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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . THE installation meeting of this old and prosperous Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , nt tho Guildhall Tavorn , Gresham Street , whero there was a fairly good attendance , under the presidency of tho retiring W . M . Bro . Thomas E . Davey . Amon .-st thoso present wero Bros . J . Shipley I . P . M ., L . Steingraber S . W .,
J . N . Crossley P . M . acting as J . W ., J . E . Harling P . M . Treasurer and W . M . elect , J . Driscoll P . M . Sec , A . Couldrey S . D ., W . Boyce D . C , S . Lampen I . G ., H . Meyer Steward , P . M . 's
W . Ansell , Hiram Cosedge , C . Davey , and J . Clark , L . G . Bernhardt Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Terry P . G . J . W . Herts ( Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) , W . Manger P . M . 1314 , R . Ollendorff P . M . 1017 , J . Thompson 1326 , E . A . Francis
1658 , C . T . Shnttleworth P . M . 190 , S . Richardson J . W . 183 , J . Hartnoll 1538 , J . D . Tarr 1293 , C . H . Gray 1703 , & o . Lodge waa opened , and after reading the minutes the auditors presented their report , which showed tho Lodge to be in a very satisfactory condi . tion with regard to its finances . Bro . Mnrroll was subsequently raised to tho third degree , after which Bro . J . E . Harling P . M . was
presented for the benefit of installation . As we recently explained , Bro . Harling was requested to uccopfc tho chair , for the second timo in this Lodgo , in conseqneoce of tho death of Bro . J . Linscott . Bnt , with a view to maintain tho " rotation " of offices , and enable all to pass throngh tho minor chairs ,
it was agreed that it wonld be advisable that a P . M . shonld be asked to officiate for a year , and Bro . Harling readily acceded to the wish of the Lodge . A Board of Installed Masters having been dnly constituted , Bro . Harling was installed into tho chair of K . S . by his immediate predecessor , the cei'emony being performed in masterly
style . On the re-admission of the brethren , tho newly-installed W . M . was greeted with the customary honours , and ho invested his officers for the year , as follows : — . Bros . T . E . Davey I . P . M ., Louis C . Steingraber S . W ., A . Couldrey J . W ., W . Ansell P . M . Treas ., J . Driscoll P . M . Sec , C . Fassheber S . D ., S . Lampen J . D .,
W . Boyce J . G ., 31 . Meyer D . C , C . Davey P . M . W . S ., 0 . V . Howard A . W . S ., and L . G . Reinhardt Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , provided in Bros . Ritter and Clifford ' s well-known style , and tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts followed . In reference to tho toasfc of our Most
Worshipfnl Grand Master , Bro . Harling said ho was ono of thoso who thonght that the great increase in the number of Lodges since the accession of his Royal Highness was not an unmixed benefit to tho Craft , but that was no fault of his . The Prince of Wales had done his utmost to promote tho good of Freemasonry ,
and when they found that he intended in due time to bring his eldest son into the Order it was the besfc proof they possibly could havo of his admiration of , and affection for , the Craft . In these days , when Freemasonry was attacked by the outside world as being a disloyal body , it was a convincing sign to the contrary when the
Prince of Wales and future King has expressed his intention of allowing his son to join tho Institution . In giving tho toast of the Grand Officers' the Worshipful Mnster spoke of them as a body of men who performed their important duties with great ability , smoothing over many difficulties , and conducting the affairs of
Grand Lodge to tho satisfaction of all interested in tho Craft . Bro , T . E . Davey I . P . M . then proposed the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master , a toast which ho knew would be received with tho utmost pleasure by all present . Ho need scarcely remind them that this was tho second time Bro . Harling had occupied the chaii
of tho United Mariners' Lodge , and it was agreed on the first occasion that he acquitted himself with the greatest ability . From what they know of him they might expect thafc ho would equally distinguish himself on this occasion . Ho need scarcely remind the brethren that he ( the speaker ) was going up as a Steward for tho
Benevolent Institution , and he should be glad of the utmost support they could give him . The W . M . in responding said , although it was a pleasant task to speak in praiso of others , ho found it difficult to speak of himself while acknowledging the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . Especially was this so on the
present occasion . Twenty-ono years ago he was initiated in this Lodge , and ho then made a vow thafc he would become Blaster of it . Ho worked very hard in the various offices , and made himself proficent for the position to which in due time tho brethren elected him ; but he never expected he ' should be a Dick
Whittvngton . Circumstances , however , had arisen that the honour waa a second time conferred upon him , and it afforded him unusual pleasure . On the first occasion he thonght it a great honour to be elected Master of so old a Lodgo aa the United Mariners ; but thia was an additional honour , because there had been a great deal of
unselfishness shown in p lacing him in that position . The Lodge had for some years made him their Treasurer , which , he thought , was all he could expect at their hands , and with that ho should have been satisfied . There wero many worthy P . M . ' s who were more entitled than himself to have been elected to tho chair , but in thoir unselfish .
ness they asked him to accept the position , and he thoroughly appreciated their kindness , which he shonld remember to the end of his days . He trusted that during his year of office he might have a good deal of work to do , and that many worthy brethren might be added to their Lodge ; and in doing that work he hoped
to be able to sustain tlio prestige which the United Mariners ' Lodge had enjoyed for many years . There was never pleasure without pain , even in being Master of a Lodgo . When ho filled that position some years ago he initiated fifteen members , but when
he looked aronnd him to-night he found there was only one ( Bro . Cosedge P . M . ) left ; and he had stood aside in his unselfishness to help to place him ( the speaker ) in the position he once more held in the Lodge , If there were any suggestion , made by brethren
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for the advantage of the Lodgo they shonld have his earnest attention ; thns he hoped they would work harmoniously aud successfully together daring the coming year . In proposing the health of the I . P . M . ancl Installing Master he said it afforded him much pleasure to know that it had become a custom in this Lodge for each retiring
W . M . to instal his successor , and he hoped that would be the case for many years to come . When he was previously Master of thia Lodgo ho feared he was rather a lazy Mason , and did nofc do this , aud it had been a source of regret to him ever since . This , however , should not bo said of him again , now that he had another
opportunity . He then spoke of the excellent manner in which tho duties of the chair had boon discharged during tho past year by Bro . Davey , and said he had that night crowned his former successes by installing him into the chair in excellent manner . This afforded him much pleasure , for he had seen Bro . Davey's
father initiated in the Lodge , and then installed ; ho had seen the son initiated and afterwards installed ; and , now , he had himself been installed by the son . Having seen two generations in various positions in the Lodgo , it afforded him additional pleasure to bear testimony to tho manner in which the duties had been fulfilled
by his predecessor . He then , in the name of the Lodge , presented a handsome P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Davey , and , in expressing the gratification it afforded him to do so , hoped that tho recipient might live for many years to wear it , and to enjoy the esteem and affection of those by whom he was surrounded . As ho had seen both father
and son initiated and installed in Freemasonry , might he live to see tho son ' s son likewise initiated and installed in the chair of K . S . The I . P . M ., iu reply , said he did not know how sufficiently to thank thorn for the way in which the toast had been received . Success had been pouring in from all sides more than he had
anticipated . On going round with his list for tho Benevolent Institution he collected £ 6 5 s Gd , bringing his total to £ L 0 17 s Gd , and sinco then ono of their visitors ( Bro . Terry ) had passed a note to his father , " Kindly place on your son ' s list , in my name , the snm of ten guineas , as a personal compliment . " ( This was the
signal for hearty applause . ) Then he had had a jewel presented to him , and , although he conld not say thafc was unexpected , nevertheless he should esteem it with every appreciation and pride , and trusted he should live to wear it amongst them for many years . The Worshipful Master then , in graceful
termsextended a welcome to the Visitors , for whom Bros . Shnttleworth , Ollendorff , and Manger replied ; and , in responding for the Past Masters , Bro . Driscoll said he did so with pleasure , mingled with a small degree of sorrow ,- inasmuch as , though not very aged , he was the oldest member and the oldest P . M . of the Lodge . This
told him that his turn must come ,- and some one else would occupy his placo as Senior Past Master . As long as he was amongst them ho should be proud of the distinction and of the kind consideration which was paid him by every member of the Lodge . The Paat Masters recogisned the kindness of the brethren , so much that they
gave every question due weight before it was put for tho decision of the Lodge , and if they gave a proper reason for the disposal of funds or other matters , he knew tho Past Masters would be always supported by the brethren generally . He hoped to live long enough to seo all tho brethren present pass the chair , and said it afforded him
great pleasure to see Bro . Harling there onco more , because , fifteen years ago , he had the honour of installing Bro . Harling as his successor . But now " Othello's occupation ' s gone , " for the brethen would take care to be so well up in their work that he should never have the chance again . The W . M . then proposed the Masonic
Charities , ancl associated with the toast the name of the worthy Secretary of the Benevolent Institution . Bro . Terry ,- who was cordially received , replied in a long ; strong , and eloquent speech , in the course of which he said , with respect to the present position of the Institution ; they were in a very peculiar line . The Girls '
School was , aud he hoped ever would be , pre-eminently successful . Its funds were in such a condition that in April next the Committee would be able to elect 22 girls out of a list of 30 . The Boys ' School was in a better position than for many years , and they would be able to elect 25 members out of 45 candidates . But the
very reverse of the picture took place when they mentioned tho Old People . They had 127 candidates—46 men and 81 widows . Afc the present moment there were twelve vacancies on the male fund , bnfc nofc one for the widows . Therefore , if the Festival next month was not a greater success than ever before , they would not
be able to elect ono widow out of the 81 who were seeking admission . He concluded by making an earnest appeal on behalf of the funds of the Institution . The health of the Officers was responded to by Bros . Steingraber S . W ., A . Couldrey J . W ., and S . Lampen J . D . ; the latter of whom tendered his heartiest thanks to the Lodge for having
given him another step towards the chair . He , as an Officer , would do his best ; and try to get the work done as it shonld be done . In reference to their Lodge of Instrnction , when they opened it about twelve months ago there were only ten members , whereas now the Lodgo numbered over 70 members ; and they had an average
attendance of from 18 to 20 every Wednesday evening . It was now a well-established Lodge of lustruction , and much appreciated } by brethren resident in the Peckham district . On Wednesday nexfc the Fifteen Sections would bo worked , and he should be glad to
see the W . M . of the mother Lodge and as many of the brethren as could make it convenient to attend . The proceedings wore of a very enjoyable character throughout , and were enlivened hj some excellent singing .
Sincerity Lodge, No. 174.
SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174 .
THE installation meeting of this select and eminently prosperous Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a gratifying attendance of brethren and visitors . Lodge was opened afc four o ' clock , under the presidency of tbe retiring Worshipful Master . Bro , Arthur Haig-Brown , who was
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
UNITED MARINERS' LODGE , No . 30 . THE installation meeting of this old and prosperous Lodge was held on Tuesday evening , nt tho Guildhall Tavorn , Gresham Street , whero there was a fairly good attendance , under the presidency of tho retiring W . M . Bro . Thomas E . Davey . Amon .-st thoso present wero Bros . J . Shipley I . P . M ., L . Steingraber S . W .,
J . N . Crossley P . M . acting as J . W ., J . E . Harling P . M . Treasurer and W . M . elect , J . Driscoll P . M . Sec , A . Couldrey S . D ., W . Boyce D . C , S . Lampen I . G ., H . Meyer Steward , P . M . 's
W . Ansell , Hiram Cosedge , C . Davey , and J . Clark , L . G . Bernhardt Tyler . Amongst the visitors were Bros . J . Terry P . G . J . W . Herts ( Secretary of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution ) , W . Manger P . M . 1314 , R . Ollendorff P . M . 1017 , J . Thompson 1326 , E . A . Francis
1658 , C . T . Shnttleworth P . M . 190 , S . Richardson J . W . 183 , J . Hartnoll 1538 , J . D . Tarr 1293 , C . H . Gray 1703 , & o . Lodge waa opened , and after reading the minutes the auditors presented their report , which showed tho Lodge to be in a very satisfactory condi . tion with regard to its finances . Bro . Mnrroll was subsequently raised to tho third degree , after which Bro . J . E . Harling P . M . was
presented for the benefit of installation . As we recently explained , Bro . Harling was requested to uccopfc tho chair , for the second timo in this Lodgo , in conseqneoce of tho death of Bro . J . Linscott . Bnt , with a view to maintain tho " rotation " of offices , and enable all to pass throngh tho minor chairs ,
it was agreed that it wonld be advisable that a P . M . shonld be asked to officiate for a year , and Bro . Harling readily acceded to the wish of the Lodge . A Board of Installed Masters having been dnly constituted , Bro . Harling was installed into tho chair of K . S . by his immediate predecessor , the cei'emony being performed in masterly
style . On the re-admission of the brethren , tho newly-installed W . M . was greeted with the customary honours , and ho invested his officers for the year , as follows : — . Bros . T . E . Davey I . P . M ., Louis C . Steingraber S . W ., A . Couldrey J . W ., W . Ansell P . M . Treas ., J . Driscoll P . M . Sec , C . Fassheber S . D ., S . Lampen J . D .,
W . Boyce J . G ., 31 . Meyer D . C , C . Davey P . M . W . S ., 0 . V . Howard A . W . S ., and L . G . Reinhardt Tyler . At the conclusion of the business the brethren partook of a sumptuous banquet , provided in Bros . Ritter and Clifford ' s well-known style , and tho customary Loyal and Masonic toasts followed . In reference to tho toasfc of our Most
Worshipfnl Grand Master , Bro . Harling said ho was ono of thoso who thonght that the great increase in the number of Lodges since the accession of his Royal Highness was not an unmixed benefit to tho Craft , but that was no fault of his . The Prince of Wales had done his utmost to promote tho good of Freemasonry ,
and when they found that he intended in due time to bring his eldest son into the Order it was the besfc proof they possibly could havo of his admiration of , and affection for , the Craft . In these days , when Freemasonry was attacked by the outside world as being a disloyal body , it was a convincing sign to the contrary when the
Prince of Wales and future King has expressed his intention of allowing his son to join tho Institution . In giving tho toast of the Grand Officers' the Worshipful Mnster spoke of them as a body of men who performed their important duties with great ability , smoothing over many difficulties , and conducting the affairs of
Grand Lodge to tho satisfaction of all interested in tho Craft . Bro , T . E . Davey I . P . M . then proposed the health of the newly-installed Worshipful Master , a toast which ho knew would be received with tho utmost pleasure by all present . Ho need scarcely remind them that this was tho second time Bro . Harling had occupied the chaii
of tho United Mariners' Lodge , and it was agreed on the first occasion that he acquitted himself with the greatest ability . From what they know of him they might expect thafc ho would equally distinguish himself on this occasion . Ho need scarcely remind the brethren that he ( the speaker ) was going up as a Steward for tho
Benevolent Institution , and he should be glad of the utmost support they could give him . The W . M . in responding said , although it was a pleasant task to speak in praiso of others , ho found it difficult to speak of himself while acknowledging the cordial manner in which the toast had been received . Especially was this so on the
present occasion . Twenty-ono years ago he was initiated in this Lodge , and ho then made a vow thafc he would become Blaster of it . Ho worked very hard in the various offices , and made himself proficent for the position to which in due time tho brethren elected him ; but he never expected he ' should be a Dick
Whittvngton . Circumstances , however , had arisen that the honour waa a second time conferred upon him , and it afforded him unusual pleasure . On the first occasion he thonght it a great honour to be elected Master of so old a Lodgo aa the United Mariners ; but thia was an additional honour , because there had been a great deal of
unselfishness shown in p lacing him in that position . The Lodge had for some years made him their Treasurer , which , he thought , was all he could expect at their hands , and with that ho should have been satisfied . There wero many worthy P . M . ' s who were more entitled than himself to have been elected to tho chair , but in thoir unselfish .
ness they asked him to accept the position , and he thoroughly appreciated their kindness , which he shonld remember to the end of his days . He trusted that during his year of office he might have a good deal of work to do , and that many worthy brethren might be added to their Lodge ; and in doing that work he hoped
to be able to sustain tlio prestige which the United Mariners ' Lodge had enjoyed for many years . There was never pleasure without pain , even in being Master of a Lodgo . When ho filled that position some years ago he initiated fifteen members , but when
he looked aronnd him to-night he found there was only one ( Bro . Cosedge P . M . ) left ; and he had stood aside in his unselfishness to help to place him ( the speaker ) in the position he once more held in the Lodge , If there were any suggestion , made by brethren
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for the advantage of the Lodgo they shonld have his earnest attention ; thns he hoped they would work harmoniously aud successfully together daring the coming year . In proposing the health of the I . P . M . ancl Installing Master he said it afforded him much pleasure to know that it had become a custom in this Lodge for each retiring
W . M . to instal his successor , and he hoped that would be the case for many years to come . When he was previously Master of thia Lodgo ho feared he was rather a lazy Mason , and did nofc do this , aud it had been a source of regret to him ever since . This , however , should not bo said of him again , now that he had another
opportunity . He then spoke of the excellent manner in which tho duties of the chair had boon discharged during tho past year by Bro . Davey , and said he had that night crowned his former successes by installing him into the chair in excellent manner . This afforded him much pleasure , for he had seen Bro . Davey's
father initiated in the Lodge , and then installed ; ho had seen the son initiated and afterwards installed ; and , now , he had himself been installed by the son . Having seen two generations in various positions in the Lodgo , it afforded him additional pleasure to bear testimony to tho manner in which the duties had been fulfilled
by his predecessor . He then , in the name of the Lodge , presented a handsome P . M . 's jewel to Bro . Davey , and , in expressing the gratification it afforded him to do so , hoped that tho recipient might live for many years to wear it , and to enjoy the esteem and affection of those by whom he was surrounded . As ho had seen both father
and son initiated and installed in Freemasonry , might he live to see tho son ' s son likewise initiated and installed in the chair of K . S . The I . P . M ., iu reply , said he did not know how sufficiently to thank thorn for the way in which the toast had been received . Success had been pouring in from all sides more than he had
anticipated . On going round with his list for tho Benevolent Institution he collected £ 6 5 s Gd , bringing his total to £ L 0 17 s Gd , and sinco then ono of their visitors ( Bro . Terry ) had passed a note to his father , " Kindly place on your son ' s list , in my name , the snm of ten guineas , as a personal compliment . " ( This was the
signal for hearty applause . ) Then he had had a jewel presented to him , and , although he conld not say thafc was unexpected , nevertheless he should esteem it with every appreciation and pride , and trusted he should live to wear it amongst them for many years . The Worshipful Master then , in graceful
termsextended a welcome to the Visitors , for whom Bros . Shnttleworth , Ollendorff , and Manger replied ; and , in responding for the Past Masters , Bro . Driscoll said he did so with pleasure , mingled with a small degree of sorrow ,- inasmuch as , though not very aged , he was the oldest member and the oldest P . M . of the Lodge . This
told him that his turn must come ,- and some one else would occupy his placo as Senior Past Master . As long as he was amongst them ho should be proud of the distinction and of the kind consideration which was paid him by every member of the Lodge . The Paat Masters recogisned the kindness of the brethren , so much that they
gave every question due weight before it was put for tho decision of the Lodge , and if they gave a proper reason for the disposal of funds or other matters , he knew tho Past Masters would be always supported by the brethren generally . He hoped to live long enough to seo all tho brethren present pass the chair , and said it afforded him
great pleasure to see Bro . Harling there onco more , because , fifteen years ago , he had the honour of installing Bro . Harling as his successor . But now " Othello's occupation ' s gone , " for the brethen would take care to be so well up in their work that he should never have the chance again . The W . M . then proposed the Masonic
Charities , ancl associated with the toast the name of the worthy Secretary of the Benevolent Institution . Bro . Terry ,- who was cordially received , replied in a long ; strong , and eloquent speech , in the course of which he said , with respect to the present position of the Institution ; they were in a very peculiar line . The Girls '
School was , aud he hoped ever would be , pre-eminently successful . Its funds were in such a condition that in April next the Committee would be able to elect 22 girls out of a list of 30 . The Boys ' School was in a better position than for many years , and they would be able to elect 25 members out of 45 candidates . But the
very reverse of the picture took place when they mentioned tho Old People . They had 127 candidates—46 men and 81 widows . Afc the present moment there were twelve vacancies on the male fund , bnfc nofc one for the widows . Therefore , if the Festival next month was not a greater success than ever before , they would not
be able to elect ono widow out of the 81 who were seeking admission . He concluded by making an earnest appeal on behalf of the funds of the Institution . The health of the Officers was responded to by Bros . Steingraber S . W ., A . Couldrey J . W ., and S . Lampen J . D . ; the latter of whom tendered his heartiest thanks to the Lodge for having
given him another step towards the chair . He , as an Officer , would do his best ; and try to get the work done as it shonld be done . In reference to their Lodge of Instrnction , when they opened it about twelve months ago there were only ten members , whereas now the Lodgo numbered over 70 members ; and they had an average
attendance of from 18 to 20 every Wednesday evening . It was now a well-established Lodge of lustruction , and much appreciated } by brethren resident in the Peckham district . On Wednesday nexfc the Fifteen Sections would bo worked , and he should be glad to
see the W . M . of the mother Lodge and as many of the brethren as could make it convenient to attend . The proceedings wore of a very enjoyable character throughout , and were enlivened hj some excellent singing .
Sincerity Lodge, No. 174.
SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174 .
THE installation meeting of this select and eminently prosperous Lodge was held on Wednesday evening , at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , when there was a gratifying attendance of brethren and visitors . Lodge was opened afc four o ' clock , under the presidency of tbe retiring Worshipful Master . Bro , Arthur Haig-Brown , who was