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reminded them , he had not had the time he desired or could have wished . However , his best interests and best wishes had always been for the lodge , and as long as he had the pleasure of enjoying and the wherewithal to belong to it , vvhich he trusted would be to the end of his tether , he should always be amongst them . He had asked Bro . Cottebrune to assist him in the installation ceremony , and to a great
extent he had , but that brother was unfortunately suffering from a severe cold , and he had therefore had to step in and do the addresses , vvhich was quite unexpected . He again thanked them for the kind way they had received the toast , and trusted he should be spared for many years to see the same kind faces beaming round the festive board—a band of brothers and a band of good Freemasons . There was
one particular old friend and P . M . of theirs—Bro . Walker , P . M . and Sec . —who vvas not , he regretted , able to attend . He had a letter from Bro . Walker ' s daughter speaking in the most heart-felt manner of him , and Bro . Walker penned a few lines saying " pity the poor blind " He ( Bro . Drew ) could not express his feelings at the Secretary's absence , and the cause of it . If Bro . Walker vvere his own brother ,
apart from Freemasonry , he could not like or regard him more than he did . He trusted the Great Architect would speedily restore their respected P . M . and Secretary to good health , and that eyesight which he and they so much desired . Bro . C . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., having been called upon , said the part he had taken in the installation ceremony had
been quite unexpected , but he had done the best he could whilst unfortunately suffering from a cold . The I . P . M . rendered the addresses in a really able manner , but with his usual modesty had said he vvas not perfect . This was the 31 st anniversary of the foundation of the lodge and the 32 nd installation since its formation in 18 5 S , when he had the honour of being one of the founders . As the W . M .
had so kindly called him the father , he vvas glad to see he had so many good children who behaved in so fraternal a manner , and he trusted this feeling would long continue in the lodge . Bro . Ascott , P . M ., and others replied for "The Past Masters , " after vvhich "The Initiate" received due notice and vvas appropriately responded to .
" The Visitors " vvas next cordially given from the chair , and sincere thanks vvere tendered on behalf of the large body of visiting brethren present by several of their number . Other toasts were given , and the proceedings terminated with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Barry Lindon , assisted by Miss Clara Jackson , Miss Minnie Taylor , Bro . Geo . Goddard , and Mr . Walter Grace .
New Cl"OSS Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —The installation of Bro . C . N . Mclntyre North ( the well-known author of " Leabhar Comunn nam Fior Ghael , " and other works ) as W . M . for the ensuing year took place at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday , the 14 th ultimo . The installation ceremony ( after the usual preliminary and routine business ) vvas worked in an able and
impressive manner by the W . M ., Bro . J . D . Graham , and the W . M . elect vvas duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the presence and with the assistance of Bros . Cowley , P . M . ; Grummant , P . M . ; J . VV . A . Sturdee , P . M . ; Hiram Henton , P . M . ; Carlo Grassi , P . M . ; J . LiCalsi , P . M . ; F . W . Cash , P . M . ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 228 ; J . G . Milbourne , P . M . 15 ; W .
Eckersall , P . M . 217 ; J . Addington , P . M . 217 ; D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; W . J . Towers , P . M . 15 ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; and J . W . Barker , P . M . 1767 . The VV . M . nominated and invested as his officers Bros . Edmund Fry , S . W . ; John Faulkner , J . W . ; Cowley , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Sturdee , P . M ., Chap . ; G . Borrett , S . D . ; H . W . P . Makeham , J . D . ; J . B .
Rouard , I . G . ; Hiram Henton , P . M ., D . C ; G . F . Mounter , A . D . C ; J . Li Calsi , P . M ., Org . ; Carlo Grassi , P . M ., and W . Avenal , Stwds . ; and G . VV . Rowe , Tyler . There vvere also present Bros . E . Brookes , S . W . 7 66 ; E . C . Talbot , 1310 ; J . T . Burrington , 1963 ; A . H . Thompson , 1185 and 1950 ; C . Guffanti , 1559 ; A . Cogliati ,
S . B . Bell , G . Manuel , E . F . Concioletti , G . Bodemer , J . S . Targett , G . Barbagli , VV . Menninger , E . Peroni , L . Azario , L . Callard , G . H . Boncey , VV . R . Waters , H . Woodham , A . Bruno , A . Peria , and others . Mr . W . Donald Meffran was then initiated by the W . M ., who , after delivering the ancient charge , closed the lodge . The lodge at banquet presented a very animated
appearance ; in the place of honour vvas an imposing oak chair to be presented by the W . M . during the course of the evening to his mother lodge ; behind the chair vvas displayed his banner , supported by two ancient flags embUzoned with the St . Andrew ' s cross and the rampant lion of Scotland respectively , while ranged in their order round the room vvere the several banners of the Past Masters .
The W . M ., attended b y his old friend , Piper John McKenzie , and the initiate were in Highland dress . The tables vvere glowing in colour and sparkling with plate and cutlery , and when the Worshipful Master entered the room , preceded by the piper , the glint of the silken collars , the flash of jewels , ancl the picturesque " Breachan an Fheileadh " blendinsr in one
harmonious tout ensemble , presented a scene worthy of the age of chivalry . To complete the illusion , the order of the banquet vvas written out and designed by the W . M . in the style of writing in vogue at the time of Queen Elizabeth ; a sallett from a recipe of the original John Evelyn , of Deptford , was amongst the good things on the table ; the loving cup vvas an ancient horn , and the
haggis and prominent dishes were ushered in by the piper preceded by the Tyler , with a naked claymore , in the good old style . After grace by the Chaplain , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically honoured , and Bro . C . Grassi sang an Italian song . Bro . Graham , I . P . M ., proposed , in happy terms , "The Health of the W . M ., " amidst loud cheers , expressing his
conviction that , from the W . M . 's well-known skill in working the ceremonies of the Craft , the chair would be most worthily filled . After John McKenzie had played the " Cock of the North , " The Worshiful Master rose and brieflthanked the
brep y thren for the hearty manner with vvhich they had greeted him , and hoped that his year of office would justify the confidence they had placed in him . He had now a pleasing duty to perform in asking his friend , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., to accept as Treasurer , on behalf of the lodge , the chair
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from vvhich he had just risen . For 40 or 50 years that chair had been the seat of the chief of the Club of True Highlanders ; that club ceased to exist some two years ago , ancl when as the last chief and Treasurer of the club it became his property , he thought that if ever he became Master of the lodge he could not do better than entrust the precious relic to the keeping of his mother lodge . When
he looked back over the 30 and odd years since he first sat in that chair , the reminiscence proved a retrospect of his life , reaching to his early manhood . That chair , with its dear Scottish ensigns , was hallowed to him by the memories of the past , from it he had received the smile of those dearer to him than life itself , had bade many friends Godspeed on their departure to many a foreign land , had
watched the budding promise of his children , and had received the kindly good wishes of his Queen and of many tried and true friends . It had also been his sorrowful duty to announce from that chair the death of some of the friends of his youth ; but seated again in that chair it felt like ( he would not say a resurrection , that vvas too solemn a word to use ) , but like a return to " lang syne" to see round him so
many smiling faces , and amongst them two of the staunchest and truest of his friends—one , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., on his left , had initiated him ( the W . M . ) , and the other , on his right , the initiate of the evening , whom he had initiated , and hoped some day to see as VV . M . filling the chair as worthily as he had already done as chief when it belonged to the old club . In presenting the chair , the brethren could
understand his feelings , and that he could give no greater proof of the kindly feeling he had towards the brethren of the lodge than in entrusting to their keeping that relic vvhich was so endeared to his heart by the memories of the past . The Worshipful Master then announced that he proposed sending a congratulatory address to their late S . W ., Bro .
Meyer , wishing him success and prosperity in the distant land he had gone to . Bro . Grassi , P . M ., on behalf of Bro . Meyer , said that Bro . Meyer vvas always an enthusiastic Mason . Shortly after he joined the lodge he vvas away for three years ; on his return he was placed in office ; and although his business prevented him from very often attending to his duties , he did his best , and he felt sure that nothing would give Bro .
Meyer greater pleasure than to receive such a proof of the hearty good wishes of his far distant brothers . The next toast , "The Initiate , Bro . W . Donaldson Meffran , " was enthusiastically received , the Worshipful Master expressing his great satisfaction in having initiated one of his firmest friends . He ( the VV . M . ) did not wear his heart on his sleeve , but their newly-made brother had stood shoulder to shoulder with him in storm and sunshine , and the brethren had an acquisition in the initiate of the
evening . The Initiate responded with a speech in which pathos and Scottish humour were blended with rare skill . The toast of "The I . P . M . " next followed , the Worshipful Master presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel as a reward well earned by conscientious and painstaking work in the various offices he had filled .
The Visitors was responded to by Bro . A . H . Hickman , P . M . 22 S . He had known the VV . M . for some years , and knew how ably he could carry out the ritual . That nighr was his first visit to the New Cross Lodge , and he vvas much pleased by the manner in which the I . P . M . installed his successor , and if Scotland was peopled with such jolly fellows as the' W . M ., I . P . M ., and Initiate had
proved themselves to be , he thought he must pay a visit to the land of cakes at the earliest opportunity . Bro . Barker , P . M ., also responded in an able manner . The Treasurer , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., thanked the brethren for the hearty manner with which he had been greeted . He vvas happy to say , as Treasurer , the lodge was in a prosperous condition . He had , on behalf of the brethren , to
thank the VV . M . for the handsome chair presented , and , on his own behalf , to say that he fully reciprocated the warm feeling of friendship expressed by the W . M . towards himself . He had often seen the W . M . carry out his duties as chief of the old club in an admirable manner , and , on behalf of himself and brethren , would carefully preserve the chair as a much valued gift from their VV . M ., whom he hoped
would long be spared to the New Cross Lodge . Bro . Hiram Henton replied for the toast of " The P . M ' s . " Bro . W . B . Grummant , Sec , responded to the toast proposed in his favour . Bro . Fry , S . VV ., responded for " The Officers of the Lodge . "
The W . M . danced the sword dance and the initiate the Highland fling . Bro . Li Calsi , P . M ., gave the brethren a musical treat , and John McKenzie played someof his stirring melodies . After the Tyler ' s toast , "Auld lang syne" brought an enjoyable evening to a happy termination .
Loyalty and Charity Lodge ( No . 1584 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 22 nd ult . The members took the opportunity afforded them by Bro . A . A . Pendlebury ' s retirement from the chair of W . M . to show _ their esteem , regard , and fraternal feeling for him , and their appreciation of the manner in vvhich he has
presided during the past year and filled the post of Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , by presenting him with a handsome gold watch , in lieu of the customary Past Master ' s jewel , bearing his monogram ancl a suitable inscription . The lodge vvas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec , supported by Bros . F . T . Reade , S . W .,
W . M . elect ; W . G . Walford , M . D ., J . W . ; Wm . Dodd , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Sec ; T . B . Chilcott , ] . D . ; ] . D . Beard , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Jameson , P . M . ; J . Peeke Richards , P . M . ; VV . H . Cutler , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . H . Wilson , P . M . 502 ; C . B . Owen , 53 ; G . H . Hunt , 1194 ; R . Saxton Besant , VV . M . 1194 ; H . Keith , 33 ; Neville Green , P . M . 1 G 92 ; F . H . Williams , P . M . iS ;
I . Morns , 1692 ; D . Strong , 1706 ; R . Woodfall , S . D . 2022 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The minutes having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was read , approved , and adopted . Bro . Budhbhatti was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Fredk . T . Reade , the VV . M . elect , vvas presented in that capacity ,
and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Pendlebury , the retiring Master . The following brethren received collars of office at the hands of the newly-installed VV . M .: Bros . Walter G . Walford , M . D ., S . W . ; T . B . Chilcott , j . VV . Alf . A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; Wm . Dodd , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Frampton , S . D .:
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Budhbhatti , I . G . ; and Cutler , P . M ., D . C The addresses were rendered by Bros . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., and Cutler ,
P . AI . The lodge vvas closed , and the brethren , adjourned to banquet , which was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . Alf . A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Sec , said that , being for a brief moment in possession of the gavel , he had the pleasure of proposing a toast which he was sure they would receive with the utmost warmth and cordiality .
It was the health of the brother in the most important position of the lodge— "The VV . Master— " whom they had known ever since his Masonic infancy . Bro . Reade , VV . M ., had , as a member , endeared himself to all belonging to the lodge , and no brother vvas more highly esteemed . As an officer , the W . M . had rendered great service , and had taken great
interest in promoting the prosperity of the lodge , and so much so that the brethren had been highly delighted to have the opportunity of conferring upon him the highest honour it was in their power to bestow by electing him to the distinguished and honourable position of VV . M . Knowing as they did the great love and affection Bro . Reade had for Loyalty and Charity , they vvere sure he
would spare no pains to do all in his power to promote the strengthening of everything possible to conduce to the prosperity , efficiency , and future happy meetings of the lodge . The VV . M . was a brother of a kindly disposition , and he had cause to be deeply grateful to him , for in the ordinary course of things Bro . Reade would have occupied the chair last year , but stood aside to allow him ( the I . P . M . ) , a
founder who had ] officiated as Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , to gain the position of a Past Master in it . He was , therefore , grateful to the W . M ., and to the members for their kindness in jilacing him in that position , the more particularly as it gave him the opportunity and privilege as outgoing Master of installing his friend as their W . M . He was quite certain Bro . Reade would
do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and nothing could possibly stand in his way , for he vvas a man of great ability , whose advice and opinion vvere sought for and greatly prized . He was also a man of scientific attainments , and could no doubt level a mountain or fill up a valley , but as they were not likely to require such gigantic operations from him , if the members would supply him with good candidates , he would form them into columns
of strength , and by increasing the numbers , increase the prosperity , and ensure a happy and successful future forthe lodge . The VV . M . vvas a kind-hearted man , esteemed by all , and he did not think anybody in the world would say or think an unkind word of him . They would therefore sincerely wish health and prosperity to the W . M ., hoping he would be spared for many , many years to be with them .
Bro . F . T . Reade , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the good report made of him , and the brethren for the kind manner in vvhich they had greeted the toast . The Worshipful Master said the next toast vvas that of "The I . P . M ., " and he thought it was scarcely necessary for him to enlarge upon his merits . Bro . Pendlebury vvas one of the original founders , and had served as Treasurer
ever since . The I . P . M . had been good enough to refer to his having given way ; that vvas no sacrifice , but an honour to have him enrolled as a P . M ., and Bro . Pendlebury did the lod ge more honour than they did him . It was usual at that period to present a jewel to the I . P . M . They did not seek to depart from the usual custom , but had taken the liberty of making a slight variation . The I . P . M .
being overwhelmed with Masonic honours , they thought they would have a change and ask him to accept a small token of respect and esteem , which did not take the usual form . He therefore presented Bro . Pendlebury , I P . M ., with a little memorial , vvhich vvas intended to keep him well upto the time of day , and the brethren hoped he would take it as an expression of their good feeling The
watch bore the following inscription : " Presented to VV . Bro . Alfd . A . Pendlebury , P . M ., Assistant G . Secy ., by the brethren of the Lodge Loyalty and Charity , No . 1584 , in recognition of his efficient services as VV . Master , 1 SS 9-90 , and as the Treasurer from the foundation of the lodge . " He had much pleasure in placing the gift in Bro . Pendlebury's hands , and need scarcely say that with it their
I . P . M . took all the best wishes and kindest regards of every member of the lodge . Bro . Alfred A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Secretary , heartily and sincerely thanked the W . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had responded to the same . Ever since he had been a member he had been
the Treasurer , and the toast had been given time after time , and always with a great deal of affection had it been responded to by the members . He had done nothing extraordinary in the lodge , and although he had been Treasurer he had had little to do , but trusted he had succeeded in providing for their comforts and well-being during the whole time . His services had been very slight—a mere duty that
any brother would perform , for it vvas a pleasure to make them all as happy as possible . They were kind enou ° -h to elect him VV . M ., and he had performed the duties to the best of his ability , and had had the pleasure of initiating a brother whom he was sure would proved a credit and honour to the lodge . The small duties he had performed vvere so slight that he deserved no reward more than
the _ thanks of the brethren vvhich he had often received . Therefore he could only conceive that the gift he held in his hand was a token of their personal affection and regard , independently of anything he had done in the lodge . He should prize it and wear it as long as he lived . He looked upon it as a speaking emblem of the 24 inch gauge , pointing out the duty he had to
perform to his fellow men and his Creator . He should wear the watch and regard it as a token of an affection towards the brethren of that lodge that would never fade from his heart , and he believed that feeling would never diminish with respect to himself . When he came to the end of his sojourn on this earth , he should bequeath the beautiful emblem to his children , knowing they would look upon it as a memorial of his Masonic life , and of the esteem and
regard in which their father was hold b y his friends in that lodge . He trusted the members would live to enjoy each other ' s society for many years to come , and meet in the same fraternal and affectionate manner as in the past . He could say no more , except to thank them for their <> reat kindness and affectionate regard towards him . Bros . Hunt , Oliver , and Riley replied for "Thc Visitors , " after vvhich "The Past Masters " vvas given , and duly responded to by those concerned .
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reminded them , he had not had the time he desired or could have wished . However , his best interests and best wishes had always been for the lodge , and as long as he had the pleasure of enjoying and the wherewithal to belong to it , vvhich he trusted would be to the end of his tether , he should always be amongst them . He had asked Bro . Cottebrune to assist him in the installation ceremony , and to a great
extent he had , but that brother was unfortunately suffering from a severe cold , and he had therefore had to step in and do the addresses , vvhich was quite unexpected . He again thanked them for the kind way they had received the toast , and trusted he should be spared for many years to see the same kind faces beaming round the festive board—a band of brothers and a band of good Freemasons . There was
one particular old friend and P . M . of theirs—Bro . Walker , P . M . and Sec . —who vvas not , he regretted , able to attend . He had a letter from Bro . Walker ' s daughter speaking in the most heart-felt manner of him , and Bro . Walker penned a few lines saying " pity the poor blind " He ( Bro . Drew ) could not express his feelings at the Secretary's absence , and the cause of it . If Bro . Walker vvere his own brother ,
apart from Freemasonry , he could not like or regard him more than he did . He trusted the Great Architect would speedily restore their respected P . M . and Secretary to good health , and that eyesight which he and they so much desired . Bro . C . Cottebrune , P . G . P ., having been called upon , said the part he had taken in the installation ceremony had
been quite unexpected , but he had done the best he could whilst unfortunately suffering from a cold . The I . P . M . rendered the addresses in a really able manner , but with his usual modesty had said he vvas not perfect . This was the 31 st anniversary of the foundation of the lodge and the 32 nd installation since its formation in 18 5 S , when he had the honour of being one of the founders . As the W . M .
had so kindly called him the father , he vvas glad to see he had so many good children who behaved in so fraternal a manner , and he trusted this feeling would long continue in the lodge . Bro . Ascott , P . M ., and others replied for "The Past Masters , " after vvhich "The Initiate" received due notice and vvas appropriately responded to .
" The Visitors " vvas next cordially given from the chair , and sincere thanks vvere tendered on behalf of the large body of visiting brethren present by several of their number . Other toasts were given , and the proceedings terminated with the Tyler ' s toast . The musical arrangements were under the direction of Bro . Barry Lindon , assisted by Miss Clara Jackson , Miss Minnie Taylor , Bro . Geo . Goddard , and Mr . Walter Grace .
New Cl"OSS Lodge ( No . 1559 ) . —The installation of Bro . C . N . Mclntyre North ( the well-known author of " Leabhar Comunn nam Fior Ghael , " and other works ) as W . M . for the ensuing year took place at the Portland Hotel , Greenwich , on Friday , the 14 th ultimo . The installation ceremony ( after the usual preliminary and routine business ) vvas worked in an able and
impressive manner by the W . M ., Bro . J . D . Graham , and the W . M . elect vvas duly installed into the chair of K . S . in the presence and with the assistance of Bros . Cowley , P . M . ; Grummant , P . M . ; J . VV . A . Sturdee , P . M . ; Hiram Henton , P . M . ; Carlo Grassi , P . M . ; J . LiCalsi , P . M . ; F . W . Cash , P . M . ; A . H . Hickman , P . M . 228 ; J . G . Milbourne , P . M . 15 ; W .
Eckersall , P . M . 217 ; J . Addington , P . M . 217 ; D . Rose , P . M . 73 ; W . J . Towers , P . M . 15 ; W . Brindley , P . M . 1604 ; and J . W . Barker , P . M . 1767 . The VV . M . nominated and invested as his officers Bros . Edmund Fry , S . W . ; John Faulkner , J . W . ; Cowley , P . M ., Treas . ; T . Grummant , P . M ., Sec ; J . W . Sturdee , P . M ., Chap . ; G . Borrett , S . D . ; H . W . P . Makeham , J . D . ; J . B .
Rouard , I . G . ; Hiram Henton , P . M ., D . C ; G . F . Mounter , A . D . C ; J . Li Calsi , P . M ., Org . ; Carlo Grassi , P . M ., and W . Avenal , Stwds . ; and G . VV . Rowe , Tyler . There vvere also present Bros . E . Brookes , S . W . 7 66 ; E . C . Talbot , 1310 ; J . T . Burrington , 1963 ; A . H . Thompson , 1185 and 1950 ; C . Guffanti , 1559 ; A . Cogliati ,
S . B . Bell , G . Manuel , E . F . Concioletti , G . Bodemer , J . S . Targett , G . Barbagli , VV . Menninger , E . Peroni , L . Azario , L . Callard , G . H . Boncey , VV . R . Waters , H . Woodham , A . Bruno , A . Peria , and others . Mr . W . Donald Meffran was then initiated by the W . M ., who , after delivering the ancient charge , closed the lodge . The lodge at banquet presented a very animated
appearance ; in the place of honour vvas an imposing oak chair to be presented by the W . M . during the course of the evening to his mother lodge ; behind the chair vvas displayed his banner , supported by two ancient flags embUzoned with the St . Andrew ' s cross and the rampant lion of Scotland respectively , while ranged in their order round the room vvere the several banners of the Past Masters .
The W . M ., attended b y his old friend , Piper John McKenzie , and the initiate were in Highland dress . The tables vvere glowing in colour and sparkling with plate and cutlery , and when the Worshipful Master entered the room , preceded by the piper , the glint of the silken collars , the flash of jewels , ancl the picturesque " Breachan an Fheileadh " blendinsr in one
harmonious tout ensemble , presented a scene worthy of the age of chivalry . To complete the illusion , the order of the banquet vvas written out and designed by the W . M . in the style of writing in vogue at the time of Queen Elizabeth ; a sallett from a recipe of the original John Evelyn , of Deptford , was amongst the good things on the table ; the loving cup vvas an ancient horn , and the
haggis and prominent dishes were ushered in by the piper preceded by the Tyler , with a naked claymore , in the good old style . After grace by the Chaplain , the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were enthusiastically honoured , and Bro . C . Grassi sang an Italian song . Bro . Graham , I . P . M ., proposed , in happy terms , "The Health of the W . M ., " amidst loud cheers , expressing his
conviction that , from the W . M . 's well-known skill in working the ceremonies of the Craft , the chair would be most worthily filled . After John McKenzie had played the " Cock of the North , " The Worshiful Master rose and brieflthanked the
brep y thren for the hearty manner with vvhich they had greeted him , and hoped that his year of office would justify the confidence they had placed in him . He had now a pleasing duty to perform in asking his friend , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., to accept as Treasurer , on behalf of the lodge , the chair
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from vvhich he had just risen . For 40 or 50 years that chair had been the seat of the chief of the Club of True Highlanders ; that club ceased to exist some two years ago , ancl when as the last chief and Treasurer of the club it became his property , he thought that if ever he became Master of the lodge he could not do better than entrust the precious relic to the keeping of his mother lodge . When
he looked back over the 30 and odd years since he first sat in that chair , the reminiscence proved a retrospect of his life , reaching to his early manhood . That chair , with its dear Scottish ensigns , was hallowed to him by the memories of the past , from it he had received the smile of those dearer to him than life itself , had bade many friends Godspeed on their departure to many a foreign land , had
watched the budding promise of his children , and had received the kindly good wishes of his Queen and of many tried and true friends . It had also been his sorrowful duty to announce from that chair the death of some of the friends of his youth ; but seated again in that chair it felt like ( he would not say a resurrection , that vvas too solemn a word to use ) , but like a return to " lang syne" to see round him so
many smiling faces , and amongst them two of the staunchest and truest of his friends—one , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., on his left , had initiated him ( the W . M . ) , and the other , on his right , the initiate of the evening , whom he had initiated , and hoped some day to see as VV . M . filling the chair as worthily as he had already done as chief when it belonged to the old club . In presenting the chair , the brethren could
understand his feelings , and that he could give no greater proof of the kindly feeling he had towards the brethren of the lodge than in entrusting to their keeping that relic vvhich was so endeared to his heart by the memories of the past . The Worshipful Master then announced that he proposed sending a congratulatory address to their late S . W ., Bro .
Meyer , wishing him success and prosperity in the distant land he had gone to . Bro . Grassi , P . M ., on behalf of Bro . Meyer , said that Bro . Meyer vvas always an enthusiastic Mason . Shortly after he joined the lodge he vvas away for three years ; on his return he was placed in office ; and although his business prevented him from very often attending to his duties , he did his best , and he felt sure that nothing would give Bro .
Meyer greater pleasure than to receive such a proof of the hearty good wishes of his far distant brothers . The next toast , "The Initiate , Bro . W . Donaldson Meffran , " was enthusiastically received , the Worshipful Master expressing his great satisfaction in having initiated one of his firmest friends . He ( the VV . M . ) did not wear his heart on his sleeve , but their newly-made brother had stood shoulder to shoulder with him in storm and sunshine , and the brethren had an acquisition in the initiate of the
evening . The Initiate responded with a speech in which pathos and Scottish humour were blended with rare skill . The toast of "The I . P . M . " next followed , the Worshipful Master presenting him with a Past Master ' s jewel as a reward well earned by conscientious and painstaking work in the various offices he had filled .
The Visitors was responded to by Bro . A . H . Hickman , P . M . 22 S . He had known the VV . M . for some years , and knew how ably he could carry out the ritual . That nighr was his first visit to the New Cross Lodge , and he vvas much pleased by the manner in which the I . P . M . installed his successor , and if Scotland was peopled with such jolly fellows as the' W . M ., I . P . M ., and Initiate had
proved themselves to be , he thought he must pay a visit to the land of cakes at the earliest opportunity . Bro . Barker , P . M ., also responded in an able manner . The Treasurer , Bro . Cowley , P . M ., thanked the brethren for the hearty manner with which he had been greeted . He vvas happy to say , as Treasurer , the lodge was in a prosperous condition . He had , on behalf of the brethren , to
thank the VV . M . for the handsome chair presented , and , on his own behalf , to say that he fully reciprocated the warm feeling of friendship expressed by the W . M . towards himself . He had often seen the W . M . carry out his duties as chief of the old club in an admirable manner , and , on behalf of himself and brethren , would carefully preserve the chair as a much valued gift from their VV . M ., whom he hoped
would long be spared to the New Cross Lodge . Bro . Hiram Henton replied for the toast of " The P . M ' s . " Bro . W . B . Grummant , Sec , responded to the toast proposed in his favour . Bro . Fry , S . VV ., responded for " The Officers of the Lodge . "
The W . M . danced the sword dance and the initiate the Highland fling . Bro . Li Calsi , P . M ., gave the brethren a musical treat , and John McKenzie played someof his stirring melodies . After the Tyler ' s toast , "Auld lang syne" brought an enjoyable evening to a happy termination .
Loyalty and Charity Lodge ( No . 1584 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge took place at the Star and Garter Hotel , Kew Bridge , on Saturday , the 22 nd ult . The members took the opportunity afforded them by Bro . A . A . Pendlebury ' s retirement from the chair of W . M . to show _ their esteem , regard , and fraternal feeling for him , and their appreciation of the manner in vvhich he has
presided during the past year and filled the post of Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , by presenting him with a handsome gold watch , in lieu of the customary Past Master ' s jewel , bearing his monogram ancl a suitable inscription . The lodge vvas opened by the VV . M ., Bro . A . A . Pendlebury , A . G . Sec , supported by Bros . F . T . Reade , S . W .,
W . M . elect ; W . G . Walford , M . D ., J . W . ; Wm . Dodd , P . P . G . D . Middlesex , Sec ; T . B . Chilcott , ] . D . ; ] . D . Beard , P . M ., Treas . ; W . E . Jameson , P . M . ; J . Peeke Richards , P . M . ; VV . H . Cutler , P . M . ; and others . Visitors : Bros . H . Wilson , P . M . 502 ; C . B . Owen , 53 ; G . H . Hunt , 1194 ; R . Saxton Besant , VV . M . 1194 ; H . Keith , 33 ; Neville Green , P . M . 1 G 92 ; F . H . Williams , P . M . iS ;
I . Morns , 1692 ; D . Strong , 1706 ; R . Woodfall , S . D . 2022 ; and W . W . Lee , 1 S 97 . The minutes having been confirmed , the report of the Audit Committee was read , approved , and adopted . Bro . Budhbhatti was raised to the Third Degree . Bro . Fredk . T . Reade , the VV . M . elect , vvas presented in that capacity ,
and duly installed into the chair by Bro . Pendlebury , the retiring Master . The following brethren received collars of office at the hands of the newly-installed VV . M .: Bros . Walter G . Walford , M . D ., S . W . ; T . B . Chilcott , j . VV . Alf . A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Sec , Treas . ; Wm . Dodd , P . P . G . D . Middx ., Sec ; Frampton , S . D .:
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Budhbhatti , I . G . ; and Cutler , P . M ., D . C The addresses were rendered by Bros . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., and Cutler ,
P . AI . The lodge vvas closed , and the brethren , adjourned to banquet , which was followed by the customary toasts . Bro . Alf . A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Sec , said that , being for a brief moment in possession of the gavel , he had the pleasure of proposing a toast which he was sure they would receive with the utmost warmth and cordiality .
It was the health of the brother in the most important position of the lodge— "The VV . Master— " whom they had known ever since his Masonic infancy . Bro . Reade , VV . M ., had , as a member , endeared himself to all belonging to the lodge , and no brother vvas more highly esteemed . As an officer , the W . M . had rendered great service , and had taken great
interest in promoting the prosperity of the lodge , and so much so that the brethren had been highly delighted to have the opportunity of conferring upon him the highest honour it was in their power to bestow by electing him to the distinguished and honourable position of VV . M . Knowing as they did the great love and affection Bro . Reade had for Loyalty and Charity , they vvere sure he
would spare no pains to do all in his power to promote the strengthening of everything possible to conduce to the prosperity , efficiency , and future happy meetings of the lodge . The VV . M . was a brother of a kindly disposition , and he had cause to be deeply grateful to him , for in the ordinary course of things Bro . Reade would have occupied the chair last year , but stood aside to allow him ( the I . P . M . ) , a
founder who had ] officiated as Treasurer since the formation of the lodge , to gain the position of a Past Master in it . He was , therefore , grateful to the W . M ., and to the members for their kindness in jilacing him in that position , the more particularly as it gave him the opportunity and privilege as outgoing Master of installing his friend as their W . M . He was quite certain Bro . Reade would
do all in his power to promote the prosperity of the lodge , and nothing could possibly stand in his way , for he vvas a man of great ability , whose advice and opinion vvere sought for and greatly prized . He was also a man of scientific attainments , and could no doubt level a mountain or fill up a valley , but as they were not likely to require such gigantic operations from him , if the members would supply him with good candidates , he would form them into columns
of strength , and by increasing the numbers , increase the prosperity , and ensure a happy and successful future forthe lodge . The VV . M . vvas a kind-hearted man , esteemed by all , and he did not think anybody in the world would say or think an unkind word of him . They would therefore sincerely wish health and prosperity to the W . M ., hoping he would be spared for many , many years to be with them .
Bro . F . T . Reade , W . M ., sincerely thanked the I . P . M . for the good report made of him , and the brethren for the kind manner in vvhich they had greeted the toast . The Worshipful Master said the next toast vvas that of "The I . P . M ., " and he thought it was scarcely necessary for him to enlarge upon his merits . Bro . Pendlebury vvas one of the original founders , and had served as Treasurer
ever since . The I . P . M . had been good enough to refer to his having given way ; that vvas no sacrifice , but an honour to have him enrolled as a P . M ., and Bro . Pendlebury did the lod ge more honour than they did him . It was usual at that period to present a jewel to the I . P . M . They did not seek to depart from the usual custom , but had taken the liberty of making a slight variation . The I . P . M .
being overwhelmed with Masonic honours , they thought they would have a change and ask him to accept a small token of respect and esteem , which did not take the usual form . He therefore presented Bro . Pendlebury , I P . M ., with a little memorial , vvhich vvas intended to keep him well upto the time of day , and the brethren hoped he would take it as an expression of their good feeling The
watch bore the following inscription : " Presented to VV . Bro . Alfd . A . Pendlebury , P . M ., Assistant G . Secy ., by the brethren of the Lodge Loyalty and Charity , No . 1584 , in recognition of his efficient services as VV . Master , 1 SS 9-90 , and as the Treasurer from the foundation of the lodge . " He had much pleasure in placing the gift in Bro . Pendlebury's hands , and need scarcely say that with it their
I . P . M . took all the best wishes and kindest regards of every member of the lodge . Bro . Alfred A . Pendlebury , I . P . M ., Asst . G . Secretary , heartily and sincerely thanked the W . M . for the very kind manner in which he had proposed the toast , and the brethren for the hearty manner in which they had responded to the same . Ever since he had been a member he had been
the Treasurer , and the toast had been given time after time , and always with a great deal of affection had it been responded to by the members . He had done nothing extraordinary in the lodge , and although he had been Treasurer he had had little to do , but trusted he had succeeded in providing for their comforts and well-being during the whole time . His services had been very slight—a mere duty that
any brother would perform , for it vvas a pleasure to make them all as happy as possible . They were kind enou ° -h to elect him VV . M ., and he had performed the duties to the best of his ability , and had had the pleasure of initiating a brother whom he was sure would proved a credit and honour to the lodge . The small duties he had performed vvere so slight that he deserved no reward more than
the _ thanks of the brethren vvhich he had often received . Therefore he could only conceive that the gift he held in his hand was a token of their personal affection and regard , independently of anything he had done in the lodge . He should prize it and wear it as long as he lived . He looked upon it as a speaking emblem of the 24 inch gauge , pointing out the duty he had to
perform to his fellow men and his Creator . He should wear the watch and regard it as a token of an affection towards the brethren of that lodge that would never fade from his heart , and he believed that feeling would never diminish with respect to himself . When he came to the end of his sojourn on this earth , he should bequeath the beautiful emblem to his children , knowing they would look upon it as a memorial of his Masonic life , and of the esteem and
regard in which their father was hold b y his friends in that lodge . He trusted the members would live to enjoy each other ' s society for many years to come , and meet in the same fraternal and affectionate manner as in the past . He could say no more , except to thank them for their <> reat kindness and affectionate regard towards him . Bros . Hunt , Oliver , and Riley replied for "Thc Visitors , " after vvhich "The Past Masters " vvas given , and duly responded to by those concerned .