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Lodge in the second 'degree , for the purpose of proceeding with the great event of the year—the installation of new Master . He declared all Offices vacant , and appointed qualified Brethren to assist him in the work . Bro . Past Master Kington made an efficient D . C ., and presented Bro . Sidney W . Fells as Master-elect , and he having been addressed , signified assent to the ancient
charges in regular form , and was obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and the new ruler of the Lodge was formally inducted into the chair . On the re-admission of the Brethren he was proclaimed and saluted , and the ceremony proceeded on the usual lines , the following being appointed and invested as the Assistant Officers for the year : M . Baillie S . W ., G . F . H . Bushell
J . W ., J . E . Fells P . M . Treas . ( in investing his father with the collar of Office the W . M . said he had known the Brother for many years , and felt by experience that he might be entrusted with the funds of the Confidence Lodge—personally he had placed great confidence in their Treasurer , and he felt the Brethren might do
the same ; comments which naturally caused some amount of laughter , coming as they did from son to father ) , E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , E . H . Lough S . D ., W . Haughton J . D ., T . T . C . Scoones I . G ., T . Kington P . M . D . C ., F . Haines P . M . and W . Hattersley Stewards , G . F . Carr A . D . C ., J . G . Reinhardt Tyler .
The customary addresses were now given , and we take the opportunity of here adding our congratulations to the many Bro . Simeons received on the splendid way in which he conducted this and the earlier parts of the ceremony of installation . As we said at the outset , his has been a prosperous year for the Lodge , and no doubt much of the renown achieved during the past twelve months is directly traceable to the splendid work and example set by Bro . Simeons to the Officers and lay members of the Lodge .
The Treasurer proposed that a grant of five guineas be made for a Brother in distress , but Bro . Pennock P . M . proposed that the amount be raised to ten guineas , which was heartily supi ^ orted , and unanimously agreed to .
Other matters of interest to the Lodge were disposed of , including the proposition of a candidate for initiation , and the Lodge was closed . The Brethren subsequently adjourned to the banquet room ; where an excellent dinner was provided , the Rev . Bro . H . E . Wilson first saying grace .
The usual Loyal toasts were given from the chair , and heartily received by the Brethren , the solo to the National Anthem being sung by Miss Annie Swinfen . Bro . J . W . Simeons I . P . M . —who was enthusiastically greeted on rising—said that was the first time he had the pleasure of proposing a toast in the Lodge of Confidence as one of its Past
Masters . It was that of the Worshipful . Master , and from the way in which Bro . Fells had that evening invested his Officers , and performed the other duties attached to his post , he felt convinced he would continue to deserve the satisfaction of the members . He has no hesitation in giving the toast , feeling sure it would merit the heartiest of receptions .
The W . M . was also warmlv received . He thanked the Brethren most sincerely for having placed him in the honourable position of Master of the Lodge , and was much indebted to them for the confidence they had reposed in him . He hoped to maintain the high reputation of the Lodge , conduct it with the same success as his predecessors had done , and so act as to earn commendation from the Brethren .
The Master next gave the toast of his predecessor Bro . J . W . Simeons , saying he did not consider the toast needed any recommendation from him . Personall y he had first to thank Brother Simeons for the very able manner in which he had installed him that day , and he also took the opportunity of complimenting him on the approbation he had won from the members , and the great
esteem and regard that was felt towards him on the completion of his Office . In the name of the members he had much pleasure in presenting him a Past Master ' s jewel . It was richly deserved , as the Lodge had been so very prosperous while under the rule of Bro . Simeons , and the members , in giving it , sincerely hoped their Immediate Past Master might live in health and strength for many years to wear it . The jewel bore the following inscription :
Presented By the Brethren of the Confidence Lodge , No . . 193 , to BRO . J WYATT SIMEONS , for his able services as W . M . January 1901 .
The toast was most warmly honoured , as also was Brother Simeons on rising in acknowledgment . Twelve months back , he said , he had had to respond in tnc position of Worshipful Master , and he remembered he was very bashful on that occasion—but he felt more so that evening . He most sincerely thanked the Brethren for the very handsome Past Master ' s jewel they had
presented him , and the W . M . for the kind words lie had used in giving it . He most sincerely hoped that Brother would receive the same kind and hearty support in the coming term as he had enjoyed during his year of Office , and in this connection he desired to tender thanks to the Officers of the past year , for the able assistance they had rendered him in discharging the work of
his exalted station . He judged from the heartiness of his reception that the Brethren were satisfied with the efforts he had been able to put forth ; he was sorry to have to vacate the chair , but of course that was expected ; he was sure the present Master would give all the satisfaction that was expected ot him , and concluded with other expressions of his indebtedness to the members , and high appreciation of the recognition they had accorded him
The next toast was that of the Visitors , the W . M . offering them a hearty welcome . Bro . Eales I . P . M . 1843 D . G . Reg . Bengal replied . He fully appreciated the cordial reception given the guests , and had been
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highly impressed with the way in which the installation ceremony had been conducted . The manner in which Bro . Simeons had installed his successor was really a grand performance . Great compliment was also due to the D . C . Bro . P . M . Kington ; while he had experienced a most pleasant and agreeable surprise in
seeing the very able manner in which the new Master invested his Officers ; especially was this the case when the W . M . ' s father came up as Treasurer . It was a very happy idea on the part of the Master to say he could trust his father in so important a position , and he was quite right in putting his ideas in such happy terms .
Bro . Richardson W . M . 1828 also congratulated the I . P . M . on the ability he had displayed at the conclusion of his year of Office , and the W . M . on the efficiency he had shown . at the commencement of his period of service . The W . M . had a grand prospect in view before him and he wished him , the Officers , and members ,
a prosperous year . Bro . Latham W . M . 1692 also replied , tendering thanks . His father had been initiated in that Lodge fifty years ago , so that he hardly felt to be quite a stranger among them . Indeed he saw there many familiar faces , Brethren he met at the Confidence Instruction Lodge , of which he was a member , and where they were all pleased to have the D . C . of that clay , Bro . Spice , as their Preceptor . Other of the guests also responded .
The toast of the Past Masters was next given by the W . M ., who said the members of the Lodge knew it would be difficult to find a better set of Past Masters than were associated with the Confidence Lodge . Whatever advice or help was needed they were always able and ready to give .
Bro . Cubitt—the oldest member present , he having been associated with the Lodge for thirty-two years ; and the oldest but one of its Past Masters—responded . It gave him much pleasure to acknowledge the toast of the Past Masters , for two especial reasons . First , because seeing his old friend ' s son installed that evening had brought to his mind a pleasure which he had hoped
for , namely to have initiated his own son into the Lodge . But unfortunately—perhaps for better , or it might be for worse—his son , just before attaining the age of twenty-one years , left for South Africa , where he was now fighting for his Queen and country in Thorneycroft ' s Mounted Infantry . Then it was with the greatest of pleasure he had listened to the Master ' s remarks he made
when presenting the collar of Treasurer to his father , some few jokes in his remarks , but he forgot to say how much the members of the Lodge were indebted to Bro . Fells sen ., without whom they would not have had the present Master in the chair Bro . Pennock followed . He felt it must be a great gratification to father and son to have the confidence of the Brethren in two such important positions as Treasurer and Master of the Lodge , them
and to know that yet another son was a member among , respected and esteemed by all . No doubt he would have liked to welcome his brother as Worshipful Master , and his father as Treasurer , but it was not possible for him to be present ; he having volunteered his services as a mounted Yeoman for South Africa , where he was still away , fighting for Queen and country . They could at least wish him success there , and a safe and speedy returnin health and strength .
, Bro . Nig htingale followed . He > had had the pleasure of knowing the W . M . for over twenty years , and felt sure he would fulfil the . duties of his present hig h Office to the satisfaction of the members , and the honour of the Lodge . Bros . Smithers , Haines , Plowright , Spice , and Kington also made suitable response .
The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was now proposed , followed by that of the Wardens and other Officers , replies being given by Bros . Fells P . M ., Davey P . M ., and others . Bro . Fells said that was a red letter day with him , and one of the happiest moments of his life , he being the oldest Past Master of the Lodge , and seeing his son installed . He thanked God none
of his sons had ever caused him a moment's anxiety , and trusted the W . M . might be spared to go through his year of Office with honour to the Lodge and credit to himself . He thanked Bro . Pennock for mentioning his youngest son ' s name as a member of the Lodge . He was then out at Harrismith fighting for his Queen and country . He thanked the W . M . for proposing the toast , and with the able
assistance of the worthy Secretary hoped to keep a good balance of cash in hand . He might just mention the Lodge was in a better position than it had been since he was W . M . twenty-seven years ago . He hoped his son who was away would see his brother , the W . M ., in the chair before his year of Office terminated . Bro . Davey P . M . Sec . said that one of the greatest pleasures
in his life was the performance of the duties of Secretary , and the promotion of the best interests of the Lodge of Confidence . Its funds were in a sound financial condition , and its prosperity . resulted , in a great measure , from the good fellowship and fraternity of its Brethren . He rejoiced to see the eldest son of
their esteemed treasurer Bro . tells installed as the mth W . M . of the Lodge , and trusted that his younger son , who was now serving his country at the front , as one of the Imperial Yeomanry , might safely pass through the dangers surrounding him , and at some future time occupy that exalted position .
The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . R . B . Hopkins ( King of Silver Belis ) , and he was supported by Miss Annie Swinfen , Miss Annie Wilson , Bro . Wilfred Stracey , Mr . A . Cornish and Mr . Musgrove Tufnail ( the Eucerpean Vocal Quartette ) , who won hearty applause ; but ,. as usual whenever our worthy Bro . Hopkins is in evidence , his manipulation of the silver bells proved to be the ¦ greatest attraction in the evening ' s entertainment .
Hammersmith Lodge , No . 2090 . THIS well known Lodge held its meeting at the Town Hall , Hammersmith , on Thursday , 10 th inst ., and die Council Chamber
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Lodge in the second 'degree , for the purpose of proceeding with the great event of the year—the installation of new Master . He declared all Offices vacant , and appointed qualified Brethren to assist him in the work . Bro . Past Master Kington made an efficient D . C ., and presented Bro . Sidney W . Fells as Master-elect , and he having been addressed , signified assent to the ancient
charges in regular form , and was obligated . A Board of Installed Masters was opened , and the new ruler of the Lodge was formally inducted into the chair . On the re-admission of the Brethren he was proclaimed and saluted , and the ceremony proceeded on the usual lines , the following being appointed and invested as the Assistant Officers for the year : M . Baillie S . W ., G . F . H . Bushell
J . W ., J . E . Fells P . M . Treas . ( in investing his father with the collar of Office the W . M . said he had known the Brother for many years , and felt by experience that he might be entrusted with the funds of the Confidence Lodge—personally he had placed great confidence in their Treasurer , and he felt the Brethren might do
the same ; comments which naturally caused some amount of laughter , coming as they did from son to father ) , E . J . Davey P . M . Sec , E . H . Lough S . D ., W . Haughton J . D ., T . T . C . Scoones I . G ., T . Kington P . M . D . C ., F . Haines P . M . and W . Hattersley Stewards , G . F . Carr A . D . C ., J . G . Reinhardt Tyler .
The customary addresses were now given , and we take the opportunity of here adding our congratulations to the many Bro . Simeons received on the splendid way in which he conducted this and the earlier parts of the ceremony of installation . As we said at the outset , his has been a prosperous year for the Lodge , and no doubt much of the renown achieved during the past twelve months is directly traceable to the splendid work and example set by Bro . Simeons to the Officers and lay members of the Lodge .
The Treasurer proposed that a grant of five guineas be made for a Brother in distress , but Bro . Pennock P . M . proposed that the amount be raised to ten guineas , which was heartily supi ^ orted , and unanimously agreed to .
Other matters of interest to the Lodge were disposed of , including the proposition of a candidate for initiation , and the Lodge was closed . The Brethren subsequently adjourned to the banquet room ; where an excellent dinner was provided , the Rev . Bro . H . E . Wilson first saying grace .
The usual Loyal toasts were given from the chair , and heartily received by the Brethren , the solo to the National Anthem being sung by Miss Annie Swinfen . Bro . J . W . Simeons I . P . M . —who was enthusiastically greeted on rising—said that was the first time he had the pleasure of proposing a toast in the Lodge of Confidence as one of its Past
Masters . It was that of the Worshipful . Master , and from the way in which Bro . Fells had that evening invested his Officers , and performed the other duties attached to his post , he felt convinced he would continue to deserve the satisfaction of the members . He has no hesitation in giving the toast , feeling sure it would merit the heartiest of receptions .
The W . M . was also warmlv received . He thanked the Brethren most sincerely for having placed him in the honourable position of Master of the Lodge , and was much indebted to them for the confidence they had reposed in him . He hoped to maintain the high reputation of the Lodge , conduct it with the same success as his predecessors had done , and so act as to earn commendation from the Brethren .
The Master next gave the toast of his predecessor Bro . J . W . Simeons , saying he did not consider the toast needed any recommendation from him . Personall y he had first to thank Brother Simeons for the very able manner in which he had installed him that day , and he also took the opportunity of complimenting him on the approbation he had won from the members , and the great
esteem and regard that was felt towards him on the completion of his Office . In the name of the members he had much pleasure in presenting him a Past Master ' s jewel . It was richly deserved , as the Lodge had been so very prosperous while under the rule of Bro . Simeons , and the members , in giving it , sincerely hoped their Immediate Past Master might live in health and strength for many years to wear it . The jewel bore the following inscription :
Presented By the Brethren of the Confidence Lodge , No . . 193 , to BRO . J WYATT SIMEONS , for his able services as W . M . January 1901 .
The toast was most warmly honoured , as also was Brother Simeons on rising in acknowledgment . Twelve months back , he said , he had had to respond in tnc position of Worshipful Master , and he remembered he was very bashful on that occasion—but he felt more so that evening . He most sincerely thanked the Brethren for the very handsome Past Master ' s jewel they had
presented him , and the W . M . for the kind words lie had used in giving it . He most sincerely hoped that Brother would receive the same kind and hearty support in the coming term as he had enjoyed during his year of Office , and in this connection he desired to tender thanks to the Officers of the past year , for the able assistance they had rendered him in discharging the work of
his exalted station . He judged from the heartiness of his reception that the Brethren were satisfied with the efforts he had been able to put forth ; he was sorry to have to vacate the chair , but of course that was expected ; he was sure the present Master would give all the satisfaction that was expected ot him , and concluded with other expressions of his indebtedness to the members , and high appreciation of the recognition they had accorded him
The next toast was that of the Visitors , the W . M . offering them a hearty welcome . Bro . Eales I . P . M . 1843 D . G . Reg . Bengal replied . He fully appreciated the cordial reception given the guests , and had been
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highly impressed with the way in which the installation ceremony had been conducted . The manner in which Bro . Simeons had installed his successor was really a grand performance . Great compliment was also due to the D . C . Bro . P . M . Kington ; while he had experienced a most pleasant and agreeable surprise in
seeing the very able manner in which the new Master invested his Officers ; especially was this the case when the W . M . ' s father came up as Treasurer . It was a very happy idea on the part of the Master to say he could trust his father in so important a position , and he was quite right in putting his ideas in such happy terms .
Bro . Richardson W . M . 1828 also congratulated the I . P . M . on the ability he had displayed at the conclusion of his year of Office , and the W . M . on the efficiency he had shown . at the commencement of his period of service . The W . M . had a grand prospect in view before him and he wished him , the Officers , and members ,
a prosperous year . Bro . Latham W . M . 1692 also replied , tendering thanks . His father had been initiated in that Lodge fifty years ago , so that he hardly felt to be quite a stranger among them . Indeed he saw there many familiar faces , Brethren he met at the Confidence Instruction Lodge , of which he was a member , and where they were all pleased to have the D . C . of that clay , Bro . Spice , as their Preceptor . Other of the guests also responded .
The toast of the Past Masters was next given by the W . M ., who said the members of the Lodge knew it would be difficult to find a better set of Past Masters than were associated with the Confidence Lodge . Whatever advice or help was needed they were always able and ready to give .
Bro . Cubitt—the oldest member present , he having been associated with the Lodge for thirty-two years ; and the oldest but one of its Past Masters—responded . It gave him much pleasure to acknowledge the toast of the Past Masters , for two especial reasons . First , because seeing his old friend ' s son installed that evening had brought to his mind a pleasure which he had hoped
for , namely to have initiated his own son into the Lodge . But unfortunately—perhaps for better , or it might be for worse—his son , just before attaining the age of twenty-one years , left for South Africa , where he was now fighting for his Queen and country in Thorneycroft ' s Mounted Infantry . Then it was with the greatest of pleasure he had listened to the Master ' s remarks he made
when presenting the collar of Treasurer to his father , some few jokes in his remarks , but he forgot to say how much the members of the Lodge were indebted to Bro . Fells sen ., without whom they would not have had the present Master in the chair Bro . Pennock followed . He felt it must be a great gratification to father and son to have the confidence of the Brethren in two such important positions as Treasurer and Master of the Lodge , them
and to know that yet another son was a member among , respected and esteemed by all . No doubt he would have liked to welcome his brother as Worshipful Master , and his father as Treasurer , but it was not possible for him to be present ; he having volunteered his services as a mounted Yeoman for South Africa , where he was still away , fighting for Queen and country . They could at least wish him success there , and a safe and speedy returnin health and strength .
, Bro . Nig htingale followed . He > had had the pleasure of knowing the W . M . for over twenty years , and felt sure he would fulfil the . duties of his present hig h Office to the satisfaction of the members , and the honour of the Lodge . Bros . Smithers , Haines , Plowright , Spice , and Kington also made suitable response .
The toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was now proposed , followed by that of the Wardens and other Officers , replies being given by Bros . Fells P . M ., Davey P . M ., and others . Bro . Fells said that was a red letter day with him , and one of the happiest moments of his life , he being the oldest Past Master of the Lodge , and seeing his son installed . He thanked God none
of his sons had ever caused him a moment's anxiety , and trusted the W . M . might be spared to go through his year of Office with honour to the Lodge and credit to himself . He thanked Bro . Pennock for mentioning his youngest son ' s name as a member of the Lodge . He was then out at Harrismith fighting for his Queen and country . He thanked the W . M . for proposing the toast , and with the able
assistance of the worthy Secretary hoped to keep a good balance of cash in hand . He might just mention the Lodge was in a better position than it had been since he was W . M . twenty-seven years ago . He hoped his son who was away would see his brother , the W . M ., in the chair before his year of Office terminated . Bro . Davey P . M . Sec . said that one of the greatest pleasures
in his life was the performance of the duties of Secretary , and the promotion of the best interests of the Lodge of Confidence . Its funds were in a sound financial condition , and its prosperity . resulted , in a great measure , from the good fellowship and fraternity of its Brethren . He rejoiced to see the eldest son of
their esteemed treasurer Bro . tells installed as the mth W . M . of the Lodge , and trusted that his younger son , who was now serving his country at the front , as one of the Imperial Yeomanry , might safely pass through the dangers surrounding him , and at some future time occupy that exalted position .
The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . R . B . Hopkins ( King of Silver Belis ) , and he was supported by Miss Annie Swinfen , Miss Annie Wilson , Bro . Wilfred Stracey , Mr . A . Cornish and Mr . Musgrove Tufnail ( the Eucerpean Vocal Quartette ) , who won hearty applause ; but ,. as usual whenever our worthy Bro . Hopkins is in evidence , his manipulation of the silver bells proved to be the ¦ greatest attraction in the evening ' s entertainment .
Hammersmith Lodge , No . 2090 . THIS well known Lodge held its meeting at the Town Hall , Hammersmith , on Thursday , 10 th inst ., and die Council Chamber