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Installation Meetings, &C.—Continued.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c . —Continued .
LODGE OF SINCERITY , No . 174 . fTIHE 120 th anniversary and installation meeting of thia Lodge was -L held on Wednesday the 18 th inst ., at the Guildhall Hotel , Gresbam Street , City . In the unavoidable absence , through 111-healfch , of Bro . Charles Blain W . M ., the gavel was assumed by Bro . C . H . Webb P . M . and Secretary , who was ably supported by members and visitors . After the usual formalities had been observed in
regard to opening , Lodge was advanced to the third , and Bros . Norman and Kisskalt were raised to the sublime degree . The report of the Audit Committee was received , and then followed the installation of Bro . Dr . William Wiles , the J . W , of the past year . The following were appointed as the new Officers : —Higgs S . W .,
Richardson J . W ., Lacey P . M . Treasurer , Webb P . M . Secretary , Magee S . D ., Jay J . D ., Taynton I . G ., Starnes D . C , Grout Organist , and Miller Steward . The address to tbe Worshipfnl Master waa given by Bro . A . H . Brown P . M . ; that to the Wardens by Bro . John Newton P . M ., and thafc to the Lodge generally by Bro . C H . Webb P . M . The
next business on fche agenda was the consideration of a notice of motion by the Secretary : '' To add to bye-law No . 18 . — ' Income derived from Invested Funds , shall be paid to tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , in sums of ten guineas , when that amount shall have been received . ' " Bro . Webb explained that his motive
for making this proposition was to do as much good as possible with their funds . He did not propose to touch tbe principal , bnt only the income derived from their investments . He did not approve of storing up too much money in their Lodge as there was the risk of its becoming an inducement for conduct which might be considered by
some as not quite consistent with their teachings . Ihe proposition , on being seconded , was agreed tonemcon . The name of one candidate for initiation was handed in , and matters of detail having been disposed of the Lodge was closed . Dnring the meeting a letter was referred to which had been received from Bro . P . M . Jones , who was also
absent throngh ill health , in which he had enclosed a cheque for five guineas for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Charles Lacey , who will represent the
Lodge at the coming Festival . Tbe Past Masters present were Bros . C H . Webb Secretary , C . Lacey Treasurer , F . J . W . Dellow , E . J . Moore , G . T . H . Seddon , A . H . Brown , John Bulmer , W . E . Barlow ; while among fche visitors were W . Smith 228 , E . H . Dines
1793 , H . F . Bromhead 1662 , W . Jones 1684 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Samuel Knott 177 , J . D . Gray 55 , A . G . Pritchard Onranisfc 9 , W . Sexton Organist 1321 , H . Prenton 1319 , John Pracy 1662 . The installation banquet followed , aud at its conclusion the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen , the Worshipful Master said the past year had been essential I v an eventful
one with Her Majesty ; she had necessarily bad to undergo intense fatigue , happily , however , she had come throngh tho ordeal triumphantly , and all her subjects now wished her a continuance of health and prosperity . In speaking of tho Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , the Worshipful Master referred to the deep interest ; the
Prince took in Freemasonry generally . Whenever his state and other duties warranted it . ho was ready to do all he could for the Craft . Bro . Dellow proposed tho health of the Master , who acknowledged the compliment paid him . He should do his best to discharge the duties of the chair , and hoped tho members would never
regret tho trust they Lad reposed in him , Tho Past Masters , tho Masonio Institutions , tho Visitors and the Officers were severally honoured ere the Tyler ' s toast was given , and during tbe speeches made in proposing and acknowledging these sentiments various items of interest were mentioned which added
not a little to the enjoyment experienced hy tho Compaq * . With the toast of the Masonic Institutions was associated the name of Bro . Charles Lacey , who particularised the vast amount of good each of the three Institutions was doing , and the claims each had on the Craffc in order to maintain them in their present state of
efficiency . Bro . Lacey said it was gratifying to know that , although fcho Lodge had exercised itself liberally , inasmuch as ifc had voted fifty guineas last year to the Benevolent Institntion , it still desired to continne its support . He Lad undertaken the duties of Steward for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and felt ho might
rely on the co-operation of fche membera to enable him to take up a goodly amount . Bro . W . W . Morgan , responding for the Vis tors , thanked the Worshipful Master for the hearty reception ho had given the Visiting Brethren . Personally , ho had hacl frequent opportunities of enjoying the hospitality so liberally tendered by the members of the
Sincerity Lodge . He usually looked forward to meeting Bio . Terry at their annual gathering , and in his absence tbat day he felfc inclined to supplement tho remarks of Bro . Charles Lacey in reference to the Institutions . Allusion , had b- ? en made to tbe support which the i rurnal he had the hononr of being associated with wns ever ready to
give to advance tho best interests of Ireemasonry . Tho Sincerity Lodge , he thought he was correct iu saying , for the past twenty-five years had not omitted to send up a Steward to the annual Festival of tho Benevolent Institution . It was a matter of deep regret that there were so many applicants for so few vacancies , bufc this was a
matter that required serious consideration . Unfortunately , there wero too many brethren about who showed just sufficient energy to get a candidate's name on the list , and then thought they had accomplished all that was necessary . He saw around brethren who knew how grievous was this mistake . Bros . Pasfc Masters Newton ,
Lacey and Webb , iu addition to many others around , would agree with him when ho said thafc w ; tg where the actuil pinch occurred . The labour really commenced after tho candidate was approved and accepted . If this \ r ; i * mon fully borne
in mind the pitiful tales of hopo deferred would aofc be so frequently h « ard , aud possibly the lists of candidates would nofc bo so heavy . Ifc w ; i ? gratifying to him to Lear that Brc . Charles Lacey ' s li ; t had
Installation Meetings, &C.—Continued.
already reached a three figure total , he hoped ifc might continue to increase . An interesting programme of music was provided , under the direction of Bro . Henry Prenton , the rising basso , who was in excellent voice , and did justice to the several songs entrusted to him . He was supported by Bros . Sexton and Pritchard , the latter oonfcribating some very amusing items to the programme .
DOMATIO LODGE , No . 177
T ^ HE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the - *• 13 fch inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , and was of the usual interesting character . Bro . Abel Simner was the retiring Master , and was the recipieut of most gratifying testimonials from
his fellow members , in recognition of his service ? during the past year . Bro . H . J . Chapman was installed as Worshipful Maater , and in the course of the meeting he presented to Bro . Simner fche Past Master ' s j-rwel , which had been unanimously voted by fche Lodge . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
"Presented to Bro . A . Simner P . M ., by the Domatic Lodge ( 177 ) , as a remark of respect and recognition of the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of Worshipfnl Master dnring the Jubilee year of H . M . Queen Victoria . 1887 . "
Bro . Ferguson P . M . also made a presentation , on behalf of fche Officers of the Lodge , who had had a mosfc pleasing portrait of Bro . Simner beautifully executed in crayon for the occasion . The portrait was handsomely framed , and was inscribed as follows : —
" Presented by the Officers of the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , fco Brother Abel Simner W . M ., as a mark of their respect and esteem for his invariable courtesy , and in appreciation of the manner in which he has maintained the prestige aud boat interests of fche Lodge , as its 101 st Master , during the eventful year of Her Majesty's Jubilee ,
1887-88 . " The customary banquet followed , among the company present being several Visitors . ISRAEL LODGE . No . 205 .
THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , afc the Cannon Street Hotel , nnder the presidency of Bro . S domon Jacobs W . M ., who was supported by the following Past Masters A . M . Cohen ( Treasurer ) , 0 . F . Hogard ( Secretary ) , A . Bassington , A . J . Henochsberg , H . M . Harris , E . H . Norden , L P . Cohen , S . M . Hai-ris , M . J . Emannel , J . A . Gartley , H . J . Phillips , L . Norden ,
J . Da Suva , S . Landon , W . Littaur . The Agenda for the mee tug comprised the confirmation of the Minutes of tha lasfc regular Lodge , of a Lodge of Emergency , and of the Audit Committee of the Lodge . These were regularly approved of . The report of the Committee of the Benevolent Fnnd of the Lod <* e was also received . Bro . Robert J .
Paton was then presented as Wor . Master elect , and duly received the benefits of installation at the hands of his predecessor in the chair . Subsequently he appointed fche following aa the Officers of tbe Lodge for the year : —Bros . J . Bueno de Mesquita S . W ., Marcus Bromet J . W ., A . M . Cohen P . M . Treasurer , C F . Hogard P . M . P . G . Std . Br . Secretary ,
Schmerl S . D ., Lichteufeld J . D ., Da Silva P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Harris Assist . Dir . of Cers ., Dancygor I . G ., Ehreuberg and Bash Stewards , Morley Tyler . The ceremony was then completed , after which the Worshipfnl Master presented to his predecessor , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , the Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted by the Lodge , also a
P . M . 's collar and jewel which had been subscribed for by the Officers of the past year , in testimony of the pleasant and happy term spent under his rule . Both gifts wero briefly acknowledged , and the Lodge was closed , matters of routine business having first been disposed of . The brethren then repaired to banquet .
On rising to propose the toasts the W . M . said ifc was needless to say anything about the Qneen , the good feeling exhibited dnring the lasfc year towards Her Majesty was an assurance of hearty sympathy between the people and herself . In speaking of the M . W . the Grand Master the W . M . said , all who were presentat the Royal Albert Hall
on the 13 th June , when the vote of congratulation to Her Majesty on her completing the 50 th year of her reign was passed , must have appreciated the good feeling that existed between the Craft and the Grand Master . The next toast was the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers Present and Past : the brethren were aware of
the deep interest taken by the Officers in the welfare of fche Craffc . He was sure the interest they took in the Craffc was nofc only known to tho brethren in London , but to the brethren throughout the length aud breath of the land . He coupled with tho toast the naares of Bros . R . Eve and Gould ; the latter ha might characteries as the
greatest historian of Freemasonry . Bro . Eve said , that as one of the brethren expressing their pleasure at being present , he was please ! to find tbat the Lodge of Israel was nofc only a numerous bufc a strong one . It combined in its membera men of different faiths , and of various modes of thought and action . It was a LO ; 1 <* -Q of a
cosmopolitan character , and embodied various nationalities . Bufc they took their seats together , and were united in peace and comfort . In his position he had only to speak of the present . Bro . Gould , as Masonic historian , represented tho past . If he spoko fully in reference to the present state of things ho should tako up too much
time , but he mtgut say the Craft was never iu better order than now , and England never had a better Grand Master than the Prince of Wales , or a better body of Grand Officers . The Order had done a groat deal of good , and was extending its benign and beneficial influence over all classes . It was capable of even a greater amount of
good , and it was gratifying to find thafc the London Maso is wero doing something for the poor . It was a great satisfaction fcj him to see that of the £ 500 voted by Grand Lodge to tho distressed of the
metropolis , the Grand Master had sent round cheques for the poor boxes of the Police Courts . This showed thafc the Freemasons were nofc selfish , bufc considered thoso outside their ranks . He believed Ma-Joary was doing mawh gosd uafcaido the Order , but hs though J ; ii
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Installation Meetings, &C.—Continued.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c . —Continued .
LODGE OF SINCERITY , No . 174 . fTIHE 120 th anniversary and installation meeting of thia Lodge was -L held on Wednesday the 18 th inst ., at the Guildhall Hotel , Gresbam Street , City . In the unavoidable absence , through 111-healfch , of Bro . Charles Blain W . M ., the gavel was assumed by Bro . C . H . Webb P . M . and Secretary , who was ably supported by members and visitors . After the usual formalities had been observed in
regard to opening , Lodge was advanced to the third , and Bros . Norman and Kisskalt were raised to the sublime degree . The report of the Audit Committee was received , and then followed the installation of Bro . Dr . William Wiles , the J . W , of the past year . The following were appointed as the new Officers : —Higgs S . W .,
Richardson J . W ., Lacey P . M . Treasurer , Webb P . M . Secretary , Magee S . D ., Jay J . D ., Taynton I . G ., Starnes D . C , Grout Organist , and Miller Steward . The address to tbe Worshipfnl Master waa given by Bro . A . H . Brown P . M . ; that to the Wardens by Bro . John Newton P . M ., and thafc to the Lodge generally by Bro . C H . Webb P . M . The
next business on fche agenda was the consideration of a notice of motion by the Secretary : '' To add to bye-law No . 18 . — ' Income derived from Invested Funds , shall be paid to tho Royal Masonio Benevolent Institution , in sums of ten guineas , when that amount shall have been received . ' " Bro . Webb explained that his motive
for making this proposition was to do as much good as possible with their funds . He did not propose to touch tbe principal , bnt only the income derived from their investments . He did not approve of storing up too much money in their Lodge as there was the risk of its becoming an inducement for conduct which might be considered by
some as not quite consistent with their teachings . Ihe proposition , on being seconded , was agreed tonemcon . The name of one candidate for initiation was handed in , and matters of detail having been disposed of the Lodge was closed . Dnring the meeting a letter was referred to which had been received from Bro . P . M . Jones , who was also
absent throngh ill health , in which he had enclosed a cheque for five guineas for the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to be placed on the list of Bro . Charles Lacey , who will represent the
Lodge at the coming Festival . Tbe Past Masters present were Bros . C H . Webb Secretary , C . Lacey Treasurer , F . J . W . Dellow , E . J . Moore , G . T . H . Seddon , A . H . Brown , John Bulmer , W . E . Barlow ; while among fche visitors were W . Smith 228 , E . H . Dines
1793 , H . F . Bromhead 1662 , W . Jones 1684 , W . W . Morgan P . M . 211 , Samuel Knott 177 , J . D . Gray 55 , A . G . Pritchard Onranisfc 9 , W . Sexton Organist 1321 , H . Prenton 1319 , John Pracy 1662 . The installation banquet followed , aud at its conclusion the usual toasts were honoured . In proposing the Queen , the Worshipful Master said the past year had been essential I v an eventful
one with Her Majesty ; she had necessarily bad to undergo intense fatigue , happily , however , she had come throngh tho ordeal triumphantly , and all her subjects now wished her a continuance of health and prosperity . In speaking of tho Most Worshipfnl Grand Master , the Worshipful Master referred to the deep interest ; the
Prince took in Freemasonry generally . Whenever his state and other duties warranted it . ho was ready to do all he could for the Craft . Bro . Dellow proposed tho health of the Master , who acknowledged the compliment paid him . He should do his best to discharge the duties of the chair , and hoped tho members would never
regret tho trust they Lad reposed in him , Tho Past Masters , tho Masonio Institutions , tho Visitors and the Officers were severally honoured ere the Tyler ' s toast was given , and during tbe speeches made in proposing and acknowledging these sentiments various items of interest were mentioned which added
not a little to the enjoyment experienced hy tho Compaq * . With the toast of the Masonic Institutions was associated the name of Bro . Charles Lacey , who particularised the vast amount of good each of the three Institutions was doing , and the claims each had on the Craffc in order to maintain them in their present state of
efficiency . Bro . Lacey said it was gratifying to know that , although fcho Lodge had exercised itself liberally , inasmuch as ifc had voted fifty guineas last year to the Benevolent Institntion , it still desired to continne its support . He Lad undertaken the duties of Steward for the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution , and felt ho might
rely on the co-operation of fche membera to enable him to take up a goodly amount . Bro . W . W . Morgan , responding for the Vis tors , thanked the Worshipful Master for the hearty reception ho had given the Visiting Brethren . Personally , ho had hacl frequent opportunities of enjoying the hospitality so liberally tendered by the members of the
Sincerity Lodge . He usually looked forward to meeting Bio . Terry at their annual gathering , and in his absence tbat day he felfc inclined to supplement tho remarks of Bro . Charles Lacey in reference to the Institutions . Allusion , had b- ? en made to tbe support which the i rurnal he had the hononr of being associated with wns ever ready to
give to advance tho best interests of Ireemasonry . Tho Sincerity Lodge , he thought he was correct iu saying , for the past twenty-five years had not omitted to send up a Steward to the annual Festival of tho Benevolent Institution . It was a matter of deep regret that there were so many applicants for so few vacancies , bufc this was a
matter that required serious consideration . Unfortunately , there wero too many brethren about who showed just sufficient energy to get a candidate's name on the list , and then thought they had accomplished all that was necessary . He saw around brethren who knew how grievous was this mistake . Bros . Pasfc Masters Newton ,
Lacey and Webb , iu addition to many others around , would agree with him when ho said thafc w ; tg where the actuil pinch occurred . The labour really commenced after tho candidate was approved and accepted . If this \ r ; i * mon fully borne
in mind the pitiful tales of hopo deferred would aofc be so frequently h « ard , aud possibly the lists of candidates would nofc bo so heavy . Ifc w ; i ? gratifying to him to Lear that Brc . Charles Lacey ' s li ; t had
Installation Meetings, &C.—Continued.
already reached a three figure total , he hoped ifc might continue to increase . An interesting programme of music was provided , under the direction of Bro . Henry Prenton , the rising basso , who was in excellent voice , and did justice to the several songs entrusted to him . He was supported by Bros . Sexton and Pritchard , the latter oonfcribating some very amusing items to the programme .
DOMATIO LODGE , No . 177
T ^ HE installation meeting of this Lodge was held on Friday , the - *• 13 fch inst ., at Anderton's Hotel , Fleet Street , and was of the usual interesting character . Bro . Abel Simner was the retiring Master , and was the recipieut of most gratifying testimonials from
his fellow members , in recognition of his service ? during the past year . Bro . H . J . Chapman was installed as Worshipful Maater , and in the course of the meeting he presented to Bro . Simner fche Past Master ' s j-rwel , which had been unanimously voted by fche Lodge . The jewel bore the following inscription : —
"Presented to Bro . A . Simner P . M ., by the Domatic Lodge ( 177 ) , as a remark of respect and recognition of the efficient manner in which he discharged the duties of Worshipfnl Master dnring the Jubilee year of H . M . Queen Victoria . 1887 . "
Bro . Ferguson P . M . also made a presentation , on behalf of fche Officers of the Lodge , who had had a mosfc pleasing portrait of Bro . Simner beautifully executed in crayon for the occasion . The portrait was handsomely framed , and was inscribed as follows : —
" Presented by the Officers of the Domatic Lodge , No . 177 , fco Brother Abel Simner W . M ., as a mark of their respect and esteem for his invariable courtesy , and in appreciation of the manner in which he has maintained the prestige aud boat interests of fche Lodge , as its 101 st Master , during the eventful year of Her Majesty's Jubilee ,
1887-88 . " The customary banquet followed , among the company present being several Visitors . ISRAEL LODGE . No . 205 .
THE annual meeting of this Lodge was held on Tuesday , afc the Cannon Street Hotel , nnder the presidency of Bro . S domon Jacobs W . M ., who was supported by the following Past Masters A . M . Cohen ( Treasurer ) , 0 . F . Hogard ( Secretary ) , A . Bassington , A . J . Henochsberg , H . M . Harris , E . H . Norden , L P . Cohen , S . M . Hai-ris , M . J . Emannel , J . A . Gartley , H . J . Phillips , L . Norden ,
J . Da Suva , S . Landon , W . Littaur . The Agenda for the mee tug comprised the confirmation of the Minutes of tha lasfc regular Lodge , of a Lodge of Emergency , and of the Audit Committee of the Lodge . These were regularly approved of . The report of the Committee of the Benevolent Fnnd of the Lod <* e was also received . Bro . Robert J .
Paton was then presented as Wor . Master elect , and duly received the benefits of installation at the hands of his predecessor in the chair . Subsequently he appointed fche following aa the Officers of tbe Lodge for the year : —Bros . J . Bueno de Mesquita S . W ., Marcus Bromet J . W ., A . M . Cohen P . M . Treasurer , C F . Hogard P . M . P . G . Std . Br . Secretary ,
Schmerl S . D ., Lichteufeld J . D ., Da Silva P . M . Dir . of Cers ., Harris Assist . Dir . of Cers ., Dancygor I . G ., Ehreuberg and Bash Stewards , Morley Tyler . The ceremony was then completed , after which the Worshipfnl Master presented to his predecessor , Bro . Solomon Jacobs , the Past Master ' s jewel which had been voted by the Lodge , also a
P . M . 's collar and jewel which had been subscribed for by the Officers of the past year , in testimony of the pleasant and happy term spent under his rule . Both gifts wero briefly acknowledged , and the Lodge was closed , matters of routine business having first been disposed of . The brethren then repaired to banquet .
On rising to propose the toasts the W . M . said ifc was needless to say anything about the Qneen , the good feeling exhibited dnring the lasfc year towards Her Majesty was an assurance of hearty sympathy between the people and herself . In speaking of the M . W . the Grand Master the W . M . said , all who were presentat the Royal Albert Hall
on the 13 th June , when the vote of congratulation to Her Majesty on her completing the 50 th year of her reign was passed , must have appreciated the good feeling that existed between the Craft and the Grand Master . The next toast was the Pro G . M ., the D . G . M ., and the Grand Officers Present and Past : the brethren were aware of
the deep interest taken by the Officers in the welfare of fche Craffc . He was sure the interest they took in the Craffc was nofc only known to tho brethren in London , but to the brethren throughout the length aud breath of the land . He coupled with tho toast the naares of Bros . R . Eve and Gould ; the latter ha might characteries as the
greatest historian of Freemasonry . Bro . Eve said , that as one of the brethren expressing their pleasure at being present , he was please ! to find tbat the Lodge of Israel was nofc only a numerous bufc a strong one . It combined in its membera men of different faiths , and of various modes of thought and action . It was a LO ; 1 <* -Q of a
cosmopolitan character , and embodied various nationalities . Bufc they took their seats together , and were united in peace and comfort . In his position he had only to speak of the present . Bro . Gould , as Masonic historian , represented tho past . If he spoko fully in reference to the present state of things ho should tako up too much
time , but he mtgut say the Craft was never iu better order than now , and England never had a better Grand Master than the Prince of Wales , or a better body of Grand Officers . The Order had done a groat deal of good , and was extending its benign and beneficial influence over all classes . It was capable of even a greater amount of
good , and it was gratifying to find thafc the London Maso is wero doing something for the poor . It was a great satisfaction fcj him to see that of the £ 500 voted by Grand Lodge to tho distressed of the
metropolis , the Grand Master had sent round cheques for the poor boxes of the Police Courts . This showed thafc the Freemasons were nofc selfish , bufc considered thoso outside their ranks . He believed Ma-Joary was doing mawh gosd uafcaido the Order , but hs though J ; ii