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Stnrge was raised to the sublime degree , tho ceremony being performed , and the impressive charges duly delivered , by the retiring \ V . Master , who acquitted himself admirably . Bro . Magnus Ohren was then presented a 3 Worshipful Master elect , and a Board of In . stalled Masters having been constituted , he was installed in form , aud received the customary salutations of the brethren on their

readmission . Bro . Nelson Reed P . M . officiated as Installing Master , and the manner in which ho performed tho ceremony afforded interest , as it gave evident pleasure and instruction to tho bvothreu assembled . The newly installed W . Master then invested his Officers for tho ensuing year , the collars being thu 3 bestowed : —Bros . W . Geo . Lemon P . M . S . W . and Hon . Treasurer , Edwin Howard P . M 181 J . W ., Rev .

William Taylor Jones P . M . Chaplain , Charles W . Thompson P . M . Hou . Sec , Robert Langford Sindall W . M . 1293 S . D ., John Cailino J . D ., Nelson Reed P . M . Director of Ceremonies , Alexander Gordon Hennell I . G ., Benjamin Horton lst Steward , Alfred Thompson 2 nd Steward and Henry Shaw Tyler . Lodgo duties having been concluded , the brethren took train for London , and the banquet was held

at the Guildhall Tavern , Gresham-street , the throne-room of which had been specially reserved for the company of guests . A richerch 6 repast was provided by Messrs . Ritter and Clifford , find the arrangements , under the personal superintendence of Bro . Henry Mills , gave abundant satisfaction . Dessert having been placed upon the tables , amidst a profusion of exquisite cut flowers , the customary Loyal and

Masonio toasts were duly honoured . In proposing the Most Worshipful the Pro G . Master the Earl of Carnarvon , the R . W . the Deputy Grand Master the Earl of Lathom , and tho rest of the Grand Officers present and passed , tho Worshipful Master said ho had hoped to have seen two or three other Grand Officers present that evening , bnt unfortunately those whom he invited had not been able to attend . He

was not aware of this at the time he invited them , but it was only at the last moment they were obliged to decline . He had hoped that tho G . Secretary would have been present , and had they kept a place for him till the last moment ; but he had a Committee of Grand Lodge to attend , and conld not therefore be with them . However , they had a representative of Grand Lodge whom all were prond to see , and he

coupled with the toast the name of Bro . Charles Greenwood , the present Grand Sword Bearer of England . Bro . Charles Greenwood G . S . B ., who was received with applause , said there was no doubt they had in their Pro Grand Master , Depnty Grand Master , and other prominent members of Grand Lodge , distinguished Masons of whom any assembly might be proud . They gave an immense amount of

labour and care to all matters that affected Masonry ; and the duties of the Grand Officers were most arduous and important . It might be fairly said that before a man was appointed a Grand Officer he must have won his spurs and have done good suit and service to the Craft . They had an excellent example of this in their Worshipful Master , whom he had known many years , and had an opportunity of seeing

how anxious he was to promote the best interests of the Craft . He ( the speaker ) was perhaps best known in the Province of Surrey , in which he had held the office of Grand Secretary for many years . He could say that no brother was more highly or deservedly respected in that Province than was their esteemed brother who now occupied the chair of the Ravensbonrne Lodge , and who was the Prov . G . S . W . He

augured a very prosperous year for the Lodge when they had in the chair so excellent a man as Bro . Ohren , in those of the Wardens worthy brethren of whom any Lodge might be proud . If the Ravensbonrne Lodge did not make its mark in Masonry , ho should be very much deceived . The I . P . M ., in proposing the health of the W . M . felt snre the brethren wonld receive the toast with the utmost courtesy and

pleasure . He could scarcely do sufficient honour to it , although he must say his friend Bro . Greenwood had somewhat taken the wind out of his sails . He was very proud , as one of the founders of this Lodge , that so distinguished a Mason as Bro . Ohren had been elevated to the position he now filled , for his name was as a household word amongst them . The W . M ., who was received with loud and prolonged

applause , thanked the brethren for the kindly manner in which they had received the toast . When he became a founder of this Lodge , he little anticipated he should become a Grand Officer . Bro . Greenwood had spoken of the position he held , and he must say the Ravensbourne Lodge had been one of the jewels that had assisted him in attaining the dignity he now enjoyed , by the kindness of the brethren .

Every man must make his mark in Masonry , and amongst the Lodges with which he had been connected , the Ravensbonrne had been one of the most useful and advantageous to him . He had now arrived at a point that every ] man who entered Masonry should try and achieve—the top of the tree—the chair of a Masonic Lodge . He thanked them for the honour they had done him in promoting him to

that position , and for the cordiality with which they had received the mention of his name . He conld only say he trusted that at the expiration of his year of office , the brethren wonld be able to say he had done his duty . In turn , he gave the health of "The Visitors , " amongst whom he was glad to welcome many distinguished brethren that evening . It was gratifying to him to know that some

had attended in consequence of this being the annnal installation , and he wished to convey to them a cordial welcome . Bro . J . S . Peirce P . M ., in responding , was glad , as a Mason of over a quarter of a century , to find on the banks of the Ravensbonrne an example of such excellent working . He applauded Bro . Ohren for electing men to the higher offices in the Lodge who had gone throngh a considerable

amount of Masonic labour , and who had borne the heat and burden of the day . It was a pleasure to an old Mason like himself to see other old Masons keeping to the front , in order that the younger brethren , who were the backbone of every Lodge , might receive from them lessons which would be useful in their career , and which , although paey might not appreciate it in their neophyte state , they would do

m after years . He congratulated Bro . Ohren upon having attained so high a position in the Craft , and felt assured he would hand down the insi gnia of office to his predecessor pure and unsullied . The W . M . then gave tho health of the Past Masters , in doing which he presented jo the Immediate Past Master a P . M . ' s jewel , which had been voted to him b y the Lodge . He hoped Bro . Burdett would receive it as an

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expression of their hearty good wishes and appreciation of the manner in which he had discharged the dnties of his office . Tho T . P . M ., in acknowledging tho compliment paid to him , said he had been identified with the Craft many years , and thanked the brethren for the gift , not merely for its intrinsic value , but as an expression of their cordiality and goodwill , which ho trusted might over subsist amongst

them for years to come . Bro . Nelsou Reed also returned thanks , in doing which ho regrotted tho absence of Bro . Jonos P . M ., who wai the father of tho Lodge , and who had done good suit and service to it . no had very great pleasure in conducting the installation ceremony , and congratulated the Lodge npon having secured the servicet of so excellent a Master as tho brother who now presided over them .

Bro . C . W . Thompson also responded to the toast in a few happily chosen ) sentences . The W . M . then proposed the health of tho Treasurer and Secretary , in doing which he expressed regret at tho unavoidable absence of Bro . Samuel Jerrard , their late Seoretary , who had been compelled , through ill health , to resign his offico . Tho Lodge had been exceedingly fortunato in securing tho services of

Bro . Lomon as Treasnrer , and ho was prond that ho had been elevated to so high a position . Sevoral other toasts were honoured , the health of Bro . W . G . Lemon being received with espeoial favour . During the evening some excellent vocal and instrumental music was given , Bro . E . A . Basloy , Mns . Doc , rendering efficient assistance as accompanyist on the pianoforte .

Percy Lodge of Instruction , Wo . 198 . —Held at Bro . Fysh ' s , Jolly Farmers , Southgate-road , on Saturday , the 23 rd instant . Present : —Bros . Gibbs W . M ., Perl S . W ., Potter J . W ., R . Pearcy Preceptor , A . W . Fonner Secretary , Fidge S . D ., Weeden J . D ., Williams I . G . ; also Bros . S . E . Moss , I . P . Cohen , Brasted , Trewinnard , A . Mullord , Gilham , Richardson , E . Woodman , T . G . Reason

Houghton , Ferrar , Wolf , Snook , and R . M . Jones . After usual formalities had been duly observed , the ceremony of initiation was rehearsed , Bro . R . M . Jones acting as candidate . On Lodge being advanced a degree , Bro . Gilham proved himself efficient , and was entrusted , when Lodge opened in the third degree , and the ceremony of raising was rehearsed , Bro . Gilham candidate ; both

ceremonies were ably performed by the W . M . Bro . G . F . Snook , of the Kingsland Lodge 1693 , was elected a member , and Bro . Perl waa duly appointed to preside on the first Saturday in May , after whioh Lodge was closed and adjourned . The Fifteen Sections will be worked in this Lodgo of Instruction

this evening , under the very able presidency of Bro . S . E . Mosa P . M . Tranquillity Lodge 184 , who will be supported by Bros . D . Mos 3 ( I . G . Star 1275 ) S . W ., Brasted ( W . M . Duke of Connaught 1524 ) J . W ., and R . Pearcy ( P . M . United Strength 228 ) Preceptor . Lodge opens at 7 p . m .

Friars Lodge of Instruction , No . 1349 . —Hold at Bro . Pavitt's , Liverpool Arms , Canning Town , on Tuesday , 19 th April . Bros . Myers W . M ., Johnson S . W ., Pavitt J . W ., Smith S . D ., Roddam I . G ., Brownson , Day , Rawe , & c . Lodge opened in due form , and the minutes were read and confirmed . The ceremony of raising was rehearsed in a very able and impressive manner . The W . M ., assisted

by the brethren , afterwards worked tho first section of tho lecture . Bro . Johnson wa 3 elected to occupy the chair on Tuesday , 3 rd May . On Tuesday , 26 th April , Bros . Cnndick W . M ., Myers S . W ., Pavitt J . W ., Mnsto Preceptor , Ives I . G . ; Smith , Johnson , Watkins , Rawe , Keable , & o . In accordance with the rules of this Lodgo of Instruction , at this meeting sectious only wero worked . It was gratifying

to have one so well versed in the sections as Bro . Cundick to occupy the chair ; he was ably supported by Bro . Myers . The following worked the several sections : —lst , Bro . Ives ; 2 nd , Bro . Watkins ; 3 rd , Bro . Pavitt ; 4 th , Bro . Johnson ; 5 th , Bro . Smith ; 6 th , Bro . Mnsto ; 7 th , Bro . Myers . Lodge was regularly closed , and adjourned to 3 rd May .

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