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The proceedings also took the form of the celebration of the majority of the Lodge , and were rendered of further interest by the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and his Officers , the usual Lodge meeting having been postponed for a day to ensure their attendance , Wednesday being the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge .
The ceremony attending the installation of Bro . S . Bater Crook , the S . W . of the past jear , was impressively conducted by the Provincial Grand Master . The Provincial Grand Master was heartily thanked for his
services , says the " Hampshire Independent , " and , in response , said it had given him great pleasure to attend the Clausentum Lodge , the birth of which , twenty-one years ago , he remembered perfectly well , and he was glad to know that the anticipations then formed as to its success had been so well fulfilled .
The I . P . M . was also accorded a vote of thanks , the W . M . in proposing this , saying that Brother W . Ritchie had performed the duties of the chair with brilliant success , and had given an example which might well be emulated by those who were following on .
The I . P . M ., in response , said he was proud when unanimously elected to the chair , still prouder when he was installed ; and prouder than ever now to know that he had given satisfaction to the Brethren .
Tho Visitors welcome was cordially acknowledged by the D . P . G . M ., and after the transaction of ordinary business the Lodge was closed in the usual form . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a recherche banquet , nnder the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . The repast was served by Bro . Henley , who received high commendation for his excellent catering , under the superintendence of Bro . Chapman D . C . of the Lodge .
At the after proceedings the W . M . proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Master , thanking him for the services he had rendered , and alluding to the high character he held among the Freemasons of the Province over which he had so long and ably ruled .
The toast was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . Beach , in reply , renewed his congratulations to the Clausentum Lodge upon attaining its majority so successfully , and expressed a hope that it would continue to prosper by receiving within its folds Brethren whose character and quality were beyond question . Responding for Grand Lodge Officers , the D . P . G . M . endorsed
the congratulations of the P . G . M . and , reminding the Brethren of many who were present at the consecration of the Lodge , but had now passed away , said he was rejoiced to see among them that evening the Prov . Grand Master , who was the Consecrating Officer , and Admiral Martin , who was the first Master . Prov . Grand Lodge Officers was responded to by Bro . Harfield P . G . J . W .
For the Past Masters , the response was left to Bros . Admiral Martin and R . R . L . Rosoman , who related some interesting reminiscences of the early days of the Lodge ; D . 0 . Hobbs , who incidentally mentioned that Brother Davis practically started the Lodge , and Brother Methven , who was W . M . when the Lodge was removed from its first head-quarters to the unique little building it now occupies .
The Worshipful Master was of course honoured , the toast of his health being given by the Provincial Grand Master . Bros . Ward , Kingman , and Jordan , and the W . M , of the Wareham Lodge replied for the Visitors . Other toasts were also honoured . Bro . Pope ably presided at the piano . o o o
MORECAMBE LODGE , No . 1561 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Friday , 7 th inst ., when a large number of Brethren attended to do honour to the W . M .-elect , Bro . Richard Baines Lee , who was duly installed for the ensuing year by Bro . J . L . Gorton .
At the close of the ceremony a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Gorton for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the office of Installing Master .
The Brethren then dined together , after which the usual Masonic toasts were honoured . On the following Friday the Lodge held its annual ball , which proved a great success .
o o o ST . CECILIA LODGE , No . 1636 . THE Brethren held their election meeting at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , 11 th inst . Bro . E . Mitchell was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Brother W . Balchin P . M . was asked to again carry out the duties of Treasurer .
o o 0 E 8 RINGT 0 N LODGE , No . 1847 . THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Hobart Street , Stonehouse , when Bro . James Mitchell Senior Warden was installed as Master for the ensuing year . o o o
BEAUMONT LODGE , No . 2035
THE annual meeting , held by dispensation , took place at the Masonic Hall , Kirkburton , on Tuesday , 18 th inst . r . ir V 1 ^ r S t 0 the regular business of the Lodge Bro . the Rev . R . Collins , M . A P . M . Past Prov . Grand Chaplain , in a most feeling maimer , in the name of a number of the Brethren , presented to the eT « ?¦ _ ?^ , fc stnk , r , g 0 jl painted portrait of the late Brother Wm . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . P . Bro . Collins , in making the presentation
Reports Of Meetings.
referred to the fact that Bro . Schofield was one of the founders of tho Lodge , in which he always took the greatest interest , also to Bro . Schofield ' s former connection with Kirkburton ; how he had by his indomitable perseverance raised himself from a comparatively humble position to one of great eminence in the town where he had spent the greater part of his life . After making other well-chosen remarks , the portrait was formally presented and unveiled amid applause .
Suitable remarks were also made by Bros . Wm . Fitton P . M . P . P . D . C , W . H . Jessop P . M . P . P . G . D ., John Dawson P . M . P . P . G . D . C . and the W . M . Bro . B . H . Moxon . The Lodge then proceeded with the ceremony of installation of Bro . Joe Kaye S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master was Bro . B . H . Moxon , who was ably assisted by Bro . Collins ; Bro . W . H . Jessop acting as D . C .
Bro . B . Stocks P . M . was elected Charity Member for the ensuing
year . There was a large number of Brethren and Visitors present who congratulated the W . M . on his appointment . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a most substantial and well-served banquet in the Lodge Room , where the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , interspersed with a number of songs contributed by the Brethren . O 0 o
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 .
BRO . J . T . BELT the Worshipful Master and all connected with the Lodge are to be congratulated , says the " Eastern Morning News , " upon the great amount of success which attended their annual ball , at the West Hull Liberal Club , on the 13 th . A W . M . ' s popularity is never shown to greater advantage than on such occasions as this , and the amount of support which Brother Belt
received from the members of the Lodge over which he presides was a practical demonstration of the appreciation in whioh he is held . The arrangements for the ball were complete in every detail , and for this credit is to be given more particularly to Brother W .
H . Suddaby , Ball Secretary . The large hall was tastefully decorated , and cosy retiring rooms were provided for both ladies and gentlemen . Bros . George Leigh P . M . P . P . G . S . B . and John Wilkinson S . W . acted as M . Cs .
0 0 0 TRISTRAM LODGE , No . 2415 . ON Thursday , 22 nd ult ., Brother S . Fielden , M . D ., J . P . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . This is Dr . Fielden ' s second year in the same office , the duties of which he has discharged in a very able manner .
Bro . Thomas Dunn P . M . and D . C . for the Province of Durham ably officiated as Installing Master . At the close of the Lodge meeting the Brethren adjourned to the British Schools , where they celebrated the festival of St . John
the Evangelist . In the course of the evening Bro . Fielden was presented by Bro . Askew S . W . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and by Brother Barnet I . P . M . P . G . S . B . with a Founder ' s jewel , both gifts being subscribed for by the Officers and Brethren of the Lodge .
Both Brethren in making the presentations referred to the high estimation in which the W . M . was held , both as a citizen of the world and as a Freemason . The W . M . feelingly responded , and trusted that the Tristram Lodge would continue to flourish .
METBOPOLITAN .
— : o : — ISRAEL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 205
AT the Rising Sun , Globe Road , E ., on the 2 nd inst ., the Lodge gave the first lecture of the season , when Brother J . J . Hall W . M . of the Burdett Coutts , No . 1278 , gave an address on " Sun Worship and the Ancient Mysteries and their resemblance to Freemasonry . " The room , which looked very nice with the new furniture and jewels , says the " East London Observer , " was crowded .
Bro . B . Stewart P . M . 1278 was W . M ., I . Goulston 3349 S . W ., J . F . Bromhead P . M . P . P . G . S . W . J . W ., Seigenberg S . D ., Romain J . D ., Kaufman I . G . Among other Brethren present could be noticed many very eminent in the Craft . The W . M ., in a few words , introduced Bro . Hall to the Brethren , and bis rising was the signal for a cordial reception .
Without much preface the lecturer explained that he would divide the subject in three . First , " Sun Worship , and its origin , " secondly , " The Mysteries of the Ancients , " and thirdly " Operative and Speculative Masonry . " Sun worship he traced to the Aryans , and showed to what a state of perfection it was carried by the Egyptians . Their temple at Amen Ra , which even now is
considered the most magnificent ruin of the ancient world , was ably described , and was demonstrated to have been constructed for the worship of the sun . The signs of the Zodiac were then traced to their origin , and a lengthened dissertation on the Tau followed , in which it was shown to have been the universal symbol of regeneration and resurrection . The lecturer told how highly civilised the
ancient Egyptians were , their standard of ethics being equal to those of the present day ; and the account of their ancient mysteries and their similarity to the Masonic ritual being listened to with rapt attention , most , if not all present , being acquainted for the first time with the very interesting and learned subject that was touched upon , the parallel drawn being perfectly conclusive , The lecture was concluded with an account of Operative Masonry ,
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Reports Of Meetings.
The proceedings also took the form of the celebration of the majority of the Lodge , and were rendered of further interest by the attendance of the Provincial Grand Master Bro . W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and his Officers , the usual Lodge meeting having been postponed for a day to ensure their attendance , Wednesday being the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge .
The ceremony attending the installation of Bro . S . Bater Crook , the S . W . of the past jear , was impressively conducted by the Provincial Grand Master . The Provincial Grand Master was heartily thanked for his
services , says the " Hampshire Independent , " and , in response , said it had given him great pleasure to attend the Clausentum Lodge , the birth of which , twenty-one years ago , he remembered perfectly well , and he was glad to know that the anticipations then formed as to its success had been so well fulfilled .
The I . P . M . was also accorded a vote of thanks , the W . M . in proposing this , saying that Brother W . Ritchie had performed the duties of the chair with brilliant success , and had given an example which might well be emulated by those who were following on .
The I . P . M ., in response , said he was proud when unanimously elected to the chair , still prouder when he was installed ; and prouder than ever now to know that he had given satisfaction to the Brethren .
Tho Visitors welcome was cordially acknowledged by the D . P . G . M ., and after the transaction of ordinary business the Lodge was closed in the usual form . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a recherche banquet , nnder the presidency of the newly-installed W . M . The repast was served by Bro . Henley , who received high commendation for his excellent catering , under the superintendence of Bro . Chapman D . C . of the Lodge .
At the after proceedings the W . M . proposed the health of the Provincial Grand Master , thanking him for the services he had rendered , and alluding to the high character he held among the Freemasons of the Province over which he had so long and ably ruled .
The toast was most enthusiastically received , and Bro . Beach , in reply , renewed his congratulations to the Clausentum Lodge upon attaining its majority so successfully , and expressed a hope that it would continue to prosper by receiving within its folds Brethren whose character and quality were beyond question . Responding for Grand Lodge Officers , the D . P . G . M . endorsed
the congratulations of the P . G . M . and , reminding the Brethren of many who were present at the consecration of the Lodge , but had now passed away , said he was rejoiced to see among them that evening the Prov . Grand Master , who was the Consecrating Officer , and Admiral Martin , who was the first Master . Prov . Grand Lodge Officers was responded to by Bro . Harfield P . G . J . W .
For the Past Masters , the response was left to Bros . Admiral Martin and R . R . L . Rosoman , who related some interesting reminiscences of the early days of the Lodge ; D . 0 . Hobbs , who incidentally mentioned that Brother Davis practically started the Lodge , and Brother Methven , who was W . M . when the Lodge was removed from its first head-quarters to the unique little building it now occupies .
The Worshipful Master was of course honoured , the toast of his health being given by the Provincial Grand Master . Bros . Ward , Kingman , and Jordan , and the W . M , of the Wareham Lodge replied for the Visitors . Other toasts were also honoured . Bro . Pope ably presided at the piano . o o o
MORECAMBE LODGE , No . 1561 .
THE Installation meeting was held on Friday , 7 th inst ., when a large number of Brethren attended to do honour to the W . M .-elect , Bro . Richard Baines Lee , who was duly installed for the ensuing year by Bro . J . L . Gorton .
At the close of the ceremony a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Bro . Gorton for the able manner in which he had fulfilled the office of Installing Master .
The Brethren then dined together , after which the usual Masonic toasts were honoured . On the following Friday the Lodge held its annual ball , which proved a great success .
o o o ST . CECILIA LODGE , No . 1636 . THE Brethren held their election meeting at the Royal Pavilion , Brighton , on Tuesday , 11 th inst . Bro . E . Mitchell was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year , and Brother W . Balchin P . M . was asked to again carry out the duties of Treasurer .
o o 0 E 8 RINGT 0 N LODGE , No . 1847 . THE annual meeting was held at the Masonic Hall , Hobart Street , Stonehouse , when Bro . James Mitchell Senior Warden was installed as Master for the ensuing year . o o o
BEAUMONT LODGE , No . 2035
THE annual meeting , held by dispensation , took place at the Masonic Hall , Kirkburton , on Tuesday , 18 th inst . r . ir V 1 ^ r S t 0 the regular business of the Lodge Bro . the Rev . R . Collins , M . A P . M . Past Prov . Grand Chaplain , in a most feeling maimer , in the name of a number of the Brethren , presented to the eT « ?¦ _ ?^ , fc stnk , r , g 0 jl painted portrait of the late Brother Wm . Schofield P . M . P . P . G . P . Bro . Collins , in making the presentation
Reports Of Meetings.
referred to the fact that Bro . Schofield was one of the founders of tho Lodge , in which he always took the greatest interest , also to Bro . Schofield ' s former connection with Kirkburton ; how he had by his indomitable perseverance raised himself from a comparatively humble position to one of great eminence in the town where he had spent the greater part of his life . After making other well-chosen remarks , the portrait was formally presented and unveiled amid applause .
Suitable remarks were also made by Bros . Wm . Fitton P . M . P . P . D . C , W . H . Jessop P . M . P . P . G . D ., John Dawson P . M . P . P . G . D . C . and the W . M . Bro . B . H . Moxon . The Lodge then proceeded with the ceremony of installation of Bro . Joe Kaye S . W . as W . M . for the ensuing year . The Installing Master was Bro . B . H . Moxon , who was ably assisted by Bro . Collins ; Bro . W . H . Jessop acting as D . C .
Bro . B . Stocks P . M . was elected Charity Member for the ensuing
year . There was a large number of Brethren and Visitors present who congratulated the W . M . on his appointment . The Brethren afterwards sat down to a most substantial and well-served banquet in the Lodge Room , where the usual Loyal and Masonic toasts were drunk , interspersed with a number of songs contributed by the Brethren . O 0 o
WILBERFORCE LODGE , No . 2134 .
BRO . J . T . BELT the Worshipful Master and all connected with the Lodge are to be congratulated , says the " Eastern Morning News , " upon the great amount of success which attended their annual ball , at the West Hull Liberal Club , on the 13 th . A W . M . ' s popularity is never shown to greater advantage than on such occasions as this , and the amount of support which Brother Belt
received from the members of the Lodge over which he presides was a practical demonstration of the appreciation in whioh he is held . The arrangements for the ball were complete in every detail , and for this credit is to be given more particularly to Brother W .
H . Suddaby , Ball Secretary . The large hall was tastefully decorated , and cosy retiring rooms were provided for both ladies and gentlemen . Bros . George Leigh P . M . P . P . G . S . B . and John Wilkinson S . W . acted as M . Cs .
0 0 0 TRISTRAM LODGE , No . 2415 . ON Thursday , 22 nd ult ., Brother S . Fielden , M . D ., J . P . was installed W . M . for the ensuing year . This is Dr . Fielden ' s second year in the same office , the duties of which he has discharged in a very able manner .
Bro . Thomas Dunn P . M . and D . C . for the Province of Durham ably officiated as Installing Master . At the close of the Lodge meeting the Brethren adjourned to the British Schools , where they celebrated the festival of St . John
the Evangelist . In the course of the evening Bro . Fielden was presented by Bro . Askew S . W . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , and by Brother Barnet I . P . M . P . G . S . B . with a Founder ' s jewel , both gifts being subscribed for by the Officers and Brethren of the Lodge .
Both Brethren in making the presentations referred to the high estimation in which the W . M . was held , both as a citizen of the world and as a Freemason . The W . M . feelingly responded , and trusted that the Tristram Lodge would continue to flourish .
METBOPOLITAN .
— : o : — ISRAEL LODGE OF INSTRUCTION , No . 205
AT the Rising Sun , Globe Road , E ., on the 2 nd inst ., the Lodge gave the first lecture of the season , when Brother J . J . Hall W . M . of the Burdett Coutts , No . 1278 , gave an address on " Sun Worship and the Ancient Mysteries and their resemblance to Freemasonry . " The room , which looked very nice with the new furniture and jewels , says the " East London Observer , " was crowded .
Bro . B . Stewart P . M . 1278 was W . M ., I . Goulston 3349 S . W ., J . F . Bromhead P . M . P . P . G . S . W . J . W ., Seigenberg S . D ., Romain J . D ., Kaufman I . G . Among other Brethren present could be noticed many very eminent in the Craft . The W . M ., in a few words , introduced Bro . Hall to the Brethren , and bis rising was the signal for a cordial reception .
Without much preface the lecturer explained that he would divide the subject in three . First , " Sun Worship , and its origin , " secondly , " The Mysteries of the Ancients , " and thirdly " Operative and Speculative Masonry . " Sun worship he traced to the Aryans , and showed to what a state of perfection it was carried by the Egyptians . Their temple at Amen Ra , which even now is
considered the most magnificent ruin of the ancient world , was ably described , and was demonstrated to have been constructed for the worship of the sun . The signs of the Zodiac were then traced to their origin , and a lengthened dissertation on the Tau followed , in which it was shown to have been the universal symbol of regeneration and resurrection . The lecturer told how highly civilised the
ancient Egyptians were , their standard of ethics being equal to those of the present day ; and the account of their ancient mysteries and their similarity to the Masonic ritual being listened to with rapt attention , most , if not all present , being acquainted for the first time with the very interesting and learned subject that was touched upon , the parallel drawn being perfectly conclusive , The lecture was concluded with an account of Operative Masonry ,