Jordan Lodge, No. 201

JORDAN LODGE , No . 201

THE Installation meet ing of this Lodgo was held on Friday , 16 th inst ., at the Freemasons' Hall , London . Lodge was opened hy the W . M ., Bro . J . Smith , who was supported by Bros . Hyland S . W ., Payn J . W ., Davage P . M . Treasurer , Robinson P . M . Secretary , Wallis S . D ., Dovey J . D . Past Masters Bros . Ellsam , Reed , Wagner , Spooner , Whitley , & e . Bros . Gibbs and Smith were passed , after which Bro . T . J . Hyland was formally presented aa W . M . elect .

He was obligated , and a Board of Installed Masters being opened , he was placed in the chair of the Lodge by Bro . P . M . Ellsam . After the nsual salutations , the following brethren were appointed as the Officers for the year : —Bros . Payn S . W ., Wallis J . W ., Davage Treas ., Robinson Sec , Dovey S . D ., Pox J . D ., Simpson I . G . Lodge was then closed , and the brethren adjourned to the banquet-room .

At the conclusion of the banquet , after grace , the W . M . proposed the toast of the Queen and the Craft . He hoped the day was not far distant when all men would have as much reason to be proud of their rulers as Englishmen were of their Qneen . The toast was heartily received and followed by the National Anthem . Those of the Grand Master , the Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master and the

rest of the Grand Officers followed . With the latter was coupled the name of Bro . J . Wright P . G . P . who in reply , after acknowledging the kind way in which the toast had been received , said he believed all agreed with the remarks of the W . M . that tho Grand Officers ono and all did their duty . Nothing conld givo a greater zest to any brother or induce him to perform his duties more efficiently that an

appointment to an office in Grand Lodge , be it ever so low on the list . The I . P . M . next rose ; it was now his pleasure to propose the health of the W . M . All must feel proud that a brother so young and so amiable aa the W . M . should have risen to fill the office . Had he been fortunate enough to have been appointed to the chair at so early an age he should have looked forward to a long ronnd of pleasure ; ho had

no doubt but that Bro . Hyland did so now , and he felfc sure all present heartily wished that he might enjoy ifc . Tho W . M . in reply tendered his thanks to the brethren for having placed him in his present prond position . Without doubt he considered ifc was a great honor to bo placed in the chair so yonng as he was . He hoped he might carry out the duties of the office to the satisfaction of the

brethren and conduct the affairs of the Lodge in a way that would add to its good name . The Worshipful Master next proposed the health of the Visitors . He saw several round the board , many of whom had done so much for Freemasonry that were he to attempt to recount all the good work they had accomplished he feared they would not get away before midnight . He would simply call on the

members to honour the toast , and then let each of the guests say a few words for himself . Bro . Walls having explained that he con - sidered mnch time was wasted at Masonic gatherings in long speeches , which he did not think were necessary , proceeded to thank the W . M . and members for the reception accorded to tha Visitors . Bro . Stiles followed . He waa very pleased at the way in which the work of the

Lodge had been conducted . Several of the brethren present may not have had the experience of the W . M . that he had . In another Lodge he had seen him perform his duty extremely well , and in Lodges of Instruction he had so often shown his ability thafc he felt sure the work of rnling the Lodge would be efficiently carried out . Bro . Hyland now proposed the health of the I . P . M ., whom he had known

for many years . He bad always found thafc Brother using his utmost endeavours to carry out the duties of any position he undertook with zest and trne Masonio feeling . More especially was this the case as regarded the Masonio Charities which had been one of Bro . Smith ' s first cares . Bro . Hyland said he had the pleasure of being initiated with his I . P . M ., and therefore felt that a closer tie existed between them than

was ordinarily the case . In reply to the toasfc the I . P . M . tendered his thanks . He always tried to be a good Mason , and to act up to the principles taught in tbe Lodge . He felt a great pleasure in associating himself with the Charities , all of which he hoped to see in a ojntinued state of prosperity . He waa convinced that " if the brethren more numerously visited the Institutions there would be many more

supporters , as all must be gratified at the way in which they were conducted . The W . M . in giving the health of the P . M . ' s said he was very happy to say the Lodge possessed a long array of trusty brethren who had in years gone by faithfully discharged the duties of the chair . Even now they were ever ready to undertake any duty or perform any work that might be required of them . Bro . Ellsam

IU reply said it always afforded him the greatest pleasure to attend the Lodge or do anything for its members . He really felt it a great pleasure that he had that night installed into the chair a brother who , he was sure , would be able to perform all the work that mi ght arise . He felt sure he was echoing the sentiments of tho other Past Masters when he said they were all anxious to do what was required of them .

Bro . Spooner followed . He was initiated in the Lodge 31 years back , and since that time had always met with the greatest kindness from its members . The Lodge appeared to him to be formed of a happy and united band . He felt sure the W . M . would speedil y become an ornament to the Craft , and that he would do everything in his power to uphold the prestige of tho Jordan Lodge . The

tjastof the Treasurer and Secretary was the next on the list . The W . M . thought that the election and the selection of those two officers met with universal approval . It was really impossible to find better men than those who tilled the offices in the Jordan Lodge . Bro . Secretary , after tendering his thanks , expressed the pleasare it afforded him to perform the duties of his otfice . So long as ho had worn the collar the Lodgo had continued on a course of progress . It was then in a

better position than it had ever been before , so far as ho knew after an experience of twenty years . Asa small Lodge , he thought they did as much in trne charity as many much larger could boast of . Bro . Davage , the Treasnrer , followed . It afforded him great pleasure to fill the office to which he had been elected . So far as he could ascertain the Lodge funds wore in a bettor condition than they had been at any time during the past year . Ho hoped thafc every brother would asaiet bira as far as laid in his power . The toast of tbe Charities .

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was next given , and responded to by Bro . James Terry . As a result of that brother remarks one of the members offered himself as Steward at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and at once commenced collecting subscriptions on its behalf . Before the brethreu separated , a goodly sum waa promised , which we believe will be augmented at the next meeting by a grant

from the Lodgo funds . In addition to this , Bro . Smith , the Immediate Past Master , undertook a similar duty on behalf of the Jerusalem Chapter , which is , we believe , strongly supported by tho Jordan Lodge , so that between the two the members of No . 201 promise to be to the fore in the Charity lists of 1880 . Bro . Hyland , in proposing the health of his Officers , thought the selection he had that night made was the best that circumstances afforded . To this

toast each of tho Officers replied in brief and appropriate terms . The Tyler was now summoned , and he gave the usnal closing toast , A . VJ . B . N . R . Among tho Visitors who wero present we may name Bros . Ferguson P . M . 177 , Wright 781 , Martins 1329 , Storey 1107 P . Prov . Grand Steward of W . Kent , Millard 179 , James Terry Sec . R . M . B . I ., Pincher 1677 , Walls W . M . 1381 , Stock P . M . 1178 , Garbit P . M . 1178 , Stiles W . M . 1732 , Cook J . D . 1714 , Mabey 1744 , Gibb 1178 , and Morgan jun . 1385 .

Salisbury Lodge, No. 435.

SALISBURY LODGE , No . 435 .

THE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall . Bros . J . Holden W . M ., Emii Berger S . W ., Jeffs J . W ., W . H . Hooper P . M . Secretary , H . T . Hooper S . D ., Allhausen J . D ., Ball I . G . ; Past Masters Seeker , S . Rosenthal , Wilhelm Ganz P . G . O ., Stamwitz , Biggs , Sachs , and Rahells . Tha Lodge was opened , and the minutes were confirmed . Ballots were taken for the admission of Captain J . Arnitt and Mr . J . R . Ward ,

which were unanimous in their favour . They will come forward for initiation at the next Lodge meeting . A Board of Installed Mastera was opened , and Bro . Emii Berger S . W . and W . M . elect was presented to the Lodge and duly installed into the chair by the retiring W . M ., in a very perfect and impressive manner . There were fifteen W . M . ' s and P . M . 's present . The W . M . having been saluted according

to ancient custom , appointed and invested his Officers as follows : — Bros . J . Holden I . P . M ., Jeffs S . W ., Hooper J . W ., W . H . Hooper P . M . Secretary , Allhausen S . D ., Ball J . D ., Cook I . G ., Brown D . C , Marsh . Tyler . Loud applause followed the investiture of each Officer . The Senior Warden presented the brethren with a new ballot box . Bro . Jeffs S . W . announced his intention to act as Steward for the

Anniversary Festival for the Girls' School , and Bro . Capstick consented to do a like service at the Anniversary Festival of the Boys' School . The sum of five guineas was voted to be placed on each of their lists , and also five guineas on the list of the W . M ., who is a Steward for the Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution . Hearty good wishes were given by the Visitors , and the Lodge was closed . The brethren

partook of a sumptuous banquet and dessert , provided by Bro . A . Best , and superintended by Bro . E . Dawkins , whioh gave great satisfaction . Among the Visitors were Bros . Frend P . M . No . 1 , Southwood 1260 , T . Cooper W . M . 538 , Lindner W . M . 25 , Baker P . M . 753 , E . Humphreys 538 , Pownceby W . M . 55 , C . V . Bibra 1446 , Simmons 1677 , Starkey 813 , Drew 591 , Humphries 45 , Blundell 742 , Meredith

742 , Lloyd S . D . 1201 , Dane 173 , Fountain W . M . 1216 , Belejante 36 , S . A . Cooper J . W . 1637 , and H . M . Levy P . M . 188 . Grace having been said , the W . M ., in eloquent terms , proposed the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Speaking of the Deputy Grand Master and the rest of the Grand Officers , he said they were proud to recognise Bro . Ganz P . G . O . ; he generally was called on to respond to the toast ,

bnt on this occasion he was obliged to leave . Bro . Holden I . P . M . rose ; holding the gavel , he had now the pleasare to propose the toast of the W . M . This always received at the hands of the brethren a good reception . The present W . M . would find such support as would enable him to carry out the duties , aud would , at the end of his year , receive at their hands a testimony of their good wishes .

The W . M . said he could not attempt to emulate the eloquence of the preceding speaker , but if they would accept his heartfelt thanks for the kindness shown him , and say after his term had expired he had performed the duties required of him , he should feel intensely gratified . He had now the great pleasure to propose the toasfc of the Installing Master , who had well shown his proficiency ; the

lecture on the Tracing-board given by him needed no comment . The brethren had voted him a jewel , which he well deserved , and in placing it on Bro . Holden ' s breast , he hoped he would livo for many years to wear it , and enjoy health and prosperity . Bro . Holden said his services , humble though they were , it was gratifying to hira , wero appreciated ; he was proud of the position of W . M ., and equally so of

thafc of P . M . As long as he was spared , he would thank the brethren who had awarded him and decorated him with a jewel ; he did not think ho should have such a badge of peace placed on his breast , aa a mark of tho kindness of those who had helped him to attain the Master's chair ; he would always treasure it as a mark of their esteem . The W . M . then proposed the toast of the Pasfc Masters ; they had

many among them—all respected in tne Craft ; he would call on the brethren to give the toast the reception it merited . Bro . Rahells replied , in a very excellent speech ; ho had watched the career of the W . M . ; he was one that would cultivate the right feeling of good fellowship , and would rule the Lodge with kindness . One of the precepts of the Craft is good will to all men ; he ( tho speaker ) was

sure the W . M . would at the end of his year of office have tho good wishes of every brother . The W . M . then proposed tho toasfc of the Visitors ; they were very numerous ; he saw many who wore distinguished in the Craft , and one who camo from South America . Bros . Belejante , Frend , and H . M . Levy returned thanks ; all complimented

the W . M ., who had so ably presided ; while the excellent manner in which the Installing Master performed the ceremony was beyond praise . ' The toast of the Officers was next given , the W . M . especially complimenting Bros . Jeffs and Hooper , who replied . Several other toasts followed , aud altogether the time passed most pleasantly .