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•adition to the Installation and appointment of Officers , winch woro J " rried out in due form . The petitions of two brethren in distressed olrcumstancos were received , and grants made from tho Lodge Funds to meet their immediate needs . Other business was then transacted , and a Past Master ' s jewel was presented to Brother James Oxley tho retiring Master and Installing Officer of the day .

Tn presenting this the Worshipfnl Master said he was making a esentation t 0 a worthy brother , who had performed the work of \ Vorship ful Master in their Lodge as well as any ruler who had passed th rough its chair , or at least so far as ho was aware of or had been able to gather from tho older members of the St . Johns . Lodge Was then closed , and the brethren repaired to the banquet the Masterthe

room , where , under tho presidency of New , remainder of the evening was spent in social enjoyment . The Loyal toasts having been disposed of after the banquet , the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Oxley , rose to propose the health of tha Wor . ^ Master . Ho felt that no words of his , however strongly they might be n-rnmssed . would serve to recommend Bro . Swetman to the Lodge IMMOU 1

OJ ., . . , better than he was already known . Ho felt he conld speak of the present Master aa one who was fully capable of following on in the good work that had already been done in the St . John ' s Lodge . He was well deserving of all the respect and esteem the members conld afford him , and he hoped he would have an ample amount of work to perform BO that he would be able to prove his efficiency in the ceremonies his

of Freemasonry . The Worshipful Master , in reply , expressed ,, gratitude for the kindly reception that had been accorded him . He felt greatly indebted to the members for having elected and installed him to preside over tho Lodge of St . John for the coming year . He hoped to do his duty in the high office to whioh he had been appointed aa well , he hoped he might say , as he had done in trusted he

the minor offices he had filled in times gone by . He should so conduct the affairs of the Lodge as to win the satisfaction of its members , especially as ho felt they had reposed a great trust in him by appointing him as Worshipful Master of the Lodge . Looking back , he felt he was justified in saying he had tried all in his power to win the esteem of the brethren , and work up to the post he had now the gratification of filling , while , as regarded the it bo said he had

future , he should strive that in no particular could neglected his duty . He only hoped he should have frequent opportunities of showing his ability to work the ceremonies of Freemasonry , and that the Lodge would prosper under his management . The next toast was that of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Oxley . The brethren of the Lodge were well aware how well he had discharged the duties of the chair , whioh he had filled in the Lodge with infinite credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the members .

It might be said he had laboured under many difficulties during hia term of office , but he had surmounted them all , and had always shown himself capable of performing tho work entrusted to him . Bro . Oxley replied to the toast , thanking the brethren for tho kind way in which he had been treated in the Lodge , and urging them to use every effort to uphold the true principles of Freemasonry . With

the toast of the Visitors was coupled the name of Bro . J . J . Berry , who , in the course of his reply , expressed the very great pleasure he had derived from tho meeting that clay . Tho Lodgo might be regarded as one of the older ones of the Metropolis—wo note it was established in 1870 , so that the present is the twenty-first Blasteryet he could well remember being present at its consecration , at its

old quarters at Wapping . In its earlier days ho was a frequent visitor at the Lodge , and also at the Lodgo of Instruction , which was held ui d ? r the presid 3 noy of their d > ar old friend Bro . Mortlock , the proprietor of tl . e house at whioh thi . r Lodgo was consecrated , and at which it met for mac ;; yea'T . 1 3 also remembered acting as an Officer on many occasions iu their uodge , and had just

been reminded by tho first initiate of the Lodge—who he was pleased to see still among the members—that on the occasion of his initiation he ( Bro . Berry ) had occupied tho chair of Senior Warden . That was a long time back , it was true , but it was very gratifying to refer to the past , especially with such pleasurable associations as surrounded his connection with the Lodge of St . John .

Tho present Master , Bro . Swetman , was well known to him , and he regarded him as a man worthy of all the honour the members of the Lodge could confer . Bro . Oxley had left the chair with honour , and had installed his successor in a very able manner . Ho ventured to think the present ruler of the Lodgo would also be found capable of

performing that task , and that he would look after the welfare of tho members , and also of the Charites dnring the timo he was at the head of tho Lodge of St . John . In conclusion , Bro . Berry again tendered bis hearty thanks for the reception that bad oeen accorded to him ^ and his brother visitors , as well as for the toast that had been given in their honour . The toast of the Past Masters was next

given . The Master said that his immediate predecessor , Bro . Oxley , had had a most successful year of office , and had marked that success hy leaving tho Lodge with the largest balance it had ever known , He was pleased to say their surplus exceeded £ 107 . This , and the general appearance of the Lodge , led him to believo that it wag rising in reputation . It had recently done well for tho Charitable Institutions of the Order , and had contributed a sura of twenty

gnmoas dnring each of tho last three years from its funds in their behalf . This , for a small Lodge , was very creditable . The toast of the Officers of the Lodge , with which was coupled tho health of the ecretary and Treasurer , was given , and this having been replied to , t « e Master gave the toast of the Masonic press , which Bro . W . W . Morgan jan . acknowledged . This concluded the toast list of tho zoning , and the proceedings were shortly afterwards brought to a conclusion . b

CHORLTON LODGE , No . 1387 . 'T'UE installation of Bro . Charles Martyne took place at the * Masonio Hall , Chor ' . ton-cum-Hardy , on Thursday , the 10 th inst . of F ^ "if Eanieroa 3 attendance of Visitors , owing : to the popularity co . Martyne , who is the embodiment of everything genial , kindly ,

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a-id courteous , and who possesses naturally the qualifications necessary for a Worshipfnl Master , being easy of address , o lurteous and tillable in demeanour , ami steady aud linn iu principle . It therefore goes without saying that the Lodge will lose none of its prestige while under the presidency of so able a Master , and th it a prosperous and happy year of office-will ba the result . Aramgst those

present were Bro . Samuel Locke W . M ., Dr . A . E . Pownall I . P . M ., Chas . Martyne S . W ., F . Renshaw J . W ., John Chadfield Treasurer , Chas . Hey wood P . M . Secretary , F . S . Bedford S . D .. F . Pugh Organist , A . H . Pownall I . G ., W . Chessyro Tyler , J . Crompton P . M ., Thomas Schofield P . M . P . P . G . S . D ., W . Hall P . M . Jas . Batty P . M ., Hy . Hall , John Chadwick , E . Ireland , J . B . Wolstenholme , W . H . Milner , A .

Williams , H . Cooper , P . Tenaoky , John Coygnany , and Harry Martyne . Visitors : —G . A . Myers W . M . 1730 , W . H . Bibby I . G . 1009 , S . W . Leathley W . M . 1126 , John Roberts S . D . 2231 , R . G . Partington S . D . 852 , 0 . H . Beevor S . D . 1375 , E . Faulkner 2231 , J . Wilson 2231 , H . Pugh I . P . M . 1565 , W . A . Simpson 44 , S . C . Lome S . W . 815 , F . G . Goodaore W . M . 2231 , A . Shirley S . W . 2231 , David Conway I . P . M .

152 , J . Cantrill S . D . 152 , E . A . Ehlenger W . M . 1161 , J . Robert 1583 , C . H . Waterhouse J . D . 480 , Stephen Jnpp 1140 , E . W . Southam I . P . M . 1140 , W . Crampton , Unity , Canada , J . L . Smith P . M . 1417 , J . L . Statham ( St . Georges ) , K . Stewart 1140 , S . A ., Jas . Beresford 1773 , E . Heyman 102 , Robert Dottie 1161 , B . Hopkinson S . W . 1459 , Chas . Mackay 2231 , John Allen 2231 , John L . Tiller W . M . 1375 , J .

Beardmore S . D . 852 , and R . R . Lisenden P . M . 317 ( FHEEMASON ' S CHKOMCKE ) . The Lodge was opened at 4 ' 30 , and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . The Auditors' report on the Balance Sheet was taken and adopted . In the second degree the W . M . elect Bro . Charles Martyne was formally presented to tha Installing Master ( Bro . Samuel Locke ) , and after the nsnal

preliminaries , and with all due rite and ceremony , inducted into the chair of K . S ., in the presence of a large number of installed Masters . On the re-admission of all M . M . 's the usual proclamation waa made , and the newly installed W . M . was saluted in tho customary manner . The following brethren were invested Officers for the ensuing year by the W . M ., ' and addressed and placed in their respective positions - b ^

Bro . J . Crampton P . M ., viz . —F . Renshaw S . W ., F . S . Bedford J . W ., J . Chadfield Treasurer , Chas Hey wood P . M . Secretary , A . H . Pownall S . D ., H . H . Martyne J . D ., Thos . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . D . of C , T . M . Fernley Organist , J . B . Wolstenholme I . G ., J . Bratherton and J . Heyman Stewards , and W . Chessyre Tyler . Bro . Chas . Heywood P . M . Secretary delivered the three addresses in a most impressive

manner . A handsome gold P . M . s jewel was presented to the retiring W . M . ( Bro . Samuel Locke ) , for his highly appreciated services during the past year , for which the recipient returned thanks in appropriate language . Another presentation , in the form of a hand , some tea and coffee service , was made to Bro . F . Pugh , the late Organist , who has rendered valuable assistance to the Lodgo

with his accompaniments upon the organ and piano for a considerable time . Bro . Pugh is leaving the Lodge and his home , having recoived an appointment under the Duke of Hamilton , at Hamilton . The brethren , to show their appreciation of his services , thought it a fitting opportunity to present this token of their esteem and regard to Bro . Pugh , with sincere wishes for his future welfare and

happiness . Bro . Pugh acknowledged the gifts in suitable terms , and there being no further business , hearty good wishes wore expressed , and the Lodge was closed in peace and harmony at 6 - 45 . The brethren afterwards celebrated the Festival of St . John at a banqnet , tho preparation of which reflects tho highest credit upon Mr . and Mrs . Lan " ford , who are the joint custodians of the Masonic Hall , and it is

only doing them and their assistants justice to say that their efforts , ia conjunction with Bro . Beresford ' s able and experience ! staff of waitresses , gave universal satisfaction . After the banquet the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts wero proposed and responded to , Bro . Nail singing " God save the Queen , " and Bro . Stewart 1140 , who has a pleasiug tenor voice , " God bless the Prince of Wales . " In propositi "

the health of the W . M ., Bro . Samuel Locke I . P . M . spoke very highly of his geniality and earnest efforts to creditably perform whatever duties had been imposed upon him , and expressed his firm conviction that the Lodge would prosper in every way under Bro . Martyne's presidency . Bro . Locke concluded by wishing tho W . M . a happy and prosperous year of office , and called upon the brethren to

rise and drink his health . It is scarcely necessary to say the invitation was promptly and heartily responded to . Bro . Nail then sang " Elere ' s to his health in a song , " very feelingly , and tho refrain of this beautiful song was caught up and repeated with great gusto by all present , after which Brother Martyne , whose rising was the sequel for loud applause , tendered his sincere

thanks to Bro . Locke for bis kindly expressions , and stated his iutention to practise in every possible way the tenets and principles of Freemasonry . His idea was that tho duty of every brother was to maintain and carry out tho grand object of their Order , viz . Charity to the best of their ability , and as far as their means would allow , not only amongst their brethren , but outside the precincts of

l < recmasonry , and considered it incumbent on every member of the Craft to practically illustrate tbe grand principles , viz ., Brotherly Lovo and Relief , whenever a deserving case presented itself . He would endeavour , whilst occupying the honourable position to whioh they had elected him , to do his duty , and leave tho chair In the same untarnished condition as he had found it . The health of the

Visitors was proposed by Bro . J . Crompton P . M ., in complimentary terms , and heartily drank , Bros . J . L . Smith ( South Africa ) , W . Crompton ( Canada ) , and David Conway I . P . M . 152 ( Manchester ) responding . Bro . Hall proposed tho Installing Master and Past Masters of the Lodge , and deservedly praised the efforts of Brother Locke , who had so successfully performed the duties that day . Other

toasts , including the Officers , the Masonic Charities , & c , were proposed and responded to , and a most successful and enjoyable meeting terminated shortly after 11 o ' clock . A high meed of praise waa awarded to Bro . Hall for arranging and contributing to the musical programme , aa in addition to the songs already referred to , Broth r Hall composed aud sang , with great zest , a song thafc set forth , the