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heart than he had , as was evidenced by the support ho gave to tho Charities , and the way in which he did his work in Lodge , which was highly creditable and srtisfactory to them all . The toast was heartily received , and Bro . Pearcy in acknowledging it , thanked Bro . Fenner for the too eulogistic terms in which he had brought his name before tho company . It was quite true that he had Freemasonry very
warmly at heart . When he joined it he did so with the intention of getting to the top of tho tree ; and as whatever was worth doing at all was worth doing well , he had endeavoured to discharge his duty to the utmost of his ability . In the same way , whatever honours a man wished to gain were worth working for . With that idea ho asked somo one to introduce him into a Lodge of
Instruction , and as there happened to be none in his neighbourhood , a few friends of his agreed that they should found this Lodgo . He believed he was the only remaining founder who now attended , and several of the other originators had passed away . They first met to the number of thirteen ; they subscribed their money , and they had gone on with varied success , sometimes np and sometimes down . This
year had certainly crowned their efforts with success , and he trasted they would grow in tho future even better than they had done in the past . He then proposed in felicitous terms thu health of the Visitor ? , for whom Bros . Amphlett and Sherwin suitably responded . The W . M . then gave the Masonic Charities , iu doing which he said it was his privilege to be a member of the Board of Benevolence , though the
privilege was often a painful one , when they had to listen to so many tales of poverty and distress . But though the applicants for relief were so numerous there was rarely an instance of any one being sent empty away . At the last meeting there were fifty-eight cases , and all were relieved with the exception of one , which would not bear investigation , and the total amount granted was £ 1 , 500 . Seeing the immense amount of good done by the Cbaritios they could not do
better than to render them all the support available ; and in no way could they do this better than by promoting to the uttermost of their power the Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Moss replied to the toast in a practical speech . Several others were proposed , including tho Treasurer and Secretary , who suitably responded . During the evening some capital songs were sung , Bro . Sherwin rendering efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte .
KINGSTON LODGE , No ., 1010 .
rpHE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 7 th -L inst ., at the Masonic I . all Worship-street , Hull , Bro . B . S . Jacobs W . M . in the chair . The ordinary business of the Lodge having been transacted , Bro . Henry Forder J . W ., the Worshipful Master elect , was presented to the installing Officer , Bro . B . S . Jacobs , for instal . lation as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of
installation was impressively performed , according to the ancient customs of the Craft . Bro . H . Forder , on taking the chair , appointed the following brethren to their respective offices : —Bros . Jacobs I . P . M ., Seaton , C . E ., S . W ., Logan J . W ., Rev . H . C . Casson , M . A ., Chaplain , Mosely Lecture Master , Copland Treasurer , Sidman Sec , M . Grant-Dalton , C . E ., S . D ., Wellsted , C . E ., J . D ., Nicholson
M . D ., Director of Ceremonies , Keyworth Almoner , Pyburn , M . D ., Organist , Fullerton I . G , Firth and Sutton Stewards , Lambert Tyler . The banquet was subsequently held at the Royal Station Hotel . Bro . H . Forder occupied the chair , and was supported by many distinguished Masons of the Riding , and visitors from the neighbouring Lodges . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
ST . LEONARD'S LODGE , No . 1766
rpHE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday eren-JL ing , at the Town Hall , Shoreditch . The W . M ., Brother Elias Benjamin , opened the Lodge , and was supported during the evening by the following brethren :- Jones W . M . elect S . W ., Clement J . W ., Rev . H . G . Henderson , M . A ., Chaplain , Cox Secretary , Funston S . D ., Walker J . D ., Drysdale M . C ., Young Org ., Matthews I . G ., Thrower Steward ; P . M . ' s Bros . Barham , Barr , Stean , Terry , Clarke P . G . P .,
Buss Assist . G . Sec , several members of the Lodge , and the following , among other visitors—Bios . Berry 172 , Tborey 1365 , Turner 186 , Finch P . M . 1365 , Lee P . M . 1384 , Steel J . D . 1365 , Potter 1445 , Bradgate 55 , Hill 813 , Edwards 907 , Francke 1692 , Stephens J . W . 1692 1382 and 898 , Green 861 , Smithers 193 , Francis 55 , Rowe 1096 , Sanders 861 , Hodges 1310 , Frew 959 , Donglass 1744 , Jones 1607
Downing P . M . 20 , James 723 , Ames 860 , Haggs 813 , Heale 45 , Symmons , Peacock 201 , Brien P . M . 1076 , Sims 861 , Salter 861 , Joseph Little 1607 , J . Goodwin 1133 , John C . Pitt 1076 , Wallace S . D . 907 , Cox P . M . 1566 , Sarson 76 , Hughes W . M . 1816 , Roberts 1623 , Tibbetts S . W . 1950 , Lobb 538 , Turner W . M . 183 , Morrell 1839 , Bridges 591 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , Robson
1115 , Smith S . W . 193 , Page 214 , Stevens 1564 , Clarke 1158 , Harwood 813 , Stephens P . M . 75 J , Mellor 1711 , Dun-ant P . M . 569 1185 , Birkett 509 , Munro 569 , Hawkins P . M . 569 , Nicholson I . P . M . 15 GG , Cain 813 , Bowen 05 , Snook 1 G 93 , Doubleday 193 , Hallows P . M . 16 G 2 , G . J . Freeman 1013 , Gooding 1329 , Iron S . W . 1579 . After tho confirmation of the minutes , the Lodgo was advanced with the customary
formalities . Bro . J . A . Jones was installed as W . M ., appointing , in dne course , the following as his Officers : —Bros . Clement S . W , Funston J . W ., Henderson Chap ., King Treas ., Cox Sec , Walker S . D ., Matthews J . D ., Drysdalo I . G ., Thrower M . C ., Harrison and Staff Stewards , Young Organist . Messrs . E . J . llo 3 e , J . L . Fraser , E . T .
Henmau jnn ., and George Colls wore , after the ballot had boon taken and proven in their favour , initiated by the newly appointed W . M ., who then proceeded to close tho Lodge . Before doing so he presented to tho retiring W . M . a P . M . ' s jewel , and it was stated that a testimonial wonld have been presented to tho late Treasurer—Bro . C . Stevens P . M . —but for that brother ' s absence . The brethren then
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proceeded to banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . At its conelnsion and after grace , the customary loyal toasts were honoured With that of the Grand Officers was coupled the names of Bros . Buss and Clarke . Tho former referred to the great progress the Lodge had made , and hoped it might continue on its snecessful oareer . The Grand Officers felt deeply the responsibility reposed in them by
the Grand Master , and did all that lay in their power to prove them , selves worthy of it . It was a most fortunate thing for the Grand Officers that Grand Lodge chose men whose ability won for them tho respect of the whole Craft . Bro . Clarke hardly thought he would have been called upon to respond to this toast in the presence of so worthy and distingnisbed a brother as the Assistant Grand Secretary . He
was however very pleased to offer his thanks to the W . M . and the Lodge , with those of Brother Buss . He felt he could not let theoppor . tanity pass without referring back a few years to the time when he had assisted at the consecration of the Lodge , and considering the short spaco of time that had elapsed since that event he felt they could but congratulate all connected with the St . Leonard's Lodge
on tho success that had attended it . Brother Benjamin next proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He considered it quite superfluous for him to give a lengthened description of Brother Jones ' s capabilities , his acts that night had spoken far more forcibly as to his ability than any words he could utter , if their new W . M . carried out all the duties of the chair as ably as he had the
ceremonies required of him on the first night of his ruling , it must redound to his credit and prove for the benefit of the Lodge . The W . M . in reply felt he could not sufficiently thank Bro . Benjamin for his kind words in proposing the toast of his health , he also thanked Bro . Buss for the compliment he paid him . To have one ' s working praised by such an experienced Mason as Brother Buss was indeed
an honour ; he only hoped he might continue to deserve snch encomiums . He certainly felt it an honour to be surrounded as he was by such an array of brethren—some 120 in all—this large attendance was , in itself , a great compliment both to the Lodge and himself , he only hoped that he might continue to deserve such approval , and that when the time should come for him to give up the management
of the affairs of the Lodge it could be said that it was none the worse for his year ' s occupation of the chair . He next had to propose the health of the Installing Master . This toast also comprised the Immediate Past Master of the year , for he was pleased to say that Brother BeDJamin , his predeoessor , had brought his year ' s work to an end by installing his successor . He had worked well for the
Lodge , and from what he had done the W . M . felt every member would agree with him that he was well worthy of their esteem . Bro . Benjamin most sincerely thanked the W . M . and brethren for their approbation . He felt very proud of the high honour which had been conferred on him , and much obliged to the brethren for the hand , some reception accorded him at all times . He was pleased that the brethren were satisfied with his exertions . The health of the Past
Masters of the Lodge was next proposed from the chair . The W . M . in giving it felt he conld speak of them with a thorough knowledge of their ability . He had known each of them , not only in the Lodge , but also before it was consecrated , and in every sphere he had found them to be most worthy brethren . Bro . Stean was the first to reply . It was a great pleasure to him , aa year by year the day of installation
came round , to see the progress made in the Lodge . He hoped this prosperity might go on for many years , and that not only would the brethren be able to boast of a flourishing Lodge , but would also be able to point to continued support of the Charities , which he considered should never be forgotten so long as the Lodge was in existence . Bro . Barr felt that the P . M . ' s could only repeat each other ' s
words , for every one of them wished for the Lodge prosperity and a bright future . It afforded them the greatest pleasure to see the work being carried out properly , and this he felt sure would specially be the case under the ruling of Bro . Jones- Bro . Barham looked upon this as the first occasion on which he had been able to reBpond as a full fledged Past Master . As one of the Founders he had always
worked with one object in view—to make the Lodge among the hrsfc in the country . As he was particularly coucerned as regarded the preparation of the banquet that night , he could but hope that every one had at least been well supplied . The number who had sat down was the largest that had ever dined in that hall , and if they had not achieved all that could have been wished , they had yet done what they
could . Bro . Benjamin tendered his acknowledgments as a P . M ., thanking the brethren for their reception of the toast . The next toast on the list was , the W . M . said , a most important one , for it had justly been said that without initiates Freemasonry would soon cease to exist . He sincerely hoped that the few received that night might prove beneficial additions to the Lodge , and he had no doubt
that they would . He further hoped that they might live to occupy the most prominent positions in the Craft . Brother Fraser , on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , roturned his siucere thanks . He was deeply sensible of the responsibilities he had taken upon himself that night , and hoped he mig ht , prove himself a worthy Mason . Brother Honman also thanked the brethren . He hoped the
prominent position he and brother initiates had occupied in that night ' s assembly mig ht some day be repeated as a reward for merit in the Graft . Each of tho other initiates having replied , tho W . M ., iu a most forcible manner , proposed the Charities , to which Brother James Terry responded . In the course of his remarks Brother Terry , after referring in general terms to the Charities , pointed
out the prospects for the future as far as the Benevolent Institution was concerned . They had that day had a committeo meeting , and as usual had received further applications for relief from both old men and women : these and the many who bad been passed on previous occasioiiS gavo a total of one hundred aud ten as candidates for the
next elaction , and there were yet two monthly meetings to be held before the list was closed , from which he might reasonably expect thirty more approved cases , making one hundred and forty iu all . For these to compete for , there wero at present but eleven vacancies , viz ., ten meu , and one widow . These figures he thought proved , most forcibly , that something ought to be doue beyoud what waa
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heart than he had , as was evidenced by the support ho gave to tho Charities , and the way in which he did his work in Lodge , which was highly creditable and srtisfactory to them all . The toast was heartily received , and Bro . Pearcy in acknowledging it , thanked Bro . Fenner for the too eulogistic terms in which he had brought his name before tho company . It was quite true that he had Freemasonry very
warmly at heart . When he joined it he did so with the intention of getting to the top of tho tree ; and as whatever was worth doing at all was worth doing well , he had endeavoured to discharge his duty to the utmost of his ability . In the same way , whatever honours a man wished to gain were worth working for . With that idea ho asked somo one to introduce him into a Lodge of
Instruction , and as there happened to be none in his neighbourhood , a few friends of his agreed that they should found this Lodgo . He believed he was the only remaining founder who now attended , and several of the other originators had passed away . They first met to the number of thirteen ; they subscribed their money , and they had gone on with varied success , sometimes np and sometimes down . This
year had certainly crowned their efforts with success , and he trasted they would grow in tho future even better than they had done in the past . He then proposed in felicitous terms thu health of the Visitor ? , for whom Bros . Amphlett and Sherwin suitably responded . The W . M . then gave the Masonic Charities , iu doing which he said it was his privilege to be a member of the Board of Benevolence , though the
privilege was often a painful one , when they had to listen to so many tales of poverty and distress . But though the applicants for relief were so numerous there was rarely an instance of any one being sent empty away . At the last meeting there were fifty-eight cases , and all were relieved with the exception of one , which would not bear investigation , and the total amount granted was £ 1 , 500 . Seeing the immense amount of good done by the Cbaritios they could not do
better than to render them all the support available ; and in no way could they do this better than by promoting to the uttermost of their power the Lodges of Instruction . Bro . Moss replied to the toast in a practical speech . Several others were proposed , including tho Treasurer and Secretary , who suitably responded . During the evening some capital songs were sung , Bro . Sherwin rendering efficient aid as accompanyist on the pianoforte .
KINGSTON LODGE , No ., 1010 .
rpHE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday , 7 th -L inst ., at the Masonic I . all Worship-street , Hull , Bro . B . S . Jacobs W . M . in the chair . The ordinary business of the Lodge having been transacted , Bro . Henry Forder J . W ., the Worshipful Master elect , was presented to the installing Officer , Bro . B . S . Jacobs , for instal . lation as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year . The ceremony of
installation was impressively performed , according to the ancient customs of the Craft . Bro . H . Forder , on taking the chair , appointed the following brethren to their respective offices : —Bros . Jacobs I . P . M ., Seaton , C . E ., S . W ., Logan J . W ., Rev . H . C . Casson , M . A ., Chaplain , Mosely Lecture Master , Copland Treasurer , Sidman Sec , M . Grant-Dalton , C . E ., S . D ., Wellsted , C . E ., J . D ., Nicholson
M . D ., Director of Ceremonies , Keyworth Almoner , Pyburn , M . D ., Organist , Fullerton I . G , Firth and Sutton Stewards , Lambert Tyler . The banquet was subsequently held at the Royal Station Hotel . Bro . H . Forder occupied the chair , and was supported by many distinguished Masons of the Riding , and visitors from the neighbouring Lodges . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were duly honoured .
ST . LEONARD'S LODGE , No . 1766
rpHE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Wednesday eren-JL ing , at the Town Hall , Shoreditch . The W . M ., Brother Elias Benjamin , opened the Lodge , and was supported during the evening by the following brethren :- Jones W . M . elect S . W ., Clement J . W ., Rev . H . G . Henderson , M . A ., Chaplain , Cox Secretary , Funston S . D ., Walker J . D ., Drysdale M . C ., Young Org ., Matthews I . G ., Thrower Steward ; P . M . ' s Bros . Barham , Barr , Stean , Terry , Clarke P . G . P .,
Buss Assist . G . Sec , several members of the Lodge , and the following , among other visitors—Bios . Berry 172 , Tborey 1365 , Turner 186 , Finch P . M . 1365 , Lee P . M . 1384 , Steel J . D . 1365 , Potter 1445 , Bradgate 55 , Hill 813 , Edwards 907 , Francke 1692 , Stephens J . W . 1692 1382 and 898 , Green 861 , Smithers 193 , Francis 55 , Rowe 1096 , Sanders 861 , Hodges 1310 , Frew 959 , Donglass 1744 , Jones 1607
Downing P . M . 20 , James 723 , Ames 860 , Haggs 813 , Heale 45 , Symmons , Peacock 201 , Brien P . M . 1076 , Sims 861 , Salter 861 , Joseph Little 1607 , J . Goodwin 1133 , John C . Pitt 1076 , Wallace S . D . 907 , Cox P . M . 1566 , Sarson 76 , Hughes W . M . 1816 , Roberts 1623 , Tibbetts S . W . 1950 , Lobb 538 , Turner W . M . 183 , Morrell 1839 , Bridges 591 , W . W . Morgan jun . J . W . 1107 , Robson
1115 , Smith S . W . 193 , Page 214 , Stevens 1564 , Clarke 1158 , Harwood 813 , Stephens P . M . 75 J , Mellor 1711 , Dun-ant P . M . 569 1185 , Birkett 509 , Munro 569 , Hawkins P . M . 569 , Nicholson I . P . M . 15 GG , Cain 813 , Bowen 05 , Snook 1 G 93 , Doubleday 193 , Hallows P . M . 16 G 2 , G . J . Freeman 1013 , Gooding 1329 , Iron S . W . 1579 . After tho confirmation of the minutes , the Lodgo was advanced with the customary
formalities . Bro . J . A . Jones was installed as W . M ., appointing , in dne course , the following as his Officers : —Bros . Clement S . W , Funston J . W ., Henderson Chap ., King Treas ., Cox Sec , Walker S . D ., Matthews J . D ., Drysdalo I . G ., Thrower M . C ., Harrison and Staff Stewards , Young Organist . Messrs . E . J . llo 3 e , J . L . Fraser , E . T .
Henmau jnn ., and George Colls wore , after the ballot had boon taken and proven in their favour , initiated by the newly appointed W . M ., who then proceeded to close tho Lodge . Before doing so he presented to tho retiring W . M . a P . M . ' s jewel , and it was stated that a testimonial wonld have been presented to tho late Treasurer—Bro . C . Stevens P . M . —but for that brother ' s absence . The brethren then
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proceeded to banquet , which was presided over by the W . M . At its conelnsion and after grace , the customary loyal toasts were honoured With that of the Grand Officers was coupled the names of Bros . Buss and Clarke . Tho former referred to the great progress the Lodge had made , and hoped it might continue on its snecessful oareer . The Grand Officers felt deeply the responsibility reposed in them by
the Grand Master , and did all that lay in their power to prove them , selves worthy of it . It was a most fortunate thing for the Grand Officers that Grand Lodge chose men whose ability won for them tho respect of the whole Craft . Bro . Clarke hardly thought he would have been called upon to respond to this toast in the presence of so worthy and distingnisbed a brother as the Assistant Grand Secretary . He
was however very pleased to offer his thanks to the W . M . and the Lodge , with those of Brother Buss . He felt he could not let theoppor . tanity pass without referring back a few years to the time when he had assisted at the consecration of the Lodge , and considering the short spaco of time that had elapsed since that event he felt they could but congratulate all connected with the St . Leonard's Lodge
on tho success that had attended it . Brother Benjamin next proposed the health of the Worshipful Master . He considered it quite superfluous for him to give a lengthened description of Brother Jones ' s capabilities , his acts that night had spoken far more forcibly as to his ability than any words he could utter , if their new W . M . carried out all the duties of the chair as ably as he had the
ceremonies required of him on the first night of his ruling , it must redound to his credit and prove for the benefit of the Lodge . The W . M . in reply felt he could not sufficiently thank Bro . Benjamin for his kind words in proposing the toast of his health , he also thanked Bro . Buss for the compliment he paid him . To have one ' s working praised by such an experienced Mason as Brother Buss was indeed
an honour ; he only hoped he might continue to deserve snch encomiums . He certainly felt it an honour to be surrounded as he was by such an array of brethren—some 120 in all—this large attendance was , in itself , a great compliment both to the Lodge and himself , he only hoped that he might continue to deserve such approval , and that when the time should come for him to give up the management
of the affairs of the Lodge it could be said that it was none the worse for his year ' s occupation of the chair . He next had to propose the health of the Installing Master . This toast also comprised the Immediate Past Master of the year , for he was pleased to say that Brother BeDJamin , his predeoessor , had brought his year ' s work to an end by installing his successor . He had worked well for the
Lodge , and from what he had done the W . M . felt every member would agree with him that he was well worthy of their esteem . Bro . Benjamin most sincerely thanked the W . M . and brethren for their approbation . He felt very proud of the high honour which had been conferred on him , and much obliged to the brethren for the hand , some reception accorded him at all times . He was pleased that the brethren were satisfied with his exertions . The health of the Past
Masters of the Lodge was next proposed from the chair . The W . M . in giving it felt he conld speak of them with a thorough knowledge of their ability . He had known each of them , not only in the Lodge , but also before it was consecrated , and in every sphere he had found them to be most worthy brethren . Bro . Stean was the first to reply . It was a great pleasure to him , aa year by year the day of installation
came round , to see the progress made in the Lodge . He hoped this prosperity might go on for many years , and that not only would the brethren be able to boast of a flourishing Lodge , but would also be able to point to continued support of the Charities , which he considered should never be forgotten so long as the Lodge was in existence . Bro . Barr felt that the P . M . ' s could only repeat each other ' s
words , for every one of them wished for the Lodge prosperity and a bright future . It afforded them the greatest pleasure to see the work being carried out properly , and this he felt sure would specially be the case under the ruling of Bro . Jones- Bro . Barham looked upon this as the first occasion on which he had been able to reBpond as a full fledged Past Master . As one of the Founders he had always
worked with one object in view—to make the Lodge among the hrsfc in the country . As he was particularly coucerned as regarded the preparation of the banquet that night , he could but hope that every one had at least been well supplied . The number who had sat down was the largest that had ever dined in that hall , and if they had not achieved all that could have been wished , they had yet done what they
could . Bro . Benjamin tendered his acknowledgments as a P . M ., thanking the brethren for their reception of the toast . The next toast on the list was , the W . M . said , a most important one , for it had justly been said that without initiates Freemasonry would soon cease to exist . He sincerely hoped that the few received that night might prove beneficial additions to the Lodge , and he had no doubt
that they would . He further hoped that they might live to occupy the most prominent positions in the Craft . Brother Fraser , on behalf of himself and his brother initiates , roturned his siucere thanks . He was deeply sensible of the responsibilities he had taken upon himself that night , and hoped he mig ht , prove himself a worthy Mason . Brother Honman also thanked the brethren . He hoped the
prominent position he and brother initiates had occupied in that night ' s assembly mig ht some day be repeated as a reward for merit in the Graft . Each of tho other initiates having replied , tho W . M ., iu a most forcible manner , proposed the Charities , to which Brother James Terry responded . In the course of his remarks Brother Terry , after referring in general terms to the Charities , pointed
out the prospects for the future as far as the Benevolent Institution was concerned . They had that day had a committeo meeting , and as usual had received further applications for relief from both old men and women : these and the many who bad been passed on previous occasioiiS gavo a total of one hundred aud ten as candidates for the
next elaction , and there were yet two monthly meetings to be held before the list was closed , from which he might reasonably expect thirty more approved cases , making one hundred and forty iu all . For these to compete for , there wero at present but eleven vacancies , viz ., ten meu , and one widow . These figures he thought proved , most forcibly , that something ought to be doue beyoud what waa