Installation Meeting Of The Upton Lodge, No. 1227.

INSTALLATION MEETING OF THE UPTON LODGE , No . 1227 .

r pHE regular meeting , for tho installation of Master and appoint-JL ment of Officers of this Lodge for the coming year , took place at the Spotted Dog , Upton , ou Thursday , tho loth inst . The members were summoned for two o ' clock , but owing to tho non-arrival of some of them , Lodge was not opened until past three , when tho W . M ., Bro . George Brown , occupied the chair . A report was read by one

of the brethren who had been appointed Auditor , showing that the financial position of the Lodge had greatly improved since the last report had been prepared , and they might now consider themselves free from liability . The reading of this report was naturally received by the members with gratification , as nothing can be more detrimental to the well boing of a Lodge than for its members to know they are

in debt , and to see no immediate way of clearing oft the liability . Some of the members , however , expressed the natural wish for a detailed account of the finances of tho Lodge for the past year , and suggested that the balanco sheet should be printed and distributed to each member ; we are pleased to say that this proposition , after a short discussion , was seconded , aud , on being put by the Master

was carried without opposition . Wo could not understand the remarks made during the discussion on this question by some of the members , who seemed to think that asking for a printed statement implied mistrust of the Auditors . Surely , if they have been able to make so favourable a report after a conscientious fulfilment of their duties they should be the last to suggest such a

thing as apriuted statement being in the hands ot every brother as nnnecessary . We hope when at the next annual meeting the auditors are called upon for a statement , they will be able to show as great an improvement over 1878 as the brethren who this year fill tho office did over that of 1877 , aud that they will not even have occasion to refer to such an unpleasant topic as ' amount due to Treasurer . "

Tho Agenda paper of the Lodge contained tho name ot one gentleman fur initiation , but owing to a sudden bereavement in his family ho was unfortunately obliged to send an excuse for nonattendance . All thoso present expressed their sympathy with their would be brother ; and desired his proposer ( the W . M . elect ) to convey to him their great regret at his absence and the circumstance

which occasioned it . Owing to tho non-arrival of the candidates for advancement , the business of tho day was rendered much shorter than was anticipated ; the brethren therefore had some time on their hands , and in order to enjoy a little of this in the open air the W . M . called the Lodge from labour to refreshment . On its resumption , Bro .

Posener assumed the chair , and having obligated the W . M . elect , advanced the Lodge to the third degree , and duly installed Bro . Benjamin Lyons in the chair of K . S . The appointment of officers was next proceeded with , and then the Lodge was closed . At the banquet which followed , ample justice was done to the viands provided . At the conclusion , the W . M . proceeded with the toasts

the three which usually occupy the first place on our lists having been speedily honoured , the l . P . M . rose to give that of the W . M . He considered it a most pleasing duty thus to have to propose the health of a brother who had followed him through the various offices of the Lodge . He wished him a prosperous year of office , and hoped that his experience as Master of the Upton Lodge would

be gratify ing to himself aud satisfactory to the brethren . The W . M . thanked Bro . Brown and the members most sincerely for the kind way in which they had honoured him in connection with the toast of W . M . it would be his constant aim to satisfy the requirements of tho various members of his Lodge , aud hoped , by persevering in this , and by a faithful discharge of his duty , to merit the

approval of the Lodge . The next toast given was that ot the Visitors , to whom tho W . M . accorded a hearty reception , stating that the Upton Lodge was always pleased to be honoured by the preeonce of Visitors , and always endeavoured to give them such an opinion of their hospitality as to make them wish for future visits . Bro . Cambridge , W . M . of the Kent Lodge No . 15 , responded on

behalf of himself and fellow Visitors , thanking tho Worshipful Master for his kind remarks , and the Lodge for the hearty reception they had accorded their guests . The health of the Installing Master was next offered for the consideration of tho members , and n Bro . Posener can derive substantial benefit from the good wishes of his brethren , we think this occasion should add considerably to his

happiness . Bro . Posener , in replying , stated it was his wish that he misfit be able for many years to be an active member of the Upton Lod"e . He hoped it would be his pleasure to annually instal the Master , and that on each occasion he would have the assistance and hearty co-operation of so many Masonic friends . The toast of the Immediate Past Master was next proposed by the W . M ., who offered

to the retiring Master the most hearty thanks of tho members , fur the hard way in which he had worked to free the Lodge from debt , That his labours had been successful all were must gratiheu to acknowledge ; they felt that , but for hi 3 never ceasing in his efforts they would have been in a very different financial condition to that which hud been announced iu Lodge . The members hau

decided that their appreciation should take a more substautial form than mere words , and he therefore had the pleasure of presenting , on behalf of the Lodge , a P . M . ' s jewel , which he placed on the breast ol Bro . Brown , with leclings of pride , being contident that no distinction of a like nature had ever been more zealously worked for , or more deservedly awarded . As they considered the duties of Bro . Brown had necessarily taken him often from his home , they were of

opinion that some slight recompense was duo on that account . He therefore would ask Bro . Brown to convey to his wife the heartiest good wishes of the members of tho Lodge , and ask her acceptance of a small souvenir which had been suosenbed for by the members . He then displayed a handsome gold necklet , which was accepted by Bro . Brown with great pnue ; he expressed the Keafc pleasure bo felt it would afford , his wife to hear that the

Installation Meeting Of The Upton Lodge, No. 1227.

brethren of the Upton Lodge had so handsomely recognised hi 3 exertions on their behalf . As for himself , he had so often expressed his thanks for tho reception given him , that he felt the brethren would excuse him if , in the present state of his feelings , he wa 3 unable adequatel y to thank them for their kindness . As a Past Master of the Lodge , to which position he now had the honour

to belong , he should always consider it a privilege to work for the furtherance of its interest , which ho hoped would ever bo foremost iu his thoughts . Tho other Past Masters who were present having each replied on his own behalf , the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was given . To the former the Lodge was under great obligations for the way in which ho had helped them

over their difficulties , never allowing any debts of the Lodge to remain outstanding , whether lie had funds in hand sufficient to meet claims or not . Their Secretary had given them so much satisfaction during his short occupation of that position , that the W . M . felt proud in again investing him , aud was sure he would continue to merit the approval of the Lodge . Each of these

brethen having replied to tho toast , the W . M . proposed the health of his Officers . Ho was pleased to bo the Master of a Lodge which had such officers as they could boast of . He felt that his duties would bo very much lightened by the way in which they could and would assist him , and concluded by wishing them steady advancement and a prosperous future . Each of the Officers was

called upon to respond , and each severally thanked the W . M . for having placed him in his respective position . Bro . Penner the S . D ., who is Preceptor of the Upton Lodge of Instruction , pointed out the fact tbat few of the members of the Mother Lodge ever favoured their child by attending its meetings , which are held weekly . Without flattering himself , he felt sure they would

often enjoy very pleasant and instructive evenings should they find it convenient to attend . Considering the earnest and perfect way in which Bro . Peuner carries out auy duties he may undertake , wo must certainly say wo were somewhat surprised to hear from him that tho members of the Mother Lodge wero not ono and all supporters of tho Lodge of Instruction , wo suppose that

many ot them live at too great a distance from its quar . ters to bo regular in their attendance , but we hope that before long they will take an opportunity of enrolling their names amongst its members , and thus give no occasion for Bro . Fenner next year appealing on it 3 behalf . We think the remarks of

the W . M . in appointing Bro . Penner as his S . D . should be sufficient guarantee that the instruction offered under his guidance is well worthy of imitation , and be the means of adding considerably to the strength of tho Lodge of Instruction . The Tyier being now summoned , he brought the evening ' s proceedings to a most successful termination .

Lord Warden Lodge , No . 1609 . —An emergency meeting was held on Thursday , i 2 nd August , at the Lodge room , St . George ' s Hall , Deal . Present—Bros . E . Kirby W . M ., J . Laggett S . W ., J . Westaway ( Organist ) J . VV . jpru tern , J . Carpenter S . D ., VV . Cartertield J . D ., P . K . England Steward , S . Willey i . li ., S . Holgate Tyler ; P . M . Bro . T . J . Usher P . P . U . R . Hon . Sec . Visitors—Bros . J . P . Solly and

V . Corps 781 . The Lodge being formally opened , the necessary questions were put and very ably responded to by tho candidate , Bro . George Rivers , who was duly aud regularly passed to the second degree by the W . M . in his usual impressive manner . The charge in the and degree was then delivered by Bro . S . W ., and the Lodge duly ciused , aud the meeting was adjourned until the first Friday in October next .

THE Lectures of Masonry teach us to view it under two denominations—Operative aud Speculative . Experience teaches us to view Masous in the same way ; or rather as O perators and Speculators . In Ancient O perative Masonry tho use of the working tools was not only thoroughly understood , but they were applied practically to the use lor which they were intended , in Modern Speculative Masonry this is not always the case . Some Masons of the present day cannot

tell the difference between a fevel and a plumb , or a twenty-tour web . guage and a square . Tneir Masonry will not stand the test of any of these instruments . They aro tho Speculators . ihey speculate iu Masoury as they do in horses , grain , or auy article of merchandise , to make money . As long as they can make it pro . titable to themselves , they take a lively interest in Masonic matters , Out when business is dull they soon turn their attention to something

else tbat will pay better . The great question then with them is whether to pay up their dues and take a dimit , or sutler themselves to bo suspended for non-payment of clues . It matters little to Masoury which they uo , for the Institution is benefitted iu either case . — Advocate .

Marriage.

MARRIAGE .

BALLING— SAGE . —On the 22 nd August 137 S , at S . Uilos ' a Church , Colchester , by the Kev . William II . Warded , Rector of the Parish , THOMAS JOHN KALLIXG , ot theiiWj ; Standard , Colchester ( l ' . G . Sec . ilssex ) , to A : fjf ELIZA , only daughter of the late John Sage , of Whitehall Farm , Colchester .

Death.

DEATH .

SHAND . —On 21 st August , ADA , aged seven years and ten months , eldest child , aud only daughter of Bro . J . E , Shaud , a Albert-terrace , Yictoria-streat , S . W ., deeply regretted