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Reports Of Meetings.
I . P . M . 2362 Sec , G . Weaver S . D ., C . E . Lilly J . D ., Busby I . G ., Bagnall Std ., G . Groom , Beesley , G . Jackson Crow , C . Halston , Wynman , ' and several others . After preliminaries the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the
ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown W . M .-elect 733 being presented , obligated , proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . He invested the Officers , and the Lodge was called off and on . The Lodge waa resumed in the second degree and Bro . Jackson Crow answered the questions leading to the third , he being ' subsequently raised .
Brother Groom , of the Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , was elected a member , and Bro . T . Mogford as W . M . for next meeting . It was unanimously agreed that the annual supper should take place on Tuesday , 23 rd March .
HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT Bro . E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , on Monday , Bro . J . Chubb W . M ., W . Handover S . W ., H . Harris J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Deputy Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Secretary , G . E . Harris S . D ., S . G . Thorne J . D ., G . Weaver I . G ., G . D . Mogford I . P . M . 2362 , Bartlett P . M ., Hillier P , M ., Campbell P . M ., James H . Bearden , Smith , Bates , Williams , Crookes , Wynman , and others .
Bro . H . Campbell P . M . was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . A . Williams having been examined and entrusted the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , he acting as candidate . Great credit is due to the W . M . for the excellent working of the ceremonies .
Bro . James H . Bearden waa accepted as a member , and Bro . Handover was elected W . M . for the next meeting .
EVENING STAR LODGE , No . 1719 . AT the Rutland Hotel , Perry Hill , Catford , on Saturday , 6 th inst ., Bro . C Woods W . M ., Reichenheim jun . S . W ., Roberts J . W ., Beste Sec , Ward S . D ., Spencer West I . G ., Hunter P . M ., Thomas P . M ., and others . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Richards candidate , and afterwards proceeded to rehearse the second ceremony , Bro . Thomas P . M . representing the candidate .
BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., on the 17 th inst ., Bros . G . H . Fennell W . M ., W . Joss S . W ., A . S . Bird J . W ., W . Boyce P . M . S . D ., W . Johnson J . D ., J . Young I . G ., W . Marchant Organist , J . DeGasseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Secretary , J . West , Butcher , J . Spencer , Holmes , Lewsey , Panting , W . West , Ben Johnson P . M .
The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Holmes answered the questions leading to the third , that ceremony being afterwards rehearsed , he acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . Fennell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Holmes , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . W .
West as candidate , and that Brother next answered the questions leading to the second degree . Bro . Fennell resumed the chair , and it was decided to hold the' annual supper on Wednesday , 24 th March . Bros . Butcher , Spencer , and W . West became members of the Lodge , and Brother Joss was elected to the chair for Wednesday next .
PROYINOIAL
— : o : — UNION LODGE , No . 38 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., the Brethren held their annual festival at the Council Chamber , Chichester , when Bro . Charles R . B . Knight was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . G . Fielder W . M ., who received a gold Past Master's jewel as a memento of a successful year of office . The Lodge voted ten guineas to the funds of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution , and will be represented by Bro . Charge P . M . at the ensuing festival at which H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught Provincial Grand Master of Sussex will preside . A donation of £ 5 was also voted to the Indian famine fund , to be sent to the Mayor of Chichester . The installation banquet was held in the evening , the W . M . presiding .
FREEDOM LODGE , No . 77 . ON the 15 th inst ., at the New Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , Bro . R . J . Beamish P . M . P . P . G . D . C , in the absence ' of Bro . Robert Charles Fowle W . M ., presided , assisted by Wm . Gunn S . W ., George Masters J . W .,
George Rackstraw P . M . Treasurer , John 0 . Biggs P . M . P . Prov . G . D . C Sec . ; Past Masters A . J . Whitfield , Joseph Solomon , W . H . Hedger , G . T . King , Thomas Dean , Rev . A . Jackson P . P . G . C . ; Joseph Davis J . D ., E . B . Wilks I . G ., and F . W . Martin D . C .
After the usual preliminaries the ballot was taken and proved in favour of Mr . William Henry Martin , who , having been prepared , was admitted and initiated into Freemasonry . Bros . H . E . Keens , Thomas Schultz , and F .
Box proved their proficiency by answering the questions leading to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ceremony was admirably rendered by Past Master Beamish , who explained the working tools at length , and afterwards delivered the ancient charge to the Initiate .
The chair was then taken by Bro . Joseph Solomon , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , when Bros . Keens , Schultz , and Box were passed as Craftsmen . This ceremony was worked by Bro . Solomon " with equal efficiency , and the Lodge was closed .
ST . GERMAIN LODGE , No . 566 . THE annual festival was held at Selby , on the 12 th inst ., when the W . M .-elect Bro . Jos . Giddy was duly installed in the chair by Bro . the Rev . H . Greeves P . P . S . G . W . in the presence of a numerous attendance . The installation banquet was held at the Londesborough Arms Hotel , where th ecompany included a great number of visiting Brethren .
Reports Of Meetings.
ROYAL LODGE , No . 643 . ON Monday , 14 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Lodge room , Foord ' s Hotel , Filey , when Bro . Henry Tavlor S . W . was installed .
Hearty good wishes from the visiting Brethren having been given , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , upwards of thirty-five partaking thereof . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily responded to .
CAMALODUNUM LODGE , No . 660 . ON the 16 th inst ., Lord Bolton Deputy Provincial Grand Master North and East Yorkshire attended the annual festival of the Lodge at Malton , and duly installed into the chair Bro . R . S . Pears S . W . The annual banquet afterwards took place at the Talbot Hotel , the W . M . presiding , and the usual Masonic toasts were honoured .
DE TABLEY LODGE , No . 941 . rpHE annual installation was held at the Royal George Hotel , Knutsford , JL on Monday , Sth inst ., when Bro . G . Wildgoose W . M . presided over a very large attendance .
After the routine business had been transacted , Bro . Henry Pemberton S . W . W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . W . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . T ., and he was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in an exceedingly impressive manner .
The business of the Lodge was followed by the customary banquet , a capital menu being provided by Miss Backhouse , of the Royal George Hotel . Bro . Pemberton W . M . submitted the usual toasts .
GRETA LODGE , No . 1073 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Keswick Hotel , Keswick , in the new Lodge room , which is considered to be the finest in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . Bro . H . Hallowell S . W . was installed in the chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom , and invested his Officers .
The Brethren then sat down to a banquet served by Bro . W . Wilson in excellent style , and the usual toast list was gone through . During the evening Bro . the Rev . J . N . Hoare , on behalf of the Brethren , presented to Bro . J . F . Hope a very handsome Past Master's jewel .
ST . GEORGE LODGE , No . 1098 . THE annual festival and installation of W . M . took place at the Masonic Hall , Tredegar , on the 11 th inst ., when Bro . James Johnston was installed by the retiring W . M . Bro . W . North P . G . Purst . At the close of the installation the Worshipful Master presented a Pasfc Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . Bro . North , on behalf of the Lodge .
DENISON LODGE , No . 1248 . A T the annual meeting at Scarborough , on the 10 th inst ., Bro . C . E > Brittain was installed as W . M . Afterwards the banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , and then the Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair by Bro . Brittain . An excellent musical programme was rendered .
ADUR LODGE , No . 2187 . THE annual meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms , Henfield , on Monday , Sth inst ., when Bro . Walter Hillman was installed W . M . for
the ensuing year . On the closing of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to a banquet , after which the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a musical programme was carried through .
FAIRFIELD LODGE , No . 2290 . THE installation meeting was held in the Masonic Rooms , Fairfield Street , Fairfield , when there was a large gathering . The installation ceremony was performed in an admirable and impressive manner by Bro . R . G . Bradley I . P . M . P . P . G . D . C , who invested Brother William Roscoe Parkinson as the Worshipful Master .
At tbe close of the installation proceedings , the members and visitors sat down to a banquet admirably served by Brother Templeton . When the cloth was removed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and an excellent musical programme was provided , while a phonographic entertainment , given by Bro . T . Bush P . M ., proved most entertaining and interesting .
WIRRAL LODGE , No . 2496 . THE installation meeting was held at the Claughton Music Hall , •Birkenhead , on Thursday , 4 th inst . There was a large attendance of Brethren , especially visitors , and the installation ceremony was witnessed by twenty-six Installed Masters .
Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . James Gamlin , assisted by his Officers , and after the routine business had been completed , Bro . George Proudman P . M . S . W . was presented by Bros . James Gamlin P . P . G . D . and T . F . Tomlinson P . M ., the duties of Installing Master being most effectively
performed by Bro . Owen Jones P . P . G . S . B ., who was highly complimented on the admirable way in which the duties had been rendered . The address to the Brethren generally was given in a masterly and impressive manner by Bro . Gamlin .
The following Brethren were appointed and invested by the Worshipful Master as the Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . A . H . Rigrnaiden S . W ., James Woodcock J . W ., J . T . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . R . Treasurer , Richard
Powell P . P . G . Std . Secretary , A . E . Coveney P . M . P . G . D . D . C , James Smith S . D ., Millward Hughes P . P . G . O . J . D ., John Carter I . G ., J . J . Elliott , J . Taylor , R . Rowland Hughes , and Dr . Laird Pearson Stewards , W . A . Weston Organist , and H . W . Holtaway Tyler .
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Reports Of Meetings.
I . P . M . 2362 Sec , G . Weaver S . D ., C . E . Lilly J . D ., Busby I . G ., Bagnall Std ., G . Groom , Beesley , G . Jackson Crow , C . Halston , Wynman , ' and several others . After preliminaries the Lodge was opened in the second degree , and the
ceremony of installation was rehearsed , Bro . Brown W . M .-elect 733 being presented , obligated , proclaimed and saluted in the three degrees . He invested the Officers , and the Lodge was called off and on . The Lodge waa resumed in the second degree and Bro . Jackson Crow answered the questions leading to the third , he being ' subsequently raised .
Brother Groom , of the Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge , was elected a member , and Bro . T . Mogford as W . M . for next meeting . It was unanimously agreed that the annual supper should take place on Tuesday , 23 rd March .
HYDE PARK LODGE , No . 1425 . AT Bro . E . Stevens ' s , Prince of Wales , Eastbourne Terrace , Bishops Road , on Monday , Bro . J . Chubb W . M ., W . Handover S . W ., H . Harris J . W ., W . J . Ferguson P . M . Deputy Preceptor , H . Dehane P . M . Secretary , G . E . Harris S . D ., S . G . Thorne J . D ., G . Weaver I . G ., G . D . Mogford I . P . M . 2362 , Bartlett P . M ., Hillier P , M ., Campbell P . M ., James H . Bearden , Smith , Bates , Williams , Crookes , Wynman , and others .
Bro . H . Campbell P . M . was entrusted , and the ceremony of passing was rehearsed . Bro . A . Williams having been examined and entrusted the Lodge was advanced , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , he acting as candidate . Great credit is due to the W . M . for the excellent working of the ceremonies .
Bro . James H . Bearden waa accepted as a member , and Bro . Handover was elected W . M . for the next meeting .
EVENING STAR LODGE , No . 1719 . AT the Rutland Hotel , Perry Hill , Catford , on Saturday , 6 th inst ., Bro . C Woods W . M ., Reichenheim jun . S . W ., Roberts J . W ., Beste Sec , Ward S . D ., Spencer West I . G ., Hunter P . M ., Thomas P . M ., and others . The W . M . rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Richards candidate , and afterwards proceeded to rehearse the second ceremony , Bro . Thomas P . M . representing the candidate .
BROMLEY ST . LEONARD LODGE , No . 1805 . AT the Bow Bells , Bow Road , E ., on the 17 th inst ., Bros . G . H . Fennell W . M ., W . Joss S . W ., A . S . Bird J . W ., W . Boyce P . M . S . D ., W . Johnson J . D ., J . Young I . G ., W . Marchant Organist , J . DeGasseres P . M . Preceptor , F . Thornton Secretary , J . West , Butcher , J . Spencer , Holmes , Lewsey , Panting , W . West , Ben Johnson P . M .
The Lodge was opened to the second degree , and Bro . Holmes answered the questions leading to the third , that ceremony being afterwards rehearsed , he acting as candidate . Lodge was resumed to the first degree and Bro . Fennell vacated the chair in favour of Bro . Holmes , who rehearsed the ceremony of initiation , Bro . W .
West as candidate , and that Brother next answered the questions leading to the second degree . Bro . Fennell resumed the chair , and it was decided to hold the' annual supper on Wednesday , 24 th March . Bros . Butcher , Spencer , and W . West became members of the Lodge , and Brother Joss was elected to the chair for Wednesday next .
PROYINOIAL
— : o : — UNION LODGE , No . 38 . ON Thursday , 4 th inst ., the Brethren held their annual festival at the Council Chamber , Chichester , when Bro . Charles R . B . Knight was installed as W . M . for the ensuing year by Bro . G . Fielder W . M ., who received a gold Past Master's jewel as a memento of a successful year of office . The Lodge voted ten guineas to the funds of the Royal Masonic
Benevolent Institution , and will be represented by Bro . Charge P . M . at the ensuing festival at which H . R . H . the Duke of Connaught Provincial Grand Master of Sussex will preside . A donation of £ 5 was also voted to the Indian famine fund , to be sent to the Mayor of Chichester . The installation banquet was held in the evening , the W . M . presiding .
FREEDOM LODGE , No . 77 . ON the 15 th inst ., at the New Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , Bro . R . J . Beamish P . M . P . P . G . D . C , in the absence ' of Bro . Robert Charles Fowle W . M ., presided , assisted by Wm . Gunn S . W ., George Masters J . W .,
George Rackstraw P . M . Treasurer , John 0 . Biggs P . M . P . Prov . G . D . C Sec . ; Past Masters A . J . Whitfield , Joseph Solomon , W . H . Hedger , G . T . King , Thomas Dean , Rev . A . Jackson P . P . G . C . ; Joseph Davis J . D ., E . B . Wilks I . G ., and F . W . Martin D . C .
After the usual preliminaries the ballot was taken and proved in favour of Mr . William Henry Martin , who , having been prepared , was admitted and initiated into Freemasonry . Bros . H . E . Keens , Thomas Schultz , and F .
Box proved their proficiency by answering the questions leading to the degree of Fellow Craft . The ceremony was admirably rendered by Past Master Beamish , who explained the working tools at length , and afterwards delivered the ancient charge to the Initiate .
The chair was then taken by Bro . Joseph Solomon , who opened the Lodge in the second degree , when Bros . Keens , Schultz , and Box were passed as Craftsmen . This ceremony was worked by Bro . Solomon " with equal efficiency , and the Lodge was closed .
ST . GERMAIN LODGE , No . 566 . THE annual festival was held at Selby , on the 12 th inst ., when the W . M .-elect Bro . Jos . Giddy was duly installed in the chair by Bro . the Rev . H . Greeves P . P . S . G . W . in the presence of a numerous attendance . The installation banquet was held at the Londesborough Arms Hotel , where th ecompany included a great number of visiting Brethren .
Reports Of Meetings.
ROYAL LODGE , No . 643 . ON Monday , 14 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Lodge room , Foord ' s Hotel , Filey , when Bro . Henry Tavlor S . W . was installed .
Hearty good wishes from the visiting Brethren having been given , the Lodge was closed , and the Brethren assembled in the banqueting room , where a sumptuous banquet was provided , upwards of thirty-five partaking thereof . The usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were heartily responded to .
CAMALODUNUM LODGE , No . 660 . ON the 16 th inst ., Lord Bolton Deputy Provincial Grand Master North and East Yorkshire attended the annual festival of the Lodge at Malton , and duly installed into the chair Bro . R . S . Pears S . W . The annual banquet afterwards took place at the Talbot Hotel , the W . M . presiding , and the usual Masonic toasts were honoured .
DE TABLEY LODGE , No . 941 . rpHE annual installation was held at the Royal George Hotel , Knutsford , JL on Monday , Sth inst ., when Bro . G . Wildgoose W . M . presided over a very large attendance .
After the routine business had been transacted , Bro . Henry Pemberton S . W . W . M .-elect was presented by Bro . W . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . G . T ., and he was duly installed in the chair of King Solomon by the W . M ., who performed the ceremony in an exceedingly impressive manner .
The business of the Lodge was followed by the customary banquet , a capital menu being provided by Miss Backhouse , of the Royal George Hotel . Bro . Pemberton W . M . submitted the usual toasts .
GRETA LODGE , No . 1073 . ON Tuesday , 9 th inst ., the annual meeting was held at the Keswick Hotel , Keswick , in the new Lodge room , which is considered to be the finest in the Province of Cumberland and Westmorland . Bro . H . Hallowell S . W . was installed in the chair of King Solomon according to ancient custom , and invested his Officers .
The Brethren then sat down to a banquet served by Bro . W . Wilson in excellent style , and the usual toast list was gone through . During the evening Bro . the Rev . J . N . Hoare , on behalf of the Brethren , presented to Bro . J . F . Hope a very handsome Past Master's jewel .
ST . GEORGE LODGE , No . 1098 . THE annual festival and installation of W . M . took place at the Masonic Hall , Tredegar , on the 11 th inst ., when Bro . James Johnston was installed by the retiring W . M . Bro . W . North P . G . Purst . At the close of the installation the Worshipful Master presented a Pasfc Master ' s jewel to the I . P . M . Bro . North , on behalf of the Lodge .
DENISON LODGE , No . 1248 . A T the annual meeting at Scarborough , on the 10 th inst ., Bro . C . E > Brittain was installed as W . M . Afterwards the banquet was held at the Royal Hotel , and then the Loyal and Masonic toasts were given from the chair by Bro . Brittain . An excellent musical programme was rendered .
ADUR LODGE , No . 2187 . THE annual meeting was held at the Assembly Rooms , Henfield , on Monday , Sth inst ., when Bro . Walter Hillman was installed W . M . for
the ensuing year . On the closing of the Lodge the Brethren sat down to a banquet , after which the customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a musical programme was carried through .
FAIRFIELD LODGE , No . 2290 . THE installation meeting was held in the Masonic Rooms , Fairfield Street , Fairfield , when there was a large gathering . The installation ceremony was performed in an admirable and impressive manner by Bro . R . G . Bradley I . P . M . P . P . G . D . C , who invested Brother William Roscoe Parkinson as the Worshipful Master .
At tbe close of the installation proceedings , the members and visitors sat down to a banquet admirably served by Brother Templeton . When the cloth was removed , the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and an excellent musical programme was provided , while a phonographic entertainment , given by Bro . T . Bush P . M ., proved most entertaining and interesting .
WIRRAL LODGE , No . 2496 . THE installation meeting was held at the Claughton Music Hall , •Birkenhead , on Thursday , 4 th inst . There was a large attendance of Brethren , especially visitors , and the installation ceremony was witnessed by twenty-six Installed Masters .
Tho Lodge was opened by Bro . James Gamlin , assisted by his Officers , and after the routine business had been completed , Bro . George Proudman P . M . S . W . was presented by Bros . James Gamlin P . P . G . D . and T . F . Tomlinson P . M ., the duties of Installing Master being most effectively
performed by Bro . Owen Jones P . P . G . S . B ., who was highly complimented on the admirable way in which the duties had been rendered . The address to the Brethren generally was given in a masterly and impressive manner by Bro . Gamlin .
The following Brethren were appointed and invested by the Worshipful Master as the Officers for the ensuing year : —Bros . A . H . Rigrnaiden S . W ., James Woodcock J . W ., J . T . Thompson P . M . P . P . G . R . Treasurer , Richard
Powell P . P . G . Std . Secretary , A . E . Coveney P . M . P . G . D . D . C , James Smith S . D ., Millward Hughes P . P . G . O . J . D ., John Carter I . G ., J . J . Elliott , J . Taylor , R . Rowland Hughes , and Dr . Laird Pearson Stewards , W . A . Weston Organist , and H . W . Holtaway Tyler .