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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
ROYAL UNION LODGE No . 382 . THE installation meeting of this , the premier Lodge , as regards ope , in the Province of Middlesex , was held on Monday , the 17 th instant , at the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge . The Lodge was opened at half-past three o'clock by the W . M . Bro . G . Rowtes , who was supported by Past Masters G . Fehrenbach ( Treasurer ) , W \ Coombes Past Prov . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) , E . C . Woodward , C . Russ P . Prov . G . Pnrs ., J . Lonsdale , W . Cook . Amongst tho Visitors
¦ were Bros . Samuel Brooks P . M . 1608 , C . Andrews P . M . 77 , H . E . Tucker I . P . M . 1612 , E . H . Sngg P . M . 452 P . Prov . Grand Organist Surrey , C . E . Botley S . W . 1996 , F . Botley 780 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , YT . W . Morgan W . M . 211 , & o . After the minutes of the last Lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . John King , Printer , & c , High-street , Uxbridge , who was pro .
posed by Bro . Lambert , and seconded by Bro . Brooks I . G . ; and for Mr . James John Gorham , who had for his sponsors Bros . Jenkins and Samson . The result was unanimous in favour of both these gentlemen . Bro . Eowles now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . Brooks , to whom the W . M . elect , Bro . H . W . Nicholson , was introduced , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro .
Brooks is well versed in the anoient soience , and the way ho conducted the ceremony on this occasion fully realised the expectations of those who bad looked forward to the ceremony being well performed . On the re-admission of the brethren , the new Master was saluted in the three degrees , and the following brethren were invested with thoir respective collars : —Bros . Cotton S . W ., Hall J . W .,
Fehrenbach P . M . Treasurer , W . Coombes P . M . Secretary , Wilson S . D ., Brooks J . D ., Taplin I . G ., Brooks M . C ., Lambert Wine Steward , S . Bayley Assistant Wine Steward , Duffln Tyler . The initiation of the two gentlemen named above was the next business , and this was carried out by the new Master in an eminently satisfactory way . The Auditors' report showed tho Lodge was in a
sound financial position ,- there was a balance of between £ 15 and £ 16 to the credit of the Benevolent Fund , and Bro . Russ P . M . moved that a further sum of £ 11 10 s be paid to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to the Old Men ' s Account , and £ 6 to that of the Old Women ' s Fund . These amounts wonld extend the privileges the Lodge already possessed ; moreover , Bro . Russ detailed
the work being done by the Benevolent Institution , and pointed out how desirable it was the voting powers of the Lodge shonld be strengthened , not only as regards the Benevolent , but likewise the two Scholastic Institutions . The proposition was seconded by Bro . J . Lonsdale P . M ., and on Toeing put by the W . M . received the cordial assent of the brethren . A-Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the
outgoing Master , and graceful allusion was made to the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Rowles had carried out the duties of the chair during the past twelve months . This compliment having been suitably acknowledged , the remainder of the business was transacted , hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . Bro . Phillips supplied a capital banquet , and full justice was done to the
good things supplied . The toasts were introduced with commendable brevity , but each met with a hearty reception . Iu speaking of Sir Francis Bnrdett , the W . M . announced that the Provincial Grand Master bad sent a letter Tegretting another engagement prevented his attendance , but stating that he hoped shortly to pay another visit to the Royal Union Lodgo , and conveying his best wishes for a
successful year . Bro . Russ acknowledged the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , and then the health of the Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . Rowles , who testified his pleasure at seeing Bro . Nicholson in his exalted position . Tho toast was responded to in very appropriate terms , and then the services of Bro . Brooks as Installing Master was recognised . Bro . Brooks expressed his gratification at
having been of service to the Lodge , and made happy reference to previous visits , which had madoa lasting impression on him , testifying as it did the good feeling existing amongst tho brethren . The remaining toasts given were the Past Masters of tho Lodge ; the Initiates ; the Visitors ; the Officers , and then the Tyler clospd the proceedings . Bro . J . Ion Cantle condncted the mnsical
arrangeorients , which , were well carried out , and gave infinite satisfaction . We append the programme : —Grace , Bailey ; National Anthem , Dr . J . Bull—Solo , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Masonio Ode , "God Bless the Prince of Wales , " Brinley Richards—Solo , Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Onr Parents , " Harraden—Bro . James Kift ; Sons , " Death of Nelson , " Braham—Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Hurrah for
Rosy Wine , " Chumbley—Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Sons , " How Paddy Stole the Rope , " Albert—Bro . James Kift ; Duet , " While Old Time , " Hatton—Bros . Arthur Thomas and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Intoxicated % , " Leigh—Bro . James Kift ; Song , " Where ' s my Girl ? " Rip Van Winkle—Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Little Fat Grey Man , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle . Bro . Kendall was present , aDd it goes without saying that his services were in requisition , while the racy humour he
displayed in his rendering of " Pat and his Guinea , " drew forth a storm of applause . We take this opportunity of congratulating Bro . William Coombes on tho promotion he has jnst received , as evidenced by the following extract from the London Gazette of 14 th March 1884 : — " William Coombes , Gent ., to be Lieutenant 3 rd Battalion ( Duke of Cambrid ge ' s Own ) , Middlesex Regiment . "
Eoyal Sussex Lodge , Ho . 342 . —At the regular monthly meeting , held on the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' HaU , Comraevcial-road , Landport , Bro . J . E . Bnck W . M . presented Bio . Henry Croucher I . P . M . with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge , as a token of esteem and approbation of the able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the important duties of tho office of Worshipful Master of the Lod ge during the year .
Installation Meetings, &C.
SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 840 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo was held at tho Victoria Hotol , Wolverton , on tho 17 th instant , in the presonce of a large number of brethren and distinguished visitors . Shortly after throe o ' clock Lodgo was opened in due and ancient form , and tho Secretary , Bro . A . Cnlverhouse , read the minutes of previous meeting , which were confirmed . A . fc the conclusion of the usual business of tho Lodge , the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Sntcliffb , vacated tho chair ,
and Bro . T . Taylor P . P . S . G . W . and P . M . SS . Peter and Paul Lodgo , proceeded to instal Bro . A . Lindow W . M . for tho ensuing year , tho ceremony being performed in a most pleasing and efficient maunor , and meeting with the entire approval of tho brethren . At its termination the nowly-installed W . M . investod his Officers , as follow : — Bros . J . Sutoliffe I . P . M ., P . Clayton S . W ., G . Coker J . W ., the Rev .
F . W . Harnett Chaplain , W . H . Robinson Treasurer , A . Culverhonse Secretary , W . Parslow S . D ., Higgs J . D ., Bnlford I . G ., R . P . Porteous Steward , W . Panter D . C , and Bonser Tyler . Lodgo being duly closed , tho brethren repaired to tho banqnettiiig-room , whore Bro . Hicks had prepared a capital banquet , the tables being very prettily decorated with choice greenhouse p lnnts . Tho menu had received
carefnl attention , and tho viands consequently were of a character well calculated to please , and evidently gave general satisfaction . Amongst the large assemblv of brethren , besides the members of tho Scientific Lodge , were the " following -. —Bros . T . Tavlor P . P . S . G . W . P . M ., J . R . Wilmer P . P . S . G . D . P . M ., B . Wilford W . M ., J . Line S . W . SS . Peter and Paul's Lodge , Newport Pagnell , 1410 , J . Reevo
P . P . G . J . W . P . M ., W . H . Robinson P . P . G . D . C . P . M ., C . Revill P . P . G . P . P . M ., G . Gilkes W . M ., J . Elmes P . P . G . P . P . M ., F . W . Bull J . W ., W . H . Pike I . G . Watling-street Lodge , Stony Stratford , 1639 , P . Sheppard P . M ., G . W . Smith Fidelity Lodge , Towcester , 415 , G . Burrbrd P . M . High Cross Lodge 754 , Jno . King J . D . Harvey Lodge 1692 , H . Willis P . M . St . Barnabas Lodge , Linslarle , 948 , G . T . Lovatt St . George's Lodge , New York , No . 6 . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . gave the toast the Queen and Craft , observing that it was
one which always received a most hearty response , especially amongst Masons . They all rejoiced that the country was being ruled by ono of England's noblest qneens , and while they gloried in her goodness they also delighted in her greatness . The brethren than sang " G- » d save the Queen . " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . tlv > Prince of Wales was next given , and was acknowledged by tho brethren
singing " God bless the Prince of Wales . The W . M . next gavo the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Depnty Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Past and Present Grand Officers of England , which was heartily received . This was followed by tbe toasts the Eight Worshipful the Provinoial Grand Master Sir D miel Gooch , and the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand
Master the Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , and the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present of Berks and Bucks , the latter being coupled with the names of Bros . T . Taylor , J . Reeve , and H . Willis . Bro . Taylor , in responding , said it was a great honour to wear the pnrple in so large and important a Province as Berks and Bucks , and therefore he was glad to seo so many wearing it at that
meeting . Without being reminded of giving honour where honour was due , he knew the Provinoial Grand Master and his Depnty would be delighted to give the purple were they at the present time enabled to do so . It was bis ( Bro . Taylor's ) privilege to have been in Lodges in tho province where the work was exceeding well done , notably in the case of his own Lodge , and where there were men fully
deserving of having the pnrple conferred upon thorn . He felt it was indeed a great privileso to be again their installing master , knowing that they had so many Past Masters who would be nbio to
Lodge , but wore nnable to do so in ennpeqnenen of the great rhst-mce at which the meetings were held from tho Nnnh of the provinc \ He would suggest that they trv to got th <> sanction for holding the Provincial Lodge for 1885 at Wolverton , it being too lato to move ft r the present yeir , and ho was sure the Lodges in the district would co-oporatc vvit . h the Scientific for that purpose . Bro . Willi- ' nl . < o
replied to tho ton ^ t . ami paid perhaps lie wonUl be rather intincling if not that Brother Rnr-v
was a place thoroughly deserving the honour of Provincial Gran I Lodge , and well adapted as regards railway communication for the purpose . He sincerely hoped tbe recommendation would be carried out , because the stimulus that such a meeting would create would be attended with excelleut results . He had looked forward with pleasure to visiting the renowned Scientific Lodge , and ihongli he only came in
at the fag end , he was in timo to witnoss the excollorit way in which the installing master finished the ceren . ony , and tho able maimer of closing the Lodgo , and was at once struck with the thought that he had missed a treat ; but ho would be ablo to go back to his Lodgo with a favourable report of the way tho work was carried ont , and also to speak of tbe extreme pleasuro ho had experienced in visiting
tho Scientific Lodge . Bro . Keeve said he hnd no knowledge wbea he made the suggestion with regard to tho Provincial meeting th-fc the matter had been discossed in the St . Barnabas Lodge , but the fact that such had been the case proved to him the advisability of meeting at Wolverton . Bro . SntclifFe said he had been entrusted with tho next toast , one he need scarcely say which would be heartily
received , -namely that of the W . M . ne had known Bro . Lindow ever since he had been connected with Masonry , and they had worked together in tho Lodge , following each other in tho various degrees , and therefore he felt they would have in him a most wonhy man to fill tho offico of Master . Brother Lindow acknowlege 1 the compliment , and trnsted ho would bo ablo to perform his duty with credit to himself aud to the Lodge . He then gave the toast " The
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
ROYAL UNION LODGE No . 382 . THE installation meeting of this , the premier Lodge , as regards ope , in the Province of Middlesex , was held on Monday , the 17 th instant , at the Chequers Hotel , Uxbridge . The Lodge was opened at half-past three o'clock by the W . M . Bro . G . Rowtes , who was supported by Past Masters G . Fehrenbach ( Treasurer ) , W \ Coombes Past Prov . G . S . B . ( Secretary ) , E . C . Woodward , C . Russ P . Prov . G . Pnrs ., J . Lonsdale , W . Cook . Amongst tho Visitors
¦ were Bros . Samuel Brooks P . M . 1608 , C . Andrews P . M . 77 , H . E . Tucker I . P . M . 1612 , E . H . Sngg P . M . 452 P . Prov . Grand Organist Surrey , C . E . Botley S . W . 1996 , F . Botley 780 , H . M . Levy P . M . 188 , YT . W . Morgan W . M . 211 , & o . After the minutes of the last Lodge meeting had been read and confirmed , the ballot was taken for Mr . John King , Printer , & c , High-street , Uxbridge , who was pro .
posed by Bro . Lambert , and seconded by Bro . Brooks I . G . ; and for Mr . James John Gorham , who had for his sponsors Bros . Jenkins and Samson . The result was unanimous in favour of both these gentlemen . Bro . Eowles now vacated the chair in favour of Bro . S . Brooks , to whom the W . M . elect , Bro . H . W . Nicholson , was introduced , to receive at his hands the benefit of installation . Bro .
Brooks is well versed in the anoient soience , and the way ho conducted the ceremony on this occasion fully realised the expectations of those who bad looked forward to the ceremony being well performed . On the re-admission of the brethren , the new Master was saluted in the three degrees , and the following brethren were invested with thoir respective collars : —Bros . Cotton S . W ., Hall J . W .,
Fehrenbach P . M . Treasurer , W . Coombes P . M . Secretary , Wilson S . D ., Brooks J . D ., Taplin I . G ., Brooks M . C ., Lambert Wine Steward , S . Bayley Assistant Wine Steward , Duffln Tyler . The initiation of the two gentlemen named above was the next business , and this was carried out by the new Master in an eminently satisfactory way . The Auditors' report showed tho Lodge was in a
sound financial position ,- there was a balance of between £ 15 and £ 16 to the credit of the Benevolent Fund , and Bro . Russ P . M . moved that a further sum of £ 11 10 s be paid to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution , to the Old Men ' s Account , and £ 6 to that of the Old Women ' s Fund . These amounts wonld extend the privileges the Lodge already possessed ; moreover , Bro . Russ detailed
the work being done by the Benevolent Institution , and pointed out how desirable it was the voting powers of the Lodge shonld be strengthened , not only as regards the Benevolent , but likewise the two Scholastic Institutions . The proposition was seconded by Bro . J . Lonsdale P . M ., and on Toeing put by the W . M . received the cordial assent of the brethren . A-Past Master ' s jewel was presented to the
outgoing Master , and graceful allusion was made to the satisfactory manner in which Bro . Rowles had carried out the duties of the chair during the past twelve months . This compliment having been suitably acknowledged , the remainder of the business was transacted , hearty good wishes were tendered , and Lodge was closed . Bro . Phillips supplied a capital banquet , and full justice was done to the
good things supplied . The toasts were introduced with commendable brevity , but each met with a hearty reception . Iu speaking of Sir Francis Bnrdett , the W . M . announced that the Provincial Grand Master bad sent a letter Tegretting another engagement prevented his attendance , but stating that he hoped shortly to pay another visit to the Royal Union Lodgo , and conveying his best wishes for a
successful year . Bro . Russ acknowledged the toast of the Provincial Grand Officers , and then the health of the Worshipful Master was proposed by Bro . Rowles , who testified his pleasure at seeing Bro . Nicholson in his exalted position . Tho toast was responded to in very appropriate terms , and then the services of Bro . Brooks as Installing Master was recognised . Bro . Brooks expressed his gratification at
having been of service to the Lodge , and made happy reference to previous visits , which had madoa lasting impression on him , testifying as it did the good feeling existing amongst tho brethren . The remaining toasts given were the Past Masters of tho Lodge ; the Initiates ; the Visitors ; the Officers , and then the Tyler clospd the proceedings . Bro . J . Ion Cantle condncted the mnsical
arrangeorients , which , were well carried out , and gave infinite satisfaction . We append the programme : —Grace , Bailey ; National Anthem , Dr . J . Bull—Solo , Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Masonio Ode , "God Bless the Prince of Wales , " Brinley Richards—Solo , Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Onr Parents , " Harraden—Bro . James Kift ; Sons , " Death of Nelson , " Braham—Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Hurrah for
Rosy Wine , " Chumbley—Bro . J . Ion Cantle ; Sons , " How Paddy Stole the Rope , " Albert—Bro . James Kift ; Duet , " While Old Time , " Hatton—Bros . Arthur Thomas and J . Ion Cantle ; Song , " Intoxicated % , " Leigh—Bro . James Kift ; Song , " Where ' s my Girl ? " Rip Van Winkle—Bro . Arthur Thomas ; Song , " Little Fat Grey Man , " Bro . J . Ion Cantle . Bro . Kendall was present , aDd it goes without saying that his services were in requisition , while the racy humour he
displayed in his rendering of " Pat and his Guinea , " drew forth a storm of applause . We take this opportunity of congratulating Bro . William Coombes on tho promotion he has jnst received , as evidenced by the following extract from the London Gazette of 14 th March 1884 : — " William Coombes , Gent ., to be Lieutenant 3 rd Battalion ( Duke of Cambrid ge ' s Own ) , Middlesex Regiment . "
Eoyal Sussex Lodge , Ho . 342 . —At the regular monthly meeting , held on the 19 th inst ., at the Freemasons' HaU , Comraevcial-road , Landport , Bro . J . E . Bnck W . M . presented Bio . Henry Croucher I . P . M . with a very handsome Past Master ' s jewel , subscribed for by the members of the Lodge , as a token of esteem and approbation of the able and efficient manner in which he had carried out the important duties of tho office of Worshipful Master of the Lod ge during the year .
Installation Meetings, &C.
SCIENTIFIC LODGE , No . 840 . THE installation meeting of this Lodgo was held at tho Victoria Hotol , Wolverton , on tho 17 th instant , in the presonce of a large number of brethren and distinguished visitors . Shortly after throe o ' clock Lodgo was opened in due and ancient form , and tho Secretary , Bro . A . Cnlverhouse , read the minutes of previous meeting , which were confirmed . A . fc the conclusion of the usual business of tho Lodge , the retiring W . M ., Bro . J . Sntcliffb , vacated tho chair ,
and Bro . T . Taylor P . P . S . G . W . and P . M . SS . Peter and Paul Lodgo , proceeded to instal Bro . A . Lindow W . M . for tho ensuing year , tho ceremony being performed in a most pleasing and efficient maunor , and meeting with the entire approval of tho brethren . At its termination the nowly-installed W . M . investod his Officers , as follow : — Bros . J . Sutoliffe I . P . M ., P . Clayton S . W ., G . Coker J . W ., the Rev .
F . W . Harnett Chaplain , W . H . Robinson Treasurer , A . Culverhonse Secretary , W . Parslow S . D ., Higgs J . D ., Bnlford I . G ., R . P . Porteous Steward , W . Panter D . C , and Bonser Tyler . Lodgo being duly closed , tho brethren repaired to tho banqnettiiig-room , whore Bro . Hicks had prepared a capital banquet , the tables being very prettily decorated with choice greenhouse p lnnts . Tho menu had received
carefnl attention , and tho viands consequently were of a character well calculated to please , and evidently gave general satisfaction . Amongst the large assemblv of brethren , besides the members of tho Scientific Lodge , were the " following -. —Bros . T . Tavlor P . P . S . G . W . P . M ., J . R . Wilmer P . P . S . G . D . P . M ., B . Wilford W . M ., J . Line S . W . SS . Peter and Paul's Lodge , Newport Pagnell , 1410 , J . Reevo
P . P . G . J . W . P . M ., W . H . Robinson P . P . G . D . C . P . M ., C . Revill P . P . G . P . P . M ., G . Gilkes W . M ., J . Elmes P . P . G . P . P . M ., F . W . Bull J . W ., W . H . Pike I . G . Watling-street Lodge , Stony Stratford , 1639 , P . Sheppard P . M ., G . W . Smith Fidelity Lodge , Towcester , 415 , G . Burrbrd P . M . High Cross Lodge 754 , Jno . King J . D . Harvey Lodge 1692 , H . Willis P . M . St . Barnabas Lodge , Linslarle , 948 , G . T . Lovatt St . George's Lodge , New York , No . 6 . The cloth having been removed , the W . M . gave the toast the Queen and Craft , observing that it was
one which always received a most hearty response , especially amongst Masons . They all rejoiced that the country was being ruled by ono of England's noblest qneens , and while they gloried in her goodness they also delighted in her greatness . The brethren than sang " G- » d save the Queen . " The Most Worshipful the Grand Master H . R . H . tlv > Prince of Wales was next given , and was acknowledged by tho brethren
singing " God bless the Prince of Wales . The W . M . next gavo the Pro Grand Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the Depnty Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Past and Present Grand Officers of England , which was heartily received . This was followed by tbe toasts the Eight Worshipful the Provinoial Grand Master Sir D miel Gooch , and the Right Worshipful the Deputy Provincial Grand
Master the Rev . Studholme Brownrigg , and the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present of Berks and Bucks , the latter being coupled with the names of Bros . T . Taylor , J . Reeve , and H . Willis . Bro . Taylor , in responding , said it was a great honour to wear the pnrple in so large and important a Province as Berks and Bucks , and therefore he was glad to seo so many wearing it at that
meeting . Without being reminded of giving honour where honour was due , he knew the Provinoial Grand Master and his Depnty would be delighted to give the purple were they at the present time enabled to do so . It was bis ( Bro . Taylor's ) privilege to have been in Lodges in tho province where the work was exceeding well done , notably in the case of his own Lodge , and where there were men fully
deserving of having the pnrple conferred upon thorn . He felt it was indeed a great privileso to be again their installing master , knowing that they had so many Past Masters who would be nbio to
Lodge , but wore nnable to do so in ennpeqnenen of the great rhst-mce at which the meetings were held from tho Nnnh of the provinc \ He would suggest that they trv to got th <> sanction for holding the Provincial Lodge for 1885 at Wolverton , it being too lato to move ft r the present yeir , and ho was sure the Lodges in the district would co-oporatc vvit . h the Scientific for that purpose . Bro . Willi- ' nl . < o
replied to tho ton ^ t . ami paid perhaps lie wonUl be rather intincling if not that Brother Rnr-v
was a place thoroughly deserving the honour of Provincial Gran I Lodge , and well adapted as regards railway communication for the purpose . He sincerely hoped tbe recommendation would be carried out , because the stimulus that such a meeting would create would be attended with excelleut results . He had looked forward with pleasure to visiting the renowned Scientific Lodge , and ihongli he only came in
at the fag end , he was in timo to witnoss the excollorit way in which the installing master finished the ceren . ony , and tho able maimer of closing the Lodgo , and was at once struck with the thought that he had missed a treat ; but ho would be ablo to go back to his Lodgo with a favourable report of the way tho work was carried ont , and also to speak of tbe extreme pleasuro ho had experienced in visiting
tho Scientific Lodge . Bro . Keeve said he hnd no knowledge wbea he made the suggestion with regard to tho Provincial meeting th-fc the matter had been discossed in the St . Barnabas Lodge , but the fact that such had been the case proved to him the advisability of meeting at Wolverton . Bro . SntclifFe said he had been entrusted with tho next toast , one he need scarcely say which would be heartily
received , -namely that of the W . M . ne had known Bro . Lindow ever since he had been connected with Masonry , and they had worked together in tho Lodge , following each other in tho various degrees , and therefore he felt they would have in him a most wonhy man to fill tho offico of Master . Brother Lindow acknowlege 1 the compliment , and trnsted ho would bo ablo to perform his duty with credit to himself aud to the Lodge . He then gave the toast " The