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a great many ways . They looked at Masonry from different standpoints , he as a clergyman and they as laymen . When he listened to the charges that afternoon so impressively delivered , and the anthem which followed so admirably rendered it struck his as an ideal undertaking , and that surely it was something which should not be peculiar to Masonry . If not in the letter in the spirit it
should be on the threshold of any responsible duty of life . He was glad that the expressions of those great principles came from a layman and not from a clergyman , and if there was anything in them it was the formation of laymen to laymen of what were the great principles in their duty in life . He could not help also thinking , as he looked around the Lodge , he saw men from all
directions , attending different places of worship , divided as it were on very many important questions ; but Freemasonry gathered them all together , and if there were points on which they differed there were many important points on which they agreed , and if they met face to face on one point on which they agreed they parted with the feeling that they must exercise their differences
with that great feeling of unity which united them all . One of the great advantages he found in Freemasonry was that it brought men into intercourse who had before been strangers , and who might have been provoked into hostility . They met together without the sacrifice of principle or the giving up of that which they held for
the purpose of professing a seeming liberality . It brought men together face to face , and let them find out that they were not strangers but that they had things in common which were often far greater than the things on which they differed , and , therefore , it did much to promote good feeling . He w :. s glad to see that Freemasonry continued to flourish in the way it did .
Bro . T . B . Whvtehead , who was received with great cordiality , also responded to the toast . He said he was the father of the Lodge , and he could congratulate them very much on the success which had attended the progress of the Lodge . It was most admirably , conducted , and it was in first-rate condition . He remembered the beginning of the Lodge and the struggles at the Outset , and now it was . in a most flourishing condition , and he was
proud to be a member of it . Freemasonry was a wonderful organisation-, for whether men were politically opposed , religiously opposed , or in anv other way feeling doubtful about one another , they could sit down together at the dinner table' and feel that they Sv ' ere iri accord with one another , and that was a great thing , and was one of the points in connection with the Craft , which was one of the most wonderful societies in the world .
Bro . Sykes proposed the Masonic Charities . It was a part of Masonic teaching to be' charitable to all those who were in distressed circumstances . There was nothing finer connected with Masonry than its Charities , . and those they wanted to build up and support to become the admiration of the world . He regretted that Bro . Fox Thomas had to leave before the toast came on .
Bro . James Smith replied , and referred in feeling terms to the death of Bro . Cowper , the late Charity Representative . He hoped that charity would always be exercised in all their walks in life , and that the great Masonic Charities would be first and foremost . Other toasts followed .
St . Petroc Lodge , No . 1785 . THE election meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Padstow , when Bro . W . Hutchings was elected W . M . and Bros . Bray P . P . G . D . C . and John Lobb were re-elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively . ********** Hadrian Lodge , No . 1970 .
INSTALLATION OF BROTHER H . N . GOWANS . THE annual meeting was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Ingham Street , South Shields , when there was a very large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Bro . Henry Darling W . M . presided at the opening of the Lodge ,, after which Bro . Henry Nelson Gowans S . W ., who was presented by Biro . Farmer D . C . Was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by Bro . Darling .
The musical portion of the ceremony was admirably rendered bv the Freemasons' Choir , under the direction of Bro . Hails , who also officiated at the organ . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel Was subsequently presented to Bro . Darling , in recognition of his past services to the Lodge , and as a mark of regard from the Brethren .
After the meeting the annual banquet was held in the Victoria Hall , 'Fowler Street , Bro . H . N . Gowans W . M . presiding . An excellent dinner , supplied by Bro . W . H . Curry , Was partaken of , after which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and music was rendered by the choir , an' enjoyable evening being spent . ********** Joshua Nunn Lodge , No . 2154 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER H . G . HOBLYN .
THE fifteenth annual festival was held at the George Hotel , Halstead , on Tuesday , 29 th ult ., when Bro . Henry George Hoblyn was installed Worshipful Master . . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Robert Sargent , the outgoing Master , and the addresses were given by Bro . Ve-ro W . Taylor P . M . P . P . S . G . W . ... A handsome Past Master's jewel was awarded Bro . Sargent in recognition of his valuable services to the Lodge . The banquet was undertaken by the new proprietress of the hotel , and Mrs . Winpindale is to be congratulated on the very excellent character of the dinner .
BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Prices on application . Morgan , freemason ' ' Chronicle Office , New Barnet .
Reports Of Meetings.
ROYAL ARCH . — : o : — Unity Chapter , No . 1151 . INSTALLATION OF COMPANION R . H . DENISON .
THE 101 st meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Tywardreath , on Wednesday evening , 6 th inst ., when Comps . R . H . Denison as Z ., J . T . Baker P . Z . P . P ; A . S . E . as H ., and J . Retallick as J ., were ably installed as the three first Principals by Comp . Major J . G . Shanks , K . M ., P . Z .
Comp . F-. J . Denison P . Z ., in well chosen words , presented Comp . Major Shanks with a P . Z . jewel , as a small mark of the members' appreciation of the many and valuable services rendered to the Chapter , he being always ready and willing to undertake any work at a moment ' s notice .
The gallant Major , with much feeling , replied , thanking the Companions for their gift , which would be greatly treasured by him . He was glad to see the Chapter was keeping well together , and new blood being imparted . It had been established now just thirty years , and its finances were in a satisfactory condition . ********** Engineer . Chapter , No . 2599 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . J . PERCY WHITE .
THE progress achieved by this Chajnter , which was only consecrated twelve months ago , is remarkable , considering that only those belonging to the Royal Engineers are eligible for membership . At each meeting subsequent to the foundation of the Chapter large numbers of tiie Engineer Lodge have been exalted , and several Companions belonging to other Chapters have been elected as joining members .
The first anniversary was celebrated last Saturday , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., when the Chapter was opened by Comp . Crichton Walker P . P . G . S . B .. Kent M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . J . P . White H ., and J . Kearney J . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ¦ ballot was taken for Bros . Captain Alan T . Smythe , William F .
Warren , Q . M . S ., and William Eyles , Sergt .-lnst ., all of the Engineer Lodge , each of whom was approved . These Brethren , together with Bros . C . T . Ruse , F . J . Stead , and A . J . Dolman , already balloted for , were admitted and regularly exalted to the supreme degree . The ceremony was ably carried out by all concerned . Comp . Sergt .-Major Robert Ford , at present H . of the St . Andrew Chapter was elected a joining member .
The installation of the Principals was then proceeded with , each of the present Principals -installing his successor : Thus Comp . J . Percy White as Z . by Comp . Walker , E . Sidney Standing as H . by Comp . Percy White , and J . Kearney as J . by Comp . Standing . A very excellent arrangement which met with the approval of all present .
The following Officers for the year were then invested : Comps . John R . Morgan Scribe E ., J . Goombes Scribe N ., L . H . Coles Treasurer , John Fitch P . S ., M . J . Webb and T . Smale Assistants , T . H . Watts D . C , E . T . Wilson Organist , C . G . Sleigh and J . demons Stewards , and H . M ' artin P . Z . Janitor .
The M . E . Z . presented a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Crichton Walker , for his valuable services during the past year , for which he duly returned thanks . Grand Chapter Certificates were handed to Comps . Drelge , Austin and Pinchon , and there being no further business the convocation was brought to a termination .
The banquet was held m the Alpha Salon of the establishment , and was much enjoyed . Among the visitors present were Comps . AV . Russell P . G . Swd . Br . Eng ., W . F . Cottcrell P . Z ., C . W . Spriggs H . 18 37 , S . Varren P . Z . 184 , J . Maynerd J . 184 , J . P . Baxter H . 2621 , H . H . Mordaunt 2416 , G . Sharman P . S . 2404 , H . G . Croneen 184 , G . Davis 1076 .
********** Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . ON Friday , 8 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Rord , Paddington . W .. Comps . H . Foskett M . E . Z . 185 M . E . Z ., C . Webster J . 1642 I-L , A . L . Butters J . S 90 J ., H . E . Dehane P . Z . P . P . G . P . S . Essex Scribe E ., R . N . Larter M . E . Z . 1 S 6 Scribe N ., H . Foskett 890 Treasurer , H . J . Dunaway ^ 9 P . S .,
W . J . Clubb J .-elect 1706 First A . S ., E . Stevens 733 . Visitors : Comps . J . P . Baxter M . E . Z .-elect 2621 , H . J . Pearn j .-elect 2621 . The Chapter was opened in ancient form . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pearn candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Webster for the able manner in which he had rehearsed the duties of H . for the first time . Comps . Baxter , Clubb , and Pearn were elected members , all of whom expressed thanks and gratification at the manner in which the ceremony had been rehearsed . *** ** ## ***
MARK MASONRY . — : o : — St . David Lodge , No . 38 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER REV . J . P . EVANS .
ON the 13 th inst . the annual meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , Llandudno , when Bro . the Rev . j ' Pugh Evans P . M . P . P . G . Chap , ( rector of Llanddoget and Llanrwst ) , was installed in the chair . He appointed , among other Officers , Bro . T . Westlake Morgan P . M . ( Bangor ) as his Senior Warden , and Bro . Owen Rowland P . M . ( Conway ) as his Junior Warden . Afterwards the installation banquet "took place at the North-western Hotel ,
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Reports Of Meetings.
a great many ways . They looked at Masonry from different standpoints , he as a clergyman and they as laymen . When he listened to the charges that afternoon so impressively delivered , and the anthem which followed so admirably rendered it struck his as an ideal undertaking , and that surely it was something which should not be peculiar to Masonry . If not in the letter in the spirit it
should be on the threshold of any responsible duty of life . He was glad that the expressions of those great principles came from a layman and not from a clergyman , and if there was anything in them it was the formation of laymen to laymen of what were the great principles in their duty in life . He could not help also thinking , as he looked around the Lodge , he saw men from all
directions , attending different places of worship , divided as it were on very many important questions ; but Freemasonry gathered them all together , and if there were points on which they differed there were many important points on which they agreed , and if they met face to face on one point on which they agreed they parted with the feeling that they must exercise their differences
with that great feeling of unity which united them all . One of the great advantages he found in Freemasonry was that it brought men into intercourse who had before been strangers , and who might have been provoked into hostility . They met together without the sacrifice of principle or the giving up of that which they held for
the purpose of professing a seeming liberality . It brought men together face to face , and let them find out that they were not strangers but that they had things in common which were often far greater than the things on which they differed , and , therefore , it did much to promote good feeling . He w :. s glad to see that Freemasonry continued to flourish in the way it did .
Bro . T . B . Whvtehead , who was received with great cordiality , also responded to the toast . He said he was the father of the Lodge , and he could congratulate them very much on the success which had attended the progress of the Lodge . It was most admirably , conducted , and it was in first-rate condition . He remembered the beginning of the Lodge and the struggles at the Outset , and now it was . in a most flourishing condition , and he was
proud to be a member of it . Freemasonry was a wonderful organisation-, for whether men were politically opposed , religiously opposed , or in anv other way feeling doubtful about one another , they could sit down together at the dinner table' and feel that they Sv ' ere iri accord with one another , and that was a great thing , and was one of the points in connection with the Craft , which was one of the most wonderful societies in the world .
Bro . Sykes proposed the Masonic Charities . It was a part of Masonic teaching to be' charitable to all those who were in distressed circumstances . There was nothing finer connected with Masonry than its Charities , . and those they wanted to build up and support to become the admiration of the world . He regretted that Bro . Fox Thomas had to leave before the toast came on .
Bro . James Smith replied , and referred in feeling terms to the death of Bro . Cowper , the late Charity Representative . He hoped that charity would always be exercised in all their walks in life , and that the great Masonic Charities would be first and foremost . Other toasts followed .
St . Petroc Lodge , No . 1785 . THE election meeting was held on Tuesday , 5 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Padstow , when Bro . W . Hutchings was elected W . M . and Bros . Bray P . P . G . D . C . and John Lobb were re-elected Treasurer and Tyler respectively . ********** Hadrian Lodge , No . 1970 .
INSTALLATION OF BROTHER H . N . GOWANS . THE annual meeting was held on the 5 th inst ., in the Freemasons' Hall , Ingham Street , South Shields , when there was a very large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Bro . Henry Darling W . M . presided at the opening of the Lodge ,, after which Bro . Henry Nelson Gowans S . W ., who was presented by Biro . Farmer D . C . Was duly installed Worshipful Master for the ensuing year by Bro . Darling .
The musical portion of the ceremony was admirably rendered bv the Freemasons' Choir , under the direction of Bro . Hails , who also officiated at the organ . A handsome Past Master ' s jewel Was subsequently presented to Bro . Darling , in recognition of his past services to the Lodge , and as a mark of regard from the Brethren .
After the meeting the annual banquet was held in the Victoria Hall , 'Fowler Street , Bro . H . N . Gowans W . M . presiding . An excellent dinner , supplied by Bro . W . H . Curry , Was partaken of , after which the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and music was rendered by the choir , an' enjoyable evening being spent . ********** Joshua Nunn Lodge , No . 2154 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER H . G . HOBLYN .
THE fifteenth annual festival was held at the George Hotel , Halstead , on Tuesday , 29 th ult ., when Bro . Henry George Hoblyn was installed Worshipful Master . . The ceremony was performed by Bro . Robert Sargent , the outgoing Master , and the addresses were given by Bro . Ve-ro W . Taylor P . M . P . P . S . G . W . ... A handsome Past Master's jewel was awarded Bro . Sargent in recognition of his valuable services to the Lodge . The banquet was undertaken by the new proprietress of the hotel , and Mrs . Winpindale is to be congratulated on the very excellent character of the dinner .
BOOKBINDING in all its branches . Prices on application . Morgan , freemason ' ' Chronicle Office , New Barnet .
Reports Of Meetings.
ROYAL ARCH . — : o : — Unity Chapter , No . 1151 . INSTALLATION OF COMPANION R . H . DENISON .
THE 101 st meeting was held in the Masonic Hall , Tywardreath , on Wednesday evening , 6 th inst ., when Comps . R . H . Denison as Z ., J . T . Baker P . Z . P . P ; A . S . E . as H ., and J . Retallick as J ., were ably installed as the three first Principals by Comp . Major J . G . Shanks , K . M ., P . Z .
Comp . F-. J . Denison P . Z ., in well chosen words , presented Comp . Major Shanks with a P . Z . jewel , as a small mark of the members' appreciation of the many and valuable services rendered to the Chapter , he being always ready and willing to undertake any work at a moment ' s notice .
The gallant Major , with much feeling , replied , thanking the Companions for their gift , which would be greatly treasured by him . He was glad to see the Chapter was keeping well together , and new blood being imparted . It had been established now just thirty years , and its finances were in a satisfactory condition . ********** Engineer . Chapter , No . 2599 . INSTALLATION OF COMP . J . PERCY WHITE .
THE progress achieved by this Chajnter , which was only consecrated twelve months ago , is remarkable , considering that only those belonging to the Royal Engineers are eligible for membership . At each meeting subsequent to the foundation of the Chapter large numbers of tiie Engineer Lodge have been exalted , and several Companions belonging to other Chapters have been elected as joining members .
The first anniversary was celebrated last Saturday , at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford Street , W ., when the Chapter was opened by Comp . Crichton Walker P . P . G . S . B .. Kent M . E . Z ., assisted by Comps . J . P . White H ., and J . Kearney J . After the minutes of the last meeting had been read and confirmed , the ¦ ballot was taken for Bros . Captain Alan T . Smythe , William F .
Warren , Q . M . S ., and William Eyles , Sergt .-lnst ., all of the Engineer Lodge , each of whom was approved . These Brethren , together with Bros . C . T . Ruse , F . J . Stead , and A . J . Dolman , already balloted for , were admitted and regularly exalted to the supreme degree . The ceremony was ably carried out by all concerned . Comp . Sergt .-Major Robert Ford , at present H . of the St . Andrew Chapter was elected a joining member .
The installation of the Principals was then proceeded with , each of the present Principals -installing his successor : Thus Comp . J . Percy White as Z . by Comp . Walker , E . Sidney Standing as H . by Comp . Percy White , and J . Kearney as J . by Comp . Standing . A very excellent arrangement which met with the approval of all present .
The following Officers for the year were then invested : Comps . John R . Morgan Scribe E ., J . Goombes Scribe N ., L . H . Coles Treasurer , John Fitch P . S ., M . J . Webb and T . Smale Assistants , T . H . Watts D . C , E . T . Wilson Organist , C . G . Sleigh and J . demons Stewards , and H . M ' artin P . Z . Janitor .
The M . E . Z . presented a handsome P . Z . ' s jewel to Comp . Crichton Walker , for his valuable services during the past year , for which he duly returned thanks . Grand Chapter Certificates were handed to Comps . Drelge , Austin and Pinchon , and there being no further business the convocation was brought to a termination .
The banquet was held m the Alpha Salon of the establishment , and was much enjoyed . Among the visitors present were Comps . AV . Russell P . G . Swd . Br . Eng ., W . F . Cottcrell P . Z ., C . W . Spriggs H . 18 37 , S . Varren P . Z . 184 , J . Maynerd J . 184 , J . P . Baxter H . 2621 , H . H . Mordaunt 2416 , G . Sharman P . S . 2404 , H . G . Croneen 184 , G . Davis 1076 .
********** Hornsey Chapter of Improvement , No . 890 . ON Friday , 8 th inst ., at the Prince of Wales Hotel , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Rord , Paddington . W .. Comps . H . Foskett M . E . Z . 185 M . E . Z ., C . Webster J . 1642 I-L , A . L . Butters J . S 90 J ., H . E . Dehane P . Z . P . P . G . P . S . Essex Scribe E ., R . N . Larter M . E . Z . 1 S 6 Scribe N ., H . Foskett 890 Treasurer , H . J . Dunaway ^ 9 P . S .,
W . J . Clubb J .-elect 1706 First A . S ., E . Stevens 733 . Visitors : Comps . J . P . Baxter M . E . Z .-elect 2621 , H . J . Pearn j .-elect 2621 . The Chapter was opened in ancient form . The ceremony of exaltation was rehearsed , Comp . Pearn candidate . A vote of thanks was passed to Comp . Webster for the able manner in which he had rehearsed the duties of H . for the first time . Comps . Baxter , Clubb , and Pearn were elected members , all of whom expressed thanks and gratification at the manner in which the ceremony had been rehearsed . *** ** ## ***
MARK MASONRY . — : o : — St . David Lodge , No . 38 . INSTALLATION OF BROTHER REV . J . P . EVANS .
ON the 13 th inst . the annual meeting took place at the Masonic Hall , Llandudno , when Bro . the Rev . j ' Pugh Evans P . M . P . P . G . Chap , ( rector of Llanddoget and Llanrwst ) , was installed in the chair . He appointed , among other Officers , Bro . T . Westlake Morgan P . M . ( Bangor ) as his Senior Warden , and Bro . Owen Rowland P . M . ( Conway ) as his Junior Warden . Afterwards the installation banquet "took place at the North-western Hotel ,