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ON the 6 th inst ., Bros . H . Warren W . M ., E . A . Barnett S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Prec , R . W . Gale Sec , W . Golby S . D ., F . Cave J . D ., Holland I . G ., R . Reid P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., Albert Hunt , Bratt , J . Wood , J . Hallam . The initiation ceremony was gone through , the position of
candidate being taken by Bro . Wood . Bro . Bratt having offered , was / examined and entrusted . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree the passing ceremony was rehearsed . Un the resumal of the Lodge the S . W . Bro . Barnett was elected to occupy the chair on the 20 th inst ., the next meeting being Officers night .
The Secretary informed the W . M . that he had received a notification from the Royal Savoy Lodge of Instruction accepting an invitation to visit the Hammersmith Lodge of Instruction on 3 rd April . These friendly interchanges of ideas are in our opinion of great use in the metropolis , as they no doubt insure the ritual being rehearsed in , a more uniform manner . Bro . Warren was complimented on the way in which he had carried out the duties of W . M .
Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . AN exceptionally good meeting was held on Monday , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , those present including Bros . G . W . Lacy W . M ., A . Elliott S . W ., G . Yeovvell J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec , T . Burgess S . D ., L . Lake J . D ., T . G . Lobbs I . G ., Edward W . Davis P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., W . H . Making P . M ., W . West W . M ., T . F . Strutt I . P . M .,
H . Lassam , J . E . Culverhouse , B . 'A . Calot , J . Cunnmgton , F . A . Grille , J . H . Francis , T . Detrez , P . Gayer , Percy Cooper , J . Wynman . The Lodge being opened , the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of the Deputy Preceptor , who advanced the Lodge to the second degree and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Cooper acted as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . again assumed the chair . He rehearsed the ceremony of passing .
Bro . H . Lassam 13 S 1 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged , and Bro . Elliott was chosen W . M . for Monday .
PROVINCIAL . — : o : — York Lodge , No . 236 . THE Worshipful Master Bro . E . S . Robinson , at the meeting on Monday night , read the following gratifying communication which he had received from the Freemasons of New-York : —
" Preamble and Resolution adopted at a stated Communication of York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , Masonic Hall , New York City , Sth February 1901 , A . L . 5901 . " Whereas in ^ the Providence of God , and in the course of wise nature Victoria , the noble Queen of Great Britain , has entered into rest after a reign of unprecedented splendour and progress , and of
unexampled purity and justice , wherein doth repose the glory and royalty of rulers ; whereas the womanly Queen Victoria was an unchallenged descendant , in the direct line of the famous House of York , the House of the White Rose , which in the renown of statecraft and iii valour or arms , no less than in the more prolific arts of peace excelled among many illustrious lines of Kings , and from which ancient and
distinguished House , York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York , U . S . A ., derives its name and inherits much honour , therefore be it resolved that York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , duly constituted and assembled , doth hereby register its deep sorrow and loss in the death of the august Queen and illustrious woman Victoria , who has by her example and encouragement fostered the
growth of civil and reli gious liberty and promoted amity and concord among the nations of the earth , thereby justly earning the lasting regard and respect of the entire world ; and be it further resolved that York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , doth hereby express its sympathy with the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , his Majesty King Edward VII ., King of Ensrland
and Emperor of India , in the intense bereavement and grief which has come to him and to his House in the sad death of his esteemed and honoured mother , and be it further resolved that the York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York , U . S . A ., hereby extends to the York Lodge , No . 236 , Free and Accepted Masons , in York , England , its sincere condolence and sympathy for the personal loss sustained at the decease of its gracious Queen and Patron .
( Signed ) DAVID J . DE CLARCK Secretary . " The document was sealed with the seal of the Lodge , the emblem of which is the White Rose . A Committee was appointed to draw up and send a suitable reply .
Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 5 74 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting of Officers and Brethren was held in the newly-consecrated Temple in Northbrook Street , Newbury , on Tuesday evening , 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . John Rolfe .
The main object with which the Brethren had gathered together was to present Past Master Stephen Knight jun . with a testimonial in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge for some years . The W . M ., in befitting terms , made reference to the successive Offices Bro . Knight had filled in the Lodge , including
that of W . M ., and also acting W . M . in the absence of Colonel Gerald Ricardo , on active service with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa . He had likewise taken deep interest in the working of the Lodge of Instruction—a valuable adjunct to a regular Lodge . The . proposal to acknowledge Bro . Knight ' s services met with such a ready and liberal response that a sufficient sum was raised not
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only for the purchase of a handsome timepiece for Bro . Knight , but also a gold watch for Mrs . Knight , who , during the two years her husband presided over the Lodge , assisted in promoting the success of several social functions . The clock and watch were handed by the W . M . to Bro . Knight , who made a feeling reply , expressing the very hearty thanks of his wife and himself for the handsome gifts the Brethren had made .
Bro . Knight mentioned that when he was initiated , eleven years ago , the membership was fifty , but it had since increased to a material extent . Notwithstanding deaths , removals , etc ., the roll of subscribing members now contained the names of some eighty clerics and laymen , and the Lodge had become the strongest in the Province of Berkshire—a position which he hoped it ivould continue to maintain .
Bros . W . G . Mount , W . H . Belcher , and G . J . Cosburn followed with interesting addresses relating to the history of Freemasonry in Newbury , and the W . M . was warmly thanked for the satisfactory manner in which he had carried out the arrangements in connection with the testimonial .
The presentation proceedings having concluded , the Brethren were hospitably entertained by the W . M . and Mrs . Rolfe in a spacious ante-room , where for many years the Petty Sessions for the Division were weekly held , being presided over for some years by Mr . Mount ' s father , and subsequently by Bro . Mount himself . Mrs . Rolfe superintended the catering for the guests , and was assisted by her daughter , also by Mrs . J . Stradling , Mrs . and Miss Beatrice Cosburn , Mrs . E . Turner , and other ladies .
The health of his Majesty King Edward VII ., Protector of Freemasonry , proposed by the W . M ., was loyally honoured . Bro . Cosburn , the senior member of the Lodge , at the call of the W . M ., gave in suitable terms the toast of Bro . W . G . Mount ,
referring to his valuable public services to the county , and particularly to the Newbury Division , and expressing the appreciation of the Brethren of the honour Brother Mount had done them by travelling from town at his advanced age for the purpose of testifying to the interest he still felt in the Lodge .
The toast was drank with the utmost enthusiasm . Bro . Mount made a graceful reply , and congratulated the Brethren upon having acquired a building so well adapted for Masonic purposes .
Zion Lodge , No . 1798 . THE regular meeting wjas held at the Grand Hotel , Aytoun Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., Bro . William Dagnall Worshipful Master . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Chant , Traveller , Moss Side , Manchester
whose initiation was postponed until next month , in consequence of the fact that three raisings were due , namely of Bros . Henry M . cCann , William Moreton , and Jack Lichtenstein . These ceremonies were ultimately taken , being performed by Bros . Mark Steel I . P . M ., the W . M . ( who also gave the working tools ) , and Bernhard Steel P . M . respectively .
At the festive board which followed Bro . George Rideal P . M . proposed the health of the candidates , who responded . Bro . Rideal also proposed that of the W . M ., which in turn received a fitting
response . In replying to the toast of the visitors , ably introduced by Bro . Bernhard Steel P . M ., Bro . C . H . Clubb S . W . 16 33 , and Bro . Mark Goldman 81 s spoke of the excellence of the work done that evening ,
and paid a special compliment to Bro . Nathan Robinson J . D ., who had undertaken the duty of his senior Officer , and had acquitted himself in a most intelligent and praiseworthy manner . His heart and soul were in the work , and it was predicted for him that he would be certain to make satisfactory progress in the Graft . Several songs enlivened the proceedings , which did not terminate until a late hour of the evening .
Cycling and Athletic Lodge , No . 2335 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CLAUDE S . KERSHAW . THE annual installation took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , when there was a fairly large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Before the Lodge was closed , Bro . Hunter I . P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the Lodge during the past year , and he was also warmly thanked for the able
manner in which he had installed his successor . An excellent banquet was subsequently served , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts honoured . In the course of the proceedings further evidence was forthcoming of the popularity Bro . Hunter had achieved , a handsome tea and coffee service being presented him as a slight acknowledgment of his past work ,
The Manchester Lodge , No . 2 Sur 4 . A LADIES' social followed the ordinary business of this Lodge , which held its March meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , 8 th inst . Bro . Alfred Blades Smith W . M . received the fair guests in the Lodge room , whence they were conducted to the dining hall , and " members of the Craft , who attended in satisfactory numbers , n ^; partook of a splendid banquet .
The loyal toasts were introduced bv Bro . Smith W . M . who , m apropos terms dilated upon the many excellencies of His Most Gracious Majesty the King , the Queen Consort , and other members of the Royal Family , not forgetting to pay a fitting tribute of respect to the lately deceased Queen Victoria . An excellent programme had been prepared , Miss Katharine
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ON the 6 th inst ., Bros . H . Warren W . M ., E . A . Barnett S . W ., M . F . Wilkins J . W ., W . Hillier P . M . Prec , R . W . Gale Sec , W . Golby S . D ., F . Cave J . D ., Holland I . G ., R . Reid P . M ., J . H . Cumming P . M ., Albert Hunt , Bratt , J . Wood , J . Hallam . The initiation ceremony was gone through , the position of
candidate being taken by Bro . Wood . Bro . Bratt having offered , was / examined and entrusted . The Lodge having been opened in the second degree the passing ceremony was rehearsed . Un the resumal of the Lodge the S . W . Bro . Barnett was elected to occupy the chair on the 20 th inst ., the next meeting being Officers night .
The Secretary informed the W . M . that he had received a notification from the Royal Savoy Lodge of Instruction accepting an invitation to visit the Hammersmith Lodge of Instruction on 3 rd April . These friendly interchanges of ideas are in our opinion of great use in the metropolis , as they no doubt insure the ritual being rehearsed in , a more uniform manner . Bro . Warren was complimented on the way in which he had carried out the duties of W . M .
Woodrow Lodge , No . 2271 . AN exceptionally good meeting was held on Monday , at Bro . Rudderforth ' s Restaurant , 24 Panton Street , Haymarket , those present including Bros . G . W . Lacy W . M ., A . Elliott S . W ., G . Yeovvell J . W ., C . Woodrow P . M . Prec , J . W . Simeons P . M . Sec , T . Burgess S . D ., L . Lake J . D ., T . G . Lobbs I . G ., Edward W . Davis P . A . G . D . C . Middx ., W . H . Making P . M ., W . West W . M ., T . F . Strutt I . P . M .,
H . Lassam , J . E . Culverhouse , B . 'A . Calot , J . Cunnmgton , F . A . Grille , J . H . Francis , T . Detrez , P . Gayer , Percy Cooper , J . Wynman . The Lodge being opened , the W . M . kindly vacated the chair in favour of the Deputy Preceptor , who advanced the Lodge to the second degree and rehearsed the ceremony of raising , for which Bro . Cooper acted as candidate . The Lodge was resumed to the first degree , and the W . M . again assumed the chair . He rehearsed the ceremony of passing .
Bro . H . Lassam 13 S 1 was elected a member , which compliment was acknowledged , and Bro . Elliott was chosen W . M . for Monday .
PROVINCIAL . — : o : — York Lodge , No . 236 . THE Worshipful Master Bro . E . S . Robinson , at the meeting on Monday night , read the following gratifying communication which he had received from the Freemasons of New-York : —
" Preamble and Resolution adopted at a stated Communication of York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , Masonic Hall , New York City , Sth February 1901 , A . L . 5901 . " Whereas in ^ the Providence of God , and in the course of wise nature Victoria , the noble Queen of Great Britain , has entered into rest after a reign of unprecedented splendour and progress , and of
unexampled purity and justice , wherein doth repose the glory and royalty of rulers ; whereas the womanly Queen Victoria was an unchallenged descendant , in the direct line of the famous House of York , the House of the White Rose , which in the renown of statecraft and iii valour or arms , no less than in the more prolific arts of peace excelled among many illustrious lines of Kings , and from which ancient and
distinguished House , York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York , U . S . A ., derives its name and inherits much honour , therefore be it resolved that York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , duly constituted and assembled , doth hereby register its deep sorrow and loss in the death of the august Queen and illustrious woman Victoria , who has by her example and encouragement fostered the
growth of civil and reli gious liberty and promoted amity and concord among the nations of the earth , thereby justly earning the lasting regard and respect of the entire world ; and be it further resolved that York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons , doth hereby express its sympathy with the Most Worshipful Grand Master of England , his Majesty King Edward VII ., King of Ensrland
and Emperor of India , in the intense bereavement and grief which has come to him and to his House in the sad death of his esteemed and honoured mother , and be it further resolved that the York Lodge , No . 197 , Free and Accepted Masons of the State of New York , U . S . A ., hereby extends to the York Lodge , No . 236 , Free and Accepted Masons , in York , England , its sincere condolence and sympathy for the personal loss sustained at the decease of its gracious Queen and Patron .
( Signed ) DAVID J . DE CLARCK Secretary . " The document was sealed with the seal of the Lodge , the emblem of which is the White Rose . A Committee was appointed to draw up and send a suitable reply .
Loyal Berkshire Lodge of Hope , No . 5 74 . A NUMEROUSLY attended meeting of Officers and Brethren was held in the newly-consecrated Temple in Northbrook Street , Newbury , on Tuesday evening , 12 th inst ., under the presidency of the Worshipful Master Bro . John Rolfe .
The main object with which the Brethren had gathered together was to present Past Master Stephen Knight jun . with a testimonial in recognition of the valuable services he had rendered to the Lodge for some years . The W . M ., in befitting terms , made reference to the successive Offices Bro . Knight had filled in the Lodge , including
that of W . M ., and also acting W . M . in the absence of Colonel Gerald Ricardo , on active service with the Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa . He had likewise taken deep interest in the working of the Lodge of Instruction—a valuable adjunct to a regular Lodge . The . proposal to acknowledge Bro . Knight ' s services met with such a ready and liberal response that a sufficient sum was raised not
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only for the purchase of a handsome timepiece for Bro . Knight , but also a gold watch for Mrs . Knight , who , during the two years her husband presided over the Lodge , assisted in promoting the success of several social functions . The clock and watch were handed by the W . M . to Bro . Knight , who made a feeling reply , expressing the very hearty thanks of his wife and himself for the handsome gifts the Brethren had made .
Bro . Knight mentioned that when he was initiated , eleven years ago , the membership was fifty , but it had since increased to a material extent . Notwithstanding deaths , removals , etc ., the roll of subscribing members now contained the names of some eighty clerics and laymen , and the Lodge had become the strongest in the Province of Berkshire—a position which he hoped it ivould continue to maintain .
Bros . W . G . Mount , W . H . Belcher , and G . J . Cosburn followed with interesting addresses relating to the history of Freemasonry in Newbury , and the W . M . was warmly thanked for the satisfactory manner in which he had carried out the arrangements in connection with the testimonial .
The presentation proceedings having concluded , the Brethren were hospitably entertained by the W . M . and Mrs . Rolfe in a spacious ante-room , where for many years the Petty Sessions for the Division were weekly held , being presided over for some years by Mr . Mount ' s father , and subsequently by Bro . Mount himself . Mrs . Rolfe superintended the catering for the guests , and was assisted by her daughter , also by Mrs . J . Stradling , Mrs . and Miss Beatrice Cosburn , Mrs . E . Turner , and other ladies .
The health of his Majesty King Edward VII ., Protector of Freemasonry , proposed by the W . M ., was loyally honoured . Bro . Cosburn , the senior member of the Lodge , at the call of the W . M ., gave in suitable terms the toast of Bro . W . G . Mount ,
referring to his valuable public services to the county , and particularly to the Newbury Division , and expressing the appreciation of the Brethren of the honour Brother Mount had done them by travelling from town at his advanced age for the purpose of testifying to the interest he still felt in the Lodge .
The toast was drank with the utmost enthusiasm . Bro . Mount made a graceful reply , and congratulated the Brethren upon having acquired a building so well adapted for Masonic purposes .
Zion Lodge , No . 1798 . THE regular meeting wjas held at the Grand Hotel , Aytoun Street , Manchester , on Wednesday , 13 th inst ., Bro . William Dagnall Worshipful Master . After the reading and confirmation of minutes , a successful ballot was taken for Mr . Thomas Chant , Traveller , Moss Side , Manchester
whose initiation was postponed until next month , in consequence of the fact that three raisings were due , namely of Bros . Henry M . cCann , William Moreton , and Jack Lichtenstein . These ceremonies were ultimately taken , being performed by Bros . Mark Steel I . P . M ., the W . M . ( who also gave the working tools ) , and Bernhard Steel P . M . respectively .
At the festive board which followed Bro . George Rideal P . M . proposed the health of the candidates , who responded . Bro . Rideal also proposed that of the W . M ., which in turn received a fitting
response . In replying to the toast of the visitors , ably introduced by Bro . Bernhard Steel P . M ., Bro . C . H . Clubb S . W . 16 33 , and Bro . Mark Goldman 81 s spoke of the excellence of the work done that evening ,
and paid a special compliment to Bro . Nathan Robinson J . D ., who had undertaken the duty of his senior Officer , and had acquitted himself in a most intelligent and praiseworthy manner . His heart and soul were in the work , and it was predicted for him that he would be certain to make satisfactory progress in the Graft . Several songs enlivened the proceedings , which did not terminate until a late hour of the evening .
Cycling and Athletic Lodge , No . 2335 . INSTALLATION OF BRO . CLAUDE S . KERSHAW . THE annual installation took place on the 7 th inst ., at the Masonic Hall , Hope Street , Liverpool , when there was a fairly large attendance of members and visiting Brethren . Before the Lodge was closed , Bro . Hunter I . P . M . was presented with a Past Master ' s jewel in recognition of his services to the Lodge during the past year , and he was also warmly thanked for the able
manner in which he had installed his successor . An excellent banquet was subsequently served , and the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts honoured . In the course of the proceedings further evidence was forthcoming of the popularity Bro . Hunter had achieved , a handsome tea and coffee service being presented him as a slight acknowledgment of his past work ,
The Manchester Lodge , No . 2 Sur 4 . A LADIES' social followed the ordinary business of this Lodge , which held its March meeting at the Freemasons' Hall , Manchester , on Friday , 8 th inst . Bro . Alfred Blades Smith W . M . received the fair guests in the Lodge room , whence they were conducted to the dining hall , and " members of the Craft , who attended in satisfactory numbers , n ^; partook of a splendid banquet .
The loyal toasts were introduced bv Bro . Smith W . M . who , m apropos terms dilated upon the many excellencies of His Most Gracious Majesty the King , the Queen Consort , and other members of the Royal Family , not forgetting to pay a fitting tribute of respect to the lately deceased Queen Victoria . An excellent programme had been prepared , Miss Katharine