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Corrie Jackson I . G ., J . Lancaster D . C . The first duty that fell to the W . M . to perform was the presenting , in the name of the Lodge , to the I . P . M ., a splendid jewel , as a token of the esteem in which Bro . Rath was held by the brethren , and for the admirable manner he had carried out the duties of the chair . Bro . Rath , in acknowledging the gift said , —Brethren , you have been pleased to confer on mo an honour
by the presentation of tho P . M . 's jewel , which I receive with deep emotion . Generally , when you have been striving with all your might , and when you have g iven up your nights and your days , and all your thoughts to the one object which you wished to attain , yon find that , at the moment when all your most ardent wishes are fulfilled and gratified , you are smitten with a feeling of surfeit and reaction .
I said generally , because I mean to point ont one exception at least to the general rule , and that exception is myself in the present instance . I feel that I have worked with my head , as well as with my heart , for the higher ends of our great Brotherhood , and that I am ready to work on to the end of my powers . The testimonial which you have been good enough to give me as a mark of your recognition
of the few services that I mig ht havo been able to render you in my place in the chair I accept as such . It shall ever live with me , and the pleasing recollection of this evening , as also of your kind affection , shall last , like the precious metal the token is made of , —for over . A petition was then presented on behalf of a distressed brother , and duly signed by the W . M ., and the brethren of the Lodge present .
We are glad to state that the Lodge of Benevolence has since granted £ 50 in this case . Thus the commencement of the W . M . ' s year of office was marked by a pleasant aot of duty . The Lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., Bro . Cumming , proposed the Loyal toasts , which were received in the usual enthusiastic manner . The gavel
having been plaoed in the hands of the I . P . M ., he said , Brethren , —It is by sanction of the W . M . that I rise to address you on the present occasion , that I may , according to ancient custom , bring a sentiment under your notice which must , by reason of its great importance , with reference to the position and the welfare of the Lodge , occupy a prominent p lace in our social gatherings , particularly
on the evening which is devoted to so solemn a rite as that of the installation of the eminent Brother whom your flattering suffrages have elevated into the high position of the ruler of the Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . It is a well known axiom of the Constitution of this country , that " The King cannot do wrong , " and , if that is true , the converse of it must equally be true , viz ., that he who is
placed upon the throne can do an immense deal of good . We must assume , and we gladly assume , that this rule holds equally good in the case of the individual Brother who occupies the Masonio throne of the Lodge . There is but a very little goodwill , amiability and diligence required to make things pleasant in a circle like ours , where everybody is so well disposed to meet the W . M . of the time
with affection and submission , and unless we are greatly mistaken , the qualities which we have a right to look forward to in the elect of our confidence , are not missing in him whom we this evening delight to honour , thug prognosticating a pleasant and happy year of office for all of us . ( Cheers ) . We cannot , however , disguise from ourselves the fact that the possession of such unlimited power , for good
or for evil , as is constitutionally vested in the W . M . of the Lodge may make of him a being quite different from what we thought him when he was yet only an aspirant to that high office . We trust , however , that he will not be unmindful of the fact that it is a " fierce light that beats upon a throne , " that his every word and deed is watohed and judged by the brethren , and that he will therefore pass
through that ordeal with firmness and grace . He has every advan . tage given him by nature ; he has youth , suavity of manners , ease of address , and kindness of heart , and whilst , therefore , we are thus gladl y rendering him homage , we humbly wish him success and pros , perit y . The W . M . suitably replied , and gave the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . Rath , who spoke as follows : Brethren , —You have done me too
much honour in dwelling upon my short activity in the Lodge , and upon what you very indulgently call my merits . We have but few opportunities given us , beyond the periodically returning meetmgs , to see one another , and to exchange ideas , and very few are even then the moments allotted to anything but well worn routine work . A man like myself , naturally anxious to see moral good emanating •< * ¦/ «* — — a
irom such a huge machinery as that of our Confederation , is not slow to seize upon every opportunity , if ever so slight , to throw out suoh sparks as will ignite the sacred flame of humanity latent in every heart , thereby to unite the brethren more by the instantaneous oontagion of the sublime thought than by the clumsy instrument of the tongue , in such sentiment as will make them feel proud to belong
to us . ^ Yes , the good that Freemasonry might do in a thousand directions , if only initiated with modest beginnings , is incalculable . Who has done more to exemplify small beginnings than the Apostles of the Faith ? And why should we , who hold the world like in a net , not be following in the same direction . ? We must either do our allotted duty right manfully or die—die the death of decay
aud oblivion , and the sooner we begin to bestir ourselves the better . The W . M . next gave the health of the P . M . ' s , and this the I . P . M . acknowled ged in tho following terms : —It was a wise man who first 8 iud , " Speech is silvern , but silence is golden . " I only hope that you will believe me when I assure you that I would very gladly have availed myself of your permission to cany this wise saying into
practico on the present occasion , bad not the turn of fortune ' s wheel placed me first amoDg the P . M . ' s . A friend of mine was in the habit ° saying , " Hero I am , in a state of botweenity . " And so am I , for 1 find myself placed between two chairs—the one which just gave uieup as a bad job , and the other , viz ., the P . M . ' s , in which I do not eel
f quite at home . I am as yet not sufficiently a P . M . to be able to sing tho praises of this most coveted resting-place of ambition . ^ There is , however , no rest for tho wicked , and so I must perforce inflict a few minutes tortnro on your long-suffering ears . When on- Robert Peel made his famous speech on the Bank Charter , he began , as everybody knows , by asking a question , He said , " What is
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a Pound ? " I am inclined to follow the same taotics , and to ask what is a P . M . ? Before , however , Sir Robert Peel had finished his speech he came to a most practical conclusion , inasmuch as he founded a place of worship and pilgrimage , before which kings and peoples , the wise and the foolish , the young and the old , all equally bend their knee . If you feel inclined to doubt this , you need only pay a visit
to the Old Lady in Thread needle-street , and you will see how fer . vently she is worshipped . I ara afraid , however , that the answer to my own question will have quite a different sonnd , for is not a P . M . a satellite around the sun , or a sort of moon ? And is not his existence all moonshine ? However , brethren , moonshine or not , we must rest and be contented in whatever position we are placed , and if we
succeed in reflecting , albeit in pale and soft silence , the shining virtues of the sun in the east , our place will always be an enviable one . P . M . Szulczewski , the founder of the Lodge , also responded , in glowing terms . Bro . Saegert , P . M . Wellington Lodge 648 , and Bro . Taylor , from the United States , thanked the brethren for drinking
their health , as visitors . The W . M ., in giving the toast of the Officers , stated how proud he was in possessing such an excellent staff , and trusted they would support him well during his year of office . The Officers severally thanked the brethren , promising to do all in their power to promote the interests of the " Polish National Lodge . " After the Tyler's toast , the brethren separated .
Kanelagh Lodge , No . 834 . -On Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., the installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Bell and Arjohor Hotel , West Kensington Gardens . After the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for the admission of Sir C . W . Dilke , M . P . for Chelsea . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Josey passed . The W . M . immediately proceeded with the
ceremony of installation . This , it is almost needless to Btate , was performed in that perfect manner for which Bro . Knowles is so noted , and has always marked his working during hit year of office . The good judgment of the brethren in selecting such a worthy and efficient Master as Bro . Fisher was soon displayed in the admirable way in which he proceeded to invest his officers , as follows : —Bros .
Baker S . W ., Watson J . W ., Thompson P . M . Treas ., Worthington P . M . Sec , Middleton S . D ., Shaw J . D ., Warner I . G ., Bryett D . C , Elkington S . S ., Webb J . S . Sir C . W . Dilke was then initiated , and appeared greatly impressed by the eloquent manner in which the beautiful ceremony was delivered . The W . M . then , in the name of the Lodge ,
presented the I . P . M . with a gold Past Master s jewel of very artistic design . On the proposition of the I . P . M ,, the snm of ten guineas was voted to two of the Institutions . All bnsiness being ended , the Lodge adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Millia P . M .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , on Wednesday last . Among those present were the following : —Bros . P . Cooke W . M ., J . G . Carter P . M ., G . Howiok P . M ., F . H . Newens P . M ., J . Kewney P . M ., E . H . Boddy P . M ., H . R . Jones S . W ., W . A . Morgan J . W ., J . Frost Secretary , W . Huntley I . G ., A . N . Newens S . D ., J . B . Walker J . D ., J . J . Holland
Wine Steward , and Bro . T . Steed Tyler . There was also the follow , ing visitors .- —Bros . Dr . Hugh Mackintosh 4 , G . W . Usil 1 6 , E . Swanborough 1319 , F . Mead 1420 , and W . F . Pether 179 . Bro . A . A . Denham was raised to the second degree , and Mr . Robert Walker was impressively initiated by Bro . Boddy P . M . The Lodge then proceeded to eleot a W . M ., Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing
year . Bro . H . R . Jones was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bros . H . Wilson and S . Steed re-elected as Treasurer and T yler respectively . Bro . P . Cooke W . M . said he shonld resign the chair with both regret and pleasure—regret , because he know he had not had sufficient leisure to attend to his Masonio duties as he should have liked ; and pleasure , because he knew that a very worthy successor would be found in Bro . Jones . Bro . Jones ably and feelingly
replied . Upon the motion of Bro . Boddy , a jewel to the value of five guineas was unanimously accorded to Bro . Cooke , the retiring W . M . A banquet followed . "The Queen and Craft , " and other Masonio toasts having been given , " The health of the Initiate " followed . Bro . R . Walker replied in a humorous speech . The Lodge was in mourning for Bro . Robert McRae , and it was decided that a letter of condolence be sent to his widow aud family .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . E . Margrett W . M ., A . Welch S . W ., J . E . Danks S . D , acting J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , W . Ferguson acting S . D ., W , W . Ridley D . C , Thomas Newman Steward , E . J . Blackwell I . G ., W ; Hemmings Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hurley and Egginton , and Bros . Pulley , Hawkes , Creed , Rose , Bailey , Hunt , Rolfe , Hilder , Howlett ,
Robinson , Simonds . Business—Minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Ferguson J . D . presented to the Lodge a handsome Tyler ' s sword , for whioh a vote of thanks was carried by acclamation . A letter to the I . P . M . of 414 , Bro . Yetts , congratulating him ou his recovery from sickness , and his reply wore read . The Secretary waa ordered to write to those brethren who were in arrears with their subscriptions ) requiring immediate payment , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient form .
Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1159 . —On the 16 th inst ., a meeting of this steadily progressing Lodge was hold at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of the new and esteemed W . M ., Bro . Henry J . Moxon , who was supported by the following officers : —• Bros . Reove S . W ., C . Cheston J . W ., Arthur Le Neve Foster S . D ., Kelly J . D ., Cama P . M . I . G ., and Wood P . M . Sec . The Lodge having been opened according to ancient form , and the minutes of the pre » vious meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admjgt
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Corrie Jackson I . G ., J . Lancaster D . C . The first duty that fell to the W . M . to perform was the presenting , in the name of the Lodge , to the I . P . M ., a splendid jewel , as a token of the esteem in which Bro . Rath was held by the brethren , and for the admirable manner he had carried out the duties of the chair . Bro . Rath , in acknowledging the gift said , —Brethren , you have been pleased to confer on mo an honour
by the presentation of tho P . M . 's jewel , which I receive with deep emotion . Generally , when you have been striving with all your might , and when you have g iven up your nights and your days , and all your thoughts to the one object which you wished to attain , yon find that , at the moment when all your most ardent wishes are fulfilled and gratified , you are smitten with a feeling of surfeit and reaction .
I said generally , because I mean to point ont one exception at least to the general rule , and that exception is myself in the present instance . I feel that I have worked with my head , as well as with my heart , for the higher ends of our great Brotherhood , and that I am ready to work on to the end of my powers . The testimonial which you have been good enough to give me as a mark of your recognition
of the few services that I mig ht havo been able to render you in my place in the chair I accept as such . It shall ever live with me , and the pleasing recollection of this evening , as also of your kind affection , shall last , like the precious metal the token is made of , —for over . A petition was then presented on behalf of a distressed brother , and duly signed by the W . M ., and the brethren of the Lodge present .
We are glad to state that the Lodge of Benevolence has since granted £ 50 in this case . Thus the commencement of the W . M . ' s year of office was marked by a pleasant aot of duty . The Lodge was then closed with solemn prayer , and the brethren adjourned to a sumptuous banquet at the Freemasons' Tavern . On the removal of the cloth , the W . M ., Bro . Cumming , proposed the Loyal toasts , which were received in the usual enthusiastic manner . The gavel
having been plaoed in the hands of the I . P . M ., he said , Brethren , —It is by sanction of the W . M . that I rise to address you on the present occasion , that I may , according to ancient custom , bring a sentiment under your notice which must , by reason of its great importance , with reference to the position and the welfare of the Lodge , occupy a prominent p lace in our social gatherings , particularly
on the evening which is devoted to so solemn a rite as that of the installation of the eminent Brother whom your flattering suffrages have elevated into the high position of the ruler of the Lodge for the ensuing twelve months . It is a well known axiom of the Constitution of this country , that " The King cannot do wrong , " and , if that is true , the converse of it must equally be true , viz ., that he who is
placed upon the throne can do an immense deal of good . We must assume , and we gladly assume , that this rule holds equally good in the case of the individual Brother who occupies the Masonio throne of the Lodge . There is but a very little goodwill , amiability and diligence required to make things pleasant in a circle like ours , where everybody is so well disposed to meet the W . M . of the time
with affection and submission , and unless we are greatly mistaken , the qualities which we have a right to look forward to in the elect of our confidence , are not missing in him whom we this evening delight to honour , thug prognosticating a pleasant and happy year of office for all of us . ( Cheers ) . We cannot , however , disguise from ourselves the fact that the possession of such unlimited power , for good
or for evil , as is constitutionally vested in the W . M . of the Lodge may make of him a being quite different from what we thought him when he was yet only an aspirant to that high office . We trust , however , that he will not be unmindful of the fact that it is a " fierce light that beats upon a throne , " that his every word and deed is watohed and judged by the brethren , and that he will therefore pass
through that ordeal with firmness and grace . He has every advan . tage given him by nature ; he has youth , suavity of manners , ease of address , and kindness of heart , and whilst , therefore , we are thus gladl y rendering him homage , we humbly wish him success and pros , perit y . The W . M . suitably replied , and gave the toast of the I . P . M ., Bro . Rath , who spoke as follows : Brethren , —You have done me too
much honour in dwelling upon my short activity in the Lodge , and upon what you very indulgently call my merits . We have but few opportunities given us , beyond the periodically returning meetmgs , to see one another , and to exchange ideas , and very few are even then the moments allotted to anything but well worn routine work . A man like myself , naturally anxious to see moral good emanating •< * ¦/ «* — — a
irom such a huge machinery as that of our Confederation , is not slow to seize upon every opportunity , if ever so slight , to throw out suoh sparks as will ignite the sacred flame of humanity latent in every heart , thereby to unite the brethren more by the instantaneous oontagion of the sublime thought than by the clumsy instrument of the tongue , in such sentiment as will make them feel proud to belong
to us . ^ Yes , the good that Freemasonry might do in a thousand directions , if only initiated with modest beginnings , is incalculable . Who has done more to exemplify small beginnings than the Apostles of the Faith ? And why should we , who hold the world like in a net , not be following in the same direction . ? We must either do our allotted duty right manfully or die—die the death of decay
aud oblivion , and the sooner we begin to bestir ourselves the better . The W . M . next gave the health of the P . M . ' s , and this the I . P . M . acknowled ged in tho following terms : —It was a wise man who first 8 iud , " Speech is silvern , but silence is golden . " I only hope that you will believe me when I assure you that I would very gladly have availed myself of your permission to cany this wise saying into
practico on the present occasion , bad not the turn of fortune ' s wheel placed me first amoDg the P . M . ' s . A friend of mine was in the habit ° saying , " Hero I am , in a state of botweenity . " And so am I , for 1 find myself placed between two chairs—the one which just gave uieup as a bad job , and the other , viz ., the P . M . ' s , in which I do not eel
f quite at home . I am as yet not sufficiently a P . M . to be able to sing tho praises of this most coveted resting-place of ambition . ^ There is , however , no rest for tho wicked , and so I must perforce inflict a few minutes tortnro on your long-suffering ears . When on- Robert Peel made his famous speech on the Bank Charter , he began , as everybody knows , by asking a question , He said , " What is
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a Pound ? " I am inclined to follow the same taotics , and to ask what is a P . M . ? Before , however , Sir Robert Peel had finished his speech he came to a most practical conclusion , inasmuch as he founded a place of worship and pilgrimage , before which kings and peoples , the wise and the foolish , the young and the old , all equally bend their knee . If you feel inclined to doubt this , you need only pay a visit
to the Old Lady in Thread needle-street , and you will see how fer . vently she is worshipped . I ara afraid , however , that the answer to my own question will have quite a different sonnd , for is not a P . M . a satellite around the sun , or a sort of moon ? And is not his existence all moonshine ? However , brethren , moonshine or not , we must rest and be contented in whatever position we are placed , and if we
succeed in reflecting , albeit in pale and soft silence , the shining virtues of the sun in the east , our place will always be an enviable one . P . M . Szulczewski , the founder of the Lodge , also responded , in glowing terms . Bro . Saegert , P . M . Wellington Lodge 648 , and Bro . Taylor , from the United States , thanked the brethren for drinking
their health , as visitors . The W . M ., in giving the toast of the Officers , stated how proud he was in possessing such an excellent staff , and trusted they would support him well during his year of office . The Officers severally thanked the brethren , promising to do all in their power to promote the interests of the " Polish National Lodge . " After the Tyler's toast , the brethren separated .
Kanelagh Lodge , No . 834 . -On Tuesday , the 10 th inst ., the installation meeting of this Lodge was held at the Bell and Arjohor Hotel , West Kensington Gardens . After the confirmation of the minutes , the ballot was taken for the admission of Sir C . W . Dilke , M . P . for Chelsea . The Lodge was then opened in the 2 nd degree , and Bro . Josey passed . The W . M . immediately proceeded with the
ceremony of installation . This , it is almost needless to Btate , was performed in that perfect manner for which Bro . Knowles is so noted , and has always marked his working during hit year of office . The good judgment of the brethren in selecting such a worthy and efficient Master as Bro . Fisher was soon displayed in the admirable way in which he proceeded to invest his officers , as follows : —Bros .
Baker S . W ., Watson J . W ., Thompson P . M . Treas ., Worthington P . M . Sec , Middleton S . D ., Shaw J . D ., Warner I . G ., Bryett D . C , Elkington S . S ., Webb J . S . Sir C . W . Dilke was then initiated , and appeared greatly impressed by the eloquent manner in which the beautiful ceremony was delivered . The W . M . then , in the name of the Lodge ,
presented the I . P . M . with a gold Past Master s jewel of very artistic design . On the proposition of the I . P . M ,, the snm of ten guineas was voted to two of the Institutions . All bnsiness being ended , the Lodge adjourned to an excellent banquet , provided by Bro . Millia P . M .
Wandsworth Lodge , No . 1044 . —A meeting of this Lodge was held at the Spread Eagle Hotel , on Wednesday last . Among those present were the following : —Bros . P . Cooke W . M ., J . G . Carter P . M ., G . Howiok P . M ., F . H . Newens P . M ., J . Kewney P . M ., E . H . Boddy P . M ., H . R . Jones S . W ., W . A . Morgan J . W ., J . Frost Secretary , W . Huntley I . G ., A . N . Newens S . D ., J . B . Walker J . D ., J . J . Holland
Wine Steward , and Bro . T . Steed Tyler . There was also the follow , ing visitors .- —Bros . Dr . Hugh Mackintosh 4 , G . W . Usil 1 6 , E . Swanborough 1319 , F . Mead 1420 , and W . F . Pether 179 . Bro . A . A . Denham was raised to the second degree , and Mr . Robert Walker was impressively initiated by Bro . Boddy P . M . The Lodge then proceeded to eleot a W . M ., Treasurer and Tyler for the ensuing
year . Bro . H . R . Jones was unanimously elected W . M ., and Bros . H . Wilson and S . Steed re-elected as Treasurer and T yler respectively . Bro . P . Cooke W . M . said he shonld resign the chair with both regret and pleasure—regret , because he know he had not had sufficient leisure to attend to his Masonio duties as he should have liked ; and pleasure , because he knew that a very worthy successor would be found in Bro . Jones . Bro . Jones ably and feelingly
replied . Upon the motion of Bro . Boddy , a jewel to the value of five guineas was unanimously accorded to Bro . Cooke , the retiring W . M . A banquet followed . "The Queen and Craft , " and other Masonio toasts having been given , " The health of the Initiate " followed . Bro . R . Walker replied in a humorous speech . The Lodge was in mourning for Bro . Robert McRae , and it was decided that a letter of condolence be sent to his widow aud family .
Grey Friars Lodge , No . 1101 . —This Lodge held its monthly meeting on Wednesday , the 11 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Reading . Present—Bros . E . Margrett W . M ., A . Welch S . W ., J . E . Danks S . D , acting J . W ., W . P . Ivey P . M . Secretary , W . Ferguson acting S . D ., W , W . Ridley D . C , Thomas Newman Steward , E . J . Blackwell I . G ., W ; Hemmings Tyler . P . M . ' s Bros . Hurley and Egginton , and Bros . Pulley , Hawkes , Creed , Rose , Bailey , Hunt , Rolfe , Hilder , Howlett ,
Robinson , Simonds . Business—Minutes read and confirmed . Bro . Ferguson J . D . presented to the Lodge a handsome Tyler ' s sword , for whioh a vote of thanks was carried by acclamation . A letter to the I . P . M . of 414 , Bro . Yetts , congratulating him ou his recovery from sickness , and his reply wore read . The Secretary waa ordered to write to those brethren who were in arrears with their subscriptions ) requiring immediate payment , after which the Lodge was closed according to ancient form .
Marquis of Dalhousie Lodge , No . 1159 . —On the 16 th inst ., a meeting of this steadily progressing Lodge was hold at Freemasons' Hall , under the presidency of the new and esteemed W . M ., Bro . Henry J . Moxon , who was supported by the following officers : —• Bros . Reove S . W ., C . Cheston J . W ., Arthur Le Neve Foster S . D ., Kelly J . D ., Cama P . M . I . G ., and Wood P . M . Sec . The Lodge having been opened according to ancient form , and the minutes of the pre » vious meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for the admjgt