Humber Lodge Of Mark Masons, No. 182.

HUMBER LODGE OF MARK MASONS , No . 182 .

rpHE installation of Bro . Richard Boggett as Worshipful Master of JL this Lodge , was celebrated , amidst much ceremony , on Tuesday evening , at the Freemasons' Hall , Osborue-streot , Hull . Afc four o ' clock there waa a numerous and influential assemblage of brethren , the dais being occupied by a brilliant array of Grand , Provincial , and Past Officers . Tho Lodge having been opened in form , under the

presidency of W . M . Bro . Martin Kemp , the usual formalities were gone through , and several candidates advanced , the concluding charges being impressively delivered by the V . W . Bro F . Binckes , P . G . W . of England , and Grand Secretary of Grand Lodgo of Mark Masons , assisted by Bro . Matier P . G . J . W . of Grand Mark Lodge of England . At tho conclusion of the ordinary business Bro . Boggett

was presented under the dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge for installation , and the ceremony was performed in a mosfc eloquent and impressive manner by Bro . F . Binckes , who congratulated the brethren upon the selection they had made , and also npon the satisfactory position to which this young Lodge had been brought under the Mastership of Bro . Martin Komp . He had no doubt that under

Bro . Boggctt ' s rulo the prosperity and prestige of tho Lodge would be vastly increased , and if such was not the case , it would not be from any lack of zeal or energy on the part of the now Master . He concluded by expressing , on behalf of the brethren , their regret at the indisposition from which Bro . Boggett was suffering , and wishing him a speedy restoration to his usual health . ( Applause ) . The

newly installed W . M . then invested his officers for the year , as follow . —Bros . Martin Kemp I . P . M ., J . West S . W ., Henry Preston J . W ., T . Thompson M . O ., T . Cook S . O ., Henry Toozes J . O ., J . Wilson Treasurer , W . B . Hay M . D ., Chaplain , E . Kidd Hon . Sec , W . Tesseyman P . M . Registrar of Marks , T . D . Wing S . D ., J . R . Ansdell J . D ., C . W . Cheeseman Organist , M . Haberlaud D . C , A . King I . G .,

E . Cooke Steward , T . Crier Tyler . The Grand Secretary ( Bro . Binckes ) then rose and said he esteemed it a high honour and compliment to have been entrusted with what was to him a pleasing task , though he assured them he was not merely using tho stereotyped expression when he said he wished that duty had been placed in abler hands . Their worthy

Master would have performed it himself , but for the fact that he was indisposed , though he had manfully come forward and discharged his duties on this occasion . Having alluded to the kindliness of friendship he had always received at the hands of the Hull brethren , Bro . Binckes reminded them thafc Bro . Martin Kemp had been twice elected to the Mastership , a circumstance that was somewhat

unusual in a Mark Lodgo . He had cheerfully undertaken the duties , and by his untiring zeal , indomitable energy , and the possession of many excellent qualities , which had endeared him to a wide circle of friends as a man , a Mason , and a W . M . of this Lodge , the members had kindly , generously , and , ho thoaght , wisely come to the resolution that he ought not to be allowed to leave the chair

without receiving at their hands some mark of their approval , friendship , regard and esteem . In the name of the brethren , therefore , he begged Bro . Kemp ' s acceptance of tho testimonial which had been subscribed for , the inscription upon which possessed a charming simplicity and comprehensiveness , expressing no fulsome adulation , but merely what he knew perfectly well were their genuine and

sincere feelings towards Bro . Kemp . Both personally , and on behalf of the august body he represented , he congratulated their Immediate Past Master upon tho very large success which had attended his efforts . That success was no doubt a source of great gratification personally to Bro . Kemp , but it was only fitting and graceful that the brethren should mark their sense of that success by some

tangible embodiment of their esteem . Ho expressed a hope that the recipient of this small testimonial might be spared for many years to enjoy the respect and affection ho had gained amongst his brethren , and that every time he gazed upon that ornament on his sideboard it might recall to him the two happy years he spent as the ruler of this Lodge , and convince him that iu those two years he did

not labour in vain . ( Hear , hear ) . The testimonial consisted of a massive silver salver with a richly embossed scroll , border , and feet , the centre bearing tho following inscription , surrounded by the Past Master ' s jewel and other emblems of the Craft : — " Presented to Bro . Martin Kemp P . M ., by the brethren of the Huniber Lodge of Mark Master Masons , No . 182 , as

a token of their respect and esteem during his term of office , 12 th June 1877 . " The salver , which was supplied by Bro . B . Burnett , was much admired for its chaste and elegant workmanship . Bro . Kemp in acknowledging the compliment paid to him , said whatever difficulties might seem to have presented themselves in the formation of a new Lodge , where every brother was nerved by a

determination to overcome those difficulties under all circumstances , success must bo the only natural resnlt . There were difficulties to be surmounted when this Lodge was formed , and when they did him the honour to place him in that chair , but these had been overcome , and he was proud of the prosperous position tho Lodge had attained . ( Hear , hear ) . To-night he confessed he felt utterly bankrupt in

knowing what to say for this beantifnl testimonial . He conld only say if he were to attempt to thank them as he wished that he should utterly fail , and ho would therefore content himself with merely reiterating the words of tho late Charles Dickens when parting from his friends in America , " From my heart of hearts I thank you . " ( Applause ) . The Worshipful Master proposed , and Bro . Kemp seconded a vote

of thanks to tho Grand Secretary of Grand Lodge , and Bro . Matier . for thoir kindness in coming from London to assist at this ceremony , and the motion was carried amidst cheering . The Lodge was then closed in due form , and the brethren ad j our ned to tbebanqnetting hall , where a sumptuous repast was served by Bro , Evelyn Cooke . The W . M . presided , and was supported by many Provincial and Past Officers , and the Masters of several Craft

Humber Lodge Of Mark Masons, No. 182.

Lodges in this province and in Lincolnshire , the Grimsby contingent being especially strong . At the conclusion of the banquet the customary loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured , the W . M . giving Her Most Graoioug Majesty the Queen , and Mark Masonry , and their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales , and the rest of the Royal Family ,

the Right Hon . the Earl of Limerick , M . W . G . M . of Mark Masons , the last named being suitably acknowledged by Bro . Matier P . G . J . W . of Grand Mark Lodge of England . Bro . W . Tesseyman gave the W . M . of the Humber Lodge of Mark Masons , and the newly appointed officers , the toast being heartily received and responded to by W . M . Bro . Boggett , and by the Wardens , Bros . J . West P . M .

and H . Preston P . M . Bro . Kemp next proposed the V . W . Bro . F . Binckes P . G . J . W ., Grand Secretary G . L . of Mark Masons , the installing officer . The toast was received with enthusiasm , and Bro . Binckes responded in a lengthy and eloquent speech , in the course of which he alluded to the great importance and success of the various Masonic Institutions , especially the Boys' School . The remaining

toasts were tho retiring W . M . aud his Officers , responded to by Bro . Kemp and Haberland J . W . Tho Masonio Charities , the Visiting Brethren , and the Ladies . During the evening some excellent songs were sung , Bro . C . W . Cheeseman presiding ably at the pianoforte , and the proceedings throughout wore characterised by the utmost harmony and good feeling . —Eastern Morning News .

Correspondence.

CORRESPONDENCE .

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POWERS AND PRIVILEGES OF MASTERS

To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —In the Appeal of Bro . Waller M . D ., late W . M . of No . 142 , as to the rights of W . Masters , the Graud Registrar says that if tho Master could be present in the Lodge , he had a right " to call upon any Brother he chose , who was a member of the Lodge ,

to perform the ceremonies ... the words spoken by that Brother being the words of the W . M ., uttered by proxy . " According to this , any Brother being a member of the Lodge , whether a Master or not , is qualified to repeat the ceremonies , while the Master occupies the chair . As this is an important matter , which

will bear repetition , may I ask the favour of your assistance on the subject ? I thought that none under the rank of an installed Master could act , even as proxy , and many think the same ; but if the above reading of the judgment is right , we are all wrong , and I hope we are wrong , in order that we may be able to give our Wardens an opportunity of learning their future duties . Yours fraternally , W . M . KEGISPONS . 9 th June 1877 .

MASONIO JURISPRUDENCE .

To the Editor of THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . DEAR SIR AND BROTHER , —Some difference of opinion having arisen in this locality , respecting tho status of suspended members , who have given propter notice of appeal , you would oblige a number of brethren by replying to the following queries : — 1 . A brother in open Lodge bavins : acted in a diaresnp . ntfnl wav fn

the members of a deputation from tho P . G . Lodge , is summoned to attend a special meeting of the P . G . L . He is found guilty , and sentenced to suspension for a given period . He at once gives notice of appeal to Grand Lodge , and in due course sends his appeal to the Grand Secretary . Does his so doing bar the action of the P . G . L ., and is he entitled to all his rights and

privileges till such time as G . L . hear and determines his appeal ? 2 . A Lodge having acted in such a way as to incur tho censure of the P . G . Master , a Special Provincial Grand Lodge meeting is called , the officers of the Lodge are summoned , and those who attend are examined . The P . G . L . temporarily suspended that Lodge , and , of course , thereby prohibits it from working . The R . W . M . and officers say they will appeal , and do send their appeal through tho Grand Secretary . the decision

Pending of Grand Lodge , are they still entitled to meet as a Lodge , and mako Masons—that is , enter , pass , and raise members , same as if no edict of suspension had been issued ? Or do the decisions of a Lodge hold good till reversed by that of the P . G . L . ; and , in like manner , are not the decisions of a Provincial Grand Lodge binding till they are reversed by the action of the Grand Lodge ? Your opinion on these points will oblige a number of Scotch brethren , and yours faithfully , Glasgow , 13 th June . JUSTITIA .

RESTORATION or THE PARISH CHURCH , SHEFFIELD . —We understand the faculty for tho restoration of the parish church has been issued from the Chancellor ' s Court . The work will , therefore , in all probality , be now proceeded with without delay . The Freemasons of Sheffield have offered to erect a font in the restored building , the gift , we understand , being of a very handsome and valuable cha . racter . —Sheffield Daily Telegraph .