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Installation Meetings, &C.
Lodge wero read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Lewis Carr Miller , of 632 , as a joining member , and he was declared to bo elected . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , when tho W . M . vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Master Bro , Moxhay , to whom he introduced as his successor Bro . E . J . Blackwell S . W ., who had been dnly elected to fill the office of W . M . for the
ensuing year . The Installing Master put tho usual queries to the candidate , 'who replied to each in the affirmative , he also gave his unqualified assent to the Ancient Charges ancl Regulations read to him by the Secretary . Tho ceremony of installation wns performed by Bro . Moxhay , in his usual correct and impressive manner . Tho Master was assisted by tlio I . P . M . Bro . Dunks , who proclaimed tbe W . M . in
the West and Sonth . The Secretary acted as D . C . After tho salutations in each degree , the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers , with an appropriate charge to each . Bros . W . Ferguson I . P . M ., R . Dowsett S . W ., Rov . C . R . Honey J . W ., Stransom Treas ., Ivey P . M . Sec , Hawkes S . D , Prickett J . D ., Cordrey B . C ., Hickie Organist , W . W . Ridley S . S ., Tegg J . S ., Raveuscroft I . G ., Hemmings
Tyler . Afterwards tbe Installing Master gave tho addresses , which terminated tho ceremony . Tho W . M . then , in accordance with a vote of the last regnlar Lodge , proceeded to invest the I . P . M . with a P . M . 's jewel , alluding in eloquent terms to tbe very successful year of office he had just passed through , and ( the great services he . had rendered to the Charities and the Lodge . He also expressed the
hope that he might be spared for many years to wear it , as a token of tho regard and esteem of the brethren , and as a memento of the many pleasant evenings spent amongst them . The I . P . M . expressed his deep sense of the kindness of the members during his year of office ; this further proof of their regard would always remind him of the truly fraternal feeling he had experienced . He should at all times feel a
pride in being of assistance to the Officers and Brethren . At tho same time ho alluded to the two Deacon's wands presented by his predecessor , and asked the brethren to accept a similar token of office for the D . C , which made the emblems complete . The W . M . thanked tho I . P . M . on behalf of the Lodge for his handsome and useful present . He then proceeded to invest Bro . Hickie with an
Organist's jewel , which , with a vote of thanks to be recorded on tho minutes , bad been unanimously passed at the last regnlar Lodge . Bro . Hickie appropriately returned thanks , and stated that he shonld at all times be pleased to render his services when required . The subject of the " Hervey Memorial Fund" was introduced by the M . M ., who gave a short explanation of its objects , and moved that the
sum of two guineas from tbe funds of the Lodge be devoted to that purpose . This was seconded by the S . W ., and carried by acclamation . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed with the customary salutations according to ancient form . Tbe brethren adjourned to the Ship Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Bailey , to which about fifty brethren sat down , several of whom were unable
to attend the Lodge . Upon the removal of the cloth , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were given iu appropriate terms . That of the Prov . G . pfficers being responded to by Bros . Charles Stephens , Prov . G . Treasurer Berks and Bucks ,. The I . P . M . then proposed the health of the W . M ., dwelling upon the care and efficiency with which Bro . Blackwell had filled the several offices below tho chair
and heartily wishing him a most successful year of office . The toast was very cordially received . In replying , the W . M . thanked the brethren for the many hearty expressions of goodwill which bad been accorded him , and said that they would strengthen hia hands very materially in undertaking the important and responsible duties appertaining to the Mastership of the Lodge . He
assured the brethren that no effort shonld be wanting on his part to render the working of the beautiful ceremonies in Lodge as perfect as possible ; to aid the cause of charity and benevolence , and to keep up a good fraternal spirit in the Lodge . He then announced his intention of going up as Steward for the Benevolent Institntion , and made an earnest and forcible appeal on behalf of that
Charity , concluding by expressing a hope that at tho close of his year of office , the brethren would find that the confidence they now reposed in him had not been misplaced . Bro . Danks P . M . then gave the toast of the Masonic Charities , specially urging the claims of the Benevolent upon the brethren , the other Institutions having been well supported iu tbe two previous years . Bro . Oades
P . M . 414 responded , piving some interesting details of tbe work in connection with tho Boys' and Girls' Schools . The toast of the I . P . M . was very heartily received , and Bro . Ferguson was warmly congratulated upon tbe success of his labours during his year of office . Other toasts followed , that of tbe Lodge of Union 414 being responded to by its W . M . Bro . Charles Stephens , who expatiated upon the benefits to be derived from a friendly intercourse
between the two Lodges in the town , which ho felt assured conld work in a spirit of perfect harmony and concord together . Other toasts were given and responded to aud the Tyler ' s toast brought a most agreeable and successful meeting to a conclusion . The music was under the direction of Bro . Hickie Organist , and some excellent , songs , by Bros . Cozens , Robinson aud others , contributed not a little to the enjoyment of the brethren .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .
rjiHE brefhien met ou Thursday , the 10 th instant , at tbe Ladbroke J- Hall , Netting Hill , to celebrate their annual installation . There wns a good attendance of members , while as regard . ' , ' the visitors it is only necessary to say that on this occasion this hospitable Lodge fairly cut did itself . The guests , among whom were several Grand
Officers , were exceptionally numerous . Tho minor details of opciiinjr having been complied with , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were worked on behalf of a candidate for each degree Bro . the Rev . C . Darby Rcadc was then presented as W . M . e ' eefc , and in due form that brother was placed in the chair of K . S ., Bro . W . Stephens actiug as Installing Master . The following brethren wero appointed
Installation Meetings, &C.
to the several offices for tho year : —Bros . S . Smout I . P . M ., S . Smout jun . S . W ., F . Frye J . W ., Rov . P . M . Holden Prov . Grand Chaplain Middlesex Chaplain , G . Pe m P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , J . Bartlo S . D ., J . Woodmason J . D ., W . VV . Bnckland I . G ., F . Delevante Organist , S . H . Parkhonso P . M . Director of Ceremonies , -T . H . Wood Assistant Director of Ceremonies , F . Crabb Steward ,
R . Whitaker Assistant Steward . The various officers having been saluted , Brother W . Stephens proceeded with tho addresses , completing the ceremony of installation in most excellent form . Tho report of tho Auditors and tho balance sheet for the year wero then submitted and received . The latter showed the Lodge to bo in a very satisfactory position , the balance in hand , after paying a
donation of forty guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and tho current expenses of the Lodge , being upwards of £ 41 more than at the corresponding period of last year . Bro . Penn , the Treasurer , gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting of the Lodge that the sum of fifty guineas be voted from its funds to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Letters of regret for inability
to attend were submitted by the Secretary from the Grand Treasurer , the Grand Secretary , and several others . Bro . Murlis also announced that tho date of tho Annual Ball of tho Lodge had been fixed for Thursday , 19 th January , the Ball to be held at tho Town Hall , Kensington , This would bo their fifth annnril venture . He hoped it would prove aa great a success as those which had preceded it , and be the means
of adding a considerable amount to the donations of the Lodge to the Masonio Charities . Lodge was thon closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet . At tho conclusion of tbe repast , the W . M . gave the customary toasts . Those of tho Qneen and the Craffc and the Grand Master having been honoured , he gave that of the Pro Grand Master , a toast worthy the heartiest reception in their Lodge , from
the special distinction conferred on it by the Earl of Carnarvon . In connection with the toast of the Deputy Grand Master and tho rest of the Grand Officers , Bro . Reade expressed the pleasure he felt in having around him so many worthy representatives of Grand Lodge . He looked upon their support as a great compliment , both to himself and to the Lodge over which he presided . Bro . Ambrose W . Hall
Grand Chaplain was the first to reply . He considered the toast he had tbe honour of acknowledging was one deserving the best attention that a Mason could give . He felt gratified at this , his first visit to the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , thafc his name should be coupled with the toast of so august a body as the Grand Officers of England . He was convinced thafc throughout the Craffc the Officers of Grand Lodge
were looked upon as brethren who did their duty , and who were worthy of the honour conferred on them . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney P . G . Deacon followed ; he naturally took some amount of interest in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , having been for many years associated with the district of Netting Hill . He could but congratulate the Lodge on the position ifc had attained , more particularly with
regard to the Masonic Charities , where ifc had truly earned the repu . fcation of being among the best of the Loudon Lodges . Bro . Smout I . P . M . assumed the gavel ; he had the honour and pleasure of proposing tbe health of tho W . M . Bro . Reade was a brother well known to the members of the Lodge , who were one and all pleased to see him in their midst , and moro so now that he bad attained to the rank
of W . M . He could but wish him health and prosperity during his year of office . TheW . M . thanked all for their kind welcome . He felt ifc really a pleasure , as ifc undoubtedly was a great honour , to be elected to rule over such a Lodge as that in which he now had fcho gratification of filling the chair . It was particularly pleasing to him , as in the Lodge he met many of those with whom he was associated in
everyday life . He had been a member of the Craft for a matter of 37 years , and was now the better ablo to appreciate fche honour of Mastership which had been conferred ou him . He next proposed what he considered the toast of the evening : —that of the Initiate . He felt all would give him a hearty welcome , ancl he trusted that after each step he took in the Craffc he would find greater interest in its working ,
aud further , that he would never regret the course he had taken thafc evening . Bro . Initiate had pleasure in being admitted a member of the Craft . He should certainly strive by attention and perseverance to attain , if nofc the seat occupied by tbe Master that evening , at least one superior to thafc he then filled . The Master proposed tho health of the Visitors , and the toasfc was mosfc enthusiastically
received . Bro . Firth replied . He believed the present was the first occasion on which he had been called upon to respond on behalf of the guests of a Lodge , although in the east—or he shonld say in tho city proper—he had often had the pleasure of proposing the toast . He had been connected with the Craft for upwards of 18 years , and during that time had beon honoured by election to the chair of other
Lodges than that with wbich the WM . had associated his name . Ho assured tho brethren ifc was no common pleasure for him to be present that night and see that the Craft flourished in tho wesfc as ifc did iu the east , and other parts of their city and country . On behalf of tho vispors generally , he might say they one and all experienced tho greatest pleasure in being present . Bro . Col . J . Haldano P . Deputy
D . G . M . Malta followed . His experience of Freemasonry was a very extensive one , having commenced in India and extended to mauy other distant parts of tho world . He had beon Master of many Colonial Lodges , and as a visitor had much experience iu the working of Freemasonry ; still he could say that he had never seen the prinei plosof the Craft more fully carried out than had been the case that
day in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Bro . Jordan felt that , in common with the other visitors , he could but congratulate tbe Lodge Quits present position . He believed there Mas no other example of a Lodge so soon after its consecration attaining the reputation for Masonic charity which the Earl of Carnarvon members enjoyed . The VV . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Samuel Smout . He felt
that the deeds of the past year testified moro eloquently to the worth > f Brother Smout than anything he could say would do . He had pleasure in presenting him with the testimonial which the brethre n of tho Lodge had thought ho was worthy of . This , which consisted of a vote of thanks , engrossed on vellum and framed , was to the following effect : —
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Installation Meetings, &C.
Lodge wero read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Bro . Lewis Carr Miller , of 632 , as a joining member , and he was declared to bo elected . The Lodge was opened in tho second degree , when tho W . M . vacated the chair in favour of the Installing Master Bro , Moxhay , to whom he introduced as his successor Bro . E . J . Blackwell S . W ., who had been dnly elected to fill the office of W . M . for the
ensuing year . The Installing Master put tho usual queries to the candidate , 'who replied to each in the affirmative , he also gave his unqualified assent to the Ancient Charges ancl Regulations read to him by the Secretary . Tho ceremony of installation wns performed by Bro . Moxhay , in his usual correct and impressive manner . Tho Master was assisted by tlio I . P . M . Bro . Dunks , who proclaimed tbe W . M . in
the West and Sonth . The Secretary acted as D . C . After tho salutations in each degree , the W . M . proceeded to appoint and invest his Officers , with an appropriate charge to each . Bros . W . Ferguson I . P . M ., R . Dowsett S . W ., Rov . C . R . Honey J . W ., Stransom Treas ., Ivey P . M . Sec , Hawkes S . D , Prickett J . D ., Cordrey B . C ., Hickie Organist , W . W . Ridley S . S ., Tegg J . S ., Raveuscroft I . G ., Hemmings
Tyler . Afterwards tbe Installing Master gave tho addresses , which terminated tho ceremony . Tho W . M . then , in accordance with a vote of the last regnlar Lodge , proceeded to invest the I . P . M . with a P . M . 's jewel , alluding in eloquent terms to tbe very successful year of office he had just passed through , and ( the great services he . had rendered to the Charities and the Lodge . He also expressed the
hope that he might be spared for many years to wear it , as a token of tho regard and esteem of the brethren , and as a memento of the many pleasant evenings spent amongst them . The I . P . M . expressed his deep sense of the kindness of the members during his year of office ; this further proof of their regard would always remind him of the truly fraternal feeling he had experienced . He should at all times feel a
pride in being of assistance to the Officers and Brethren . At tho same time ho alluded to the two Deacon's wands presented by his predecessor , and asked the brethren to accept a similar token of office for the D . C , which made the emblems complete . The W . M . thanked tho I . P . M . on behalf of the Lodge for his handsome and useful present . He then proceeded to invest Bro . Hickie with an
Organist's jewel , which , with a vote of thanks to be recorded on tho minutes , bad been unanimously passed at the last regnlar Lodge . Bro . Hickie appropriately returned thanks , and stated that he shonld at all times be pleased to render his services when required . The subject of the " Hervey Memorial Fund" was introduced by the M . M ., who gave a short explanation of its objects , and moved that the
sum of two guineas from tbe funds of the Lodge be devoted to that purpose . This was seconded by the S . W ., and carried by acclamation . All business being ended , the Lodge was closed with the customary salutations according to ancient form . Tbe brethren adjourned to the Ship Hotel , where an excellent banquet was provided by Bro . Bailey , to which about fifty brethren sat down , several of whom were unable
to attend the Lodge . Upon the removal of the cloth , the Loyal and Masonic toasts were given iu appropriate terms . That of the Prov . G . pfficers being responded to by Bros . Charles Stephens , Prov . G . Treasurer Berks and Bucks ,. The I . P . M . then proposed the health of the W . M ., dwelling upon the care and efficiency with which Bro . Blackwell had filled the several offices below tho chair
and heartily wishing him a most successful year of office . The toast was very cordially received . In replying , the W . M . thanked the brethren for the many hearty expressions of goodwill which bad been accorded him , and said that they would strengthen hia hands very materially in undertaking the important and responsible duties appertaining to the Mastership of the Lodge . He
assured the brethren that no effort shonld be wanting on his part to render the working of the beautiful ceremonies in Lodge as perfect as possible ; to aid the cause of charity and benevolence , and to keep up a good fraternal spirit in the Lodge . He then announced his intention of going up as Steward for the Benevolent Institntion , and made an earnest and forcible appeal on behalf of that
Charity , concluding by expressing a hope that at tho close of his year of office , the brethren would find that the confidence they now reposed in him had not been misplaced . Bro . Danks P . M . then gave the toast of the Masonic Charities , specially urging the claims of the Benevolent upon the brethren , the other Institutions having been well supported iu tbe two previous years . Bro . Oades
P . M . 414 responded , piving some interesting details of tbe work in connection with tho Boys' and Girls' Schools . The toast of the I . P . M . was very heartily received , and Bro . Ferguson was warmly congratulated upon tbe success of his labours during his year of office . Other toasts followed , that of tbe Lodge of Union 414 being responded to by its W . M . Bro . Charles Stephens , who expatiated upon the benefits to be derived from a friendly intercourse
between the two Lodges in the town , which ho felt assured conld work in a spirit of perfect harmony and concord together . Other toasts were given and responded to aud the Tyler ' s toast brought a most agreeable and successful meeting to a conclusion . The music was under the direction of Bro . Hickie Organist , and some excellent , songs , by Bros . Cozens , Robinson aud others , contributed not a little to the enjoyment of the brethren .
EARL OF CARNARVON LODGE , No . 1642 .
rjiHE brefhien met ou Thursday , the 10 th instant , at tbe Ladbroke J- Hall , Netting Hill , to celebrate their annual installation . There wns a good attendance of members , while as regard . ' , ' the visitors it is only necessary to say that on this occasion this hospitable Lodge fairly cut did itself . The guests , among whom were several Grand
Officers , were exceptionally numerous . Tho minor details of opciiinjr having been complied with , the ceremonies of initiation and raising were worked on behalf of a candidate for each degree Bro . the Rev . C . Darby Rcadc was then presented as W . M . e ' eefc , and in due form that brother was placed in the chair of K . S ., Bro . W . Stephens actiug as Installing Master . The following brethren wero appointed
Installation Meetings, &C.
to the several offices for tho year : —Bros . S . Smout I . P . M ., S . Smout jun . S . W ., F . Frye J . W ., Rov . P . M . Holden Prov . Grand Chaplain Middlesex Chaplain , G . Pe m P . M . Treasurer , W . J . Murlis P . M . Secretary , J . Bartlo S . D ., J . Woodmason J . D ., W . VV . Bnckland I . G ., F . Delevante Organist , S . H . Parkhonso P . M . Director of Ceremonies , -T . H . Wood Assistant Director of Ceremonies , F . Crabb Steward ,
R . Whitaker Assistant Steward . The various officers having been saluted , Brother W . Stephens proceeded with tho addresses , completing the ceremony of installation in most excellent form . Tho report of tho Auditors and tho balance sheet for the year wero then submitted and received . The latter showed the Lodge to bo in a very satisfactory position , the balance in hand , after paying a
donation of forty guineas to the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , and tho current expenses of the Lodge , being upwards of £ 41 more than at the corresponding period of last year . Bro . Penn , the Treasurer , gave notice that he should propose at the next meeting of the Lodge that the sum of fifty guineas be voted from its funds to tho Royal Masonic Institution for Boys . Letters of regret for inability
to attend were submitted by the Secretary from the Grand Treasurer , the Grand Secretary , and several others . Bro . Murlis also announced that tho date of tho Annual Ball of tho Lodge had been fixed for Thursday , 19 th January , the Ball to be held at tho Town Hall , Kensington , This would bo their fifth annnril venture . He hoped it would prove aa great a success as those which had preceded it , and be the means
of adding a considerable amount to the donations of the Lodge to the Masonio Charities . Lodge was thon closed , and the brethren proceeded to banquet . At tho conclusion of tbe repast , the W . M . gave the customary toasts . Those of tho Qneen and the Craffc and the Grand Master having been honoured , he gave that of the Pro Grand Master , a toast worthy the heartiest reception in their Lodge , from
the special distinction conferred on it by the Earl of Carnarvon . In connection with the toast of the Deputy Grand Master and tho rest of the Grand Officers , Bro . Reade expressed the pleasure he felt in having around him so many worthy representatives of Grand Lodge . He looked upon their support as a great compliment , both to himself and to the Lodge over which he presided . Bro . Ambrose W . Hall
Grand Chaplain was the first to reply . He considered the toast he had tbe honour of acknowledging was one deserving the best attention that a Mason could give . He felt gratified at this , his first visit to the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , thafc his name should be coupled with the toast of so august a body as the Grand Officers of England . He was convinced thafc throughout the Craffc the Officers of Grand Lodge
were looked upon as brethren who did their duty , and who were worthy of the honour conferred on them . Bro . Lieut .-Col . Somerville Burney P . G . Deacon followed ; he naturally took some amount of interest in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge , having been for many years associated with the district of Netting Hill . He could but congratulate the Lodge on the position ifc had attained , more particularly with
regard to the Masonic Charities , where ifc had truly earned the repu . fcation of being among the best of the Loudon Lodges . Bro . Smout I . P . M . assumed the gavel ; he had the honour and pleasure of proposing tbe health of tho W . M . Bro . Reade was a brother well known to the members of the Lodge , who were one and all pleased to see him in their midst , and moro so now that he bad attained to the rank
of W . M . He could but wish him health and prosperity during his year of office . TheW . M . thanked all for their kind welcome . He felt ifc really a pleasure , as ifc undoubtedly was a great honour , to be elected to rule over such a Lodge as that in which he now had fcho gratification of filling the chair . It was particularly pleasing to him , as in the Lodge he met many of those with whom he was associated in
everyday life . He had been a member of the Craft for a matter of 37 years , and was now the better ablo to appreciate fche honour of Mastership which had been conferred ou him . He next proposed what he considered the toast of the evening : —that of the Initiate . He felt all would give him a hearty welcome , ancl he trusted that after each step he took in the Craffc he would find greater interest in its working ,
aud further , that he would never regret the course he had taken thafc evening . Bro . Initiate had pleasure in being admitted a member of the Craft . He should certainly strive by attention and perseverance to attain , if nofc the seat occupied by tbe Master that evening , at least one superior to thafc he then filled . The Master proposed tho health of the Visitors , and the toasfc was mosfc enthusiastically
received . Bro . Firth replied . He believed the present was the first occasion on which he had been called upon to respond on behalf of the guests of a Lodge , although in the east—or he shonld say in tho city proper—he had often had the pleasure of proposing the toast . He had been connected with the Craft for upwards of 18 years , and during that time had beon honoured by election to the chair of other
Lodges than that with wbich the WM . had associated his name . Ho assured tho brethren ifc was no common pleasure for him to be present that night and see that the Craft flourished in tho wesfc as ifc did iu the east , and other parts of their city and country . On behalf of tho vispors generally , he might say they one and all experienced tho greatest pleasure in being present . Bro . Col . J . Haldano P . Deputy
D . G . M . Malta followed . His experience of Freemasonry was a very extensive one , having commenced in India and extended to mauy other distant parts of tho world . He had beon Master of many Colonial Lodges , and as a visitor had much experience iu the working of Freemasonry ; still he could say that he had never seen the prinei plosof the Craft more fully carried out than had been the case that
day in the Earl of Carnarvon Lodge . Bro . Jordan felt that , in common with the other visitors , he could but congratulate tbe Lodge Quits present position . He believed there Mas no other example of a Lodge so soon after its consecration attaining the reputation for Masonic charity which the Earl of Carnarvon members enjoyed . The VV . M . proposed the health of the I . P . M . Bro . Samuel Smout . He felt
that the deeds of the past year testified moro eloquently to the worth > f Brother Smout than anything he could say would do . He had pleasure in presenting him with the testimonial which the brethre n of tho Lodge had thought ho was worthy of . This , which consisted of a vote of thanks , engrossed on vellum and framed , was to the following effect : —