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Installation Meetings, &C.
installation meeting was unusually large , ancl wo are assured that they witnessed with real Masonio gratification the perfect and admirable working of not only tho retiring Master ( Bro . Minstrell ) , who performed , after dispatch of the preliminary Lodge bnsiness and tho election of three new members" , the ceremony of passing , but of the Master it waa his privilege to instal ( Bro . W . M . Duckworth ) who
initiated one of the members for whom tho ballot had been taken . Bro . Minstrell installed his successor in a most impressive manner , ancl the Lodgo was , later in the evening , warmly congratulated in having such an able Past Master among its members . Tho Senior Warden ' s collar was held over for Bro . Pardon , who was unavoidably absent . Tho following brethren were invested : —Bros . Goldsmith
J . W ., H . Massey Treasurer , E . J . Albery Secretary , J . W . Dnckworta S . D ., Griffiths J . D ., Herbert Wright I . G ., Perkins D . of C , Hancock ancl Jno . Moore Stewards , ancl Whitfoot Organist . In presenting Bro . Minstrell with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel ( which by tho way ia a real work of art , being admirably expressive of tho unique character of the Lodgo , which is strictly restricted to journalists ,
the majority of whom are engaged in the Gallery of the House of Commons ) , the Worshipful Master referred to tho ablo way in which the retiring Master had managed the affairs of his Lodgo , and of the great indebtedness of tho brethren to him for hia services in the chair . The W . M . also handed to Bro . Minstrell a beautiful gold bracelet ( which he said represented tho voluntary subscrip .
tions of the brethren ) for Mrs . Minstrell , aa a token of tho esteem and high respect which the Lodge had for herself and the Immediate Past Master . Bro . Minstrell thanked the brethren most warmly for the many kindnesses he had experienced at their hands during the year , ancl last , not least , for the splendid manner in which they expressed their appreciation of tho way in which ho had discharged
his duties as Master ; ho said the valuable gifts he had just received wonld ever servo to recal many happy memories and many pleasant hours spent in tho Lodge as its head . The Lodgo was closed in Masonic form , and the brethren and their guests retired to the banquotting room , where a repast suitable in every respect to such an important event had been provided , and to which about sixty
brethren did ample justice . Tho new Master proved himself a most efficient chairman , and following aa ho said the excellent example set by tho Immediate Past Master during hia year of office , of short speeches , the proceedings , which included a considerable amount of vocal music , for the Lodge is exceedingly strongin brethren able to sing , passed off most satisfactorily .
ST . OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063 . THE December meeting was held at the Royal Hotel , Clacton , on Friday evening , 19 th inst . Owing to unavoidable circumstances , the W . M . Bro . Sir J . H . Johnson could not be present . The chair was , however , ably filled by the S . W ., Bro . W . J . Nunn , Bro . C . E . Young P . M . occupying the S . W . 's chair , and Bro . C . Hempaon P . M . 1 D 77 P . P . G . A . D . C . that of the J . W . The other
brethren present included Broa . Foxcroft S . D ., Hook J . D ., Fred . J . Nunn Sec , Cattermole I . G ., Baker Steward , Hart Tyler , Wrench Towse , Wallis , Womack , Allen , John Dean P . M ., Demaid , West , Joice , ancl C . Allen , a visitor from No . 1056 . Two brethren were advanced to a superior degree , and three wero admitted into the
Order . During the evening tho acting W . M . decorated Bro . Fred . J . Nunn ( Secretary ) with a very handsome Founder ' s jewel , most kindly presented by Bro . Fred . Wallia . Bro . Nann , in suitable terms , thanked Bro . Wallia for the valuable present . After Lodge
dntiea , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , a capital repast being provided by the host , Bro . Wallis . The usual toasta were given , several brethren adding to tho harmony by singing some capital songs , Bro . Foxcroft specially delighted the brethren by a very touching and thrilling recitation .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting waa held on Friday , 12 th inst ., ab the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . F . Botley W . M ., Thomas S . W ., Turner J . W ., Bailey S . D ., Wing J . D ., Andrews I . G . After preliminaries , the ceremony of rais . ng was rehearsed . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for 19 th instant .
On 19 th inst . —Bros . Thomaa W . M ., Bailey S . W ., Wing J . W ., C . E . Botley Secretary ancl Preceptor , Norton S . D ., F . Botley J . D ., Snee I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Turner , Tyler , & o . Visitor—Bro . Garner 1602 . The work on thia occaaion comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Norton candidate . The same brother answered the
questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was opened in second and third degrees , and closed to first . Bros . Botley worked the first section of the first lecture . Bro . Garner , of the Sir Hugh Myddelton , 1602 , was elected a member . Bro . Bailey was elected W . M . for next meeting . Lodge waa then adjourned until Friday , 9 th January 1885 .
Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —A meeting waa held on Saturday , 20 th inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : —Bros . John Davies W . M ., Sharratt S . W ., Brown J . W ., Gardner ( Treas . ) S . D ., Furze Sec , Dowling J . D ., Pidcockl . G ., Stranger Tyler ; Bro . Ayling P . M . Preceptor ; Bros . P . Botley , C . Botley , Coward , Hayes Stroud , Williama , Sims , Smither ,
Hopkins , Meyer , Steers , & c . Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Three sections of the first lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . A . Williams candidate . Lodge opened in second degree , and Bro . Meyer answered the questions leading to the third . Two brethren were
elected members ; this makea over 100 who have joined this Lodge of Instruction since its foundation in May last . Bro . Sharratt S . W . waa then elected to occupy the Chair of King Solomon at the next meeting , 3 rd January . A Tyler waa then elected . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge waa closed . Brethren are cordially invited to the next meeting ; a musical entertainment will follow the business proceedings .
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THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F . WAXTERS' PATENT . ' . Iron , from 10 / 6 each . Brass , from 30 / -Jcach . ^ vfl — . 1 1 A A THESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability , cheapness , and oteganco of finish . Thoy aro suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading and News Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing J * ?" When opened to their fall capacity thoy stand 5 feet high , and can be foldea and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The weight is about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 60 lbs . To le obtained of all Miuio Dealers , ami of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C , 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE .
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BRO . G . S , GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & o . P jincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR ftaxmin , € nitxhhxmmt $ t & ISasmric ganqtMis . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonie Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press , and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , 91 Fernlea Road , Balham , Surrey .
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Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CKITIOALLY CONSIDEKED , AKD COMPABED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OP ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; SIMPKIN , MARSHALL & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HALL COURT ; AND OS ALL BOOKSELLEBS . " All Freemasons interested ia the Revision of the above , should read this work . "
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HOLLY BUSH TAVERN , HAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the Fire Station ) . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; BALLS and ASSEMBLIES ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The members of the St . John ' s Lodgo No . 167 , have held their meetings at this establishment for many years . "Full particulars and Tariff on application to C . M . FROUD , Proprietor .
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FUNERALS . Bros . W . K . L . & G . A . HUT TON , COFFIN MAKERS & UNDERTAKERS , 17 SEWCAST 1 E STBEET , STEASB , W . C . And at SO "FOREST HIM" . BOAD , PECKIIJOI ZtTE , S . E .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
installation meeting was unusually large , ancl wo are assured that they witnessed with real Masonio gratification the perfect and admirable working of not only tho retiring Master ( Bro . Minstrell ) , who performed , after dispatch of the preliminary Lodge bnsiness and tho election of three new members" , the ceremony of passing , but of the Master it waa his privilege to instal ( Bro . W . M . Duckworth ) who
initiated one of the members for whom tho ballot had been taken . Bro . Minstrell installed his successor in a most impressive manner , ancl the Lodgo was , later in the evening , warmly congratulated in having such an able Past Master among its members . Tho Senior Warden ' s collar was held over for Bro . Pardon , who was unavoidably absent . Tho following brethren were invested : —Bros . Goldsmith
J . W ., H . Massey Treasurer , E . J . Albery Secretary , J . W . Dnckworta S . D ., Griffiths J . D ., Herbert Wright I . G ., Perkins D . of C , Hancock ancl Jno . Moore Stewards , ancl Whitfoot Organist . In presenting Bro . Minstrell with a valuable Past Master ' s jewel ( which by tho way ia a real work of art , being admirably expressive of tho unique character of the Lodgo , which is strictly restricted to journalists ,
the majority of whom are engaged in the Gallery of the House of Commons ) , the Worshipful Master referred to tho ablo way in which the retiring Master had managed the affairs of his Lodgo , and of the great indebtedness of tho brethren to him for hia services in the chair . The W . M . also handed to Bro . Minstrell a beautiful gold bracelet ( which he said represented tho voluntary subscrip .
tions of the brethren ) for Mrs . Minstrell , aa a token of tho esteem and high respect which the Lodge had for herself and the Immediate Past Master . Bro . Minstrell thanked the brethren most warmly for the many kindnesses he had experienced at their hands during the year , ancl last , not least , for the splendid manner in which they expressed their appreciation of tho way in which ho had discharged
his duties as Master ; ho said the valuable gifts he had just received wonld ever servo to recal many happy memories and many pleasant hours spent in tho Lodge as its head . The Lodgo was closed in Masonic form , and the brethren and their guests retired to the banquotting room , where a repast suitable in every respect to such an important event had been provided , and to which about sixty
brethren did ample justice . Tho new Master proved himself a most efficient chairman , and following aa ho said the excellent example set by tho Immediate Past Master during hia year of office , of short speeches , the proceedings , which included a considerable amount of vocal music , for the Lodge is exceedingly strongin brethren able to sing , passed off most satisfactorily .
ST . OSYTH'S PRIORY LODGE , No . 2063 . THE December meeting was held at the Royal Hotel , Clacton , on Friday evening , 19 th inst . Owing to unavoidable circumstances , the W . M . Bro . Sir J . H . Johnson could not be present . The chair was , however , ably filled by the S . W ., Bro . W . J . Nunn , Bro . C . E . Young P . M . occupying the S . W . 's chair , and Bro . C . Hempaon P . M . 1 D 77 P . P . G . A . D . C . that of the J . W . The other
brethren present included Broa . Foxcroft S . D ., Hook J . D ., Fred . J . Nunn Sec , Cattermole I . G ., Baker Steward , Hart Tyler , Wrench Towse , Wallis , Womack , Allen , John Dean P . M ., Demaid , West , Joice , ancl C . Allen , a visitor from No . 1056 . Two brethren were advanced to a superior degree , and three wero admitted into the
Order . During the evening tho acting W . M . decorated Bro . Fred . J . Nunn ( Secretary ) with a very handsome Founder ' s jewel , most kindly presented by Bro . Fred . Wallia . Bro . Nann , in suitable terms , thanked Bro . Wallia for the valuable present . After Lodge
dntiea , the brethren adjourned to refreshment , a capital repast being provided by the host , Bro . Wallis . The usual toasta were given , several brethren adding to tho harmony by singing some capital songs , Bro . Foxcroft specially delighted the brethren by a very touching and thrilling recitation .
Eoyal Alfred Lodge of Instruction , No . 780 . —A meeting waa held on Friday , 12 th inst ., ab the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge . Bros . F . Botley W . M ., Thomas S . W ., Turner J . W ., Bailey S . D ., Wing J . D ., Andrews I . G . After preliminaries , the ceremony of rais . ng was rehearsed . Bro . Thomas was elected W . M . for 19 th instant .
On 19 th inst . —Bros . Thomaa W . M ., Bailey S . W ., Wing J . W ., C . E . Botley Secretary ancl Preceptor , Norton S . D ., F . Botley J . D ., Snee I . G . ; P . M . ' s Bros . Turner , Tyler , & o . Visitor—Bro . Garner 1602 . The work on thia occaaion comprised the rehearsal of the ceremony of initiation , Bro . Norton candidate . The same brother answered the
questions leading to the second degree . Lodge was opened in second and third degrees , and closed to first . Bros . Botley worked the first section of the first lecture . Bro . Garner , of the Sir Hugh Myddelton , 1602 , was elected a member . Bro . Bailey was elected W . M . for next meeting . Lodge waa then adjourned until Friday , 9 th January 1885 .
Chiswick Lodge of Instruction , No . 2012 . —A meeting waa held on Saturday , 20 th inst ., at the Hampshire Hog , King-street , Hammersmith . Present : —Bros . John Davies W . M ., Sharratt S . W ., Brown J . W ., Gardner ( Treas . ) S . D ., Furze Sec , Dowling J . D ., Pidcockl . G ., Stranger Tyler ; Bro . Ayling P . M . Preceptor ; Bros . P . Botley , C . Botley , Coward , Hayes Stroud , Williama , Sims , Smither ,
Hopkins , Meyer , Steers , & c . Lodgo was opened , and the minutes of last meeting wero read and confirmed . Three sections of the first lecture were worked by the Preceptor , assisted by the brethren . The ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . A . Williams candidate . Lodge opened in second degree , and Bro . Meyer answered the questions leading to the third . Two brethren were
elected members ; this makea over 100 who have joined this Lodge of Instruction since its foundation in May last . Bro . Sharratt S . W . waa then elected to occupy the Chair of King Solomon at the next meeting , 3 rd January . A Tyler waa then elected . Nothing further offering for the good of Freemasonry , Lodge waa closed . Brethren are cordially invited to the next meeting ; a musical entertainment will follow the business proceedings .
Ad01301
THE AMERICAN PORTABLE MUSIC STANDS . J . F . WAXTERS' PATENT . ' . Iron , from 10 / 6 each . Brass , from 30 / -Jcach . ^ vfl — . 1 1 A A THESE Stands are unsurpassed in simplicity , strength , portability , cheapness , and oteganco of finish . Thoy aro suitable for Military Bands Orchestras , Reading and News Rooms , Libraries , Studies , and Drawing J * ?" When opened to their fall capacity thoy stand 5 feet high , and can be foldea and enclosed in a case 21 inches long by 2 inches diameter . The weight is about 3 lbs . 12 oz ., and they will support a weight of 60 lbs . To le obtained of all Miuio Dealers , ami of the Manufacturers and Proprietors of the Patent , HARROW & CO . MUSIC SMITHS , BRASS WORKERS , & C , 13 and 14 Portland Street , Soho , London , W . DESCRIPTIVE CIRCULARS FREE .
Ad01302
BRO . G . S , GRAHAM , The Popular Tenor and Buffo Vocalist , from St . James ' s Hall , Crystal Palace , & o . P jincial Grand Organist Middlesex ) IS OPEN TO ACCEPT ENGAGEMENTS FOR ftaxmin , € nitxhhxmmt $ t & ISasmric ganqtMis . Bro . G . S . Graham ' s Party of Eminent Artists can be engaged for Masonie Banquets , Consecrations and Installations , & c . For Opinions of the Press , and terms , address—G . S . GRAHAM , St . John ' s Villa , 91 Fernlea Road , Balham , Surrey .
Ad01303
Free by Post , Price One Shilling . THE REVISED BOOK OF CONSTITUTIONS ; CKITIOALLY CONSIDEKED , AKD COMPABED WITH THE OLD EDITION . A SERIES OP ARTICLES , REPRINTED FROM THE FREEMASON ' S CHRONICLE . LONDON : W . W . MORGAN , BELVIDERE WORKS , PENTONVILLE ; SIMPKIN , MARSHALL & Co ., 4 STATIONERS' HALL COURT ; AND OS ALL BOOKSELLEBS . " All Freemasons interested ia the Revision of the above , should read this work . "
Ad01304
HOLLY BUSH TAVERN , HAMPSTEAD , ( Close to the Fire Station ) . ACCOMMODATION for MASONIC LODGE MEETINGS and BANQUETS ; BALLS and ASSEMBLIES ; PAROCHIAL DINNERS ; RIFLE , CRICKET , and FOOTBALL GATHERINGS , & c . Rail and Bus within easy distance . The members of the St . John ' s Lodgo No . 167 , have held their meetings at this establishment for many years . "Full particulars and Tariff on application to C . M . FROUD , Proprietor .
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FUNERALS . Bros . W . K . L . & G . A . HUT TON , COFFIN MAKERS & UNDERTAKERS , 17 SEWCAST 1 E STBEET , STEASB , W . C . And at SO "FOREST HIM" . BOAD , PECKIIJOI ZtTE , S . E .