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Installation Meetings, &C.
received such cordial support from the members as had marked his occupancy of it in the past . Bro . Morris referred to the fact of the present being bis seventh appointment to the office of Secretary , a post in which ho should strive to give as much satisfaction in the future as he appeared to have done iu the past . It
was a great pleasure to him to be again appointed to act as Secretary of the Lodge , which he trusted would continue to prosper as it had done hitherto . Tho Officers of the Lodge were next toasted . Tho W . M . felt that the brethren appointed that night wonld do their best to support him , give satisfaction to the
members , and add to the reputation of the Lodge . This toast having been responded to , was followed by that of " All poor and distressed Masons , " after which the brethren separated . Among tbe visitors were Bros . John Oldis S . W . 1288 , S . P . Knight D . C . 1903 , 0 . Arkell P . M . 192 , R . R . Harper P . M . 813 , Henry Stiles P . M . 1732 , H . Fruen 2012 , W . Wilkins P . M . 902 , E . J . Tabor 1101 , J . Westerby W . M . 1613 ,
W . Cable 1638 , E . E . Court Std . 1559 , S . Read 766 , F . A . Dnffield 619 , J . Baker P . M . 1672 , T . Skinner 1614 , W . A . Dowling 2012 , J . J . Avery P . M . 70 , W . M . Stiles W . M . 1744 , W . Kingwell 1572 , C . Farwig 201 , C . W . Bovis 511 , W . H . Baker S . W . 2030 , H . Hambling 2030 , J . E . Shand 2030 , A . J . Hayward 2005 , A . Hancock W . M . 1950 , J . Bennett I . G . 1415 , H . M . Appleton W . M . 1381 , G . H . Spiller W . M .
49 , E . Storr W . M . 167 , F . H . Spiller P . M . 49 , S . Hill W . M . 21 Grand Steward , W . H . Marston P . M . 55 , H . C . Turner Std . 1693 , C . H . Everett . SW . 2012 , & o .
Joppa Lodge, No. 188.
JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .
THE annual installation meeting of this old and popular Lodge was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . George Bean , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . J . Martin S . W ., J . W . Dewsnap J . W ., P . M . ' s M . L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , Obed Roberts ,
L . M . Myers , Israel Abrahams , Lewis Lazarus Treas . ; J . S . Lyon Sec , Lewis Wall S . D ., Geo . M . Lion J . D ., L . Davis Steward , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., and many other brethren and visitors . Lodge having been opened in accordance with ancient rites , Bro . 0 . Grove Ellis was raised to the third degree ; and Lodge having resumed Bro .
Alexander John Martin , the zealous S . W . of the past year , was presented for the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been duly constituted , Bro . Martin was installed by Bro . M . L . Alexander P . M ., in masterly style , and on the re-admission of the brethren the newly-installed W . M . was greeted with the
customary honours . He then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follows : —Bros . G . Bean I . P . M ., J . W . Dewsnap S . W ., Lewis Wall J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treas ., L . Lazarus P . M . Sec , G . P . Lion S . D ., Isaac Botibol J . D ., Lewis Davis I . G ., A . G . Dodson P . M . D . C , Lenzberg and Hart Stewards , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., and Goddard
Tyler . Tbe addresses having been delivered with good effect , the W . M . immediately proceeded to initiate Mr . Meyer Max Bendit , and Mr . Bulford , the ceremony being performed in a manner which fully satisfied the brethren as to the choice they had made of a ruler for the ensuing year . After the transaction of some other Masonic
business , the brethren and visitors sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and served under the superintendance of Bro . M . Silver . The customary loyal toasts were followed by that of the "Joppa Benevolent Fund , " in proposing which the Worshipful Master congratulated the
brethren on the fact that there was still a very respectable balance to the credit of that fund , which had done so much good dnring the past ten or twenty years . He associated with the toast the name of the Senior President , Bro . Israel Abrahams , who responded , and in the course of his remarks said the fund , which had been the source
of so much relief to so many of the brethren , widows and orphans , was a thoroughly Masonic fund . It was now reduced to about £ 700 , but it had boasted of having reached £ 1 , 100 and upwards . If they had a smaller amount now they would not discontinue lending a helping hand in any case really deserving their assistance . By the aid of the
brethren , whom he found ready and pleased to put their hands in their pockets on behalf of a really good cause , be hoped to get the fund up again to £ 1 , 000 , and he was pleased to-night to announce several new subscriptions . He trusted the Fund and the Joppa Lodge might enjoy a long career of future prosperity . Bro . Lewis
Lazarus Secretary announced subscriptions to the amount of thirteen guineas , of which the W . M . contributed two guineas . The I . P . M . in proposing the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master spoke of him as an old friend , who he was delighted to have seen placed in the chair of the Joppa Lodge . It was not altogether a new
honour to Bro . Martin , who had passed the chair of a distinguished Lodge in the south-east of London . At any rate , from what they knew of him , he was entirely worthy of the confidence of the brethren and well qualified to discbarge the important duties of the position . The W . M , in acknowledging the compliment paid him , said he
was an initiate of Bro . Israel Abrahams , twenty years ago , and be had waited since that time in tho hopa and expectation of attaining the high position to which he had this evening been chosen by the kindness of the brethren . In every Lodge the initiate should aspire to that promotion , even as every French soldier was taught to believe
he carried a marshal ' s baton in his knapsack . The brethren had chosen to elect him , and he accepted the office with a great deal of diffidence ; but at the same time with a great deal of pleasure—with diffidence lest he should be considered a martinet , but with pleasure because he knew ho should be associated with a sreat number of old
Masonic friends . He should insist on order and decorum in the Lodge and he hoped all the brethren would support him . He then proposed the health of the Initiates , suitable replies being given by Bros .
Bendit and Bulford . Tho health of the Installing Master was next given , and in responding Bro . M . L . Alexander said it had been his p ! e \ sure to instal many Masters of this Lodge , and he should be ready to assist in that capacity again , although it was preferable that every
Joppa Lodge, No. 188.
Master should instal his successor . Tho Visitors were cordially received , and the welcome accorded to them was acknowledged by Bros . Benjamin W . M . 1017 , Barnett W . M . 185 , Johnson W . M . 1320 , and J . R . Stacoy . The health of the Past Masters followed , the name of the I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . Bean , being received with especial
honour , and tho W . M . presented him , on behalf of the Lodge / abaudsomo P . M . 's jewel and a P . M . 's collar and jewel , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of the services he had rendered to the Lodge . Bro . Bean I . P . M . in returning thanks for the compliment paid him said words failed him to express adequately his sense of gratitude for
the kindness he had received at the hands of the brethren . During his year of office he had endeavoured to emulate the working of his prede . cessors , and to carry on the Lodge on the same lines as the P . M . 's . The handsome gifts he had received that evening would remind him . of the happy hours he had spent with the brethren of the Lodge of
Joppa , and it would be a pleasure to him always to wear them when he met them in the Lodge . It was a source of satisfaction to himself to know that the samo good feeling subsisted between them all on his retiring from office as when he entered upon the duties . Bra .
Roberts P . M . also responded , and other toasts followed . The enjoy , ment of the evening was enhanced by a capital selection of music , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , by Miss Berta Foresta , Miss Reba , Bros . Arthur Thomas and Henry Prenton . Mr . Walter Van Noorden rendered good service at the pianoforte .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , on the 12 th inst ., when the chair was occupied by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Sir Frederick Milner , Bart ., M . P . There were also present Bros . J . Blenkin I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., A . T . B . Turner S . W ., W . Brown J . W ., B . Z . Miles , and a number of other
Officers and brethren . Successful ballots were taken for Bros , the Rev . R . Blakeney , Vicar of Bishopthorpe , and Granville Milner , of Bilbrough Hall . Bro . Whittaker was passed to the second degree , and the lecture on the second tracing board was given by Bro . W . B . Dyson . The Secretary announced the death of Brother Isaac F .
Taylor , one of the first members initiated in the Lodge . After the close of the Lodge the members met at refreshment , and the usual toasts were duly honoured , the evening being enlivened by harmony , to which many brethren contributed . Letters and messages , conveying hearty good wishes , were received from several absent mem hers , including Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., C . G . PadelP . M ., & o .
Peace And Harmony Lodge, No. 199.
PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 199 .
A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at the Royal Oak Hotel , Dover , on Monday , the 5 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . John W . Terson , opened the Lodge at 7 p . m ., and there was a punctual attendance of officers and brethren . Amongst the large number present were Bros . J . W . Terson W . M ., Thomas Hearn S . W ., James W . Bussey J . W ., A . F . L . Fredericksen S . D ., J . W . Miller J . D ., John ,
Falconer I . G ., Rev . V . S . Vickers I . P . M . Chaplain , James D . Terson P . M . Secretary , H . S . Boyton P . M . Organist , Join Marshall P . M ., John Bourdeaux P . M ., William Cessford P . M ., Edward Lukey P . M ., Joseph G . Podevin P . M ., Francis W . Prescott P . M ., Bros . Capt . J . W . Miller , E . Swan , T . Farrington , G . Ainslie , 0 . H . C Marsh , F . Daae ,
W . A . Barrow , W . A . Kenuetf , G . W . Church , H . J . Grower , A . Welch , G . Willson Tyler , and Visitors Bros James Stevens 720 , 1216 , 1426 , Pearson O . Potter W . M . 1208 , Georee Band P . M . 1196 , E . A . Marsh S . D . 1208 , W . Kenison 1096 , J . McKenzie 1208 , E . Vie 531 , J . J . Wright 1208 , R . Voaro 1536 , F . Stanger 1208 , J . Popkiss
398 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . stated that as there was no ceremonial work before the Lodge for this occasion it bad been thought expedient to use the opportunity , for the purpose of hearing a lecture on the Ritual by Bro . Stevens , of London , who was then present , and whom
he had pleasure in introducing to the Lodge . He had no doubt that the members would give him a hearty welcome and an attentive hearing . Bro . James Stevens , who on rising was most cordially received , then occupied the earnest attention of all present ; during two and a half hoars he discoursed of the " Knobs and Excrescences "
which are still to be found in the ritual and ceremonial of the First Degree . His remarks were evidently much appreciated by the several Past Masters present , as well as by the yonnper portion of his audience , and notwithstanding ihe length of his address , its conclusion was sought to be deferred for further explanations . The
thanks of the Lodge were expressed to Bro . Steveus , in high laudation of his lecture aud services , and the same were entered on tbe minutes . There was no other business , and L"dge was closed in due form . Tbe brethren subsequently partook of supper , and separated at the customary hour .
Royal Brunswick Lodge, No. 732.
ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 732 .
THE annual installation meeting of the brethren of this Lodge took place on Thursday , the Sth inst ., in the Masonic Room of the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . Bro . W . Nell was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . E . Histed , the retiring W . M . The following are the Officers selected by Bro . Nell
to assist him during his year of office : — Bros . E . Histed I . P . M ., C . Nye S . W ., W . Butting J . W ., R . Willard Secretary , S . Denman S . D ., J . P . Harker J . D ., T . dowser I . G . Owing to the Mayor ' s " At Home . " the usual banquet was postponed until next month .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
received such cordial support from the members as had marked his occupancy of it in the past . Bro . Morris referred to the fact of the present being bis seventh appointment to the office of Secretary , a post in which ho should strive to give as much satisfaction in the future as he appeared to have done iu the past . It
was a great pleasure to him to be again appointed to act as Secretary of the Lodge , which he trusted would continue to prosper as it had done hitherto . Tho Officers of the Lodge were next toasted . Tho W . M . felt that the brethren appointed that night wonld do their best to support him , give satisfaction to the
members , and add to the reputation of the Lodge . This toast having been responded to , was followed by that of " All poor and distressed Masons , " after which the brethren separated . Among tbe visitors were Bros . John Oldis S . W . 1288 , S . P . Knight D . C . 1903 , 0 . Arkell P . M . 192 , R . R . Harper P . M . 813 , Henry Stiles P . M . 1732 , H . Fruen 2012 , W . Wilkins P . M . 902 , E . J . Tabor 1101 , J . Westerby W . M . 1613 ,
W . Cable 1638 , E . E . Court Std . 1559 , S . Read 766 , F . A . Dnffield 619 , J . Baker P . M . 1672 , T . Skinner 1614 , W . A . Dowling 2012 , J . J . Avery P . M . 70 , W . M . Stiles W . M . 1744 , W . Kingwell 1572 , C . Farwig 201 , C . W . Bovis 511 , W . H . Baker S . W . 2030 , H . Hambling 2030 , J . E . Shand 2030 , A . J . Hayward 2005 , A . Hancock W . M . 1950 , J . Bennett I . G . 1415 , H . M . Appleton W . M . 1381 , G . H . Spiller W . M .
49 , E . Storr W . M . 167 , F . H . Spiller P . M . 49 , S . Hill W . M . 21 Grand Steward , W . H . Marston P . M . 55 , H . C . Turner Std . 1693 , C . H . Everett . SW . 2012 , & o .
Joppa Lodge, No. 188.
JOPPA LODGE , No . 188 .
THE annual installation meeting of this old and popular Lodge was held on Monday , 5 th inst ., at Freemasons' Tavern , under the presidency of Bro . George Bean , the retiring W . M ., who was supported by Bros . A . J . Martin S . W ., J . W . Dewsnap J . W ., P . M . ' s M . L . Alexander , H . M . Levy , A . G . Dodson , Obed Roberts ,
L . M . Myers , Israel Abrahams , Lewis Lazarus Treas . ; J . S . Lyon Sec , Lewis Wall S . D ., Geo . M . Lion J . D ., L . Davis Steward , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., and many other brethren and visitors . Lodge having been opened in accordance with ancient rites , Bro . 0 . Grove Ellis was raised to the third degree ; and Lodge having resumed Bro .
Alexander John Martin , the zealous S . W . of the past year , was presented for the benefit of installation . A Board of Installed Masters having been duly constituted , Bro . Martin was installed by Bro . M . L . Alexander P . M ., in masterly style , and on the re-admission of the brethren the newly-installed W . M . was greeted with the
customary honours . He then proceeded to invest his Officers for the year , as follows : —Bros . G . Bean I . P . M ., J . W . Dewsnap S . W ., Lewis Wall J . W ., J . S . Lyon Treas ., L . Lazarus P . M . Sec , G . P . Lion S . D ., Isaac Botibol J . D ., Lewis Davis I . G ., A . G . Dodson P . M . D . C , Lenzberg and Hart Stewards , P . E . Van Noorden Org ., and Goddard
Tyler . Tbe addresses having been delivered with good effect , the W . M . immediately proceeded to initiate Mr . Meyer Max Bendit , and Mr . Bulford , the ceremony being performed in a manner which fully satisfied the brethren as to the choice they had made of a ruler for the ensuing year . After the transaction of some other Masonic
business , the brethren and visitors sat down to an excellent banquet , provided by Messrs . Spiers and Pond ( Limited ) , and served under the superintendance of Bro . M . Silver . The customary loyal toasts were followed by that of the "Joppa Benevolent Fund , " in proposing which the Worshipful Master congratulated the
brethren on the fact that there was still a very respectable balance to the credit of that fund , which had done so much good dnring the past ten or twenty years . He associated with the toast the name of the Senior President , Bro . Israel Abrahams , who responded , and in the course of his remarks said the fund , which had been the source
of so much relief to so many of the brethren , widows and orphans , was a thoroughly Masonic fund . It was now reduced to about £ 700 , but it had boasted of having reached £ 1 , 100 and upwards . If they had a smaller amount now they would not discontinue lending a helping hand in any case really deserving their assistance . By the aid of the
brethren , whom he found ready and pleased to put their hands in their pockets on behalf of a really good cause , be hoped to get the fund up again to £ 1 , 000 , and he was pleased to-night to announce several new subscriptions . He trusted the Fund and the Joppa Lodge might enjoy a long career of future prosperity . Bro . Lewis
Lazarus Secretary announced subscriptions to the amount of thirteen guineas , of which the W . M . contributed two guineas . The I . P . M . in proposing the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master spoke of him as an old friend , who he was delighted to have seen placed in the chair of the Joppa Lodge . It was not altogether a new
honour to Bro . Martin , who had passed the chair of a distinguished Lodge in the south-east of London . At any rate , from what they knew of him , he was entirely worthy of the confidence of the brethren and well qualified to discbarge the important duties of the position . The W . M , in acknowledging the compliment paid him , said he
was an initiate of Bro . Israel Abrahams , twenty years ago , and be had waited since that time in tho hopa and expectation of attaining the high position to which he had this evening been chosen by the kindness of the brethren . In every Lodge the initiate should aspire to that promotion , even as every French soldier was taught to believe
he carried a marshal ' s baton in his knapsack . The brethren had chosen to elect him , and he accepted the office with a great deal of diffidence ; but at the same time with a great deal of pleasure—with diffidence lest he should be considered a martinet , but with pleasure because he knew ho should be associated with a sreat number of old
Masonic friends . He should insist on order and decorum in the Lodge and he hoped all the brethren would support him . He then proposed the health of the Initiates , suitable replies being given by Bros .
Bendit and Bulford . Tho health of the Installing Master was next given , and in responding Bro . M . L . Alexander said it had been his p ! e \ sure to instal many Masters of this Lodge , and he should be ready to assist in that capacity again , although it was preferable that every
Joppa Lodge, No. 188.
Master should instal his successor . Tho Visitors were cordially received , and the welcome accorded to them was acknowledged by Bros . Benjamin W . M . 1017 , Barnett W . M . 185 , Johnson W . M . 1320 , and J . R . Stacoy . The health of the Past Masters followed , the name of the I . P . M ., Bro . Geo . Bean , being received with especial
honour , and tho W . M . presented him , on behalf of the Lodge / abaudsomo P . M . 's jewel and a P . M . 's collar and jewel , as a mark of esteem and in recognition of the services he had rendered to the Lodge . Bro . Bean I . P . M . in returning thanks for the compliment paid him said words failed him to express adequately his sense of gratitude for
the kindness he had received at the hands of the brethren . During his year of office he had endeavoured to emulate the working of his prede . cessors , and to carry on the Lodge on the same lines as the P . M . 's . The handsome gifts he had received that evening would remind him . of the happy hours he had spent with the brethren of the Lodge of
Joppa , and it would be a pleasure to him always to wear them when he met them in the Lodge . It was a source of satisfaction to himself to know that the samo good feeling subsisted between them all on his retiring from office as when he entered upon the duties . Bra .
Roberts P . M . also responded , and other toasts followed . The enjoy , ment of the evening was enhanced by a capital selection of music , under the direction of Bro . P . E . Van Noorden , by Miss Berta Foresta , Miss Reba , Bros . Arthur Thomas and Henry Prenton . Mr . Walter Van Noorden rendered good service at the pianoforte .
Eboracum Lodge, No. 1611.
EBORACUM LODGE , No . 1611 .
THE regular meeting of this Lodge was held at the Queen ' s Hotel , York , on the 12 th inst ., when the chair was occupied by the Worshipful Master , Bro . Sir Frederick Milner , Bart ., M . P . There were also present Bros . J . Blenkin I . P . M ., T . B . Whytehead P . M ., Geo . Balmford P . M ., G . Simpson P . M ., J . T . Seller P . M ., A . T . B . Turner S . W ., W . Brown J . W ., B . Z . Miles , and a number of other
Officers and brethren . Successful ballots were taken for Bros , the Rev . R . Blakeney , Vicar of Bishopthorpe , and Granville Milner , of Bilbrough Hall . Bro . Whittaker was passed to the second degree , and the lecture on the second tracing board was given by Bro . W . B . Dyson . The Secretary announced the death of Brother Isaac F .
Taylor , one of the first members initiated in the Lodge . After the close of the Lodge the members met at refreshment , and the usual toasts were duly honoured , the evening being enlivened by harmony , to which many brethren contributed . Letters and messages , conveying hearty good wishes , were received from several absent mem hers , including Bros . J . S . Cumberland P . M ., C . G . PadelP . M ., & o .
Peace And Harmony Lodge, No. 199.
PEACE AND HARMONY LODGE , No . 199 .
A REGULAR meeting of this Lodge was held at the Royal Oak Hotel , Dover , on Monday , the 5 th inst . The W . M ., Bro . John W . Terson , opened the Lodge at 7 p . m ., and there was a punctual attendance of officers and brethren . Amongst the large number present were Bros . J . W . Terson W . M ., Thomas Hearn S . W ., James W . Bussey J . W ., A . F . L . Fredericksen S . D ., J . W . Miller J . D ., John ,
Falconer I . G ., Rev . V . S . Vickers I . P . M . Chaplain , James D . Terson P . M . Secretary , H . S . Boyton P . M . Organist , Join Marshall P . M ., John Bourdeaux P . M ., William Cessford P . M ., Edward Lukey P . M ., Joseph G . Podevin P . M ., Francis W . Prescott P . M ., Bros . Capt . J . W . Miller , E . Swan , T . Farrington , G . Ainslie , 0 . H . C Marsh , F . Daae ,
W . A . Barrow , W . A . Kenuetf , G . W . Church , H . J . Grower , A . Welch , G . Willson Tyler , and Visitors Bros James Stevens 720 , 1216 , 1426 , Pearson O . Potter W . M . 1208 , Georee Band P . M . 1196 , E . A . Marsh S . D . 1208 , W . Kenison 1096 , J . McKenzie 1208 , E . Vie 531 , J . J . Wright 1208 , R . Voaro 1536 , F . Stanger 1208 , J . Popkiss
398 , and others . The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The W . M . stated that as there was no ceremonial work before the Lodge for this occasion it bad been thought expedient to use the opportunity , for the purpose of hearing a lecture on the Ritual by Bro . Stevens , of London , who was then present , and whom
he had pleasure in introducing to the Lodge . He had no doubt that the members would give him a hearty welcome and an attentive hearing . Bro . James Stevens , who on rising was most cordially received , then occupied the earnest attention of all present ; during two and a half hoars he discoursed of the " Knobs and Excrescences "
which are still to be found in the ritual and ceremonial of the First Degree . His remarks were evidently much appreciated by the several Past Masters present , as well as by the yonnper portion of his audience , and notwithstanding ihe length of his address , its conclusion was sought to be deferred for further explanations . The
thanks of the Lodge were expressed to Bro . Steveus , in high laudation of his lecture aud services , and the same were entered on tbe minutes . There was no other business , and L"dge was closed in due form . Tbe brethren subsequently partook of supper , and separated at the customary hour .
Royal Brunswick Lodge, No. 732.
ROYAL BRUNSWICK LODGE , No . 732 .
THE annual installation meeting of the brethren of this Lodge took place on Thursday , the Sth inst ., in the Masonic Room of the Royal Pavilion , Brighton . Bro . W . Nell was installed W . M . for the ensuing year , the ceremony being performed by Bro . E . Histed , the retiring W . M . The following are the Officers selected by Bro . Nell
to assist him during his year of office : — Bros . E . Histed I . P . M ., C . Nye S . W ., W . Butting J . W ., R . Willard Secretary , S . Denman S . D ., J . P . Harker J . D ., T . dowser I . G . Owing to the Mayor ' s " At Home . " the usual banquet was postponed until next month .