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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
KENNINGTON LODGE , No . 1381 . THIS good old Lodge , having been banished from its head quarters , the Horns , Kennington , during the rebuilding of tbat famous hostelry , returned to it on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when the first re-assembling was attended by a goodly muster of members and visitors . In the interval whioh has elapsed since their last meeting here special accommodation has been provided for Masonic
gatherings ; and , although not of a very elaborate or pretentions character , the facilities for carrying ou the work have been very materially improved . Ascending the main staircase , to the first floor , the visitor enters the ante-room , the walls of which are painted in terra cotta , with chocolate dado , and string-courses and cornice in stencil
work . The doors are painted in two shades of green , and the room ia fitted with book-case , mirrors , and all the requisite receptacles for keeping books , regalia , & o . On the tables were a collection of choice flowers , and from the window an extensive view of the Park is commanded . The Lodge . room adjoining is lofty and well ventilated ,
with walls and dado coloured in keeping with those of the ante-room , bufc the cornice is embellished with medallions containing the monogram " V . R . " surrounded by a garter with the motto , " Honi soit qui mal y pense . " The pilasters are painted in dark green , and orna . oriented with Masonio emblems , whilst ample light is afforded by a
chandelier with seven burners dependent from the centre , and two gas brackets afc either end of the room . The seats , kneeling stools , and chairs are covered with crimson velvet , those of the Masters and Wardens having backs of antique carved oak . The floor is laid with a rich Brussels carpet , and on the mantelshelf is a bust of Shakspeare .
The ceiling is divided into three panels painted in light cream colour , with eresbestue border ; and the furniture also includes an excellent American organ . On the " re-opening" night the Wor . shipfnl Master , Bro . R . La Feuillade , presided , supported by Bros . R . Lingley S . W ., H . F . Foale J . W ., W . Stuart Secretary , W . W . Westley
S . D ., G . W . Ruffle J . D ., G . F . Grover Organist , J . La Feuillade I . G ., J . Plowman I . P . M . ; P . M ' s H . G . Stanger , W . P . Webb , H . Higgins , J . Cockbnrn , C H . Kobler , W . Cope , T . C . Walls , and others . The Visitors included Bros , the Hon . Jacob H . Webb D . G . M . Bahamas , Harry Nelson Price I . P . M . 177 , J . Sadler Wood P . M . 2005 , H . W .
Kedgley P . M . 1614 , W . Williams W . M . 2005 , J . A . McCarthy 21 , J . Hampton 145 , G . Horton 72 , R . Harvey W . M . 2012 , J . H . Stunt W . M . 1641 , J . Morris 100 , W . Grummett 15 , J . Hattersley 1607 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodge was opened in form , and the usual preliminary business having been disposed of , was advanced to the third
degree , when Bro . G . Milson was raised , the ceremony being performed in highly creditable manner by the Worshipful Master , assisted by his Officers . Resuming in the first the ballot was opened for Messrs . A . C . Thorsley and W . W . Elisdon , who having been unanimously accepted , were initiated into the mysteries and
privileges of the Craft , the working in this degree being also of the most meritorious description . A letter having been received from Bro . Cruse , tendering his resignation , in consequence of ill health , the Secretary was requested to forward him a letter accepting his resignation , with regret , and expressing a hope thafc the brother ' s
health might at no distant date be sufficiently restored as to enable him to resume his place in the Lodge . With an interchange of fraternal greetings Lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently partook of a banquet at which the Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful Master
referred , in a few well . chosen sentences , to the prosperity which the country had enjoyed during the fifty years of Her Mijesty ' s benign sway , and spoke of the rejoicings with which the attainment of the Jubilee had this year been celebrated . The Queen ever evinced a deep interest in the Craft , and the fact that so many
members of fche Royal Family were members of it was a proof that she desired prosperity to the Order . He then gave the most Worshipful Grand Master , observing that Bis Royal Highness was an able , active , and zealous Mason , performing all the duties that were required of him with geniality , exactitude , and efficiency . He was
not merely an ornamental member of Grand Lodge , but practically governed the illustrious body of which he was tbe elected head . A deserved tribute was paid to the Grand Oflicers for their zeal and ability in administering the affairs of the Craft , and the Worshipful Master congratulated the brethren present upon tbe circumstance
that one Grand Officer bad honoured them with his company on that occasion . Ifc waa gratifying to be able to associate with thafc toast the name of Bro . the Hon . Jacob H . Webb , District Grand Master of Bahamas , and brother of one of their respected Past Masters . The toast was cordially received , and Bro . the Hon . J . H . Webb , in the
course of his response , thanked the brethren of the Kennington Lodge for the very warm and hearty welcome they had extended to him . There was an old adage which taught them there was a time to speak and a time to keep silent , and he should be very glad when his time for silence had arrived , for there were doubtless many
around that table who could do more justice to the toast than he felt ifc in his power to do . They all knew , and were deeply sensible of , the excellencies of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the other Grand Officers , with the names of mauy of whom he was unacquainted ; indeed , their qualifications for office , and tbe
manner in which they performed their arduous duties , were better known to those who he was now addressing than to himself . It wonld , therefore , be only superfluous if he were to attempt to enlarge npon that subject . It had been said that Freemasonry was as old as Abraham , bnt , whether such was the case or not , it now held a hhj , h
place in the estimation of the civilised world , and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales could fill no nobler or more exalted office than that which he held as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the great Fraternity of English Freemasons . The other Grand Officers shared the reflection of that honour ; they did credit to the offices held by
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members of that body qnite as much as they did to the illustrious men who filled them . Freemasonry was universal , aud like the seas that wash the shore was the great ocean of Masonio Charity . He ( ui & in thanked tberu for the cordiality of their reception , and hoped at some future time to meet tbem again . He had been in few
English Lodges , although he had been forty years a Mason , and had < ffieiated in the Bahamas for twelve years . Bro . Plowman I . P . M . next proposed the Worshipful Master , and characterised the toast as one that needed no words of commendation from him to induce the brethren to drink to it with all sincerity and heartiness . He spoke
in eulogistic terms of the manner in whioh Bro . Feuillade had discharged the functions of his office up to the present time , and said he had performed the ceremonies of that evening in a manner unsur . passed by those who had preceded him in the chair . The uniform excellence of the work done in the Kennington Lodge reflected
credit , not only upon their W . M ., but also on the Lodge in possessing snob a Master . Bro . R . La Feuillade W . M . tendered hia sincere thanks to his Immediate Past Master for fche flattering terms in which the toast had been couched , and fche brethren for tbe cordial reception they had given to it . Ifc was a source of much gratification
to him to witness so large an assembly at the first meeting of their Lodge on its return to the old quarters , or , perhaps be should say , to its new habitation . There could be little doubt thafc , in time to come , that meeting would be set down as an important historical event in connection wifch fche history of the Kennington Lodge , and
of the parish in which "The Horns" had so long existed . He trusted fchey might be comfortable in their new quarters , and that tbe prosperity and prestige of the Lodge might be well sustained . Tbe Immediate Past Master had been pleased to speak of his ( the W . M . ' s ) working , and although it did not come quite np to his own
ideas of perfection , yet , if the brethren were satisfied , that was his best reward , and it was most gratifying to hear the remarks that had fallen from Bro . Plowman in regard to that part of the toast . Since , by the kindness of the brethren , he had filled the important position of Worshipful Master , he bad striven , fca the utmost of his ability , to
uphold the prestige of the Lodge , and it should ever be his endeavour to see that the office lost none of its lustre or dignity during his term , so that he might transmit it to his successor in as good a position as he had received it . The next toast npon tbe list was always regarded as an important one in the Kennington Lodge , as indeed it
was in all Masonic circles . He called npon them to drink wifch all sincerity to the Initiates . He had been very fortunate in having a goodly number of initiates , for up to tbe present period he had been so far successful as to have admitted six new membera into the Lodge . On the present occasion they had two , and he had no doubt
they would shine out some day , as other initiates of tbe Kennington Lodge bad done . He felfc sure the initiates were highly gratified at having joined the Order , and he assured them they would never regret the step they had taken that evening . In all probability they felfc a little strange , as was only natural , at their first meeting
with Freemasons , bat tbey would become perfectly at ease and quite au fait when they had progressed through the requisite degrees . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . A . 0 . Thorsley , who thanked the brethren for having admitted him into their ranks , and expressed the hope that be might so make the Masonic art a study as to be a credit
to himself and to the Lodge . The Worshipful Master extended a hearty and fraternal welcome to the Visitors , of whom he was pleased to see so goodly a muster on this occasion . He trusted they had been pleased with the working of the Lodge , and with the entertainment that had been provided for them . Suitable replies were made
by Bros . W . Williams W . M . 2005 , J . H . Stunt W . M . 1641 , R . Harvey W . M . 2012 , and J . McCarthy 21 , all of whom expressed the gratification they had derived from the work done in the Lodge , find their appreciation of the hospitality which had been shown them . The W . M ., in proposing the Past Masters , expressed his sincere regret ,
which he felt sure was shared by all tbe brethren , that Bro . George Everett had been prevented , by indisposition , from coming amongst them on that occasion . They earnestly hoped their esteemed brother and Past Master , who was held in such deservedly high esteem amongst them , might be speedily restored to health , and be enabled
to take his place amongst them again at their next meeting . Bro . W . Cope responded ou behalf of the Past Masters , who , he said , were actuated by one common motive for the welfare and prosperity of the Lodge and of its members . The remaining toasts were those of the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of fche Lodge , of
whom the Worshipful Master spoke in the most complimentary terms ; and thanked each and all of tbem for the assistance tbey bad rendered him during his term of office . Bros . W . Stuart P . M . and Secretary , and R . Lingley S . W . responded , and the list was closed in
the usual manner by the Tyler . The proceedings of a very agreeable evening were varied by some excellent music and singing , Bro . Grover , Organist of the Lodge , officiating aa aooompanyisfc at the pianoforte .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 . THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , 8 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , nnder the presidency of Bro . F . W . Potter Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . H . J . Bertram S . W ., R . Greening J . W ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C . Chap ., W . Baber P . M . Sec , James Stevens P . M ., R . Fendick P . M ., G . W . Blackie P . M ., W . Kibble P . M .,
R . Stanway P . M ., J . Seex P . M ., W . F . Bertram D . C , Edwin Wesley Org ., H . F . Frost I . G ., D . T . Keene Steward , R . F . Potter Tyler . In addition to tbe ordinary business of the annual meeting , the ceremony of initiation was performed on behalf of a gentleman
who sought admission to the Lodge . He was admitted in a most impressive manner , and appeared to appreciate the beauties of the ritual of the first degree . Bro . J . R . Greening was installed as Worshipful Master for the year , and in due course he invested the following Officers : —H . J . Bertram S . W ., W . Cook P . M . J-W-,
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
KENNINGTON LODGE , No . 1381 . THIS good old Lodge , having been banished from its head quarters , the Horns , Kennington , during the rebuilding of tbat famous hostelry , returned to it on Tuesday , the 4 th inst ., when the first re-assembling was attended by a goodly muster of members and visitors . In the interval whioh has elapsed since their last meeting here special accommodation has been provided for Masonic
gatherings ; and , although not of a very elaborate or pretentions character , the facilities for carrying ou the work have been very materially improved . Ascending the main staircase , to the first floor , the visitor enters the ante-room , the walls of which are painted in terra cotta , with chocolate dado , and string-courses and cornice in stencil
work . The doors are painted in two shades of green , and the room ia fitted with book-case , mirrors , and all the requisite receptacles for keeping books , regalia , & o . On the tables were a collection of choice flowers , and from the window an extensive view of the Park is commanded . The Lodge . room adjoining is lofty and well ventilated ,
with walls and dado coloured in keeping with those of the ante-room , bufc the cornice is embellished with medallions containing the monogram " V . R . " surrounded by a garter with the motto , " Honi soit qui mal y pense . " The pilasters are painted in dark green , and orna . oriented with Masonio emblems , whilst ample light is afforded by a
chandelier with seven burners dependent from the centre , and two gas brackets afc either end of the room . The seats , kneeling stools , and chairs are covered with crimson velvet , those of the Masters and Wardens having backs of antique carved oak . The floor is laid with a rich Brussels carpet , and on the mantelshelf is a bust of Shakspeare .
The ceiling is divided into three panels painted in light cream colour , with eresbestue border ; and the furniture also includes an excellent American organ . On the " re-opening" night the Wor . shipfnl Master , Bro . R . La Feuillade , presided , supported by Bros . R . Lingley S . W ., H . F . Foale J . W ., W . Stuart Secretary , W . W . Westley
S . D ., G . W . Ruffle J . D ., G . F . Grover Organist , J . La Feuillade I . G ., J . Plowman I . P . M . ; P . M ' s H . G . Stanger , W . P . Webb , H . Higgins , J . Cockbnrn , C H . Kobler , W . Cope , T . C . Walls , and others . The Visitors included Bros , the Hon . Jacob H . Webb D . G . M . Bahamas , Harry Nelson Price I . P . M . 177 , J . Sadler Wood P . M . 2005 , H . W .
Kedgley P . M . 1614 , W . Williams W . M . 2005 , J . A . McCarthy 21 , J . Hampton 145 , G . Horton 72 , R . Harvey W . M . 2012 , J . H . Stunt W . M . 1641 , J . Morris 100 , W . Grummett 15 , J . Hattersley 1607 , and W . W . Lee 1897 . Lodge was opened in form , and the usual preliminary business having been disposed of , was advanced to the third
degree , when Bro . G . Milson was raised , the ceremony being performed in highly creditable manner by the Worshipful Master , assisted by his Officers . Resuming in the first the ballot was opened for Messrs . A . C . Thorsley and W . W . Elisdon , who having been unanimously accepted , were initiated into the mysteries and
privileges of the Craft , the working in this degree being also of the most meritorious description . A letter having been received from Bro . Cruse , tendering his resignation , in consequence of ill health , the Secretary was requested to forward him a letter accepting his resignation , with regret , and expressing a hope thafc the brother ' s
health might at no distant date be sufficiently restored as to enable him to resume his place in the Lodge . With an interchange of fraternal greetings Lodge was closed , and the brethren subsequently partook of a banquet at which the Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen and the Craft , the Worshipful Master
referred , in a few well . chosen sentences , to the prosperity which the country had enjoyed during the fifty years of Her Mijesty ' s benign sway , and spoke of the rejoicings with which the attainment of the Jubilee had this year been celebrated . The Queen ever evinced a deep interest in the Craft , and the fact that so many
members of fche Royal Family were members of it was a proof that she desired prosperity to the Order . He then gave the most Worshipful Grand Master , observing that Bis Royal Highness was an able , active , and zealous Mason , performing all the duties that were required of him with geniality , exactitude , and efficiency . He was
not merely an ornamental member of Grand Lodge , but practically governed the illustrious body of which he was tbe elected head . A deserved tribute was paid to the Grand Oflicers for their zeal and ability in administering the affairs of the Craft , and the Worshipful Master congratulated the brethren present upon tbe circumstance
that one Grand Officer bad honoured them with his company on that occasion . Ifc waa gratifying to be able to associate with thafc toast the name of Bro . the Hon . Jacob H . Webb , District Grand Master of Bahamas , and brother of one of their respected Past Masters . The toast was cordially received , and Bro . the Hon . J . H . Webb , in the
course of his response , thanked the brethren of the Kennington Lodge for the very warm and hearty welcome they had extended to him . There was an old adage which taught them there was a time to speak and a time to keep silent , and he should be very glad when his time for silence had arrived , for there were doubtless many
around that table who could do more justice to the toast than he felt ifc in his power to do . They all knew , and were deeply sensible of , the excellencies of the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and the other Grand Officers , with the names of mauy of whom he was unacquainted ; indeed , their qualifications for office , and tbe
manner in which they performed their arduous duties , were better known to those who he was now addressing than to himself . It wonld , therefore , be only superfluous if he were to attempt to enlarge npon that subject . It had been said that Freemasonry was as old as Abraham , bnt , whether such was the case or not , it now held a hhj , h
place in the estimation of the civilised world , and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales could fill no nobler or more exalted office than that which he held as Most Worshipful Grand Master of the great Fraternity of English Freemasons . The other Grand Officers shared the reflection of that honour ; they did credit to the offices held by
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members of that body qnite as much as they did to the illustrious men who filled them . Freemasonry was universal , aud like the seas that wash the shore was the great ocean of Masonio Charity . He ( ui & in thanked tberu for the cordiality of their reception , and hoped at some future time to meet tbem again . He had been in few
English Lodges , although he had been forty years a Mason , and had < ffieiated in the Bahamas for twelve years . Bro . Plowman I . P . M . next proposed the Worshipful Master , and characterised the toast as one that needed no words of commendation from him to induce the brethren to drink to it with all sincerity and heartiness . He spoke
in eulogistic terms of the manner in whioh Bro . Feuillade had discharged the functions of his office up to the present time , and said he had performed the ceremonies of that evening in a manner unsur . passed by those who had preceded him in the chair . The uniform excellence of the work done in the Kennington Lodge reflected
credit , not only upon their W . M ., but also on the Lodge in possessing snob a Master . Bro . R . La Feuillade W . M . tendered hia sincere thanks to his Immediate Past Master for fche flattering terms in which the toast had been couched , and fche brethren for tbe cordial reception they had given to it . Ifc was a source of much gratification
to him to witness so large an assembly at the first meeting of their Lodge on its return to the old quarters , or , perhaps be should say , to its new habitation . There could be little doubt thafc , in time to come , that meeting would be set down as an important historical event in connection wifch fche history of the Kennington Lodge , and
of the parish in which "The Horns" had so long existed . He trusted fchey might be comfortable in their new quarters , and that tbe prosperity and prestige of the Lodge might be well sustained . Tbe Immediate Past Master had been pleased to speak of his ( the W . M . ' s ) working , and although it did not come quite np to his own
ideas of perfection , yet , if the brethren were satisfied , that was his best reward , and it was most gratifying to hear the remarks that had fallen from Bro . Plowman in regard to that part of the toast . Since , by the kindness of the brethren , he had filled the important position of Worshipful Master , he bad striven , fca the utmost of his ability , to
uphold the prestige of the Lodge , and it should ever be his endeavour to see that the office lost none of its lustre or dignity during his term , so that he might transmit it to his successor in as good a position as he had received it . The next toast npon tbe list was always regarded as an important one in the Kennington Lodge , as indeed it
was in all Masonic circles . He called npon them to drink wifch all sincerity to the Initiates . He had been very fortunate in having a goodly number of initiates , for up to tbe present period he had been so far successful as to have admitted six new membera into the Lodge . On the present occasion they had two , and he had no doubt
they would shine out some day , as other initiates of tbe Kennington Lodge bad done . He felfc sure the initiates were highly gratified at having joined the Order , and he assured them they would never regret the step they had taken that evening . In all probability they felfc a little strange , as was only natural , at their first meeting
with Freemasons , bat tbey would become perfectly at ease and quite au fait when they had progressed through the requisite degrees . The toast was acknowledged by Bro . A . 0 . Thorsley , who thanked the brethren for having admitted him into their ranks , and expressed the hope that be might so make the Masonic art a study as to be a credit
to himself and to the Lodge . The Worshipful Master extended a hearty and fraternal welcome to the Visitors , of whom he was pleased to see so goodly a muster on this occasion . He trusted they had been pleased with the working of the Lodge , and with the entertainment that had been provided for them . Suitable replies were made
by Bros . W . Williams W . M . 2005 , J . H . Stunt W . M . 1641 , R . Harvey W . M . 2012 , and J . McCarthy 21 , all of whom expressed the gratification they had derived from the work done in the Lodge , find their appreciation of the hospitality which had been shown them . The W . M ., in proposing the Past Masters , expressed his sincere regret ,
which he felt sure was shared by all tbe brethren , that Bro . George Everett had been prevented , by indisposition , from coming amongst them on that occasion . They earnestly hoped their esteemed brother and Past Master , who was held in such deservedly high esteem amongst them , might be speedily restored to health , and be enabled
to take his place amongst them again at their next meeting . Bro . W . Cope responded ou behalf of the Past Masters , who , he said , were actuated by one common motive for the welfare and prosperity of the Lodge and of its members . The remaining toasts were those of the Treasurer and Secretary , and the Officers of fche Lodge , of
whom the Worshipful Master spoke in the most complimentary terms ; and thanked each and all of tbem for the assistance tbey bad rendered him during his term of office . Bros . W . Stuart P . M . and Secretary , and R . Lingley S . W . responded , and the list was closed in
the usual manner by the Tyler . The proceedings of a very agreeable evening were varied by some excellent music and singing , Bro . Grover , Organist of the Lodge , officiating aa aooompanyisfc at the pianoforte .
THE GREAT CITY LODGE , No . 1426 . THE Installation Meeting of this Lodge was held on Saturday , 8 th inst ., at the City Terminus Hotel , Cannon Street , nnder the presidency of Bro . F . W . Potter Worshipful Master , who was supported by Bros . H . J . Bertram S . W ., R . Greening J . W ., Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C . Chap ., W . Baber P . M . Sec , James Stevens P . M ., R . Fendick P . M ., G . W . Blackie P . M ., W . Kibble P . M .,
R . Stanway P . M ., J . Seex P . M ., W . F . Bertram D . C , Edwin Wesley Org ., H . F . Frost I . G ., D . T . Keene Steward , R . F . Potter Tyler . In addition to tbe ordinary business of the annual meeting , the ceremony of initiation was performed on behalf of a gentleman
who sought admission to the Lodge . He was admitted in a most impressive manner , and appeared to appreciate the beauties of the ritual of the first degree . Bro . J . R . Greening was installed as Worshipful Master for the year , and in due course he invested the following Officers : —H . J . Bertram S . W ., W . Cook P . M . J-W-,