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NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
> Ui MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 179 .
THE annual installation of this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . W . Dickeson was duly placed in the chair of the Lodge for the seoond time . Among those present at the meeting were Bros . J . Ellwood W . M ., Westman S . W ., A . E . Hughes J . W ., W . Hopekirk P . M . Treas .,
J . Kew P . M . Sec , W . Dickeson ( W . M . elect ) P . M ., L . Dettmer P . M ., L . Benet P . M ., C . Mulvey S . D ., E . Gittins J . D ., J . W . Cain Organist , a large number of other members of the Lodge , and the following visitors : J . Western P . M . 1607 , T . C . Pratt 957 , J . J . Marsh P . P . G . Strl . B . Middr ., J . Hattersley 1607 , E . W . Scattersrood W . M . 753 . G .
Howard P . M . 1708 , F . Gordon P . M . 753 , W . T . P . Montgomery W . M . 1475 , A . Woolsey 228 , W . T . Buok P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . Snpt . of Works Middx ., C . Corbey W . M . 957 , Martin Taylor Leigh , F . Marx P . M ., E . Holland 151 , J . Davies 1790 , E . Cain 2184 , T . H . JohDBon W . M . elect 1608 , J . Blundell W . M . eleot 742 , J . Bindon
W . M . 704 , R . Ross I . G . 174 , C . H . Lash 1475 , F . Smith S . W 1305 , W . Brewer S . W . 1542 , J . Arthur Allen P . M . 90 , W . Brindley P . M . 1604 , J . Wharton 65 , N . Holah 179 , W . W . Morgan jnn ., G . Mansfield 179 , W . Powell 1531 , Woodruff P . M . 957 , Garrett P . M . 1366 , Franklin Clive 1319 . The business of the day comprised the initiation of Mr . F . Palmer , the installation of the
Worshipful Master , and then the initiation of Mr . E . C . Williams . Following the installation of Bro . Dickeson came the usual appointment of Officers , the collars being distributed as follow : Hughes S ; W ., Mulvey J . W ., Hopekirk P . M . Treas , Kew P . M . Sec , Gittins S . D ., J . H . Kew J . D ., Cain I . G ., W . G . Baker Assistant Secretary ,
J . E . D . Bromley D . C ., J . P . Hughes A . D . O ., E . Webb Org ., Schew and Simkins Musical Directors , and W . F . Hughes P . M . Steward . Before closing the Lodge a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Ellwood on his retirement from the chair , and the hearty way in whioh the brethren endorsed the remarks which fell from the Wor .
ahipful Master when making the presentation not only showed that the brethren appreciated the efforts which had been made by Bro . Ellwood , but must have been to him a particularly pleasing episode at the close of his year of office . The jewel bore the following inscription .
Presented to Bro . J . ELLWOOD , by the members of the MANCHESTER LODGE , as a token of remembrance for his valuable services as Worshipful Master during the year 1886-87 . The oironlar from the Pro Grand Master in reference to the cele
oration of the Queen s Jubilee was considered , and it was decided that the Lodge give its heartiest support to the proposals of the Earl of Carnarvon . Other business having been transacted Lodge was olosed and the brethren repaired to banquet , which was pre . eided over by Bro . Dickeson W . M . At the conclusion of the
Installation Banquet the Worshipful Master proceeded with the customary toasts . In introducing the first he felt that but few words were needed from him . The virtues of her Majesty were so well known to her subjeots throughout her vast Empire , and particularly so to those enrolled under the banner of Freemasonry , that it would be
superfluous for him to detail them . She had proved herself a good Queen , a good mother , and a thoroughly good Englishwoman . The association of her name with the toast of the Craft proved how the members of the Masonic Order appreciated Her Majesty , while the personal
interest she took in much that was done by Freemasons proved how she appreciated the Order . The W . M . was not without hope that Her Majesty might adopt some great and unusual means of celebrating the completion of her fifty years' reign , and if it did please her to go out of the usual course he felt her subjects would cordially
endorse her actions . The next toast was that of the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales . They must know perfectly well how much the Freemasons appreciated the fact of having the heir to the Throne at their head . As a body Freemasons were entitled to be considered a distinguished seotion of her Majesty ' s subjects , and being so they
rejoiced in having the Prince of Wales as their Grand Master . Not only is his Boyal Highness a Grand Master in name but he was also capable of performing any work whioh fell to his office . At one time he ( the Worshipful Master ) had wondered that the Grand Master should take the trouble to do the work of Freemasonry , but he had
since learnt that it was as much a pleasure for the Prince to do the work as it was for the general body of Masons to see him perform the duties of his high office . The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and other Officers of Grand Lodge were next toasted . The Grand Master of England was worthily assisted in his work for the
Craft by the brethren who aoted as Offioers of Grand Lodge . It had been said that Grand Lodge was nothing but a vast machine . Well , if that were so he could but feel the machine was wonderfully managed , for it must be remembered that it had the governance of some thousands of brethren , spread over every quarter of the globe
not only at home , but in nearly every part of the globe were Lodges to be found holding allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Ellwood now assumed the gavel , and submitted the toast of the W . M Most of the members of the Manchester Lodge were aware of Bro . Dickeson ' s qualifications for the office he had assumed , for he
had previously filled tho honourable office of Master in their Lodge , and had then proved himself in every way capable of performing whatever duty was required of him . There wa 3 little fear that during his second term of office he would fall short of their
expectations , or that he would not manage the affairs of the Lodge so as to add to its already wide-spread reputation . Bro . Dickeson tendered his thanks . He felt really honoured in again occupying the position of Worshipful Master in the dear old Manchester Lodge . He fully appreciated , the compliment which had bean conferred on him . and
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would use every effort in his power to do credit to himself during the coming year . The brethren may perhaps have been undecided as to whether he had proved himself effioient during his previous term of office , and so desired to give him a second trial . If such was the case , he hoped that twelve months hence they would be able to form a
definite opinion , and that opinion he trusted would be to his credit . Three years since , when he first occupied the chair of the Lodge , he had said he felt proud of his position ; if suoh was the case then , how mnoh more so was it now , when he had for the seoond time been entrusted with the government of the Lodge . He would leave no
stone untamed to further the interests of the Manchester Lodge , and would endeavour to push it still further to the front . It had been in existence for nearly one hundred and twenty years , and had long enjoyed the reputation of being efficiently managed and properly worked . He assured the brethren that at the end of the year they
should have no cause to complain of its having suffered in either of these respects through any fault of his . He should work well , and felt sure the Offioers he had selected to support him would do their share towards making his second Mastership a suooess . The next toast he had to propose was a very pleasing one to him—the health
of the Installing Master , Bro . Ellwood . Few words were needed in proposing his health , as the brethren had had the past twelve months in whioh to form an opinion of the kind of man he was . They knew how he had tried , and how muoh he had done for the Manchester
Lodge , the members of which must feel proud in having suoh a brother among them . Bro . Elwood replied , tendering his hearty thanks . He felt somewhat nnable to express his feelings as the members had been so kind towards him . He thanked them most
heartily for the way in which they had treated him . It pleased the brethren to express satisfaction with what he had done during his term of office , and for this he was particularly grateful . He had done what he could , and hoped hia efforts had really advanced the welfare of the Lodge . When he first assumed charge of the gavel
he promised to do his best to uphold the integrity of the Manchester Lodge , and from what they had been good enough to say of him that day he felt bis efforts had been appreciated . As a Past Master of the Lodge he should always be ready to give his aid if called upon . He thought there was little fear of his
advice being needed during the ensuing year , but in case it was he should be ready and willing to give it . The Worshipful Master next proposed the health of the initiates , of whom they had the pleasure of welooming two that day . They were both good men and
would , he was sure , become good Masons . They had just heard one of them , Bro . Williams , give a selection from a fine old author , and if the ability he had then shown was any criterion of what might be expeoted of him in the future the Manchester Lodge might pride itself on the latest addition to its members . Bro . Palmer tendered
sincere thanks for the kind reception accorded him that night . Naturally when any one decided to join Freemasonry they felt there was something dreadful to go through . If he had not found it dreadful he had at least found it impressive and solemn . He really felt that what he had undertaken that night required his serious
attention and suoh it would be his desire to give to the lessons of Freemasonry . Bro . Williams followed , expressing the great gratification he felt in being associated with the Craft and the Manchester Lodge . So far as lay in his power he should uphold the traditions of tho noble Order , which should never suffer in his hands , if
possible ; and , he would be bold—the reputation of Freemasonry should be enhanced by his actions . The next toast was that of the Visitors , who were heartily welcomed by the Worshipful Master . He did not think any Visitor to the Lodge had ever left it with the feeling that he had not been hospitably entertained—this was perhaps nothing
out of the way , for the same could be said of every Lodge in Free , masonry—but hospitality was made a special feature of in the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Scattergood was much gratified in attending , as he had that day witnessed—as he had often done before—the cere , monies of Freemasonry most efficiently rendered in the Lodge . Bro .
Montgomery was also an old visitor , indeed he almost felt that he ran the risk of wearing out the cordial welcome always accorded him through the frequency of his visits . The installation had been performed in a most gratifying manner , as also had the other work which had been transacted . The work of the
Deacons was particularly smart . Bro . Corly was gratified in being able to add his testimony as to the ability displayed by those at the head of the Lodge . Bros . Woodruff , Pratt , and Bendon also responded . The toast of the Past Masters was next proposed from the ohair . The Worshipful Master felt the brethren knew how essential
Past Masters were to the well governing and ruling of a Lodge ; it would present a sorry picture without the aid of Past Masters . They are really and truly the pillars of the Lodge , and—like the Committee of a large company—really managed the Lodge by their wisdom and ability—not by the spirit of ruling , but by kindly advice
given to the Worshipful Master for the time being . Bro . Dickeson felt that without the aid of his Immediate Past Master he should have made several mistakes , though he was himself a Past Master of the Lodge ; and he looked with confidence to Bro . Ellwood and those who had preceded him in the ohair for assistance during the year
should he require it . Bro . Kew replied . Ho thought it had been proverbial in the Manchester Lodge for its Past Masters to do the utmost in their power to assist in the working of the Lodge , and help the Worshipful Master for the time being . Bros . Benet , Hughes , and Ellwood also replied . The next toast , the Worshipful
Master said , was another important one—perhaps the most important of all—for it was in connection with what the ritual taught brethren to regard as the summit of a Mason ' s ambition . He meant charity . It had been said that charity begins at home , and as Freemasonry and Freemasons were at home in all parts of the world , it followed
that their charity knew no bounds . From the beginning to the end of their Masonic career their aim should be to promote Masonic charity among their fellows . He felt the Man-Chester Lodge recognised the work that had to be done , aaevery . ' year it was ia the habit of sending up a Steward to eaoh of
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Notice Of Meetings.
NOTICE OF MEETINGS .
> Ui MANCHESTER LODGE , No . 179 .
THE annual installation of this Lodge was celebrated on Thursday , the 20 th inst ., at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , when Bro . W . Dickeson was duly placed in the chair of the Lodge for the seoond time . Among those present at the meeting were Bros . J . Ellwood W . M ., Westman S . W ., A . E . Hughes J . W ., W . Hopekirk P . M . Treas .,
J . Kew P . M . Sec , W . Dickeson ( W . M . elect ) P . M ., L . Dettmer P . M ., L . Benet P . M ., C . Mulvey S . D ., E . Gittins J . D ., J . W . Cain Organist , a large number of other members of the Lodge , and the following visitors : J . Western P . M . 1607 , T . C . Pratt 957 , J . J . Marsh P . P . G . Strl . B . Middr ., J . Hattersley 1607 , E . W . Scattersrood W . M . 753 . G .
Howard P . M . 1708 , F . Gordon P . M . 753 , W . T . P . Montgomery W . M . 1475 , A . Woolsey 228 , W . T . Buok P . M . 1702 , P . P . G . Snpt . of Works Middx ., C . Corbey W . M . 957 , Martin Taylor Leigh , F . Marx P . M ., E . Holland 151 , J . Davies 1790 , E . Cain 2184 , T . H . JohDBon W . M . elect 1608 , J . Blundell W . M . eleot 742 , J . Bindon
W . M . 704 , R . Ross I . G . 174 , C . H . Lash 1475 , F . Smith S . W 1305 , W . Brewer S . W . 1542 , J . Arthur Allen P . M . 90 , W . Brindley P . M . 1604 , J . Wharton 65 , N . Holah 179 , W . W . Morgan jnn ., G . Mansfield 179 , W . Powell 1531 , Woodruff P . M . 957 , Garrett P . M . 1366 , Franklin Clive 1319 . The business of the day comprised the initiation of Mr . F . Palmer , the installation of the
Worshipful Master , and then the initiation of Mr . E . C . Williams . Following the installation of Bro . Dickeson came the usual appointment of Officers , the collars being distributed as follow : Hughes S ; W ., Mulvey J . W ., Hopekirk P . M . Treas , Kew P . M . Sec , Gittins S . D ., J . H . Kew J . D ., Cain I . G ., W . G . Baker Assistant Secretary ,
J . E . D . Bromley D . C ., J . P . Hughes A . D . O ., E . Webb Org ., Schew and Simkins Musical Directors , and W . F . Hughes P . M . Steward . Before closing the Lodge a handsome jewel was presented to Bro . Ellwood on his retirement from the chair , and the hearty way in whioh the brethren endorsed the remarks which fell from the Wor .
ahipful Master when making the presentation not only showed that the brethren appreciated the efforts which had been made by Bro . Ellwood , but must have been to him a particularly pleasing episode at the close of his year of office . The jewel bore the following inscription .
Presented to Bro . J . ELLWOOD , by the members of the MANCHESTER LODGE , as a token of remembrance for his valuable services as Worshipful Master during the year 1886-87 . The oironlar from the Pro Grand Master in reference to the cele
oration of the Queen s Jubilee was considered , and it was decided that the Lodge give its heartiest support to the proposals of the Earl of Carnarvon . Other business having been transacted Lodge was olosed and the brethren repaired to banquet , which was pre . eided over by Bro . Dickeson W . M . At the conclusion of the
Installation Banquet the Worshipful Master proceeded with the customary toasts . In introducing the first he felt that but few words were needed from him . The virtues of her Majesty were so well known to her subjeots throughout her vast Empire , and particularly so to those enrolled under the banner of Freemasonry , that it would be
superfluous for him to detail them . She had proved herself a good Queen , a good mother , and a thoroughly good Englishwoman . The association of her name with the toast of the Craft proved how the members of the Masonic Order appreciated Her Majesty , while the personal
interest she took in much that was done by Freemasons proved how she appreciated the Order . The W . M . was not without hope that Her Majesty might adopt some great and unusual means of celebrating the completion of her fifty years' reign , and if it did please her to go out of the usual course he felt her subjects would cordially
endorse her actions . The next toast was that of the M . W . G . M ., the Prince of Wales . They must know perfectly well how much the Freemasons appreciated the fact of having the heir to the Throne at their head . As a body Freemasons were entitled to be considered a distinguished seotion of her Majesty ' s subjects , and being so they
rejoiced in having the Prince of Wales as their Grand Master . Not only is his Boyal Highness a Grand Master in name but he was also capable of performing any work whioh fell to his office . At one time he ( the Worshipful Master ) had wondered that the Grand Master should take the trouble to do the work of Freemasonry , but he had
since learnt that it was as much a pleasure for the Prince to do the work as it was for the general body of Masons to see him perform the duties of his high office . The Pro Grand Master , the Deputy Grand Master , and other Officers of Grand Lodge were next toasted . The Grand Master of England was worthily assisted in his work for the
Craft by the brethren who aoted as Offioers of Grand Lodge . It had been said that Grand Lodge was nothing but a vast machine . Well , if that were so he could but feel the machine was wonderfully managed , for it must be remembered that it had the governance of some thousands of brethren , spread over every quarter of the globe
not only at home , but in nearly every part of the globe were Lodges to be found holding allegiance to the Grand Lodge of England . Bro . Ellwood now assumed the gavel , and submitted the toast of the W . M Most of the members of the Manchester Lodge were aware of Bro . Dickeson ' s qualifications for the office he had assumed , for he
had previously filled tho honourable office of Master in their Lodge , and had then proved himself in every way capable of performing whatever duty was required of him . There wa 3 little fear that during his second term of office he would fall short of their
expectations , or that he would not manage the affairs of the Lodge so as to add to its already wide-spread reputation . Bro . Dickeson tendered his thanks . He felt really honoured in again occupying the position of Worshipful Master in the dear old Manchester Lodge . He fully appreciated , the compliment which had bean conferred on him . and
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would use every effort in his power to do credit to himself during the coming year . The brethren may perhaps have been undecided as to whether he had proved himself effioient during his previous term of office , and so desired to give him a second trial . If such was the case , he hoped that twelve months hence they would be able to form a
definite opinion , and that opinion he trusted would be to his credit . Three years since , when he first occupied the chair of the Lodge , he had said he felt proud of his position ; if suoh was the case then , how mnoh more so was it now , when he had for the seoond time been entrusted with the government of the Lodge . He would leave no
stone untamed to further the interests of the Manchester Lodge , and would endeavour to push it still further to the front . It had been in existence for nearly one hundred and twenty years , and had long enjoyed the reputation of being efficiently managed and properly worked . He assured the brethren that at the end of the year they
should have no cause to complain of its having suffered in either of these respects through any fault of his . He should work well , and felt sure the Offioers he had selected to support him would do their share towards making his second Mastership a suooess . The next toast he had to propose was a very pleasing one to him—the health
of the Installing Master , Bro . Ellwood . Few words were needed in proposing his health , as the brethren had had the past twelve months in whioh to form an opinion of the kind of man he was . They knew how he had tried , and how muoh he had done for the Manchester
Lodge , the members of which must feel proud in having suoh a brother among them . Bro . Elwood replied , tendering his hearty thanks . He felt somewhat nnable to express his feelings as the members had been so kind towards him . He thanked them most
heartily for the way in which they had treated him . It pleased the brethren to express satisfaction with what he had done during his term of office , and for this he was particularly grateful . He had done what he could , and hoped hia efforts had really advanced the welfare of the Lodge . When he first assumed charge of the gavel
he promised to do his best to uphold the integrity of the Manchester Lodge , and from what they had been good enough to say of him that day he felt bis efforts had been appreciated . As a Past Master of the Lodge he should always be ready to give his aid if called upon . He thought there was little fear of his
advice being needed during the ensuing year , but in case it was he should be ready and willing to give it . The Worshipful Master next proposed the health of the initiates , of whom they had the pleasure of welooming two that day . They were both good men and
would , he was sure , become good Masons . They had just heard one of them , Bro . Williams , give a selection from a fine old author , and if the ability he had then shown was any criterion of what might be expeoted of him in the future the Manchester Lodge might pride itself on the latest addition to its members . Bro . Palmer tendered
sincere thanks for the kind reception accorded him that night . Naturally when any one decided to join Freemasonry they felt there was something dreadful to go through . If he had not found it dreadful he had at least found it impressive and solemn . He really felt that what he had undertaken that night required his serious
attention and suoh it would be his desire to give to the lessons of Freemasonry . Bro . Williams followed , expressing the great gratification he felt in being associated with the Craft and the Manchester Lodge . So far as lay in his power he should uphold the traditions of tho noble Order , which should never suffer in his hands , if
possible ; and , he would be bold—the reputation of Freemasonry should be enhanced by his actions . The next toast was that of the Visitors , who were heartily welcomed by the Worshipful Master . He did not think any Visitor to the Lodge had ever left it with the feeling that he had not been hospitably entertained—this was perhaps nothing
out of the way , for the same could be said of every Lodge in Free , masonry—but hospitality was made a special feature of in the Manchester Lodge . Bro . Scattergood was much gratified in attending , as he had that day witnessed—as he had often done before—the cere , monies of Freemasonry most efficiently rendered in the Lodge . Bro .
Montgomery was also an old visitor , indeed he almost felt that he ran the risk of wearing out the cordial welcome always accorded him through the frequency of his visits . The installation had been performed in a most gratifying manner , as also had the other work which had been transacted . The work of the
Deacons was particularly smart . Bro . Corly was gratified in being able to add his testimony as to the ability displayed by those at the head of the Lodge . Bros . Woodruff , Pratt , and Bendon also responded . The toast of the Past Masters was next proposed from the ohair . The Worshipful Master felt the brethren knew how essential
Past Masters were to the well governing and ruling of a Lodge ; it would present a sorry picture without the aid of Past Masters . They are really and truly the pillars of the Lodge , and—like the Committee of a large company—really managed the Lodge by their wisdom and ability—not by the spirit of ruling , but by kindly advice
given to the Worshipful Master for the time being . Bro . Dickeson felt that without the aid of his Immediate Past Master he should have made several mistakes , though he was himself a Past Master of the Lodge ; and he looked with confidence to Bro . Ellwood and those who had preceded him in the ohair for assistance during the year
should he require it . Bro . Kew replied . Ho thought it had been proverbial in the Manchester Lodge for its Past Masters to do the utmost in their power to assist in the working of the Lodge , and help the Worshipful Master for the time being . Bros . Benet , Hughes , and Ellwood also replied . The next toast , the Worshipful
Master said , was another important one—perhaps the most important of all—for it was in connection with what the ritual taught brethren to regard as the summit of a Mason ' s ambition . He meant charity . It had been said that charity begins at home , and as Freemasonry and Freemasons were at home in all parts of the world , it followed
that their charity knew no bounds . From the beginning to the end of their Masonic career their aim should be to promote Masonic charity among their fellows . He felt the Man-Chester Lodge recognised the work that had to be done , aaevery . ' year it was ia the habit of sending up a Steward to eaoh of