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Installation Meetings, &C.
W . Baber P . M . Sec , Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C . Chaplain . H . J . Frosfc S . D ., W . F . Bertram J . D ., L . B . Mozley I . G ., D . T . Keeue D . C , E . Wesley Orgauiat , G . W . Robson and Gwinn Stewards , Robert Potter P . M . Tyler . The ceremony of installation having been completed and various items of business disposed of , the brethren
repaired to banquet . At tbe conclusion of the repast , the Worshipfnl Master Bro . Greening proceeded with the customary toasts . In submitting that of the Queen and the Craft , he expressed a hope that the reign of Her Majesty might extend over as long a period as did that of George III ., while he also hoped that the Masonic Order
wonld continue to prosper . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , he considered was a good man and a good Mason , worthy of respect and esteem at the hands of those he ruled over . The Grand Officers were next toasted ; they had done well in the past and deserved the good wishes of every Craftsman . He hoped they would
enjoy long life and happiness . With the toast was coupled the name of Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , who replied in a most interesting speech . The Worshipful Master , he said , had spoken briefly , but to the point , in submitting the leading toasfc that evening , while the brethren had toasted , with enthusiasm ,
the ruler of fche country as well as their Masonio ruler , fchey had paid a similar compliment to what he might term the Masonio Ministers and understrappers , and to this toast he was called npon to reply ; he did so with gratification . He considered it a pleasing feature of the Jubilee year that the Grand Lodge had
been materially enlarged , and he hoped that in years to come there might be fonnd some good and sufficient reason or cause for the yet further extension of the purple , so that the great and growing Lodges of Masonry might be adequately represented on the dais , thereby properly representing the rapid growth of Masonry . He
remembered with gratification the many years dnring which he had had the happiness of holding the office of Chaplain in The Great City Lodge , and was proud of his association with it . He was pleased to see so many of the older members present . They must expect that death , trial and misfortune would cause changes in the respective
Lodges , and for this reason he considered the attendance of eight Pasfc Masters of the Lodge , to wish a prosperous year of office to tbe new Master ^ waa something to be proud of . He felt all true brethren wonld agree with him when he said fche older they grew the more they wonld feel the blessings whioh
underlie the quaint beauties of the Masonic ceremonies and ritual . There were deep truths underlying the ceremonies of Freemasonry , whioh , as old age or trouble came upon them , they could more full y appreciate . Bro . Potter I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , wishing bim a prosperous year of office , and referring to his
past career in the Lodge , from the time of his initiation until that day , when they had seen him installed as their ruler for the year . Bro . Greening tendered his sincere thanks . The Immediate Past Master had forgotten to say how rapid had been his advancement in fche Lodge , for although he had been a member of it for the past ten
years , it was only very recently he had acted as one of its Officers ; indeed , he felt he had not had sufficient experience to quality him for fche important position he now filled . When be was elected to the chair he was taken by surprise , still he hoped to make himself perfect in his dnties , although family matters
had recently prevented his doing all he could have wished in preparation for tbat day ' s gathering . The toast of the initiate was next given , the Worshipful Master explaining how he , and doubtless every other brother present , could sympathise with the initiate , from the fact that they had each had similar experience in
years gone by to what their new brother had that evening gone through . The Worshipful Master hoped he might live to see the initiate of that day rise to the highest position in the Lodge . The initiate , in reply , expressed his pleasure in beiug present . He felt proud tbat be had been permitted to join them that day , and hoped
he shonld be among them on many future occasions . The toast of the Visitors was next given . The Worshipful Master said tbe guests were not so numerous as usual , bufc there were sufficient among them to show that The Great City Lodge had nofc forgotten the claims of hospitality . Bro . Gibson was the first to reply , introducing some
peisonal experiences , and cleverly applying them to the teachings of Freemasonry . He related , in proof of the universality of Freemasonry , how that , in a little townou the Hudson , in which he some time resided , a man arrived footsore , out of money , and sick . B y chance he made himself known to a brother Mason , and at once he
received every attention and all the skill that kindness could bestow . In spite of all this , he shortly after passed away , and then the Masons of the place afforded him the last rights of humanity . Tho physicians who attended him could hardly understand how that he , a stranger , and in sucb circumstances , could receive such treatment ;
they evinced ao much respect for the Order which afforded it aa to seek admission to its ranks . The lesson they learned at tbat time had borne good fruit , tbey being to-day amongst the best aud truest members of the Order . Bro . Fiack followed , relating his experiences as an Australian Mason . That day was tho first , occasion on which
be had visited an English Lodge , but his experience had been sufficient to convince him he did not know all in connection with the ritual of Freemasonry . In Australia thoy pnr .-uicd Freemasonry with all the urdour shown in England , and while he was prepared to concede thoy had something to learn iu regard to working ,
he would uot allow they were second to any on tho punt of hospitalit y . He wished all success and prosperity to the Lodge . Bros . Ocki-nden , Mendelssohn , Hudson and Rusiing also replied , after which the W . M gave the health of the I . P . M . Tne toasts , he yaid , appeared to increase in importance as they went en . What he was about to
submit was certainly in advance of its predecessors , lie considered the work of the evening had been gone through as well as it had ever been done since his association with tho Lodge , and on this
account he considered Bro . Potter well deserved fche compliment "Which had been paid him iu voting bim the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge . He bad great pleasure in presenting this , aud be hoped Brother Potter might be spared for many years to
Installation Meetings, &C.
come amongst them . Bro . Potter tendered his thank * for the reception accorded him . He had striven to emul-ite the example set him by hia predeceaaors in the char of The Great City L < dge , aud hoped the expressions of approval accorded lin were deserved . Be heartily thanked them for the j « wel they had
been pleased to present to him . The Past Masters were nexfc toasted , the first to reply being Bro . James Stevens , who was greatly satisfied at what he hacl witnessed that day . No doubt they were all desirous of upholding the prestige of the Lodge , that each succeeding Master should be able to instal his successor , and that the incoming Master
should at least be able to introduce himself in a way satisfactory to those present . This had certainly been the case that night . Brother Blackie followed . He was mnoh obliged for the toast . The brethren knew the interest be bad taken in The Great City Lodge in years gone by . Ho might say that he had a hand in welding nearly every
link in their chain . He expressed himself as perfectly satisfied at the way in which the work was being carried on . Bros . Baber and Fendick also responded , and then the Worshipfnl Master proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . Unfortunately they had not got their Treasurer with them that night , but tbey had
their Secretary , who was a host in himself . Bro . Greening referred to the absence of Bro . Headon , the Treasurer , who he described as a living member of the Lodge , one they all hoped would soon be with them again . Bro . Baber replied , regretting that a double duty devolved on him , in the absence of the Treasurer .
Tbe good Brother Headon had done , and the hearty devotion he showed to everything connected witb the Lodge , was in the minds of all ; there was therefore no need to refer further to him , except to express regret at his absence that night ; the first time , he believed , in the history of the Lodge ; at least , at its installation meeting .
Personally , he thanked them for the reception they had given him as Secretary . He hoped to start on his second year of office with tbe benefit of the experience he had gained during the past twelve months , and fco carry out the duties required of him better than he had previously done . The toast of the Officers of the Lodge was next
given , and to this Bros . Bertram , Cook , and others responded . The Tyler then gave the concluding toast , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . Among tbe Visitors were Bros W . A .
Gibson P . M . 450 , New York , H . Maunder Williams P . M . 1986 , W . T . Whittington 1984 , W . H . Tomson 794 , H . Rosling P . M . 807 . W . S . Tipson I . G . 206 , J . Baston P . M . 1861 , J . Flack 768 ( Melbourne ) , H . S . Mendelssohn 488 , H . E . Mendelssohn 1626 ,
F . W . Ockenden W . M . 1656 , James Chubb 1706 , C . Smith 1445 , A . J . Hudson W . M . 1627 , & c .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069 . npHE annual meeting of this Lodge took place on Saturday lait , at -L the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds . There was a large gathering , the occasion being a special one from the fact that the W . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason , had announced that he would read a paper . The W . M . was surrounded by the following Officers and Brethren of the Lodge -. —Bros . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., William
Watson P . M . J . W ., Robert Craig P . M . P . P . G . D . I . P . M ., Robert Abbott Treasurer , C . Middleton Secretary , Rev . J . Rosser Chaplain , Scott Young S . D ., J . J . Fretwell J . D ., T . Atkinson I . G ., Lewis Howarth Organist , Bntterworth Steward , Hayter , Bailey , H . B . Abbott , J . Wilton Jones , Smithson , Crossley , Cryer , Walter St'rey .
All the other Leeds Lodges were fully represented , the brethren including Bros . Bradford W . M . 1211 , Flockton W . M . 1042 , Crossley W . M . 289 , Brownfoot W . M . 304 , Scriven P . M ., R . Wilson P . M ., D . Elliott P . M ., Glover P . M ., Williamson P . M ., H . Crossley J . W . 61 , G . F . Carr 1542 , Marshall 304 , J . Bailey 304 , Rev . A . B . Coombe
304 , R . Jackson J . W . 289 , and many others . The first business was tbe selection of W . M . for the coming year , and the honour was by the unanimous voico of th- brethren bestowed upon Bro . Trevor , one of tbe Founders of the Lodge , under whose genial sway a happy and a prosperous year of office may be expected . The gratifying
announcement was received with hearty applause , and was suitably acknowledged by Bro Trevor . Bro . Abbott was , by fche unanimous votes of fche brethren , again designated for the onerous bat honour , able position of Treasurer . Brother Barraud was re-appointed Tyler . These necessary appointments having been made , the
W . M . elect conveyed to Bro . Mason the hearty thanks of the brethren of Prndence Lodge for the kindness and courtesy which had marked his rule of the Loik'e . In very graceful lmn / nage Bro . Trevor paid a high hut well-deserved tribute to Bro . MiS'ir , who possesses to the full the ad'nira'ion aud esteem , not only of the
brethren of hia own Lodge , bufc of every Mason in the Province . Bro . Fretwell moved a vote , expressive of tho sympathy of the brethren to Bro . Pendleton , who bus been compelled by ill health to leave Leeds , and earnestly hoping that he would be speedily restored to health . This was seconded bv Bro . Trevor and adopted . A
telegram was next read from London , from Bro . Jameson , wishing the W . M . elect happiness iu bis new duties . It was also unani . niously decided on , at the next Lodge , to present to Bro . Mason a P . M . ' s jewel , of the Prndence patten . Bro . Mason then proceeded to read his paper , which was received with continued marks of
approval from all who heard it ., and at its conclusion the earnest hope was expressed that he wonld have it printed for private circn-• ation , and fche announcement from Bro . Mason that this was his intention was received with loud applause . Tbe first part of tbe paper consisted of a record of the work done in the Lodge daring
the past year , and as this is a matter of interest only to a limited eircle , we shall content ourselves by remarking that it is a record of good work , of which any Lodge might be proud .
Passing fco fche second part of bis subject , " What is Freemasonry ? " Brother Mason spoke as follows : —The Dean of York , when addressing the Brethren of the North and East and West Ridings of Yorkshire , in fche Cathedral , afc York , on
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Installation Meetings, &C.
W . Baber P . M . Sec , Rev . R . J . Simpson P . G . C . Chaplain . H . J . Frosfc S . D ., W . F . Bertram J . D ., L . B . Mozley I . G ., D . T . Keeue D . C , E . Wesley Orgauiat , G . W . Robson and Gwinn Stewards , Robert Potter P . M . Tyler . The ceremony of installation having been completed and various items of business disposed of , the brethren
repaired to banquet . At tbe conclusion of the repast , the Worshipfnl Master Bro . Greening proceeded with the customary toasts . In submitting that of the Queen and the Craft , he expressed a hope that the reign of Her Majesty might extend over as long a period as did that of George III ., while he also hoped that the Masonic Order
wonld continue to prosper . H . R . H . the Prince of Wales , Grand Master , he considered was a good man and a good Mason , worthy of respect and esteem at the hands of those he ruled over . The Grand Officers were next toasted ; they had done well in the past and deserved the good wishes of every Craftsman . He hoped they would
enjoy long life and happiness . With the toast was coupled the name of Bro . Rev . R . J . Simpson , who replied in a most interesting speech . The Worshipful Master , he said , had spoken briefly , but to the point , in submitting the leading toasfc that evening , while the brethren had toasted , with enthusiasm ,
the ruler of fche country as well as their Masonio ruler , fchey had paid a similar compliment to what he might term the Masonio Ministers and understrappers , and to this toast he was called npon to reply ; he did so with gratification . He considered it a pleasing feature of the Jubilee year that the Grand Lodge had
been materially enlarged , and he hoped that in years to come there might be fonnd some good and sufficient reason or cause for the yet further extension of the purple , so that the great and growing Lodges of Masonry might be adequately represented on the dais , thereby properly representing the rapid growth of Masonry . He
remembered with gratification the many years dnring which he had had the happiness of holding the office of Chaplain in The Great City Lodge , and was proud of his association with it . He was pleased to see so many of the older members present . They must expect that death , trial and misfortune would cause changes in the respective
Lodges , and for this reason he considered the attendance of eight Pasfc Masters of the Lodge , to wish a prosperous year of office to tbe new Master ^ waa something to be proud of . He felt all true brethren wonld agree with him when he said fche older they grew the more they wonld feel the blessings whioh
underlie the quaint beauties of the Masonic ceremonies and ritual . There were deep truths underlying the ceremonies of Freemasonry , whioh , as old age or trouble came upon them , they could more full y appreciate . Bro . Potter I . P . M . proposed the health of the Worshipful Master , wishing bim a prosperous year of office , and referring to his
past career in the Lodge , from the time of his initiation until that day , when they had seen him installed as their ruler for the year . Bro . Greening tendered his sincere thanks . The Immediate Past Master had forgotten to say how rapid had been his advancement in fche Lodge , for although he had been a member of it for the past ten
years , it was only very recently he had acted as one of its Officers ; indeed , he felt he had not had sufficient experience to quality him for fche important position he now filled . When be was elected to the chair he was taken by surprise , still he hoped to make himself perfect in his dnties , although family matters
had recently prevented his doing all he could have wished in preparation for tbat day ' s gathering . The toast of the initiate was next given , the Worshipful Master explaining how he , and doubtless every other brother present , could sympathise with the initiate , from the fact that they had each had similar experience in
years gone by to what their new brother had that evening gone through . The Worshipful Master hoped he might live to see the initiate of that day rise to the highest position in the Lodge . The initiate , in reply , expressed his pleasure in beiug present . He felt proud tbat be had been permitted to join them that day , and hoped
he shonld be among them on many future occasions . The toast of the Visitors was next given . The Worshipful Master said tbe guests were not so numerous as usual , bufc there were sufficient among them to show that The Great City Lodge had nofc forgotten the claims of hospitality . Bro . Gibson was the first to reply , introducing some
peisonal experiences , and cleverly applying them to the teachings of Freemasonry . He related , in proof of the universality of Freemasonry , how that , in a little townou the Hudson , in which he some time resided , a man arrived footsore , out of money , and sick . B y chance he made himself known to a brother Mason , and at once he
received every attention and all the skill that kindness could bestow . In spite of all this , he shortly after passed away , and then the Masons of the place afforded him the last rights of humanity . Tho physicians who attended him could hardly understand how that he , a stranger , and in sucb circumstances , could receive such treatment ;
they evinced ao much respect for the Order which afforded it aa to seek admission to its ranks . The lesson they learned at tbat time had borne good fruit , tbey being to-day amongst the best aud truest members of the Order . Bro . Fiack followed , relating his experiences as an Australian Mason . That day was tho first , occasion on which
be had visited an English Lodge , but his experience had been sufficient to convince him he did not know all in connection with the ritual of Freemasonry . In Australia thoy pnr .-uicd Freemasonry with all the urdour shown in England , and while he was prepared to concede thoy had something to learn iu regard to working ,
he would uot allow they were second to any on tho punt of hospitalit y . He wished all success and prosperity to the Lodge . Bros . Ocki-nden , Mendelssohn , Hudson and Rusiing also replied , after which the W . M gave the health of the I . P . M . Tne toasts , he yaid , appeared to increase in importance as they went en . What he was about to
submit was certainly in advance of its predecessors , lie considered the work of the evening had been gone through as well as it had ever been done since his association with tho Lodge , and on this
account he considered Bro . Potter well deserved fche compliment "Which had been paid him iu voting bim the Past Master ' s jewel of the Lodge . He bad great pleasure in presenting this , aud be hoped Brother Potter might be spared for many years to
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come amongst them . Bro . Potter tendered his thank * for the reception accorded him . He had striven to emul-ite the example set him by hia predeceaaors in the char of The Great City L < dge , aud hoped the expressions of approval accorded lin were deserved . Be heartily thanked them for the j « wel they had
been pleased to present to him . The Past Masters were nexfc toasted , the first to reply being Bro . James Stevens , who was greatly satisfied at what he hacl witnessed that day . No doubt they were all desirous of upholding the prestige of the Lodge , that each succeeding Master should be able to instal his successor , and that the incoming Master
should at least be able to introduce himself in a way satisfactory to those present . This had certainly been the case that night . Brother Blackie followed . He was mnoh obliged for the toast . The brethren knew the interest be bad taken in The Great City Lodge in years gone by . Ho might say that he had a hand in welding nearly every
link in their chain . He expressed himself as perfectly satisfied at the way in which the work was being carried on . Bros . Baber and Fendick also responded , and then the Worshipfnl Master proposed the health of the Treasurer and Secretary . Unfortunately they had not got their Treasurer with them that night , but tbey had
their Secretary , who was a host in himself . Bro . Greening referred to the absence of Bro . Headon , the Treasurer , who he described as a living member of the Lodge , one they all hoped would soon be with them again . Bro . Baber replied , regretting that a double duty devolved on him , in the absence of the Treasurer .
Tbe good Brother Headon had done , and the hearty devotion he showed to everything connected witb the Lodge , was in the minds of all ; there was therefore no need to refer further to him , except to express regret at his absence that night ; the first time , he believed , in the history of the Lodge ; at least , at its installation meeting .
Personally , he thanked them for the reception they had given him as Secretary . He hoped to start on his second year of office with tbe benefit of the experience he had gained during the past twelve months , and fco carry out the duties required of him better than he had previously done . The toast of the Officers of the Lodge was next
given , and to this Bros . Bertram , Cook , and others responded . The Tyler then gave the concluding toast , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion . Among tbe Visitors were Bros W . A .
Gibson P . M . 450 , New York , H . Maunder Williams P . M . 1986 , W . T . Whittington 1984 , W . H . Tomson 794 , H . Rosling P . M . 807 . W . S . Tipson I . G . 206 , J . Baston P . M . 1861 , J . Flack 768 ( Melbourne ) , H . S . Mendelssohn 488 , H . E . Mendelssohn 1626 ,
F . W . Ockenden W . M . 1656 , James Chubb 1706 , C . Smith 1445 , A . J . Hudson W . M . 1627 , & c .
PRUDENCE LODGE , No . 2069 . npHE annual meeting of this Lodge took place on Saturday lait , at -L the Masonic Hall , Great George-street , Leeds . There was a large gathering , the occasion being a special one from the fact that the W . M ., Bro . C . L . Mason , had announced that he would read a paper . The W . M . was surrounded by the following Officers and Brethren of the Lodge -. —Bros . Tudor Trevor P . M . S . W ., William
Watson P . M . J . W ., Robert Craig P . M . P . P . G . D . I . P . M ., Robert Abbott Treasurer , C . Middleton Secretary , Rev . J . Rosser Chaplain , Scott Young S . D ., J . J . Fretwell J . D ., T . Atkinson I . G ., Lewis Howarth Organist , Bntterworth Steward , Hayter , Bailey , H . B . Abbott , J . Wilton Jones , Smithson , Crossley , Cryer , Walter St'rey .
All the other Leeds Lodges were fully represented , the brethren including Bros . Bradford W . M . 1211 , Flockton W . M . 1042 , Crossley W . M . 289 , Brownfoot W . M . 304 , Scriven P . M ., R . Wilson P . M ., D . Elliott P . M ., Glover P . M ., Williamson P . M ., H . Crossley J . W . 61 , G . F . Carr 1542 , Marshall 304 , J . Bailey 304 , Rev . A . B . Coombe
304 , R . Jackson J . W . 289 , and many others . The first business was tbe selection of W . M . for the coming year , and the honour was by the unanimous voico of th- brethren bestowed upon Bro . Trevor , one of tbe Founders of the Lodge , under whose genial sway a happy and a prosperous year of office may be expected . The gratifying
announcement was received with hearty applause , and was suitably acknowledged by Bro Trevor . Bro . Abbott was , by fche unanimous votes of fche brethren , again designated for the onerous bat honour , able position of Treasurer . Brother Barraud was re-appointed Tyler . These necessary appointments having been made , the
W . M . elect conveyed to Bro . Mason the hearty thanks of the brethren of Prndence Lodge for the kindness and courtesy which had marked his rule of the Loik'e . In very graceful lmn / nage Bro . Trevor paid a high hut well-deserved tribute to Bro . MiS'ir , who possesses to the full the ad'nira'ion aud esteem , not only of the
brethren of hia own Lodge , bufc of every Mason in the Province . Bro . Fretwell moved a vote , expressive of tho sympathy of the brethren to Bro . Pendleton , who bus been compelled by ill health to leave Leeds , and earnestly hoping that he would be speedily restored to health . This was seconded bv Bro . Trevor and adopted . A
telegram was next read from London , from Bro . Jameson , wishing the W . M . elect happiness iu bis new duties . It was also unani . niously decided on , at the next Lodge , to present to Bro . Mason a P . M . ' s jewel , of the Prndence patten . Bro . Mason then proceeded to read his paper , which was received with continued marks of
approval from all who heard it ., and at its conclusion the earnest hope was expressed that he wonld have it printed for private circn-• ation , and fche announcement from Bro . Mason that this was his intention was received with loud applause . Tbe first part of tbe paper consisted of a record of the work done in the Lodge daring
the past year , and as this is a matter of interest only to a limited eircle , we shall content ourselves by remarking that it is a record of good work , of which any Lodge might be proud .
Passing fco fche second part of bis subject , " What is Freemasonry ? " Brother Mason spoke as follows : —The Dean of York , when addressing the Brethren of the North and East and West Ridings of Yorkshire , in fche Cathedral , afc York , on