ancl the brethren then rose and departed for tho evening .
One familiar face wo miasod—thafc of the lato Bro . Kyezor , who at tho installation , for tho second time , of Bro . Hubbard last year , was appointed to fill tho chair of Senior Warden , bub died during his term of office . We could wish ib had been otherwise , but life and death are in the hands of Him who has created all things . If , however , thero was absent the