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Craft Masonry.
Chough Lodge , No . 2264 . The installation meeting of this musical lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , en lhe 24 th ult ., when Hro . Win . Close . Smith , VV . M ., picsided over some So brethren . He was snrpoitcd by all his cfiiceis , resides Past Masters Bros . Walter B . Marcus , G . J . ludge , ) . VV . Dewsnap , snd George bcott Miller ; and by the following visitors : Bros . ll . Jenkins , P . M . Sfio ; F . Denning , 177- ' ; II . T . Gurney , S . 'W . 104 . S ; I '" . J . Fast , 11 ; " VV . J . Carroll , 1227 ; E . W . Mackney , P . M . 134 ; Charles II . A . Harris , P . M .
' 509 ; C . R . Higgins , J . W . 107 ( 1 ; V . J . Holdsworth , 153 S ; James Dickson , P . M . 1572 ; F . Henry Sharp , 1 ; C . F . Hodge , J . W . 2020 ; ' II . Massey , P . M . dm and iij 2 S ; W . Haydon , P . M . 2603 ; H . Hoiton , 143 . 5 ; A . Tile , 55 S ; J . Levy , P . M . 205 ; 'I he mas W . Chant , 212 S ; Charles A . Rcvcll , KGy ; John Henry Edwards , 0 , 45 ; Ernest ] . Tilley , P . M . 1237 ; Edward White , P . M . 177 ; K . Durrant , S . W . 1704 ; C . Gumperlz , P . M . Sfig ; Chailes G . Marcus , W . M . 1500 ; II . Lewis Thomas , njOj ; K . F . Foian , 27 ; John Culver , P . M . 1 S 3 . J ; G . R . Hoare , P . M . 131-1 ; Joseph Powell , I G . 1050 ; VV . ' Robins , P . M . 25 ; VV . T . Jay , 1614 ; II . Woods , P . M . 1309 ; and A . \ V . Laicomc , P . M . 3 .
The woik before the lodge was heavy , but the arrangements were so admirably cai ried out tbat the hours lor each item ol business were strictly adhered to , and the banquet took p lace at the time fixed by the summons—seven p . m . The W . M . initiated live gentlemen—Messrs . 11 . Wardle , William John R . Willson , Walter Willson , II . A . Milner , and II . F . loci—and afterwards installed Bro . James Frederick Percival , S . W .
and W . M . elect ( who was presented by Bro . Walter Martin , P . M . ) as Master of the lodge lor the ensuing year . Bro . W . C . Smith received thc collar of I . P . M ., and the officers chosen to support the Master were Bros . W . V . Jull , S . W . ; 11 . Saqui , J . VV . ; George Scott Miller , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter S . Miller , S . D . ; M . J . Almond , J . D . ; Arthur Strugnell , I . G . ; Alfred Haynes , D . C . ; Turle Lee , Org . ; C . Frij ' ilich and C . Marco , Stewards ; and Thomas Bowler , Tyler .
After the transaction cf some other business , the lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . The toasts were admirably disponed of , and no time was wasted . There was a lovely selection of music performed by most able artistes , in the persons of Bros . Miles Mole , J . Mullerhausen , Arthur Strugnell and Gse , under the direction of Hro . Turle Lee , the Organist of the lodge , and everything was done to bring abjut the complete success which the meeting proved to be .
The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , " and "The M . W . Pro Grand Masler , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were disposed of in a few minutes . Bro . VVilliam Close Smith , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said that was the first time , as thc majority ot the members of the lodge and visitors well knew , that he ( Hro . Smith ) occupied his present position of proposing , as the I . P . M ., the important toast of the VV . M ., but he was sure they would all honour the toist . They —he spoke in the plural—the children of the ludge , were proud of their parentage ,
and they wished to show what they could do . 'The W . M . had started with a splendid evening ' s work , and the brethren trusted and hoped that he would have a successful year of office . lie had passed through lhe various stages of Masonry ; he had not started running btfure tie c mid walk , but had gradually got up ( lie ladder , and now he was holding the proudest position the Craft and the brethren ot the lodge could ccnler upon him . All the brethren wished him every success , happiness , and
prosperity during his term of oflice . Although the W . M . was not a very old Freemason , he had had piesented to him within the last two or three d lys a juveiile M ism —a Lewis—and as Bro . Percival was a generous brother , no doubt that during his year and when he went up as a Steward , representing the Chough Lo-Igj for on : of the Chaiities , he would be only loo proud to put down that Lewis on his Int . He ( the I . P . M . ) wished the brethren to drink success to the W . M . and the Lewis , and by God's grace might thc W . M . ' s wife get round and I 12 about as soon as possible .
Uro . James Fredciick Percival , W . M ., in acknowledging thc toast and its hearty reception , said he would mention , that like thc I . P . M ., this was the first time he was in his present position , and consequently he was ne vous . The I . P . M . made allusions to the working of the lodge , lt appeared to him they were going to have a grand year of wo'k , judging by the number of initiates they had had that evening . The cerein my
night , perhaps , appear more impressive when \ K was performed on only one or two at a time . However , it they came on in their shoals , they would lind him ready to operate upon them . The I . P . M . had kindly mentioned a certain family matter which had taken place within thc last 4 S hours . It had relieved him of a great amount of anxiety , for he had had doubts whether the event would happen during the day and keep him away . 1 le thanked thc brethren very much for thc way in which they had received the toast .
Bro . Percival , W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M . and Installing Ollicer , " said that all the biethren who witnessed the ceremony of installation as well as the ceremjny of initiation that evening would agree that it was something for the Chough Lodge to be proud of . Bro . Smith was a pood Mason and a good man ; he was always ready to do his work , lt was with treat pleasure he put the toast before the brethren , and it was also wilh great pleasure that he then presented to Bro . Smith the Past Master's jewel which the lodge had vole 1 to him . ( Cheers . )
Bro . W . C . Smith , I . P . M ., replying , said that if he made thc remark that he was not proud that night he would be perverting the truth . 'Twelve months ago when he cccupied the proud position Bro . Percival now held he was somewhat excited . That night he was not so excited , he certainly was proud on account of the wiy in which Bro . Per civ . il had propc sed h s health and of the kind way in which he had been received by the brethren . The services he had been able to render to the Chough Lodge he was glad bad been appreciated , and he could only say that lhey , one and all , as Choughs ought to work well . They had a good example set them , and they would be poor people if
they could not beat thc who ' e people . Sneaking of his year of office he must ouple with the mention of it the name of the I . P . M ., their good Bro . Scott Miller , for it was wilh his assistance he had come out as he had . He hoped that the W . M . in the perlormamc of his duties would not require the services 0 ! he I . P . M ., but should hc thiough tome press of business or some unforsccn mishap be unable to do his work hc might rely on the assistance of the I . P . M . If thc W . M . did his work in the manner their predecessors had done it he , in conjunction with the young Choughs , would be a credit to the old Choughs .
Bro . Percival , W . M ., proposed " The Initiates . " I here had been live that evening , but the brethren must not run away with ' the idea that quantity sp lilcd quality . From what he had seen of their newly-made brethren that evening he thought they had seen splendid Mascns enter into the Craft . He had not had the pleasure ot knowing the brethren personall y , but , as he hail already intimated , from thc attention they paid to the ceremony he presumed thev would be a great acquisition to the Chough Lodge . Brts . Wardle , I . S . and VV . Wil ' son , Milner , and Joel responded .
Bro . Milner , in the course of his reply , said he was deeply sensible of the solemn oath hc had taken , and he would do his best to be a good Mason . He thanked the biethren very much for the kind way in which they had drunk his health . The Oueen and the Prince of Wales had not been with them that evening , but the initiates had been with them all the evening . It was an old saying that the pith of Masonic good fellowship was heaven , thc want of it was hell ; it was the brotherhood of MM , and
bethought in joining Masonry he had joined the ideal ol his lite , the universal uroinernouu of man , the woiking for the common good of all . He was articled as an architect , and lie knew something of tbe use ot lhe tools Masons had . He thought he could touch the Tyler's business , but , with all due deference to the mysteries and science of the Craft , he trusted he might in the future help the Freemasons ; at all events , he would do his best .
.... Bro . Joel thought it only remained for him to endorse what had already been said by his brother initiates . He felt most grateful to all the brethren for the very kindly way tliey had received him . He considered it a very great honour to be admitted a member of the Chough Lodge , and he sincerely hoped to be a good member of the Craft and of the ludge in paiticular . lie was very pleased at the cheenng words the W . M . gave to his initiates , and hc trusted that step by step he should climb the ladder until lie finally reached the position of W . M .
Hies . W . Ila > don , Coiiipcitz , llrgeily , and K . VV . Maekncy ( tlie veteran entertainer , more than 40 years a Mason ) , P . M . 434 , plied to the toastof " lhe Visitois ; " Iiro . Marcus , P . M ., to that of '" lhe I ' a ^ t Master ;; , " who , he said , took the greatest interest in the lodge ; and Bvos . Scott Mil ' ei and Dewsnap to that of " The I reasurur ar . d Secretary "; and all the officers to the toast of "The Oilicers . " "The Masonic Charities" was most heartily proposed by the VV . M ., who said if no other member of the lodge took up a Stewardship he would do so himself . No one was present to reply to thc toast . 'The Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Thomas Bowler , and drunk enthusiastically by the brethren , who shortly afterwards dispersed .
Craft Masonry.
Bushey Park Lodge , No . 2331 . 'The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 2 ( iih ult ., when there was a good attendance of members an ! visitors to witness the installation of Bro . Charles Fruen , P . M ., as W . M . Under tl , auspices of such a popular and genial member of the Craft—who has alread y passe , ? with distinction through a similar ollice in another lodge—a continued period of pros perily forthe Bushey Park Lodge is confidently anticipated by the members . Oivin ,.
tothe unavoidable absence of Bro . II . Hooper , W . M ., the lodge was opened bv Brii (' ,. W . Castle , I . P . M ., supported by Bros . A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treasurer ; G 10 Langley . P . P . G . D . ; C . Fruen , P . M ., W . M . elect ; J . J . Newland , P . M . ; Dr Sin som , P . P . G . W . ; C . R . Culler ; B . Forster , P . M . ; VV . J . II . Mayer , P . M j W . Stevens ; W . VV . Lee , P . M . ; J . Joel , Ii . J . VV . Scott , A . Leighton , J . V . pu ' , r ' G . Swales , and others . Visitors : Bros . Col . II . M . Gordon , P . G . S . B . ; !•' . R \\ j '
Hedces , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G . ; \ V . G . Kentish , P . M . and Sec . 120 . S , P . P . G . D ' . A . Bannister , P . M ., Sec . 1632 ; M . A . Attwoid , Org . 134 S ; A . Heasman , P . M . , f ,-, ' l J . Morris , 2 . 264 ; T . Gruiiirnant , P . M . r ^ Sy ; Sebastian Hart , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Ellinccr ' P . M ., Treas . 2222 ; C . II . Stone , P . M . 507 ; C . II . Denny , S . W . 1671 ; [ . . \ v ' Tew , S . D . i 2 yS ; J . L . lladilon , 170 S ; ll . Gardiner , W . M . 12 G 1 ; R . E . Clithmuw 1304 ; and E . J . Reynolds , S . D . 62 . '
After thc confirmation of the minutes and the adoption of a very satisfactory audit report , the chair was taken by Bro . G . R . Langley . The VV . M . elect , Bro . C . Fruen was presented for installation , and was duly inducted into thc chair by Bro . Langley , ' who carried out the ceremony in a manner worthy of his position as Preceptor of the Brixton Lodgeof Instruction . The following officers were appointed : Bros . S . 11 Latham , S . VV . ; J . J . Newland , J . W . ; A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treas ., Treas . ; ( : ' R . Langley , P . P . G . D ., Sec ; C . R . Cutler , S . D . ; B . Forster , P . M ., J . D . ; W . f
II . Mayer , P . M ., I . G . ; A . W . Fawkcs , D . C . ; J . W . Stevens and J . Joel , Stwds ¦ and Mitchell , Tyler . The W . M . was nominated to represent the lodge as Steward lor thc Girls' School , and five guineas was voted from the Benevolent Fund . It was announced that a few guineas were still required to complete the sum of £ 300 necessary for the " Francis Memorial Fund , " and the necessary amount was subscribed * b y ( he brethren . 'This completes a worthy memorial of a worthy and painstaking teacher ol the ritual , whose name will be kindly and affectionately remembered by his old pupils in
South London for many years to come . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced from thc Prov . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., Prov . G . Sec , Bro . VV . II . Lee , P . P . G . D ., and many others . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was subsequently enjoyed . The customary toasts followed , the VV . M . being comniendably brief in his remarks and his excellent example was followed by the subsequent speakers . Bro . Dr . Sansom , P . P . G . W ., replying ; for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " said tin ir
Prov . Grand Master had the weight of State cares upon him , but yet found time to devote to the affiirs of the province and Masonry generally , as witness his chairmanship of the last Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival when a record total wa ., achieved . With respect to this lodge he ( Dr . Sansom ) was at all times pleased to renew his old associations with it , to meet once again the excellent brethren of whicli it was composed , and to see yet another worthy brother installed into the chair with the best and most earnest wishes of all who knew Mm . Bro . W . G . Kentish , P . P . G . D ., also responded .
Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M ., Sec , then said that owing to the unfortunate absence of the I . P . M ., and also Bro . Lee , P . M ., who was the first Master ot the lodge and was highly respected by every member and by all who knew him—he had the pleasure ol proposing the next toast , "The Health of thc W . M " In Bro . Fruen they had a W . M . who had had previous experience in other lodges and the brethren would give him all the assistance they could . Their W . M . was prepared to carry out every du ' . y of hisoflice ,
and if the members gave him work to do would perform it to the credit of the lodge . If the brethren had friends in whom they had every confidence and who were desirous uf joining the Order , they would doubtless remember that the VV . M . was fully prepared to undertake the full performance of the ritual . He trusted the W . M . would have a successful year , and that at the end of the year the brethren would say Bro . Fru ; n had done his best , and that it could also be said that the members had done their best tu support the W . M .
Bro . C . Fruen , W . M ., in reply , said the kind remarks made about him had touched him beyond expression . He happened to be the last of the founders wSo would attain the chair of the lodge , and proud he was to be in that position . Up to the present time they had achieved the objects for which they started ths lodge , and were one and all glad it had attained its successful position . He was always delighted to see a thing going well and strong , and it was a matter of congratulation that the lodge should be all the founders wished it . They had a goodly number of members , but should be glad to see a few more . They could have had many more members at the start , but were
content to limit the number to that of a family party . The principles Ior which he joined the lodge he hoped would b ; the principles lor its future guidance , and would conduce to the benefits of Masonry in Middlesex . They were closely allied ti London , and would do their level best to make the lodge known in Middlesex and in Masonry generally . He was proud to be their W . M ., and only hoped that everything in thc future would be thoroughly enjoyed in a Masonic spirit , as had hitherto been the case .
I hey might call upon lum to do what they liked , he would respond to the bsst of Ins ability . They were all members of thesime lodge of instruction , where the name of the late Bro . Francis was revered as a true and good Mason , and he was therefore glad to hear the sentiments expressed in the lodge concerning the ' * Francis M ; moriil Fun I . " "The Visitors" was next cotdiatly given by the VV . M ., and responded to by Bros . H . Gardiner , VV . M . 12 G 1 ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Sebastian Hart , P . P . G . Org . ; and others .
Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G ., responded for "The Masonic Charities , " and said that had Bio . Terry been present he would have been proud tu have thanked the lodge for thc great support given the Benevolent Institution . He was glad the W . M . had been nominated as Stewaid for the Girls' School in behalf of the lodge , and was sure thc Bushey Park Lodge would retain its reputation for liberal support .
" 'The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " and " The Officers " having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful gatheiing . Bros . Sebastian Halt , P . P . G . Org ., and Mark Attwood presided at Ihe p ianoforte , and were assisted in a capital programme of music by Bros . 5 . Masters , J . L . Iladd in , and VValter George .
Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432-'The last sessional meeting of this 11 lurishing lodge was held at thc Inns of Lent Hotel , Lincoln's Inn Fields , W . C , on Thursday , the 24 th ultimo . There was a ^ oud attendance of the brethren , including Bros . D . Phillips , W . M . ; G . Emblin , I . P . M ; , > G . Ransford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Klingens ' . ein , P . M . 73 and 1540 , Treas . ; A >'• Scholding , P . M . 1513 , Sec . ; II . H . Lowry , P . M . 1839 , J . W . ; W . F . Bates , P . M . 1507 , S . D . ; C Ransford , J . D . ; Thomas Rayner , l . G .: II . Mavor , A . D . C ; . "
II . Bullock , P . M ., and R . Amble , Stewards ; J . II . Custance , P . M . ; II . O . vvini' ' . O . C . Moore , II . Cosins , Ii . Grahnert , S . Maur , W . C . Lightfoot , L . Wecnen , \ . I- '" Colder , E . Assir , G . Steven , F . C . Buckingham , A . Simpson , VV . Pearson , S . F . \ "l . ' A . S . Benjamin , and II . Evenden , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . IL Brounswod , I •!»• 1 So ; R . IL Unswortb , W . M . 950 ; E . Wolff , and J . Brittan , 20 O 3 . . , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting »?' and confirmed . Bros . F . C . Buckingham . A . Simnson . W . Pearson , and S . F . Alki "
were passed , and Bro . G . Steven raised . Bro . W . Klingenstein was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . W . II . Bullock was elected Treasurer ; an liru . II . Iivenden re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee having been appointed , W brethren who have removed from London were placer ! on the list of country inciiii '" ^ It was unanimously decided to present Bro . Phillips with a valuable Past Most er jewel , as a mark oi appreciation of the way he has discharged his duties . , Lctteis of apology for non-attendance were read Irom several brethren , an " lodge was closed . , „ i
The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner , after which thc , u ^ loyal and Masonic toasts weie duly honoured . . i , „ The VV . M ., in proposing "The Oueen , " alluded to "the record" length ol ^ reign , and the interest and support her Majesty had given to Freemasonry , h >* being enthusiastically received . , „* the l . l ' . M ., Bro . limblin , proposed " 'The W . M . " in eulogistic terms , re : niaci- ^ ft that the toll ol Past Masters of the lodge was a short one , but each successive j had done his bcit , and they thought they could all claim to be regarded as ) .
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Craft Masonry.
Chough Lodge , No . 2264 . The installation meeting of this musical lodge was held at the City Terminus Hotel , en lhe 24 th ult ., when Hro . Win . Close . Smith , VV . M ., picsided over some So brethren . He was snrpoitcd by all his cfiiceis , resides Past Masters Bros . Walter B . Marcus , G . J . ludge , ) . VV . Dewsnap , snd George bcott Miller ; and by the following visitors : Bros . ll . Jenkins , P . M . Sfio ; F . Denning , 177- ' ; II . T . Gurney , S . 'W . 104 . S ; I '" . J . Fast , 11 ; " VV . J . Carroll , 1227 ; E . W . Mackney , P . M . 134 ; Charles II . A . Harris , P . M .
' 509 ; C . R . Higgins , J . W . 107 ( 1 ; V . J . Holdsworth , 153 S ; James Dickson , P . M . 1572 ; F . Henry Sharp , 1 ; C . F . Hodge , J . W . 2020 ; ' II . Massey , P . M . dm and iij 2 S ; W . Haydon , P . M . 2603 ; H . Hoiton , 143 . 5 ; A . Tile , 55 S ; J . Levy , P . M . 205 ; 'I he mas W . Chant , 212 S ; Charles A . Rcvcll , KGy ; John Henry Edwards , 0 , 45 ; Ernest ] . Tilley , P . M . 1237 ; Edward White , P . M . 177 ; K . Durrant , S . W . 1704 ; C . Gumperlz , P . M . Sfig ; Chailes G . Marcus , W . M . 1500 ; II . Lewis Thomas , njOj ; K . F . Foian , 27 ; John Culver , P . M . 1 S 3 . J ; G . R . Hoare , P . M . 131-1 ; Joseph Powell , I G . 1050 ; VV . ' Robins , P . M . 25 ; VV . T . Jay , 1614 ; II . Woods , P . M . 1309 ; and A . \ V . Laicomc , P . M . 3 .
The woik before the lodge was heavy , but the arrangements were so admirably cai ried out tbat the hours lor each item ol business were strictly adhered to , and the banquet took p lace at the time fixed by the summons—seven p . m . The W . M . initiated live gentlemen—Messrs . 11 . Wardle , William John R . Willson , Walter Willson , II . A . Milner , and II . F . loci—and afterwards installed Bro . James Frederick Percival , S . W .
and W . M . elect ( who was presented by Bro . Walter Martin , P . M . ) as Master of the lodge lor the ensuing year . Bro . W . C . Smith received thc collar of I . P . M ., and the officers chosen to support the Master were Bros . W . V . Jull , S . W . ; 11 . Saqui , J . VV . ; George Scott Miller , P . M ., Treas . ; Walter S . Miller , S . D . ; M . J . Almond , J . D . ; Arthur Strugnell , I . G . ; Alfred Haynes , D . C . ; Turle Lee , Org . ; C . Frij ' ilich and C . Marco , Stewards ; and Thomas Bowler , Tyler .
After the transaction cf some other business , the lodge was closed , and thc brethren adjourned to a choice banquet . The toasts were admirably disponed of , and no time was wasted . There was a lovely selection of music performed by most able artistes , in the persons of Bros . Miles Mole , J . Mullerhausen , Arthur Strugnell and Gse , under the direction of Hro . Turle Lee , the Organist of the lodge , and everything was done to bring abjut the complete success which the meeting proved to be .
The toasts of "The Queen and the Craft , " "The M . W . Grand Master , " and "The M . W . Pro Grand Masler , and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " were disposed of in a few minutes . Bro . VVilliam Close Smith , I . P . M ., in proposing "The Worshipful Master , " said that was the first time , as thc majority ot the members of the lodge and visitors well knew , that he ( Hro . Smith ) occupied his present position of proposing , as the I . P . M ., the important toast of the VV . M ., but he was sure they would all honour the toist . They —he spoke in the plural—the children of the ludge , were proud of their parentage ,
and they wished to show what they could do . 'The W . M . had started with a splendid evening ' s work , and the brethren trusted and hoped that he would have a successful year of office . lie had passed through lhe various stages of Masonry ; he had not started running btfure tie c mid walk , but had gradually got up ( lie ladder , and now he was holding the proudest position the Craft and the brethren ot the lodge could ccnler upon him . All the brethren wished him every success , happiness , and
prosperity during his term of oflice . Although the W . M . was not a very old Freemason , he had had piesented to him within the last two or three d lys a juveiile M ism —a Lewis—and as Bro . Percival was a generous brother , no doubt that during his year and when he went up as a Steward , representing the Chough Lo-Igj for on : of the Chaiities , he would be only loo proud to put down that Lewis on his Int . He ( the I . P . M . ) wished the brethren to drink success to the W . M . and the Lewis , and by God's grace might thc W . M . ' s wife get round and I 12 about as soon as possible .
Uro . James Fredciick Percival , W . M ., in acknowledging thc toast and its hearty reception , said he would mention , that like thc I . P . M ., this was the first time he was in his present position , and consequently he was ne vous . The I . P . M . made allusions to the working of the lodge , lt appeared to him they were going to have a grand year of wo'k , judging by the number of initiates they had had that evening . The cerein my
night , perhaps , appear more impressive when \ K was performed on only one or two at a time . However , it they came on in their shoals , they would lind him ready to operate upon them . The I . P . M . had kindly mentioned a certain family matter which had taken place within thc last 4 S hours . It had relieved him of a great amount of anxiety , for he had had doubts whether the event would happen during the day and keep him away . 1 le thanked thc brethren very much for thc way in which they had received the toast .
Bro . Percival , W . M ., in proposing "The I . P . M . and Installing Ollicer , " said that all the biethren who witnessed the ceremony of installation as well as the ceremjny of initiation that evening would agree that it was something for the Chough Lodge to be proud of . Bro . Smith was a pood Mason and a good man ; he was always ready to do his work , lt was with treat pleasure he put the toast before the brethren , and it was also wilh great pleasure that he then presented to Bro . Smith the Past Master's jewel which the lodge had vole 1 to him . ( Cheers . )
Bro . W . C . Smith , I . P . M ., replying , said that if he made thc remark that he was not proud that night he would be perverting the truth . 'Twelve months ago when he cccupied the proud position Bro . Percival now held he was somewhat excited . That night he was not so excited , he certainly was proud on account of the wiy in which Bro . Per civ . il had propc sed h s health and of the kind way in which he had been received by the brethren . The services he had been able to render to the Chough Lodge he was glad bad been appreciated , and he could only say that lhey , one and all , as Choughs ought to work well . They had a good example set them , and they would be poor people if
they could not beat thc who ' e people . Sneaking of his year of office he must ouple with the mention of it the name of the I . P . M ., their good Bro . Scott Miller , for it was wilh his assistance he had come out as he had . He hoped that the W . M . in the perlormamc of his duties would not require the services 0 ! he I . P . M ., but should hc thiough tome press of business or some unforsccn mishap be unable to do his work hc might rely on the assistance of the I . P . M . If thc W . M . did his work in the manner their predecessors had done it he , in conjunction with the young Choughs , would be a credit to the old Choughs .
Bro . Percival , W . M ., proposed " The Initiates . " I here had been live that evening , but the brethren must not run away with ' the idea that quantity sp lilcd quality . From what he had seen of their newly-made brethren that evening he thought they had seen splendid Mascns enter into the Craft . He had not had the pleasure ot knowing the brethren personall y , but , as he hail already intimated , from thc attention they paid to the ceremony he presumed thev would be a great acquisition to the Chough Lodge . Brts . Wardle , I . S . and VV . Wil ' son , Milner , and Joel responded .
Bro . Milner , in the course of his reply , said he was deeply sensible of the solemn oath hc had taken , and he would do his best to be a good Mason . He thanked the biethren very much for the kind way in which they had drunk his health . The Oueen and the Prince of Wales had not been with them that evening , but the initiates had been with them all the evening . It was an old saying that the pith of Masonic good fellowship was heaven , thc want of it was hell ; it was the brotherhood of MM , and
bethought in joining Masonry he had joined the ideal ol his lite , the universal uroinernouu of man , the woiking for the common good of all . He was articled as an architect , and lie knew something of tbe use ot lhe tools Masons had . He thought he could touch the Tyler's business , but , with all due deference to the mysteries and science of the Craft , he trusted he might in the future help the Freemasons ; at all events , he would do his best .
.... Bro . Joel thought it only remained for him to endorse what had already been said by his brother initiates . He felt most grateful to all the brethren for the very kindly way tliey had received him . He considered it a very great honour to be admitted a member of the Chough Lodge , and he sincerely hoped to be a good member of the Craft and of the ludge in paiticular . lie was very pleased at the cheenng words the W . M . gave to his initiates , and hc trusted that step by step he should climb the ladder until lie finally reached the position of W . M .
Hies . W . Ila > don , Coiiipcitz , llrgeily , and K . VV . Maekncy ( tlie veteran entertainer , more than 40 years a Mason ) , P . M . 434 , plied to the toastof " lhe Visitois ; " Iiro . Marcus , P . M ., to that of '" lhe I ' a ^ t Master ;; , " who , he said , took the greatest interest in the lodge ; and Bvos . Scott Mil ' ei and Dewsnap to that of " The I reasurur ar . d Secretary "; and all the officers to the toast of "The Oilicers . " "The Masonic Charities" was most heartily proposed by the VV . M ., who said if no other member of the lodge took up a Stewardship he would do so himself . No one was present to reply to thc toast . 'The Tyler ' s toast was given by Bro . Thomas Bowler , and drunk enthusiastically by the brethren , who shortly afterwards dispersed .
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Bushey Park Lodge , No . 2331 . 'The installation meeting of this lodge was held at the Greyhound Hotel , Hampton Court , on Saturday , the 2 ( iih ult ., when there was a good attendance of members an ! visitors to witness the installation of Bro . Charles Fruen , P . M ., as W . M . Under tl , auspices of such a popular and genial member of the Craft—who has alread y passe , ? with distinction through a similar ollice in another lodge—a continued period of pros perily forthe Bushey Park Lodge is confidently anticipated by the members . Oivin ,.
tothe unavoidable absence of Bro . II . Hooper , W . M ., the lodge was opened bv Brii (' ,. W . Castle , I . P . M ., supported by Bros . A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treasurer ; G 10 Langley . P . P . G . D . ; C . Fruen , P . M ., W . M . elect ; J . J . Newland , P . M . ; Dr Sin som , P . P . G . W . ; C . R . Culler ; B . Forster , P . M . ; VV . J . II . Mayer , P . M j W . Stevens ; W . VV . Lee , P . M . ; J . Joel , Ii . J . VV . Scott , A . Leighton , J . V . pu ' , r ' G . Swales , and others . Visitors : Bros . Col . II . M . Gordon , P . G . S . B . ; !•' . R \\ j '
Hedces , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G . ; \ V . G . Kentish , P . M . and Sec . 120 . S , P . P . G . D ' . A . Bannister , P . M ., Sec . 1632 ; M . A . Attwoid , Org . 134 S ; A . Heasman , P . M . , f ,-, ' l J . Morris , 2 . 264 ; T . Gruiiirnant , P . M . r ^ Sy ; Sebastian Hart , P . P . S . G . D . ; J . Ellinccr ' P . M ., Treas . 2222 ; C . II . Stone , P . M . 507 ; C . II . Denny , S . W . 1671 ; [ . . \ v ' Tew , S . D . i 2 yS ; J . L . lladilon , 170 S ; ll . Gardiner , W . M . 12 G 1 ; R . E . Clithmuw 1304 ; and E . J . Reynolds , S . D . 62 . '
After thc confirmation of the minutes and the adoption of a very satisfactory audit report , the chair was taken by Bro . G . R . Langley . The VV . M . elect , Bro . C . Fruen was presented for installation , and was duly inducted into thc chair by Bro . Langley , ' who carried out the ceremony in a manner worthy of his position as Preceptor of the Brixton Lodgeof Instruction . The following officers were appointed : Bros . S . 11 Latham , S . VV . ; J . J . Newland , J . W . ; A . Blenkarn , Prov . G . Treas ., Treas . ; ( : ' R . Langley , P . P . G . D ., Sec ; C . R . Cutler , S . D . ; B . Forster , P . M ., J . D . ; W . f
II . Mayer , P . M ., I . G . ; A . W . Fawkcs , D . C . ; J . W . Stevens and J . Joel , Stwds ¦ and Mitchell , Tyler . The W . M . was nominated to represent the lodge as Steward lor thc Girls' School , and five guineas was voted from the Benevolent Fund . It was announced that a few guineas were still required to complete the sum of £ 300 necessary for the " Francis Memorial Fund , " and the necessary amount was subscribed * b y ( he brethren . 'This completes a worthy memorial of a worthy and painstaking teacher ol the ritual , whose name will be kindly and affectionately remembered by his old pupils in
South London for many years to come . Letters of regret for non-attendance were announced from thc Prov . G . M ., D . P . G . M ., Prov . G . Sec , Bro . VV . II . Lee , P . P . G . D ., and many others . Lodge was closed , and an excellent banquet was subsequently enjoyed . The customary toasts followed , the VV . M . being comniendably brief in his remarks and his excellent example was followed by the subsequent speakers . Bro . Dr . Sansom , P . P . G . W ., replying ; for "The Prov . Grand Officers , " said tin ir
Prov . Grand Master had the weight of State cares upon him , but yet found time to devote to the affiirs of the province and Masonry generally , as witness his chairmanship of the last Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Festival when a record total wa ., achieved . With respect to this lodge he ( Dr . Sansom ) was at all times pleased to renew his old associations with it , to meet once again the excellent brethren of whicli it was composed , and to see yet another worthy brother installed into the chair with the best and most earnest wishes of all who knew Mm . Bro . W . G . Kentish , P . P . G . D ., also responded .
Bro . G . R . Langley , P . M ., Sec , then said that owing to the unfortunate absence of the I . P . M ., and also Bro . Lee , P . M ., who was the first Master ot the lodge and was highly respected by every member and by all who knew him—he had the pleasure ol proposing the next toast , "The Health of thc W . M " In Bro . Fruen they had a W . M . who had had previous experience in other lodges and the brethren would give him all the assistance they could . Their W . M . was prepared to carry out every du ' . y of hisoflice ,
and if the members gave him work to do would perform it to the credit of the lodge . If the brethren had friends in whom they had every confidence and who were desirous uf joining the Order , they would doubtless remember that the VV . M . was fully prepared to undertake the full performance of the ritual . He trusted the W . M . would have a successful year , and that at the end of the year the brethren would say Bro . Fru ; n had done his best , and that it could also be said that the members had done their best tu support the W . M .
Bro . C . Fruen , W . M ., in reply , said the kind remarks made about him had touched him beyond expression . He happened to be the last of the founders wSo would attain the chair of the lodge , and proud he was to be in that position . Up to the present time they had achieved the objects for which they started ths lodge , and were one and all glad it had attained its successful position . He was always delighted to see a thing going well and strong , and it was a matter of congratulation that the lodge should be all the founders wished it . They had a goodly number of members , but should be glad to see a few more . They could have had many more members at the start , but were
content to limit the number to that of a family party . The principles Ior which he joined the lodge he hoped would b ; the principles lor its future guidance , and would conduce to the benefits of Masonry in Middlesex . They were closely allied ti London , and would do their level best to make the lodge known in Middlesex and in Masonry generally . He was proud to be their W . M ., and only hoped that everything in thc future would be thoroughly enjoyed in a Masonic spirit , as had hitherto been the case .
I hey might call upon lum to do what they liked , he would respond to the bsst of Ins ability . They were all members of thesime lodge of instruction , where the name of the late Bro . Francis was revered as a true and good Mason , and he was therefore glad to hear the sentiments expressed in the lodge concerning the ' * Francis M ; moriil Fun I . " "The Visitors" was next cotdiatly given by the VV . M ., and responded to by Bros . H . Gardiner , VV . M . 12 G 1 ; T . Grummant , P . M . ; Sebastian Hart , P . P . G . Org . ; and others .
Bro . F . R . VV . Hedges , P . G . S . B ., Sec . R . M . I . G ., responded for "The Masonic Charities , " and said that had Bio . Terry been present he would have been proud tu have thanked the lodge for thc great support given the Benevolent Institution . He was glad the W . M . had been nominated as Stewaid for the Girls' School in behalf of the lodge , and was sure thc Bushey Park Lodge would retain its reputation for liberal support .
" 'The Past Masters , Treasurer , and Secretary " and " The Officers " having been given , the Tyler ' s toast closed a successful gatheiing . Bros . Sebastian Halt , P . P . G . Org ., and Mark Attwood presided at Ihe p ianoforte , and were assisted in a capital programme of music by Bros . 5 . Masters , J . L . Iladd in , and VValter George .
Sir Walter Raleigh Lodge , No . 2432-'The last sessional meeting of this 11 lurishing lodge was held at thc Inns of Lent Hotel , Lincoln's Inn Fields , W . C , on Thursday , the 24 th ultimo . There was a ^ oud attendance of the brethren , including Bros . D . Phillips , W . M . ; G . Emblin , I . P . M ; , > G . Ransford , P . M ., P . P . G . S . B . ; VV . Klingens ' . ein , P . M . 73 and 1540 , Treas . ; A >'• Scholding , P . M . 1513 , Sec . ; II . H . Lowry , P . M . 1839 , J . W . ; W . F . Bates , P . M . 1507 , S . D . ; C Ransford , J . D . ; Thomas Rayner , l . G .: II . Mavor , A . D . C ; . "
II . Bullock , P . M ., and R . Amble , Stewards ; J . II . Custance , P . M . ; II . O . vvini' ' . O . C . Moore , II . Cosins , Ii . Grahnert , S . Maur , W . C . Lightfoot , L . Wecnen , \ . I- '" Colder , E . Assir , G . Steven , F . C . Buckingham , A . Simpson , VV . Pearson , S . F . \ "l . ' A . S . Benjamin , and II . Evenden , Tyler . Visitors : Bros . W . IL Brounswod , I •!»• 1 So ; R . IL Unswortb , W . M . 950 ; E . Wolff , and J . Brittan , 20 O 3 . . , The lodge was opened in due form , and the minutes of the previous meeting »?' and confirmed . Bros . F . C . Buckingham . A . Simnson . W . Pearson , and S . F . Alki "
were passed , and Bro . G . Steven raised . Bro . W . Klingenstein was unanimously elected W . M . for the ensuing year ; Bro . W . II . Bullock was elected Treasurer ; an liru . II . Iivenden re-elected Tyler . The Audit Committee having been appointed , W brethren who have removed from London were placer ! on the list of country inciiii '" ^ It was unanimously decided to present Bro . Phillips with a valuable Past Most er jewel , as a mark oi appreciation of the way he has discharged his duties . , Lctteis of apology for non-attendance were read Irom several brethren , an " lodge was closed . , „ i
The brethren afterwards sat down to an excellent dinner , after which thc , u ^ loyal and Masonic toasts weie duly honoured . . i , „ The VV . M ., in proposing "The Oueen , " alluded to "the record" length ol ^ reign , and the interest and support her Majesty had given to Freemasonry , h >* being enthusiastically received . , „* the l . l ' . M ., Bro . limblin , proposed " 'The W . M . " in eulogistic terms , re : niaci- ^ ft that the toll ol Past Masters of the lodge was a short one , but each successive j had done his bcit , and they thought they could all claim to be regarded as ) .