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Installation Meetings, &C.
he should go away thafc night having learned something . Bro . Barnett followed . He had been reminded thafc he was an old member of the Samson Lodge , a fact whioh was both distressing and pleasing to him ; distressing because ifc signified that he was really getting old , and pleasing becanse it called to mind many happy hours spent in
the Lodge , of which he was proud of being a Pasfc Master . It was also a pleasure for him to be present that night and witness tho progress of the Lndge . It must be gratifying to any Mason to seo fcho affairs of a Lodge managed as theirs had been chat day . Bro . Vennell was the next to reply . He considered the name given
to the Lodge was a most appropriate one . Ifc suggested the Lodge had some backbone to it , and from what he had seen he felt it was equal to its name . Trne Masons loved to see hearts knit , and the brotherhood and unity of Freemasonry exemplified , as it had been fchafc day in the Samson Lodge . They loved Freemasonry , the
language of whioh appealed more to the heart than any other language , from the fact that it united the hearts of its members one to another . The health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Kingsbury , was next given . The way in whioh he had performed the ceremony of installation thafc evening was really faultless . Personally the
Worshipful Master had been surprised at the ability displayed by his predecessor in the chair , and ifc made him feel nervous lest he shonld fail to continue the work as thafc brother had left it . A pleasing duty devolved upon him , to present to Bro . Kingsbury fche jewel which the Lodge had voted him , as a memento of his year of
Mastership . Bro . Kingsbury , in reply , scarcely knew what to say for the very kind way in which the members of the Lodge had expressed themselves in regard to the inadequate way in whioh he had performed the duties of his office . He felt it was a great honour to be decorated as the brethren had that evening decorated
him . He assured the Worshipfnl Master thafc the duties of his office were arduous , but he might also assure him thafc , like those who had gone before him in the chair , whatever he did would be kindly received by the brethren . He thanked all for their kindness to him during fche year he had reigned over them . He had sometimes felt he
shonld be unable to discharge the dnties of the chair without giving offence , now he felt that instead of making an enemy he had cemented the friendship of all . So long aa he lived he should be grateful to the L > dge for having been allowed to preside over its destinies . During thepastyear he had studied Freemasonry more than he had
ever done before , and had arrived at the conclusion that the more it was studied the more must it be regarded as of service in making a man better in the world than he would be without it . He sincerely trusted that all Masons , and he in particular , mighfc be known to the
world as those to whom the distressed might pour forth their sorrows , while he would have them recognised as being better men from the fact of being members ofthe Masonic Brotherhood . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the usual way .
HAMPSHIRE LODGE OF EMULATION , No . 1990 . THE annual meeting for the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Landporf , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., when the Right Worshipfnl Provincial Grand Master for Hants and Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) installed Bro . R . J . Rastrick P . G . Treasurer . The Lodge is composed of Past Masters of the Craffc , of whom a lanze number attended , and the
Provincial Grand Officers and Worshipful Masters of local Lodges were present by invitation . The Provincial Grand Master was attended by Bros . J . E . Le Fenvre D . P . GM ., G . F . Lancaster P . G . Registrar , E . Goble P . G . Secretary , H . Lashmore P . G . S . D ., F . Powell P . G . D . C , W . J . Rix P . G . S . B ., H . Kimber P . G . Std . Bearer , J . Jackson P . G . P ., D . G . Gilmour P . G . S ., F . Sanders P . G . S ., J . A . Foster
P . G . S . There were also present Bros . M . E . Frost , E . M . Wells , T . Page , W . Gunnel ! , A . Cudlipp , H . Croucher , H . W . Townsend , J Purnell , F . Court , R . Glasspool , J . E . Buck , W . G . P . Gilbert , W . A Hill , W . Benttell , J . W . Bonghton , J . J . Bascombe , G . Whitehall , E Prate , I . S . Gardner , F . Binckes ) Royal Masonic Boys' School ) , J Mason ( Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) , A . Caink , E . E Street , Major W . Stanley , T . P . Palsgraves , H . P . Holley , T . F
Hall , A . Wendover , C G . Adames , G . F . Brown , G . T . Cunningham , T . Good ; and the following members of the Lodge : —Bros . S . R . Ellis , F . Newan , A . Barfield , T . Franois , E . S . Main , Major Hooper , T . H . Williams , J . Gieve , R . W . Beale , A . R . Holbrook , J . W . Gieve , G . L . Sfcobbs , W . Miles , E . Nayler , Dr . C . Knofcfc , J . A . Elversfcon ,
J . T . Craven , J . G . Niven , G . A . Gale , H . Cawte , and R . W . Mitchell . Letters of apology were announced from Bros . W . D . King ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , Lord Charles Beresford , Lord John Taylour , Canon Portal , Colonel Crease , R . Eve Grand Treasurer of England , R . L . Loveland , & c . The ceremony of Installation having boen concluded ,
Bro . Rastrick appointed the following as his Officers : —Bros . Barfield I . P . M ., F . Newman S . W ., T . Francis J . W ., Rev . , 1 . N . Palmer Chaplain , T . H . Williams Treasnrer , J . W . Gievo Secretary , J . Brickwood S . D ., R . W . Beale J . D ., J . E . Le Feuvre Dir . of Cers ., W . Miles
Organist , G . L . Sfcobbs I . G ., G . Bond and S . Wheeler Stewards , G . Carter Tyler . The banquet was subsequently served in the dining hall , and was followed by a smoking concert , afc which Bro . D . Lovegrove officiated as accompanyisfc , and also gave two pianoforte solos , in masterly style .
Each Masonic jewel , each implement of our Craft , each piece ° f furniture in the Lodge room , each symbol , each official title , each Masonic ceremony , from the least to the greatest , is nn object lesson to the Craftsmen , a truth-teacher . Thoy point
God ward , Mason ward and selfward . They teach us our obligations to the Grand Architect of the Universe , our Maker ; to our brethren , ° ur equals ; and to ourselves , of whom alone wo need to bo afraid . We should love our Maker , love our fellows , and fear onl y ourselves . —Z & jstone .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
BRIXTON LODGE , No . 231 . ^^ HIS Lodge met afc Anderson's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on Saturday , 14 th inst ., and although the attendance suffered through so many boing at tho Royal ceremonial afc tho East ond , th u re was a very fair mnster of members . The Lodge met afc four o ' clock , and the principal business , that of advancing Bros . A . Gibson and Rushton Odell to this interesting d--grw , was ably performed by —* . o : —
fcho Master , Bro . R . R . Johnston and his Officers . At the conclusion ofthe ceremony the W . M ., in presenting tho Lodge with a volume of tho Sacred Law , which was one of great antiquity , said ifc gave him greafc pleasure to call the attention of the brethren to the rest of fche furniture which had bsen presented since last meeting to
the Lodge by Bros . Holliday , Axford , W . Potter , A . J . Potter , Vickers , and Bnxton . A most enjoyable evening was spent after refreshment , through the efforts of Bros . J . Holliday , R . Johnston , E . Storr , R . Odell , F . W . Smith , and others , who gave a very excellent selection of songs , duets , & c . The well-known musical
capabilities of this Lodge has received a great acquisition to its strength in having Bro . Odell among its members , who , in addition to his merits as a vocalist , has no mean reputation as a composer . Among those also present were Bros . Brighten P . G . S ., & c , McKay , Holliday , i J . J . Pilley , Catterson , C Q . Cooper , A . J . Potter R . M ., W . P . Potter S . O ., & c .
At the convocation , of the Albert Edward Chapter , No . 1780 , held afc the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Tuesday , Comp . Grant waa installed as Z ., Comp . T . Walton aud Comp . A . Algar taking the second and third chairs . Tho
installation ceremony vvas performed by Comp . Berry , to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for his services as installing Principal , and as Z . for tbe past year . The other Officers appointed were Comps . Berry S . E ., A . M . Bailey
S . N ., E . Warren P . S ., R . Reid and J . Slaten A . S ., and W . Yare Janitor .
A Masonic Alphabet. Xvii.—Quietness.
A MASONIC ALPHABET . XVII . —QUIETNESS .
When toiling Day is over , wifch its troubles aud its cares , And Nature , for its needful rest , rejoicingly prepares ; When Night extends her curtains over all of life below , And hangs her countless lamps above , tneir kindly light to show ; When tho darkness hems us in with its gloomy shadow
walls'Tis then upon tho spirit perfect rest and qnit-fc falls . Foraotfc ^ n are fche crosses , and the dangers of tho light , And we feel tho soothing presence of the restf illness of Night . And so , within onr Lodge ' s walls , should Harmony and Peace
Lot over all their influence continuously increase ; And cares of life be cast aside , and hopes and wishes vain Give place to gentle sympathies , and Order ' s pleasant train , The world without mny rovel , may rampage , and may roar , But "Quietness" holds solemn reign upon the chequered floor .
XVIIL—RELIEF . In the 'leagured city rays of Hope are dying , Despair ' s dark clouds aro shrouding all their light ; E'en Courage falters in the bold defying , | Whilst Valour shrinks to join tho lengthened fight .
The daylight brings the desperate resistance , And every soldier turns to stay the foe ; The darkness brings no symptom of distance In bold attempts the town to overthrow .
When bursting through tho enemy surrounding , They see their well-known bann ° i * bravely fly ; And Hope revives , and hearts again are bounding , For in their need Relief is drawing nigh !
And oft tho Mason Brother , sorely needing , Resists the foe fast sapping life away ; Iu his distress sees hope of aid receding " , But still too proud for any help to pray .
Tis then fche bands of want and woo are broken By words of kindness , and the gen ' rous deed ; They burst their way , and though no word be spoken , Relief is given in their utmost need . Wit . H . Oitn , Wor . Master Lodgo Edinburgh , No . 10 , Grand Bard .
Much of fcho lasting cuecfc and beuent of Masonry depends upon the dignity and solemnity attending the initiation . If a candidate is met with a spirit of frivolity rather than of seriousness , ho is Tiost likely to conclude that the whole thing is a kind of farce . Bnt if the deop and solemn lessons aro impressed upon his mind with that degree of earnestness which thoy demand , he goes out , profoundl y impressed with Masonry ' s beauty aud grandeur .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
he should go away thafc night having learned something . Bro . Barnett followed . He had been reminded thafc he was an old member of the Samson Lodge , a fact whioh was both distressing and pleasing to him ; distressing because ifc signified that he was really getting old , and pleasing becanse it called to mind many happy hours spent in
the Lodge , of which he was proud of being a Pasfc Master . It was also a pleasure for him to be present that night and witness tho progress of the Lndge . It must be gratifying to any Mason to seo fcho affairs of a Lodge managed as theirs had been chat day . Bro . Vennell was the next to reply . He considered the name given
to the Lodge was a most appropriate one . Ifc suggested the Lodge had some backbone to it , and from what he had seen he felt it was equal to its name . Trne Masons loved to see hearts knit , and the brotherhood and unity of Freemasonry exemplified , as it had been fchafc day in the Samson Lodge . They loved Freemasonry , the
language of whioh appealed more to the heart than any other language , from the fact that it united the hearts of its members one to another . The health of the Immediate Past Master , Bro . Kingsbury , was next given . The way in whioh he had performed the ceremony of installation thafc evening was really faultless . Personally the
Worshipful Master had been surprised at the ability displayed by his predecessor in the chair , and ifc made him feel nervous lest he shonld fail to continue the work as thafc brother had left it . A pleasing duty devolved upon him , to present to Bro . Kingsbury fche jewel which the Lodge had voted him , as a memento of his year of
Mastership . Bro . Kingsbury , in reply , scarcely knew what to say for the very kind way in which the members of the Lodge had expressed themselves in regard to the inadequate way in whioh he had performed the duties of his office . He felt it was a great honour to be decorated as the brethren had that evening decorated
him . He assured the Worshipfnl Master thafc the duties of his office were arduous , but he might also assure him thafc , like those who had gone before him in the chair , whatever he did would be kindly received by the brethren . He thanked all for their kindness to him during fche year he had reigned over them . He had sometimes felt he
shonld be unable to discharge the dnties of the chair without giving offence , now he felt that instead of making an enemy he had cemented the friendship of all . So long aa he lived he should be grateful to the L > dge for having been allowed to preside over its destinies . During thepastyear he had studied Freemasonry more than he had
ever done before , and had arrived at the conclusion that the more it was studied the more must it be regarded as of service in making a man better in the world than he would be without it . He sincerely trusted that all Masons , and he in particular , mighfc be known to the
world as those to whom the distressed might pour forth their sorrows , while he would have them recognised as being better men from the fact of being members ofthe Masonic Brotherhood . Other toasts followed , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion in the usual way .
HAMPSHIRE LODGE OF EMULATION , No . 1990 . THE annual meeting for the installation of W . M . for the ensuing year was held at the Freemasons' Hall , Landporf , on Saturday , 14 th inst ., when the Right Worshipfnl Provincial Grand Master for Hants and Isle of Wight ( Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P . ) installed Bro . R . J . Rastrick P . G . Treasurer . The Lodge is composed of Past Masters of the Craffc , of whom a lanze number attended , and the
Provincial Grand Officers and Worshipful Masters of local Lodges were present by invitation . The Provincial Grand Master was attended by Bros . J . E . Le Fenvre D . P . GM ., G . F . Lancaster P . G . Registrar , E . Goble P . G . Secretary , H . Lashmore P . G . S . D ., F . Powell P . G . D . C , W . J . Rix P . G . S . B ., H . Kimber P . G . Std . Bearer , J . Jackson P . G . P ., D . G . Gilmour P . G . S ., F . Sanders P . G . S ., J . A . Foster
P . G . S . There were also present Bros . M . E . Frost , E . M . Wells , T . Page , W . Gunnel ! , A . Cudlipp , H . Croucher , H . W . Townsend , J Purnell , F . Court , R . Glasspool , J . E . Buck , W . G . P . Gilbert , W . A Hill , W . Benttell , J . W . Bonghton , J . J . Bascombe , G . Whitehall , E Prate , I . S . Gardner , F . Binckes ) Royal Masonic Boys' School ) , J Mason ( Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) , A . Caink , E . E Street , Major W . Stanley , T . P . Palsgraves , H . P . Holley , T . F
Hall , A . Wendover , C G . Adames , G . F . Brown , G . T . Cunningham , T . Good ; and the following members of the Lodge : —Bros . S . R . Ellis , F . Newan , A . Barfield , T . Franois , E . S . Main , Major Hooper , T . H . Williams , J . Gieve , R . W . Beale , A . R . Holbrook , J . W . Gieve , G . L . Sfcobbs , W . Miles , E . Nayler , Dr . C . Knofcfc , J . A . Elversfcon ,
J . T . Craven , J . G . Niven , G . A . Gale , H . Cawte , and R . W . Mitchell . Letters of apology were announced from Bros . W . D . King ( Mayor of Portsmouth ) , Lord Charles Beresford , Lord John Taylour , Canon Portal , Colonel Crease , R . Eve Grand Treasurer of England , R . L . Loveland , & c . The ceremony of Installation having boen concluded ,
Bro . Rastrick appointed the following as his Officers : —Bros . Barfield I . P . M ., F . Newman S . W ., T . Francis J . W ., Rev . , 1 . N . Palmer Chaplain , T . H . Williams Treasnrer , J . W . Gievo Secretary , J . Brickwood S . D ., R . W . Beale J . D ., J . E . Le Feuvre Dir . of Cers ., W . Miles
Organist , G . L . Sfcobbs I . G ., G . Bond and S . Wheeler Stewards , G . Carter Tyler . The banquet was subsequently served in the dining hall , and was followed by a smoking concert , afc which Bro . D . Lovegrove officiated as accompanyisfc , and also gave two pianoforte solos , in masterly style .
Each Masonic jewel , each implement of our Craft , each piece ° f furniture in the Lodge room , each symbol , each official title , each Masonic ceremony , from the least to the greatest , is nn object lesson to the Craftsmen , a truth-teacher . Thoy point
God ward , Mason ward and selfward . They teach us our obligations to the Grand Architect of the Universe , our Maker ; to our brethren , ° ur equals ; and to ourselves , of whom alone wo need to bo afraid . We should love our Maker , love our fellows , and fear onl y ourselves . —Z & jstone .
Mark Masonry.
MARK MASONRY .
BRIXTON LODGE , No . 231 . ^^ HIS Lodge met afc Anderson's Hotel , Fleet-street , E . G ., on Saturday , 14 th inst ., and although the attendance suffered through so many boing at tho Royal ceremonial afc tho East ond , th u re was a very fair mnster of members . The Lodge met afc four o ' clock , and the principal business , that of advancing Bros . A . Gibson and Rushton Odell to this interesting d--grw , was ably performed by —* . o : —
fcho Master , Bro . R . R . Johnston and his Officers . At the conclusion ofthe ceremony the W . M ., in presenting tho Lodge with a volume of tho Sacred Law , which was one of great antiquity , said ifc gave him greafc pleasure to call the attention of the brethren to the rest of fche furniture which had bsen presented since last meeting to
the Lodge by Bros . Holliday , Axford , W . Potter , A . J . Potter , Vickers , and Bnxton . A most enjoyable evening was spent after refreshment , through the efforts of Bros . J . Holliday , R . Johnston , E . Storr , R . Odell , F . W . Smith , and others , who gave a very excellent selection of songs , duets , & c . The well-known musical
capabilities of this Lodge has received a great acquisition to its strength in having Bro . Odell among its members , who , in addition to his merits as a vocalist , has no mean reputation as a composer . Among those also present were Bros . Brighten P . G . S ., & c , McKay , Holliday , i J . J . Pilley , Catterson , C Q . Cooper , A . J . Potter R . M ., W . P . Potter S . O ., & c .
At the convocation , of the Albert Edward Chapter , No . 1780 , held afc the Masonic Hall , Southampton , on Tuesday , Comp . Grant waa installed as Z ., Comp . T . Walton aud Comp . A . Algar taking the second and third chairs . Tho
installation ceremony vvas performed by Comp . Berry , to whom a vote of thanks was accorded for his services as installing Principal , and as Z . for tbe past year . The other Officers appointed were Comps . Berry S . E ., A . M . Bailey
S . N ., E . Warren P . S ., R . Reid and J . Slaten A . S ., and W . Yare Janitor .
A Masonic Alphabet. Xvii.—Quietness.
A MASONIC ALPHABET . XVII . —QUIETNESS .
When toiling Day is over , wifch its troubles aud its cares , And Nature , for its needful rest , rejoicingly prepares ; When Night extends her curtains over all of life below , And hangs her countless lamps above , tneir kindly light to show ; When tho darkness hems us in with its gloomy shadow
walls'Tis then upon tho spirit perfect rest and qnit-fc falls . Foraotfc ^ n are fche crosses , and the dangers of tho light , And we feel tho soothing presence of the restf illness of Night . And so , within onr Lodge ' s walls , should Harmony and Peace
Lot over all their influence continuously increase ; And cares of life be cast aside , and hopes and wishes vain Give place to gentle sympathies , and Order ' s pleasant train , The world without mny rovel , may rampage , and may roar , But "Quietness" holds solemn reign upon the chequered floor .
XVIIL—RELIEF . In the 'leagured city rays of Hope are dying , Despair ' s dark clouds aro shrouding all their light ; E'en Courage falters in the bold defying , | Whilst Valour shrinks to join tho lengthened fight .
The daylight brings the desperate resistance , And every soldier turns to stay the foe ; The darkness brings no symptom of distance In bold attempts the town to overthrow .
When bursting through tho enemy surrounding , They see their well-known bann ° i * bravely fly ; And Hope revives , and hearts again are bounding , For in their need Relief is drawing nigh !
And oft tho Mason Brother , sorely needing , Resists the foe fast sapping life away ; Iu his distress sees hope of aid receding " , But still too proud for any help to pray .
Tis then fche bands of want and woo are broken By words of kindness , and the gen ' rous deed ; They burst their way , and though no word be spoken , Relief is given in their utmost need . Wit . H . Oitn , Wor . Master Lodgo Edinburgh , No . 10 , Grand Bard .
Much of fcho lasting cuecfc and beuent of Masonry depends upon the dignity and solemnity attending the initiation . If a candidate is met with a spirit of frivolity rather than of seriousness , ho is Tiost likely to conclude that the whole thing is a kind of farce . Bnt if the deop and solemn lessons aro impressed upon his mind with that degree of earnestness which thoy demand , he goes out , profoundl y impressed with Masonry ' s beauty aud grandeur .