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THE QUEEN'S JUBILEE . Secretaries of lodges desiring to distribute the circular of the Pro Grand Master amongst the members of their lodges , may obtain copies on application to the Publisher of the Freemason , who will supply them at the rate of five shillings per 100 .

To Correspondents.

To Correspondents .

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" Libertus , " who says hc is not a Mason , sends us a very foolish contribution anent the Jubilee . We would recommend "Libertus" to air his jokes in some other quarter . Several communications unavoidably stand over . nrtAi / e o oor-irlVTTn \\ Jt \ l \ li ^ W

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SATURDAY , MARCH 5 , 1887 .

Original Correspondence.

Original Correspondence .

[ We do not hold ourselves responsible for , or even approving of f "P'nionsexpressedby ourcorrespondents . but we wish in aspirit ° f fair play to all to permit—within certain necessary limits—free •"" ciiSRionJ THE RECENT FESTIVAL OF THE ROYAL . MASONIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION . To the Editor of the "Freemason . " Jear Sir and Brother , .. . In your remarks on the contributions to the recent festival from Surrey Lodges , you say that , as several are pi recent creation , they could not be expected to contribute largel y . A- . 1 . . . . . . - . . — _ . . .

^ "s > me vv . M . ot the Ueorge Price Lodge , No . 2096 , conaerated in May , 18 S 5 , I should like to point out to you that fast year Bro . Langton , the first W . M ., took an , £ 407 to the ~!« s , * I took up £ 26 7 to the Boys' Festival ; and Bro . « V fi ? has now taken up £ 152 ; making a total of £ 82 within 12 months . —Yours fraternally , . . . HUGH M . HOBBS , W . M . 2096 . path February . LjJur particular reference under " SURREY , " to the list j Bro . Ridpath , as Steward lor the George Price Lodge , * 2 ° 96 , would seem to have escaped the notice of our ,

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correspondent ; while as regards the contributions of the same lodge , at the School Festivals in iSSG , they were noticed at the time in our usual analytical articles . It is more to the credit of No . 2096 , that it should have given so generously . Being one of some half dozen Surrey Lodges of recent creation , it could not in reason have been expected to contribute largely ; but it has done so , and is therefore entitled to the greater credit . ED . F . MA ]

Reports Of Masonic Meetings.

REPORTS OF MASONIC MEETINGS .

Craft Jlagonrg , FAITH LODGE ( No . 141 ) . —This lodge met at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on the 22 nd ult . Among those present were Bros . G . Coop , W . M . j Hudson , S . W . j Hakim , J . W . ; VV . Stuart , P . M ., Secretaryj Steng , S . D . j Wetzler , J . D . j Langdale , acting as I . G . ; Cursons , Stwd . j Green , P . M . ; Charles Dairy , P . M . j T . C . Walls , P . P . G . S . B . Middx ., P . M . ; Fromholtz ,

I . P . M . ; and others . The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and confirmed , Bros . C . Taylor and C . A . Muller were impressively passed to the Second Degree . The by-laws having been read , Bro . Fromholtz gave a notice of motion that the sum of ten guineas be voted to the list of Bro . C .

Dairy , P . M ., as Steward of the R . M . I , for Koys . A vote of condolence to the widow and family of Bro . Cranedeceased—having been passed , the lodge was formally closed , and the brethren adjourned to refreshment . A few toasts were given from the chair , and duly honoured .

HIGH CROSS LODGE ( No . 754 ) . —The usual monthly meeting of this lodge was held on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult ., there being a large gathering of Provincial Grand Officers and brethren . Bro . Birkin and the W . M . very efficiently rendered the ceremonies of passing and raising , and the brethren adjourned to banquet which was served in Bro . Oddy ' s usual generous style . After the

loyal toasts a testimonial consisting of a tea and coffee service and tray , and engraved— " Presented to Bro . VV . T . Meek , the S . W . of the High Cross Lodge , No . 754 ( also P . G . M . I ., P . M . M . 179 and 284 ) , in token of brotherly love and esteem on his leaving England" —was presented by the W . M ., Bro . Birkin , who said : Bro . Meek , in handing to you this gift I also tender to you the warmest and

heartfelt wishes of the brethren for your future welfare , and we trust that , when separated from us , the sight of these beautiful articles will bring you back in memory amongst us again . You have during your connection with us gained the approval and affection of the whole of the brethren , and they deeply regret the necessity which compelsyou to separate from them , especially

at this time , when the height of a Mason s ambition is nearly realized . You have distinguished yourself in other Degrees in Freemasonry , and deservedly reaped the rewards and distinction in those Degrees . We sincerely hope you will reach that far distant land whither you are bound in safety , and among new friends receive that fraternal welcome which is recognised in every clime where Freemasonry is

known . May the Great Architect of the Universe protect you , and if we do not meet here again 1 trust we may all meet at that Grand Lodge above , and there receive the reward promised to all those who work diligently in His Holy lemple . Once again , farewell , and Godspeed to you . Brethren , I ask you to join me in that wish , and to drink "The Health of Bro . Meek . "

The toast was heartily responded to . Bro . Meek returned thanks in a very feeling manner , paying due honour to the Worshipful Master for the able manner in which he had presided over them during the psst year , and for the kind expressions he had used toward himself . He felt unable to sufficiently express his thanks to the brethren for their kind and generous

gift . Not only that evening would be present in his memory and its connection with that beautiful gift , but the very many happy hours he had spent in that room would never be forgotten . The worthy brother continued : This gift shall never be parted with , but shall be handed to my children and grandchildren as a heirloom , that they may be impressed with the feeling of brotherly love and esteem > vhich had been

held among you , and 1 trust at all times and seasons of your meetings 1 may be in the spirit ; and , VV . M ,, as you have referred to those other Degrees in Freemasonry with which I am connected with you and several brethren here , I hope , truly with you , that we may all receive that White Stone , together with its new name . Brethren , I thank you . The Tyler ' s toast brought the evening to a close .

ST . DUNSTAN'S LODGE ( No . 1589 ) . —The installation meeting of this flourishing lodge was held at Anderton ' s Hotel , Fleet-street , on Wednesday , the 23 rd ult . The chair was occupied by Bro . W . E . Farrington , W . M ., who was supported by Bros . J . W . Beningfield , S . W ., W . M . elect ; J . Bamber , J . W . ; T . A . Woodbridge , Treas . ; A . Tisley , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . ; W . H .

White , Org . ; R . Chelton , S . D . ; T . J . Robinson , J . D . j W . Farrington , I . G . ; F . J . E . Young , D . C . ; W . Wellsman , P . M . j J . C . Dwarber , P . M . ; G . Manners , P . M . ; F . Farrington , P . M . ; W . H . Clemow , P . M . ; and many other members . Visitors : Bros . R . A . Kemp , 1706 ; W . W . Nott , 19 S 7 ; J . Barnett , jun ., 177 ; J . R . Morlord , 569 ; J . Hattersley , D . C . 1607 ; J . Nixon , P . M . 217 :

C . S . Scrivener , P . M . 206 "; W . VV . Parkinson , 879 ; Rev . Dr . VVilliams , 17 ; H . L . Dixon , P . M . 172 ; Rev . H . VV Green , P . M . 10 S ; R . Senecal , 1426 j S . Ward , 186 ; T . Holmes , 141 ; H . A . Jacobs , 206 ; T . Walker Cooper , P . M . 538 ; E . Witts , P . M . 144 ; A . E . Newbridge , I . G . 1201 ; E . Dodson , P . M . 860 ; E . Mespie , 206 ; R . W . Heney , 1609 ; A . Weston , 1929 ; G . T . Miles , 1929 ; A .

Mann , J . W . 144 ; and W . W . Lee , 1897 . The lodge was opened in due form , after which the minutes of the preceding meeting were read and confirmed , and the Auditor ' s report received and adopted . Bro . Dyas was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason in a very impressive manner by the VV . M . Bro . W . Wellsman , P . M ., then assumed the chair , and Bro . J . VV . Beningfield having been presented , was duly installed as

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W . M . for the ensuing year . The officers were appointed and invested as follows : Bros . R . H . Clemow , S . VV . ; J . Bamber , J . VV . ; T . A . Woodbridge , Treas . j A . Tisley , P . G . Stwd ., Sec . j T . J . Robinson , S . D . j VV . Farrington , J . D . j F . J . E . Young , I . G . j Rev . W . Martin , Chap . j VV . H . White , Org . j W . M . Edwards , D . C . j H . W . Clemow , Stwd . j and J . Gilbert , Tyler . Bro . W . Wellsman

, P . M ., the Installing Master , then delivered the usual addresses in an admirable manner that vvas thoroughly appreciated by all the brethren present . On the motion of Bro . lisley , Sec , seconded by Bro . Manners , P . M ., a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Installing Master , and ordered to be recorded on the minutes . The circular from the Pro Grand Master was then considered ,

and resulted in a decision in favour of the proposal contained therein . Propositions having been received , the lodge was closed in due form , and the brethren adjourned to an excellent banquet . The usual loyal and Masonic toasts were subsequently duly honoured . " The Health of the VVorshipful Master " was proposed

by Bro . W . L . Farrington , I . P . M ., who said that directly the brethren saw the gavel in his hands they would know it was for the purpose of proposing that important toast . Bro . Beningfield , W . M ., was initialed in that lodge in 1876 , and had advanced step by step through the various offices until he reached his present high position . He asked the brethren to cordially join him in drinking the health of that

brother , wishing him prosperity throughout his year of office . Bro . J . W . Beningfield , VV . M ., in reply , said he hardly knew how to thank them for ths hearty manner in which they had received the toast of his health . He felt in the midst of a family party , for he saw around him so many he had known—he was aliaid to say how many years ago . On

his right he saw several whom he had known for many years outside the Masonic circle , and at the bottom of each table , sat those who , with him , went through the ordeal of being initiated into the mysterios of Masonry , and he had no doubt they considered it as great a privilege to occupy their respective chairs , as he did his more exalted position . He trusted they would all pull together to overcome the

dangers and difficulties which might beset their path . It was a proud position to be W . M . of any lodge , but to be the VV . M . of his mother lodge had been the sole aim and object of his Masonic life . He had no wish to go beyond that , but was content to rest satisfied with having occupied ihe chair of the St . Dunstan ' s Lodge . Whatever differences there had been amongst the members , he was quite sure

they had always thought well of each other . The differences had on \ y been those of ideas which had ever been to strengthen the lodge , and to bring it to a brighter state of perfection . He would content himself with again thanking them for so cordially drinking his health . Bro . T . Walker Cooper , P . M . 53 S , replied for the toast of " The Visitors , " vvhich was piooosed in a hearty

manner by the W . M . He thanked the lodge , on behalf of the visiting brethren , for the kindness vvith which they had been received , and expressed his gratification at the excellent manner in which the W . M . had been installed into the chair . Bro . Scrivener , P . M . 206 , having responded , Bro . Rev . H . W . Green , P . M . 108 , tendered his sincere thanks for

the hospitality he had enjoyed , and said that former experiences had shown him that such vvas the invariable rule in London lodges . It afforded him peculiar pleasure to be present , for the St . Dunstan's Lodge was essentially a parish lodge , and he considered it right and proper that a parish should have a ludge of its own . I'he rector , who belonged to the lodge , but who vvas unavoidably absent ,

had told him of the excellent results arising from such a lodge , for Masonry taught them to practise the principles of relief and truth , and thus they were enabled to show to the world at large its beneficial effects . "The I . P . M . " vvas then given by the Worshipful Master , who said that Bro . VV . E . Farrington , I . P . M ., had to be congratulated upon a successful year ot office . Whatever

he had done he had done well , and there was no doubt he would use the same endeavours in the future to benefit the lodge as he had in the past . The members had signified their appreciation of his services by voting him a jewel , which he now had the pleasure of placing upon the breast of Bro . Farrington . He had thoroughly deserved that mark of their favour , and the brethren would heartily drink his health and wish him success in the future .

Bro . VV . E . Farrington , I . P . M ., briefly returned thanks for the manner in vvhich the toast had been received , and also for the jewel , which he should wear as often as possible . Bro . Beningfield , W . M ., then said a pleasant duty devolved upon him—to propose "The Health of the Installing Master . " He could remember when he was raised to the Third Degree how beautifully and

impressively the ceremony was rendered by Bro . Wellsman . The present occasion was not the first time they had heard that brother perforin the installation ceremony j but he was assured they had never heard it done better . Bro . W , Wellsman , P . M ., said that , although they had heard a good deal of his voice in the lodge , he could assure them that he could not find words to express his thanks . It

vvas very pleasing , when performing a ceremony , to feel that he had the touch of the brethren listening , and he had to cordially thank them for the attention they gave to the work . It vvas as perfect as he could make it , and he was only too pleased to do his best . He considered that there was * no ceremony so beautiful as the installation , for it brought together in concrete form all the three Degrees ,

and made them think there was more in Masonry than they had imagined . It had given him great pleasure to place in the chair a brother vvho vvas an initiate of the Iodge . His services vvere always at the command of the lodge , and if any brother at any time required his assistance , he should only be too pleased to render it . Bro . Dwarber , P . M ., responded for " The Past Masters , "

and thanked the W . M . for associating his name with the toast . He hoped for many years to remain among them as senior P . M ., and he would , with the other P . M . ' s , at all times do his best for the welfare of the lodge . Bro . Tislev , P . G . Stwd ., replied for " The Treasurer and Secretary , " and Bro R . H . Clemow for "The Officers . "

The Tyler ' s toast then brought the proceedings to a close . The toast list was interspersed with an admirable programme of music , given under the direction of Bro . W . H . White , Org . j assisted by Bros . Arthur Weston , R . W , Heney , H . G . Harris , G . T . Miles , and A . Mann .