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NOTICES OF MEETINGS , continued from page 183 .

The Installing Master then completed the ceremonial work by a forcible delivery of the addresses to Master , Wardens , and Brethren . Before taking his seat , however , Bro . Hogard said that on occasions like the one they were assembled upon it was usual for the W . M . to present to the outgoing Master a jewel , bat some months back ,

when Brothor Da Silva left , tho Lodge undertook that duty . Some of the Officers and Brethren had considered that , as tho first Secretary of tho Lodge , upon whom a large amount of labour had fallen , they conld not do otherwise than ask Bro . Jessop to accept a jewel as Past Secretary , and as a slight token of the esteem and respect in which

they held him . He had , therefore , much pleasure in pinning on Bro . Jessop ' s breast this jewel , and hoped he might long be spared fco wear it . In reply the W . M . said he waa utterly taken by surprise , although he felt he need not be surprised at any token of good will and good fellowship displayed from the Barnato Lodge . During the

past year there had been emanating nothing bufc good will . One resignation , and several propositions for new membership having been received , Bro . Aoworth proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to Bro . Hogard for the admirable manner in which he had carried out tho work of the day , including the installation

ceremony . He wished ifc could be expressed in somo more tangible form , and hoped thafc during the coming year this idea would be carried into effect . The Secretary seconded the motion , whioh was unanimously carried . Bro . Hogard , in returning thanks , remarked that it had been a labour of love to do all he could for the Lodge .

This completed the heavy labours of the day , and Bro . Hogard was heartily complimented on the way ho had conducted the proceedings . The brethren now repaired to the banquet room , where a sumptuous repast waa served . On tho removal of tho cloth Bro . Jessop , the W . M ., proposed tho health of Her Majesty the

Qneen , and Prosperity to the Craft , which was followed by the National Anthem , the solo given by Misa L . White . The toast of the M . W . the Grand Master H . R . H . the Prince of Wales came next , and was followed by thab of the Pro Grand Master . With the toast of the R . W . Deputy Grand Master the Right Hon the Earl

of Lathom , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , was associated the names of Bros , the Rev . G . W . Weldon , Richard Eve , and Col . S . H . Gierke . In introducing the toasfc tbe W . M . said , aa a yonng Lodge they had been most unusually honoured by the presence of Grand Officers . At the consecration meeting there

was a grand array . On tho present occasion there was a meeting of La France Lodge , and many of the Grand Officers were there . Still they had several well known and tried members of Grand Lodge with them . Freemasonry without a Grand Lodge would be a train without an engine , a body without a mind—in fact , chaos . The

Graud Officers were an able body , and did all they could for Freemasonry . He asked the brethren to drink heartily and sincerely to the Grand Officers . Bro . Rev . G . W . Weldon P . G . Chaplain said in response , on such an occasion as the present ho occupied a double position . It was quite true he was a Grand Officer , but whenever ho

fouud an initiate on his left he liked , as a Pasfc Grand Chaplain , to say ono or two words for his benefit , and to point out thaE Freemasonry was nofc what the outer world thought it . If it was not a religion , it was worth living for . He did not know that there was any system of religion afc the present moment

which conld collect so many heterogeneous elements as Freemasonry , in brotherly affection , and utterly regardless of caste or creed . Freemasonry brought together in one graud brotherhood men who , in point of politics as well as in religion , entirely differed , aud this could not be done in any other known system with which ho

was acquainted . Freemasonry , was simply a universal brotherhood . All who could acknowledge tho existence of one true God , and tho continuity of life after death , were eligible fco be enrolled amongst its ranks . Having travelled a good deal , he had had the opportunity of fitidiug , iu various parts of the earth , men quite opposed to each

other with regard to creed and politics , and yet who could give the right hand of fellowship simply on the broad basis of the universal brotherhood of man . Whether it be Jew or Gentile , they all met on a common ground , and showed each other brotherly kindness and charity . He should nofc occupy their time , but simply say that so

long aa they met together on those lines they were carrying oufc the true spirit of the founders of the Craffc , however far back their origin , viz ., that Freemasonry should be a power to cement , by the tie of universal brotherhood , men who would nofc otherwise be brought together . He was glad to think he was privileged

to be with them , and was also glad to see so many present . He thanked them in his own name , and aa an honorary member of their Lodge , for the honour conferred upon him . Bro . Richard Evo , P . G . Treasurer , also returned thanks . Ifc was uot the first time he had been present ; he attended the consecration

of tho Lodge , when a deep impression waa made npon him . Ho was glad to hear Bro . Weldon say he realised the fact thafc Freemasonry was more than a social Institution , aud that it was worthy of far higher consideration ; it tended to enlarge the mind , scope , and

ability of all who joined the Order , and gave a higher view of things generally . He appreciated that striking lesson which had been dilated upon—the brotherhood of mau ; and they must bear in mind that higher principles could not be expressed by any Institution than the Fatherhood of God and fche brotherhood of man . Whether it be

m the East or West , it mattered nofc ; of whatever colour or creed , it embraced all those who were believers in a God . He realized that Masonry itself had a high capacity and a strong reach , and bad a mi ghty claim on every well regulated miud ; for ifc brought under its banners the Christian and the Jew , Mahommedan and Parsee ,

red , yellow , and black men . He gloried iu Masonry , from tho fact that it could draw under its banners all phases of opinion and thought , aud that all colours aud creeds of men could meet upon terma of brothorhtod and fellowship . Brother Colonol Shadwell " •Gierke Grand Secretary aaid ho would simply conJino

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himself to remarking that he had had tho honour of consecrating the Lodge , but he had not since then visited it . He waa delighted to find that tho Lodge had fulfilled the expectations expressed , and was proud to feel that it had justified its existence . Bro . C . F . Hogard P . G . S . B ., acting as I . P . M ., in rising to propose the next toast , said

ho found himself in a nnique position . He was , at the consecration , invested aa acting I . P . M ., and owing to circumstances which they all know , ho was again iu possession of the gavel to propose the health of thoir W . M . Ho need not say mneh of Bro . Jessop ' s qualities , becanse , since June 1888 , he had been tbe Secretary of thoir Lodge .

They all knew the duties devolving upon him in looking after the arrangements , and those duties did nofc end in coming to the Lodge , for since the consecration Bro . Jessop had always had heavy dutiea to perform . That he had carried out those dutiea to their satisfaction had been proved by the manner in which he

bad been elected as W . M . That their Lodge had prospered , they had heard from the Consecrating Officer ; and that it had prospored in a marvellous degree was proved by the gathering that evening . A great deal of the success had depended upon their late Secretary , and he was sure that now the Lodge was on ita pinnacle , Bro . Jessop , aa

their W . M ., would see thafc ib did nofc retrograde . Aa they had a long programme he would not detain them ; it required no farther words to proposo the health of their W . M ., and to find the brethren receiving it in an enthusiastic manner . Bro . Jessop , in reply , again thanked them . They had treated him better than he deserved . During the

past year he had done hia best as S acre tary , bub bnsiness had prevented him doing all he could have wished . They had treated him in an exceedingly kind manner . Every brother waa prond of a jewel , but there were various ways by whioh they were obtained . As a Steward for the Charities be received a jewel , and to a W . M . it was

customary to pay suoh a compliment . Still , what the members of the Barnato Lodge had done he thought was almost unique . It had been to him a pleasant surprise , and was the greatest mark of appreciation they could pay him . If he had 50 jewels , there would be none he should value so much as the one presented to him that evening .

Bro . Dr . Woodman P . G . S . B . responded for the Visitors . He also waa present at the consedration of the Lodge , whioh waa a noble function ; he was also present at its next meeting , but the present meeting was a still larger one . The manner in whioh the Visitors were treated left nothing to be desired , and they could hardly thank

the membera sufficiently for their kindness . There were few Lodges which had sprang ap to the position now held by this Lodge in so short a time . Brother S . V . Abrahams P . M . 1017 also replied . Divinity and eloquence had already claimed their attention , and ho felt that ono who would follow those able speakers ought to add

something that would nob only interest , but at the same time claim their attention . Whilst he did not pretend to any eloquence , or want of eloquence , he had the qualification of having to speak to them on a subject dear to the hearts of the members present . He alluded to tho Visitors . He had to thank the members for tho cordial

reception accorded to them , which had been considerably enhanced by tho kind expressions used by the W . M . iu proposing the toast . Whilst he felt they owed a debt in acknowledgment for what they had received , they were ready to admit that their visit had not been one of an ordinary nature . Thoy had heard the ceremonies performed

in a manner that could not bo excelled in many older Lodges ; they had had the opportunity and pleasure of hearing Brother Hogard deliver the ritual of installation in a manner that showed how worthy he ia to hold a high position in tho Craft . Whilst they had been deeply impressed wifch hia delivery of

the addresses , they conld nofc but help thinking of the lessons whioh they contained , and which , if followed out by the membera , could nob fail to mako a lasting and deep impression , and make them better and more worthy citizens and Masons . However few his remarks , let ifc be understood thafc they wero sincere , and as tho

representative of a Lodge that was held m some little esteem by the Barnato Lodge , he thanked them for the compliment paid him . The W . M ., in proposing the health of the Installing Master , said it waa the toast of the evening . They all knew Bro . Hogard , and knew him to be one amongsfc a million , ever ready to do anything

for them at any time . He had done his ( the W . M . 's ) Secretarial work when he had been away , and if he ( Bro . Jessop ) talked for a month he could nob say one-tenth of what he felfc and the brethren felt towards Bro . Hogard . Bro . Howard , in reply , said he really knew nob how to thank them for the extremely enthusiastic manner in

which they had drunk the toast . Anything he could do , either working in the Lodge or outside it , he should be only too pleased to do to tho best of his ability . It waa only about 15 or 16 months since tho Lodge started , and they had had a mosfc prosperous career . He could only hope thafc what had happened iu the past would recur

in the future ; hia beat exeitiona should bo devoted to the interests * of the Lodge . A few other toasts wero givoa . A capital musical programme was carried out by Bro . W . Wright , Organist , who was assisted by Miss L . White , Bros . R . Jessop and T . Honey , Messrs . S . do Sola , J . Barker , and J . Rogers .

Tees Chapter, No. 509.

TEES CHAPTER , No . 509 .

ON tho 12 th inst . tho annual installation took placo iu fcho Masonic Hall , Stockton , when Comp . C . Spencer installed Comp . J . F . Craggs M . E . Z ., the following Companions being subsequently appointed Officers for the ensuing year : -Comps . J . Burns U ., Ti F .

Peeveo J ., T . Bradley Treasurer , I . H . Hm * t S . E ., G . F . Allan S . N ., A . S . Fowler P . Z . aa D . C , W . Thormau P . S ., and B . 11 . Smith Janitor . The Companions subsequently dined , in the banqueting hall .

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FUNERALS properly carried out and personally attended in London aud Country , by Bro . G . A . HTJTTON , 17 . Newcastle Street , Strand , W . C . Monuments erected . Valuations made .