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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 88 .
FT w-s > " i'h pMrticular pleasure that wo assisted at the Installation rneetin" of this old and prosperous Lodge , on M nday evening , at the Linn Hotel , P tty Cury , Cambvidge , when there was a large gathering of M > smis from all part * of the Province . On entering tho Lod <* o room , which we found splendidly appointed , and well warmed
and ventilated , in cheerful contrast to the bitter weather outside , we found a goodly number of tho members assembled under the gavel of the Worshipful Master , Bro . G . McCallum P . P . G . J . D ., who was well snpported by his Officers . Lodge was opened soon after four o'clock , in accordance with ancient rites , and after the minutes of the last
meeting had been read and confirmed , a perfect galaxy of Provincial Grand Officers took their seats upon the dais , followed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire , Bro . J . Neal York , and
the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland , Bro . R . H . Holmes , both of whom were saluted with the honours accorded to their exalted rank . Amongst the Past Masters of the Lodge present were Bros . J . R . Ling P . P . G . J . W ., W . I . Basham P . P . G . D . C ., B . Chennell
P . G . J . W ., A . II . Moves P . P . G . S . W . ( Secretary ) , T . Hunnybun P . P . G . D . C , aud E . Hills P . P . G . Reg . The Visitors included Bros , the Rev . T . Bartrup Nichols ( president of the St . Oswald's College , Cnllercoats ) , son of the W . M . elect , R , L . Wherry J . W . 1232 , Rev . H . Bott I . G . 186 , J . W . Emerson 859 , G . E . Anson 705 ( New Zealand ) ,
G . Tindall W . M . 242 , T . Watt W . M . 441 , R . H . Pearson P . M . 1196 , J . E . L . Whitehead S . D . 441 , S . H . Sharman S . W . 441 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , J . Read P . M . 85 , J . Catling 441 , J . W . Wilson 685 P . P . G . S . W ., E . H . Jennings P . M . 441 , J . Fuller J . W . 441 , C . A . Vinter I . P . M . 441 , Hutchinson J . D . 2107 , H . Saunders P . M . 859 , J . H . Gray P . M . 859 . The preliminary business , which inclnded the
adoption of a most satisfactory report by the Auditors , having been disposed of , tho W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . the Rev . T . Bartrup Nichols , who , in company with two or threo other brethren of his Province , had travelled all the way from Newcastleon-Tyno to instal his venerable and esteemed father into the chair
of K . S . The Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Thomas Nichols S . W . P . G . Treasurer , has for years ranked amongst the more active and distinguished Masons in Cambridgeshire , having filled the office , not only of Treasurer of his own Lodge , but also that of Provincial Grand Lodge . Those who knew him best recognise in him an energetic
and discreet brother , who is ever alive to the true principles of the Craft , and it has been a matter of astonishment that he had not , long ago , aspired to the dignity of Mastership . At length , however , even having regard to his advanced age , considering the active services he had so long rendered to the Province , ifc was deemed by the brethren
most desirable , if not absolutely necessary , that he should rank amongst the rulers of the Craft , and thafc desire having been communicated to him , Bro . Nichols bestirred himself , and brings to bear no perfunctory knowledge , nor self-satisfied reliance entirely upon the Past Masters , but a full conviction of the
responsibilities of the position , and a determination to carry out the duties which devolve upon him . This was a source of sincere congratution on Monday evening , on the part of those who had previously recognised Bro . Nichols ' zeal and energy , and his capacity for taking command of the Lodgo . Having assented , according to established
usage , to undertake the responsibilities , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , and Bro . Nichols was duly installed into the chair by his son , who performed the ceremony in a masterly manner . On the readmission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipfnl
Master was sainted with the customary honours , and he then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . G . McCallum P . P . G . J . D . I . P . M ., W . I . Pashler P . P . G . Snpt . of WorkB S . W ., Oliver Papworth P . P . G . D . C . J . W ., E . Hills P . M . P . P . P . G Chaplain , W . H . Jarrold P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , A . H . Moyes P . M .
P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , W . Pnrchas P . P . G . O . S . D ., F . Piggott
P . P . G . S . B . J . D ., T . Hunnybun P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Director of Ceremonies , J . R . Ling P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Organist , W . P . Spalding P . G . Supt . of Works I . G ., W . Davidson P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Steward , and T . Wood Tyler . The addresses to Master , Wardens , and Brethren were then delivered by the Installing Officer , the whole ceremony
being rendered in recondite and eloquent manner . Indeed , it is no figure of speech to say we have seldom seen the beautiful rite more perfectly or impressively carried out . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , Lodge was closed in form , and the brethen then adjourned , to reassemble in the banquetting-room , where a recherche
repast was provided by the worthy proprietor of the hotel , who is proverbial for the interest he takes in the Lodge , and his provision for the comfort of the brethren . The toast of the Queen and the Craft having been proposed , and received with loyal enthusiasm , the National Anthem was sung , and the health of the Most Worshipfnl
Grand Master H . R . H . tbe Prince of Wales was followed by that of the Right Worshipful Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Grand Officers , these toasts being also heartily welcomed . Ample justice was done to the toast of the Right Wor . shipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Hardwicke , the
Worshipfnl Deputy Grand Master , Bro . J . Neal York , and the Prov . Grand Officers . The W . M ., in proposing this toast , expressed regret that their Deputy Provincial Grand Master had been compelled to leave early , in consequence of an important business engagement ; in Brother York ' s absence he would call upon Brother B . Chennell
Prov . G . J . W . to respond . Bro . Chennell , in the course of his reply , said it was his pleasure and privilege to be at the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodye of Cambridgeshire , when they voted one hundred guineas towards the funds of each of the Masonic Charities
This action had been hisrhly approved by the Craft generally , and it was hoped that other Provinces would follow the example . The I . P . M . next proposed the health of their newly-installed Worshipfnl Master , in doing which be sincerely congratulated the Lodge upon the wisdom and . excellence of their choice , lb was very gratifying
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to find that so esteemed a member of the Lodge had at last been indnced to accept the Mastership . Bro . Nichols was so well known to all the brethren that no onlogy was needed in presenting to them the toast . The W . M ., in responding , after alluding to the difficulties he had surmounted , taking into consideration his advanced age ,
said it required some amount of moral courago to essay the responhilities of the chair . It was from no selfish feeling that he had so long held aloof from that position ; it was solely from the thought that it would be for the advantage of the Lodge that ho should do so , and that he should not take the chair . At the same time
ho had a sneaking regard for tho office , and pressure having been kindly placed upon him , by tho solicitations of his many friends heat last gladly consented . Ho had not done so without consideration , and should do all ho conld to bring to bear upon the duties that amount of energy whioh ho was thankful to say he still possessed , and
trusted his zeal might make up for any shortcomings he might display . He referred with gratification to having been placed in tho unique position of a father being installed by his son , and he felt thafc his labours in Freemasonry had not been in vain . Ho was proud to know that his son , who had installed him that day , had so far
carried out his wishes , and made himself an active and honoured member of the Craft . He appreciated most highly the compliment that had been paid to him by so many distinguished brethren travelling such a distance , to be present at his installation . He reciprocated the kindly wishes whioh had been extended to him ,
and hoped to receive during his year of office the co-operation and assistance of his officers and the brethren generally . He trnsted that at the end of his year , however imperfectly he might have carried out the duties , it would be recognised that he had striven to the utmost of his ability , and that the Lodge would not have suffered
at his hands . Bro . 0 . Papworth P . P . G . D . C . then proposed the health of the Installing Master , and in doing so said from his knowledge of Bro . Nichols jun . he felt the toast would be most heartily received . He could scarcely pay thafc brother a higher compliment than to hope thafc the father might prove worthy of the son . The Installing Master , in
the course of his response , said the proceedings of that day had proved a source of heartfelt happiness to him in bis Masonic career . He was highly gratified at the reception the brethren had given him , and pleased at the important part that had been entrusted to hitn to play that day . He quite appreciated the kindness of the
members of the Lodge in giving place to him , and spoke in tho highest terms of tho Worshipful Master , who ho felt sure would never be excelled by any of the brethren for the amount of zeal and energy which he would bring to bear upon the fulfilment of his duties . He concluded an excellent and practical speech by
wishing for the Scientific Lodge a long and prosperous career . Tho health of the Past Masters was next given from the chair , and in doing so the W . M . said the Past Masters , as the toast list indicated , were " most potent , grave and reverend signiors , " and he relied upon them for their co-operation and aid . The toast was acknowledged by
Bro . Davidson P . P . G . J . W ., who said ifc wcnld be tbe pleasure , as well as the duty , of all the Past Masters to uphold the W . M . in the fulfilment of his onerous duties , and to sustain the prestige which the Scientific Lodge had so long enjoyed . The toast of the Visitors having been proposed in felicitous terms from the chair , Bro . Holmes ,
Deputy Grand Master of Northumberland , was the first to respond . He thanked the Worshipful Master for the gratifying terms in which the toast of the Visitors had been given , and for the cordial reception which had been accorded it . He had a vivid recollection that some years ago Bro . Nichols , who had so well discharged the
duties of Installing Master on this occasion , visited him at Newcastleon-Tyne , in company with his father , their worthy Worshipfnl Master that day . Whilst discussing why Brother Nichols had nofc passed the chair , he had promised , if ever the day came when their brother should be indnced to accept the position of Master , he ( the speaker )
would make an effort to be present . In fulfilment of that promise he had gladly travelled from the north , and it was exceedingly gratify , ing to bim to see his old and respected friend in the exalted position he now occupied . Bro . Watts , of the Three Grand Principles , and Bro . Gray , of the Isaac Newton Lodge , also responded . The Masonic
Charities was the next toast , and the W . M . delivered an earnest and practical speech on the beneficent influence which the various institutions exercised on behalf of those who were in deserving need . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan , who in the course of his response said he had seen the Secretaries of each of the
Masonic Institutions thafc morning , and Bro . Binckes , the representative of the Boys' School , had authorised him ( Bro . Morgan ) to convey his sincere regrets to the brethren of the Scientific Lodge that he was unable to be present on that interesting occasion . As the Worshipful Master had so kindly associated his name with the toast
of the Masonic Charities , and as neither of the actual representatives of the Institutions were present , he thought perhaps a few words from him as to what those Institutions were doing would nofc be inopportune . The munificent gift which had been voted at the last Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire had been received with
the warmest approval by the Craft at large , and the work being dono by the Charity Organisation scheme which was now iu full operation in the Province of Cambridgeshire was a means that would be of intense value to the Masonio Institutions generally . They must all acknowledge that the past year had been one of unexampled
prosperity so far as the Masonic Institutions were concerned ; this would be conceded by every one who was interested in the affairs of Freemasonry ; but without posing before them as an alarmist , it must nofc be lost sight of that in this period of universal depression in trade a reaction might occur . Bro . Morgan urged upon the brethren most
seriously that they must not be led too far a-head by an exceptionally prosperous year—or years—for when a grand success was achieved in any year the executive of the various Institutions were strongly urged to increase their sphere of benevolence , and were
perhaps indnced to undertake responsibilities which there was a possibility they might not be able to meet . A time of adversity might come ; and while he , in accord with every well wisher of the Masonic Institutions , hoped there should be no falling off in the
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INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 88 .
FT w-s > " i'h pMrticular pleasure that wo assisted at the Installation rneetin" of this old and prosperous Lodge , on M nday evening , at the Linn Hotel , P tty Cury , Cambvidge , when there was a large gathering of M > smis from all part * of the Province . On entering tho Lod <* o room , which we found splendidly appointed , and well warmed
and ventilated , in cheerful contrast to the bitter weather outside , we found a goodly number of tho members assembled under the gavel of the Worshipful Master , Bro . G . McCallum P . P . G . J . D ., who was well snpported by his Officers . Lodge was opened soon after four o'clock , in accordance with ancient rites , and after the minutes of the last
meeting had been read and confirmed , a perfect galaxy of Provincial Grand Officers took their seats upon the dais , followed by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire , Bro . J . Neal York , and
the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Northumberland , Bro . R . H . Holmes , both of whom were saluted with the honours accorded to their exalted rank . Amongst the Past Masters of the Lodge present were Bros . J . R . Ling P . P . G . J . W ., W . I . Basham P . P . G . D . C ., B . Chennell
P . G . J . W ., A . II . Moves P . P . G . S . W . ( Secretary ) , T . Hunnybun P . P . G . D . C , aud E . Hills P . P . G . Reg . The Visitors included Bros , the Rev . T . Bartrup Nichols ( president of the St . Oswald's College , Cnllercoats ) , son of the W . M . elect , R , L . Wherry J . W . 1232 , Rev . H . Bott I . G . 186 , J . W . Emerson 859 , G . E . Anson 705 ( New Zealand ) ,
G . Tindall W . M . 242 , T . Watt W . M . 441 , R . H . Pearson P . M . 1196 , J . E . L . Whitehead S . D . 441 , S . H . Sharman S . W . 441 , W . W . Morgan I . P . M . 211 , J . Read P . M . 85 , J . Catling 441 , J . W . Wilson 685 P . P . G . S . W ., E . H . Jennings P . M . 441 , J . Fuller J . W . 441 , C . A . Vinter I . P . M . 441 , Hutchinson J . D . 2107 , H . Saunders P . M . 859 , J . H . Gray P . M . 859 . The preliminary business , which inclnded the
adoption of a most satisfactory report by the Auditors , having been disposed of , tho W . M . vacated the chair in favour of Bro . the Rev . T . Bartrup Nichols , who , in company with two or threo other brethren of his Province , had travelled all the way from Newcastleon-Tyno to instal his venerable and esteemed father into the chair
of K . S . The Worshipful Master elect , Bro . Thomas Nichols S . W . P . G . Treasurer , has for years ranked amongst the more active and distinguished Masons in Cambridgeshire , having filled the office , not only of Treasurer of his own Lodge , but also that of Provincial Grand Lodge . Those who knew him best recognise in him an energetic
and discreet brother , who is ever alive to the true principles of the Craft , and it has been a matter of astonishment that he had not , long ago , aspired to the dignity of Mastership . At length , however , even having regard to his advanced age , considering the active services he had so long rendered to the Province , ifc was deemed by the brethren
most desirable , if not absolutely necessary , that he should rank amongst the rulers of the Craft , and thafc desire having been communicated to him , Bro . Nichols bestirred himself , and brings to bear no perfunctory knowledge , nor self-satisfied reliance entirely upon the Past Masters , but a full conviction of the
responsibilities of the position , and a determination to carry out the duties which devolve upon him . This was a source of sincere congratution on Monday evening , on the part of those who had previously recognised Bro . Nichols ' zeal and energy , and his capacity for taking command of the Lodgo . Having assented , according to established
usage , to undertake the responsibilities , a Board of Installed Masters was constituted , and Bro . Nichols was duly installed into the chair by his son , who performed the ceremony in a masterly manner . On the readmission of the brethren , the newly-installed Worshipfnl
Master was sainted with the customary honours , and he then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follow : —Bros . G . McCallum P . P . G . J . D . I . P . M ., W . I . Pashler P . P . G . Snpt . of WorkB S . W ., Oliver Papworth P . P . G . D . C . J . W ., E . Hills P . M . P . P . P . G Chaplain , W . H . Jarrold P . P . G . D . C . Treasurer , A . H . Moyes P . M .
P . P . G . S . W . Secretary , W . Pnrchas P . P . G . O . S . D ., F . Piggott
P . P . G . S . B . J . D ., T . Hunnybun P . M . P . P . G . D . C . Director of Ceremonies , J . R . Ling P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Organist , W . P . Spalding P . G . Supt . of Works I . G ., W . Davidson P . M . P . P . G . J . W . Steward , and T . Wood Tyler . The addresses to Master , Wardens , and Brethren were then delivered by the Installing Officer , the whole ceremony
being rendered in recondite and eloquent manner . Indeed , it is no figure of speech to say we have seldom seen the beautiful rite more perfectly or impressively carried out . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , Lodge was closed in form , and the brethen then adjourned , to reassemble in the banquetting-room , where a recherche
repast was provided by the worthy proprietor of the hotel , who is proverbial for the interest he takes in the Lodge , and his provision for the comfort of the brethren . The toast of the Queen and the Craft having been proposed , and received with loyal enthusiasm , the National Anthem was sung , and the health of the Most Worshipfnl
Grand Master H . R . H . tbe Prince of Wales was followed by that of the Right Worshipful Pro Grand Master , Deputy Grand Master , and Present and Past Grand Officers , these toasts being also heartily welcomed . Ample justice was done to the toast of the Right Wor . shipful Provincial Grand Master , Bro . the Earl of Hardwicke , the
Worshipfnl Deputy Grand Master , Bro . J . Neal York , and the Prov . Grand Officers . The W . M ., in proposing this toast , expressed regret that their Deputy Provincial Grand Master had been compelled to leave early , in consequence of an important business engagement ; in Brother York ' s absence he would call upon Brother B . Chennell
Prov . G . J . W . to respond . Bro . Chennell , in the course of his reply , said it was his pleasure and privilege to be at the last meeting of the Provincial Grand Lodye of Cambridgeshire , when they voted one hundred guineas towards the funds of each of the Masonic Charities
This action had been hisrhly approved by the Craft generally , and it was hoped that other Provinces would follow the example . The I . P . M . next proposed the health of their newly-installed Worshipfnl Master , in doing which be sincerely congratulated the Lodge upon the wisdom and . excellence of their choice , lb was very gratifying
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to find that so esteemed a member of the Lodge had at last been indnced to accept the Mastership . Bro . Nichols was so well known to all the brethren that no onlogy was needed in presenting to them the toast . The W . M ., in responding , after alluding to the difficulties he had surmounted , taking into consideration his advanced age ,
said it required some amount of moral courago to essay the responhilities of the chair . It was from no selfish feeling that he had so long held aloof from that position ; it was solely from the thought that it would be for the advantage of the Lodge that ho should do so , and that he should not take the chair . At the same time
ho had a sneaking regard for tho office , and pressure having been kindly placed upon him , by tho solicitations of his many friends heat last gladly consented . Ho had not done so without consideration , and should do all ho conld to bring to bear upon the duties that amount of energy whioh ho was thankful to say he still possessed , and
trusted his zeal might make up for any shortcomings he might display . He referred with gratification to having been placed in tho unique position of a father being installed by his son , and he felt thafc his labours in Freemasonry had not been in vain . Ho was proud to know that his son , who had installed him that day , had so far
carried out his wishes , and made himself an active and honoured member of the Craft . He appreciated most highly the compliment that had been paid to him by so many distinguished brethren travelling such a distance , to be present at his installation . He reciprocated the kindly wishes whioh had been extended to him ,
and hoped to receive during his year of office the co-operation and assistance of his officers and the brethren generally . He trnsted that at the end of his year , however imperfectly he might have carried out the duties , it would be recognised that he had striven to the utmost of his ability , and that the Lodge would not have suffered
at his hands . Bro . 0 . Papworth P . P . G . D . C . then proposed the health of the Installing Master , and in doing so said from his knowledge of Bro . Nichols jun . he felt the toast would be most heartily received . He could scarcely pay thafc brother a higher compliment than to hope thafc the father might prove worthy of the son . The Installing Master , in
the course of his response , said the proceedings of that day had proved a source of heartfelt happiness to him in bis Masonic career . He was highly gratified at the reception the brethren had given him , and pleased at the important part that had been entrusted to hitn to play that day . He quite appreciated the kindness of the
members of the Lodge in giving place to him , and spoke in tho highest terms of tho Worshipful Master , who ho felt sure would never be excelled by any of the brethren for the amount of zeal and energy which he would bring to bear upon the fulfilment of his duties . He concluded an excellent and practical speech by
wishing for the Scientific Lodge a long and prosperous career . Tho health of the Past Masters was next given from the chair , and in doing so the W . M . said the Past Masters , as the toast list indicated , were " most potent , grave and reverend signiors , " and he relied upon them for their co-operation and aid . The toast was acknowledged by
Bro . Davidson P . P . G . J . W ., who said ifc wcnld be tbe pleasure , as well as the duty , of all the Past Masters to uphold the W . M . in the fulfilment of his onerous duties , and to sustain the prestige which the Scientific Lodge had so long enjoyed . The toast of the Visitors having been proposed in felicitous terms from the chair , Bro . Holmes ,
Deputy Grand Master of Northumberland , was the first to respond . He thanked the Worshipful Master for the gratifying terms in which the toast of the Visitors had been given , and for the cordial reception which had been accorded it . He had a vivid recollection that some years ago Bro . Nichols , who had so well discharged the
duties of Installing Master on this occasion , visited him at Newcastleon-Tyne , in company with his father , their worthy Worshipfnl Master that day . Whilst discussing why Brother Nichols had nofc passed the chair , he had promised , if ever the day came when their brother should be indnced to accept the position of Master , he ( the speaker )
would make an effort to be present . In fulfilment of that promise he had gladly travelled from the north , and it was exceedingly gratify , ing to bim to see his old and respected friend in the exalted position he now occupied . Bro . Watts , of the Three Grand Principles , and Bro . Gray , of the Isaac Newton Lodge , also responded . The Masonic
Charities was the next toast , and the W . M . delivered an earnest and practical speech on the beneficent influence which the various institutions exercised on behalf of those who were in deserving need . The toast was coupled with the name of Bro . W . W . Morgan , who in the course of his response said he had seen the Secretaries of each of the
Masonic Institutions thafc morning , and Bro . Binckes , the representative of the Boys' School , had authorised him ( Bro . Morgan ) to convey his sincere regrets to the brethren of the Scientific Lodge that he was unable to be present on that interesting occasion . As the Worshipful Master had so kindly associated his name with the toast
of the Masonic Charities , and as neither of the actual representatives of the Institutions were present , he thought perhaps a few words from him as to what those Institutions were doing would nofc be inopportune . The munificent gift which had been voted at the last Provincial Grand Lodge of Cambridgeshire had been received with
the warmest approval by the Craft at large , and the work being dono by the Charity Organisation scheme which was now iu full operation in the Province of Cambridgeshire was a means that would be of intense value to the Masonio Institutions generally . They must all acknowledge that the past year had been one of unexampled
prosperity so far as the Masonic Institutions were concerned ; this would be conceded by every one who was interested in the affairs of Freemasonry ; but without posing before them as an alarmist , it must nofc be lost sight of that in this period of universal depression in trade a reaction might occur . Bro . Morgan urged upon the brethren most
seriously that they must not be led too far a-head by an exceptionally prosperous year—or years—for when a grand success was achieved in any year the executive of the various Institutions were strongly urged to increase their sphere of benevolence , and were
perhaps indnced to undertake responsibilities which there was a possibility they might not be able to meet . A time of adversity might come ; and while he , in accord with every well wisher of the Masonic Institutions , hoped there should be no falling off in the