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Installation Meetings, &C.
ABBEY LODGE , No . 2030 . A MEETING of thia Lodgo was hold on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Westminster Town Hall , Bro . W . Sugg P . M . 33 and Past Prov . Superintendent of Works Surrey presiding over a very large a tendance of brethren . Bro . Stroud occupied the Senior Warden ' s chair in tbe absence of Bro . R . H . Baker ; Bros . Gibson J . W ., Baker P . M . Treasurer , Shand P . M . Secretary , Goffin S . D ., Jeffery J . D .,
Piper I . G ., Wheeler D . C , Smith , A . D . C , White and Hambling Stewards . Visitors included Bros . Pearson and Bird 1567 , Ruffin 2060 , Flatterly 1624 , Lester 1096 , Evans 172 , Williams and Woolley 15 , Richards 1246 , Holland 1624 , Snook 1604 , Wbittington 1984 , Saunders 1257 , Dutton 1706 , & c . The Worshipful Master , assisted
by his Officers , initiated Mr . John Bartlett , and the ceremony of raising Bro . William Schmidt was performed with equal impressiveness . The brethren then repaired to the banqueting room , and after partaking of a recherche dinner , the W . M . proposed the first toast . He reminded the brethren that since the Lodge last met , the Jnbilee
of Her Majesty had been celebrated , and that , throngh the instrumentality of tho Grand Master , the Craft had presented an address of loyalty to the Queen . In giving the toast of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . Master , Bro . Sugg said no doubt His Royal Highness'a heart was iu Masonry , for everything possible
to advance the prestige and influence of the Craft he did . He trusted that the Prince of Wales would long be their Grand Master . The Grand Officers Present and Past was also submitted by the W . M ., who expressed his regret that on that occasion they had no Officers of Grand Lodge with them . He knew that there were many
demands on their time , and it was impossible for them to come frequently . They had a Grand Officer a member of their own Lodge , bnt he was recruiting his health after his arduous Parliamentary labours , and they could only hope for his attendance next time . Bro . Baker said the gavel had been placed in his hand to propose a
toast which he knew would be received with great enthusiasm . It was a pleasing duty which usually devolved on the Immediate Past Master , but in the absence of Bro . Seager Hunt—whose heart was with them—he had to ask them to drink the health of the Worshipful Master . It was complimentary to their Master to see the
Lodgeroom so fall , and it was more especially gratifying as it was the first occasion on which Bro . Sngg had occupied the chair since his installation . It was he ( Bro . Biker ) considered , unnecessary to allude to the Master ' s working in the Lodge . It was well known to every brother , and it was sufficient to say that during his period of
office the Abbey Lodge would lose r . one of its lustre . Ifc was to be hoped that during the year the Master wonld have plenty to do . They had staited well , aud that evenine . three more candidates were proposed . He wished Bro . Sugg health and prosperity to do the work , and he was convinced tbat every Brother in the room
reciprocated thafc sentiment . The Worshipful Master said he knew thafc Bro . Baker was always ready to say a good word for him . Ha ( the W . M . ) well knew that they would accept whafc he did in tho very besfc spirit . His duties would be discharged to the best of his ability , and he should endeavour to promote that harmony and good
feeling that had characterised their past . It afforded him great pleasure , as a Westminster man , to stand in the To * vn Hall nnd to be the Master of tho Westminster Lodge . Tho rise of the Abbey Lodge had been quite phenomenal—he knew of no other Lodge that hnd made such progress . The reminiscences of the old Lodge , which
held its meeting in the ancient Chapter House of Westminster , to them possessed a peculiar interest , for there was a resuscitation of that Lodge held 600 years ago . Thoy had very convincing proof of whafc the Masons did in those days , and he should have liked in this Jubilee year to have held a meeting in the
Chapter House . He was afraid that it could not very well be managed , for ifc would hardly be in accordance with the requirements of tbe Grand Lodge and the Board of General Purposes . They , however , could congratulate themselves on the fact that they met in the Town Hall ; he hoped for many years to come they would continue
to do so . The architect of the building , Bro . Smith , was a member of the Lodge , and that added one more pleasurable association to their meetings . The initiate , Bro . Bartlett , in felicitous terms responded to the toasfc of his health , and the W . M . then gave the toast of the Visitors , observing that , seniores priores , he should couple witb it the
names of the Provincial Grand Officers present . Bro . Bird said ifc was n > t the first timo he had had the honour to respond for the Visitors in tbe Abbey Lodge . Among the friends of his life was the Worshipfnl Master . His recollection of him waa one of the earliest . He h d seen him instal more than one Master , and he hoped to be
rr . ent to see him instal his successor . Brothers J . H . Pearson , Flatteley , J . J . Woolley , Ruffin , and Cantle also responded , The Worshipful Master gave the toast of the Past Masters , whom he considered were the pillars of the Lodge . They had not many Paat Masters , because they were nofc old enough , but thoso they had were
first-rate . They had present Bro . Past Master Baker—tho moving spirit of the Lodge . Without Bro . Baker the Lodge would not havo been in existence . It was hia idea to obtain a Westminster Lodge of Masons . In conferring upon him the office of Treasurer , they did him hononr , and it was an honour to the Lodge . In Bro . Rogers they
hnd hnd an exellent Treasurer , but his mantle had descended to their Bro . Baker . Another Past Master , Bro . Bnrdett Coutts , had done much for them ; ho was one of the senators of this great Empire , and was both a useful and ornamental member of fcho Senate . After such n hard-working session thoy could not grudge him bis well-earned
relaxation . The same remarks might be applied to their Bro . Seager-Hunt , who had been travelling on tbe Continent , and who bad nofc at thafc time returned . Their Bro . Spink , who had acted as Past Master , was always to the fore , and he had done a great deal for tbe Lodge .
Bro . Baker said the other Past Masters who were absent had , as the Worshipful Master said , been in town the whole of tbe summer , and hid worked at their Parliamentary duties early and late . At p esent Bro . Burdefct-Coutta waa away in Norfolk , entertaining friends ; he had made arrangements to bo present afc tho next meet-
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ing of the Lodge , in December . He ( Bro . Baker ) hoped , too , on that occasion they would havo the pleasure of Bro . Seager-Hunt ' s company . He felt the honour they had done him in appointing him their Treasnrer , but he felt biund to say that it was an honour he did not seek . He should endeavour to fulfil the duties of the office
with credit to himself and the Lodge . The toast of the Treasurer and the Secretary was responded to by Bro . Shand . The other Officers severally responded to the toast of their health , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by the customary
sentimenfc from fche Tyler , Bro . Walkloy ( P . M . 391 ) . During the evening songs were given by Bros . Montague , Cantle , T . Bartletfc , and W . J . Holland . Bio . Dntton presided afc the piano . Tho banquet was admirably served by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , nnder the superintendence of Bro . Todman .
Eoyal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —On Monday last , a . the Railwey Hotel , Putney . Bros . Bond ( Treasnrer ) W . M ., Bugler S . W ., Slinn " J . W ., Grundy ( Secretary ) S . D .. Langley J . D ., Radclyffe D . C , Spooner I . G ., Webb P . M . The work comprised the rehearsal of fche ceremony of initiation , Brother Radclyffe candidate . Brother Bugler was elected W . M . for the
ensuing week . Brother Grundy stated his inability to attend regularly to the secretarial duties of the Lodge in future , aud tendered his resignation . This was accepted , and a vote of thanks fco Brother Grundy for his past services waa heartily accorded , such vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . expressed
himself in eulogistic terms as fco the services Bro . Grundy had rendered afc a trying time , and hoped that he would come amongst them as often aa possible . Bro . Grundy suitably responded ; he should at all times have the beat interests of fcho Lodge afc heart . Brother
Bond volunteered to combine the office of Secretary witb that of Treasurer for the time being . The thanks of the Lodge having been accorded to Bro . Bond for his kind offer , and after hearty good wishes tendered , Lodge was closed .
Eoyal Military Lodge , NO . 1449 . —On Monday , afc the Masonic Temple , 28 Sfc . Peter ' s-street , Canterbury , Bros . Devlin W . M ., Cockersell I . P . M ., Major Maclear S . W ., Abbs J . W . and Secretary , Beckett S . D ., Claydon J . D ., Laing I . G ., Naylor D . C , Rupert A . D . C , Anderson and Leech Stewards , Blamiers Preceptor . Lodge was
opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge waa advanced to second aud third degrees . On resuming , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Anderson
candidate . Tbe charge was given by Bro . Major Maclear S . W . The working tools were explained bv Bros . Clayden , Beckett , Abbs , Rupert , Naylor , Major Maclear , and Laing . After hearty good wishes from No . 31 , & o ., Lodge was closed .
Eavensbourne Lodge of Instruction , -No . 1601 . — There was a large gathering of members of this Lodge of Instrnction at tho George Inn , Catford , S . E ., on Wednesday , the 19 th instant , when Bro . James Stevens delivered a firsfc portion of his lecture on the ritual of tho symbolic degrees in Freemasonry . In order thafc tho lecturer might have full opportunity for explanation of his
subject it was arranged that the fourth Wednesday in each of the nexfc two or three months should be devoted to that purpose . On this occasiou Bro . Stevens , in an address occupying more than an hour and a-balf in delivery , dealt with the rifcnal up to investiture in the firsfc degree , from which point he will resume his explanations on the
23 rd of November . The most earnest attention was paid to the worthy lecturer ' s remarks , and in many instances unanimous assent was given to his " reasons why I" A very cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens , and an invitation to accept honorary membership of the Lodgo of Instruction terminated the interesting and highly
satisfactory proceedings of the evening . This Lodge of Instruction , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Henry Shaw , meets regularly , on Wednesday evenings at 8 p . m ., at the address above named . On Wednesday , 26 th instant , Bros . Thompson W . M ., Burnane S . W ., Iugoldby J . W ., Axford S . D ., Wright J . D ., Bonner I . G ., Jas .
Stevens P . M . acting Preceptor , in the unavoidable absence , throngh illness , of Bro . Shaw ; W . Axford , D . O . Sootfc , J . Joyce , W . Fieldson , H . W . Dale , Anderson , Talbot , Viesger , Thomas , McCarthy , Pickering , Vellenoweth , Ponter , Clark , Atkins Secretary , and others . Lodge was opened in due form and the ceremony of initiation waa very ably
rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Dale acting aa candidate . The W . M . completed his excellent rendering of the ceremony by delivering the charge in admirable elocutionary style , and to tbe gratification of
all prpseufc . Lodge waa then opened to the third degree and closed down ; or practice to the first . Several members were elected , and after a very agreeable and instructive evening the Lodge was closed in harmony .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1693 . —On Monday , ab the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Caseley W . M ., Garrnd S . W ., Moorhonse J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Hancock S . D ., Stockhall J . D ., Stretch I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor ; Hammond , Marks , and other brethren . After full observance of preliminaries ,
the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Yates acting aa candidate . Bro . Collingridge answered the usual questions leading to . the second degree , and was entrusted , Lodgo waa advanced , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was resumed , and closed in due form .
The preliminary meeting of Stewards for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be held on Wednesday , 2 nd November , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , London , at five o ' clock .
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Installation Meetings, &C.
ABBEY LODGE , No . 2030 . A MEETING of thia Lodgo was hold on Monday , the 10 th inst ., at the Westminster Town Hall , Bro . W . Sugg P . M . 33 and Past Prov . Superintendent of Works Surrey presiding over a very large a tendance of brethren . Bro . Stroud occupied the Senior Warden ' s chair in tbe absence of Bro . R . H . Baker ; Bros . Gibson J . W ., Baker P . M . Treasurer , Shand P . M . Secretary , Goffin S . D ., Jeffery J . D .,
Piper I . G ., Wheeler D . C , Smith , A . D . C , White and Hambling Stewards . Visitors included Bros . Pearson and Bird 1567 , Ruffin 2060 , Flatterly 1624 , Lester 1096 , Evans 172 , Williams and Woolley 15 , Richards 1246 , Holland 1624 , Snook 1604 , Wbittington 1984 , Saunders 1257 , Dutton 1706 , & c . The Worshipful Master , assisted
by his Officers , initiated Mr . John Bartlett , and the ceremony of raising Bro . William Schmidt was performed with equal impressiveness . The brethren then repaired to the banqueting room , and after partaking of a recherche dinner , the W . M . proposed the first toast . He reminded the brethren that since the Lodge last met , the Jnbilee
of Her Majesty had been celebrated , and that , throngh the instrumentality of tho Grand Master , the Craft had presented an address of loyalty to the Queen . In giving the toast of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales , the M . W . G . Master , Bro . Sugg said no doubt His Royal Highness'a heart was iu Masonry , for everything possible
to advance the prestige and influence of the Craft he did . He trusted that the Prince of Wales would long be their Grand Master . The Grand Officers Present and Past was also submitted by the W . M ., who expressed his regret that on that occasion they had no Officers of Grand Lodge with them . He knew that there were many
demands on their time , and it was impossible for them to come frequently . They had a Grand Officer a member of their own Lodge , bnt he was recruiting his health after his arduous Parliamentary labours , and they could only hope for his attendance next time . Bro . Baker said the gavel had been placed in his hand to propose a
toast which he knew would be received with great enthusiasm . It was a pleasing duty which usually devolved on the Immediate Past Master , but in the absence of Bro . Seager Hunt—whose heart was with them—he had to ask them to drink the health of the Worshipful Master . It was complimentary to their Master to see the
Lodgeroom so fall , and it was more especially gratifying as it was the first occasion on which Bro . Sngg had occupied the chair since his installation . It was he ( Bro . Biker ) considered , unnecessary to allude to the Master ' s working in the Lodge . It was well known to every brother , and it was sufficient to say that during his period of
office the Abbey Lodge would lose r . one of its lustre . Ifc was to be hoped that during the year the Master wonld have plenty to do . They had staited well , aud that evenine . three more candidates were proposed . He wished Bro . Sugg health and prosperity to do the work , and he was convinced tbat every Brother in the room
reciprocated thafc sentiment . The Worshipful Master said he knew thafc Bro . Baker was always ready to say a good word for him . Ha ( the W . M . ) well knew that they would accept whafc he did in tho very besfc spirit . His duties would be discharged to the best of his ability , and he should endeavour to promote that harmony and good
feeling that had characterised their past . It afforded him great pleasure , as a Westminster man , to stand in the To * vn Hall nnd to be the Master of tho Westminster Lodge . Tho rise of the Abbey Lodge had been quite phenomenal—he knew of no other Lodge that hnd made such progress . The reminiscences of the old Lodge , which
held its meeting in the ancient Chapter House of Westminster , to them possessed a peculiar interest , for there was a resuscitation of that Lodge held 600 years ago . Thoy had very convincing proof of whafc the Masons did in those days , and he should have liked in this Jubilee year to have held a meeting in the
Chapter House . He was afraid that it could not very well be managed , for ifc would hardly be in accordance with the requirements of tbe Grand Lodge and the Board of General Purposes . They , however , could congratulate themselves on the fact that they met in the Town Hall ; he hoped for many years to come they would continue
to do so . The architect of the building , Bro . Smith , was a member of the Lodge , and that added one more pleasurable association to their meetings . The initiate , Bro . Bartlett , in felicitous terms responded to the toasfc of his health , and the W . M . then gave the toast of the Visitors , observing that , seniores priores , he should couple witb it the
names of the Provincial Grand Officers present . Bro . Bird said ifc was n > t the first timo he had had the honour to respond for the Visitors in tbe Abbey Lodge . Among the friends of his life was the Worshipfnl Master . His recollection of him waa one of the earliest . He h d seen him instal more than one Master , and he hoped to be
rr . ent to see him instal his successor . Brothers J . H . Pearson , Flatteley , J . J . Woolley , Ruffin , and Cantle also responded , The Worshipful Master gave the toast of the Past Masters , whom he considered were the pillars of the Lodge . They had not many Paat Masters , because they were nofc old enough , but thoso they had were
first-rate . They had present Bro . Past Master Baker—tho moving spirit of the Lodge . Without Bro . Baker the Lodge would not havo been in existence . It was hia idea to obtain a Westminster Lodge of Masons . In conferring upon him the office of Treasurer , they did him hononr , and it was an honour to the Lodge . In Bro . Rogers they
hnd hnd an exellent Treasurer , but his mantle had descended to their Bro . Baker . Another Past Master , Bro . Bnrdett Coutts , had done much for them ; ho was one of the senators of this great Empire , and was both a useful and ornamental member of fcho Senate . After such n hard-working session thoy could not grudge him bis well-earned
relaxation . The same remarks might be applied to their Bro . Seager-Hunt , who had been travelling on tbe Continent , and who bad nofc at thafc time returned . Their Bro . Spink , who had acted as Past Master , was always to the fore , and he had done a great deal for tbe Lodge .
Bro . Baker said the other Past Masters who were absent had , as the Worshipful Master said , been in town the whole of tbe summer , and hid worked at their Parliamentary duties early and late . At p esent Bro . Burdefct-Coutta waa away in Norfolk , entertaining friends ; he had made arrangements to bo present afc tho next meet-
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ing of the Lodge , in December . He ( Bro . Baker ) hoped , too , on that occasion they would havo the pleasure of Bro . Seager-Hunt ' s company . He felt the honour they had done him in appointing him their Treasnrer , but he felt biund to say that it was an honour he did not seek . He should endeavour to fulfil the duties of the office
with credit to himself and the Lodge . The toast of the Treasurer and the Secretary was responded to by Bro . Shand . The other Officers severally responded to the toast of their health , and the proceedings were brought to a conclusion by the customary
sentimenfc from fche Tyler , Bro . Walkloy ( P . M . 391 ) . During the evening songs were given by Bros . Montague , Cantle , T . Bartletfc , and W . J . Holland . Bio . Dntton presided afc the piano . Tho banquet was admirably served by Messrs . Bertram and Roberts , nnder the superintendence of Bro . Todman .
Eoyal Commemoration Lodge of Instruction , No . 1585 . —On Monday last , a . the Railwey Hotel , Putney . Bros . Bond ( Treasnrer ) W . M ., Bugler S . W ., Slinn " J . W ., Grundy ( Secretary ) S . D .. Langley J . D ., Radclyffe D . C , Spooner I . G ., Webb P . M . The work comprised the rehearsal of fche ceremony of initiation , Brother Radclyffe candidate . Brother Bugler was elected W . M . for the
ensuing week . Brother Grundy stated his inability to attend regularly to the secretarial duties of the Lodge in future , aud tendered his resignation . This was accepted , and a vote of thanks fco Brother Grundy for his past services waa heartily accorded , such vote of thanks to be entered on the minutes . The W . M . expressed
himself in eulogistic terms as fco the services Bro . Grundy had rendered afc a trying time , and hoped that he would come amongst them as often aa possible . Bro . Grundy suitably responded ; he should at all times have the beat interests of fcho Lodge afc heart . Brother
Bond volunteered to combine the office of Secretary witb that of Treasurer for the time being . The thanks of the Lodge having been accorded to Bro . Bond for his kind offer , and after hearty good wishes tendered , Lodge was closed .
Eoyal Military Lodge , NO . 1449 . —On Monday , afc the Masonic Temple , 28 Sfc . Peter ' s-street , Canterbury , Bros . Devlin W . M ., Cockersell I . P . M ., Major Maclear S . W ., Abbs J . W . and Secretary , Beckett S . D ., Claydon J . D ., Laing I . G ., Naylor D . C , Rupert A . D . C , Anderson and Leech Stewards , Blamiers Preceptor . Lodge was
opened , and the minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed . The Lodge waa advanced to second aud third degrees . On resuming , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Anderson
candidate . Tbe charge was given by Bro . Major Maclear S . W . The working tools were explained bv Bros . Clayden , Beckett , Abbs , Rupert , Naylor , Major Maclear , and Laing . After hearty good wishes from No . 31 , & o ., Lodge was closed .
Eavensbourne Lodge of Instruction , -No . 1601 . — There was a large gathering of members of this Lodge of Instrnction at tho George Inn , Catford , S . E ., on Wednesday , the 19 th instant , when Bro . James Stevens delivered a firsfc portion of his lecture on the ritual of tho symbolic degrees in Freemasonry . In order thafc tho lecturer might have full opportunity for explanation of his
subject it was arranged that the fourth Wednesday in each of the nexfc two or three months should be devoted to that purpose . On this occasiou Bro . Stevens , in an address occupying more than an hour and a-balf in delivery , dealt with the rifcnal up to investiture in the firsfc degree , from which point he will resume his explanations on the
23 rd of November . The most earnest attention was paid to the worthy lecturer ' s remarks , and in many instances unanimous assent was given to his " reasons why I" A very cordial vote of thanks to Bro . Stevens , and an invitation to accept honorary membership of the Lodgo of Instruction terminated the interesting and highly
satisfactory proceedings of the evening . This Lodge of Instruction , under the able Preceptorship of Bro . Henry Shaw , meets regularly , on Wednesday evenings at 8 p . m ., at the address above named . On Wednesday , 26 th instant , Bros . Thompson W . M ., Burnane S . W ., Iugoldby J . W ., Axford S . D ., Wright J . D ., Bonner I . G ., Jas .
Stevens P . M . acting Preceptor , in the unavoidable absence , throngh illness , of Bro . Shaw ; W . Axford , D . O . Sootfc , J . Joyce , W . Fieldson , H . W . Dale , Anderson , Talbot , Viesger , Thomas , McCarthy , Pickering , Vellenoweth , Ponter , Clark , Atkins Secretary , and others . Lodge was opened in due form and the ceremony of initiation waa very ably
rehearsed by the W . M ., Bro . Dale acting aa candidate . The W . M . completed his excellent rendering of the ceremony by delivering the charge in admirable elocutionary style , and to tbe gratification of
all prpseufc . Lodge waa then opened to the third degree and closed down ; or practice to the first . Several members were elected , and after a very agreeable and instructive evening the Lodge was closed in harmony .
Kingsland Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 1693 . —On Monday , ab the Cock Tavern , Highbury , N ., Bros . Caseley W . M ., Garrnd S . W ., Moorhonse J . W ., Collingridge Secretary , Hancock S . D ., Stockhall J . D ., Stretch I . G ., Trewinnard Preceptor ; Hammond , Marks , and other brethren . After full observance of preliminaries ,
the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . Yates acting aa candidate . Bro . Collingridge answered the usual questions leading to . the second degree , and was entrusted , Lodgo waa advanced , and the ceremony of passing rehearsed . Lodge was resumed , and closed in due form .
The preliminary meeting of Stewards for the next Festival of the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls will be held on Wednesday , 2 nd November , at Freemasons' Hall , Great Queen Street , London , at five o ' clock .