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Westbourne Lodge being entitled to it , as it was arranged that that Lodge should hold their meetings there . Bro . A . Arrowsmith P . M . 733 , who was present , acknowledged the courteous manner in which tho W . M . made the proposition , and sincerely thanked hira on behalf of the Westbourne Lodge . Bro . Kirk P . M . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Installing Master , whioh was unanimously agreed to ; as also that a vote of thanks be accorded to the Director of Ceremonies . Both these compliments were acknowledged .
The work of the Lodge being ended , the W . M . closed , first of all receiving the hearty good wishes of the Brethren , and the whole company thereupon adjourned to the Banqueting Hall , where Bro . Hamp supervised the service of a sumptuous repast , which , as usual , gave him and the establishment great credit . Tho dinner being ended , the W . M . gave the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was responded to in a most Loyal manner .
The next toast the W . M . bad also very much pleasure to propose , being that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master . The W . M . said it was not necessary to allude to the good qualities of the Prince of Wales , as every one of them knew he had Freemasonry at heart , and did everything he could for the welfare of the Craft . The W . M . was full of sympathy for the Princess of Wales , who had so recently suffered the loss of her mother .
In due course the acting I . P . M . took the gavel , and had very much pleasure in giving the toast of the Worshipful Master . The way in which that Brother had invested his Officers might be taken as a fair sample of his ability . They all hoped he would have a very successful year of office . He knew the Brethren would receive the toast most cordially , and he gave them the assurance that Bro . Bland would make an excellent Master . They
would also like to hear that not alone was that the night of Bro . Bland ' s installation , but by a most happy coincidence it was also their Worshipful Master ' s birthday , and accordingly he would ask them not only to drink success to him as Worshipful Master of the Lodge , but at the same time wish him many happy returns of the day , long life , and prosperity ; a sentiment to which the Brethren responded with acclamation .
After , receiving another hearty outburst of enthusiasm the W . B 1 . replied . He sincerely thanked the acting I . P . M . for his hearty good wishes , and the Brethren for responding to the toast in so cordial a manner . He was sure , with the able assistance of such an excellent body of Past Masters as he had around him , that he should be able to give the members the satisfaction which they anticipated . Being installed that night on his birthday reminded him that when he received his first collar—from Bro . Raymond—six years ago , it was also on his birthday , and then Bro . Raymond made the remark
that he would one day make a good Worshi pful Master . In conclusion he assured them he would do everything in his power not to upset that prediction . The Visitors' toast was next given , the Worshipful Master saying the guests might always rely on a cordial reception in that Lodge . He hoped the guests present that evening had enjoyed themselves , and that the members would have the pleasure of seeing them present again on a future occasion . They had no less than forty-six visitors present , and as it was not possible for all to reply he would make a selection from whom he would ask a response on behalf of the whole body of guests .
Bro . Sully W . M . 1804 was first to reply , thanking the W . M . and the Lodge for the kind reception accorded him . He had not only to thank them for their hospitality , but also for the Masonic treat he had received in the Lodge . The way in which Bro . Potts had installed the Worshipful Master was really perfection . Bro . Bird W . M . 1805 endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker . Without a doubt he considered the work in the Lodge had been perfection , and as it was his first visit to the Lodge he could but hope he would have the opportunity of coming again .
Bro . Adcock W . M . 2202 thanked the Worshipful Master for calling upon him to respond as one of the visitors . He was pleased to be present , and felt the working he had witnessed was exceptionally good . The way in which the W . M . had invested his Officers was a credit to that Brother and to the Lodge . Bro . Grimsdale W . M . 2549 also tendered hearty thanks . He considered it a very happy coincidence to bo installed on one's birthday , and hoped the special feature would prove the augury for a prosperous year of office .
Bro . Barker 279 added his congratulations . If any of the members found his Lodge at Leicester within the length of their cable tow they might rest assured they would receive a most hearty welcome from the Brethren there .
Bro . S . R . Walker P . M . Secretary of the Westbourne Lodge was likewise called upon , and replied saying they were aware that his Secretarial duties had required his presence in another room that evening , otherwise he would have been most delighted to attend the installation meeting of the All Saints Lodge . He wished the Master a prosperous year of office and many happy returns of the day .
The next toast the W . M . had the pleasure to propose ' was the Installing Master Bro . Potts—the only one of tne founders of the Lodge now left to them . The W . M . thanked him for the able manner in which he had performed the work of installation that day , and also expressed his indebtedness totho I . P . M . for standing aside in order that their old and esteemed member might undertake the duty .
Bro . Potts thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had brought the toast forward , and the Brethren for receiving it so enthusiastically as they had done . As fche Worshipful Master had said , he was the only founder now left in tho Lodge , yet he hoped to be with them for many years yet to come . He might point out that the mainspring of their Masonic duties was Charity
—and he urged them to support the Institution for tho Old People , the Boys , and the Girls , as all needed their assistance . As to his working—he was pleased they were satisfied with what he had done , and assured the members that whatever assistance he could give to the Lodge he should be delighted to render .
The Past Masters were next honoured , the Master regarding them as tho support of tho Lodgo . Their Bro . Allen was Preceptor of the Instruction Lodge , and many of them—the speaker among the number—had to thank him for all thc Masonic knowledge they possessed . He aud the other Past Masters really did everything in their power for the welfare of the Lodge .
Bro . Allen tendered his thanks . Ho strongly advised the members—the younger ones particularly—to attend Instruction meetings , where they might gain that knowledge without which they would find it very difficult to discharge the duties of offico , particularly when they rose to such a position as that occupied by their Master that night .
With the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was associated that of the Wardens and other Officers , and each of those included said a few words in reply . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and a most pleasant evening was
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brought to a conclusion . The following artistes added to the enjoyment of tha meeting * wifch displays of thoir musical talent : Miss Payne , Bros . P . Coward , Malcolm Boyle , W . Kearton , B . Mills , A . Mead , Mr . Willie Phillips , and others , this part of the arrangements being carried out in a perfect manner under the direction of Bro . H . H . Heap , R . A . M ., Organist of the Lodge .
Bro . Bland ' is a native of Leicester . He was initiated m the All Saints Lodge , No . 1716 , in February 1890 . Subsequently he became Secretary to the All Saints and St . Leonard ( 1766 ) Lodges oi Instruction , the members of the latter presenting him with a handsome testimonial in 1894 . He , is the author of " The Freemason ' s Alphabet" and other Masonic poems ; a Deputy Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Department , Board of Trade ; and holds a Commission in the Royal Naval Reserve .
ST . DUNSTAN LODGE , No . 1589 . THE regular meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , when the following were present : Bros . Herman N . Sichel W . M ., F . Rendell I . P . M ., W . Parkinson S . W ., F . Kimber Bull J . W ., F . H . Clemow P . M . Treas ., T . J . Robinson P . M . Sec , R . Innes P . M . acting
S . D ., F . Goldsmith J . D ., W . Von Hafen I . G ., H . B . Winter D . C , W . Farrington Org ., John Gilbert P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters Robinson Jaines , W . Wellsman , W . E . Farrington , F . Farrington ; Bros . H . Robartes , S . Butler , J . Howlett , G . Healy , E . Maddick , E . Gilbert , H . Browrigg , H . Burden , and several others .
Amongst the Visitors we had the pleasure of seeing were Bros . R . Pierpoint P . M . 177 , J . Jameson 2262 , D . A . Mclntyre 1538 , J . Kahl 1538 , ' J . Pardoe 1686 , J . Hatch 1538 , C . E . Noverre 10 , and J . Wynman . The Lodge having been duly formed the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Messrs . Alfred Hugh Wade arid Alexander Graham McKechnie , proving unanimous in their favour . In due
course those gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The next candidate for initiation was Mr . Sidney Clemow , nephew of Bro . Clemow Treasurer of the Lodge and Proprietor of Anderton's Hotel , and the ballot having been proved unanimous in his favour , the W . M . kindly vacated the chair on behalf of Brother Clemow , so that he might have the pleasure of initiating his nephew into the mysteries of the Craft . The work proved a Masonic treat , the ceremony being rendered in a most impressive
manner . The W . M . having resumed his chair , Past Master Wellsman in ' sympathetic terms informed the W . M . and Brethren of the death of Brother , Buck P . M . since tbe last Lodge meeting , and proposed that a letter of regret and deep sympathy and condolence with the widow of their late highly esteemed Brother should be sent , a course that was unanimously agreed to . After other Masonic transactions the Lodge was closed , arid the Brethren
adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided . After the Loyal toasts Bro . F . Rendell assumed the gavel and proposed the health of the-Worshipful Master , congratulating him on the ability he had displayed in the work before the Lodge that evening . The W . M . tendered his thanks , and assured the Brethren he would do everything in his power to win the satisfaction of the members , and ensure the welfare of the St . Dunstan Lodge .
The toast of the Initiates was given in hearty terms by the Master , he specially referring to the admission of Bro . Clemow , nephew of their respected Treasurer , and the proprietor of the hotel . If their newly admitted Brother followed in the footsteps of his father and his uncle he would not go very far
wrong . Bro . Wade regarded it as a red letter day in his career . A great honour had been conferred on him by his initiation into Freemasonry , and he thanked them very much for having admitted him into the Lodge . Bro . McKechnie tendered his thanks . Ho had been very much impressed with the ceremony , and was delighted with the cordial reception they had given him .
Bro . Clemow followed . Though one of the youngest members of the Craft he promised to do all in his power to win the satisfaction and esteem of the Lodge . He most sincerely thanked the Worshipful Master for having allowed his uncle to initiate him , and assured the company he should do everything in his power to follow in the footsteps of that worthy relative . The Visitors were next toasted , the W . M . hoping their reception that night would induce them to again visit the Lodge .
Bro . Pierpoint replied , referring to the courtesy of the W . M . in vacating the chair in favour of his old friend Bro . Clemow , who very naturally desired to officiate at the initiation of his own nephew . He trusted the newly made member would become another worthy Masonic Brother Clemow , and . that he would keep up the famous traditions of the family . Bro . Noverre said he was so delighted with the working of the Lodge , and the cordiality of its members , that if the Brethren would accept him as a joining member he would consider it a proud privilege to say'he belonged to the St . Dunstan Lodge .
Several other Visitors replied , and returned thanks for the hospitality shown them . The Past Masters toast was next given , the W . M . challenging them to show any Lodge possessing a better set of Past Masters than the St . Dunstan . There were no better workers , and they were ever ready to do all in their power for the younger members . Bro . Rendell and other Past Masters made suitable response .
Bro . Clemow tendered thanks on behalf of the Secretary and himself . Whatever they could do for the benefit of the Lodge they would be pleased to undertake . He was particularly obliged to the Worshipful Master for having allowed him to initiate his nephew , who was the fourth Clemow belonging to the Lodge . He himself had been initiated in it tho meeting after its consecration . Bro . Robinson Secretary also responded on his own behalf .
The next toast was that o £ the Officers , thc Master saying he hoped they would give him their co-operation iu the work , and referring to each in kindly words . In his response tho Senior Warden urged tho younger members to attend Lodges of Instructiou , and also pointed out the claims of the Charities on their attention .
The Tyler's toast brought an enjoyable meeting to a conclusion . Several Brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , among them Bros . Farri igton , Wellsman , McKecjnie , and Bull .
LADIES' NiGHT OF THE BOROUGH LODGE , No . 2589 . A REGULAR meeting and Ladies' Banquet Night was held on Wednesday , 19 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , y . E . The Lodgo was opened at four o ' clock by the popular W . M . Bro . Alfred
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Westbourne Lodge being entitled to it , as it was arranged that that Lodge should hold their meetings there . Bro . A . Arrowsmith P . M . 733 , who was present , acknowledged the courteous manner in which tho W . M . made the proposition , and sincerely thanked hira on behalf of the Westbourne Lodge . Bro . Kirk P . M . proposed that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Installing Master , whioh was unanimously agreed to ; as also that a vote of thanks be accorded to the Director of Ceremonies . Both these compliments were acknowledged .
The work of the Lodge being ended , the W . M . closed , first of all receiving the hearty good wishes of the Brethren , and the whole company thereupon adjourned to the Banqueting Hall , where Bro . Hamp supervised the service of a sumptuous repast , which , as usual , gave him and the establishment great credit . Tho dinner being ended , the W . M . gave the toast of the Queen and the Craft , which was responded to in a most Loyal manner .
The next toast the W . M . bad also very much pleasure to propose , being that of H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Most Worshipful Grand Master . The W . M . said it was not necessary to allude to the good qualities of the Prince of Wales , as every one of them knew he had Freemasonry at heart , and did everything he could for the welfare of the Craft . The W . M . was full of sympathy for the Princess of Wales , who had so recently suffered the loss of her mother .
In due course the acting I . P . M . took the gavel , and had very much pleasure in giving the toast of the Worshipful Master . The way in which that Brother had invested his Officers might be taken as a fair sample of his ability . They all hoped he would have a very successful year of office . He knew the Brethren would receive the toast most cordially , and he gave them the assurance that Bro . Bland would make an excellent Master . They
would also like to hear that not alone was that the night of Bro . Bland ' s installation , but by a most happy coincidence it was also their Worshipful Master ' s birthday , and accordingly he would ask them not only to drink success to him as Worshipful Master of the Lodge , but at the same time wish him many happy returns of the day , long life , and prosperity ; a sentiment to which the Brethren responded with acclamation .
After , receiving another hearty outburst of enthusiasm the W . B 1 . replied . He sincerely thanked the acting I . P . M . for his hearty good wishes , and the Brethren for responding to the toast in so cordial a manner . He was sure , with the able assistance of such an excellent body of Past Masters as he had around him , that he should be able to give the members the satisfaction which they anticipated . Being installed that night on his birthday reminded him that when he received his first collar—from Bro . Raymond—six years ago , it was also on his birthday , and then Bro . Raymond made the remark
that he would one day make a good Worshi pful Master . In conclusion he assured them he would do everything in his power not to upset that prediction . The Visitors' toast was next given , the Worshipful Master saying the guests might always rely on a cordial reception in that Lodge . He hoped the guests present that evening had enjoyed themselves , and that the members would have the pleasure of seeing them present again on a future occasion . They had no less than forty-six visitors present , and as it was not possible for all to reply he would make a selection from whom he would ask a response on behalf of the whole body of guests .
Bro . Sully W . M . 1804 was first to reply , thanking the W . M . and the Lodge for the kind reception accorded him . He had not only to thank them for their hospitality , but also for the Masonic treat he had received in the Lodge . The way in which Bro . Potts had installed the Worshipful Master was really perfection . Bro . Bird W . M . 1805 endorsed the remarks of the previous speaker . Without a doubt he considered the work in the Lodge had been perfection , and as it was his first visit to the Lodge he could but hope he would have the opportunity of coming again .
Bro . Adcock W . M . 2202 thanked the Worshipful Master for calling upon him to respond as one of the visitors . He was pleased to be present , and felt the working he had witnessed was exceptionally good . The way in which the W . M . had invested his Officers was a credit to that Brother and to the Lodge . Bro . Grimsdale W . M . 2549 also tendered hearty thanks . He considered it a very happy coincidence to bo installed on one's birthday , and hoped the special feature would prove the augury for a prosperous year of office .
Bro . Barker 279 added his congratulations . If any of the members found his Lodge at Leicester within the length of their cable tow they might rest assured they would receive a most hearty welcome from the Brethren there .
Bro . S . R . Walker P . M . Secretary of the Westbourne Lodge was likewise called upon , and replied saying they were aware that his Secretarial duties had required his presence in another room that evening , otherwise he would have been most delighted to attend the installation meeting of the All Saints Lodge . He wished the Master a prosperous year of office and many happy returns of the day .
The next toast the W . M . had the pleasure to propose ' was the Installing Master Bro . Potts—the only one of tne founders of the Lodge now left to them . The W . M . thanked him for the able manner in which he had performed the work of installation that day , and also expressed his indebtedness totho I . P . M . for standing aside in order that their old and esteemed member might undertake the duty .
Bro . Potts thanked the W . M . for the way in which he had brought the toast forward , and the Brethren for receiving it so enthusiastically as they had done . As fche Worshipful Master had said , he was the only founder now left in tho Lodge , yet he hoped to be with them for many years yet to come . He might point out that the mainspring of their Masonic duties was Charity
—and he urged them to support the Institution for tho Old People , the Boys , and the Girls , as all needed their assistance . As to his working—he was pleased they were satisfied with what he had done , and assured the members that whatever assistance he could give to the Lodge he should be delighted to render .
The Past Masters were next honoured , the Master regarding them as tho support of tho Lodgo . Their Bro . Allen was Preceptor of the Instruction Lodge , and many of them—the speaker among the number—had to thank him for all thc Masonic knowledge they possessed . He aud the other Past Masters really did everything in their power for the welfare of the Lodge .
Bro . Allen tendered his thanks . Ho strongly advised the members—the younger ones particularly—to attend Instruction meetings , where they might gain that knowledge without which they would find it very difficult to discharge the duties of offico , particularly when they rose to such a position as that occupied by their Master that night .
With the toast of the Treasurer and Secretary was associated that of the Wardens and other Officers , and each of those included said a few words in reply . The Tyler ' s toast was then given , and a most pleasant evening was
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brought to a conclusion . The following artistes added to the enjoyment of tha meeting * wifch displays of thoir musical talent : Miss Payne , Bros . P . Coward , Malcolm Boyle , W . Kearton , B . Mills , A . Mead , Mr . Willie Phillips , and others , this part of the arrangements being carried out in a perfect manner under the direction of Bro . H . H . Heap , R . A . M ., Organist of the Lodge .
Bro . Bland ' is a native of Leicester . He was initiated m the All Saints Lodge , No . 1716 , in February 1890 . Subsequently he became Secretary to the All Saints and St . Leonard ( 1766 ) Lodges oi Instruction , the members of the latter presenting him with a handsome testimonial in 1894 . He , is the author of " The Freemason ' s Alphabet" and other Masonic poems ; a Deputy Superintendent of the Mercantile Marine Department , Board of Trade ; and holds a Commission in the Royal Naval Reserve .
ST . DUNSTAN LODGE , No . 1589 . THE regular meeting was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet Street , on Wednesday , when the following were present : Bros . Herman N . Sichel W . M ., F . Rendell I . P . M ., W . Parkinson S . W ., F . Kimber Bull J . W ., F . H . Clemow P . M . Treas ., T . J . Robinson P . M . Sec , R . Innes P . M . acting
S . D ., F . Goldsmith J . D ., W . Von Hafen I . G ., H . B . Winter D . C , W . Farrington Org ., John Gilbert P . M . Tyler ; Past Masters Robinson Jaines , W . Wellsman , W . E . Farrington , F . Farrington ; Bros . H . Robartes , S . Butler , J . Howlett , G . Healy , E . Maddick , E . Gilbert , H . Browrigg , H . Burden , and several others .
Amongst the Visitors we had the pleasure of seeing were Bros . R . Pierpoint P . M . 177 , J . Jameson 2262 , D . A . Mclntyre 1538 , J . Kahl 1538 , ' J . Pardoe 1686 , J . Hatch 1538 , C . E . Noverre 10 , and J . Wynman . The Lodge having been duly formed the minutes of the last meeting were confirmed , and the ballot was taken for Messrs . Alfred Hugh Wade arid Alexander Graham McKechnie , proving unanimous in their favour . In due
course those gentlemen were initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry . The next candidate for initiation was Mr . Sidney Clemow , nephew of Bro . Clemow Treasurer of the Lodge and Proprietor of Anderton's Hotel , and the ballot having been proved unanimous in his favour , the W . M . kindly vacated the chair on behalf of Brother Clemow , so that he might have the pleasure of initiating his nephew into the mysteries of the Craft . The work proved a Masonic treat , the ceremony being rendered in a most impressive
manner . The W . M . having resumed his chair , Past Master Wellsman in ' sympathetic terms informed the W . M . and Brethren of the death of Brother , Buck P . M . since tbe last Lodge meeting , and proposed that a letter of regret and deep sympathy and condolence with the widow of their late highly esteemed Brother should be sent , a course that was unanimously agreed to . After other Masonic transactions the Lodge was closed , arid the Brethren
adjourned to the banquet room , where an excellent repast was provided . After the Loyal toasts Bro . F . Rendell assumed the gavel and proposed the health of the-Worshipful Master , congratulating him on the ability he had displayed in the work before the Lodge that evening . The W . M . tendered his thanks , and assured the Brethren he would do everything in his power to win the satisfaction of the members , and ensure the welfare of the St . Dunstan Lodge .
The toast of the Initiates was given in hearty terms by the Master , he specially referring to the admission of Bro . Clemow , nephew of their respected Treasurer , and the proprietor of the hotel . If their newly admitted Brother followed in the footsteps of his father and his uncle he would not go very far
wrong . Bro . Wade regarded it as a red letter day in his career . A great honour had been conferred on him by his initiation into Freemasonry , and he thanked them very much for having admitted him into the Lodge . Bro . McKechnie tendered his thanks . Ho had been very much impressed with the ceremony , and was delighted with the cordial reception they had given him .
Bro . Clemow followed . Though one of the youngest members of the Craft he promised to do all in his power to win the satisfaction and esteem of the Lodge . He most sincerely thanked the Worshipful Master for having allowed his uncle to initiate him , and assured the company he should do everything in his power to follow in the footsteps of that worthy relative . The Visitors were next toasted , the W . M . hoping their reception that night would induce them to again visit the Lodge .
Bro . Pierpoint replied , referring to the courtesy of the W . M . in vacating the chair in favour of his old friend Bro . Clemow , who very naturally desired to officiate at the initiation of his own nephew . He trusted the newly made member would become another worthy Masonic Brother Clemow , and . that he would keep up the famous traditions of the family . Bro . Noverre said he was so delighted with the working of the Lodge , and the cordiality of its members , that if the Brethren would accept him as a joining member he would consider it a proud privilege to say'he belonged to the St . Dunstan Lodge .
Several other Visitors replied , and returned thanks for the hospitality shown them . The Past Masters toast was next given , the W . M . challenging them to show any Lodge possessing a better set of Past Masters than the St . Dunstan . There were no better workers , and they were ever ready to do all in their power for the younger members . Bro . Rendell and other Past Masters made suitable response .
Bro . Clemow tendered thanks on behalf of the Secretary and himself . Whatever they could do for the benefit of the Lodge they would be pleased to undertake . He was particularly obliged to the Worshipful Master for having allowed him to initiate his nephew , who was the fourth Clemow belonging to the Lodge . He himself had been initiated in it tho meeting after its consecration . Bro . Robinson Secretary also responded on his own behalf .
The next toast was that o £ the Officers , thc Master saying he hoped they would give him their co-operation iu the work , and referring to each in kindly words . In his response tho Senior Warden urged tho younger members to attend Lodges of Instructiou , and also pointed out the claims of the Charities on their attention .
The Tyler's toast brought an enjoyable meeting to a conclusion . Several Brethren contributed to the harmony of the evening , among them Bros . Farri igton , Wellsman , McKecjnie , and Bull .
LADIES' NiGHT OF THE BOROUGH LODGE , No . 2589 . A REGULAR meeting and Ladies' Banquet Night was held on Wednesday , 19 th inst ., at the Bridge House Hotel , London Bridge , y . E . The Lodgo was opened at four o ' clock by the popular W . M . Bro . Alfred