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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
« r \« SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174
TF 1 E nnnnal meeting of tlio members of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday , the 20 th instant " , at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , City , when Brother Frederick Joseph Dellow was installed as Worshi pful Master for tho ensuing twelve months . Brother Thomas Francis narvey W . M . opened the Lodge , supported by his Officers
and a goodly number of members and visitors . Having confirmed the minntes of the previous meeting Brother Harvey proceeded to pass Brother Batcher to tho second degree . Another brother vtho was expected to seek similar advancement , and another who is awaiting his third degreo , were unfortunately prevented from being
present , so that tho next ceremony before the Lodge wag tho installation of Worshipful Master . Brother Dellow S . W . was presented , and duly obligated bv the Worshipful Master , who then resigned his chair in favour of Brother A . IT . Brown P . M . who inducted the Worshipful Master elect into the chair of tho Lodge with marked
ability . In due courso tho following were appointed the Officers of tho Lodgo for the year : —Bros . Cant S . W ., Blain J . W ., Lacoy P . M . Treasurer , Webb P . M . Secretary , Wiles S . D ., Richardson J . D , Seddon P . M . Organist , Higgs I . G ., Mageo D . C ., Miller Steward , and Very Tyler . Tho report of the Audit Committeo wa ^ presented and
adopted . Brother J . S . Fraser offered his services as Steward at the next Festival for the Girls'Institution , which were acc ? pted , and ten guineas was voted in aid of his list . The death was announced of Brother Milburn , whose widow was in most distressed circumstances . This brother was initiated in tho year 1879 , but had only paid half a
years subscription to the Lodge , after which period his association with Freemasonry lapsed . However , considering the distressed circumstances in which the widow was placed , the brethren voted her the sum of three guineas . At this sfago of the proceedings Bro . Charles Lncey P . M . rose and addressed tho Lodgo on the question of
Brother John Newton ' s retirement from official duties as Secretary . Brother Newton , to the regret of every member of the Lodge , had felt it incumbent upon him , having regard to his other duties , to adopt this course , but it was gratifying to know that tho Lodge was in an eminently sound financial position , and this was mainly
attributable to the energy and zeal that Brother Newton had thrown into his work during the 18 years he had conducted the business of the Lodge as its Secretary . It was arranged that a Secretary ' s jewel , of modest and unpretentious character , shonld be provided at the expense of tho Lodge , for presentation to Brother Newton , and
which he trnsterl that Brother wonld feel mnch gratification in wearing . Ho had retired from active duty in the Lodge in fall vigour , and ho had promised to give every assistance that was in his pnwer to his successor . A Past-Master ' s jewel was presented to Brother Captain T . F . Harvev on his retirement from the chair , anl after the
transition of some other business , tho members and their Visitors partook of an excellent banqnet , supplied under the direction of Brother J . Mnrcham . In giving the loyal toasts the Worshipful Master referred to the successful period during which Her Majesty had governed ; her reign had only been exceeded by three
monarchs of this country . Tho Prince of Wales was in every sense of the word a conrteons gentleman , and it was a gratifying proof of his interest in Freemasonry that his oldest son . Prince Edward , had been initiated into the Croft . The Immediate Past Master in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , said he felt he mi ght
congratulate the Lodge upon having so popular a man and Mason , as Brother Dellow to rule over tho Sincerity Lodge for the ensuing year . The toast was received with applause , and Brother Dellow , after returning thanks for the honour they had done him , said he had a difficult task in responding to the toast , inasmuch as more had
been placed to his credit than he deserved . After the many able Masters who had gone before him , he feared he should not be able to acquit himself so well as he might desire , but he would strive . In proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master he said there could be but one opinion , —that Brother Harvey had fulfilled bis
duties to the utmost satisfaction of the brethren . He trusted their esteemed Immediate Past Master might be spared many years to aid the Lodge by his council , experience , and advice . Brother Harvey suitably returned thanks for the kindness with which the mention of his name had been received ; he assured the brethren the jewel with
which he had been presented would be prized as long as he lived . The Worshipful Master then proposed the Past Masters , whom ho designated the backbone of the Lodge . Ho was pleased to see so large a muster present that evening , no less than eleven having put in an appearance , and he associated with the toast the name of
Brother John Newton , who for so many years had been connected with the Lodgo as its Secretary , and had discharged the duties of that onerous positien with fidelity , fervency , and zeal . Bro . John Newton in response , said the Past Masters , from the oldest to the youngest , took a deep interest in the affairs of
the Lodge , and were gratified at the position it now held . Ho sketched his somewhat lengthy career in connection with the Sincerity Lodge ; he remembered , 25 years ago , when he was initiated by Bro . Bulmer , who was now present . He had never regretted that step , for during his connection with Freemasonry he had
made many friends , who had helped his forward , and in due course he attained the exalted posirion of Master of the Lodge . At tho close of hi .-i year of office the question arose as to who shonld instal his successor . There were two asp irants for this honour , and as to adjudicate between the rival claimants would involve grave
responsibility , he decided to take the dnty upon himself . He was proud to know this inaugurated a new era , and be was able to eay that tho Lodge of Sincerity had never since had occasion to go outside its doors for the services of an installing officer . He again returned thanks for their kindness to him during his long association with the Lodge and trusted he might live many yeaTS to assist in its advance-
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ment and prosperity . The W . M . then welcomed the Visiters , on whose behalf Bros . Mansfield , Tickle , Cock , Scott , Berry , Mirgan , and others replied , and in due course the proceedings wore closed iu a befitting manner by the Tyler . During the evening a
choiceselection of vocal and instrumental music was given , under the direction of Madame Couch . Amongst tho Visitors presert were ¦ Bros . Brittain S . D . 1278 , Cock W . M . 1597 , Scott 933 , Tonlmin 1503 , Knott 177 . Mansfield P . M . 21 P . G . S ., Tickle 1702 P . P . G . R . Middlesex T . n . Spiller 49 , C . n . Spiller 49 , Brown 1301 , Allnrd 1421 , Morgan LP . M . 211 .
East Medina Lodge, No. 175.
EAST MEDINA LODGE , No . 175 .
'TIHE installation meeting of this Lodgo took placo at the Masonic ^ Hall , Eydo , on Wednesday , tho 20 th instant . The following Officers and members of tho Lodgo were present : —Bro 3 . J . L . Stobbs P . G . Steward W . M ., Tenison Smith I . P . M ., IT . E . Matthews S . W .. H . Dnrrant J . W ., Francis Newman P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , 0 harle 3 Carter Secretary , O . B . Gnbell S . D ., Henry Davis J . D ., B . J . Marvin
DC , W . Andrews I . G ., W . H . Long Steward , Miah Willis Tyler , Gon . the Hon . Somorset J . G . CalthorpeP . M . P . P . G . S . W . fP . P . O . J . W . England ) , G . H . Pack P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., James Lowo P . M ., Ernest Groves P . M ., E . G . Stroud , A . Drausficld , John 1 . Barton , and Alfred Dashwood . Among tho Visitors were Bros . John VcQueoii
W . M . 11 ; II . C . Manners WM .. G . A . Mursell P . M . P . P . G . D ., and Robert Cnllirgford I . G .. all of 35 ; A . J . Simmons 74 ; J . CI . Ganibam W . M ., S . Wheeler P . M . P . G . T . D ., H . M . Wave !! S . D , and G . A . Biannon I . G .. all of 151 ; John W . Gievo LP . M . 809 ; F . Tophani Jones W . M ., A . Scott P . M ., T . H . Peth-ru-k P . M ., and F . Tru ° mui ,
all of 551 ; Lord John U . Taylonr W . M . P . P . G . W . New South Wales , W . Monzies P . M ., and W . Hammond Riddoi . fc J . D ., all of 09 S , J . 0 . Hopwood S . D . 1457 , H . H . Dnrrant 1697 , James Conner P . M . Sec 1869 ; A . Greenham S . W ., and W . T . Swavne , both of 1884 . As private business had prevented tho Senior W-irdon , Bro . Matthew ? ,
from undertaking the duties of office during the ensuing year , Bro . H . Dnrrant J . W . had been unanimously eleoted Worshipful Master , and having been presented by the LP . M ., Bro . Stobbs , tho ccomony of installing him in the chair was most impressively performed by Brother Francis Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Tho W . M . invested his
Officers , as follow : —Bros . Matthews S . W ., Carter J . W ., Newman Treasurer , Gabell Secretary , Davis S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Smith D . C ., E'lery Organist , Long T . G ., Dansfisld , Stroud , and Keet Stewards , Willis Tyler . A Past Master's jewel , which had been voted by tho Lodge in recognition of the able manner in which tho duties of the
chair had been carried out during the past year , was presented to Brother Stobbs b y Brother Newman , who gave appropriate expression to the appreciation in which Brother Stobbs' services were held . Tho manner in whioh the remaining business of the day , which included a raising , was carried onfc , testified the wisdom of the choico
the Lodge had made , and was a striking proof of the excelletuo ot the training and the capabilities of the Worship ful Master and his Officers . After the Lodge was closed most of thog ° present adjourned to Yelf ' s Hotel , where a banqnet was served by Bro . Pack , in that excellent style for which he has an established reputation . Grace .
after meat having been said , due honour was done to tho toasts of the Queen and Craft , the M . W . G . M . H . B . H . tho Princo of Wales , the M . W . Pro Grand Master the Kt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the B . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand Officers Present and Past . In reply to the latter toast , Gen . tbe
Hon . Somerset Calthorpe Past G . J . W . thanked - the Worshipfnl Master for the manner in which he had proposed the toast , and tho brethren for the cordiality with which they had received it . He said all who had had tho privilege of being associated with tho Grand Master the Prince of Wales iu Masonic work could testify to
the attention His Royal Highness gave to the duties of his office , aud the urbanity which characterised his connection with his subordinate officers , on whom his good example had an excellent effect . Tho Worshipfal Master proposed in an appropriate manner the toast of the B . W . tho Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle
of Wight , Brother W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present . He coupled with the toast the name of Brother Francis Newman P . P . G . S . W . Brother Newman , in responding to the tonst , eulogised the services rendered to the Craft by the Provincial Grand Master , Brother W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., who
devoted a great deal of time to his duties , and had only been absent from one meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge since he had held the office . It was a source of great gratification to the brethren at Ryde that Brother Le Feuvre , who had so distinguished himself by the exemplary way in whioh he had carried out tho arduous duties of
Prov . Grand Secretary , should have been raised to the well earned dignity of Deputy Provincial Grand Master at a Provincial Lodge held there in the course of last year . From his knowledge of the present Provincial Officers , Bro . Newman said he could assure his hearers they had a sincere desire to carry out their duties in a proper
manner . The I . P . M ., Bro . Stobbs , said it was with particular pleasure he availed himself of the privilege he had to propose the health of the W . M . He had . watched with interest the able manner in which Bro . Durrant had performed the duties appertaining to tho various offices he had already held in the Lodge , and he saw he was
resolved to be thorough in all ho undertook . This was an earnest of tho manner in which the more important duties now devolving on him wonld be carried out . The W . M . briefly returned thanks , and expressed a hope that , thongh a young Mason , he shonld bo able to perform his duties in a proper manner . The W . M . in proposing the
Masonic Charities , nllnded to the several institutions by means of which the stream of Masonic charity was effciively directed , and said that though the relief of distress was the duty of all men , it was
a dnty especially incumbent on Masons , whose secret was ' the art of doing good . " Bro . Groves , whose Tame bad been coupled with tbe toast , said the East Medina Lodge was determined lo do something substantial this year for or e of the three leading Masonic
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Installation Meetings, &C.
INSTALLATION MEETINGS , & c .
« r \« SINCERITY LODGE , No . 174
TF 1 E nnnnal meeting of tlio members of this Lodgo took place on Wednesday , the 20 th instant " , at tho Guildhall Tavern , Gresham Street , City , when Brother Frederick Joseph Dellow was installed as Worshi pful Master for tho ensuing twelve months . Brother Thomas Francis narvey W . M . opened the Lodge , supported by his Officers
and a goodly number of members and visitors . Having confirmed the minntes of the previous meeting Brother Harvey proceeded to pass Brother Batcher to tho second degree . Another brother vtho was expected to seek similar advancement , and another who is awaiting his third degreo , were unfortunately prevented from being
present , so that tho next ceremony before the Lodge wag tho installation of Worshipful Master . Brother Dellow S . W . was presented , and duly obligated bv the Worshipful Master , who then resigned his chair in favour of Brother A . IT . Brown P . M . who inducted the Worshipful Master elect into the chair of tho Lodge with marked
ability . In due courso tho following were appointed the Officers of tho Lodgo for the year : —Bros . Cant S . W ., Blain J . W ., Lacoy P . M . Treasurer , Webb P . M . Secretary , Wiles S . D ., Richardson J . D , Seddon P . M . Organist , Higgs I . G ., Mageo D . C ., Miller Steward , and Very Tyler . Tho report of the Audit Committeo wa ^ presented and
adopted . Brother J . S . Fraser offered his services as Steward at the next Festival for the Girls'Institution , which were acc ? pted , and ten guineas was voted in aid of his list . The death was announced of Brother Milburn , whose widow was in most distressed circumstances . This brother was initiated in tho year 1879 , but had only paid half a
years subscription to the Lodge , after which period his association with Freemasonry lapsed . However , considering the distressed circumstances in which the widow was placed , the brethren voted her the sum of three guineas . At this sfago of the proceedings Bro . Charles Lncey P . M . rose and addressed tho Lodgo on the question of
Brother John Newton ' s retirement from official duties as Secretary . Brother Newton , to the regret of every member of the Lodge , had felt it incumbent upon him , having regard to his other duties , to adopt this course , but it was gratifying to know that tho Lodge was in an eminently sound financial position , and this was mainly
attributable to the energy and zeal that Brother Newton had thrown into his work during the 18 years he had conducted the business of the Lodge as its Secretary . It was arranged that a Secretary ' s jewel , of modest and unpretentious character , shonld be provided at the expense of tho Lodge , for presentation to Brother Newton , and
which he trnsterl that Brother wonld feel mnch gratification in wearing . Ho had retired from active duty in the Lodge in fall vigour , and ho had promised to give every assistance that was in his pnwer to his successor . A Past-Master ' s jewel was presented to Brother Captain T . F . Harvev on his retirement from the chair , anl after the
transition of some other business , tho members and their Visitors partook of an excellent banqnet , supplied under the direction of Brother J . Mnrcham . In giving the loyal toasts the Worshipful Master referred to the successful period during which Her Majesty had governed ; her reign had only been exceeded by three
monarchs of this country . Tho Prince of Wales was in every sense of the word a conrteons gentleman , and it was a gratifying proof of his interest in Freemasonry that his oldest son . Prince Edward , had been initiated into the Croft . The Immediate Past Master in proposing the health of the Worshipful Master , said he felt he mi ght
congratulate the Lodge upon having so popular a man and Mason , as Brother Dellow to rule over tho Sincerity Lodge for the ensuing year . The toast was received with applause , and Brother Dellow , after returning thanks for the honour they had done him , said he had a difficult task in responding to the toast , inasmuch as more had
been placed to his credit than he deserved . After the many able Masters who had gone before him , he feared he should not be able to acquit himself so well as he might desire , but he would strive . In proposing the toast of the Immediate Past Master he said there could be but one opinion , —that Brother Harvey had fulfilled bis
duties to the utmost satisfaction of the brethren . He trusted their esteemed Immediate Past Master might be spared many years to aid the Lodge by his council , experience , and advice . Brother Harvey suitably returned thanks for the kindness with which the mention of his name had been received ; he assured the brethren the jewel with
which he had been presented would be prized as long as he lived . The Worshipful Master then proposed the Past Masters , whom ho designated the backbone of the Lodge . Ho was pleased to see so large a muster present that evening , no less than eleven having put in an appearance , and he associated with the toast the name of
Brother John Newton , who for so many years had been connected with the Lodgo as its Secretary , and had discharged the duties of that onerous positien with fidelity , fervency , and zeal . Bro . John Newton in response , said the Past Masters , from the oldest to the youngest , took a deep interest in the affairs of
the Lodge , and were gratified at the position it now held . Ho sketched his somewhat lengthy career in connection with the Sincerity Lodge ; he remembered , 25 years ago , when he was initiated by Bro . Bulmer , who was now present . He had never regretted that step , for during his connection with Freemasonry he had
made many friends , who had helped his forward , and in due course he attained the exalted posirion of Master of the Lodge . At tho close of hi .-i year of office the question arose as to who shonld instal his successor . There were two asp irants for this honour , and as to adjudicate between the rival claimants would involve grave
responsibility , he decided to take the dnty upon himself . He was proud to know this inaugurated a new era , and be was able to eay that tho Lodge of Sincerity had never since had occasion to go outside its doors for the services of an installing officer . He again returned thanks for their kindness to him during his long association with the Lodge and trusted he might live many yeaTS to assist in its advance-
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ment and prosperity . The W . M . then welcomed the Visiters , on whose behalf Bros . Mansfield , Tickle , Cock , Scott , Berry , Mirgan , and others replied , and in due course the proceedings wore closed iu a befitting manner by the Tyler . During the evening a
choiceselection of vocal and instrumental music was given , under the direction of Madame Couch . Amongst tho Visitors presert were ¦ Bros . Brittain S . D . 1278 , Cock W . M . 1597 , Scott 933 , Tonlmin 1503 , Knott 177 . Mansfield P . M . 21 P . G . S ., Tickle 1702 P . P . G . R . Middlesex T . n . Spiller 49 , C . n . Spiller 49 , Brown 1301 , Allnrd 1421 , Morgan LP . M . 211 .
East Medina Lodge, No. 175.
EAST MEDINA LODGE , No . 175 .
'TIHE installation meeting of this Lodgo took placo at the Masonic ^ Hall , Eydo , on Wednesday , tho 20 th instant . The following Officers and members of tho Lodgo were present : —Bro 3 . J . L . Stobbs P . G . Steward W . M ., Tenison Smith I . P . M ., IT . E . Matthews S . W .. H . Dnrrant J . W ., Francis Newman P . P . G . S . W . Treasurer , 0 harle 3 Carter Secretary , O . B . Gnbell S . D ., Henry Davis J . D ., B . J . Marvin
DC , W . Andrews I . G ., W . H . Long Steward , Miah Willis Tyler , Gon . the Hon . Somorset J . G . CalthorpeP . M . P . P . G . S . W . fP . P . O . J . W . England ) , G . H . Pack P . M . P . P . G . J . D ., James Lowo P . M ., Ernest Groves P . M ., E . G . Stroud , A . Drausficld , John 1 . Barton , and Alfred Dashwood . Among tho Visitors were Bros . John VcQueoii
W . M . 11 ; II . C . Manners WM .. G . A . Mursell P . M . P . P . G . D ., and Robert Cnllirgford I . G .. all of 35 ; A . J . Simmons 74 ; J . CI . Ganibam W . M ., S . Wheeler P . M . P . G . T . D ., H . M . Wave !! S . D , and G . A . Biannon I . G .. all of 151 ; John W . Gievo LP . M . 809 ; F . Tophani Jones W . M ., A . Scott P . M ., T . H . Peth-ru-k P . M ., and F . Tru ° mui ,
all of 551 ; Lord John U . Taylonr W . M . P . P . G . W . New South Wales , W . Monzies P . M ., and W . Hammond Riddoi . fc J . D ., all of 09 S , J . 0 . Hopwood S . D . 1457 , H . H . Dnrrant 1697 , James Conner P . M . Sec 1869 ; A . Greenham S . W ., and W . T . Swavne , both of 1884 . As private business had prevented tho Senior W-irdon , Bro . Matthew ? ,
from undertaking the duties of office during the ensuing year , Bro . H . Dnrrant J . W . had been unanimously eleoted Worshipful Master , and having been presented by the LP . M ., Bro . Stobbs , tho ccomony of installing him in the chair was most impressively performed by Brother Francis Newman P . M . P . P . G . S . W . Tho W . M . invested his
Officers , as follow : —Bros . Matthews S . W ., Carter J . W ., Newman Treasurer , Gabell Secretary , Davis S . D ., Andrews J . D ., Smith D . C ., E'lery Organist , Long T . G ., Dansfisld , Stroud , and Keet Stewards , Willis Tyler . A Past Master's jewel , which had been voted by tho Lodge in recognition of the able manner in which tho duties of the
chair had been carried out during the past year , was presented to Brother Stobbs b y Brother Newman , who gave appropriate expression to the appreciation in which Brother Stobbs' services were held . Tho manner in whioh the remaining business of the day , which included a raising , was carried onfc , testified the wisdom of the choico
the Lodge had made , and was a striking proof of the excelletuo ot the training and the capabilities of the Worship ful Master and his Officers . After the Lodge was closed most of thog ° present adjourned to Yelf ' s Hotel , where a banqnet was served by Bro . Pack , in that excellent style for which he has an established reputation . Grace .
after meat having been said , due honour was done to tho toasts of the Queen and Craft , the M . W . G . M . H . B . H . tho Princo of Wales , the M . W . Pro Grand Master the Kt . Hon . the Earl of Carnarvon , the B . W . Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and the Grand Officers Present and Past . In reply to the latter toast , Gen . tbe
Hon . Somerset Calthorpe Past G . J . W . thanked - the Worshipfnl Master for the manner in which he had proposed the toast , and tho brethren for the cordiality with which they had received it . He said all who had had tho privilege of being associated with tho Grand Master the Prince of Wales iu Masonic work could testify to
the attention His Royal Highness gave to the duties of his office , aud the urbanity which characterised his connection with his subordinate officers , on whom his good example had an excellent effect . Tho Worshipfal Master proposed in an appropriate manner the toast of the B . W . tho Provincial Grand Master of Hampshire and the Isle
of Wight , Brother W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., and the Provincial Grand Officers Past and Present . He coupled with the toast the name of Brother Francis Newman P . P . G . S . W . Brother Newman , in responding to the tonst , eulogised the services rendered to the Craft by the Provincial Grand Master , Brother W . W . B . Beach , M . P ., who
devoted a great deal of time to his duties , and had only been absent from one meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge since he had held the office . It was a source of great gratification to the brethren at Ryde that Brother Le Feuvre , who had so distinguished himself by the exemplary way in whioh he had carried out tho arduous duties of
Prov . Grand Secretary , should have been raised to the well earned dignity of Deputy Provincial Grand Master at a Provincial Lodge held there in the course of last year . From his knowledge of the present Provincial Officers , Bro . Newman said he could assure his hearers they had a sincere desire to carry out their duties in a proper
manner . The I . P . M ., Bro . Stobbs , said it was with particular pleasure he availed himself of the privilege he had to propose the health of the W . M . He had . watched with interest the able manner in which Bro . Durrant had performed the duties appertaining to tho various offices he had already held in the Lodge , and he saw he was
resolved to be thorough in all ho undertook . This was an earnest of tho manner in which the more important duties now devolving on him wonld be carried out . The W . M . briefly returned thanks , and expressed a hope that , thongh a young Mason , he shonld bo able to perform his duties in a proper manner . The W . M . in proposing the
Masonic Charities , nllnded to the several institutions by means of which the stream of Masonic charity was effciively directed , and said that though the relief of distress was the duty of all men , it was
a dnty especially incumbent on Masons , whose secret was ' the art of doing good . " Bro . Groves , whose Tame bad been coupled with tbe toast , said the East Medina Lodge was determined lo do something substantial this year for or e of the three leading Masonic