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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Jordan Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —This ancient lodge celebrated another anniversary on the 23 rd ult . at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C , when Bro . Frank S . Chaplin was installed as W . M . by Bro . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg ., in the presence of numerous members and visitors . The former included Bros . B . J . Douthwaite , W . M . : F .
S . Chaplin , S . W . ; A . Davies , J . W . j J . Martin , Treas . ; A . J . T . Tate , S . D . ; A . C . Buchanan , J : D . ; H . J . Abrahams , l . G . j I . H . Frye , I . P . M . ; F . J . Hannan , M . D ., P . M . ; T . Wallis , P . M . ; A . Hardy , P . M . ; E . A . Harris , P . 'M . ; S . Chaplin , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Essex ; C . J . Zander , H . Rigby , W . J . Cope , and many others . Visitors : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg . ; J . Senior , 2434 : A . D . J . Chinnery , 1366 : T . Faulkner , 1423 ; A .
Mreeter , J . W . 2157 ; R . J . Harnell , W . M . 2021 ; L . E . White , 2265 ; W . C . Heaton , Chap . 1425 ; J . F . Saunders , J . W . 1507 ; N . Hanhart , P . M . 204 S ; H . W . Cooking ; G . Booker , S . W . 22 S ; A . McDowall , P . M . 1962 ; W . H . Pocklington , I . P . M . 12 SS ; W . H . Wheeler , l . G . 2454 ; T . Powell , 2182 j W . Beavis , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; W . Syckelmore , P . M . 128 S ; J . H . Leipold , 1020 : and W . W . Lee , W . M . 18 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 .
The lodge was opened at an early hour , there being a heavy programme of work . After the confirmation of the minutes , two candidates were raised to tht Third Degree . Bro . Freeman was then passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Allen was duly initiated . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg ., then installed Bro . Frank S . Chaplin as W ? M ., and the following officers were invested ( with the exception of the Secretary , absent through illness ) : Bros . Alfred Davirs ,
. S . W . ; A . J . T . Tate , J . W . ; B . J . Douthwaite , I . P . M . ; I . Martin , 1 reas . ; R . T . Elsam , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Walks , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . C . Buchanan , S . D . ; H . I . Abrahams , | . D . ; H . Berghoff , D . C . ; and H . Rigby , l . G . Lodge was closed , and after a recherche repast had been enjoyed at Freemasons' Tavern , the usual toasts followed . The W . M ., in giving " The Grand Officers , " said he had the privilege of connecting with the toast the name of Bro .
Philbrick , U . Keg ., who as a Mason had attained a position of great eminence , and whose presence conferred a very great honour on their lodge . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Reg ., in reply , said that they as Masons had seen the Pro G . M . and Deputy G . M . filling the highest position in the absence of the Grand Master in Grand Lodge , and they could not but own how graceful , and in what a dignified wav thev rendered
those valuable services . The Grand Officers held their position entirely , so far as it was a ureful one , with the confidence and good will of their brethren . Especially was this so in the case of sundry of them—of whom he had the honour to be one—for without the confidence of the great body of brethren it would be doubtful whether Grand Lodge could possess a Grand Registrar whose opinion would be of the slightest use to it . He was bound to say
that , never considering whether an act would be popular or unpopular , but simply whether it was the right thing to do , the kindness and confidence of his brethren had rendered an onerous office a pleasant one , and the discharge of the duties a labour of love . He could have been in lodge a little earlier , but finding there was time to spare , the attractions of the Grand Secretary ' s room were too much for him , for they had no idea of the multifarious cares that attached
to the office he _ held . H a lodge is set up where the British flag flies it becomes a serious matter , and the documents emanating from the Grand Secretary ' s office were something tike those emanating from the Foreign Office when an invasion of territory has taken place . They found that wherever Englishmen went they carried their Masonry with them , and if he might be allowed to supplement what the W . M . had so eloquently said , he would say they met
responsive to that great truth which impressed itself in the hearts of all—a recognition of the universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man . Bro . B . J . Douthwaite , I . P . M ., then said that after the eloquence displayed by the W . M ., he was afraid his remarks would fall rather flat , but in proposing the toast of ; The W . M . " he would say that Bro . Chaplin was the first initiate of the lodge to attain the chair since Bro .
Proudfoot . On that occasion they began a new era in the history of the Jordan Lodge . 1 hey would drink the W . M . ' s health more heartily because of that . Bro . Chaplin had proved himself , among Masons and out of Masonry , to be a rattling good fellow , and a man they could look to as a Inend . 1 he offices the W . M . had performed in the lodge would speak amply for what they might expect in the coming year . They sincerely hoped he would have a successful
year of office , for he had the sympathy , respect , and love ot every brother in the lodge . 11 1 * J" S- Cna P'in , W . M ., acknowledged the exceptionally kind language used by the I . P . M . and the hearty welcome the toast had received . It was extremely difficult tor him to know what to say to adequately express his high sense of the honour done him in electing him to the chair , especially did he feel it a difficulty when he remembered
now very short had been the years of his Masonic life . He appreciated the honour of his position , and was proud and gratified at presiding so early over his mother lodge . nose feelings were by no means free from a deep sense of responsibility which attached to the office . Amongst his immediate predecessors had been some who would have oeen a credit to any lodge , so conscientiously and so ably nan ihey discharged their duties , and that made his position one 0 f extleme respons , bility . There were many iU : . «¦ •••* . iv ^ uiutuiiiij , A IIUH , WCIC 111 an jr
f "'" P encourage him . He knew he should have the oyai support ot eveiy member and of every officer , and in connection with the latter he knew they weic altogether an exceptional team . He entered upon his olfice , therefore , th » V i ? py aus P ' > but , above all , he was sustained by "ie nigh esteem in which he regarded the Cralt as a Cli , unrle t rVI ( ! f ' i . and as a sub J ect of st"dy , and he could not ledvl f . " tT any one wi ' h tne mobt rudimentary knowanT £ P nciples upon which it was founded , its aims rJinn ! , . "" Pressed upon them that night , without c'ng profoundl y impressed with this-that Freemasonry
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rightly understood , rightly applied , would build up and strengthen a man in all that was best and highest in his character . It was thus a great privilege and great responsibility to occupy an important and influential a position as Master of a lodge . Whatever might be in store for them in connection with this lodge , he asked them to believe him when he said it would be his greatest ambition so to discharge his duty , that when the time came to vacate the
chair there would not be one brother who regretted the vote he gave to him at the election of Master . His best efforts would be given to this lodge which gave him Masonic birth , and so soon raised him to Masonic honour . The W . M . then submitted "The Installing Master , " and thanked Ihe Past Masters for their courtesy in allowing him to gratify a great and natural wish to be installed by the same hands as installed his own father some years ago .
The ceremony had impressed him strongly , and he wished to express his grateful thanks to Bro . Philbrick for rendering him that impressive service . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg ., in response , said he could remember the W . M . ' s grandfather , and the fact that he had installed his father as W . M . of No . 51 , the premier lodge in the province with which he bad the honour to be connected , rendered it an interesting ceremony
to him to place the son in the chair of K . S . He felt deeply indebted to those brethren who had kindly waived their rights and allowed him to gratify a personal wish . In conclusion , he expressed his sincere wish for a successful and prosperous year , for the well-being of the lodge , and for the happinesss , and prosperity , of each individual member . In giving ' * The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " the W . M .
said the I . P . M . had laken them through the Three Degrees that night as though it were but nothing , and they would have to go back a long number of years to find one who had been more conscientious and more zealous in the performance of his duties . He had great pleasure in availing himself of that opportunity of presenting him with the jewel voted by the lodge , for no one had done more to deserve it . With reference to the P . Ms ., there was one
Hibernian , / Esculapian Past Master who had done much to help them at the festive board no less than in the lodge , Having heard on good authority that Bro . Dr . Hannan was shortly to be married , they felt that they could not but give him a present to fortify him against his coming responsibilities . He asked that brother to accept from his brethren in the Jordan Lodge a service of plate , which it had given them great pleasure to purchase for him , and when he
refreshed himself from it , they trusted he would remember the pleasures his association with that lodge had given them . The silver tea and coffee service , which is in Queen Anne style , hears the following inscription : "Jordan Lodge , No . 201 . Presented to W . Bro . F . J . Hannan , M . D ., Past Master of the Lodge , as a token of esteem and with the hearty good wishes of the members on the occasion of his marriage , which will take place 23 February , iSgs . "
Bro . Douthwaite , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the jewel presented in commemoration of his year , and for the support he had received . Bro . Dr . Hannan , P . M ., thanked the brethren from the bottom of his heart for their handsome souvenir of the important epoch in his life which was about to take place . He was more than gratified to find it was the unanimous wish of the brethren . He was grateful for the kindly
feeling that had always existed between the members and himself ever since he had the honour of becoming a member of the lodge . This present would enhance the remembrance of many pleasant hours spent in the lodge , and would be handed down to his sons—for he had three—as showing that in the past the name of Hannan was held in esteem in the Jordan Lodge .
"The Initiates" was next honoured , after which the W . M . submitted "The Visitors . " Bro . W . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 , replied , and was followed by Bros . Harnell , W . M . ; Healy , Pocklington , and others . "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast concluded a pleasant gathering , the enjoyment of which was enhanced by the singing of the Unity Vocal Quartette .
Lodge Of Israel ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Cannon-street , Hotel , E . C , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., attracted a numerous attendance of brethren , including many representatives from the sister lodges . The Worshipful Master , Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , was supported by Bros . B . Marcus , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . j C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; G . Lichtenfeld ; J . Marcus ; H . M . Harris , P . M .,
D . C . ; H . Lichtenfeld , P . M . 2353 ; J . Levey , P . M . ; S . Dancyger , P . M . : N . Passingham , P . M . ; S . VV , Harris , P . M . ; W . Littaur , P . M . ; E . H . Norden , P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Terry , P . G . Treas . ; G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B . ; A . C . Spaull , P . G . S . I 3 . ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; J . Barnett , I . P . M . 177 ; A . H . Lanfear , 429 ; W . H . Gill , P . M . 1209 ; Rev . S . H . Harris , P . P . J . G . U . ; W . H . Toye , 23 ( fj ;
H . t'letcher Campbell , 1 S 0 ; G . Hampton Baiber , 1393 ; D . Jewell , 166 S ; F . F . Larner , W . M . 2054 ; H . Iu . viiend , ISOJ E . Han , 1409 ; J . Hemming , P . M . 12 S 7 ; M . Hairis , P . M . 1 S 5 : F . H . Macklin , W . M . 1319 ; E . J . Aeworth , P . M ., Sec . 2265 , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; J . hash , W . M . 1645 ; J . Thorn , P . M . 2331 ; J . Green , 0 ; E . Salomon , W . M . 1017 ; J . Albu ; S . Albu , South Africa ; T . H . Beach , 1563 ; R . Finlayson , 1017 ; M . Joseph ,
1 S 5 ; J . Bishop , 145 G ; R . Emery , 1929 ; J . H . Cohtn , 821 ; Al . Serjenberg , W . M . iSS ; VV . H . loye , I . P . M . 121 S ; and VV . VV . Lee , W . M . 1887 , P . M . 23 S 1 . The minutes having been confirmed , the audit report was unanimously adopted , showing substantial balances in favour of the lodge . Bro . Barnett Marcus , was then installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Giuckstein , in an able manner that was heartily enjoyed by all present .
The following officers were invested : Bros . 1 . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M . ; John Berlyn , S . W . ; Isaac Rosalki , J . W . ; Abraham Maik Cohen , P . M . Treas . ; C . I '' . Hogard , P . M „ P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; George Lichtenfeld , S . D . ; Joseph Marcus , J . D . ; II . M . Harris , P . M ., D . C ; Joseph 1 ' renner , l . G . ; Hermann Lichtenfeld , A . D . C ; Phihpp Greenspan and A . M . Goodrich , Stwds . ; and K .
J . Motley , Tyler . Bro . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., was then presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recogition ot his services in the chair . The brethren , in order to spi cially mark their appreciation of the I . P . M ' s . working , added thiee Diamonds to the jewel voted by the lodge . The gift was appropriately acknowledged , and the lodge was closed . Alier an excellent banquet , a lengthy toast list and pvu-
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gramme of music [ was proceeded with , the W . M . asling the brethren to be brief in their remarks in order that the choice musical selection could be thoroughly enjoyed . Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said he esteemed it a very great privilege and pleasure to respond before so numerous and dwtinguished an assembly . The toast was a very itrportant one comprising as it did so many worthy Masons of
every social position in li ' e . The Pro G . M . and Uepiry G . M . both foik the deepest interest in the Order and tne Charities , and the geniality and obliging qualities of the Grand Secretary made him popular in the Craft . The Grand Officers were pleased to visit that lodge and thanked the brethren for the kind reception given them . It had been a great treat to them for nothing was more irratifyin ^ than to see the ceremonies carried out in an effi ient and
impressive manner . It was not to be wondered at if this lodge were successful as its management was in tne hands of Bro . Hogard . Their spry young friend , the Treasurer , too , had been busy like a " two year old , " seeing that th .-y were happy and comfortable . He ( Bro . Everett ) had the pleasure on the previous night of hearing Bro . Giuckstein perform two ceremonies in another lodge in a very impressive manner , and they would all agree that the
installation ceremony on the present occasion had never been done more impressively . The Grand Officers would carry away very pleasing recollections of their visit that evening . Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., then said it was a great pleasure to him to rise for the first time to propose " the Health of the Worshipful Master . " Bro . Marcus had been known to them for many yea-s , and they had looked forward to the lime when he wodd attain the chair . They all
hoped the W . M . would have a happy and prosperous year of office , for they were convinced he would do ciedit to those who had gone befoie him . Bro . Barnett Marcus , W . M ., returned thanks , and assured the brethren of the pleasure it afforded him to occupy the chair . He little thought he should ever reach the position in such a lodge . He would do his utmost to further the interests of the lodge , and should look to the
I . P . M . for support during his term of office . If he only followed the footsteps of Bro . Giuckstein , he should please the brethren and be a credit to the lodge . Bro . J . Barnett , LP M . 177 , on behalf of "The Visitors , " said he felt the responsibility of replying first on behalf of so distinguished a body of visitors . He wished to acknowledge his indebtedness to Bro . Hogard for his invitation , and congratulated the W . M . on being placed in a p > sition
of power and authority in that grand old lodge . He als 1 particularly congratulated the I . P . M . on the manner in which he had installed his successor . Bro . Giuckstein had occupied the position of Worshipful Master in two wellknown lodges in the year , which was a position only given with due cause . He was always pleased to attend that lodge as a student to learn something in . Masonry . It was needless to say the hospitality was profuse and was
thoroughly appreciated , whilst the musical treat they were receiving was being heartily enjoyed . Bro . M . Siegenberg , W . M . iSS , in response , said he hoped the day would pe far distant when the practice of inviting the Masters of sister lodges would be discontinued at the installation meetings . Bro . Felix Albu , Gi / ldficlds Lodge , South Africa , also replied , and in the name of Bro . I . Da Silva , a member of
his lodge , and a P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , he wished ihe lodge every prosperity and success in the future . They had built a splendid Masonic Hall at Johannesburg , where the Craft was well represented and prosperous , and would be pleased to receive any brethren coming from the Old Country . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and said that at the present time there were 63
old men wanting admission to he Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution with but seven vacancies , and 50 widows with only four vacancies . He hoped the brethren would heartily support the Worshipful Master in his Stewardship lor that Institution . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in response , said they regretted the absence of Bro . McLeod , who would have thanked them for the
support rendered the Boys' Institution last year—an Institution which , under its present management , deserved their hearty support . With reference to the Benevolent Institution , which Bro . Terry so ably represented , and for which the W . M . had undertaken to serve as Steward , it was not necessary to add much to the remarks of Bro . Hogard . The Girls' School on many occasions in the past had occasion for gratitude to this lodge , notably in iSSS at
its Centenary festival , when Bro . Hogard took up something over £ 100 . The School was indeOted to Bro , H ^ gaid and the brethren for that generous support . The Institution now supported 263 giils , and was never doing its woik in a better condition . Wnen this lodge had dune what ic Could for the Benevolent Institution , he hoped ihey would find a spare corner for tne liirls . Ihe Earl ol Mount Elgcumbe had kindly consented to act as chairman , a . d
would be only tuo grateful ii the coming besttval was second only to the Festival uf last year . Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., 1 reas ., replied for "The L'jdge of Israel Benevolent Fund , " and in lesponse to his appeal the sum tf £ 17 12 s . was suusenbed fur that fund .
Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., briefly answered for the toast of " 'Ihe Installing Master and Pai-t M asters , " and •' l ' he Officers" having been honoured , the brethren separated after an enjoyable evening . Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., presided over the musical arrangements , which were carried out in first class style .
Maybury Lodge ( No . 9 69 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Inns ot Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the iSth ult ., and was well ittended by the members and following visitors : Bros . Wilkinson , 2012 ; J . H . Gordon , S 20 ; Belt :-, I . P . M . 1815 ; Tollworthy , W . M . 1769 ; Geliion , P . M . 2319 ; Wyuoone , J . W . 54 S ; Greig , 2319 ; Rusby , 917 ; Young , 14 ; Toogood , 1461 ; Gordon , P . M . S 98 ;
Marshall , 813 ; and Capon , P . M . igoo . Bro . Dr . D . M . Forbes , W . M ., presided . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Dr . Bowlin was balloted lor and unanimously elected . Bro . Dr . J . F . Woods , I . P . M ., then presented to the W . M . Bro . Dr . F . S . Toogood , W . M . elect , to receive the benefits of installation at his hands , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , bro . Dr . F . S .
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METROPOLITAN MEETINGS . Jordan Lodge ( No . 201 ) . —This ancient lodge celebrated another anniversary on the 23 rd ult . at Freemasons' Hall , Great Oueen-street , W . C , when Bro . Frank S . Chaplin was installed as W . M . by Bro . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg ., in the presence of numerous members and visitors . The former included Bros . B . J . Douthwaite , W . M . : F .
S . Chaplin , S . W . ; A . Davies , J . W . j J . Martin , Treas . ; A . J . T . Tate , S . D . ; A . C . Buchanan , J : D . ; H . J . Abrahams , l . G . j I . H . Frye , I . P . M . ; F . J . Hannan , M . D ., P . M . ; T . Wallis , P . M . ; A . Hardy , P . M . ; E . A . Harris , P . 'M . ; S . Chaplin , P . M ., P . P . J . G . W . Essex ; C . J . Zander , H . Rigby , W . J . Cope , and many others . Visitors : Bros . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., G . Reg . ; J . Senior , 2434 : A . D . J . Chinnery , 1366 : T . Faulkner , 1423 ; A .
Mreeter , J . W . 2157 ; R . J . Harnell , W . M . 2021 ; L . E . White , 2265 ; W . C . Heaton , Chap . 1425 ; J . F . Saunders , J . W . 1507 ; N . Hanhart , P . M . 204 S ; H . W . Cooking ; G . Booker , S . W . 22 S ; A . McDowall , P . M . 1962 ; W . H . Pocklington , I . P . M . 12 SS ; W . H . Wheeler , l . G . 2454 ; T . Powell , 2182 j W . Beavis , P . P . G . P . Middx . ; W . Syckelmore , P . M . 128 S ; J . H . Leipold , 1020 : and W . W . Lee , W . M . 18 97 , P . M . 23 S 1 .
The lodge was opened at an early hour , there being a heavy programme of work . After the confirmation of the minutes , two candidates were raised to tht Third Degree . Bro . Freeman was then passed to the Second Degree , and Mr . Allen was duly initiated . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg ., then installed Bro . Frank S . Chaplin as W ? M ., and the following officers were invested ( with the exception of the Secretary , absent through illness ) : Bros . Alfred Davirs ,
. S . W . ; A . J . T . Tate , J . W . ; B . J . Douthwaite , I . P . M . ; I . Martin , 1 reas . ; R . T . Elsam , P . M ., Sec . ; T . Walks , P . M ., Stwd . ; A . C . Buchanan , S . D . ; H . I . Abrahams , | . D . ; H . Berghoff , D . C . ; and H . Rigby , l . G . Lodge was closed , and after a recherche repast had been enjoyed at Freemasons' Tavern , the usual toasts followed . The W . M ., in giving " The Grand Officers , " said he had the privilege of connecting with the toast the name of Bro .
Philbrick , U . Keg ., who as a Mason had attained a position of great eminence , and whose presence conferred a very great honour on their lodge . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , Q . C ., Grand Reg ., in reply , said that they as Masons had seen the Pro G . M . and Deputy G . M . filling the highest position in the absence of the Grand Master in Grand Lodge , and they could not but own how graceful , and in what a dignified wav thev rendered
those valuable services . The Grand Officers held their position entirely , so far as it was a ureful one , with the confidence and good will of their brethren . Especially was this so in the case of sundry of them—of whom he had the honour to be one—for without the confidence of the great body of brethren it would be doubtful whether Grand Lodge could possess a Grand Registrar whose opinion would be of the slightest use to it . He was bound to say
that , never considering whether an act would be popular or unpopular , but simply whether it was the right thing to do , the kindness and confidence of his brethren had rendered an onerous office a pleasant one , and the discharge of the duties a labour of love . He could have been in lodge a little earlier , but finding there was time to spare , the attractions of the Grand Secretary ' s room were too much for him , for they had no idea of the multifarious cares that attached
to the office he _ held . H a lodge is set up where the British flag flies it becomes a serious matter , and the documents emanating from the Grand Secretary ' s office were something tike those emanating from the Foreign Office when an invasion of territory has taken place . They found that wherever Englishmen went they carried their Masonry with them , and if he might be allowed to supplement what the W . M . had so eloquently said , he would say they met
responsive to that great truth which impressed itself in the hearts of all—a recognition of the universal fatherhood of God and the universal brotherhood of man . Bro . B . J . Douthwaite , I . P . M ., then said that after the eloquence displayed by the W . M ., he was afraid his remarks would fall rather flat , but in proposing the toast of ; The W . M . " he would say that Bro . Chaplin was the first initiate of the lodge to attain the chair since Bro .
Proudfoot . On that occasion they began a new era in the history of the Jordan Lodge . 1 hey would drink the W . M . ' s health more heartily because of that . Bro . Chaplin had proved himself , among Masons and out of Masonry , to be a rattling good fellow , and a man they could look to as a Inend . 1 he offices the W . M . had performed in the lodge would speak amply for what they might expect in the coming year . They sincerely hoped he would have a successful
year of office , for he had the sympathy , respect , and love ot every brother in the lodge . 11 1 * J" S- Cna P'in , W . M ., acknowledged the exceptionally kind language used by the I . P . M . and the hearty welcome the toast had received . It was extremely difficult tor him to know what to say to adequately express his high sense of the honour done him in electing him to the chair , especially did he feel it a difficulty when he remembered
now very short had been the years of his Masonic life . He appreciated the honour of his position , and was proud and gratified at presiding so early over his mother lodge . nose feelings were by no means free from a deep sense of responsibility which attached to the office . Amongst his immediate predecessors had been some who would have oeen a credit to any lodge , so conscientiously and so ably nan ihey discharged their duties , and that made his position one 0 f extleme respons , bility . There were many iU : . «¦ •••* . iv ^ uiutuiiiij , A IIUH , WCIC 111 an jr
f "'" P encourage him . He knew he should have the oyai support ot eveiy member and of every officer , and in connection with the latter he knew they weic altogether an exceptional team . He entered upon his olfice , therefore , th » V i ? py aus P ' > but , above all , he was sustained by "ie nigh esteem in which he regarded the Cralt as a Cli , unrle t rVI ( ! f ' i . and as a sub J ect of st"dy , and he could not ledvl f . " tT any one wi ' h tne mobt rudimentary knowanT £ P nciples upon which it was founded , its aims rJinn ! , . "" Pressed upon them that night , without c'ng profoundl y impressed with this-that Freemasonry
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rightly understood , rightly applied , would build up and strengthen a man in all that was best and highest in his character . It was thus a great privilege and great responsibility to occupy an important and influential a position as Master of a lodge . Whatever might be in store for them in connection with this lodge , he asked them to believe him when he said it would be his greatest ambition so to discharge his duty , that when the time came to vacate the
chair there would not be one brother who regretted the vote he gave to him at the election of Master . His best efforts would be given to this lodge which gave him Masonic birth , and so soon raised him to Masonic honour . The W . M . then submitted "The Installing Master , " and thanked Ihe Past Masters for their courtesy in allowing him to gratify a great and natural wish to be installed by the same hands as installed his own father some years ago .
The ceremony had impressed him strongly , and he wished to express his grateful thanks to Bro . Philbrick for rendering him that impressive service . Bro . F . A . Philbrick , G . Reg ., in response , said he could remember the W . M . ' s grandfather , and the fact that he had installed his father as W . M . of No . 51 , the premier lodge in the province with which he bad the honour to be connected , rendered it an interesting ceremony
to him to place the son in the chair of K . S . He felt deeply indebted to those brethren who had kindly waived their rights and allowed him to gratify a personal wish . In conclusion , he expressed his sincere wish for a successful and prosperous year , for the well-being of the lodge , and for the happinesss , and prosperity , of each individual member . In giving ' * The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " the W . M .
said the I . P . M . had laken them through the Three Degrees that night as though it were but nothing , and they would have to go back a long number of years to find one who had been more conscientious and more zealous in the performance of his duties . He had great pleasure in availing himself of that opportunity of presenting him with the jewel voted by the lodge , for no one had done more to deserve it . With reference to the P . Ms ., there was one
Hibernian , / Esculapian Past Master who had done much to help them at the festive board no less than in the lodge , Having heard on good authority that Bro . Dr . Hannan was shortly to be married , they felt that they could not but give him a present to fortify him against his coming responsibilities . He asked that brother to accept from his brethren in the Jordan Lodge a service of plate , which it had given them great pleasure to purchase for him , and when he
refreshed himself from it , they trusted he would remember the pleasures his association with that lodge had given them . The silver tea and coffee service , which is in Queen Anne style , hears the following inscription : "Jordan Lodge , No . 201 . Presented to W . Bro . F . J . Hannan , M . D ., Past Master of the Lodge , as a token of esteem and with the hearty good wishes of the members on the occasion of his marriage , which will take place 23 February , iSgs . "
Bro . Douthwaite , I . P . M ., returned thanks for the jewel presented in commemoration of his year , and for the support he had received . Bro . Dr . Hannan , P . M ., thanked the brethren from the bottom of his heart for their handsome souvenir of the important epoch in his life which was about to take place . He was more than gratified to find it was the unanimous wish of the brethren . He was grateful for the kindly
feeling that had always existed between the members and himself ever since he had the honour of becoming a member of the lodge . This present would enhance the remembrance of many pleasant hours spent in the lodge , and would be handed down to his sons—for he had three—as showing that in the past the name of Hannan was held in esteem in the Jordan Lodge .
"The Initiates" was next honoured , after which the W . M . submitted "The Visitors . " Bro . W . W . Lee , W . M . 1 S 97 , replied , and was followed by Bros . Harnell , W . M . ; Healy , Pocklington , and others . "The Officers , " and the Tyler's toast concluded a pleasant gathering , the enjoyment of which was enhanced by the singing of the Unity Vocal Quartette .
Lodge Of Israel ( No . 205 ) . —The installation meeting of this lodge , held at the Cannon-street , Hotel , E . C , on Tuesday , the 23 rd ult ., attracted a numerous attendance of brethren , including many representatives from the sister lodges . The Worshipful Master , Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , was supported by Bros . B . Marcus , S . W ., W . M . elect ; A . M . Cohen , P . M ., Treas . j C . F . Hogard , P . M ., P . G . S . B ., Sec . ; G . Lichtenfeld ; J . Marcus ; H . M . Harris , P . M .,
D . C . ; H . Lichtenfeld , P . M . 2353 ; J . Levey , P . M . ; S . Dancyger , P . M . : N . Passingham , P . M . ; S . VV , Harris , P . M . ; W . Littaur , P . M . ; E . H . Norden , P . M ., and others . Visitors : Bros . E . Terry , P . G . Treas . ; G . Everett , P . G . Treas . ; F . R . W . Hedges , P . G . S . B . ; A . C . Spaull , P . G . S . I 3 . ; R . Clowes , P . G . S . B . ; J . Barnett , I . P . M . 177 ; A . H . Lanfear , 429 ; W . H . Gill , P . M . 1209 ; Rev . S . H . Harris , P . P . J . G . U . ; W . H . Toye , 23 ( fj ;
H . t'letcher Campbell , 1 S 0 ; G . Hampton Baiber , 1393 ; D . Jewell , 166 S ; F . F . Larner , W . M . 2054 ; H . Iu . viiend , ISOJ E . Han , 1409 ; J . Hemming , P . M . 12 S 7 ; M . Hairis , P . M . 1 S 5 : F . H . Macklin , W . M . 1319 ; E . J . Aeworth , P . M ., Sec . 2265 , P . P . G . Treas . Essex ; J . hash , W . M . 1645 ; J . Thorn , P . M . 2331 ; J . Green , 0 ; E . Salomon , W . M . 1017 ; J . Albu ; S . Albu , South Africa ; T . H . Beach , 1563 ; R . Finlayson , 1017 ; M . Joseph ,
1 S 5 ; J . Bishop , 145 G ; R . Emery , 1929 ; J . H . Cohtn , 821 ; Al . Serjenberg , W . M . iSS ; VV . H . loye , I . P . M . 121 S ; and VV . VV . Lee , W . M . 1887 , P . M . 23 S 1 . The minutes having been confirmed , the audit report was unanimously adopted , showing substantial balances in favour of the lodge . Bro . Barnett Marcus , was then installed as Worshipful Master by Bro . Giuckstein , in an able manner that was heartily enjoyed by all present .
The following officers were invested : Bros . 1 . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M . ; John Berlyn , S . W . ; Isaac Rosalki , J . W . ; Abraham Maik Cohen , P . M . Treas . ; C . I '' . Hogard , P . M „ P . G . Std . Br ., Sec . ; George Lichtenfeld , S . D . ; Joseph Marcus , J . D . ; II . M . Harris , P . M ., D . C ; Joseph 1 ' renner , l . G . ; Hermann Lichtenfeld , A . D . C ; Phihpp Greenspan and A . M . Goodrich , Stwds . ; and K .
J . Motley , Tyler . Bro . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., was then presented with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel in recogition ot his services in the chair . The brethren , in order to spi cially mark their appreciation of the I . P . M ' s . working , added thiee Diamonds to the jewel voted by the lodge . The gift was appropriately acknowledged , and the lodge was closed . Alier an excellent banquet , a lengthy toast list and pvu-
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gramme of music [ was proceeded with , the W . M . asling the brethren to be brief in their remarks in order that the choice musical selection could be thoroughly enjoyed . Bro . George Everett , P . G . Treas ., replying for "The Grand Officers , " said he esteemed it a very great privilege and pleasure to respond before so numerous and dwtinguished an assembly . The toast was a very itrportant one comprising as it did so many worthy Masons of
every social position in li ' e . The Pro G . M . and Uepiry G . M . both foik the deepest interest in the Order and tne Charities , and the geniality and obliging qualities of the Grand Secretary made him popular in the Craft . The Grand Officers were pleased to visit that lodge and thanked the brethren for the kind reception given them . It had been a great treat to them for nothing was more irratifyin ^ than to see the ceremonies carried out in an effi ient and
impressive manner . It was not to be wondered at if this lodge were successful as its management was in tne hands of Bro . Hogard . Their spry young friend , the Treasurer , too , had been busy like a " two year old , " seeing that th .-y were happy and comfortable . He ( Bro . Everett ) had the pleasure on the previous night of hearing Bro . Giuckstein perform two ceremonies in another lodge in a very impressive manner , and they would all agree that the
installation ceremony on the present occasion had never been done more impressively . The Grand Officers would carry away very pleasing recollections of their visit that evening . Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., then said it was a great pleasure to him to rise for the first time to propose " the Health of the Worshipful Master . " Bro . Marcus had been known to them for many yea-s , and they had looked forward to the lime when he wodd attain the chair . They all
hoped the W . M . would have a happy and prosperous year of office , for they were convinced he would do ciedit to those who had gone befoie him . Bro . Barnett Marcus , W . M ., returned thanks , and assured the brethren of the pleasure it afforded him to occupy the chair . He little thought he should ever reach the position in such a lodge . He would do his utmost to further the interests of the lodge , and should look to the
I . P . M . for support during his term of office . If he only followed the footsteps of Bro . Giuckstein , he should please the brethren and be a credit to the lodge . Bro . J . Barnett , LP M . 177 , on behalf of "The Visitors , " said he felt the responsibility of replying first on behalf of so distinguished a body of visitors . He wished to acknowledge his indebtedness to Bro . Hogard for his invitation , and congratulated the W . M . on being placed in a p > sition
of power and authority in that grand old lodge . He als 1 particularly congratulated the I . P . M . on the manner in which he had installed his successor . Bro . Giuckstein had occupied the position of Worshipful Master in two wellknown lodges in the year , which was a position only given with due cause . He was always pleased to attend that lodge as a student to learn something in . Masonry . It was needless to say the hospitality was profuse and was
thoroughly appreciated , whilst the musical treat they were receiving was being heartily enjoyed . Bro . M . Siegenberg , W . M . iSS , in response , said he hoped the day would pe far distant when the practice of inviting the Masters of sister lodges would be discontinued at the installation meetings . Bro . Felix Albu , Gi / ldficlds Lodge , South Africa , also replied , and in the name of Bro . I . Da Silva , a member of
his lodge , and a P . M . of the Lodge of Israel , he wished ihe lodge every prosperity and success in the future . They had built a splendid Masonic Hall at Johannesburg , where the Craft was well represented and prosperous , and would be pleased to receive any brethren coming from the Old Country . Bro . C . F . Hogard , P . G . S . B ., proposed "The Masonic Charities , " and said that at the present time there were 63
old men wanting admission to he Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution with but seven vacancies , and 50 widows with only four vacancies . He hoped the brethren would heartily support the Worshipful Master in his Stewardship lor that Institution . Bro . F . R . W . Hedges , Secretary Royal Masonic Institution for Girls , in response , said they regretted the absence of Bro . McLeod , who would have thanked them for the
support rendered the Boys' Institution last year—an Institution which , under its present management , deserved their hearty support . With reference to the Benevolent Institution , which Bro . Terry so ably represented , and for which the W . M . had undertaken to serve as Steward , it was not necessary to add much to the remarks of Bro . Hogard . The Girls' School on many occasions in the past had occasion for gratitude to this lodge , notably in iSSS at
its Centenary festival , when Bro . Hogard took up something over £ 100 . The School was indeOted to Bro , H ^ gaid and the brethren for that generous support . The Institution now supported 263 giils , and was never doing its woik in a better condition . Wnen this lodge had dune what ic Could for the Benevolent Institution , he hoped ihey would find a spare corner for tne liirls . Ihe Earl ol Mount Elgcumbe had kindly consented to act as chairman , a . d
would be only tuo grateful ii the coming besttval was second only to the Festival uf last year . Bro . A . M . Cohen , P . M ., 1 reas ., replied for "The L'jdge of Israel Benevolent Fund , " and in lesponse to his appeal the sum tf £ 17 12 s . was suusenbed fur that fund .
Bro . I . H . Giuckstein , I . P . M ., briefly answered for the toast of " 'Ihe Installing Master and Pai-t M asters , " and •' l ' he Officers" having been honoured , the brethren separated after an enjoyable evening . Bro . VV . Wright , P . P . G . Org . Middx ., presided over the musical arrangements , which were carried out in first class style .
Maybury Lodge ( No . 9 69 ) . —The installation meeting of this well-known lodge was held at the Inns ot Court Hotel , Lincoln ' s Inn Fields , on the iSth ult ., and was well ittended by the members and following visitors : Bros . Wilkinson , 2012 ; J . H . Gordon , S 20 ; Belt :-, I . P . M . 1815 ; Tollworthy , W . M . 1769 ; Geliion , P . M . 2319 ; Wyuoone , J . W . 54 S ; Greig , 2319 ; Rusby , 917 ; Young , 14 ; Toogood , 1461 ; Gordon , P . M . S 98 ;
Marshall , 813 ; and Capon , P . M . igoo . Bro . Dr . D . M . Forbes , W . M ., presided . The lodge was opened , and the minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed . Dr . Bowlin was balloted lor and unanimously elected . Bro . Dr . J . F . Woods , I . P . M ., then presented to the W . M . Bro . Dr . F . S . Toogood , W . M . elect , to receive the benefits of installation at his hands , and a Board of Installed Masters having been formed , bro . Dr . F . S .