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Reports Of Meetings.
HIGHBURY LODGE , No . 2192 . UNDER prospering auspices and tho hearty well-wishing of verv many distinguished Brethren , says the " Weekly News , " Bio . Herbert Spruke was , on the 30 th ult ., installed at the Railway Hotel , Highbury Station , N . The event was ono that had evoked keen pleasures of anticipation , due to the recognised geniality of
tlio now Master , his well-known desire for perfection of ritual , and also for the perfection of installation that would come from so distinguished an Immediate Past Muster as Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B ., Secretary of the R . M . I ! . Institution . However high expectations might have been formed , they were fully justified in the results , as all the important and interesting ceremonies included iu the installation wero faultlessly carried through .
Tho minutes of tho previous meeting being confirmed , the report of tho Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . If . J . Clarke ( 1929 ) was , upon the proposition of Bro . C . F . Hogard P . M . and Sec , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller P . G . S . B . P . M ., elected a Joining Member . Bro . Noble was impressively conducted through tho third degree by the W . M . with full ceremonies , and next in order came tho Installation of Bro . Herbert Sprake .
After tho appointment of Officers , and the addresses , the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . James Terry with a Past Master ' s jewel , remarking that he felt suro that the recipient would prize it as a token of their kind remembrances that would always continue .
Bro . Terry assured the Brethren that the jewel just received at the hands of their Worshipful Master , though one of many received during his thirty-four years' Masonic career ! would be regarded by him with quite as much favour as any he had formerly received . He did not want it as a binding link , their fraternal friendship provided that , but this he would assure them that whenever opportunity occurred he would gladly be with them .
The other Masonic business having been completed , the Lodge was closed . The new Master presided at the banquet , and at its conclusion gave the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . 0 . F . Hogard responded for the Grand Officers .
Bro . Terry proposed the health of the Master , who , in response said he was very glad to receive from Bro . Terry the welcome words he gave ; he would not pretend to say that he was indifferent to them , and though perhaps some were too kind , he would try to deserve what had been said . He was not overburdened with
diffidence , ancl had an ambition thafc he would rather follow such a perfect Master as Bro . Terry , than one less familiar with the ritual , and consequently they would excuse him for feeling proud . All that ho desired to do he would try to do , and make his term of office one fully acceptable to them .
The Master then gave the Masonic Charities , appealing for them as strongly as possible . They had only to look at their Institution at Croydon , the one afc Wood Green , and the other one at Battersea ; each of these appealed to the sympathies of all to help when the call camo , so as to support those who claimed from them the help thafc all so much prized .
Bro . Terry acknowledged fche heartiness of the response , and trusted that the responses would always be as hearty when , as their Master had said , the call came . The Institutions had each in the past done good and noble work , and it depended upon Masonic strength and unity to maintain this usefulness . All the Masonic world had reason to be proud of their Institutions . With somo other practical remarks , Bro . Terry concluded his address amid much applause .
The Installing Master ancl other Past Officers was given and responded to , and for the j > int toasts , the Treasurer and Secretary and other Officers of the Lodge , Bros . Hogard and Cope replied . The Visitors' list was a very full one , but tho Master was quite
equal to the occasion , and taking up the book , gave the names , with friendly appreciative comments upon each one . To this toast replies were in turn given by Bros . J . Storey , C . Dearing , Dr . Colmer , J . M . Chute , T . J . Cusworth , Hon . D . Naoroji , M . P ., G . S . Elliott , L . CC , and the Hon . M . Mainwaring , each of whom gave very interesting addresses .
The musical arrangements , which were in the capable charge of Bro . Alfred Moore , were of very high order , indeed the festival was a great success throughout .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
PROBITY LODGE , No . 61 . THE monthly meeting of this , the oldest Lodge in the Province of West Yorkshire , was held on Monday , 16 th inst . Brother Emmot occupied thc chair , and was supported by thc following Brethren : —Riley Patchett I . P . M ., J . W . Balme P . M . P . P . G . D .,
J . Scratcherd , J . P ., P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . Cash P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . Gaukroger P . P . G . D ., W . Bucklev P . M . as S . W ., Dobson J . W ., Smith Secretary , R . Kerr S . D ., J . Davies J . D ., Chas . Duff I . G ., Rev . Endercott , M . A ., Chaplain , R . Singleton , Crossley , White , J . H . Murgatroyd , C . Murgatroyd , Dobson and Claude Eugene Estabrook , M . A ., M . D ., D . M . D . ( Harvard ); Visitors :-Bros . J . T . Last W . M . Acacia Lodge , Bradford , and Dr . Chas F . Forshaw , LL . D ., 295 and 2417 ( FRF . EMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees by the W . M ., and the test questions put to Bro . Dr . Estabrook , and these having been answered to the satisfaction of the Brethren he retired for preparation . _ Bro . Scratcherd then took the chair and in a mosfc able manner raised the candidate to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , explaining the tracing board in an efficient way . After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed in due form and the Brethren retired from Labour to Refreshment .
Provincial.
LODGE OF FREEDOM , No . 77 . rpHE year of office of fche present Worshipful Master , Bro . George 8 Rackstraw , will prove a memorable one in the history of this ancient Lodge . Soon after his installation the Member of Parliament for the Borough , Bro . Dampeir Palmer , wasinititiated , and last Monday a largo number of Brethren assembled at the New
Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , to witness the introduction of Mr . E . Casper Paine , tho Mayor for the present year , into the mysteries and privileg s of Freemasonry . Bro . Rackstraw presided , and was supported uy his Officers ati'i the following : —J . M . Longley P . M . 299 P . J . G . W . Kent , E . Coste P . M . 1314 P . P . G . R . Kent , VV . Russell Prov . G . T . Kent , Geo . R . Cohlam G . S . of W . Essex , W . J . Light
P . M . 299 P . P . G . S . of W ., J . C . Biggs P . P . G . D . C , D . Bartlett P . M . 1343 , J . P . White P . M . 2277 , Geo . Newman P . M . 47 , C . Thomas P . M . 151 , C . Lane 2104 , Fred Mitchell 483 , Chas . C Stephen 174 , J .
Montgomery I . P . M . 2444 , Thos . Pallister 2421 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , Thos . Deane P . M ., F . Kitchens P . M ., R . J . Beamish P . M ., A . Carter P . M ., Joseph Solomon P . M ., F . Feece P . M . The Lodge having been regularly opened and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . William F . Goreham , who was accepted as a Joining Meniter . Bro . Robert
Matthews , initiated at the last meeting , was passed to the second degree . In addition to the Mayor , there were two other candidates viz ., Mr . Samuel Robert Macartney , a son-in-law of his Worship , and Mr . Evan Davies . It is many years since threo candidates ( humorously referred to as " triplets " ) have bet n initiated in this
Lodge at the same time , so this is another notable fact during Bro . Rackstraw ' s year of office . Both ceremonies were admirably rendered by the W . M . though it is to be regretted that time did not permit of the Ancient Charge being given . In our opinion the Charge should never be omitted , especially as it it referred to in tho succeeding ceremony .
This Lodge has long been known for its benevolence , but it is somewhat exceptional for a private Lodge to vote so large a sum as £ 50 to enable a member to tide over financial difficulties . The sum of three guineas was also voted to the testimonal now being raised for Bro . Alfred Spencer Grand Secretary Kent . Another candidato was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the business of the evening being ended the Lodge was duly closed .
Tho Brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , where dinner was served in the usual manner by Bro . John Simpson . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; Bros . J . M . Longley , William Russell and F . Coste responding for the Prov . Grand Officers .
In responding for "Tho Initiates , " Bro . E . C . Paine said that he was very proud to have been introduced into the mysteries of Freemasonry , but he thought from what he hacl heard that evening he must have been a Mason for many years without knowing it . It would always he his duty and pleasure to assist the distressed , and he might mention that his father and grandfather were Masons . He was also thankful for the compliment paid him as Mayor , and
he would always do his best for the good old town which had done so much for him . He trusted he would be proved a good Mason and a good Mayor , and considered that whoever did his best was entitled to the respect of the citizens . Cheers greeted this modest speech , which , owing to the lateness of the hour , was necessarily brief ; and Bro . Rackstraw having thanked the Visitors for their attendance , and the Officers for their assistance the meeting adjourned .
During the evening a telegram was received from Bro . Dampier Palmer , tho Borough member , regretting that his parliamentary duties prevented him being present , but cordially congratulating Bro . Paine upon his admission into the Craft .
o o o LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . rpHE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , I Manchester , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult , the following being present : —Bros . J . M . H . Blarney W . M ., T . H . Scholfield I . P . M ., J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . S . G . D ., John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . C , John E . Williams P . M ., R . Alfred Hepworth S . W ., S . Gaskell J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . J . G . D .
Treas ., J . Clemmey Sec , H . A . Owles S . D ., Fred Walmsley J . D ., J . Allen I . G ., J . G . Mead , J . Grime , A . B . Scholfield , J . B . Hossell , R . Race , Wm . Pearson , T . B . Bolton , F . Nield , H . R . Yates , C . Cookson , Samuel Edwards , J . E . Buzzard , Isaac Taylor , A . Dunn , C . Slee , R . L . McMillan , Arthur Nield , James Mitchell , J . H . Studd , Edwd . Roberts P . M . Asst . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) . Visitors : —Bros . Wm . Mosley S . W . 1773 , J . W . Shaw P . M . 1077 , A . Moore 993 , A . Dawson 2231 , Geo . Gilpin 724 .
Tho minutes of the last regular meeting having been confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Phili p A . Diehl , Wine Merchant , Mayence-on-Rhine , and this being successful ho was afterwards initiated by Bro . Blarney W . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Scholfield I . P . M ., and Gaskell J . W ., the former presenting and explaining the working tools , and the latter rendering the ancient charge .
Following this were the ceremonies of passing to the degree of F . C . of Bros . Robert Race and Thomas Boardman Bolton , the first being performed by the W . M ., and tho second by Bro . Warburton . Thc usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted , the intervals being relieved by songs , & c , from various Brethren . o o o
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 . AT the Masonic Hall , St . Luke ' s Street , Hull , the ninth W . M . was added to the roll on the 10 th inst . The ceremony was performed hy Bros . T . Heaton Haller I . P . M . and T . B . Redfern P . M . P . G . S . Sec , who duly installed Bro . J . T . Belt . Tho Wilberforce Lodge no longer holds the unique position it has held since 1886 ( when it was consecrated ) as the " infant"
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Reports Of Meetings.
HIGHBURY LODGE , No . 2192 . UNDER prospering auspices and tho hearty well-wishing of verv many distinguished Brethren , says the " Weekly News , " Bio . Herbert Spruke was , on the 30 th ult ., installed at the Railway Hotel , Highbury Station , N . The event was ono that had evoked keen pleasures of anticipation , due to the recognised geniality of
tlio now Master , his well-known desire for perfection of ritual , and also for the perfection of installation that would come from so distinguished an Immediate Past Muster as Bro . James Terry P . G . S . B ., Secretary of the R . M . I ! . Institution . However high expectations might have been formed , they were fully justified in the results , as all the important and interesting ceremonies included iu the installation wero faultlessly carried through .
Tho minutes of tho previous meeting being confirmed , the report of tho Audit Committee was received and adopted . Bro . If . J . Clarke ( 1929 ) was , upon the proposition of Bro . C . F . Hogard P . M . and Sec , and Bro . T . Hastings Miller P . G . S . B . P . M ., elected a Joining Member . Bro . Noble was impressively conducted through tho third degree by the W . M . with full ceremonies , and next in order came tho Installation of Bro . Herbert Sprake .
After tho appointment of Officers , and the addresses , the W . M ., in the name of the Lodge , presented Bro . James Terry with a Past Master ' s jewel , remarking that he felt suro that the recipient would prize it as a token of their kind remembrances that would always continue .
Bro . Terry assured the Brethren that the jewel just received at the hands of their Worshipful Master , though one of many received during his thirty-four years' Masonic career ! would be regarded by him with quite as much favour as any he had formerly received . He did not want it as a binding link , their fraternal friendship provided that , but this he would assure them that whenever opportunity occurred he would gladly be with them .
The other Masonic business having been completed , the Lodge was closed . The new Master presided at the banquet , and at its conclusion gave the usual Loyal toasts . Bro . 0 . F . Hogard responded for the Grand Officers .
Bro . Terry proposed the health of the Master , who , in response said he was very glad to receive from Bro . Terry the welcome words he gave ; he would not pretend to say that he was indifferent to them , and though perhaps some were too kind , he would try to deserve what had been said . He was not overburdened with
diffidence , ancl had an ambition thafc he would rather follow such a perfect Master as Bro . Terry , than one less familiar with the ritual , and consequently they would excuse him for feeling proud . All that ho desired to do he would try to do , and make his term of office one fully acceptable to them .
The Master then gave the Masonic Charities , appealing for them as strongly as possible . They had only to look at their Institution at Croydon , the one afc Wood Green , and the other one at Battersea ; each of these appealed to the sympathies of all to help when the call camo , so as to support those who claimed from them the help thafc all so much prized .
Bro . Terry acknowledged fche heartiness of the response , and trusted that the responses would always be as hearty when , as their Master had said , the call came . The Institutions had each in the past done good and noble work , and it depended upon Masonic strength and unity to maintain this usefulness . All the Masonic world had reason to be proud of their Institutions . With somo other practical remarks , Bro . Terry concluded his address amid much applause .
The Installing Master ancl other Past Officers was given and responded to , and for the j > int toasts , the Treasurer and Secretary and other Officers of the Lodge , Bros . Hogard and Cope replied . The Visitors' list was a very full one , but tho Master was quite
equal to the occasion , and taking up the book , gave the names , with friendly appreciative comments upon each one . To this toast replies were in turn given by Bros . J . Storey , C . Dearing , Dr . Colmer , J . M . Chute , T . J . Cusworth , Hon . D . Naoroji , M . P ., G . S . Elliott , L . CC , and the Hon . M . Mainwaring , each of whom gave very interesting addresses .
The musical arrangements , which were in the capable charge of Bro . Alfred Moore , were of very high order , indeed the festival was a great success throughout .
Provincial.
PROVINCIAL .
PROBITY LODGE , No . 61 . THE monthly meeting of this , the oldest Lodge in the Province of West Yorkshire , was held on Monday , 16 th inst . Brother Emmot occupied thc chair , and was supported by thc following Brethren : —Riley Patchett I . P . M ., J . W . Balme P . M . P . P . G . D .,
J . Scratcherd , J . P ., P . M . P . P . G . D ., J . Cash P . M . P . P . G . D ., W . Gaukroger P . P . G . D ., W . Bucklev P . M . as S . W ., Dobson J . W ., Smith Secretary , R . Kerr S . D ., J . Davies J . D ., Chas . Duff I . G ., Rev . Endercott , M . A ., Chaplain , R . Singleton , Crossley , White , J . H . Murgatroyd , C . Murgatroyd , Dobson and Claude Eugene Estabrook , M . A ., M . D ., D . M . D . ( Harvard ); Visitors :-Bros . J . T . Last W . M . Acacia Lodge , Bradford , and Dr . Chas F . Forshaw , LL . D ., 295 and 2417 ( FRF . EMASON ' S CHRONICLE ) .
The Lodge was opened in the first and second degrees by the W . M ., and the test questions put to Bro . Dr . Estabrook , and these having been answered to the satisfaction of the Brethren he retired for preparation . _ Bro . Scratcherd then took the chair and in a mosfc able manner raised the candidate to the sublime degree of a Master Mason , explaining the tracing board in an efficient way . After hearty good wishes the Lodge was closed in due form and the Brethren retired from Labour to Refreshment .
Provincial.
LODGE OF FREEDOM , No . 77 . rpHE year of office of fche present Worshipful Master , Bro . George 8 Rackstraw , will prove a memorable one in the history of this ancient Lodge . Soon after his installation the Member of Parliament for the Borough , Bro . Dampeir Palmer , wasinititiated , and last Monday a largo number of Brethren assembled at the New
Falcon Hotel , Gravesend , to witness the introduction of Mr . E . Casper Paine , tho Mayor for the present year , into the mysteries and privileg s of Freemasonry . Bro . Rackstraw presided , and was supported uy his Officers ati'i the following : —J . M . Longley P . M . 299 P . J . G . W . Kent , E . Coste P . M . 1314 P . P . G . R . Kent , VV . Russell Prov . G . T . Kent , Geo . R . Cohlam G . S . of W . Essex , W . J . Light
P . M . 299 P . P . G . S . of W ., J . C . Biggs P . P . G . D . C , D . Bartlett P . M . 1343 , J . P . White P . M . 2277 , Geo . Newman P . M . 47 , C . Thomas P . M . 151 , C . Lane 2104 , Fred Mitchell 483 , Chas . C Stephen 174 , J .
Montgomery I . P . M . 2444 , Thos . Pallister 2421 , Orlton Cooper P . M . 211 , Thos . Deane P . M ., F . Kitchens P . M ., R . J . Beamish P . M ., A . Carter P . M ., Joseph Solomon P . M ., F . Feece P . M . The Lodge having been regularly opened and the minutes of the last meeting confirmed , the ballot was taken for Bro . William F . Goreham , who was accepted as a Joining Meniter . Bro . Robert
Matthews , initiated at the last meeting , was passed to the second degree . In addition to the Mayor , there were two other candidates viz ., Mr . Samuel Robert Macartney , a son-in-law of his Worship , and Mr . Evan Davies . It is many years since threo candidates ( humorously referred to as " triplets " ) have bet n initiated in this
Lodge at the same time , so this is another notable fact during Bro . Rackstraw ' s year of office . Both ceremonies were admirably rendered by the W . M . though it is to be regretted that time did not permit of the Ancient Charge being given . In our opinion the Charge should never be omitted , especially as it it referred to in tho succeeding ceremony .
This Lodge has long been known for its benevolence , but it is somewhat exceptional for a private Lodge to vote so large a sum as £ 50 to enable a member to tide over financial difficulties . The sum of three guineas was also voted to the testimonal now being raised for Bro . Alfred Spencer Grand Secretary Kent . Another candidato was proposed for initiation at the next meeting , and the business of the evening being ended the Lodge was duly closed .
Tho Brethren then adjourned to the banquet room , where dinner was served in the usual manner by Bro . John Simpson . The customary Loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured ; Bros . J . M . Longley , William Russell and F . Coste responding for the Prov . Grand Officers .
In responding for "Tho Initiates , " Bro . E . C . Paine said that he was very proud to have been introduced into the mysteries of Freemasonry , but he thought from what he hacl heard that evening he must have been a Mason for many years without knowing it . It would always he his duty and pleasure to assist the distressed , and he might mention that his father and grandfather were Masons . He was also thankful for the compliment paid him as Mayor , and
he would always do his best for the good old town which had done so much for him . He trusted he would be proved a good Mason and a good Mayor , and considered that whoever did his best was entitled to the respect of the citizens . Cheers greeted this modest speech , which , owing to the lateness of the hour , was necessarily brief ; and Bro . Rackstraw having thanked the Visitors for their attendance , and the Officers for their assistance the meeting adjourned .
During the evening a telegram was received from Bro . Dampier Palmer , tho Borough member , regretting that his parliamentary duties prevented him being present , but cordially congratulating Bro . Paine upon his admission into the Craft .
o o o LODGE OF INTEGRITY , No . 163 . rpHE regular meeting was held at the Freemasons' Hall , I Manchester , on Wednesday , the 28 th ult , the following being present : —Bros . J . M . H . Blarney W . M ., T . H . Scholfield I . P . M ., J . Wildgoose P . M . P . P . J . G . D ., H . H . Warburton P . M . P . P . S . G . D ., John Studd P . M . P . P . G . D . C , John E . Williams P . M ., R . Alfred Hepworth S . W ., S . Gaskell J . W ., J . M . Sinclair P . M . P . P . J . G . D .
Treas ., J . Clemmey Sec , H . A . Owles S . D ., Fred Walmsley J . D ., J . Allen I . G ., J . G . Mead , J . Grime , A . B . Scholfield , J . B . Hossell , R . Race , Wm . Pearson , T . B . Bolton , F . Nield , H . R . Yates , C . Cookson , Samuel Edwards , J . E . Buzzard , Isaac Taylor , A . Dunn , C . Slee , R . L . McMillan , Arthur Nield , James Mitchell , J . H . Studd , Edwd . Roberts P . M . Asst . Prov . G . T . ( FREEMASON ' CHRONICLE ) . Visitors : —Bros . Wm . Mosley S . W . 1773 , J . W . Shaw P . M . 1077 , A . Moore 993 , A . Dawson 2231 , Geo . Gilpin 724 .
Tho minutes of the last regular meeting having been confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . Phili p A . Diehl , Wine Merchant , Mayence-on-Rhine , and this being successful ho was afterwards initiated by Bro . Blarney W . M ., who was assisted by Bros . Scholfield I . P . M ., and Gaskell J . W ., the former presenting and explaining the working tools , and the latter rendering the ancient charge .
Following this were the ceremonies of passing to the degree of F . C . of Bros . Robert Race and Thomas Boardman Bolton , the first being performed by the W . M ., and tho second by Bro . Warburton . Thc usual festive board followed , when Loyal and Masonic toasts were submitted , the intervals being relieved by songs , & c , from various Brethren . o o o
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 . AT the Masonic Hall , St . Luke ' s Street , Hull , the ninth W . M . was added to the roll on the 10 th inst . The ceremony was performed hy Bros . T . Heaton Haller I . P . M . and T . B . Redfern P . M . P . G . S . Sec , who duly installed Bro . J . T . Belt . Tho Wilberforce Lodge no longer holds the unique position it has held since 1886 ( when it was consecrated ) as the " infant"