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tho Chairman , and Bros . Dennant S . W ., Spark S . D . and Nuding I . G . the Vice-Chair . Tho brethren did ample justice to a j udicieusly chosen and generous menu . Tho usnal toasts having been proposed and heartily responded to , tho Chairman called on Bro . Forsyth for a " recitation . " JIo rose nnd said , W . Chairman , —the recitation I propose giving you this evening is by special request of tho members of the
Lodgo of Instrnction . Ifc will not convey tho sentiments and words of any public author , bnt is an expression in my own words of tho sentiments hold by thoso members of tho Lodgo of Instrnction who have received benefit from our Preceptor during tho session jnst completed . They desire me , Sir , to convey to him the expression of thoir great appreciation of his nnvarying kindness nnd courtesy in helping
on in season tho work he has set his mind to . No pains havo been spared , no time has been grudged by our beloved Preceptor , if only ho could help ns on in that Masonic knowledge of which wo acknowledge him facile jwincens . Think , brethren , which of yon would fill his post ? In the first placo you must devote one whole evening in seven solely and entirely to tho duties you wonld undertake . No business
engagement mnst ever interfere with this duty , foul weather or fair , tempting yon to stay at homo or go abroad ; fogs or rains , or snows mnst present no excuses for absence , for they never came between ns and Brother Brown . Who will accept his post ? Secondly , you must nofc only have all tho ceremonies to perfection , verbatim et literatim , but yon must havo them according to tho Standard of work .
ing , I mean the working of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , which is sanctioned by Grand Lodge ; and although thero be •no compulsory ritual , wo boast of working the Standard ritual . Ah ! no one offers yet . Again , if yon wonld fill Bro . Brown's chair , yon must imitato his nnvarying courtesy and gentleness in correcting our fanlts . Yon mnst nofc only never
betray hastiness of temper , or dullness of intellect , nor pretend to superior mental excellence , but you must havo the knack of making the j > ro tem W . M . feel as if he wero bestowing a favour in accepting a correction . And , lastly , yon mnst work without tho hope of reward , or without that great comfort and consolation of other teachers , viz ., the gradual but steady advancement towards
perfection of their pupils in the branches tanghfc . Thero is thero a regnlarity in the course of instruction , bnt hero yon have a ceremony worked tolerably well ono night , and next night execrably ; yon havo one class of brethren one night , and next perhaps a totally different set . Bro . Preceptor , I will not accept yonr post . And I am requested to convey to yon our appreciation of yonr goodness and kindness to
ns . You have endeared yourself to ns , not only at work , bufc when , refreshment enabled ns to light the calumet . Yon havo given ns still further instrnction in tho general laws and sentiments of Freemasonry , so that we look upon yon as the exponent of the three great principles npon which onr Order is founded . My brethren havo requested me to supplement the inward and spiritual grace by the
ontward and visible sign of their appreciation of yonr services by presenting to you this " Tantalus" spirit case , on which yon will find the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Preceptor Brown , by tho members of St . George ' s Lodgo of Instruction , No . 140 , ns a token of their esteem and admiration of his unwearying kindness and conrtcsy , 3 rd May 1880 . " You will find two keys attached
to it ; the golden one yon will keep , tho other yon will entrust to your wife , to whom wo send our most kindly greetings , and hope that to each of you it may givo good spirits . The caso was then sent round , and afforded the brethren much amusement in attempting to get at tho contents , bnt they failed in their endeavonrs , till an expert brother showed them tho trick . Bro .
Brown , who had been kept in ignorance of the presentation , replied with mnch feeling : Worshipful Chairmen and Brethren , —It was my intention to reserve until a later period of the evening a few remarks anent the occasion of our present meeting , but I havo been so completely taken aback by this unexpected mark of your kindness , and tbe accompanying sentiment so eloquently expressed by our dear
Bro . Dr . Forsyth , as to force from mo , without a moment's delay , the promptings of my almost overcharged heart , and if I fail , as fail I shall , in rendering my thanks intelligible , kindly charge it to my inability to express , rather than to a want of appreciation of the high honour you , brethren , by your kind and generous act , have conferred on an nndeserving member of the Craft , for I feel myself
unworthy of your handsome present . A full reward for any service I may havo rendered is amply compensated by the friendliness you evince on all occasions of our meeting . This beautiful and useful gift , besides being an exquisite example of art workmanship , I perceive has its triple reservoirs filled to tho brim with a most comfortable-looking liquid . I cordially invito you all , brethren , to call and
partake of their contents at some future time . Our esteemed brother has also been good enough to associate my wife as part recipient of this treasured gift ; bo assured , brethren , I will not fail duly to convey to her those kind allusions , and safely transfer the duplicate key . Brethren , yonr kindness has robbed me of speech . I ask yon kindly to accept my heartfelt thanks for this undeserved and unexpected
token of your kindness , and for the kind and eloquent encomium which accompanies it . Tho Chairman proposed Success to St . George ' s Ledge of Instrnction , accompanied by words of encouragement for tho younger brethren , nnd paid a high tribute to tho Treasurer , Bro . Webster , and the Secretary , Bro . Hill . This was coupled with tbe name of the Preceptor , who in reply briefly referred
to the work of the past year . For himself he mnst say that he had a most genial and attentive class of students . It might not bo known to tbe wholo of the brethren prerent that the course of procedure differs somewhat in this from the nei ghbouring Lodges of Instrnction , inasmuch ns the Sections aro not worked ; the careful rehearsal of one or so of tbe ceremonies , with their accompaniments ,
and after closing the meeting resolves itself into tho form of a conversazione ; this is found to work very acceptably to the members , and an hour so employed is fraught witli much enjoyment . Bro . Roberts replied to the toast of the Sister Lodges of Instruction , and remarked that although Emulation working had been changed during the last twelve years , he was willing to recognise the Standard re-
Installation Meetings, &C.
forred to by Bro . Forsyth , and hoped the working of tho Emulation Lodgo of Improvement would bo a boon to thoso Lodges of Instrnction whoso ambition was not peculiarity of ritual bnt harmony of ritual Bro . Hill , after felicitating the members on having onco more the able and genial presidency of Bro . Hnbbuck , called for a bumper response to tho toast of the health of the Chairman , to which sneceeded
musical honours . Bro . Hnbbuck thanked the brethren for tho heartiness which greeted Bro . Hill's proposal . He had always a most lively interest in all matters connected with his parent Lodsre , and would always feel it a pleasant duty to promote its welfare . He congratulated the members on the continued success of their Masonio school , and tho kindly feelings which pervaded its members , to whioh
might bo attributed in a material degree tho satisfactory condnct of Masonio matters in tho mother Lodge . Bro . Porter assisted at the pianoforte , and various members of tho Lodge contributing to tho congeniality of tho occasion , the evening closed in perfect peace , harmony , and brotherly love . Wo aro pleased to observe in tho proceedings of this Lodge of Instrnction that in the interesting ceremony of presenting a testimonial to their Preceptor , there has been
a carefully considered opinion given as to the vexed question of unanimity of ceremonial . As Grand Lodgo wisely declines to fix the ceremonial with which all Lodges must work , tho best plan is to havo a standard working , and lot tho various Lodges of Instrnotion assimilate themselves to that working as nearly as may be . We congratulate Bro . Brown on tho appreciation his services have received , and believe that all Preceptors will be encouraged to imitate his example .
Panmure Lodge, No. 720.
PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 .
THE anniversary meeting of this Lodgo falling this year on Whit Monday , the members availed themselves of the holiday for an early discharge of Masonic business , so as to leave themselves free for other engagements afc a later period of tbo day . In consequence the Lodgo was opened at tho Balham Hotel , Balham , at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon of the 17 th inst ., by the W . M . Bro . William Sheadd . Thero was a good muster of brethren , amongst whom were
Bros . E . Mitchell S . W ., W . Gunner J . W ., Thomas Poore P . M . Treas and Sec , F . G . Lambert S . D ., G . Mulley J . D ., C . Glenistor D . C , C . Richardson I . G . ; Past ; Masters James Stevens , C . P . McKay , and H . Payne ; Bros . E . Gillemand , A . J . Barton , Max Brenner , W . Kerr , J . C . Lambert , G . Lilley , G . Treves , W . Saunders , & o . & c . The Visitors wero Bros . W . Smeed P . P . G . J . W . Middx ., W . Piatt P . M . 144
E . Kidman P . M . 766 , S . G . Aitchison 1242 , C . Everist 1360 , J . D . Arnold 1586 , W . P . Eobinson , and J . M . Gillingham 1790 . Tho minntes of the previous meeting haxinc been confirmed , tho Auditors ' report received and adopted , and a few matters of Lodgo . bnsiness transacted , W . Bro . Thomas Poore P . M . ably installed the W . M , elect , Bro . Edward Mitchell , into tho chair of K . S . The ceremony
was marked by that careful detail in working for whioh Bro . Poore is justly renowned , and the assistance rendered to tho Installing Master by Bro . Stevens P . M ., who officiated as D . C , further enhanced tho interesting proceedings . Tho Officers for tho ensuing year wero appointed as follows , viz ., Bros . W . Gunner S . W ., G . Lambert ; J . W ., G . Mulley S . D ., C . Richardson J . D ., Thomas Poore P . M . Treas . and
Sec , C . Glenister I . G ., Max Brenner D . C , W . Kerr W . S ., G . Troves C . S ., and W . Steedman Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to the retiring Master , W . Bro . W . Sheadd , who was addressed in most congratulatory terms by the W . M ., and who acknowledged the presentation in a few well-chosen remarks . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , tho Lodgo was closed afc about 1 p . m ., and ,
previous arrangements having been made for that purpose , the Officers and members of the Lodge , with their guests , were grouped in the grounds attached to the Hotel , and a series of photographs wore taken by Bro . Hall , one of the members , to be reproduced and distributed as mementos of the interesting event connected with the twenty-third installation meeting of the Lodge . Shortly
afterwards the brethren sat down to luncheon , and subsequently honoured the nsual toasts . The Visitors wero unanimous in their expressions of satisfaction with all the arrangements mado for their comfort and enjoyment , and Bro . Smeed especially congratulated the Lodge on tho perfection of working which had been displayed . Bro . Eobinson
also endorsed his remarks . As the afternoon passed away tho several brethren departed , as their engagements elsewhere made it necessary they shonld leave , and just ; about tho hour when , nnder ordinary circumstances , Lodge-work commences , the Tyler was summoned nnd tho pleasant day's proceedings terminated .
Macdonald Lodge, No. 1216.
MACDONALD LODGE , No . 1216 .
THIS well known Metropolitan Lodge , established in 1868 , at tho Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps afc Camberwell , held its thirteenth installation meeting on Thursday , tho 13 th inst . Tho Lodge has always been celebrated for its' extremely correct and perfect working , and as far as we have known , from the W . M . to tho I . G . tho Officers havo afc all times been
thoroughly proficient . In consequence its meetings havo always been most attractive to members of the Craft , and an additional attraction has resulted from the appropriateness of its Masonio furniture and the gathering of its members in military uniform . These several features , of good work , complete accessories , and
personal appearance , combined with tho increased order and discipline naturally resulting from the close association of men who " step together , " were especially prominent on the occasion of the late gathering , when a very large mnster of members and visitors
assembled to witness tho installation of Bro . W . C . Hale , who waa initiated in this Ledge in 1872 . The Lodgo was opened afc four o'clock by tho W . M . Bro . Charles Fountain , all Officers being in their places , and there were present during work the following members , via : —W . Bros . James Stevens , George Waterall , Newington
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Installation Meetings, &C.
tho Chairman , and Bros . Dennant S . W ., Spark S . D . and Nuding I . G . the Vice-Chair . Tho brethren did ample justice to a j udicieusly chosen and generous menu . Tho usnal toasts having been proposed and heartily responded to , tho Chairman called on Bro . Forsyth for a " recitation . " JIo rose nnd said , W . Chairman , —the recitation I propose giving you this evening is by special request of tho members of the
Lodgo of Instrnction . Ifc will not convey tho sentiments and words of any public author , bnt is an expression in my own words of tho sentiments hold by thoso members of tho Lodgo of Instrnction who have received benefit from our Preceptor during tho session jnst completed . They desire me , Sir , to convey to him the expression of thoir great appreciation of his nnvarying kindness nnd courtesy in helping
on in season tho work he has set his mind to . No pains havo been spared , no time has been grudged by our beloved Preceptor , if only ho could help ns on in that Masonic knowledge of which wo acknowledge him facile jwincens . Think , brethren , which of yon would fill his post ? In the first placo you must devote one whole evening in seven solely and entirely to tho duties you wonld undertake . No business
engagement mnst ever interfere with this duty , foul weather or fair , tempting yon to stay at homo or go abroad ; fogs or rains , or snows mnst present no excuses for absence , for they never came between ns and Brother Brown . Who will accept his post ? Secondly , you must nofc only have all tho ceremonies to perfection , verbatim et literatim , but yon must havo them according to tho Standard of work .
ing , I mean the working of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement , which is sanctioned by Grand Lodge ; and although thero be •no compulsory ritual , wo boast of working the Standard ritual . Ah ! no one offers yet . Again , if yon wonld fill Bro . Brown's chair , yon must imitato his nnvarying courtesy and gentleness in correcting our fanlts . Yon mnst nofc only never
betray hastiness of temper , or dullness of intellect , nor pretend to superior mental excellence , but you must havo the knack of making the j > ro tem W . M . feel as if he wero bestowing a favour in accepting a correction . And , lastly , yon mnst work without tho hope of reward , or without that great comfort and consolation of other teachers , viz ., the gradual but steady advancement towards
perfection of their pupils in the branches tanghfc . Thero is thero a regnlarity in the course of instruction , bnt hero yon have a ceremony worked tolerably well ono night , and next night execrably ; yon havo one class of brethren one night , and next perhaps a totally different set . Bro . Preceptor , I will not accept yonr post . And I am requested to convey to yon our appreciation of yonr goodness and kindness to
ns . You have endeared yourself to ns , not only at work , bufc when , refreshment enabled ns to light the calumet . Yon havo given ns still further instrnction in tho general laws and sentiments of Freemasonry , so that we look upon yon as the exponent of the three great principles npon which onr Order is founded . My brethren havo requested me to supplement the inward and spiritual grace by the
ontward and visible sign of their appreciation of yonr services by presenting to you this " Tantalus" spirit case , on which yon will find the following inscription : — " Presented to Bro . Preceptor Brown , by tho members of St . George ' s Lodgo of Instruction , No . 140 , ns a token of their esteem and admiration of his unwearying kindness and conrtcsy , 3 rd May 1880 . " You will find two keys attached
to it ; the golden one yon will keep , tho other yon will entrust to your wife , to whom wo send our most kindly greetings , and hope that to each of you it may givo good spirits . The caso was then sent round , and afforded the brethren much amusement in attempting to get at tho contents , bnt they failed in their endeavonrs , till an expert brother showed them tho trick . Bro .
Brown , who had been kept in ignorance of the presentation , replied with mnch feeling : Worshipful Chairmen and Brethren , —It was my intention to reserve until a later period of the evening a few remarks anent the occasion of our present meeting , but I havo been so completely taken aback by this unexpected mark of your kindness , and tbe accompanying sentiment so eloquently expressed by our dear
Bro . Dr . Forsyth , as to force from mo , without a moment's delay , the promptings of my almost overcharged heart , and if I fail , as fail I shall , in rendering my thanks intelligible , kindly charge it to my inability to express , rather than to a want of appreciation of the high honour you , brethren , by your kind and generous act , have conferred on an nndeserving member of the Craft , for I feel myself
unworthy of your handsome present . A full reward for any service I may havo rendered is amply compensated by the friendliness you evince on all occasions of our meeting . This beautiful and useful gift , besides being an exquisite example of art workmanship , I perceive has its triple reservoirs filled to tho brim with a most comfortable-looking liquid . I cordially invito you all , brethren , to call and
partake of their contents at some future time . Our esteemed brother has also been good enough to associate my wife as part recipient of this treasured gift ; bo assured , brethren , I will not fail duly to convey to her those kind allusions , and safely transfer the duplicate key . Brethren , yonr kindness has robbed me of speech . I ask yon kindly to accept my heartfelt thanks for this undeserved and unexpected
token of your kindness , and for the kind and eloquent encomium which accompanies it . Tho Chairman proposed Success to St . George ' s Ledge of Instrnction , accompanied by words of encouragement for tho younger brethren , nnd paid a high tribute to tho Treasurer , Bro . Webster , and the Secretary , Bro . Hill . This was coupled with tbe name of the Preceptor , who in reply briefly referred
to the work of the past year . For himself he mnst say that he had a most genial and attentive class of students . It might not bo known to tbe wholo of the brethren prerent that the course of procedure differs somewhat in this from the nei ghbouring Lodges of Instrnction , inasmuch ns the Sections aro not worked ; the careful rehearsal of one or so of tbe ceremonies , with their accompaniments ,
and after closing the meeting resolves itself into tho form of a conversazione ; this is found to work very acceptably to the members , and an hour so employed is fraught witli much enjoyment . Bro . Roberts replied to the toast of the Sister Lodges of Instruction , and remarked that although Emulation working had been changed during the last twelve years , he was willing to recognise the Standard re-
Installation Meetings, &C.
forred to by Bro . Forsyth , and hoped the working of tho Emulation Lodgo of Improvement would bo a boon to thoso Lodges of Instrnction whoso ambition was not peculiarity of ritual bnt harmony of ritual Bro . Hill , after felicitating the members on having onco more the able and genial presidency of Bro . Hnbbuck , called for a bumper response to tho toast of the health of the Chairman , to which sneceeded
musical honours . Bro . Hnbbuck thanked the brethren for tho heartiness which greeted Bro . Hill's proposal . He had always a most lively interest in all matters connected with his parent Lodsre , and would always feel it a pleasant duty to promote its welfare . He congratulated the members on the continued success of their Masonio school , and tho kindly feelings which pervaded its members , to whioh
might bo attributed in a material degree tho satisfactory condnct of Masonio matters in tho mother Lodge . Bro . Porter assisted at the pianoforte , and various members of tho Lodge contributing to tho congeniality of tho occasion , the evening closed in perfect peace , harmony , and brotherly love . Wo aro pleased to observe in tho proceedings of this Lodge of Instrnction that in the interesting ceremony of presenting a testimonial to their Preceptor , there has been
a carefully considered opinion given as to the vexed question of unanimity of ceremonial . As Grand Lodgo wisely declines to fix the ceremonial with which all Lodges must work , tho best plan is to havo a standard working , and lot tho various Lodges of Instrnotion assimilate themselves to that working as nearly as may be . We congratulate Bro . Brown on tho appreciation his services have received , and believe that all Preceptors will be encouraged to imitate his example .
Panmure Lodge, No. 720.
PANMURE LODGE , No . 720 .
THE anniversary meeting of this Lodgo falling this year on Whit Monday , the members availed themselves of the holiday for an early discharge of Masonic business , so as to leave themselves free for other engagements afc a later period of tbo day . In consequence the Lodgo was opened at tho Balham Hotel , Balham , at eleven o ' clock in the forenoon of the 17 th inst ., by the W . M . Bro . William Sheadd . Thero was a good muster of brethren , amongst whom were
Bros . E . Mitchell S . W ., W . Gunner J . W ., Thomas Poore P . M . Treas and Sec , F . G . Lambert S . D ., G . Mulley J . D ., C . Glenistor D . C , C . Richardson I . G . ; Past ; Masters James Stevens , C . P . McKay , and H . Payne ; Bros . E . Gillemand , A . J . Barton , Max Brenner , W . Kerr , J . C . Lambert , G . Lilley , G . Treves , W . Saunders , & o . & c . The Visitors wero Bros . W . Smeed P . P . G . J . W . Middx ., W . Piatt P . M . 144
E . Kidman P . M . 766 , S . G . Aitchison 1242 , C . Everist 1360 , J . D . Arnold 1586 , W . P . Eobinson , and J . M . Gillingham 1790 . Tho minntes of the previous meeting haxinc been confirmed , tho Auditors ' report received and adopted , and a few matters of Lodgo . bnsiness transacted , W . Bro . Thomas Poore P . M . ably installed the W . M , elect , Bro . Edward Mitchell , into tho chair of K . S . The ceremony
was marked by that careful detail in working for whioh Bro . Poore is justly renowned , and the assistance rendered to tho Installing Master by Bro . Stevens P . M ., who officiated as D . C , further enhanced tho interesting proceedings . Tho Officers for tho ensuing year wero appointed as follows , viz ., Bros . W . Gunner S . W ., G . Lambert ; J . W ., G . Mulley S . D ., C . Richardson J . D ., Thomas Poore P . M . Treas . and
Sec , C . Glenister I . G ., Max Brenner D . C , W . Kerr W . S ., G . Troves C . S ., and W . Steedman Tyler . A Past Master ' s jewel waa presented to the retiring Master , W . Bro . W . Sheadd , who was addressed in most congratulatory terms by the W . M ., and who acknowledged the presentation in a few well-chosen remarks . Hearty good wishes having been expressed , tho Lodgo was closed afc about 1 p . m ., and ,
previous arrangements having been made for that purpose , the Officers and members of the Lodge , with their guests , were grouped in the grounds attached to the Hotel , and a series of photographs wore taken by Bro . Hall , one of the members , to be reproduced and distributed as mementos of the interesting event connected with the twenty-third installation meeting of the Lodge . Shortly
afterwards the brethren sat down to luncheon , and subsequently honoured the nsual toasts . The Visitors wero unanimous in their expressions of satisfaction with all the arrangements mado for their comfort and enjoyment , and Bro . Smeed especially congratulated the Lodge on tho perfection of working which had been displayed . Bro . Eobinson
also endorsed his remarks . As the afternoon passed away tho several brethren departed , as their engagements elsewhere made it necessary they shonld leave , and just ; about tho hour when , nnder ordinary circumstances , Lodge-work commences , the Tyler was summoned nnd tho pleasant day's proceedings terminated .
Macdonald Lodge, No. 1216.
MACDONALD LODGE , No . 1216 .
THIS well known Metropolitan Lodge , established in 1868 , at tho Head Quarters of the First Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps afc Camberwell , held its thirteenth installation meeting on Thursday , tho 13 th inst . Tho Lodge has always been celebrated for its' extremely correct and perfect working , and as far as we have known , from the W . M . to tho I . G . tho Officers havo afc all times been
thoroughly proficient . In consequence its meetings havo always been most attractive to members of the Craft , and an additional attraction has resulted from the appropriateness of its Masonio furniture and the gathering of its members in military uniform . These several features , of good work , complete accessories , and
personal appearance , combined with tho increased order and discipline naturally resulting from the close association of men who " step together , " were especially prominent on the occasion of the late gathering , when a very large mnster of members and visitors
assembled to witness tho installation of Bro . W . C . Hale , who waa initiated in this Ledge in 1872 . The Lodgo was opened afc four o'clock by tho W . M . Bro . Charles Fountain , all Officers being in their places , and there were present during work the following members , via : —W . Bros . James Stevens , George Waterall , Newington